Ombre Assassin

The Cinema event starts today, and WOW!  Beautiful build, creative designs, amazing everything.  You HAVE to check it out!

Credits:

Hair: Magika [Blood][M] Faint (FREE - group gift)
Top: Auxiliary - [AUX] Zombified - Cinema Special - Cropped Double (Cinema Exclusive)
Jeans: FAB.PONY "Chloe" Jeans (Charcoal) -pant 2
Boots: lassitude & ennui Suede boots (Cinema Exclusive)
Pose Prop, including gun by la petite morte (Cinema Exclusive)

Poof

Credits:

Skin: TuTy's - LUCINE Gothic skin - Pearl lip (Free on Marketplace - Thanks Sileny!)
Hair:  Magika [Hair M] Faint
Eyes: .{Rue}. Eyes/Cassiopeia: Cotton Candy
Dress: :::Sn@tch Mesh Viper Velvet Dress (Black)::: (for I ♥  Rouge)
Necklace: Cracked Mirror - (CM) Heart of the Ocean -Necklace (onyx)
Piercing: House of Darcy - .HoD. - Knock Out  - Womens - Graphite - Shadowed
Horns: lassitude & ennui - Slightly monstrous horns dark/blurple
Background - The gorgeous Genie bottle from Trompe Loeil for Collabor88

Arcade and Accessories

I was gacha lucky at The Arcade and received the rare everything gacha from MonCheri on the 1st try!  It's so rare that I get lucky!



My red boots are from lassitude and ennui.  They're available at L'Accessoires.  I traded gacha goodies with the always lovely Sanura Snowpaw for the Haute Monde "Unfortunate Souls" necklace.  If you went to the The Arcade and didn't get what you wanted, there are a number of gacha trade sites popping up.  Check out this plurk.

My hair is one of my purchases from Hair Fair from Rosy mood, and I'm still, and will always be, in love with Mayfly eyes and Sn@tch's new Nightlight Makeup.

Credits:

Skin: .ploom. Lea_Milk - DB -  Dahlia
Hair: Rosy mood hair / Satsuma (black)
Makeup: :::Sn@tch Nightlife Makeup (Goth Frost)::: (New release)
Necklace: haut.monde - Unfortunate Souls Necklace (Arcade item)

Top: *MonCheri* Dead Romance Tank (Arcade item)
Pants: *MonCheri* Sequin Pants -Black (Arcade item)
Earrings: *MonCheri* Midnight Feather Earrings (Arcade item)

Boots: lassitude & ennui Phoebe lace-up boots  red / dark wood (L'Accessoires)

Eyes: Mayfly - Deep Sky Mesh Eye (Light Grey) R and Deep Sky Mesh Eye (Paris Green) L

Poses by Bent
Location: Midian City

The Write Word

It's been awhile.  I don't blog much anymore, not because I don't want to, but because I haven't been able to find the time.  So, the few little morsels of wonderful that I've picked up over the past few weeks, I think, are worth a share.  I've been feeling kind of lost in SL lately, and if it wasn't for Plurk, I would have NO idea what's going on.  The things people are making with mesh are so amazing, I can only envy their talent and wish I had the time to learn.


If you haven't heard, Alice Project is celebrating the 1 year anniversary of mesh with a 50% off sale on all mesh hair.  If you've missed buying anything over the last year, go now, because it's a fantastic deal.

Sn@tch has a little votive candle hunt in the shop where you can grab a set of really cute cropped t-shirts.  I'm enjoying Ivey's gothic makeup set on her new releases wall, too.  The makeup is gorgeous.

Over the weekend, I picked up these mesh skinny jeans for only 60L from PurpleMoon Creations   I'm not sure whether they are still 60L, but whenever you can find mesh skinny jeans that don't make you look like an IPR, I'm a fan.

Finally, these cute shoes are a new release from Lassitude and Ennui.  They're mesh, they come with a HUD for changing skin color and toe nail color, and they're gorgeous.




I'm still loving Mayfly mesh eyes, and everything Scrub releases, like this skelly belt, and can you believe this skin is only 1L from Mother Goose?  Just look at those hip bones! ♥

In any case, I hope you enjoyed today's word salad.  And eat your celery for the fiber.


Credits:
Skin: .::Mother Goose's::.Natalie-1L$
Hair: *Alice Project* Ruby (50% off through 9/15/12)
Makeup: :::Sn@tch Nightlife Makeup (Cateye Red Gloss)::: (new release)
Eyes: Mayfly - Deep Sky Eyes (Deep Emerald)
Top: :::Sn@tch Darkness String Tank (Grabbed-J)::: (Free - votive candle hunt)
Belt: ...:::Scrub:::... Rosary Belt
Jeans: PurpleMoon Creations - :: PM :: Skinny Jeans in Black [MESH]
Shoes: lassitude & ennui Blossom wedge sandals - rigged mesh - black
Poses: flowey. - bad habit - with anya's pencil of love

Whatever

Sometimes, when it's inventory cleaning time, I'm reminded of some of my old favorites.  I have a lot of things in my inventory that I just can't delete.  It could have sentimental value, or remind me of a friend, or mirror a RL favorite look.  Perhaps it reflects a wish or a dream.  For whatever reason it doesn't really matter.  Some items are staying in my inventory forever.

So, here I am, mixing the old and the new, because I love the new Rotten Toe skin, and I love the old punky outfit I'm schlumping around in today, and I haven't taken these shoes off since last Friday's 50L Friday round.

Camo Babe

50L Friday had wonderful mesh goodies!  This would be my me-in-RL look.  I love wearing biker boots with little mini dresses.




Credits:
Hair: Lamb! - Bob - Ink (Grayscale Pack)
Skin: KRASOTA - Fransuasa skin T. 1 m. 5
Eyes: Mayfly - Liquid Light Mesh Eye (Deep Sea)
Dress:  DECO - M100 Dress
Boots: DECO - Rivet Boots small (coal)
Poses by Lolapop/Lasaki

Vintage Fair

I finally made it to Vintage Fair and it was wonderful.  I'm going to be a pauper by the time it's over.

So far, my favorite thing is the Veronica hair from Wasabi Pills.  It's stunning.



Credits:
Skin:  *League* Jen Fair Glam
Hair: /Wasabi Pills/ - Veronica Mesh Hair - Night Shadow (Vintage Fair Exclusive)
Eyes: Mayfly - Liquid Light Mesh Eye (Deep Sea)
Bikini: Zibska - Donna
Shoes: A-Bomb - Lavea Shoes (Leopard)
Poses by Reasonable Desires

Bad Girl Gone Good

Even the worst people aren't bad all the time.  That would be impossible.  And even in the worst areas, with the highest crime, the overwhelming majority of the people there are good, hard working people who want nothing more than to live out their lives in a safe and meaningful way.   

We are at our best when we are working to make the world better, to fight injustice and vice, and to help others less fortunate. You don't have to be a superhero to do that.  All you have to do is to contribute your little part to make the world a better place.  That's all it takes.

If everyone did their small part to not contribute to the evils of the world, think of how much better things would be.  I have no fantasy that I'm going to cure cancer or accomplish any great feat for mankind, but I can do my part.

Now, how about you?

The Pink Ribbon Fair runs from August 4th to the 29th in collaboration with Relay For Life.  The fair will raise money for the American Cancer Society to fight breast cancer.  Please go and support this worthy cause.  Visit the Pink Ribbon Fair website for more information and a slurl after the 4th.

Credits:
Skin: .ploom. Lea_Milk - DB -  Dahlia
Hair: Fashionably Dead - (fd) Saturday - Grayscale 4
Eyes: Mayfly - Deep Sky Mesh Eye (Light Grey)
Makeup: Adore and Abhor - Shreveport Eyeliner, Floofy Lashes, and Shreveport Dark Circles
Necklace: Collisions - .:CoLL:. Unlock the Night Necklace ~ (for Horror Haute)
Top: Legal Insanity - Biker shirt (girls) pink (for Pink Ribbon Fair)
Skirt: :::Sn@tch Romper Skirt
Stockings: Death Row Designs - drd stockings nylons  nets holes
Boots:  Death Row Designs - DRDchainboot - dirtyblue
Piercing:  Zombie Suicide - ~S.N.G~ Triple Dimpled Piercings.. Grey
Bracelet/Rings/Nails...::Scrub:::.. Supreme
Poses by Ilaya - The Far Side and Posies - Don't
Location: Insilico

Not at All

Here I am during my not at all goth day in the sun.  I wore a high SPF.



This lovely mesh dress is by Legal Insanity for the Hope for Emilia fundraiser to raise money to help the victims of the earthquake in Italy.  Please see their website for more information.  The event runs from July 22 to August 9.


Credits:
Skin: [Atomic] Grace Skin (LB)_Buff - Sting Me (TDR Blue Exclusive)
Hair: Clawtooth: Starlight - Pumpkin Spice (for Hair Fair)
Outfit: Legal Insanity - summer love blue (for Hope for Emilia)
Shoes: Rosy Mood - RM* Charm Pumps Soda pop (Hair Fair gift)
Eyes: Amacci Eyes ~ Hair Fair 2 (Hair Fair gift)
Poses by Bent - Simply Deux
Location: The Sanctuary - Beach Island

Dreaming of Paris

In support of Curio:








Credits:
Hair:  .:EMO-tions:. * SHAKIRA*/ombre -(Group Gift)
Skin: Gala Pheonix: _GP_ Moonbeam [Light] Yum (Currently not available)
Makeup: [mock] High Definition Sable/Copper Rose (Mock Lip) (for One Voice)
Eyes: Mayfly - Deep Sky Mesh Eye (Aged Bronze)
Dress: [ SAKIDE ] Letter from Paris Outfit (for One Voice)

Shoes: Baby Monkey Felicia Flat 
Poses by Bent for One Voice
Sim: Les Champs Elysees

Looks can be deceiving

Here is Isa.  She looks normal, not evil at all, quite nice, actually.  Beneath the surface, though, there is a different story.  Isa is evil to the core.  Who sees a cute little bird's nest and thinks omelet?  Who does that?  Really, Isa?  Really?



Credits:
Hair:  Clawtooth: Very Very - Blinding (mesh)
Skin: Izzie's - Delusional Skin pale BLB
Makeup: Izzie's - Delusional Eyeshadow purple
Eyes: Mayfly - Deep Sky Mesh Eye (Light Grey)
Top: e! Mayu Top (Lavander) (mesh)
Skirt: e! Dipped Skirt (Kisses) (mesh)

Lashes: Glow Studio - Innocent. eyelashes - soft
Location: Cherry Blossom
Pose:  Ilaya - The Far Side 6

Isa's Digits

Strawberry Singh asked, "Have you changed your shape to fit into mesh?"    It has definitely changed mine:

1. How has the introduction of mesh affected your SL, if at all? Are you open to wearing mesh often or do you still shy away from it?
   
   I very much prefer mesh now, particularly because of the improved texturing - no more fuzziness or blurriness!  
2. Have you changed your shape to fit into mesh? If so, did you go bigger or smaller?
   
   
   

   I created a few custom shapes to fit into certain brands.  If you compare my shape now to the last time I posted my digits, my avatar has become a bit thinner.
   
   
   
   
   I prefer the standard sizing, and I am a medium, which I find a bit odd since I think my avatar looks quite skinny.  My original shape was somewhere between a medium and a large, but the large was way too big, so my shape has become a bit thinner with the introduction of mesh, particularly in the waist.  The most important thing to me is to feel like I have a strong, healthy figure.  I feel like I'm able to achieve that look with a fairly standard medium size.  I did stay with smaller boobs, though.  The standard size boobs look huge to me.
3. Do you think the mesh deformer will resolve a lot of the issues people seem to have with mesh and will it encourage you to wear mesh more often, if you don’t already?
   
   For me, personally, the deformer probably won't make much difference.  Currently, I buy mesh and adjust my shape to fit it (within reason).  The deformer would save me a bit of time and would allow me to wear some brands that just do not fit my shape at all (like I'd have to go to 0 body fat in order to wear them, and that's just too thin for me).  My shape is a fairly standard shape, but I do understand how important shape is to one's sense of avatar identity, and there are some things about my shape that I am unwilling to change because of that (else I wouldn't be "Isa").   So, for those who fall outside the standard sizing, I think the deformer is a very important step.

What I'm wearing:

Credits:
Hair -[LeLutka]-CHERYL hair - BournvilleFade (Mesh)
Skin - Pink Fuel: [PF] Alena - Classic (ltbrow/freck)
Eyelashes - Glow Studio: Innocent. eyelashes - soft
Eyes - Mayfly - Deep Sky Mesh Eye (Light Grey) (Mesh)
Jewelry - Lasaki - Retro Necklace
Outfit - e! - Cheer Trackies & Sports Bra (White&Red) M (Mesh)
Shoes - 2Real: Pro_Spec
Ice Cream Cone: Snow Bound
Poses by Lasaki

Bad Things

Well...I was hungry.  I'm sorry.  I won't do it again.

Credits:

Skin: [CIA Designs] Megan Skin - PALE - red lips (Skin Addiction Showcase Exclusive)

Hair:  .:EMO-tions:. * MEMORY*/black  (The Attic)
Eyes: Mayfly - Deep Sky Mesh Eye (Light Grey)
Fangs: Moonshadow - Prim Vampire Teeth
Top:  :::Sn@tch VILF Mesh Tee (Bad Things):::
Tongue with Eyeball: ..::Beauty Killer::.. Eyeball Tongue - Blue #1

Enchanted

This dress is from ~Songbird~ for the Keep Calm and Keep Shopping event.  I wore it on one of the pretties sims in SL - Enchanted Unicorn.  

Credits:

Hair: !lamb. - Ruby (Mesh) - Blush

Skin: Al Vulo - may* ghost of the past porcellain

Dress: ~SongBird~ FenniBaby

Pose by Status - Meet3

Hollywood is Dead

It became ill when the first reality TV show aired. Then, it was kicked in the stomach every time a new reality series started. All the writers were fired. All the creativity drowned in the tar pits. It died yesterday, and Beauty Killer is celebrating it's death.

   

 Rest in peace, Hollywood. I will miss you.

   

 Credits:

Skin: Gala Pheonix -  Moonbeam - Pout - Tantrum 2

Hair: Lamb - Ruby (Mesh) - Koolaid

Shirt: ..::Beauty Killer::.. LDG Womens Mesh Shirt - Hollywood Gift (Free!)

Skirt: Sn@tch - 1313 tutu Skirt (Black)

Stockings: *blowpop* Seamed Fishnet Tights

Boots: Gos - [Docs V2] 8 Hole - F - BLACK

Nails/Rings/Bracelet: ..::Scrub::.. Supreme Nails
Piercing: ~S.N.G~ Triple Dimples (now Zombie Suicide)
Tattoo: Cannibelle - Danika Tattoo (currently unavailable)
Poses by Lolapop/Lasaki

Woke on The Citadel

I woke up alone on a space station.  I think I was in stasis, or jail.  I have no memory of what happened or how I ended up on the Citadel space station.  I kept hunting for clues, or for anyone who could help me.

Then, I noticed it.  My fingers were stained with blood.  My eye was bloody and swollen shut.  Did I do this to myself?

Am I responsible for what happened at the station?

In any case, I'm prepared for what may come.
~~~
The Citadel is a new sci fi roleplay space station.  Check out the website for more information and the backstory.  It was fun exploring.
~~~
Credits:

Skin: [Atomic] Grace Skin (DB)_Buff - Violent Violet (TDR Exclusive)
Hair: Fashionably Dead - (fd) Daydream Hair - Grayscale 1 (Mesh) for FaMESHed
Eyes: ~SongBird~ Darkness and Light : Lightest
Eye Shadow: - Glam Affair - Make-up Layer 08
Bloody Eye: ~SongBird~: Gouged - will be available soon
Top: :::Sn@tch Skeletank (Black-J):::
Skirt: e! Eclectic Apparel  Defiant Mini Skirt (Graphite) (Mesh)
Stockings: *blowpop* Seamed Fishnet Tights
Boots: Death Row Designs - drd lazy boot regular CA2
Hand tape: SiniStyle Taped Fist (Full Palm -Forearm Gap)
Tattoo: ~Cannibelle~ Efa ~ Fresh Ink 5 (currently unavailable)
Piercing: ~S.N.G~ Triple Dimples (now Zombie Suicide)
Legwrap: moloko  Knife Legwrap R Black
Belt: ::Trixxy's Shop:: - Serial Killer Belt (GIrls)
Nails: [ Love Soul ] Prim nails-Long*vampire*

Fibromyalgia Awareness Fair

The Fibromyalgia Awareness Fair is this weekend.  We don't know what causes Fibromyalgia, but we do know that those who suffer from it experience significant and unrelenting pain on a daily basis.  I have friends and family who suffer from it.   Many people don't talk about having fibro because there is a stigma attached to it, and those who suffer from it have been accused of being everything from hypochondriacs to drug seekers.  Raising awareness is so important, especially so that more work can be done to find a cure, or at least a treatment that really works!

So, please, visit the fair and become educated about fibromyalgia.  There are some wonderful gifts there to entice you:



Credits:
Skin: [Atomic] Grace Skin (DB)_Buff - Violent Violet (TDR Exclusive)

Hair:  Tameless Liv - Midnight (mesh)
Eyes: Mayfly - Deep Sky Mesh Eye (Paris Green)
Top: [Insatiable Fashions] - [IF] {Sweater} Lucie II - [Purple II] (FREE at the Fibromyalgia Awareness Fair)
Pants: KOSH- CORDUROY PANTS -PURPLE  (FREE at the Fibromyalgia Awareness Fair)
Necklace:  CONCRETE FLOWERS- NECK POUCH -purple- (FREE at the Fibromyalgia Awareness Fair)
Shoes: Baby Monkey - BM Felicia Flat Charcoal
Rose: KOSH-CRYING ROSE -PURPLE-(FREE at the Fibromyalgia Awareness Fair)
Nails: [VIRTUAL/INSANITY] Fibro Nails v2 (FREE at the Fibromyalgia Awareness Fair)
Poses by [ILAYA]
Backdrop by Trompe Loeil - Daydream Flying Dome for Culture Shock

I'm in love with Collabor88

Clawtooth + Mesh = freakin' awesome. Combine that with all the other goodies from Collabor88, and you have a bucket full of win!


 

Credits:

Skin: [IREN]-Gaby-light_blue at Collabor88
Freckles: [IREN] Gaby_freckles_light at Collabor88
Lashes/Liner: [IREN] eyeliners+eyelashes (plus some photoshopping) at Collabor88
Dress: -tb- C88 Daydream Babydoll / MED (Black) at Collabor88
Hair: Clawtooth: Glamazon - Softest Black at Collabor88
Eyes: Mayfly - Deep Sky Mesh Eye (Paris Green)

More Culture Shock

There isn't much that a week at the Hotel Del wouldn't cure.  It's one of my favorite places on earth.



Credits:

Skin: *YS & YS* Sofia Culture Shock 2012 Teeth for Culture Shock
Hair: Magika [Hair S] Remember (Mesh)
Sunglasses: /artilleri/ Rory sunglasses *black*
Necklace:  Lasaki La Vampira Cameo Necklace
Shirt: .: Somnia :. Simple Tee {Teal} for Culture Shock
Pants: Miamai_Mahvi Pants Sequined Blue (Mesh) for Culture Shock
Bag: Miamai Mesh Traveller Bag Color Block for Culture Shock
Shoes: *YS&YS* Brera GlossBlack for Culture Shock
Poses by Miamai for Culture Shock
Location: Hotel Del Coronado at San Diego City

For Culture Shock

Culture Shock started yesterday and there are some wonderful items for sale to benefit Médecins Sans Frontières.  Go there already!  Sheesh!




Credits:
Skin: *YS & YS* Sofia Culture Shock 2012 Teeth for Culture Shock
Hair: /Wasabi Pills/ Jacqueline Mesh Hair - Night shadow for FaMESHed
Eyeshadow: .la petite morte. diffused makeup green for Culture Shock
Eyes: Mayfly - Deep Sky Mesh Eye (Paris Green)
Lipstick: ROZENA ~Lip Plump~ barbie pink for Culture Shock
Lashes: Glow Studio - Innocent. eyelashes - soft
Nails: [VIRTUAL/INSANITY] EYE Rings & Nails
Dress:  Bliss Couture - Byrn Sculpted Dress for Culture Shock
Shoes: *YS&YS* Brera CS2012 for Culture Shock
Scenery: Tromp Loeil - The Ka'u Beach Skybox
Pose: Fly Lily! Vogue Me Set 1 for Culture Shock

Check

She begins her haunt alone on the hill

Dancing and dreaming of the horror and the thrill

When she steals their souls

Alone on the hill.

Credits:

Dress: ImmateriA ~Proserpine~ for Horror Haute
Claws:  [ni.Ju] claw gloves
Fangs:  Moonshadow - Prim Vamp Teeth
Hair: Magika [Hair S] Remember
Antlers:  [ni.Ju] Portmanteau . black for Fantasy Fair
Skin: .{Rue}. Skin'd/Anima Isabeal: Bare (DBr/Fr/Med)

Eye Shadow: - Glam Affair - Make-up Layer 08 and 15
Eye Shadow: The Plastik :[P]:- Soul Ink Reloaded://(Tint):Jana
Makeup: L.Fauna Starlet Makeup [Graphite]

Eyes: .ID. Creature of the Night - Hunger

Horror Haute, Kawaii Fair, Fantasy Fair, and More

Credits:

Dress:  ~{Gothica}~ Black Pepper Bottom ! White ! for Horror Haute
Boots: lassitude & ennui - Prudence Mesh Boots for Fantasy Fair
Eyelashes: .:::GARAGE:::. -009 for viewer2 and :::Sn@tch Lush Glam Lashes (Black):::
Necklace: Lolapop!  When Love and Death Embrace Necklace (Pink/Black) for Kawaii Fair
Headband: Lolapop! Love and Death Headband (Pink/Black) for Kawaii Fair
Hair: POMME D AMOUR - Teacher's Pet - Intense Black
Skin: Gala Pheonix:  :GP: Moonbeam [Dark] Pout-Tantrum 1
Eyes: Mayfly - Deep Sky Eyes - London Fog
Poses by Lolapop!

Self Portrait

Credits:

Skin:  League - Jen Fair Glam

Eyes: Mayfly - Mayfly - Deep Sky Mesh Eye (Paris Green)

Lashes: Cake - Cleo II Lashes

Waiting For Sunset

As the day begins to end, the warmth of the sun ebbs.  The light fades from her face.  She is alone, in the city, but she is just where she wants to be.

"Yes!" She thinks.  "This is my place, my time.  I belong here."

"Where else would have me, but the cold dark streets of the city?" She asked.  "Who else, but the night, alone, as it's always been and always will be?"

Credits:
Skin: KRASOTA - Fransuasa skin T. 1 m. 4
Eyeliner: [ a.e.meth ] - Cat Eyeliner 6
Eyes: Aimesi Eyes turkise
Hair: [Shag] - Pussy Galore - obsidian
Feathers: PIDIDDLE - FeatherExtensions - Silent Snow Set
Top: ~Cannibelle~ Karin Lingerie - Black
Jeans: Gwen Carrillon Designs - GCD - YES Checked Jeans
Belt: -=FORSAKEN=- Leather Strip Belt - Plain
Boots: lassitude & ennui - Wanderlust - black  (I never want to take these off!)
Tattoo: ~Cannibelle~ Joan ~ Faded Coloured Ink - Tattoo Layer
Nails & Rings: Joice Dreamscape Designs (Now Smexy & Woot) *JD*NAILS 20  black  studs
Poses by Ephiphany
Location: Toxia

Flux - Taxidermia

Flux is now open for March. Taxidermia is the theme. There, you will find both the beautiful and the grotesque.

Credits: 

Skin: Tacky Star - Pure Taxidermia (At Flux)

Eyeliner: - Glam Affair - Make-up Layer 08

Eyeliner: [ a.e.meth ] - Cat Eyeliner 6

Eyes: Tacky Star : "Dead Taxidermia" Small (pink)  (At Flux)

Hair: Tameless - Tatiana - Blacks and Whites

Dress:  Eclectic Firefly - ::EF:: Raven  (At Flux)

Necklace: DownDownDown - DDD_Bone necklace (At Flux)

Build: Horribaubles - Horribaubles 2012 - Sweet Sanctoria  (At Flux)

Poses by Ephiphany

Hobbs End

I don't usually blog places, but I am in love with Hobbs End.  If you're a SL photographer or blogger, there are some great places for photos:

There are mountains:


And tunnels:


And haunted looking houses:




And abandoned places:


And spooky trees:




And ghost towns:




It really is a beautiful sim!