Garden For Blue

For a Second Life blogger, there's nothing like scrambling at the end of the month to finish posts for deadlines! I'll never get it all done, but here are deadline lovelies for you to consider, along with a new item!

This round of Swank (On The Beach) is ending this weekend. Sad face. Run, don't walk, to pick up this gorgeous jewelry set by Zuri Rayna called Sashi in SeaWeed/Diamond/Sterling. You have your choice of a choker or necklace, OR wear them both. The set includes all you see here; there's even a ring. We want it, we need it, our wardrobe demands it. 

Hairology ends on the 31st! Omg! You've been, right? I stocked up and will be using all the hairstyles in posts from now to kingdom come. ;) So many beautiful styles, like this adorable one by Amacci, called Zip Duo. On the hud, we can choose a color for each side!

Now, onto a new item - sneak peek on this one! - Posh Pixels delights us with this stunning dress named Leana - I am wearing the Maitreya fit. Leana will be available starting August 1st at Marvelous Events! It includes an extensive hud of gorgeous and varied textures for the top AND skirt - see hud pic below. 

CREDITS:

Hair - Amacci Hair - Zip Duo

@ Hair Fair 2016 !! - Website - Ends July 31st

Snowpaws - Arum Hair Lilies

Part of previous Peace On Earth 8 Lily Dress Collection

Eyes - Mayfly - InWorld / Marketplace / Website

Luminous - Mesh Eyes (London Night Shadow)

Jewelry - Zuri Rayna - Sashi - SeaWeed/Diamond/Sterling

Choker, Necklace, Earrings, Bracelets, Ring

@ Swank in July !!!

Dress - {POSH PIXELS} - Leana
In Standard Mesh & Maitreya Fits

@ Marvelous Events - August 1-25 !!

Click Hud Pic to Enlarge

Also Wearing:

Catwa Mesh Head (Candy), Maitreya Lara body

Pose - Verocity - InWorld / Marketplace / Website

Nikki 1

Jewelry Pose - {NANTRA} - InWorld / Marketplace

Social Climber 1

Lighting:  LUMIPro 2016

Location:  Garden of Absentia

Park Place Outdoor

The Swank Event is certainly about more than fashion and beauty; it includes lovely furniture items too! Visit Swank to consider offerings by Homebase and Park Place to decorate your outdoor living space.

But speaking of Swank which DOES include fabulous fashion, my swimsuit is by Keresma. This is Spring Blossom in such a pretty texture! It includes a texture hud for more colors and has lots of fit options. My jewelry is by Luminesse, the set called Benzara Lyra. Matching earrings are included, and the set is quite delicately ornate, definitely worth checking out for signature pieces in your own collection. 

My hairstyle is Gem by little bones, found at Hair Fair 2016. It is stunning with its artfully sweeping waves. Also, I picked up Lara Hurley's Christy applier for my Catwa Candy head. I had actually avoided trying this one because it's advertised on the Catwa Jessica head. While I think Jessica looks lovely on others, I haven't personally taken well to it. Well! Let that be a lesson to me - try the demos, and sooner!

My nails are by IP Nails, a bonus with a nail collection offered at Swank. Very tropical and goes nicely with my swimsuit! These are called Sailor/beach set.

Empire has a 99Ls Promo price on the Trollius heels! Click quickly in case this changes!

CREDITS:

Hair - little bones. - Gem
@ Hair Fair 2016 !! - Website

Eyes - Mayfly - InWorld / Marketplace / Website

Luminous - Mesh Eyes (Dark Ocean Shadow)

Heels - #EMPIRE - Trollius
99Ls Promo! Marketplace Link HERE
Rigged fitted mesh for Bellezas (3), Slink(2), Maitreya, and TMP

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Swimsuit - Keresma - Beach swimsuit - Spring blossom (maitreya)
Standard, Fitmesh, Maitreya, Slink w Texture Hud
@ Swank in July !!!

Luminesse - Benzara Lyra Set - Yellow Red Black
Necklace & Earrings
@ Swank in July !!!

Nails - IP Nails - Sailor/beach set Slink applier hud
I'm wearing one of the Bonus Nails
@ Swank in July !!!

Click to Enlarge Ad Pic

Furniture - [Park Place] Hanging Beach Lounge
Beach Towels - Gold & Gold Stripe
The Lounge and Beach Towels are available in single animations - 
singles/cuddles - or singles/cuddles/adult.
Blue Swirl Sand Chair - Gift!
@ Swank in July !!!

Pavilion - Homebase - beach  Pavillon
Seats up to 5

@ Swank in July !!!

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EVENT INFO:

Swank - July

Theme: On The Beach

Website / Facebook Swank Events / Facebook Swank Group / Flickr

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Also Wearing:

Catwa Mesh Head (Candy), Maitreya Lara body & feet,

Slink hands, Lara Hurley - Christy Applier for Catwa Head

& Skin (Midtone) & Izzie's Dimples (Catwa)

Lighting:  LUMIPro 2016

That's Not A Seagull!

I think I'll just live in my little hut by the ocean from now on. Sipping fruity drinks, listening to the sound of the waves, the seagulls...seagulls? Hmm, that sounds more like a parrot. It IS a parrot.

My hut is by Chez Moi Furnitures, called Bungalow Waves. There are also two other colors to suit your decor. The parrot is included, along with great singles and couple animations. Bungalow Waves is part of The Mix Event and 50% off the regular price!

I'm wearing an adorable hairstyle by Tameless called Nyx that can be found at Hair Fair 2016. The headband also color changes. I can dig it, can you? Tameless selections at the Hair Fair are all fabulous this year.

My dress (what there IS of it, my, my! whistling) is by HOT FUSS and is featured at Swank. Perfect for beach flirtations. Also at Swank is this lovely jewelry collection by Semi-Precious called the Dakota Collection. This set has a texture hud. It's very delicate and wonderful in its simplicity. Dare I say, it suggests a bit of a submissive bend? One might construe it that way - I'm not submissive and will still wear it but I'm thinkin' that community may find additional reasons to like it. This jewelry set actually matches the dress well; there are thin bands at the cleavage. Very complimentary!

CREDITS:

Hair - Tameless - Nyx

@ Hair Fair 2016 !! - Website

Eyes - Mayfly - InWorld / Marketplace / Website

Luminous - Mesh Eyes (Dark Ocean Shadow)

Dress - HOT FUSS - " Mia"

Multiple Fit Options, Different Colors

@ Swank in July !!!

Jewelry - Semi-Precious - Dakota Collection
Necklace, Bracelets, Anklets w/Texture Change Hud

@ Swank in July !!!

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EVENT INFO:

Swank - July

Theme: On The Beach

Website / Facebook Swank Events / Facebook Swank Group / Flickr

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Shack - * CHEZ MOI FURNITURES * - Bungalow Waves

InWorld / Marketplace / Website / Facebook / Flickr

50% off for the Mix Event until July 31st !!

More Info HERE

Dog - *[Black Bantam] Shar Pei Puppy
Gacha @ Last Month's Kustom9

Drink -**Baki Green Queen Coctail - origin unknown, have had it forever

Also Wearing:

LeLutka mesh head (Stella), Maitreya Lara mesh body, Slink hands & feet,

Lara Hurley-Giulia Applier for Lelutka Head & Skin (Midtone)

Lighting:  LUMIPro 2016

Fairytales Can Be Simply Beautiful

Well I delighted myself with the beautiful simplicity of my outfit. I debated adding more strappings, but wanted you to see these lovely items as they are. Starting from the top, my hair is Ripley by Tameless, which can be purchased at Hair Fair 2016. As you know, I'm almost always blonde. When I put on Ripley, this was first rezzing color and I love it! Ripley needs a hair base for the left side - I am wearing a basic base that came with my Lelutka head.What a wonderful hairstyle! It's beautifully casual or dressy and will show off your jewelry well.

My usual subliminal message...Mayfly Eyes...get your free pair and try them!

I am also wearing a WELL-made and super cute romper called Athena, by !Bougie! Athena comes in an astonishing amount of fits and I've included a pic of the texture hud below. This is officially added to my list of ultra-fave staple wears. It's backless, by the way. You can find this romper at the PHAT Fashion Fair until July 24th.

Hop, skip and jump to Essenz for these VIP Group Gift heels! They are called Ghana, in brown, and fit Slink or Maitreya. Great color to wear with just about anything.

Notice the build? Okay, of course you do. :p This is the Fairytale White Gazebo by Chez Moi Furnitures. you have your pick of Adult or PG versions. Animations, rezzables, ambiance, and fireflies! My poses are captured from some of the included animations. There are always single and couple animations for our pleasure. This beautiful gazebo is featured at the Indie Teepee Event until July 24th.

CREDITS:

Hair - Tameless - Ripley

@ Hair Fair 2016 !! - Website

Eyes - Mayfly - InWorld / Marketplace / Website

Luminous - Mesh Eyes (Dark Ocean Shadow)

Outfit - !Bougie! - Athena Romper

Multiple Fits & Extensive Color Hud

@ PHAT Fashion Fair Now !!

Click Hud Pic to Enlarge

Heels - Essenz - Ghana (Brown)

Fits Slink or Maitreya

VIP Group Gift !!

Also Wearing:

LeLutka mesh head (Stella), Maitreya Lara mesh body, Slink hands & feet,

Lara Hurley-Giulia Applier for Lelutka Head & Skin (Midtone)

Furniture - * CHEZ MOI FURNITURES *

Fairytale White Gazebo (Adult & PG Versions)

@ Indie Teepee until July 24th !!

Event Website: http://www.indieteepee.com/

More Info on Furniture: HERE

Lighting:  LUMIPro 2016

This is the (Second) Life

The Saint Tropez Market is open! No lag, strolling through shops offering lovely items, serene oceanside setting. Nodding. I like this event.

I am wearing the Danika Bikini by Rose Your Life (RYL), while atop my Surf Board with poses by Luane's World, both featured at the Market now. What a duo for fun in the sun! You'll find these items and so much more at the Saint Tropez Market.

Ahh, this is the life.  The Second Life, that is. 

CREDITS:

Hair - Sintiklia - Zoella

@ Hair Fair 2016 !! - Website

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Bikini - Rose Your Life (RYL) - Danica Bikini 2

Classic, Maitreya, Belleza, TMP & Slink

@ Saint Tropez Market through August 27th !!

Pose - Luane's World - Surf Boards w/Pose Menu

Exclusive!

Blue, Orange, Pink, or Turquoise

@ Saint Tropez Market through August 27th !!

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Also Wearing:

LeLutka mesh head (Stella), Maitreya Lara mesh body, Slink hands & feet,

Lara Hurley-Giulia Applier for Lelutka Head & Skin (Midtone)

Lighting:  LUMIPro 2016

Sizzling Swank On the Beach

Want a sizzling hot look for the beach and more? Luxe Paris delivers. This is the GODDESS dress, revealing almost as much as it covers in sensually elegant style. GODDESS by Luxe Paris can be found at this month's round of Swank! 

Outside the Box! - also at Swank, helps mold our fun summer outdoor with these two builds, Beach Shack, Surf's Up 1. The shack includes some super cute animations to help us capture the memories. Don't step on the seagulls!

Another reason to shop at Swank is this beautiful jewelry set by Heartsdale Jewelry. This is the Golden Rosa Collection. It's delicate with the lotus flowers with a just-right bling factor of gems. There are also rings to match.

My eyes are by Mayfly Eyes, and this color is one of my faves - Monet Night Shadow. Whatever your color preference, you will find it at Mayfly Eyes.

Nails! Zoz knows how to do them. This texture is Lush Flowers, featured now at Mesh Body Addicts Bi-Weekly. A pic of the hud is included below, they're gorgeous!

My hair is by A&A Hair called Beryll. This style is cute, long and includes a flirty curling lock in the front. Find Beryll now at Hair Fair 2016!

CREDITS:

Hair - A&A Hair - Beryll
@ Hair Fair 2016 !! - Website

Eyes - Mayfly - InWorld / Marketplace / Website

Luminous - Mesh Eyes (Monet Night Shadow)

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Dress - LUXE Paris - GODDESS DRESS
Maitreya & Standard Mesh Sizing
@ Swank in July !!!

Outdoor Furniture - Outside the Box!
Beach Shack, Surf's Up 1
@ Swank in July !!!

Jewelry - Heartsdale Jewellery - Golden Rosa
Necklace, Earrings
(w/Rings to Match - not depicted)
@ Swank in July !!!

Pose (last pic) - Glitter Poses
Jewelry 3

@ Swank in July !!!

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EVENT INFO:

Swank - July

Theme: On The Beach

Website / Facebook Swank Events / Facebook Swank Group / Flickr

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Nails -{ZOZ}- Lush Flowers Polish
Slink, Maitreya, Omega & Zoz Mesh
Huds with NINE colors!

@ Mesh Body Addicts Bi-Monthly through July 30th !!

Click Hud Pic to Enlarge

Pose - Eternal Dream Poses - InWorld / Marketplace / Facebook

Catrina 07

Lighting:  LUMIPro 2016

A Midsummer Eve's Dream

So much shopping / so little time! When you DO find the time, here are some lovelies for your consideration. Of course, there's the Hair Fair 2016 draining our lindens, and for good reason. Like this spectacular offering by EMO-tions. This is MAXI and she is seriously sumthin'. Actually, I bought all the styles by EMO-tions at the fair this year. Hair and hats, can't resist! MAXI includes necklaces and earrings as well to complete the look.

My heartbreakingly lovely dress is by Emerald Couture. Hurry, it's at ReVamped but only for a couple more days. This is Dream, and she is available in several colors - I really couldn't decide which is my fave. Dream has appliers and a standard mesh skirt. Matching sandals for Slink High feet are included.

This beautiful swing is by [CIRCA], called "Festival Swing," and is available until July 24th at the Indie Teepee Event. Included in your purchase are long and short swings, 5 different flower colors, and the sets have 34 animations. These are exceptionally lovely and lend to gorgeous photography!

CREDITS:

Hair & Jewelry - .:EMO-tions:. * MAXI *

Includes Hair/Hat, Necklaces & Earrings

@ Hair Fair 2016 !! - Website

Eyes - Mayfly - InWorld / Marketplace / Website

Luminous - Mesh Eyes (Dark Ocean Shadow)

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Dress - Emerald Couture

Dream

Appliers for Maitreya, Omega, Belleza, and Slink

Standard Mesh Skirt

Matching Sandals (Slink High)

@ Revamped until July 20th !!

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Swing - [CIRCA]

"Forest Dream" Festival Swing

5 flower colors, 34 animations, long or short

@ Indie Teepee through July 24th !!

Also Wearing:

LeLutka mesh head (Stella), Maitreya Lara mesh body, Slink hands & feet,

Lara Hurley-Giulia Applier for Lelutka Head & Skin (Midtone)

Lighting:  LUMIPro 2016