Lift me up.

 

Pose & Balloons : BellePoses - Hani Balloon 4

Location : Whimberly

Hi!

SL is a little busy for me right now, what with commitments I have made to friends, Consent stuffs and attempting to help the Santi with his new exciting project, so I don't have a whole bunch of things to say, except go to Whimberly! I can't believe I've never found this little gem of a place before, but it was abso-stinkin'-lutely adorable! 

I have to admit I was kind of mad when lady-on-the-horse popped in and stood in the background forever and ever, but actually, she made a rather stunning little focal point, so I'm not mad anymore at all! Sometimes, it's just little details like that which make all the difference, and actually end up enhancing something, regardless of your initial idea for a picture.

Anywho, you have the landmark up there ^^ go explore! Find all the things! See all the pretties!

xoxo

All of the things : 

Body & Hands : Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara

Skin : { Clair de Lune } Aurora (Note : this skin is ADULT, but the store is CHILD orientated, please go dressed accordingly!)

Head : CATWA Uma

Eyes : [JOE SL] GIGI MESH EYE

Freckles :  Bossie. freckles & star stickers

Birthmark : [okkbye] bold birthmarks

Hair : tram H0119 hair @ Uber 

Glasses : .tsg. Shy Megane

Outfit : _CandyDoll_ Lily Shirt & _CandyDoll_ Lily Skirt - Patterns (Mainstore)

Nails : Astralia - Compatible mesh nails system

Nail Polish : Hello Dave - Nail Appliers - Astralia - The French One

Bag : .random.Matter. x Momento - Love me potion bag RARE (Gacha)

Tattoo : DAPPA - Saku Tattoo. @ Kinky Event

Shoes : _CandyDoll_ Lily Heels @ N21 

Don't be shy.

Pose : FOXCITY. Lolita-2m

Background : {moss&mink} Blossoming Birdcage (Adult) @ Blush

 {moss&mink}  Heart & Star pillow set

. Infiniti . - Feathers (Part of a pose I can't locate! Sorry!)

[DDD] Twinkle Patches

[DDD] Twinkling Ivy

It took me a long time to start this post.

As soon as Dappa dropped this delicate leg tattoo, I KNEW I needed it in my inventory, and when Moss&Mink popped this cage into the blogotex, I squee'd and immediately knew this was what I wanted to do, however, sometimes having a plan in your head doesn't necessarily correlate to in-world.

ANYWAY. I'm super happy with the results, so excuse me while I squee more!

The basis of this picture for me was the premise of D/s and the "Caging of a free-bird".

In this case, I'm the bird.

I hope that the picture shows that I am at peace, the flowing hair is just from a soft breeze, which of course makes the feathers fall around me, again, symbolizing serenity.

You can barely make out that I wear a chastity set from Meva, which includes a collar. My pose is relaxed and cushions are included in my cage, to add an extra element of comfort.

The gorgeous cage itself remains open, although by rights I am a caged bird, the choice to remain caged is mine, and I can leave at any time.

Lastly, I am alone. Even though the person responsible for caging me is not physically in the picture, I again remain inside my cage, awaiting their return.

I'm not sure i've explained this with enough gravity, but ultimately, in any healthy relationship your choices should remain yours. Whether you identify as a submissive, Dominant, switch, or something completely vanilla, if you're in a place of comfort, able to discuss issues and talk them through, and decide what does and doesn't work for you and your partner/s, I feel it's a case of live and let live.

All of the things : 

Body & Hands : Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara

Skin : { Clair de Lune } Aurora (Note : this skin is ADULT, but the store is CHILD orientated, please go dressed accordingly!)

Head : CATWA Uma

Eyelids : L'Etre - Natural mesh eyelids

Hair : Exile::Memory Bliss

Outfit : Meva Chastity Belt @ Kinky Event

Tattoo : DAPPA - Saku Tattoo. @ Kinky Event

I can't do this cage justice, no matter how I photograph it. I am officially shook, I love this so much.

Please note, the cushions & lights etc are not part of the cage, but they make it look pretty and comfortable, so I kept them. Also, there are adult poses & singles included within the cage - make sure you check all the things out, because trust me, you need this in your life! ♥

Lucky hand.

Pose : *!R.O!* Anaconda BENTO Couple Pose

 Background items : floorplan. be ambitious

*ionic* A plie of antique windows

(epia) - Retro Television

Apple Fall Milan Lounge - Antique Leather

Apple Fall Milk Urn w/ Wild Geraniums

The Loft - Casolare Mirror Gold

Mutresse-Covering tracks-Witty Cats

[sau]Tooldog

I forgot to write today, so I'm coming back to say sorry.

Sorry!

Santi is wearing :

Body, Hands & Feet : [SIGNATURE] Gianni - Mesh Body 

Skin : STRAY DOG - Caleb

Head :  CATWA HEAD Daniel

Beard : Volkstone Grizzly Facial Hair 

Hair & Hairbase : Drot 

Tattoo : DAPPA - Seppuku Tattoo. @  Men Only Monthly

Sweatpants : Mossu

(note: Santi is currently offline cus his internet is a pile of poo. I'll come back and update LM's & names later ♥)

All of the things : 

Body & Hands : Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara

Skin : { Clair de Lune } Aurora (Note : this skin is ADULT, but the store is CHILD orientated, please go dressed accordingly!)

Head : CATWA Uma

Eyes : Muriel. Realistic Eyes Collection - 02 (Note, this is a KIDS STORE! Please shop with this in mind!)

Ears : Random.Matter - Haruhi Ears

Earrings & Keychain : :: SAGA :: Meow Earrings and Charm @ Kustom9

Septum : :: SAGA ::  Meow Septum @ Kustom9

Hair & Hairbase : Tableau Vivant \\ Nora hair @ Uber 

Collar : :: SAGA ::  Meow Collar @ Kustom9

Sweater : .Atomic. Apparel // Devotion Sweater - V-Day Exclusive @ N21

Nails : Astralia - Compatible mesh nails system

Nail Polish : Hello Dave - Nail Appliers - Astralia - The French One

Panties : From the erratic / delice - lingerie / white SET

Boots : #EMPIRE - Trumpet Vine @ N21

Looking out for you.

Pose : FOXCITY. Numb-6

Background : anxiety %prayer EXCLUSIVE @ The Epiphany

"If you don't stand for something, you'll fall for anything."

I've tried to research where the saying originated from, but the closest I get is that a bunch of people have said it throughout the years, and it's now attributed as a modern proverb.

The reason I start with this is because I was thinking about faith, thanks to the Anxiety Prayer background from The Epiphany.

I'm not big on 'An Almighty God' or one being who will judge us all at the end of our existence, but I do believe in humanity, morals and judging yourself before others.

I do have friends and family who have a big belief in what I think is a 'Christian' God. Sometimes, I wish I could have an unerring definitive faith in something as big as a being who is ultimately controlling everything for us, teaching us, guiding us and helping us to learn from our mistakes, but there's an absolute feeling of helplessness and almost despair when I consider this, mostly because if it's the case that we've been shoved here for the entertainment of something else, why aren't we receiving more guidance? 

I don't know all the answers, and I don't pretend to. 

I've also been sporadically watching Morgan Freeman on Netflix do his series about God & Faith. It's incredibly interesting to me that so many religions and faiths are interlinked in their beliefs, and lets face it, it's pretty easy to zone out to Mr Freeman's voice because he could probably make the phone-book sound like a fun time.

Ultimately, I'm not adverse to changing my mind on God, but I'm willing to live my life the best I can for me, and those around me. Not because of the fear that I may not get into Heaven one day.

Hopefully, this post hasn't come across as offensive, I know faith is a very, very personal thing, and it's not my intent to stir up any ill feeling - just to create dialog/a new wave of thought as you peruse the pretties.

All of the things : 

Body & Hands : Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara

Skin : ItGirls - Catwa Skin Applier - Lore Pale

Head : CATWA Uma

Eyes : -SU!- Ophelia Eyes /Fatpack (Gacha)

Eyeshadow : -SU!- Somber Eyeshadow 

Lipstick : Deesses Boutique: CATWA - Suzy lipstick set (May have been discontinued, sorry!)

Ears : Random.Matter - Haruhi Ears

Hair : Lovey Dovey :: Adilyn

Headband :  :: SAGA :: Headband of Spikes and  Roses

Dress : .miss chelsea. Zita Dress For 50L Friday

Rings : Amala - The Jacqueline Stacking Rings @ Uber 

Hand Bracelet : Amala - The Jacqueline Hand Bracelets @ Uber 

Shawl & Butterflies : + Summer Night Drape + {aii}

I thought it'd be nice to have a look at the Aii Butterfly Shawl. It's only 99L and it's so stinkin' cute - it attaches (bento style) to your 'wings' and the movement is fluid & adorable. There are also some add-on sparkles to make it even more sweet!

Like a lighter.

Pose : FOXCITY Glitz - 3m (Edited with Animare)

Background : FOXCITY KPOP STAR - 4 - Run Devil Run (Gacha)

I absolutely fell in love with this outfit from MissChelsea. Finding out that there was such a large array of colour options in the colour packs just made it all the better for me. I find it SO difficult to integrate colour into my wardrobe, figuring these vivid blocks all matched in a bizarre way just filled my little heart with happy. Adding the "Yuck Fou" purse was again a dream. Clearly there's a couple of letters that have been switched and the message is visible and obvious - cheeky and absolutely flip-floppin' fantastical.

Tableau Vivant have also killed it with this hair. The hairbase is omega, so regardless of the head you use it should (by now) be compatible. Leaving the ponytail with a small amount of slack in it is brilliant too, it just makes it all the more adorable.

With all this colour going on with my outfit I chose a Foxcity monochrome backdrop with their signature lighting - I hope you enjoy this 'fit as much as I do. <3

All of the things : 

Body Hands : Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara

Skin : ItGirls - Catwa Skin Applier - Lore Pale

Head : CATWA Uma

Eyes : Muriel. Realistic Eyes Collection - 02 (Note, this is a KIDS STORE! Please shop with this in mind!)

Eyeshadow :  Veechi - Cleo Liner @ N21

Freckles :  Bossie. freckles & star stickers

Birthmark : [okkbye] bold birthmarks

Lipstick : -SU!- Nixu Lip Gloss Catwa 

Ears : Random.Matter - Haruhi Ears

Earrings : .miss chelsea. Niki Earrings RARE (Gacha) @ The Epiphany
Hair & Hairbase : Tableau Vivant \\ Nora hair @ Uber 

Sweater, Skirt & Purse : .miss chelsea.  Hali Set @ Uber 

Socks : EVANI - (32) Hanna short socks [Black HIGH FEET] (Gacha) @ The Epiphany

Shoes : [MODA] PAMELA PLATFORM HEELS

Some-place real.

Pose : -7P-Pawn It All Couple Pose (Edited minimally with Animare) @  Men Only Monthly

Props : Mutresse-Fascinated-Witty Cats (Gacha)

-tres blah-  Hodgepodge - Morning Start (Gacha)

BUENO-Chest on Wheels -NYC (Gacha)

BUENO- Summer Fan-NYC (Gacha)

BUENO Antique Rug 1 (Gacha)

Home. It's such a simple word, and yet has so many connotations. I often thought that as I got older, home would relate to a house. Four walls, a roof. But it's not. There are many things that can remind you of home. When I return to my parents house it's definitely still the same house I grew up in. I mean, sure, they've redecorated a lot since I've grown (thankfully), and we no longer have the awful sofa my brothers and I fought over the end seating of. Our Television, once boxy and trimmed with the fake wood reminiscent of the 80's with only *gasp* 4 channels that you actually had to get up to change has now been replaced with the fancy flat-screen with a bajillion channels at the touch of your fingertips (assuming Dad isn't sitting on the remote and can't find it, ofc). Although my parents house was my house for a good 16ish years of my life, it hasn't been home for another good 16ish years (Hush, I'm old!). I'm not sad about that. I know that my parents aren't ever going to sell that house, and part of me is incredibly happy because of the sentimental value that lies within the walls there - and also the sentimental value that sits ON the walls, thanks to my Mum's penchant for embarrassing pictures of Pickle & Her Brothers growing up.

Even now, as I sit inside my own little Flat-That-Jack-Built (trust me, it's falling apart, has been since I moved in), I don't necessarily have the same security I felt as a child. I know I'm lucky, and don't get me wrong I have no intentions of moving any time soon, but growing up isn't all that it's cracked up to be really. I rent, for one, where my parents have now owned their house for years. Maybe that's the missing piece of my puzzle to finding a home.

Or perhaps, you can find familiarity not in mortar & stones, but in the people you surround yourself with. My family will always feel like home, but now, Santi kinda does too.

He doesn't know it (until he reads this), but he really has given me a whole new perspective, and by supporting me, and giving me the positivity that he has done every day since we met, I am becoming a better person. I'm not as worried and scared as I used to be about trivial things. I'm not obsessing over matters that don't mean anything. He's part of my home now. From miles away, the warmth and the guidance he offers me is nothing less than indescribable, and I am a very, very lucky girl to know him.

/endsap

Santi is wearing :

Body, Hands & Feet : [SIGNATURE] Gianni - Mesh Body 

Skin : STRAY DOG - Caleb

Head :  CATWA HEAD Daniel

Beard : Volkstone Grizzly Facial Hair 

Hair & Hairbase : Yuth - HurtBae

Tattoo : Dappa - No Love

Jeans : Represent - Utility Jeans

All of the things : 

Body, Hands & Feet:  Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara

Head : CATWA Uma

Skin :  Essences Jessica Catwa @ Pocket Gacha 

Eyes :  CATWA Mesh Eyes 

Eye Appliers :  LOTUS. Florescent Eyes (Gacha)

Ears : Mandala Simple Ears 

Eyeshadow : Veechi - Cleo Liner @ N21

Freckles :  Bossie. freckles & star stickers

Lipstick :  [PF] CATWA LIPSTICK - Pure Matte (Reds)

Hair : #Foxy - Her Hair @ Collabor88

Tattoo : DAPPA - Kaiju Tattoo. @ Hipster Mens Event

Lingerie : erratic / cecilia - lingerie 

Shoes : _CandyDoll_Alyona Boots @ Kustom9

Celestial.

Pose : Go&See * Cutie * 1

Background : weekend ruiner - the archibald 117LI (No longer creating)

Botanical - Decorative Light Set 

Just a quick one today because taking the photo's & editing took a little longer than usual, I might have gotten somewhat distracted by the netflix show "How to get away with murder". Not sorry!

The skin I'm wearing is from Essences @ Pocket Gacha, and while there is a small amount of editing, it's just as stunning in world. I've included the full palette available below - the colours of the makeup are extra-ordinary, and I'm a little sad I didn't try the ginger brow version before choosing to take this picture!

All of the things : 

Body & Feet: -Belleza- Freya

Head : CATWA Uma

Skin :  Essences Jessica Catwa @ Pocket Gacha 

Eyes :  CATWA Mesh Eyes 

Eye Appliers :  LOTUS. Florescent Eyes (Gacha)

Ears : Mandala Simple Ears 

Earrings :  Amala  - The Abigail Earrings

Hair : tram G0511 hair

Dress : _CandyDoll_ Paula Dress

Hands : Slink Hands - Dynamic

Nails : Astralia - Compatible mesh nails system

Nail Polish : Hello Dave - Nail Appliers - Astralia - The French One

Rings : (Yummy) Winter Solstice Ring Set

No shade.

Location : Consent - Temporary Event Area. (Adult)

I knowwwww. Technically it's still winter, and here I am taking a photo in the sunshine!

I can't be the only one who gets tired quickly of snow/winter. Don't get me wrong, it's beautiful when it's first fallen, but the reality is that once I've stood in it for 5 minutes, I'm over it.

I will happily agree to be chilly rather that super-hot, but that's only because you can't peel your skin off when you're warm, but can add layers when you're too cold!

So here we are again, tanning & relaxing on a beach. I think Man-Pickle would make quite a good lifeguard - just look at the way he's keeping an eye on what's going on! In my opinion he's definitely got a bit of a head-start on David Hasselhoff... but maybe I'm biased. Also, totally showing my age!

Enjoy some slightly closer-up pics of Man-Pickle. Be sure to check out his package *cough* and the lush bracelets from Kunst!

All of the things : 

Body, Hands & Feet : [SIGNATURE] Gianni - Mesh Body 

Skin : Clef de Peau.Oscar  @ TMD 

Head :  CATWA HEAD Stanley 

Eyes :  LOTUS. Lovely Eyes

Hairbase & Hair : Modulus - Scott Hair @ TMD
Ears : [theSkinnery] Human Ears

Necklace : [ kunst ] - Jamaal necklace @ TMD 

Tattoo : DAPPA - Seppuku Tattoo. @  Men Only Monthly

Trunks/Briefs : RIOT / Thomas Shorts @ TMD 

Bracelets :  [ kunst ]  - Reese bracelets @ TMD 

I could be different.

Pose : [La Baguette] Imok pose 6

Background : MINIMAL - Illuminate Backdrop #2 @ The Epiphany

I feel like I'm on this path where I've hit a certain age and I'm tired of being mediocre, and want to be the best that I can be. I'm not talking in terms of anything particularly specific, but there are definite parts of my personality that annoy the absolute shit out of me. I can be a proper whiny bastid for one, and I often centre my attentions on people I care about, or things that are important to me - which isn't a bad thing, but it does mean I have silly opinions that shouldn't be too important for anyone else to live alongside. I've now taken on board a (possibly?) Arabian Proverb...

The words of the tongue should have three gatekeepers:

  > Is it true?

  > Is it kind?

  > Is it necessary?

Don't get me wrong, I'm not gonna become perfect. I don't expect to be, and honestly, if I didn't have the occasional Pickle rant that was potentially offensive to at least SOMEONE, I think I'd lose a part of me. However, the above rings true, and I want to be a better person, and not allow these negative judgments and thoughts spread to others.

I already know it's not gonna be overnight. I'm a horrifically judgmental person, and I'm aware that a lot of my issues are because I  have a tendency to project. I assume that everyone is just as judgmental as me, when in actuality, I'm a speck of dust in the grand scheme of things and I'm barely ever considered by anyone outside of my circle.

All this said, don't expect me to become a completely different person. Not happening. I will just attempt to remember that it is NOT okay to silently judge, or loudly judge anyone, and rest assured if the ugly side of me pops up in a conversation, I will be over-thinking it until next week, kicking myself that i'm not finished learning yet. :P

All of the things : 

Body :  Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara

Head : CATWA Uma

Skin : [theSkinnery] Laura @ Collabor88

Eyes :  CATWA Mesh Eyes 

Eye Appliers :  LOTUS. Duality Eyes (Gacha) @ Gacha Guardians

Moles & Freckles :  Go&See  * Bae * Moles - Pallete @ The Seasons Story

Birthmark :  [okkbye] bold birthmarks

Hair : Tableau Vivant \\ Elly hair @ Kustom9

Flower hairband : . Liquence . - Flower Crown

Sweater : .miss chelsea. Gabi Sweater @ N21 (opens today!)

Shorts : .:villena:. - Split Denim Shorts

Tights (applier) : Bossie. diamond fishnet tights 

What they want.

Pose : Foxcity. On Point-3 (edited with Animare)

Background : MINIMAL - Illuminate Backdrop #5 (Gacha) @ The Epiphany

Bikes : [sau]Thunder[lite][carbon]

[sau]HAYA II[5.95][infected]

[sau]Thunder[lite][cosmos]

 (Note: These were rezzed for me, and I think they're mostly gacha's. They may still be available at events, but i'm not certain which ones. There's a massive display of Motorbikes at their mainstore that are well worth checking out!)

Let's talk about throat-punching people who ask for your advice and then promptly ignore all of it!

I mean, I know I've been there, I'm pretty good at asking for opinions and then being insane enough to go "Balls to your advice!" and running off to do the opposite. Although now, I really would like to think that I will at least consider what's been said before continuing down a road that could ultimately prove maddeningly awful.

I've come to the conclusion that no matter how frustratingly annoying it is, if someone asks your advice they usually want an "Okay, do it." sort of response. If there's a negative, chances are they're going to look for a door or a gateway, or even a ladder to find some loopholes and jump over that wall you've created, to do whatever they want anyway.

I need to bear this in mind more often.

All of the things : 

Body & Feet :  Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara

Head : CATWA Uma

Skin : [theSkinnery] Laura @ Collabor88

Eyes :  CATWA Mesh Eyes 

Eye Appliers :  LOTUS. Duality Eyes (Gacha) @ Gacha Guardians

Moles & Freckles :  Go&See  * Bae * Moles - Pallete @ The Seasons Story

Birthmark :  [okkbye] bold birthmarks

Lipstick : -SU!- Lenore Lipstick

Hair : *barberyumyum*90

Cat-Ears : .Oppa. Emily Ears Headband

Cigarette : [ kunst ] - Cigarette

Earrings : :: SAGA :: Moon Phase Earrings

Choker : : CULT : WITCH COLLAR 

Necklace : #SHOOK - Leo Necklace {Moonlight}

Shirt, Pants & Socks : EVANI - HANNA GACHA @ The Epiphany

Jacket : SEUL - Kia Bomber 

Ankle Monitor : : Lewd :  House Arrest, Monitor & GPS

Sneakers : [VALE KOER] V-3 TRAINERS (Group Gift)

Never walk away.

The pose used here has been edited so severely, it looks nothing like the original... so I'm leaving this blank!

Today I am struggling to write, so I'm not going to! Also, Santi is just playing man-dolly (although, can you say Weeknd?), and his credits will be missing. ♥

All of the things : 

Body & Feet: -Belleza- Freya

Head : CATWA Uma

Skin : [theSkinnery] Laura @ Collabor88

Eyes :  CATWA Mesh Eyes 

Eye Appliers :  LOTUS. Duality Eyes (Gacha) @ Gacha Guardians

Moles & Freckles :  Go&See  * Bae * Moles - Pallete @ The Seasons Story

Birthmark :  [okkbye] bold birthmarks

Hair : Tableau vivant \\ Rita hair @ Collabor88

Hairband : +Half-Deer+ Blossom Baby - Rose Crown - Pastel (Gacha)

Necklace : #SHOOK - Leo Necklace {Sweetheart}

Romper : _CandyDoll_ Dayanis 

Rings : Amala - The Lumi Stacking Rings (Note, although wearing the freya body by belleza, my hands are the MAITREYA hands from the maitreya body. The Amala rings are rigged for both slink & maitreya & as yet, belleza does not have bento hands.)

Shoes : [BREATHE]-Emmy Flats