Chic at Phil's Place

Sway's offers a big beach collection with this super reward. The colorful set -- never fear neutrals are included -- has lots of great pieces to try for.

My favorite is the rare shelter; the draped cloth has texture change options.


And, can be a great backdrop for photos. Cushions, candles, drinks and lanterns make complete the gacha goodies.

Find the On the Beach Set from Sway's at The Arcade (opens soon).

Could a swimsuit fit any better? I am thinking not. And with a big choice of fabrics you are bound to find your favorite style. I picked Aztec.  Find the {MYNX} Tie Kinis  (singles or a fatpack) on the Marketplace. Maitreya, Belleza and Slink fits.

Mousse hair by eXxEsS

Poses by: aDORKable

Hard to believe but it is almost JUNE! How DID that happen.

Happily that means Arcade Time with all sorts of fun item to try for. So get READY!

Second Spaces has a big set of kitchen appliances - some in a variety of colors. Many have to do with carbs ^^. And then there is the redeeming juicer (had to smile at that) with which we can cleanse our overzealous tummy.

This is the donut maker. I would like one of those at home for the typist, but alas, the typist is dieting -- hence the post title.

Happily we can make and eat ALL the carbs we want in our virtual land. Heavenly!

My homey lounging outfit includes two new releases at Tres Chic.

From fame femme , the Striped blouse in White
From TUKINOWAGUMA, hair Appel



Pose by: Helamiyo

Two great summery additions to your wardrobe. A touch of boho mixed with a hint of exotic locales; a perfect match.

From BAIASTICE for Uber, the Baiastice_Playa (that means beach) frilled Top & Shorts in oh so many colors.  This is Nirvana, one of the colors in the bonus pack! A fringed shorts version is also in the pack.

And from MEVA for Shiny Shabby a big set of gypsyesce coin jewelry plus some minimal wearables *wink* for brave gals.  This is part of the Camue gacha set which also includes silver items.


makeup: alaskametro
hair: eXxEsS

Poses by: Kirin and Helamiyo

Get ready!  A big release from {what next} for Fifty Linden Friday as well as a couple of extras. Her'e the scoop.

A really lovely personal outdoor bar set seats two with animations for gals and guys and drinks giver (one version alcohol, one version coffee). Optional glasses and bottles are included for the shelf.  Two versions of stool are included (left and right versions - some of the animations are mirrored).

There is a set of bar props available -- also FLF.


Look for the Palisades Outdoor Bar and Palisades Bar Accessories (separate FLF sets).


Two extra releases are the Palisades Bowl of Fruit and the Palisades Palm Decor (see top photo).

It's the perfect time to get outdoors and have some friends over!

Trompe Loeil - Sidra Cliffside Cottage ( still available at COLLABOR88)

For many of us -- there is SUN!  Time to cool off in the summer shade? Maybe do a bit of exploring?

Whatever your favorite summer activity this darling shorts outfit has a place in your closet. With several colors to choose from I picked honey. This La Gazza Ladra One More Time set fits Maitreya, Slink and Classic avatars. Find it at Tres Chic.

My Boni hair from Opale is just sassy enough to compliment those barely there ruffles. Many colors of course, find it too at Tres Chic.

This is the [Z O O M] Moylan Watch: Classic Edition which comes with an easy to use hud for band, metal and watch face changes as well as resizing. Also at Tres Chic.

By now you have undoubtedly noticed my "beachy" necklace; (zoom in on the Flickr photo if you were remiss). SO CUTE!

This is (Kunglers) Pietra necklace available now at Shiny Shabby. Five  lovely hues are available; I chose Peridot for this outfit.  This will definitely be a summer favorite.



Now to get out there and have some fun!

Lighthouse? A new release by ChiC buildings. Main store or marketplace.


Shoes by  -KC- Couture
Poses by: aDORKable, Helamiyo, Diesel Works

Most of us get a hankering for foreign places now and then. [Merak]'s -Travel Preparations release reminds us that the world is a vast landscape. We can travel by plane, train, boat or simply in our minds.

Packed full of finely thought out details and carefully rendered textures, it will be a great addition to many abodes -- including mine.  The big crate that I am sitting on as well as a cup and notebook (similar to those shown) are gifts from [Merak].

 The stylish heels (Belleza, Slink, Maitreya) are a gift from GIZZA. An impressive present, you can find other colors for sale at the GIZZA booth :D.




Other gifts include:

=DeLa*= Mesh Hair "Rowen" (this color only)
Petite Mort- GIFT Gold Lennon round specs
POSIE - Alaia dress (Belleza, Maitreya, Slink)

So head on over to Tres Chic and do some shopping!



Poses by: Eternal Dream and Torridwear [nla]

One of my most unusual and unexpected finds at Home and Garden Expo was The Jazz Band by Artemis Corner.

If you have a spot, this is SO MUCH FUN!   I put mine in Smith's bar up in the city.


The band weighs in at 33 land impact with plenty of details.



My attire hales from Cosmopolitan's new round. The JF Design "Lisa" Mini Dress comes in a variety of colors including some pretty pastels, but I needed to coordinate with the band of course, so I picked red. Maitreya and Belleza fits. Panties are included (whew).

My hair is a brand new release from eXxEsS, espresso and I am guessing it will end up being a favorite among favorites (yes, I have many).

MEVA has another bound to be a favorite release in the Dee Set at Whimsical. It comes in either silver or gold and includes some lovely earrings in the set.




makeup and nails by alaskametro

Poses by: aDORKable

Shotgun house: a narrow rectangular domestic residence, usually no more than about 12 feet (3.5 m) wide, with rooms arranged one behind the other and doors at each end of the house.

I grew up in a shotgun house, my grandmother's beach abode in a once small town which is now part of a megalopolis. One thing I like about this style of home is the absence of halls. Such a waste of space - halls :D.

The new by Dorian Lazy Dayx Cottage (I am thinking that might really be an "s" instead of an x but hey, I am a precise reporter) is definitely one of the the most well executed builds I have seen in awhile. It is a new release for RFL Home and Garden Expo.

Happily  wider than that 3.5 meter real life average, you will need at least 36 x 15 meters of space for this beauty. Two big rooms at each end with outdoor porches and a side entry stairs make up the main area of the home. A small room with its own "tip out" area is perhaps meant to be a bathroom, but could also become a nursery, a sewing room, a library -- the choice is yours.

Interior walls are cheery pastels but you can tint to accommodate your preferences.




My summery dress hales from O V H at Tres Chic. The Gisela Dress comes in various mini hud packs and in fits for Belleza, Maitreya and Slink as well as legacy fitted mesh.

AND -- there is a version of this dress in fun white and gold stripe as a gift, so don't miss picking that up. This is a perfect dress for our warm months to come.

Also at Tres Chic, this =DeLa*= Fitted Mesh Hair "Maree", a casual and feminine style.

My top pose with cute little squirrel is from Luane's World as a Tres Chic birthday gift.



A specialty item that you might miss -- after all it is small and notw abode sized -- is the animated fern from The Mesh Cloud on Hope 2. A hud let's you control wind movement.

This is a RFL donation item so easy to find.



Poses by: Luane's World and Helamiyo

Still working hard, new releases abound from 22769 -- both at popular venues and at the shop.

These are a two of my favorites, both from sets.

The 22769 - Colonial Lounge Bench comes with white -- easy to tint -- fabric. A couple of clicks and this beautifully textured seating area echoed the dark shades of my styling. Find it at the main store as part of The Challenge for Builders. Singles and couples animations are available.

A big collection of realistic plants and planters await you at The Liaison Collaborative. My favorite is the hanging plant on the stand -- which happily coordinates woodwise with the lounge bench.

You have until Saturday evening to zip over to Cosmopolitan where you can purchase this form fitting club dress from Kaithleen's.  The Metal Lined Mini Dress fits Belleza, Maitreya and Slink. Colors abound, including a choice of metals.

The cute little bow garter is a gift from .::Supernatural::. at Tres Chic where you can pick up lots of lovely gifts in celebration of the second birthday.  The Shelby Garter comes in both silver and gold metal styles.


If mid-lengths hairs are in short supply in your inventory (and they are in mine) then you will definitely want to try out this new hair from Vanity Hair at Tres Chic.  Lots of pretty colors of course.


Another Tres Chic present that I love is this back tattoo from Nanikia!   Sometimes "simple" can be "smashing"!


Poses by: Eternal Dream and Beehive

Out at Sway's for Fifty Linden Friday -- Dragonfly birdbaths (both light and dark stone - five land impact) and a big set of mossy steppingstones.

The stones include six presets - five stones arranged differently and five different stones separately. The presets include semi circle, line, S, corner, L and random.
All stones come in both  light and heavy moss.


Over at Whimsical, you can find fantasy steppers in many shapes. These are some of my favorites.

The 22769 fellows have been majorly busy of late with one of their creations, a three story Destination Hamburg building and optional bridge along with some furniture accessories. The 6th Republic event closes on the 20th (sorry, I just got this :D) so hurry on over or check the main store later in the month.

From their Flickr preview photo:

The Speicherstadt Hamburg. Since 2015 this part is protected as world culture heritage. Until today most parst of the storage buildings -called kaispeicher- are used by coffee manufakturers.

Inside there are plenty of  windows for lovely shadow patterns. Outside it is BIG :D.





My outfit of the day includes an eye-catching gown from United Colors at Tres Chic, the Alison dress. Ten color choice and the top and skirt and straps can be differing hues -- or invisible.

This finely executed tattoo is from .::Nanika::. at Tres Chic.  Elena comes in both white and black with three choices of denseness. If you have a coorisponding mesh head, the tattoo moves up the neck. My Lelutka head is an older model so I added a choker and that works too. Major bodies and Omega appliers come in the pack as well as a legacy tattoo layer.

Hair?

TUKINOWAGUMA Ozuma, a very pretty updo with drapped tendrils. Also at Tres Chic. 



The Mosquito's Way - Lorena heels are definitely multipurpose. Just heels, just chains or the duo in  sixteen colors, five metals and eight parts.  You could "design your style" for hours.  You know the answer here -- Tres Chic.


fame femme: Milana Chocker - Black - Gold

Poses by: Di's Opera and LAP [nla]

Are you ready for some hot summer nights?  I am!

Some new releases can keep you cool while showing off your curves.

From alaskametro at Applique, a one-of-a-kind monthly event dedicated to high-quality mesh body appliers  such as skins, make-up, clothing, lingerie -- the Norma shirt which comes with scoop or V necks, full or three-quarter sleeves. Applier for Omega, Slink and Maitreya as well as system layers for legacy avatars.

From MYNX,  a big set of super short and sassy jean skirts in both plain and prints. These are great for showing off shapely legs!


Now this gal is simply dangerous.

Gin is the name of the newest hair from eXxEsS. Messy and sophisticated, I am guessing this lady gets EXACTLY what she wants.


Completing that bad girl in the city styling we have Absolut Vendetta's  Juno Bento Rings. Vista, Slink and Maitreya fits are included and there is an easy to use hud for changing both metals and gems. Rings can become invisible with a touch. Left and right hands, of course!

Find these beauties at Cosmopolitan through Saturday eve.

Bliensen + MaiTai - Wondertree - necklace black/silver
makeup by alaskametro

Poses by: EverGlow

One of the best parts of being involved in Expo (opens the 19th), besides the camaraderie, is watching the sims come to life -- and beating the inevitable lag :D.

Out and about today, I found some very exciting new items. Some will have their own posts in the upcoming days, but since I am indeed an eclectic gal, I am starting off with some items that caught my eye.

All are beautifully made with lovely textures and careful detailing -- cause I am a picky gal; you know that. There are tons of wonderful items at Expo, both large and small, so there is no reason that MY favorites will be YOUR favorites. That's the fun of exploring.

The lead photo features a set from LORE with many lovingly textured specialty items. Yes, it is a magical or magikal place -- take your pick.


The two RFL donation items for LORE are this gorgeous sundial and the charming bird feeder.


It almost is a picture postcard.

The lovely ready-made garden with singles, couples and sequence animations if from .:Tm:. Creation.  Only 12 land impact it could fit easily into many garden settings.  Look for the Daydream Pg Garden.


Now I realize that shipping crates might not be on many people's gottahave lists, but I LOVE them. Not only are they beautifully made and textured, they come with texture and UV layouts so that you can add your own info should you so wish.

Find them at Needful Prims. 

I have been in a red mood of late and once again it takes center stage.

It all started with the beautifully made wrap skirt from ~Nerido~.  The Nika Skirt comes with it's own string bikini and should you be a brave gal, you will be set for the beach or the bedroom.

While I venture into courageous territory now and then, there was still that "safe for work" territory and so I ventured deep into my virtual closet, rummaging and tossing. I remembered a very pretty texture applier bodysuit from Beautiful, Dirty, Rich and you guessed it -- red.

The skirt and coordinating string bikini fits Maitreya, Belleza and Slink bodies and comes in many lovely colors. Find it at Cosmopolitan.

Other newness in my collage includes:

.::Supernatural::. @ Cosmopolitan - Alba Necklace and earrings available in Black Copper Gold and Silver

Newchurch Double Happiness Wedding Decor (part of a big wedding set including arbor, chairs and tea service (all auspiciously red). Find it at On9.

One more shot playing with animations on my building pad.


And here is an addendum.  You can find the matching TOPS to the skirt and bikini at Tres Chic (opens today).

THAT was a nice surprise.



Ducknipple Hair: Alice

Poses by: Eternal Dream and Di's Opera

Over at H&G Expo 2017 (opens May 19th) it is easy to span decades -- well even centuries. Asian houses mix with barns, Egyptian monoliths neighbor vast landscaped areas; mingling abounds.

The by Dorian Summer House is a RFL donation item; find it on Hope 4.

Romantic and well-made it fits perfectly among flowers from FelixvonKotwitz. I will be checking out those three sims soon. That is one of the great things about Expo and events in general; not only can you shop the offerings, you can shop the decorations. Creators often times have EXCELLENT taste (and why shouldn't we). So if you spot something you love, just right click and INSPECT. Follow the breadcrumbs and discover new places.

My outfit is the Roawenwood Tavern Mistress Gown (yes, really -- clothes! :D). Various dark shades are available via hud. Find it at WLRP.

Also at WLRP, some very pretty Bento Rings with the ability to change stone colors and turn off some rings if you don't want to see them all (I have index finger ring off in this shot). Right and left hands in silver and gold for Maitreya.

I bet you know where to look for these; the MEVA booth.


Poses by: Di's Opera

What do you wish for?

If it is a wedding, On9 has you covered in the May round.  Casual Garden, Red Lacquer Asian, or Romantic White -- you choose.

From Aphrodite, the "Romantic Wedding" Set which is highly detailed, extensive and not for those on prim budget. Still, it is YOUR day!  This is one tiny part, the guest table with place settings.

If your tastes are for a smaller event, then use parts of the set as I have paired with the DJ / SF Romantic Tent (see even the product names go together *wink*) from Decor Junction and Shutter Field.

My very lovely dress is from [Aleutia] and features color change for dress, skirt and trim. Many, many hues are included so dressing any bridesmaids is a snap. Maitreya, Belleza and Slink fits, also at On9.

Hair: NO_DREAM by no.match (previous release)
Trees by Trompe Loeil

Pose by: Lauria [nla]