Sophia is my Homegirl!

You know what show I can’t get enough of?  It’s  a little embarrassing but… The Golden Girls!  Growing up I watched it ALL THE TIME.  It always just made me feel good.  Each character was so dynamically different.  My friend Bowie Zeplin and I were having this discussion the other day and she made a really good point about our friendship and the friendships we have with other people.  Our personalities are all so versatile.  Each of us have such unique characteristics that make us who we are, and really for any success in any relationship you have to learn to embrace one another’s difference, regardless of if they are considered flaws or not.

We came to the conclusion that if her and I were part of the Golden Girls she would be Sophia. The up front, blunt, tell it like it is, but still kind at heart one, and I would be Rose, the somewhat ditzy, rambling, easily excitable, but fun loving one.  So when she spotted this shirt the other day at Arnadi I just knew I had to have it.  Arnadi has some of the BEST t-shirts.  If you are looking for a fun graphic tee I suggest stopping by there!

Also, today in the United States is Memorial Day.  I wanted to send a sincere thank you to all of our troops, and fallen soldiers who have made the ultimate sacrifice so that I, and others, may live free.  Thank you.

Credits:

Skin: Chain and Vine – Lael – Stargazer

Hair: Tiny Bird – Soon Enough II – Brown (no longer available)

Glasses: Reek – Park Shades

Shirt: Arnadi – Tshirt – Golden Girl

Skirt: Grixdale – Lazy Denim Skirt – Navy (dark)

Pose: Glitterati

Harlow Heslop Photography Opens!

I am so excited to finally announce that my photography career in Second Life is in full swing!  Thank you so much to everyone who has helped me, inspired me, and encouraged me these last few months as I’ve prepared to go on this little business adventure here in my Second Life.  I especially owe a lot of love to everyone on Plurk as they tirelessly listened to my endless questions and offered me incredible advice in getting my little “career” here in Second Life started.

You can find all of my information about my photography services on my photography page here on my website.  Also feel free to check out my flickr for examples of my work.  I am so excited to meet so many new people and help make beautiful images for them.  I’m also really looking forward to a lot of my own personal growth in this photography endeavor as I know I have so much to learn in the Second Life photography realm.

Feel free to always offer your tips and advice.  You will never hurt my feelings!  I’m here to learn and grow and make amazing connections with wonderful people here in my Second Life.  I am always on a mission to learn something new and have a lot of fun in the process.  Thanks again for all of the encouragement and love you’ve offered me!  I can’t wait to OFFICIALLY get started!  Cheers! <3

Cupcake Sim…Oh My!

So today I took the opportunity to go and check out the new Cupcake sim.  It’s been down for renovations for quite a while now, and many of us have been anticipating the new look and design of it.  Let me tell you…the wait was well worth it. The new sim is outstanding.

I felt like I had teleported into a whole new world.  Cobblestone paths leading me on my adventure, I stumbled upon fantastic architecture, little courtyards with places to sit, adorable cafes, and an abundance of some of my favorite stores.  There were also a few new stores that I had not heard of that caught my eye.

This sim is by far my new favorite place to venture to.  The detail put into it was absolutely perfect.  You feel as if you are on a vacation to your favorite old city.  A town filled with character and delight around every corner.  Make sure to stop by the Cupcake sim and check it out.  I do believe they are still under construction as it looked like there was room for expansion, (and the title up on the screen said that they were too! hehe…) but it’s completely worth stumbling around and checking out all there is to offer so far.

I’m on a Box

I. Seriously. Cannot. Get. Enough. Of. Olive. Juice. Poses.

There. I said it. Seriously!! Have you seen the new set that IsabellaGrace Baroque has released at her lovely store Olive Juice?  They are entitled Sexy Sexin’ (with a box), which made me giggle profusely.  This was my favorite of the poses.  It’s edgy and sexy, and full of AWESOME.

Speaking of awesome, I’m really digging this top from BOUNCE.  It’s being released today for Project Themeory, and it’s so business chic.  It comes with a little flower brooch, which is a darling little add-on.  The front part with the laced texture is just slightly see through which adds an extra edge of sexy to it.  I paired it with some Armidi slacks that i’ve had for ages and I was one happy girl.

What also makes me a tremendously happy girl is my weekly dose of Truth Hair.  This release is the cutest!  My only “qualm” about it was that the ribbon didn’t come in a white or black color, but the gray seemed to be a happy medium and I thought it was a nice touch for this outfit.  Truth does a spectacular job of making hair that can be dressed up or dressed down.  I feel as if once again I could wear this hair with a formal gown or a pair of jeans and a tank top.

Well that’s my daily dose of fashion for the day.  I hope you are all having a FANTASTIC weekend!  It’s a three day weekend here in the states for Memorial Day.  A big thank you for all of the men and women here in the states who have served or are serving now for our country.  Those who have sacrificed their lives to keep up safe and free.  I am forever grateful.

Credits:

Skin: Chain and Vine – Lael – Stargazer

Hair: TRUTH – Lucia – Carob

Top: BOUNCE – Manon Lace Top – Black

Pants: Armidi Limited – Kogo Skinny Pants – Eggshell

Shoes: Pixel Mode – Baby T’s – Black

Pose: Olive Juice

Chain and Vine

Well.  It’s official.  I have a new skin obsession.  The store is called Chain and Vine.  The lovely Oh Ohna recently directed me to it during one of our plurk conversations, and the moment I threw on a demo I was hooked.  Everything about this skin is beautiful, and I hope you think so too because you are probably going to be seeing it quite a bit!

I wandered around Chain and Vine quite a bit and they had so many other items to offer as well including some great fantasy apparel as well as some more really gorgeous skins.  I am really surprised I hadn’t heard of this awesome store before (then again I’m notorious for not knowing about these great finds until late in the game), but now that I know about Chain and Vine I will be frequenting the place quite a bit!

Sorry this post is short and sweet today!  I’m being climbed all over by children at work. (I’m a nanny for all of you who didn’t know that!) Oh the insanity!

Credits:

Skin: Chain and Vine – Lael – Stargazer

Hair: Sixty Nine – Jessica 02 – Mocha

Top: JANE – Intrinsic Tank – Olive (freebie!)