KNITTING

Love finding unique ideas. Create a world and draw yourself in? Today I am knitting myself a sweater. After all, fall is around the corner.



Sweater: Sallie "Knitting Addicts - Sweater (14)" (gacha)
Socks: Sallie "Knitting Addicts - Socks (22)" (gacha)
Sallie is located at http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Bon%20Voyage/128/60/1254
… still under construction
Shoes: Semller "Triceratop Platforms"
Skin: by Essences
Hair: truth "Bewkie"
Eyes: by Song
Poses: by Don't Freak Out!

Love,
Serene

SCHOOLGIRL

Don't you sometimes wish you could go back to being slightly more naïve?


Dress: Nyu "Gymslip Outfit" (includes Shirt and Tie)(gacha)
Shoes and Socks: Nyu "Mary Jane Heels with Socks" (gift)
Milkshake: Tentacio "Love Packagin" (gacha)
Hair: Truth "Jacica" (VIP gift)
Skin: VCO "Bana 002" (gacha)
Eyes: Song "Toki"
Ears: by Aitui
Head: by Catwa
Body/Hands/Feet: by Maitreya

Love,
Serene

HIGHBROW AND POSH

Last month a nice posh outfit debuted at Pocket Gacha by Valentina E. Other Pieces include different ties, longer skirts, and knee-length breeches with lots of buttons.

Jacket: Valentina E. "Miriam Jacket & Bow Red/Black" RARE
Skirt: Valentina E. "Miriam Short Skirt Grey Plaid"
Shoes: Noir "Margot Boots"
Hair: Truth "Bewkie" (group gift)
Head: by Catwa
Body: by Maitreya
Skin: Essences "Sophia"
Eyes: Song "Toki"
Lashes: by Wednesday
Pose: by Don't Freak Out

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

HOO

Owlie: Birdy "Hocus Pocus Owlie" (gacha)
Glasses: Remarkable Oblivion "Talamasca Frames" (group gift)
Sweater Set: Atomic "Moonless Pullover" (HUD changes shirt texture)
Necklace: Nylon Outfitters "Lucky Cat Charm" (gacha)
Hair: Truth "Louisa" (group gift)
Skin:Essences "Ariel"
Eyes: Ikon "Ardent"
Lashes: bu LeLutka
Ears: by Aitui
Hands: by SLink

Love,
Serene

YER A WIZZARD

I really love it when Damien Fate departs from his usual work making ordinary clothing to make themed roleplay goods. But I finally got around to trying on this set I bought a while ago and I have to say this one is especially sweet!! This Quidditch set is well made like everything he makes, but I got all excited when I was reading about the features in the notecard. Let me explain.



When I am standing up, the cape hangs straight, like in this picture. When flying on the scripted broom, it flies out behind me. (Sorry I couldn't get a decent picture of that.) If I stop and hover on the broom, the cape bunches up over the back of the broomstick as showing in the next picture. Animated mesh!! *squeeeee*



Outfit: FATEPlay "Wright" (scripted animated mesh)
Pug: Birdy "A Pug Xmas" (gacha)
Hair: Truth "Essena"
Skin: Essences "Ariel"
Lipstick: Essences "Ariel: Lipstick02"
Eyes: Ikon "Ardent"
Ears: by Aitui

Love,
Serene

CYBERDERBY

Roll on over to FutureWave before it ends on March 1! It's great fun and a nice build. :D

Boots: NeverWish "Wheel Boots" (at FutureWave)
Bodysuit: Tomby's "Type81 CySuit" (vintage)
Hair: Truth "Ivana"
Poses: Nantra "Roller Disco"

Love,
Serene

PROSTHETICS

I keep telling myself that even though I am all in pieces, that doesn't mean I can't rebuild a better me. So what if that means prosthetics? We all have our crutches, don't we?



And these new arms and legs are amazing. The technology includes several hand gestures and three different configurations of interchangeable feet. And my new hover chair puts those old timey wheelchairs to shame. I really am grateful. Mostly.



I want to mention that when I tried on the arms and legs I wasn't really impressed ... until I turned on the Advanced Lighting settings! The nice texture is made with materials and is not very noticeable until you put on bright lighting, so turn on your brightest environmental settings for best effect.

Helmet: Anachron "Harmonic Helmet - Carbon" (at FutureWave)
Jacket: Senzafine "Eclipse" (at FutureWave)
Cybernetic Limbs: Star Quality (at FutureWave)
Hover Chair: Orionite Labs "Hover Lounger Deluxe" (at FutureWave)
Lipstick: Pin Me Down "Metallic 11" (at FutureWave)
Hair: Truth "Sam"
Skin: Essences "Alice"
Eyes: Ikon "Ardent"
Ears: by Aitui

Love,
Serene

BUBBLEGUM

Does the future have to be dark and dystopian? I say no. So do the designers over at Futurewave! Happily there are also bright happy colors and impressive technology. For example this fab outfit ... by Zibska.



Obviously all the bubblegum-pink spheres are floating in anti-gravity. The pieces come with texture change HUDs so you can have everything in lots of different lovely colors.



Outfit: Zibska "Otthild" (at FutureWave)
Boots: Zibska "Tora" (at FutureWave)
Hair: Truth "Ivana"
Skin: Essences "Alice Yuki"
Eyes: Pin Me Down "Mecha" (at FutureWave)
Facial Tattoo: Kooqla "Lost Verse" (group gift)
Poses: by Adorkable and Diesel Works

Love,
Serene

JUST PEACHY

Catching up!! Here is a serendipitous match. GField's blouse is genius: the accompanying HUD changes the blouse between tucked and untucked versions, and picks between five colors. There are two different color HUDs. The tucked-in version fits almost perfectly with this skirt from Sysy's. There was a tiny gap between them that I hid by putting on a dark bodysuit underneath. The jewels are a nice little wardrobe staple too, because they change between eight colors.



Blouse: GField "Sleeveless Tops (shirt out)" (at Creation.jp)
Skirt: Sysy's "Betty" (from a pack of three)
Shoes: Ingenue "Jolie Heels Noir" (rare Gacha)
Jewelry: Maxi Gossamer "Neon ChuChu"
Hair: Truth "Sakura" (gacha)
Skin: Essences "Ingrid - Uber" (at Uber)
Eyes: Ikon "Ardent"
Lashes: by LeLutka
Hands and Feet: by SLink
Fingernails: by Flair
Poses: by Posesion

Love,
Serene

OPHELIA

Junbug is one of my favorite new stores specializing mostly in fantasy gowns. Now occasionally I have to work at fitting my shape to some of the dresses and skirts; make sure to demo them and make sure you can make them work for you before you spend your money. I think the gowns are lovely but I've had problems with a couple of the gacha. Caveat emptor.



Wow.

Gown: Junbug "Ophelia"
Camisole: PixelDolls "Tintable Cami" (vintage unavailable)
Necklace: La Gyo "Titiana" (texture change)
Hair: Truth "Shae"
Skin: Essences "Galadriel"
Eyes: Ikon "Ardent"
Lashes: LeLutka "Photoshoot II"
Lipstick: Dead Apples "Balm Stains - Bubbles Medium"
Hands: by SLink
Poses: by Diesel Works

Love,
Serene

SHARKBAIT

Is it a dead giveaway that "Sharkbait" brings to mind a certain fishy fraternity in a Disney movie? Ahem. Well I thought the adorable shark bag works great for the beach, it comes in several other brighter colors too. The swimsuit and bag are both available over at Summerfest. Have you gone yet?

Swimsuit: Valentina E. "Carmen Ruffled One Piece" (at Summerfest)
Beach Bag: tea.s "Shark Bait Bag" (at Summerfest)
Earrings: Maxi Gossamer "Beach Castaway" (at Collabor88)
Shoes: fri.day "Sarah Sandals"
Hair: Truth "Thelma"
Skin: Essences "Athena"
Eyes: Ikon "Ardent"
Lashes: by LeLutka
Hands and Feet: by SLink
Lifeguard Chair and Preserver: by Olive Juice and Kari (w/ poses)

Love,
Serene

YOUR BIG DAY

If you are planning a Second Life wedding this summer, why shouldn't your wedding dress benefit Relay for Life? Schoen has this lovely gown in a charity vendor at Fashion for Life. It includes two styles of veil and four sets of flexi attachments to wear over this sweet mesh gown. Personally I like the dress plain, but that's just my personal taste. The veils are editable so you can fit them over your hairdo.



And I love these jewels for a wedding. Krystal has made this set in four versions, one with diamonds only, and another where the gems are texture-change, with either silver or gold metal. Sweet! I can wear them again with other outfits.

This year, ALL sales at Fashion for Life donate some percentage to Relay for Life, and the donation percentage is clearly marked on the vendors. Fashion for Life runs through Friday, June 20th. If you would like a teleport list of shop locations, please visit The Fashion for Life blog.

Gown: Schoen "Bridal Gown" (at Fashion for Life)
Jewels: Krystal "Crystal Platinum Multi" (at Fashion for Life)(also includes bracelets)
Hair: Truth "Portia"
Skin: Essences "Siggy"
Eyes: Ikon "Ardent"
Lashes: Lelutka "Photoshoot II"
Hands: by SLink
Fingernails: Flair "Set 217" (at Fashion for Life)
Poses: by Bang!

Love,
Serene

IT AIN'T EASY BEING GREEN

Not only isn't it easy being green, it isn't easy being Fae, Unseelie, Horned, or anything else on the outer fringes of the Bell Curve. So should I hide behind a more conventional mask? I can blend better if you would like me to.



I wanted to wear Sugar Garden's skin set just a little longer!! ... With some recent lovelies from Lassitude and Ennui. The beautiful period frock is at Fantasy Faire, but I imagine it will relocate to Ms. Ennui's shop after these events finish.

Dress: Lassitude and Ennui "Henriette" (at Fantasy Faire)
Horns and Necklace: Lassitude and Ennui "Spring Horns and Necklace" (last We Love Roleplay)
Shoes: Lassitude and Ennui "Batty Shoes"
Pet Spider: Illusions "Spidey on my Shoulder" (vintage gift)
Hair: Truth "Fleur" (w/ texture change HUD)
Skin: The Sugar Garden "Heartless Witch" (Enchantment stamp card prize)
Eyes: MiaSnow "Ebil Fire"
Eyeliner: Mock "Deeply Moving Eyeliner"
Lashes: LeLutka "Photoshoot II"
Hands: by SLink
Pose: by ElyMode

Love,
Serene

JOINING THE DREAM ARMY

The Captain's Coat isn't a very practical item of dress but that's probably why I like it so much. Most officers don't have ten spare minutes every morning to dedicate to lacing up. :D  ... I hope you don't mind that I tinted the inner shirt a Plum color, it used to be gray with royal blue piping. Still available a little longer over at the Victorian edition of Genre.



And these lovely suede boots! They come either plain or with the fabulous metallic tooling on the cuffs. Perfect for space pirates, or high elves in middle-earth. You'll be seeing me in these again I promise.



Jacket: 14-FL-OZ "Captain's Coat" (at Genre)
Boots: Lassitude and Ennui "Paramour Boots" (new)
Hat: Deco "Officer's Cap"
Gloves: Tonktastic "Biker Gloves" (vintage)
Collar: Violent Seduction "Lenore" (vintage)
Pants: Sakide "Hippie Velvet Pants" (vintage vintage)
Weaponry: Seraphim Systems "The Countess"
Hair: Truth "Mina"
Skin: Essences "Lorde" (at the Dressing Room)
Lipstick:  Essences "VF lips 07" (vintage, literally, from the 2012 Vintage Fair LOL)
Eyes: Ikon "Ardent"
Lashes: LeLutka "Photoshoot II"
Poses: Label Motion "TDR Mix" (at the Dressing Room)

Love,
Serene

DOGUE

I love my baby dogue. She isn't new, but I checked and this puppy-in-a-bag is still free on the Marketplace, and the purse is color-change, so you can color-coordinate her with a whole bunch of outfits. In this case that's easier because the top and the shoes also change texture. The dress can also be green or monotone gray.



And the shoes come with a HUD that changes to forty-eight colors. That's enough isn't it? These are not SLink feet, but the feet are very nice, built into the shoes, and not too hard to color match with a little practice. There are also several shades of polish for the toenails built into the HUD ...



Top: LIV-Glam "I See You Baby" (texture-change HUD)
Bag with the Puppy: Tuty's "Mesh Pet Carrier - Chiwawa" (gift)(texture-change HUD)
Leggings: Tee*fy "Black Shine Leggings"
Shoes: LIV-Glam "Mimic Platform Sandals" (feet built in)(texture-change HUD)
Hair: Truth "Fernanda" (group gift)
Skin: Essences "Olyvia" (at the Dressing Room)
Eyes: Ikon "Horizon"
Hands: by SLink

Love,
Serene

BULL

Well you didn't think I could hang all my trophies on the walls, did you?



If you stop by the Bauwerk shop at the Home and Garden Expo, you too can delight your inner toreador. And yes, I already had the costume hanging in my closet.

Fabulous Chair: Bauwerk "Taurus Chair" (other colors available)
Outfit: Bare Rose "Luchador del Ruedo"
Boots: Lassitude and Ennui "Embroidered Boots"
Hair: Truth "Diana" (vintage)
Skin: Essences "Indy - tan"

Love,
Serene

THE EARLY BIRD

The Early Bird gets the beach. Sometimes I used to walk down early, earlier than you would think it possible for a teenager to get up on a Saturday morning, to get there before the screaming little kids and the pale tourists.



Maybe someone else would have harassed friends to come along. But they would have missed ... this.



*smiles* I always came back barefoot and sunburned.

Dress: LIV Glam "Susilie"
Purse: Duh! "Crocodile Bag"
Jewelry: Pink Cherry "Emerald Cut - Mandarine"
Nails: by Bamboo Nails
Shoes: Lassitude and Ennui "Boudoir Mules"
Hair: Truth "Nola" (sale extended thru May 10!)
Skin: PXL Creations "Sophia Nat Spring" (VIP Group Gift)
Eyes: Ikon "Ardent"
Eyeliners: Kooqla "Black Magic Eyeliner"
         and  Pekka "Metallic Under Eyeliner - Turquoise"
Blush: the Skinnery "Blusher - Sunburn"
Lashes: Lelutka "Photoshoot II"
Poses: by Long Awkward Pose (unavailable) and Marukin
Location: Baja Norte
Music: Surf and a Breeze

Love,
Serene

MISS PATIENCE

Lassitude and Ennui have served another delicious dessert of a dress at this month's Zodiac venue! Of course I believe wholeheartedly in gilding the lily, so I layered some lacy system layers underneath, and went for pure fantasy by adding these lovely horns that I picked up at the Plastik booth at Fantasy Faire.



I need to go back and get another HUD for the horns to texture change the gems, but when I was there I just couldn't choose! The basic HUD changes the colors of the leather straps and metal bits. Finally I put on a golden manicure and these cute little jeweled slippers that are some old favorites ... ready to go frolic in the faery woods!



Dress: Lassitude and Ennui "Patience" (at Zodiac)
Lace Collar/Gloves/Camisole: PixelDolls "Bella" (unavailable)
Shoes: Lassitude and Ennui "Mojari"
Horns: Plastik "Arachzis" (at Fantasy Faire)
Nails: Nemezi "Gold Nails" (at Cosmetic Fair)
Hair: Truth "Elisha"
Skin: Auxiliary "Skin Love Fair Kitschy Blue"
Eyes: Ikon "Ardent"
Lashes: Lelutka "Photoshoot II"
Poses: by Del May, Frooti, and Ma Vie

Love,
Serene

PASSIONFLOWER

LIV-Glam's Rocha Outfit includes both this dress and the belt that goes with it. I love the contrasting moods between the traditional floral print and the edgy studded belt! The dress comes with a HUD that gives you any size dress you want, and changes the print to six different color variants.



I liked the feel of the metal studs so much that I added the Pink Acid boots. The shape of these boots are so fashion forward, and each color boot comes with either silver or gold studs. They rock!



Dress/Belt Outfit: LIV-Glam "Rocha Pencil Dress"
Shoes: Pink Acid "Mesh Scorpion Boots"
Hair: Truth "Portia"
Skin: Essences "Clover Cold Sunkissed"
Eyes: Ikon "Ardent"
Lashes: LeLutka "Photoshoot II"
Poses: by Adorkable and Label Motion

Love,
Serene