Makeover Mood

Seems like these days I'm in the mood for makeovers, especially with one of the best skin makers in SL giving out these free skins to group members, there's no better time to just get out of my comfort zone and try something completely different from what I'm used to...

Skin: Sundust (dark) Elf (from the Gala & Rita Design Announcements group notice under 'Happy Holidays from Curio!')--gift to members of this group
Dress: Blossom Pink from SLC
Hair: In Space (blonde-pink tips) from Curio--subscriber gift
Necklace: White Fur from Fairy Tail--previous lucky board gift
Earrings: May from Gems & Kisses--gift
Bracelet on right wrist: Messy Bracelets from Bonita's Jewelry--FREE!!
Bracelet on left wrist: part of White Rose set from Shine Jewellery
Shoes: Domino Pink from B! Fashion--previous MM gift









Skin: Acorn (light) Elf (from the Gala & Rita Design Announcements group notice under 'Happy Holidays from Curio!')--gift to members of this group
Outfit: Hot Kittie (brown-gloves, bow and boots included) from SLC--Advent gift
Hair: In Space (blonde-black tips) from Curio--subscriber gift
Earrings: Gold Flower and Pearl from Purple Rose





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Seeking Inspiration: Collide

Picture from: Ashley Rose

Dearest Devotees,

Wow, what a week! After my finals on Thursday and Friday, shopping on Saturday I was totally snowed in and barely left my friend's dorm on Sunday. On Monday, I had to do some crazy last minute packing and finally began my journey back to Switzerland at 4pm. After many hours of delay and layover time, I got back home a couple of hours ago and I can honestly say I'm glad to be free of school work for the holidays. But I digress.

A couple of days ago, I stumbled upon a song by Howie Day called Collide and ever since then I've been obsessed with situations in which two wildly different people, art forms, skills and so on can collide to make something beautiful. You see, the song is about how, when two totally different people meet and fall in love there is originally some doubt in their minds about how their relationship could possibly work , but then they soon realise that somehow their differences work out to make them perfect for each other. It's like that moment that you realise your av Avante-Garde fashion choices, or unusual colour palettes in a painting, or your rock lyrics with a soft melody have actually found a way to work. It just goes to show that just because a particular decision is unusual or novel does it mean its doomed to fail.
In fact, I think the willingness to take that chance and try out something-whether its collaborating on a song or visual art work with an artist in a different genre than you, or just deciding to wear your black rocker chic jacket with your super girly gypsy skirt- is a sign of a truly creative person. The best thing about taking this risk though is that, even if the combination doesn't come out well you will definitely emerge from the experience with more knowledge, wisdom, and maybe even inspiration for something else.

To get you started here are some links to works I think collided beautifully:

Denis Collette has an absolutely lovely photostream on flickr that includes the picture below and many more:
I just discovered this cute blog that introduces itself as Apifera Farm: where animals, art and lavender collide

=simoendli on Deviant Art seriously has some of the most beautiful shots I have ever seen, the colours mix in such a surreal way making them seem like something from another land.

Holly Appling is a blog on poetry and all I needed was to see the poem I have linked and I knew I'd found a new source of constant inspiration!

Love you all and Stay inspired,




P.S. So let me know what you think. Do you believe that a collaboration or combination has to have some clear link thatr brings them together for it to work? Have you ever taken a chance by working outside the fabled 'box'? How did it turn out? Feel free to let me know in the comments below.
(Photos from flickr.com)

Red Hot

What is Christmas without some red outfits? Thanks to the generosity of designers, this season we are spoilt for choice when it comes to great-looking free outfits in different shades of red...

Outfit: Sexy Santa from Bella Donna Couture--group gift
Boots: Dream Boots from The Dominion Fashion District--Red or Dead Hunt gift
Hair: Julie from Uw--FREE!!







Outfit: from Dafne Boutique (hat, gloves and boots all included)--Christmas gift
Hair: Katey from Truth

Brand New Me!

Thanks to DeeTaleZ, I get a complete makeover (only hair is excluded) for only 1L!!! Yes, I'm not kidding, for 1L, you get the complete avatar (skin, shape, eyes) and the whole outfit (dress, scarf, mufflers, socks and shoes)!! So hurry down to DeeTaleZ!!










Hair: Nany Brown from Aischas
Gift pose: from A.D.D. Andel! (includes gift box)--1L
Pose in second pic: Elonguated from Posies--1L
Hammock: Rede Hammock from Chez Moi--FREE!!
Christmas Tree: from PURRpose

Taking a Break

Wow, I had no idea I had bought so many things--the unpacking seemed more strenuous than the shopping itself..LOL!! Well now it's time for a break from all that madness, and Erwin was as sweet as ever, offering to pamper my feet even though he himself was dog-tired..

On me:-
Dress: Satin Dress from Pink Doll--Pink Doll Hunt gift
Hair: Kaori from H2L

On Erwin:-
Outfit: VTWins Straight Flush (dark) from VTwins Biker Outfits

Pose: Wash Mistress' Feet from Xstreet (chair, basin of water and rug all included)
Skybox: from A.D.D. Andel!--FREE!!








Here I'm all relaxed after that invigorating foot massage and all ready to snuggle with my dear Erwin....who appears to be knocked out..darn!! *LOL*

Lingerie: Angel Arwen (red) from Angel Dessous--Red or Dead Hunt gift
Hair: Maria from D!va--group gift
Bed: Spare Bed from A.S.S. (includes poses)--FREE!!

Life's Little Lessons: Plan for the New Year before New Year's

Dearest Devotees,

So every year, I get totally caught up (always a little late) in the loveable chaos that is the Christmas season and in the midst of preparing and enjoying Christmas and the days after I soon forget that the next holiday signifies the start of a new year in my life. I mean I know its New Year's Day but somehow I forget its significance and therefore forget to prepare myself appropriately by making my New Year's resolution ahead of time. What usually happens then is that on New Year's Day, just after midnight I realise this and think up something to do quickly, something that is usually completely forgotten by mid-February. But now I say ``Never again!" . As of this minute, I am proud to say I have made my New Year's resolution (or resolutions) and even begun to plan and prepare for it. And I encourage you to do the same. I honestly believe that if you put a lot of thought and preparation into your New Year's resolution that it you will be able to actually stick to it (or at least come close to doing so.)

Here are my resolutions:

• Make a demo of 10 of my songs complete with accompanying music and song sheets.



• Make at least 2 music videos for my songs and 3 for other songs that I love.



• Be able to carry out a 5 minute conversation in French



• Blog at least twice a week every week without fail



• Gather all my poems written to date and work towards an anthology



• Finish one of my novels in pre-edited format



• Choreograph 2 dances.



• Significantly improve my fashion design skills



• Grow in hope and love of life



• Become more organised



• Perform in front of strangers

And here are the preparations I've undergone:

• I've signed up for voice and piano classes for next semester, to fine tune my abilities.



• I just got my first video camera today! Expect me on youtube soon people lol. I have a tripod I just got and also plan on getting a Mac soon for the editing program.



• Got my french books, signing up for conversational classes; don't worry I am Not new to this language.



• I'm practicing by blogging during my finals week! 'nuff said.



• Have the story web all planned already, and introduction has been done too.



• I have been engaging in random and spontaneous dancing almost everyday this past week.



• I have got some drawing and sketchbooks, and I have costuming classes next semester.



• I am Christian and am doing this by becoming stronger in my faith.



• I'm learning to use Excel to make a schedule that I will put on Evernote and take everywhere with me.



• My roommate and I have already made plans to check out this bar/café that the Berklee students play at.

How am I going to do all this? By intense planning, scheduling and use of deadlines, but most of all determination. If you are really determined you can get anywhere in life. And this is the core of this lesson.

(Picture from: bubblewrap)

Love you all and Stay inspired,

P.S. So let me know what you think. Have you picked a New Year's Resoloution yet? What is it? How did your last one work out? Feel free to let me know in the comments below.

Still Unpacking...

While I was on my Christmas shopping spree, I came across this adorable Happy Holidays Go-Round from Firefly-just touch it and it turns!! Also, on each side of the gigantic tree, there are huge Christmas items with poses (candy cane, snowman, for example)--I just had to get it! And it's free too!! Just take it easy with the spinning though or you might get too dizzy...

Dress: Cutie Pie from Velvetrythms Designs--Christmas gift
Shoes: Single Colour Bow Footsie (fern) from S@SS
Hair: Sasha from Deviant Designs--member gift
Necklace and Earrings: Xmas Tree set from Pen's Gems-group gift




Dress: Blossom Minidress from Silkdreams--FREE!!
Brown Boots from Artesfatta--FREE!!
Hair: Winter Nights (hat included) from Vignette--FREE!!
Scarf: Cherry Scarf from Artesfatta--FREE!!




Dress: Drapped from Vita's Boudoir--subscriber gift
Shoes: Black Logo Shoes from B! Fashion--FREE!!
Necklace: Link Necklace (includes commands to turn particles on/off) from Fairy Tail--December gift
Hair: Fly from Tekuteku--one of their latest releases
Pose: Kiss the Frog (includes frog *grins*) from Attituede--5L




Outfit: Daria from Donna Flora--necklace, earrings, belt, jacket and stockings (not worn here) all included--only 1L!!
Hair: Julie from Uw--FREE!!
Shoes: Gifted (black) from Heart & Sole--100L special price