Hydrangea time

It’s actually a bit early for hydrangeas to bloom in my physical world, but they will be starting to blossom in sunnier places and they are the inspiration for this lovely hairdo by barberyumyum which I had to go and grab as soon as I saw the picture on the feeds. The hair is swept into a soft side knot, with some wispy strands of hair  and optional hair hydrangea ornaments for right and left – I just used one of them. It was a look made for kimono, and after trying on several from my inventory I decided on this one, only realising afterwards that it is also called “ajisai” (hydrangea)!  You can see the hair ornament (and my sandals) in the 2nd picture, where I’m adoring my kittycat Snowfall.

Yukata2015(Nagagi) ajisai: [Hime!]
Eclat Earrings and necklace: (Yummy)
P08(05)hair: *barberyumyum* (new at Sanarae)
Janya jeweled sandals : Zaara
Maysoon Ring: Lazuri
Avatar Enhancement Feet Flat: Slink
Assassin – White tattoo: [White~Widow]
Sia II Ice – Polar tone: -Glam Affair –
Amare Eyes: Aphotic Gloom
Onora eyeshadow: Zibska
Pose in 2nd picture is a kittycats pose

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Encore

A new cute dress by G Field, which I picked up at Vintage Fair (now in their mainstore) goes perfectly with the C’est la Vie updo from Summerfest (which just opened, so it’s still rather laggy). It’s matched with flats also by G Field (one of the those moments when you think – shall I buy the flats to go with it – and then fortunately check your inventory – I’d bought a fatpack when they first came out). The informal bouquet of dianthus flowers is, of course, by LODE, new at Shiny Shabby.

The piano overflowing with flowers (it comes with all the flowers and grass) is by Kaerri.

Linda Flats Shoes: G. Field
Betty Mod Dress: G. Field
Assassin tattoo: White Widow
Casual Pearls Earring – Silver: (Miriel) (vintage)
Diana Bouquet: LODE
Missy Hair: ::C’est la vie !::
Maysoon Ring: Lazuri
Feet Flat: Slink
Sia II Ice – Polar tone skin: -Glam Affair –
Classic avatar body
Vintage pose by Luth

 

Dreaming

A happy combination of wings bought at the Fantasy Faire, one of the anime tones of my YumYum hair and this bargain umbrella (which includes the goldfish) for a fairytale spring daye.

The Fairy God Mother Gown: Silvan Moon Designs
Hir L06: *barberyumyum*
Head Accessory – Pandora Magnolia [peach]: *LODE*
Ethereal Wings: .Lunaria.
Slink Avatar Enhancement Feet Flat
Chinese Dream umbrella (violet): Yokai (Fly By Fridays)
Alight Earring and Alight Necklace: [ rD ]
Niki – Artic skin: -Glam Affair –
Classic avatar. Pose in umbrella

 

A quiet nostalgia

A quiet stroll by the beach at the CRATE store was the opportunity for these pictures. I am veering towards spring with the lovely tiered maxi skirt from Coco and a beautifully textured (I think – thick silk crepe) blouse from spectacledchic. The Truth hair can be worn as an updo like this, or in a loose plait down the back.

Kaijah hair: Truth
Annie Blouse pink: [spectacledchic]
TieredSkirt(Floral): *COCO*
Love heart(M siz)Pink [glasses]: HAYSURIZA_Eyewear
Lilith Flats (Slink) :: Rose [Cutie Collective]: Ingenue
Earrings and necklace – Monte Carlo Pearls: MG
Sia II Ice – Polar tone – 03 NB skin: -Glam Affair –
Classic avatar body

 

Princess crossing the bridge

B@rerose has been in SL ever since I joined in 2007, and through the years the shop has remained pretty much the same – a vast place with acres of vendor boards, with high quality outfits at reasonable prices. They have a strong focus on Fantasy and roleplay items, and also traditional Japanese and Chinese dress, but there are also some good everyday Western outfits there too. They do outfits to fit all types and shapes of MesH (and classic) bodies, male and female. They also have a random draw of items every 5 minutes or so, with anyone in the shop automatically entered, so while I was shopping for this lovely garment I also acquired a free avatar for a strange fishy creature. On previous visits I have got a free katana on a stand, bikini, and various other items. The “raffle” items can only be obtained this way, they are not on sale. If you haven’t been, it is worth a visit. This is the link to the “female mesh release” area http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Bare%20Rose/111/68/30

::: B@R ::: Irouchikake Kimono
Zibska: Alba headpiece (new at salon 52)
[LCKY]: Mello hair
EXiA: Geta
Lazuri: Maysoon Ring Right
(Yummy): Jingle Bell Ring – Silver
Slink Feet Flat
-Glam Affair – Sia II Ice – Polar tone skin
Aphotic Gloom: Amare Eyes (Blue)
Classic avatar body and head
Taken at Llorisen http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Cosmos/105/156/24

 

New year kimono

As usual, there are many attractive kimono released for the new year. This picture was taken at Japonica, where in addition to the shops they also have scenes like this one, complete with poses, for you to take memorable shots.

The kimono is a new release from Agata Mode and the obi and obi ornaments, and the inner collar, are texture change. The hair is also at Japonica, but is an earlier release. It comes complete with colour/texture change hair ornaments and comb.

*AGATA*: Tamae kimono / E (Japonica)
*TKW*: Ayane hair (Japonica)
[White~Widow – NORMAL]: Assassin tattoo- White
Fallen Gods: Opal skin
(Yummy): Jingle Bell Ring – Silver
Lazuri: Maysoon Ring Right
Aphotic Gloom: Amare Eyes (Blue)
Classic avatar body and head

 

Autumn colour

I love chrysanthemums this colour in the physical world and so I had to buy the LODE kiku (chrysanthemum) bouquet which has a texture change HUD to give several lovely colour combinations. I was also pleased to discover the new-to-me spectacledchic brand, which seems to specialise in designs that I like. I fatpacked the skirt, which means I can make all sorts of combinations in different panels and pockets.

Knit Long Cardigan with Belt (top only): {amiable}
Zella Skirt: [spectacledchic]
Coffee hair – Pastel Pack: (fd) (includes hat)
Accesory – Kiku Bouquet: *LODE* (Shiny Shabby)
Coquille – Earring: Bliensen + MaiTai
Maysoon Ring: Lazuri
MystiTool HUD 1.0.23
Pose by Anlar; Classic avatar body
In the background: alder tree by Forest Floor; Lavender field by Hayabusa