coldLogic Sale and Photo Contest

When coldLogic holds their anniversary sale (50% off everything) it's a perfect time to snap up those items you may have missed along the way. There is also a free gift, this Anniversary 2014 dress in two colors. And last but certainly not least - the annual coldLogic Photo Contest! I won this contest the first year (2012), and I promise you, a year's worth of coldLogic releases is a great prize. Entries are due by February 28th, so don't delay. Rules for entries can be found HERE.

Credits:

oOo Studios Pose
coldLogic dress - anniversary2014.berry
ISON - nova tribe necklace (silver) (at Collabor88)
Maxi Gossamer - Ring - Royal Khadijah Estate - Large - SILVER
Slink Avatar Enhancement Hands
Slink AvEnhance Feet High
Slink Siren Stilettos Silver (for the 21 Shoe event)

LeLutka - NEU hair - AuburnHaze

Glam Affair - Vera - America 04 F

Black and White - a Meme

I love it when Strawberry Singh's meme for the week is a photography challenge. This week she has challenged us to take a headshot with black and white processing in mind. I like the drama of black and white photography, and find the studies in contrasts fascinating. There are lots of gorgeous submissions to the Blog Meme flickr group and I highly recommend looking through them. Thanks, Berry, for the challenge!

Meme Instructions: Share a black & white portrait (headshot) of your Second Life avatar. You can post a raw shot or process the image as much as you like. Don’t forget to leave a link to your image in [Berry's] comments and also share it in the Blog Memes flickr group.

Credits:

TRUTH HAIR Gaia 2 

Glam Affair - Vera - America 03 C

IKON Spectral Eyes - Amber

Miamai Catwalk Lashes Glitter 01
ISON - asymmetric tank dress (sand)
Lazuri Maysoon Ring

MANDALA Necklace 777 jewelry set Yellow
Slink Avatar Enhancement Hands

A Beautiful Mess

Oh Truth Hawks, I love you. The latest releases are inspired!  The new Gaia hair is casual and tousled and REAL! And for those of us who absolutely can't bear to let the hair stay in our eyes for long, it comes with a slightly tidier version as well. Two styles (sort of) in one! This is one of three styles released right before Christmas. You'll want them all, I promise.

Credits:

TRUTH HAIR Gaia Ginger pack (New Release)

IKON Spectral Eyes - Green

ISON - leather asymmetrical jacket  (black)

Miamai Catwalk Lashes Glitter 01

Glam Affair - Vera skin - America - FLF E

Winter Is Coming

The point of today's post is Strawberry Singh's weekly meme. This week we're going to talk about the winter season. I just turned our home sim to winter (surprise April and Ayla!) with the help of Alex Bader's gorgeous Studio Skye textures and landscaping so taking a photo was easy. On to the challenge.

Meme Instructions: Take a wintery picture and/or answer the following questions about the season. Don’t forget to leave a link to your post in Berry's comments and share your picture in the Blog Memes Flickr Group.

1. What is the December/Winter season like where you live? – I live in Ohio bordering Kentucky. We get snow most years, but not like they do further north. People transplanted from snowier climates snicker at how panicked we get when we're expecting a snowstorm. They all claim we don't know how to drive in the snow which may be true. But those superior northern snow drivers are used to driving on snow where roads lie flat. We're a city of hills, some quite steep. Go ahead Chicagoans! Stop at that red light at the bottom of Ravine Street and hope the bus behind you manages to stop, too!
2. When you think of winter, what’s the first thing that pops into your head? – When I think about it it's romantic. Soft sweaters, cuddling under down comforters, hot chocolate with marshmallows, that sort of thing. Reality is different. Scraping car windows, shoveling sidewalks, hoping the ice storm doesn't break limbs off of trees and knock down power lines.
3. Have you ever played any extreme winter sports? – When my two sons were little I decided we would all learn how to ski. We needed some outdoor activity for the winter. I'm glad I made that decision. The boys are pretty good skiers - one has also taken up snowboarding - while I have always been happy making my way slowly down the green slopes. So to answer the question - no. My biggest goal in skiing was to make sure I knew how to slow down and stop.
4. What do you like most about this season? – After December I must admit I'm kind of ready for Spring. I like the holidays and I like wearing the cozy sweaters. Hot chocolate is pretty cool, too.
5. Do you celebrate Christmas, Hannukkah, Kwanzaa or another holiday during this time of year? – We're a multicultural family through marriage so we celebrate Christmas and Hannukkah with love and respect for both traditions.

Credits:

FATEplay Scarf - Evans
ISON - oversized wool coat (green)
LeeZu! Yukatan Pants and boots /olive
Tee*fy Turtle Neck Basic Sweater Grey 
TRUTH HAIR Dylan

Slink Avatar Enhancement Hands
Belleza - Leila Med 4 R

Inventory Woes and Temptations

I'm going to blog about my Second Life inventory folder. It's a mess and the number keeps creeping up. As I began to write this, my inventory was showing 38,861 items. Oh wait! There's something in the trash! DELETE. Oh. 38,860. I know by many bloggers' standards my inventory is a good size. But it's going to creep ever higher, so I'm trying to do something about it.

I am always ready to talk about inventory management, I really am. I love to talk about it. I love to hear about other people's strategies for coping, for organization. But my problem is this - I hate doing anything about my inventory. It's BORING! That's why I'm blogging it. It's either that or shopping and you know what that does to a girl's inventory.

Goals

I'm setting a number goal. I want to reduce my inventory by 10,000 items. That's pretty ambitious, so let's call it a stretch goal. I'd probably settle for 5,000.

I also want to put away all those folders I have left out (relatively easy) and perhaps make a new folder or two for better organization. For instance, my life got easier when I had the bright idea of putting all of my shoes for my SLink feet in one folder. So much better!

Strategies

After some random deleting of boxed items I have already opened in my object folder I decided I needed a strategy. So I started with low-hanging fruit.

• First, the old deleting note cards strategy. I opened my inventory filter and checked only note cards then went through each folder happily highlighting note cards I know I don't need and hitting the delete button. Whew! Done, and my new inventory number is 38,021. I've done the deleting note cards bit before. It was a more dramatic change the first time, but still, a relatively painless way of getting rid of 840 items!
•  Second, the deleting extra landmarks strategy. It's just like the note cards strategy - boring, but effective and painless. Less than halfway through the landmarks I logged, so I'm not done but my inventory was down to 37,594.

Then I went to Collabor88 and bought stuff. Face palm. I always do this! Clearly this is a long term project. I'll keep you updated about my progress. I'm still down by more than a thousand items!

Credits

Apple Fall Ornate Mirror (at Collabor88)

Apple Fall Chrysler Armchair (at Collabor88)

ISON - leather shape corset (sand) (at Collabor88)
ISON - side ruffle skirt (sand) (at Collabor88)
 ISON - lace-up gladiator sandals  (tan)

Slink Avatar Enhancement Hands
Slink Female Feet (AvEnhance) - Mid
LeLutka - HELEN - AuburnHaze

Belleza - Leila Med R 0

Perfect for Fall

I have great news for coldLogic fans! Two new casual dress styles were just released. They're perfect Fall dresses to accessorize with boots, leggings and scarves.

I get all excited by newness in my inventory. But there is definitely a place for the tried and true. When I did an inventory search for leggings to accessorize my look, I thought these cute lacy leggings from G Field gave my new classic styled sweater dress and belt a little style punch. And I've had them for a couple of years!

The second new dress is a little flirty and boho. I love it with my Ison boots and Ispachi scarf!

Credits:

top picture

coldLogic dress - zane.black Belt

coldLogic dress - zane.slate

G Field Rose Lace Leggings(Mid) -black-

G Field Rose Lace Leggings(Mid) ruffle cuffs

Clawtooth: Je t'aime - Strawberry cream

fri. - Allison.Boots (Regular) - Sock.tops

fri. - Allison.Boots (Slink) - Soot

Maxi Gossamer - Necklace - Royal Autumn Forest Acorn -Short

Slink Avatar Enhancement Hands

Slink Female Feet (AvEnhance) - Mid

Belleza- Leila Med R 0

Belleza - Leila Freckles 1 MED

Belleza - Leila Med Gloss Lips 7

Beetlebones Mesh Lashes V.01 (Dainty brown)

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

bottom picture

coldLogic dress - zach.rust
ISON - cult riding boots (tan)
ISPACHI [Heuston Scarf] F. Medium : Col
LeLutka - SEIKO hair - IrishRed

Witchy Woman at Collabor88

From Clawtooth's Windswept hair to Yummy's earrings and mask to Ison's lacy dress and gladiator boots/sandals for our SLink feet, the October Collabor88 is a winner yet again. I feel quite sexy and mysterious today! Hello Halloween, here I come!

Credits:

Yummy Up-To-No-Good Mask (at Collabor88)
Yummy Waxing Moon Enchantment Earrings (at Collabor88)
Clawtooth: Windswept - Strawberry cream (at Collabor88)
ISON - amelia lace gown (black) (at Collabor88)
ISON - lace-up gladiator sandals (black) (at Collabor88)
Mayfly - Liquid Light Mesh Eye (Aged Bronze, w3)
Slink Avatar Enhancement Hands
Slink Female Feet (AvEnhance) Mid
-Belleza- Leila Med 4 R
 BeetleBones Mesh Lashes V.01 (Dainty brown)

September Collabor88 - the Fall Collection

I feel downright stylish in my Collabor88 outfit today. The shorts and sweater from Ison are so amazing that I bought my favorite color - fatpack. The Ison clutch, League boots, Belleza skin and Exile hair are all new releases at this month's Collabor88. The only item that isn't from the September Collabor88 is my pair of cat tights from Izzie's. I thought they were the perfect whimsy to a polished look.

Credits:

League - Lauren Wedge Boots -Rigged- Taupe (New at Collabor88)
Exile - Falling For You Natural Fusion 2 (New at Collabor88)
ISON - angora sweater  (midnight) (New at Collabor88)
ISON - folded leather clutch (tan) (New at Collabor88)
ISON - pleated shorts (tan) (New at Collabor88)

Belleza- Leila Med 4 R (New at Collabor88)

Izzie's - Cat Tights marine

Slink Mesh Hands (av)

Dancing Deco Dames

We danced all night in my new Loft living room (available at Collabor88) until April overdid it with the bathtub gin and took off her blouse. Tsk, tsk, I warned her. Although I complain occasionally about April's lack of interest in shopping, when it comes to vintage she'll buy out the store!

We're both decked out in our 20's finery from Collabor88's second anniversary event. The pleated pants (and the sexy vest that April is wearing) from Ison are so well made I'm going back for another color or two. I've already bought two colors of the Tres Blah sequin top that I'm wearing. We both donned the darling flapper hair from D!va. It's so versatile with its hide function on the menu that we didn't feel like we were wearing the same hair. The fun couple pose from Exposeur (also available at Collabor88) kept us dancing into the wee hours.

Credits:

On April (left)

D!va hair - Layla in Cats eye (at Collabor88)

League Skin Isla Medium Champagne Blonde
Ingenue Shoes Pickford Heels :: Ebon for Slink Feet (at Collabor88)
ISON - razzle pleated pants (black) (at Collabor88)
ISON - razzle vest (black) (at Collabor88)

Volstead Headdress Peacock Headband (at Collabor88)

Slink Mesh Feet (Av) Toes
Slink Mesh Hands (av) 

On Dolly (right)

PXL Creations KATE Vintage "Red" makeup (at Collabor88)

PXL Creations KATE Vintage '20 Style Eyebrows (tattoo)

D!va Hair "Layla" (Type A)(Onyx) (at Collabor88)

Yummy Faceted Solitaire Ring - Diamond (at Collabor88)
Tres Blah Sequined Top - Pewter (at Collabor88)
fri.day - Peggy.T-Straps (Midnight) for Slink Feet (at Collabor88)
ISON - razzle pleated pants (black)
Slink Mesh Feet (Av) Toes
Slink Mesh Hands (av) 

Love Donna Flora - It's About Style

The Love Donna Flora! event begins July 25th and runs through August 11th. I wrote about it earlier in THIS POST. This event brings creators and shoppers together to support one of Second Life's most beloved creators, Squinternet Larnia, in her time of great challenge as she fights cancer. Here's a glimpse at one generous creator's lovely peacock inspired furniture grouping specifically for the event, the Donna Flora Pavone set by Kaerri. My jewelry is, of course, Donna Flora. Remember, you don't have to wait for the event to show your love to Donna Flora. Shop at her new store location today.

Credits:

PXL Creations skin JADE NAT PleaseMe Lips MEB C2 (FR) (Just Released!)
PXL Creations JADE NAT Pink Eyes (tattoo)

PXL Creations JADE NAT Eyebrows: Red (tattoo)
Donna Flora RAVESC earrings blush
Donna Flora RAVESC necklace blush
Donna Flora RAVESC ring blush
ISON - Leighton Hair (at Hair Fair)
Maitreya Mini Skirt * Vivid Leather Seashell
Tee*fy Ana Slouchy Satin Tank Teal
Slink Classic Pointed Pumps Black
Slink Mesh Feet (Av) Toes
Slink Mesh Hands (av)

Mayfly - Liquid Light Mesh Eye (Aged Bronze, w3)
Mandala Simple Ears Hutuu
Beetlebones Mesh Lashes V.01 (Dainty brown)

Pose by Alterior Motions (not yet released)

Hair Fair Begins Tomorrow!

There are some gorgeous new releases from my favorite hair designers for Hair Fair 2013. There are also beautiful hair releases from new-to-me designers, and designers not usually known for hair. See these two styles from Ison in the photos above. Who knew Ison could make fabulous clothes, shoes AND hair?

Go HERE to join the Hair Fair 2013 Demo Group and check out the new styles lag free in your favorite location before you head out to the event tomorrow. Designers are already sending out demos, so make sure to check notices when you join! I've been like a kid in a candy store buying hair and will definitely be sharing my favorites with you.

Kids are exactly what Hair Fair is about. At least 15% of every hair pack sold is donated to Wigs for Kids. For over 30 years, this organization has provided hair replacement and support for children who have lost their hair due to medical issues at no cost to children or their families. Wigs for Kids helps children suffering from hair loss look more like themselves, providing a boost of confidence that often aids in the healing process itself.

I'll post again tomorrow with SLurls to Hair Fair 2013! 

Credits:

ISON - Heidi (at Hair Fair 2013)

ISON - hairbase (reds 01) (included)

Tres Blah Frilly Dress - Rosey (at Collabor88)

Beetlebones Mesh Lashes V.01 (Dainty brown)

Mayfly - Liquid Light Mesh Eye (Aged Bronze)

Glam Affair - Cleo - America - 01 F

ISON - Leighton (at Hair Fair 2013)

ISON - Leighton (red roots) -tintable- (included)

Mandala Simple Ears Hutuu

Yummy Midsummer Blossom Earrings - Egg Shell (at Collabor88)

Fifty Linden Friday Goodies

Fifty Linden Friday had some really neat stuff this week so I decided that I was inspired enough to blog again.  This gorgeous dress is from ISON and it comes in gold and taupe, I snagged them both. At $50L each you can afford to! The pose is from Flowey, aptly called Bad Habit.

ISON - bodycon shoulder dress (gold) - for FLF

flowey. bad habit - for FLF

/Wasabi Pills/ Ichigo Mesh Hair - Chocolate @ Hair Fair

-Glam Affair- Leah MedTan 

Mayfly - Liquid Light Mesh Eyes (Twilight Steel)

[ba] stockholm attic - skybox and furniture @ Collabor88

52 Weeks of Colour Challenge - Cobalt by Ayla

I finally managed to get my Cobalt post done after much dithering yesterday.  Ended up I shot it against a white background because I just couldn't find a decent location to suit me.  We are all allowed to be lazy sometimes, right?

Ison Bandaged Bodysuit in Cobalt

One Bad Pixel Skinny Leathers in Navy

Wasabi Pills Anais Mesh hair/Wild Honey

League Skin/Jen Suntan Natural

Mayfly Mesh Eyes

Bellballs essentials- Diamond Firework Earrings (Silver Finish)

Fashonably Late and Kyoot

I nipped over to the last ever Fashionably Late earlier this week and saw this cute mesh cardie from ISON.  The Kyoot Lacey top matched it perfectly, you can get that in store for this months Stumblebum event.  Since Dolly got me strappy sandals the other day I can't take them off.  These are Nardcotix Mana Edith Ebony.  Lastly my denims are {mon tissu} - 1929 Cigarette ~ Original, my go to jeans!

Other thingumies

Skin: Curio Yum/Acorn

Shape my own

Pose: Ashuka & Co - Available at Fashionably Late

Hair: Dare -Magika

City Shopping Spree

I fully admit I'm a SL shopping junkie.  I take great comfort from knowing I'm not alone with this addiction.  All your girls, and many guys, will totally understand when there's new stock in you just have to have it, whether it be hair, shoes, clothes or skin, we all go running off to spend our Lindens.  Recently there has been so much temptation, from March Mesh Madness to Collabor88, not to mention so many fabulous hair releases, my bank balance was seriously running low until I managed to wrangle a little top up this morning!  So off I went with a full purse to the City of New York and weighed myself down with one or two things.  Now where's my chauffeur to open the door to my limo?!

Valerie Cream Dress: Decoy @ March Mesh Madness

Hair: LeLutka - Wither - Dark Brunette

Colour block prism pumps (neutral): Ison @ Collabor88

Skin: Curio - Yum (Acorn)

Shape my own

Pose from the new Vista Urban Sexy Chic

M*G*S Shopping Bags - Marketplace

Picture Location - New York City