April in Paris

Well, until April 4th I'd rather be in the Purple Moon store than Paris because Poulet is offering up a FABULOUS Sale and Hunt!  Everyone can enjoy 50% off Everything during the Spring Sale (except FatPacks which are always 50% off) - dresses, lingerie, shoes, jewelry, hair... All of it! You don't have to be a member, but I highly recommend you join the group because group members get wonderful gifts and exclusive events that make the tiny L$50 join fee more than worth it. And just for members of the VIP group is the Dress Me Purple III Hunt with 10 easy to find white eggs containing some fabulous purple (my fav color!) creations (check the NC for details). Oh and the bunny containers are to DYE for (get it?). I kept all of them!

Below are some examples of the Hunt and Sale offerings. The first 2 are from the sale and the remaining 3 are some of the prizes from the Hunt. Click on the photo for the full size version. (Wilah Outfit, Adley Dress, Amelie Dress, Grace O'Malley Skirt with Vera Blouse, Marguerite)

Also, I'm wearing the brand new Nana Akeruka Deluxe head. If you are a fan of the 2.6 version of Lulu then this is the upgrade for you! Izara, of 7 Deadly Skins, has already started making appliers. This one is Lindy in Iza's newest Butter skin tone.

Maitreya Lara Body
Truth Hair Tori
7 Deadly Skins Becky Lip Gloss 08
KC Couture Darcy Heels
Enchanted Auras Custom Shape

Moments of Soft Persuasion

"Now the time is now-tomorrow"

And if now is tomorrow, we should celebrate today, right? Yes, I often pick lesser known songs as my blog post titles and some of them might make you think "huh?". But, if you take the time to read the lyrics and maybe listen to the song itself, you just might go "huuuhhh..." instead.

Well, I celebrated today by dreaming about tomorrow in ruins from yesterday. Simply Shelby has a fabulous landscaping ruin that is so customizable. (SS participates in several promotional price groups - like 25L Tuesday and 1L 1Hour.) You can pull pieces out, move them around, unlink and relink, resize - did I say it was fabulous? There are also several single and couple (PG) poses to play with. I used this piece in my previous blog, but it's so versatile that I had to again!

Through my Facebook blog page I found this gorgeous capri outfit from Xtravagance for only 99L on the Marketplace - with an extensive color changing HUD for both pieces! I paired it my friend, Zonia Belic's lovely earrings, a Maxi Gossamer necklace and my KC Couture's Darcy heels. If you join the KC Couture group, you can get promo pricing on some items like I did with the Darcy heels. Click on the Photos and see my Flickr for a fun outtake and more photos!

2017 was a year of change for my family and upheaval for the world. If tomorrow is indeed now, I'm looking for 2018 to be a year of serenity for my family and am praying it's the start of unheralded unity and peace for the world.

A close-up of my new Enchanted Auras Garnet shape, along with Truth Hair's January VIP gift, Teanna and BiJin's Drop Chain Earrings:

Just three more of the options possible with the Xtravagance Diana, KC Couture Darcy, Truth Teanna Color and Style and BiJin's Drop Chain HUDs.

 Maitreya Lara body
Akeruka Kumiko Head
7 Deadly Skins Fionne in Pineapple
7 Deadly Skins Juicy Lights Glossy Lipstick
alme Fairies etc Gacha - COMMON 6 Nails

Sittin' In The Sun

Well, like Satchmo sang, "what I own is not a large amount", but I'm going to sit in the sun and be happy with my lot. And why wouldn't I? I didn't need much for this fabulous outfit from Apple May Designs and the gorgeous high heeled sandals from KC Couture. Apple May Designs currently has these two sexy outfits, AMD RIbbon & Kalani in Black Stripe and Pink Stripe, available to group members via Lucky Boards.  Group join fee is currently only $25L and more than worth the tiny price. If you are too impatient to wait for your letter, they are available for $49L each instead. Going fashionable with the outfits are KC Couture's Darcy heels with KC's awesome color HUD. The shoes are convertible, meaning you can wear them with a super high platform or a flat outsole. I strongly recommend joining KC Couture's VIP group for only $25L at present. Not only do you get several great gifts, you get notice of incredible special offers and deals.

I'd also like to take the opportunity to make everyone aware of my own little shoppe, Enchanted Auras, where I offer both premade and custom Shapes for Akeruka heads on the Maitreya Lara body. Right now I am offering all shapes at a $99L promotional price. The shape below is called Diamond and is fitted to the Akeruka Kumiko head. I'm not quite finished tweaking it, but plan to make it available in the next few days along with another new shape. If you are looking for a more custom look IM me ingame for more information. Click on the Photos (tell me if she looks familiar!).

More photos can be found on Fionne's Flickr

Maitreya Lara Body
7 Deadly Skins Kat in Pineapple
7DS Juicy Lipsticks in Raspberry
Enchanted Auras Shapes Diamond 
Truth Hair Althena VIP Group Gift
YS&YS Dream Eyes Gift
Bite and Claw Winter Celestis Silver (modded)
Simply Shelby Wildflower Ruin

City By the Bay

All I want to do is stare out at the fog rolling across the bay and over the city beyond. I actually did live in the San Francisco area once. I would never have been able to afford this particular location, but I can pretend in Second Life that my home is perched above the Marin coastline overlooking the Golden Gate Bridge and the beautiful City By the Bay. It's no wonder I am having a hard time concentrating on my blog writing today! Still this awesome group gift by Entice is worth the effort! Entice is free to join as I write and you can pick up several lovely gifts. This gorgeous dress is the newest and is called Eye of the Needle. It has a HUD with three equally beautiful patterns - you'll have a hard time choosing which one to wear! I'm also wearing my favorite new heels from KC Couture called Tiara with the cutest little tiara complete with gems. Sporting KC's famous color HUD with so many options, I'll be wearing this dainty shoe often! Click on the Photos!

To see some cutting room floor photos, please check out my Flickr - Fionne's Flickr

Maitreya Lara
Akeruka Lulu
7 Deadly Skins Soya in Dew
Enchanted Auras Custom Shape
Truth Loni
7DS Plump Salmon Lipstick
RealEvil Prix Necklace (previous Fameshed gift)
The Forge Gypsy Bangles
Pose - Serendipity wishes

Desk and Chair Set - Follow Us Retro Student Desk with poses

For Nau Lang Syne

Okay, so I switched up the song a bit, but since returning to Second Life I've made more new friends than I've found old ones. One such new friend is the lovely, sweet and oh so talented LadyEllenT Resident. a relatively new SL member in comparison to my own (albeit interrupted absence) antiquity who knows more about our favorite time-waster than I've forgotten! She blogs for several retail stores in SL and is also an expert bargain shopper. She invited me over to "collab" on a photo shoot and I eagerly agreed! So I donned my newest favorite gown and we welcomed in the New Year in style! A little Dom Pérignon made the evening sparkle even more!

I'm still learning the ropes of this blogging business so it might be a while before I can return the favor, but I am certainly looking forward to future collaborations!

A Mr. Demille close up of our fabulous looks!

LadyEllen's Look:
[hair] Truth - Halona (Uber)
[body] Maitreya
[head] Catwa -  Lilly
[skin]  League - Sadie
[shape] my own[dress] Rebel Hope - Francesca
[dress] Rebel Hope - Francesca
[shoes] Rebel Hope - Runway Mesh Heels
[headband] Cosmic Dust - Happy New Year Headband (FLF 12-29-17)
[pose] An Lar - the Annette Series - Four

Set Decor: 
peaches. Stack of Magical Books
peaches. Vintage Phone Seat & Phone
JIAN Christmas Tree 2017 Decorated
[ keke ] 2018 silver . high lod
hive // celebration balloons set
ISON - folded leather clutch (black)

My Look:
Hair - Truth Posy 
Body - Maitreya
Head - Akeruka Lulu
Skin - 7 Deadly Skins Key in Cloud
Shape - Enchanted Auras Custom
Ears - Mandala Simple
Lips - 7DS Juicy Raspberry
Nails - [PiAD]winter nail 5/Maitreya Blues (Gacha)
Gown - ZAHiRA -ice- Blue
Shoes - .:KC:. ADORE Heels
Headband - Cosmic Dust - Happy New Year Headband (FLF 12-29-17)
Rings - Amala - The Lumi Stacking Rings
Jewelry Set - Footpaw Industries Allie 
Pose - WetCat - Emanuel no. 5

 

Coming Down the Chimney Today

I don't know about y'all, but I plan on staying up to see O' Saint Nick arriving with his pack of gifts. I've staked out my place right in front of the roaring fire. I guess I should douse it before the old guy singes his footsies, huh?

Actually, I've found a sackful of great gifts and discounts all month long thanks to the awesome Second Life sellers who provided Advent Calendars and discounts and all of those wonderful sales events and hunts where there were plenty of gifts to be found! I'm stocked up on enough Christmas and winter decor and clothing to make my 2018 holiday season full and bright. And I appreciate the sellers who made non-holiday items available so I'll have a packed closet to choose from throughout the New Year!

Sinfully Sweet Antlers (Redeux gift)
PurpleMoon Beacon Earrings (Advent)
American Bazaar Snow Dress (WOH)
Alaskametro "Nordica" Leggings - Cranberry Appliers (Marketplace)
KC Couture Kiruna Ankle Boots
Body - Maitreya Lara
Head - AK Lulu
Skin - 7 Deadly Skins Moreya in Caramel
Lipstick - 7 Deadly Skins Juicy CherryPie
Shape - Enchanted Auras

Reindeer Games

Some days Real Life can make you appreciate Second Life all the more, right? I haven't had as much SL time as I'd like this past week so when I found some extra lying around, I used it to catch up on some of the fantastic Advent Calendars and gifting many of our generous creators have out for their customers. Then I took advantage of a visit from a reindeer family for a couple quick selfies!

Most notable would be the LAQ Neve head that is on SALE until the 24th. It's the first LAQ head I've gotten, but since I have begun making shapes, I thought I'd give it a try. I think I still need to tweak it some more, but I hope you all can appreciate my attempt at something other than AK heads! LOL! The skin applier is (surprise) 7 Deadly Skins Davina in caramel - with freckles! The lipstick is 7DS Juicy in Brick. The fun hair is the Free Xmas Hair from Exxess with HUDs for both the hair and the attached snowflake headband! It even has a bento version!

This fabulous dress is the Christmas version of My Tux from PurpleMoon in a versatile red and green tartan print that can easily be worn all year long. It's part of PM's Advent event. As for the boots, well I've been looking quite some time for thigh high boots and was beyond thrilled when KC came out with these. They come with KCs awesome color HUD and can be found in her store or MP for only 195L!

Maitreya Mesh Body
Shape Enchanted Auras
[DDD] Heavy Snow Backdrop
Simply Shelby Winter Deer Family Scene
3D Trees Young Birch group Seasonal
POSE by Moomey