The Stance of a Gladiator

The heat is on and I'm going into battle to fight the monsters that are too hot, too sweaty and too drowsy... There are so many things wrong with being in temperatures this hot, especially since the home I have has no way of cooling off, and all of the heat is trapped inside... 
I'm going to fight... Im going to dive in and handle the heat in the same fighting spirit as the Roman Gladiators... 

I never really found the interest in Roman Archaeology when I was studying Archaeology at university and in fact any time since. My reason is that we know SO MUCH about them, they left written accounts of their daily life so there is little room for speculation, unlike the Dark Ages... 
The Gladiators knew how to fight though, many were not military trained, and perhaps that was the key to their popularity. They were able to fight in ways that most people couldn't... They were made to kick ass, and the best were like the footballers of today... 

What is she wearing;
Skin: amara beauty - Freya in Ivory
Leg Wraps: Garmonbozia - Lindo Legwraps (Available until July 18th at The Warehouse Sale)
Sandals: friday - Burke Sandals in Coal
Pose: [piXit] - Cameron, Pose 4
Spear: Melly Imaco - Roman Soldier Spear
Sword & Shields: CRAnQ - Mesh Greek Sword & Shield & Valkyrian - Roman Tower and Round Shield
Backdrop: Synnergy.Tavis - Broken Temple (With FOXCITY. Photo Prop - Soft Mesh Sand)

Time for a Sunday Sundae!

It's Sunday, a very lazy Sunday because it's a very HOT Sunday... I've seen people laughing about how people in England complain about the heat, well I'd like to point out that since our homes don't tend to be built to let warmth out but keep it in instead. I admit I HATE hot weather and am looking forward to when it starts to cool down again, but until then and since it's lazy hot Sunday, I think it's time we tried to cool off with a Sundae?!!

I have to be quick with this post since I dont want most of the Ice Cream to melt, the only melted Ice Cream should be that which is used in the making of some fancy Retro Milkshakes - like the ones in the set with the machine from BROKEN ARROWS - whilst the rest of the Ice Cream is used to make some Classic Banana Splits - like the one from Hangry. We have So many delicious toppings, with fruit and chocolate, syrup and whipped cream... 
Seems like our puppy friend couldn't wait though LOL... 

What is in the picture;
(Decor Items from Left to Right):
Dog: JIAN - Sneaky Snacker in Ice Cream Pug
Whipped Cream, Cones, Syrup, Cups & Toppings: The Hive - Banana Split Bar Gacha Items
Vanilla Ice Cream: vespertine - Vanilla Icecream Bucket
Sign: MadPea - Ice Cream Dreams in Treats Sign
Sundae: Hangry - Classic Banana Split
Napkins: 220ML - Ice Cream Cart Gacha in Napkin Holder
Dropped Ice Cream: random.Matter - Ice Cream Bar in Melted Cone Choco
Machine & Milkshakes: BROKEN ARROWS - Retro Milkshake
Spilled Ice Cream: Half-Deer - Melted Ice Cream Pint in Mocha
Bananas: Junk Food - Banana Bunch
Flowers: dust bunny - Ice Cream Cone Planter in Strawberry
Table Top: brocante - GBBC Gacha in Gingham Table

A Different Tale

It's a tale as old as time, but recently I have been loving reading the Smut that is actually based on the fairytales that I grew up loving and still love but now perhaps with a twist of something dark and kinky... 
I am just about to start reading one about Goldilocks, but I've loved them about Peter Pan, the Little Mermaid, Aladdin and others, but this will be the first about Goldilocks and her three bears... Another theme that I love happens to be Beauty and the Beast based stories... A twist on the tale as old as time... 

I love the stories with a twist... The darker the twist, the better I feel and I LOVE it when the female main character is the villain... Maybe I should start writing my own so that I can apply my desires to one tale... LOL or maybe I should just stick to reading them... 
This tale as old as time has a big twist... Our beast becomes human but not before the tale is flipped, with his belle of the ball becoming a scarred beast of the tale. Bitten and clawed by the beast to marr her beauty and let the magic of the rose be her curse... He is her obsession, she see that in his hand held mirror - from Krescendo - while the magic sparkles between her and the rose... 

What is she wearing;
Hair: TRUTH - Linger in Redhead
Face Paint: MoonPhase - ClassicWereWolf FacePaint
Eye: Izzie's - Demon Eyes
Face Wound: Izzie's - Claw Wounds
Earring: (Yummy) - Pearl Earrings (Past Gift)
Choker: [Black Bantam] - Pearl Drop Choker Gray
Necklace: Insomnia Angel - Psyche Rose Necklace
Bite Wound: Izzie's - Werewolf Bites
Jacket: Mug - Paige Jacket in Green
Dress: Mug - Paige Dress in Gold
Mirror: [Krescendo] - Hand Held Mirror
Sparkles: Cole's Corner - Glitterati in Gold
Pose: [piXit] - Isidora, Pose F3R
Table: peaches - The Beauty Within Table
Mirror: random.Matter - Antique Shop II in  Broken Mirror Black
Bed: zerkalo - Montserrat Bed
Curtains: Pitaya - The Last Vampire Curtains in RED
Backdrop: PITAYA - Magic Practice Skybox in Black

The Adventures of a Sky Pirate

For the last few days, the hubby and I have been re-watching the Pirates of the Caribbean. It's a bloody good series, with lots of moments of humour, romance and general silliness that I'd kind of forgotten about. Since there are 5 now things seem to blur into each other and I will admit I was wondering where each of the movies fitted together... What can I say? I LOVE them, I love Jack Sparrow and will say he's got to be one of my favourite movie characters of all time... I guess that it has influenced me... 

I think the Caribbean would be way too hot for me but I could be the kind of pirate in some fantasy steam-punkish novel... One in search of treasure or adventure or something that could be entertaining to pass the time... I'd have to be a bit of a fancy dressed up pirate, modern yet stylish and armed with some pretty weapons... 

What is she wearing;
Hat & Eye Patch: Tentacio - Pirate Set
Hair: Magika - Cadence Hair
Skin: amara beauty - Freya in Ivory
Necklace: Kibitz - Coin choker
Jacket: Pseudo - Leo Leather Jacket in Black
Outfit: AsteroidBox - Avalon Set (Available until July 8th at Equal10)
Pose & Weapons: piXit - Tranchant, Pose F1
Lamps: The Looking Glass - Moroccan Lanterns
Parrot: TLC - BlueAndGold Parrot
Table Globe: [Krescendo] - Celestial Globe
Maps: Ex Machina - Livingstone Gacha Set in Map with Compass & Map and Map Holder & Headhunter 's Island - Pirate Maps
Gold: [Dysfunctionality] - Golden Treasure Spilled Bag
Standing Globe: random.Matter - Cabinet of Curiosity in Globe
Backdrop: Synnergy.Tavis - Steampunk Ship {360} Backdrop

Laundry Days Can Be Good Days!

Today is the last day that I will be home as the hubby's nurse, even though he is not healed and is still in a lot of pain I have only been able to have a week off to look after him and therefore... It's time to get ready for work again... I have a few things to get done around the house, but the one job that seems to be never ending is laundry... I have a mountain of laundry but it's one of those things you need a washing machine for, and since my washing machine had other ideas... 

The ball bearings are loose in my washing machine, luckily last month I had my holiday money and that means I have a little flexibility and only need to wait now for the delivery of my new washing machine. 
Until then I'm spending my evening in the local laundrette... There's no one here, it's too warm and most people around here have laundry facilities at home, so I'm here alone... I'm bored, and I think I'm going to be a little rebel and see just how good the vibrations of a drier can feel... 
The aftermath of the feeling is that it's the perfect time to ignore the signs and have a cheeky cigarette, I just hope it was as good for the machine as it was for me... 

What is she wearing;
Hair: [monso] - Noah Hair in Black & Red
Curler: bonbon - Hair Roller Curlers Set
Skin: amara beauty - Freya in Ivory
Glasses: Izzie's - Good Old Glasses
Outfit: CryBunBun - Pinned-up Girl in BlackGrunge
Panties: -XTC- - Oops  Panties
Pose & Cigarette Prop: [piXit] - Blake, Pose F5
Detergent: Deco Franzy - Laundry Detergent
Laundry: dust bunny & consignment - Laundry Corner in Laundry Pile
Backdrop: PALETO.Backdrop - C. Laundry

A Drink in the Moonlight

It is insanely hot here in the Netherlands and our homes are DEFINITELY meant to hold the heat rather than release it... It's one of the reasons that Summer and I do not get on LOL... This timeof year I find myself wishing I could be more of a night owl or perhaps a Vampire... I've been around the hospital too much lol wanting to be in the night and suddenly reminded of the smell of blood... 

I know that Vampires are often portrayed as the monsters, but in this day and age that should be altered in my mind. People are just as bad if not worse, and they come with a lot less grace... I love things that are Vamp based, Twilight aside because that was just silly nonsense I mean he sparkled and they gave birth to a demon-like baby... I'm still mourning the finale of What we do in the shadows, and love the glamour that often comes with a lady of the dark... 
I think now days we have enough blood banks, we should learn to share what extra we have with the Vamps and then leave them to dance through the shadows and the moonlight... 

What is she wearing;
Hair: TRUTH & Faga - Enigmatic in Redhead
Skin: amara beauty - Freya in Ivory
Drool: Boutique #187 - Cute Drool
Face Make-Ups: FATHER - Undead Face, The Rotting Lab - Samael Wound (No Longer Available!), [KURURU] - Internal bleeding & WarPaint - Possession
Neck Wound: alaskametro<3 - "St. Winifred" blood FX
Necklace: Six Feet Under - Bloodbound Necklace (Available until July 7th at Bleeding Solstice)
Halo: CURELESS[+] - Moirai Collar
Top: Garmonbozia - Michela Dress BONUS PBR
Drink: Fiasco - Blood Drink
Pose: [piXit] - Gothabilly, Pose 1F1
Bat Trees: dust bunny - Midnight Apothecary in Bats Tree
Backdrop: IDK - Darkness backdrop

Protecting the Magic Eggs

Everything needs a little magic to make it seem like a better feeling... When days are as hot as this it feels like the sun has started blowing more heat our way like a dragon that's pissed off protecting his treasure from those that would try to steal it... The female dragons are too busy protecting their scared sanctums that guard their eggs... 

The Dragons eggs are collected by the Celtic Druidesses, and they are floated within the Wishing Fountain - backdrop by K&S - of the inner sanctum... It is a place of magic, protection, and safety... The ladies protect the eggs in the fountain while th dragonesses protect the celtic magic... 

What is she wearing;
Hair: Magika - Heart Hair
Skin: amara beauty - Freya in Ivory
Dress, Halo & Crown: [Faunus] - Celtic ritual
Staff: Simply Shelby - Ivy Wyrm Staff Set in Ivy Wyrm Staff Aqua (Recoloured a little by me!)
Sparkles: Cole's Corner - Glitterati in Gold
Pose: [piXit] - Nyx, Pose F3R
Eggs: Simply Shelby - Ivy Wyrm Staff Set in Dragon Egg
Nests: HPMD - Easter Egg 2020 (Past Group Gift) (No Longer Available!)
Dragons: Synnergy.Tavis - Dragons (Part of Dragons Keep Backdrop - Not Sold Separately!)
Backdrop: K&S - // Wishing Fountain. Scene