Chillin'

Enjoying a coffee in the park in London City North after skating on the frozen pond.

Shoetopia - Fall 2017

Following a link from a friend, I visited Shoetopia's Fall 2017 event.  It's a footwear extravaganza - what's not to love?
The design is chic - like landing in a dream dressing room (I mentioned shoes, right?)

By the time I left there were almost 50 avatars (mostly female, obviously - but there is footwear for men too) frothing at the mouths like rabid animals at the sight of boots and shoes from many top Second Life designers.
Did I buy anything?  Well, you'll just have to wait and see.
Shoetopia can be found here.

Look of the Day 22nd September 2017

Dress: Sn@tch - Shui Dress - mesh standard sizes XS - XL, Belleza Freya, Belleza Isis, Belleza Venus, EBODY, Maitreya, Slink Hourglass, Slink Physique, TMP, Tonic Curvy, Tonic Fine

Madame Lala's Does Oktoberfest

As well as being a prolific shopper, some time blogger, home owner, terrible driver and every thing else in SL, I also try my hand at DJing.

On Friday 22nd September from 1pm SLT I will be offering up my take on Oktoberfest at Madame Lala's London Revue.

Madame Lala's - where men are men and so are some of the women.

Look Of The Day 21st September 2017

Dress: [UNC] - Chloe for Maitreya, Slink Hourglass, Slink Physique, TMP, Belleza Freya, Belleza Venus, Belleza Isis with four colour HUD (three different colour packs)
Boots: Hilly Haalan - Freya, Hourglass, Isis, Maitreya, Venus, Standard Size with alpha and forty colour HUD
Hair Garland: Wishbox - Festival Crown in Paradise Purple

The Artist's Palette - Hello Autumn

Following a link I found myself at The Artist's Palette - Hello Autumn.

Autumn is my favourite season so I loved all the autumn colours and decorations around the area.  Each seller has there own quaint wooden shed - the first lot are arranged either side of disused train tracks.

Some of the sellers have low priced gifts on their stalls.

Following along the tracks to the end, take the path to the right to find a larger area of sheds arranged on three tiers.

The Artist's Palette can be found here.

Look Of The Day 20th September 2017

Swimsuit: ArisAris - Garbo Swimsuit for Matreya, Slink and TMP with six pattern HUD
Dock: DO Designs - Mesh Dock with cuddles

Look Of The Day 18th September 2017

Dress: G Sloane - Pumpkin Patch for Maitreya, Freya, Isis, TMP, Hourglass, Physique, Venus
Boots: Coco - Thigh High Boots
Hair: Truth - Andrea

Look Of The Day 17th September 2017 (Maitreya)

Outfit: January - For Maitreya only.  Appliers for leggings, sweater and nails.  Maitreya boots and skirt.  Turleneck prim.

Transgender Hate Crime and Suicide Memorial

In a quiet corner of SL, I took a few moments to visit the Transgender Hate Crime and Suicide Memorial which "is dedicated to all transgender people who have lost their lives to suicide or murder." 

Inside the building there are candles with eulogies to the fallen and some very moving posters relating to hate crime and suicide.  Outside are two obelisks with the names of far too many people who have been lost.

The memorial is watched over by a mourning angel.

The Transgender Hate Crime and Suicide Memorial can be found here.

Fantasy Gay Pride Festival 2017

I arrived at Fantasy Gay Pride Festival on a misty Sunday morning and was immediately greeted by a blaze of colour in the form of a rotating zodiac dancefloor.  Pillars around it advertise various events and attractions.  There is also a "Stars of the Stars" hunt.

The first thing that pulled me in was a yellow brick road.  I journeyed along it - past Professor Marvel's caravan to Munchkinland where some unfortunate soul has been flattened by a low flying house.  I tried to assist her, but I was too late.  It seemed a shame to waste her lovely red shoes so I took them for safekeeping.

Further along the path I passed by an orchard with a tin man and a field with a scarecrow.  In the trees there was a lion, but it seemed too cowardly to come out to play.  At the end of the yellow brick road there was a sparkling city seemingly made of emeralds.

I retraced my steps back to the arrival point and wandered north west across some rope bridges to discover tree houses soaring skyward.

Further along the beach, I found a rather exotic waterslide, the centrepiece of which had a look of Julian Clary.  It was uncanny and unnatural - but utterly glam.

Once more from the arrival point, I ventured south up the hillside - up a pile of books to the Moon Cannon.  Accepting steampunk breathing apparatus and a ray gun from the strange looking chap, I boarded the rocket.  A short while later I landed on the moon.  Whilst exploring the caverns below the surface, I found that the natives were not very welcoming - that explains the ray gun!  The moon was okay for exploring, but not much good for parties as there was no atmosphere(!)

From the arrival point there is a large book with a hole in it.  I followed a trail of books through it and spent a while daydreaming in the gazebo as I listened to the ambient music, before continuing my sightseeing tour with a visit to the homes of Emily Dickinson and Oscar Wilde.

Elsewhere, using the teleporters, I visited a castle, a circus and Saturn - where time is of the essence.

There is also an exhibit dedicated to Alan Turing, which features a model of the code breaking machine.  Next to the Truing exhibit is a courtroom with a range of reading materials on the walls.  Be careful of the judge...I have been sentenced to two years hard labour for gross indecency!  Thankfully, if it's hard, it is no labour.

Once you have done your tour, you can pop in to the The Grapes pub (as part owned by Sir Ian McKellan) for a drink and a bite to eat before popping down to the theatre - via the phone box to pick up some freebies.

And finally a bit of relaxation.

The Fantasy Gay Pride Festival is open from Friday 25th Aug until Sunday 3rd September.

Look Of The Day 20th August 2017

Full outfit (includes hair to wear under Dupatta): Arwen's Creations - Nazima in Shell Pink.

The set consists of a mesh skirt (sizes XXS - L), shoulder scarf (sizes XXS - L), head scarf (sizes XXS - L), sheer and opaque veils and head jewellery.  An Omega applier is included for the top.  System clothing layers for the top and pants are also included.

Background: GizzA - Vintage Wedding Backdrop - rare Gacha item.  Other items are available in the collection such as a dresser, balloons, a garden gate and a range of beautiful Victorian chairs.

Look Of The Day 14th August 2017

Blazer and Shorts (also shoes): Finale Couture - Ashley in Tan.  Blazer in standard sizes XXS - L and Fitted, shorts in Fitmesh XS - XL, Maitreya and Slink, shoes in Maitreya, Belleza, Slink.

Look Of The Day 23rd July 2017

Dress: Ghee at *Possession* and The Darkness - Darkness Gown.  Mesh dress in standard sizes (XXS - L), Freya, Isis, Lara, Hourglass and Venus.  L$50 special purchase.
Hair: Amacci - Melody
Earrings: Earthstones - The Diamond Studs

Look Of The Day 8th July 2017

Dress: [LD] - Rea in Blue Purple.  Mesh dress in standard sizes (XXS - L) with flexi skirts and a mesh wrap in standard sizes (XS - XL), Maitreya, Slink, Belleza and fitmesh sizes (XS -XL).
Hair: Amacci - Elle
Jewellery: Zuri Rayna - Dangle Me Beautiful in Amethyst/Lime

Look Of The Day 6th July 2017

Top, skirt and shoes (also included are bracelets and earrings): Alter Ego - Florie.  Outfit available for Belleza (Freya, Isis, Venus), Maitreya, Slink (Hourglass, Physique), TMP and Tonic (Fine and Curvy).   
Hair: DeLa* - Royce

Look Of The Day 4th July 2017

Dress: [get chaotic] - Monarch Dress (Maitreya)
Accessories: *EC* Butterfly Crown (Taragon) and Challis Butterfly Aura (Autumn Kaleidoscope)

Retreat

High above the hustle and bustle of London City there lies a hidden gem.  Sit, relax and enjoy a snack in the quiet indoor cafe or move outside into the pleasant garden setting.

The rooftop cafe can be found here.

Around Second Pride

As Second Pride 2017 is in to it's last day, I decided to take a few pics.

Pride Blogger's Cafe

At Second Pride 2017 there is a little cafe away from the main stage nestled amongst the shops.  It's a quite, cute little place.  A quote has been taken from someone's blog and placed on the wall.  Oh...it's mine!  #feelingproud

Further News From Second Pride

Tucked away from the hustle and bustle of the main stage at Second Pride 2017 there is a store with items from a variety of creators.

Marge Kinson from The Artist Shed has a series of four free prints featuring colourful popsicle images.

GaliGear has a range of free tanks for male and female avatars.

Freya's Finest has a selection of Pride headwear for L$50 with proceeds going to Second Pride.

Tachor's Gestures have some very saucy gestures for gay men and women for sale and there is a free gift.

Hassel Fashion for Men have a trio of tank for sale.

Casper Warden has a free box of Pride flags covering a wide range of options.

Nantra have free male and female Bento poses complete with a Pride flag.

Find the store here.