The Empress

 

 

There is only one happiness in this life, to love and be loved. George Sand

I hope everyone had a great first day of summer, first and foremost!!! This year seems to blazing by in a flash. I am loving the journey of blogging. This photo up above has been a photo that I wanted to take for the longest time, but I waited for the perfect dress and accessories (just like in real life). I wanted everything to be perfect and I wanted it to be like how I envisioned. Also I want to put out there… NO I am not getting partnered. This is just a photo for the beauty and fun of it.

I’m still continuing with my series of tarot card inspired blog posts. This post is inspired by The Empress card. I looked through all the other major arcana cards and I knew this card would be perfect for this photo. It’s the card of femininity. “She is also sometimes seen as delighting us with flowers and fruit. A potentially terrifying aspect of this archetype manifests itself whenever karmic mood swings wipe out our plans, like a storm that has come upon us.” I’ve gone through a lot of things that wiped out my plans, only to put me through a different and a necessary path. Those paths led me to a wedding dress and some flowers. Honestly, I chose this card to go with this picture because it screams femininity too.

Speaking about this dress, I won this dress from the arcade. You’ll have to hurry though, because the days are numbered for the arcade. I won it from the Dead Dollz gacha. I knew right away this dress would in fact be “the” dress for this photo. I’ve waited way too long to take it. But today was the day. And I am sort of glad that I did wait. There are so many great items at the arcade this round. I can’t gush about it enough. You’ll have to hurry though. The arcade won’t be around too much longer.

Finally, I have to talk about this pose. I bought this pose at the vintage fair from a friend and pose maker–Nantra. I have to give a huge shout out to Nantra poses. They are a great pose company. It doesn’t hurt that the owner is also extremely sweet. I’ve been friends with her for some time and I should have raved about her poses long ago. If you haven’t checked out her store, I highly recommend it. Again, this pose is from the vintage fair and called Follies. The original pose did come with an adjustable and removable prop and the couch of course. I have not altered this pose at all. I rezzed it and I took the prop off and added a bouquet. Then, I snapped this picture. It is truly incredibly when a pose creator makes a pose that you can take a picture of right away. This creator truly is creative and talented. Please check out her store and her poses at the vintage fair.

I hope everyone is having a really great first day of summer. I must be off for now, but stick around to catch my pride, summer fest blog.

Take care everyone… remember

Be Kind To One Another,

Cheers, Violet xoxo

 

Bouquet–LODE–Accessory Matthiola Bouquet by Chirzaka RV (chirzaka.vlodovic)–older gacha item
Choker–.aisling.–Karishma by Druunah Esharham—older gacha
Necklace–.aisling.–Karishma by Druunah Esharham—older gacha
Tears–.aisling.–Karishma by Druunah Esharham—older gacha
Tiara–.aisling.–Karishma by Druunah Esharham—older gacha
Veil–.aisling.–Karishma by Druunah Esharham—older gacha
Gown–Dead Dollz–Bridal Gown Rare– by Kiddo Oh–Arcade June 2018
Hair–Doux–Julie by Dᴀᴠɪᴅ Cᴏᴏᴘᴇʀ (dam1710)
Pose–Nantra–Follies by Nancoix Urquan–Vintage Fair 2018–soon to be in her mainstore.

 

The Fool

 

 

The lesson is that you can still make mistakes and be forgiven. Robert Downey, Jr.

Opps, it seems that I’ve fallen, while snapping this picture. I was hoping my audience would forgive me for a non stunning posed picture. Everyone makes mistakes, right? Right??? It’s okay though. I’ve forgiven myself and taken this opportunity to laugh at myself.

I’m starting to embrace humor in my pictures. I was chatting with someone one day. They commented on my pictures not being funny or fun. I did some self reflections and realized that they were right. It’s nice to change up your pictures or old habits. You may even learn something new about yourself in the process. It’s never too late to try something new. And I definitely wanted to try something different. Maybe even laugh at myself a little.

But, I could never have been given this opportunity without the help of some very special designers. I visited the vintage fair recently and found this really great set from a company that’s new to me. Kei’s Spot is the creator of this 1950’s inspired bath house. Even though it’s not the exclusive at the vintage fair, it’s still a great piece. Here’s why, many times I look at backdrops and buy them, but they do sit in my inventory. This type of backdrop isn’t really just for pictures. I can actually use this as decor on my land. I love buying something that will double as a photo prop and also use it multiple times for different purposes. I really hope that more companies start to make a backdrops that could double as decor. My picture would never have the same feeling with out Kei’s spot.. so thank you so much for creating this fun product!!

Moving along to my bathing suit, as many people know, I’m having a love affair with Eliavah products. She created this wonderful bathing suit for Frou Frou. I absolutely adore all the options that are available. With the options of a shiny suit, or more of a matte textured suit, I had to try something a bit different. I love this company because I’m always tempted to try new colors, designs, or patterns. There are 33 available options for the swimsuit. that’s a lot of options. The fatpack does include additional options only available with in it. There’s 27 available options. BUT, she also included a hud to change the ribbons as well. So there are a ton of ways to customize your bathing suit. I can’t rave about this company enough, but she definitely works hard and it shows.

Finally, I’d like to talk about my tattoo and hair. I found this hair at equal10 by Doux. It’s not the exclusive event item, but I knew it would be perfect for this photo. My tattoo is from Pichi. I like to throw in tattoos sometimes. It’s a nice change and everyone needs a bit of change sometimes. It’s available at the vintage fair and it is an item exclusive. I really hope that you visit these events on the grid. There are some great products out there.

Well I’m a bit hungry, so that’s all for now. I hope you all have fun shopping.

Be Kind to yourself and others.

Cheers,

Violet

Credits

Hair–Doux –Maya–by Dᴀᴠɪᴅ Cᴏᴏᴘᴇʀ (dam1710)–Equal10 June 2018
Swimsuit–Eliavah–Oasis Swimsuit by e l i a v a h ღ (eliavahazaleia)–Frou Frou June 2018
Tattoo–Pichi –pretty blossom tattoo by . p i c h i . (zxxrysa.magic)–Vintage fair June 2018

 

Set
Laundry–Kei Spot –1950’s Laundry by Kei (keiko.zoon)–vintage fair june 2018
Bathhouse–Kei Spot –Bathhouse by Kei (keiko.zoon)–vintage fair june 2018