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.
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<
The Fantasy Gacha Carnival opened it's doors today, and there's a plethora of amazing creations just ready to tempt you into parting with your pennies!
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< which includes designer & blogger information, along with event staff and other relevant thingies!
xoxo
Edit, 22nd Dec 2018.
Hi! I'm coming to you from the future... or is it the past now you're reading it? I'm not even sure. Whatever!
Today I've done a little bit of soul searching with regards to what is cultural appropriation, and what is cultural appreciation. Firstly, I want to make 100% clear that this post was made with love and good intentions, in response to a sponsor (Big up the FGC!) and their Wild West theme.
Immediately, I felt like this was erring on the side of awkward because of the potential for "appropriation". However, I plodded forwards due to the fact that I absolutely adore and have the utmost respect for all cultures... however, I can still be ignorant to those cultures, and that is NOT okay.
Today I found out why the Native American theme could potentially have blown up big time, and why I needed to come and explain things here and it's mostly to do with the headdress.
From what I have gathered in my small amount of investigations, is that the Native American Headdress is reserved for Elders, it is not just a cultural "costume" but it also has heavy spiritual connotations attached to it. By wearing a headdress when you are NOT an Elder, and using it as a costume, it's considered offensive because you are belittling the garb that the deserving person has worked an entire lifetime to achieve.
I am leaving this post up as a reminder to do my effin' research, and to lightly educate if anyone ever reads this far back into my bloggity blog. I sincerely apologize for my ignorance. That said, please enjoy the credits!
xoxo
Once again I stole Mal for a quick picture. He makes quite a good man-dolly, poor Durex is no doubt quaking that he has lost his spot!
The idea for this picture is that Mal is getting ready to go to work, but being the super needy Pickle, I've jumped on him. I think it's fairly obvious from his expression that he wasn't expecting a chunky lump of me on his back! I hope you enjoy the pretties today, and while you look at all the credits, I'm going to jump back on him, because No, No. You cannot has the work today. Ok?
It took me a little while to actually get this shot, and that's okay, because I ran around SL like a complete lunatic trying to figure out what it was I wanted.. then I found this futuristic police-type car thing and my butt sat there and I was content.
I have been doing a bit of running around SL lately, and it's actually been surprisingly pleasant.
Rather than sitting on my platform, or standing statuesque at a filthy sim where no one actually talks to anyone else but peacocks their avatars around as though they're King of the world, I've been exploring. October is the perfect time to do this, because people get all creative thanks to the onset of Halloween. (In a detour from your currently scheduled programming, the word "Onsent" apparently means "The beginning of something, especially something unpleasant", so I left it there because Halloween is fun, but ultimately kinda spooky and therefore almost unpleasant. Pls just love me today. My head is up my backside.)
ANYWHO. Ultimately what I'm trying to say is, get your butt off your platforms, step away from the sex sims and away from your platforms, and do some exploring!
Maybe one day I'll update that Locations page to include all these fantastic places i'm finding, but I AM incredibly lazy, so we'll have to see. :P
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!
I'm kind of struggling to think coherently today, it's like I woke up with my head up my butt!
I even took a nap, but I woke up feeling like my head was even further lodged up there!
Anywho, as you may have noticed, I'm featuring more lovely Dappa things. I really loveeeee the colour tattoo's that are being produced at the moment and this one can be found at Limit8. There are two available at the event, and this one show is the limited edition version. I think the event opened a couple of days ago, so hopefully there's still a few copies to grab, but I haven't had the opportunity to check yet.
My theory for this picture was based around creepy dollies (Thanks, Punky! Once again, you have inadvertently inspired my spookfest!).
Imagine a pretty pink dolly, loved and adored, abandoned by the side of an old car accident... just minutes away from the main building of an abandoned Mental Asylum. She's tattered and torn, and covered in dried blood. You drive past slowly and as your headlights brighten up the morbid scene, the dolls head turns, her eyes flashing in the dark and her face contorting into a feral scowl.
Or, yanno... you could just drive past singing "baby shark" and never notice. :P
Whenever I feel like I can't people successfully, I pet.
It doesn't usually happen for long periods of time, mostly just a couple of hours, but recently, I've kind of started to absolutely adore being a puppy.
I know there's a D/s term for this nonsense, but I don't have a Dominant, nor am I looking - mostly because I have a Jake, and having a Jake (luckily with a Punky attached) has been far more successful for me than having an official Dominant!
When I'm a puppy, or a kitty, or a faun, or any other kind of animal-style-thingy-ma-bob, it's entirely probable that I'm feeling slightly more vulnerable. There doesn't have to be a particular reason for my vulnerability and often, there isn't ONE reason for it... it's a culmination of things that just make me want to retreat slightly and stand at the edge of the crowd rather than finding myself central to the action. It's my time to reflect.
Where many true Babygirls may have 'little space', I find myself to be better suited to 'pet space'. I suppose both are a bit weird if you don't understand the concept!
Oddly enough, when I feel in a 'pet' kind of mood, I also feel more creative - which leads on from what I was saying a couple of days ago. Somehow being vulnerable, or allowing myself to feel the way I need to in order to heal myself, I am far more able to feel like 'me' despite the fact that my avatar might run around with a tail and ears.
I'm a bizarre little Pickle, and ultimately, I suppose I'm just glad I'm able to have this outlet to throw out my random ventings and occasionally pretty pictures!
Background : [Azuchi] Azuchi Castle Photo Studio (Former Gift)
I often look at my photographs and literally see the ebbs and flows of my moods.
Right now, I'm in a good place. But it seems like the work I do when I'm at my lowest is the work that I end up most proud of.
I wonder why that is?
Howeverrrr. I'm obviously going to keep attempting to improve, and hopefully work out why my state of mind affects my "art" (or whatever you wanna call it) so decisively. Maybe I just overthink when I'm good, and when I'm low, I don't care? Haha. FUDGE.
I like to imagine that Pickle and Durex have crept into an old, abandoned house in this photograph.
I'm not entirely sure where they've strewn their clothing, or what possessed them to run around such a creepy place with their pants down, but we all do crazy things sometimes, and maybe this is one of those times!
Culprit has once again stunned me with their magical bento Piano.
Don't get me wrong, it's not going to perform card tricks, or pull a rabbit from a top hat, but that doesn't make it any less spectacular! I'm adding another little gif whatsit below so that you can get a glimpse of the wonderful animations included - but please do demo the item for yourself so that you get the full effect!
I'm struggling to keep up with the awesome that Dappa is producing lately! It continues to warm my heart that brands I love who are still supporting me after a long time, manage to push their way into mainstream events one by one. There's no doubt in my mind that Dappa is entirely deserving of his current status, and he is always among the first tattoo brand that I will recommend to anyone looking for new art, not just because he's kind enough to allow me to review his items, but because the quality is always absolutely spot on.
xoxo
