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Tuesday, January 5, 2010

10L Gown!

I just had to get this lovely 10L gown which will be sold at this special price for a limited time only....

Gown: Nimue from The Faerie Wind--10L (limited time)
Hair: Venus from HCT
Jewellery: Alina from Donna Flora

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Monday, January 4, 2010

Some ElaCor Favourites Part 3

Just can't get enough of ElaCor!

Dress: Reflection from ElaCor (scarf, belt, stars all included)--20L
Earrings: 18K Gem Collection from FS Jewelry--gift
Hair: Tatum from Fri.day
Shoes: Princess Diamond from Heart & Sole

Dress: Pink Rose from ElaCor--9L
Necklace: Pink Moonstone Diamond Necklace from Pisa--gift
Hair: Passion from Argrace
Shoes: Gifted (brown) from Heart & Sole

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2010 Artistic Retreat: Movie Day

Photo from: gettysgirl

Day 3: Movie Day!

Oh devotees, I am so excited about today! Why you may wonder? Because, ever since I read a paticular article on the Secret Society of List Addicts I have been looking for a day where I could devote my time to watching and analysing certain movies. You see, in many ways film and television are treasure chests of inspiration waiting to be uncovered. A lot of the time people claim watching television is a passive activity, but that doesn't mean it can't be active. Whenever I watch something with a particular goal in mind, I find that I become a lot more aware of what is happening on the screen. I'm kicked into analytic mode and begin to look at things in a more intense way. You know when you've just finished watching a movie and people ask you what it was about and you just can't (for the life of you) remember? Yeah, that doesn't happen to me when I'm like this.

The real object of the drama is the exhibition of the human character.

-Thomas Babington Macaulay

I believe that television and film evolved from drama and therefore aim to reflect common human experiences to the audience. Since art comes from powerful emotions caused by experiences, it follows that watching movies and tv shows should open your mind to different parts of life you may not have had firsthand experience in, giving you the opportunity to derive inspiration from them.

Assignment Summary:

Get hold of movies that you feel may give you a peek into a life that is different from your own, whether its movies set in a different society, time, or world (They can be old or new, related to your field or not).

Note things that you're attracted to/inspired by in these movies. Ask yourself the following questions:

-How is life in the movie different from your own life? How is it similar?

-What do you like about the movie? What don't you like?

-What you do you find interesting? Is it real/factual. Note it down for further research.

Write down your answers in the retreat notebook.

My Interpretation:

Like I mentioned before I'm watching/ rewatching all the movies on this list as well as some others like A walk to remember and The Other Boleyn Girl. I'm also going to watch some of my favorite style shows like Gok's Fashion Fix and Stylista. I strongly recommend Vicky Christina Barcelona, if you haven't watched it too. As usual, I'll get back to you with some of my answers later.

Love you all and Stay inspired,

P.S. So let me know what you think. What movies/shows are you watching? Why are you watching them. Feel free to let me know in your comments below.

P.P.S Sorry about the late post. My server was down for quite some time.

Sunday, January 3, 2010

Building Blues

A new year, a new beginning, and new responsibilities *groans*...and in my case, a time to renovate the home that Erwin and I share; but since my dear Erwin is already busy enough working his tail off in RL, I guess I'll have to do it (and there goes my shopping time)...*darn*

Dress: Lilia from Gold in the Night--1L
Bracelet: Diamond Bracelet from G&T--gift
Earrings: n*Love Earrings from noir*Lily--free
Hair: from Hair OH--group gift
Shoes: Anais' Karine (comes with colour hud for shoes, skin, nails)--gift from my dear friend Miko (thanks Miko !!! xxxxx)
Nails: from MAI--gift
Skin: Pamela from Lazolli--1L

Now, where do I start?

Oh...my precious new shoes!!

Think I should change into something more comfy...

Outfit: Ciccia black (gloves and cap included) from SLC--previous advent gift
Boots: Redgrave Girls' Biker Boots from Xstreet--gift from my dearest Erwin (thank you dearie, just lurrrrrrve them!! Muachhhhh!!!)
Hair: Cuteness from Groovygirl--free
Skin: Santa's Baby from Oceane--100L (limited edition)

Now to give it all I got!!!

These sturdy boots should be able to take the impact...

Um....maybe I should leave it to the pros...*LOL*

Building Site Hammer, Cement Mixer, Stack of Bricks and Scaffolding: all from James Benedek

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2010 Artistic Retreat: Stop and Capture

Day 2: Stop and Capture

Today I encourage you to get up and move. This exercise is about opening up your senses to everything around you. I want you to take some time to see things more closely, hear things more clearly and generally observe your surroundings in a more defined way. If you're a writer, I want you to take your notebook and describe something that catches your eyes in a way that creates a perfect picture of what you've seen in words. If your a photographer, test your skills by trying out different shots or different angles of looking at everyday things. If you're a dancer observe the way people, or even animals, move , whether it's in their everyday lives ( think yoga, gymnastics, other forms of dance or even any sport really) or during performances. The more aware you become the more easily inspiration will come to you.

Last semester, although immensely challenging in some ways, taught me a lot about myself and people in general. I was under a lot of pressure to find my major (or majors) and to begin to work towards a certain career, and I had just transferred from another school. I was very confused about what I wanted to do, so one day I bought a book called The Career Guide for Creative and Unconventional People by Carol Eikleberry, PhD. It's a really good book and I totally recommend it. In the book, she talked about how the ability to create stems from the ability to perceive and build on / or translate accurately what you have perceived. We usually go through creative blocks when we are under so much stress or hassle that we are too distracted by daily life to stop and see things clearly. Little breaks in routine tend you to give the chance to get over this dull, dreary or blocked feeling and give you a fresh outlook on life. If there's one thing I learnt last year, it's this: No one is a robot. You can't keep running like the energizer bunny. Breaks are totally ok.

Summary of Assignment

Take something to record what you perceive: a video camera, camera, a recorder, a notepad, a sketchpad anything, and go for a walk.

Note everything you see, hear, feel, that captures your interest. Try to capture it as best as you can.

Go over everything and assess how well you captured what you perceived.

Write down in your notebook: what you perceived, and what attracted you to certain things.

My Interpretation:

I'm taking a walk round this lovely park that I've only ever driven by before. I'm gonna take pictures and my notepad and try to capture and describe things as best as I can. When I'm done, I'll see if I can post some of the pictures with my answers later.

(Photo from: adornments on Flickr )

Love you all and Stay inspired,

P.S. So let me know what you think. Feel free to give me your answers and or links in the comments below, or you could email them to me too.

Curvilicious!

When I came across Curvy Silhouettes Shapes by Xanthe Audeburgh, I was immediately struck by the beauty of the faces she created and the bodies of real women that looked both cute and yummy!! I scanned the shop and just could not decide which one to buy, I mean, they were all fantastic!! So I finally settled on this beautiful shape Saffron, and then I experimented with two different skins: a darker shade (which Xanthe used on her poster) and a pale shade, just to see the difference. My conclusion? Whether dark or pale, I still love Saffron!! And I was also reminded of what I learnt from young, that whatever shape, colour etc, we are all beautiful in God's eyes:-)))

Oh and one more thing, which is the MOST important to me, is customer service--I think in all of SL, I have not come across such great customer service as Xanthe's--she spent more than half hour just to modify my shape to my heart's content, and remained cheery and bubbly as ever!!! And the modification is all FREE!!!

Ok, here are the pics:

This is Saffron shape from Curvy Silhouettes Shapes, wearing Mimi skin from Gatti, eyes from MAI (free) and hair from OH (group gift):-

Here is Saffron shape again, this time with Asuka skin from Lara Skin (group gift), Slate eyes from Oceane's and Zinai hair from Ali&Ali (free):-

Bikini worn in all pics: Outrageous from AXE Wear (gift from Erwin.. thank you dearie!! xxx)
Earrings in all pics: gift from CCD
Ring in all pics: Calla Lily from JCNY

And just in case you're interested to know, I got more IMs from the men on this beach when wearing this shape than when I was in my usual slimmer shape!!!