Tree Shopping

Today was my day off, it's working now until Sunday and working in retail at this time of year SUCKS with a capital suck... I've had a lovely day off today though, taking some time to get some pictures done and play with some of my SL Christmas decor, as well as doing a little RL wrapping and some general household chores... 
There was one thing that I needed to make sure I did today... It involved trees... 

There have been so many things on my to-do list today, and one of those was going to a tree farm. This year we HAVE to have a fake tree since my monster in law is moving into my house when we go home to the UK over New Year. Normally I LOVE going to choose myself a real tree, with it's soft needles and the scent of pine. 
So today, I took myself over to the gorgeous Moochie where 'Tis the Season with my St.Bernard Puppy - from Jian - in his soft reindeer outfit and myself dressed in something warm and some big ol' Alice Boots - which are the new release from PSYCHO.Byts - that are perfect for any time you wanna look good whilst having warm toes! Our mission, pick out a tree, roll it up and take it home to adorn my home and make it festive!!!

What is she wearing;
Hair: Wasabi - Karissa Earmuffs Ed in Absolute Pack
Sweater: miss chelsea - Cory Set
Skin: amara beauty - Freya in Ivory
Shorts: MUKA - Shirley in Black
Tights: Psycho Barbie - [Noir Stockings] in Polka Dots
Boots: PSYCHO.Byts - Alice Boots
Tree: [Medieval Fantasy] - Mesh Rolled Christmas Pine Tree FATPACK
Dog: JIAN - Classic St. Bernard Puppies
Pose: Secret Poses - My Portrait 2, Pose 3

Pick of the Patch

There is a definite change in the season now, things are getting a little more Autumnal and there's a soft chill in the air as the skies get darker earlier and the weather takes a drastic turn... There is a definite shift towards the most wonderful time of the year  AND the most wonderful holiday. I cannot wait until Halloween. I've been doing a few odd jobs here and there to get myself ready for the spooky season... 
One of the most important tasks at this time of year, especially for the magical folks of the world, is making sure that while the colours turn, the pumpkins grow big enough to carve... 

One of my favourite places every season tends to be the land of Moochie, at this time of year it becomes a garden of All Hallows... It's always worth a visit and it makes for a pretty backdrop to take pictures or go for a walk. 
The fairy folk tend to use it as a place to relax while painting the seasons in it's different colours... We all know that I LOVE to hunt down the fae folk and the one I found in the pumpkin patch today is definitely one of the more strikin fae in the woods. Her colours are totally Autumnal, her face decorated with the wings of a Fae Queen - from Clover - whilst her Spectral Butterfly Wings - from Quills & Curiosities - show her dark aura and connection to the upcoming dark holiday!

What is she wearing;
Hair: Wasabi - Carol Hair in Offbeat
Third Eye: (Nylon Outfitters) - Third Eye in Strange Colors White Out
Face Tattoo: Lenore - Izora Tattoo
Skin: amara beauty - Freya in Ivory
Eye Make-Up: WarPaint - Moonage Eyeshadow
Face Wings: Clover - Fae Queen
Choker: Dark Mouse - Enameled Flowers Choker
Body Paint: FOREST FANTASY STORE - Half Demon in Orange
Outfit: Belle Epoque - { Chlorophyll }Outfit
Wings: Quills & Curiosities - Spectral Butterfly Wings
Pose & Prop: -Extra- - Pick of the Patch, Pose 4

Snowflake kisses on my cheeks...

Oooooh one of the best things about Second Life at this time of year is the snow... I HATE snow in RL because even though it looks pretty I know I'm always scared that I'm going to slip over and hurt myself, but in SL though it's a totally different story. I LOVE being out in the snow, dancing around and watching the flakes fall. Even the darkest little versions of me cannot help but smile as the soft white flakes kiss my skin... 

At Moochie, where 'Tis the Season, while out on a walk in the woods, looking for a quite place to commune with the moon goddess, the little dark being that I am wandered into a clearing and suddenly the snowflakes were kissing her cheeks... The smile was instant, proving that even the creatures of the dark cannot resist this pretty white stuff! 

What is she wearing; 
Hair: Doe - Mod in Flux 
Skin: amara beauty - Freya in Ivory 
Hair Accessory & Make Up: Psycho Barbie & PKC - Pagan Ritual Halo & Makeup 
Choker: Six Feet Under - Lunar Choker 
Mini Snowflakes: Cole's Corner - Ice Queen 
Big Snowflakes: Moon Rabbit - Aura Snow (Available as a Gift at Santa Inc) 
Body Gems: CELESTE - Selene Body Gem Set 
Top: VINYL - Hot Cocoa Top in Overcast 
Pose: -Extra- - Spring Thing, Pose 5 

December 1st: It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas!

It is December 1st and I'm finally allowing myself to starting allowing things to look a lot like Christmas. I've resisted the urge up until now, but today marks the start of all things Christmassy, It's not long now until the Fat Man in red graces us with his presence but everything is starting to feel a little magical in the drearest part of the most depressing year I've ever had! Let the Christmas magic begin I suppose...

I decided to start getting decorations ready, a little shopping had to be done to make things feel special and festive! I went to the adorable little market at Moochie, since 'Tis The Season and picked up a few things filling up my Holidays Shopping bag from MOVEMENT. 
Found the perfect outfit to shop and start my Christmas fun, it's a warm snuggly full coat from 1313 Mockingbird Lane called Bridget, and I'm wearing the matching boots - both of these things are available at Tannenbaum. 
It'snow beginning to look a lot like Christmas,,, Everywhere I go... and I'm ready!!

What is she wearing; 
Hair: Magika - Let It Snow 
Skin: amara beauty - Freya in Ivory 
Jacket: 1313 MockingBird Lane - Bridget Coat (Available until December 20th at Tannenbaum) 
Boots: 1313 MockingBird Lane - Bridget Boots (Available until December 20th at Tannenbaum) 
Bag: MOVEMENT - Holidays Shopping in Green 
Pose: Secret Poses - Juliet, Pose 2 

Time for Tree Shopping!

It feels so lovely right about now in RL... I am just waking up and sitting in my parents living room watching the birds feed from the rosehips that are still waiting for them in the garden. Though you know me, I cannot just step away from my blog for too long, it's like an addiction that needs to be supported!
Im having a lovely time with my family though, we're even doing some very early christmassy type things since I wont be here in RL with them over the holidays. This is inspiring me just a little bit, I will be getting a little more Christmassy from now on... It's time for picking out my Christmas tree, I think...

I'm back at my favourite Winter space right now, Moochie, where the tree market is open and selling their gorgeous trees. It was warm and wooly in my sweater, but it was definitely nice to get a cup of coffee to keep my hands warm and toasty in all that snow! 

What is she wearing;
Hair & Scarf: Wasabi Pills - Brrree Mesh Hair in Reds Pack 
Skin: Glam Affair - Seya in Europa 2 
Snow: Izzie's - Face Snow 
Top: SEUL - Koi Knit Sweater in Hunter 
Pants: Zenith - Drop Down Garter Legging in Black 
Pose & Prop: Secret Poses - Ariana, Pose 6 

The First Snow of the Season

I said that my last post was to be the last of my Autumnal feeling, I cannot guarantee that as in SL it can be any time of year no matter what the weather outside is doing, but at least for now, the snow is settling into Rudh's world and making things a little chilly! It's one of my favourite things about this time of year, an excuse to wrap up snugly, to curl up in front of a warm fire and drink tea with a good book... In RL I HATE SNOW! It makes me so paranoid - I'm always one to slip over, it's like a guaranteed thing - but in SL, that's a different story... Bring on the Snow Mr Frost... 

Of course, again, the fact that it is Second Life means you can get away with wearing next to nothing in the snow and not get cold LOL... Hence why, my - I guess you might say it is a Look of the Day - outfit is probably a lot more revealing than it would be if I was in the snow in RL right now LOL...
I'm back at one of those places I LOVE to explore, ever changing with the seasons, right now it's gone all snowy - I'm talking about Moochie! 
This outfit is one of my current favourites... it's a top from RIOT with some gorgeous, almost Medieval open sleeves, I wrapped soft Fur Alice Stole - from Caboodle at Collar88 - and curled my hair into this gorgeous Focus Lamb style... It's become my favourite look of the Wintery season already!

What is she wearing;
Hair: Lamb - Focus in Red Pack 
Skin: Glam Affair - Seya in Europa 2 
Glasses: AsteroidBox - Theia Glasses in Color Pack 
Necklace: Kibitz - Lulu's necklace in Silver 
Fur: Caboodle - Alice Stole in Gray (Available until December 6th at Collabor88) 
Top: RIOT - Blair Crop in Silver 
Pants: Kaithleen's - Flare Jeans in Stone 
Pose: FOXCITY - Detached, Pose 6 

The Arrival of the Snow Queen

The winds are changing, and for many places the snow is falling - the time of the coldest days has arrived and that makes me a happier bunny since I'm not a fan of summer heat. 
I love the way that snow sparkles when it's crisp and fresh, and I LOVE the sound of the stillness when the snow covers the ground... The sharpness as you breathe in the cold air and a need to wrap up in a million layers feels like heaven... So things are going to start getting a little chilly looking here for a while and we're starting with a royal visit from the Snow Queen to open the season... 

She's made a visit to the beautiful island that is Moochie - YES the Moochie that was Halloween styled until very recently but 'Tis the Season - with the sounds of Disney's Frozen echoing through my headset, it's an Enchantment... 
The theme of Enchantment this month is the Snow Queen - which is actually the background story used by Disney when they created their Frozen story line...
The Snow Queen is nothing like Elsa however, she's definitely one with more of a dark side, and the only similarity between her and the Disney version is the similar colour of her Crystal Ballgown... The Crystal Ballgowns are brand new releases from Petite Mort for the new round of Enchantment, and it works perfectly with the Fur Stole and Muff sets that have been released by the store at the event too... Keeping the chill from the chilliest shoulders in Fairyland. 
It appears that while she's working some Winter magic, she's borrowed the Ice Queen Sceptre of her Narnian cousin! The Ice Queen Sceptre has been created by Fika - which is also available at Enchantment - and it's gorgeous! It comes with three different bento hold poses, a collection of colours and even pulsing glows... 
Bring on the cold... To quote a Disney Snow Queen "the cold never bothered me anyway..."

What is she wearing;
Hair: Tableau Vivant - Starry Night in Windy Redheads 
Tiara: PSYCHO:Byts - Lethal Stalagmite Crown in Snow 
Skin: Glam Affair - Seya in Europa 2 
Ice Make-Up: Izzie's - Face Snow 
Fur: Petite Mort - Fur Stole & Muff Set (Available until December 4th at Enchantment) 
Dress: Petite Mort - Crystal Ballgown in Periwinkle (Available until December 4th at Enchantment) 
Staff: Fika - Ice Queen Sceptre (Available until December 4th at Enchantment) 
Pose: FOXCITY - Poser, Pose 1 

Picking Pumpkins

I went to the store today in RL, and was doing some of my usual grocery shopping... Buying the usual things for the weekend and making sure I had enough cat and dog food too, but then I noticed they have now got pumpkins available for sale so naturally I had to check those out too... 
Yet they were a massive disappointment... TINY and not really made for carving!!! I'm going to have to fulfill my crazing for pumpkins in SL this year!

I went for a coffee in the lovely gardens of All Hallows at Moochie, and stumbled upon their pumpkin patch... Selecting myself this adorable pumpkin - which is in fact by Zombie Suicide at Trick or Treat Lane by the way - I wanted something a little different and this studded one was just pretty with it's purple shimmer it needed to be part of my collection... 

What is she wearing;
Hair: TRUTH - Oasis in Redhead 
Skin: Glam Affair - Seya in Europa 2 
Make-up: Astara - Hallowed Glitter (Available until November 2nd at Trick or Treat Lane) 
Choker: Ama - Quinn Collar (Available until October 31st at The Dark Style Fair) 
Dress: Vinyl - Sammy Occult Dress in Black (Available until October 29th at FaMESHed) 
Pumpkin: Zombie Suicide - Trippy Pumpkin (Available until November 2nd at Trick or Treat Lane) 
Pose: Fashiowl - Life on Mars, Pose 7 

Walking through the Falling Leaves

It's the middle of September, and that means it's AUTUMN, at least in my part of the world it definitely seems to be heading that way. It's gotten a lot colder, and the leaves are starting to slowly turn to those glorious oranges and reds. I LOVE this time of year, the spring and winter seasons are fun too - I've never really been a summer girl it's too hot LOL - and it makes me feel happy to go out wrapped up warm and cozy while it's cold outside!
One of the best things about SL though in this regard, is that you can go out, enjoy the Autumn scenery and never get too cold lol... I was inspired today, to go for a walk at the All Hallows in Moochie... It was such a pretty place for a walk! 

My poor little puppy companion got rather tired whilst on our walk through the falling leaves, and so he ended up in the basket that I'd brought with me to collect leaves and nuts that could be used to Autumnify my home... 
It was fun collecting leaves and holding them up to the sunlight to see the last rays of sunlight filter through the pretty autumn coloured leaves... I used to do this a lot as a little kid, and can do it really easily now thanks to a gorgeous pose from -Extra- that makes up part of the Leafy Set available today for The Saturday Sale! 

What is she wearing;
Hair: Moon - Kansas in Fatpack 
Skin: Glam Affair - Seya in Europa 2 
Dungarees: KITJA - Lina Jumpsuit in SEA 
Bra: [Cynful] - Widowmaker Lingerie Set in Light Grey 
Basket: JIAN - Legacy Pupper Basket 
Boots: [VALE KOER] - Cozy Boots in Mud 
Pose & Prop: -Extra- - Leafy Set, Pose 4 (Available for The Saturday Sale)  

Hot Drinks for Cold Hands in Sweater Weather

The Gators MC is hosting a photo contest again this month and I want to make sure I share with you the details of the even, I also want to share my pretty picture for it too, but that's just me trying to drum up support I guess! 
The theme is Autumn - or Fall depending on which side of the Atlantic you're on - and so it's all about getting cosy, russet colours and that feeling of Winter coming... For me, it was time for a mug of hot apple cider... 

When I thought of Autumn themed, I was instantly thinking of a place called Moochie - a pretty place with lots to explore that changes with the season, or at least it seems to anyway! Right now it's all Autumnal and there's even HOT APPLE CIDER!!!! It's the perfect place for Sweater Weather! 
Here's the information about the contest though... 
Head on over to the Gators MC Photo Contest Area to join or vote. If you want to join it will cost you 100L per picture, and you could be in with a chance to win a guaranteed prize of 2000L minimum, the prize will go up depending on the number of entrants and the number of votes! Each vote costs 10L and you're able to vote three times per day! 
So now is the time to get creative! May the best photographer win!! 

What is she wearing;
Hair: Wasabi Pills - Maddie in Reds 
Skin: Glam Affair - Seya in Europa 2 
Sweater: Pretty Sexy Things - Crop Sweater in Sweater Weather 
Pants: [Cynful] - Groovy Tweed Pants in Dark Gray (Available until December 6th at Collabor88 ) 
Pose: Secret Poses - Coffee Time, Pose 3 
Cup: hive - Homemade Apple Cider Set