Radiant Gamechanger (Mini Blog)

Today I learned about rotating my avatar horizontally to take advantage of the width of my monitor to get better photos. It's such a simple trick, but it makes a huge difference.

UPDATE: In the discussion where I learned this trick, someone has asked, "Why not just change your camera settings to swap width and height?" Something I'm embarrassed to admit has never occurred to me. A few test shots don't show a change in pixels per inch, so I'm not sure there IS an advantage to rotating one's avatar for photos...

Hair & Beret: Queenie by Wasabi

Eyes: Go Green Eyes by Izzie's (May 2019 Palette Event Exclusive)

Eyeliner: Luscious Lips & Liners by Shiny Stuffs

Lipgloss: Luscious Lips & Liners by Shiny Stuffs

Dress with Waistcincher: Selena Sweater Dress by Sn@tch (currently a Riot Board item)

Body: Maitreya Lara
Head: Catwa

She Works Hard for the Money (Mini Blog)

Updating my prim and cost/profit spreadsheets for my little gacha resell store.

Hair: Alex by Wasabi

Earrings: Hoop Earrings by Izzie's

Shirt: Ness Top by Erratic

Tattoo: Koi by Erratic

Rings Cadence by Slipper

Body: Maitreya Lara

Head: Catwa

Desk, Laptop, Mug & Chair: Secretary Desk by LAQ Decor

Bookcase & Books: Bookcase Set by LAQ Decor

Pillow: Moon Sigil Jewel Pillow by Oubliette

Rug: Mesh Rugs Set II by Bubble

Crystal Balls: Flying Monkey Crystal Balls by HEXtraordinary

Art: All Art on Walls by Brigid Ashwood (Art & Words Cafe)

(Blue Chair is modded item from a furnished skybox set.)

Something Happening

Petite Mort & Oubliette always have the best stuff in their lucky boards. Thanks to that, the occasional hunt, and fairly frequent sales, they account for a good chunk of my wardrobe and home furnishings. Speaking of hunts, I'm keeping my fingers crossed for another Halloween hunt, because the pirate and witch costumes from last years hunt were beautiful. (You can see the pirate costume here.)

Hair w/ Hat: Megan - RARE by Fabia (in-store gacha)

Eyeshadow: Fall Eyeshadows by Izzie's

Lipstick: Montreal v2.0 Set 5 by La Boheme

Nailpolish: Ombre Glossy Set2 Brown by La Boheme

Top: Rose Knit Fringe Cardigan by Petite Mort (lucky board)

Jeans: Stonewash Patch Bellbottom Jeans by Petite Mort (lucky board)

Necklace: Sereia - Sunset by RealEvil Industries (in-store gacha)

Earrings: Sereia - Sunset by RealEvil Industries (in-store gacha)

Rings: Cadence Rings by Slipper

Location: Witchwood - Home of Petite Mort & Oubliette

Body: Maitreya Lara
Head: Catwa

Honey, Let Me Be (Mini Blog)

Hair: Kingdoms - Fire by Truth (gacha)

Top: Fringe Bikini Top - Turquoise by Petite Mort

Jeans: Girl Crush Jeans by Sn@tch

Necklaces: Vesna - Bronze by Amias

Earrings: Sereia - Sunset by RealEvil Industries (gacha)

Bracelet: Boho Topanga Set by Kate

Pose: Festival - Double Peace by Estetica

Location: When We Were Young

Body: Maitreya Lara
Head: Catwa

Please Don't Talk About Love Tonight

I went out to a roller disco event last night - the first time I've gone out in SL for years - and I had a blast. I'm going to try to make sure there are more of such things in my future.

Hair: Kissing Stranagers by Exile

T-Shirt: Boardwalk Beach Tees (Omega Applier) by Sn@tch

Shorts: SL16B Gift - Pride - Shorts - Bluemood by Blueberry (SL16B gift)

Socks: Mary Jane Knee Socks (Maitreya Applier) by Uh-Oh

Skates: Sparkle Motion Roller Skates by Carnival Punk

Body: Maitreya Lara
Head: Catwa

Fifty Linden Friday - 08.30.19 (Mini Blog)

This week's FLF shirt from Erratic and skirt from Osmia are really cute together, even though I look like I've been attacked by Mothra. :D

My hair is one of the offerings from Wasabi at the Hair Fair, earrings are from Izzie's, tattoo is a current SaNaRae exclusive from Enemy, and shoes are a group gift from Oubliette.

Body is Maitreya Lara.

Originally posted on Flickr on 08/30/2019.

Lavender Afternoon (A Gacha Event Post)

Hair: Rising Tides by Exile

Eyes: Daisy Eyes - Mint by Demicorn @ July 2019 GachaLand

Lingerie: Fuchsia Bisou Lingerie Set - Fuchsia by Petite Mort (lucky board item)

Rings, Bracelets & Fingernails: Bethy by Idealia @ July 2019 GachaLand

Tattoos: Iole by Juna @ July 2019 GachaLand

Plant: Tall Terracotta House Plant by Dreamland Designs @ July 2019 GachaLand

Clock: DigiClock - Wisteria by Kindred Soup @ July 2019 GachaLand

House w/ String of Lights: Simple Skybox by Hive

All Other Decor: Lux by Oubliette @ July 2019 GachaLand

Body: Maitreya Lara
Head: Catwa

** Taxi to GachaLand **

GachaLand is a Gimme Gacha production.

♥ Tea Biscuit ♥ Has Moved!

The Gimme Gacha Shops have moved from the SL mainland to estate regions and that means ♥ Tea Biscuit ♥ has a new location and a new look! Please update your landmarks accordingly, because I have nooooo idea where the old ones will drop you.

You can see some photos of the beautiful new beach-themed Gimme Gacha sims here.

Hair: Rising Tides by Exile

Top: Mermaid/Sailor Shark-Bite Tank by Petite Mort

Jeans: Stonewash Distressed Skinny Jeans by Petite Mort

Tattoo: Kendra tattoo RARE 2 by Juna

Rings: Sea Treasures by Yummy

Head: Catwa
Body: Maitreya Lara
Hands: Maitreya Mesh Body Bento Hands

Lucy

Hair: Linda by Wasabi (Fifty Linden Friday Exclusive Color Pack)

Eyes: Go Green Eyes by Izzie's (May 2019 Palette Event Exclusive)

Eyeshadow: Spring Eyeshadows by Izzie's

Lipstick: FCP 5000 by Shiny Stuffs

Nails: Maitreya Mesh Body HUD V4.1

Small Rings: Cadence Rings by Slipper

Large Ring & Bracelet: Boho Topanga Set by *KATE*

Top: Lavender Diamond Bikini by Petite Mort

Necklaces: Cosmic Constelations by Olive

Tattoo: Zhoe by Juna

Fish: fish / goldfish (orange) by ANC

Head: Catwa
Body: Maitreya Lara
Hands: Maitreya Mesh Body Bento Hands

Marmalade Skies (Mini Blog)

Picture yourself in a boat on a river
With tangerine trees and marmalade skies
Somebody calls you, you answer quite slowly,
A girl with kaleidoscope eyes

Cellophane flowers of yellow and green
Towering over your head
Look for the girl with the sun in her eyes
And she's gone...

Rolling in the Deep (A Gacha Event Post)

Hair: Windsong by Exile

Skin: Aria Mermaid - Blue RARE by Elemental @ June 2019 Imaginarium

Eyes: Nocturnal by Elemental (non-gacha item @ June 2019 Imaginarium)

Lipstick: Atlantis by Elemental (non-gacha item @ June 2019 Imaginarium)

Nail Polish: Mystique by Frick

Bra: Medina Top RARE by Zephyr @ June 2019 Imaginarium

Panties: Estela Panties Gold by Beauty Factory (Group Gift - $99 to Join)

Armband: Aruna Night - Shell Armband by Elemental @ June 2019 Imaginarium

Earrings: Aruna Night - Shell Earring by Elemental @ June 2019 Imaginarium

Fins: Mermaid gacha by Elemental @ June 2019 Imaginarium

Bubbles: Mer Themed Particle Hud Set 1 by Elemental @ June 2019 Imaginarium

Pose: Dita 4 by Belle Poses (Vintage Fair Exclusive - Ends June 16th)

Glass, Curtain, & Neon Sign: Burlesque by Belle Poses (Vintage Fair Exclusive - Ends June 16th)

Wallpaper: Victorian Wallpapers by Vivid Textures

Body: Maitreya Lara
Head: Catwa

** Taxi to The Imaginarium **

The Imaginarium is a Gimme Gacha production.

Partially inspired by the novella Rolling in the Deep by Mira Grant.

Black & White (A Gacha Event Post)

Hat & Hair: #7 Mandy hair with hat-Natural Ombre by Limerence (in-store gacha)

Hairbase: Catwa Baby Hairs by Izzie's

Eyes: Cursed Eyes - Lime by Demicorn @ June 2019 Imaginarium

Eyeshadow: Zara by Vengeful Threads

Lipstick: Oil Slick by Shiny Stuffs

Nails: Chrome Nails by The Little Bat

Rings: Moonstone Bento Rings by SynCo @ Suicide DollZ (Exclusive- Ends June 14)

Arm Tattoos: Freya by Addicted to Ink (Oct 2018 TWE12VE Exclusive)

Necklace: Doll Necklace (Suicide Dollz Group Gift)

Top: 9. Tracey top (Gray) by Aurora @ June 2019 Imaginarium

Mesh Top: 2. Tracey top RARE by Aurora @ June 2019 Imaginarium

Skirt: 3. Tara Skirt RARE by Aurora @ June 2019 Imaginarium

Stockings: Fishnet Tights v1 by Nena

Leg Tattoo: Spider Garter Tattoo by Carol G (Group Gift)

Shoes: 1. Tracey sneakers platform RARE by Aurora @ June 2019 Imaginarium

Guitar & Pose: Billie by Kokoro Poses @ Suicide DollZ (Exclusive- Ends June 14)

Backdrop: Window RARE by Since 1975 @ June 2019 Imaginarium

Body: Maitreya Lara
Head: Catwa

** Taxi to The Imaginarium **

The Imaginarium is a Gimme Gacha production.

♥ Pride ♥ (A Gacha Event Post)

Hair: Twist and Shout: 5. Fantasy 2 by Exile (in-store gacha)

Eyes: Cursed Eyes - Gold by Demicorn @ June 2019 Imaginarium

Eyeshadow: Wylla Set 3 by La Boheme

Lipstick: First Kiss by Shiny Stuffs

Tattoo: Cats and Love by Carol G (former group gift)

Mask, Outfit, & Whip:Bad Cat by Zephyr @ June 2019 Imaginarium

Pose: Festival - Heart Hands by Estetica

Backdrop: Columns Light by Since 1975 @ June 2019 Imaginarium

Body: Maitreya Lara
Head: Catwa

** Taxi to The Imaginarium **

The Imaginarium is a Gimme Gacha production.

Winter Harpy

A friend and I have embarked on a mission to organize our inventories. Everything in this photo except the bikini are things we came across during our first session.

Hair: Deya by Limerence (Gift for SaNaRae's 3rd Anniversary)

Eyes: Moka Eyes by Petit Chambre (Gift for SaNaRae's 3rd Anniversary)

Eyeshadow & Lipstick: Makeup Set by Leronso (Gift for SaNaRae's 3rd Anniversary)

Backdrop: Wing Wall - Pink by Mignon (Gift for SaNaRae's 3rd Anniversary)

Bikini: Holographic/Gold Mermaid Swimsuit by Beauty Factory (Group Gift - $99 to Join)

Wings & Legs: Harpyia - Snowflake by Devious Minds (in-store gacha)

Pose: Wings Spread by Chanimations (included in Devious Minds Harpyia pack)

Body: Maitreya Lara
Head: Catwa

Tiptoe (A Gacha Event Post)

My apologies for the late timing of this post. I forgot about the scheduled Flickr maintenance on the 22nd and it ran long, so I couldn't upload my images until today.

Hair: Irene - Rare by Limerence @ The Gacha Garden - May 2019

Hairbase: Baby Hairs Hairbase by Izzie's

Eyes: Go Green Eyes by Izzie's (May 2019 Palette Event Exclusive)

Eyeshadow: Scarlet Eyeshadow by Rin - Event Exclusive @ Suicide DollZ (Ends May 31, 2019)

Lipstick: Delicious Lips by Shiny Stuffs

Nailpolish: Mesh Body HUD V4.1 by Maitreya

Jacket: 19. Alana Jacket RARE by Aurora @ The Gacha Garden - May 2019

Dress: 4. Alana Dress by Aurora @ The Gacha Garden - May 2019

Shoes, Stockings, & Tulips: Ruby Heels RARE-1 by Nanika @ The Gacha Garden - May 2019

Tattoo: Rose Breast - Color by Carol G

Necklace: #6 Black Necklace by Fortuna @ The Gacha Garden - May 2019

Earrings: #3 Black Earrings by Fortuna @ The Gacha Garden - May 2019

Bracelets: Pearl Bracelet SOI by Fortuna @ The Gacha Garden - May 2019

Pose: Botan 1 by Stun Poses @ Vanity (Ends May 25, 2019)

Backdrop: Photobox Abstract Rare by Meva @ The Gacha Garden - May 2019

Body: Maitreya Lara
Head: Catwa


** Taxi to The Gacha Garden **

The GachaGarden is a Gimme Gacha production.

Blue Monday (Event Post)

Hair: Kida by Limerence

Headset: Devil Gaming Headset by Spoiled @ equal10 (Ends June 05, 2019)

Eyes: Cyber Eyes by Cheeky @ Cyber/Punk Fair (Ends May 25, 2019)

Eyeshadow: Fraking Neon by Shiny Stuffs @ Cyber/Punk Fair (Ends May 25, 2019)

Lipstick: FCP 5000 Appliers by Shiny Stuffs

Arm Bands: Arm Straps by Cheeky @ Cyber/Punk Fair (Ends May 25, 2019)

Top: Cyber Fairy 01 by Moon Rabbit @ Cyber/Punk Fair (Ends May 25, 2019)

Shorts: Cyber Fairy 01 by Moon Rabbit @ Cyber/Punk Fair (Ends May 25, 2019)

Controller: Messy Gamer Cable Wrap by Spoiled @ equal10 (Ends June 05, 2019)

Boots: Cyberpunk Boots by Red Girl @ Cyberpunk @ Cyber/Punk Fair (Ends May 25, 2019)

Nail Polish: Chrome Nails by The Little Bat

Pose: Nene 2 by Imitation @ Cyberpunk @ Cyber/Punk Fair (Ends May 25, 2019)

Location: InSilico

Body: Maitreya Lara
Head: Catwa

Jukebox Hero (A Gacha Event Post)

In a town without a name
In a heavy downpour
Thought he passed his own shadow
By the backstage door...


Hair: Irene - Rare by Limerence @ The Gacha Garden - May 2019

Eyes: Humanity Eyes 14 by Lotus @ The Gacha Garden - May 2019

Headphones: Red RSD Headphones by Petite Mort @ The Gacha Garden - May 2019

Vest with Shirt: Blue RSD Vest & Tee - Rare by Petite Mort @ The Gacha Garden - May 2019

Skirt: Yellow RSD Skirt by Petite Mort @ The Gacha Garden - May 2019

Sneakers: Rare RSD Chucks by Petite Mort @ The Gacha Garden - May 2019

Socks: Applier Overknee Socks by Izzie's (non-gacha item)

Tattoos: Kendra tattoo Common 2 by Juna @ The Gacha Garden - May 2019

Necklaces: Amanda Necklace Silver 1 & 2 by Supernatural @ The Gacha Garden - May 2019

Briefcase: Kika Briefcase Red by Luas @ The Gacha Garden - May 2019

Guitar Case Gurls Guitar Bag [2] by Crystal Poses @ Suicide DollZ (May 5 - May 17, 2019)

Body: Maitreya Lara
Head: Catwa


** Taxi to The Gacha Garden **

The GachaGarden is a Gimme Gacha production.

Candied Unicorns (A Gacha Event Post)

AVATAR

Hair: Miranda by Limerence @ The Gacha Garden - May 2019

Top: 18. Lucky Bunny Black Pocket Bunny Top by Loki @ The Gacha Garden - May 2019

Pants: 26. Lucky Bunny Black Bunny Leggings by Loki @ The Gacha Garden - May 2019

Slippers: 02. Lucky Bunny Fluffy Slippers - Rare by Loki @ The Gacha Garden - May 2019

DECOR

Wall with Dripping Chocolate: Candy House - Rare by Since 1975 @ The Gacha Garden - May 2019

Decorative Cookies: Macaroons Decor by Since 1975 @ The Gacha Garden - May 2019

Lights: Ice Cream Lamps by Since 1975 @ The Gacha Garden - May 2019

End Table: Ice Cream Stool - Chocolate by Since 1975 @ The Gacha Garden - May 2019

Nail Polish Shelves: Elle Nail Polish Shelves by The Jewel Garden @ The Gacha Garden - May 2019

Tissues: Elle Tissue Box by The Jewel Garden @ The Gacha Garden - May 2019

Gold Lip Picture: Elle Kiss Art by The Jewel Garden @ The Gacha Garden - May 2019

Plant: Elle Tall Plant by The Jewel Garden @ The Gacha Garden - May 2019

Bed Headboard: Unicorn Decor - Unicorn Backdrop Pillow - Mint by Baby Burp @ The Gacha Garden - May 2019

Black Unicorn: Cuddle Me Unicorn Princess - Black Rainbow - RARE by *CK* Candy Kitten @ The Gacha Garden - May 2019

White Unicorn: Cuddle Me Unicorn Fairy by *CK* Candy Kitten @ The Gacha Garden - May 2019

Hamster: 14. Fluffy Friend - Hamster Kitten (Silver) by Yokai @ The Gacha Garden - May 2019

Books: Kika School Supplies - Navy by Luas @ The Gacha Garden - May 2019

Bed, Laptop & Pose: Mornings by Fashiowl @ Pose Fair - May 4th through 25th, 2019

Body: Maitreya Lara
Head: Catwa

Faerie Garden (A Gacha Event Post)

Hair: Fire by Truth (in-store gacha)

Flower Headpiece: Symbiosis Flower Horns - Rare with HUD by Lovely Alien @ The Gacha Garden - May 2019

Eyes: Absol Eyes - Lime by Demicorn @ The Gacha Garden - May 2019

Necklace: #12 Pearl gacha - Black pendant by Fortuna @ The Gacha Garden - May 2019

Tattoos: Kendra - RARE 2 by Juna @ The Gacha Garden - May 2019

Metal & Gem Bra: Seliana Bra - Gold by AtaMe @ The Gacha Garden - May 2019

Metal & Gem Panties: Seliana Panties - Gold by AtaMe @ The Gacha Garden - May 2019

Metal & Gem Leg Wraps: Seliana Legs - Gold by AtaMe @ The Gacha Garden - May 2019

Garter with Daggers: 16. Amazon GACHA - Violet garter by Art&KO @ The Gacha Garden - May 2019

Gloves: 10. Fairy gloves - purple by Zephyr @ The Gacha Garden - May 2019

Stockings: 20. Fairy stockings -purple by Zephyr @ The Gacha Garden - May 2019

Body Glitter: 26. Fairy Glitter by Zephyr @ The Gacha Garden - May 2019

Shoes: "Fairy shoes - rare, black by Zephyr @ The Gacha Garden - May 2019

Body: Maitreya Lara
Head: Catwa


** Taxi to The Gacha Garden **

The GachaGarden is a Gimme Gacha production.

Familiar (A Gacha Event Post)

A few important notes:

1. GachaLand closes in just a few days on April 30th.

2. Oubliette & Petite Mort are having a 50% off sale and mini-hunt through May 4th. Pick up the notecard with all of the information at the Witchwood landing point.

And now on to the nitty gritty details...

Hair: Queenie by Wasabi

Necklace: Cosmic Constelations by Olive

Shirt: Moon Neo Witch Cami by Oubliette @ April 2019 GachaLand

Shorts: Patch Neo Witch Shorts by Oubliette @ April 2019 GachaLand

Fishnets: Fishnet Tights Applier v1 by Nena

Shoes: Doodle Chucks by Oubliette (group gift)

Bracelet: Free Pride Bracelet by Lapointe & Bastchilde

Upper Body Tattoo: Mew by Juna (Exclusive for Dubai Event April 20th - May 10th)

Leg Tattoo: Koy by Juna

Floating Candles: Something Wiccan by Why Not? @ April 2019 GachaLand

Magical Aura: Curse - RARE by Dreaming Thicket (December 2018 Imaginarium)

Pose: LordCrow 7 by Axix

Floor Pillows: Velvet Floor Pillow Set by Oubliette

Hat: Little Witch - Hat - Cat Black by Birdy (October 2018 Arcade)

All Other Decor: Something Wiccan by Why Not? @ April 2019 GachaLand

Skybox:Hookah Hangout by The Sea Hole (very old hunt item)


Body: Maitreya Lara
Head: Catwa

** Taxi to GachaLand **

GachaLand is a Gimme Gacha production.