Thoughts & Music ~
I wanted to try to get at least one more Fantasy Gacha Carnival post out before it ended - you have until the 31st so get in there if you haven't gone yet! I got so much amazing stuff & I didn't get to post all that I really wanted to. I will admit I was a bit overwhelmed as this was by far the biggest event I have ever been a part of. I was only obligated to blog the three designers I was assigned, which I very happily did, but I also wanted to try to blog a lot of the other great items I got because I just didn't feel right about getting so much great stuff & not showing it. There was SO MUCH amazing stuff, I swear. I learned a lot about pacing & timing for my blogging, as well as what kinds of looks people responded to the most on Flickr, so if they keep me on for the next round I know I will definitely be able to do a much better job.
(BTW, after I took these pictures I realized I could have pushed the bow back farther on my head to meet the rise on my hair pouf - it did look better later after I did that, but I saw this too late after I took them. Sometimes I get too excited & just take Pics, then go back later & I am like DAMN, why didn't I notice that? (dummy dummy dummy! SO OBVIOUS! I spent SO much time editing the lashes just right I must have tired & gotten sloppy. Oh well. Later I did some good PS work on the butt of the pic of the one that has the weird offset bow, & the inner thigh on the right hand one, so it should even out, right? TY for forgiving me.)
I got the new mesh head from the Sugar Garden & it's SOOOO nice. I did like my Slink head a lot but this one has a lot more makeup & expression features, plus, I have to say, I think it's a lot cuter, in my opinion. I will still use both, for different purposes, for sure. Bottom Line - It's very, very cute & worth the money. I also picked up like a TON of the Physique appliers Eilfie made for her Sugar Garden Skins. (Get ready for me to drag out some of my old TSG skins lol)
I am actually still looking for a decent "middle aged" looking skin . Everything seems to be a child, a teen, a super young adult, or then just - BOOM a super wrinkly OLD person. I found some kind of decent moderate wrinkle layers at the cosmetics fair, not this past one, but the one before, but I am such a layer whore I used all my layers up before I got the look I was going for. I just want to look like a mid 40's woman sometimes. I don't want tons of jowls, exaggerated lines & wrinkles or anything like that, just some regular slightly aged, careworn looks, not a caricature of a person. If anyone knows where I can find some skins like that let me know. Some "mid-life" skins. I have had so much airbrushed perfection, I want to stretch my wings...you know me I always like to try new stuff LOL.
Cant stop listening to the XX, all of it. here's the intro:
Rotten Toe mia asylum T Skin Group Gift(Slink Hand & Foot Appliers Included) A Really pretty skin! (tiny fee to join group - cool gifts!) .tsg. Dark Skies Eyes- Deep Blue Group Gift(Three tones included) Fee to join group. (I've been in a few years at least. There are great gifts every month that never go away, huge discounts in the VIP area, plus random gifts of store credit from time to time. Belonging to group also earns store credit on every purchase.) TRUTH HAIR Jinx HUD - so many options. An adorable 'do NSP Lady Gwynevere (Amethyst) (Fit For a Princess)Beautiful! Rotten Toe Sleepy White Kitty Eye Patch (color change)GachaRUN to this machine - they are so cute & a bargain at 35L a pop. Get a bunch & pass 'em out to your friends - everyone's happy. . Sweet Thing. Botanica Collar (There's an EXCLUSIVE Mono Gem color at La Metallique Fair from August 15-September 9th. So be sure to swing by there to check it out. The other colors will at the mainstore/marketplace afterwards, but NOT the Mono version, so don't miss out if you like exclusives!) . Sweet Thing.Raining Cupcakes Necklace (Starshine) GachaThe Gacha Mania . Sweet Thing. Blue Shiba Stack Bracelet & Pink Shiba Stack Wrist Watch Kawaii! .:Buttery Toast:. Coming up Roses - Bracelet - Blue & Purple 1 & Ring - Blue Back & Remade! {W&R} Cutie Pixiels - Slink Nails HUD 1/2 August Group Gift(Welcome back from Vacay, Almarea!) PANTSU*HUNTER yui dress .violet. SO Precious & cute! Satisfy your inner Lolita, or just feel like a Princess! Many soft pastel colors to choose from! Has lovely ruffles on the back straps that I didn't show, but trust me - Go get it!) NEO** : catty leggings - sky (Because, you know, it has cats on it so I was like, take my money!) Cute Poison - Ella Wedge Purple HUD to color change wedge Heels & Buckles - Also comes in other colors for the straps including cute floral! Very versatile - Switch to one of the natural wood tones & it's perfect for your bikini, or wear it with socks, shorts & a vintage tee for a hipster look!
Poses ~
pda: (Sorry - Looks like this awesome store closed. We'll miss you!)
Beautiful Gardens
For P.C. VI
What Are We Craving
Thoughts & Music ~
I've been feeling really weird lately, which isn't all that unusual for me, actually. My Mom came over earlier on Saturday & we watched a movie, as is our routine, & then I completely went off my diet & ate cheese AND tortillas, thanks to Mom's enchiladas. I keep saying I haven't actually missed cheese at all, since I have been avoiding dairy, (only missing bread for some reason,) & now that I ate it, I feel I could have done without it. My Mom makes killer enchiladas, but I could have left out the tortilla & the cheese & just had the filling with some greens & it would have been just as awesome.
Anyway, so then I laid on the couch, digesting, (or trying to,) drinking some strange blender concoction I made from the still edible parts I cut off of pears that were going rotten, (I hate wasting food,) some ice & gin, & watching horror movies on Netlix, until that could no longer offer me suitable solace & I decided to finally get up. I thought I'd try to finish this blog because I was actually super excited to share this outfit which I put together & photographed last night, but was too tired to edit in Photoshop & post.
So, moments after I sat down I started feeling kind of dizzy, which again is not unusual for me. I waited for it to pass & when it didn't I thought for a second that maybe the fans were really strong & moving my chair, (It's very hot where I live so we have overhead fans in every room, as well as smaller fans placed around.) I immediately logically knew that couldn't be it & I was STILL being strongly swayed back & forth so my mind told me YEP, Earthquake. (All of this was taking place in a matter of say, 5-15 seconds maybe,) so when "earthquake" FINALLY registered I calmly decided to ride it out for some reason, which is TOTALLY out of character for me, having lived through the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake, in San Francisco, which was pretty terrible for so many, (deaths, injuries, major destruction,) & very traumatizing for me to say the least. So it was weird that I was just sitting here, being rocked in my chair, considering the last time I felt an earthquake wake me, I was actually back in SF again, about 2001, I jumped up out of bed like a cat with it's tail on fire, screaming bloody murder, heart racing, blood rushing so hard it was all I could hear in my ears. Yet here I was now, almost being lulled like a baby in my chair, until my boyfriend came in & insisted, "Hey we have to get out of the house, there's an Earthquake!" I got up calmly, unplugged my computer & grabbed my cat, who seemed totally unphased & went out of the house in my bare feet, protesting all the while, "No, we are supposed to stand under the door frame!" (Always have to be the know-it-all!)
We have a pool in our backyard, so we watched the water slosh around for what seemed like forever, but what was probably only about two minutes max, if that, while we held both of our squirrelly cats. The power didn't go out, which is always a good sign, so I didn't get too excited, but I couldn't help think about what must be happening at the epicenter of all this. We now live about two & a half hours North of San Francisco and pretty far inland, & our house is on a concrete slab, so maybe that's why it did't shake too bad.
After the water calmed, the grateful cats were set down & of course I immediately went online & saw ALL of the earthquakes that have been happening lately. They happen all the time & we don't realize it - little ones sure, but this was a pretty big one - 6.0, so I hope everyone is ok. So far no deaths, thank goodness, but some damage in some Bay Area places. I grew up in the Monterey & San Francisco Bay Areas so they are very dear to me. Anyway, I've totally rambled but there you go. That's me for you.
For your musical finale, here's The Cocteau Twins with the classic gem, Pearly Dew Drops Drops. It's Gorgeous so you should listen & Enjoy: (Don't mind the low budget video, that's not what it's about, it was the times, man. Put your headphones on & tune in to the glistening...)
You're never gonna love me, so what's the use?
What's the point in playing a game you're gonna lose?
What's the point in saying you love me like a friend?
What's the point in saying it's never gonna end?
You're too proud to say that you've made a mistake
You're a coward to the end
I don't wanna admit that we're not gonna fit
No, I'm not the type that you like
Why don't we just pretend?
Lies, don't wanna know, don't wanna know oh
I can't let you go, can't let you go oh
I just want it to be perfect
To believe it's all been worth the fight
Lies, don't wanna know, don't wanna know oh
You only ever touch me in the dark
Only if we're drinking can you see my spark
And only in the evening could you give yourself to me
Cause the night is your woman, and she'll set you free
You're too proud to say that you've made a mistake
You're a coward to the end
I don't wanna admit that we're not gonna fit
No, I'm not the type that you like
Why don't we just pretend?
Lies, don't wanna know, don't wanna know oh
I can't let you go, can't let you go oh
I just want it to be perfect
To believe it's all been worth the fight
Lies, don't wanna know, don't wanna know oh
Lies, don't wanna know, don't wanna know oh
I can't let you go, can't let you go oh
I just want it to be perfect
To believe it's all been worth the fight
Lies, don't wanna know, don't wanna know oh
*No poses used this time - just my AO & my SLink hands*
Thoughts & Music ~
I'm tired, sad & lonely, but y'know - "first world problems." I know I really shouldn't be complaining, but everything is relative & depression hangs on me like a wet, moldy towel. Even when it starts to dry up & I feel better, I catch a foul whiff here & there. Then the rain comes, soaking it again, beginning the process anew. This is a weird metaphor to use because I actually like the rain, but there you go. I've just been watching Horror movies & restricting my diet to lose weight. So far I don't miss cheese, which was my crack, but I am missing bread, which I didn't really eat that much of to begin with. Bread is tempting me like an exotic dancer, begging me to rub it in butter and devour it in a lusty, passionate frenzy. Yeah, I've got problems. Anyway here's a really pretty song by J-Min called Hoo. Enjoy.
.::Cubic Cherry Kre-ations:..{Rebel~ blk camo} faceband NEW ForDISTRICT 5 Event organized by Depraved Nations. There are 5 different "districts" and each one of them has a different style - Check it out! (This item is located in the Industrial District - look for a big glowing Yellow Gas Mask on the floor to head toward this District!)
TRUTH HAIR Clover 2 NEW (Clover 1 has longer bangs)
[geek.] Warcry Headpiece -Black RARE- GachaFantasy Gacha Carnival
{N}(Nerdology) Norse Faun Horns *King God - Odin* GachaFantasy Gacha Carnival
Cute Poison - Heretic Collar NEW ForDISTRICT 5 Event organized by Depraved Nations. There are 5 different "districts" and each one of them has a different style - Check it out! (This item is located in the Industrial District - look for a big glowing Yellow Gas Mask on the floor to head toward this District!)
::Axix:: Akhan Shoulders I (Ultra)GachaFantasy Gacha Carnival
I just can't get enough of this Fantasy Gacha Carnival. I tried to pile on as much as I could in this post! I just want to show all the cool stuff I got before the month runs out, (Also, I just love to wear tons of stuff!) I need to keep up with all my other wonderful sponsors as well, so I am kind of in a strange middle ground between excited & overwhelmed.
I don't have many other thoughts right now because I'm super hungry & this post took a long time to put together so I will just leave you with this video, so I can go prepare dinner. This is probably one of the prettier songs I have heard in a while, (even though it's very simple,) & I think this video is a work of art. If you never watch any of the videos I post, just make an exception this time. It's really lovely. Here's Taiwanese artist Kong Ling Qi (also known as Jeffery Kung) with Suspended Memories. Enjoy!
.{yumyums}. Miss Captain Heart Dress RAREGacha (Don't miss this one! You can also win the dress without the shawl cover & arm warmers, shoes, the eye patch, (shown) & a cute hat!)
Wimey: Sword of Lighting (C) Gacha (Sheathing & unsheathing action, HUD for fighting moves, etc. Nice details & lots of fun!)
[Tia] Empress Leg L & R - Gold Gacha (These are super pretty garters with amazing detail. I didn't get the best shots here, but go check them out & the other Tia items - you will be impressed!)
.::DMD::. "Midday" Super High Leg Warmer Pumps (I practically live in these or Epic's Neo-Trekkers when I wear mesh bodies!)
Thoughts & Music ~
Ok, Can I just say how much I LOVE the items from the Fantasy Gacha Carnival? I mean I have barely made a DENT & there is nothing but amazing stuff. If you haven't gone yet, GO! Also make sure you check out the Fit for a Princess Event as well.
On a more somber note I would like to touch on the very sad news of Robin Williams' passing. Without knowing the FULL story, I can say that anyone struggling with addiction or depression is not alone. Please reach out to your friends & loved ones if you can!
Now please listen to this badass song by one of my favorite groups, TVXQ. Here's Getaway. Enjoy!
(I also included their mainstore links for convenience)
BananaN - Ruined viking tower (Gacha)RARE (A great hollowed-out, topless ruin for you to fill any way you wish. Attached tree shown on left side. Also features a half-second story, very broken, from which you can lay & contemplate the stars. Use this on your battlefields, as a bandits hideaway, a beats liar, slave or prisoners quarters, or attached to other ruins as part of a bigger land plan - Only limited by your imagination!)
[LJ] (Lost Junction) Port Town Sign (Gacha) - Palmistry* (See below for Gacha Key of ALL the Amazing Signs! You are NOT going to want to miss out on these adorable, detailed, super fun signs that are sure to add just the right amount of authenticity to your RP or just a touch of whimsy to ANY home!)
GD: (Geisha Dreams) Festival Fun - Ceramic Furin - Tonbo (Gacha)UNCOMMON - Pretty Wind chime to chase away the bad spirits & woo the good ones!
Well, I seem to be on a roll with the blogging again & I'm happy. I already have am idea for my next post so I'm pretty excited about that. Of course I will be featuring more Fantasy Gacha Carnival Items & more from my other lovely Sponsors, as always. If you haven't been able to get into the FGC yet, be patient, it will happen! In the meantime, Be sure to stop by the Fit for A Princess Event if you haven't already, & also make the rounds to the other great monthly, bi-weekly & weekly events that are happening, such as The Big Show, The Candy Shop & The Gimmie Gimmie Gacha Event!
Speaking of events, I could kick myself for missing Fifty Linden Friday yesterday. I was watching an amazing SHINee Kpop concert with my besties, Jinki & Lili & afterward went straight to blogging again & plum forgot. That's always been one of my favorite events so next week I am going to have to tie a ribbon around my finger or something!
Now please enjoy Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan with Choti Si, (Sometimes Spelled Choti See,) as I was listening to a lot of "World Music" I was making this post & this is a beautiful song~
. Sweet Thing.Cheery Sun Cutie Necklace (The Candy Shop)There are all different kinds besides what I've shown - clouds with lightning, etc & also hairpins & rings! Even CUTER in person. You will be sad if you don't go check it out! SUPER CUTE!!!
PANTSU*HUNTER cotton candy .rose. NEWGreat poofy dress in lace with pearl details, front heart cutout, low back with giant bow for finish. Classy, flirty & cute! Many soft colors to choose from!
PANTSU*HUNTER pearls garter .sorbet. (I will seriously blog these, in every color, until the day I die. SO great!)
Alchemy/Birdy - Chi Chi Chihuahua - Bow - Tan (Gacha)(The Chapter Four)Can we just talk about how cute the pets from Alchemy/Birdy ALWAYS ARE?!?!
Gachapon! Chain Chompin' Bracelet (QFC Hunt item) You want this.
Poses ~
SKBIOanimations - Wearisome (go check out their shop - they have some cool male & female poses, some you can use for both, I found, & good AO's, too, that won't have you jumping around like a freak. I mean, I like jumping around like a freak, but just not all the time.)
Thoughts & Music ~
I really love pastels. I like soft colors & stuff. Yes, I like some bright stuff & all that but I think my heart may lie in the soft & blurry. Or maybe it's just half the time. Three quarters of the time. 80 percent of the time. Anyway...
I just wanna say how much I love my Sponsors - they are the BEST. Today I just want to give a special shout out to Akina from MELONopolis & Runa from PANSTU*HUNTER just because...I love them a lot!
Please make sure you are getting EXTRA SUPER EXCITED IN YOUR PANTS for the FANTASY GACHA CARNIVAL! STARTING ON THE 8th - OMAGASH - the countdown begins!!!!!! GUhhhhh can you feel it??? Stack those lindens baby!
Here's a great old New Order Tune That's been Haunting Me kind of like these Lil Boo's lol: Here's Dreams Never End, Enjoy!
