The seaweed is always greener.

I have no idea what pose I used because, like a derp, I forgot to note it. Sorry! ♥

Mini rant for today.

Seems like there's a whole lotta fuss about blogging on facebook, AGAIN.

I've said over and over again that I freaking LOVE what I do, regardless of me standing my avatar in front of a background, or creating a full scene around me, I work at what I do. I -try- to blog at least five times a week, and usually that turns into seven, but there are occasions when I might go a couple of days without, purely because my brain can no longer function, or because the thing I tried to do didn't work out that day, and rather than posting an unsatisfactory (yet probably perfectly usable) photograph, I retake the next day instead.

However.

The thing that really pisses me off, is that despite the amount of effort I put in, there is very little recognition. Am I unapproachable? Maybe. I can be a bit of a smart ass - usually in jest. However, when there are people getting commended as "Top Bloggers of SL" and I know for a fact they have HALF the views I have (which isn't that many, there are far better people than I to follow, don't get me wrong), I'm left sitting here scratching my head and wondering who's ass I have to kiss to be noticed.

And then those SAME PEOPLE, preach about being kind to everyone, when I've spoken face to face with them, knowing they have two faces, and both of them are mean as shit!

If you're gonna be a dick, you HAVE to own it, but maybe that's the edge? 

=takes a deep breath=

Nine times out of ten, being a blogger or a photographer has nothing to do with talent, professionalism, or creativity, but everything to do with who you know. I don't know how I ended up here - and again, I AM LUCKY. I have beautiful sponsors who create beautiful products, and for some reason they allow me, little Pickle, to work with their items... I just wish there were more creators who looked at the bigger picture, and not the amount of stars next to a picture on flickr - that's not talent or exposure, that's ass kissing.

xoxo

On a much lighter note, have a gander at the four beautiful tones that the Revoul "Nicki" Lelutka applier comes in. I absolutely adore the fullness of these lips!! From left to right : RE05, RE10, RE15, RE20.

All the things : 

Body, Hands & Feet : Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara

Head : LeLutka Bento Head-PIPER 3.3

Skin : Lefort by REVOUL Nicki Lelutka Applier 

Eyes : REVOUL - Revoulutionary Beauty Eyes 

Hair in main picture : [LCKY] Rain // Splashing (Gacha)

Hair in Tones : Sintiklia - Hair Titania @ C88

Hand Bracelet : .AiShA. Kraken Bracelet Ring @ Fantasy Faire

Bra : Baiastice_Mermaid Jewel Bra (I'm not sure if these are available anymore, they're super old)

Tattoo : {Moon.Phase} MermaidHentaiBody_BlueScales

Peace of mind.

Pose : [ La Baguette] nomimo (G.sit) 5

Taken at my homestead. ♥

I think I've expressed before that I have trouble just letting things go, and I'm not entirely sure why it's so troublesome for me. The smallest interactions can leave me examining every little thing I said, and even when I have the best intentions my message often ends up becoming quite mixed.

That being said, I want to make something clear. 

I blog because I love it. When it comes to expressing an opinion about blogging, it is always that - my opinion. I don't think I'm any more 'right' than anyone else, nor do I believe that I am above anyone else. Blogging is 100% an art form, and when given the correct equipment for your art, you can excel beyond even your own expectations. If you're not given the equipment, it's your responsibility to find the items you'd like to blog. It's no-one's responsibility to provide you with the tools, but should you decide you'd like to apply for a blogger position, it's entirely my belief that you should grab that opportunity with both hands, remembering during the course of your blogger career with that brand how extremely lucky you are to be granted the creativity of the brand in question.

It's my belief that not only do you have a responsibility to that brand, but also to the applicants to that brand that weren't lucky enough to have access to the products you're now blogging. Suggesting that you'd like to skip over certain items because they don't fit your style is -in my opinion- insulting, because you APPLIED for that position (If you didn't apply and the creators are friends, where the fudge is your loyalty to your friends? Are you still a blogger, or are you always a friend, regardless of your photography talent? Are you taking up a blogger spot as well, or are you just lucky enough to be passed items from your friend? This makes my brain sore.). Other people applied that would wholeheartedly grasp at those products and happily, excitedly show off the amazingly talented creators we're lucky enough to see all over secondlife. If you blog, and find yourself in a position where the product no longer brings you happiness, GIVE UP YOUR SPOT for that blogger team, as there are probably a bunch of people waiting for it.

It saddens me daily that there seems to be such entitlement when it comes to blogging.

Although without a doubt I am extremely lucky, I am by no means one of the best bloggers in SL, despite my passion, despite my attempts at continuing to improve, but I don't have to be the best to enjoy every minute of what I do. I am however, blessed with some exceptionally talented people who are generous enough to grant me their items to attempt to make some pretties with, and damned if i'll sit here while bloggers belittle the beauty and generosity creators show on a regular basis.

Okay I feel better now! Have a beautiful day, Spoonies and never take anything for granted, because there is always someone wishing they had what you have.

All of the things : 

Body & Feet :  -Belleza- Freya

Hands : Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara (This was so I could wear the nails from #Shook, I selected the "Slink Fit" option on the Belleza Hud, and then added the Maitreya hands. It's worth noting, there may be the occasional clothing clipping moment with this, as the belleza arms and Maitreya arms are shaped differently)

Head : CATWA Kittia

Skin : [Glam Affair] Serenity Applier [ Catwa ]

Eyes : LOTUS. Camouflage Eyes 

Ears : ^^Swallow^^ Magic Pixie Ears 

Hair : Sintiklia  Hair Titania @ Collabor88

Headpiece : *LODE* Head Accessory - Tulips & Cherries [pale yellow red] (Gacha) @ Shiny Shabby

Epaulets : *LE* Valyrian Lady Shoulders Gold RARE (Gacha) (Not sure if this is still available, it's pretty old!)

Bodysuit : +MB+ Nena Bodysuit @ Spring Flair

Nails : #SHOOK - Baddie Claws 

Shoes : [BREATHE]-Koemi Heels @ Uber

Where do we go?

Pose : FOXCITY. GSits VOL2-2m

Background :  anxiety %formaldehyde

This one has been a bit of a labor of love, as I've kind of been toying with this picture for about 6 hours. I mean, that's on and off... with short bursts of SL shopping and RL interruptions (girl's gotta eat, yanno.)

I love the outfit too, everything. From head to toe! As usual you can grab some CAIWL unedited pictures below, so whatcha waiting forrr?

xoxo

All of the things : 

Body Hands & Feet: -Belleza- Freya

Head : LeLutka Bento Head-PIPER 3.3

Skin : [Glam Affair] Maewe Applier 

Ears : ^^Swallow^^ Dragon Ears 

^^Swallow^^ Gauged Ear

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

Hair : #7 Sintiklia - Top style - Hair Jayla - Blacks&whites (Gacha) @ Arcade

Mask : DAPPA - Antisocial Mask. (Formerly @ The Fetish Fair)

Choker : random.Matter - Feral Collar [Silver/Old] (Group Gift (50L Fee))

Tattoo : DAPPA - Moon Tattoo.~@ The Skin Fair

Outfit : evani. - Missy @ Whore Couture 

Boots : [BREATHE]-Tanami Heels @ Uber

In my veins.

Pose : Go&See * Divine * 4 @ Anybody

Location : My Home

I can't stop with these amazeballs Enchantment items!! I CAN'T! Hold me back! No don't.. I need to show you all the things!

On top of that, there's more luscious poses from Go&See.. keep scrolling, Spoonies!

xoxo

Go&See Divine poses 1-5.

I've chosen to wear the .miss chelsea. Saga Body @ Belle Event for these shots, so you can see the pretty positioning of the legs!

Go&See Divine Poses 6-10.

Did ya know there's a Valentine's Photography Contest for Go&See? Well there is! For all the information on that (and the chance to win 10,000 Ls!) visit Kristyna's Flickr >Here<

All of the rest of the things :

Body Hands & Feet: -Belleza- Freya

Head & Eyeliner : GENUS Project (babyface)

Skin : Insol: Lika applier @ Collabor88

Eyelids : L'Etre - Natural mesh eyelids

Eyebrows : [okkbye] Adumbrate Eyebrows 

Ears : riNK *Elf Ears (with jewelry) - There's an entire set @ Enchantment so please check out the rest of the gorgeous items! 

Hair : SINTIKLIA Hair Elvina 

Crown & Envelope : ::Static:: The One Ring & The Witch King Crown@ Enchantment

Dress : Bakaboo - Queen Ali Gown @ Enchantment

On my feed.

Pose : MVT - Handmade Christmas 05 @ Ebento

Decor : {moss&mink} Snugglebed Adult

{moss&mink} All that Glitters - Christmas Tree (classic) RARE

{moss&mink} Joy Wall art (classic) - VIP Gift

THINGS!

Today I remind myself of the phrase "Those who mind, don't matter and those who matter, don't mind."

Have a beautiful day.

xoxo

I took an extra picture with no edits to the avatar, in CAIWL.

All of the things : 

Body : -Belleza- Freya

Head :  CATWA HEAD Catya

Skin : Go&See * lily * For Powder Pack

Eyes :   LOTUS. Motion Eyes

Ears : Mug - Santa Ears @ Limit8

Hair : Sintiklia  -Hair Eliza  @ Tres Chic

Necklace : (Yummy) Jingle Bell Necklace 

Tattoo : DAPPA - Bad Girl @ Seduction

Shirt : Pseudo- Eve Cardigan @ Collabor88

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