"Meet Me In Outer Space..."

{These Photos Taken at Hangars Liquides}

Oh we've reached another week and inching closer to the end of the month which will be the end of Future Wave so I hope you all have had a chance to make your rounds, grab a few things and enjoy the view. I loved the setup this year!

Just like last year, when doing this event, I like to ask myself what life would be like in the future. What things would we have to change? What advances in technology might be made to make our lives easier? When I was younger, I remember being told by 2000 we'd be in hover cars and all kinds of other stuff. We have a ways to go before we see that in our every day life but...we're making progress! 

So Swagga released a nice lil wing set that I thought would make a cute match with my Future Wave stuff. In typical Swagga form, super detailed and very unique, I love them!

I'm also mashing it up with some goodies from Thanks For All The Nebulae which is at the SciFi Convention! Yet another stop you should be making lol. Don't worry, once you get these wings on, transportation will be quick and easy! 

Not going to talk your faces off. I was haunted at my RL work today by tons of images that I want to take! Some for Future Wave and some just because so...go hit up Future Wave and the SciFi Convention and all the other places and THEN...come right back here to Gia's World! Muahs!

Body

Skin: -Glam Affair - Alice America - ShinyShabby 03 @ Shiny Shabby

Hair: MOON // Hair // Essentials - The Eye @ Creepy Kawaii

Eyes: Pin Me Down - Mecha 13 @ Future Wave

Face Make-Up: Beautiful Freak Circuit eye makeup - bright silver @ Future Wave

Manicure: :*:CPD:*: Slink Planetary Nails @ Future Wave

Outfit

Dress: r2 A/D/E uruwa [silver]

Boots: Anachron - Hover Shoes - Ion @ Future Wave

Wings: [SWaGGa] Ethereal iWing @ Serphim Social

Mask: [TfAtN] Selective Membrane Filter - Space @ SciFi Convention 2015

Cannula: [TfAtN] Selective Membrane Filter - Cannula @ SciFi Convention 2015

Poses

{Rook} Galaxian @ Future Wave

A Violin Romance

{These photos taken at Flagship}

We're in our last days of a Clockwork Spiral and I feel like I've only given you a lil peek into what is available. I hope you've all been able to hop over and take a look around and grab a few things. 

Although DRBC's main steamcraft dress was a hit amongst the awesome releases there, another dress by DRBC is available as well and I adore it so! With it's elegant but dark style, it reminded me of a steampunk Lolita kind of look and this is what inspired my photo, along with the awesome and hidden little corner at Flagship that I've had my eye on for awhile.

I look for places like that. People in SL amaze me with their creativity and ability to take just a lil corner of the grid and make it into something adorable, eye catching, peaceful. If you know of places like this, always feel free to nudge me and send me SLurls. Besides my passion for SL Photography, I also enjoy traveling here and there and just seeing what people are doing with their world. 

Keeping it kinda short this time to try and show you more pretties! 

See you all again soon! <3

Body

Skin: [PF] <Crystal> - Doll V2

Hair: Magika [01] Written

Eyes: {S0NG} :: Anim // Black Eye

Manicure: Dark Passions - Koffin Nails -Rivets & Steam @ A Clockwork Spiral

Mani & Jewelry Closie (unedited)---

Outfit

Dress: ::drbc:: steam goth - spirit @ A Clockwork Spiral

Heels: ~Black Arts~ Gothic Lolita Shoes Black Socks

Ring: (part of an amazing set): Bliensen + MaiTai - Luminiferous Dragonfly Set (A Necklace, Hairpin and Brooch with this awesome lil Dragonfly on them are also available!) @ A Clockwork Spiral

Pose By Me made with Anypose

Props

Violin Nook (that I am posed in): 22769 ~ [bauwerk] Violin Nook @ A Clockwork Spiral (linked above)

Violin: .:: Dark Forge ::. Violin

Flying Steam Bat: :*:CPD:*: Steambat @ A Clockwork Spiral (linked above)

"Intersection of Technology and Romance..."

{These photos were taken at New Babbage-Steampunk City}

Oh, my dearest apologies for not being here to post the 64510449 ideas that have been haunting my mind! Surprisingly enough, bloggers need breaks too. I had a fantasmical week enjoying my RL, that's a good thing. It's like a restart button, also allows for ideas to flow more freely and start fresh. It so breaks my heart to see my fellow bloggers burn themselves out and I don't want to do that to myself either. So thank you all sooo much for being understanding and patient. And....never feel bad about taking breaks from SL. I think too many of us put too much into a virtual life and not enough into our real lives...before you know it, people will exit, people will quit waiting and you won't realize it till it's way too late. SL will always be there, and your true friends in SL will always be understanding. So on to the wardrobe!

Steampunk lifestyle/fashion is just another layer of what makes up me! It is something I have loved since I was a young girl, reading so many novels that touched on it....still, I wasn't quite sure how to explain that part of me to people.

I found a quote that worded it perfectly, “To some, ‘steampunk’ is a catchall term, a concept in search of a visual identity. To me, it’s essentially the intersection of technology and romance. – Jake von Slatt. 

Eudora released some amazing things recently, letting me show off my love for all things Steampunk. Boots and ANOTHER hat...because they did release a hat before but this one is more bomber friendly. I pulled out some of my Steampunk favs from the inventory and came up with this mash-up of greatness! 

Don't worry, I will be back soon....because there seriously have been so many blog ideas poking and prodding at me during my break.

Now head over to all the places and get your Steampunk on!

Body

Skin: *League* Skin Erin Pale -Mocha

Hair: ILLMATIC :: Frenchie - Noir @ Kustom 9

Ears: [theSkinnery] Human Ears (mesh) + Skin Applier Hud

Manicure: Dark Passions-Koffin Nails - Bleeding Black Lace @ Suicide Dollz (get them before this round ends! They're 50% off right now but will go up to normal price after SD ends!)

(These are only a few of my favorite shades, the Bleeding Lace nail design. There are 12 options available!)

Outfit

Dress: ^v^DRBC^v^ Clockwork Dress

Stockings: .la petite morte. garter thigh socks brown

Boots: Eudora 3D Victoria Boots

Hat: Eudora 3D Steampunk Dynamite Hat @ We <3 Roleplay

Glasses: [ContraptioN] Wainwright Glasses *default*

Necklace: PIXEL BOX - Steampunk Necklace Clock (box)

Earrings: :*:CPD:*: Steampunk Earrings (The gears actually move!)

Backpack: Riske - Limited Edition Bomber Backpack (Classic)

Pose & Props

JD & . Infiniti . - All My Bags Are Packed - 20 Pose Prop

"Back In Time, to the Time Before When the Spirits Walked..."

{Top photo taken at Neva River, Bottom at Death Row Island}

Gia needed a few days to recuperate but things slowly seem to be getting back on track. While trying to relax yesterday, I ran into a few episodes of 'Penny Dreadful', loved it! My good friend Dizzy told me the night before that the outfit I was wearing could be good for a 'Penny Dreadful' look and she helped me tweek some of my stylings to get it right. 

After I watched the couple of episodes (that's all that's out right now so you have a chance to catch up quick!) I knew which prop I wanted to use in my pics right away and also knew where I wanted to shoot. I found my props but when I went to the sim I had planned to shoot at, it was gone! *gasp* It so breaks my heart to see great sims vanish. Death Row Island to the rescue! And Thankfully Neva River had the same church that I was aiming to shoot at in another sim.

So World Goth Fair still have several days and I still have several (hundred!) favs to show you! By now I am sure you ALL have been there and grabbed tons of stuff....right? If you haven't, you're so missing out! I'm a sucker for corsets and loved how this dress was put together. Gathered nice and tight in the back and with a little bit of an elegant lace as the bustle. With my tarot cards afloat, I embraced my little Penny Dreadful moment. To Do lists ready? Okay....1. Go to World Goth Fair again. 2. Catch up on/re watch Penny Dreadful episodes!

Also....the current charity total is:  648,745L or approximately $2,525 USD!! One week left for us to crack the 'million linden raised' mark! 

In a few hours here (4pm SLT), my girl Alisa Perne will be spinning the tunes at World Goth Fair. So excited for it! And Tonight at 8pm, we have Pie spinning...and you can't say no to pie. Wednesday at 4pm we have the Tiny Invasion! All teeeenys and micro avatars are welcome! On Saturday, May 31, Jairus Khan of Ad.Ver.Sary (and Antigen Shift, and even sometimes iVardensphere) will be DJing live at the mobile unit. So many things, so much fun!

See you again soon and thank you for allowing me a couple of days of rest and being understanding <3

World Goth Fair

Body

Skin: [Pink Fuel] Sora <Alabaster> - Special Edition

Hair: "D!va" Hair "Astralia" (Onyx)

Eyes: Ikon Ascension Eyes - Evening

Ears: [theSkinnery] Human Ears (mesh) + Skin Applier Hud <--- love them!

Outfit

Dress: *FOSCA de LE* Annabel Lee Amethyst @ World Goth Fair

Gloves: :AE: Appliers for SLINK Hands Tattoo Opera Gloves

Boots: lassitude & ennui Jolenta boots black

Collar: :*:CPD:*: Naga Necklaces (Women) @ World Goth Fair

Earrings: (Kunglers) TDRF #038 - earrings - Silver @ The Dressing Room

Ring: :*:CPD:*: Lucretia Rings @ World Goth Fair

Poses

Photo 1: Pics n Poses-F-My Prayer-Kneeling     

Photo 2: *PosESioN* Double Pose Part II Set

Props

Tarot Cards: Laudanum Lollipops-Prophet's Possession (With multiple options for more or less cards) Thank you so much Felice Nightfire, you're stellar <3

Painting: [qp] ARTgacha "naked 2" RARE by paramparamm @ The MadPea Gacha Art Festival. More info on the festival here.

Violet! You're Turning Violet, Violet! {World Goth Fair}

About that title, I just had to. The purple luff was all over the place! World Goth Fair is OPEN!! 3 Sims so get ready to do some mad shopping while enjoying the view of the awesome sims!
So last night/this morning...I spent some time watching videos on YouTube and looking up more info on the Sophie Lancaster case. I really like to know what I am doing and why. Although I have watched documentaries on her life and death several times, every time, my heart just breaks. How do we fail? How were these kids not taught right? She was only 20 years old and at this point, should be enjoying her life. How sad that it was stolen from her. She died protecting her boyfriend...they were assaulted because of the way they looked. How sad is that? Nobody comes in the same package. We're all different in size, look, likes, styles, sexual preference, etc. But it gives no one the right to to judge or demean, assault, ANYONE based on the cover of the book.
I think a lot of us have dealt with bullying. Even in our cyber lives, we're subjected to these things. It's important to know when to remove people from your life. If they have no purpose, if they cause negativity...they're wasting your personal energy and lifetime. It is important to know when you are crossing the lines. So you don't like Goth, well...I don't like country. But that's what makes us great. The world is full of so many flavors...why not appreciate our differences? Drop stereotypes....drop the hate, the judgement. Love. Love like no other and love passionately. Love life. Because tomorrow is not guaranteed for anyone.

So those are my thoughts on the topic. This is another great reason to shop in SL, supporting a great cause! From top to bottom, I am showing off some wonderful creations. Furniture, clothes, accessories alllll snag worthy! Hopefully I will bump into many of you while shopping there and at the events! It's going to be a blast babeh!
Dark Passions seriously has become one of my fav places to get my nails done. DON'T miss her lil booth at World Goth Fair! I love loves the nails! here's a closer look at the ones I have on in my photos above...

See you soon my <3's!!

-World Goth Fair Taxi  Service-

Cursed

Sium

Port Seraphine

Body
Skin: Jalwa - Celine Skin Exclusive Makeup @ World Goth Fair
Hair: *~*Damselfly*~* Octotavia @ World Goth Fair (slightly edited in my photos)
Eyes: {S0NG} :: Sweety // Purple Eye
Tattoo: Reckless- Mistress of Evil @The Dark Style Fair
Manicure: Dark Passions - Koffin Nails - Slink Appliers - Ophelia's Secret @ World Goth Fair

Outfit
Top: Sn@tch-Shanghai Corset @ World Goth Fair
Skirt: :::Sn@tch Mesh Vampira Velvet Skirt-All Colors
Armwarmers: Greymoon-Corsetted Paisley Armwarmers @ World Goth Fair
Heels: Bliensen + MaiTai - Morticia Shoes @ World Goth Fair
Belly Chain: POMPOSITY - Gothic Bitch Belly Chain

Accessories
Necklaces: lassitude & ennui Ravenskull necklace and [LNS Designs] Captured Iron necklace @ World Goth Fair
Ring: :*:CPD:*: Lucretia Rings (Amaranthine)  @ World Goth Fair
Bat Wings (in my hair :o!): Sn@tch Gift Box-WGF 2014 (Freeeeeee!) (I resized them though!) @ World Goth Fair ~*Credits to my Dizzy for bats wings in the hair idea <3 *~

Props
[Angelic Designs] [Forgotten Melody] Haunted Piano @ World Goth Fair
[Aneglic Designs] [Nevermore] Fantasy Raven Cage @ World Goth Fair

Poses
Top- Vibe Poses-Stands
Middle- Del May-Hoodoo
Bottom-- Del May- Head High 2