Solitude my Guide

Heart on a Wire - (Click Here for Larger Image)

I've been a bad blogger - posting this series of pics on my Flickr page with a note that the blog and credits were coming soon, and here I am, two days later trying to think of something to write that can do these pictures justice.  

I Can't Stay Here - (Click Here for Larger Image)

And I'm struggling more than a bit with that.  Because, while working on these photos, they became something greater than a simple fashion review.  There was a story tucked away in the folds of fabric, in the sturdy weight of the pack on my back and the no nonsense boots on my feet that spoke volumes, that hinted at a self-reliant spirit tinged with pain, at a soul longing for solace in nature, and at a journey to come, just a few virtual steps away.

Solitude my Guide - (Click Here for Larger Image)

Something about the combination of beautiful realistic mesh clothing, and the incredible Akasha sim I was exploring, (thanks to the Yse Sliffeuse et gloodeuse blog) brought out an inspiration in me to create the story these photos tell.  

Where Doves Cry - (Click Here for Larger Image)

For my friends on plurk that were waiting to hear the juicy story behind the images... I'm sorry there isn't one, though I tried my hand at making one up, and writing a poem to go along with the pictures.  But the feeling just wasn't there, and it was too contrived.  

Runaway - (Click Here for Larger Image)

Sorry to say, these beautiful pictures were just an expression of my creativity in the moment, and perhaps picking up something more of the essence of the people that created the beautiful Akasha sim.  It's hard to say... but I urge you to go visit it and see if you feel the same.

So Cold Out Here - (Click Here for Larger Image)

Love the Journey,

Boudica Destiny

Style Credits:

Jacket - *chronokit* Shirts 02 Ladies M Check Red (Mesh)

Jeans - Emery Mesh Mid-Rise Super Skinny Jeans Kooks Trinity (Mesh)

Shirt - *G Field* Lace Tops "Lucy" 

Bag - (TokiD) attic boho bag (fall red) - for TDR

Scarf - R.icielli - LongScarf Skull 

Boots - Maitreya Stagioni Boots - Cordovan (Mesh)

Hair - Magika - After (Mesh)

Piercing - Tameless Piercing 8

Skin -Belleza- Melissa 

Eyes - Mayfly - Deep Sky Mesh Eye

Standing Poses - Del May

Location - Akasha    

Deux for You

It's been a long week and I'm dying for a party to go to this Friday!  Alexohol has this fun little mesh dress called Party Gras, shown here in red and black with silvery sequins.  I love Alexohol and I love that they are making some fabulous mesh things now!

On another note, while I'm a huge fan of Mesh and love this dress from Alexohol on the outside, I'm not sure yet how I feel about dresses that leave the body invisible underneath.  Kicking up my heels at a party might be a less than photogenic opportunity, but it's a great dress for more static poses. 

Wearing the dress alpha leaves your body under the dress completely invisible, so if you were to, look up my skirt for instance, you'd see hollow all the way up into my floating eyeballs and hair.  Kinda disconcerting... Not that anyone would be looking up my skirt, right?  I know I have a few dresses where the designers created a mesh bottom to them higher up inside the skirt, that both hides the alpha problem and looks a little more normal.  Hopefully more designers will start making skirts and shorts with this thought in mind.  As Avatars, we don't want to look like just hollow pixels.  Part of the joy of Mesh is that it can achieve a higher state of realism... which is then ruined by the alpha hollow person syndrome beneath if anyone looks a little closer.

My love affair for Mesh brought me back to LeLutka today, where I found this gorgeous Jolie Mesh hair.  It's a style that I wear in real life more, and a pretty close match to my own length and color.  As mesh moves with your body, it's the perfect style for dancing, since it won't poke through your body at odd angles, or stick out stiffly when you move.  All that would make it better is a bit of flex here and there, just a few tendrils of movement, but this style is so well crafted it gives the illusion of movement, and I really am delighted with it.

Muahs!
Boudi



Style Credits:
Party Gras Dress - Alexohol
Jolie Mesh Hair - LeLutka
Alex Strap Shoes - G Field
Ear Chains - Tameless
Rings of Silver Necklace - Elemental
Deep Sky Mesh Eyes - Mayfly
Melissa Skin - Belleza

Hopelessly Addicted to Mesh

I just can't get enough Mesh.  Ever since it came out on the grid last year, it's pulled me back, longing for each new creation like a drug addict.  I'm hopelessly addicted to the incredible things that fashion designers can do with mesh, and there's just no stopping such a good thing. And no stopping my Mesh habit either, so don't try.

I'm wearing the Heather mesh top by Baiastice and love how realistic it feels and moves with me. Taking the plunge a little deeper, I went and finally got my first pair of mesh hands from SLink, and can't imagine wanting to go back to using the default SL avatar hands.  The difference is night and day.  SLink de Jolie Hands come with a hud that allows you to shift the position of each hand independently, to either curved, straight or flexed.  You can slide the skin tone to match yours, choose nail polish, and either silver or gold jewelry.

Meshy kisses XOXO,
Boudica


Style Credits:
Baiastice Heather Mesh Shirt
Fishy Strawberry Moto Pants
SLink de Jolie Hands (Mesh)
Exile Tempest Hair
Mayfly Deep Sky Mesh Eye - Icy Blue
Belleza Melissa Skin

Feeling Tameless

Nita Bracken has been at it again, tirelessly creating beautiful hair for us week after week.  Hair that makes us feel glamorous, beautiful.... Tameless!

Sophia Partial Mesh Hair by Tameless

Sophia Partial Mesh Hair by Tameless

Pearl Hair by Tameless

Pearl Hair by Tameless

Mayce Partial Mesh Hair by Tameless

Mayce Partial Mesh Hair by Tameless

Find Tameless Hair on the Marketplace, or in the Tameless store inworld, or follow along on Nita Bracken's Blog... and tell 'em Boudi sent you!

Tamelessly Yours,

Boudica Destiny

Style Credits:

All Hair by Nita Bracken of Tameless

Maua Mesh Bikin by Baiastice

Melissa Skin by Belleza

Liquid Light Mesh Eyes by Mayfly

Jewelry - Just something I made one day, long ago.

52 Weeks of Color - Raspberry Glace by Boudica

Today, I'm joining the 52 weeks of Color Challenge by Luna Jubilee, on week 24, featuring Raspberry Glace. It's about time I tried one of these...

Getting my raspberry dream on with the stunningly crafted Isabella gown by Evie's Closet and Imperial Rose Lace Jewelry by G Field.

Photo backdrop is the Tulla Photography Studio by Taya Muscari found on the Marketplace, which I just love.  It is a lovely rather roomy unfurnished skybox with seating and studio area and three color box rooms for taking your photographs.

Raspberry Kisses,
Boudica Destiny

Isabella gown by Evie's Closet
Imperial Rose Lace Jewelry by G Field
Sayaka2 Hair by D!va at Collabor88
Melissa skin by Belleza
Liquid Light Mesh Eyes by Mayfly
Photoshoot II Lashes by Lelutka
Tulla Photography Studio - Taya Muscari
Umbrella Floor Lamp by Lisp

Summer Retreat

Hey gang I'm not going to be on this weekend, but I just had to share again how much I love the Matilda's Getaway cottage I bought at the Home Expo!  Here's a few pics and just a real quick cut and paste about where to find them.  I hope the pictures are worth a thousand words!  Smallest house I ever bought... but just so perfect for summertime relaxing!

*Funky*Junk* Matilda's Getaway

by Ulaa Coronet

LM to Funky Junk at the Home Expo

slurl.com/secondlife/Dreamseeker%20Home%20Expo2/95/196/23

Matilda's Getaway:

Also bogged here My Secret Summer seconddestiny.blogspot.com/2012/05/my-secret-summer.html

And here Stars and Shadows seconddestiny.blogspot.com/2012/05/stars-and-shadows.html

The Old Lazy Resting Spot - Moving Ivy & Grass by Botana

by Pluto Fairey

LM to Botana at the Home Expo

slurl.com/secondlife/Dreamseeker%20Home%20Expo6/35/32/23

12 prims includes Ivy covered lattice bench, tree, rocks, flowers, sound effects and moving shadow prim 

I'm Wearing:

Frida Gown by Utopia

Daisy Mesh Hair by Lelutka

Ludicia Skin - Tan by Filthy

TDR 2 years Pumps Gift - blue

Mayfly Liquid Light Mesh Eyes

Clothing blogged here: seconddestiny.blogspot.com/2012/05/just-dance-with-me.html

Happy Summer!
Bou xoxo

Just Dance With Me

Tonight I managed to get happily whisked away to go dancing with a very handsome man. *swoon*

Just a friend, mind you, but oh what a delight to actually spend the evening having fun, listening to music, and dancing the night away.

We couldn't have found a more perfectly dreamy place than the Amorosa Ballroom, and if you're looking for a beautiful experience in a formal fairytale castle, Amorosa is well worth a visit.

I'm wearing Utopia's Frida gown (previously blogged here), and just love how smoothly it flows.  Perfect for a romantic evening out dancing, and you may find your cares floating away as the soft wisps of silk swirl around you. The gown comes with multiple top options and accessories of which I chose only the necklace and gloves.

Jake is wearing the incredible Modern-Black-Open Suit by Lapoint & Bastchild, Radiant Midnight hair by LAQ, LaVie Mark skin: Goatie2 Eyeliner Cut Hairbase, and 380 Outlander Mesh Boots.

My hair is Lelutka Daisy mesh hair (blogged here), and skin is Ludicia in Tan by Filthy that I've blogged before (here), but just couldn't help wearing again.  I really love Filthy skins and the detail and workmanship that went into creating these. Eyes are Mayfly Liquid Light Mesh eyes.

Sometimes it's too easy to get caught up in the whirlwind of life events and let things drag you down and it's times like tonight I cherish. The beautiful surroundings, great music, and the hand of a friend pulling me onto the dance floor and reminding me it's okay to let go sometimes. Thank you Jake, I had a lovely time.

Enchanted,
Boudica Destiny




I'm Wearing:
Frida Gown and Necklace by Utopia
Daisy Mesh Hair by Lelutka
Ludicia Skin - Tan by Filthy
TDR 2 years Pumps Gift - blue
Mayfly Liquid Light Mesh Eyes

He's Wearing:
Modern-Black-Open Suit by Lapoint & Bastchild
Radiant Midnight hair by LAQ
LaVie Mark skin: Goatie2 Eyeliner Cut Hairbase
380 Outlander Mesh Boots

My Secret Summer

I've been in a redecorating mood, working on terraforming and rearranging my property for the new lodge and deckhouse, and all that work has made me hungry!  While setting the table for breakfast, Atlante Guerrero of Stars Fashion sent me this sweet little Hibiscus outfit with shoes!  I just love it.... thank you Atlante!  It was the perfect compliment to the Good Morning breakfast table and chairs set from Bazar.  The  Hibiscus set is a hybrid mesh outfit which combines dress, bra, and pant on system clothes layers, but has a mesh skirt in multiple sizes worn over that, and sculpted prim belt to top off the look.

The Hibiscus shoes are a high-heeled clog in white with wooden soles, and little hibiscus flowers on them.  So sweet!  In Mera's blog just a few days ago she was showing some fabulous Swedish Clogs you can get for free , as well as a link to find some beautiful clogs in real life. I'm going to have to do that, and thanks for the tip Mera!

Here's a tip back for you... that pretty little breakfast table and chairs can be found for just 1L$ at the Bazar furniture store.  It comes covered in a plain tablecloth you can click to have breakfast magically appear!  Great for busy bloggers... or virtual horse breeders... *winks*

Isn't this a lovely little place? While wandering in a daze around the Dreamseeker Home Expo looking for a new house for my little lot, I fell in love with the Matilda's Getaway cottage by Funky Junk.  It's a small getaway cottage 8x15 meters and 69 prims (unfurnished) that I decided to plunk down on the deck at the base of my property, right on the water, and I'm so thrilled with it. While I bought the unfurnished model, there is a furnished version as well.  A single room, attached to an open air vine covered patio with a California style outdoor fireplace (shown in this blog post).  The texturing is beautiful with lovely details that make this little getaway so enchanting.

From my little Secret Summer getaway... cheers, and happy shopping!
Boudica Destiny




Style Credits:
Dress and Shoes: Hibiscus outfit by Stars Fashion
Hair: Secret Summer by Lelutka at the My Attic event
Skin: Lea_Cream - Red Wine by .ploom. at the My Attic event.
Table & Chairs with breakfast: Good Morning set by Bazar
Eyes: Liquid Light Mesh Eyes - Grey Shadow by Mayfly
House: Matilda's Getawa by Funky Junk at the Dreamseeker Home Expo

Stars and Shadows

Sitting in the flickering shadows by the fire, wearing the Velour Stars lingerie dress and boots from from Atlante Guerrero of StarsFashion.

The set includes a lacy babydoll top with frilly lace skirt in either solid black, or black and red as shown here.  The Glamorous Mouth Cherry is a fun little something from Beauty Code and the Cherry Necklace is from [glow studio].

I'm wearing the beautiful mesh Daisy Hair in Nutcracker by Lelutka, and my skin is Lea Cream - Red Wine from .ploom. found at the My Attic May sales event at The Deck.  My laptop is a prop built into the Christmas Sofa furniture I found for free at the Bazar furniture mainstore.  There are some other very nicely made dollarbies in the foyer of this shop, including a Lounge Sofa, and a Good Morning bistro table set that rezzes breakfast on demand, so be sure to drop by Bazar and pick up a few nice things for your home.


XOXO,
Boudica




Style Credits:
Dress: Velour Stars lingerie with boots, by Stars Fashion
Eyes: Liquid Light Mesh Eyes - Grey Shadow, by Mayfly
Hair: Daisy - Nutcracker, by Lelutka
Necklace: Cherry Necklace by [glow] Studio
Skin: Lea_Cream - Red Wine, by .ploom. at the My Attic May event
Mouth: Glamorous Cherry, by Beauty Code

Forever Tameless

I have some more fabulous hairstyles created by the ultra-talented Nita Bracken of Tameless for you!  Tameless hairs come with a color-change menu that also has sizing and streak options.  Shown here with the Carelessly sweater dress from StarsFashion, the beautiful Oubliette jewelry by Chop Zuey, and the fabulous 2 years Pumps Gift from The Dressing Room.

Divinity Hair by Tameless

Clara Hair by Tameless

Elizabeth Hair by Tameless

Flower Hair by Tameless

Lexi Hair by Tameless

Nettie Hair by Tameless

Yvonne Hair by Tameless

Mwah!
Boudi Loves You!


Style Credits:
All hairstyles by Tameless
Dress: Carelessly by StarsFashion
Jewelry: Oubliette - Abalone/White by Chop Zuey at The Ashraya Project Charity Event
Lara Skins Aida
Mayfly Liquid Light Mesh Eyes - Grey Shadow (free in shop)
Poses by LAP - Long Awkward Pose Closing Sale! Hurry to get great poses at 50% off
Shoes: The Dressing Room - TDR 2 Years Pumps Gift (in 5 colors - find 1/2 of the set at each location, right foot/left foot)