LOTD
Bloggers’ Challenge: Closet Clean-Out
I’m doing some much-needed inventory sorting today, and as I kept finding cute things, I thought I’d do Luna’s challenge.
Look of the Day: January 22nd
It’s been a long time since I did a look of the day. Usually, my look of the day is whatever outfit I’m wearing for another blog post. However, I’ve decided to start sharing my “running around the grid” looks, because, well, I like them.
I like to wear simple, comfortable looks when I’m hanging out in the skybox, or running around the grid. I don’t accessorize much; I just like to throw together a few › Continue reading
Ceteris paribus
Apparently some people are terribly concerned that others are going to steal their “look.” I think this is greedy, selfish, and stupid. Anti-inspect shields don’t work, and we can track something down even if you won’t tell us where it’s from. By trying to hide the source of an item, the creator may lose sales.
Most importantly, no one is going to steal your look (unless they’re one of the crazies, and in that case, you have bigger issues than your look.) The same outfit can have a dramatically different feel, just by changing the details. Observe.
Same outfit. Same accessories. A change of hair, a change of skin, and you instantly › Continue reading
Frankenfeet
So, first things first. I strongly believe in protecting intellectual property rights. I’ve chosen to participate in Step Up and Achariya’s project.
Now, on to the blog post at hand. I was planning this outfit for Halloween, but computer problems prevented me from doing so. Fortunately, every day is Halloween in SL, where we don’t need an excuse to dress up in a costume.
This look started with the frankenfeet Siddean Munro of SLink sent to me. They’re absolutely hilarious, and the best part is that I don’t have to worry about matching the feet to my skin! I wasn’t sure what to do with them, until I remembered the Victorian Lace Nightgown from Studio Sidhe I’d seen on Plurk a while back. I shortened the skirt a bit to show off the feet, and it’s perfect, don’t you think? The detail on the bodice is really lovely, and the prim buttons are a nice touch.
Pink Hijab Day
Today is Pink Hijab Day around the world. What’s this about, you ask? There are two goals: first, to increase understanding of the hijab, and second, to raise money for a cure for breast cancer. Now, I am not Muslim, but I have a deep respect for the religion and those that follow it, and that respect includes what are often perceived as cultural differences, such as wearing a hijab, or headscarf. Hijab is specifically the headscarf, but also often refers to dressing oneself modestly in general. While I do not usually wear hijab, today I have chosen my wardrobe in support of fellow women who choose to do so. Hijab, for the women wearing it, does not usually mean oppression in the “western” world; most feel empowered and protected. Wearing hijab is not only a symbol of religious submission to God, but also a symbol of feminist empowerment, a celebration of being judged for our minds and not our bodies. › Continue reading
Advocate for a Cure
It’s easy to say you support racing for a cure, or promoting breast cancer awareness generally. What about everyday advocating for breast health?
Recently I was having Sunday lunch with a friend and her fourteen-year-old daughter at a wings place, and of course the football games were on TV. A few of the teams were wearing hot pink jerseys, and we talked about how wonderful it was that those big brawny macho football players were wearing pink to support breast cancer awareness. Then, things got interesting. › Continue reading
I wear pink.
This outfit is a bit of shameless product promotion — I’m wearing Vanitas Vesture’s special edition Breast Cancer Awareness top. All the proceeds go to Making Strides against Breast Cancer, an organization dedicated to increasing awareness and raising funds to help find a cure. You can find out more here. Pink is not a color I wear often, but I make an exception to help draw attention to this worthy cause. › Continue reading
Ruth Revisited.
What's going on here?
Total serendipity. I happened to be wearing a purple shirt when the notice from Long Awkward Poses came through, announcing the release of a new set of poses — Jazzhands. The notecard explains that this set is a bit of a tongue-in-cheek homage to all the early jazzhands freebie poses. These new poses are fun and adorable, with modern posing sophistication instead of the bone-breaking awkwardness of early poses. Anyway, the purple shirt reminded me of our painfully awkward outfit at rezzing, and I knew immediately that I wanted to give Ruth a modern makeover to show off the new posing fun.
No, it couldn't be!
If you were lucky or unlucky enough to be rezzed as Ruth, this look is immediately recognizable. It may inspire a bit of terror or revulsion, but look again. Little Ruthie actually looks cute now, with › Continue reading
Panties
The Starlust Panty Raid is on. Good times to be had by all, hunting for golden clams stuffed with unmentionables. Anyway, last night was the panty party at the motel. Of course, the sim crashed shortly after I arrived, and then RL called me away. Which brings us to this outfit.
I love costume parties; I love getting all dolled up and working within a theme. And I’m always caught by surprise when I log in and find I haven’t changed, and look slightly ridiculous out of context of the theme party. This one so amused me when I logged in that I thought I’d share.
Items of note today:
The awesome hair is an upcoming release from Tiny Bird, and I totally adore it. I’ve been playing around with pin curls in RL, and love this retro version. You should go to the subscribe-o-matic and sign up so you’ll know as soon as the hair is released.
The panties, from Madsy, are part of the Panty Raid prizes. Madsy has a total of 7 cute panties hidden away in three clams. There are a ton of cute panties and panty-related items to be found in the Raid, so get to it!
The poses are part of the Tongue in Cheeky set from Long Awkward Poses, which is my favorite set of poses right now.
(Oh, and yeah yeah, I’m supposed to be on a break. Maybe I should call it cutting back instead?)
Credits:
Hair: Tiny Bird – New Soul – Ginger (coming soon!)
Skin: Tuli Kalista Light Valentine (previous group gift)
Scarf: Pretties by JB – Wilds Scarf – Zebra
Earrings: Woos! Hooptastic Zebra Schmebra Pink Earrings
Tank: Cyanide Tank – Gray
Panties: Madsy Zebra Undies (part of Starlust Panty Raid)
Shoes: Kookie – Phoebe – Noir
Poses: [LAP] Long Awkward Poses Tongue in Cheeky set
Disclaimer: I know designers. Maybe even the designers in this post. I might even be friends with them. If this bothers you, don’t read my blog.
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