New Years Eve 2024

 New Year’s Eve is just around the corner, and I couldn’t be more excited! A brand-new year means brand-new adventures—and of course, the perfect outfit to celebrate in style. This year, finding that dream look was a breeze thanks to Swank. Just look at this stunner I found -- Violette White dress by AnaSTyle. This flowing satin masterpiece is pure magic.

 It glides like a shimmering, ice-bound river and sparkles under the night sky—practically a gown fit for a winter queen. Designed for Maitreya (worn),  Maitreya Petite, LaraX, LaraX Petite, Legacy, Perky, Pinup Bombshell, Reborn, and Waifus, Violette ensures everyone gets to shine. And the details? Gorgeous fur sleeves, a festive bow for your neck, and matching shoes complete the look. Ready to ring in the new year looking absolutely fabulous? Swank’s got you covered. 

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Outfit - Violette White dress by AnaSTyle.

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Some of My Swank Picks to Slay New Year's Eve

 When I started my search for the perfect New Year's outfit, I knew it had to be something that balanced glam and festive flair. That’s when I stumbled upon Cometa by If Designs, and I was instantly smitten. It’s not just a dress—it’s a showstopper!  Cometa by If Designs is available for a variety of body types, including Erika, Freya, GenX (classic and curvy), Maitreya, Kupra, Kups, Legacy (perky and petite), and Reborn. The dress also comes with a jewel-toned color-changing HUD, letting you customize your look to match your vibe effortlessly.

To add some sparkle to my outfit, I paired Cometa with the Infinity Snowflake Set by Zuri in brilliant bronze. This stunning accessory set is both festive and sophisticated, adding the perfect sparkle to my ensemble. Think of it as the cherry on top of your ultimate New Year’s look!

I can never resist shoes and decided to wear shoes by M.O.D.A.N. Lauren Stiletto shoes that come in a variety of colorful patterns. The Lauren Stilettos are made for Belleza, Kupra, Legacy, Maitreya, and Slink.

Wearing

Dress - Cometa by If Designs

Infinity Snowflake Set by Zuri

Shoes -  M.O.D.A.N. Lauren Stiletto 

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A Queen Crowned by Winter at Swank - Purple Moon's wearing A Child's Wish

Far in the silent, endless lands of frost, as unreachable as a distant star, The Snow Queen reigns supreme—untamed, unyielding, unstoppable. Her icy kingdom is a breathtaking masterpiece, a realm where nature’s frozen artistry takes center stage. Each snowflake is a miracle, each crystal a gem, and together they shimmer like diamonds beneath the vast, velvet canopy of the night sky.

Her crown isn’t forged of gold but of frost, glittering like the stars that mirror her eternal promise. She doesn’t merely walk; she glides, leaving a snow trail in her wake. Her presence is a quiet symphony, a glowing reverence of winter’s beauty. To encounter her touch is to witness transformation—tears solidify into frozen sculptures, exquisite and eternal.

Her heart, though cold, carries an unmatched depth, a profoundness that whispers of untold stories and untouched wisdom. Hers is a world in which the skies perpetually freeze, silence reigns, and crystal walls sing in soft, wistful tones. Within her palace of glimmering ice, she listens—listens to winter’s eternal call, to the harmony of frost and stillness.

Wearing Swank Exclusive - Purple Moon - A Child's Wish 

Made for Belleza curvy, Kupra Kups, Larax petite, Lara X, Maitreya, Maitreya petite, Legacy - Nerido, Perky and Legacy, Reborn - Reborn juicy, and Waifu. It comes with twinkle lights, a skirt with branches antlers and flowing fabric. It is beyond festive.

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Cozy Cheer at Swank

The snow falls gently from an opulent silver sky, each snowflake glistening like tiny diamond fragments as they coat the earth in a pristine white blanket. The air carries the crispness of winter, kissed by the faint aroma of pine and distant woodsmoke. I arrive at the door of my beloved in a new outfit featured at Swank called Vien by GAW. This cozy sweater and slip dress is made for maitreya worn, lara x, legacy, perky, and reborn and comes with a festive color-changing hud. 

Just imagine standing hand-in-hand with your beloved, wrapped in thick woolen scarves and coats, your cheeks flushed from the soft bite of the chill. And, he gives you this gorgeous 22-carat gold Christmas tree with a gorgeous drop citrine by Zuri called Christmas Tree. It is so beautiful and a perfect gift for friends and lovers.

Beneath a canopy of ancient, frost-draped trees—magically adorned like they're spun from dreams—I dream of my Love and me  embarking on a journey through a magical winter wonderland.

Wearing Swank Exclusives

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Dress  Vien by GAW

Neckalce - Zuri - Christmas Tree Citrene

Embrace the Season

The holidays are magical, whether you celebrate them or simply soak in the festive spirit.

There’s something about winter that stirs the soul—crisp snowy air, twinkling holiday markets, reindeer,

Santa, elves, glittering trees, delicate snowflakes, and the warmth of a crackling fire.

I love this new outfit called Scarlett by C.YFashion. It is so cute with a sweet off-the-shoulder sweater and gorgeous

jeans that make you look like you are all wrapped up... oh la la... it is made for reborn, bombshell,

larax, larax petite, legacy, Maitreya (worn), perky, reform, waifu, and had a hud for clothes and

the shoes it comes with a color changing hud. Don't miss out.

Wearing Scarlett by C.YFashion

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To Bear in Mind...... Winter Deals at Swank

Did you know bears don’t actually hibernate? Instead, they enter a fascinating state called torpor! During this time: their body temperature drops from about 98°F to 88°F. and their metabolic rate slows down dramatically. They don’t eat, drink, or even go to the bathroom! Bears make their dens in cozy spots like rock cavities, hollow trees, or even nests under branch piles. As winter wraps up, hormonal changes wake them in the spring, and they emerge—often with playful cubs born during January or February!

I am telling you this because I have been hanging out with my new friend... a bear wearing this new Swank exclusive called Christmas by Fatal Fashion. It is made for Belleza, e body reborn, kupra, Freya, legacy, Maitreya (worn), and tall matching sneakers for slink and maitreya. It also comes with a scarf, cute Christmas tree earrings, and a candy cane for your lips, and a cookie boy for your hand (not worn).

Wearing Swank Exclusive

Fatal Fashion - Christmas

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Candy Land Can - Amelia Dress- Virtual Diva

The Amelia dress is a showstopper. It has bold vertical stripes, is sexy in red and black, and is festive in green and black. It is perfect for holiday cheer. Why wait? Make it yours today. And, I am dreaming of the best Holidays yet ! It is made for many SL bodies.

Available at Virtual Diva Mainstore

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Winter Romance with Aphrodite Heart Homes

It is winter and there is nothing I enjoy more than sitting with my friends around a campfire sipping hot chocolate

and roasting marshmallows. The Wild Animal Campfire by Heart Homes is just perfect for a winter night romance.

There are so many props to use including a guitar that plays a three-minute love song. This is low prim and

so much fun. You will create romantic memories with your date as you sit around the campfire and gaze at

the stars. Available inworld https://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Shopping%20City/239/73/22 and on MP

https://marketplace.secondlife.com/p/Aphrodite-Wild-Animals-Winter-Campfire-set-updated-2024/26544380

This campfire set Includes:

♥ Campfire:
By Animations:

♥ Bigger couple log:
♡ Single animations & activities: 11
♡ Couple animations & activities: 50, 25 full scenes for warming hands together, drinks or eating together, many cuddles, kisses and snuggles.
♡ Props: 7

♥ Stump:
♡ Single animations 13
6 Props / 1 rezzable

♥ Smaller log:
♡ Single animations & activities : 8
♡ Couple animations & activities: 38
7 props

The single logs, are ready with pillows for a comfy evening on the campfire. More than just normal activities like warming on the fire sits, Roasting Marshmallows etc, the logs both are equipped for a special role, and have a huge selection of props each, from firewood to marshmallows on a stick, to a guitar
The Musicians Log, is fitted with a guitar case, and allows to entertain your friends, the guitar even plays a lovely song for all to listen.
The Firetenders Log has a collected pile of cut wood, that allows you to care for the campfire, fuel and strike it, so no one has to freeze.

♥ "Winter birds" Guitar to play the most beautiful and popular "Romance" 3 minutes long song, (on/off) Surprise your love with this serenata!!! It has hand-painted beautiful birds and snowflakes on it too :)

♥ Campfire by Prim count (MESH) LI:

Smaller Log: 6
Snow base 2
campfire 8
bigger log5
Stump 5

Some of the props that the logs dispenses are: guitar, marshmallows to roast together or single, fire logs & woods, Christmas drinks

♥ Also includes: Wild animals set of pots and jars, as following:
♡ "Wild animals" Milk jar decorative
♡ "Wild animals" flask with hot water, dispenses Christmas hot chocolate, Christmas coffee and tea
♡ "Wild animals" hot Chocolate jar, dispenses regular hot chocolate with a gingerbread cookie, or hot chocolate with marshmallows.
♡ "Wild animals" Soup pot, dispenses 4 different hot soups bowls with spoons to eat them. flavors: sour soup, chicken & needles soup, veggies soup & tomato soup with bread croutons.

♥ Menu controlled fire with "Wild animals" original fire ring

♥ Snow base optional for everything.

Enchanted Daisies Stump - TM Creation

I love to landscape and most of all, when a designer makes it easy with low prims. One of my favorite designers is Tm:.Creation whose new design is called  "The Daisies Stump" Garden Arrangement +Opt PBR. GM66  which has so much to look at.. flowers, rocks, bushes, ferns, and an artful wooden sculpturesque stump as a centerpiece is so easy to integrate into just about any landscape.  Best of all it has butterflies as a particle effect that can be turned off or on... turn it on is my advice,  The build is only  10 prims and is m.3.5 wide x 2.8 deep or so. You can also unlink all the pieces and create your own garden.

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Siren of the Sea and Champagne Cup..... at Swank

 bubbles up I say!  Long ago I would frequent a stripper place, owned by a friend,  as a mermaid -- never as a stripper but I  did have some fun as a mermaid in a champagne glass...those were the days! Most folks expected a scantly clad woman in the glass, not a mermaid -- which made it even more fun... When I saw this cocktail glass by M&T called Drink Me Burlesque, I wondered who could resist this fun!  I  knew I had to show you how much fun it can be! Drink Me Burlesque is low prim and has three scenes and  8 poses  -- it is so much fun for mermaids and two-legged lovelies! 

As a true siren of the sea,  I combine this joyful dance with a new gown by Evie called Mera set... it perfect for all us mermaids on land... if you know what I mean...Mera is made for erika, genx classic, curvy, hhara, kupra, lara (worn), Larax, legacy, reborn, and reborn waifu. It also comes with a color-changing hud for scales and top and a fab trident....  My only question is  ....Do you dare to dive to  the depths of a mermaid...  time will tell

Dancing in  M&T called Drink Me Burlesque

Dress - Evie - Mera

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Cozy Autumn and the Witch's House

It was a November afternoon... bleak, grey, and raining when I stumbled on the witch's house. I was drawn in by the fire and the smell of sandalwood incense. Exploring this house I found all manner of spells and floating candles, books of spells, and even a black cat... but no witch in sight! I decided to make myself comfortable for a little while in my new outfit called Cozy Autumn Sweater and Dress by Goddess Creations. It is perfect for this time of year.

This outfit is made for genx classic, perky, reborn, genx, legacy, larax, and maitreya (worn) It also comes with colored tights and a color-changing hud for the dress, sweater, and trim around the sweater, in many glorious autumn colors sure to get you through winter as well.

It was a warm and cozy stay in the witch's house. The woodsmoke and herbs left a luscious scent and the air hummed with an energy that I couldn't put my finger on.  Inside, the house was a labyrinth of dimly lit rooms, each filled with strange, almost archaic objects - dried herbs hanging from the ceiling, curious crystal formations, and antique books with leather-bound covers.  I  felt a strange mix of excitement and apprehension, my fingers tingling as I explored.

Wearing Goddess Creations - Cozy Autumn Sweater and Dress

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Autumn Splendor - Purplemoon @ Swank...

 I love the warm colors of autumn, especially orange. It reminds me of pumpkins, pies, and gathering around the table with family and friends old and new to express our gratitude for all we have. It is the time of year to raise your glass and celebrate each other. The latest exclusive gown by Purple Moon, Diane in Orange is exclusive at Swank and perfect for this time of year.

Diane is made for Genx classic, Legacy, Legacy perky, Maitreya (worn), maitreya petite, Maitreya x, and Maitreya x petite,  reborn, and reborn waifu. It also comes with a color-changing hud for the skirt which comes in a luscious solid satin or a lovely floral print as worn. The top of this dress has golden glitter that adds to the festive autumn look of this lovely gown. So if you are ready to celebrate the holidays, head to Swank to get in a holiday mood. As a note aside, Diane also comes in blue and red. 

Wearing Purple Moon - Diana in Orange exclusively at Swank

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Festive oh la la Jumo and HJ @ Swank

 I just love this dress called Montecarlo by Jumo that is an exclusive at Swank  --- it is fun,  fluffy, amazing, sexy, and best of all exudes the holidays!  Maonetecarlo is made for reborn, genx classic curvy, larax, kupra, legacy, maitreya (worn), peach, star,  and reborn waifu. Montecarlo has a fabulous color-changing hud and enough fur - all PETA approved to keep you cozy this fall! 

Speaking of festive -- look at these glorious shoes with Montecarlo - festooned with the finest silk ribbons. I just cannot wait for the festival, can you...  my momma told me to always make a statement... and this is for sure! 

I decided to pair this look with Heartsdale's Fashionista Collection, which is brimming with multicolored precious and rare stones. This set comes with earrings, a gorgeous drop necklace, and a color-changing hud. Who could ask for more this holiday season?!

Wearing Jumo - MonteCarlo

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Sita and Persephone... @ Swank

She calls to me day and night, asking me to rescue her from her foolishness. She was abducted by Hades in search of pomegranates, flowers, and seeds. The Queen of the Underworld longs to be returned to Adonis, and who can blame her? I am drawn to her temple-wearing Meli pants and top by Viona, which are made for classic, curvy, Larax, legacy, Maitreya (worn), and reborn. Best of all, they come with fab color-changing hud and glove warmers.

I love the uber bandaid top and the pants with an artful leather stripe down the center. So sexy even Persephone thought they were hotter than Hades!  This is available at Swank and is a must-have for sure.

I combined this look with the Nidhar Armlet by DB (Druken Brokkrj) that graces my arms with precious jewels and metals... I like that!  This is so dramatic and can be used with so many looks. Nidhar is made for kupra, kupra maze, legacy, legacy maze, maitreya, maitrea maize, prima, reborn, and reborn maze.  Best of all, this unique arm jewelry comes with a color-changing hud that is fun to play with. 

Wearing Swank Exclusives

Outfit - Meli  by Viona

Arm Jewelry - 

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Cozy and Luxe Paris @ Swank

 And then tonight, I'll ask you to come and be cozy. After all, November is the month of gratitude, and I need a little of that, don't you?  I love this new look exclusive at Swank by Luxe Paris called Voguish it is so alluring...   you will be noticed and adored wearing this... I was... oh la al but I never kiss and tell...  only if you ask... 

I love the skin-tight sweater top  that is laced with silk and cotton the blend is fab  and the leather skirt with  gold chains is  just so  alluring   not to mention the  leopard glove warmers and neck  warmer and --- then the boots... this is a must-have... it is made for  maitreya (worn), larax, reborn and legacy

Wearing  Luxe Paris  - Voguish 

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A Ravishing Demon - Purple Moon at Swank

My name is Lilith, and I am the first female to be created. I was cursed by God. Because of submission, I abated.  I would not heed Adam's call because I was his equal and more! Many have slandered my name, but know this I will never submit. Beguiling and ravishing the new exclusive at Swank called Lilith is ideal for Halloween. It is made for maitreya (worn), larax, legacy, reborn, and reborn waifu. It comes with shoes, wings that are scripted, and those that are not as well as a fabulous headpiece of horns embellished by gold flares.

I paired this look with another exclusive from Swank by Zuri: the Arachne Goddess Elite Set, which comes with a fabulous web-shaped necklace and earrings that would make any spider proud! I love this necklace by Zuri that is an exclusive at Swank. It's complex web design glitters in the night and is so intriguing. This set called Arachne Goddess comes with this fabulous black steel necklace and earrings set with rose cut diamonds for a subtle glitter effect.

Wearing 

Necklace - Zuri  -Arachne Goddess Elite Set

Dress Purple Moon - Lilith

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Sita and the Witching Hour....

In the witching hour’s deep, dark embrace, my cauldron bubbles in a secret house made of spellbinding old timber and colorful handblown glass. Under the moon’s silvery, watchful eye, I cast my spells in a whisper on the pine-scented wind... that carries my deepest desires through the trees... straight to his heart of grim rapacious delight.

If you plan on working your magic through the night don't miss this cute costume called The Witch by Old World Fantasy/Kitty Creations. It is a true delight that comes with w cute frock, a necklace in red and purple, and a stocking tattoo. It also comes with a fantastically detailed hat that is belted with a flower and spooky spiderweb.  The Witch is made for hourglass,  maitreya (worn), and physique.

Wearing  - The Witch  Old Kitty Designs

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Sita and Bathory

 Oracle of the shadows in the forest of whispers I feel your power flow around me like a whirlwind of lost souls roaming in the dark. Do you remember how to embrace the flames? Dreaming of the 9th circle I am shattered into 1000 pieces - a knife in my back... immersed in the beauty of the void, I await as he becomes the Sabbatical goat...in brush strokes of blood, I feel his ferocity.

I love this new Halloween-inspired gown called Bathory by Luxe Paris, exclusive at this month's Swank. It is a finely stitched silver gown brushed with blood—how perfectly gruesome! Bathory is made for maitreya (worn) lara x, gen curvy x, kupra, and legacy. In addition to the gown with its lovely off-the-shoulder puff sleeves, Bathory comes with a spooktacular red crown... perfect for the Queen of Demons!

Wearing Luxe Paris - Bathory

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The allure of Acantha Stripes

 I heard that the circus was coming to town—aerialists in glittering sequin costumes, colorful clowns in phantasmagorical wigs, lions, tigers, and bears—oh my! I decided to wear a new Victorian chic gothic-inspired black and white striped dress called Acantha Stripes by Anastyle. This cute outfit comes with shoes, stockings, one black and one striped, and a fabulous hat! This is made for bombshell, legacy, perky, reborn, waifus, and Larax.

I really love the look and feel of this outfit. It is ideal if you are in a Victorian Goth mood this Halloween. Best of all there is a matching suit for men! 

Wearing - Annastyle - Acantha Stripes

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Secret Circus @ Swank

Come and stand before me - center stage. In the fading light dusty serene silence surrounds us. Get ready to be seduced by black-and-white, by the grandeur and drama, by a costume of conflicting emotions looking at her you never know where you stand. The Harlequin laughs and laughs as she carries a special potion down the stairs, beckoning you to take a sip. Do you dare? 

I love the Goth vibe of this fabulous Harlequin-type costume by V8 Underground Hypnotic Skull Outfit that is so much fun to wear with its bold black and white stripes and fanciful neckpiece that sets this look off perfectly especially when balanced by thigh hi boots... oh la la.  Hypnotic is made for larax, maitreya, kupra, legacy, reborn, larax petite

Wearing Swank Exclusive V8 - Underground - Hypnotic Skull Outfit

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The Halloween Demon!

 He asked are you an angel or a demon? I think it is far more fun around Halloween to be a demon... can you feel my heat in this sexy demon costume?  An angel can whisper soft sweet lies... promising brighter days.... while a demon shadows hollows in my heart....

A crimson demon lights up the night like a flame that flickers in the fog... lighting up parts of you that have been buried for too long... will you lose yourself in a garden of thorns this Hallow's Eve? Some will call me eternal... as I make my way to a lava lake where the hemlocks lean and loom a lonely spirit with human eyes.

Wearing Swank Exclusive by Aura Designs called Demon Queen that comes with boots, horns, wings, and a cute tail. This is made for Erika, Genx, Kuppra, LaraX, Legacy, Maitreya, Reborn, and bombshell. It also is made for perky, petite and petitex. It comes with a color-changing hud. 

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Four Picks from Swank's Halloween Shoptacular!

Fall is in the air along with my all-time favorite holiday... Halloween! I love not only the candy but also the clothes and all the hunts happening across the grid this month. One of my favorites is Swank, they are not only offering great Halloween apparel for men and women, but they are also hosting a quality hunt. Check out this gift from Sascha's Designs... a fabulous orange jumpsuit made for almost every mesh body out there.

For a sexy Halloween ensembled by Sascha's designs check out Ashling made for maitreya (worn) larax, Belleza, waifu, reborn, and legacy. I love the stylish and sleek black pants and the crop top and jacket. This outfit also comes with a tub top making it two looks in one! 

I paired Ashling with this gorgeous new jewelry by AngelicUS called Telmma another special at Swank. I love its rustic spear-shaped pendant and earrings. You can change the color of the metal as well as the color of the stone.

Another really cool outfit is called the Gothic Cross  Hooded Cloak - it is perfect to meet someone special under the soft light of an October moon... I especially like the detail around my waist with a corset-like cross that sets this cloak off perfectly. The cloak is made for regular mess bodies from small to XL plus legacy, belleza, reborn, slink, tonic, voluptuous, and maitreya.

I paired the Gothic Cross Hooded cloak with new festive nail polish by Luna called Gothic  hud consisting of four different patterns that are white on black or black on white, some embellished by a gothic rose.

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