Some good.

Pose : K&S - // No chance to be without you 

Swans : Culprit Swan Seat White (BENTO)

Culprit Swan Seat Black (BENTO)

Available at a 100% Donation to Relay For Life @ The Home & Garden Expo

Taken at my homestead.

I spoke to my RL Mum today. She's a stickler for doing things her way, and as I've been slowly inching my way towards health and happiness, she's not always had the most supportive things to say. "Well hurry up and get it done" has pretty much been the narrative.

We've never had the best relationship, we're a lot alike in personality and we'd clash regularly throughout my teens and.. well, until now, really.

I started to talk to her differently. When I call or visit, I make sure I actually engage with her. I ask her how she is and I listen. I might not have a complete handle on my emotions yet and naturally there's still times where I snap, or she snaps, and we sit in silence for a moment.

Most recently she asked if I liked a pair of shoes she'd purchased for my daughter. I probably should have thought through my answer to be a little more mindful of the effort she went to, but my reply was something along the lines of "Not really, they look like special shoes." She huffed, a lot. For a 70 year old lady she can tantrum like a 6 year old... and rather than just letting it go, I snapped "If you don't want my opinion, don't ask."

I reckon I'm gonna feel bad about that interaction for a while, but I also think that maybe that was important, because I've tended to cower in her presence, and finally, at the grand ol' age of 38, I think I stood up to my Mum.

During my musings about my mental health, I've often wondered how hard it must have been for her growing up, so long ago. It's hardly surprising she has issues due to what she's faced in her past, and having an understanding of that will hopefully allow us to connect on a completely different level.

Anywho. Enjoy the contents of today's blawwwg. Be good to yourself, and each other!

xoxo

Revoul tones for the Arabella Genus Applier skin. I'm wearing RE20, which is top right!

In this set of pictures I'm wearing the DOUX - Brianna Hairstyle and my eyes are Lotus Royalty Mesh Eyes.

All of the things : 

Body Hands & Feet: -Belleza- Freya

Head : GENUS Project (Original)

Skin : Lefort by Revoul Arabella Genus Applier (+ Chubby Body Applier for Belleza) @ Collabor88

Eyelids : L'Etre - Natural mesh eyelids

Ears : ^^Swallow^^ Rox Ears

Hair : *ARGRACE* MAYU (Not sure if this is still available!)

Tattoo : DAPPA - Petal Tattoo. @ Access

Bikini : +MB+ Brianna Bikini 

Nails : Ascendant - Pretentious Nails 

Go on girl & Culprit Vlog.

Pose : Go&See * Divine * 6

Background & Props : FOXCITY. Photo Booth - Dance Hall 

Culprit Sonata Baby Grand Piano BENTO @ The Boardwalk Event

[DDD] Twinkling Ivy 

I've had a preeetty busy day today, and although I'm achy and sore, I'm incredibly grateful to just be here to share silly little SecondLife things with you.

I've been working on a vlog, at this moment in time, my editing program is behaving like a complete butthole and I'm struggling immensely!

I'm thoroughly enjoying the whole vlog thing, as it's definitely pushing my levels of personal comfort and feeling a bit like a derp when I talk... and although my editing is basic at best, I'm enjoying learning more each time I try.

xoxo

- Update... for whatever reason, my video editing program was completely ridiculous. After 6 hours attempting to be patient with the lag it was experiencing yesterday, and going to bed annoyed (i like to keep to my self-made deadlines) I decided to attempt a brand new program. Currently, it's worked out pretty well as I've completed the vlog! \o/ Please excuse the animal noises in the background, I shoulda moved from the ground to a platform - and my ground is LITERALLY a farm! 

The Revoul skin shown today is available in 5 tones, my favourite (shown in the main pictures and vlog) is the RE25 tone! ♥

All of the things : 

Body Hands & Feet: -Belleza- Freya

Head : GENUS Project (Original)

Skin : Lefort by Revoul Miami CatwaGenusOmega @ The Skin Fair

Ears : L'Etre - Ringed mesh ears

Hairbase :  Stealthic - Male Hairbase

Hair : KUNI / Alex @ Equal10

Dress : .miss chelsea.  X Oakley Foxtrot - Royale with Cheese Dress V2 @ Kustom9

Nails : Ascendant - Pretentious Nails 

Shoes : [BREATHE]-Kikumi Heels (Formerly @ Kinky Event)

An ocean full of change.

Pose : <EMOZIONE> Couple Pose **On The Track ~2~**!

Seat & things : {moss&mink} Molly Hallway Seat @ Fameshed

{moss&mink} Paper Flowers Pk1 - Set1 @ Belle Event (I have more plans for these, so stay tuned.. I really didn't do them justice!)

{what next} Floor Jar Lantern

I roped in Potato for this post, and uh, kinda forced him into making over his avatar completely (not quite completely, but I did make him buy the new Lelutka "Guy" head). Seeing as how his internet hasn't improved over the past 18 months, it's impossible for me to find out exactly what he's wearing, but I -think- his hair is Stealthic, and his shirt is from Ascend... but I'm not certain, hence my hesitance in linking all the things.

Still, we look pretty, and clearly I'd much rather stare at him than the beautiful sunset behind us, so that's awesome, right?

I got super frustrated with this post, and for a moment I reverted into ungrateful, annoyed and super negative Pickle of last year. Not good, not fresh, not something I want to revisit, ever. 

Luckily, Potato is incredibly understanding and fully supported me having a near-hissy-fit, calmed me down and told me to go the fuck to sleep (not quite like that, but he probably could have gotten away with it... maybe?), but yeah. Here we are 3 days later with an actual picture to show for his patience! I love that man.

Anywho, I know you're not here for my rambles, so have some information.

Happy weekend, Spoonies!

xoxo

All of the things : 

Body Hands & Feet: -Belleza- Freya

Head : LeLutka Bento Head-PIPER 3.3

Skin : [Glam Affair] Maewe Applier 

Eyes : HERMONY /  EYES OF THE BEHOLDER  

Ears : ^^Swallow^^ Pyramid Ear

Hairpiece : {moss&mink} Paper Flowers Pk1 @ Belle Event (These aren't supposed to go on your head, but they look cute. Love me pls.)

Horns : Lovely Disarray - Sketched Hellion Horns

Hair : [monso] My Hair - Yurin

Necklace : (Yummy) Bang Bang Choker @ Uber

Outfit : .miss chelsea. Tuva Set @ Equal 10

Nails : Ascendant - Pretentious Nails 

Rings :  (Yummy) Comfy Cozy Ring Set

Shoes : [BREATHE]-Satoyo Heels @ Fameshed

Falling into nothing.

Pose :  FOXCITY.  - Me time -5     

Background & props : FOXCITY. Photo Booth - New Beginnings (w/white exterior)   @ Backdrop City

 CUREMORE / Lost Paradise / Forbidden fruits (Red) (Gacha)

Decor from Mesh India

Draw the symbolism from this wherever you can, because I'm not sure I'm entirely confident what I was going for!

I'm a sleepy Pickle today, so have some credits, yeah? We'll talk tomorrow.

xoxo

All of the things : 

Body Hands & Feet: -Belleza- Freya

Head : GENUS Project (babyface)

Eyes : -SU!- Medora Eyes /Glitch Wasted/ (Gacha)

Eyeliner : Veechi - Basic Glossy Liner

Lipstick : -SU!- Matte Lip Essentials 

Earrings : Saga  Boho Princess Earring 

Headpiece : CUREMORE / Lost Paradise / Wreath (Fire)(Gacha)

Hair : [LeLutka]-SALOME hair (I'm not sure if this is still available.. sorry!)

Dress : evani. - Ingrid dress @ Uber

Nails : Ascendant - Pretentious Nails 01

Shoes : [BREATHE]-Momoka Heels @ The Arcade (March 1st)

I give in.

Pose : FOXCITY. Breezy-7m (edited with Animare)

Background : anxiety %local v1

I often forget about the Lelutka heads, but then I put one on and suddenly, it brings back how much I abso-freaking-lutley adore them. Every single head I've purchased from them (and I now have at least five) has bought something new.. no matter how small, and each time they up their game I'm at a loss for words. Needless to say when I saw the new Go&See skin specifically for the new brand of Lelutka heads, I made big ol' grabby hands for it!
I also decided to do the Slink body with the petite add-on for mah bewbies. I LOVE playing with (myself? LOL) my avatar, creating shapes that I believe to be fairly realistic.. and the petite add-on for the Slink helps me achieve that as I was never keen on the way the hourglass body breasts protruded.. but I am a huge fan of this shape. It's fair to say this was inspired not only by the new Go&See skin, but also Muggleborn, who go above and beyond to rig for bodies and augments that not every creator manages to include.
I probably don't say this enough, but I am SO amazingly grateful for all the beautiful brands that trust me with their creations, without their items, I'm almost certain my creativity would have been stunted as often I need a little push!
xoxo

Oh look! TONES! \o/
Starting at the top left, there's Albi, Goth, Pale, Witchy
Bottom left, Tan, Tropic, Choco, Cola and I think a new tone (?) Dusky

All of the things :

Body : Slink Physique Hourglass Mesh Body  & Petite chest augment
Head : LeLutka Bento Head-PIPER 3.3
Skin : Go&See * Gwen * Lelutka ~ Powder Pack [2.19]
Eyes : -SU!- Medora Eyes /Glitch Wasted/ (Gacha)
Hair :tram I0210 hair @ Uber
Necklace & Armbands : Avada~ Theodora Necklace & Cassia Armband @ The Secret Affair
Feathers : .aisling. Velasco
Nipple piercings : - Fika - Imprison Piercing
Dress : +MB+ Rosalee Dress  @ Whore Couture (Opens March 1st LM to follow, demo in mainstore)
Nails : Ascendant - Pretentious Nails 01

Almost you.

Pose : FOXCITY. Sits VOL3-4m

Decor : {moss&mink} Venus Sofa &{moss&mink} Modern Arbor (Dark) @ FaMESHedX

{moss&mink} Modern Princess - Princess Kitty RARE (Gacha)

{moss&mink} Floor Cushion GIFT

dust bunny . spicy fiesta . chips & guac

Soy. My Laptop

I have more pretties for you today!

The Chanel skin from Revoul is available at the brand new A+ event, and the pretty eyeballs are at Shiny Shabby!

I'm wearing the 'new' Lelutka head Piper, but the skin also comes available for Catwa, Genus and Omega, but as usual, DEMO FIRST because shading and results will vary depending on the head you're using!

Shown above are the tones RE05, RE10, RE15, RE20, RE25, RE30, RE35 and RE40

The skin comes in a no brow option too.. but I neglected to take a picture on that. I'll take my wrist slaps like a champ though!

All of the things : 

Body Hands & Feet: -Belleza- Freya

Head : LeLutka Bento Head-PIPER 3.3

Skin : Lefort by REVOUL Chanel CatwaGenusLelutka App @  A+ Event

Eyes : REVOUL - Revoulutionary Beauty Eyes @ Shiny Shabby

Hair : [monso] My Hair - Terri @ Soiree

Necklace & Earrings : Cae :: Basics - Solitaire 

Top : EVANI - Emi top [Fullpack]

Nails : Ascendant - Pretentious Nails 01@ Shiny Shabby

Pants : EVANI - Molly jeans

Filled with hope.

Pose & Chair : FOXCITY. Legs for Days-4

Background/Props : BUENO- Waiting Bed-Pink- RARE @ The Epiphany

BUENO- Love Bag-Pink @ The Epiphany

BUENO- Stack of Books-Deep Thoughts @ The Epiphany

BUENO- Charge Stand-Rose @ The Epiphany

BUENO- Luna @ The Epiphany

Taken in the BUENO-Underground Loft Skybox- RARE @ The Epiphany

Hi! I'm making this quick because I've probably baffled you recently with a bunch of skin stuffs and things, but this skybox and set from Bueno is LIFE. Seriously. Big love.

xoxo

All of the things : 

Body Hands & Feet: -Belleza- Freya

Head : GENUS Project (babyface)

Skin : Lefort by Revoul.Ariana CatwaGenusOmega RE10 @ Kustom9

Eyes : LOTUS. Beauty Eyes @ Equal 10

Eyeshadow : Just Magnetized - Classic Liner set 02 for OMEGA

Lingerie : *MC* Naughty & Nice Lingerie - Former Bound Box, no longer available.

Rings : (Yummy) Comfy Cozy Ring Set

Nails : Ascendant - Pearly Bento Nails 01

Shoes : #EMPIRE - Amethyst 

These words.

Pose : FOXCITY. Fixated-3m

Background : wr - disco infernal 

Have I mentioned how much I love Narcisse's materials? Well I'm saying it again. Loveeee. Love. Loveeeeee. The end.

xoxo

All of the things : 

Body : Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara

Head : GENUS Project (babyface)

Skin : Insol: Mary applier for Genus {NEW YEAR GIFT} 

Eyes : HERMONY /  EYES OF THE BEHOLDER  

Hair & Hairband : TRUTH VIP Joy (Gift)

Choker : Amala - The Ariana Choker

Outfit : -Narcisse- Kit Set @ Fameshed

Nails : Ascendant - Million Bento Nails 

The things you've said.

Pose : [La Baguette] Imok 5 mirr

I green screened this in a bit of a basic manner, but yay for different things!

I know! two posts in one day? What's going on!
Please don't get used to this. I'm just well rested and currently in advance of my projects, which is awesomeeee and another sign that I'm heading in the right direction!

Today I want to give an absolutely massive shout out to Narcisse. There's no doubt that there has been a massive leap forwards in quality in a fairly short span of time; I find the designs to be inspired yet original, and the textures always blow me away due to the use of materials (Materials are what makes the fabric look kinda shiny, and the shine will move with your camera angle, depending on your windlight. On the dress above, you can also see that certain points of the fabric look raised, and that too is down to the materials.).
Narcisse is in my opinion a brand to watch and I'm super excited to be able to showcase her fabulous products along her journey.
xoxo

All of the things :

Body : Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara

Head & Eyeliner : GENUS Project (babyface)

Skin : . MILA . Neave Skin [Honey] GENUS @ Vanity Event

Eyes :   LOTUS. Motion Eyes

Lipstick : -SU!- Matte Lip Essentials @ Access

Hairbase : Just Magnetized - Essential Hairbase - set 05 for OMEGA

Hair : DOUX - Zoe hairstyle 

Necklace : (Yummy) Secondhand Necklace 

Coat : NOCHE. Paris Off Shoulder Fur 

Dress : -Narcisse- Lily Slip Dress (Previously at Kinky)

Rings : (Yummy) Disco Nights - Diamond

Nails : Ascendant - Million Bento Nails 

Calling me out.

Pose : BellePoses - Yumi 5 @ Harajuku

Background : anxiety %sempiternal

I've already had to deal with some unpleasant business this morning... twice.

I really need to learn to keep my mouth shut and just move on quietly, but that's just not me - yet.

Aside from my self-inflicted dramatics, I absolutely freaking love this outfit from Miss Chelsea, and you can catch all the details below.

xoxo

I knowwwww, I keep changing my pictures at the moment, but I definitely feel like I'm getting somewhere! This is still a CAIWL picture in ultra, on firestorm. I haven't edited the avatar, but I have edited the background a smidge. I wanted you to see the Veechi Eyeshadow in a clearer context - and it's bootifuls!

All of the things : 

Body Hands & Feet: -Belleza- Freya

Head : LeLutka Bento Head-MAY 

Skin : . MILA . Alice Skin [Honey] LELUTKA 

Eyeshadow : Veechi - Enchanted Shadow @ N21

Hair : Ade - Grande Hairstyle 

Earrings & Necklace : Izzie's - Gingerbread Man Jewelry

Outfit : .miss chelsea. Kira Set @ Uber

Nails : Ascendant - Pearly Bento Nails 01