Grace.

Pose : . Little Pose Witch . Standard Globe Pose 2 (No longer available)

Bauble : 3rd Eye_ Everfrost Music Box 11 ( Bridge ) (Gacha) @ The Secret Affair (Note - this is a music box, too! It's so stinking cute and features eight christmassy tunes when you click on it! Also, this has not been resized, and it does not come with any poses.)

I have a bunch of things for you today! I'm still procrastinating from yesterday, so it's completely amazing that I've even gotten to this point, but there's legitimately so much information below, I don't want to waffle for too long so here goes!

Today I'm wearing the Juliet Skin, specifically for the Genus head from Lumae.

Above are tones one through four, and below are tones five through eight.

I chose to show the freckled versions for the tone comparison, they're all equally as beautiful. I did notice that tone 7 and tone 8 do not have the ginger eyebrow option, so I switched it up to the red, which is just as lovely!

Above you'll find a little look at the eyebrow options. I've used tone 4, the same tone as is in my photograph, and I have used the unfreckled option to show them off. 

I'm absolutely in love with the  lips, they're so pouty and delicious!

Ok, so... I guess I STILL need to work on this presentation for eyelashes. >.> 

However, Go&See have provided these lush Mink Lashes for SaNaRae especially for the Genus Head.

Shown in all the pictures are the stunning Lunar Eyes by Lotus at The Arcade, I'm wearing number 2 and number 17, which are similar in colour but different enough to create a bit of a facial focal point, I think!

xoxo

All of the things : 

Body : Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara

Head : GENUS Project (babyface)

Skin : !Lumae Genus Project - Juniper

Eyes :  LOTUS. Lunar Eyes (mesh)  @ The Arcade

Eyelashes : Go&See * Mink Lashes * Genus @ SaNaRae

Hair : Magika - Energy 

Corset : {vincue} & [CX] - Airie+Outfit [Maitreya] RARE

Take me with you.

Pose :  Infiniti . - Little Kitten - 5

Location : Guilty Pleasures (BDSM RP Sim)

I took my picture today at my friend Juniper's sim. Now at the beginning I wasn't even really looking to take a photo, I was just being a nosy Pickle, but when I wandered around a little, I found there were some absolutely fabulous nooks perfect for photographs.

I realize I haven't shown much in this picture, but that should only encourage you to go and take a look for yourself! Please remember it is a roleplay D/s & BDSM area, and it is ADULT themed. Enter with a respectful mindset and I have no doubt you'll be at home.

xoxo

All of the things : 

Body Hands & Feet: -Belleza- Freya

Skin : TRES BEAU MAKEUP CATWA BAE

Head : CATWA Lona

Eyebrows : Bossie. autumn eyebrows [catwa]

Eyeliner : -SU!- [HUD] Essential Eyeliners (Catwa)

Lipstick : -SU!- Nixu Lip Gloss +CATWA APPLIER+

Hair : tram H1020 hair

Collar : -Narcisse- Delicado Choker @ Vanity Event

Bruises/Tattoo : DAPPA - Magical Bruises. @ Equal10

Top : [Cubic Cherry]x[CX] - {Dooboo} Top @ Romp

Panties : Solange! Black thong

The soul you used to be.

Pose :  Go&See * Cutie * 1

Location : Dox - Tokyo Street

Once again, I'm not entirely sure I have the whole Asian thing down. However, being that it is SL and a creative platform, and that I AM completely ignorant to Asian culture, I hope you'll excuse me for being what is possibly a mish-mash of Japanese/Chinese and er, maybe even something else.

I've been spending a little more time taking the original, un-photoshopped pictures lately, and I hope that's noticeable. I'm also thoroughly enjoying learning all the LumiPro things, but at 8k it's a pretty high price to pay for what i'm currently capable of doing, which is basically just projectors. However, with that investment, you do get access to the youtube tutorials, so I'm definitely in need of watching some more of these in the not too distant future.

Here's hoping your Sunday is full of love and laughter!

xoxo

All of the things : 

Body : Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara

Skin : Insol: Seo applier, tone 'Tanned' 

Head : CATWA Catya

Eyes : Hayaru - Jung mesh eyes

Eyeliner : YKON - 4 Korean Cutie

Lipstick : .{PSYCHO:Byts}. Sadayakko Lipstick

Ears : L'Etre - Basic mesh ears 

Earrings & Head Fan : MAISON - Oiran Things (Gacha)

Hair :  Eliavah ~ Sora Hair @ The Hair Fair 2018

Tattoo : DAPPA - Shiro Tattoo. @ SaNaRae

Dress : [Aleutia] Remy @ Red Light District

Nipple Piercings : [CX] Kinky Cobra 

Claws / Rings :  [CX] Shredder Claws 

Shoes : #187# Sabot Fetish

Chew you up.

Pose : FOXCITY. Spotlight-6 (alternate)

Background : WR - sort of sci-fi (Animated with animare)

I almost forgot to write here today!
I've been watching the Shane Dawson youtube series on Jake Paul, and part of me wants to associate everything he's saying to 90% of SL (Sometimes, myself included!)
It's proving to be something I'm on the edge of my seat for, and I never really paid attention to the Paul Family or even "influencers" on youtube before quite recently.
Anywho. I have a long day ahead of me (I think) and I didn't sleep well last night - so check out the pretties I've found for this look below, and have an awesome day!
xoxo

All of the things : 

Body : Slink Physique Hourglass Mesh Body  

Skin : Insol: Seo applier, tone 'Tanned' 

Head : CATWA Catya

Eyes : Hayaru - Jung mesh eyes

CURELESS [+] Yuurei Eyes / HELL (unable to retrieve LM, region down)

Lipstick : in Catwa hud

Face Tattoo : DAPPA - Satan Spawn. @ The Dark Style Fair

Hair : DOUX - Bambi hairstyle 

Hair & Horns add on : DOUX - Demon hairstyle

Choker : #SHOOK - Identity Choker {SAVAGE] @ The Level Event

Scarification : + Demon Spit // Knife Play / Devil Child / Fresh @ Salem

Pauldron : ieQED scale.pauldron.titanium (No longer available)

Nipples : !~SV~! Nipples 

Nipple Piercings : [CX] Kinky Cobra 

Corset :  [CX] Taut Amour Corset (Gacha)

Arm : [omnis] BlackWidow

Claws & Tattoo (human hand) : [ Conviction ] The Claws - Possesion @ Salem

Shorts :  [CX]  26 Luceat Arachne Shorts and Socks (Gacha)

Feeling malicious.

Pose & Knife : *!R.O!* Try Me BENTO Pose 

Location : Southern Roots (Check out the Halloween decorations)

How excited are you for October???

SL Halloween never fails to disappoint me, and perfectly on cue, we have a myriad of creepy events already started and of course, some fabulous ones yet to open this month.

Today I'm showing the Go&See Skin available at The Dark Style Fair. It comes available in 6 Tones, Albi, Goth, Pale (Which i'm wearing), Tan, Tropic and Cola.

Below you can see a sneak peek of the face options. The bloody lips are only available in the white brows option, but you can pick up a "dropy lips" applier for any mesh head at the Dark Style Fair, which also has a bloody version included! Yay!
I'm really looking forward to this month in terms of blogging and photography - I'm not often an overly 'creepy' styled Pickle, but I do love being challenged, and I am thoroughly up for attempting to create some new looks!
xoxo

All of the things :

Body : Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara

Skin : Go&See * Danika * @ The Dark Style Fair

Head : CATWA Lona

Eyes : ANATOMY - Haunted Eyes @ Blush
Teeth : [CX] Strigoi's Fangs
Hair : Sintiklia - Hair Amara @ The Hair Fair 2018
Horns : RO - Baphomet Horns - Celestial
Bloody tattoo : MoonPhase - RippedOutThroat @ The Dark Style Fair
Shirt : -Narcisse- Glinda Pentagram Bustier @ Salem
Bloody hands : Clemmm - Bloody Hands
Nails : .:Avanti:. Hetra Claws @ The Dark Style Fair

Every second.

Pose & Lounger/Swing : FOXCITY. Cozy-7 @ Uber

Props : junk. wannabe boho. rug. three. (Gacha)

junk. wannabe boho. wall hanging. navy. (Gacha)

junk. wannabe boho. petal mirror. metal. (Gacha)

junk. wannabe boho. drawers. yellow. RARE. (Gacha)

Soy. Green Plants Wall Panel

Soy.  Shisha [liquid night]

Soy.  OSC- OLD RADIO LP PLAYER (Gacha)

[-BLUE SKY-] Definition Frame - SMILE

[-BLUE SKY-] Definition Frame - LOVE

Hair : Opale . Flora Hair 

So yeah. It's been a bit rough lately.

Fuck it though, right?

I'm going to choose to smile.

I'm going to choose to love.

And I'm going to choose to live. 

Just give me a minute to make all this work. 

xoxo

All of the things : 

Body : Slink Physique Hourglass Mesh Body  

Skin : TRES BEAU MAKEUP CATWA ASHLEY

Head : CATWA Lona

Eyes : AMITOMO Eye Collection

Eyeliner : YKON - The 4 Girlies Types - Catwa/OMEGA

Earrings : Nova -- Lucia Earrings

Ears : L'Etre - Basic mesh ears 

Hair : little bones. Theory @ Uber

Sweater : .miss chelsea. True @ Uber

Nipples : !~SV~! Nipples 

Nipple Piercings : [CX] Kinky Cobra 

Tattoo : DAPPA - Mantra Tattoo. @ Men Only Monthly

Shorts :.miss chelsea. Mira Shorts

Leg warmers : !Rebel Hope - Wella Mesh Knit Leg Warmers

Heaven knows.

Pose : FOXCITY. Lounge-2m

Background : WR - really needs a title 

I am so in love with this headband by Narcisse...

and the hair? Hello!

Literally, a perfect combination when you want to feel pretty.

Get it. Immediately!

xoxo

Body : Slink Physique Hourglass Mesh Body  

Skin & Ears : ! Lumae Fantasy : All Heads - Elentari // Neutral 

Head : CATWA Catya

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

Eyeliner : Veechi - Boss Liner @ Collabor88

Freckles : Veechi - Foiled Freckles

Hair : .ICONIC.:CLIO @ The Hair Fair 2018

Headband : -Narcisse- Clio Headpiece @ The Hair Fair 2018

Tattoo : Izzie's - Metallic Arrow Tattoo

Feathers : .aisling. Velasco

Bodysuit : [CX] Taut Amour - HG - Corset - Monotone - RARE (Gacha)

I don't want sh!t.

Pose : *Eternal Dream* Feral 04

Background/Props : +Half-Deer+ Starlit Spiderweb 

LAGOM - Springmist (tinted)

“Will you walk into my parlour?” said the Spider to the Fly,
 'Tis the prettiest little parlour that ever you did spy;
  The way into my parlour is up a winding stair,
   And I've a many curious things to show when you are there.”

- Mary Howlet

This is a theme I had been toying with since I found the Cureless eyes at previous round of Fifty Linden Fridays. I was slightly upset to realize they aren't add-on attachments, but in fact tattoo's/makeup - but they are so beautifully drawn, I am ultimately not disappointed.

Also, please please check out this beautiful skin from Lumae, I haven't been able to showcase it as well as I would like today, but I will definitely be wearing it again, as it is stunning!!

xoxo

All of the things : 

Body, Hands & Feet : Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara

Skin : ! Lumae Fantasy : All Heads - Elentari // Neutral 

Head : CATWA Magy

Eyes/Tattoo : CURELESS[+] Quattrocular & Space Eyes 

Lipstick : Bossie. colorpop lipsticks 

Spider on tongue : /N-R/ (bento) Spider on Tongue

Whiskers : CURELESS[+]  Dragon Halfbreeds / Dragonwhiskers COAL

Hair : AD - soca 

Horns : SG Arotia Horns (Gacha)

Pauldrons : ieQED scale.pauldron.titanium (No longer available)

Collar : Random.Matter - Feral Collar

Tattoo : DAPPA - Royal Tattoo. @ Access

Outfit : #EMPIRE - Buckle - Harness 2 @ The Arcade

Extra arms : + Extra Bento Arms + {egosumaii}

Creepy hand : CURELESS&DISORDERLY / Disembodied Witch Hand / Closed RARE (Gacha)

Hand Claws : [CX] Shredder Claws

Leg fades : Alterego Leg Fades

Feet Claws :[CX]Canidae Claws

There's still time.

Pose : [La Baguette] Caprice pose 7

Background : Taken at my friends private sim, the trees aren't mine..

-Garden- by anc curly forest grass {purple}

-Garden- by anc "silence" spider lily {DARK/ai}

-Garden- by anc "secret garden" ROSE {goth/night}

I've been watching youtube for a while this morning, and specifically, Gabby Hanna. She's kind of well known for dealing with drama in her personal life, she's pretty blatant and I feel an odd sort of kinship with her, because it really does seem as though she's a little further in her personal self-betterment journey. Anyway, she mentioned something in one of her videos that really struck home with me, and she said : 

"Find a way to be grateful for your pain"

At the time, she was discussing her 'art', and was just commenting on how she felt like she'd been through a lot, but was glad for those experiences because it had helped her develop creatively, and had become a source of inspiration to her too.

It's not the first time I've heard stories about that, and it's also well known that artists such as Van Gogh, and more recently Robin Williams and various musical influencers used their mental health issues to create masterpieces too, and while many of these beautifully creative people suffered immensely, and oftentimes have passed before their time, the remnants of them are left in their art - and I think that is an amazing legacy.

I know that mental health is probably something I reference a lot in my rantings, but I can't help but feel like it does need to be spoken about more. It needs to become more widely accepted that we are ALL on a spectrum, and just because you feel like you can't relate right now, it doesn't mean that you won't need help at some point later in life.

Your mind is a fragile thing, and I am discovering more every day that it is incredibly important to treat yourself with respect. You can be the sweetest, kindest person in the entire world - but if you're not capable of treating yourself with the same hand you treat everyone else, you're only going to exhaust yourself.

Think positively today, peeps. After all, if nothing else it's nearly the weekend!

xoxo

All of the things : 

Body : Slink Physique Hourglass Mesh Body  

Skin : L'Etre Skin Shop - Isabela Skin 

Head : LeLutka Bento Head-MAY @ Mesh Body Addicts

Eyebrows : Bossie. alice eyebrows [LeLutka]

Eyelids : L'Etre - Natural mesh eyelids

Septum & Nose Piercing : From the :: SAGA :: Verena Jewel Set

Hair : little bones. Poison @ Collabor88

Headpiece : *LODE* Head Accessory - Phlox Crown [purple](Gacha)

Tattoo : DAPPA - Garland Tattoo. @ Anybody

Robe & Skirt : #SHOOK - Dareenka Outfit @ Anybody

Nipples :  !~SV~! Nipples 

Nipple Piercings : [CX] Venereal 

Panties : From the S&P lingerie Elle (Previously in BoundBox)

Alright, let it go.

Pose : Le Poppycock-Romantic allure

Props : *alirium* PuffyGrass [Frozen]

-Garden- by anc "silence" spider lily 

*alirium* DownyGrass [Snow]

I've made no secret of the fact that I have been under the weather lately, and while I am almost 100% convinced this is completely an anxiety thing, it's come to a point where I'm absolutely going to have to get it sorted... so first thing tomorrow (today?) I'm going to pop to the hospital and get myself fixed.

It always sounds a little dramatic when someone says "I'm going to hospital!" and I really hope that's not the case here. I'm pretty sure I'm over-reacting, but on the off-chance I'm not, I'm throwing it out there that I may (or may not) be gone for a little while... and that for me means completely radio silent (unless I bite the bullet and buy a freakin' new laptop), because I really don't do mobile phones or ipads or any fancy things. So now you all know, and I really hope it's not as dramatic as it sounds haha.

In other news, the picture above has been edited quite a lot, and while I love it, I sort of hate it too. Please check out the original colourings of the items shown in the pictures below!

xoxo

All of the things :

Body, Hands & Feet : Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara

Skin : Colivati Beauty - Christine Applier [Catwa]

Head :  CATWA HEAD Magy

Eyes : CATWA Mesh Eyes 

Eye Applier : Go&See * Infinity * Catwa Eyes @ SaNaRae

Eyebrow Applier : Found in Catwa hud & recoloured

Lipstick : -SU!- Nixu Lip Gloss +CATWA APPLIER+

Ears : [MANDALA]SIMPLE_EARS_HUTUU

Earrings : .random.Matter. - Sanvi Earrings @ Uber

Hair : TRUTH / Fiji VIP Group Gift

Headpiece : Luas Yemina Headpiece RARE (Gacha)

Tattoo : DAPPA - Azure Tattoo. @ Anybody

Necklace/Chestpiece : .aisling. Celia Necklace

Bikini : Mossu - Angelic.Bra @ Uber

Claws :  [CX] Shredder Claws 

Socks :  [CX] 25 Luceat Arachne Shorts and Socks - Obsidian (M) RARE (Gacha)

Shoes :  [CX] Project Harpoon 

Use your body.

Pose (Pickle) : Bossie. nyanko pose 05-M (over-ridden by champagne in hand)

Pose (Durex) : Found in the chair.

Champagne bucket : :::ChicChica::: Champagne dispenser

Props & Background : [Vandelo]Sir Windsor lounge

Dutchie maledom chair 

[AF] Baring Bear Rug

Apple Fall Masculine Bar

Apple Fall Banana Tree

I suppose I was feeling some type of Hugh Hefner (RIP), Playboy bunny vibe for this post, and I'm not 100% sure why, but like most things, I just went with it and I'm well happy with how this turned out!

I'm still not at 100% Pickle Power yet, but I did manage to eat something today so that's nice. Sitting up is still uncomfortable, but it's far better than lying in bed feeling sorry for myself, especially since my laptop went fffffff and I now can't even netflix in bed! *Flails dramatically*

Still, have some fabulous news from Kauna, CandyDoll & Dappa, and know that at some point, Hugh Hefner said "Life is too short to live someone else's dream."

Which is very similar to a Steve Jobs quote, but you know what? They're both awesome. (Quotes, I never met the people. They might have been secretly terrible. Or amazing. Shuttup Pickle!)

xoxo

Durex is wearing : 

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

Skin : Go&See * Summer * Theo 

Head :  CATWA HEAD Skrell

Eyes : -SU!-Delora Eyes Fatpack /ULTRARARE/ (Gacha)

Piercings : -SU!- Piercing Set 06 

Ears : [MANDALA]STRETCHED_Ears_Season2 HUMAN

Nails in ear : [CX] Heavily Nailed (Group Gift)

Hairbase : Stealthic - Male Hairbase

Beard & Scar : IDTTY Faces - Sharp Beard [CUT]

Nose Bleed : -SU!- Nosebleed 

Hair : *Drot*Seven (Gacha)

Claws (hands) : [CX] Shredder Claws 

Jacket : Kauna - Smoking Jacket (Note : Kauna is currently giving away their entire inventory for 0Ls. This makes ALL their suits FREE at the mainstore. I believe the majority are Standard Size only, but I had no problem fitting that to my Signature Body, and Kauna has always been my go-to for smart mens-wear as a Deadwool-quality alternative)

Pants :Kauna - Tuxedo Trousers

Claws (Feet) : ~GD~Bad Things

All of the things : 

Body Hands & Feet: -Belleza- Freya

Skin : Colivati Beauty - Christine Applier [Catwa]

Head :  CATWA HEAD Magy

Eyes : CATWA Mesh Eyes 

Eye Applier : LOTUS : Validity Eyes for LookBook

Lashes : :: SAGA :: Freja Lashes/CATWA 

Eyeshadow : Bossie. glossy eyeshadows [catwa]

Ears : .:[PUMEC] :.  - / Mesh Ears\ Bohemian 

Earrings : e.marie // Hoop Earrings - 14k @ N21

Hair (2 Parts) : Bunny Ears & Strands : +Spellbound+ White Rabbit Ears Addon

Main hair : +Spellbound+  Netherworld

Choker : random.Matter. - Feral Collar - Group Gift

Tattoo : DAPPA - Devour Tattoo. @ Vanity Event

Outfit : _CandyDoll_ Doll Outfit @ Kinky

Tail : From the  + Cotton Usagi + {aii} set

Strap : *MUKA* Leg Strap

Shoes : [MODA] MADISON PLATFORMS For May's Bound Box