Holding on to baggage

I've had this dress for like a year. It's from The Secret Store, and its called the E-Motion dress. It has animated clouds going across it, and is one of the most clever pieces of clothing I've seen!

I'd been wanting to do a photo using it, but I just couldn't think of a proper concept. However, after finding these cute clouds in my (bottomless pit of an) inventory, it came to me. This interpretation sort of sums up an aspect of my RL atm: Holding on to baggage. So yeah, this pic turned out having 2 purposes. (and yay, I finally got to photo my dress!) Check the credits below for the goodies. Until next time! ^.^

Credits:
Skin: Essences - Lorde01 *lumiere*
Dress: The Secret Store - E-Motion Dress (it's animated!) - Was a previous event item, so I'm not sure if it's still available.
Hair: .Olive. the Anna Hair - HUD 3
Necklace: Cae :: Bolt :: Collection
Lipstick: Dead Apples - Balm Stains - Natural - Light
Pose & Clouds:
flowey. 'pet cloud' story - for Collabor88
flowey. 'rain or shine' story - for Collabor88
( - previous Collabor88 items, so not sure if they're still available..)
Window: Silent Woods 'Tilla' Window with animated Skies - Marketplace
Bird Cage: !Ohmai: HF2014 Tweeter Companions (Hair Fair Gift)

At the milkshake shop

Once in a while, a girl just needs a milkshake. Flowey has the most adorbable milkshake dispenser at Collabor88 this round, so I just had to take advantage of its yummy-ness. Kat was busy studying, but I drug her along anyway. Of course, I don't think she minded. I mean come on. Milkshakes! :D

Credits:
On Fallacy (left):
Skin: Essences - Siggy TDRF01 *blonde* - The Dressing Room Fusion for May 2014
Dress: The Secret Store - Betty Swing Dress - Pink Polka - Collabor88 for May 2014
Shoes: Hucci Pleasantville Pump - Midnight - Collabor88 for May 2014
Hair: !lamb. Cry Baby - Refreshed Blondes Pack - Collabor88 for May 2014
Lipstick: Shakeup! Cosmetics - Matte Lipcolor [NaturalPaletteinPetal]
Eyelashes: Gaeline Mesh Lashes - Fantasia
Eyes: Ikon Eyes - Lucid - Oxidation

On Kat (right):

Skin:*League* Skin - Erin Medium Natural Brunette Chest C
Shirt: Tres Blah Prep Sweater - Pink - Collabor88 for May 2014
Pants: Tres Blah Skinny Slacks - Black - Collabor88 for May 2014
Shoes: Tres Blah Saddle Shoes - Classic
Socks: Tres Blah Ruffle Socks
Hair: K-CODE Sophie DBrown3
Eyes:Mayfly - Deep Sky Eyes (Forest Green, w3)
Glasses: Tres Blah Winged Eye Glasses - Black - Collabor88 for May 2014
Eyelashes:*REDGRAVE* Eyelashes - 39 - Luscious
Ring: Yummy - Winter Flower Ring
Books: {Imeka~} My Vintage Books -The Seasons Story

Rezzed Items:
All available at  Collabor88 for May 2014
Table: The Loft - Gerzzo Dining Table White
Chairs: The Loft - Gerzzo Chair White
Milkshake Machine: flowey's original Shake My Milkshake / breakfast
Posters: floorplan. roller derby poster
Food Signs: PILOT - Diner Specials
Records: PILOT - Records Wall Decor
Jukebox: .:Standby Inc. - Jukebox (RoseWoodBlue)
Milk caddy: floorplan. vintage milk caddy

Retro Dinin'

The new round at Collabor88 is all about retro. Like 50's diner retro. I happen to love the 50's. I wish I woulda been around in the 50's cuz everything looked so cool, but that's neither here nor there. Anyhoo. Retro stuff always makes for some really great photos, so when I landed and saw all this fab 50's diner stuff, it was ON! I decided to include the fabulous Eden and Kat for this shoot, so they could show off all their new goodies from our shopping trip. Plus, we needed a rest and a food break after all that shopping. - Except me. I didn't get to rest cuz I had to keep bringing Kat milkshakes. *sigh*

Floorplan and The Loft have some great sets available to fill up your home (or diner), which include the table & chairs, the lamps, the posters, and the cute stack of coke bottles & table accessories. My dress (I'm on the right) is by katat0nik, adoringly called the "Diner Dress". It comes in a variety of colors, and is all hand drawn. That store always has the cutest things! Eden (middle) is sporting the new dress from The Secret Store. There's several different patterns to choose from, and the style goes perfectly with the new shoes from Hucci! Kat (left) is looking all "bopper chic" in the skinny slacks from Tres Blah, which are a very versatile style, and topped it off with the cute knotted shirt from Teefy. Both are available in multiple colors, and are extremely cute!
All in all, we had a fab time grabbing up all these goodies. When the day was done, Eden and I wound up having to carry Kat away from the table though. I guess I shoulda cut her off before that last one. ;p

Until next time! :D


Credits:

On Fallacy:
Dress: *katat0nik* (green) Diner Dress - Collabor88 for May 2014
Hair: tram  D425 hair / gray - Collabor88 for May 2014
Skates:  The Secret Store - Vintage Roller Skates - Classic
Skin: Essences - Amaranth FLF *light rose* (Previous Fifty Linden Friday item)
Lashes: Gaeline Mesh Lashes - Fantasia
Lipstick: Shakeup! Cosmetics - Matte Lipcolor [inJungleRed]
Eyes: Ikon Eyes - Lucid - Oxidation
Pose: *EverGlow* - Waitress (includes tray!)

On Eden:
Dress: The Secret Store - Betty Swing Dress - White Polka - Collabor88 for May 2014
Shoes: Hucci Pleasantville Pump - Midnight - Collabor88 for May 2014
Hair: Truth Hair - Thelma - Collabor88 for May 2014
Skin: *League* Skin Erin Fair Mocha Brunette Chest C
Freckles:  *League*Erin Freckles Tattoo - Pale/Fair
Lipstick: *League* Erin Tintable Lipstick -5
Eyes: Ikon Eyes - Destiny - Clarity

On Kat:
Shirt: Tee*fy Laura Unbuttonead Knotted Shirt - Country - Collabor88 for May 2014
Pants: Tres Blah - Skinny Slacks - Blue - Collabor88 for May 2014
Shoes: Schadenfreude Slink GooGooMuck Heels - Collabor88 for May 2014
Hair: !lamb. Peggy Sue - Snickers - Collabor88 for May 2014
Sunglasses: MG - Sunglasses - Monroe Florida 50's Classic - Collabor88 for May 2014
Necklace: (Yummy) Fruit Necklace - Cherry - Country - Collabor88 for May 2014
Skin: *League* Skin Erin Medium Natural Brunette Chest C
Eyes:Mayfly - Deep Sky Eyes (Forest Green, w3)
Ring: Yummy French Fry Ring
Eyelashes:  *REDGRAVE* -39- Luscious
Bracelet: EarthStones Triple Hippie Bracelet - Color Trip
Cigarette: Primitive Design_cigarette - long ash

Rezzed items:
Available at  Collabor88 for May 2014:
The Loft - Gerzzo Chair Red
The Loft - Gerzzo Dining Table White
The Loft - Gerzzo Pendant Light Red
The Loft - Gerzzo Kettle Green
The Loft - Gerzzo Place Setting Red
floorplan. roller derby poster
floorplan. soda crate stack
floorplan. eat sign

artilleri Diner couches *red* - Marketplace
artilleri Diner table (square) - Marketplace
artilleri Birger ashtray - Marketplace

I made the food stuffs

Pose in pic 2:
PURPLE POSE - FriendBall36

I am going to start dating my posts because I'm tapped out of ideas lately

I hope everyone who celebrates the Christmas holiday had a safe and happy one.  I live in a cold climate and as I get older I have really come to love the beauty of winter.  The Trace at The Celestial Realm is the most gorgeously landscaped sim and it has become a favorite place for photos (you can even rez there!).

I was excited to get out of red/green clothes; it's not really a favorite combination for me, probably because my schoolteacher mother is the most festive person on the planet and had outfits and various regalia for just about any holiday. Even in SL I tend to grab black so lately I've tried to be more expansive and I'm liking the results. Azure Electricteeth of Tee*fy is someone who really knows her colors and I love the combinations she is offering at this months Collabor88.

Speaking of Collabor88, Miss Cory Edo has recently put her December release for the event out for sale and it is nothing short of a STEAL at L$ 88.  This seems to be some kind of penitence she is forcing upon herself for not being on time for once in her life as she is such a consistent and high quality creator. The Willoughby Lakehouse is a gorgeous farmhouse with touches of Gothic Revival to give it special character. It comes in 2 different colors; I'm showing the "warm" version here as I love the trim combination.

The home includes a snow add-on for the roof (that I forgot to put on) and has a control system for lighting, windows and doors.  It weighs on with a LI of 119 (10 more if you remember to add the snow).  I am a sucker for houses (though I spend my time on a platform) and this one is a definite keeper.

Credits:
Hair: Truth: Ainsley: New Release
Skin: Glam Affair: Mokatana Petal (Happy Xmas) - New Group Gift
Shirt: Tee*fy: Elan Wool Vest Shirt - mint/grey - available at Collabor88
Skirt: Tee*fy: Edela Buttoned Skirt - knitted grey - available at Collabor88
Hands: Slink: Avatar Enhancement Hands - elegant
Stockings: Izzie's: Overknee Socks - aqua
Boots: Maitreya: Stagioni Boots - artichoke: New Release (group exclusive color @ discount!)
Deer: The Secret Store: My Lil Fawn - Toffee - FREE at The Inspiration Point Hunt: the best hunt ever!
Home: Trompe Loeil: Willoughby Lakehouse - "warm": New Release at Collabor88

Let's Give it up for Santa!

Think of all the fun I've missed
Think of all the fellas that I haven't kissed
Next year I could be oh so good
If you'd check off my Christmas list 

 (Santa Baby, J. Javits, P. Springer)

Santa looks like I'm full of it, which I usually am. Call me the Christmas Queen cuz there is a plethora, a cornucopia o' holiday themed items all over the grid right now.  Absolutely no reason to not be festive, so shape up and cheer up!  Read the credits below for item information so that I don't end up being too wordy here.

Credits: 
Sleigh: Trompe Loeil: Holiday 2013 Couples Sled: Available in Dark (shown here) and Light (white w/blue embellishments). 18 LI Includes several snugly and adjustable couples sits for your daily dose of holiday spooning: Available at The Garden @ The Liaison Collaborative.
Santa: !! Follow US !!: Christmas '13 Santa Claus: Truth in reporting here. This very grumpy but cute santa is a mesh item that includes a sleigh and a bunch of presents around him. All uploaded as a single object with a super low LI of 7.  I just wanted Santa and so I ended up derendering everything but him and a bag, which was tons of fun since my horrible graphics card causes me to crash with nearly every photo I take.  Follow US has a ton of adorable, inexpensive items on the Marketplace, but I recommend if you just want the santa don't be as miserly as me and spend a few Lindens more on the Santa with just the bag.
Dress: The Secret Store: Sarah Dress Coat - Carmine: available at Collabor88
Hair: Wasabi Pills: Sally - Golden: available at FaMESHed: cute hair bow is texture change via HUD
Skin: Glam Affair: Mokatana skin - America 03: available at Collabor88
Eyes: IKON: Destiny Eyes: Clarity
Hands: Slink: AvEnhance Hands: one Pointed and one Elegant
Stockings: Cannibelle: Spot of Winter Tights - Brown (from Darks pack): Slink Appliers included.  A slew of cute new releases at the store, all very reasonably priced!
Shoes: ieQED: Gerda flat for Slink Flat Feet: available at The Seraphim Social. Mesh, materials ready. These shoes are really quite splendid with painstaking texture details, including scuff marks on the bottom and little nails that attach the heel to the sole, as they would have been in the days of Hans Christian Andersen. I just kept crashing and couldn't take it anymore
Feet: Slink: AvEnhance Feet Female Flat
Poses: Imeka: from the Katie set: available at Collabor88

Girl Friday

One of my all time favorite looks is the ingenue look from around the 1950s.  That was before my time but I used to love those old romance movies where the new to the big city girl is "seduced" by some more sophisticated man.  Now I sneer at the sexism of those films but I recall daydreaming about moving to a large city and living at the Barbizon Hotel. It's still one of my favorite looks to put together in SL though mesh layers aren't always cooperative with that (thank god for those times when a larger size coat works!).  Tomorrow I might be wearing a phatazz, but today you can call me Miss Priss.

Credits:
Coat: ISON: Oversized Wool Coat: currently at Collabor88
Dress: Baby Monkey: Pilar: HUD driven color change: New group gift
Shoes: GOS: Peeptoe Pumps - Black Satin
Purse: The Secret Store: Girly Briefcase - Cherry (not mesh but still ridiculously cute)
Necklace: HANDverk: Mucha Necklace - Silver
Hair: LeLutka: Dulcina - Praline
Skin: Glam Affair: Katya - Europa 03
Lips: Pink Fuel: Elly Glam Lipstick - Vamp

Happy Monday Kinda

I usually blog because I have a reason.  I'm not the kind of person that loves to take pictures of myself or spend a lot of time fussing and editing my photos.  It takes too much time and I always think nobody is looking anyways.  But one thing I do love to do and seldom have the time to do anymore is put together ensembles.  And shopping - I love to shop!  Usually I shop solo but the one person who I can shop with pretty well is Jacqui.  The problem is we start "oooo'ing" everything and the next thing you know we've each blown a lot of Lindens.  Some days we practically channel each other and look like the Olsen Twins and other times Jac is full out sexy girl and I look like some primmed out version of Bea Arthur or something.

Lately, I've been covering a lot of events which means I spend a lot of time by myself taking pictures.  I'm pretty introverted but sometimes it can get lonely and every IM or notice feels like an intrusion.  I'm sure other bloggers can relate; I'm organizing things into folders so I don't lose them, trying to stay on top of my inventory size, and taking photos.  What I'm wearing is usually the last thing I blogged.  My whole household has been sick since just after Thanksgiving and I picked up the horrible plague sometime last week and am still narly.  The boy finally returned to school today (yay). So when I logged in yesterday I just said "screw it" and put together an mishmash made up of pieces I already owned.  Those of us that lean towards the fashion scene can get so caught up in new stuff that we overlook the great things we have.  So this is a reminder to myself to enjoy SL, for me it's not a job, I don't have to be so driven and single minded and can take time for fun.  

Credits:
hair: [e]: Quirky: new - ok I didn't already have this until Saturday so technically I had it.
skin: LAQ: Ebba Fair
freckles and "beauty marks": LAQ: purchased separately from skin
lashes: L. Fauna Lashes: underlashes
blush: Mock: Winter Rainbow Collection - Rushing : group gift, I think
shadow: Mock: Back to Basics Eyeshadow - Paarl
skirt: The Secret Store: Chiffon - Silk Kerchief
jacket: TailleursPutain: Eden Brown: part of a free woman type outfit - I don't RP Gor but I think she makes some great stuff! 
necklace: Bliensen & MaiTai: Sapiencia
tank: MichaMi: Washed Out Tank - turquoise - the perfect turquoise tank
stockings: Love Aya - closed :(
boots: Azoury: Les Bottines Doll Marron: I picked these up at the Tropicalia Bazaar but I am sure she has similar in-store.  
Poses: LAP

Big photo taken at (PRISS) - what a cute store! I picked up the cute fur skirt for Project Themeory.