It's Still Cold, BUT...

January was a ridiculously cold month with temperatures below zero degrees Fahrenheit in my part of the world. Then came February with a little warm up of temperature and an ice storm. My dog doesn't want to go outside in the back yard because there are two inches of ice on the back steps. Poor thing. This is all my way of saying I'm ready for Spring, though it's over a month away.

The new releases from coldLogic are a nice transition from bitter cold wrap-ups to slightly warmer weather clothing. I opted for classy black and white, but the color choices for this release include bright, cheerful Spring tones as well. The strappy sandals, also hinting of warmer days are a new release from Erratic for SLink feet. Maybe I can't control the real life weather, but here in Second Life, I'm ready to shed the coats!

Credits:

coldLogic outfit skirt - dylan.black on black (New Release)
coldLogic shirt - cuppy.charcoal (New Release)
Erratic - clarice - mesh sandals / black (New Release)
22769 ~ [femme] Veronica Handbag black/white
TRUTH HAIR Esperanza
Mon Tissu Skinny Scarf ~ Polka Dot
Glam Affair - Vera - America 07 E

IKON Spectral Eyes - Amber
Miamai_Catwalk Lashes_Glitter 01

Slink Avatar Enhancement Hands
Slink Female Feet (AvEnhance) - Mid

Thinking It Over

I'm not going to do Strawberry Singh's challenge questions this week, though I really admire her willingness to take on a controversial subject. She's trying to start an informed and rational dialog about the Terms of Service change that has Second Life creators rethinking their plans. Everyone should read her post and the links she has provided to several knowledgeable and thought provoking articles and presentations about the subject of intellectual property ownership in Second Life.

I have only one thing to say on the subject. The very best thing about Second Life is that it is a platform for creativity. Since this change to Terms of Service is causing talented artists to rethink using Second Life as a tool for artistic expression, it needs to be revised to be more creator friendly. I really don't understand why Linden Lab doesn't see that.

Credits:

MudHoney/Exposeur Wooden Leaf Chair - red (at Atelier Kreslo)

POST: Haarlem Deco Occasional Table

Keke Summer Bottles w/flowers

Fashionably Dead Hand Drawn Skinny Jeans - Dark Gray

Erratic / keira - shirt / birds (New Release)

Pure Poison - Coraline Necklace

Slink Avatar Enhancement Hands

Slink Female Feet (AvEnhance) - Flat

TRUTH HAIR Marleen (New Release)

-Belleza- Leila Med 3 R

-Belleza- Leila Freckles 1 MED

Beetlebones Mesh Lashes V.01 (Dainty brown)

Mayfly - Liquid Light Mesh Eye (True Grey, w2)

PARADISIS Brin de Folie : Bra Black

Even the Zombie Apocalypse Has Rainbows

Last night I finished a week long marathon of The Walking Dead and set about musing about my lack of skills to face the zombie apocalypse. I really need to learn archery, how to hotwire a car, and advanced spot removal for example.

There's no reason not to have a cute haircut and outfit for the occasion, although I recommend staying away from dryclean only items. I had most of this look put together yesterday, then July Collabor88 opened this morning and provided me with the perfect sleeveless denim jacket from Fashionably Dead. Even the zombie apocalypse has rainbows, right?

Credits:

Fashionably Dead Denim Vest - Rainbow Gold (at Collabor88)
Fashionably Dead Bossy Boots - Wingtip Teal
Fashionably Dead Bossy Boots Socks - Gray (Large)
Erratic / cary - double tank / lime-turquoise
Maitreya Zipper-Skinny Jeans Dirty
Slink Mesh Hands (av)
tram  C407 hair / maroon (size40)
Izzie's - Jill Skin pale RB (new release)

HopScotch - Pose and Props

Hot Fun in the Summertime

It's summer and I feel like living in bikinis, hats and flip flops. I want to do nothing but hang around on my What Next float (a Zodiac item), drinking iced tea and admiring the view of my sim. I'll leave only to shop for hair and shoes to fit my SLink feet.

I love a good hat hair, so when Truth released male and female hair versions of this cute ball cap with a texture change hud, I snapped both right up. Well, I snapped them up after making a half-hearted swipe at inventory maintenance to please my typist, but that's a different story.  The male version in the pic below can be easily co-opted by us short hair loving girlie-girls with a little resizing.

Credits:

Baiastice Chain Bikini-flowers print

Maxi Gossamer - Rings - Atlantis Moon

Slink Aussie Thongs Rigged Female Medium Blue

Slink Mesh Feet (Av)

Slink Mesh Hands (av)

TRUTH HAIR Jolene [Size 2 Head] - Gingers01

What Next} Soda (prop, comes with the float)

Second Pic

TRUTH HAIR Joel - Gingers01

Erratic / Cary / Double Tank
Deco Earrings

Glam Affair - Cleo - America - Clean F

Glam Affair - Cleo - Freckles 2

Mandala Simple Ears HUTUU

Beetlebones Mesh Lashes V.01 (Dainty brown)

Mayfly - Liquid Light Mesh Eye (Aged Bronze, w3) 

My Second Life Is But a Dream...

I did a little landscape shopping and added Botanical's water lilies to my pond. I also picked up the newest chair from the mini event, Atelier Kreslo, this time a collaboration between Pilot and Fri.day. I was more into taking a serene and peaceful picture than in shooting a fashion photo, because I'm waiting for the June events like FaMeshed and The Arcade Gacha events to begin. So I'll just briefly run down what I'm wearing then sit on my dock and do some much needed inventory maintenance.

Credits:

Tram hair and over the shoulder striped sweater

Erratic tee shirt (new release)

One Bad Pixel shorts

Purple Moon sunglasses

SLink sandal add-ons

 

What's in a Name? A Strawberry Singh Meme

I get excited about Mondays now for just one reason.  Strawberry Singh publishes her meme blog.  It has been a lot of fun to participate, and I love reading what everyone has to say.  Today's meme is about our Second Life names.

1. What’s your SL name? Dolly Baroque
2. What made you choose this name? At the time I was thinking of my avatar as a doll as opposed to an extension of me, and Dolly seemed to be a quite obvious first name.  I scrolled through last names and settled quickly on Baroque because I had gone to a music conservatory in real life. Although I'm more of a Mozart gal, I sang a lot of Handel so Baroque worked for me. 
3. What’s your SL nickname, or what do most people call you? (if applicable) Not many people call me anything but Dolly.  Doll and Dollykins are some affectionate nicknames, and Doolally when Ayla wants to call me crazy.
4. What’s your SL display name? Why do you choose to have one? (if applicable) I've never changed Dolly's display name.  I like that we can though, for roleplay reasons or SL marriages.
5. Do you like your SL name? I loved my name since the first person who said hello to me laughed and broke out into song.  Sing it, Louis!
6. If you could change your SL name, what would it be? ummmm... I guess since I haven't changed my display name I wouldn't.  
7. What’s the craziest/funniest SL name you’ve ever seen? I never remember.  I just snicker and forget.
8. What’s the coolest (your favorite) SL name you’ve ever seen? Dyss Gruntled, a hysterically funny roleplayer who totally lived up to his name.

Credits:

Tee*fy Lovisa Ruffle Mini Skirt Splash (at Collabor88)
Tee*fy Skyla Ruffle Sleeve Tank Chilli
Tram  C407 hair / maroon
Tuli Claire / powder (red) :: 07

Tuli Parted lips 1 (free!)

erratic / owl bracelet / silver

Slink Mesh Hands
Mayfly - Deep Sky Mesh Eye (Teal Hazel, w3)
Pure Poison - MeiMei Opal Earrings (at l'Accessoiries)

Adorkable Pose and Cell Phone prop

 Paint brush (mine)

When We Dress for the Evening

A red velvet jacket gives the little black dress a kick doesn't it?  I paired my new Boom jacket with a coldLogic dress already in my wardrobe.  I love when I can mix and match mesh!  The trick in this case is to wear a small dress and a medium jacket.  Also, it's not a perfect fit for every AO movement, so if you're a perfectionist, don't put these two items together.  I decided my ladylike ensemble could use a hint of daring, so I added fishnet stockings which give even a good girl like me a whisper of edginess. 

Stop laughing, Ayla!

Credits:

BOOM Duveteux Rayonnant Jacket (Cherry)
coldLogic dress - merry.onyx
Indy&Co.: Snakeskin Clutch-Gold
Maxi Gossamer - Earrings - Baroque Teardrop - Gold
Maxi Gossamer - Necklace - Baroque Teardrop - Short - Gold

erratic / fishnet thin / black

DECO - MESH Sequined Heels (onyx)
Slink Mesh Hands 

LeLutka - QCX hair - IrishRed

Belleza - Ava Med Red 1
Beetlebones Mesh Lashes V.01 (Dainty brown)

Mayfly - Deep Sky Mesh Eye (Deep Honey Hazel, w3) 

(see our new Taxi page for SLurls to stores) 

Listen

 I loved these headphones from the fun guys at 22769 for The Mens Dept.  With several colors and designs on the headphones to choose from, I chose the Seafoam Peens - those aren't musical notes, guys!  

Credits:

22769 ~ [homme] Headphones Seafoam Peens (at The Mens Dept)
Truth Sam w/Roots - copper
Erratic / vanity - leather jacket / sand open
Maxi Gossamer Necklace - Patience - Heart Watch Pendant - Short - GOLD
Slink Mesh Hands

SLink Mesh Eyelids (pose prop)
Akeruka Skin Giorgia Nat Dressing room (at The Dressing Room Fusion)
JANE - groupLOVE tank

Pose from Diesel Works

Chemistry - New Release

This new parka from Chemistry is gorgeous. It's definitely something that you'd see me wear in real life. I threw on an old pair of jeans and donned my Wasabi Pills hair which has to be my favourite hat hair ever!

(Chemistry) Parka Coat - Olive

/Wasabi Pills/ Lumi 2 Mesh Hair - Wild honey

erratic / basics - longshirt / lights beige

Maitreya Zipper-Skinny Jeans - Dirty

Maxi Gossamer Necklace - Seahorse - Pearl Starfish

*League* Jen Suntan Pink Champagne

Mayfly - Deep Sky Mesh Eye (Midnight Hazel)

Together for Sway

Sway Dench is one of the grids most respected designers and just recently she found out that she needs an operation for a brain tumor. Friends and fellow designers have banded together to raise funds so that when she is in recovery and unable to work on Second Life, her sim will be safely funded.  Please take some time to visit and donate to this worthwhile cause where you will find many of your favourite designers who have kindly donated their items for Sway. You will find these angels in the picture above there too. They are just darling and will add that finishing touch to your Christmas decor.

Sway's Angel [Sign] blond / green - large @ Together for Sway
Sway's Angel [Heart] blond / red - medium @ Together for Sway
Sway's Angel [Star] blond / blue - small @ Together for Sway
coldLogic dress - esma.plum @ Together for Sway
::Exile:: Raspberry Beret:Wedge
*League* Dhara Boots -Charcoal
erratic / basics - longshirt / lights grey
Izzie's - Tights grey
Glam Affair - Lilith - Jamaica 01

I adore these snowmen from Sway's. You'll find them in assorted colours at her mainstore.

Sway's Snowman [Flake] colored
[AUX] Cozy Knit - Med- Red Pat
/Wasabi Pills/ Joy Mesh Hair - (BOOBS) - Black coffee
*League* Earmuffs -Rose Pink
[ JP ]:dsg. Superior JNS. *MESH* / Denim / FEMALE ( S )
MIEL LIA SCARF - flor
aDORKable Poses: Mesh Mittens Tan
erratic / basics - longshirt / lights white
-Belleza- Wynter skin

We're Homeward Bound

I snuck round to Dolly's for inspiration today. Her land is right next door to me and she has all sorts of props and poses dotted around the place. In the first picture I borrowed her horse from Focus Poses. Isn't she a pretty thing?

Now to the clothes. I am a bit behind with all the events and sales, so the other day I did a little catching up and I landed at FAIR where I got this snugly coat from Zenith.  The scarf is from last winter but it is still available FREE at Mr Poet  (You'll find it upstairs). It's colour change and definitely one of my favourite winter warmers. The rest of my outfit you can find credited below.

In this second picture I used a pose I got from Adorkable at last years winter gatcha event. It is quite serene and reflective and it gave me the idea to capture that against water.

Horse Prop: Focus Poses

aDORKable Poses: Frosty 5

=Zenith= (Nude)Hoodie Sweater Coat 

::[ Mr.Poet ]::Wide Scarf - FREEBIE

erratic / basics - longshirt / lights white

DECO - MESH Snowboots

[Decoy] Dana 76 Jeans - Light

[elikatira] Again - Brown 09

Glam Affair - Lilith - Jamaica - Clean D

Slink Mesh Hands

52 Weeks of Color - Hot Cinnamon by Dolly

 Hot Cinnamon, what a great name for the color hue of this top from Erratic.  I love orange. 

Credits:

Mandala MaruMara Earring/Sequoia brown

 

Truth Elsa w/Roots - marmalade

erratic / amy - silk blouse / orange 

 
erratic / jessy - studded shorts / brown 

 
Izzie's - 80's Round Nails 

 
Mayfly - Deep Sky Mesh Eye (Olive Hazel, w3)

Belleza- Shyla Pale 0