Blooms of Blushing Pink

 There are certain things, that no matter how many times you see them, no matter how they are rendered or reimagined will always be beautiful.  Sakura (or cherry) blossoms cover the streets in delicate pink snow and the trees themselves burst into bloom each year around this time.  They are everywhere in the world and mark the true beginning of spring blooming between April and May.   They are so beloved that every year cities and countries through the world have yearly Cherry Blossom festivals where people can come out and enjoy them. 

We are so fortunate in Second Life that we don't have to wait for a particular time of year to see them.  They are on artwork, landscape items (such as the trees in the background of this picture from 8f8), clothing, accessories and so much more.  One of my favourite things from PM has always been the Sakura V1 tatoo from PM.  I love it's delicate, water colour design.   While it was released many years ago, it has been updated to be compatible with today's mesh bodies (I am wearing it on Maitreya).  For those who got it and don't mind flaunting it - there is a more risqué version called Sakura V2 where the design is placed under the breasts.   It's definitely too pretty to cover up!

Here is your limo to get your set!

Tattoo – PM - Sakura V1 and PM - Sakura V2 (not shown)

Armbands – PM – from Nadira set

All three can be found at the PM main store: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Stellar/124/96/23

 

OUTFIT features – Mila*Valentina E*Maitreya*Wings*

 

LANDSCAPE features – 8f8

 

LIGHTING  – TOR – DUSK – Beachin

POSE – Posesion- Lady 3

PHOTOGRAPHY, STYLING, MODEL – Yhishara Cerise

Tempting Fate

June is just around the corner and with it many people in real life will be hearing wedding bells.   Weddings are also a big thing in Second Life with many people partnering up and having huge blowout events for themselves and their friends.  I've been to a few (even been a bride!) and I always wish everyone in them the best.  For those that have been partnered with the same person for a long time much respect goes to them.   Part of the wedding events are often pictures and that brings me to the title of this post.

For me, I love taking pictures - truly I do.  And I have to remind myself of that every time I take them because my computer (while newer) has a tough time with shadows. Every time Second Life tells me in it's not-so-subtle crashing that I can do shadows or I can take a picture but not both.  I have to really coax it to get it to work. When taking this shot every time I hit refresh I felt like I was tempting fate - "Will it save or will it crash?!" 

 But then I see the final image and I think all the headaches and reloads were worth it...Just like love in Second Life...  All the heartache is worth it when you find that one that becomes THE ONE.  

Outfit – PM – Della – now at SENSE until April 28, 2023

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/DreamsLand/180/105/1502

 

Pearl Necklace and Earring s –  PM – Audrey – Natural

Available the main store:

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Stellar/142/95/23

 

OUTFIT FEATURES

Velour*Izzie’s*Not Found*LeLutka*Maitreya*AviGlam*PoisonRouge*Stealthic

 

LANDSCAPE FEATURES

Dust Bunny

 

Lighting - [AnaLu] AvatarOptimal

Day Cyle - (SS) Atmospheric Daycycle Cloudy

 

Pose -  *Posesion* Morena 1

 

Model, Stylist and Photographer – Yhishara Cerise

 

Changes

 Any Second Life resident that has been on the grid for any length of time knows that things change.  Like the transitioning of real life seasons, things have changed in Second Life as well since it first began in 2003.   Avatars have become more sophisticated and just as we get used to one thing - we need to change it out for something else - something new.  

Some changes are irritating and hard to get used to (mesh heads still vex me from time to time). Some changes are fun - such as going blonde to show off the new PM Group Gift called Stacey.  It's the details that I find most appealing such as the Battenburg lace on the top, the PM logo on the buckle and if you look very closely at the shorts, you will see stitches on the belt loops and the denim texturing.  

So it shows that while the Purplemoon Creations of a few years ago is now simply PM the incredible quality is still there.  Which really does show as much as things change they stay the same.  

It's a paradox that really needs to be pondered over some ice cream...   

Outfit – PM – Stacey Shorts and Top *NEW GROUP GIFT AT MAIN STORE*

Necklace – PM – Imani Necklace B

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Stellar/125/35/22 

 

OUTFIT features:

Izzie’s*Not Found*LeLutka*AlaskaMetro*Bondi*Maitreya*Navy+Copper*AviGlam*Kunglers

 

LANDSCAPE features

Dust Bunny

 

POSE *Posesion* Elena 10

 

LIGHT - Phototools- Angles Light 01

DAY CYCLE - (SS) Atmospheric Daycycle Cloudy

 

PHOTOGRAPHY, MODEL AND STYLIST – Yhishara Cerise 

On the Other Side

 When a brand you love has a blogger search,  it just makes sense that one would put their name into the ring.  Of course, in my case,  looking at all the incredible bloggers there are in SL  it's  something that one never knows what the results will be.  In this case - please welcome one of the newest team members of the Purplemoon Blogging team - ME!! YAY!!

My very first post had to be something special  and I took my inspiration from a 2012 styling event called, "On this side of Purplemoon".    It was a chance for the fans of Purplemoon Creations to showcase their skills in putting a look together.  It's appropriate I think as that is what her new blogging team will be doing.  I feel privileged to be asked to be a part of this next phase of the brand, and I feel privileged to be among such talents.  

We finally are "on the other side of Purplemoon"!   

Dress- PM Alani Dress

Soon to be at the Main Store: 

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Stellar/128/63/23

Inspiration shot: 

 

http://www.purplemoonsl.com/p/on-this-side-of-purplemoon-styling.html

LANDSCAPE Features

  ANC * Ariskea* Studio Skye 

OUTFIT Features: 

Deetalez*Izzie's*Not Found*Supernatural*LeLutka*Maitreya*AviGlam*Truth

Pose: Posesion Fashion Walk Bag L Default 4

Lighting: Phototools - Broomstick Sepia

Photographer and Stylist - Yhishara Cerise

 

Nostalgia

It is no secret that I have been a long term fan of Poulet Koenkamp's Purplemoon Creations in Second Life.  Before PM though was Bliss Couture by Amutey DeCuir.   I am also a huge fan of 8f8.  So it was a joy when putting this shot together because there are so many things that I love in it.  While the Emma top is the latest release by Poulet  the pants are a very old release from back when Amutey was still designing.  I love how vibrant the two pieces are and when I attached the hair and the shoes it was almost like it was meant to be.    I just love how the old and new items in SL can be blended so well.   Could explain why I am still a packrat in SL.  One never knows when an old thing will be the perfect thing to complete a look.  

Neutrality

My mother is an avid knitter.  She always has one knitting project on the go and ideas for many more. She chooses to work with really bright colours and her yarn basket is a rainbow of them. While the family gets some of the finished products,  she gives away most of the items to charities.    While I think winter is beautiful (when it's not blizzarding and -50 degrees C outside) it has a very  neutral colour palette with the crisp white of the snow, the blacks and dark browns of the leafless trees, and the lighter browns, tans and beiges of the grass.  These colours are combined perfectly in these separates from Neve.   For accessories I chose jewelry from Kunglers as the designs are very organic and natural.  It's a cozy look - and one that will see any avatar through winter and into spring.  

Top - Neve - Flake - Lara - Marled Pack

Pants - Neve - Scale - Lara + Petite -  Houndstooth 

 <a href="http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Neve/112/111/24" rel="noreferrer nofollow">maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Neve/112/111/24</a> 

Eyeshadow - Izzie's - Spring Eyeshadow for Catwa

<a href="http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Izzies/74/96/32" rel="noreferrer nofollow">maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Izzies/74/96/32</a>

 

Lipstick - AlaskaMetro - Chill Lipstick

<a href="http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Imogen/222/58/21" rel="noreferrer nofollow">maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Imogen/222/58/21</a>

Skin - Head - Mila - Lotte - Sugar]

Only on Marketplace: 

<a href="https://marketplace.secondlife.com/p/MILA-Lotte-Skin-Sugar-CATWA/18787221" rel="noreferrer nofollow">marketplace.secondlife.com/p/MILA-Lotte-Skin-Sugar-CATWA/...</a>

Skin - Body - Mila - Maitreya - Sugar  

(No longer available due to Mila updating their skin tone names) 

 

Head - Catwa HDPRO - Queen

<a href="http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Catwa Clip/233/41/22" rel="noreferrer nofollow">maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Catwa%20Clip/233/41/22</a> 

Eyes - Ikon - Hope - Industrial

<a href="http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/IKON/85/131/501" rel="noreferrer nofollow">maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/IKON/85/131/501</a>

Body - Maitreya Lara 

<a href="http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Maitreya Isle/129/137/24" rel="noreferrer nofollow">maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Maitreya%20Isle/129/137/24</a>

Hair - Wings - ES0208 

<a href="http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/The Sign/220/133/23" rel="noreferrer nofollow">maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/The%20Sign/220/133/23</a>

Necklace - Kunglers - Billie

<a href="http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Accidentally Inlove/157/98/23" rel="noreferrer nofollow">maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Accidentally%20Inlove/157/...</a>

Rings - Kunglers - Gwen 

<a href="http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Belleza/113/120/25" rel="noreferrer nofollow">maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Belleza/113/120/25</a>

Photo by Yhishara Cerise

Taken on location at <a href="http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Peaceful Shore/110/227/29" rel="noreferrer nofollow">maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Peaceful%20Shore/110/227/29</a>