"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

I'll Take What is 'Goth'? for $500 Please!

{Taken at Lynden Labs in Hard Alley}

When I applied for World Goth Fair, one of the questions was 'How often do you blog 'Goth'?" maybe not those words exactly...something like that. Honestly, I sat there for a few thinking about it. Because...what is 'Goth'? I started thinking about my RL too...how many times have I been stereotyped as 'Goth' or got my goth card checked by someone who is, well of course, far Gothier than Thou. Goth to me....is something that is not tangible, maybe on some days not even visible. 

My photo above represents me and how I typically dress (somewhat like it anyway) on a typical day at work. In a business casual, office/cubicle type environment....now would you look at me and say 'Yeah she's goth'? Sometimes you just can't tell visually. It is a way of being, forever. Not a phase. Not something you will grow out of, not something you grow into, it simply is! 

I will tell you what....underneath my business casual look...I will always be Goth. No matter my age, how I am dressed...Goth is just a part of me always. We can only wish others wouldn't judge....even other Goths judge other Goths...when what we all really should be doing is simply admiring all the diversity amongst us. By the way, my 'gothy' music is often what gets me through my day at work. We're allowed to use headphones and so I can listen to what I wish, thankfully!

My sweater that I have on is by Sakide and I love it because it has multiple options via a HUD. I can wear it like this so that I can choose another shirt to wear with or I can use the HUD to show an awesome dress that can be used with it. 

My awesome heels are by Etchaflesh, but you won't be able to see all their awesomeness in that pic so here...

Also comes with a HUD that gives you so many options to play with different prints for different styles. 

Thank you for allowing me to give my lil gothy rant! Be back soon. Oh and sorry about the title of the blog, my sense of humor runs strong with me tonight. 

Body

Skin: *League* Skin Erin Pale -Mocha

Hair: Clawtooth: Business Time (Silent Movie Star Pack)

Eyes: IKON Perspective Eyes - Coffee

Manicure/Pedi: Dark Passions -Koffin Nails - Vortex @ World Goth Fair

Tattoo:.Reckless. - Wonderland

Outfit

Sweater: [SAKIDE] Orison Cardigan @ World Goth Fair

Top: [SAKIDE] Black Style Outfit White

Pants: ISON - work it trousers

Heels: [Etchaflesh] Hardcore Teaser Heels

Glasses: Eclectica antique glasses @ World Goth Fair

Pose

Del May-Extinguishable (edited with Animare)

Done Waiting For True Loves Kiss {Fantasy Faire}

{Photo taken at Fairelands Junction}

Ever since I was a little girl, one of my favorite words was 'Why?'. Yep, I was that annoying kid! I remember reading fairy tales and wondering why the evil Stepmother was evil. Why this, why that. I would end up wanting to play the villain or twist the story line a bit. So I ran into another Boudoir bit of epicness. I so love these props she's making that are wearable! So many times, the issues we have as bloggers or photographers is finding a wonderful place and then you can't rez your photo props. Well this takes care of that issue! You wear it and BAM! 

The original pose when you wear this coffin will put you into a rested position with hands folded over your torso, laying back on the pillow....but I wasn't ready to play the damsel. I brought a few cute friends with me and whipped the pose to my liking!

Boudoir is at the Fantasy Faire! Make sure to snag all of these wearables. <3

Body

Skin: -Glam Affair - Coral skin - America 01 @ C88

Hair: !lamb. Cry Baby - Grayscale Pack @ C88

Manicure: *League* Natural French Manicure Fingernails Applier for Slink

Outfit

Dress/Shoes/Hair bow/Stockings: All included in the Sleeping Beauty Coffin package (see below!)

Props

Coffin: Boudoir- Snow White Deluxe Edition @ Fantasy Faire

Dwarves: *UI* Garden Dwarfs FR v

My Adorbs Doll I am Snuggling: *MishMish* Malevolent to hug (For this round of Enchantment)<----I luff luff luffs it!!

Pose

Del May-One Elbow Lay

sTEAL My Retro Luvin' Heart!

 {Taken at ASU Virtual Heritage Island}

Something about Spring and Summer that brings out the retro lover in me. Well, it's there all the time but, more so during those two seasons. I love that in that era, class happened at ALL times! "Hunny, be right back! Just going to grab a few things at the grocery store." And of course, you see the lady dolled up from head to toe. Serving pancakes to the family as the hubby then grabs his briefcase and heads out to work...but not before that loving smooch is given! The kids smile and run waving to her as they're off to school and she does the dishes and plans the menu for the rest of the week with a Colgate smile! HAH! It's a dream. 

I seriously spend so much time at this sim because there isn't one corner of it that I don't love. And...it's so quiet! There's nothing over the top there. It is just so realistically retro that...it makes me feel right at home.
Who else to wear there but my DRBC? Of Course!! You're not doing retro right if you're not in DRBC. Don't argue.

Honestly had a helluva time choosing which one of these dresses to share with you because each of them bring out a different vibe. This teal color being played with is one of the newer colors being featured and I fell in love...all over again! *le sigh!*
Perfect excuse to pair with my Eudora wedges and hand bag! Eudora has become a shoe shop that I admit, I fan girl for. Quality in the texture, originality they have got it all!

These are my wedges. I caress them lovingly. Well, not really but my goodness! One of my favorites!

The handbag came with it too and all with a HUD to change colors to your liking. Don't worry, you'll probably see these blogged several times over.

Can't forget my manicure! Dark Passions is just being soooo busy! One of the main places I will go to get my SL nails done. I was so delighted to see Dark Passions at the cosmetic fair this round! And YES, it started!

There are actually 12 different prints for these nails and an adorable polka dot version too! Don't miss Dark Passions at the cosmetic fair <3

Body
Skin: *League* Skin Erin Pale -Mocha
Hair: little bones. Barbarella - B&W
Eyes: .ID. Shades of Blue / Sky
Lipstick: [Pink Fuel] Essential Lipsticks - <Red>
Manicure/Pedicure: Dark Passions - Koffin Nails - Rockabilly Roses @ Cosmetic Fair (April 15th-30th!)

Outfit
Dress: ::drbc:: phaedra dress - teal
Shoes/Bag: Eudora 3D Vintage Set (Limited Edition however, more wedges are available that are super fab!)
Hair flowers: Glam Affair - Dahlia Headpiece Summer Incoming @ Fameshed
Necklace: *P.c* Butterfly Necklace

Poses (top to bottom)
{Nantra} Bardot 4
PosESion Poses- Rinoa Set -New!-
Nail Pose is also from PosESion Poses

In A World That's Black and White...

{Taken at Insanity by Cherry Manga}

What can I say except...Zibska challenges me. The past week has not been an easy one in my RL so...when I tried this outfit on and saw that awesome head piece...it reminded me of things I am dealing with. Feeling a bit dark and gloomy but able to embrace all that is beautiful. Still trying to learn and grow from things that have hurt me, including myself but feeling like I just...am always reaching and never obtaining. I'm sure a lot of you can relate to that...and maybe a lot of you don't or don't want to. 

The place I visited there was AMAZING! A piece of art in SL that I could also relate to.

Both of these photos were taken there. Zibska's outfits are truly a work of art in Second Life. It takes a certain style and a certain love to embrace something that is so unique and gorgeous.

So as I was about to finish this blog, she released another head piece that I wanted to show too so you get hit with a double bang!

I switched up a few things, including my scenery. These last two photos were taken at Violator Headquarters. They always have a nice set up there and it was perfect for what I had in mind.

Another amazing work of art by Zibska! It was definitely a head turner. But it embodied my thoughts of Spring! 

Once again, this is me slimming down the amount of photos I am posting. I couldn't help myself! I still have a ton more I want to delve into. 

This style isn't for everyone but you'd be amazed at what you can find and what you might fall in love with in Zibska's shop. 

Look at the other lovely Zibska art work here on her flickr and keep updated with new Zibska releases <3

Top Two Photos Credits

Body
Skin: {Dead Apples} Ari - Honey
Hair: [taketomi]_Mami_Bento [Sampler Pack]
Eyes: {S0NG} :: Sublime // White Eye
Eyeshadow: Zibska ~ Elia Eyeshadow (Umber)
Eyelashes: Glam Affair - Spring Queen Lashes Crow @ C88
Lipstick: -UtopiaH- My Savage Matte Lipstick Set
Manicure/Pedicure: Dark Passions - Koffin Nails - SlinK Appliers - All Cracked Up

Outfit
Dress: Zibska ~ Cassia in B&W (linked above)
Shoes: ANE Strappy Heels Black @ C88 (linked above)
Cuffs: [Modern.Couture] Jewelry - Marina Bracelet Black

Pose
ROQUAI The 4 Elements:\nEarth - the sand

Bottom Two Photos Credits

Body
Skin: *League* Skin Erin Pale -Mocha
Hair: TuTy's LIMBO - short wet hairstyle Black (although slightly modified in the last pic ;)
Eyes: (linked above)
Eyeshadow: Zibska ~ Yayas Eyeshadow (linked above)
Eyeliner: Nox. Extreme Liners [Pack One]
Manicure: DP - Koffin Nails - Bold Crucifix - Goth (Will be available at the Cosmetics Fair soon!!)

Outfit
Dress: (same as above, but a different head piece was used and I added the ruffles that are included in the outfit)
Head Piece: Zibska ~ Troubadour (linked above)

Poses
PosESion Poses- Top- Rinoa Set-New!
Bottom Photo: PosESion Poses-Drama Set

“Of all people, you know who I am…who the world needs me to be. I’m Wonder Woman.”

Oh this post is SO special to me!! I've said many times that before blogging, I followed certain blogs religiously. Most listed over there on the right side of my page. I'm a picky person. I want style, creativity, uniqueness! So hard to find that amongst this huge sea of bloggers we have. And no, that's not my way of talking any of my fellow bloggers down, I'm simply saying...we all do things differently....or well, we all should do things differently! It's what catches the eye.
In any case....I fell in love with a lil bloggess named Vita Vonmonster (as she's listed in her blog). If you're able to take a peak that way, you'll see how much she's inspired my blog and done her job darn well in making me spend lindens on things!

She and I share a love for DRBC & FK! Designs so I nudged her in world and told her to doll up as Harley Quinn and come fight me! I didn't expect that she'd say yes though! I fan girl flailed a bit. Yes, I fan girl over my favorite bloggers! It takes a ton of time and devotion and creativity to do all of this, I have every right to admire them. <3 She's a peach! She may be a slightly scary peach but that's why she's loved. Us creepy girls rock it!

So this is our special Ode to DRBC and FK! Designs. WE LOVE YOU!

Body
Skin: *League* Skin Erin Pale -Mocha
Hair: (modified slightly): Clawtooth: Oh L'Amour (Silent Movie Star Pack)
Lipstick: Pink Fuel-Classic Pout-Red
Eyeliner: Lovely Disarray - Liner Set #2
Eyes: {Dead Apples} Broken Glass - Cappuccino
Tattoo: FK! Designs - Original Pinup Tattoo (store LM linked below!)

Outfit
Suit: FK! Designs - Leviathan Suit - Super Hero
Headband and Cuffs: (part of another outfit called) Wonder Woman -Phat Azz & Lola's Tango Appliers  - Femme Fatale

Pose
Apple Spice- Super Fight Pose

Vita is wearing DRBC: kat suit w/ applier - Harley