Groove Baby!

Who doesn’t love a decent, thumping tune to party to? Whether it’s celebration, reminiscing, grieving or something as mundane as the commute to work, music is a beat we conduct our lives to. Sometimes the beat moves quickly, sometimes it’s sedate. With Eurovision taking place this weekend, it also has its fair dose of cheese. Whichever beat you’re conducting your life to at the moment, I hope it’s a happy one ❤

 

Credits:

Hair: [RunAway Hair] / Samatha Hair – Ombres worn

Eye makeup: ALMA Makeup / Mei – hud inc (Catwa, Lelutka, Omega available)

Lipstick: ALMA Makeup / Vera – hud inc (Catwa, Lelutka, Omega available)

Earrings: #candy / retro earrings / available on Marketplace HERE

Top: [Cynful] / One Sleeve Knot Top – Grey (Belleza, Maitreya, Slink inc)

Pants: 1313 Mockingbird Lane / Melora Leggings – Black (Maitreya only)

Heels: [Sheba] / Darla Heels – hud inc (Belleza, eBody, Maitreya, Slink inc) / *new release* available at Unik Event May 2019

Pose: GingerFish Poses / Groove Baby (6 bento poses w/ mirrors inc)

Backdrop: .:Joplino:. / Backdrop Disco

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She works hard for the money….

Ok, so there’s a story behind this picture. I was *trying* to go for edgy, urban “it’s all about the money honey” Wynn and ended up with Hooker Wynn on a Friday night. What can I say? Sometimes I just go where the creative beast takes me. Thankfully in this case, it’s with a few extra dollars in my pocket and a song in my head 😀

 

Credits:

Hair: [KoKoLoReS] / Sniper – Ombres worn

Eye makeup: Rin – Cosmetics / Scarlet Eyeshadow – hud inc (Catwa, Omega inc) / *new release* available at Suicide DollZ May 2019

Earrings: .:Joplino:. / Earrings Biting Heart – hud inc

Snake bite piercing: Zombie Suicide / Spiked Snake Bites – hud inc (Catwa, Genus, LAQ, Lelutka – male and female inc) / *new release* available at Cyber Punk Fair May 2019

Necklace (linked): Elle Boutique / Subrina Set – hud inc

Rings: NaaNaa’s / Rich Bitch Rings – hud inc (Maitreya only) / *new release* available at Kinky Event May 2019

Outfit (skirt and top): ChicModa / Brooklyn Top & Zoe Skirt – hud inc (Maitreya, Hourglass inc) / *new release* available at FaMESHed May 2019

Pose w/ prop: Reve Obscura / Baddie Bento Pose Gift with Mesh Money / 1L gift on Marketplace available HERE

Backdrop: Image Essentials / The Brownstone – Backdrop / *new release* available at Designer Showcase May 2019

My SL Freebie & Gift Challenge.

This week my friend Meri did a 100L challenge on her blog (HERE) and it’s been an inspiration! I also spotted my friend IsaBelle do a similar post HERE, so that was it….I had a little think about what could I do along a similar vein (yep I jumped on the bandwagon!)

Firstly, there are an incredible number of generous Designers – thank you. There is also a glut of gifts (and very cheap deals) on Marketplace. Group gifts abound and there are still many lucky chairs and Midnight Mania boards in use. Don’t forget Hunts too, which are a great way of discovering new stores – see my Caspervend Hunt post HERE.

One thing I learned about this challenge is the number of stores that have their join fee set to 0L and have brilliant gifts available. Even where one store has a “higher” join fee (and how do you define ‘higher’), I counter that by pointing out they have 8 group gifts available at the moment; the combined value taking you well over the join fee. As with all things in SL, it always depends how much you want to spend on your avatar. I just hope between Meri, Isa and myself, we’ve illustrated that you can look awesome in SL without spending a fortune.

Happy shopping ❤

 

Credits:

Hair: !!Firelight!! / Ophelia – Brunettes worn / Group only lucky chair prize (0L join fee)

Eye makeup: [POUT!] / Vibez Eyeshadow – hud inc (AK, Vista, Catwa, Genus, Lelutka inc) / group gift (0L join fee)

Lipstick: Ascendant / Matte Lipstick – hud inc (Catwa only) / 1L gift on Marketplace available HERE

Nails: CAZIMI / Photonic Nail Appliers – hud inc (Belleza, Maitreya, Omega, Slink inc) / Free (0L) gift on Marketplace available HERE

Tattoo: Nanika / Sara Tatoo Black (Classic, Belleza, Maitreya, Omega, Slink inc) / Free (1L) gift on Marketplace available HERE

Necklace: [Cynful] Clothing & Co. / Fluff Necklace – hud inc (Belleza, Maitreya, Slink inc) / group gift (0L join fee)

T-shirt: Baby Monkey / Keep Calm Tees – Cake & Shoes versions inc (Classic, Belleza, Maitreya, Slink inc) / 1L gift available at mainstore

Shorts: Pure Poison / Haley Shorts – Black only (Belleza, Maitreya, Slink inc) / group gift (0L join fee)

Wedges: N-core / Striped Wedges – Blue & Black only (Belleza, Maitreya, Slink, N-Core inc) / group gift (299L join fee)

Pose: STUN POSES / Alice Pose (Regular & Curvy poses inc) / 2L gift available at mainstore

Backdrop: Perfect Shapes / Red Carpet Backdrop / Free (0L) gift on Marketplace available HERE

The Caspervend Hunt

The Caspervend Hunt started recently and I spent some time this weekend dipping into it. As there are over 200 (!!) stops, I couldn’t complete the entire hunt in one sitting or show you all the gifts available, but here are a selection of the prizes you can locate. It’s a free (0L) hunt, ends on the 25th April and there are a plethora of stores and locations participating. You will need the hunt hud, which can be delivered HERE. Make sure you’re wearing it in order to receive your prizes and good luck! May the odds forever be in your favour ❤

 

Credits:

Hair: !!Firelight!!  / Nichelle – Brown / Caspervend Hunt prize – HUD can be obtained from the above link

Lipstick: ALMA Makeup / Easter Hunt Lipsticks – purple and pink inc (Catwa, Lelutka, Omega inc) / Caspervend Hunt prize – HUD can be obtained from the above link

Earrings: Petit Chat / LilEgg Earrings – hud inc / Caspervend Hunt prize – HUD can be obtained from the above link

Easter Basket: ~Prim Pile Creations~ / Easter Basket2 / Caspervend Hunt prize – HUD can be obtained from the above link

Couch: Dench Designs / Partney Sofa / Caspervend Hunt prize – HUD can be obtained from the above link

Pose set: Ana Boutique / Bento Friends Pose #2 – 3 poses inc, 1 & 3 used / Caspervend Hunt prize – HUD can be obtained from the above link

Top LHS Dress: GHEE ~ Fashion & Beauty / Easter-Bunny Dress (eBody, Belleza, Maitreya, Slink inc) / Caspervend Hunt prize – HUD can be obtained from the above link

Top LHS Heels: ::BLOSSOM:: / Thumper Sandals – hud inc (Belleza, Maitreya, Slink inc) / Caspervend Hunt prize – HUD can be obtained from the above link

Top RHS Dress: [HC] Hopes Creations / Neith Spring Dress (Belleza, eBody, Maitreya, Slink, Tonic inc) / Caspervend Hunt prize – HUD can be obtained from the above link

Top RHS Heels: Killer Heels / Kerry – Golden Snake (Belleza, Maitreya, Slink inc) / Caspervend Hunt prize – HUD can be obtained from the above link

Bottom LHS Dress: Have Unequal / Claudia Dress – Rose (Maitreya only) / Caspervend Hunt prize – HUD can be obtained from the above link

Bottom LHS Heels: e.marie / Easter Pumps – Blush, Lilac, Sunny inc (Belleza, Maitreya, Slink inc) / Caspervend Hunt prize – HUD can be obtained from the above link

Bottom RHS Sweater: [QE] Designs / Esme Cropped Sweater -Tiffany (Belleza, Maitreya, Slink inc) / Caspervend Hunt prize – HUD can be obtained from the above link

Bottom RHS Jeans: [QE] Designs / Liana High Waist Skinnies -Spring I- (Belleza, Maitreya, Slink inc) / Caspervend Hunt prize – HUD can be obtained from the above link

Bottom RHS Sandals: Elle Boutique / Cera Sandals Black (Belleza, Maitreya, Slink inc) / Caspervend Hunt prize – HUD can be obtained from the above link

Art (not in hunt): ChiMia / Lolita Cat Wall Art / Lucky chair prize

Rug (not in hunt): [QE Home] / Accent Rug -Worn-

Backdrop (not in hunt): Saintstreet / Gift Room Backdrop (Light) / Free gift available on Marketplace HERE

Absinthe at Midnight

I’ve never been much of an absinthe drinker, mainly because I don’t like aniseed. However, after the level of stress and work this week I’m tempted to give it a try! Thankfully I have a few days booked off work next week and I aim to make the most of them. Sadly, real life commitments have other plans for me. But I shall try to overcome, preferably with a glass of something strong in my hand 😉

 

Credits:

Hair: .EscalateD. / Rhapsody – v1 – Essentials worn / Hunt prize (10L) for Rotten Egg Hunt available 12 – 28th April HERE

Necklace: NaaNaa’s / Cupid Necklace – hud inc (Maitreya, Unrigged inc)

Arm cuffs: AvaWay / Jessica Armlets – hud inc (Maitreya only) / *new release* available at FaMESHed April 2019

Dress: Loud Rebel Design / Dress Maya – hud inc (Belleza, Maitreya, Slink inc) / *new release* available at SWANK Event April 2019

Heels: Mosquito’s Way / Amber – hud inc (Belleza, Maitreya, Slink inc)

Poster: [GCP] / Absinthe Wall Art / *new release*

Side table w/ candles: Heart Designs / Regard Noir Cabinet / *new release*

Armchair and pouffe: Magnum Opus / Dark side stool / *new release* available at The Dark Side 4 event April 2019

Vases: Magnum Opus / Dark side birch vases / *new release* available at The Dark Side 4 event April 2019

Pose: GingerFish Poses / Move Me (6 bento poses w/ mirrors inc) / *new release* available at Flourish Sales Studio April 2019

Building: [GCP] / Grand Skybox / *new release*

Cup of tea?

I must be obsessed with drinks and decor scenes at the moment, because every time I create one, I really fancy a cuppa! Last time it was iced tea, this time I just want a large steaming mug of earl grey. There’s something comforting in the thought of curling up in this armchair, resting my feet on the ottoman and just doing…blissful nothing. This week has been a tough one. Ask me the same question “what would you like to drink?” in 8 hours and I’m sure I’ll give you a different answer 😉 But for now, I’d like some hot tea and enough energy to get through my final working day of the week.

 

Credits:

Armchair: [CIRCA] Living / “Madame Gypsy” Collection – Highback Chair (anims inc) / *new release* available at the The Boardwalk Event March 2019

Pouffe: [CIRCA] Living / “Madame Gypsy” Collection – Round Ottaman – velvet (anims inc) / *new release* available at the The Boardwalk Event March 2019

Side table w/ decor: [CIRCA] Living / “Madame Gypsy” Collection – Ornate Side Table – Walnut / *new release* available at the The Boardwalk Event March 2019

Rug: [CIRCA] Living / “Madame Gypsy” Collection – Area Rug Set – Solid Knits / *new release* available at the The Boardwalk Event March 2019

Mirror: Bee designs / Bathroom goodies Gacha – no. 2 / *new release* available at the The Boardwalk Event March 2019

Wall art: Bee designs / Bathroom goodies Gacha – nos. 3, 5, 9 / *new release* available at the The Boardwalk Event March 2019

Vanity table w/ decor: [CIRCA] Living / “Madame Gypsy” Collection – Vintage Drawer Chest – Aqua / *new release* available at the The Boardwalk Event March 2019

Hanging plants: What Next / Wall Hanging Plants – Set of 3 inc

Background: What Next / Coastal Loft Skybox /available on Marketplace HERE

Evening drinks

As it quickly approaches the weekend, I suspect I’ll be enjoying a few evening drinks tonight! The iced tea and fruit trays shown here can be found at The Boardwalk Event until the 15th April and the detailing in both is just lovely. Somehow these scene puts me in the mood to pour a glass, select a pear and settle in with a good book. An inner sanctum where I can escape from the world with written tales of fantasy.

 

Credits:

Trunk and plant stacked decor: Dench Designs / Partney Suitcase Decor / *new release* available at the The Boardwalk Event March 2019

Rug: Dench Designs / Partney Rug / *new release* available at the The Boardwalk Event March 2019

Ottoman: Dench Designs / Partney Ottoman / *new release* available at the The Boardwalk Event March 2019

Magazine rack: Park Place / Magazine Basket – Brown Weave / *new release* available at the The Boardwalk Event March 2019

Iced tea tray: Park Place / Iced Tea Tray / *new release* available at the The Boardwalk Event March 2019

Floral Planter: Park Place / Miniature Chair Planter / *new release* available at the The Boardwalk Event March 2019

Fruit tray: *OLD WORLD* / Set of fruits / *new release* available at the The Boardwalk Event March 2019

Tall Planter: What Next / Snake Plant with stand (part of House Plants set)

Rabbit decal: *paper moon* / Vintage Easter Wall Decals – White 11 / 5L hunt prize available at Ostara’s Altar until 5th April 2019

Tulips set: Zen Creations / In the Garden Set / available on Marketplace HERE

Cats: MOoH! / Laundry cats – RARE / gacha item

Skybox: VARONIS / Lueur Skybox