AN OLD BROOM

Playing dress-up and trying on Halloween outfits this morning when I would rather be spending all my money at the Arcade. I can't get in!! ARGGGGH … I chuckled a little when I saw the new brooms Birdy has out at the Arcade cause they are similar to this one I already have. I like the new colors and accessories. But, the new broom hovers higher in the air, which made using my photo screen inconvenient, so I pulled the old one out of the closet. (At least I'm not trying to ride a vacuum.)



Makeup: alaskametro "Black Magic" appliers (available at Salem)
Shoes: Ingenue "Winifred Booties" (available at Salem)
Eyes: Song "Frost - Cherry" (at Kustom9)
Necklace: Namii and Song "Hotosume-kozu Choker" (texture-change HUD)
Hair/Hat: Magika "Sorcery" (group gift)
Shirt: Coco "Gift_ScoopNeckCropTop" (group gift)
Leggings: Pixicat "Eye.Tights"
Glasses: Artilleri "Meredith Glasses" (vintage)
Broom: Birdy "Hocus Pocus" (old gacha)
Skin: by Essences
Head and Body by Catwa and Maitreya

Love,
Serene

MOODY

Working too hard too long with no fun. SIGH



What to do?

Top: COCO "Blazer with Turtleneck"
Pants: Vinyl "Winehouse Tartan Skinnys"
Shoes: Phedora "Sorcha Flats"
Hair: Lamb "Fate"
Skin: by Essences
Lipstick: by Wednesday (at the Arcade Gacha)
Eyes: by Song
Ears: by Aitui
Body: by Maitreya
Head: by Catwa

Love,
Serene

PORCELAIN

It is surprising how quickly the weather is becoming heated in this neighborhood.



The pale-complected may find it prudent to use a parasol to avoid sunburn. This one is agreeably frilly.



Umbrella: Junbug "Summer Parasol"
Necklace: : La Gyo "Mary Necklace"
Head: VCO "Elf Head 11" (gacha)
Doll Body: COCO "My Doll" (Be aware you can't wear many clothes by other makers with this body. DEMO DEMO DEMO!!)
Dress: COCO "Puff Sleeve Blouse"
Knickers: COCO "Gift Basic Underwear"
Socks: COCO "Knee High Socks"
Hair: Truth "Carla" (unrigged)

Love,
Serene

BUNDLING UP AT HOME

I just moved into this new home on a snowy hilltop and I. ADORE. IT. This new wood-and-stone beauty by Trompe Loeil is all beauty and practicality. These days you can find small properties with higher prim counts, so I love that my new home has three levels to take advantage of the vertical space, but still feels comfortably roomy.


I'm not close to finished decorating, but just starting to make myself at home with sweet treats and holiday decorations, a mix of old and new. Hmm. Now where did I put that big rug?

Love,
Serene

LUPINE

I love to put together an outfit that mixes old bits and new. For example this is a mix of newer mesh pieces over older system layer clothing. The belt rig is lovely but I don't think it would fit well with many mesh pants.



Rawr. I feel like Hercules wearing the pelt of something I killed all by myself.  Alchemy made the furry headgear and the arm bracers. I really love their roleplay gear!



Furry and Toothy Hat: Alchemy "Winter is Coming"
Belt Rig: Ane "Holster Bag"
Sweater: Coco "Open Front Cardigan" (gacha)
Arm Bracers: Alchemy "Drengr Grimmr"
Boots: Lassitude and Ennui "Thylacine Boots"
Bodysuit: Nemesis "Friendship Bodysuit" (vintage unavailable)
Vest: Silentsparrow "Fenris Leather Vest" (system layer)
Shorts: Phoenix Rising "Taylor Shorts" (system layer/sculpted cuffs)
Bangs: booN "JOPE57"
Skin: Essences "Alice OMGacha08" (probably going back to the Mainstore after event)
Ears: by Aitui
Eyes: Ikon "Ardent"
Lashes: by LeLutka
Hands: by SLink

Love,
Serene

CHERRYBLOSSOM SPRING

A little visit to the Winter Moon sim put me back in a smiling mood. The landing point is dripping with cherry blossoms and lanterns.



I love this crisp white new Coco dress I picked up at the Seasons Story. The cute little Ingenue flats were from Collabor88 I think? I'm still running behind on my blogging folder of course. Still low on energy but gradually getting better.



Dress: Coco "Boat Neck Dress" (at the Seasons Story)
Shoes: Ingenue "Lily Flats"
Parasol: Schadenfreude "Cloud into the Woods"
Hair: Exile "Rain"
Skin: Essences "Cutie Moon"
Eyes: Ikon "Ardent"
Lashes: LeLutka "Photoshoot II"
Hands and Feet: by SLink
Location: Winter Moon

Love,
Serene

CLOCKWORK LOLITA

I hope you don't mind my combination of Steampunk and Gothic Lolita. I'm loving the RO Necromancer crown with Una's fantasy gacha wings and Violent Seduction's corseted frock. In SL I claim the privilege of being as eclectic as I wanna be. (Nyah!)



Crown: Remarkable Oblivion "Necromancer Crown"
Wings: Una "SteampunkWingDown" (gacha)
Dress: Violent Seduction "Versailles" (also includes an under-bust version)
Shirt: Coco "Bow Shirt" (vintage sculpted collar)
Boots: Lassitude and Ennui "Jolenta"
Hair: Curio Obscura "Long Gothic Spirals Pigtails"
Skin: Essences "Harper" (at the Dressing Room)
Eyes: Ikon "Ardent"
Hands: by SLink
Poses: by LAP (unavailable)

Love,
Serene

JOYEUX NOEL

Oh all you my dears, whether you even know how much I love you or not, I hope you have a perfectly lovely holiday! xoxo

Nollaig the Elf: by Ispachi (at the Liaison Collaborative)(he loves to share hot chocolate!)
Sofa: Lisp "Winter Sofa"
Costume: Coco "Gift_Reindeer Outfit" (thank you!)

Love,
Serene

AND NOW FOR SOMETHING COMPLETELY DIFFERENT

C'est bon, mon petit chou, c'est vraiment bon.



Souriez pour moi! J'ai bien joué vie.



Collar: Aesthetica "Choke Collar"
Shirt: Coco "BowShirt" (vintage)
Shorts: House of Fox "LolaShorts"
Tights: Sugar Heart "Sweet Factory JellyBean" and "Scalloped"
Shoes: Bliensen and Maitai "Griselda 2"
Left Ring: Maxi Gossamer "Black Boho Large" (Black Fair gift)
Right Ring: Remarkable Oblivion "Famous Ring" (Free*Style Shop)
Hair: Curio Obscura "Stackable Hairstyle Curling" (gacha)
Whiteface: Curio Obscura "Rococo Smoochy Whiteface" (giftie)
Lipgloss: Sugar Heart "Lip Shine" (gift)
Eyes: Ikon "Ardent"
Poses: by Del May "Mime" and HelaMiyo "Silly Steps" (vintage vintage)

Love,
Serene

NEW YORK STATE OF MIND

Some folks like to get away
Take a holiday from the neighborhood
Hop a flight to Miami Beach
Or to Hollywood



But I'm taking a Greyhound
On the Hudson River Line
I'm in a New York state of mind



Jacket: Teefy "Faux Fur Coat" (@ Collabor88)
Collar: Cherry "Georgie Collar Necklace"
Shirt: Coco "Bow Shirt" (vintage)
Skirt: CIA "Paisley Pencil Skirt"
Boots: Lapointe and Bastchild "Elise"
Stockings: Izzie's "Stockings Black" (Black Fair gift)
Hands: SLink "Mesh Hands"
Hair: Exile "Bad Reputation"
Skin: Curio ":GP: Sweetheart - Rose" (vintage)
Eyes: Ikon "Ardent"
Eyeshadow: Paperbag "Angel Eyes"
Lashes: LeLutka "Photoshoot II"
Poses: by Glitterati and Juxtapose
Song: sung by Billy Joel

Love,
Serene

THE DARK KAWAII

The Love Donna Flora event is still running through August 11, yes do go, but unless it's too obvious to say, why not also pop in at the Donna Flora shop and see what else is available? For example, somehow in the past I have never noticed this "Opera" Jewels set. How can that be possible? Its dark deliciousness is perfect for Goth Girls and Boys, or for upcoming Halloween revelries. Many of her Jewels are also transferable for gift-giving.



This cute little dress was just kismet. Texture-change HUD also to five bright Jewel Tones. I like the contrast between the cutesy cut of the dress and the dark skullyness. Mwah!



Jewels: Donna Flora "Opera" Necklace, Ring and Earrings
Dress: LIV-Glam "Abbey Ray" (coming at The Black Fair)
Leggings: Izzie's "Metallic Leggings Black"
Shoes: Coco ""Engineer Boots" (vintage)
Hair: LeLutka "Alvina"
Skin: Essences "Cho" (@ The Dressing Room)
Eyes: Ikon "Ardent"
Lashes: LeLutka "Photoshoot II"
Eye Makeup: Nuuna "Sabe Makeup"
Hands: SLink "Mesh Hands"
Poses: by Ma Vie and Marukin

Love,
Serene

PARADE READY!

Does anyone out there know the difference between a Sousaphone and a Tuba? Sorry, but I was every other kind of geek, but not a band geek. In any event, I am ready for the Independence Day parade on Thursday. Fortunately my instrument is scripted to play by itself, since I never had any lessons. When I spotted the skateboard I thought it must be better than walking in the 104 degree heat predicted for July Fourth. Sweet!



I put together some red and blue out of pieces just released by LIV-Glam. I love that many of their inexpensive mesh garments come with texture change HUDs that let you pick from tons of colors. I immediately liked this jacket that drapes over your shoulders as if placed there by a considerate male companion. The pants have a lovely parade stripe made of metal studs.



For fun I added the big collar from Coco's Bow shirt. I wanted to mention that she will soon be retiring many of her older sculpted pieces, and some real classic favorites that still wear very well are on sale for L$50 to 100. An opportunity you shouldn't miss!

Sousaphone: Balaclava "Marchin On - Sousaphone" (previous Arcade Gacha)
Jacket: LIV Glam "Caldwell Linen Jacket" (texture change to a bazillion colors)
Pants: LIV Glam "Lovell Leggings" (part of outfit)(texture change)
Hat: Teefy "Soldier Hat (Plaid Red)"
Collar: Coco "BowShirt (Black)" (L$50 on Sale)
Shoes: 2Real "E-Wings" (texture change)
Skateboard: Apple Fall "Skateboard (America)" (@the Mens Department)
Skin: Essences "Whisper"
Lipstick: Glam Affair "Layla lipstick - risqué"
Poses: by Del May and No Strings Attached (all vintage)

Love,
Serene