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.

Collecting shoes.

You know that question people usually ask, “ If you were stuck on an island what are somethings you would like to have with you, that you can’t live without?” Why doesn’t anyone ever say shoes? Well, at least I’ve never heard anyone say they’d like to have a nice pair of shoes.

I’ve been collecting again dear friends, summer is nearly over and my “shoe” folder in world is nearly bursting at the seams. Finding the right pair of shoes in sl is like going through an old purse and finding a nips candy you had forgotten about  . Nips is my favorite candy, if you’re not a Nips kind of person, think of your favorite candy and apply it to the same scenario. Anyway, enough ado about nothing. Here’s the list of my beloved collection. My favorite pairs thus far have been ; 9, 7, 8, 14, and 2. Sighs* shoooeeeeeessss.

1. ankle-strap shoes in red by KAO
2. ArchBoots in [Nude] by HouseofFox
3. Arke Boots by Plastik ( comes in various versions) ( This color is The dressing room BLUE )
4.[Ladys] Sandal Flower in (Strawbbery) by RUDE REBEL ( Randomuseum gatcha )
5. the black butler shoes by R2 ( The black butler hunt )
6. Ikat Swell Sneaks in Red by Reek ( Fifty Linden fridays )
7. Drunks by UBU
8. Bilson Wedges in Peony by ! haut.monde
9. Mesa Platforms in Nude by (epoque.s)
10. VINTAGE CLOGS by Sweet LeoNard ( VIP gift )
11. Flower Flat [G] by +mocha+
12. Women’s Straw Espadrille Flat in Pink Rose by ::Duh!:: ( free gift )
13. DuckUggs in Brown by Ducknipple
14. loafers in BLUE by [ NERD.P ] (gacha item ) created by Mogu Toxx
15. ArchBoots in [Bubblegum] by HouseofFox

Video :: Shoes by liamkylesullivan
“I think you have too many shoes,
SHUT UP!“

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

I never loved nobody fully.

(Pixeldolls’ retirement sale)
Windlight settings :: [TOR] SCIFI – Chinese Legacy by Torley Linden
Viewer :: Kristen’s viewer w/ DOF enabled. <3.

I must admit this red bustle coat by Pixeldolls is one of my favorite pieces in secondlife. I remember spotting it a while ago when there was a random sale there but, I must have gotten distracted or simply forgotten up until today when I got the news that pixeldolls will be retiring most of her old pieces so a HUGE portion of the store is marked down to 25L.

I literally “ran” over there and searched for about an hour ( her store is pretty HUGE) for my beloveth coat. *sighs*. Enjoy the pictures and LOTD (look of the day). I’m going off to bask in the sheer glory of my Red Bustle Coat.

xoxo,
Mia

What I am wearing;
Picture frame :: by ++NODe++ ( at the RandoMuseum )
Pose :: Ribbon56 by Ribbon
Teacup & Teapot :: by [Love Soul] ( Arm poses included) ( Black Butler hunt)
Hair :: AKANE in *BLACK* (windlight setting distorted the color) by ((JUNWAVE))
Necklace & Tiara :: The Lulu set in Pink Diamond by [Fairy Tail]
Lip strip :: tattooed Lipstripe by Nuuna’s Skin
Face mask :: Steer Horns by {theosophy}
Bourbon, Bustle cost – From the Porcelain set 012 in Red by (PixelDolls) (sale HUGE collection 25L)
Corset, garters, socks – Tainted lingerie set by -Phoenix Rising-
Shoes :: Posh Bootie by [Gos]

Video :: Fidelity by Regina Spektor
“I never loved nobody fully,
Always one foot on the ground,
And by protecting my heart truly,
I got lost in the sounds.”

The “SVP” Project by Phillip Sidek.

Phillip Sidek is one of secondlife’s well known photographers. A talented and brilliant old man!. If you’ve been in one of his numerous projects or had the pleasure of going through his stream on flickr ( click here to see ) you’ll understand what I mean.

So, when I discovered he was at it again and this time with secondlife’s latest obsession, shaaadddooowwws! I was eager to get in on the action. I contacted him in world and well, he made a video of my avatar!. Imagine my excitement when he uploaded it!!.

( And yes, yes, that happens to be my LOTD (look of the day) from yesterday. )

Okay, so here’s how it worked (believe me, it was practically painless). You send him an IM and if he is available at the time he’ll invite you over and you simply let your ao ( animation overrider) run or do whatever you want then, viola within 2 minutes you’re done!. Later on he edits your video, picks out a song for you and uploads it to his flickr and viola! There you are, hanging out with Mr. Sidek on his infamous platform.

Here’s the song he picked out for me; Two Weeks‬ by ‪Grizzly Bear ( I told him I was from Jersey when we spoke, hence the song, they are a well known band from NYC );

How fascinating!.

If you are interested in participating in Mr. Sidek’s SVP project, shoot him an IM in-world under; Phillip Sidek. Have fun!
xoxo,
Mia