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So Much To Do So Little Time

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It’s my favorite time of year when multiple massive events collide. It’s HAIRFAIR and it’s SL20B and it’s also the SHOP & HOP Celebrating the SL20b.

I’ve only gotten about halfway around the Shop & Hop and honestly IDK if I care about doing the rest. Maybe? It’s such a crapshoot of amazing and awful – I suppose I may try.

Today I’m wearing something from the AMAZING category, a free Shop & Hop gift from Valentina E. This swimsuit is perfect for a girl who likes a little more modesty in her swimwear and I love a vintage look any time.

My little evening snack is a freebie also, how can I say no to such a pretty treat? It’s too pretty to eat – almost!

My hair is a free gift from KMH. I’m of two minds about it. The style is cute and I like the textures but the hairbase that you have to wear with it isn’t very well done. The front of it is fine but the sides are flat and just…disappointing. I shot it from the best possible angle but it’s not awesome. You might think “Well it was free why are you complaining?” But you see, I pick up free things to try out a new to me designer very often – especially at an event like Hair Fair. So I give it a B. The actual hair is cute. I’d buy one of their styles without a hair base or one I could use a different hair base with. Just my two cents.

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Gidge is Freebie Happy In:
Hair: KMH – HairFair2023Gift
Earrings: (Yummy) Serenity Earring
Necklace: (Yummy) Serenity Layered Necklace Set (Lara)
Head: / HEAD / lel EvoX RAVEN 3.1
Swimsuit: :V.e. Teal Retro Swimsuit Lara
Body: Maitreya Mesh Body – Lara V5.3
Snack: MVT – Pancake delight – Spring – Gift
Skin: [7DS] – BODY 2020 LUCY-MAY bom skin PINEAPPLE

Hare at the Fair of Hair

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If you’re an old school Hair Fair junkie like me you know that there are some things that you gotta do. You gotta buy bandanas to wear on Bandana Day – even if it’s only one and now apparently you have to get a Hair Fair Hare.

Seriously he is SO DANG CUTE! What a little sweetie. And he’s wearing his bandana already! He’s a joiner, he is!

Have you been to Hair Fair yet? Many of the designers are offering a free gift but even better everyone has at least one item that is donating a % to Wigs for Kids, which is an amazing organization.

You can get a sneaky peaky at the styles being offered, slurls as well as a lovely map if you pop over HERE.

Hair Fair is going on until July 2nd. So get you over there to have at it! You need new hair. I KNOW YOU DO!

I’m wearing EXILE from Hair Fair topped with a wreath crown made by Sparkle Skye which is SO beautiful and dainty.

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Gidge is Hair Fair Ready
Earrings: (Yummy) Serenity Earring – L (ALL)
(Yummy) Serenity Earring
Necklace: (Yummy) Serenity Layered Necklace Set (Lara)
Hair: SS Blossom DBL Wreath – Soft Pink Wht
Head: / HEAD / lel EvoX RAVEN 3.1
Dress: BESH Knotted Dress
Hair: Exile:: Tatiana 2
Hare: Hair Fair 2023 Hare – Juicy – Red Hare
Body: Maitreya Mesh Body – Lara V5.3
Shoes: Pure Poison – Cozy XMass Pumps – Maitreya
Skin: [7DS] – BODY 2020 LUCY-MAY bom skin PINEAPPLE
Shot on Location – KOWLOON
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Blueberry and Yummy for Belleza’s GENX

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I love to get out and about, especially when I get to explore new places – or new to me places. Tonight’s excursion was no exception. I had the best time exploring in New York 2.

Tonight I’m decked out in Blueberry. This is one of my favorite brands, you can always count on them for the kind of quality you don’t have to demo – her work is always top notch. I’m wearing the new GEN X body for Belleza and I am really enjoying her. Blueberry makes a host of great clothes for her.

I was SO excited to see that Yummy is designing for this body. As one of my favorite jewelry makers on the grid, it’s so great to find someone you already love making things for your new body. YAY!

If you don’t mind, I’m gonna grab some street food for dinner before I head back home. I will catch you lovelies later. Have a beautiful Friday!

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Gidge is Into Rainy Weather In:
Jewelry: (Yummy) Serenity Earrings – L&R (ALL)
(Yummy) Serenity Layered Necklace Set (Gen.X) Classic
Body: -Belleza- Gen.X Classic Body
Body: / HEAD / lel EvoX RAVEN 3.1
Jeans: Blueberry – Daisy – LowJeans – Cutiebootie – GenX Classic
Shoes: Blueberry – Daisy – Shoes – GenX
Shirt Jacket: Blueberry – Minnie – Rain Coats – Gen X Classic
Umbrella: Elm. Traditional Umbrella [R] ~ Lavender
Hair: Exile:: Kara 2
Skin: [7DS] – BODY 2020 LUCY-MAY bom skin PINEAPPLE

Happy PRIDE Month!

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Fearlessly Be Yourself. <3

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Gidge is Proud to be an Ally In:
Body: -Belleza- Gen.X Classic Body (SL UVS) PG V1.2
Head: / HEAD / lel EvoX RAVEN 3.1
Dessert: :ANDORE: -ice- [R] Rainbow Ice #Pride
Pants: Blueberry – Split Front Flare Pants – Lowwaist – Genx Classic
Top: Blueberry -Knotted Top – Genx Classic
Hair: Exile:: Dahlia 1
Earrings: Maxi Gossamer – Earrings – Athena
Skin: [7DS] – BODY 2020 MISTA bom skin COTTON CANDY

More Black and White

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Oh gentle reader, I know it’s silly to wear stilettos to the beach, but I don’t mind the fact that I’m being a ridiculous girl. After all, this is my imaginary world where anything can happen.

I’m rolling around the grid today in the appropriately named for MY generation -Belleza- GENX body and I do like this thick girl. She isn’t even the curvy version. She’s got several customizations for the naughty bits that I’m sure of you will like but I left mine set to factory defaults.

It’s both fun and annoying to start hunting new clothes for a new body but I’ve realized there is way more out there than I knew, since this body isn’t BRAND new I’m just slow to trying it on. Maybe there was some wisdom in waiting eh?

It’s still cool here, even beachside, and so I’m comfy in my sweater dress even though the climate is beautifully tropical. I’m going to have to nab a new swimsuit for when things warm up. This looks like a great place to surf.

I found a place to sit and enjoy the waves and have a drink. A lovely tropical drink is the best way to relax sometimes don’t you think?

I’m going to be unwinding here for the rest of today. What are your plans for Saturday?

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Gidge is a GenXer In:
Body: -Belleza- Gen.X Classic Body (SL UVS) PG V1.2
Head: / HEAD / lel EvoX RAVEN 3.1
Hair: Doe: Pemi – Browns
Doe: Pemi Chibi Bows
Shoes: S.T MATILDE SHOES -Gen.X HIGH-
Dress: SOLIAC – Dress Mica – GenX Classic
Skin: [7DS] – BODY 2020 MAMAMIA bom skin PINEAPPLE
Shot on Location:
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500 Festival Weekend

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yeah I know that road texture is a mess. it would not clean up. whatever.

If you’ve been around a while you’ll know that one of the dearest things in my heart is the 500 Festival Weekend which is of course the days leading up to and including the INDY-FUCKING-FIVE-HUNDRED. The greatest spectacle in Motor Racing.

The Indy 500 is special to me for so many reasons. I’m FROM Indianapolis. It was something I’d do with my dad, he introduced me to the race, the joy of getting to watch qualifications from the suites (free food and booze yo) and the excitement of hearing the unique sound that only IndyCars make.

My dad was introduced to the Race as a young man, and was there the year Parnelli Jones won in the so called WHOOSH mobile – a car that made a woosh rather than a specific IndyCar scream when it went by. It looked a lot like #18 behind me there.

I might go buy #18.

I remember going to the race several times with my dad – and then later I went with my friends and engaged in the Bacchanalia that I had not been aware of when I was with a parent. You might not have been before, but let me tell you, the Indy 500 is a nonstop fucking PARTY from Thursday to Monday.

God help you if you have to work Tuesday. (Just take it off. We all took it off).

Two days before my dad died, he said his last words.

His last words ?

“Parnelli Jones.”

WOOOOOOSH.

I love the Indy-Fucking-Five-Hundred. Let’s have a great weekend.

<3 Gidge

Gidge is Indy500 Ready In:
Ring: (Yummy) Diamond Solitaire Ring – Gold – Maitreya
Hair: barberyumyumT24(01) Rigged
Head: / HEAD / lel EvoX RAVEN 3.1
Dress: Flora. larina dress ~ gingham set 2 Maitreya
Body: Maitreya Mesh Body – Lara V5.3
Shoes: REIGN.- TEEKS (MAITREYA-FLAT)
Rings: Vibing — Leah Rings — Gold — Maitreya — RIGHT
Skin: [7DS] – BODY 2020 MAMAMIA bom skin PINEAPPLE
Donut: HANGRY

Asian Pacific Heritage Festival

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The Fish Was Flopping – I can’t decide if it’s funny or sad!

The Asian Pacific Heritage Festival is going on and if you haven’t been before, I need to pinch you because you need to WAKE UP! This is one of my favorite events as it’s always beautiful, there are always some sort of float or vignette to represent the various countries of the Asian Pacific region of the world, this year they are small barges beautifully decorating the water surrounding the docks and land where the festival is held.

You’ll find a host of interesting things to do at this event, from shopping (with free gifts ya’ll), panel discussions, art installations and a lovely gallery telling stories from Asian Pacific residents of the grid.

And of course, shopping.

One of my favorite features of this event, however, are the numerous food stalls where a foodie girl like me can graze for hours without causing a stir.

I’m Not Sure What This Is, But I’m Eating It

Food stalls and demo food that goes for days are really what sustains me here on the grid. Despite having a lovely kitchen I just so rarely cook, I love to eat like a hog and have it be free or near free!

I had to stop they have Udon

Yes yes I stopped at more than one place. Okay I stopped at every stall that was offering food. Is that wrong? I don’t care, I’m still doing it.

I forgot to pick up some sake. Darnit now I have to go back.

I did stop by and catch one of the panel conversations. I wasn’t able to stay too long but it was engaging and interesting. Check the panel when you arrive for the schedule of events.

This event is a 10/10 for fun.

Here is a taxi to drop you into the thick of the action. If you go, drop me a note in comments to let me know how you enjoyed it, and what your favorite snack was!

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Gidge is Appreciating the Festival In:
Ring: (Yummy) Diamond Solitaire Ring – Gold – Maitreya
Head: / HEAD / lel EvoX RAVEN 3.1
Heels: alaskametro<3 “Roxanne” high heels – black (Maitreya)
Dress: Dawn Dress :: Lara :: Pink Cream Pie
Hair: Exile:: Fiona (C)
Body: Maitreya Mesh Body – Lara V5.3
Rings: Vibing — Leah Rings — Gold — Maitreya — RIGHT
Skin: [7DS] – BODY 2020 TULIP bom skin PINEAPPLE browless
Shot on Location at the Asian Pacific Heritage Festival:

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I Love Samples

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I ran out and about today to grab a few things at the grocery and I was just tickled to see that JUNK FOOD has food samples, just like the RL grocery story on a Sunday. Sample of this, bite of that, I confess I always end up buying things I don’t particularly need just because I sampled it and now I feel compelled to thank them for the free sample.

A sample of roasted corn – are you KIDDING me? Ridiculous. I love roasted corn.

Yes, now I have to buy some.

I was feeling a bit silly when I left the house today, and was out and about in an old BAIASTICE swimwear combo with some fun pearls from Yummy. I’m all vintage except my hair today. That’s really the test though, isn’t it? If things still are cute years later, you know they were an awesome investment.

I was feeling a bit silly and did pick up a new car. I love this new ride from MadPea. It’s got a very Barbie Girl asthetic that I appreciate.

After all, I’m an unapologetic Barbie Girl.

Hope your Sunday is full of wonderful things. Till next time Girls!

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Gidge is out and about in:
Brows: Izzie’s -Eyebrows (soft arch) pink 75%
Beads: (Yummy) Bombshell Beads – Pearl
Head: / HEAD / lel EvoX RAVEN 3.1
Swimsuit: Baiastice_Seae Swimsuit-Black/White
Hair: Exile:: Daelyn 2
New Car: MadPea Neon Nightrider (add)
Body: Maitreya Mesh Body – Lara V5.3
Skin: [7DS] – BODY 2020 PAISLEY bom skin PINEAPPLE browless

Emergency Bouquet

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I was doing my usual round of weekend shopping fun today when I stopped a new to me place. This isn’t unusual, frankly a lot of the shops in the weekend events are fairly new to me and one advantage is truly that I have no idea anything about them. I get a bit excited – trying a new place and all. Looking for an adventure-ready mountain bike? You can buy a Raleigh mountain bike on Shoppok.

But today it wasn’t the shop that thrilled me but some extra decor/fun items they had placed around that spoke to me. There was a vending machine that offered “Emergency Bouquets” and I have to admit, this more than spoke to me.

I needed a bouquet and I needed it STAT.

It was free, just a simple add on of a beautiful rose. I got to choose the color and if we’re honest, it was my favorite pick up of my shopping day today. How could I NOT love this?

I was seeking inner peace in a Buddhist garden today, and what better thing to bring with me than a beautiful flower to contemplate?

Gidge is Equipped with Flowers In:
Brows: Izzie’s – LeL Evo X – 16 Eyebrows (soft arch) pink 75%
Beads: (Yummy) Bombshell Beads – Pearl (vintage)
Head: / HEAD / lel EvoX RAVEN 3.1
Shoes: alaskametro<3 “Roxanne” high heels – black (Maitreya)
Dress: alaskametro<3 Wardrobe Staples – Bodycon Dress (Maitreya)
Hair: Exile:: Daelyn 2
Body: Maitreya Mesh Body – Lara V5.3
Brings: Vibing — Leah Rings — Gold — Maitreya — LEFT
Skin: [7DS] – BODY 2020 PAISLEY bom skin PINEAPPLE browless

Snuggling My Chonk

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I planned to get out and hit some sales today but you see, I’ve got this old chonky boy who wasn’t having it. He wanted all the snuggles even though I was ready to roll, and how could I resist. My original pair of KittyCats are over 4000 days old and I always have them out in my home, it’s truly what makes my linden house my HOME.

Do you have something that makes your home feel like your own special place? What is it?

Gidge is Getting Ready for Easter In:
Brows: Izzie’s – LeL Evo X – 16 Eyebrows (soft arch) pink 75%
Head: / HEAD / lel EvoX RAVEN 3.1
Dress: erratic / nicki – ruched dress / SE pink floral (maitreya)
Hair: Exile:: Laia (B)
Earrings: Vibing — Evelyn Earrings — Rosegold — Regular — Linked
Rings: Vibing — Leah Rings — Gold — Maitreya — LEFT
Vibing — Leah Rings — Gold — Maitreya — RIGHT
Skin: [7DS] – BODY 2020 PAISLEY bom skin PINEAPPLE browless
Kitty: KITTYCATS – Snake Plisskin 4436 Days Old.

Kitchen: Dutchie
Neon Signs: Floorplan