The hardest things are always said last… ( going on hiatus ).

As I push the 100 and something blog post threshold I feel myself losing interest. Perhaps it has a little to do with how hectic/busy my rl has gotten since this semester’s began. Like for example, I took pictures last week and I am not entirely satisfied with them but, I figured to achieve the ‘looks’ I want, I’d need to dedicate more time to the process… more time, which, I certainly don’t have.

So, what’s the basis of all this? Is it a subtle hint into the near future? Maybe… because, as it is this year will be an eventful one. I am graduating in the summer and making plans for grad school or pursuing a second degree. I’ll be leaning towards the latter but, I am certain my performance by the end of this semester will be the defining factor all around.

Oh, and not to mention, I’ll be moving in less than a month. Now, not to put my entire reallife out there because, I’ve always strived to maintain a certain amount of anonymity but, I think it is important everyone who cares understands the reasons behind my prolonged absences hence! the explanation…out of respect mostly… Because, I just think it’s rude to disappear without a word and not to the mention, the speculations that might arise as some people have no problem blatantly impersonating others ( e.g the never ending copybot crisis and the things in between) ~ of course, that’s another story for another blog post.

Anyway, I hope you’ve enjoyed my short ado about absences!. When I am officially back, you’ll be the first to know!

and as always,
xoxo
~Mia

Video :: Heartbreak warfare by John Mayer
“Lightning strikes
Inside my chest to keep me up at night
Dream of ways
To make you understand my pain

Clouds of sulfur in the air
Bombs are falling everywhere
It’s heartbreak warfare
Once you want it to begin,
No one really ever wins
In heartbreak warfare

If you want more love,
why don’t you say so?”

New year renovations and a shape!.

Windlight settings :: Place Astryls wild

So, I spontaneously decided to tweak up my mini shop, Jumphearts, for the new year. As far as I can remember the last time I had done any major renovation was at least 8 months ago? So, I got tired of staring at the same old stuff and decided to get to work. Oh my goodness! almost a hundred hours later and some suggestions from Daphne and Tobias over at [HANDverk] I came up with this; taaadddaaaaa!. What do you think? yay? or nay? here’s a TAXI if you wanna check it out!.

Yes, the image was treated in photoshop with this free background I found!

I found this gorgeous house at marketplace by Kessi Andretti creator behind Sweet Harmony. My parcel is on the low prim side so I had to compromise a lot and ended up modifying the house down to about 20 prims. Overall, I was going for simple look and I’m happy with the results. Besides, I go googoogahgah for shabby chic or vintage houses anyday!. Oh! While on the subject of houses check out these from Willow’s. I am not familiar with her designs but, ran across them after I had purchased my house from Sweet harmony already. Anyway, If you’re looking for extremely cheap ( I mean as low as 10L ),cute and low prim shabby chic houses Willow’s seems very promising!.

Anyway, here’s a shot of me grinning my head off after I had finished EVERYTHING!. Although there are still a few things I’d like to change I am pretty content with how it’s turned out.

Also, I finally went ahead and got one of PINKFUEL’s Elly skins. I had been obsessing over her lipgloss collection which you can’t buy individually! … I went ahead and invested in one of her skins. Surprisingly enough -or not- I fell in love with the skin and decided to whip up a shape!. So, here’s to shape 003! dedicated to Pinkfuel!. I hope you like it \o/ .

In the meantime enjoy the first month of 2012 and I’ll see you soon!
Xoxo,
Mia

P.s. :: each shape contains a style card of what I’m wearing.

Let’s get it over and just get naked!.

I appreciate unique skins, the beautiful ones, the creepy, interesting, hand drawn and so on. Fact is, trying on skins and making shapes for that particular skin is fun!.I may not change skins often since there is something familiar about wearing the same skin everyday ( that of course is until i get tired of it ).

Anyway, so most of you have probably heard of the skin line Esuga by Eilfie Sugarplum. I discovered her flickr stream last year (2010) and was intrigued by her unique skins. At the time they were in early stages and she was still doing a lot of tweaking.

Long synopsis short she released another skin recently, named DASH inspired by the gorgeous actress Stacy Dash. I took one look at those lips and RAN over to her store to pick them up. I can positively say I love this skin!. The lips are just completely adorable and the entire skin appears to be seamless. I do however wish the bottom eyeliner was on the eyeline and not outside of because, it made adjusting the eyes a bit of a challenge.

Anyway, because I liked this skin so much I went ahead and created a shape for it!. I have set the shape out at Jumphearts ( the blog shop ).

Hope you like it!
xoxo
Mia

What I am wearing;
Skin :: DASH by Eilfie Sugarplum
Shape & style credits :: 002 by Jumphearts ( Blog shop )

Video :: Spaceship by Puddle of Mudd

“So let’s get it over and just get naked
With sweat dripping down your little back
I’m a Holy roller and I own the spaceship
So let me take you for a little ride”

The native inspiration.

Windlight settings :: ElysiumEilde – Goldensky2
Please note : This is by no means a “brag” post. There’s an astronomical difference between teasing and bragging.

Ever seen or purchased something in reallife and you wished you had the same item in secondlife? Well, guess what? It could probably happen!. Thanks to an awesome project started by Abra Exonar on flickr. It is called, the SL Please Make this group. ( click the link to learn more about the group, designers are all welcome! ). There is also an in-world group, join it HERE.

So of course, yours truly had a request . I added this picture to the group. ( I found it randomly months ago and held on to it hoping that one day I’ll find out who the artist was. )

I even uploaded it into sl and had it on display at my home for a while. Here’s an old snapshot of me posing with my cat Bella and the picture in the background.

Anyway, so long story short after posting it to the group, designer Mae Liamano creator of ( love )  decided to give it a shot. And, *heavenly bells* this is what it turned out like. Can you say gorgeous?

It should be officially released by tomorrow ( i.e: August 09 ). *Sighs* , who knew hair dreams could come true? * wipes off a tear *. Thank you so much, Mae Liamano. *sniffs some more *

It comes with a feathered piece which is separate from the hair and another version without bangs ( I am posing with the bangs version because that was my favorite ). There is also a HUD for the fatpack which has a wide range of colors. I really like how the pigtails turned out though I do wish there were more wisps, either way, Mae has done an altogether great job on the entire hair.

What I have on;
Hair :: native (banged) by (love)
Pose :: Simple by power spot ( free, join this blog’s group then tp to blog’s store )
Outfit & collar :: Spirit set by .:GSpot:.
Face paint :: Fingerpaint Goldleaf Deer by Miss Shippe’s Studio

Video :: When I grow up by Fever Ray
“When I grow up,
I want to be a forester,
Run through the moss on high heels,
That’s what I’ll do,
Throwing out boomerang,
Waiting for it to come back to me“

Isn’t something missing?

Windlight setting :: Elysiumeilde – Predawncontrast

(click here, to ZOOM )

With the number of changes taking place across the grid sometimes when I log in I feel clouded by things such as; trying to find the “new inventory” button on viewer 2 or asking myself “ where’d they put that feature now?”. I think change is good and some research states that it stimulates the brain, putting it to use, which is always a good thing right?.

(click here, to ZOOM )

Anyway, I recently blogged about L’amant’s debut here as well as the group gift. And while at L’amant’s preview stall I also bought this fabulous all black gown which comes with the lace piece which hides the face, giving it some mystery.

I think L’amant’s designer has definitely done well with this sculpted skirt and I am impressed. As some of you know I am attracted to avante grande, couture style pieces so this dress was definitely right up my alley. The right dress always, always takes the cake.

Enjoy,
Xoxo,
Mia

What I was wearing;
Poses :: Frozen Panty.SMFT19 & Frozen.Panty.2MaleEdgy01 ( free )
Hair :: Guardian & Jeweled Chopsticks by époque
Eyes :: Glassy Asmodian by Eilfie Sugarplum designer of TSG
Face tattoo :: Gaga in Black by MONS
Lipgloss :: ~dolly lip(light)~ pink w/ (teeth) by ROZENA
Freckles & beauty Marks :: too much by ROZENA
Eyelashes :: (mod) Miamai_NoAlpha Lashes N15_No Facelight
Skin :: ( see side bar or staples tab )
Tattoo :: Henna Reborn in Black by [HUZ]
Doll Key :: Sweet Bird Dollkey by ::LEO-NT:: ( V.I.P.GIFT )
Finger tapes :: *SL* Finger Tapes w/ nails by Luck inc
Cigarette :: / Ultimate Cigarette / by .:Hermony:.
Nails :: SINRA 2 in black by MANDALA
Jewelry set :: Wanderer in -Black- by *League*
Dress :: – La Cannoise – Dress – in Noir by L’amant
Leggings :: Seamless Hooker Leggings by Fleshtone
Shoes :: Mesa Platforms in Black by (epoque.s)

Video :: Missing by Evanescence

“Maybe someday you’ll look up,
and, barely conscious, you’ll say to no one:
Isn’t something missing? “

L’amant is here.

Windlight settings :: strawberrysinghdotcomsapphire

{L’amant} may be another up and rising store name you’ll be hearing much about on the grid soon. I was absolutely honored when Yannick [Yannick568.Sands] contacted me in world to visit a private showing of his items which will be debuting on August 1st. I bought one of his avant-garde looking pieces as well as this lovely blue skirt which will be set out as the grand opening group gift for the store. ( still available )

Expect a lot of sculpts, hot vintage dresses and lots of glamor. I’m already excited and can’t wait to see what the entire collection will look like.

The skirt which is the group gift is honestly well made. I tend to shy away from sculpted skirts because, I have jumpy animations and sometimes depending on the item it looks out of place. So here I decided to make a static pose for this skirt because it reminds me so much of pageant competition skirts ( I’ve been watching too many pageant show lately lol ). I hope you like it. You can pick up the pose at my blog goodies store inworld.

So, set your clocks, calendars and save your landmarks for {L’amant}‘s debut on August 1st. Can’t wait!.

What I have on;
Pose :: Pageant princess by Power spot ( pick up at Jumphearts dollarbie )
Ballon :: MIASNOW’s Gatcha( holding hand animation included )
Necklace :: Yellow Md. Bead Necklace by *Bellies*
Stockings :: (Swarovski Line Stone) by *:..Silvery K..:*
Gloves :: in *cocoa* by (5th&Oxford)
Hair+Headgear :: *061*Gold in Blonde by [Love Soul]
Top :: Crystal Canyon in Leopard by Pig
Shoes :: Baby T’s Plain by Pixel mode
Skirt :: Marguerite Dress in Bleu by L’amant ( free GROUP GIFT – wear group tag)
Lipstick :: ~dolly lip~ in hot pink(teeth) by ROZENA

Video :: Teenage crime by Adrian Lux
” We don’t sleep when the sun goes down,
We don’t waste no precious time”

If I had a heart.

Windlight settings ::[TOR] FOGGY – Mint tea by Torley Linden
Location :: The Long Forgotten Garden

So when I get into one of my dark moods, I throw a bunch of things together to express my mood, then take pictures. Does anyone else do that? Enjoy.

xoxo,
Mia

What I was wearing;
Pose :: 14 by Tram( free gift )
Eyeliner :: layer makeups v7 4 by Nuuna’s
Tattoo :: arm tattoos by Nuuna’s ( free gift )
Outfit :: Rigid Bodysuit in Black by (epoque)
Earrings :: Vani by NHA! ( free group gift – July)
Collar :: G200 set by Graves
Horns :: White Death by /Wasabi Pills/
Belt :: Giraffe Statement pants by –La BlaQ–
Eyes :: Creature of the Night in Hunger by audrey.lamede of .ID.
Lip tattoo :: Ta Moko Mana by Miss Shippe’s Studio
Hair :: Leviathan in Allure by Hairoin
Cleavage :: Breast Enhancer for Curio by Luck inc
Boots :: High-Tech Cyber Boots by .:[UD]:.
Skin :: Sundust [Light] Chic-Mode 2 by Curio

Video :: If I had a heart by Fever Ray

Sweetest goodbye says a final goodbye.

Windlight settings :: [TOR] Big sun – slips through walls 4 by Torley Linden

At some point I am beginning to worry about the secondlife fashion community and the people who make all of this possible. Without a doubt designers in my opinion are a significant part of this community so when a tone of them start disappearing off the grid and calling it quits it makes you seriously wonder what will become of secondlife fashion?.

Such were my thoughts a few days ago when I learned Sweetest Goodbye will be closing it’s doors after 3 years. When I visit a store, I usually scan over things and if I had an outfit in mind or a particular item I went there for, I make a bee-line to that outfit.

I decided to do it differently this time when I visited Sweetest Goodbye. I took my time, I let things rez, I debated between items, styles and colors. I am quite sure I spent over an hour in that store that day. And picked up a good number of beautiful pieces that I am pretty sure will stand the test of time.

( The yellow tooth comes with the freckles by Miss Shippe, I didn’t notice it till I smiled. Lol! Hilarious)

Anyway, without further ado, I recommend you heading down to sweetest goodbye since she is holding a 50% off sale as her farewell gift to her customers.
We wish you the best, Morphine janick, in all your future endeavors.
xoxo,
A loving fan.

P.s. In other news, my friend Viking Metall was hanging out with me while I was snapping away, and I thought I’d include him in one of the pictures with this awesome shirt by Effie Namori. The look on my face just says it ALL.

What I am wearing;
Eyes :: Lunar in Eclips by <<< np >>> ( negaposi )
Skin :: Chic in Mode 2 by :GP: ( Curio )
Full body freckles :: WEAR YOUR SUNSCREEN (Full body Freckles) by Miss Shippe
Bag :: Tan Bubbs Fashion Bag in [Version 3] by –La BlaQ–
Socks :: Gartered Socks in Off White by *League*
Boots :: Fauna Raffin Boots w/ Gold Eyelet in Giraffe by –La BlaQ–
Glasses :: megane OMG ! w/ *face animation by [kik] ( gatcha 20L! )
Hair :: Trish Hair in Golden by /Wasabi Pills/
Outfit :: School Girl in Indigo+Red by [SG*] ( Sweetest goodbye )
Pose :: Mia’s Pose ( Old pose I made for blogging, IM me in world if you want it for free )
Viking’s awesome T-shirt :: by Effie Namori here

Video :: I hope you dance by Lee Ann Womack
( Dedicating this song to all the designers who have left slfashion thus far. )
“I hope you never lose your sense of wonder,
You get your fill to eat but always keep that hunger,
May you never take one single breath for granted,
GOD forbid love ever leave you empty handed,”

Coming undone.

Windlight setting :: StrawberrySinghDotComOnyx
Location :: Delicatessen

The most exciting thing about sl is dressing up like this and walking around without anyone giving you a ‘second look”. Another exciting part is finding the perfect “scene” when it comes to taking pictures. One of my favorite blogs to visit for scenery inspirations is avatar’s in motion. I have to admit, in my opinion, her blog is one of the most beautiful blogs I’ve ever come across.

Anyway, on to the look of the day- If I haven’t already creeped you out and scared you off-. I am having a blast with the makeup pack I picked up from Nuuna Skins’ store. If you’re into this stuff like I am, go visit her store and have fun drooling as much as I did.

Also, I got that dress a while back and absolutely loved it, except I am pretty sure it would look pretty odd with an overly active ao. Luckily it comes with two alpha layer options so your legs don’t pop out as you walk. And it has a few other options ( shorter and so on) Pretty awesome right? I have to admit, Violent seduction has a number of well made items!.

xoxo,
Mia.

What I am wearing:
Skin :: Lavender (04 Medium) by the body co.
Rings :: SINRA NAIL set in black by MANDALA
Eyeliner ::Warhol’s Muse Eyeshadow in baby blue by Cheap Makeup
Teeth Layer :: Parted lips in #6 by Tuli
Black Facepaint :: Nuuna’s tatto layer makeups v7 #10 by Nuuna’s Skins
Eyes :: Lunar EYES in Water Large by <<< np >>>
LipColor :: Glossy I have a Secret by PIDIDDLE
Dress :: Muse set by Violent Seduction
Jacket :: from the “Lost in the night set” by * May’s Soul*
Crown :: Phoenix Resurrection set by -Phoenix Rising-
Hair :: RYKIEL hair in Powder by [LeLutka]
Clutch :: A01. in white by (MN)redesigns
Nails :: Longest nails in BLACK by Mstyle
Wings :: broken wing left by Vampire Ultsch ( discontinued )
Pose :: bag pose from an unpacked boxed item ( you probably have some in your inventory )

Video :: Korn – Coming undone.

“I find my demons are my friends
Getting me in the end
They’re out to get me”

Good student.

Location :: Zee West Airport

So before your eyes fall out of your head with my current look of the day I’d like to say a special ” hello ” to the United States Air Force Academy and well every other Air Force unit out there in the world. Thank you so much and love you guys xoxo.

Before we rush right into the look of the day here’s some food for thought, what makes a good student? Diligence? Perhaps hard work and dedication? Well today I decided to go the extra mile! and put in some effort because you see, I really wanna pass my flight test. *smiles*.

Anyway, on to the look of the day. Enjoy

xoxo,
Mia.

What I am wearing
Shape :: Mine
Eyeliner :: Nuuna’s tattoo layer makeups v7 6 by Nuuna skins
Blush :: Rosy Blush 1 by cheLLe
Teeth layer :: Parted lips 6 by Tuli ( Free )
Stockings :: Swarovski Line Stone by *:..Silvery K..:*
Prim Nails :: French manicure by *Sexy Mamas* designed by Tigerlily Hyun
Skirt :: Verie Mini Skirt in Doll Pink by *BOOM*
Jacket :: Tailored Short Jacket in Navy by AOHARU
Boots :: TYCOON Boots in Silver Leather by Mentine
Bra Top :: Delice Lingerie Dots in Light Gray by *T.Whore*
Hat :: the soldier on big maneuvers set by La Malvada Mujer
Hair :: BE in Light Sandy Blonde by [ 69 ]
Necklace :: MILKY WAY2 NECKLACE in POLLY WHITE by [MANDALA]
Lashes :: 3D NoAlpha Lashes #8 by ^;^CaTwA^;^
Eyes :: Lunar EYES  in Lettuce Large by <<< np >>>
Lipstick :: Lipstick [Pink 3] by L.Fauna
Pose :: From the Lapdance chair by Glitterati ( Free )

Video :: Girls – Beenie Man ft. Akon