Impossible To Ignore

If you asked me what are two things that make me happy, I’d probably say books and cats. (Music, food, and gifts also work.) I think a lot about what makes me happy these days. It’s Mental Health Awareness Month, and as someone who is highly anxious and quite depressed (that’s not a lie. It’s diagnosed by a professional.) I am actively trying to change that about myself. I hate the saying “Happiness is a choice.” Mental health is not a choice. But I will say that you can try to the best of your current ability to choose things that make life a little better. It’s not easy. It never will be. Sometimes you can’t choose, and that’s okay, too. But when you can, choose the things you love. For me, it’ll always be cats and books.

And tater tots.

In This Post:
Head: Avalon by Lelutka
Body: LaraX Petite by Maitreya
Body Skin: Picasso Babe Slim by Velour
Face Skin: Delila by Traditional Face
Face Layers by Izzie’s:
* Highlight Corrector
* Nose Fix
* Under Eye Lashes Concealer
* Heart Mole
* Cheeks Contour
* Lips Concealer
* Highlighter
* Chin Dimple
* Everyday Blush
Lipstick: Sabrina by Amara Beauty
Tattoo: Gratitude by Vegas Tattoo
Hair: Ellie by Chain
Top: Lace-Up Linen Vest by Fashionably Dead
Shorts: Kye by Ison
Shoes: Scrunch Strap Heels by Reign
Necklace: Your Babygirl by Kibitz
Rings: Leila by Vibing
Earrings: (Wearing 2 sets)
* Leia by Vibing
* Samara by Kibitz
Pose and Props: Book Lovers – Only Connect by Le Poppycock
Photo taken at The Woodland Cafe & Library

I Make The Rules Up As I Go

I think of myself as being pretty boring most of the time. I think that surprises some people, given how cheerful and chatty I am when I’m streaming or even sometimes just on social media. But one on one? I tend to be more quiet. And that’s not a terribly bad thing, I don’t think. It means I’m comfortable enough to not feel the need to be entertaining all of the time. I don’t think a lot of people realize what a gift that is, to be someone who makes a high anxiety person feel comfortable enough to just drop the mask and chill.

Of course, then sometimes I bust out with the crazy. You never know what you’re going to get with me.

In This Post:
Head: Avalon by Lelutka
Body: LaraX Petite by Maitreya
Body Skin: Picasso Babe Slim by Velour
Face Skin: Mona by DeeTaleZ
Face Layers by Izzie’s:
* Highlight Corrector
* Nose Fix
* Under Eye Lashes Concealer
* Heart Mole
* Cheeks Contour
* Lips Concealer
* Chin Dimple
* Everyday Blush
Highlight: Glow Babez (1) by Tres Beau
Lipstick: Sabrina by Amara Beauty
Tattoo: Gratitude by Vegas Tattoo
Hair: Tranquil by Truth x Faga
Dress: Clairvoyant by Neve [Fameshed]
Shoes: Bella by N-Core
Purse: Lush by Movement
Coffee To Go by Hive
Pose: Juice by Foxcity
Backdrop: Coffee Shop by Tropix

I Want To Talk Like Lovers Do

I used to not be much of a rain person. I love my sunshine. But as we inch closer to summer, I appreciate rain a whole lot because I know we’ll have months where even a cloud is a miracle. Plus, in SL, we really don’t have any weather at all unless we make some. Almost everywhere I go it’s cheerful and sunny. Of course, the moon is always full, too, so … what’s that about?

Anyway, I think there’s just something nice about a rainy day now. It’s like an excuse to settle down for the day. I don’t feel the *need* to be productive. It’s like nature’s way of telling me to settle down.

In This Post:
Head: Avalon by Lelutka
Body: LaraX by Maitreya
Body Skin: Picasso Babe Slim by Velour
Face Skin: Mona by DeeTaleZ
Tattoo: Gratitude by Vegas Tattoo
Hair: Venture by Stealthic
Top: Tanya (short) by Riot [The Fifty]
Shorts: Tanya by Riot [The Fifty]
Boots: Flora Platforms by Cult x Dazzling
Earrings: Amaya by e.marie
Pose and Prop: Rainey by GOYO [Anthology]
Photo taken at Vindfjell

I’m In My Pretty Girl Era

So full disclosure – I photoshopped my boob in this dress. 🤣 I really wanted to use the “sheer” version of this dress. But once I got it into editing, it was like, “Oh no, that’s a LOT of nipple.” I typically don’t like to alter an item in a photo that much, but I also wanted to keep it “safe” for Flickr. So just know that if you get this dress, the sheer option will show everything you’ve got if you don’t also use the pasties option.

I tried a new skin on yesterday. It’s a really pretty skin. If you know what the “Bold Glamour” filter on Tiktok, that’s kind of what it reminded me of. But for some reason, even with my usual layers and moving things around, it just wasn’t ME. Because you know what? I really like my face lately in SL. I feel pretty. I’ll always keep trying new skins to see if I find a new me, but for now… I’m pretty.

In This Post:
Head: Avalon by Lelutka
Body: LaraX Petite by Maitreya
Body Skin: Picasso Babe Slim by Velour
Face Skin: Mona by DeeTaleZ
Face Layers by Izzie’s:
* Highlight Corrector
* Nose Fix
* Under Eye Lashes Concealer
* Heart Mole
* Cheeks Contour
* Lips Concealer
* Chin Dimple
* Everyday Blush
Highlight: Glow Babez (1) by Tres Beau
Tattoo: Gratitude by Vegas Tattoo
Hair: Cordelia by Magika
Dress: Attitude by Cynful
Necklace: Aurora’s Necklace by Kibitz
Earrings: Amaya by e.marie
Bracelets: Marisol by Kibitz
Rings: Leila by Vibing
Pose: Mallory by Secret Poses
Backdrop: Artbat City by The Bearded Guy

Sounds Like Fun

Do you remember when you’re in high school and you would spend lazy afternoons with friends just eating snacks and listening to music? I think we need to do that more as adults. The world is so much sometimes. So overstimulating, so harsh. We need more lazy afternoons, more snacks, and more good songs.

Anthology is still going strong, so be sure to get there before the 17th. And Anthem is having their 5th anniversary and there are some 50L items out, so be sure you pick those up!

In This Post:
Head: Avalon by Lelutka
Body: LaraX Petite by Maitreya
Body Skin: Picasso Babe Slim by Velour
Face Skin: Mona by DeeTaleZ
Tattoo: Gratitude by Vegas Tattoo
Hair: Gemma by Magika
Top: Summer Fun Crop by Fashionably Dead
Bottom: Kye Denim Shorts by Ison
Pose: With You Always by Secret Poses [Anthem, 50L Item]

Anthology items:
Dove Skybox, Dove Rug, Dove Plants by La Petite Vie
Dry Stem Pot, Magazine – Aria set by Square
Mega Mixtapes by Krescendo
Parlour Table, Parlour Plants, Birdcage Pendant Lamp by Crate
Eyre Magazine Rack by Balaclava

Other Props:
Solo Cups, Gold Pretzels, Soda Bottle, Pepperoni Pizza by Junk Food
Watermelon Sugar Planter by Granola
(I think the radio is full perm. I just found it in my inventory.)

I’m The Whole Damn Cake

I’ve never been the most confident person. I’m very very shy and anxious. I know, people always laugh when I say that, but it is true. But what I do know is this. No matter how shy or anxious I am, I’m worth knowing. I’m pretty cool. 😂 And because I know this, I don’t really accept anyone in my life who doesn’t enrich it at this point. Hopefully I’m with people who feel the same about me.

If you haven’t been to Fameshed yet, you should go. Join the group, too, because it’s the 12th anniversary and there are gifts! They even put the gifts on the cam sims, which is awesome.

In This Post:
Head: Avalon by Lelutka
Body: LaraX Petite by Maitreya
Body Skin: Picasso Babe Slim by Velour
Face Skin: Mona by DeeTaleZ
Face Layers by Izzie’s:
* Highlight Corrector
* Nose Fix
* Under Eye Lashes Concealer
* Heart Mole
* Cheeks Contour
* Lips Concealer
* Chin Dimple
* Everyday Blush
Highlight: Glow Babez (1) by Tres Beau
Tattoo: Gratitude by Vegas Tattoo
Hair: Flutter by Truth
Dress: Boho Lace Dress by Fashionably Dead [Fameshed]
Shoes: Adeline Heels II by Supernatural
Necklace: Chrystal by Kibitz
Pose: Spirited Away by Foxcity
Backdrop: Tequila Town by The Bearded Guy

When A Flower Grows Wild, It Can Always Survive

Whenever I end my streams on Twitch, I always tell people basically the same thing. “Please go do something nice for yourself because self care is important, and you’re absolutely worth it.” It’s not something I say just to say. I do actually mean it. But I never tell people what they should do for self care because I feel like it’s highly personalized.

When people think “self care,” I know visions of face masks and bubble baths typically come to mind. And yes, that can be self care if you like that. But self care can be bigger, or smaller, than that. Sometimes it’s journaling. Sometimes it’s going on a walk. It can be taking 10 minutes to yourself to do a crossword puzzle. It can be facing one of your fears so that it no longer troubles you. It can be going to therapy. It can be just taking a nap in the sun. As long as it’s for you, and benefits you, it’s self care.

Today my self care was buying myself something pretty in SL and creating a photo. I feel good about it. I hope you all are taking care of yourselves. ❤

In This Post:
Head: Avalon by Lelutka
Body: LaraX Petite by Maitreya
Body Skin: Picasso Babe Slim by Velour
Face Skin: Mona by DeeTaleZ
Face Layers by Izzie’s:
* Highlight Corrector
* Nose Fix
* Under Eye Lashes Concealer
* Heart Mole
* Cheeks Contour
* Lips Concealer
* Chin Dimple
* Everyday Blush
* Closed Eyes
Highlight: Glow Babez (1) by Tres Beau
Tattoo: Gratitude by Vegas Tattoo
Hair: Luscious by Truth x Faga
Top: Amity Tee by Tres Blah [Fameshed]
Bottom: Cotton Shorts by Tres Blah [Fameshed]
Necklace: Gabriella’s Necklace by Kibitz
Earrings: Malia by PKC
Pose: Vacay by Foxcity [Slightly modded with Anypose]
Viola Pergola by Cheeky Pea [Tres Chic]

Met You One Summer And It All Began

I’m not a beach girl. I know, it sucks. I went to Florida a few years ago and I had all these dreams of being this cute boho beach girl. I planned on frolicking in the ocean, running on the sand in my big floppy beach hat, letting my hair get beach wavey, the whole 9 yards. But it turns out, I get motion sickness from the ocean, I burn even if I’m wearing sunblock, and I hate sand.

I still like the aesthetic, though. And I love being *near* the beach. Just don’t expect me to go TO the beach.

In This Post:
Head: Avalon by Lelutka
Body: LaraX Petite by Maitreya
Body Skin: Picasso Babe Slim by Velour
Face Skin: Mona by DeeTaleZ
Tattoo: Gratitude by Vegas Tattoo
Hair: Addy by Rama Salon
Swimsuit: Flora Swimmwear by Baiastice [Anthology]
Glasses: Alicia by Fetch
Hand Prop: CocoMilk by ChicChica
Backdrop: Blue Lagoon by Synnergy.Tavis

Main Furniture Set:
Chair, Umbrella Table, Chaise, Cube, Magazines & Sunglasses, Pitcher & Glasses – Palm Beach Patio by Second Spaces [Anthology]

Other Props:
Sandia Beach Bag by Sway’s
Gold Pretzels, Solo Cup, Hard Lemonade – all by Junk Food
Maui Towels by Bazar
Pattern Flip Flops by Reign

Are You Lonesome Tonight?

When I was younger, my parents used to play a lot of oldies music. Elvis Presley was a big part of that, but I was never as interested in him as I was interested in Priscilla. I loved the photos of her from the 60s, especially her wedding photos. The makeup was so beautiful to me!

Izzie made some 60s makeup for The Fifty this month, and I immediately thought of Priscilla. And combined with the James&Dew set that is at Anthology, it all feels very Graceland to me.

In This Post:
Head: Avalon by Lelutka
Body: LaraX by Maitreya
Body Skin: Picasso Babe Slim by Velour
Face Skin: Mona by DeeTaleZ
Face Layers by Izzie’s:
* Highlight Corrector
* Nose Fix
* Under Eye Lashes Concealer
* Heart Mole
* Cheeks Contour
* Lips Concealer
* Chin Dimple
* Everyday Blush
Highlight: Glow Babez (1) by Tres Beau
Eyeshadow and Lipstick: 60’s Makeup by Izzie’s [The Fifty]
Tattoo: Gratitude by Vegas Tattoo
Hair: Whisper by Truth
Outfit: Lacee Dress by Jack Spoon [Anthology]
Necklace: Swallow Pendant by Sigma [Anthology]
Rings: Lexa’s Rings by Kibitz
Chaise, Table, Tapestry: Astrology Lounge Set by James&Dew [Anthology]

I Just Might Stop To Check You Out

I’m really looking forward to summer this year. Not for any specific reason. I just like summer. I like summer clothes, I like summer sunshine. And mostly I like hanging out inside, in the air conditioning, while it’s summer hot outside. What can I say? I’m an indoor cat.

The Fifty opened up today! It’s really good, so you need to go!

In This Post:
Head: Avalon by Lelutka
Body: LaraX by Maitreya
Body Skin: Picasso Babe Slim by Velour
Face Skin: Mona by DeeTaleZ
Face Layers by Izzie’s:
* Highlight Corrector
* Nose Fix
* Under Eye Lashes Concealer
* Heart Mole
* Cheeks Contour
* Lips Concealer
* Chin Dimple
* Everyday Blush
Highlight: Glow Babez (1) by Tres Beau
Lipstick: Bloom by Identity Faces
Tattoo: Gratitude by Vegas Tattoo
Hair: Moment by Truth
Top: Palta by Eleven [The Fifty]
Shorts: Teddy Shorts by Fashionably Dead
Earrings: Danielle by PKC
Glasses: Pierced Sunglasses by Arnaud Haus [The Fifty]
Pose: Influencer by Foxcity
Backdrop: El Salon by The Bearded Guy