Chamomile to Soothe

Happy Sunday everyone! I hope this past week has been good to everyone. We had elections here in the US; I will admit I was very disheartened on Wednesday when I woke up to find the woman I voted for did not win. I shall try to remain upbeat, and we shall see what happens from here on out. Please be kind to others Tea Readers. And BE SAFE. On with this week's post.

Outfit: Zaara Nadira set in Turquoise @Collabor88, Hair: Lelutka Jasmine, Earrings and Necklace included with Jasmine Hair, Arm Chains and Anklets: Zaara Raksha in Gold, Toe Rings: Real Evil Industries Toe Rings (former exclusive from Epiphany), Belly Tattoo: Mon Cheri release from June's Arcade, Bindi: Truth Kira Bindi (former exclusive from Epiphany), Skin: Glam Affair Katra, Eyes: IKON Charm and FATElashes, Whatever Fang Mesh Teeth, Maitreya Mesh Body Lara

Since part of this week was upsetting for me, I decided some retail therapy was needed. Good thing Collabor88 opened on Tuesday! I was very happy about Zaara's new release at Collabor88 this month. It is a silks outfit, and I just LOVE it. The harem pants are sheer, but not so sheer it defeats the purpose of a pant. I adore the work of the top, with the chains dangling off to the side--it adds a bit of delicateness to such a sensual outfit. And of course I had to purchase the fatpack when I saw it. The color packs offered separately come with silver and gold options for the metals. And there is also a separate belt for purchase which comes with gold, silver, dark gold, and dark silver. LOTS of options and combinations for these. The fatpack is 4,888L$ which is a lot but for such a detailed and varied outfit, for me it is well worth the cost. I can see myself wearing these for a long time and pairing all the different colors together.

Dress: Foxes Dip Dress @Collabor88, Hair: Lelutka NV0002, Ring: Ariskea Poetric Women Wedding Ring, Bracelet: CAE Engraved Bracelet Sister, Shoes: N-Core KATE Glitter for Maitreya, Necklace: Yummy Talisman Charms Protection, Skin: Glam Affair Katra Ballerina, Eyes: IKON Charm and FATElashes, Maitreya Mesh Body Lara, Whatever Fang Mesh Teeth

I liked a few of the other items offered by the creators, but as you know the Zaara release was my favorite. I highly doubt there will be something Zaara Kohime creates which I will not like. Foxes has a lovely dress I thought was perfect for clubbing or just being sexy. Also The Secret Store has a fun Bodysuit which reminding me burlesque shows! Fun purchases for sure!!!

This is where I leave you, Tea Readers. I hope you all have a wonderful and safe week. Don't let others bring you down. You are a bright star and deserve to shine!!! Check out Collabor88 whenever you get the chance. See all the pretty items from the other content creators, and try the Zaara demo. It will be well worth the try. Hugs and Smooches Tea Readers.


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Let's Drink Cider by the Fire~

Happy Sunday Tea Readers!! Back again for a new post. I hope everyone has enjoyed the start of autumn! Lots of fun outdoor activities going on where I live.. I am going to share my favorite buy from Collabor88 this month!

This month's round for Collabor88 is "Echoes of Autumn". Now, some of the items really fit the theme, and some items don't really fit, in my opinion. But I want to share my Favorite buy from this month's round. It is by Zaara, of course, and it is blouse and skirt set which seems very gypsy to me. Very flowing. I bought the fatpacks, because that is how I roll with most of Zaara's items. And the skirts come 2 different options-a solid option and a patterned/patched option. I like the pattern option because it seems more organic and more personalized. There is a belt you can buy to go with your skirt, and it comes in many color options. The items are fit for the Maitreya Mesh Body, so demo if you want to see if it will fit your body, it isn't Maitreya...or even if you have Maitreya, I always say Demo Demo Demo.

Outfit: Zaara Anisha Ruffle Blouse and Ziya Tiered Skirt with Boho wrap belt @Collabor88, Bangles: Izzie's Nidhi Bangles, Earrings: Zaara Sarika Feather Earrings, Arm Chains: Zaara Raksha, Nosering: Zaara Ayanna, Hair: Exile Flickering Light @Collabor88, Eyes: IKON Charm eyes and FATElashes, Skin: Glam Affair Katra, Whatever Fang Mesh Teeth, Maitreya Mesh Body Lara

The event has other cute items, but the Zaara outfit is my favorite by far. ISON has a cute dress with a sheer cape, which comes with a static and animated option. Pixicat has these really awesome leggings that have a cosmic star animation (You know I had to buy those). And Erratic has a cute boyfriend's shirt for the ladies (Maitreya fit only). Feel free to check out the catalog on Collabor88's site, or you can check out Seraphim's gallery (which also includes price).

Collabor88 opened last Saturday, so it should be way easier to get into now. Check the catalog, make a list, check over the list, teleport over and buy all the pretties! I hope you have a great Sunday Tea Readers! Hugs and Smooches~


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Mimosas for Summer Vacay!

Happy Summer my lovely Tea Readers! I know I haven't posted in over a month, and I appologize for no warning or updates. Everything is fine with me; I have been enjoying the summer sun. Also, I have been trying to spend most of my free time with friends and loved ones. I will not be posting frequently this summer. But I do plan to blog regularly towards the end of the summer. Right now I just want to enjoy lots of Sunshine.

Cover-up: Zaara Reva Cover-up @Collabor88, Bikini: Zaara Noorie Bikini @Summerfest, Hair: Wasabi Pills Belle @Summerfest, Skin: Glam Affair Katra, Lashes: FateLashes, Eyes: IKON Charm, Maitreya Mesh Body

I will briefly mention Zaara is at Summerfest and at Collabor88. At Collabor88 she has a wonderful cover-up and cute sandals. At Summerfest she has a fun Bohemian bikini. Lots of cute things at both events. You should definitely check it out!

This is where I leave you, Tea Readers. Please take some time and enjoy the sunshine! Hugs and Smooches!


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Don't Over Steep the Leaves

Happy Sunday everyone! I hope this week has been wonderful for all. I want to keep this week's post kinda short and sweet, so I am only going to discuss briefly two events.

Outfit: COCO Cardigan Over Shoulder and Gifted V-Neck Dress @FaMESHed, Hair: Wasabi Pills Marissa @FaMESHed, Rings: Izzie's Spring Midi Rings Gold @Uber, Shoes: Fri.day Cora Heels in Sailor, Earrings: Zoom Marine Earrings @FaMESHed as gift, Clutch: Zaara Patchwork Clutch in indigo, Skin: Glam Affair December II, Freckles: Stellar Rainbow Freckles, Eyes: IKON Charm and Redgrave Natural6 Lashes, Maitreya Mesh Body Lara, Whatever Fang Mesh Teeth

FaMESHed opened at the very beginning of the month, and this is the birthday round. LOTS of free gifts to group members, so be sure to wear your group tag and click on the little present bags. My two favorite buys for this round are COCO's over the shoulder sweater and Wasabi Pills' fun braided hair. The sweater I had to buy has these fun navy stripes. This sweater just reminds me of country clubs, and sailing tourneys. The dress I am wearing in the picture is the FREE gift for the event by COCO. You can buy separate colors, or get the white one free! Be sure to JOIN the group.

Outfit: Moon Amore Wild&Free Top and Skirt @Collabor88, Hair: Besom Sable @Hairology, Rings: Izzie's Spring Midi Rings Gold @Uber and Schadenfreude Waits Set I'll Shoot the Moon @Collabor88, Necklace: Pekka Third Eye Necklace, Nose Ring: Yummy Diamond Flower Nose Ring, Bracelet: Zaara Goa Party Friendship Bracelets, Earrings: Zaara Sarika Feathers, Skin: Glam Affair Yolandi, Freckles: Stellar Rainbow Freckles, Eyes: IKON Charm and Redgrave Natural6 Lashes, Maitreya Mesh Body Lara, Whatever Fang Mesh Teeth

Collabor88 opened last Sunday with the theme Americana. I am not very familiar with Americana, but to me it seems very bohemian and very relaxed. I ADORE this outfit by Moon Amore. The pieces come with a color changer hud, and I really like this printed skirt. There are these cute elephants on it, and to me it just adds so much. I decided while putting this outfit together I needed to go brunette because blonde just was too preppy looking. It didn't look natural enough. There are a lot of other fun items, and I would highly recommend going to the Seraphim shopping guide to help you plan and budget.

Last but not least, the winner for the Give-Away from my Anniversary Post is KhateraSara! Congratulations KhateraSara!!!! I will be messaging you inworld and sending you your cards ASAP. Thanks for commenting everyone. I appreciate all of you. I hope you all have a wonderful week. Much love! XOXO


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Green Tea with Mint for a Refreshing Spring Day

Happy Sunday Tea Readers! I know, long time no post. Lots have been going on with my life and some changes in Second Life. Not too much has been missed, Collabor88 opened on March 8th, and the theme is "A Touch of Green". It is a very lovely round.

Outfit: Zaara Ruhi Layered Blouse and Mahi Patchwork Shorts @Collabor88, Hair: Tableau Vivant Ivy @Collabor88, Nosering: Zaara Ayanna, Bangles: Zaara Goa Party Friendship Bracelets, Rings: Yummy Flower Ring set (last month's Collabor88),Eyes; IKON Charm and Redgrave Natural6 Lashes, Freckles: [Stellar] Rainbow Freckles, Shoes: Candydoll Diamond Flats Mint (not shown), Tattoo: Letis Color Arama @BodyFy!, Skin: Glam Affair Yolandi, Maitreya Mesh Body Lara

My favorite release at the event is of course by Zaara Kohime. She has released these really cute layered blouses, Ruhi, and patchwork shorts, Mahi. Each piece is 188L, or you can buy the fatpack for 888L (888L for the blouse fatpack and 888L for the shorts fatpack). I bought the fatpacks, because I love the hand-drawn designs and patterns--it is so easy to mix and match. Ruhi and Mahi are both exclusively made to fit the Maitreya Lara Mesh Body--so demo before you buy.

Outfit: The Secret Store Eva Lacey Tank and Paula Denim Shorts @Collabor88, Jewelry Set: Yummy Spring Bud in Gold  (included Pearl Berry earrings) @Collabor88, Hair: Truth Bernadette, Skin: Glam Affair Katra, Eyes: IKON Charm and Redgrave Natural6 Lashes, Freckles: [Stellar] Rainbow Freckles, Slink Hands and Feet, Whatever Fang Mesh Teeth

The Secret Store also has a really pretty lacy tank top and lacy shorts for this round. I know the color for the round is "green", but I went for white and red. The shorts come with a hud you can use to turn on and off the lace. I bought the white shorts, and while the white lace is is there you have to look hard to see it. It's okay for me, it just adds a bit if detail. Yummy has a cute bloom jewelry set available which I thought paired well with The Secret Store's set.

Outfit: ISON Long Sleeve Romper @Collabor88, Jewelry Set: Maxi Gossamer Karina Karina Daydreamer @Collabor88, Hair: Moon Mysterons @Collabor88, Ring: Ariskea Poetric Women Wedding Ring, Shoes: Enfant Terrible Rose (not shown), Eyes: IKON Charm and Redgrave Natural6 Lashes, Skin: Glam Affair Katra, Freckles: [Stellar] Rainbow Freckles, Slink Hands and Feet, Whatever Fang Mesh Teeth

Maxi Gossamer has released a really cute set called Karina Karina Daydreamer. The "stones" on the necklace and earrings are more shell-like, and there is an option to change the texture colors. I like the blue option, because it reminds me most of mother-of-pearl.  For the blog I am wearing the ISON long sleeved romper, which is another Collabor88 release. I really like this mint color for the romper. It adds some green, but nothing too strong, and perfect for the freshness of spring--PLUS the Maxi Gossamer set pairs really well.

Not much to add for now, I hope to bring you more next week. Just some FYIs: Uber has another freestyle round, some nice items if you want to check it out; FaMESHed has been open since the start of the month, and there are a few cute accessories and single pieces, you should check it out as well. Again, sorry for such a long wait on a new post. I hope everyone has a happy Sunday. Hugs and Smooches Tea Readers.


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BodyFy!  New event filled with lots of amazing tattoos. Check it out if you like ink or want to check some out!

Let's Drink Tea in the Secret Garden

Hey everyone! I am back from my vacation, and let's just say I am already planning another. Who doesn't like spending time on white sandy beaches and watching dolphins play all day long? Or fishing! UGH, I didn't have enough time to actually fish this vacation, so the next one I am going to have to just spend the whole time fishing. Get my quota in. I know this post is way overdue, but you still have some time to visit Collabor88 before April 7th. March's theme is Secret Garden.

Outfit: Zaara Ekanta Jumpsuit @Collabor88, Hedgehog: Birdy Hoggy Ginge @Collabor88, Rings: Yummy Flower Rings @Collabor88, Hair: Doe Byrdie Roses @Collabor88, Body: Maitreya Lara Mesh Body, Skin: Glam Affair Katra Ballerina, Eyes: IKON Charm and Redgrave Natural6 Lashes

I loved watching the movie The Secret Garden when I was little, and I loved it so much I read the book. Beautiful. It is what got me into working outside and gardening. I didn't know what the theme was going to be this round until right when it opened. I was shocked and awed for sure. I did get a little Linden$ crazy, but I stayed within my budget! Most important.

My favorite and cutest purchase is by Birdy, and it's a cute holdable hedgehog named Hoggy. I have named mine Hans. The hedgehog is cute and cuddley and I love him. When I saw him I thought of the old story about Hans the Hedgehog. I remember watching the old Jim Henson show The Storyteller and this was one of the episodes. It was a bout a boy who was born and looked like a hedgehog, and ran off and, long story short, ended up marrying a princess and turning into a handsome man. While this hedgehog doesn't turn into a prince or into anything, he is super adorable.

Zaara has a cute jumpsuit out called Ekanta, and I had to buy the fatpack. At only 888L$ for 8 different colors, that is a steal! If you don't want the fatpack, it is 288L per jumpsuit. It fits Maitreya Lara Mesh Body only, so beware of that. The jumpsuits are simple and cute, and can be worn with practically anything in my opinion. Love them.

Dress: The Secret Store Maggie Silky Dress @Collabor88, Shoes: The Secret Store Boudoir Slippers [not shown] @Collabor88, Hair: NEW TRUTH Arabella, Necklace: Yummy Victorian Garden Key Silver @Collabor88, Skin: Glam Affair Marta Jamaica, Eyes: IKON Charm and Redgrave Natural6 Lashes, Slink Hands and Feet

The Secret Store has a cute dress/teddy with cute slippers with pom-poms on the toes. I really liked the shoes, but I just felt the little silk dress was a must. I think it would look a bit edgy with a cropped leather jacket. I have the dress right now with no accessories because I want to find the perfect jacket for it, or a nice knit sweater. So this dress right now is "to be continued" in my inventory.

Dress: Pixicat Delicate Dress @Collabor88, Hair: Little Bones Centerfold @Collabor88, Necklace: Yummy Victorian Garden Key Silver @Collabor88, Shoes: The Secret Store Boudoir Slippers @Collabor88, Skin: Glam affair Marta Jamaica, Eyes: IKON Charm and Redgrave Natural6 Lashes, Slink hands and feet

Pixicat also has a cute delicate looking dress, and the name for it really fits it, Delicate. It is little, it is lacey, and it just is precious. I also LOVE this dress by Nylon Outfitters called "Secret Garden Dress". The dress is a light, it looks classy, and it has Maitreya appliers for it as well as layers for the classic avatar. I find myself going between my Maitreya body and my classic body a lot.

There are also a lot of really cute hair styles for the ladies to try out. Doe has a really cute simple do, and so does Little Bones and Exile. Doe and Exile have floral options. While Doe you can color change the roses, with Exile the daisies stay the same color, white. Not a bad thing, just it would be nice to color change them.

Dress: Nylon Outfitters Secret Garden Dress @Collabor88, Necklace: Yummy Victorian Garden Key Silver @Collabor88, Hair: Exile Coming up Daisies @Collabor88, Shoes: The Secret Store Boudoir Slippers @Collabor88, Skin: Glam Affair Marta Jamaica, Eyes: IKON Charm and Redgrave Natural6 Lashes, Slink Hands and Feet

I hope everyone has a great week! And I hope you all get to check out Collabor88's Secret Garden before April 6th. April 6th is the last day this round will be open, and Collabor88 will be setting up for their new round on April 7th. Stay awesome Tea Readers! Hugs and Smooches!


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Collabor88:    http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/8%208/41/178/1089

Rose Tea for a Romantic Valentine's Day

HAPPY Valentine's Day! I am sorry I haven't posted the past two weeks. Life has been super hectic.. I haven't had much to post on anyway, due to the new events for the month being so-so in my opinion. FaMESHed didn't have much I was liking, nor Uber. But Collabor88 opened last Monday-and I went a bit crazy.

Dress: Zaara Thalia Draped Gown @Collabor88, Hair: Truth Kasimire Blondes with hairpiece [former Epiphany Gacha], Maitreya Lara Mesh Body, Eyes: IKON Charm and Redgrave Natural6 Lashes, Whatever Mesh Teeth, Skin: Glam Affair Sasha @Collabor88, Lipgloss: Glam Affair Romy Goddess

Collabor88's theme is Espionage, so lots of spy items and sexy Bond Girl/Secret Agent attire. It is also Collabor88's prom (the designers/creators have asked other creators to be their dates)So there is almost twice as many items! Let me just gush about some of my favorites...

Zaara of course is my favorite. She has a new gown released for the event. It is more expensive..ish... 588L for the event. And it is so worth every penny. The gown is made specifically for the Maitreya Lara mesh body, and it comes in fun colors. I like the cut in the bust. The cleavage goes down to the naval, and the cut gives it a bit of a more modern edge, but not too drastic. It really is a classy gown.

Outfit: The Secret Store Honey Cotton Shirt and Peggy Pleated Skirt @Collabor88, Hair: Truth Sicily, Shoes: Poute Victoria High Heels, Necklace: CAE Belle's Rose, Ring: CAE Belle Ring, Earrings: Aisling Roz, Familiar/Pet: Alchemy Hell Pupper Held @The Fantasy Gacha, Skin: Glam Affair Sasha @Collabor88, Lipgloss: Glam Affair Romy Goddess, Eyes: IKON Charm and Redgrave Natural6 Lashes, Slink Hands and Feet, Whatever Fang Mesh Teeth

The Secret Store has a fun shirt/skirt combo out for the event. And it reminds me of Miss Moneypenny from the Bond movies. Not really a sexy outfit, but very sophisticated and simple. Still attractive. I bought the kiss patterned blouse and the red skirt, because Valentine's Day is.....right now. When I was putting the outfit together, I wanted to keep it simple, so I have it paired with a simple rose necklace by CAE in gold with some rose earrings. As I was putting the outfit together I wanted to add one small "flair" piece to it...so I added a familiar/pet by Alchemy which is out right now at The Fantasy Gacha. The Hell Pupper is so cute and even though Cerberus is supposed to be vicious, this little puppy is too cute--it will just melt your heart.

Outfit: Foxes Bound Dress, Harness, and Jacket @Collabor88, Hair: Oleander! Taffy @Collabor88, Headset: Amala Spy Headset @Collabor88, Maitreya Mesh Body, Eyes: IKON Charm and Redgrave Natural6 Lashes, Skin: Glam Affair Sasha @Collabor88, Whatever Fang Mesh Teeth

Foxes has a fun dress out with a sort of binding at the neck and bust. There is a leather jacket as well at the event which pairs well with the dress. The outfit reminds me of a spy doing a sort of wardrobe change/strip while in the middle of a mission. Amala even has a cool spy headset which helps bring the look together. This whole outfit (minus the Amala headset) is made exclusively for mesh bodies. Make sure you try the demo before you buy.

Erratic has a very sexy bikini out this round which just looks like it came straight from a beach scene in a James Bond movie. It is just perfect! I had such a hard time picking out a color, because I wanted all of them. The detail is perfect. AND it comes with these cool cuffs so the bikini looks more....Badass. There is also a medal change hud for the belt buckle and the cuffs on the bikini. The bikini is made exclusively for Maitreya Lara mesh body.

Bikini: Erratic Eunice with Cuffs @Collabor88, Hair: Oleander! Taffy @Collabor88, Maitreya Lara Mesh Body, Eyes: IKON Charm and Redgrave Natural6 Lashes, Skin: Glam Affair Sasha @Collabor88, Whatever Fang Mesh Teeth

There are other really cool items at the event, Oleander has a hair out which is very neat. I am a sucker for curly hair and braids. While the hairstyle isn't curly, it does have a braid in the ponytail. There are also cute headbands and some lace masks. Olive hair was invited, and the hairstyles (both for men and women) have fedoras. I did not demo the hair to see if the hair comes with a fedoraless option...I am not a big fedora person. There are some sexy short dresses and lots of heels and boots. There are even a few items for men (few, not a lot). I think you should go check it out and see what the creators and their dates have done for the world of Espionage~

I hope all my Tea Readers have a wonderful Valentine's Day! I hope you enjoy the day with your loved ones, and if you don't have a significant other I hope you spoil yourself to something wonderful! You deserve it! Hugs and Smooches~~


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Collabor88:    http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/8%208/41/178/1089

The Fantasy Gacha:    http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Acerbus%20Silva/207/207/58

Let's have a Rainbow Tea Party on the Holodeck~

Happy Sunday everyone! I hope this week has been relaxing for everyone--for me it has been filled with work and crazy weather and lots of stress. I think it is time to start planning a vacation! Despite it being a hectic work week, I was able to log on and chat with friends for a bit and managed to get this week's post done. Let's talk about Collabor88...

Outfit:  Blueberry Lola Bustier Top and Denim Shorts @Collabor88, Hair: Wasabi Pills Ocean @Hairology, Tattoo: Reckless HazeIII, Earrings: Zaara Sarika Feather Earrings @Collabor88, Skin: Glam Affair Katra Party, Slink Hands and Feet, Eyes: IKON Charm and Redgrave Natural6 Lashes, Whatever Fang Mesh Teeth

This month's theme is Holographic, and the color palette is very lovely. Lots of pale soft colors, which I LOVE, and some of the items have a sort of rainbow effect. Me being the lovely eloquent lady with words I refer to it as an oil slick effect. Lots of colors blended together. I didn't buy a lot at the event, but I did flip out when I saw Zaara was back again with some GORGEOUS earrings. They are feather earrings, and there are two types, one with long feathers and one with short feathers as an earcuff. LOVE LOVE LOVE. I bought the Azure earrings and the Peacock earcuffs because I like peacocks. I know I am going to get more of the feather earrings, they are just so pretty. The earrings come in rigged versions for a few mesh heads and the Lelutka mesh head version also fits the default body okay. There is also an unrigged version, but I like the rigged one since the earrings are so long. They really are a focal piece for any outfit. I only have one issue with the earcuffs--it is hard to pair with hair. I have a few short styles and a few updos... all the them are too "big" on the sides. I will admit I need to resize and move them around a bit to try to get them to work. But with my crazy schedule, I haven't really had the time to do that with them.

Outfit: Pixicat Flirty Skirt and Top @Collabor88, Hair: NEW Magika Love Song, Headband: LaGyo Pastel Flowers Headband, Bracelet: Noodles Classic Love Bracelet Rose Gold, Necklace: Tea.S Pixi Dust Necklace in Gold, Ring: Ariskea Poetric Women Wedding Ring, Skin: Glam Affair Katra Party, Eyes: IKON Charm and Redgrave Natural6 Lashes, Whatever Fang Mesh Teeth, Slink Hands and Feet

Blueberry has a fun tank and short set out with the tank top in that oil slick texture. I know the texture isn't called oil slick, but it looks like it to me, and I personally like it. Also, Pixicat has a fun shirt and skirt combo out which is fun and flirty (it is also named Flirty, so it's really just perfect). I have the the rainbow skirt and the simple white top. It looks really flirty and fun. I really like it.

Sorry for the shortish post this week, but I had to share my Collabor88 spoils. I hope all of you have a wonderful week, and stay safe!!! Hugs and Smooches~


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Collabor88:  http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/8%208/41/178/1089

Hairology:    http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Waterton%20Way/47/178/2798

After a Workout Have Green or Black Tea

Happy Friday! I am posting this week's post early, because I will be out of town this weekend running in a marathon, and I won't be home until late Sunday evening. Wish me luck everyone!

Outfit: Moon Amore Cureless Charming Xmas @TheArcade, Shoes: Moon Amore Curelesss Charming Xmas Shoes @TheArcade, Hair: Tableau Vivant Starry Night Ponytail @TheArcade, Fox: The Secret Store Winter Foxes Hold Me @TheArcade, Nutcracker: MadPea Nutcracker Follower @TheArcade (gift under the tree, wear your Arcade tag), Skin: Glam Affair Ellie Skin, Eyes: IKON Charm and Redgrave Natural6 Lashes, Slink Hands and Feet, Whatever Fang Mesh Teeth

The Arcade opened at the beginning of the month, and I was lucky enough to get to the event in a relatively decent time. And on top of the luck of getting in rather quickly, I was also lucky in all the gachas I played! I was able to get every item I wanted without going broke!!! How often does that happen?! My favorite gacha this round doesn't have anything to do with fashion, but all to do with foxes. The Secret Store has a gacha with all these cute fox friends. They come in two different colors, White, and the rares are holdable pets! I love them! I have both colors of the rares, and I can't pick a favorite. Fawny has a pretty sweater gacha that comes with reindeer decor and attachable pets as well. Moon Amore has a really pretty dress out for the event and the shoes in the gacha are really cool--they have Christmas trees on the back of the heel, very flirty and fun.

Coat: Pixicat Stockholm Coat and Knit top @Collabor88, Jeans: Blueberry Tink, Boots: Reign Mishi Thigh High Boots, Scarf: Zaara Kashmiri Shawl @Collabor88, Ring: Ariskea Poetric Women Wedding Ring, Nosering: Kibitz Tulip Nose Chain, Hair: Tableau Vivant Champagne @Collabor88, Skin: Glam Affair Emma @Collabor88 (make-up included), Eyes: IKON Charm and Redgrave Natural6 Lashes, Slink Hands

Collabor88 opened on Tuesday and again, like with a lot of Collabor88 rounds....I almost went broke. All the Linden$ I saved from being lucky at the Arcade went to this round. Nordic Winter is the theme, and there are lots of sweater, fun hairs and scarves and hats. Zaara is at this round!!! And she has an updated mesh version of her pashmina scarves. I bought two so far.... so far.... Don't be surprised if you see me there again buying more... I maybe should of bought the fatpack...but we will wait and see.... The scarves textures have been hand painted by Zaara Kohime and are so gorgeous. They are worth the Linden (288L$), even if you only buy one.

Pixicat has a fun coat available at the event, and it looks to me like a Navy Peacoat. The coat is called Stockholm--it comes with a sweater and an optional dress add on for it. I prefer the sweater so far. I detoured from my normal color choices and chose to purchase the gray coat. I love the coat paired with the scarf from Zaara. The scarf splashes color into the outfit, and to me it brings it to life.

Dress: Foxes Dip Dress @Collabor88, Necklace: Foxes Drip Necklace @Collabor88, Shoes: Fri.day Veronica Platforms, Hair: Tableau Vivant Cristal @Collabor88, Body: Maitreya Mesh Body, Skin: Glam Affair Yolandi, Make-up: Emma Eyes and Lipstick @Collabor88 (included with Emma Skin), Eyes: IKON Charm and Redgrave Natural6 Lashes, Whatever Mesh Fang Teeth

There are two dresses I bought at the event, one by ISON and the other by Foxes. Both are more cocktail appropriate, but depending on how you pair it, you could make it more casual. The Foxes dress is a sweater dress which has an opened deep cut back. It comes with a long necklace for the back--very simple and elegant in my opinion. The only issue I can see people having with this dress... It is made to fit Mesh Bodies. If you do not own a Maitreya, SLink, or Bellza Mesh body, this dress will not work for you. It does NOT come in standard sizes for the default avatar. It also does not come with an alpha (since the mesh bodies come with an alpha hud).So buyer beware. Again, ALWAYS TRY DEMOS!

The ISON dress is default avatar and mesh body compatible. AND!!! You can buy the sweater also sold at the event, and wear the sweater with the dress. I ADORE this dress. It reminds me of a dress Emmy Rossum wore in her music video for "Slow Me Down". I love this dress. I like the sweater option, I really do...but this dress...... I love it. It is probably my new favorite. I won't lie.

Dress: ISON Skater Dress @Collabor88, Shoes: ChicChica Princess Gold, Necklace: Mandala Yolo necklace @Collabor88, Ring: Ariskea Poetric Women Wedding Ring and CAE Phases Rings, Watch: Izzie's Watch silver/copper, Bracelets: Noodles Initial in Gold,  Hair: Truth Solace @We <3 Role-Play, Nosering: Zaara Ayanna Nosering, Skin: Glam Affair Emma @Collabor88 (make-up included), Eyes: IKON Charm and Redgrave Natural6 Lashes, Slink Hands and Feet

I will stop there for tonight. I don't want to overwhelm too much. I would recommend checking out The Secret Store's sweater and pant, also Moon Amore has a fun sweater as well at Collabor88 worth looking at. Lots of Hairs and fun skins as well at this round. Go check it out whenever you have the time and the spare Linden$. Hugs and Smooches Tea Readers!!!!



SURLS:

Collabor88:    http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/8%208/41/178/1089

The Arcade:  http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/The%20Arcade/129/132/32

Let's All Have Some Verbena

Happy Sunday! I hope this week has been a positive one for everyone, and all my Tea Readers have been safe. On with this week's Second Life Fashion.

Outfit: Foxes Woodland Wonderland Peacoat Dress and Ear Muffs, Skates w/ Warmers: N-Core Skates @Kustom9, Hair: NEW Truth, Amoret, Ring: Ariskea Poetric Women Wedding Ring, Skin: Glam Affair December, Eyes: IKON Charm and Redgrave Natural6 Lashes, Slink Hands and Whatever Fang Mesh Teeth

Kustom9 opened last Sunday, and unfortunately I was not drawn to any of the items. I saw a few items for friends, but for myself...nothing really jumped at me. I will say I did buy some skates from N-Core which double as ice skates and roller skates. If you want to check out some of the items at Kustom9, click this link to Seraphim's Gallery of all the items and prices for this round. Even though I was a tad disappointed at Kustom9, something even better was purchased on Sunday because guess who had a late set-up at Collabor88?

ZAARA! OMG! My SL designer crush. She has this cool tunic which is fitted specifically for the Maitreya Mesh Lara Body. She has not done any standard sizes and it will not work with other mesh bodies...I don't think. I can't really test it with other bodies since I only have the Maitreya body. There are both sheer and solid versions when you purchase your color. I have been wearing both around. Everywhere. I LOVE IT! Of course I doubt Zaara could create something I dislike. I have been wearing the plain white tunic with some mermaid leggings by ISON and some simple black booties by Fri.day. I have also been wearing the nude floral print tunic in the sheer, but I won't show those pictures. Got to keep this blog classy~

Tunic: Zaara Kavita Tunic for Maitreya Lara Mesh Body @Collabor88, Leggings: ISON Fish Scale Leggings, Shoes: Fri.day Samantha Booties, Hair: NEW TRUTH Louisa, Ears: Mandala Steking Ears Season 5, Necklace: Mandala Princess Dogtag, Nose-ring: Yummy Kelly Septum, Body: Maitreya Mesh Body Lara, Skin: Glam Affair Katra, Eyes: IKON Charm and Redgrave Natural6 Lashes, Whatever Fang Mesh Teeth

Well, Happy Sunday everyone. I hope you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving, and don't forget to go to Seraphim for some Black Friday Sales on Friday!!


SURLS:

Kustom9:   http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/kustom9/125/126/21

Collabor88:    http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/8%208/41/178/1089

Truth Hair:    http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Truth/158/27/34

Some English Breakfast

Happy Sunday everyone! I feel a winter chill in the air, yet it still feels like Autumn just started. This new round at Collabor88 is a perfect "warm-up" for this coming winter. The theme is Autumn Blues.

Sweater and Shirt: Tres Blah Strappy Cami and Catby Shrug @Collabor88, Jeans: Tres Blah Grace Cropped Jeans, Hair: Little Bones Hello @Collabor88, Ring: Ariskea Poetric Women Wedding Ring, Necklace Autumn Fox @Collabor88, Boots: N-Core Winter Boots, Skin: Glam Affair Amberly Lovely Day, Eyes: IKON Charm eyes and Redgrave Natural6 Lashes, Slink Hands

Autumn Blues makes me think of well....sadness and depression; Collabor88's Autumn Blues is everything but. Lots of cool and dark colors, but everything looks so warm and comfortable. When I went last Sunday I was cuddled up on my sofa with a thick blanket wearing an over-sized sweater. It just felt perfect. There are sweaters and scarves and boots and so much more!! Tres Blah has a fun sweater/camisole set out. In the promo picture the set is paired with shorts, but I pulled out some skinny jeans Tres Blah released not too long ago. Perfect casual attire for shopping or hanging out with friends.

Another outfit I really like is by The Secret Store. The dress is paired with a sweater and I like the attached leather belt. I went a bit different with it than I was originally planning. When I was picking out my colors, I was going to go for the sky blue cardigan, but I ended up being really drawn to the mauve color. I still went with the white dress. It took me a while to pair the outfit with the right shoes, but I made it work. Maxi Gossamer also has a few necklaces out, but the one I bought (and I think this will be my new favorite go to necklace) is a vial with some leaves and a cute chibi fox inside. I ADORE IT. Simply adore. I love foxes and this necklace is so cute. We need more pretty fox jewelry in our lives, both First and Second. Just my opinion.

Outfit: The Secret Store Annabelle Dress and Leonie Cardigan @Collabor88, Hair: Elikatira Estelle, Bracelet: CAE Wanderlust London, Shoes: *Your Skin & Your Shape* Rapallo Chic, Ring: Ariskea Poetric Women Wedding Ring, Skin: Glam Affair Amberly Skin Lovely Day, Eyes: IKON Charm and Redgrave Natural6 Lashes, Slink Hands and Feet

Now onto my favorite buy. There is a sweater by Erratic which is exclusively for the Maitreya Lara Mesh Body...and I LOVE IT! So much. There is a lace underlay, and you can change the color of the lace or hide the lace depending on how you want to pair it. The sweater is over-sized, and I am sure you already know by now how much I love comfy sweaters. Erratic does have some packs of leggings to go with the sweater, and you get quite a few colors in a pack, but for 388L$ I could not justify buying the leggings when I have plenty other leggings I could use. Turns out I didn't end up wearing leggings with it at all; ISON released these fun boots with some sock add-ons. I think the boots with the sweater look amazing--like they were made for each other.

Outfit: Erratic Shannon Sweater @Collabor88, Shoes: ISON Leather Knee Boots @Collabor88, Hair: NEW Truth Vienna, Scarf: Plastik Bitter Chill Braided @Collabor88, Earrings: Earthstones Madison Pearl Earrings, Skin: Glam Affair Caroline @Uber, Eyes: IKON Charm and Natural6 Lashes, Whatever Fang Mesh Teeth, Maitreya Mesh Body Lara

I hope everyone has a wonderful rest of their weekend, and a great week! Enjoy the crisp Autumn air, have some hot tea, and please take some time out and go check out Collabor88.


SURLS:

Collabor88:  http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/8%208/91/183/1085

Orange, Cocoa, and Masala Chai for a Spooky Blend

Happy Sunday! I hope this past week has been amazing for all. I know for me it has been super busy, and the rest of this year is just getting busier and busier for me. I don't think I have any really "free" weekends until December.

Outfit: Tres Blah Collins Top and Lovett Skirt @Collabor88, Necklace: Jungbug Rhinestone Necklace in Rose, Ring: Ariskea Poetric Women Wedding Ring @FaMESHed, Shoes: Pure Poison Vika Boots @Collabor88, Hair: Oleander Kkyung, Skin: Glam Affair Katra, Eyes: IKON Triumph and Redgrave Natural6 Lashes, Slink Hands and Feet, Whatever Fang Mesh Teeth

Collabor88 opened last week and the theme is Burtonesque. It reminds me of Tim Burton with the swirls and a bit of the creepy--Perfect for Halloween time! I have fallen in love with Glam Affair's sugar skull appliers for the Lelutka Mesh Heads. Unfortunately I do not have a mesh head yet, so the appliers won't work. Really disappointing.

There are only a few things I purchased this round, and The Secret Store's sweater is probably my favorite. It comes with a hud to change the textures of the shirt underneath and I just love how comfy and posh the sweater looks.

Sweater: The Secret Store Helena V Neck Sweater @Collabor88, Pants: COCO Cropped Flare Pants @Uber, Hair: Exile Walking on Sunshine, Ring: Ariskea Poetic Women Wedding Ring @FaMESHed, Shoes: Poute Victoria High Heels, Skin: Glam Affair Marta, Eyes: IKON Charm Eyes and Redgrave Natural6 Lashes, Slink Hands and Feet, Whatever Fang Mesh Teeth

Tres Blah also has a fun outfit in what looks like leather. I LOVE the skirt. The skirt is very professional looking, but has a fun twist with it being leather. Also Birdy Foxes has a cool dress and leather jacket available. They both come with a hud to help change the alphas built into the dress so you can wear the jacket with it or any other jacket you own. Very COOL!!!!

Outfit: Foxes The Pagan Leather Jacket and Tunic Dress @Collabor88, Shoes: Pure Poison Vika Boots @Collabor88, Hair: Truth Effie, Necklace: Yummy Crescent Necklace and Lotus Necklace, Ring: Ariskea Women Wedding Ring @FaMESHed, Skin: Glam Affair Katra Ballerina, Eyes: IKON Triumph and Redgrave Natural6 Lashes, Slink Hands and Feet, Whatever Fang Mesh Teeth

I hope you all enjoy your week and I hope you are all planning out your costumes for Halloween! I think this year I will go as Jack the Ripper. FUN TIMES for sure! Huggles my Tea Readers~


SULRS:

Collabor88:    http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/8%208/91/183/1085

Earl Grey for the Muted Coven

Happy Sunday! I hope this week has been another amazing week for everyone. I was glad to have Monday off from work due to Labor Day, and I have been so ready for the weekend. I think it is time for a long vacation. Especially since kids are back in school now.

Outfit: ISON Occult @Collabor88, Shoes: Fri.day Samantha Booties @Collabor88, Hair: Olive The Pumpkin Pie with #5 Bangs @TheArcade, Ring: LaGyo Layered Rings1 @TheChapterFour, Earrings: Maxi Gossamer The Moon and Stars For You, Lip Gloss: Maxi Gossamer Romy Goddess, Skin: Glam Affair Marta @Collabor88, Eyes: IKON Charm and Natural6 Lashes, Slink Hands and Feet, Whatever Fang Mesh Teeth

Collabor88 opened on Tuesday with the theme Muted Coven. I took the theme to mean understated/subtle witchcraft. While most of the colors are dark, they are not "Bold" dark--to me everything looks to have some sort of grey shade. Still a few other color options available (I bought a few white and blue pieces).

There were a few outfits I fell in LOVE with, like immediately just had to have. ISON has this dress/overcoat outfit where there is an option for a moving coat. The dress has a look of sophistication and the coat gives the dress some flare. But the moving tailcoat option is like...the best thing ever. Here is a short video of it moving; it is really fast in the main picture shown, but a small way down there is another video with the actual movement speed. I bought the midnight blue color because the moving of the coat made me think of ocean waves...but I had to go back for the white set as well. Love this outfit! I also bough a lace outfit by Pixicat. I am a sucker for lacy, so when I saw this skirt with the lace overlay. The top is cute as well, kinda like a bralette.

Dress: M.Birdie Lexy @Collabor88, Coat: Schadenfreude Thessaly (men's size) @Collabor88, Shoes: Pure Poison Ingrid Pumps @Collabor88, Hair: Little Bones Hexxed @Collabor88, Wand: Boom Swish and Flick Cedar 10 1/3 inch, Ring: LaGyo Layered Rings1 @TheChapterFour, Skin: Glam Affair Marta @Collabor88, Eyes: IKON Charm and Natural6 Lashes, Slink Hands and Feet, Whatever Mesh Teeth

I also fell for a dress by MBirdie. Very tight fitted, and the triangle cutout in the breast area adds so much. I saw the ad for the dress and I did a bad thing, I bought without trying the demo. BUT it worked out and the dress fits perfectly. I have a few MBirdie pieces which require lots of editing of my shape in order to fit properly, but this dress fits so well. And while I was putting the outfit together I had to teleport back to the event (after it taking me an hour to get there...and the lag was HORRIBLE) and purchase a coat/cloak from Schandenfreude. I decided the whole ensemble reminds me of a Hogwarts professor. AND the dress looks good with the ISON overcoat as well! Big plus.

Foxy also as a cute dress and hat outfit. Makes witchcraft look more modern and updated. And the hat fits with the Exile hairs at the event pretty well. Only minor adjustments to make them fit. On a bit of a side note...I hate editing hats. I love fancy hats, but editing always kills me. I make the hat too small, too lopsided, not enough tilt, not the same size. I am just horrible. All I had to do with this hat was move a small bit and do a small little rotation. Then Viola! Perfect look.

Dress: Foxes The Craft @Collabor88, Hat: Foxes The Craft Hat in Tan @Collabor88, Hair: Exile Songbird @Collabor88, Necklace: Maxi Gossamer Soul Catcher Book of Spells @Collabor88, Ring: LaGyo Layered Ring1 @TheChapterFour, Shoes: Pure Poison Ingrid Pumps @Collabor88, Skin: Glam Affair Marta @Collabor88, Eyes: IKON Charm and Natural6 Lashes, Slink Hands and Feet, Whatever Fang Mesh Teeth

Enough of my crazy shopping addiction for now. I hope you get a chance to take a look at Collabor88 this month; its a wonderful round. Enjoy the rest of your week. Don't forget to take some time for yourself. Have a cuppa and stay safe!


SURLS:

Collabor88:    http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/8%208/77/202/1085

The Arcade:    http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/The%20Arcade/129/132/32

The Chapter Four:    http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Dreamlove/121/135/1236

Lavender Tea for Pleasant Daydreams

Happy Sunday Tea Readers! I hope this week has been awesome for all, and your weekend has been a long joyful one. I only have today off, then back to the crazy work week tomorrow. Time sure does fly when you are having fun... or working.

Collabor88's Fourth Birthday is this month, and for the birthday round the theme is.... DREAMER! Lots of  light colors, and very whimsical designs. I tried to be more responsible with my linden, as I have been trying to do lately while out shopping, and as usual Collabor88 just brings out the shopaholic in me. I think we all consider ourselves dreamers. I know I am a HUGE dreamer; whether it be fanciful or practical my mind never ceases to wander at certain moments. And who doesn't like a good daydream?

Dress: Pixicat Dreamy Dress in Clouds @Collabor88, Hair: D!va ft Bauhaus Movement "Ride with the Sun" @Collabor88, Necklace: Maxi Gossamer Dream Orb, Shoes: Pure Poison Artizan Cloud Pumps @Collabor88, Skin: Glam Affair Luna @Collabor88, Eyes: IKON Charm Forest and Redgrave Natural6 Lashes, Slink Hands and Feet, Whatever Mesh Fang Teeth, Flying Books by Intrigue @Collabor88 (They are SUPER COOL~)

First, my FAVORITE item at the event is by Pixicat. The dress is a cute poof of a dress, and there are lots of color options available. My favorite (I am guessing it is everyone's favorite, because I have seen LOTS of people wearing these prints) are her animated cosmic and sky prints. Oh. My. Goodness. So mesmerizing. The cloud print--you guessed it--has clouds all over it. The sheer overlay is animated so there are clouds floating "around" on the skirt. Now it isn't like a cloud add-on. It is an actual print... And I know my pictures don't do it justice, but just look at this plurk! The video is of the cosmic print, and I just love both dresses. Both animated prints are 288L$ instead of 188L$ for the regular colors, but are so worth it. I can not say enough about these dresses. AND the dresses are mesh body compatible. AWESOMESAUCE~

ISON has a really pretty formal gown at Collabor88, called the Orchid Gown. Very pretty, and again, very formal. It would make a nice dress for a wedding, a ball, or hell to go shopping in. I don't judge (I have been known to go grocery shopping in cocktail attire just for a bit of a pick me up). I like the orchids on the bodice of the dress--it adds a fanciful feel to the gown. It comes in a few solid colors and a few ombre colors. I bought the blue ombre, and it goes so well with one of the new hairs by Truth. I just really liked putting this dress together.

Dress: ISON Orchid Gown @Collabor88, Hair: NEW Truth Priya, Necklace: Maxi Gossamer Dream Orb @Collabor88, Rings: ieQED Dream Ring Set in Gold @Collabor88, Shoes: Pure Poison Artizan Cloud Pump @Collabor88, Skin: Glam Affair Luna @Collabor88, Eyes: IKON Charm Forest and Natural6 Lashes, Slink Hands and Feet, Whatever Fang Mesh Teeth

There are some other items I felt compelled to purchase due to the wow factor and the price was oh so right. D!va has partnered with Bauhaus Movement on two hairs. Bauhaus movement did this cute antler/floral headband (which using the included hud you can resize and turn on/off). I bought "Ride with the Sun" because.....of reasons. Also Foxes (Birdy Foxes) has some cute lingerie items. I bought the bra-panty set and nightie of the cosmic print because of my cosmic feels for the event. Also Junbug has an evening gown which to me seems very Modern Fae. It appears to almost be a mermaid cut and then the bottom of the dress just spreads out and appears to be a fluffy cloud. Really cute. Tres Blah also has a cute styled dress. Well, there are two styles of dress for Tres Blah at the event; I only bought the turtle-neck flower collared dress. There is another dress which reminds me of a school girl....and I didn't like it. For some reason it reminded me of a peppy Wednesday from the Adam's Family. Maxi Gossamer has a gorgeous, and I do mean GORGEOUS, necklace at the event and it is a dream orb. It comes in two different tones, and the two tones come in two different lengths! You can color change the orb to match whatever outfit you have on or add it to an outfit which has been missing a little "umph" as my dad used to say. I thought the necklaces when great with the Pixicat dresses.

Dress and Balloon: Moon Amore Papillion Dreams and Blue Butterfly Balloon @Collabor88, Shoes: Fri.day Aisling Wraps in Cloud @Collabor88, Ring: ieQED Dream Ring set in Gold @Collabor88, Hair: NEW Truth Heloisa, Skin: Glam Affair Luna @Collabor88, Eyes: IKON Charm Forest and Redgrave Natural6 Lashes, Slink Hands and Feet, Whatever Fang Mesh Teeth

The layout of Collabor88 is the same...but different--it looks really dreamy. I recommend looking up at the sky! Very magical. It is the same structure as last year's birthday round, and double the designers/creators of a normal round. Lots and LOTS  of guest designers. Only two stalls have gifts out for the event. Milk Motion and Moon Amore. Milk Motion's is just a mesh belt to go with their outfit. Moon Amore's gift are a bunch a bunch of balloon's with butterflies in them! It matches their dress and it can be worn on with something else. Super cute.

Outfit: Pixicat Dreamy Dress in Cosmic @Collabor88, Hair: NEW Truth Sakina, Rings: IeQED Dream Ring Set in Gold @Collabor88 and Schadenfreude Fox Wee Beastie, Necklace: Maxi Gossamer Dream Orb @Collabor88, Shoes: Pure Poison Artizan Cloud Pumps @Collabor88, Eyes: IKON Charm Forest and Redgrave Natural6 Lashes, Skin: Glam Affair Luna @Collabor88, Slink Hands and Feet, Whatever Mesh Fang Teeth

Well, I think I may have overloaded everyone with the awesomeness that is Collabor88 this month. Please go check it out. It should be much easier to get into now since it has been open for over a week. Much love! Hugs and Smooches my Tea Readers~


SURL:

Collabor88:    http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/8%208/77/202/1085

Mermaids Must Have a Kelp-y Brew

Happy Sunday my Tea Readers! This past week has been crazy busy again for me. On a positive note, I didn't work yesterday. I like working on Saturdays because it is quiet and I get a lot of work done. However, it stinks having only a day off ,then going back to work on Monday. Good news, I still have done a lot this past week, including getting this week's post done.~

Outfit: Baiastice Oceane Dress with Mermaid Jewel Bra @Collabor88, Hair: D!va Ariel @Collabor88, Ring: Aisling The Good Wife, Necklace: Maxi Gossamer Serena Seashells and Pearls @Collabor88, Skin: Glam Affair Katra, Eyes: IKON Charm and Redgrave Natural6 Lashes, Slink Hands and Feet

Okay, this summer's theme is appearing to be mermaids, because mermaids is the theme for Collabor88, Season's Story's backdrop is some mermaid ruins, and later this summer Enchantment will start and the story theme is The Little Mermaid. So yea, this summer is very "under the sea". As a marine biologist I adore the sea and all sea-life. If I could have one wish it would be to become a mermaid. I just love the idea of swimming around all day, looking at all the life under the water and playing with fish and cetaceans, even some of the perils of underwater life don't really phase me. I think I would make an awesome mermaid.

When I saw the theme for Collabor88 last month was chosen for "Under the Sea", I was immediately excited(like when they picked the "Into the Light" and "OMG! Unicorns"). Lots of light blues and purples for this event, and LOTS and LOTS of mermaid stuff--from sea shells to fish scales! I bought the blue ombre tank top by ISON with matching silver fish scale leggings--it is one of the more conservative looks from the event. Baiastice has a really pretty evening gown at the event, and a cute shell bra which is compatible with the dress. Foxes has two dress at the event and I had to be different and buy the blue/purple dress because it just looks so good! My favorite dress buy from the event has to be by Fashionably Dead. This blue dress is a high-lo and has "scales". When I went to the Hair Fair last Saturday evening this tentacled hair by Ohmai looks perfect with it(at least to me it does).

Dress: Fashionably Dead Dorothy @Collabor88, Hair: !Ohmai Salon Tako with Tentacle add on (it moves and twitches too!) @HairFair, Jewelry: Amala The Shell Set @Collabor88, Shoes: Gos Audrey @Collabor88, SLink Hands Feet and Eyelashes, Skin: Glam Affair Katra

The Hair Fair is an annual event which doubles as a fundraiser for "Wigs for Kids". Each vendor has a certain percentage of their profits going towards the "Wigs for Kids" charity. The event opened last Saturday, and this year I went to the event so prepared! I don't think I have EVER planned out my shopping this intense before. I did all my normal research, Strawberry Singh was kind enough in one of her blog posts to link the Eloquence Blog which has pictures, prices, and locations for each vendor. So what did I do Saturday morning when I had a break at work? I looked at the hairs, and wrote the vendors and the locations for all the hairs I wanted. When I eventually logged on to Second Life in the evening I teleported into the Blonde Sim, and did area searches for all the hairs on my "Blonde" list. I did the same for Brunette, Redhead, and Noirette. I didn't teleport to the other sims, I tried to walk or fly into the other sims. Thanks to whoever made the decision to allow fly! It helped with getting around and fighting lag. I was vastly surprised when I only spend about an hour (maybe a bit longer, but definitely not an hour and a half) getting into the event and doing all my shopping. Last year when I went I was at the Hair Fair for 2+ hours, which lead me to prepare and plan everything.

Outfit: Pixicat Aquatic Dress @Collabor88, Hair: Analog Dog Bangers GIFT @HairFair, Shoes: Fri.Day Ursula @Collabor88, Ring: Aisling The Good Wife, Skin: Glam Affair December II, Eyes: IKON Charm and Redgrave Natural6 Lashes, Slink Hands and Feet, Whatever Mesh Fang Teeth

Season's Story opened last Friday, and I didn't get as buy crazy as I did at the other events. The sim is gorgeous, it all looks like mermaid ruins, and who doesn't like to shop and fun places? I spent a bit of linden "playing" the Zenith gacha. I really wanted a bodysuit/swimsuit which is the rare item. I also played another gacha by SWaGGa for some flippers. I recently bought a wet suit by Meli Imako and the flippers match so well!! Now I can go snorkeling and adventuring underwater in Second Life while not being a mermaid... Who am I kidding, I will still be a mermaid~  I didn't really buy much else at Season's Story. I think after this past weekend I am all shopped out.

Outfit: Meli Imako Women's Wetsuit, Flippers: [SWaGGa] Flippers @Season'sStory, Necklace: Maxi Gossamer Vintage Race Whistle, Henna: Letis Mehndi, Hair: Truth Benita, Skin: Glam Affair Yolandi, Eyes: IKON Charm and Redgrave Natural6 Lashes, Slink Hands and Feet, Whatever Mesh Fang Teeth

Long post for today. There are lots of other great items at Season's Story, but nothing really big that I felt I needed to share. I will be sure to put more items and such from these events in upcoming posts. Happy Sunday everyone! Enjoy your cuppa and the rest of your weekend.


SURLS:

Collabor88:    http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/8%208/54/199/1090

Hair Fair:    links in the post

Season's Story:    http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/The%20Seasons%20Story/213/158/1

Let's Spike the Fruity Punch!

Yay for Sundays! I am so glad today is Sunday. Today is my only day off this week (and this week has been exhausting), so I am going to make the most of it. Let's talk about Collabor88 shall we.

I am wearing: Shorts: Nylon Outfitters Pineapple Denim @Collabor88, Shirt: Addams Epiphany Top @Collabor88, Hair: Exile Full of Grace @Collabor88, Glasses: Yummy Vice Sunglasses, Ring: Pineapple Ring @Collabor88, Shoes: Fri.day Nadya Sandals, Skin: Glam Affair Katra, Slink Hands and Feet
Earth is wearing: Addams Epiphany Short and Top @Collabor88, Hair: Truth Bexley, Sunglasses: Reckless Luna, Bracelets: {anc} ThornCombiBangle, Shoes: Ingenue Esmee Sandals @Collabor88, Necklace: CAE Timey Wimey Things, Ring: CAE Belle, Earrings: Sitara, Tattoo: DL Black Dragon, Slink Hands and Feet

Collabor88 opened on Monday with the theme Summer Punch. I adore all the pineapple prints at the event! Secret time...I love pineapple print. To me it looks classy and reminds me of the Daughters of the American Revolution, because the pineapple is one of the symbols(I know this because my family is in the DAR). I really like the pineapple shorts by Nylon Outfitters--they are really cute, but it was hard for me to pair them with a shirt at first. At the event there are shorts a plenty, and a few bikinis. Earth told me over the weekend she didn't have any mesh bikinis...so...yea... She really needed a new bikini...bad. On Monday when she went to Collabor88 she bought a bikini by Baiastice in the black floral print. She looks good in it, and it fits really well. I am just glad she is finally catching up with some of us in regards to mesh staples.

What I am wearing: Dress: ISON Wrap Side Dress @Collabor88, Hair: NEW TRUTH Lucrecia, Necklace: Aphorism Bijou @ShinyShabby, Ring: Yummy Pineapple @Collabor88, Shoes: Essenz Tripoli, Skin: Glam Affair Katra, Eyes: Redgrave Catgreen and Natural Lashes, Slink Hands and Feet and Whatever Fang Teeth
What Earth is wearing: Dress ISON Wrap Dress @Collabor88, Shoes: Hucci Upland Wedge @Collabor88, Hair: Truth Junia, Necklace: CAE Timey Whimey Things, Ring: Anara's Earth Ring and CAE Belle, Earrings: Earthstones Sitara, Bracelets: {anc} ThornCombiBandle, Tattoo: DL Black Dragon, Slink Hands and Feet

Earth actually ended up spending more than I did at the event, and she bought a ton more outfits! She told me Monday night when I got home from work she had been four times. I asked her to pose with me for this week's post. We both bought these dresses by ISON. They are simple and they look so light and flowy. I love summer dresses; well, I love dresses period. I bought the white/blue dress because of the floral print on the bottom(of course). Turns out the dress looks really good with this new hair by Truth(the flowers add so much). There are some fun shorts by Addams at the event. They are rather expensive at 388L$ for one pair, but it comes with a hud to change the pocket and belt texture and belt buckle. Earth also bought a skirt and crop-top combo from Fashionably Dead as well. Very cute and very Summer fun. There are some hairs at Exile also at the event, but Earth and I only bought the updo.

Outfit: Tee*fy Anja Shorts and Kelly Tank Top @Collabor88, Hair: NEW TRUTH Benita, Necklace: Yummy Circle Charm  Bindi @Uber, Nose Ring: Yummy Diamond Flower Nose Ring, Ring: Yummy Pineapple @Collabor88, Shoes: [monso] My Flower Sandal @Uber, Skin: Glam Affair Katra, Eyes: Redgrave Catgreen and Natural6 Lashes, Slink Hands and Feet

One of my favorite shirt/short combos is by Tee*fy and this is why--one of the shirt options is white and black stripped and it reminds me of Coco Chanel. Coco used to wear these black stripped shirts and she is my fashion inspiration. To me she is the epitome of sophistication and class. She had said at one point before she would ever leave her home she would take off one piece of jewelry. So what do I do before I ever leave my apartment? Take off one piece of jewelry. (Side note: All us ladies need to give thanks to her for the Little Black Dress, it started with her.) When I saw the tank top with the stripes I had to buy it, I just had to.

What I am wearing: Bikini: The Secret Store Midkini @Collabor88, Hair Elua Iola2, Skin: Glam Affair SummerV3 @Collabor88, Eyes: Redgrave Catgreen and Natural6 Lashes, Slink Hands and Feet
What Earth is wearing: Bikini: Baiastice Jade @Collabor88, Ring: Anara's Earth and CAE Belle, Hair: Truth Posy, Bracelets: {anc} TornCombiBangle, Tattoo: DL Black Dragon, Slink Hands and Feet

Big thank you to Earth for posing with me for this week's post! And big round of applause for her joining us in the mesh bikini world! I know it seems silly, but I was way too shocked when she said she didn't have a mesh bikini. She had told me not too long ago she also had no mesh underwear...which we then fixed immediately because I don't care who you are, you have to have some mesh panties. Let's try to keep up in this mesh world my lovelies. Hugs and Smooches my Tea Readers~


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             I though I would include the landmark for Truth since I am wearing two of the newer hairs.