I’m baaaaaaack!

Some of you already know why I “left SL” for a while, but if you don’t, I’ll give you a short & sweet version of it: My life took a turn for the worse. My relationship of over 2 years ended abruptly, I failed an entire semester of college, and a few other major events that I won’t bore you with. However, the day before Christmas last year, my Mom was diagnosed with cancer, and is struggling to fight it through chemotherapy at the moment. I realized that I needed an escape from real life, and Second Life became sort of my home away from home. Second Life is a world where cancer doesn’t exist.

Anyway, on to my actual blog post: This is short and sweet, and my pictures will be less than grand because I’m in desperate need of a new computer, and plan on purchasing one extremely soon. I’ve been meaning to blog this forever, but I wanted to show you guys my new adorable house

When I first saw the Sweetbox from Lya Chau on Gogo’s blog, I HAD to have it. It was just one of those things. The whole thing was “me”. And it’s reasonably priced, too!! Here’s the Xstreet Link.

Living Room area: “Ciel” Living Room Set by What Next (*guitar not included, it’s something from a previous house)

The Cute Little Hallway

The kitchen textures meshed PERFECTLY with my new MudHoney Kangjon Kitchen. It’s so adorable!!

My sweet little bedroom, with a bed from Ambiance Interactive Furniture. It has SOO many poses, and is wonderfully cute! Laptop pose is from Glitterati, and not included. Also, the strawberry lights are my own.

I love, love, LOOOVE the Seville Bath from Mudhoney. It comes with the cutest accessories & is reasonably priced. The bathroom might just be my favorite room in the whole house!!

The Sweetbox skybox comes with a few furniture items already, such as a cute little kitchen and an animated bathroom set. There are also 2 versions to rezz, furnished and unfurnished. This skybox is well worth the purchase!

Anyway, look for more from me soon I’m very glad to be back; I’ve got lots of warm welcomes from many of you!

XOXOXOXO!

Stylies! Skin Nominees?

Hi Guys! I’m back from the insane but wonderful world of Orlando, Florida! It was a pretty great vacation…I feel so relaxed and renewed! Anyway, the “Stylies” (like the Oscars/Grammys for SL Fashion) are coming up (more info here), and I decided to have a little fun and nominate my favorites! My first nominations will be skins. I went through my whole inventory and picked out various skins & skin demos, and the result was 13 lovely nominees!

I’m going to review these skins, one by one, until I find the “Best Female Skin Designer” (in my humble opinion, of course). My goal is to find a good new skin designer, as well as an old one. Normally, I only say really positive things in my reviews, but I’ve decided to change that. I’m going to be brutally honest when reviewing these skins. So, without further ado, meet my choices for Best Skin Designer!

1) Exile by Kavar Cleanslate.

The Good: Exile has come a long way from what they once were. I have gift skins from there that are less than attractive, but the newest Chloe skin is really nice. The Bad: The body could definitely be shaded more. I feel like the breasts are a little too rounded or something.

2) League by Nena Jaus

The Good: I was pleasantly surprised at how good this skin looks on my shape. I love the dark liner around the eyes on all the makeups, and the body is fantastic. The Bad: The body looks WAY too much like Belleza’s. The shadings are very similar, especially the breasts and lady parts. I feel like there are too many similarities between the two skins.

3) Belleza by Tricky Boucher

The Good: I’ve always loved Belleza skins, especially for the face. And this Elle skin is no exception. The face is so smooth and gorgeous, and the body is phenomenal. The Bad: I don’t really like the way the mouth corners are shaded…no matter how I adjust my shape, my avatar always looks like she’s frowning.

4) Laqroki by Mallory Cowen

The Good: Oh, Laqroki….your skins never cease to amaze me. It’s hard to find one imperfection on this skin. It’s got such a gorgeous, beachy glow. The Bad: On some levels I feel that the glow is a little overdone. The lips on this skin don’t really suit my shape very well…they look a little strange.

5) Lara Skin by Lara Hurley

The Good: I do like the bold colors in the makeup here. The body is very nicely shaded…it’s a little similar to Laqroki’s body shading, but not too noticeable. The Bad: The lips are super sloppy here, almost disappointingly sloppy because they’re a main focus (since they are bright pink). They’re not really shaded well, and they just look…well, painted on. Also, I do wish the tattoo on the skin was removable, but this was a group gift skin, so I’ll live with it

6) Minajunk by Mina Jun

The Good: I like that this skin is different. The cheeks are a pretty rosy color, and the lips are cute. The Bad: What the hell happened with the pubic area?? It looks like she just got tired and drew some straight pixely lines for hair down there. Also, what’s up with the nose? It’s super sloppy. The breasts look like cut & paste art almost, because they’re a completely different shade than the rest of the body. I know this skin is supposed to be kind of “ugly”, but to me, these are details that can’t be overlooked when you need quality.

7) Lelutka by Minnu Palen

The Good: Minnu has a good reputation for making amazing skins, and this one is no exception. The body is well shaded and realistic. I’ve always loved the shading on the stomach. The Bad: I hate, hate HATE these lips! They look well in need of some chapstick! Also, the eyebrows on Lelutka’s skins have always bothered me…they look a little like a bad plucking job.

8 ) Apple May Designs (AMD) by Apple May

The Good: Apple May is actually new to me, and this skin is super cute! It’s a pretty, glowy color and the body shading is rather nice and realistic. The Bad: I don’t know what’s up with those nipples, but something’s not right. Also, the bottom lip shading looks a little weird…kind of like the effect you get when you apply too much lipgloss and it runs off your lips.

9) Cupcakes by Mimi Coral

The Good: Like Exile, Cupcakes has come a long way with skins over the years. The shading has gotten better, the faces prettier, and the makeup sexier. I LOVE the eyes and lips on this face…the makeup is so feminine and beautiful! The Bad: The body is just a little off to me…somehow the shading is kind of unrealistic, and the breasts are shaded a teeny bit too round.

10) Curio by Gala Phoenix

The Good: Mmmm, Gala Phoenix’s skins have always been so, so yummy! I’m in love with the lips and the nose here. As always, the body shading is scrumptious, and the eyebrows perfect. The Bad: I’ve always thought Gala’s skins had a little too much pink tint to them, but that’s just me.

11) L.Fauna by Launa Fauna

The Good: L.Fauna is new to me as well, and I love this face! It’s so feminine and innocent. The body shading is a nice refreshing change of pace…it’s natural and not as muscular. I LOVE the breast shading here; it doesn’t go over the top of the breasts too much. Also, the little space in between the lips is so cute! The Bad: The shading underneath the nose is way too dark in my opinion. It kind of gives a rudolph effect, haha.

12) Mango, Mango! by Sileny Noel

The Good: I love that Mango, Mango’s skins are great quality for a low price. The body shading is really pretty and glowy, and this was actually a dollarbie skin! The Bad: The breasts could be shaded a little bit better..they’re looking awfully flat.

13) Pink Fuel by Mochi Milena

The Good: Oh my word, these lips! I’m in heaven! These lips are most likely the most realistic ones I’ve ever seen in SL. They’re so plump and juicy! Also, the freckles and face shading is really cute! The Bad: I wanted to buy this skin so badly, but after trying on the demo I realized it wasn’t for me, no matter how much I love it. The shading under the eyes just looks horrible on me, but it looks amazing on other avies. The bellybutton is a bit pixelated.

Well, there you have it! Let me quickly remind all of you that the opinions shared here are mine, and they’re just my lame criticism. So, if you’re the designer of one of these skins, or you know the designer, don’t be offended by my thoughts. I base my opinions on comparisons to other skin brands’ quality. Thank you for reading this, and feel free to fire back at me or share your own opinions in the comments.

Which skin designer do you think is the best? I’ll share my final selection later *wink*

<3

Some really Good Shit!

So, you’ve probably noticed I haven’t written in a while. Most of you know why, but for those of you who are out of the loop I’ll let you in. My rl boyfriend of over 2 years decided that this week was a lovely time to just break it off, without any reason as to why…so my heart’s been kind of in shambles since, and I haven’t felt like writing or doing anything, really. Today, I’m in a rarely better mood though, and I wanted to show you guys two quick looks I put together this morning.

The Good Shit Hunt is still underway, and I can proudly say it’s the only hunt I’ve ever finished, lol. It was actually relatively easy, and there are some wonderful gifts! Here is the official blog for the hunt, and Here is a list of hints to help you!

My pictures are getting really sucky lately, aren’t they? Haha. This first look is super cute, and actually mostly free! The cute top is part of the GSH prize from Pig, and it comes with other layers and a collar without the tie. The high-waisted jean skirt is the newest freebie from Willow. I just love Willow’s freebies, she always gives out the best stuff (and still has a couple of freebies in the mainstore if you haven’t gotten them already!). You can also take the prim off the skirt and just wear it as shorts too! It’s to celebrate the new release of an adorable set of high waisted shorts…so cute! This look is very simple, but looks cute and schooly as well, so I added the College Glasses from Fishy Strawberry to the mix (they’re texture change, and include gemstone options! totally worth it!)

Also, my skin is the newest groupgift from Cupcakes, to celebrate their gorgeous new Dahlia skin line. It’s very pretty! The details aren’t quite as nice as I’d like them to be, but it’s a big improvement so far! The face is lovely!

Other Stuff: “Iris 2″ in Swedish Blonde by Truth, Clear tote bag in Black by Coco, Basic Pumps in White by Fri.day, Poses by Glitterati.

And, since I’ve been feeling really depressed lately, I put together a cute, fun outfit to dance around the house in. Actually, if you want to know a secret, I do this a lot in real life when I get bored. I dance around my house (when it’s empty, of course! hehe) with my microphone, blast happy music, and sing until my heart’s content.

My jeans are the GSH prize from Fri.day (so cute!), and my top under the jacket is part of the GSH prize from Sn@tch (it’s an adorable vintage dress!). My hoodie is the Laundry Day Hoodie by Reek (who is also in the hunt, and the prize is a huge set of goggles & flippers!). My adorable microphone pose is called Rock The Mic, and it’s part of the GSH hunt gift from RC Cluster.

Other Stuff: Miss Southern Belle in Champagne by Exile, Dahlia groupgift skin from Cupcakes.

The gorgeous living room set I’m being silly in is the gorgeous Ciel Living Room Set from What Next. It’s wonderful!

I hope all of you have a fantastic day, and if you haven’t already started on the Good Shit Hunt, now’s your chance! And, if you’re still working on it, good luck, and keep on! There are only 47 stores in total…so far, it’s the easiest and best hunt I’ve done yet!

Hugs & Kisses xoxo

Happy Friday!

So, I kinda pretty much failed at the BBBC Challenge….I guess it’s better to admit defeat than try and be in denial or whatever. Some RL things happened this week that kept me tied up, and I couldn’t blog like I wanted to. I’m really kinda dissappointed in myself, because I was looking forward to completing it…..but some things just don’t work out, I guess.

Anyway, a huge reason of why I look forward to fridays, is of course, Fifty Linden Fridays. There wasn’t a whole lot this week that I was excited about (as opposed to every other week when I want EVERYTHING). However, I did put together a small look with my favorite FLF item from Epoque. It’s SO adorable, and I’m a complete sucker for vintage stuff.

The outfit from Epoque comes with the strapless bra and high waist shorts in several layers.

The beautiful pearl necklace I’m wearing is the FLF item for today at DECO. It’s the Scalloped Pearl Necklace in Pink, and it’s sooo pretty! I love the delicate look of pearls.

My awesome hair is from Ploom, called “Telephone” in blonde. My skin is the new groupgift from Exile, a special edition of the Chloe skin (touch the subscriber then check the notices). My heels are the Classic Pumps in White by Fri.day! Poses are by Glitterati and myself.

I hope everyone has a wonderful, happy friday today!

XOXO <3

BBBC: Day Three…Breakfast Rant.

Let’s be civil about this. And Let’s be honest.

I missed Day Two. *gasp*

I’m a very bad person, I know.

I was going to try and write a quick, crappy post for Day Two and post it today, but I knew I’d never forgive myself, and it just wouldn’t seem right or fair. SO, I’ve kinda failed at the challenge….but only one day. Do I still get a B+ instead of an A?

Anyway, today I figured I’d share with you a little bit about my Real Life….which happens to be about Monday and Tuesday morning….and possibly why I’m getting signs that I should eat breakfast at home. I normally don’t even eat breakfast, unless it’s like a banana or some toast or something, but for some reason, these past two mornings I really wanted something hot & delicious (get your mind out of the gutter!) The stories are kind of uneventful, like nobody died in them or anything, but I’m going to bore you with them anyway.

Monday Morning: I woke up at like 6am with a failed attempt to go back to sleep, so I got out of bed at 7am and went to get my mom & myself breakfast. I’d get my dad breakfast, but he has to leave at like 7am, and he’s on a diet anyway. Some mornings I like to treat my mom, because I know she really doesn’t have time to go get her own breakfast in the mornings, so I do her a favor, blahblah. Anyway, I hadn’t driven at least 1/8 of a mile from my house before this dumb cat decides it wants to give me my morning heart attack. Yes, I saw it, and it saw me, but why it decided to run out in front of my car probably baffles both of us. It was SITTING on the side of the road, clearly out of the path of my car. But, because this has happened before…..I slowed down in case this cat didn’t have any brains. (the last cat did not survive…..I literally screamed for 5 straight minutes after I hit it.) I looked at the cat, the cat looked at me, and it made a beeline for the other side of the road, right under my tires. So naturally, I literally SLAM on the brakes. Now, I don’t mean I slammed on them easily. I’m just going to say that cat must have angel kitties watching over it, because getting a Honda Civic to stop on a dime when going 40mph ain’t no easy job. I also have this weird reflex, that if I think I’m going to hit something, I grip the steering wheel really tight and close my eyes and kind of grit my teeth….I’m sure it’s a hilarious face…..maybe I’ll show you sometime. (fat chance) When I opened my eyes, I saw the cat with all its limbs (and even fur) intact, running away from the road. By this time, my heart was in my butt, so I wasn’t really in the mood for food, but I continued on anyway. Well, something must have gone awry with my car, because it started making this awful squealing noise….it usually only does it when it rains and I turn the wheel. You have to have heard this particular squeal from a car before…cuz I promise, you can’t just imagine it. It’s LOUD. And it got LOUDER. By the time I got to Hardee’s, it was SO loud that the people on the drive-up speaker couldn’t even hear my order. And after all that, the really gross guy that handed me my food HIT on me, squealy car and all. I was ready to call it a day, and it wasn’t even 8am yet.

Tuesday Morning (today): I was craving pancakes. Badly. And the only place around here that has those is McDonald’s. So I drove my happy butt to Mickey D’s, but by the time I got there, I didn’t want pancakes anymore (I’m indecisive, I know) I’d never had a McMuffin before, and I’ve heard they were super good. So, I ordered a sausage & egg McMuffin and a Mocha Frappe. I opened up the muffin package, took a bite, and was instantly disgusted. There was grease literally dripping off the package onto my shirt. And I significantly remember telling them I wanted sausage & EGG, but the EGG seemed to have gotten up and walked off the muffin before it got to me. At least the frappe was super good…..but that’s the first and last time I order a McMuffin of ANY kind, egg or not.

I hate kinda being a rebel and not writing about the day’s topic…..but then again, it’s kind of who I am. I’ve always been a person to go against the grain….a rebel without a cause, if you will. All through high school (and college now, too), I have always HATED getting writing assignments and being forced to write about them. Maybe one day this week I’ll actually write about the topic. Or all of them at once…who knows with me.