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>

It's the Fuzzy Little Things ... (Yhishie's PM ADVENT-ure Part 2)

 I had one cat a very long time ago that always used to knock the ornaments off the tree.  It was a mine field walking across the floor at night because there were always a few that would be right there ready to step on.   Another cat I had when I was a young girl used to climb up the trunk of the tree... and one of the most precious pictures of a cat I have ever seen was of her as a kitten looking up in reverent awe at the holiday ornaments.  

The holidays just wouldn't be the same for me without fuzzy friends to share it with.  In Second Life we are blessed with designers that can create realistic looking pets for those that may not be able to have them.  

It always makes me a bit sad though.  There are so many animals that don't have a safe and warm place with people that love them.  My hope for 2022 is that all of those abandoned and orphaned pets will find a home that will give them joyful and peaceful lives. This is also the wish of the Central Alberta SPCA who make sure that animals have every chance at finding that kind of forever home.  https://www.albertaspca.org/ 

Tank Top – PM – Plaid Tank Top (Advent Gift Day 10) (Freya, Kupra, Legacy, Maitreya)

Skirt – PM – Red Mini Skirt (Advent Gift Day 12) (Freya, Kupra, Legacy, and Maitreya)

Necklace – PM – Sage #1 – String Choker AC2021 (Advent Gift Day 7)

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Sky%20Castle/184/19/3006

 

Headpiece – Tentacio - Nausica

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Cies%20Island/170/230/24

 

Hair – Stealthic – Endless

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Rapture/132/126/103

 

Blush – Alaska Metro – Chill Blush 01

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Imogen/205/74/21

 

Eyeshadow and Lipstick  – Alaska Metro – Glitz (At Uber until Dec 22)

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Uber/157/155/23

Nails – Boss Gloss – Paisley Fingernails – Maitreya

Marketplace Link:

https://marketplace.secondlife.com/stores/166492/search?utf8=%E2%9C%93&search%5Bcategory_id%5D=&search%5Bmaturity_level%5D=GMA&search%5Bkeywords%5D=paisley

 

 Head – Catwa – HD Pro Queen

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Catwa%20Clip/230/40/22

Body – Maitreya

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Maitreya%20Isle/125/130/23

Eyes – IKON – Hope Eyes – Industrial

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/IKON/79/140/501

 Skin (Head) – Mila – Lotte – Sugar

Skin (Body) – Mila – Sugar

Both can be found at http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Peace%20Oasis/159/138/28

 

 Cat Tree – Dust Bunny – Santa Paws Clutter

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Dust%20Bunny/142/149/16

 Sleeping Puppy – Dust Bunny & OMEN – Puppy Basket Bed

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Dust%20Bunny/142/149/16

 Bench – ARIA – Elah Tuffed Soft Bench

No longer available – Part of  the “Frozen Elegance” Deco(c)rate

 Structure – 8f8 Storyteller’s Burrow Garden House (Gacha set)

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Black%20Kite/138/109/21

 Dog in Santa Hat – Giz Seorn – XMAS French Bulldog

No longer available.

 Kitten – KittyCats! – Peace on Earth 2012 Kitten Shoulder Pet

No longer available.

 Christmas Tree – BamPu Legacies – Jacqualicious Christmas Tree

No longer available.

 

Pose – Custom

Taken on location at a private sim

Yhishie's PM ADVENT-ure (Part 1)

 

When growing up, advent calendars were never part of my family's holiday traditions. I had seen them of course, usually they were chocolates or some other confections sold in grocery or drug stores as part of their holiday offerings.  I think one of the very first ones I actually took part in were in Second Life.  I think it's a neat concept.  The prizes aren't usually very big - just some little treat but the delivery is the draw - it's always a mystery of what you are going to get but you know it's going to be good. 

Purplemoon's was one calendar I looked forward to every year.  Some of the prizes were familiar but there were always a few new items specific to that calendar.   This year it is the XMAS DAY DRESS and the LADY CLAUS HEELS pictured above.  One of the great surprises Poulet included in the past was at least one decor item - and I am very happy to see her including one this year with the delightful  XMAS FRONT PORCH DECOR in two versions (one with snow and one without).  

With such great prizes so far, I can't wait to see what else she has in store for us! 

OUTFIT

Earrings / Necklace – Purplemoon – Imani – Fresh  

Shoes – Purplemoon – Lady Claus Heels (Maitreya) (Advent 2021 Gift Day 2)

Dress – Purplemoon – Xmas Day Dress (Maitreya) (Advent 2021 Gift Day 5)

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Sky%20Castle/194/63/3002

 

MAKEUP

Eye Makeup – Izzie’s – Candy Cane Liner  – Catwa HDPro   BOM (Christmas Group Gift)

Lipstick – Izzie’s – Bonfire Lipstick 02 – Red BOM

(Both items available at the Izzie’s Mainstore)

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Izzies/77/94/32

 

BODY

Hair – Truth – Gaea

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Truth/131/133/28

 

Head – Catwa – HDPro Queen

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Catwa%20Clip/232/38/22

 

Eyes – IKON – Industrial

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/IKON/77/139/501

 

Nails (Manicure / Pedicure) – Encore – Maitreya Nail Appliers – Shades Fatpack (Marketplace only)

https://marketplace.secondlife.com/p/Encore-Nail-Appliers-Shades-Fat-Pack-SlinkOmegaBellezaMaitreya/10558661

 

Skin (Head) – MILA – Lotte – Sugar – Catwa BOM

Skin (Body) – MILA

(Both items available at the Mila Mainstore)

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Peace%20Oasis/160/138/28

 

 

SETTING

Trees and Foreground – Skye Scots Pine Forest set

https://marketplace.secondlife.com/p/Skye-Scots-Pine-Forest-Building-Set-4-Season-Trees/7523035

 

Fabric Trees – PM Xmas Front Porch Décor (With and Without Snow Versions) (Advent 2021 Gift Day 8)

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Sky%20Castle/194/63/3002

 

Step Ladder – Dust Bunny & Tenshii – Mixed (from the Autumn Harvest gacha) (Sold as FATPACK ONLY)

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Dust%20Bunny/105/91/16

 

Lantern – 8f8 (from the Storyteller’s Burrow gacha)

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Black%20Kite/92/85/21

 

Lamp in Background – Circa – “Northern Forest” Snow Lantern Pole – Red/Copper

No longer available

 

 

Photo Taken at a private sim

Pose – Custom Pose created by Yhishara Cerise

Purplemoon: The Maria Gown

 

It has been so very long since I wrote a blog post about anything but this is a very special occasion.  One of my favourite designers,  Poulet Koenkamp, has returned to SL to put on a special holiday event.  No one,  with the exception of maybe one or two people, did/does Second Life events like Poulet.  I have to admit to being somewhat mystified though at how much this act on her part means to me. 

She makes beautiful clothes.  Many people make beautiful clothes.  She did advent calendars and arranged hunts and group gifts.  Many designers in Second Life do these things.  Does she appreciate her group members?  Yes, but many people appreciate those that shop in their stores.  But none ever brought tears to my eyes because they were going to do those things.  Poulet did though when I read she was coming back to do her Holiday Extravaganza. My quest the past few days is to figure out why... 

I remember spending hours walking around her store.  Being there - in that environment inspired me in ways I simply can't capture fully in words.  It was the creativity of the fashion and all the styling potential.  As an SL model, we thrive on that creativity.  Seeing the people that went before me in that industry made me dream.  That dream came true when  Belladonna Wexhome, the manager for Purplemoon offered me the chance to join the Purplemoon Dream Team and become a live model for them.

And perhaps that's why her coming back to do this means so much.  Before she closed, she did tributes to those that supported her along the way.  But she supported me along my own way.  She gave me the chance to model - when I had very little training and was completely unknown to pretty much everyone except a small few.  

In a  virtual world where people only seem to want to talk to you if you can do something for them or you are a 'somebody' that kind of thing is nearly unheard of.  She showed me much kindness in doing that.  And perhaps that's why her coming back means so much.  Because it's kindness - genuine kindness.  It's not a marketing gimmick.  She hardly needs that as she was on the top of her game when she left to take care of her family in real life.  No,  this type of kindness comes from the heart, from a place of truly wanting to give back to the people that gave so much to her.   That made me love and respect her as a person and I hope that she gets a hundred times that measure back again in her reality. 

The world in general can be very dark sometimes, and it sometimes seems like no one wants to be kind anymore.  So when someone is, well there are two responses:  either it's met with distrust or it makes you cry because you are so moved that someone would do that.  I know that she didn't come back for anything to do with me, but because she wanted to.  But she has blessed me more than she will ever know by coming back this December and it just means that I will forever be a PM fangirl. 

As I said - it's hard to put into words, and a simple, "Thank you"  just seem too little... 

 Gown – Purplemoon – Maria Gown – Legacy

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Sky%20Castle/194/63/3002

 

 

Necklace – Cae – Blizzard

Marketplace Only: https://marketplace.secondlife.com/p/Cae-Blizzard-Collection-bagged/6691060

Rings – Yummy – Heirloom Ring Set – Legacy

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Tableau/174/103/23

 

Head – Catwa – HDPro Queen

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Catwa%20Clip/222/51/22

Eyes – Ikon – Hope – Industrial

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/IKON/96/128/501

Body – Legacy Feminine Edition

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/The%20Shops/124/121/25

Skin (Head) - Mila – Catwa BOM – Lotte – Sugar

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Peace%20Oasis/160/138/29

Skin (Body) - Mila  – Legacy – Sugar / Normal Fit

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Peace%20Oasis/160/138/29

Hair – Truth – Polly

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Truth/124/185/28

Nail Color – Default Legacy colour

 

 

 

Cliff – Skye – EPIC Cliff Type 2 Oversize

Marketplace: https://marketplace.secondlife.com/p/Skye-EPIC-Cliff-Collection-Faces-and-Privacy-Screen/19632783

 

Trees, Throne, White Tigers – Purplemoon – Ice Queen Throne – (Retextured and Reconfigured)

No Longer Avaliable