Sparkles and Unicorns

Even pixies succumb to the beauty of unicorns.. by me

There’s some really great shopping across the grid, but one event that has massively inspired me lately is the fantasy fair. It ends May 5th, so you have some time. To be honest, I had no clue what to do for my next post, and then this fair popped up. It supports a great cause–The American Society–relay for life.

Cancer research has been very important to me. I also know that many others feel that same passion to find a cure. I had a friend once say that she believed everyone knows someone effected by this horrible diagnosis. And I think so too. For me personally, both of my grandmothers passed from lung cancer and a family friend was also taken to soon from lung cancer. So this cause has always been one that personally means a lot to me. Check out the fair, you can help in the fight. If you want something whimsical, please check out the fantasy fair. Your lindens support such an important organization. This beautiful unicorn is by Teegle. It really is gorgeous and a lot of fun to ride. I’ve been having fun riding my unicorn all week. She even inspired my land and decor.

Now, I want to get into the rest of my outfit. My hair is SINTIKIA and it’s called Titania. My lingerie is by The Secret Store–Tabatha Bodysuit. The detailing on the bodysuit is absolutely beautiful. My headband is from the wonderful Dahlia–Emma. The ribbons in the background are from Half Deer and the single ribbons can be individually tinted. All of the above items can be found at Collabor88, but you only have a few days until the next round. So you will have to hurry, to check them out. The new round opens on the 8th.  Finally, the well is from foxwood and available at Kustom9. If you like any of these items, please check out my credits below.

I came up with the quote above. I found myself totally obsessing over my unicorn. I mean where else can you say.. well I rode a unicorn all afternoon? Second life of course. And I did!! So this pretend pixie did indeed succumb to its beauty.

Happy shopping everyone!!

Be Kind To One Another

Cheers,

Violet xoxo

Credits

Hair–SINTIKIA–Titania by Sintiklia (sintikliasims)–Collabor88 April 2019
Headband–Dahlia–Emma by June Fallon–Collabor88 April 2019
Lingerie–The Secret Store –Tabatha bodysuit by Maylee (maylee.oh)–Collabor88 April 2019

Ribbons–++HALF DEER++–Windblown ribbons by Halo (halogen.magic)–Collabor88 April 2019
unicorn—-Fable by Teegle (teegle)–Fantasy Fair May 2019
Well–Foxwood –Wishing Well by Dani (nina.helix)–Kustom9 April 2019

 

New beginnings

 

 

 

 

And now we welcome the new year. Full of things that have never been. Rainer Maria Rilke

The holidays were a whirl wind. They had the ability to sneak up on me, when I least expected it. Before you know it, I was ordering presents, sending out baked goods (made by someone else of course), and wrapping gifts to place under my tree. I blinked right into a new year. Christmas day was a complete blur. New Year’s was a very welcomed new Beginning.

I usually do a year in review. But last year was one of those years.. I have no problem forgetting. It seemed like if it could go wrong, then it did. I had a close friend of mine tell me recently that not all years will be great. Some will be awesome. Some will be rough. Some will be frustrating.. Some will be.. well you get the point. The only thing you can do is fight like hell for happy moments and make the most of them.

I am working hard in real life and in second life to just be happy at the moment. Taking pictures is part of that process, so ..I really enjoyed taking this picture. And I hope others can see that. A few years ago, I always went out for New Years. I really wanted to portray that party scene with this picture. I couldn’t do that without the latest events, which leads me into my next topic…

The pose fair opened and this round seems to be even better than the last, and my favorite.. collabor88 also opened. A friend of mine has some really fun poses for sale. The poses in the picture are from Cuca@Design and the backdrop is from Illuzion, which are all available at the pose fair. My outfit is from collabor88 and the male in the picture is wearing an outfit from TMD event. ANDDDDD… GENUS. We HAVE to talk about the genus head. If you were part of the beta head, before it hit the store for sale, you get the baby face bento head FOR FREE! You just have to go to redelivery and it will be in the folder, to unpack. I was super excited to get the head. It isn’t featured in the above photo… but stay tuned. If you like any of the items featured in the above photo, please check out my credits.

Okay before I forget this, I want to make a quick note. Recently.. and bear with me, I watched a Taylor Swift concert on Netflix. Say what you will, about her…but her show was a lot of fun to watch. She talked about having a reputation. And there’s been a lot of discussion about reputations (it’s the name of her stadium tour). A reputation is none of our business. People will say things. Work hard. Ignore it. Your friends will know you. Sometimes you just have to focus on yourself and not worry about what is said about you. Work hard. Be good at what you do. People will love you. People will hate you, but how you feel about yourself is way more important. Her performance was just sort of magical… but I have a thing for dancing and singing. I like a good show. And… can someone please make a gold snake microphone.. kind of love that…  Yeah I had to write this article.. because that microphone was awesome. Also, I think it’s always good to have your own experiences with people, before you judge them–but that’s just me. The picture above was inspired by her concert. Oh and… always take anger and put it into something productive♥♥♥ Okay.. now that my thoughts have exploded on this page….  go shopping and buy those awesome things!!

Just Be YOU!

Holidays can be a really difficult time of the year for people. So I’m urging people to be kind to one another.

Cheers,

Violet XOXO

rings-Yummy–comfy cozy ring set by Polyester Partridge–collabor88 January 2019
Nails–Euphoric –Superstar Bento Nails–bydemi Placebo Kinky December 2018
Glasses–Random Random Matter–Kwan Glasses by 슬기 sᴇᴜʟɢɪ (nikohl.hax)–Collabor88 January 2019
Hair–EXILE–Talia by Kavar Cleanslate–Collabor88 January 2019
Head–Genus–Classic Head by GENUS Project-Official Account (genusproject)–mainstore
Top–JustBecause –Vickie Top by Annie Melson–Collabor88 January 2019
Choker, Earrings, Necklace, long chain, natural stone necklace–LaGyo Marla by LaGyo (gyorgyna.larnia)–Collabor88 January 2019
Pants–The Secret Store –Meya Leather Pants by Maylee (maylee.oh)–Collabor88 January 2019
Decor
Backdrop–illuZion –all night backdrop by Zorian Daines—Pose Fair January 2019
Female Pose–Cuca@Design–Female Dances Vol 1 by Cuore Capalini Carillon (cuore.capalini)–Pose Fair January 2019
Male Pose—Cuca@Design –Male Dances Vol2 by Cuore Capalini Carillon (cuore.capalini)–Pose Fair 2019
Confetti Strands long–Dust Bunny –Glam Celebration by Noel Bunny (lxlnoel)–mainstore
Circle Confetti–++Half Deer++–Pastel Confetti by Halo (halogen.magic)–mainstore
Happy New Year balloons–Goose–Happy New Year Balloon Set by Tyrek Skywalker (tyrek)–old gacha item
balloons on floor–Foxcity –Blush Balloons by Satomi Masukami–mainstore
Balloons behind new year balloons–{anc}–Pom Poms Balloon by aki69–mainstore
Clear balloon on right with confetti in it–Apple Fall –Confetti Balloon Gold by Apple Fall (warehousefifteendesigns)–mainstore

male model
Shirt–VRSION –RV32 Jacket by Rain RV (badon.rain)–TMD January 2019 (The Mens Department)
Pants–VRSION –RV32 Pants by Rain RV (badon.rain)–TMD January 2019

 

Gold heart balloon–Mishmish –Foil balloon Heart by Aime Takaaki–mainstore

 

Quick note.. For the best results with the poses, please make sure to take off all huds and turn off all hand controls through the main and the hand hud . The right hand of the pose is suppose to have straight fingers. I tried multiply times with the Firestorm viewer and the only way to get the fingers to straighten was to take off every hud and turn off hand movements. My apologies to Cuca@Designs. I tried turning them off the hand pose through the maitreya hud and the separate hand hud, but it failed. And I did not realize it until the picture was posted.

Dancing In the Moonlight

 

See flickr for bigger picture

 

The roots of all goodness lie in the soil of appreciation for goodness. Dalai Lama

In the last month, I’ve had nothing but appreciation for the people around me in both worlds. A friend who gives me more time for things inworld, when pain rules the day. A friend that remembers my birthday and does something sweet for me out of the blue inworld. She selflessly gave a gift to a stranger. A friend who dances with me virtually, which brings a smile to my face. Or even a special person that makes me laugh on the hardest of days. Those people … I may not know everything about them and it’s okay not to know everything about them. It’s the kindness in them that I see. I can see their heart and spirit in their being, for me that’s a huge deal. Healing isn’t just medications and physical therapy. Healing can be how we treat one another in times that are hard physically, emotionally, or financially. A smile and helping hand can do so much for someone. Real life brings pain and truly hard days. Grueling days are ahead of me. I will be tested, but it’s nice to log into a space where my spirit is lifted. And this is a thank you and a word of appreciation for all that you do for this stranger. I wouldn’t know what I would do with out you all.

In the spirit of appreciation, I want to share another message. I’ve heard lots of people who don’t give themselves enough credit, thinking they are important. That’s the thing about life, you are important. When you help someone in even the smallest way (opening a door for someone for example), you are important. Your spirit, laughter, friendship, kindness are all important to the world. A person doesn’t have to be bigger than life to be important. Even in a virtual space,, you’re important to others. And also, people will make mistakes, but people are not defined by their mistakes. It’s more important what you do after the mistake was made. We are all on a journey in this life and there will be speed bumps. It’s learning how to ride over them that matters most, and appreciating the people who help you get over those little road blocks.

And one more thing before diving into this month’s shopping. I heard a quote that really hit a chord with me. If you worry about all the bad things, you deny yourself the ability to enjoy all the good things. You miss out on the good that happens around you. It’s really true. Of course, there are going to be bad, awful, and horrible days, but we have to notice the good that surrounds us. For me, it’s the kindness that others have shown me in the past month. My heart would not be as full without you. So thank you to all the friends inworld who have shown me kindness, when I needed it most. ♥

Okay, now I can talk about the fun stuff. Pose Fair is still going on, so if you haven’t picked up some great poses, please head over there. A great friend and creative pose maker created this pose called Thrills pose pack. It’s by Cuca Design. The creator is a dear friend of mine. She just happens to be a really great pose creator. I hope you enjoy her poses, just as much as I do. Next we have my top from Mossu, which I love and adore. It pairs beautifully with the skirt from The Secret Store. The top and skirt are both available at Collabor88. You will have to hurry though, since there’s not much time left. Finally, my boots are a new marketplace release from Utopia@Design. I am a little obsessed with her boots. I can’t lie. I really recommend this designer. The attention to detail is fabulous. The building in the picture is by Nomad and I really really really like this rotunda. It’s probably going to stay up awhile on my land. It was the perfect addition to my creepy graveyard. Finally, lets talk hair, I absolutely love this hair by besom and it’s available at kustom9. I can’t recommend these events enough. I adore them.

I hope you enjoy the spooky events across the grid and the fantastic shopping. So bring a friend and enjoy the shopping and maybe stop by Ironwood Hills for a spooky hunt.

As always, be kind to one another.

Cheers, Violet.

credits

Hair–Besom –Teddy Bear by Coco West (kattington)–Kustom9 October 2018
Boots–Utopia@Design–Halloween– by Elisabetta Hyun–new release available on the mp
Shirt–Mossu –Amanda by Stephen (akirakiyoi)–Collabor88 October 2018
Skirt–The Secret Store –Fiona Belted Skirt by Maylee (maylee.oh)–collabor88 October 2018
Guy
Jacket–Gabriel–long jacket and open shirt by Takuya Jinn–older gacha&mp
Pants–Gabriel–Cotton pants by Takuya Jinn–older gacha and available on the mp
hat–Contraption –Standard Noble Hat by Walton F. Wainwright (faust.steamer)–mainstore

Pose–Cuca Designs–Thrills–by Cuore Capalini Carillon (cuore.capalini)–Pose Fair October 2018

Decor
Grass–{anc}–slight wildgrass by aki69–mainstore
Building–Nomad–Mystic Rotunda by Pira (piraiyah.novikov)–collabor88 October 2018
Tree–++Half Deer++–Deadwood tree–by Halo (halogen.magic)
Grave–Floorplan–Salem Memorial Headstone by Tegan Serin–fifty linden friday October 12th 2018
Bats–Florix –Bat Tempest by Dyana Rain–Salem October 2018

The Chariot

 

However difficult life may seem, there is always something you can do and succeed at. Stephen Hawking

Okay, first and for most… 3,000 followers!!!!! Say whaattttttttt? I can not believe that so many people follow me. BUT I will say that I’m thankful for every follow, like, and words of praise. Truly thank you for supporting me and my work. I am truly touched. I really can’t believe the amount of people who follow me. I can’t stop smiling today. I’m in shock. So one last time, thank you everyone truly ♥♥♥♥.

Now that we got THAT out of the way, I have to talk about Uber. I loved this round and I just kept on buying things, as you can see by this picture. I bought this really great backdrop by Foxes, Safia–little get away and cactus is also from Foxes. It really is more than a backdrop. It’s a great little cabana. Foxes is also selling the chairs and the bird on the post. The blond is also wearing a bikini from Foxes. Their entire stall is absolutely amazing. I fell in love with everything and I HAD to buy it. Now onto the clothes, Tee*fy made this great skirt and there are a ton of color options available, which pairs nicely with my cami from The Secret Store–also at Uber. I also bought the earings from Mandala. And finally, I bought this picnic set up by peaches, ….which… you guessed it–are also available at Uber. It’s not an event to miss.

In addition to some really great clothes and furniture from Uber, I also headed over to Lelutka to buy their new ice cream and bubble gum items, which are interactive with your avi. The ice cream leaves behind some of the sweet treat on your lips, for you messy eaters out there. The bubble gum pops all over your face, after blowing a huge bubble. I had to have these two items and bought them right away. Lelutka also released two new interactive items–the cotton candy and lollipop at the Mesh Body Addicts Fair. It’s not an event that I usually go to, but a few friends of mine let me in on the new items that were released. As soon as I found out, I had to buy it right away. I really do enjoy these items, and I recommend them. I only have one issue with the ice cream, which is that it does seem to go into my skull, when I eat it. As for the rest, I’ll have to get back to you in another blog post.

Finally, I chose this quote because of the amount of people following me. I’m in awe and disbelief. If you had asked me if I would ever get to this point as a photographer years ago, I would have told you no way. But it really does show you that if you stick with something and try really hard to improve over time…. you can and will improve—and learn a few things about yourself and your craft. I’ve also been really vocal about having health problems. Success at blogging despite all the days dealing with my health issues, well I can tell you it’s a reminder to continue in life–no matter what difficulties that I may face. Sometimes you have to do what you can and keep trying. It will be worth it, in the end. I use my photography as a personal reminder what ambition can achieve. You never know what you’re capable, until you try–in second life or real life.

The feeling of accomplishment with my flickr led me to my next card in the major arcana–the chariot. “The Chariot card is connected to your natural drive and determination, and can indicate an upcoming victory. This card reminds you that your greatest successes won’t come through limited thinking — when you combine the knowledge of your mind with that of your heart and spirit, you are an unstoppable force.” It’s true. If you keeping going and never let your determination falter, you will succeed. I hope after reading this point you go out in second life or real life with a fiery drive to get to your goals–whatever they may be.

As always, Be Kind To One Another.

Cheers,

Violet xoxo

Credits.

Me

Earrings–Mandala–Cheerful Earrings Pink pack by 菊之介王子 (kikunosuke.eel) –Uber July 2018
Ice cream–LeLutka –Delights Cream– by Thora Charron–Mesh Body Addicts July 2018
Hair—-Lamb–Ari– by Lamb Bellic—July Uber 2018
Skirt–Tee*fy –Madison Skirt by thuthu sendpie (azure.electricteeth)–Uber July 2018
Cami–The Secret Store–Ella Crop Top by Maylee (maylee.oh)–Uber July 2018

Blond

Bikini–Foxes –Safia–Uber July 2018
heels–Glamistry –Malva by (glamistry)
Hair–Moon–Summer Breeze by Moon (silent.acoustic)

Decor

Backdrop–Foxes — Safia Little Getaway by Dani (nina.helix)–Uber July 2018
Chairs–Foxes –Safia Hammock by Dani (nina.helix)–July 2018 Uber
Bird on Perch–Foxes–Safia Parrot Perch by Dani (nina.helix)–July 2018 Uber
Cactus–Foxes –Safia Cactus pot large by Dani (nina.helix)–July 2018 Uber
Picnic–Peaches.–Countryside Picnic by Dani (nina.helix)–July 2018 Uber
Tapestry–Brocante –pinned tapestry/nope by ValiantCo–mainstore