Ready For Love?

It's the 11th day of Lunar New Year today and I'm back for a little blogging then I'll be off for another week.  This has been the most tiring celebration for me.  Chinese celebrate the new year for 15 days and during these 15 days, Chinese New Year greetings, lion dances and firecrackers are still seen and heard, children and unmarried adults are still receiving the customary red packets containing money from married adults.

The festivity marks an end on the 15th day with big feasts and big bangs.  On this day, there is a popular event being organized by some communities in my country for single individuals who seek for love.  Single women would write their names and telephone numbers on the mandarin oranges and throw it in the river or lake and the single men would randomly pick one as an indication of possible love.    

Front view of Gala Dress by La Estrella

Back view of Gala Dress by La Estrella

Sophisticated, sexy and classy, Gala Dress, is prefect for an evening affair for a minimalist like me.  The hairdo, make-up, heels and simply a piece of bracelet, completes the style I want to portray.   

I am wearing ....

Hair:  Catwa ~ Candy V2- Ashbrown (free group gift)

Skin:  Swan ~ Milena Skin - Cream 001 Cleavage

Lipstick:  Russh Lussh ~ Lushious Lips Red

Dress:  La Estrella ~ Gala Dress

Shoes:  N-core ~ Illusion XtremeHeel - Brown

Bracelet:  WTG ~ Couronne Bracelet

Nails:  Bamboo ~ Satin Gold  [please refer to my earlier post for the full features of Bamboo Nails here.]

Front view of  Sabina Karo Dress by La Estrella

Back view of Sabina Karo Dress by La Estrella

Sabina Karo Dress does no justice until I put it on!  The beautiful dress makes me feel like I am ready for whatever fun comes my way.  It's simple yet irresistible.  


I am wearing ....

Hair:  Elikatira ~ Sound - Brown 08
Skin:  Swan ~ Milena - Cream 001 Cleavage
Lipstick:  Russh Lussh ~ Lushious Lips Peach
Dress:  La Estrella ~ Sabina Karo Dress
Shoes:  Cliche ~ Citta Stiletto - White
Bracelet R:  UR Dogs ~ Se Tu M'ami Bracelet
Bracelet L:  CentoPallini ~ Key Bracelet - Gold
Nails:  Bamboo ~ Satin Gold [please refer to my earlier post for the full features of Bamboo Nails here.]

by Bamboo Nails

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The Arrival

The snake has arrived!  According to Chinese astrology, the year of snake started on 4th February, but, Chinese New Year's Day will only fall on 10th February based on the Chinese calendar.  Chinese New Year is also referred to as Lunar New Year.  It is not only celebrated in China, but also outside China where there are a sizeable Chinese populations.  In Malaysia, the first two days of Chinese New Year are observed as public holidays.  Some businesses and offices here close more than two days either because of cultural practice or Feng Shui observation on auspicious day to start work in the new year.  Usually it is the latter.       

Counting down 4 days to Chinese New Year, yet I still managed to sit in front of my PC busy blogging.  Can't believe I am so crazy that there was even a time I got confused with my shopping between the two lives....  a top I thought I had in real life but realized it was in Second Life!  I daren't think of what would happen to me if one day Second Life vanishes?!!

I have at least three more outfits to blog and there are loads to do before my celebration in real life.  So I am going to cut this post short and stop just right here.  If I can't find time back to blog within this week, I wish those who celebrate this festive season, a Happy Lunar New Year!  新年快樂 ，蛇年吉祥!     

 

I am wearing ....

Skin:  Swan ~ Milena - Cream 001 Cleavage
Lipstick:  Lussh Russ ~ Lushious Peach
Hair with headband:  Aleida ~ Wippy - brown
Earrings & Necklace Set:  Aglaia ~ Basics 
Sunglasses:  Legal Insanity ~ Solo Sunglasses - Azure
Jacket:  Legal Insanity ~ Jas Suede Leather Jacket - Silver
Top:  Kyoot ~ Lacey Little Top - White (non-mesh) {50% closing sales at main store}
Skirt:  La.Estrella ~ Denim Mini Skirt - #5
Belt:  Coming soon at my Marketplace store!
Nails:  Bamboo Nails ~ Laugh Love Dream - Noir (read about the HUD features at my previous post here)
Belly Jewellery:  WTG ~ Shark Attack Belly Pierce {previous group gift; pay to join group}

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Bamboo Nails

Sail Away With Me

♬  Sailing, takes me away 

To where I've always heard it

Just a dream and the wind to carry me

Soon I will be free

Fantasy, it gets the best of me when I'm sailing

All caught up in the reverie ....  ♪

That, I am sure... I am lost in reverie!  

Those are part of the lyrics of the popular song titled Sailing sung by Christopher Cross in the 80s.     

In this photo, you can see me wearing a super cute and lovely jumpsuit by La Estrella.  Perfect in all ways and all angles.... the textures, the design and the fit.  I absolutely love it, and frankly, I would wear it and style up the same in real life.  This jumpsuit is available in 4 colour choices, i.e. grey, turquoise, brown, black.  Each colour includes 5 different colour bows of yellow, pink, green, blue and sand.  Free demo is available at the main store and Marketplace.  

The two-tone yellow tote bag is created by my friend as seen in my last post.  I have requested him to make a new version which excludes the funny features in the first version.  It matches wonderfully with my jumpsuit and perfect for sailing out on a bright sunny day.

Bamboo Nails

I am wearing....

Skin:  Swan ~ Milena - Cream 001 Cleavage (mole excluded)
Lipstick:  A&M ~ Lipbalm - Red 30% Gloss Teeth 
Hair:  Miss C. ~ Wyx - Brown
Clothes:  La.Estrella ~ Jumpsuit - Brown-yellow
Shoes:  Deco ~ Bloom Heel - Cream
Sunglasses:  PurpleMoon ~ Vain Sunglasses - Copper
Necklace:  mE ~ Lilium Necklace - Gold-Black A
Bracelet:  mE ~ Lilium Bangles - Gold -Black B
Nails:  Bamboo Nails ~ Golden Set

Handbag:  Bag ~ Kriatif v2, wear on shoulder .: by Dove T :.  {available on Marketplace only;  
                                                                                      special price for limited pieces only}



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Wandered Out

There is no end to things we can explore in Second Life and this is what makes Second Life so interesting.  Having said that, on the other hand, one may also feels bored especially when one is aimless.

I love it most when I could dress up in my new outfits, step out to explore a new place and snap some nice photos.  And today is just that wonderful day!  No posing in front of a textured board for photo shoots. There is less privacy though.  Sometimes I get people blocking my camera view and sometimes I get people IM me or sending friendship request.  All these could take up a lot of my time, unless I have plenty of time to spare at that moment, I don't really mind.  It can be quite interesting and amusing to have a few small chats with polite passers-by.    

Today I am all dressed, suitably, for this sim named Dryland.  I am wearing a mix and match, a top from La Estrella and a long pants I bought from Designer Circle recently.  The cropped knit top and shirt is an attached piece with fine quality textures.  This cute top is available in three other knits colour besides this brown-beige one on me.  The other colours are Indian red, pink and slate blue.  And ... oh my!  There are so many options in each one sold .... two sweater textures and three shirt textures in beige, grey and black.  If this sound too complicated for you, no worries!  Just head to the main store to try a free demo or get it at Marketplace.  But really, don't miss it ... it's only L$150 for all those options.

Dryland

Dryland is a new sim created by the talented Anita Witt.  As the name itself already tells that it is an arid land, so it is impossible to find green lush growth around but it is interesting enough to find other landmarks built on this sim.  

Just when I was wandering about and mesmerized by the surrounding, it began to rain!  Whaaat ....??!!  Did I bring the rain here?  I had to cover my head and run for shelter! 
    

ummmmh.... yes.. it was me who brought the rain!

Well, my friend made this mesh handbag that comes with the rain, pose and a menu with options that controls the facial expression.  The non-rigged mesh belt I am wearing is also made by my friend and it is resizeable.  They are both available for sale on Marketplace.  

Natural Celtic Nails worn on me by Bamboo Nails.  Please find out more about the special features written in my earlier post here.

Bamboo Nails

I am wearing ....

Skin:  Swan ~ Milena  - Cream 002 (mole not included)
Hair:  Elikatira ~ Over - Brown 06 {Retirement sales in the main store now}
Top:  La.Estrella ~ Crop Knit & Shirt - Brown 2/Beige
Bottom:  E-Clipse ~ Kyoto Pants - Tweed Green {at The Designer Circle}
Shoes:  Anexx ~ Platform Wedgesole - Camel
Nails:  Bamboo Nails ~ Natural Celtic Set
Bangles:  Coco ~ Natural 03
Ring:  R.icielli ~ Iris Skull Ring - Gold
Bag:  Kriatif by Dove T {only at Marketplace}
Belt:  Styan by Dove T {only at Marketplace}

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Visit Dryland at ....

Dryland

A giant dry lake bed, a parched and barren place where hulks of rusted ships rest on dried, cracked mud. A once desert island with decayed warehouses now holds art galleries, while the surrounding landscape hosts gypsies, carnies and tradespeople. This is Dryland, the new sim design by Anita Witt.

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