Mr. X and Deck the Halls New Sage @ Swank

Tis the season as they say and the exclusives at Swank are rolling in! Yay!  And what wonderful winter finds they are like this adorable sweater dress replete with jacket vest by Sage. I am wearing #4 with its cute Christmas Tree and Santa pattern. This version of the dress comes with one pattern and the option to change the pattern of the  dress and or vest. The hud also has about 20 different colors to choose from, you can make the dress and vest a solid or the pattern and change the trim inside and out on this cute dress.

 I have had so much fun with this outfit that is made for all mesh bodies... I am wearing my new Lara body and loving it. Deck the Halls #10 is a great nordic style pattern and comes with four pattern choices and many solid colors.  The hud lets you change the color of the dress and vest -- it can be a pattern or a solid color.  You can also change the inside trim on the vest as well as the outside trim giving you endless possibilities.

Having a sweet tooth and a thing for gingerbread, it was hard to resist Deck the Halls #7 that features gingerbread men. I really loved the muted colors of this option that comes with all the color changing features mentioned above.

So Mr. X, I am by the fire... the hot chocolate is ready, the snow is gently falling... and there is a chair here waiting for you!

Wearing
Exclusives at Swank by Sage - Deck the Halls #10,7, 4
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Spring%20Retreat/160/138/3003

Hair - Emo-tions Leni

Leg Warmers - Winter Love - Zed Sensations
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Static%20Beats/84/236/59

Christmas Expo RFL - Frost by Tiffany Designs

Every once in awhile a gown is made that will become a favorite -- because it is perfect for any occasion from a royal ball to a courtly dance... and I have found this gown at the Christmas Expo RFL that runs through December 12.  This gown is simply called Frost is by Tiffany Designs and is an absolute stunner. Frost can be found in the Holiday Exchange area.

Frost is sleek and sexy all at the same time! The skirt is elegantly textured in layers of glimmering crystals that is magical.  The white  cord band at the waist defines this gown and gives it dimension and allure.

What makes this gown really a stand out is the gorgeous jeweled wings done in an elaborate Greek Key pattern that reminds me of ice wings... they are elegant and not overdone... they are perfect making Frost a must have gown for the winter season. Frost also comes with a lovely diamond necklace that adds another layer of elegance to the look.

This gown is far from boring and traditional with its' deep sweetheart cut neckline and alluring winter wings... the skin tight belted bodice and a flowing straight skirt that  falls to the floor.. it will surely catch every eye on the grid.. When my beloved Mr. X saw me  in Frost, he said I melted his heart!

Wearing
Gown - Christmas Expo Exclusive -  RFL - Frost by Tiffany Designs

Important Links LM to event -  http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Tinsel/153/165/24

The items are located here at Expo:
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Ornament/74/63/23

Website - https://slchristmasexpo.wordpress.com/

Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/rflofslxmasexpo

Hair - Emo-tions -Grecian blonde

Sim - Luanes Magical World http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Morning%20Glow/170/181/21

RFL Christmas Expo Dec. 1-12

The RFL Christmas Expo officially opens today.  I will endeavor to bring you a series of tips and sneak peaks to make navigating this event fun and easy... If you like exclusives, the first thing that you should keep in mind is that a special area has been designed for items that are new, exclusive and a limited edition item that is ONLY sold at the Christmas Expo December 1-12. The merchants in this area are showcasing some of their very best work.

The Christmas Expo is featuring a very special exclusive gown called One of A King Gown created by Ever An Angel that is located in the Silent Auction Area of the Christmas Expo.  This gown in  festive green and red is fit for a princess!  The gown is based on Regency novel heroines and this is your chance to step into the fantasy of the novel for a good cause.  As a matter of fact, the first Regency was sold this past Autumn at the Inaugural Spoonful Of Sugar Festival to  Benefit Doctors Without  Borders and  brought in $25 thousand lindens.  That is a "wow" !

Important Links LM to event -  http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Tinsel/153/165/24

Website - https://slchristmasexpo.wordpress.com/

Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/rflofslxmasexpo

A Cozy Winter Set Heart Homes PLUS LoS BoS & !IT! @ Marvelous

It is  a cozy time of year, I  have the tea on Mr. X and the couch from Aphrodite@ Heart Homes holds a surprise... and, Marvelous Events is on... with fabulous exclusives... I  feel like Christmas has come early!! Please come and  join me... let's be cozy... 

Aphrodite at Heart Homes has made "Merry Christmas Set"  it is really nice.  As a matter of fact  it is the perfect living room for a  smaller home -- it is romantic and all items are  copy.   The bed sofa is filled with tender comfy cuddles for two as well as activities, sleep options plus  single aos ---  and something even more..... Merry Christmas comes with  chairs, cuddly rug, fireplace, bed sofa, small  Christmas Tree, couch table, hot chocolate & cookies tray (YUM) and a  decorative bowl with candles.  

The Merry Christmas Set comes with something I have not seen in SL ever...  and I love it!! The  couch turns into a bed and  do I have to tell you how much Mr. X likes that ???   It is  really great... and so much fun --  it comes with so many activities --- movies,  breakfast,coffee, reading and more... it also has a full set of  cute cuddles and sleeping aos. At the moment I am wistfully having a breakfast tray... I do love  breakfast in bed... don't you Mr. X?

To be in the holiday  spirit, I am  wearing the Sweater Dress Called  Frankee by LA BoS; it is an  exclusive @ Marvelous Events.  I love the sexy off the shoulder look of this dress that is made for all mesh bodies including Lara that I am  wearing.  Best of all it comes with a color changing  hud that offers 10 colors  5 attractive  solids and 5 unique abstract patterns. Marvelous will run through  12/25 -- check it out... it has  great exclusives by top designers... at fab prices... plus lots of fun events and special gifts!

I also found a great necklace and earrings at Marvelous Events called Majestique (Set 160) BY !IT! I love the  18 kt gold filigree necklace  and the gorgeous cameo  Christmas Tree.  The earrings are composed of the same filigree and cameo making it simply elegant.

Wearing  -- 

Exclusives @ Marvelous Events

Dress - L.A. BoS - Frankee

 !IT!- Necklace and Earrings Majestique (Set 160)

LM http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Vosk%20Post/179/83/22

Furniture - Aphrodite@ Heart Homes "Merry Christmas Set" 
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Shopping%20City/243/7/23

POE - !Lyrical B!zzare and *new* Christmas Tree Medieval Fantasy

Mr. X -- I am looking for the mistletoe... have you hidden it... yet again?  Perhaps we need to go on a hunt... and there is a traditional hunt in SL -- a classic -- it is called  Poe - Peace on Earth  and one of the few hunts in SL that is really rewarding to go on...  designers are so generous with their  gifts! This year Poe runs from December 1 December 31.

!Lyrical B!zzare has created the Jersey Dress that has a fascinating texture and a lavish  fur collar that is sure to keep you warm and fashionable this holiday season. Best of all it is free.... just look for the Glowing Globe that will be in each store.

A fabulous find this holiday season is  this  beautiful ten prim Christmas Tree by Medieval Fantasy... it is just gorgeous with snow draped on it's evergreen branches and it's lovely gold bells, christmas ornaments,  red bows trimmed in gold (of course!)  and  the glimmering star that crowns the top of this lovely tree. 

It is perfect outside -- but no worries, the snow doesn't melt so it is also perfect for a cozy living room or family room -- the snowy branches add to the festive feel.

Wearing

!Lyrical B!zaare - for Poe - Jersey Dress and Fur Collar
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Jasmine%20Hills/241/206/23

Poe: https://peaceonearthsl.wordpress.com

Christmas Tree - Medieval Fantasy

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Ecstasy%20Trading/67/104/22

Shoes and Leg Warmers - Zed Sensations - Winter Love
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Static%20Beats/84/236/59

Hair  D!va

Mr. X and Winter Love Outfit - Zed Sensations

It is winter... the snow is falling... there is the smell of pine in the air... festive lights twinkle... I told Mr. X that there is something so cozy about  this time of year...and leave it to my dearest Sugarfairy CEO of Zed Sensations to design a new outfit called Winter Love's Outfit...it is sweet and sassy at the same time... a signature look for this talented designer -- Mr. X just loves her work and so do I.

Winter Love comes with a cozy knee length coat with a snazzy belt and a really cute fur lined hood that drapes down the back of this coat!  It has a color changing hud so you can easily mix and match the colors.  This outfit is compatible with all mesh bodies from  belleza to maitreyra (worn) to slink and many more.

The dress underneath the coat can be worn separately. It also comes with a color changing hud in complimentary colors.  I love the sexy zipper that is perfectly seductive with the dainty lace hemline... oh la la sugar and spice and everything nice! Winter Love also comes with sock warmers and shoes that have a color changing hud making it easy to coordinate this look.

Wearing

Outfit -  Coat, dress, leg warmers,  shoes - Winter Love - Zed Sensations
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Static%20Beats/84/236/59

Hair - eXxEss - Bylina

Mr. X and Brigitte - *new* Jumo

Quietly I drift into the Bay City Institute for Anomalous Research looking for all manner of curiosities... there is quite a collection here by the "Professor".  I am particularly fond of the Egyptian Goddess Bastet and this is an excellent example of her.  Bastet was worshipped as early as the 2nd Dynasty-- she was also the goddess of warfare in Lower Egypt before the unification of the two lands.  To view this interesting collection I am wearing a new outfit by Jumo called Brigitte in Beaujolais.

Brigitte is feminine with it's gorgeous lace hem and lavishly embroidered bodice set off by a belt with a gold buckle that shows off my slim waistline. This dress is compatible with most mesh bodies.

The bell shaped sleeves of this dress give it interest and the wide brim hat with a lavish bow definitely gives Brigitte a  retro vibe.  I simply adore the necklace that comes with Brigitte.  The elegant mineral pendant  made of a rare multi colored agate hangs on a high quality Brazilian black wax cord complimented by a gold clasp.  The high glitter eye makeup and  royal lipstick is also by Jumo and is made for Letuka and Catwa and TMP mesh heads.

Wearing:

Jumo
Outfit - Brigitte in Beaujolais
Eyemake-up - Hyper Glitter
Lipstick - Royalty Lips
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Wedding/225/99/3600

Legwarmers and Shoes - Zed Sensations - Winter Love
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Static%20Beats/84/236/59

Eyes - DS Bountiful Eyes Steel Blue
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Spring%20Retreat/160/138/3003

Hair - Amacci - Natia

Mr. X and Ava - Styles by Danielle 7th year anniversary!

Seven is a magical number.... The number 7 is the seeker, the thinker, the searcher of Truth (notice the capital "T"). The 7 doesn't take anything at face value -- it is always trying to understand the underlying, hidden truths. The 7 knows that nothing is exactly as it seems and that reality is often hidden behind illusions.  I am celebrating the 7 because Styles by Danielle has been designing fine apparel both formal and casual in SL now for 7 years!

Check out the new 7 year anniversary gown by Styles by Danielle called Ava in black it is sleek and sexy with a V neckline, thin spaghetti straps and a cleverly belted gold empire waistline that wraps around your midriff giving you an elegant silhouette as the floor length A-line skirt drapes gracefully around your figure. Ava is compatible with all mesh bodies and comes in 5 mesh sizes as well.

Ava is undeniably chic and is sure to captivate!  It is sure to land you on everyone's best dress list because it is by one of SL's top formal designers.... A special gift is a gorgeous gold necklace made from Styles by Danielle's stylish logo...it's a must have!

Don't forget to try to catch one of Danni's concerts... her live performances are excellent... she sings like an angel!  Cheers to Styles by Danielle and hopes of another seven wonderful years of tantalizing designs!

Wearing
Gown - Styles By Danielle - 7th year anniversary gown - Ava Black
Necklace - Styles by Danielle
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Schlossberg/242/84/22

Styles by Danielle has been nominated for avi choice awards... here is the link to  vote
https://avichoiceawards.com/fashion-awards-vote-here/

Hair - Emo-tions

Mr. X and Debbie - *new* Wicca's Wardrobe

I mean, who doesn't like pizza?  It is practically a National Dish in America along with burgers and hot dogs!  I told Mr. X tonight was a pizza and beer night... a night to kick back and relax and enjoy the last vestiges of fall foliage.  And, I found the perfect new outfit by Wicca's Wardrobe called Debbie to unwind in that is an exclusive @ ON9

I love the tweed pattern of the slacks and the gorgeous silk floral top and cute crop top sweater with  just the right amount of contrast in the Vintage version of Debbie with the intricately sexy open leg detail and chain effect all the way up my long legs.  The pants are made in  a combination of trendy fall colors... I love the gold tone of vintage best but the deep chocolate brown and matching top in a warm beige of Debbie Autumn is also gorgeous. 

Debbie also comes with a cute crop top and crop sweater just perfect to keep you warm and stylish while enjoying pizza on a cool autumn night with your beloved!   Debbie also comes in several more variations equally as lovely - black and gold and black and rust, etho, indigo, midnight, olive, and vines. Debbie comes loaded and is compatible with slink, maitreya (worn), TMP, venus, freya,isis and classic mesh bodies in 5 sizes.

Wearing

 Wicca's Wardrobe - Debbie in Vintage and Autumn. It also comes in black and gold and black and rust.

On9 - http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Tropical%20Orchid/247/193/999

Wicca's Wardrobe - http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/New/113/141/22

HJM Designs @ Swank - Harvest Love Living Room

You just never know what you will find at Swank... in addition to all the exclusive fashions, Swank offers a fine selection of items for the home from furniture sets to garden and landscaping items.
Take for example the modern aesthetic of the furniture set created by HJM Designs called  The Harvest Love Living Room Set.

The Harvest Love Living Room  has warm tones of creme with pops of autumn colors - chocolate brown, rust and gold...colors that blend well with any modern styled SL room.  It will also lend a touch of sophistication to a more rustic room with a paneled wood texture.   It uses 29 prims, it is copy, and made from mesh and has 49 single and 73 couple animations.

Mr. X, I am waiting for you, it is the night before Thanksgiving and I have so very much to be thankful for... you included! I am thankful for all my friends RL and SL... both give me such joy... I am also thankful for my cats... the little demons keep me company and listen to my rants (along with Mr. X) with such patience... 

HJM Designs @ Swank - Harvest Love Living Room
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Spring%20Retreat/160/138/3003

Wearing - Medive -  ISA D'ORABLE CREATIONS - Swank Exclusive (more on that later its fabulous!)

Newsflash --OPPORTUNITIES - RFL Christmas Expo- Dec. 1 - Dec. 12

I am so excited to be a blogger for the Christmas Expo that will begin on December 1... the theme this year is "Home for the Holidays" and what isn't there to love about that... home with friends, old and new and family.  This year's  Christmas Expo promises to be spectacular with many top designers and builders, entertainers and hosts participating.  For the most up to date information check out https://slchristmasexpo.wordpress.com.

At the moment, RFL Home for the Holidays is looking for friendly, dedicated individuals to volunteer as Hosts at their various entertainment venues. If you like music and love the holiday season, they are looking for you!  Please apply here - Application 

On another note, the  2016 Christmas Expo & Winter Breedables Fair is also  looking for friendly individuals to play Santa and be an Elf! The dates of this 4 sim event will be December 1 to December 12, 2016.  One of the staples of the event is the opportunity to take photos with Santa and his elves! We need volunteers who are willing to spend an hour or two at a time as Santa Claus or an Elf wandering the Expo and / or being in the Photo’s With Santa Area, taking pictures upon request. It will be a lot of fun! If you are interested in being Santa or one of his elves, please fill out THE APPLICATION FORM.

The SL Christmas Expo, in support of the Relay For Life of Second Life & The American Cancer Society,  welcomes all bloggers to participate and share the holiday magic.   We are looking for Official SL Christmas Expo Bloggers that truly love the Christmas / Holiday season. Who start singing Deck The Halls in November and occasionally belt out a  Fa-La-La-La-La in September. The application process is about finding the right team to be our “official Expo bloggers”. This means mostly that this team will have early access to the sims and some of the exclusive items from the Christmas merchants, as well as have some required promotion and blogging.  Visit our Blogger Opportunity page https://slchristmasexpo.wordpress.com/bloggers/blogger-opportunities-2/for more information.

  Background --- Divias Design Landscaping Garden and Home - Cozy Christmas Lodge - Skybox - furnished Exclusive @ RFL Christmas 

Mr. X and Clemence - Ghostess @ Swank & LoS BoS poses

I rush to  through the Recoleta on this breezy autumn afternoon. Across the Avenue de Quintana, through Ayacucho and onto Montevideo. I am  moving with purpose in my new distressed skinny jeans with a lacy tank top and stylish cropped leather jacket called Clemence by Ghostess that is an exclusive @ Swank.

There, I hear it again. I have to get ahead of the crowd. They must be headed to San Telmo, the antique district. It's a gamble.Yes. It is where I plan to meet my friends for a chat and a few drinks... a fabulous way to pass a rainy afternoon. Mr. X keeps playing with the lace insets in my skin tight jeans... they are rugged in a very  feminine way.  Add the eyelet styled tank top with a peek-a-boo feel and you will have every eye on you in the room. The leather jacket has fine details such as exquisite quilting on the shoulders with a texture that you can touch. It is made for all mesh bodies.

Mr. X told me as he watched me glide toward him, the tight jeans and lace folding around me, the interior lace of the top sliding against my tan body... I  shrugged and  smiled  knowing that this outfit spoke to him and that he couldn't do anything about it.  "I am the one..." You hear it that time?

Wearing:

Swank Exclusive

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Spring%20Retreat/160/138/3003

Outfit: Ghostyss _ Clemence Skinny Jeans, Tank Top and Cropped Leather Jacket
Note for Ghostyss : * All -30% for group members, * New - 25% (-50 % for group members) * Discounts -50% (- 75 % for group members) * Items for $ 25 L$, 50 L $ and $ 100L (further reduction of 30 % for the group) * Group gifts but also gifts for all

Eyes - DS Eyes - Bountiful -Seafoam

Poses - LoS BoS - Ultimate

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Hwang/69/241/1997

Shot at Club Urbana -Features Great House Music - Live DJ  - Friendly Crowd -Chic  Decor http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Capodorso/22/28/3010

New Cat Blog for Thanksgiving! http://catadventuresandproducts.blogspot.com/2016/11/the-origins-of-thanksgiving-and.html