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May 19, 2013
Harlow

My SL Guilty Confessions

I admit it. *raises hands* I’m guilty as charged.  There are definitely some things I guiltily and notoriously do in Second Life that I should probably shamefully admit to. I figure if Miss Berry can admit to at least 5 of her guilty confessions (Come on Berry…we know you’ve got a few more up your sleeve!) , I can admit to some of mine as well.

1. House Addiction Issues:  I seriously have a house addiction problem.  If you follow me on plurk, you’ll notice that on a near weekly basis I ask “Where is this house from?” or “Who made a new house!?”.  I change houses more than I change clothes in Second Life.  It’s a bit of a problem, and I tend to spend way too much money on houses, and home decor.  I’ll get settled perfectly into a new house, and two hours later find a house I like better.

2. Key Necklace Collection:  I have a hoarding issue when it comes to key necklaces in Second Life.  I absolutely love them.  I have a collection of many, and if I find a new one, I feel like it’s necessary to add it to my growing collection.

3. Not over 10k!:  I’m obsessed with keeping my inventory under 10k.  As a blogger, this has become a total nightmare.  I’m also an internal pack rat, and instead of just deleting things I know i’ll NEVER use again I pack it all up in boxes. This drives Luna Jubilee batty, and she always scolds me and tells me to just THROW IT AWAY!  So while my inventory may seem to be small and tidy, it’s honestly just filled with box after box, all packed into one box.  Digital hoarding at it’s finest…but hey, my inventory “says” it’s under 10k! I think I might be cheating a little bit.

4. Notoriously neutral: I hate conflict. Absolutely hate it.  I hate having enemies too.  I like remaining neutral as best I can, and honestly, it’s to the point of being obnoxiously neutral. Sure I have an opinion, and sometimes I’m too opinionated, but for the most part I try hard to see the good in everyone (There are some exceptions to that of course!).  If there was a Second Life avatar that was most like Sweden, and in the neutral zone, it would probably be me.  I can’t tell you how many mutual friends I have that can’t stand one another. I tend to just turn my head and look the other way at times.  My notoriously neutral stance often times puts me in very awkward situations, and I probably have no one to blame but myself! Maybe I just lack the courage to say how I REALLY feel sometimes!

5. Profile Perv:  I perv everyone’s profiles.  If you are standing near me, it’s guaranteed I checked your profile out.  Oh…and if your profile is empty, or filled with endlessly rude comments…I’m totally judging you.  I really will base conversation off of a profile, and if your’s is negative/nasty or continually rude/hostile throughout, I probably won’t make the effort to talk to you.

 6. Not fashionable: I know I blog “fashion” but I honestly do not think I am fashionable. At all.  I can’t compile a complicated outfit filled with all sorts of colors and patterns, and I’m horrible at accessorizing.  I honestly just like taking pretty pictures, and that is why I blog.  I envy bloggers like Caroline Sautereau & Nati Williams (who’s link disappeared and I can’t find her blog at the moment! Oh no! I hope she’s okay!).  They seem to put fashionable ensembles together with ease. Me? Noway! I’m lucky if I can pair up some jeans with an appropriate top!

7. Antisocial: I am way too antisocial.  I own a venue, I am part of a large community on plurk, but I for the life of me cannot seem to be social in Second Life.  I spend nearly all my time on my platform, or hiding out on my private land that nobody has access to.  I really would like to make some new friends and be more social…so seriously…someone start pushing me off my platform or something!

8. F*ck Shoes! I’m going shoe-less!: (If you are a Dane Cook fan you’ll understand my phrasing for the title of this one.) I notoriously go barefoot in SL.  I shop barefoot, I go to events barefoot.  In all honesty…I’m just too lazy to put shoes on most of the time.  I also often times won’t blog my feet, because…. *gasp* I’m barefoot and didn’t feel like putting shoes on…AGAIN.

9. Bad Grammar: I have a horrible habit of not proofreading my blog posts.  I guarantee that you will find countless errors in every single post I make.  I’m sure all you grammar fiends out there stopped reading my blog ages ago! Chalk it down to laziness.  I really just want to play in Photoshop and make pretty pictures. (And I don’t even think they are that pretty most of the time!)

So there you have it…my guilty confessions!

Credits:

Skin: Izzie’s | Izzie Button – Harlow – Fair

Eyes: IKON | Ikon Innovia – Destiny Eyes – Clarity (available at The Boutique)

Hair: Exile | Kavar Cleanslate – Sparkle & Fade – Light Reds

Dress: Rebel Hope | Rebel Hope – Traci Mesh Mini – Charcoal (available at The Boutique)

Pose: !Bang | Trieste Minuet

 

May 18, 2013
Harlow

Catnip

The Catnip Carnival opened it’s doors today and so far has received a great, and generous response from the community.  This is Avatars for Animals first event, and it’s benefiting River Cities Humane Society for Cats in Louisiana, USA.

We have ten amazing designers participating in the event, and I wanted to at least show a few of the items featured.  You can find this lovely cat inspired necklace from Cae, as well as this cute animal print top from Peqe!  These are only two of the 10 awesome items available so make sure you stop by!

A huge huge huge thank you to all of the designers, bloggers, and consumers showing their support for this event.  I certainly hope it changes the future for many furry friends.

For more information on Avatars for Animals and what we support see my post here. 

Credits:

Skin: Izzie’s | Izzie Button – Harlow – Fair

Eyes: Insufferable Dastard | Audrey Lamede – Essentials – Light Teal Mix

Hair: TRUTH | Truth Hawks – Denee – Ginger 2

Necklace: Cae | Caelan Hancroft – Catnip Necklace (available at The Catnip Carnival)

Top: Peqe | Inex Hax – Crop Top – Zebra Edition – White (available at The Catnip Carnival)

Pose: Marukin | Valencia Southard

May 16, 2013
Harlow

Field of Flowers

Credits:

Skin: Belleza | Tricky Boucher - Ava – TLC 4 (available at The Boutique)

Eyes: Insufferable Dastard | Audrey Lamede – Essentials – Light Teal Mix

Hair: TRUTH | Truth Hawks – Selma – Ginger 02

Outfit: Baiastice | Sissy Pessoa (available at The Boutique)

Earrings: League | Nena Janus – Vintage Heart

Pose: Diesel Works | Rogan Diesel

Location: Frog’s Garden

 

May 12, 2013
Harlow

The Garden Shed

I sometimes think that spring is my favorite season because of home and garden items alone! So many amazing creations come out when the temperatures warm up. Collabor88 has had a lot of beautiful home and garden items this round.  I had a ton of fun decorating and creating this little garden scene.  I hope you all stop by and pick up all the goodies Collabor88 has to offer.  I also have a few great items in this post that you can find at mainstore locations as well

As for fashion, I thought this vibrant dress from Mon Tissu went perfectly in this outdoor scene.

Happy shopping everyone!

Credits:

Grass: Zigana | Nalena Fairey – Daisy Love

Garden Shed/Accessories: Pilot | Kaz Nayar – Garden Shed Set (available at Collabor88)

Lemonade Stand: What Next | Winter Thorn – Garden Cafe Lemonade Table

Artwork: Commoner | Emery Milneaux – Scrabble Wall Art (available at Collabor88)

Boots: DECO | GutterBlood Spoonhammer – Mesh Trench Boots (available at Collabor88)

Cans: Floorplan | Tegan Serin – Dairy Milk Cans (available at Collabor88)

Hanging Planter: Trompe Loeil | Cory Edo – Hanging Tri Planter (available at Collabor88)

Step Stool: Floorplan | Tegan Serin – Step Stool Seat

On Me:

Skin: Izzie’s | Izzie Button – Harlow – Fair

Eyes: Insufferable Dastard | Audrey Lamede – Soulful v2 – Gray

Hands: SLink | Siddean Munro – Mesh Hands

Hair: TRUTH | Truth Hawks - Cheyenne

Dress: Mon Tissu | Elie Spot – Rokoray Dress – Watercolor

Shoes: Gos Boutique | Gospel Voom – Ursula Wedges

 

May 9, 2013
Harlow

I’m Gonna Soak Up The Sun

My friend the communist 
Holds meetings in his RV
I can’t afford his gas
So I’m stuck here watching TV
I don’t have digital
I don’t have diddly squat
It’s not having what you want
It’s wanting what you’ve got

I’m gonna soak up the sun
Gonna tell everyone 
To lighten up (I’m gonna tell ‘em that)
I’ve got no one to blame
For every time I feel lame
I’m looking up o I’m gonna soak up the sun
I’m gonna soak up the sun
I’ve got a crummy job
It don’t pay near enough
To buy the things it takes
To win me some of your love
Every time I turn around
I’m looking up, you’re looking down
Maybe something’s wrong with you
That makes you act the way you do
Maybe i am crazy too

I’m gonna soak up the sun
While it’s still free
I’m gonna soak up the sun
Before it goes out on me
Don’t have no master suite
I’m still the king of me
You have a fancy ride, but baby
I’m the one who has the key
Every time I turn around
I’m looking up, you’re looking down
Maybe something’s wrong with you
That makes you act the way you do
Maybe I am crazy too 

I’m gonna soak up the sun
Got my 45 on
So I can rock on.

I’m Gonna Soak Up The Sun by Sheryl Crow
Credits:
Skin: Izzie’s | Izzie Button – Harlow – Fair
Sunglasses: Yummy | Polyester Partridge – Sunbrella (available at Collabor88)
Hair: Clawtooth | Bubbles Clawtooth – Sugar Kisses – Red Eye Flight (available at Collabor88)
Swimsuit: G Field | Cerberus Noel – Frill Bikini
Pose: Adorkable | Adorkable Peapod 
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