Expressions from the Soul

Wednesday, November 20, 2013

Stepping outside my box

Predictability......whether you think you are predictable or not, you are. I always thought that I was different or tried to be unpredictable, but no matter how much I try, I always seem to rely on the same basics all the time.

Just the other day, I noticed that even in my blog posts, I was getting comfortable and using the same things for each post. Nothing ever changed...

Well, this is a post where I have stepped out of my box even just a little bit, but I am reminded that not everyone has the ability to step outside of their box. This leads me to the purpose for this outfit....

The "Dreams Way" project was created with the purpose of helping "Brigadoon Explorers" and "Dreams" Foundations, which are active in organizing various activities for people affected by A/S and autism.

The agency is present in Second Life with an active avatar: Golda Stein.

All proceeds from the event will be payed on a cashier avatar named "Dreamsway Resident" created by founder of Dreams Way, Shanty Bookmite. Once the event ends all the incomes will be devolved to Golda Stein through an SL transaction.

For greater transparency, Shanty Bookmite will post on the blog (http://dreams-way-sl.blogspot.it/) a record of every transaction to Dreamsway Resident as well as the final transaction to Golda Stein. Each participant to the event will be able to verify the amount of each transaction and that all the proceeds will be devolved to the avatar representing the Foundations, Golda Stein.

It was due to the Dreams Way project that I was able to participate in a runway charity event show with Charltina's. The show director, Boniefacio and his partner, Ponchituti Boucher, were doing style checks for this event. Well, shocker, I arrive in my normal "inside the box" styling and immediately they tell me that I need to edge this outfit up, do something different. It was even suggested that I wear a short hair with shaved on the side and I was sent out to do something different.

Rule #1....never leave me to my own device lol. Not only did I purchase one new hair....I think I ended up purchasing five. Designers love it! lol

Since my favorite color is purple, I went crazy incorporating color into the gray and black outfit. Upon my return, to show off my new styling, I was greeted with raves.

Please remember to participate in the Dreams Way events and/or visit the website, do what ever you can to support Autism activities :)

APPEARANCE:

SKIN: Lara Hurley

SHAPE: Custom by Kim Rongyu

EYES: IKON Perspective Eyes

HAIR: RAW HOUSE :: Khaos [Hot 10]

SHAVED SIDE: shaved butterfly: purple shades (from adoness : myrina : pink & purple)

NAILS & HANDS: Slink Avatar Enhancement Hands

Helianthus - Slink Nail Appliers - Rich Nails (nail color)

LASHES: *MC* "Falsies" Eyelash

MAKEUP: eyes: Blacklace Beauty Dreamy Shadow Purple

Lips: {MUA} - Lipstick - Glitter - Purple

Eyeliner: {MUA} - MakeUp Set - Paris (Eyes Only)

OUTFIT:

Complete outfit:

*Ydea* Hunting black

ACCESSORIES:

BRACELET & NECKLACE: **RE** Spectrum

EARRINGS: JCNY - 5th Ave East

RING: MG - RING - Fez

POSES:

**Manifeste** - Model_284

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Proud to be Geek Chic!

Ok, so I have to admit....when I receive a new outfit from a store where I work or a blogging pack, I am not always in a position that I can open the package and check out the outfit.

That is exactly what happened when I received the newest creation from Gizza Creations. Right off hand I don't remember what I was doing when it was passed to me, but I noticed the group chat for staff going crazy with raves and comments about a topic called geek chic.

At first, I didn't understand the topic of conversation so it made no sense. However, after I was able to unpack the box and inspect the contents....all I can say is WOW!

This latest design by Gizza Creations is just without a doubt, one of my favorites! It comes in two colors what you see and black and white. In addition, gloves, sunglasses and a clutch are included in the set they just aren't pictured here.

So many people have commented about this outfit and for very good reasons, so I wanted to share it with you as well. :) Enjoy!

APPEARANCE:

SKIN: Lara Hurley

SHAPE: Custom by Kim Rongyu

EYES: IKON Perspective Eyes

HAIR: .:{Rumina}:. Alyssa

NAILS & HANDS: Slink Avatar Enhancement Hands

Helianthus - Slink Nail Appliers - Rich Nails (nail color)

LASHES: *MC* "Falsies" Eyelash

MAKEUP: .:: BEAUTIFUL DELUXE ::. GLOSSBOSS

.:: BEAUTIFUL DELUXE ::. EYESHADOW

.:: BEAUTIFUL DELUXE ::. AMANTE SMUDGE EYELINER

OUTFIT:

PANT OUTFIT SET:

GizzA - GeekChic Style [LemonGrey]

(includes shoes, *sunglasses, *gloves, and *clutch *not pictured)

ACCESSORIES:

EARRINGS: EarthStones Diamond Tennis Earring

RING: JCNY - 'GRAND Tiffany Collection, Hyper-Gems Engagement Ring

NECKLACE: JCNY - Stars on Fire, Pendant Necklace

POSES:

The Muse Poses - Rumi 1

Check out my Fllickr page here

Monday, November 18, 2013

Who Is That Lady in Red

It isn't often that I love the color red. However, this awesome gown by Baboom is the one that definitely caught my eye.

From the molded corset, the frilly gloves down to the bottom of the skirt and the flowing train, this gown is sure to turn heads no matter where you go! Perfect for a night out on the town dancing with your favorite partner.

Be sure to check this out as well as the other fashions at Baboom!

APPEARANCE:

SKIN: Lara Hurley

SHAPE: Custom by Kim Rongyu

EYES: IKON Perspective Eyes

HAIR: .ploom. Sha

NAILS & HANDS: Slink Avatar Enhancement Hands

Hello Dave Nail Color

LASHES: *MC* "Falsies" Eyelash

MAKEUP: .:: BEAUTIFUL DELUXE ::. FALLEN LEAVES EYESHADOW

.:: BEAUTIFUL DELUXE ::. GLOSSBOSS

.:: BEAUTIFUL DELUXE ::. AMANTE SMUDGE EYELINER

OUTFIT:

GOWN: BABOOM-GLAMOUR

SHOES: N-core DIVA

ACCESSORIES:

EARRINGS, RING, TIARA & NECKLACE: Lazuri Enchanted Black Onyx

POSES:

All poses from Morgane Batista

Morgane's runway - veil velorian pose 5 kathy

Morgane's Shoot - Samurai 2 tymon

Visit my Flickr page here

Keeping it Warm and Toasty with Blacklace!

Yes, it's getting colder outside with the days becoming shorter (well for some of us) and nights becoming longer. However, that is no reason to always dress frumpy and covered head to toe!

Luckily, we have Blacklace to keep those nights heated up during the winter with these two newer releases Phoebe and Lascivious. Make sure you check them out at the store!

APPEARANCE:

SKIN: Lara Hurley

SHAPE: Custom by Kim Rongyu

EYES: IKON Perspective Eyes

HAIR: Exile::Dream of Paradise

NAILS & HANDS: Slink Avatar Enhancement Hands

Hello Dave SLink Nail Color

LASHES: *MC* "Falsies" Eyelash

MAKEUP: .:: BEAUTIFUL DELUXE ::. GLOSSBOSS-RELOADED

.:: BEAUTIFUL DELUXE ::. FALLEN LEAVES EYESHADOW

.:: BEAUTIFUL DELUXE ::. AMANTE SMUDGE EYELINER

OUTFIT:

LINGERIE: ~Blacklace~ Phoebe: Pink Leather Boy Short

~Blacklace~ Phoebe: Pink Leather Corset Shirt

FEET: Slink Female Feet

ACCESSORIES:

EARRINGS & NECKLACE: *ARGRACE* In my mind

POSES:

Both poses came from Morgane Bastista Cleanup 2013 pose package

bulles show sue 1

e-style cover october

APPEARANCE:

SKIN: Lara Hurley

SHAPE: Custom by Kim Rongyu

EYES: IKON Perspective Eyes

HAIR: ::Exile:: All I Am

NAILS & HANDS: Slink Avatar Enhancement Hands

Hello Dave nail color

LASHES: *MC* "Falsies" Eyelash

MAKEUP: .:: BEAUTIFUL DELUXE ::. GLOSSBOSS

.:: BEAUTIFUL DELUXE ::. AMANTE SMUDGE EYELINER

**BDBA** Silk Eye Shadow

OUTFIT:

LINGERIE: ~Blacklace~ Lascivious: Black Velvet & White Lace Bra 1

~Blacklace~ Lascivious: Black & White Garter/Stocking/Panty 1

~Blacklace~ Lascivious: Black Sheer Stocking

ACCESSORIES:

EARRINGS, RING & NECKLACE: Maxi Gossamer - Roho

POSES:

Pose came from Morgane Bastista Cleanup 2013 pose package

rex requiem pose 1 faster

Check out my Flickr here

Wednesday, November 13, 2013

Late, I'm late for a very important date....

Ok, yeah it's been one of those weeks but, the truth is....its Wednesday, it's almost over lol. This post is going to be short and sweet, I promise.

I just want to urge you to please donate to the typhoon victims in the Philippines there are several places within SL but please do so and help those in need! I have included the name and information for a group doing a fundraiser for you to check out.

Jammeh Resident

Website: http://typhoonhaiyansl.tumblr.com/

Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/typhoonhaiyansl/

Ok now on with the post for today! Hugs and Love to all!

Thanks to the Cookie Jar Merchants for supplying the house and the furniture for this particular shoot. This particular furniture set is from Sleepy Hollow Farms. The set is called "Twigs Sitting Room" and can be found by clicking here. It includes the shelf, crate table, chaise, hound table, and all pieces are copy :).

APPEARANCE:

SKIN: Lara Hurley-Katya

SHAPE: custom by Kim Rongyu

EYES: IKON Perspective Eyes

MOLE: { Sugar Heart } Heart Shaped Mole

HAIR: ^;^CaTwA^;^ Maria Hair

NAILS & HANDS: Slink Avatar Enhancement Hands - Elegant

Silken Moon SLINK Fingerz Autumn Deer

LASHES: *MC* "Falsies" Eyelash

MAKEUP: .:: BEAUTIFUL DELUXE ::. AMANTE SMUDGE EYELINER

! Silken Moon Signature Lipgloss Pink

Silken Moon Autumn Eyes Purple

OUTFIT:

DRESS: Silken Moon Luna Dress Flora Silver

SHOES: [Gos] Paris Peeptoe - Black Patent

ACCESSORIES:

EARRINGS & NECKLACE: MG - Necklace - Roho Drop Pendant

MG - Earrings - Roho - SILVER

RING: MG - Rings - Roho - Gold-Silver

POSES:

These poses were purchased from Morgane Batista in a Cleanup2013 special sale.

Morgane's runway - sue's handbag pose 1

Morgane's shoot - ranini stick

Please check out my Flickr page too by clicking here

Tuesday, November 5, 2013

The Angel's Gift...Blacklace at its best

Recently, I was reminded that oh guess what? lol Christmas is coming! Yes, folks that is right....49 days! You heard me right 49 days until all those presents are unwrapped and the oohs and aahs of all the hectic days of shopping pay off.

Well the great thing is, in SL...you have Blacklace! Not only will shopping be easy, but you know that you are getting your linden's worth. Besides, what lady wouldn't love to have some beautiful pieces of lingerie from Blacklace? Let's not forget, they have makeup and clothes too! Your all in one shop for giving gifts to your lady or gifts for yourself. :)

This set (~Blacklace~ Melany: Teal Satin Cincher & Bra Set) is just such a beautiful color and it comes with the lolas appliers as well. This is too gorgeous to miss!

The furniture set behind me is an adorable backdrop from Aqua Willowind at The Willowinds in Michigan Bay (http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Michigan%20Bay/237/116/24). The set is called the Cosy Nook Mesh and comes with:

*candles

*book set

*cheese sandwich (always needed)

*glass of red wine

*Magdelan blue rug

*Cosy Nook

You can find this set plus many more deals at:

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 14th November.

Bring all your friends along to and don’t forget to click our subscriber its FREE to!

APPEARANCE:

SKIN: Lara Hurley

SHAPE: custom

EYES: IKON Perspective Eyes

MOLE: { Sugar Heart }

HAIR: Tameless Felicity

HANDS: SLink hands - elegant

LASHES: *MC* "Falsies" Mesh Alpha Lashes with HUD

MAKEUP: ! **BEAUTIFUL DELUXE ** HOLIDAY BLISS FULLFACE 2012

OUTFIT:

LINGERIE: ~Blacklace~ Melany: Teal Satin Cincher & Bra Set

ACCESSORIES:

EARRINGS, BRACELET & NECKLACE:

MG - Necklace - Roho Drop Pendant - SILVER - V2

MG - Earrings - Roho - SILVER -V1

MG - Rings - Roho - Gold-Silver

POSES:

Magnifique Poses-Model pose 12

from *MP* Model Pose Set 3 (Model Poses)

Please visit my Flickr by clicking HERE.

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"!