Beyond Freebies

When I got this notice informing me that there are some freebies all over Elorian Gardens, I just had to go check it out (of course*grin*)!! Well I didn't manage to find all the freebies, but oh the sights, the colours, the beauty of it all more than made up for it!

Outfit: Belle from KLD--free
Hair: New91 from W&Y
Choker: Silver Watemark from PB Collection--70L
Shoes: Ella from VDI








Outfit: Special Valentine from KLD--free
Hair: from KMH--free (thanks to my dear friend Xanthe for telling me about this hair shop!!)
Jewellery: Four-Leaf Pink Set from PB Collection--100L

Seeking Inspiration: I always come back to you

Picture From: We Heart It

Dearest Devotees,

Love is probably one of the oldest and most popular sources of inspiration out there. Whether it is love lost or gained, unrequitted or acknowledged, young or old, fillial or romantic, love definitely emotes incredibly strong feelings from us. Art work is usually born out of a desire to express strong emotions, and this is why there is so much art work with the theme of love out there. Also since it is such a popular human emotion in all of its various forms, art work love as a major theme tend to resonate with a lot of people and are therefore very popular and usually high in demand. Artists use it again and again with the hope of being able to depict it more completely with each effort either by covering a less publicized angle or using a never-before-seen metaphor. Sometimes, when I'm feeling low on inspiration I find a way to tap into this familiar emotion and use it as a spring board to something great. The montage below is my latest way to connect with love:

I have been collecting a list of movies to see, particularly movies that could inspire me on some level. This montage reminded me I really need to see When Harry Met Sally. It has become a popular culture reference and that means it says something important about world today. If you know what this message is or have an idea what it is feel to let me know in the comments.

Links that inspired me this week:

I am loving these little treasures.

Desire to keep up with the Olympics has made me wonder if it would be good to invest in this. Any thoughts?

Fashion Week!!! I want to be a designer my loves. What do you want from me? :)

What is love?

Nothing like interaction with other artists to inspire the artist within you.

I wish I had such pretty dreams .

There is just so much truth in this post.

Inspirational Exercise

pieces of a broken heart by aury4eva featuring Chanel jewelry

'Tis better to have loved and lost' ?

sometimes I truly wonder.

For can one miss what was never got and experienced at all?

It seems for most things in life the answer is a loud resounding NO.

But once again love is the exception that drives both those who've never had it and those who have lost it to perdition with desire.

Desire to feel pain, joy, anything but this utter emptiness that resounds like a hollow bass drum.

Oh this most cursed and blessed feeling!

(You can actually tell that the majority of what I've been reading lately has been Shakespeare :P)

Love you all and Stay inspired,

P.S. So let me know what you think. How do you translate the image above? What are your views of love? What inspired you this week? Feel free to let me know in the comments below.

Just Lazing

Just a lazy day today to relax in peace and contemplate my navel *grin*...

Dress: Roma from LMC at Alter Ego--free
Hair in all pics: Valentina (includes colour hud for bow) from 3636 at Alter Ego--free
Jewellery: Alluring in Blue from Lois Designs--free






Gown: Peach Gown from SLC Couture--1L
Jewellery: White Gold Antique Pearl Set from The Blue Pearl at Boutique Giada--1L

Velvet Dreams

I have always appreciated the fact that the beautiful luxurious designs from Velvetrythms usually buck the trend as to what is expected of casual or formal wear, and there is also a certain elegant hippiness (if there's such a term) about the amazing creations of Velvetori Twine that is truly unmistakable and vintage Velvetrythms. Here are just some of my favourites...

Outfit: Swing (includes pants, top and skirt options) from Velvetrythms
Hair in all pics: 84 from W&Y--1L
Jewellery: All My Love (includes two necklace options) from Rhiamon's Realm--60L







Dress: Emerald Cocomo Lace Set (includes a few top and skirt options) from Velvetrythms
Jewellery: Destiny from Shine Jewellery








Dress: Black November (includes a few skirt options) from Velvetrythms--free (MM gift)
Earrings: Adored from Jewelry by Zuri Rayna--free






Gown: New York from Velvetrythms
Jewellery: Peach Blossom Set from Aether Life Shop





...and I'm going back for more!!:-)))

Goldilocks

For some reason I'm quite conservative when it comes to skins, and when I find a skin I really like, I just stick to it for years! *LOL* But this Fhang Candy freebie looked so yummy and dewy, I decided to give it a try, though it's a few shades darker than what I'm used to, still I loved it!

Skin: Goli from Fhang Candy--free (group gift)
Hair: Amazonia from Nouveau Miranda--free
Outfit: from Unique Clothing (bracelets included)--free (MM gift)
Shoes: d'Orsay Stiletto from ETD--1L

Fictional Characters I have been or currently am in love with

Photo from: craftmaster

Now I not I'm not the only one that has ever had a major crush on a fictional character, despite the fact I am very aware the person does not exist(at least in this world) and can not in fact return my feelings for him. This awareness has not been enough to stop me from practically spontaneously combusting when I see these characters. Nor has it been proof enough to dissuade me from planning alternate realities in which we can live happily ever after. It's not that I have anything against real men per se and in fact if anyone knows someone who possesses most of the human traits of these characters, call me. Just joking (not really :P).

5. Elliot from Mew Mew Power : It was love at first sight. His gorgeous blond hair, and long, lean physique only added to the overpowering aura of mystery and air of mystique that surrounded him. Co-guardian of the crew and secret protector of Zoey as the Blue Knight (at least I think he is), he somehow manages to balance professional aloofness and emotional involvement. He is debonair, charming and has the potential to be an amazing boyfriend to some fabulous girl in the series.

4. Haku from Spirited Away: If you haven't seen this movie you need to see it! Not only does he have all the stand-offish but totally caring charm of Elliot, he also has the whole wounded spirit but trying to be strong thing going on, that I am totally a sucker for. The fact that he is actually a river spirit and therefore possesses some killer magical powers does not take away from his awesome beauty either.

3. Jasper Hale: I know he's a vampire, from Twilight no less, but allow me to indulge in this guilty pleasure. I admire his desire to lead a "vegetarian" (non-human eating) vampire dieting experience and the strength he displays in being around Bella even though it is extremely hard for him. His silent charisma and old school charms and looks strike a chord in me that is devastatingly powerful and the indescribable love for and immense loyalty he has towards Alice is simply beautiful.

2. Fred Weasley: Every girl loves a guy that can make her laugh and Fred Weasly from Harry Potter signifies that guy for me. He and his twin, George are the ultimate practical jokesters and are also really well known for their mischievous and sometimes rebellious ways. Fred defies authority in almost every chance he gets and is not the kind of person to take things lying down. He is brave, courageous and not afraid to take risks. He is also incredibly street smart and has a clear idea of what he wants and how to get it. He is my tragic hero (spoiler).

1. Dr. Spencer Reid: I would really love to be able to say that my love is for the actor that plays his character, the amazingly gifted and talented Matthew Gray Gubler but right now this is just not true. While I am attracted to Matthew, the butterflies in my belly, sweaty palms and heart palpitations that I experience when he comes onto the screen in an episode of Criminal Minds are not for him, but for the loveably innocent but extremely well-read Dr. Reid. At the age of 24, he had already acquired 3 PHDs, a couple of Bachelors and a couple of years with the FBI's Behavioural Analysis Unit under his belt. Couple that with the fact that he can read about 20000 words per minute and has an IQ of 187 ( making him a genius) , one would imagine that he would be immensely arrogant and totally unapproachable. But he isn't and in fact the opposite is true. He is socially awkward and quite unaware of his potential appeal to women. He is not perfect and he does not pretend or claim to be. He constantly gets hurt on the job because he is willing

to put himself out there and sacrifice himself for his team. Although he comes from a difficult background he has a strong capacity to love and even after years of seeing

disturbing things and having experiences that may have broken a weaker man he is not desensitized and still has the ability to feel.

These characters possess certain qualities that really appeal to me and although they may be exaggerated in these fictional characters, these are some characteristics that I believe would attract me to The One for me.

(Photo from : Criminal Minds Fanatic )

Love you all and Stay Inspired,

P.S. So let me know what you think. What fictional characters have appealed to you in the past? Which ones appeal to you now? Why? Feel free to let me know in the comments below.

P.P.S I'm overloading this semester with 20 credit hours and last week and this week are my midterm weeks. I will continue to blog and I promise to get caught up with all my regular posts over the course of this week. I've been doing some technical work on this blog, that I will release to you all ASAP.

So Spoiled

I must say most fashion designers in SL are really a very generous lot, it's because of their quality freebies that we are spoiled for choice without even having to spend one linden, to the point that we sometimes don't know what to wear simply because there are just so many options and all equally pretty. The lovely freebie dress below (which I matched with quality freebie accessories as well) pretty much sums it all up, and it's so aptly named too:-))

Dress: Spoiled from G Sloane Couture--free
Bracelet: Pearl Bracelet (with colour change hud) from Fairy Tail--free
Necklace: Premura from Twinkeberry at Alter Ego--free
Shoes: Sinfonia from Pelletteria Morrisey-free (V Day gift)
Hair: 058 from White Well