Into ashes.

Pose : oOo bon_five

Axe : RO - Zombie Axe 

Background things : *alirium* DownyGrass 

[H] Fireplace

[AF] Baring Bear Rug

[NYNE] Old Tent - normal (Gacha) @ The Fantasy Gacha Carnival

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

All of the things : 

Body : Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara

Skin : TRES BEAU MAKEUP CATWA Hailey

Head : CATWA Lona

Hair & Head-dress : [taketomi]_Haiwee_

Face & Body Tattoo : Ghost'Ink :: ROWTAG WAR PAINT (Gacha) @ The Fantasy Gacha Carnival

Dress : (*<*) 1313 iApache Dress - Buckskin (Gacha) @ The Fantasy Gacha Carnival

Bones : [NYNE]  Bone Top (Gacha) @ The Fantasy Gacha Carnival

Shoes : #EMPIRE - Noisette @ FaMESHed

Unravel me.

Pose : K&S - // on the same page // Bento pose 

Background things : Trompe Loeil - Margaux Photo Backdrop + Surround

{moss&mink} Drop Curtain 

{moss&mink} Emma Bed 

{moss&mink} Geometric Orb Deco @ TLC

{moss&mink} Lolli Ottoman (PG) @ TLC

[Black Bantam] Yorkie Puppy Sitting

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?

xoxo

All of the things : 

Body Hands & Feet: -Belleza- Freya

Skin : TRES BEAU MAKEUP CATWA Hailey

Head : CATWA Lona

Eyes : HERMONY / EYES OF THE BEHOLDER @ TMD

Eyeshadow : Veechi - I can't remember which one... but it's at the mainstore! 

Ears : L'Etre - Basic mesh ears 

Hairbase : L'Etre - Chloe hairbase 

Hair : DOUX - Andromeda hairstyle 

Tattoo : DAPPA - Maji Tattoo @ Vanity Event

Top (Lower picture) : ::LV:. Scarlett Top 

Panties : [VALE KOER] WAIST PANTIES 

Socks & Stockings : .:Avanti:. Harlow Socks 

Lying to myself.

Background : WR - Over Anxiety 

Pretty sure I've lost my marbles a bit today.

For whatever reason, I have huge, huge issues multitasking. I used to be pretty good.. I could do homework, listen to music, and sometimes I'd even have the telly on too, be texting a bunch of different people and still hold a conversation. Now if I want to watch and notice things on TV I have to clear a space for me to do that. If I want to listen to music I need to hear the lyrics. If I want to have a conversation I need to only have that conversation, and not have any possible distractions... which obviously causes a certain amount of issues.

I often feel incredibly guilty for being all like "Hey, I'm doing something, let me get back to you." especially when that something is as simple as listening to music to pop in this here bloggity blog.

I think I frustrate myself more than anyone else. I get angry for not being able to do things with the ease others seem to, and as I've said before, being a bit of a people pleaser, it's really difficult for me to use the term no because I just feel like I'm failing.

The rational part of me knows this isn't true, it just means that my spoon usage is different!

Anywho. Today is Monday, and that means Man-Pickle is making his appearance. I had this look idea as soon as I grabbed some items from TMD (Opening today!), and I'm super glad the photo came out as it did. I've featured the Stray Dog skin & Hermony eyes, and of course, the hair covers the eyes and the shirt covers the skin, so i've added a little extra picture below for more detail. It's unedited in caIWL, on ultra.

Hopefully that'll give you a better of idea of the quality of the items - plus these eyes are EVERYTHING and I'll probably whack them on again in the other colours available.

xoxo

I kinda think Man-Pickle looks a bit like Johnathon Rhys-Myers...

No? Just me then.

All of the things : 

Body: [SIGNATURE] Gianni - Mesh Body

Skin : STRAY DOG - UREI @ TMD

Head :  CATWA HEAD Stanley

Eyes : HERMONY / EYES OF THE BEHOLDER @ TMD

Ears : L'Etre - Basic mesh ears 

Hairbase (lower photo) : Stealthic Male Hairbase

Hair : Dura-U88 @ TMD

Shirt : [Cubic Cherry]  Kai tanktops @ TMD

Always me.

Pose : Foxcity Flowers-7m (slim gown)

Background : FOXCITY. Photo Booth - Ballroom (Pastel Multi Chandelier) @ Backdrop City

Honestly, some days my brain is exploding with things to write, but the idea of writing them just makes me cringe...

for that reason, enjoy this gorgeously sparkly dress from Narcisse and some other credited thingy-ma-bobs below!

xoxo

All of the things : 

Body : Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara

Head & Eyebrows & Eyeliner : GENUS Project - Genus  Bento head  - Mocap (BETA!)

Skin (Head) : Not Found - Sophie Skin @ Cosmopolitan

Skin (Body) : [theSkinnery] Body Applier

Eyes : AMITOMO Eye Collection

Hair : Lamb. Dove @ Uber

Choker : Amala - The Kylie Choker - Thick -  Birthstone Version 

Dress : -Narcisse- Raquel Sequin Dress @ FaMESHed

Rings : (Yummy) Free Spirit Rings

Stockings : .::Dead Dollz::. Sheer Hosiery - Nudite 

Shoes : #EMPIRE - Nemophila 

Legends and myths.

Pose : FOXCITY Play Ball-4

I was so excited about these fairies from HEXtraordinary that I absolutely had to grab them immediately. 

There are a few different colours and options - shoulder sitters, companions, rezzables and the cute lil fae's that are 'trapped' in the bottles. I like to think these are naughty fairies, and they deserve to be there, because why would anyone want to trap such an adorable fantastical fairy.

So, in other news, last night I may have had a small glass of wine or uh, maybe an entire bottle.

I'm not a big drinker, and after one glass (diluted, too, because I'm a complete lightweight), I was definitely feeling the effects.

One of the reasons I dislike drinking is because secretly I might be a bit of a control freak. I don't want to fall into the trap of feeling as though the person I am is dependent on something as fickle as alcohol. It IS a depressant, and I know from experience of working in pubs and of course drinking in my youth (shh, most of us did that), that alcohol has a different way of altering your personality depending on the way you're feeling at the time. I've also been privy to a couple of people who have over-used alcohol as an escape.

Like everything, I suppose it's best used in moderation, and although I had a lovely time with some SL friends, I don't want to repeat the experience too often.

Have a beautiful weekend!

xoxo

All of the things : 

Head & Eyeliner : GENUS Project - Genus  Bento head  - Mocap (BETA!)

Skin (Head) : Not Found - Sophie Skin @ Cosmopolitan

Skin (Body) : [theSkinnery] Body Applier

Eyes : Go&See* Babe * Genus Project Eyes

Hair : [monso] My Hair - Shiranui @ FaMESHed

Headpiece : *LODE* Head Accessory - Kiku Big Crown [tuscan] RARE Not sure where this is from as it was a gift!

Fairies : *HEXtraordinary* Faerie Maidens Gacha @ Gacha Garden

Shirt : Jeune by Rowne.Candice Crop Top (50% off sale!!)

Skirt : *{Junbug}* Olenna Skirt 

Run away.

Pose : FOXCITY. Play Ball-2

Location : Narcisse

Ahhh! How awesome is this siiiim!!! I'm legit freaking out over it, it is SO detailed, and beautiful, and it fits right in to the new Narcisse main store area.

Need to say a thank you for Mal being a creepy clown dude in the background... I didn't steal his credits because he's all blurry and stuffs, but if you need any details, feel free to comment/IM me in world (LollipopLace Resident), and I'll see if I can't persuade him to give them up!

The idea for this picture was supposed to be something far less malicious and actually included fairies (they'll be coming tomorrow), but as soon as I figured out this shot, I knew I had to be a "victim" in a scary movie. You just know that creepy Mal-Clown is gonna manage to trip me up as I attempt an escape from his clutches, and there'll be no more Pickle...

Not entirely sure why all the scary ideas are appearing directly after Halloween, probably because I'm always late to the party, but hey - at least I get there eventually!

xoxo

All of the things : 

Body : Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara

Skin (Body) : [theSkinnery] Body Applier

Bodysuit : _CD_ Mala Bodysuit Black (Gacha)

Leg straps : -Narcisse- Sabrina Thigh Harness @ Kinky Event

Boots : **UTOPIA@Design** - "NOEMI" @ Uber

Out of touch.

Pose : FOXCITY. GSits VOL1-4 (Alternate hand position)
Facial expression achieved by using the Lelutka Axis Hud

Background & Propthings : BUENO-Fight Club deBasement @ Uber
{anc} mist cloud [sungold]
Various items from the DRD ShadowBox series 01
DRD - fleamarket 1 - antique clock
[The Emporium] Conjuring Salt Circle - Natural
brocante. ye olde clock
Kalopsia - Flying Paper


Pickle, what is you thinking??
Yesterday marked the end of the Halloween month, and here I am casting spells the day after.. and why? Well, quite simply, I'm wanting all those evil spirits to disperse, maybe I need some sage...
Onwards and upwards!
xoxo

All of the things :

Body Hands & Feet: -Belleza- Freya

Head & Eyeliner : GENUS Project - Genus  Bento head  - Mocap (BETA!)

Ears : L'Etre - Crystal Mesh Ears

Skin (Head) : Not Found - Sophie Skin @ Cosmopolitan

Skin (Body) : [theSkinnery] Body Applier

Eyes : AMITOMO Eye Collection

Hairbase : Just Magnetized - Basic Hairbase - set 14

Hair : Glam Affair&Tableau Vivant \\ Seelie&Unseelie (Gacha)

Collar : #Foxy - Lace Corset Choker & Ears 'Snowball'

Tattoo : DAPPA - Suisai Tattoo. @ SaNaRae

Lingerie : Mossu - Amour.Lingerie