No surrender.

Pose : *!R.O!* Archer BENTO Pose (Includes mesh bow, not used)

Bow & Quiver : Ariskea [ Sentinel ] Gacha (from a LONG time ago)

Location : Lost Lagoon

I want to start off this post with an absolutely massive shout-out to Reve Obscura poses. Without seeming to blow smoke up the butts of one of my sponsors (and making it entirely clear that they do indeed allow me the use of their items as a sponsor), they are without doubt one of the best bento pose makers in SL, according to the shapes I enjoy wearing.

Bento poses (and any poses for that matter), tend to need a little tweaking whether that's by adjusting the shape of the avatar, or the use of the god-sent Animare hud (available on marketplace >Here<)

With Reve Obscura, there have been very few times I have had to make adjustments, or use the animare hud, and for that reason they will remain a go-to for me. I have purchased several of the poses before they've been distributed to bloggers - that's how much I love this store!

I got a little disappointed again today, because I received another rejection from a store that I love. 

I make sure I only apply to stores and events I adore, I won't fill out an application for a place I don't genuinely want to support. I have massive, massive issues with the selection process, and I entirely believe that 90% of the time, likes and faves on flickr or social media determine the outcome of your application. I'm not -active- active anywhere on flickr, facebook or any other platform, and that's a choice I make because I do not want to a. cause unnecessary drama about my personal opinions, especially because most of my opinions are stated in this blog quite plainly, and b. it's not in my nature to sit in on this "fave for fave" or "share for share" environment that seems to be essential to 'getting your name out there'.

Don't get me wrong, I entirely applaud every single blogger and photographer purely because I know how much effort goes in to each and every post/photo. I have no issues with hitting like, sharing, or favouriting photo's I genuinely love, but I am NOT going to do it for every single picture in the hope that I get the same treatment back. I don't think that's fair, and it's kind of like giving a child a trophy just for taking part in sports day.

I hear crazy stories about people sitting on flickr for three hours a day.. an hour in the morning to catch up on photo's they've missed over night, an hour at lunch time where they backtrack over any  pictures from the morning, and again before they go to sleep so they can fave the ones they missed since lunch. I'd much rather chill out and pretend to be busy elsewhere than feel that kind of pressure for likes.

I realize that my theories on this can potentially be controversial, but it's something that plagues my mind daily. For that reason, I will continue to meander along, enjoying the talented sponsors I am currently lucky enough to blog for, and keep putting myself out there when a spot comes up at a store I am crazy about, fully aware that I'll likely miss out! 

With all that gotten out of my system, here's the stuff you really want to know! More beautiful items from FGC, the theme of this round is "Wild West, Cowboys and Native Americans, West world & Firefly inspired." You can find more information on the website >Here< 

xoxo

All of the things : 

Body : Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara

Skin : TRES BEAU MAKEUP CATWA Hailey

Head : CATWA Lona

Eyebrows : Bossie. alice eyebrows [catwa]

Eyes : HERMONY / EYES OF THE BEHOLDER @ TMD

Hair & Headband : Lamb. Zelda II

Head & Body Tattoos : [Demonic] Nuwuvi Tattoo & [Demonic] Yuma II Tattoo @ The Fantasy Gacha Carnival

Dress, Headpiece & Rings : ERSCH - Volla Gacha @ The Fantasy Gacha Carnival

Fur hoodie & Leg pieces : [I<3F] Thyra @ The Fantasy Gacha Carnival

On the Prairie.

Pose : FOXCITY. Numb-2

Location (& Dog) : Whimberly

Growing up, I'd be forced to religiously watch "Little House on the Prairie" where my family and I would sprawl out on the big, brown ugly sofa and enjoy Laura Ingalls Wilder growing up, often painfully embarrassingly, with her family.

A little known fact is that I was named after her in real life and despite that, I never really invested much into the whole plot & such, but I'll always remember the start of the show where the character of Laura (& her own siblings) ran over the fields. This image brings back the memory of the show for me, and all those Sundays where I would complain and begrudgingly sit down with my parents and my siblings. I kind of wish I had those back again and of course, what girly girl wouldn't want to frolic about in a field dressed in a pretty floaty skirt chasing a cute dogger around?

I hope you're as filled with peace & pleasant reminiscence as I am when you look at this image.

xoxo

All of the things : 

Body, Hands & Feet : Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara

Skin : NOT FOUND - YUMI SKIN PEACH  (CATWA) @ Sense Event

Body Skin : [theSkinnery] Maitreya Skin Applier - peach

Head : CATWA Lona

Eyes : CATWA Mesh Eyes 

Eye Applier : LOTUS. Vision Eyes (Gacha)

Freckles :  Bossie. freckles & star stickers

Eyebrows : Bossie. alice eyebrows 

Septum : :: SAGA :: Thick Septum @ Whore Couture Fair 8

Hair : [BURLEY]_Octavia

Headpiece : :MoonAmore: SwanLake / Feather Tiara (Pure) (Gacha) @ The Arcade

Choker : Hazy. UsagiNyan. Choker. Pink (Gacha)

Dress : 01. ERSCH - Dolly Gacha MAITREYA RARE DRESS+OVERDRESS (Gacha) @ The Dollhouse

Nails : Astralia - Compatible mesh nails system

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

Boots : #EMPIRE - Nelumbo (Previously at C88, allow time to transfer to mainstore!)

New technology.

Pose : FOXCITY. Steamy-4m

Background : ///BENJAMINZ/// CTRL BACKDROP @ Rewind 

Toro. Stacked Television {White Noise} (Gacha)

I'm not really one to get my nipples out without due cause, but this outfit just made all kinds of sense to me. It's a little bit naughty and a lot fantastic... and I feel like maybe I'm missing some of that fantastical stuffs lately, and with the fantasy gacha carnival thingies going on, sometimes regular posts can look a little bland.

This look shows more items from the Y2K round of Rewind, and I'm absolutely loving the ErschxOppa set (There are earrings and a necklace not shown, too).

It's a gacha and it's so different that as soon as it popped up I just KNEW it was going to be fun to photograph. As usual, my anxious little brain has been whirring with ideas surrounding the items, and finally I settled upon this. Tada!

I'm always slightly wary of wearing skins that aren't my RL race. I'm almost literally the whitest white girl in the history of white people. I've been bought up in the most white-collar, English way possible for my generation, and I am mostly pretty ignorant to the struggles of many other races. The last thing on my mind is making people uncomfortable or awkward because of a way that I portray an item, and I really hope that I do justice to the skins and pretties that I find across the grid. If you choose to look at this post, or any of my posts for any reason, just know that I am attempting to make art, regardless of race, colour, gender stereotypes or roles. I want so badly to bridge ALL the gaps and have a world where nothing matters except lifting people up and making others happy, but not at the expense of ourselves... but I know realistically this is just a dream for how the world works right now.

That being said, this skin is truly beautiful, as are all the items portrayed in today's post. I am absolutely thrilled with the outcome of the photograph, and only hope you enjoy what I have bought you. xoxo

All of the things : 

Body Hands : Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara

Skin : NOT FOUND - YUMI SKIN PEACH  (CATWA) @ Sense Event

Body Skin : [theSkinnery] Maitreya Skin Applier - peach

Head : CATWA Lona

Eyes : Hayaru  - Jung mesh eyes 

Ears :  ^^Swallow^^  Dragon Ears @ Kustom9

Lipstick : .{PSYCHO:Byts}. Sadayakko Lipstick

Hair : booN Lab.004 hair

Headpiece & Wings : ERSCH & .Oppa.- TV Angel Gacha @ Rewind 

Nipples : !~SV~! Nipples 

Corset & Nipple Tags : ::Axix:: Tomoe's Ofuda&Bodysuit @ BoundBox Feb'18 

Nails : Astralia - Compatible mesh nails system

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

Shoes & Socks : =Zenith=Xiang Mo Boots (Red) -Maitreya (Gacha)

Not alone.

Pose & Birds : FOXCITY. Fairytale Bento Pose

Location : Southern Roots

Got some fabulous goodies from Fantasy Gacha Carnival, Oppa & Dappa. As usual, check below for all the details. ♥

All of the things : 

Body, Hands & Feet : Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara

Skin : Glam Affair - Deiene ( LeLutka Applier ) @ Collabor88 

Head : LeLutka Bento Head-CHLOE

Eyes : LOTUS. Blossom Eyes @ Chapter Four

Hair : AD - Bound Box - sense

Tattoo (Top) : Tattoo : DAPPA - Rozu Tattoo. @ Anybody

Tattoo (Bottom) :  DAPPA - Saku Tattoo. @ Kinky Event

Floral Head-dress : .::Nanika::. Fiona wreath RARE (Gacha) @ Fantasy Gacha Carnival

Forehead Head-Piece & Necklace : .Oppa. Fae Jewelry 

Antlers, Shawl, Garter, Calf & Shoes : Moon Elixir - Star Gazer  (Gacha pieces) @ Fantasy Gacha Carnival

Belt/Skirt : ERSCH - Pirate Gacha @ Fantasy Gacha Carnival

I got potential.

Pose : -7P- Infinity Couple Pose @  Men Only Monthly

It's almost February, and in England, that means it's possibly colder than December, but because the holiday period is over we're about ready to slip on some springier colours, while continuing to stay warm and comfortable. 

This set by Evani completely encapsulates that feeling. The sweater comes in several gorgeous colours, and you're able to chop and change the undershirt (which is linked) with the fatpack. 

The pants are SO curvaceous - seriously, look at my butt & hips! Santi actually commented on how he would happily "stroke my thighs" because the material appears to be so velvety and warm, though I think he might just stroke my thighs regardless. Lucky me! They also come in two sizes, the long length shown here, and a regular ankle-length. I tried this size on with some strappy boots and they actually worked pretty well, with only minimal clipping which is another added bonus!

The Prodigy pose is actually super, super cute. Santi has an entirely different view on his blog, along with his credits. You should totally check that out, because I said so!

> Santi's Blog <

As usual, more pictures below + all the credits you need to get you the items shown. 

♥

All of the things :

Body, Hands & Feet : 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 & bindi : #Foxy - Morgana

Choker : ERSCH - Milly Necklace

Nails : Astralia - Compatible mesh nails system

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

Outfit : EVANI - TEANNA leggins & EVANI - TEANNA sweater  @ Uber

I'll stand by you.

*Waves* Hi hi! I don't tend to talk much, but I felt like this might need a little explanation. xD

This is gonna be a pretty BIG blog post, so I'm hoping you'll bear with me, and allow me the opportunity to squee a little, because two of my favourite people, Jadah and Mason are involved. They're the two at the top, pointing and gasping at the koi. (Don't worry about the cutie at the front, she's actually my alt so she's not gonna get butthurt!)

Anywho, I just want this on record somewhere. I'm not very good with being 'friends' with people. I'm hard work, need a lot of time to myself, and can often spend days or weeks at a time just being... well, antisocial tbh. Jadah and Mason understand this completely. (Well, Jadah does, I think she likely slaps Mason a bunch so he doesn't mention anything. They're oddly violent towards each other, but it's endearing.) 

It's people like these two that continually bring me joy. These guys allow me to be myself, never stifling, always supporting, constantly driving me to be myself, and be better than I currently am. I'm not sure they know how much they mean to me, but every single word of encouragement they offer me is gold. Their genuine, pure souls mean that I just don't question them when they're nice, and although we don't always see eye to eye, we are able to discuss opinions and differences like adults, and still come out of the other side accepting each other for who we are. They're the inspiration behind this post, and they deserve all the credit.

I love you two. Thank you for everything you do for me. <3

Sappy stuff over, here are the details :

Poses : FOXCITY. Lean-1m (Jadah)

[InDiGo] Male Bento  pose 4 (Mason)

 FOXCITY. Dolls-6m (Paloma)

Pickle's Fish :{MB} Lantern Festival RARE (Gacha)

Background stuff : -Garden- by anc "secret garden" ROSE 

E.V.E Dancing Petals

*alirium* ItchyGrass [DarkGreen]

JIAN Koi Pond Gazebo @ Fameshed

All of Jadah's things :

Body Hands & Feet : Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara

Skin : Enfer Sombre Ellen  @ @ Collabor88

Head : CATWA Lona 

Eyes : CATWA Mesh Eyes 

Hair :  Tableau Vivant - Hatsuhi hair

Headpiece : ::Axix:: SinOfTheRose CrowN (Gacha)

Tattoo : The White Crow - Affection

Rings : (Yummy) Love Spell Ring Set

Balloon :  {MB} Lantern Festival Zodiac Tiger

Kimono & Panties : *May's Soul* Elemental wizrad. Kimono @ The Fantasy Gacha Carnival

Shoes : *May's Soul* Elemental wizard. Dragon geta @ The Fantasy Gacha Carnival

All of the Paloma things :

Body Hands & Feet : Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara

Skin : more more. nari skin_RARE1 (Gacha)

Head : CATWA Lona 

Eyes :  [JOE SL]GIGI MESH EYE

Ears :  L'Etre - Horn Mesh Ears

Nose Piercing : MONS / MESH - Septum Ring (style6)

Hair : #Foxy - Grind. 

Head Piece : ::Axix:: Sakura Dream v.2. 

Upper Tattoo : [ATI] Peacock Love..

Kimono & Panties : *May's Soul* Elemental wizard. Kimono @ The Fantasy Gacha Carnival

Nails : Astralia - Compatible mesh nails system

Nail Polish : Hello Dave - Nail Appliers - Astralia - The French One (Free Gift @ Astralia)

Lower Tattoo : [ATI]  Koi Love III...

Socks : *{( konpeitou )}* sweetie - 5 - tabi Hole (Gacha)

Shoes : *May's Soul* Elemental wizard. Dragon geta @ The Fantasy Gacha Carnival

All of the Mason things :

Body & Hands : [SIGNATURE] Gianni - Mesh Body

Skin : HERMONY / VAUGHN TONE 4 / CATWA APPLIER

Head :  CATWA HEAD Daniel

Eyes : IKON Odyssey Eyes

Ears :   ^^Swallow^^  Gauged Ears

Hair : Stealthic - Reach 

Tattoo :   TAOX TatToo Appliers Only Eternal Tibetan VU

Outfit :   ::GB::Katahaori-set

Shoes :   ::GB::Takageta

All of the Pickle things :

Body Hands & Feet : Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara

Skin : [PF] <Latte> - Adeline - CATWA Applier (MONOLID) from July Powder Pack

Head : CATWA Lona

Eyes : CATWA Mesh Eyes 

Eye Applier :  LOTUS. Freedom Eyes @  The Chapter Four 

Eyeliner :  Veechi - Matte Winged Eyeliner [Catwa]

Ears : ^^Swallow^^ Pixie Ears @ Mesh Body Addicts Fair

Hair : tram G0718 hair @ Uber

Crown : ERSCH - Sera Gacha RARE @ The Fantasy Gacha Carnival

Dress : ^BADa^ Eve night  Dress RARE @ The Fantasy Gacha Carnival

Nails : Astralia - Compatible mesh nails system

Nail Polish : Hello Dave - Nail Appliers - Astralia - The French One (Free Gift @ Astralia)

Stockings & Shoes : [CX] Trapped Sakura Clogs 

A thousand reasons.

Pose : RKPoses_Marta_5

Location : Luanes World.

All of the things :

Body Hands & Feet : Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara

Skin :Essences - Lark [Catwa Catya Bento Applier / Omega] @ Kustom9

Head : CATWA Lona 

Eyes : CATWA Mesh Eyes

Eye Applier : Elysian (Steel)
Eyelashes : FetchxVeechi - #1 Wisp Eyelash Kit [catwa] RARE (Gacha) @ Epiphany
Eyeshadow : FetchxVeechi - Natural Foiled (Gacha) @ Epiphany
Blush : FetchxVeechi - Blush in Pink (Gacha) @ Epiphany
Lipstick : [PF] CATWA LIPSTICK Applier - Glossy Pout (See the tutorial >HERE< )
Hairbase : .Tableau Vivant \\ Catwa HB - Bloom (Gacha) @ Bloom
Hair : .Tableau Vivant \\ Spring curls 3 (Gacha) @ Bloom
Flowers : .Tableau Vivant \\ Lilies (Gacha) @ Bloom
Earrings & Necklace : ERSCH - Hannah Set. @ Tres Chic
Outfit : =Zenith=Spring Casual Shirt with Short @ Kustom9
Nails : Astralia - Compatible mesh nails system
Nail Polish : Hello Dave - Nail Appliers - Astralia - The French One (Free Gift @ Astralia)
Rings : Astralia  - Bayswater rings @ The Seasons Story
Shoes : BUENO- Wedges @ Kustom9

Your shine.

Pose : oOo Studio: Boudoir15_four