Mar 182013
 

Roller Skates
I rode my bicycle past your window last night
I rollerskated to your door at daylight
It almost seems like you’re avoiding me
I’m OK alone but you’ve got something I need, well

I’ve got a brand new pair of rollerskates
You’ve got a brand new key
I think that we should get together and
Try them on to see
I been lookin’ around awhile
You got something for me
Oh, I got a brand new pair of rollerskates
You got a brand new key
Roller Skates 2

I ride my bike, I rollerskate, don’t drive no car
Don’t go too fast, but I go pretty far
For somebody who don’t drive, I been all around the world
Some people say I done all right for a girl

I asked your mother if you were at home
She said yes, but you weren’t alone
Oh, sometimes I think that you’re avoiding me
I’m OK alone but you got something I need, well

Roller Skates 3

I’ve got a brand new pair of rollerskates
You’ve got a brand new key
I think that we should get together and
Try them on to see
I been lookin’ around awhile
You got something for me
Oh, I got a brand new pair of rollerskates
You got a brand new key

Brand New Key By Melanie Safka

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p02DgHeGdyI

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Body
Hair: >TRUTH< Kasia – marmalade
Skin: *League* Isla Pale Natural Blonde (Chest C)
*League* Isla Freckles -Pale (Tattoo Layer)
*League* Isla Pale -Red Brows

Outfit
Dress: Peqe – Poppy

Accessories
(Yummy) Vintage Camera Charm Necklace (w/ shadow)
-Glam Affair- I Follow Rivers, in Rouge (currently at Collabo88)

Shoes
The Secret Store – Vintage Roller Skates – Gold (Gatcha Festival Exclusive)

Poses
:: Focus Poses Roller Skates Set ::

Location
Hazardous

Feb 272013
 

As I ventured into the land of the Susa Bubbles, I found myself filled with provocative images of beauty including:

The Arrival 3

Dancing with a Fish

The Arrival 2

Hanging with the Boys

The Arrival 5
Looking at life through the eyes of a child

The Arrival 6

The Arrival 1

……and a bit of skinny dipping.

 

Be sure and visit The Arrival by Rose Borchovski at LEA 23.

Body
Hair: >TRUTH< Sassy 2 – frappuccino
Skin: *League* Isla Pale Decadence Brunette (Chest C)

Outfit
** DIRAM ** CHLOE Cap – Tango (stockings included)

Accessories
p.c.; Paper Couture River Stone Set Earrings

Shoes
[LeLutka]-REN/Black

Poses
Del May

Location
The Arrival at LEA 23 – An installation by Rose Borchovski

Feb 252013
 

World's End Garden 2

The End of the World by Dana Gioia

“We’re going,” they said, “to the end of the world.”
So they stopped the car where the river curled,
And we scrambled down beneath the bridge
On the gravel track of a narrow ridge.

We tramped for miles on a wooded walk
Where dog-hobble grew on its twisted stalk.
Then we stopped to rest on the pine-needle floor
While two ospreys watched from an oak by the shore.

World's End Garden 1

We came to a bend, where the river grew wide
And green mountains rose on the opposite side.
My guides moved back. I stood alone,
As the current streaked over smooth flat stone.

Shelf by stone shelf the river fell.
The white water goosetailed with eddying swell.
Faster and louder the current dropped
Till it reached a cliff, and the trail stopped.

World's End Garden 3

I stood at the edge where the mist ascended,
My journey done where the world ended.
I looked downstream. There was nothing but sky,
The sound of the water, and the water’s reply.
Photos taken at World’s End Garden

Body
Hair: booN SCO052 hair brown
booN center part A hairbase brown
Skin: -Belleza- Ava Pale 0

Outfit
*C:K* Curious Kitties Elegant Monster Fur Dress – White

Accessories
Maubray // Man on the Moon earrings

Shoes
Maitreya Mesh * Radical Boots * Snow

Poses
Marukin

Location
World’s End Garden

Jan 212013
 

Austin Winter Hipster 3
The weather outside is frightful, etc, etc, etc.  I don’t get it. Why do they stop playing songs about snow after Christmas? I mean it still snows once the holiday season is done so why not sing about it! Anyway I digress. In RL, I live in Austin, TX which traditionally has great weather during the winter season. This is an exception though and it has been pretty damn cold! Overall though, winter accessories in Austin are generally just that – accessories that only had a little bit of something to an outfit without doing much function wise, LOL.

Austin Winter Hipster 1
So when I put together today’s look, my first reaction was “Wow, I am quite the Austin hipster in this ensemble!”  Although, in my humble opinion, it has just enough whimsy though that I think I clearly tow the “hipster” line without crossing over it too far.  The reality is in my twenties I would have embraced hipster life with such a fury, there was no way I could not NOT be a hipster.  But now that I am um…old, I just…can’t, for so many reasons.
Austin Winter Hipster 2
Any who, in SL I have the latitude to be whoever I want, whenever I want, where ever I want. So for today I am the ultimate Austin hipster in the fake..snow. Well that’s all I got for you guys today. So wherever you might be in this wonderful world of ours, whether it’s wintertime OR summertime, take care and have a great second life.

Body
Hair: (NO) Nylon Outfitters *MESH* Bantu Loops
Skin: *League* Isla Pale Bloom Brunette (Chest C)

Outfit
[trs] Cashmere Poncho *MESH* – Candy – Benefit for Sway
(NO) Nylon Outfitters 3 Sunglasses
{mon tissu} Cotton Pants ~ Yellow

Shoes
(Milk Motion) My vintage heels -yellow-

Accessories
-tb- Tres Blah Cat Eye Glasses – tortoise
Nylon Outfitters Retro Hipster Headphones
::[ Mr.Poet ]::Wide Scarf (Free Gift)
MELI IMAKO – Mesh MIttens (purchased on Marketplace)

Poses
[tea.s]

Location
Zigana

Dec 262012
 

Relaxing 2
Opal is my long term slave character. She has had many names since her incarnation:  Elle, Babbler, Axiom, Nadima and most recently Opal. In the past she was played by the avatar known as Elle Couerblanc, but as of late, I have moved her to Elizabeth Hallstrom.  Now, without further adieu, I am very pleased to tell you  the story of Opal…..

She was once a free woman, born and raised on the Island ubarate of Cos, of the Caste of Scribes. Her father was originally from Thentis but found his way to Cos by various business ventures. Her mother was of the Merchants, a native of Telnus, who produced four children during her companionship to Aella’s father.  Aella grew up living a simple life – educated at home alongside her three brothers. From an early age, it was apparent Aella had a mind for numbers, like her father. 

Even though her father was by caste a scribe – his interests lied in the world of the merchants.  After working for some time for one of the largest slave holdings in Thentis - the House of Publius - he invested his own coin into the business and was eventually allowed to open outposts on behalf the House in KoRoBa, Port Cos and Cos.  This business strategy was instrumental in creating a slave trade conglomerate for Publius – leading his house to be one of the most lucrative Slave Houses north of Ar. 

Eventually her father settled in Cos and companioned Aella’s mother.  After her education was complete, Aella began to work for her father in the slave house as an accountant. Her father recognized her talent and even though it was dangerous in some ways for Aella to be exposed to such a life, her father felt he could protect her.  But during the “troubles” between Cos and Ar, her father moved the family to Port Cos believing they would be more safe there than on the Island at the time.  In Port Cos, Aella continued her work for the House Publius. But much to the chagrin of Aella and her family, the move to Port Cos led to Aella’s slavery.

Before Port Cos’s split from the hegemony of Cos, a man of Ar was captured, tried and convicted as spy. He was sentenced to hard labor as a slave and sold to the House where Aella worked.  After several months, members of his family raided the slave house.  His family was of the warriors and easily took the guards down.  In the skirmish, this same Warrior of Ar took Aella as his captive and along the road to Ar enslaved her. 

As they approached Ar, Aella and her captor split off from the group to do some business at a merchant’s compound.  Unfortunately, the two were overtaken by a band of brigands and the warrior died at the hands of  the rogues.  Eventually Aella, now called Elle, was sold to a traveling slaver of Ar.  In was in this House where she remained for close to fifteen Gorean years as a trainer to barbarians and one of the favored slaves of the Head of House. Eventually though, she was stolen by a man of Treve –  and here is where her story in Second Life Gor began!

Dec 262012
 

Druscilla Paulus
Druscilla is currently played by the avatar known as Elle Couerblanc. My previous long term character, Elle AKA Opal AKA Aella Consenza Amaris, was moved to the avatar known as Elizabeth Hallstrom for Druscilla’s story to unfold. God, I love display names!

Druscilla Paulus – Gorean Born Free Woman of Brundisium, daughter of the former regent, Clitus Paulus. Mother, Sigourney Sempati, Red Caste once of Treve. Her maternal grandfather is Ven Sempati of Cardonicus, Red Caste.

Druscilla grew up pampered, wealthy and coddled – and to Druscilla the world is hers to possess and rule.  She was the youngest daughter of five girls and until now, had resisted the advances of would be suitors seeking a companion of her status and wealth.  In her eyes none of these men had what it took to elevate her life to what she desired.  Eventually though, her father refused to relent to her demands and gave her an ultimate:  Companion the man he chose or be sent off to live sister in the isolated town of Kassau – far, far away from the high cities she loved.

The man chosen by her father was Xamirus Mannix - the Evil Banker of Ar.  Once her companion price was paid to his agents, she traveled for almost two Gorean months until she finally reached a Turian merchant outpost near the City of Koroba.  It was there that she met her intended.  For Druscilla, this is not a companionship of love nor passion – it is two minds coming together for the sole purpose of moving up the political ranks of whatever city they call home.  Relentless in her pursuit of status, she will do anything she can help elevate her companion’s caste and reputation among the cities elite.

Since the ceremony, her life has been one of leisure, parties and whirl of social events.  She rarely interacts with Xamiurs but instead leaves him to spend his nights with his love slave Opal, while she entertains the many guests who frequent House Mannix.  The idea of actual work, particularly caste work, is a foreign concept to her and she will do absolutely anything to avoid it.  Much to her chagrin, as of late, her companion has pushed more caste work upon her, particularly involving his own House accounts.

Conflict is the theme of the companionship between Druscilla and Xamirus.  Not only because of Xamirus’s expectations of her contributing to the House beyond its social and domestic needs, but now he had foiled Druscilla’s plans for him to raise caste to Scribes and instead is pursuing the life of the warrior.  It was Druscilla’s dream to the companion of a Regent and head a house of full of social grace and gentility.  The life a Warrior’s companion is not want she bargained for and she will do everything she can to stop Xamirus it his pursuit of what she calls his “fool’s journey.”

And so the story continues…..

Body
Skin: *League* Isla Pale Natural Brunette (Chest D)

Outfit
Bilo- Chandramukhi LS-Lime (top)
Bilo- Chandramukhi Skirt (Hot Pink)
Hood and Cape from *Ladylicious* Sasi (Cream) (marketplace only – creator is Poisonous Adored)
Veil from *Ladylicious* Sasi (Cream) (marketplace only – Poisonous Adored)

Location
City of Tarnwald

Dec 182012
 

I am back to RPing pretty heavily and in fact I have three active characters now. So I plan on setting a page on my blog dedicated to my character’s backstories. I am running out of inworld “picks” damn it, lol, so I thought if I have a pick with a link to my blog it will make my life much simplier.

Because of this, over the next couple of days you might see two posts per day. So for those of you post Nazis out there, I am warning you in advance. :P

Dec 132012
 

Brrrrrr2

Brrrrrr1

Just a bit of winter – really that’s all we get in Austin. Minus the socks, this look would be perfect for running around town on an average winter’s day. Yes, I moved to Austin for the warmer weather over 10 years ago now. But I have to admit, I kind of miss the snow.

Enjoy your SL,

<3 Elle

Body
Hair: >TRUTH< Rory w/Roots – carrot
Skin: *League* Isla Pale Natural Blonde (Chest D)
*League* Isla Pale -Red Brows (Wear with Blonde Skin)
LAQ ~ Essential Saga – Mouth
Makeup: LAQ ~ Saga Lips 09

Outfit
BoHo HoBo Cardigan (Evergreen)
(NO) Frilly Turtleneck – green
-tb- Tres Blah C88 Board Shorts – Ocean 1

Shoes
*BOOM* Fair Isle Wool Socks (sepia) boxed  (Arcade only)

Accessories
::=^^= MIAO Dark Jasper Ribbed Tights
BoHo Hobo wool scarf (rainbow stripes)
*League* Earmuffs -Vintage Reindeer (Arcade only)
-tb- Tres Blah Cat Eye Glasses – tortoise

Poses
Marukin

Location
Tatty Soup

Dec 122012
 

Starlet 1
The other day I was talking to Xamirus aka Napoleon aka my partner extraordinaire about fashion blogging in second life. While showing him a few of my favorite sites, I couldn’t help but hear a whole lot of exasperated sighs on the other end of the line. “What is wrong?” I asked him. “Can’t you see it?” he exclaims. “These bloggers wear way too many layers. They have a jacket on top of a jacket on top of a sweater on top of a shirt on top of a pair of shorts over a pair of jeans and then about a billion accessories too.”  After several minutes of laughter, he ended his “assessment” by saying, “Come on now. You watch Project Runway – Michael Kors would be blasting these people for trying too hard!”

Yeah, he is probably right. If I walked around Austin in some of the outfits I feature in my SL blog, I would get a few raised eyebrows. But that’s the point of SL right? It’s not real, its fantasy and a pretty picture world of what you could be if you lived in computer. So to all you bloggers out there who throw away the reality in search of fantasy – I salute you.
Starlet 2
Okay about the outfit: Yeah, the look really has absolutely nothing to do with what I am talking about here, well kind of. It does have a lot of layers AND the photos have a 1950s movie feel to it.  It definitely is fantasy, minimal basic fantasy albeit. Plus I finally went to a gatcha festival for the first time in SLife. Woot and I have the manager of Tee*fy/LaViere to thank for that.  She was super nice to me one day when I asked about an old gatcha camera - she told me about the swap groups, the after the gatcha event sales places etc.  Now If only I could remember her name, *sigh*.  Any who that’s all I got today. So as the norm, take care my friends and have a great second life!

Body
Hair: “”D!va”" Hair “Daria” (Type B)(Black amber)
Skin: *League* Isla Pale Opal Brunette (Chest D)
LAQ ~ Essential Saga – Mouth
Makeup: LAQ ~ Saga Lips 04

Outfit
The Sea Hole – SailBetty Cardigan – Coral Red
(NO) Nylon Outfitters Sheer Star Button Down – Red (shirt)
RaMa RoWanberry – Witching Hour Dress (undershirt layer only)
The Secret Store [MESH] – Lady Swing Skirt – Jumbo Flowers

Shoes
(Milk Motion) My vintage heels -blue-

Accessories
Tee*fy Retro Portable Radio Pixels Brown Red @The Arcade
The Sea Hole – (MESH) Parvita Scarf – NeoGeo @The Arcade
(Yummy) Bee Earrings – Brass
(Yummy) By The Sea Charm Necklace

Poses
Marukin

Location
Small Town Green

Dec 062012
 

An American in....Lula 2
Sacrebleu, do I look major French stereotype here or what!. Speaking of the phrase “sacrebleu,” my friend Sasi informed my partner Xamirus that there is no such phrase used by native French speakers. “MERDE!” I exclaimed, “Damn that Agatha Christie and her falsehoods.”

Edited to add:  Sasi, in her very french way, corrected the above statement.  Apparently Xamirus said “Sacre Bleu” and not “Sacrebleu” which does exist but is very old fashioned thing to say.  :)

An American in....Lula 1
By the way, I am referring to the Hercule Poirot series in my Agatha Christie rant above. Any who, my outfit was cute and the Lula sim is great so that’s all that matters right? And oh, love this new hair from Laviere – Go buy it now!

Yes, I love to ramble, no I am not imbalanced, LOL – well, maybe. Well that’s all I got folks. So as per the norm, take care my friends and have a great second life!

Body
Hair: -LaViere- Darya/WoodBark
Skin: *League* Isla Pale Feline Brunette (Chest D)

Outfit
The Secret Store & Nyu – Camille Dress – Bordeaux
(NO) Nylon Outfitters Frilly Turtleneck – green

Shoes
Maitreya Gold * Suave Chocolate

Accessories
:: PM :: Purple Moon Dorothy Cat Eye Glasses Yellow
Tee*fy Vintage Brownie Camera Neck Black (previous gatcha item, no longer available)

Poses
Forgot to write it down Sorry!!

Location
Lula

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