Here Comes the Rain Again

{Taken at Kekeland}

Time to start busting out the sweaters, hoodies, boots and jackets kids...winter is right around the corner!
We have these odd days where I live where the weather is so ass backwards. I'm looking out the window right now and it looks gorgeous outside! The sun is shining SO bright but at the same time, my feet are freezing and I know damn well if I went outside, it would be cold. We have days where the sun is shining bright and it's raining outside and all I can do is shake my head at mother nature and be like, "I know how you feel gurrrl."
That's how the entire month of November is for me, but I wouldn't have it any other way. Typically, in my part of the world, we're covered in snow. So I will take some rainy/cold days and hopefully the snow will hold out till December. A white Christmas is always welcome =)
I mashed up a nice little outfit that I kinda love! Nice warm colors for the season and a messy hair does the trick. Not to mention the pose which was perfect. The news lately hasn't made me want to look at it too much so why not use it for a bit of shelter?!
Good luck on keeping up with alllll the current events and allll the upcoming events lol but head over to Sad November and snag these cutsies before they're gone <3

See you again soon guys & dolls!


Body Head: CATWA HEAD Dyana
Body: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara
Skin Applier: [theSkinnery] Sonya (Catwa Skin Applier) champagne
Hair: [monso] My Hair - Yeri /Black & White @ Collabor88
Nails: Nailed It - All in One - Autumn F. Palette I Set @ Be Beauty Event

Outfit
Top & Skirt (attached): Petite Mort- Plum Nora dress @ Sad November
                                      Petite Mort on Facebook
Scarf: Petite Mort- Cable knit scarf @ Sad November
Knee Highs: AviCandy - Overknee Socks plain and Ripped
Boots: [ hoorenbeek ] Mesh Military Boots - Burgundy

Pose
The Pose Shop newspaper cover // Sad November @ Sad November

With Eyes The Color of Rain

{Taken Here} 

I absolutely love love love our many different cultures! Ever since I was a child, I remember being absolutely infatuated with learning about other cultures, their styles, history...everything, yes I was and am that selfish still. 

Japanese culture is just another one I adore, particularly the Geisha. I won't go into pretending to know every single thing about them, well...they're supposed to be a mystery...right? 

I do know we've warped them into something sexual when they first represented beauty and art. 

Although my Geisha is portrayed as a more sexual type, (hey I couldn't help it, I loved this Kimono and it was an off the shoulder only kinda thing lol) I don't want to misinterpret what they really are and should stand for. 

During my role play years, I even role played a Geisha...an artsy one. It was a great time too. I took my time studying them for awhile so that I could play my role correctly and actually gained a nice following.

Any time that I can, I try to take on a style I don't get to show off that often in my blog. This is just another style that I love so much and added my little touches to it! I won't keep you all too long this time since my last blog must've kept you all busy for awhile! Lol.

I will be back again soon though! That's a promise <3 

Body

Mesh Head: LeLutka Mesh Head-SIMONE 1.5

Skin  & Head Appliers: Glam Affair ( Lelutka Heads Applier ) Kat - Polar @ We <3 RP

Hair: Amacci Hair ~ Maria - Black Pack

Eyes: Ikon Hope Eyes - Oxidation

Ears: [Cerberus Xing] Industrial Ears

Tattoo: [White~Widow] Legend - Black - RARE

Outfit

Kimono: *:..Silvery K..:* Kimono Gown(Pink) @ Collabor88

Clogs: [Cerberus Xing] Trapped Sakura Clogs (Light)

Hand Fan: Astralia - Garden Geisha set (fan black) @ Gacha Garden

Head Piece: Astralia - Garden Geisha set (headpiece pink) RARE @ Gacha Garden

Kanzashi: Astralia - Garden Geisha set (kanzashi sticks silver) @ Gacha Garden

Pose

(marukin) severine & honeyryder pack @ Collabor88

Tick-Tock, Tick-Tock Oh!

{Taken at Dysphoria}

Tick-tock, Tick-tock! I know! I heard the sound of the clock, the tapping of the nails, the tapping of the feet, the knocks at the door, the messages...but I am here my luvs! And yes I did in fact miss you! I missed my blog, I missed my inspiration! It has been such a hellish couple of months for me. I am trying my best to keep in touch and to hop back on this horse. It's hard to find inspiration though when your world is dimmed. I know some of you know exactly where I am coming from. The holidays are out the window now though so I've been able to get back to a more steady routine of being online and seeing all the awesomeness.

I couldn't help myself with the new Remarkable Oblivion at Epiphany! Wow what an event! Admittedly, gachas piss me off! I'm sorry, I can't word that any differently lol. I am sitting there pumping you full of my money, treat me to dinner or something damn it! Haha. I was able to snag some goodies though with not that much effort! Luck on my side? Maybeh! ALSO, and maybe I'm the only one here who was too excited and didn't read or something but I didn't know that most of the designers there placed their exclusives in their own shops so you don't have to go back over and over again to spend your points. Quick run down in case you haven't checked it out. The event is all about gachas. Once you've bought all the things, rezzed them out, you get a quick pop-up asking you if you want to keep your item or not (careful there!). If you choose not to keep it, you get a point. Rares give you more points. There are items available at this event that you can ONLY get with those extra points. I chose the Remarkable Oblivion Tea Party Table. Here is a nifty lil list of all the creators who have their exclusives out at their shops!

I'm also repping for Glam Affair in this one. One of the only skin places that can make me take off my mesh head and appreciate my system head haha. Gorgeous skin at Kustom 9! 

I also have a splash of FK! Designs as well. Awesome masks that seemed perfect to play the part of my Red Queen!

Okay luvs, I am still here, I still luv you, I will be back soon! <3

Body

Mesh Body: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara

Skin: -Glam Affair - Sasha skin @ Kustom 9

Hair: Tableau Vivant \\ Shocking hair - Blacks+Whites @ Collabor88

Eyes: [JOE SL] Gigi Mesh Eyes Grey

Tattoo: -7P- Wonderland Tattoo Applier

Outfit

Dress: Remarkable Oblivion - Wonderland - Alice Dress @ Epiphany

Shoes: RO - Wonderland - Alices Shoes (Slink Med) @ Epiphany

Stockings: :AviCandy: Striped Lace [White]

Ears: RO - Wonderland - Rabbit Ears  @ Epiphany

Jewelry: :[Plastik]:- Soft Bunn Jewelry (A Fifty Linden Friday special)

Pose

..::Vibe::.. - "Have Several" Fatpack @ Cosmopolitan

Props

Mad Hatter Hat: RO - Wonderland - Mad Hatter RARE @ Epiphany

Table: RO - Wonderland - The Tea Party -  Exclusive @ Epiphany

Cheshire: CURELESS+[n.i] aliceinmonsterland / 09 / thechesire @ Epiphany

Red Queen Collar: CURELESS+[n.i] aliceinmonsterland / 12 / queenscollar  @ Epiphany

Mask: FK! - Clown Masks

Cards: Boudoir Enchanted Playing Cards

Mrs. Lovett's Meat Pies

Hey luvs!
I hope your week is off to a great start. I know we all hate our Mondays. Every time it rolls around I go through the 'Damn it, I don't want to adult' talk with someone lol.
With Halloween right around the corner, I am just having a ball with all of these events and being able to take all these pictures.
Collabor88 this round was pretty amazing! It's been open for 5 days now so hopefully the crowd has simmered down a bit and it's easier for you to make it in. Even more events have opened so move around and let people get in already.
The 'Burtonesque' theme has to be one of my favorites so far. Death Row Designs made an awesome set, very on theme, very quirky, just like Burton! I think my favorite part of the set were the pictures...the clocks, no the pictures....wait the tea set! I love it all haha. It allowed me to create a little set up and imagine a story line for Mrs. Lovett, who is one of my favorite characters ever.
I read somewhere once that 'The Worst Pies In London" song was one of the hardest songs to sing because the pitch is all over the place. Up and down so fast. So here I am, always trying to sing it!
Petite Mort dropped this adorbs dress on me in just the nick of time for this post. It complimented Mrs. Lovett's look so well! It is available at the Mad Circus Halloween Event so go go go snag it while you can!
Also...oh this skin by the Skinnery at C88, my goodness. One of my favorite features on the Skinnery skin is the lips. She adds such awesome detail to them! I love the worn look around the eyes and the pale skin tone. I just love it. Brava Uma, I say more! <3
I have lots more to show you always luvs. I will be back soon!

Body
Mesh Body: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara
Mesh Head: LeLutka Mesh Head-Stella
Skin: [theSkinnery] Mrs. Lovett (LeLutka Applier) milk @ C88
Hair: Vanity Hair::Selfish-Blacks
Eyes: [Buzz] Duo Eyes - Drought
Ears: [CX] Industrial Ears
Manicure: DP - Koffin Nails - Slink - Itsy Bitsy Spiders for Ghoul Fest & Hunt
October 9 - 31 2015

Outfit
Dress: Petite Mort- Lenore night sky dress @ Mad Circus Halloween Event
Boots: lassitude & ennui Jolenta boots black
Gloves: .:Avanti:. Blanc Lace Gloves
Hat: !*Bliss Couture*! Algezares Hat (Horror Edition)

Pose
Le Poppycock *Unrequited Love* Pose & Prop set (pose used only)

Props
DRD burtonesque C88 Collection @ C88
Pie: [noctis] mince pie on serving plate

Los Muertos

{Taken at Livid Mainstore}

Hey guys and dolls! SO much to catch up on but hey it's the weekend!

If you're a long time resident of Gia's World then you know that Dia De Los Muertos is a celebration that I've loved since I was just a lil girl. It's a part of my heritage, a part of my family. Not just sugar skulls and marigolds but something with so much meaning behind it! Although, I cannot ever get enough of my sugar skulls and fluffy flowers. I love that so many people fell in love with it too, people of all cultures. It's a time to look back on memories with our loved ones that have passed on. Remember their life and the things they loved and celebrate with them for a day (in my case, 3 days). The sweet smells, photographs, personal items, etc. bring our loved ones right to the present and make you feel as if they are there with you....maybe they are! Maybe you don't understand this part at all, maybe you just love the sugar skulls, in any case...it's a gorgeous holiday and one we love to dress up for!

Glam Affair has an awesome release for the new round of Collabor88. These lovely appliers for Lelutka Mesh Head stole my heart! There's several different styles but this was one of my favs. Here are the others!

The roses on my head are also available at Collabor88 so don't forget to grab those while you're there! (along with alll the other things! I loved this round!)

I was so happy that when I hopped over to Livid, I walked right into this whole setup. It made taking the picture all that more easy. If you're looking for any Dia De Los Muertos decor, that's the place you want to head over to!

Hope you all have an amazing weekend! Go go play grabby hands at C88, or try to haha. I know the struggle trying to get in is real! <3

Body
Mesh Body: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara
Mesh Head: LeLutka Mesh Head-Stella
Skin: Glam Affair ( Lelutka Heads ) Dia De Los Muertos 5 @ C88
Hair: [RA] Silva Hair - Ombres & Roots
Eyes: Ikon Spectral Eyes - Wight
Tattoo: antielle. Catatonic (B&G)

Outfit
Dress: :V.e. Incantation Gown Blood
Skeleton Necklace: from Mistress of Death outfit by Boudoir
Veil: [MUSE] Maiden of Tuatha - Black
Roses: Glam Affair - Catrina Rosas Blood @ C88

Pose
Del May - Grown up

Props 
LiViD : Mexican Crypt


<3 Que Viva Mexico Y Sus Tradiciones, Que Recordamos Siempre Nuestro Familia Que Han Pasado Pero Siempre Estaran Con Nosotros <3

Do You Like It? Keep Doing It.

{Taken at Dystopia}

Sometimes I have this thing with blogging, it's almost like an overflow of ideas. I have so many pictures in mind but at the same time...the set up, the outfit, finding the time is always a factor. 

I don't know if any of my fellow bloggers can relate to that. Sometimes by the time I'm even ready to take the picture, someone has blogged something similar and then I will just toss the entire idea out. I know, I know...I've been told many times I should just take the damn picture anyway but I just can't. The worst thing is to be accused of copying someone when you haven't....believe me, I know that from personal experience. There are people I take notes from and by 'take notes', I mean..I try to break down their editing skills and apply them to my own skills that I've already learned. Is that bad? No. I don't think so at least. I myself am all too willing to share any skills I've learned. And just how some blogs love to brag that they don't edit. I brag that I do. I don't edit my sponsored items but if I want to mess with lighting or focus, blur, etc..I have the programs and the tablet to make it happen. It's part of my enjoyment in blogging, we all do it in different ways, as long as you enjoy what you're doing that's all that matters.
Same with my style of clothes. If I like what I am wearing, that's pretty much all that matters. Everyone styles differently. Everyone thinks they look amazing but SL has definitely underlined the 'beauty is in the eye of the beholder' saying for me. What you think looks amazing, might look like a big ass mess to me & vice versa. So all you can go by is your own perspective, as I do mine.
My reasons for bringing all of this about is that in one of my groups the other day, I saw a question about blogging and I saw this person being flooded with bad information. I just watched and read, I wasn't about to be lost amongst the others chatting there.
All I really wanted to say was,  1. If you're blogging for an SLebrity status or to get free things, you're wasting your time. While you have one sponsor giving you their newest release, you will realize quickly that you have to buy most things around those few sponsored items. It costs money to blog. It is NOT free. It costs personal time. And that's not all. Wall blogging is awesome but it takes a special skill to stand there and get all the views and favs you want. I think Petra Messiopetra is one of my favorite Flickr bloggers that can stand in front of a wall and make you gawk. There are many more too but she is one of the ones I takes notes from.
2. I As long as you like it, keep doing it. Don't let anyone change it. Don't let other bloggers get you down. We're in an ever rotating blogger world. They come, they go, they rise to the top, they fall. It's how it works. So do it all simply because you enjoy it.
And these are all things I still practice myself mind you. Things I tell myself when discouraged or overwhelmed.  "Do You Like It? Keep Doing It."

Okay okay end rant. This is a late blog as I was super sick the past few days but I'm doing alright now <3 
So I hope everyone has made it to all the events including The Fantasy Collective because there is a ton of badassery there including this hair I am wearing! Reminded me lots of Yolandi so tuuune in like a few secs here <3

Body
Mesh Body: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara
Mesh Head: LeLutka Mesh Head-Stella
Mesh Ears: [CX] Industrial Ears @ Body Mod Expo
Skin: Skin: Glam Affair ( Lelutka Heads ) Rachel ( Petal ) 14 RARE @ Shiny Shabby
Hair: [RA] Alice Hair - Grayscale @ The Fantasy Collective
Tattoo: [White~Widow] Invictus @ The Fantasy Collective

Outfit
Fluffy top: Mimikri - Gitana Chunky Vest black @ The Attic
Pants: -SU!- Fatal Sweatpants 07 (Add Me)
Claws: ::Tabou Irresistible:: Flowers Claws - Silver @ The Fantasy Collective
Rings: LaGyo_Layered rings - Ring 1 @ C88
LaGyo_Layered rings - Ring 2
LaGyo_Layered rings - Ring 5

Pose
..::Vibe::.. - "A New Leaf" Fatpack @ Shiny Shabby

Night Life Luv

{Taken Here}

The weekend has arrived! Time to celebrate with a round of shopping! That's right, Collabor88 is literally a few moments from opening and I am at the ready, finger by the teleport button as I am sure a lot of you are as well haha. What can I say? Dressing up my pixel dolly is one of my favorite things to do in SL, as you can tell per my blog. 

So I had a bit of a blast with this post coming up with a unique and stylish little get-up. Pairing up a silk blazer with casual ripped jeans. Matched my shoes to my purse, which I loooved! New by Remarkable Oblivion for Colabor88 this round and these are a 'Do Not Miss' on your list luvs! I don't know how RO does it but they never cease to amaze with their uniqueness, quality and detail. I tied the outfit all together with my hat/headphones which are also a Remarkable Oblivion creation for Uber. Super detailed and as you can see, quite versatile.

The hair I am in love with. Shi definitely needs to make me more hair, I simply cannot get enough. I love the wispyness of it. I love the sharpness of it. I love that it is unrigged and that I could customize it to fit perfectly under my hat. (No editing in PS!) 

I will keep it short and sweet. I have lots to share this weekend. Have a ball shopping tonight! Ready, set, go for Collabor88!

Body

Skin: -Glam Affair - Alice - SummerParty - Asia (previous FLF)

Hair: .Shi Hair : Ruff it up [Reds]

Tattoo: .Reckless. - Tribunal *Group Gift-NEW*

Mani/Pedi: Dark Passions - Koffin Nails - Maitreya - X-Ray Examination

Outfit

Blazer: :V.e. Jolie Silk Jacket Noir

Jeans: [monso] My Ripped Jean - Black (girls) @ K9

Shoes: REIGN.- Hanna Wedges- Black

Purse: RO - Chomp Purse - Black @ Collabor88 *NEW* (multiple colors available)

Necklace: Maxi Gossamer - Necklace - Ukai's Talismans

Hat: RO - HIFI Classics - Black @ Uber

Poses

..::Vibe::.. - "Greyscale" Fatpack 

Do You Wanna Touch?

{Taken Here}

Did everyone already hit up Collabor88? Yas?! I was glad to see that it was 'Punk' themed and at the same time sad because as a good friend of mine said, "Punk is a way of life, not a style". I was also sad to see the LACK of Joan Jett! UGH Here, fail cards for everyone that missed it but yay for Nylon for including my woman!!

In any case though, regardless of the theme, there is always something I will want at Collabor88. I loved the Tableau hair, even though I hate the band it was named after haha. 

Of course Remarkable Oblivion is there with some absolutely gorgeous shoesies also a collar and earring set and once again I will say that the texture work for RO is just hands down some of the best damn work you will see on the grid!

I paired it all up with one of my sponsors who is also one of the only REAL 'punks' I know in SL and I so wish he could have been a part of that event. With some more amazing texturing and uniqueness, FK Designs is definitely a shop you will want to hit up.

I still have so much stuff to show you from everythaaang so keepin' all things short and keepin' it punk \o/ See you soon!

Body

Skin: -Glam Affair - Katra skin - Party  [ Asia ] 02 @ C88

Hair: ~Tableau Vivant~ Pretty reckless II - Tie & Dye  @ C88

Eyes: Ikon Sovereign Eyes - Sky

Mani: (NO) Maitreya Nails - Punk Nails Set 2 @ C88

Outfit

Top: FK! - Nerdy Sweater - Random Set

Shoes: RO- Helvetica Heels - Licorice  @ C88

Collar & Earrings: RO - Helvetica - Collar and Earrings  @ C88

Piercings:  (Yummy) Captive Bead Septum Ring - Silver and Gold @ C88

(Yummy) Safety Pin Set - Silver @ C88

(Yummy) Safety Pin Set - Silver @ C88

Pose

Kirin - Ground Sits Pose Pack @ Pose Fair

Props

[NikotiN] Cigarette Butts (Previous The Mens Dept)

"In Sleep He Sang to Me, In Dreams He Came.." {Death Row Designs 'Phantom Lair' Special}

So this post was due SO long ago but let me tell you of my struggles! It got real! How hard is it to find a gothy guy in Second Life?! Well I am sure we walk past a ton of them daily while on our shopping sprees but for some reason, they were evading me! *insert mean face here*
So I had to hunt one down. Thankfully, my fellow blogger friend Dev jumped on board for this awesome adventure with me! It is quite difficult to find Victorian goth clothes in SL that has been updated to our classy mesh stuff. Most of is is outdated and flexi. Lets fix this! If you read my previous blog, well you know my rant on the goth issues lol. So glad Dev has quite the wardrobe himself and was able to put an Phantom-esqe ensemble together. So hauntingly gorgeous! He did his job well in putting me in the mood for the photo session!

I was lucky enough to be able to see this on stage many years ago and I was just...jaw on the floor the whole time. I have been in love with this ever since then. I fell in love with Andrew Lloyd Webber and his insane talent and also Sarah Brightman and her gorgeous voice! When I saw the movie, I wasn't a hater...I just fell in love with it even more...and fell in love with Gerard Butler! Lol.

Death Row Designs is just hands down one of Gia's World's all time favorites, EVER! Jaimy now works side by side with her sister (Eowyn) and her partner in crime (Tito) and the three of them together seem to be a team of badassery! I will have to try and steal Jaimy for a moment and get her to give Gia's World a mini interview sometime, see if we can get some DRD behind the scenes info!
I was just amazed with the 'Phantom Lair' set available at the Oh My Gacha event. Yes, this event has been open for a bit, I'm late but look at it like this..at least you dont have to fight the masses to get in now! Lol and you still have 11 days left. Utilize those days well because this is definitely a set you will want. Especially my fellow Goths who love their candles and red velvet throws and whatnot. I hope I'm so late that you've already collected this WHOLE DAMN THING! It's just so stunning!
There's a total of 19 pieces to collect. The Bed, the Boat and the couch have over a hundred animations including.. cover your virgin eyes now....rated X animations! Animated Organ and the pile of trunks are animated as well.

Impeccable detail, exceptional quality and likeliness to what was in the actual movie will make you NEED these! Prepare your Phantom play list and wardrobes and get lost in this stuff, believe me, I did!

To see what Dev has on, head over to his blog and check it out!

Body
Skin: .Atomic. {Song} Autumn - Sugar
Hair: .Olive. the Mir Hair - Morning Coffee
Eyes: Ikon Perspective Eyes - Coffee
Eyeshadow: #adored - last night - smoke pack
Lip Gloss: {ataxia} Glossy Natural Lips - Medium

Outfit
Dress: *{Junbug}* Betty's Gown [Bridal Brocade] @ C88

Poses
My Pose: *PosESioN* Alice Set
2nd Pose Included in DRD Phantom Boat v2 c
3rd Pose:  the pose shop. 20

DRD Phantom Lair Set- @ Oh My Gacha! 11 Days!

I Put A Spell On You

{These Photos Taken at Pulse Games-Don't Panic!}

We are at the ten days left count till Halloween and I am all too excited! This is honestly my month of happiness. Where I feel like everyone else is the weirdo and I am the one who is normal. Where my year round household decor is more lively because tis' the season for hauntings! Where I feel like for just this month, people can appreciate all my spookiness. So of course I get to play around with spookiness right?

Have you all been to Pulse for the Don't Panic! game? I made one round so far and then went back for pics. I know I will be back many many times, if not not to just hang out there and giggle at people in their confusion. If you see me around, feel free to nudge me if you need any help! 

I ran into some awesome finds between Collabor 88 and the Tag Gacha and made a bewitching lil outfit to doll up my wicked new skin from Mystic Canvass!

Make sure to hop around to all the places, play the games, snag the wicked goodies and enjoy yourselves during this awesome time of year!

See you soon!! <3

Body

Skin: [Mystic Canvass] Dedra Skin Peachy With Appliers

Hair: +Spellbound+ Velvet // Jet Black @ Tag Gacha

Eyes: Don't Panic Prize Rat 3 (The Stringer Mausoleum-#7 of 8): *TSM* Possession Eyes [Legacy]

Mani/Pedi: Dark Passions - Koffin Nails - Ouija Board @ The Cosmetic Fair-Halloween Edition

Outfit

Dress & Sleeves: Peqe - Spoopy Chic Dress_Black & Peqe - Spoopy Chic Sleeves_Black @ C88

Hat: RO - SpellBinder - Oracle (RARE) @ Tag Gacha

Heels: FK! Designs - Exo Heels -  Classic

Harness: +Spellbound+ Cult Harness // Black (linked above)

Ring: (Yummy) Peek-a-Boo Skeleton Ring @ Tag Gacha

Poses

1. (marukin) motelier set @ C88

2. Lumipro Pose (included in HUD)