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Belle Epoque and Katat0nik Group Gifts

Katat0nik‘s Group is 75L and the shoes are only for the Maitreya body.

After coming back to SL, I looked for all the stores I used to frequent mostly by asking friends on Plurk (yes, its still around) and just plain old searching inworld. I was happy to see that it was still here and snatched up the shoes. They were just BEGGING for an ethereal-type picture.

Belle Epoque Group Gift

Belle Epoque helped me with the outfit for the picture I was imagining! Just recently they announced a new group gift. Their group is currently only 50L to join. Sizes come in Petite, Perky, Maitreya, and Legacy. 10 colors are found in the HUD.

Body Information:
Lelutka EVOX Lilly Mesh Head
Maitreya Lara Mesh Body w/Petite Add On

Other Items worn:
FAGA Lila Hairstyle
Emotional Circus Astro Moon Pack Eyes and Halo
Guapa Rose Skin in Icy
Izzie’s Eyebrows in Mint
Demicorn Willow Eyeshadow, Gloss, and Gradient Ear
Caboodle Fiary Wraps in White
Rekt Rainbow Wings
Velour Impanema Body for Maitreya in Icy

Pose no longer available from Double Take:
https://marketplace.secondlife.com/stores/14751

Photo Location: Cureless, Disorderly, Wednesday, Anatomy, Bolson, Vae Victus
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Curemore/127/31/42

Color Speaks All Languages

Colors speak all languages.A little over 300 years ago, Joseph Addison wrote, “Colours speak all languages, but words are understood only by such a people or nation.” He was writing about the pleasures of the imagination and arguing that the written word incites the imagination more than imagery. He also suggested that how enthusiastically people respond to the written word is influenced by their capacity for engaging their imagination while reading. I like the idea that color speaks all languages, but it is hooey.

First of all, even within people speaking the same language, men and women see color differently. Women see more shades of color than men and describe the colors differently. Beyond that, colors have cultural values that vary from place to place. There is a very cool interactive chart here. White is the color of mourning in East and of bridal innocence in the West. Red is lucky in China and dangerous in Europe and North America.
Colors speak all languages.

However, no matter what the cultural subtext color choices may bring, no one can deny that this gorgeous Ethnic Jacket from Purple Moon will being an entire conversation to your closet.
Colors speak all languages.I paired it with this gorgeous pencil skirt from Maitreya. The skirt details including the black back and the leather detailing make it seem to have been made for this jacket.
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House Hunting

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I have been thinking about moving, downsizing from my lovely, but large, 5th Avenue townhouse and have been on the lookout for something marvelous. I think I found it at Collabor88 this month. I mean look at that red door! We need more red doors in our lives.

This month’s Collabor88 is inspired by the Odyssey and I am loving the many interpretations that designers are coming up with. I am fondest of those that are less literal – like this mini-dress from Tres Blah. It was a bit short for my taste so I added some leggings from Maitreya to avoid flashing my hoo-hah around.

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So this carriage house from Trompe Loeil appeals to me as a new home. The only problem is that I will have to move. I hate moving – not as much in SL as in RL – but I still like to stay in one spot. However, I am pretty sure I will sign a lease on this place and move in shortly. I love carriage house apartments. When I was in college, I had a friend who rented a carriage house. It was gorgeous inside and the rent was reasonable, best of all, though, it was on an estate – so there were these magnificent grounds that he was able to use – so long as he scheduled with the owners. Lucky guy!

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