Today I was asked why I photoshop my blog pictures. There are many reasons why a lot of us blog and if you read my review policy, I state that “I am not a stylist, critic or review blogger. My passion is taking pictures in Second Life and working on my skills in Photoshop.” At times I do not speak about the items I am wearing at all but instead just share a quote or ramble on about nonsense (kinda like I’m doing now :P). This is one of the reasons why I do not request review copies, because my blog is not about the content I am wearing (or in this case, not wearing) it is about me, my art, my thoughts and what I want to share.

That being said, it’s been almost a year since I bought my domain (February 15th, 2010) and I have gotten a great response to this blog and to my photography. All this has been completely unexpected to me, but has helped me in more ways than you can imagine. Working on this blog has brought me great pleasure and I look forward to continue improving my skills and learning more about myself.

To celebrate my one year, I am going to do a small sale on my two month advertising rate. Normally it is L$6500, but from now until February 15th, it will be L$3000. So for L$3000 you can have your 125×125 ad/logo on my sidebar for two months. Please email me if you are interested in having that setup.

Thank you for putting up with all the goofyness and nudity (sorry :P), and for supporting me throughout this adventure! <3

Credits:
Skin: *Belleza Erika & Belleza Erika (group gift)
Hair: *Truth & Elikatira
Tattoos: *Huz Tats floral
Pose: *oOo Studio – strawberries (custom made for me, not released yet)
*Promotional copies

This weekend one of the most sexiest boots is about to hit the grid. Talented content creator Gospel Voom has truly outdone himself. Not only are these boots sheer perfection, but they will come with a multitude of options.

Let’s take a look at as many of the options I can remember off the top of my head:

1. 3 heel options (stiletto, chunky and wedge)
2. 2 texture options (leather and suede)
3. 10 colors available in each texture option
4. 2 choices for metals (silver and gold)
5. Color changing zipper
6. Color changing buttons
7. Discounted polish will be available to change the colors of the boots instead of purchasing a whole new boot for a different color.
8. They are scripted to fit each shape perfectly. You not only get the option to resize, but also stretch along each axis.

Everything is scripted to make it easier to change whatever you prefer with just a click of a button.

These boots will be released this weekend so join the Gos Collective group inworld and be the first to get your hands on the new Curvaceous boots.

Gos blog – http://bygos.blogspot.com
Gos on marketplace – https://marketplace.secondlife.com/stores/12514
Gos Collective Group – https://my.secondlife.com/groups/b9de920d-fc34-5f0d-456e-4947063abe3c
Gos slurl -http://slurl.com/secondlife/Gos/145/145/301

Credits:
*Skin: Belleza Erika by Tricky Boucher
*Hair: Truth Courtney by Truth Hawks
*Poses: Di’s Opera by Di Hoorenbeek
*Boots: Gos Curvaceous Boots by Gospel Voom (coming soon)
*Promotional copies

“Hatred paralyses life; love releases it. Hatred confuses life; love harmonizes it. Hatred darkens life; love illuminates it.”
Martin Luther King, Jr.

Yesterday was Martin Luther King, Jr. day in the US. He is probably one of the most quote-worthy individuals that has ever lived and one of my favorite quotes from him is the one above. By holding hatred, jealousy and ill-will towards others, we do nothing but make our own selves miserable. Let go of all of those negative feelings…and illuminate your life. Happy belated Martin Luther King, Jr. day! <3

The skin I'm wearing is Erika, the new female from Belleza. It was released today and this picture is, of course photoshopped, as all of the pictures on this blog. For non-photoshopped pictures of all the skin tones, read my Erika post on the Skin Addiction blog.

Credits:
*Skin: Belleza Erika by Tricky Boucher
*Eyes: – Glam Affair – Stella Eyes 03 by aida Ewing
*Hair: Exile Oceane by Kavar Cleanslate
Lingerie: Hucci Circolo Bodysuit – Nude LE.LOOK! Exclusive by Eboni Khan
*Pose: Long Awkward Pose by Dove Swanson
*Promotional copies

I’ve blogged the brand Ladies who Lunch by Faint Paulse many times before because not only is she a great and very generous friend, but she is extremely talented and constantly churning out quality high fashion attire.

With every release she gives out the first 10 fatpacks free! You just have to keep an eye on her marketplace store for that’s where she has the first 10 free. Or better yet join her subscribo since they are the first to know when the items are released.

This jacket I am wearing will be released in 2 days and it will be available in 5 colors – class (white), coin (gold), elle (black), valentine (red) and electric (blue). As always the first 10 FATPACKS will be free on her marketplace. So this is your chance, go down to her store now and join her subscribo so you can get your hands on this jacket as soon as it’s released and perhaps you will be one of the lucky 10!

Ladies who Lunch by !Faint online – http://www.wix.com/ladieswholunch/faint
Ladies who Lunch by !Faint on marketplace – https://marketplace.secondlife.com/stores/20317
Ladies who Lunch by !Faint inworld – slurl

Credits:
*Skin: ::DutchTouch:: ::Megan:: Fudge – Basic CL1 EBBlack Mo by Iki Ikarus
*Hair: “LoQ Hairs” Grappa Pieva – Black by Gia Pawpad
Minidress: Armidi {Gisaci} Rainy Day Dress – Black by Nicole David
*Jacket: Ladies who Lunch by !Faint – Long Jacket (Valentine) by Faint Paulse
*Earrings & Nails: +ROZOREGALIA+*Gemma* by ROZOREGALIA Braveheart
*Pose: Di’s Opera – Expose Line 1 by Di Hoorenbeek
*Promotional copies

P.S. Don’t forget to read the comments below for a special free gift from Faint! <3

Now that we officially have 42 groups I am on the hunt for all my alts (and myself of course :P) to get them on all the awesome groups out there that give out wonderful gifts. Whenever I find a group worth joining, I will try and make a post about it.

Erratic is the first since they just gave out this awesome gift to their group members this weekend. The best part about this is, their group is FREE to join! So visit erratic and you will see right in the middle of their mainstore is the group gift (which includes this adorable tank and tights). You just need to join the erratic group, activate your tag, click and voila the gift is all yours to prance around in. I think my alts will be living in this outfit for a while now. :D

The skin I’m wearing is MenSje, the new release from Dutch Touch and I will be showing you guys more upclose photos of it soon. I really love the way it changed my face completely, but what a beautifully flawless and different skin it is. I adore it.

I was in the dancing mood so I went on over to Club Zero. It was my first time there and I met some interesting people. Check it out when you have the time.

Credits:
*Skin: ::DutchTouch:: ::MenSje:: Rose – Basic CL1 EBDark by Iki Ikarus
*Hair: >TRUTH< Tilda Streaked - fudge by Truth Hawks
Outfit: erratic group gift by Erratic Rain
*Shoes: Purrfect 10 – Florence heels by Ten Dexler
*Pose: Di’s Opera – Expose Line 1 by Di Hoorenbeek
*Promotional copies