Friday, October 25, 2013

How do you take it?

Today I was the recipient of something that meant a lot to me....a compliment. It wasn't just the words, it wasn't the tone or inflection, but rather it was the person that spoke the compliment that meant the most. Let me back up a little....

As a little girl, compliments were never something that came easily or if they came, they weren't really compliments. The kind of compliments that had "constructive criticism" tagged in the same breath. We have all had them or given them "Oh, you look great, but your dress is too short" or "Your hair is gorgeous long like that, do you think it would be prettier with a ribbon?" I don't think we mean anything by it, or maybe some do and some don't. Anyway....those compliments came often throughout my childhood, which meant that I grew up with a complex about how good I was and if I measured up.

Now that I am over 30 (being generous here lol), it is easy to see that the compliments that I did receive, were a double edged sword.  Now, hear me out. On one hand, growing up that way wasn't the greatest because I have had a lifetime of self esteem issues but on the other hand, it has pushed me to always strive to do or give 125%....always pushing myself to become better than I was before.

Living your life in this manner, you aren't used to having compliments given to you in their purest form with the intention being sincerity. So the compliments that I have received are very much appreciated and touch my heart very deeply! Thank you so very much to everyone that has supported me, lifted my spirits, touched my heart, shared my tears, as well as my laughter! This not only includes the people around me but the sponsors and creators that believe in me :) Without each of you, I couldn't have done what I have done in such a short time and as I always say...."sit back and watch me fly"!




APPEARANCE:
SKIN: Lara Hurley-Ava 
SHAPE: Custom creation by Kim Rongyu
EYES: IKON Perspective Eyes
HAIR: Magika Intended
NAILS & HANDS: Slink Avatar Enhancement Hands - Elegant 
LASHES: *MC* "Falsies" Eyelash
MAKEUP: **BDBA**  Silk Eye Shadow
.:: BEAUTIFUL DELUXE ::. AMANTE SMUDGE EYELINER
.:: BEAUTIFUL DELUXE ::.  Autumn Leaves Lipstick 


 OUTFIT:
LINGERIE: ~Blacklace~ Timeless w/ Applier (Purple)


 ACCESSORIES:
BRACELET: EarthStones Diamond Tennis Bracelet 
NECKLACE: EarthStones Diamond Tennis Necklace 


POSES:
*ES* Impassioned
from the *ES* Fat Pack ViewPoint

Visit my Flickr page here  :)

Friday, October 18, 2013

Zanze House of Couture

I have had the wonderful opportunity to blog for Zanze House of Couture and this is very humbling for me. All of the gowns that Selena Maskelyne creates are amazing and I have to admit the newest releases have me completely in awe. Not only are they gorgeous in color, have great style, but this first gown actually sparkles! Love it! Be sure to visit Zanze House of Couture in-world by clicking here . This gown comes with a HUD that allows you to change to six different colors, so it's like getting six gowns for the price of one. Purple is my favorite color so of course I chose purple lol.



APPEARANCE:
SKIN: Lara Hurley-Ava natural lips/Dark
SHAPE: Custom shape from Kim Rongyu
EYES: IKON 'Sunrise' Eyes - Brown (M)
MOLE: { Sugar Heart } Heart Shaped Mole - Under Eye
HAIR: >TRUTH< Rose
NAILS & HANDS: Slink Avatar Enhancement Hands - Elegant
LASHES: *MC* "Falsies" Eyelash
MAKEUP: Blacklace Beauty Faces - Imperial
- DAMNED -  Tribal Make up

 OUTFIT:
GOWN:  [ZE] Helena Gown {SHINE}
SHOES: N-core SOUL XtremeHeel II "Silver" 

 ACCESSORIES:
EARRINGS:  JCNY - Princess Anne, Hyper-Gems Earring
BRACELET: JCNY - PICASA GEMSTONE, Hyper-Gems Bracelet

POSES:
In-Pose!  AP Honey Gaga 5 by Trinity Graves
In-Pose!  AP Kitten 2 by Trinity Graves


This second gown, also from Zanze is just vibrant and rich in color. I cannot wait for the holidays to wear this because this will fit right in! Did I mention how well these gowns fit? I love being able to unpack something and not having to adjust or edit and these do just that, fit perfectly.



APPEARANCE:
SKIN: Lara Hurley-Ava natural lips/Dark
SHAPE: Custom shape from Kim Rongyu
EYES: IKON 'Sunrise' Eyes - Brown (M)
MOLE: { Sugar Heart } Heart Shaped Mole - Under Eye
HAIR: TRUTH HAIR Felicity
NAILS & HANDS: Slink Avatar Enhancement Hands - Elegant
Hello Dave Nail Color
LASHES: *MC* "Falsies" Eyelash
MAKEUP: Blacklace Beauty Summertime Shadows Peach
Blacklace Beauty Candy Lips Rose
- DAMNED -  Tribal Make up

 OUTFIT:
GOWN:  [ZE] Heather Gown {AUTUMN} 
SHOES: [Gos] Paris Peeptoe - Black Patent 

 ACCESSORIES:
EARRINGS:  BastChild Designs Byzantine Platinum Diamond Earrings
BRACELET: Finesmith Shae Bracelet
CLUTCH: RO - Clutch - Red -

POSES:
In-Pose! - AP Faithy Imp 3
In-Pose! - Graceful Helen 2

Tuesday, October 15, 2013

Body Modification Expo

Yay!!! We LOVE fairs and hunts and expos and all things shopping really lol....well I do anyway. :) After the Candy Fair, I just recently found the Body Modification Expo.

Now, I have to admit that when I heard the title, I was a little afraid of what I might find. However, this is a pretty amazing expo and you need to check it out!

The Body Modification Expo is a SIM Wide accessories fair offering shoppers a wide range of items designed exclusively for the event by our participating designers.  Each designer was required to create and display at least ONE new, exclusive item and that item will be for sale for 50% off it's normal selling price. Yes, 50%!!!!


This is NOT a "fashion" fair.  It's important to keep in mind this fair will not be centered around clothing. The content for this fair will be accessories (piercings, handbags, belts, scarves, glasses, shoes, trinkets etc. etc.), tats, skins, hair, body paint / make-up, you get the idea. All the goodies that you get to add to your clothes to show your style!



APPEARANCE:
SKIN: Lara Hurley-Ava natural lips/Dark
SHAPE: Custom shape from Kim Rongyu
EYES: IKON 'Sunrise' Eyes - Brown (M)
MOLE: { Sugar Heart } Heart Shaped Mole - Under Eye
HAIR: .:EMO-tions:. * LOREDANA*/autumn
NAILS & HANDS: Slink Avatar Enhancement Hands - Elegant
LASHES: *MC* "Falsies" Eyelash
MAKEUP:  - DAMNED -  Tribal Make up
Blacklace Beauty Candy Lips Dark Rose
Blacklace Beauty Dark Dreamy Shadow Olive

 OUTFIT:
JACKET:  Moose Clothing - Dita Coat Teal
JEANS: SD Patched stonewash London jeans
TOP: ::GB::see-through  bare top
SHOES: DN Mesh: Skateshoes 

 ACCESSORIES:
NECKLACE:  Chop Zuey Enigma Variations Mens Necklace
SUITCASE: GG Mesh Travel Tote-Vintage
RING: GG Stache Ring
BRACELET: GG Womens Bangle-Inverted

POSES:
*MP* Journey Home 3
*MP* Journey Home 5


♦  This fair will run from October 10 - Nov. 3, 2013 on Depraved Nations Event SIM Metropolis.

The Body Modification Expo // www.depravednation.com

Sunday, October 13, 2013

Keep Calm: Finesmith Fall Bazaar

Fall, you have to love it! It is my favorite season of the year and maybe that's because all these wonderful colors, apples, sweaters, cooler temperatures, Halloween, and pumpkins....doesn't matter why, I just know I love it!

In celebration of this awesome season, Finesmith is holding the Keep Calm: Fall Bazaar and it will be running until November 4th. There are over 30 famous designers included in this bazaar and one of them is Romance Couture. Romance Couture is including exclusive designs for gowns and in seven exclusive colors only available at this bazaar. All gowns are incredibly priced at only 300 lindens for each! Unbelievable!






APPEARANCE:
SKIN: Lara Hurley-Ava natural lips/Dark
SHAPE: Custom shape from Kim Rongyu
EYES: IKON 'Sunrise' Eyes - Brown (M)
MOLE: { Sugar Heart } Heart Shaped Mole - Under Eye
HAIR:  .:EMO-tions:. * YERIAK*/autumn
NAILS & HANDS: Slink Avatar Enhancement Hands - Elegant
LASHES: *MC* "Falsies" Eyelash
MAKEUP: Blacklace Beauty Dark Dreamy Shadow Burgundy
Blacklace Beauty Candy Lips Rose
DAMNED -  Tribal Make up


 OUTFIT:
GOWN: }RC{ Rea Red 
SHOES: [Gos] Eva Slingback - Black Satin


 ACCESSORIES:
EARRINGS & NECKLACE:  Son!a Jana jewelry Set Pearl


POSES:
**Manifeste** - Model_377
**Manifeste** - Model_584





APPEARANCE:
SKIN: Lara Hurley-Ava natural lips/Dark
SHAPE: Custom shape from Kim Rongyu
EYES: IKON 'Sunrise' Eyes - Brown (M)
MOLE: { Sugar Heart } Heart Shaped Mole - Under Eye
HAIR: >TRUTH< Jacqueline - mocha
NAILS & HANDS: Slink Avatar Enhancement Hands - Elegant
LASHES: *MC* "Falsies" Eyelash
MAKEUP: ! Face Paint Smoke Camel, created by Eve Express
DAMNED -  Tribal Make up


 OUTFIT:
GOWN:  }RC{ Centauri Chocolate
SHOES: [Gos] Paris Peeptoe - Chocolate Patent 


 ACCESSORIES:
EARRINGS, BRACELET & NECKLACE:  EarthStones Siobhan Necklace & Earrings - Mother of Pearl


POSES:
**Manifeste** - Model_470






APPEARANCE:
SKIN: Lara Hurley-Ava natural lips/Dark
SHAPE: Custom shape from Kim Rongyu
EYES: IKON 'Sunrise' Eyes - Brown (M)
MOLE: { Sugar Heart } Heart Shaped Mole - Under Eye
HAIR: .ploom. Sha - Indecisive
NAILS & HANDS: Slink Avatar Enhancement Hands - Elegant
LASHES: *MC* "Falsies" Eyelash
MAKEUP: ! Face Paint Grace Green, by Eve Express
DAMNED -  Tribal Make up


 OUTFIT:
GOWN:  }RC{ Selina Olive Gown
SHOES: [Gos] Boutique - Paris Peeptoe - Nude Satin


 ACCESSORIES:
EARRINGS, BRACELET & NECKLACE:  EarthStones EarthStones Diamond Tennis Set - Platinum


POSES:
In-Pose! ~ Sakura MVW 1
In-Pose!Sakura MVW 2


I promise, you don't want to miss this!  CHECK IT OUT !!! Keep Calm Finesmith Fall Baazar

Wednesday, October 9, 2013

Hands in the Cookie Jar

Those close to me know that I have a fetish...well maybe the proper word is obsession (lol)....with furniture. So, I was elated to become a blogger for the Cookie Jar Merchants!

It just so happens that the new exclusives have just been released at the Designer Warehouse and here are just a few examples of what you will find!



The Designer Warehouse Shopping Event.
You have 2 weeks to shop and the event is open to ALL Cookie Jar Merchants!
Our amazing Merchants created EXCLUSIVE items for you!
They’re only available until the next round so be sure to drop by 17th October.
Bring all your friends along to and don’t forget to click our subscriber its FREE to!





This complete set is the Zinnias Saguaro Cactus Bedroom Set created by Zinnia Karu (http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Michigan%20Bay/122/160/25) and includes:


Table Lamp (copy/mod)
Wall Rack (copy/mod)
Braided Rug (copy/mod)
Cactus Plant (copy/mod)
Bedside Stand (copy/mod)
Cactus Bed (copy/mod)
   single female 4 anims
   single male 4 anims
     couple 7 anims
Snake Plant (copy/mod)


(thanks to the models here Jamesnky Gothly and HaleyJames28)


This colorful bench is created by Michigans Shack, 2WAT Michigan and can also be found at http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Hawk%20Land/131/155/25

The Koi Bench comes in 9 wood texture options, and clicking the back pillows provides you with 13 pillow textures! In addition, if you click the front pillows you get the following menu:
Singles 7 poses
cuddles 26 poses
friends 3 poses 

It comes mod and trans! 




This Thistle Sets-Pine/White is a very quaint and chraming addition to any home! The dresser is provided in both pine and white beech. When I set this bedroom set up, I found myself very surprised at the fact that the drawer on the side table actually opens and shuts upon being clicked! There aren't many creators that have this level of detail! This is created by and can be found at The Willowinds, created by Aqua Willowind http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Michigan%20Bay/237/116/24.

The set includes:
Thistle Bed (no trans)
lamp (copy)
side table (copy) 
Thistle Dresser ( in pine and white beech) trans only
Flowers by the Sea paitnings no copy
Sage and Cream rug no trans

When you sit on the bed and click for the menu, you will find:
Erotic 18 poses
Singles 5 poses
Cuddles 9 poses


Many times I have blogged about my beach and how much I enjoy sitting there just relaxing and what a joy it is to add this Warm - Pier Bench to my pier! The detail on the bench is truly high quality and the permissions are copy only. It is created by Warm Animations, Warmanimations Lisa at http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Warm%20Animations/88/79/2505

When you sit and click the bench for the menu, you will find:
3 female sits
3 couples sits


With fall here and knocking on the door, it is definitely time to decorate and these items from Zoe's Garden, created by Adele Rhiadra, can also be found at http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Kerlingarfjoll/26/96/1302 . The wagon wheel bench, wood lantern and bird perch are sold separately and are very highly detailed!

The wagon wheel bench does contain 20 single animations and all items are transfer.

Be sure to stop by the Designer Warehouse for these exclusive deals before it's too late!!

Check out my Flickr page at http://www.flickr.com/photos/solde_rothmanay/

Sweet as Candy *Yummy*

The other day a friend of mine asked me if I had been or heard of the Candy Fair. In my six years in SecondLife, I had never heard of nor been to Candy Fair, so I took her teleport and all I can say is WOW!

Candy fair is an event created for the love of Candy & Sugar. We all love candy! So we decided to feature all the sweetness that goes along with it. Three sims full of anything featuring Candy, (candy Colors) (example: clothes, jewelry, skins (makeups count too), furniture, home & decor, poses, kids items, anything with candy or featuring candy.

With that being said, I will admit to a candy addict! I spent 45 minutes on sim 3, which has designers such as ::Modish::, .::Pink Sugah::. , [BODY FACTORY], .::WoW Skins::., Holli Pocket, and many many more. In my 45 min I ended up spending over 2,000 lindens and had to force myself to leave! There were so many wonderful things!

Candy Fair sim 1  
elephante poses
Lark
Petitie Bowtique
.{yumyums}.
RazzBerry Inc.
Candii Kitten
~ Kawaii ~
Marmelade
Aura's
Glitter Outfitters
~*Buglets*~
Mango Cheeks
Tentacio
Cute Poison
*Anymore
Pretty Kitties
FreakyDesign
AvaGirl
Bitter Bunnie Designs
{le fil casse}
Half-Deer
[: Kawaii Couture :]
Fashion Fears
Cupcakes & Poetry
[geek.]
Sweeter Than Candy
{PopTart}
OrsiniRed
[tea.s]
LavandraChic*
Essences
Berries Inc.
Atooly
.[ pose+ivity ].
.mien. poses
Demise Of Flight
Juxtapose
Say Cheese
PURPLE POSES
Vanity Poses
Picture this! Poses
.click. poses & props
Heirloom Poses
STAKEY
:: Axix ::
!dM deviousMind / (*chanimations photography props and poses)
Poseology
Shots Studio
::WetCat:: Builds&Poses
Flash Friendly Poses
. Infiniti .
Starry Heaven

Candy Fair sim 2
Leri Miles Designs
1Hundred
22769~Bauwerk
DeeTalez
Legal Insanity
Crash Republic
pure Perfection
Loordes of London
[trs]
Grumble
{{BSD Design Studio}}
ILAYA
CIA Designs
[[ Masoom ]]
Kaithleen's
{ViSion} - S&F
Sassy!
Paperbag.
Capacious
D&G Fashions 
ColdAmbitionz
SAKIDE
Forever Reckless
LockHearts
Osito
][PULL]
::una::
MiWardrobe
Pure Poison
Marshmallows
POMPOSITY
LivGlam
even.flow
[][] beach street [][] home and garden
End Of Daze
[CIRCA] Living
!! Follow US !!
Oceania Breedables
PRIME
[ free bird ]
Little House Of Curios
[Noble] Distinguished Furnishings
Collage
Rassasy Foods
*ionic*
<:*BoOgErS*>
NACH
Treasured Cove
Yay! and Stuff
Persnickity
Kuro

Candy Fair sim 3
ellemeno
.::Pink Sugah::.
Mes Sucreries
::Modish::
UtopiaH
Birdy
Pink Acid
.:Panda Punx:.
Precious
ploom
cStar Limited
Pekka
JesyDream
[BODY FACTORY]
Nikita Fride
Adoness
[theSkinnery]
.::WoW Skins::.
Mr & Miss C. 
Liliskins
Identity Body Shop
Dead Apples 
.:: Delusions ::. 
Holli Pocket
PeachBlossom
AMERICAN BAZAAR
The Sugar Garden
Luckie
Mon Cheri
Hard Candy
[QE] Designs
.*CHaRM*.
Que Bella!
*TwInS FaShIoN - TF*
*RoTtEn DeFiAnCe*
:* LOULOUS&CO *:.
Phoebe ~Piercings & more
NS:: Cutie Shape
[Bewps]
Zombie Suicide
Pr!ck
Goth1c0
TartCake
ToXiC HiGh 
Alterego
LE FORME 
Epic
Sugar & Cyanide
Blah. 
Fappy
[KATHAARIAN]

Be sure to check out ALL the sims but watch that sweet tooth!



APPEARANCE:
SKIN: Lara Hurley-Ava natural lips/Dark
SHAPE: Custom shape from Kim Rongyu
EYES: IKON 'Sunrise' Eyes - Brown (M)
MOLE: { Sugar Heart } Heart Shaped Mole - Under Eye
HAIR:  ::Exile:: Miu:Maple
NAILS & HANDS: Slink Avatar Enhancement Hands - Casual
Hello Dave: Slink Avatar Enhancement- Natural Fingernails
LASHES: LASHES: *GA* Mesh Lashes Felicia
MAKEUP: ::Modish:: LooPe lipstick Set D-16
DAMNED -  Tribal Make up


 OUTFIT:
CAPRIS: Moose Clothing - Capri Pants Pink
SHIRT: *TwInS FaShIoN - TF*  Top Delicious Pale Pink
SHOES: GG Ladies JUICY Sneakers


 ACCESSORIES:
EARRINGS, NECKLACE & BRACELET: {Violet Voltaire} Lollipop Guild - Strawberry
BLINDFOLD: GG Blindfold-Flashing -Sweet
CLUTCH: GG Womens Brief Bag-Sugar High-Pink
RING: GG Hooter Ring 9
HAIR BOW: GG Hair Bow-Cup Cake-Pink


POSES:
+agapee+agps_fe170




Visit my Flickr page: http://www.flickr.com/photos/solde_rothmanay/