You assume I’m fine

While you were out buildin’ other worlds, where was I?
Where’s that man who’d throw blankets over my barbed wire?
I made you my temple, my mural, my sky
Now I’m beggin’ for footnotes in the story of your life
Drawin’ hearts in the byline
Always takin’ up too much space or time
You assume I’m fine, but what would you do if I

Break free and leave us in ruins?
Took this dagger in me and removed it
Gain the weight of you, then lose it
Believe me, I could do it

Outfit: BlondeQueen Gracie Maxi Skirt (Black/Pinstripe) @Designer Showcase
Hair:  RAON Hair Cecile Mesh Bun
Shoes: Baiastice Rock Stud Flats
Jewelry: (Yummy) Daisy Rings & Dreamy Earrings & RealEvil Industries Iris Watch
Nails: (NO) Art Nails Natural Summer 2 Fall
Makeup: Top1Salon HD Foxy Eyeshadow (Lelutka X) nude
Avatar: LeLUTKA.Avalon 3.1 and Maitreya LaraX
Skin: [the Skinnery] Jeanne (LeLutkaEVOX)
Pose: STUN Rie 2 V2
Location: Backdrop City Billar Drunks Backdrop by The Bearded Guy TSS
Lyrics: Taylor Swift “Tolerate It”


You left me no choice but to stay here forever…

Friends break up, friends get married
Strangers get born, strangers get buried
Trends change, rumors fly through new skies
But I’m right where you left me
Matches burn after the other
Pages turn and stick to each other
Wages earned and lessons learned
But I’m right where you left me

Yes, I use songs for inspiration, but I’m really posting because Designer Showcase is back with its February round! I immediately fell in love with Sasha Design’s Michelle. It comes with a jacket, top, and jeans. As spring approaches, it’s time to start dressing in layers! Need a ride to Designer Showcase? Click here!

Outfit: Sascha’s Designs “Michelle” @Designer Showcase
Shoes: Baiastice Rock Stud Flats
Hair: Tram N0908
Jewelry: Vibing Lydia Rings & Stella Earrings & SIGMA Chain necklace
Nails: (NO) Art Nails – Almond – Sophisticated Collection
Makeup: Top1Salon HD Foxy Eyeshadow (Lelutka X) nude &  CAZIMI Flawless Contour
Avatar: LeLUTKA.Avalon 3.1 and Maitreya LaraX
Skin: [the Skinnery] Jeanne (LeLutkaEVOX)
Pose: OMY Clover 3
Location: Mirai Melody
Lyrics: Right Where You Left Me by Taylor Swift

Me and Karma Vibe Like THAT…

I’ve been in SL for a little over 14 years. Damn. When I first started I was in my early 20’s and now I’m in my 30’s. Crazy. The lure of SL is still so appealing to me but for very different reasons now that I’m older. In the beginning, I toyed with modeling. I moved on to blogging, but my blogging was sporadic. It depended on my mood and what music I was listening to at the time, which was a LOT of Taylor Swift. Sorry, not sorry dear reader. My goal this year is to blog more often, return to the diary style (with music, duh), and find new designers and pose creators. After all, it’s why I’m still here.

Ask me what I learned from all those years
Ask me what I earned from all those tears
Ask me why so many fade, but I’m still here
(I’m still, I’m still here)

‘Cause karma is the thunder
Rattling your ground
Karma’s on your scent like a bounty hunter
Karma’s gonna track you down
Step by step from town to town
Sweet like justice, karma is a queen
Karma takes all my friends to the summit
Karma is the guy on the screen
Coming straight home to me

‘Cause karma is my boyfriend (karma is my boyfriend)
Karma is a god
Karma is the breeze in my hair on the weekend (weekend)
Karma’s a relaxing thought
Aren’t you envious that for you it’s not?
Sweet like honey, karma is a cat
Purring in my lap ’cause it loves me
Flexing like a goddamn acrobat
Me and karma vibe like that

Karma is my boyfriend
Karma is a god

Karma’s a relaxing thought

Dress: I.M.Collection “Cocktail Hour” (Maitreya)
Coat: Baiastice “Veronique”
Shoes: Ohemo – Daisy block heel boots
Hair:  [monso] Natalia Hair
Nails:  Nylon Outfitters Art Nails – Almond – Glitter Gradient
Jewelry:  Yummy Hoop Set – Small Thin Round & Vibing “Lexi Rings” & Dark Mouse “Big Chain Bracelet” (Left) & MINIMAL – Constellation Necklace Sagittarius Gold
Accessories: ChicChica “Last Bottle Is Over Champagne > Glass of Champagne &  Yummy 2024 HAPPY NEW YEAR Shades – Gold
Pose:  Ana Poses “Bordeaux” 10
Location: Backdrop City TROPIX “Private Access Backdrop” by Igor Almeida Blackbart
Post inspired by “Karma” by Taylor Swift

It’s coming back around (cont.)

And I keep my side of the street clean
You wouldn’t know what I mean

Outfit:  Sascha’s Designs “Florence” (Red)
Shoes: Baiastice Theory Boots (Black)
Hair: RAMA Salon “Jewel”
Nails: Nylon Outfitters Art Nails – Chipped Polish – Almond Shape
Accessories: LaGyo “Teddy Bear Fluffy Hat” (Black) & Izzie’s Reindeer Tights
Jewelry: Vibing “Celestia” Rings (Silver) & “Ceres” Earrings (Silver)
Makeup: Dernier “Face” Contour (Lelutka Evo X BoM)
Kitten: Sweet Thing. Cabootie Cat – Shoulder Bud by AyaShula
Pose: an lar [poses] The Bronte Series – Five (unavailable)
Location: Maybe Tomorrow
Post inspired by “Karma” by Taylor Swift

If this was a movie, you’d be here by now…

Top: COCO Jacquard Sweater(Green)
Bottom: COCO Cargo Jeans (DarkFogBlue)
Shoes: Baiastice Makiko Shoes (Choco)
Hair: Magika – Erin
Jewelry: (Yummy) Bestie Ring Set
Accessories: Parioli Bag (Yellow) by YS&YS
Nails: Encore Nail Appliers – Shades of Green
Pose: Glitter Poses Ignatia 8
Location: The Heart of Rosieri
Title Taylor Swift “If this was a movie

Making a living means shopping

I was able to take a long break over the holidays, so going back to work was a bummer. However, it didn’t suck as much as it could when I had new clothes to show off! My threads are from KiB Designs. This sweet suit is available in a variety of colors and prints. You can find the “Charlotte” suit at Designer Showcase. It’s also Designer Showcase’s 12th anniversary! That means free gifts for group members!

Featuring KiB Designs – Charlotte @Designer Showcase 
Shoes: Baiastice Low Slingback Pumps (Chestnut)
Hair: WINGS ER1203
Jewelry: ADEUX // Mona Gold Earrings
Purse: Vesois et Mailloux Le Chiquito Boujee MAYA + animation
Makeup: CAZIMI Apple Blush
Nails: LIVIA::MixItPro Nails w/LIVIA // Mix It PRO HUD // Laced Pearl Redux
Avatar: LeLUTKA.Avalon 3.1 and Maitreya Lara
Skin: [the Skinnery] Jeanne (LeLutkaEVOX)
Location: Aubry’s Coffee House & Restaurant Cafe

Midnights Like This

I have big plans for 2023. I hope you do too!

Top: Pare.Aspen Fuzzy Coat (December Arcade item)
Bottoms: David Heather Via Pants
Shoes: The Original KC Couture KASSEL Boots
Hair: Baiastice Diamonds
Jewelry: Kunglers Celia Rings @Cosmopolitan & Yummy Secondhand Necklace
Nails: LIVIA::Reema Bento Nails (Maitreya)
Makeup: WarPaint* GoldRush eyeshadow [LeL EvoX] – nudist
Avatar: LeLUTKA.Avalon 3.1 and Maitreya Lara
Skin: [the Skinnery] Jeanne (LeLutkaEVOX)
Pose: STUN Ruby 5
Location: Takalo Mountain Retreat