Cast Your Eyes Forward

Look forward, to the horizon. That’s where your future lies. Embrace it. Don’t let your fears be the bars on a self imposed cage that holds you back.

Today I’m stepping out of my comfort zone a little and I have a person and a group to thank for this. I recently participated in the Blogger Vlogger Network (BVN) group’s Secret Santa and I was drawn Jarla Capalini. “So, how do I blog about a blogger as a gift?” you ask. Well, it’s a very good question and one I’ve thought about this week carefully. You start by profile perving, flickr perving and blog perving. Generally, you perv and I learned a few things:

1. Jarla takes amazing photographs. Her use of lighting and shadows just makes me think “Wow!” every time I see them.
2. Jarla has a couple of quotes in her profile that really resonate with me. The window bars in this picture are inspired by one of them.
3. Jarla loves motorbikes!! This makes my heart sing because I have a trike in real life and I admit, I drooled at her rl profile picture (sorry Jarla, still profile perving).

So, what does a little blogger like me do with this information? Well, we take risks. We play with lighting and projectors. We edit windlights, play with shadows and then a moment of brilliance emerges. Obviously, this moment of brilliant includes a motorbike and an excuse to wear leather. So Jarla, this is my gift to you and it comes with thanks, for inspiring me to develop my skills further.

 

Credits:

Hair: Magika / Honey Whiskey – Hud 01 worn

Makeup (lips and eyes): . MILA . / Xmas Gift Makeup (Catwa) / *free gift* check under the Christmas Tree

Necklace: L&B Swear / Frost Coin Necklace (Classic, Maitreya, Slink) / *free gift* available at Shop ‘Til You Drop event December 2017

Jacket: L&B Swear / Dita Winter Cropped Jacket (Belleza, Maitreya, Slink, TMP inc) / former Bishbox item (check store for availability)

Pants: [JUSTICE] / Naomi Pants – Black (Belleza, Maitreya, Slink, TMP inc) / *discounted* available at Shop ‘Til You Drop event December 2017

Boots: Glamistry / Nemesia Ankle Boots – black worn (Belleza, Maitreya, Slink inc)

Motorbike: .::Indulge::. / Retro Orange Ducatti / group gift available at Paying It Forward December 2017

Pose:  Shi.S. poses / My Car Pose / available on Marketplace HERE

Backdrop:  RAMA / #selfie_RAMA Southwark Area / gacha item

One Shot

You only get one shot, one chance, one opportunity. Time to decide. Do you make a difference or do you stand back and let someone else make that choice for you?

 

Credits:

Hair: TRUTH Hair / Rogue – variety

Eye patch: Madpea / Captain Burbridge’s Booty – gacha item / *new release* available at Remnant Dark Days November 2017

Tattoo: DAPPA / Gospel Tattoo (Omega, Signature, Slink, TMP inc) / former Bishbox item – check store for availability.

Top: *LX* / Eva Sweater – Earth (Belleza, Maitreya, Slink available) / *limited offer* available through Fly Buy Friday (24th Nov – 26th Nov) – then full price

Arm Harness: RealEvil Industries /  Cora Harness (Maitreya, Slink, Belleza inc)

Jeans: ADRIS KING / Nicolly Pants – fatpack colour hud (Omega inc) / *new release* available at TWE12VE November 2017

Boots: PHEDORA / Griselda Boots (Belleza, Maitreya inc) / gacha item

Pose (props inc): GingerFish Poses / One Shot (6 bento poses w/ mirrors inc)

Scene Location: The Wastelands (this is a RP location).

Thinking

I don’t pretend to be smarter than I am, or take pleasure in outwitting other people. I try to be a good person each day, although sometimes my inner demons take control. I like to live by the words “good thoughts, good words, good deeds”, but I’ve been told I’m the queen of innuendo. I think I’m strong enough to cope with most things. I fear the time when I’m not.

 

Credits:

Hair: TRUTH Hair / Arden – variety

Lipstick: Zombie Suicide / Red Lips (System, Catwa, Lelutka, Omega inc) / HSGH prize – more info HERE

Manicure: ~Mani Pedi~ / Lolita Polish (Maitreya, Omega, Slink inc) / HSGH prize – more info HERE

Eyeliner: . MILA . / Princess of Darkness Makeup (Lelutka, Catwa inc)

Septum Piercing: VENGE / Aglaea Septum Piercings / *limited time* – available at Suicide DollZ

Choker: Kibitz / Punky collar / Previous Bishbox item – check Bishbox HQ for more info

Tattoo: ((Cheeky Ink)) / Demon Tattoo (Belleza Jake, Omega inc)

Top: Blueberry / Lace Tops Gift (Belleza, Maitreya, Slink inc) / available on Marketplace HERE

Pose: GingerFish Poses / Slow Burn (5 bento poses w/ mirrors)

Good Time Rock n Roll

There is something about this outfit and pose set that just screams to me “kick off your heels, crank up some tunes and dance like no one’s watching”. I’ve always loved rock and blues music; they’re two of my favourite genres to listen to. My RL boss tried listening to my favourite band this week and had to turn it off after a few chords! In her words “it’s a little shouty!” I don’t mind..especially as I’m off to see them live in a few weeks time. Although, I will be keeping my shoes on for that gig!

 

Credits:

Earrings: (Yummy) / Cherry Earrings (gold and silver versions inc) / Bishbox – August 2017 round

Glasses: MULLOY / Cato Glasses / Bishbox – August 2017 round

Hair: TRUTH Hair / Lady – Selection / *new release*

Top: ChicModa / Posh Sweater – Blue (Maitreya) / Gacha prize (common)

Shorts: ChicModa / Suzie Shorts (Slink, Maitreya inc) / Bishbox – August 2017 round

Pose: Come Soon Poses / Rock’n Roll (set of 5 poses)