How's it feel?

Pose : Go&See * LoveBites * 5 @ Love Bites Hunt

Background : Foxwood - Fleur - Backdrop @ Collabor88

So today I decided I was going to just take it easy, and do a pretty basic shot without anything too fancy going on.

Then I saw all the AMAZING that has popped up lately, scrapped that idea, and now I have an absolute TON of information for you. Grab a coffee, grab a sammich, and sit your butts on your chair for all the good stuff!

Pose 1-5

Hey Go&See, I see you! There are 10 poses available from Go&See for the Love Bites hunt. 

I always adore the poses from Go&See, but poses for me are kinda awkward to blog because everyone is a different shape, and depending on what body I'm using, the hands dig in where they shouldn't or some other body part is protruding through, however, whenever I DO take the risk and grab a pack, I'm absolutely never disappointed. I feel like these are perfect for pictures, and could also be used for some cutesy static AO stands too!

Pose 6-10

In the above pictures I'm wearing the AsteroidBox Ursa Lingerie & the shoes from the Miss Chelsea Lilo Outfit, not shown in the main picture above.

I decided to kill two birds with one stone here, which took a while, because I'm still not as organized as I'd like people to think! However, here we have the skin tones for the gorgeous Tanya skin from Revoul, shown on the Lelutka May head. 

Also shown are ALL the tones from the Lotus Royal Eyes. (you can click on the picture to make it larger on your screen for more details). Lotus has recently changed the way they sell their mesh eyes, which are what i'm wearing in the pictures,  un-rigged Mesh Eyes are now available at the Lotus Main Store, which leads me to believe that when you purchase a mesh eye applier in the future, you will need these new mesh eyes to make everything work, but you'll be able to change your eyes using the future Lotus Mesh Eye appliers available at both the mainstore, and any events. An advantage of this means you will never adjust your mesh eyes again! 

All of the things : 

Body Hands & Feet: -Belleza- Freya

Head : LeLutka Bento Head-MAY

Skin : Lefort by RevoulTanya Lelutka Applier (Shown in tone RE20) @ Equal10

Eyes : LOTUS. Royal Eyes @ Vanity Event

Ears : .random.Matter. - Haruhi Ears 

Hair : *barberyumyum*S08(FLF)

Necklace : *PROMAGIC* Kaali -Necklace

Dress & Shoes : .miss chelsea. Lilo Set @ Romp

Jacket : SEUL - Robyn Puffer - Princessa 

Just trying.

Hi!

I'm exhausted today, but that's kinda no change really, is it? :P

I think that a whole hour of actually people-ing with people in the RL where people go might have had a bigger effect on me than I first thought, because my sleep is all over the place and I just can't seem to.. well, people. *blinks*

I thought I'd try something different for a picture today. I was feeling kinda basic, and trying to be lazy but it turns out quite a lot goes into these lookbook style pictures, so kudos to those of you who do it regularly! 

Generally, I try to credit people when I get inspiration, but for the life of me I can't remember who on facebook did something similar lately. I have added a lil bit of Pickle flair that may have come from other Flickr users, so thank you to everyone who already does this for giving my brain a new thing to try! ♥

 xoxo

All of the things : 

Body, Hands & Feet : Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara

Head : CATWA Magy

Skin : Go&See * Laura * @ Gloss

Eyes : -SU!- Medora Eyes (Gacha)

Eyeliner :  -SU!- Essential Eyeliners (Boxed) /RARE/ (Gacha)

Lipstick : In the catwa hud

Hair : *barberyumyum*T04 @ SaNaRae

Hat : Exile:: Break the Rules Hat

Choker : Eclat - Velvet Choker

Dress & Cardigan : [spectacledchic] Dress with Cardigan @ SaNaRae

Fries : :::ChicChica:::  French Fry 

Shoes : [BREATHE]-Keomi Heels @ Access

It's not a secret.

Pose : .HG. Flawless 2

Background : MINIMAL - Retro Backdrops *1* RARE

 MINIMAL  - Retro Backdrops *3*

I have more things for you! Hold on to your hats because there's a bunch of information about Go&See's brand new body, and an awesome new skin for catwa! 

Ready? 

Tough, we're going anyway! :p

This skin is the first of the new range, and is available at the Seasons Story which opened January 10th. It's called Hana, and it's available in 8 tones. Albi, Goth, Pale, Witchy, Tropic, Tan, Cola and Choco. It's for Catwa heads and is shown on the Catwa Catya in my pictures today.

What I haven't shown is the no eyebrow options, and above you can see the skin without freckles, but in the main, edited picture above this one I've used the add-on freckles which apply on the Blush and Eyeshadow layer.

BOOBS!

Along with the brand new body, which I can tell immediately is much smoother, for want of a better word... there's obviously been a bunch more detail added, the tonal depth of the belly buttons and the nipples... OMG HALLO NIPNOPS I LOVE YOU. There's three options shown above, and those are regular cleavage, regular cleavage & no nips at all (but you want them. YOU WANT THE NIPS.)

Above you can see the cleavage version of the skin, cleavage with ribs and a v-tech add on version for Maitreya which is suitable for femboys or flat chests.

All of these body options come in Maitreya, Belleza and Omega, so as long as you have an omega relay system for your selected body you can use these. However, I do suggest demoing first, just because shading can vary depending on your favoured body.

All of the things : 

Body, Hands & Feet : Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara

Head :  CATWA HEAD Catya

Skin : Go&See Hana @ The Seasons Story

Eyes :  in the hud for Go&See Hana @ The Seasons Story

Hair : *barberyumyum*Jan.2019 (FLF) 

Shirt : BUENO- Kad Shirt @ Kustom9 Open 15th  (Note : This comes with an AWESOME shoulder jacket that I haven't featured!)

Pants : ..S..: Velour Flare Pants (no longer available, sorry!)

Caught off guard.

Pose : Ana Poses - We See

Decor :  [USB] - Industrial Table (Adult) @ TMD

 Apple Fall Handbag & Scarf

Taken in the Apple Fall Country Hall @ my homestead.

Ok so my brain has well and truly been up my backside today, and I've neglected to think of a subject to write about, also, tomorrow I will be going out with family for my first 'public' meal since I've been feeling better... so that's possibly weighing on my mind a little. I mean, who wants to sit a freakin' restaurant with a bunch of people they don't know, feeling super self conscious while celebrating a 40th Wedding Anniversary?

I actually asked my Dad how he felt about being married to my mum for that long, and I was hoping/expecting for some beautiful sentiment or maybe at a push, something flattering about his children (eg, me.) but no. The response I got was "To be honest, I'm kinda numb to it now."

Now I'm remembering and giggling to myself like a plonker!

In other news, TMD is open, Lads! Go grab your new things!

xoxo

All of the things, Durex :

Body: [SIGNATURE] Gianni - Mesh Body

Skin : Not Found - Robert Skin 

Head :  CATWA HEAD Skell

Hair & Hat : Vango. Joe

Ears : [MANDALA]STRETCHED_Ears_Season2 HUMAN

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

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

Tattoo : DAPPA -  Shiryo V2 Tattoo. @ Limit8

Sweater : TORI TORRICELLI //  Dakota Turtle Neck Sweater @ TMD

Pants : TORI TORRICELLI //  Dakota Chino @ TMD

Sneakers : .TORI TORRICELLI Downtown Sneakers @ TMD

All of the things, Pickle : 

Body : Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara

Head : GENUS Project (babyface)

Skin : DeeTaleZ *Appliers* GENUS Head "Roxana"

Ears : L'Etre - Pure mesh ears  

Hair : *barberyumyum*S03

Glasses : #SHOOK - Lunari Sunglasses

Necklace : (Yummy) Supernova Necklace 

Shirt : BUENO-Rucy Top For The Saturday Sale

Pants : .:villena:. Destroyed Mom Jeans
Shoes : [Juju] Lorelei Cream

A matter of time.

Pose : Bossie. nyanko ecchi pose 03 (Over-ridden by the props in hands)

Props : -Narcisse- NY Photobooth - 13. Top Hat Gold @ LootBox

-Narcisse- NY Photobooth - 7. Star Glasses Gold @ LootBox

-Narcisse- NY Photobooth - 6. Lips Kiss @ LootBox

Decor : -Narcisse-  NY Photobooth - 18. Mystery Frame Memories @ LootBox

-Narcisse-  NY Photobooth - 18. Mystery Frame HNY @ LootBox

-Narcisse- NY Photobooth - 2. Rare HNY Banner Gold @ LootBox

hive // black tie balloons & Confetti For 50L Friday

{moss&mink} Bailey Bed @ Uber

{moss&mink} Heart stud table - Light

{moss&mink} Lace-up Chair w/blanket 

{moss&mink} Modern Princess - Princess Kitty RARE

{what next} Sunflowers Pitcher

[ARIA] Arlette decorative tea sandwich stand

_CandyDoll_Fancy Rug 

Taken in the BUENO-Silence Skybox- RARE

Happy new year!

All of the things : 

Body : Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara

Head : GENUS Project (babyface)

Skin : Insol: Nina applier @ Kustom9 

Eyeshadow : Veechi (I'm really not sure which one, but it's a liner and it's probably for LOGO head because that works with the omega system in the Genus head)

Ears : L'Etre - Pure mesh ears 

Hair : *barberyumyum*B01

Outfit : .miss chelsea. Leah Loungewear @ N21

What a life.

Pose : Bossie. Bella Pose 03

Photo taken at my practically unfurnished home (I R LAZY)

I've been asleep most of the day today because HI! I'm Pickle, and my sleeping schedule is back to being absolutely shite! For that reason, have the details without a load of waffle from me!

xoxo

I decided to add another picture of the Go&See Skin here, it's entirely unedited except for the background, taken in CAIWL windlight and I'm wearing the TAN version of the skin. All tones are available in the powder pack! I'm wearing hair from Tableau Vivant, and a Hairbase from Just Magnetized.

All of the things : 

Body Hands & Feet: -Belleza- Freya

Head : GENUS Project (babyface)

Skin : Go&See * Candy * For Powder Pack

Face Tattoo :  *Bolson / Tattoo Cronopios Collection - Knoxx @ TMD

Eyes :   LOTUS. Sparkle Eyes (mesh)  @ Vanity Event

Earrings: LaGyo_Midnight Runaway Earrings - Black @ Access

Hair : *barberyumyum*S07

Collar : - Fika - Hollow's Neck Piece @ The Winters Hollow 

Bodysuit : .:villena:. - Sheer Leotard + Crop @ Kustom9

There's a feeling.

Pose : Amitie Couple You Are My Gift - Ball @ Uber

Background Things : Abiss Christmas Tree 2014 

Say hi to Durex! He does alright, does our lad! 

Today I wanted to make a valiant effort to show off some of the fantastic tattoo's Dappa is producing. I feel like I blink, and he's gotten a brand new product at another premium event, so trying to keep up with him is insane - but Pickle loves a challenge!

I'm showcasing two today, one on Pickle and one on Durex, and although Durex's may not be entirely christmas themed, I felt like the colours fit in perfectly for a scene.

I woke up today with intentions of getting stuff done.

What actually happened was incessant zoning out, ridiculous videos watched on youtube and a whole heap of Ark, Survival Evolved. Welp. There's always tomorrow!

xoxo

All of the things, Durex.

Body: [SIGNATURE] Gianni - Mesh Body

Skin : Not Found - Robert Skin 

Head :  CATWA HEAD Skell

Hairbase : Stealthic - Male Hairbase

Hat : [Atomic] Happy Hats_Let's Be Festive! - Santa's Helper 2 @ Epiphany

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

Tattoo : DAPPA - Chak Tattoo. @ Level Event

Pants : Loris Loren - BATTISTA V3 FATPACK

All of the things, Pickle :

Body : Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara

Head : GENUS Project (babyface)

Skin & Eyelashes : [okkbye] bunnie tone001 

Blush : TS Omega Cold Days Heart Blush Applier @ The Arcade

Hair : *barberyumyum*P01

Lingerie : #EMPIRE - Xmas - Bowed - Panties - red & #EMPIRE - Xmas - Bowed - Bra - red (Gacha) @ The Arcade

Tattoo : DAPPA - Noel Tattoo. @ Liaison Collaborative (New LM!)

Move it.

Pose : <K&S> Loveliness pose 3

Background : anxiety %f25 @ Backdrop City

I think I've touched briefly on how difficult it can be as a blogger to 'compete' with the other talent out there at the moment, and sometimes while I'm busy complaining and feeling sorry for myself over another rejection, I forget how extraordinarily lucky I am, and how grateful I should be for the creations my 'sponsors' are generous enough to gift me - and all to allow me to continue taking some photographs of myself.

I'm a bit of a stubborn and proud person. Daily, I try and work on that but old habits die hard. I don't apply to stores just because I want free things. I apply to stores because their creativity inspires mine. The "free" things are nice, but in the grand scheme of things, I'm probably only going to wear them/use them once or twice because being a blogger means that at least every day (usually more, because I have far too much free time!) I change my outfit.

This is massive for me, because for the last three years, blogging has been my hobby and that turned into a passion. I absolutely love taking someone else's creative work (with their permission of course!) and twisting that into a story that - although I may be the only one to see it - makes sense to me and despite not being successful with every new application I make, my aspirations for my blog and photography are bigger than they have ever been, and I will continue to strive for better photography, better commentary and a better Pickle to bring them all together.

Thank you to all my beautiful "sponsors" (I really do hate that term!) for coming along with me on my journey... and thank you to everyone who peeks in occasionally reading my dribble. ♥

xoxo

All of the things : 

Body Hands & Feet: -Belleza- Freya

Head : LeLutka Bento Head-MAY 

Skin : . MILA . Alice Skin [Honey] LELUTKA 

Eyes : Go&See * Enchanted * Mesh Eyes

Eyeshadow : Veechi - Vixen Shadow

Earrings : :: SAGA :: Vegvisir Earrings @ Kustom9

Hair : *barberyumyum*B01 & *barberyumyum*(+bangs) (C)

Dress : -Narcisse- Mila Laced Mini Dress for Bound Box

Heartbeat dancing.

Pose : <K&S> Paper love RARE (gacha)

It's been a while since Durex has featured here, so I decided to dig him out of his semi-retirement phase and throw him into the darkness to choke the fudge outta Pickle. 

Let's face it, I'm sure there would have been plenty of volunteers.. *coughs* but Durex will always be my go-to in terms of male-models, he's just so pliable!

I don't have any fancy words of wisdom today, so for all the information, keep scrolling down!

xoxo

All of the things, Durex : 

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

Skin (Head): Not Found - Robert Skin 

Skin (Body) : Clef de Peau.Body Tight 

Head :  CATWA HEAD Skrell

Eyes : Go&See * Ares * Eyes (Catwa, Genus & Mesh versions)

Ears : [MANDALA]STRETCHED_Ears_Season2 HUMAN

Hairbase : Stealthic - Male Hairbase

Hair : Stealthic - Rebellion

Face Tattoo : DAPPA - Broken Face Tattoo. @ Level Event

Body Tattoo : DAPPA - Setsuko Tattoo. @ Signature Event

Undies : RIOT / Richard Boxer Briefs 

All of the things, Pickle 

Body, Hands & Feet : Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara

Skin :  Go&See * Birdy * Pale @ Blush

Head :  CATWA HEAD Catya

Makeup : DeeTaleZ MakeUp CATWA & STANDART "SAD"

Ears : L'Etre - Crystal mesh ears 

Hair : *barberyumyum*82

Outfit : #EMPIRE - Buckle Harness (v1) @ The Arcade

I'll be me.

Props : {moss&mink} Hanging Party Table @ Uber

{moss&mink} Party Food Pack @ Uber

I'm using the facial expression hud "Axis" by LeLutka and it's AHMAYYYZING!

I tried to apologize to someone today for a misunderstanding, and rather than it making things better, I managed to make things worse. 

It just reminded me that sometimes, although you're ready to say what you need, the other person may not be ready to hear it, or accept it. Sometimes, their perception of you has been so distorted from someone else's perspective, it's just not worth the hassle, and everything you do will be considered as yet another bad move, even when your intentions are good.

Therefore, I will learn to apologize and then shut up. 

I can't make people like me, and those that do deserve my time more than those I need to convince.

xoxo

All of the things : 

Body, Hands & Feet : Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara

Skin : DeeTaleZ *Appliers* LeLutka Heads "Face Dominique" 

Head : LeLutka Bento Head-MAY 

Eyeshadow : Veechi - Vivacious Shadow @ Uber

Ears : L'Etre - Crystal mesh ears 

Hair : *barberyumyum*66 

Hairband (Ears) : From  #Foxy - Lace Corset Choker & Ears set

Hairband (Flowers) : . Liquence . - Flower Crown

Drool : Dirty Secrets ~ Bento Drool (this is RIGGED for mesh heads, so I wore a version that sat above my tongue, not for my head type!)

Tattoo : *Bolson / Hanzo