Blood and diamond dust.

Pose : Foxcity. Sits VOL1-1m

Background & propthings! : FOXCITY. KPOP STAR - RARE2 - Black Wolf

.miss chelsea. Occult Dreams Gacha @ Epiphany

.miss chelsea. Wynn Backpack Black Deco

.miss chelsea. Wynn Rug

.miss chelsea. Wynn Horror Frame

*HEXtraordinary* A Very Nopecat Halloween @ The Arcade

*HEXtraordinary* Nope Cat - Bride of Nope

*HEXtraordinary* Nope Cat - Bat Nope

*HEXtraordinary* Nope Cat - Count Nopecula

*HEXtraordinary* Nope Cat - Frankenope

*HEXtraordinary* Nope Cat - Nopestopheles

*HEXtraordinary* Hanging Lantern Branches

{moss&mink} Lace-up Chair no/blanket @ FameshedX

{moss&mink} Heart stud table - Dark @ FameshedX

{moss&mink} Lace-up Chair w/blanket @ FameshedX

{moss&mink} Twilight Zone @ The Arcade

{moss&mink} Twilight Zone - Candleabra

{moss&mink} Twilight Zone - Night-Light Pumpkin

{moss&mink} Drop Curtain 

*Breathes*

I'm loving this picture. To me, it looks like Pickle has had a pretty long day and is now sulking on the Moss&Mink chair because the magical Nope Cats by HEXtraordinary haven't made her a nice cuppa for when she comes home.

I absolutely adore these corset chairs. The detailing is so pretty, and the fabric really does make you want to reach out and brush your hand over it. Available with the corset chairs and table shown, are some pretty hanging lights - unfortunately, there was nowhere for me to actually hang them, so I'll save those for another day... just be sure to check them out while you're shopping at the first round of FameshedX!

I'd also like to make you aware of the pretty eyeshadow by Veechi which is available now at n21! Go grab it! The blending really is beautiful and I only hope I've done it justice in the close up below. It almost sparkles!

Happy Sunday! 

xoxo

All of the things : 

Body, Hands & Feet : Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara

Skin : TRES BEAU MAKEUP CATWA BAE

Head : CATWA Lona

Eyeshadow : Veechi - Twilight Shadow @ N21

Lipstick : [PF] CATWA LIPSTICK Applier - Glossy Pout

Ears : L'Etre - Basic mesh ears 

Hair : KUNI / Jasmine 

Choker : -MONCADA PARIS- Lion Choker  @ Tres Chic

Tattoo : DAPPA - Occult Tattoo. @ Ultra

Dress : {Fatal} Blow Dress - Apple

Panties : DAPPA - Cursed Panties 

Nails : -SU!- Livana Nails .GothBabe.
Wings ; .miss chelsea.  Wynn Wings (Gacha) @ Epiphany

Boots : .miss chelsea. Wynn Boots (Gacha) @ Epiphany

I'll be there.

Pose : *!R.O!* Ignored BENTO Couple Pose (includes teddy & controller)

Background & Props : Trompe Loeil - Margaux Photo Backdrop + Surround

dust bunny . giant palm plant

dust bunny . spicy fiesta @ Uber

{vespertine}- aglaonema plant.

{vespertine}- aloe vera plant.

BUENO-Pizza Boxes

BUENO-Gamer- OG

BUENO-Cooler Bangers-Seoul Beer

Junk Food - Hexbox 1 Scattered Games

Junk Food - Hexbox Games Stack

ARIA - Brynn Leather Sofa

(epia) - Retro Television

Say hi again to Apple! She's featured once already in this blog, under the name of Kat, but because she's a happy little weirdo, she's changed her name to Apple so that we can be juicy together! Who wouldn't want a thick juicy Pickle and Apple combination?!

I know I've recently had a bit of a weep about my inability to maintain friendships, but Apple has been someone pretty darn constant for a fair few months, and she deserves a bit of a shout out.

When she first messaged me, I was kinda scared of her - I mean, she's gorgeous, right? Not only is she pretty af, but she's also absolutely freakin' hilarious. Legit! There's rarely a comment she makes where I don't LOL or OMG at her.

I think it helps that we have very similar humours, the drier and wittier the better - and she's an expert at one liners.

So, although I'm terrible at friendships, I'm also incredibly grateful for the ones that push through and remain despite my constant weirdness, the ones who hold me up when I'm feeling absolutely at my lowest and who let me obsess and rant and vent and over-talk until I'm feeling like the OGPickle. I only hope that I give you back half of what you guys give me!

xoxo

All of the things, Pickle (Left) :

Body, Hands & Feet : Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara

Skin (Head) : Not Found - Lia Skin Toffee (Catwa)

Skin (Body) : [TheSkinnery] Toffee

Head :  CATWA HEAD Catya

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

Ears : L'Etre - Crystal mesh ears 

Lipstick : [PF] CATWA Lipstick - Queen Palette

Hair : tram H0813 hair

Tattoo : *Bolson / Token @ Uber

Shirt : Emery Nothing To Hide Crop Top @ Uber

Pants : .miss chelsea. Reba Pants for Saturday Sale

All of the things, Apple (Right) : 

Body, Hands & Feet : Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara

Skin (Head) : Not Found - Lia Skin Toffee (Catwa)

Skin (Body) : [TheSkinnery] Toffee

Head :  CATWA HEAD Catya

Hair : RAMA Salon - Amber Hair for Saturday Sale

Shirt :  [Fetch] Four little words tee 

Rings : **RE** Witchy Rings

Pants : .miss chelsea. Reba Pants for Saturday Sale

Slides : Mossu - Sparkle.Platforms

Perception.

Pose : *!R.O!* Perspective BENTO Pose (Comes with Mesh Sunglasses - not shown)

Sunglasses : .miss chelsea. Gaia Sunglasses Bold @ The Epiphany

Location : LaZy DaZe Surf Beach

Epiphany opens today at 10pm SLT, and I for one am super excited, as a few of my favourite stores will be participating!

Of course, Miss Chelsea is one of those stores, and they've provided this super cute outfit - from hairband to shoes, and a few extra pieces in between.

I paired that with this Dappa tattoo, because the delicacy appealed to me in terms of boho-ness.

As usual, there's more pictures below, along with landmarks and things!

xoxo

All of the things : 

Body Hands & Feet: -Belleza- Freya 

Shape : Kaleidoscope : Shine Shape

Head : CATWA Catya

Skin : .: fiore :. STACY Catwa Applier 

Eyes :  CATWA Mesh Eyes 

Eyebrows : Bossie. Autumn eyebrows [catwa] 

Freckles : Bossie. freckles & beauty marks [catwa]

Septum : (Yummy) Lotus

Eye Liner : . Veechi  - Matte Winged Eyeliner

Lipstick : [PF] CATWA Lipstick - Queen Palette (From an old Powder Pack)

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

Earrings : Kibitz -- Lucia Earring @ Kustom9

Hair & Hairbase : S.E CATWA RED CARPET @ Kustom9

Tattoo : DAPPA - Laced Tattoo. @ Vanity Event

Outfit (includes Hairband, choker, shoes & shirt & shorts) :  .miss chelsea. Festival Feels Gacha @ The Epiphany

Unstable.

Pose :  *!R.O!* Serene BENTO Pose (Modified head position VERY slightly with Animare)

Hair : *ARGRACE* Akane

Props : -tres blah- Hodgepodge - Wine Duet

-tres blah- Hodgepodge - Tossed Clothes

Junk Food - Sashay Chips 

This picture reminds me of being 18. I wasn't naked at the time, but I was very definitely drunk.

I had decided to have a party while my parents were out of town, and well, the result was that somehow my ex boyfriend showed up. It hadn't been that long since we'd split, and seeing him sitting out in the garden on MY fucking swing kinda made me mad. I don't even remember if I'd invited him, or why I would have if he was my ex. I'm not one of those girls who generally stays friends with their exes because I firmly believe they're exes for a reason. Anyway, I digress.

I'd taken it upon myself to mix vodka and whiskey and with coke and drink it like I'm some badass. I'm totally not a badass. I'm a lightweight. Needless to say after a while I found myself in the above position in my parents hallway, with my partygoing friends stepping over me while I struggled to not hurl everywhere.

Sooner or later, my friend Keith (who was also friends with my ex) came over and sat with me. With the room spinning, and somehow through my own drunkness, being extremely aware of how very drunk he was too, he leaned over me and shook me gently. "Hey. Hey." << Keith.

"Ughsd;lf?" << Me.

"Are you okay?" Again, Keith.

"Uhgg!" I think I mumbled something like that, in the affirmative.

"I want you to go to your happy place. We've all got one. Go to your happy place." << Keith.

I'm not sure why I remember this. Or why it was so important to go to a happy place when I was quite contentedly drunk (although incapable of moving), but I was quite glad of Keith when I decided that being on my back wasn't as nice as I first thought, and had to get up the stairs to hurl. Unfortunately, at that time the toilet looked like the eye of a needle, so I just threw up in the bath. Sweet Keith held my hair back until I'd finished and then tucked me into my parents bed, and continued back downstairs to party with the rest of my friends.

I'm nothing if not a gracious host, so when at 6am I awoke, starving and thirsty, I made all my remaining friends an amazeballs English breakfast... after returning the next-door neighbours garden gnomes because they were in the freezer, the fridge, the microwave and the oven.

Sometimes, I miss being 18.

xoxo

All of the things : 

Body Hands & Feet: -Belleza- Freya (ALL Belleza bodies have been updated to BENTO!  YAY!)

Head : CATWA Magy

Skin : ItGirls - Catwa Skin Applier - Brigit 

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

Freckles : Bossie. freckles & beauty marks [catwa]

Eyebrows : Bossie. Annie eyebrows [catwa] 

Eyeshadow :  -SU!-  Oksana Eyeshadow 

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

Septum : MONS / MESH - Septum Ring (style30) 

Nose Piercing : MONS / MESH - Septum Ring (style23) 

Hair : Lamb. Empty

Collar : .random.Matter. - Cermet Collar 

Tattoo : DAPPA - Seeker Tattoo. @ Mens only Monthly

Panties : From the :::insanya::: Olga outfit

Will you call my name?

Pose : <K&S> Loveliness Pose 2

Location : Whole Wheat

Dear Mr. Vernon: 

We accept the fact that we had to sacrifice a whole Saturday in detention for whatever it is we did wrong. But we think you're crazy for making us write an essay telling you who we think we are. You see us as you want to see us: in the simplest terms, in the most convenient definitions. 

But what we found out is that each one of us is a brain, 

and an athlete, 

a basket case, 

a princess, 

and a criminal. 

Does that answer your question? 

Sincerely yours, 

The Breakfast Club.

Ok, so we all know this story by now, and if you don't, you really need to get on this shit and watch The Breakfast Club. I mean, it's been out for like 35 years, so you don't have any freakin' excuse and it's also on Netflix (watching it again now as I type!)

It's the quintessential 80's movie, which, if re-booted today, would still hold up in terms of story lines and characters. Perhaps those simplistic labels would be different, but the labels would still be there.

I had to think about this outfit from Miss Chelsea.

I mean, I knew it was based around the "Criminal" character, but I've never really dabbled in being that person.. and although it comes with an amazingly cute "Guilty" choker (optional), I swapped that out with the "Loner" one from Quirky purely on the basis of that is  how *I* see myself.

I feel like we can all be a little of everything - and I think this entire outfit has pushed that out of me, to the point where I didn't even realize I was encompassing almost all of the labels mentioned in that letter until now. 

Pickle the brain : I like words. I like creating images with words. Not particularly good at retaining information, and give me a maths problem and I'll immediately get out a calculator or take my socks off to be able to use my toes to count higher, but I'm not stupid (all the time).

Athlete : To be fair, the only thing you're going to catch me running for is more pizza, but I do wear trainers/sneakers a lot? :P

Basket Case : This one appeals to me! Hi! I'm Pickle, and I'm fucking crazy!

Princess : Dabbling in make-up, painting my nails, keeping up with fashion? Yes please! This is an INNER me though, in RL at least. SL allows me far more creativity to be girly and pretty sometimes, and I don't feel weird when I wear all the pink things (again, sometimes!)

Criminal : Although I've never done anything over-the top, I think we all done something we shouldn't have. Maybe something morally questionable, or uh, you know, something your parents wouldn't have liked *coughs*, yeah. That'll do.

It's been made for the event "The Clique", which as you probably know by now is a music & fashion event in SL based around the whole movie of The Breakfast Club. If you haven't already visited, it's well worth checking out, so hit those LM's below and get ready to part with your Lindens!

xoxo

All of the things : 

Body & Feet: -Belleza- Freya

Head : CATWA Magy

Skin : ItGirls - Catwa Skin Applier - Brigit 

Eyes : .ARISE. Sadie Eyes

Eye Liner : . MILA . Princess of Darkness Makeup

Freckles : Bossie. freckles & beauty marks [catwa]

Lipstick : [PF] CATWA LIPSTICK - Glossy Nudes (Faded out using the catwa hud)

Hair : tram G1113 hair

Choker : .Quirky. - Lexxi Collar - Loner

Necklace :  +Half-Deer+ Forest Charm - Acorn Necklace @ Lootbox

Coat : *COCO*_BikerJacketOverShoulders

Dress : .miss chelsea. Jana Dress @ The Clique

Hands : Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara (Yes you can wear your Maitreya hands! Activate SLINK FIT on the Belleza body, but be aware you WILL need omega/maitreya enabled appliers for skins & tattoos! There's also a slight clipping when wearing long sleeved Belleza fit clothing)

Gloves :  .miss chelsea.  Jana Gloves (Maitreya ONLY)  @ The Clique

Boots : [VALE KOER] UNDERCHEEK BOOTS

Over it all.

Pose : FOXCITY. Sass-5

Background : MONS / 3D - Hello World Photoshoot Decor (style2)

I think I woke up okay today, and then just began to slowly deteriorate mood-wise for no apparent reason, and now I'm staring angrily at the PC as though it's my nemesis.

For that reason, I am not going to write anything more, just check the credits k? K. 

xoxo

All of the things : 

Body & Feet: -Belleza- Isis
Shape : Kaleidoscope : Shine Shape

Head : CATWA Catya

Skin : .: fiore :. STACY Catwa Applier 

Eyes :  CATWA Mesh Eyes 

Eyebrows : Bossie. Annie eyebrows [catwa] 

Freckles : Bossie. freckles & beauty marks [catwa]

Eye Liner : . MILA . Princess of Darkness Makeup

Highlight : . MILA . Metallic Highlighter

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

Ears : Random.Matter - Haruhi Ears

Earrings :  :: SAGA ::  Leonore Earring DUO @ ULTRA Event

Hair & Hairbase : HoMAGE -- James Joint 

Necklace : Kibitz - Felicia's thick choker - RARE 1 (Gacha) @ Lootbox

Outfit :  .miss chelsea. Yara Bodysuit & .miss chelsea. Yara Pants @ Uber
Hands : Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara (Yes you can wear your Maitreya hands! Activate SLINK FIT on the Belleza body, but be aware you WILL need omega/maitreya enabled appliers for skins & tattoos!)

Nails : Astralia - Compatible mesh nails system

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

Rings : Kibitz - Adelie rings 

Bracelets : Kibitz - Kayla bracelets & Kibitz -- Olivia Watch (Bracelet only)

Begin.

Pose : *!R.O!* Mistress BENTO Pose

Cane : elymode: Bamboo Cane

Background & things : BUENO-NightSpot Loft Building @ Uber

Stockholm&Lima: Vanguard Cross (Metal) @ RLD 

Quasi - Merman Glitter, Part of the Dildo Collection @ RLD 

I realize that this might be a slightly unusual turn on Man-Pickle Monday, but honestly, I'm not sure how much I care today! SL is a place for expression. It's a place people come to be something they're not, or everything they are. Something they can't be, but something they feel they should be. For me, it's an outlet where I can experiment with creativity - sometimes within the perimeters of an avatar, and other times with decor and pictures.

I love that there are creators within our community that will push the boundaries of 'normal' expectations and make items for all types of people regardless of labels.

Also, can I just swoon over how much fun i'm having with the Red Light District event? If anyone has followed me from the start of my blog will be aware, I have steered quite far away from anything remotely risque, but this has pushed me and thrown me out of my comfort zone a little, making me re-think the way items are portrayed. and allowed me to get a little kinky and different - which I absolutely adore. Here's to pushing the boundaries further in the future! 

xoxo

All of the things :

Body, Hands & Feet : Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara with the [V-Tech]Boi Chest Mod For Maitreya 

Head : CATWA Magy

Skin : !Lumae Catwa - Neoma - T5  @ Ostara's Altar

Eyes :  CATWA Mesh Eyes 

Eye Appliers :  LOTUS. Lovely Eyes

Eyebrows :  Bossie.  autumn eyebrows

Blush : :: MOMOCHUU :: Catpan Blusher - Heart  A (Gacha)

Lipstick : [PF] CATWA LIPSTICK Applier - Pure Matte 

Hair : *barberyumyum*S02

Choker : #3 - CHAIN - Shade - Choker 

Crown : ERSCH & BEO - Boudoir Secrets gacha @ Lootbox

Collar : ERSCH & BEO - Boudoir Secrets gacha - collar_RARE @ Lootbox

Outfit : [V-Tech]Vivian @ RLD 

Panties :[V-Tech]Basic Thong

All of the things.

Pose : [La Baguette] Mimiao9

Roses : Climbing Rose Pack - Red >Marketplace<

Let's talk a little about inspiration.

Most people who involve themselves in the SL blogging and flickr community will immediately see where this photograph is inspired from. AliceinChains Arun has been a long-standing member of SL, and is well known for her use of flowers and lighting in her pictures. I took a quick study of her pictures yesterday, and where I am no-where near her level of editing skills, I'm not at all mad about how this picture turned out, and I have learned a couple of things along the way. Isn't that what inspiration is?

You can find Alice's flickr >Here< 

I want to make a quick note and say while I have enjoyed this attempt to re-create something from someone I admire, I by no means intend to continue along this path. I am absolutely adoring learning at the pace I'm currently going at, and believe that my pictures should tell a story.

I want to work more on getting emotion into my images, along with becoming more comfortable with shading, exploring different angles, and eventually moving to slightly edited hair - mostly hairlines and fly-aways. I am grateful for every single piece of information I have garnered and hope that although I may take inspiration from other artists, I present what I have learned in a way that is "Pickle".

Today I want to challenge you to take inspiration from someone, and put YOUR personal spin on it. Whether that be a blogger, photographer, DJ or any other creative outlet, give it a go and see what you learn. xoxo

All of the things : 

Body, Hands & Feet : Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara

Skin : LOTUS. Louise Skin @ The Skin Fair

Head : CATWA Uma

Eyes : CATWA Mesh Eyes 

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

Birthmark : [okkbye] bold birthmarks

Eyeshadow : Veechi - Starry Night Shadow

Eyebrows : Found in the Catwa hud!

Lipstick : [PF] CATWA LIPSTICK Applier - Glossy Pout

Piercings :  -SU!- Medusa Piercing,  -SU!- Piercing Set 05 (Dimples only)

Ears : Random.Matter - Haruhi Ears

Earrings : :: SAGA :: Sarah Earrings (Mainstore, expertly hudded with several different options, and a materials version! *flails)

Hair : little bones. Quartz @ Collabor88

Headpiece : From the Astralia- Thorn hair & headpiece set

Tattoo :  DAPPA  - No Love Tattoo. (NEW LOCATION)

Nails : Astralia - Compatible mesh nails system

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

Rings : (Yummy) Raining Diamonds

Dress :  _CandyDoll_ Alexa Dress @ Whore Couture Fair 8

Knee Pad : : *MUKA* Spike Kneepads

Boots : **UTOPIA@Design** - "OPHELIA" 

Where you wanna go.

Pose (Pickle) : *!R.O!* Travel BENTO Pose (Note : this pose comes with a mesh suitcase, which I have switched out for a Doe Monster bag from The Arcade)

Scenery : (Milk Motion) Road to nowhere - Desert land - RARE @ Backdrop City

I had an entirely different angle for this picture envisioned in my head, but seriously, who can resist a lil bit of ass? 

Santi is my man-dolly for today, and I won't be listing his items because of a complete lack of spoons. I do know you can find his boots at the current (March) round of FaMESHed, and most of the other items have been listed on his blog "This Guy's Eye". We used a motorbike from the clearance section of [Sau] too, and I thoroughly recommend visiting to demo their bikes, because they're stunning quality and have tons of options.

This is the first post I've done with Backdrop City involved.

I try to steer clear of brands and places that have any sort of controversy associated with them, but for the sake of this post I had to make an exception. I sincerely do not understand why there is or was an issue with the Backdrop City sim, All I can see is that someone has taken it upon themselves and filled a niche for photographers and bloggers. I think this is a wonderful advertisement for the creators involved in making backdrops, and it's definitely somewhere I will visit more often when I have limited funds and a specific idea. Being a blogger or photographer even with a massive sponsor list can still become an expensive hobby, so to anyone willing to help out with creating special moments with SL pictures, I have to throw my hands up and cheer for bringing the community together in such a thoughtful and creative way.

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

Eyes : CATWA Mesh Eyes 

Eye Applier : LOTUS. Origin Eyes @ Pocket Gacha 

Highlight : . MILA . Metallic Highlighter (Catwa & Lelutka)

Birthmark : [okkbye] bold birthmarks

Eyebrows : Bossie. alice eyebrows 

Ears : [MANDALA]SIMPLE_EARS_HUTUU

Earrings : :: SAGA :: Spring EarLoops

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

Eyeliner : Eyeliner : . MILA . Princess of Darkness Makeup

Hair : [RA] Katia Hair - Essential @ Whore Couture Fair 8

Hairband : #Foxy - Lace Cat Ears 

Choker : : :: SAGA :: Meow Collar

Tattoo : DAPPA - Mercy Tattoo. @  Men Only Monthly

Jacket : Birdy - Backstage - Jacket RARE @ The Arcade

Nails : Astralia - Compatible mesh nails system

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

Rings :  Amala  - The Atara Stacking Rings

Panties : From the Poppy (I can't find a current LM, sorry) - Summer Bikini *Group Gift*

Boots : #EMPIRE - Cestrum @ N21