Update (12/03/2016)

Into The Grid will be put on hold until further notice. At this moment I do not have time to blog and I prefer to focus on my video's. I'd like to thank my readers for spending this lil time that we had together and I hope you will enjoy my vlogs just as much, if not more than my blog posts. Thank you so much!

My YouTube channel.

Miss Easter

Even though March has just begun, I am already preparing for Easter. All I need now is a cute pair of bunny ears and makeup, should have both of these somewhere in the mess called my inventory though. However, let's not talk about the things I don't have but about the things I do have.

I really tried to focus on the scenery this time. Everything you see here is from Shabby Tabby and is part of several different Easter themed collections. The glowing blossoms on the ground are a hunt prize for the Chicken or Egg hunt which will start on 10th, all of the baskets are a part of the new mainstore release and the rest of decorations and furniture will all be available at the Big Fun Exciting Easter Thing starting on the 11th. And no, that is not my event even though I would've totally used this name if I would have hosted an Easter event.

Another hunt that is taking place this month is the Love Pink Hunt hosted by The Theme Hunts. As you can guess, this hunt is all about my favorite sugarry color; pink! BunniliciousMilk from Milk Tea designed this adorable lingerie set which comes with system layers but also with several mesh body appliers. The pose I'm using is also a hunt prize for the Love Pink Hunt from Verocity.

Happy hunting!

Credits:
*Hair: MINA Hair - Chloe version 2 (materials) by Mina Nakamura
*Outfit: Milk Tea: Tia (Love Pink Hunt) by BunniliciousMilk
*Choker: AsteroidBox. Heart Collar // Light Pink
(close up)
*Body: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara V3.5 by Onyx LeShelle
*Head: .tsg. Runa Mesh Head A Tone by Eilfie Sugarplum
*Eyes: {S0NG} :: Junji~ Black Eye by Funeral Plutonian

Decor:
*Blossoms: *Shabby* Bunny Hop Blossoms 3, 4 & 5 (Chicken or Egg Hunt - Starting 03/10) by Rosemaery Lorefield

*Chairs: *Shabby* Spring Fling Chair 1 & 2
*Table: *Shabby* Spring Fling Table
*Light #1 (Blue): *Shabby* Spring Hare Light
*Light #2 (Pink): *Shabby* Hoppy Bunny Light
*Light #3 (Green): *Shabby* Flutterbye Light
*Light #4 (Yellow): *Shabby* Spring Rooster Light
*Easter Eggs: *Shabby* Enchanted Easter Centerpiece & *Shabby* Natural Dyed Eggs
(close up) by Rosemaery Lorefield
@ Big Fun Exciting Easter Thing - Starting 03/11

*Baskets - Table (Left to right): *Shabby* Handmade Charm Basket - *Shabby* Stacking Bunnies Basket - *Shabby* Spring Fling Cookie Basket - *Shabby* Potted Lollys-Easter Babes
*Baskets - Ground (Back to front): *Shabby* Cookies 4U Basket - *Shabby* Matrioschka Basket - *Shabby* Sweetie Pie Cookie Basket
(close up) by Rosemaery Lorefield
@ *Shabby Tabby* Mainstore

Pose: Verocity - Love Pink Hunt 3 (Love Pink Hunt) by Windie Melody

Garden Queen

It's been a while again since my last blog post. Things seem to get a bit more hectic during the end of the month for me with both my real life as well as with my second life. So my apologies! But I am back now with this cute lil garden and outfit which I both adore.

Let's start with the garden to change things up. The lemonade stand is the new March group gift from Chez Moi (copy this: secondlife:///app/group/60a77082-967e-4386-b6e1-12a342248dbf/about into local chat and click to join). The full set includes not only the booth but also all of the decorutions you see around it. The Chez Moi group is free to join. I added a tire swing, also from Chez Moi, available at their mainstore.

Celebrate the weekend with Entice's newest 60L weekend release. This dress comes in two different color packs (both are a-do-rable!) and also with matching shoes for both color packs. The dress and shoes are discounted this week so make sure you get it! I'm also wearing a crown which is available at the March round of Fair Play, a choker from Pixel Geek and some cute hair from EMO-tions that will be available for the next round of Hairology.

My semester will be starting again after this weekend so I will be incredibly busy once again as I also have an exam week coming up in two weeks (I'm so nervous it makes me sick!). However, I will still try to be here to supply you all with your weekly dose of Chloë awkward- and loserness. See you soon loves.

Credits:
*Hair: .:EMO-tions:. * MAGNA * - Brunettes by Mirja Mills (@ Hairology - SOON!)
*Dress: Entice - Wild Night Dress - Solid Bright by EnticeStore
*Choker: Pixel Geek - Kitten choker by Nena Bowdit
*Crown: Le Coq D'or -  garden of roses crown (white) for her by Olikato (@ Fair Play)
*Skin: [Hush] - Amber2 - Makeup1 - Butter by Hush Darkrose
*Body: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara V3.5 by Onyx LeShelle
*Appliers: [Hush] Maitreya Skin Applier - Butter by Hush Darkrose
*Eyes: {S0NG} :: Junji~ Black Eye by Funeral Plutonian

Decor:
*Lemonade Stand & Decorations: The Lemonade Booth * CHEZ MOI by nanda Marjeta (group gift)
*Swing: Polka Dots Tire Swing Yellow CHEZ MOI by nanda Marjeta

Pose: Overlow Poses - Pack 51 by Bubuzinha Luv

Cupid's Office

(click to enlarge)

CATWA recently released an update and upgrade for the Gwen head which I will both fully review in an upcoming vlog. Ever since the updates and the new 500+ (!) animations, I really haven't been able to take Gwen off. The upgrade is amazing, especially for passionate photographers. Now there are even more stories to be told within a picture, simply by looking at a facial expression.

The Black Dot Project also opened recently. I already mentioned it in my previous blog post but forgot to tell that I will also be doing a vlog for them soon, probably somewhere this week. This rounds theme is "Love Shack". How exciting!

Some more exciting news is that Pillows also released a bunch of adorableness for Valentine Day, all of which is available at their mainstore and marketplace.

Before I finish todays post I'd like to mention that Key To My Heart and On the Boardwalk Gacha Fair are both ending soon. So if you haven't visited those yet, make sure you do that before they close!

Finally I'd like to wish you all a happy Valentine's day, I hope you all will be able to share and receive a bunch o' love today!

Credits:

*Hair: Amacci Hair - Diem - (Brown) by Carina Larsen

*Outfit: [WM] Super Bobbie Pink by Thidelly

*Shoes: G&D Shoes Lana Valentine Red Slink by Diamanda Allen (@ The Black Dot Project)

*Head: CATWA HEAD Gwen V4.6 by Catwa Clip

*Head Applier: [7DS] - Omega HEAD applier - Vlinder v2 by Izara Zuta

*Eyes: IKON Charm Eyes - Industrial by Ikon Innovia

*Pose: Overlow Poses - Pack 66 by Bubuzinha Luv

Decor:

Pillows - V-Day by Vivian Omizu

*Table: [P] Pillows, Vday Heart Table 1

*Cushions: [P] Pillows, Vday Heart Cushion

*Cards: [P] Pillows, Assorted Valentine's Day Cards

*Chocolate box: [P] Pillows, Chocolate Heart

*Shelf: [P] Pillows, Vday Wall Shelf w/Heart Curtain

*Wall Art #1 (bottom): [P] Pillow, Vday Heart Wall Decor

*Lights: *Shabby* XOXO by Rosemaery Lorefield (@ Key To My Heart)

*Wall Art #2 (top): [QE] Home Collection -Distressed Heart Marquee- /Pink/ by Emmins13 Sygall
(@ OtB Gacha Fair)

*Cage: Broken Hearted Cage - Cherry by Dahlia Dewitt (@ OtB Gacha Fair)*

*It looks light pink because of the windlight but the cage actually looks like this (screenshot with CalWL).

Arielle

BombShells is a seductive, as I would say it, event that'll be opening on the 15th of February. L'Armoire is participating with this gorgeous lingerie set. This particular color reminds me of a certain Disney princess...

The hints for which princess are also in the decor (coughs loudly). This scene is actually one I'll be vlogging soon. Yep I'm posting a major teaser! The main set will be the Sea la Vie set from GOOSE which is currently available at The Gacha Garden. I will be displaying the full set in my upcoming vlog.

Credits:

*Hair: MOON // Hair // Isolation by Silent Acoustic
*Lingerie: L'Armoire ll Sinner Lingerie / Pink by Princess Briand (@ BombShells)
*Skirt: [ bubble ] My Valentine's Tutu by moonbubble Gothly (@ The Black Dot Project)
*Head: CATWA HEAD Gwen V4.6 by Catwa Clip
*Head Applier: .::WoW Skins::. Nina 2016 Milk (@ AnyBody)
*Eyes: .:Soul:. Oculos - DustyOrchid by Lerochelle Destiny (@ Enchantment)

*Pose: Overlow Poses - Pack 66 by Bubuzinha Luv

Decor:

GOOSE - Sea la vie bedroom by Tyrek (@ The Gacha Garden) *
*Skybox: GOOSE - Juara beach house

*Bed: GOOSE - GOOSE - Sea la vie bed - PG

*Bench: GOOSE - Sea la vie bed end bench

*Nightstand: GOOSE - Sea la vie nightstand 2

*Carpet: GOOSE - Sea la vie rug

uK - Shabby Cabinets and Art by Jamie Rozenberg *

*Cabintes: uK- Shabby Cabinet White

*Wall Art: uK- Board Art Lovebirds & uK- Board Art Believe

*: Full sets will be displayed in my upcoming vlog. Links to that will be added once it's posted. Please be patient!

Loser In Love

Tumblr approved shirts and sassy chokers, that's one way to celebrate the month of love. All these sassy goodies are available at the On the Boardwalk Gacha Fair until February 19th, except for my head applier which is the most recent release from HUSH. I've fully reviewed this head applier on my YouTube channel. Speaking of which, I have to get back and prepare my upcoming vlog. I won't spoil too much about it yet but I'll tell you this: it'll be very enchanting.


Credits:
*Hair: !Head Desk Selene - Color Struck HUD by Taliah Darwin (@ OtB Gacha Fair)
*Top: //MurrMurr Candy Darts - You're annoying by NexFortuna & hxbinxyxc (@ OtB Gacha Fair)
*Choker: NOVA Anti-Valentine Choker - I NEED SPACE by AndromedaDesign (@ OtB Gacha Fair)
*Phone: .:Lil Things:. Phone - Aque w/Pink Hearts by LillyRose Delicioso (@ OtB Gacha Fair)
*Head: CATWA HEAD Jessica V4.4 by Catwa Clip
*Head Applier: [Hush] - Jasmine - Makeup1 - Butter by Hush Darkrose
*Lipstick: [hush] Catwa Lip Applier - PuckerMyPink - Butter by Hush Darkrose
*Eyes: IKON Charm Eyes - Black (XS) by Ikon Innovia

Happiness

Key To My Heart is a valentine themed event which opened on the 1st of the month and will run until the 16th. Beauty and Mirrors (love that store name btw!) participated in the event with a bunch of cute items, including the jeans and GoT-reference necklace (see close up below) that I'm wearing in the picture.

Besides KMTH there are also some other amazing events already running or yet to run during February. One of them is The Thrift Shop which is one of my personal favorites. The Thrift Shop opened yesterday and will be ending on the 29th. BabyDoll. brought this knotted top as their exclusive to this round in several different colors. This color happened to match perfectly with the headband that comes with the Truth hair I'm wearing.

I'm finishing this outfit flawlessly with a head applier from Style by Kira and a pair of killer heels from Entice.

Another event that is coming this month is On9 which will open on the 9th at noon SLT. There you will find this lovely decor set from Clustered. I will add the landmark to the event as it's the same for every round but please remember that the event opens tomorrow and that you won't be able to get in until then. 

I'll hopefully be uploading 2 vlogs this week (one of them was supposed to go up last week), so stay tuned for that, wink.

To finish this post, let me share my "quote of the day" (sorta pun not intended?):

"Saying yes to happiness means learning to say no to the things and people that stress you out"

- Thema Davis

Credits:

*Hair: TRUTH HAIR Electra by Truth Hawks

*Top: BabyDoll. Knotted Shirt / Mint by Princess Briand (@ The Thrift Shop)

*Bottom: .:BaM:. - FITMESH S - Swami Pants - Lovely White Indigo by Achille Wirefly (@ Key To My Heart)

*Shoes: Entice - We Can't Stop Heels - Grays by EnticeStore

*Necklace: .:BaM:.  Set of Necklace - Sun and Moon  -  Moon of My life by Achille Wirefly (@ Key To My Heart)

*Head: CATWA HEAD Jessica V4.4 by Catwa Clip

*Body: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara V3.4 by Onyx LeShelle

*Appliers: Style by Kira - Kellie Skin Tone 2 CATWA Appliers by Kira Paderborn

*Eyes: .tsg. Luminate - Dark Brown by Eilfie Sugarplum

*Poses: Overlow Poses - Pack 47

Decor:
Clustered. Beau Collection. Fullset. by adamBRJ (@ On9)
*Bed: Clustered.BEAU Collection. Bed  _Clair _
*Carpet: Clustered.BEAU Collection. Carpet

*Lamp: Clustered.BEAU Collection. Hanged Lamp
*Closet: Clustered.BEAU Collection. Simple Closet
*Pillows: Clustered.BEAU Collection. Stacked Pillows

Deadnet

Ever had those days when you're just hella happy that you're single, you put this big "F YOU!" song on and just completely lose yourself while dancing and singing along to it? I had one of those moments today and decided to capture it through my SL lens.

The On the Boardwalk Gacha Fair that opened today is also a big "F YOU!" to valentine as this months theme is "Bitter Love". The fair will be open until February 19th. You can find this awesome tank top from The Style Loft there together with a bunch of other offensive gacha goodies. Seriously though, you know I hate you when I wish death upon your wifi.

The hair I'm wearing with it is another gacha goodie from Love Hair which is currently available at The Chapter Four. Furthermore I'm wearing a pair of fabulously cozy sweatpants from Legal Insanity, a lingerie set from RR Twins and to finish it off; a gorgeous HUSH skin.

So let's finish this post of with a big "F YOU!" to... whatever. To love, your ex(es), bad vibes, the haters (just gotta shake 'em off!), whatever you can think of! Mine goes out to all the people who are trying to kick me when I'm already down:

Credits:

*Hair: Love - Puddin' (Unrigged+Resize) (hair) - Harlee Tone #2 RARE by Lovespun (@ The Chapter Four)

*Top: Wifi Loose Tank by Kriskerz (@ OtB Gacha Fair)

*Bottom: Legal Insanity - Lia joggers pants grey by DATRIP Blackbart 

*Lingerie: ::: RR Twins ::: Body 005 Pink C by Andressa Merlin

*Skin: [Hush] - Piper - Makeup1 - Latte by Hush Darkrose

*Appliers: [Hush] Slink Skin Applier - Hands & Feet - Latte by Hush Darkrose

*Eyes: .tsg. Snowfall Eyes - Dark Brown by Eilfie Sugarplum

*Poses: Overlow Poses - Pack 47 by Bubuzinha Luv

*Prop: KK - Candy Hearts Bye Felicia RARE by Anolie (@ OtB Gacha Fair)

A Fresh Start

It's a new year so let's start anew. That was what I thought back in the first week of January. It's not even a month later and I have already broken my oh so precious new years resolution(s). Despite that I still try my hardest to hold on to them as they are really important for me. When it comes down to it I "just" want to better my current state and view of life. Your environment reflects upon your behavior and my behavior hasn't been the best lately. So it's something I have to change, something I have to start anew with; a fresh start.

Speaking of which, Gardenia events is running the Fresh Start Hunt in celebration of the new year and a new start (for some of us). The dress I'm currently wearing is one of the 35 FSH items and you can hunt for it at Emmalena Damour Designs. 

I matched the cozy dress with this stunning jewelry set from Snowpaws. I posted a raw close up of it on my profile if you'd like to see it with a more natural windlight. Furthermore I am wearing one of my all time favorite pair of boots from Loordes of London, this gorgeous hair from EMO-tions which I have actually reviewed before in one of my previous vlogs and a skin from 7 Deadly s{K}ins. It's currently available at The Makeover Room but that will be closing soon though so make sure you get there fast. When the skin moves back to the mainstore, which it will, it won't be discounted anymore. It's currently 50% off the regular price.

My wonderful friend Kaelyn Alecto has build an amazing sim which (re-)opened today. The sim is called It All Starts With A Smile (which is her blog name too). Kae has worked really hard on this and it turned out amazingly so come pay a visit when you have time! Also a tip for photographers: there are a lot of cute places to take cute pictures at *wink*. When you have shot your cute photo there make sure to share it in the IASWAS flickr group. 

Oh and and one last thing, you can actually find me somewhere in this sim too! Just look for this picture right here (also shot by Kae, she is the definition of an artist).

Happy new week loves!

Credits:

*Hair: .:EMO-tions:. *PHOEBE *. RED by Mirja Mills

*Dress: ~EDD~ Long Sleeve Shift Dress Corduroy Chocolate by Emmalena Damour

*Shoes: Loordes of London-Rogue Boots-#9 by coleen Macarthur

*Accessoires: Snowpaws - Souffe Terra Jewelry Set by Carrie Snowpaw

*Skin: 7 Deadly s{K}ins -Sacha v2 Caramel by Izara Zuta (@ The Makeover Room)

*Body: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara V3.4 by Onyx LeShelle

*Appliers: 7 Deadly s{K}ins - Maitreya app - Caramel & 7DS - SLINK hands & feet HUD Caramel by Izara Zuta

*Eyes: .tsg. Snowfall Eyes - Dark Brown R by Eilfie Sugarplum

Flora Guardian

The Secret Affair opened Friday with another round filled with gorgeous fantasy goods like this dress from Luas which is available in several colors including this princess-like pink. I added a bit of nature into this outfit with this stunning headpiece which is a rare gacha prize from Pure Poison, also available at The Secret Affair. The long ombre locks from Moon. and this sweet skin from HUSH definitely finished the look.

I am planning to do a one outfit vlog as a follow up for this post with a few more goodies from The Secret Affair. After that I will have to take my leave for the rest of January to really start working on my "new years resolution". Wish me luck!

Edit: I won't be able to do a follow up vlog as I am really not feeling well. I will either do it later this week or not at all. Seeing my current situation and the amount of work I have to catch up with irl, it will probably be the latter.

Credits:
*Hair: MOON{Hair}. Wight Birth by Silent Acoustic
*Dress: Luas Eleanora Dress Pink by AinaraLuas (@ The Secret Affair)
*Headpiece: Pure Poison - Natalia Headdress - White - RARE by  Shaleene Kenin (@ The Secret Affair)
*Skin: [Hush] - Teagan - Makeup4 - Latte by Hush Darkrose
*Body: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara V3.4 by Onyx LeShelle
*Appliers: [Hush] Maitreya Skin Applier - Latte & [Hush] Slink Skin Applier - Hands & Feet - Latte
(incl. with skin) by Hush Darkrose
*Eyes: .tsg. Charm Eyes - Deep Blue by Eilfie Sugarplum

Snowdin

DC Designs recently brought out her renewed coat at SWANK and I must say it is stunning. I matched it with these cozy boots from JK Style, currently available at Designer Circle. Speaking of which, I'm currently also working on a vlog for Designer Circle which will be uploaded tomorrow.

Finally I added an updo from Pepe Hair and the lovely Amber2 skin from HUSH to finish this angelic Winter Wonderland look.

If you have played Undertale you've probably heard of a town called Snowdin, the Winter Wonderland of the Underworld. Even though I love the snowy landscape I have to say that Temmie Village is by far my favorite location in the game but Snowdin definitely gets the second place. If you haven't played Undertale I really recommend you do or at least watch a gameplay of it. It's an old school styled RPG but it's far more impressive than it sounds. The characters are amazing, the humor is top notch and the story is great and the game might leave you with some tears during the final credits.

Credits:

*Hair: Pepe Hair - Grecian - Dark Brunettes by Pepehair

*Coat: DC Hooded Leather Fur Winter Coat by Suki Rexen (@ SWANK) 

*Boots: ::JK:: Alayna Flat Boot - Brown by Khloe Auroline (@ Designer Circle) 

*Skin: [Hush] - Amber2 - Makeup1 - Butter by Hush Darkrose

*Body: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara V3.4 by Onyx LeShelle

*Appliers: [Hush] Maitreya Skin Applier - Butter by Hush Darkrose

*Eyes: .tsg. Luminate - Dark Brown by Eilfie Sugarplum

Trouble In Paradise

Fair Play is a monthly fantasy event inspired by games. This months game is "The Forgotten Game". Besides this awesome concept, the event also donates a part of its earnings to two different charities. The two dresses I'm wearing are both exclusives from Mistique which are available at Fair Play. Both of the dresses come with matching wings and hair accessoire. You can get this stunning set at Fair Play until the 27th of the month.

I remember watching this video about angel readings during the summer and all I thought was "poor Chris!", he is the only one who had a sense of negative energy in his reading. He is also one of my favorites at Buzzfeed. It's actually pretty interesting to not only hear the readings but also see the reaction of the Buzzfeed employees. It was all quite accurate and Michelle (who had doubt according to the angels) even freaked out a little. Almost unbelievable, right? Right. So what about you? Do you believe in angels?

Credits: 

*Hair: Moon. Hair - Atlas Hands - Blondes by Silent Acoustic

*Dress, Wings & Hair Accessoire (left): Mistique - Light Angel by Mahilwen Mistwalker

  (@ Fair Play)

*Dress, Wings & Hair Accessoire (right): Mistique - Dark Angel by Mahilwen Mistwalker

  (@ Fair Play)

*Mesh Head: CATWA HEAD Annie V4.4 by Catwa Clip

*Mesh Body: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara V3.4 by Onyx LeShelle

*Head Applier: 7 Deadly s{K}ins - Omega HEAD applier - October apricot v1

& 7 Deadly s{K}ins - Maitreya app - Apricot by Izara Zuta

Busted

All of us have at least once been caught doing something we're not supposed to. It's a part of being young and reckless. The adrenaline of mischief, getting caught or getting away with it, it gives some great memories. But you're never too old to have a young and reckless spirit and if you're going to do something you're not supposed to do, you might as well look cute doing it.

This dress from Entice was perfect for the look. In some way it kind of reminded me of Wednesday Addams and I love Wednesday Addams. She probably would've used the HUD to color the skirt black though. That's right, this outfit comes with a HUD which allows you to not only change the skirt color but also the color of the top, belt and hem (bottom of the skirt). If you're more into a colorful look, no worries. There are 3 other color packs available (including a pink one!) at the mainstore.

To add even more cuteness I added this adorable necklace from Sweet Thing. and and finished it off with some MOON hair. I'm also using these nails from The Little Bat to match with the striped suit I'll have to wear when I get caught, wink.

Finally I'd like to mention that my partner in crime, Danseilian/Christian, is my new male alt which I'll be using to do some male vlogs/blog posts. However, my real life friend will also be spending some time on that account as he is too lazy (cough loudly) to create his own account.

Credits: (Chloë)

*Hair: MOON - Hair - Laceration by Silent Acoustic

*Outfit: Entice - Be With You Dress - Grays by EnticeStore

*Necklace: . Sweet Thing. Blue Melty Moon Necklace (Starshine) by AyaShula

*Nails: ! The Little Bat - Striped Slink Nails by Drusilla Dethly

*Skin: 7 Deadly s{K}ins - Ofelia apricot black RARE by Izara Zuta (@ OMGacha)

*Body: Slink Physique Mesh Body Hourglass V1.3 by Siddean Munro

*Appliers: 7 Deadly s{K}ins - SLINK total body HUD Apricot by Izara Zuta

*Eyes: .{PSYCHO:Byts}. Dog Eyes - Dark - Cute by psikotik Gothly

Credits: (Christian):

*Hair: *~*Damselfly*~*Jasper Non-Rig Mesh - Tuxedo by TOmmy Fairplay

*Coat: Daniel Grant - Aiden Coat w. Sweater GRAY by AidaLuvia

*Bottom: [HR] Mesh Mens Skinny Jeans BLACK by Littleharley

*Glasses: T.C. - Glasses Black (free!)

*Skin: .::Mother Goose's::. Jun_02 by milok Hermit

*Eyes: * Inkheart * - Candy Eyes - Dark Choco by Inkheart

The Dark Arts

After yesterdays post featuring the Cupcake Anonymous Hunt item from The Little Bat, I went back to the store and saw this sweet peplum top. It comes with a HUD which allows you to change the color of the tartan shirt. I matched it with leggings from Vinyl, which are available at Collabor88, and these new SHEY stilettos from the "No Way Out" series.

To finish the twisted prep look of this outfit, I added this gacha goodie from Alice Project. You can play this gacha for yourself at the mainstore.

Strong brows but sweet face, Grietje by 7 Deadly s{K}ins in a nutshell. This January release is available at SWANK which runs from January 7th until February 1st.

To finish this post off I'd like to share this humorous buzzfeed post to start off a great weekend.

Credits:

*Hair: Alice Project - Nancy - Mirror Teal/Black

*Top: ! The Little Bat - Natalie Top V1

*Bottom: Vinyl - Thea Leggings - Grey ( @ Collabor88 )

*Shoes: SHEY - Karditsa Stilettos (No Way Out)

*Skin: 7 Deadly s{K}ins - Grietje caramel V2 ( @ SWANK )

*Appliers: 7 Deadly s{K}ins - SLINK hands & feet - Caramel

*Eyes: IKON - Sovereign Eyes - Storm

Bearly Winter

It's Thursday which means a new week of 55 Thursday deals at Entice, this week you can pick up these elegant high heels in a light and darks pack. Both these color packs come with a HUD which allows you to change different parts into three different colors depending on the color pack  you choose. The shoes also come with matching dresses which are also available for 55 Thursday at the mainstore. For more awesome deals, check out the Secret Wednesday Yard Sale featuring Entice, LaVian and many more great stores with great deals.

The Little Bat is participating in the fourth annual Cupcake Anonymous Hunt. Both the coat and earmuffs can be hunted for. This year the theme is "cozy winter lolita", so grab your most kawaii winterproof gear and start hunting. You can find images of the other items and hints on the Cupcake Anonymous Hunt blog.

7 Deadly s{K}ins has not finished the seasons of spoils just yet, and I doubt they ever will. This gorgeous new release Maryna is available at The Stuff Sales Room. Besides that there's also a huge clearance sale in the new outlet section at the mainstore. I suggest you go and check that out before those OG skins will be gone forever.

Besides skins, 7DS also provides (modifiable!) shapes including this one, Faith which I against all odds haven't modified at all. I recommend you keep a copy of the original shape if you do decide to modify her, this way you'll at least always have the original.

To finish this post off I would like to thank those who has been supportive ever since my last video and my January break announcement. I'm well aware of the fact that I take a lot of breaks and I don't have the most reliable uploading schedule but it's so lovely to see I still receive your support. At the moment I can't even a small vlog as I have lost my voice due to a terrible cold. Until I fully recover from that and also have some time to spare I will try to keep writing these blog entries.

Also it still hasn't snowed here where I live, so you could say that it is bearly winter here.

Yes I am lame.

Credits:

*Hair: Besom - Hannu

*Coat: ! The Little Bat - Beary Coat/S

*Shoes: Entice - Ex's & Oh's Heels - Darks

*Earmuffs: ! The Little Bat - Bow Earmuffs

*Skin: 7 Deadly s{K}ins - Maryna cotton v1 ( @ The Stuff Sales Room )

*Shape: 7 Deadly s{K}ins - FAITH Shape

*Body: Absolut Creation - EVE - Slim-V8.4

*Appliers: 7 Deadly s{K}ins - EVE body applier Cotton

*Eyes: IKON - Triumph Eyes (left) - Midnight

*Poses: *PosESioN* - Corina Set - 1&4 ( @ SWANK )

location: Kalamata

Shot At Forgiveness

You have probably already heard the song Sorry by Justin Bieber too many times, but have you also watched the music video? I watched it about once or twice, and by once or twice I mean maybe a couple of hundred times. I absolutely loved the video though. It's quite a simple concept, a dance video, but the fun and energetic choreography and wardrobe really appealed to me for some reason.

These cool trousers from Vinyl were perfect for the recreation of the colorful 80's inspired look. The boots were included so need to mess around with mesh sneakers or boots cutting through the trousers. I matched it up with a bustier which is also from which is currently available at Uber, golden chains from Shey and of course a fun pair of sunglasses from Sn@tch. To finish it off I added this hair from Truth, cap included.

October's 4Seasons really amazes me with the detail and realism of her skins. This recent release, Guiselle comes with 5 different make-up options, 6 different natural options and several appliers. I will be reviewing this skin on my vlog soon so you can see everything that comes with this stunning skin pack.

I recently also picked up the Slink Hourglass body (thanks to Moi!) which I am very happy with and I will mention/review it on my channel some time in the future, hopefully soon. Both the trousers and bustier came with Hourglass (but also various other mesh body) fitted sizes and the skin comes with Slink full body, that includes hands and feet, appliers too.

Before I round up this post I want to give a shout out to my friend Sienna, also known as SL Fashionista on YouTube. She's been amazingly supportive and has kicked me back up when I needed it. She also encouraged me to keep on trying new things including trying out different skin tones ever since my International Beauty vlog for Designer Circle.

Credits:

*Hair: TRUTH HAIR - Jolene

*Top: Vinyl - Jewell Bustier - Orange @ Uber

*Bottom: Vinyl - Lavigne Snowboarders - Mint (incl. boots)

*Necklace: SHEY - Kos Necklace - GOLD

*Glasses: Sn@tch - Heart Shaped Glasses

*Skin: October's 4Seasons - Guiselle Marigold Makeup 3

*Body: Slink Physique Mesh Body Hourglass V1.3

*Eyes: IKON - Charm Eyes - Industrial

*Lashes: Chemistry - Long eyelashes

Let It Snow

Let It Snow was one of my favorite winter locations for this year. Not only did I snap a lot of pictures there (including this one) but I also had a lot of winterry fun with my friends.

Because I am very lame and geeky I was looking for a matching outfit. And the Hollie outfit from EccentriciXi was exactly what I was looking for. Due to the cold winter weather I matched it up with a pair of high boots from SHEY to compensate for the short, but adorable, skirt.

Entice has also been bringing out December proof apparel including the Cold As Ice outfit. The outfit comes with a pair of matching boots which I have mentioned before in this vlog.

It wasn't until later that I noticed that they had a "Let It Snow" outfit/boots too, so unfortunately I wasn't able to snap a picture of that either. I've styled the outfit with a pair of cozy boots from Loordes of London and the subscriber gift from Truth.

To finish this look off I used two different HUSH skins, both as smooth and soft as snow itself and yes that is a good thing.

I have actually done a full video review of the left skin, Amber2 on my channel. You can watch it for a closer view of the skin and I will also go over everything that comes with the pack.

I also have a full HUSH Skins review playlist if you want to see another one of their gorgeous skins in full detail. I will only be doing these for their new releases from now on.

Credits:

*Hair: TRUTH HAIR - Louisa

*Outfit: Entice - Cold As Ice Outfit - Light2

*Shoes: Loordes of London - The Duality Boots #4A

*Skin: [HUSH] - Teagan - Makeup1 - Latte

*Eyes: IKON - Triumph Eyes - Moor

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*Hair: Blues. - Crystal - Essentials

*Outfit: ~EccentriciXi~ - Outfit Hollie Let it Snow (MP)

*Shoes: SHEY - Octavia Boot

*Skin: [HUSH] - Amber2 - Makeup3 - Vanilla

*Eyes: IKON - Triumph Eyes - Moor

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Not Too Shabby

I never thought I would do one of these, a blog post. To be honest I was quite scared to do it too. "What if it's not good enough? What if I am not the same level as even the average blogger?", I thought. But then I just said screw it and asked myself, "do you have fun taking and editing pictures?" - "do you like second life fashion?" and "since when do you have to satisfy others to satisfy yourself?".

The last question is something I've asked myself a lot of times recently. I've noticed that sometimes I don't feel like vlogging because I feel as if my content won't satisfy the viewer or the designer, while in reality I should be satisfied with my work. Because how can anyone like what you do, if even you can't like it yourself? Some people see it the other way around but I try to not think like that, it'd keep me from doing the things I love and if I'd take it a step further, it would keep me from living the life I want to live. I shouldn't complain though. I get enough positive feedback to keep me motivated and kick myself right back up my vlogging feet when it's needed.

I've noticed that besides the situational demotivation and dissatisfactions, time is also my enemy. I'll tell you why with some numbers...
Preparing a vlog usually takes 1-2 hours (creating outfit, writing notes etc.)
Recording a vlog usually takes about 5-10 minutes more than the actual video for me, I tend to cut out some rambling.
Editing a vlog usually takes about 30 minutes to an hour or two depending on how long the video is. Afterwards I have to take pictures and edit those too which takes about an hour to an hour and a half for one picture or two hours for two pictures (event vlogs).
Publishing is the final step, this takes about 30 minutes. This process includes uploading the video to YouTube, wordpress, flickr etc. (also includes writing the description, blog post & looking for landmarks)
And finally I spend about 10-15 minutes on second life sending out notices and filling in blogger reports.

That is already several hours to a full day or spreading the work over a few days of vlogging. Trust me when I tell you that I don't think blogging is an easy and quick job either, it is not and I know that. But I feel like I do both jobs sometimes as I practically do everything a blogger has to do plus creating a video for each post. Anyway, let's not go there, let's not start comparing these two things as if they are so much alike because to me they are two different worlds, two worlds that can admire one another but can't be one another.

I even ramble on a blog, now that is impressive ain't it? Alright, let's start talking fashion.

N-Uno had originally brought out the Mila outfit with cut off sleeves and capri jeans for The Chapter Four event which opened from december 13th till the 21st. But don't you worry now. You can still get this shabby-cool (yep I made that up right on the spot) at the N-Uno marketplace store. I styled this "shabby-cool" look with a pair of wedges from Entice which are currently also available for 55L only during their extended 55L Thursday sale. They'll be on sale, together with a lot of other beautiful goodies, until Wednesday dec. 30th.


Finally I'd like to mention that 7 Deadly s{K}ins is having its last days of the advent calandar and also an apology that I haven't mentioned the advent earlier in my vlogs. If you missed out on this, you missed out big time. But no worries, you can still get the previous 27 skins, gifts and/or additional goodies for the good price of 75L each. Besides the (7) deadly gifts, we've also been spoilt with tons of new releases this month including this one, Ashley. Ashley comes in 3 different versions, of which I am currently using number 2. She's also available in 3 different tones; apricot (which I am using), pineapple and chestnut.




So that's it for this first blog post. I'll admit it was harder than it seemed, but also a lot more fun. I'll keep it shorter next time, if there is gonna be a next time, promise.

Credits:
*Hair: Besom - Hair Fair 2015
*Outfit: N-Uno - Mila Outfit
*Shoes: Entice - Lay Down Sally Wedges (Browns)
*Skin: 7 Deadly s{K}ins -Ashley v2 apricot
*Eyeliner: 7 Deadly s{K}ins - NOELLIA eyeliner 01 (advent gift)
*Eyes: IKON - Charm Eyes Industrial