“Only mystery allows us to live, only mystery.” ~ Federico García Lorca
Hair: LeLutka.H-NV-0001 with .LeLutka.H-NV-0001.flowers by Thora Charron for LeLutka *
Skin applier: #08 Essences [ArwenM02] by Inka Mexicola for Essences *
Mesh head: .LeLutka.Mesh Head-KARIN v1.6 by JadenArt for LeLutka *
Eyes: .ARISE. Lana Eyes / Olive by lonlysoule for Arise
Mesh Body: Maitreya Mesh Body – Lara V3.5 by Onyx LeShelle for Maitreya
Top: *GF*[Mesh] Elwyn Off-shoulder Tops –red by Cerberus Noel for G Field
“Baby, you’re much too fast…”
~ “Little Red Corvette” by Prince
My second car was a red car. It was kind of a piece of crap but I liked to imagine the color made it cooler than it was. They I went through a series of red cars because I was a kind of red car girl (Baby, I’m much too fast). When I put this outfit on from Onyx Leshelle for the Mesh Body Addicts Fair, I though it would go well with a car wash theme (body suit under short cut-offs) but my photos ended up being more pin-up than car wash. The outfit fits absolutely perfectly, of course, and the textures are amazing. The top and shorts both come with texture-change HUDs. I ran to Darling Monday’s sale to get a part of cute sandals to go with the outfit.
Brandon Papp makes the prettiest skins when he makes them. It’s not a full-time job for him so when he comes out with a new skin, it’s great news! I put this beautiful look on the LeLutka Lotte head and it was a gorgeous look. With magical eyes from Lonlysoule, I have a smouldering look just for a red car. I added the pretty side braid Kuranosuke Kamachi has made for the Enchantment event. Though it was made for “Dorothy” from the Wizard of Oz, it is quite versatile and sexy and looks marvelous here.
Hair: =DeLa*= Fitted Mesh Hair “Dorothy” by Kuranosuke Kamachi for =DeLa*=, available at Enchantment *
Mesh head: .LeLutka.Mesh Head-LOTTE v1.6 by JadenArt for LeLutka *
Skin applier: !Imabee: Stigma – Lalin – LELUTKA Head Applier by Brendon Papp for Imabee *
Eyes: .ARISE. Lana Eyes / Olive by lonlysoule for Arise, available at AnyBody
Mesh Body: Maitreya Mesh Body – Lara V3.5 by Onyx LeShelle for Maitreya
Top: Maitreya Naomi Bodysuit Fatpack * Lara size by Onyx LeShelle for Maitreya, available at Mesh Body Addicts Fair *
Shorts: Maitreya High Waisted Shorts Torn – Fatpack Lara Size by Onyx LeShelle for Maitreya, available at Mesh Body Addicts Fair *
Sandals: fri. – Izzie.Sandals (Cherry) – Maitreya by Darling Monday for fri.day
Poses by fee Quintessa for 3DP
“Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?” ~ Mary Oliver
Summer has come, and it’s been spectacular. My son and I have a bucket list which includes lots of cooking (strawberry rhubarb pie, strawberry jam, peach cobbler, bumbleberry pie), biking, walking, festivaling (see the crème brulee below from Bastille Days), swimming at the high school, and huddling in the air during this heat wave. Tonight we took my cousin out for sushi after the big heat-clearing storms. I am exhausted.
Another wonderful feature every summer is Hair Fair, which benefits Wigs for Kids, and it opened on the 16th. As always, Sasy and Whimsy and Mel have put together an amazing line up again with a portion of every single sale helping a kid somewhere by giving them a wig so they can enjoy their childhood and not worry about their hair loss.
Tommy and Shylah at Damselfly have always generously given for this event and I am showing three of Shylah’s gorgeous styles for the event. My updo is non-rigged, which allows me to resize it to fit the Stella mesh head from LeLutka. With a lovely skin from Inka Mexicola for Kustom9, I think it’s a high fashion look.
If you want to go fuller, this style has the look you crave and frames my face and other parts of me nicely (to show off the necklace AvaGardner Kungler is featuring at We <3 RP, of course).
And Shylah made this sleek longer style with a lock in front. I think the whole look is great with Zlyskritek’s darling dress for Mesh Body Addicts and Senzati0n Domenitzo’s cute shoes for Shiny Shabby.
I will try to squeeze in more Hair Fair looks as time and summer allow. Best to just get over there and give the kids some love!
Hair:
Skin applier: #08 Essences [ArwenM02] by Inka Mexicola for Essences, available at Kustom9 *
Mesh head: .LeLutka.Mesh Head-STELLA v1.6 by JadenArt for LeLutka *
Eyes: {S0NG} :: Ange~ Green Eye by Funeral Plutonian for {S0NG}
Mesh body: Maitreya Mesh Body – Lara V3.5 by Onyx LeShelle for Maitreya
Dress: Kaithleen’s Tied Dress – Fatpack Maitreya by Zlyskritek for Kaithleen’s, available at Mesh Body Addicts *
Necklace: (Kunglers) Tita necklace – Green by AvaGardner Kungler for Kunglers Extra, available at We <3 RP *
Shoes: Essenz – Bahamas (Maitreya) by Senzati0n Domenitzo for Essenz, available at Shiny Shabby *
Poses by Luth Brodie for Reel Expression (no longer available)
Oh, Ophelia
Heaven help the fool who falls in love
~ “Ophelia” by the Lumineers
Shiny Shabby just opened again and there is everything there for a completely chic and new outfit for the fashionistas among you. Start with this sexy asymmetrical collection from FabulousAndTrendy, a new creator with 100% original mesh products. Available in separates, the skirt, bra top and chic belted blazer add up to an elegant but provocative look. Paired with Sigifaust’s nature-inspired jewelry and sexy platform sandals from Senzati0n Domenitzo, and you have high watt fashion.
Inka Mexicola is offering this absolutely gorgeous applier for LeLutka heads at Shiny Shabby, available with the dark brow or no brow on the applier. VivienMarli’s sleek and straight side-pulled hair completes this sophisticated look, all of it gotten at the new Shiny Shabby.
Hair: .Entwined. Nia by VivienMarli for [Entwined], available at Shiny Shabby *
Skin applier: HUD Essences [Vera] #Medium01 [Lelutka Applier] by Inka Mexicola for Essences, available at Shiny Shabby *
Mesh head: LeLutka Karin HUD 1.3 by JadenArt for LeLutka *
Eyes: .ID. Cosmic Eyes / Dark Brown by Audrey Lamede for Insufferable Dastard
Body: Maitreya Mesh Body – Lara V3.5 by Onyx LeShelle for Maitreya
Jacket: Yumi Single Sleeve Blazer Maitreya by FabulousAndTrendy for F.A.T., available at Shiny Shabby *
Top: Yumi Bra Maitreya by FabulousAndTrendy for F.A.T., available at Shiny Shabby *
Skirt: Yumi Skirt Maitreya by FabulousAndTrendy for F.A.T., available at Shiny Shabby *
Jewelry: ieQED seed.jewelry by Sigifaust for ieQED, available at Shiny Shabby *
Shoes: Essenz – Salvador (All colors) Maitreya by Senzati0n Domenitzo for Essenz, available at Shiny Shabby *
Poses by Di Hoorenbeek for Di’s Opera
There may be fairies at the bottom of the garden. There is no evidence for it, but you can’t prove that there aren’t any, so shouldn’t we be agnostic with respect to fairies? ~ Richard Dawkins
KittyCatS recently came out with a new line of kitties that are based on fantasy with unicorn horns. Called KittyCornS, they are darling little kitties with great patterns and a sparkling horn. KittyCats has even made two that are tributes to David Bowie and Prince (see the “Purple Rain” kitty below). When you breed two KittyCornS, you get a special kitten!
Of course, this fairy is dancing through the fields when she comes upon these magical KittyCornS. She kneels down and finds they are sweet and gentle and just as fantastic as she is. It seems the theme for Enchantment this round has inspired many creators, including Erielle Deschanel and Mariska Simons, who made this fairy-themed lingerie with matching wings and headpiece. The wings and headpiece come with comprehensive HUDs that allow you to switch out colors on the tendrils, flowers, etc. The lingerie comes with a lace bodysuit (great lingerie on its own or with another outfit) and the beautifully fit corset and skirt (which are separate pieces for mix and match with other outfits too). I accessorized with Mea Carnell’s darling daisy jewelry and flat sandals from Senzati0n Domenitzo, also featured at Enchantment.
Wavy curly fantasy hair is Luka Hauster’s perfect offering for Hairology. With knotted bits and gently waves flowing down, it’s a gorgeous look for my fairy, especially with Umazuma Metaluna’s skin applier on the Karin head from LeLutka for the Ultra Event. I added Monicuzza Babenco’s fantasy lipstick, the rare prize at the Gacha Garden, to light up the pink in my look.
Hair: *PH* 8135 by Luka Hauster for Pink Hustler, available at Hairology *
Skin applier: [theSkinnery] Demi (LeLutka Applier) honey by Umazuma Metaluna for [theSkinnery], available at the Ultra Event *
Makeup: *YS&YS* Evanescence 13 Lipstick applier Lelutka RARE by Monicuzza Babenco for *YS&YS*, available at Gacha Garden *
Mesh head: .LeLutka.Mesh Head-KARIN v1.3 by JadenArt for LeLutka *
Eyes: [theSkinnery] Sona eye collection – 2 by Umazuma Metaluna for [theSkinnery] *
Body: Maitreya Mesh Body – Lara V3.5 by Onyx LeShelle for Maitreya
Outfit with wings and headpiece: ~Bl Lounge~ Princesse Maia Violet with ~ Blacklace Lounge ~ Princesse Maia – Fairy Wings and HeadDress Scandal Pack by Mariska Simons and Erielle Deschanel for Blacklace Lounge, available at Enchantment *
Jewelry: Meva Daisy Necklace, Rings 1 and 2, Bangle and Earrings by Mea Carnell for Meva, available at Enchantment *
Shoes: Essenz – Tucson (Maitreya) by Senzati0n Domenitzo for Essenz, available at Enchantment *
Poses by AbbyAnne for Sari-Sari
Taken at Frisland
Magical pets: KittyCornS by KittyCatS 
Weather changes moods
Spring is here again
~ “In Bloom” as done by Sturgill Simpson
Spring is springing up all over this side of the world, and it’s very welcome. It was a Game of Thrones kind of winter. I took a walk on the Gates of Dreams sim, which has bloomed for spring too, in a new outfit I assembled from separates. First, I wear Hilly Haalan’s darling mesh top which includes a ton of mix and match textures for the elements of the top like the trim, bow, and inside. My jeans are pastel goodness from Poulet Koenkamp (they also come in more jewel tones) and have a great HUD for choosing the belt and stud colors. My shoes are Senzati0n Domenitzo’s pretty pair for Shiny Shabby, which opened today. My poses from Katya Valeska are also available at Shiny Shabby.
I always love the looks Umazuma Metaluna comes up with for different appliers, and this time is no exception. She has created a freckled beauty for the LeLutka mesh heads. I added no makeup to the face—it was perfect “as is” for this look. However, I did use Uma’s freckle add-on HUD for the Maitreya mesh body. It cleverly applies freckles over the clothing layer so you can match your skin tone to your freckled face. Lovespun’s lovely hair for Hairology is a casual look that suits my springtime outlook and a hand full of rings from Sigifaust, made for Shiny Shabby as a gacha, completes my look.
Hair: Love – Hurricane [Hair] by lovespun for Love, available at Hairology *
Skin applier: [theSkinnery] Rose (LeLutka Applier) honey by Umazuma Metaluna for [theSkinnery] *
Freckles: [theSkinnery] Freckles 3 by Umazuma Metaluna for [theSkinnery] *
Mesh head: .LeLutka.Mesh Head-KARIN v1.3 by JadenArt for LeLutka *
Eyes: [theSkinnery] Sona eye collection – 1 by Umazuma Metaluna for [theSkinnery], available at the Chapter Four *
Body: Maitreya Mesh Body – Lara V3.5 by Onyx LeShelle for Maitreya
Top: [hh] Erin Top MAITREYA WITH AUTOHIDE by Hilly Haalan for Hilly Haalan *
Jeans: :: PM :: Dalma Pants -Pack 01 by Poulet Koenkamp for PurpleMoon Creations *
Earrings: L&B Triskelion Hoop Earring by BastChild Lotus and Paul Lapointe for Lapointe and Bastchild, available at the 100 Block *
Rings: ieQED caprice.ring.gacha by Sigifaust for ieQED, available at Shiny Shabby *
Shoes: Essenz – Austin (Maitreya) by Senzati0n Domenitzo for Essenz, available at Shiny Shabby *
Poses: an lar [poses] The Greta Series by Katya Valeska for an lar, available at Shiny Shabby *
Taken at Gates of Dreams
That there
That’s not me
I go
Where I please
~ “How to Disappear Completely” by Radiohead
They were playing this Radiohead song on the stream at Furillen so I thought it was a perfect title for this entry. I put together a sort of eclectic look this time, starting with Paul Lapointe’s and Bastchild Lotus’ boho crop top, which they have reconfigured to fit Slink and Maitreya bodies. I matched it with short ruffle tap pants from TheAnnex for The Project Se7en and bowed platform pumps from Darling Monday with optional stockings (that I opted to wear) from Darling Monday, also for The Project Se7en.
I piled on the jewelry. First I wore Maxi Gossamer’s chic and elegant necklace and earrings for Fameshed. They are delicate but still make a statement. My rings from Aikea Rieko are a perfect accompaniment to my look with their elaborate filigree and gems. You get a HUD that allows you to change up the colors of the separate gems, which I love.
Hair: *Dura-Anime*05 HAIR – DARK COLOR by Chiaki Xue for Dura *
Mesh head: .LeLutka.Mesh Head-STELLA v1.3 by JadenArt for LeLutka *
Skin applier: Elysium – Candice Lelutka – chai by Aleida Rhode for Elysium by Aleida Rhode *
Lipstick: Elysium – Candice Lelutka lips – chai by Aleida Rhode for Elysium by Aleida Rhode *
Eyes: {S0NG} :: Venus~ Black Eye by Funeral Plutonian for {S0NG}
Body: Maitreya Mesh Body – Lara V3.5 by Onyx LeShelle for Maitreya
Top: L&B (*Fitted* LARA) Swear Boho Blouse by BastChild Lotus and Paul Lapointe for Lapointe and Bastchild *
Shorts: The Annex – Ruffled Hotpants – Black by TheAnnex for The Annex, available at The Project Se7en *
Necklace and earrings: MG – Necklace and Earrings – Hula Lula by Maxi Gossamer for Maxi Gossamer, available at Fameshed *
Rings: :[P]:- Secretus Ringset [Left-Maitreya]:// Noir and :[P]:- Secretus Ringset [Right-Maitreyal]:// Noirby Aikea Rieko for The Plastik *
Shoes with stockings: fri. – Quinn.Platforms (Coal) – Maitreya with fri. – Quinn.Socks (Maitreya) by Darling Monday for fri.day, available at The Project Se7en *
Poses by Flutter Memel for Flowey
Photos taken at Furillen, created by Serene Footman
Ay mira Micaela como baila Boogaloo
~ “Micaela” by La Sonora Carruseles
One of my favorite clubs in SL also seems to have one of the cheesiest names, so let’s just call it Teqi’s Sunrise and leave it at that for purposes of this blog. Teqi Falta, owner of one of the hottest sex clubs in SL, made this side club to feature Latin music and dancing and it’s really a kick, a great immersion into a sultry club with perfect dances and music.
I wore this dress perfect for clubbing from MoonCelestia for the Mesh Body Addicts. It fits to a T, as you can see, and comes with a great HUD for color change. Materials in the dress reflect the lights in Teqi’s club in a fabulous way. (Those same lights give lots of ambiance to the club but make it a stinker to photo there.) I found a cute wraparound bracelet from Sae Luan on MP to add a little gold to my look. I paired Senzati0n Domenitzo’s mules for Shiny Shabby’s next round (opens today).
Skin Fair is still on and they have removed those pesky script monitors so if you want to shop without worrying about that, go now. There are scads of amazing skins, including this applier set from Monicuzza Babenco, which gave my avatar a beautiful Filipina look, I think. Long straight hair with bangs from Ikira Frimon creates an elegance to my club look, especially since it comes with a wide variety of textures.
Hair: [^.^Ayashi^.^] Mizu hair-fatpack by Ikira Frimon for ^.^ Ayashi^.^, available at Hairology *
Mesh head: .LeLutka.Mesh Head-LEDA v1.3 by JadenArt for LeLutka *
Skin applier: *YS&YS* Bella&Xiao Tone04 Skin Applier – Lelutka Mesh Head by Monicuzza Babenco for*YS&YS*, available at Skin Fair 2016 *
Makeup: *YS&YS* Juicy Lips Tone 04 Applier – Lelutka Mesh Head by Monicuzza Babenco for*YS&YS*, available at
Eyes: {S0NG} :: Venus~ Dark Brown Eye by Funeral Plutonian for {S0NG}
Body: Maitreya Mesh Body – Lara V3.5 by Onyx LeShelle for Maitreya
Dress: Moon Elixir – Candy Dress – Maitreya by MoonCelestia for Moon Elixir, available at Mesh Body Addicts *
Bracelet: Cute Poison – Celestial Bracelet by Sae Luan for Cute Poison
Shoes: Essenz – Manila (Maitreya) by Senzati0n Domenitzo for Essenz, available at Shiny Shabby *
Poses by Luna Jubilee for !bang
Taken at Tequila CumRise Club, owned by Teqi Falta
“When spring came, even the false spring, there were no problems except where to be happiest. The only thing that could spoil a day was people and if you could keep from making engagements, each day had no limits. People were always the limiters of happiness except for the very few that were as good as spring itself.”
― Ernest Hemingway, A Moveable Feast
Spring has sprung at Frisland, where they have cleared the snow and teased the flowers into early blooming. Spring has come early in RL too and we are enjoying balmy temperatures and quite possibly the last of snow’s possibility (though one never knows). What better for spring than a pretty dress from Flutter Memel for Collabor88, one that is fit to the Maitreya body and includes a lovely pattern of mottled blues and pinks on white. I matched Glamistry’s newest shoes to the look with a gorgeous necklace from EmpyreanForge.
Kavar Cleanslate’s mystery HUD for his Arcade hairs includes some “special FX,” including one texture with crimped waves (pretty awesome). Skin Fair is going to be amazing with a zillion new skins and some skin makers you don’t see often, including Brendon Papp, who came up with this gorgeous look for the LeLutka heads, which includes appliers for Maitreya and other bodies and body parts. There has always been something so sublime about Brendon’s work and this is your chance to get a very unique look for LeLutka.
Hair: Exile::Blink with Exile:: (HUD) MYSTERY RARE HUD by Kavar Cleanslate for ::Exile::, available at The Arcade *
Skin applier: !Imabee: Stigma – Charlotte – LELUTKA Head Applier by Brendon Papp for Imabee, available at Skin Fair 2016 (opens March 11) *
Makeup: !Imabee: Charlotte – LELUTKA Head Applier – MAKEUPS by Brendon Papp for Imabee, available at Skin Fair 2016 (opens March 11) *
Mesh head: .LeLutka.Mesh Head-STELLA v1.3 by JadenArt for LeLutka *
Eyes: {S0NG} :: Venus~ Sky Eye by Funeral Plutonian for {S0NG}
Body: Maitreya Mesh Body – Lara V3.5 by Onyx LeShelle for Maitreya
Dress: Stories&Co. by Flowey / Audrey Dress – Fatpack Maitreya by Flutter Memel for Flowey, available at Collabor88 *
Necklace: EF: Talia’s Heart Necklace – PURITY by EmpyreanForge for Empyrean Forge, available at Shiny Shabby *
Shoes: Glamistry : MAGNOLIA Heels – maitreya by Glamistry for Glamistry *
Poses by Valencia Southard for Marukin
Taken at Frisland
“Kodachrome…
it gives us those nice, bright colors,
gives us the greens of summers,
makes ya think all the world’s a sunny day,
Oh yeah!
I’ve got a Nikon camera,
I’d love to take a photograph,
so mama don’t take…
my Kodachrome away…”
~ “Kodachrome” by Paul Simon
RFL Home & Garden is still going on. I got a chance to walk around after folks had set up. I indiscriminately bought things in vendors to make sure donations went to RFL—you should too. In fact, maybe you should get the scripted clock and bamboo from McChris Flanagan’s retro set, a modernist furniture grouping that reminds me of my parents’ first living room set and stereophonic sound system (in hifi, not wifi). With color change built into the menus so you can change the insets to yellow, orange or bright green and some rather humorous accessories (like that vinyl record from The Lindens and the 8-track player), the set is a virtual testament to kitsch. I added Cain Maven’s retrofuture hanging lamp and Elin Egoyan’s bright and beautiful painting to my living room and I was set.
I wearing Poulet Koenkamp’s lovely skirt and top set for the Instruments this round with her gorgeous textures. Shoes from Saki Galiazzo include a very versatile HUD for color change on different parts of the shoe and fit the Maitreya feet perfectly. I love the skin applier Monicuzza Babenco made for the LeLutka mesh heads, especially the blonde choices because they are so nicely done. My hair from Tabata Jewell for the Hairology event includes a panel in the HUD that lets you change the hair tie.
Hair: Vanity Hair:Talamasca(F)-Greedy by Tabata Jewell for Vanity Hair, available at Hairology *
Mesh head: .LeLutka.Mesh Head-KARIN v1.3 by JadenArt for LeLutka *
Skin applier: *YS&YS* Eva Tone02 Skin Applier – Lelutka Mesh Head by Monicuzza Babenco for *YS&YS*, available at Collabor88 *
Lashes: .LeLutka.Kyra lashes.01 by Thora Charron for LeLutka *
Eyes: {D.A} Striking Eyes – Spring by Soleil Reid for Dead Apples
Body: Maitreya Mesh Body – Lara V3.4 by Onyx LeShelle for Maitreya
Top and skirt: :: PM :: Jess Top and Skirt -all colors- FITTED by Poulet Koenkamp for PurpleMoon Creations, available at The Instruments *
Shoes: H@S Midnight – Multicolor – Maitreya by Saki Galiazzo for H@S *
Poses by Dove Swanson for Long Awkward Pose (no longer available)
RFL Home & Garden:
Retro living room by McChris Flanagan for [USB], available at the RFL Home & Garden Expo *
Dancing Soul 2 by Elin Egoyan for Elin Arts, available at the RFL Home & Garden Expo
Ico lamp by Cain Maven for Quantum Luxury Homes, available at the RFL Home & Garden Expo *
A Passion for Virtual Fashion 