Ashraya, which means shelter in sanskrit, is an organization based in India which operates with the purpose of providing aid to Indian children in need and abused women through the implementation of various projects. The Ashraya Project in SL opens tomorrow, May 5th, and the proceeds will go towards this wonderful organization.

There are many events planned for this project, including fashion shows and parties, check out the Schedule of Events page for all the details. The Ashraya Project will run from May 5th till June 4th.

I’m wearing a mesh sari from Bilo that will be available tomorrow at this event in many bright and beautiful colors. The proceeds from the purple one I’m wearing in the second picture will go towards the charity. What I love most about this sari is, it can be worn with or without the dupatta.

Bilo is a new brand to me which I noticed on plurk a few weeks ago. You’ll find lots of gorgeous mesh dresses here. Check out Bilo on Marketplace for more of their designs.

Remember, all of the festivities start May 5th at 10am slt. Check out Editorial Clarity’s blog for event details and slurls.

Credits:
Skin: League Jen Dark Feline (Cleavage C) by Nena Janus
Hair: [elikatira] Abbey – Black 04 by Elikapeka Tiramisu
*Sari: Bilo Chandramukhi Sari by Mayaa Thistle (Available on May 5th @ The Ashraya Project)
*Henna tattoos: Huz Tats and Bilo
*Jewels: Zaara Nizam colored by Zaara Kohime
*Poses: Long Awkward Pose and oOo Studio

I’ve installed a SOPA strike plugin which will make my site inaccessible January 18th from 8am to 8pm est. Learn more about SOPA and the SopaStrike.

I apologize to all of my advertisers for the interuption this may cause your ad campaigns on my site, I will add a day to all of your campaigns. I just felt that it was important for me to do this.

Speaking of which, February 15th will mark my two year domain anniversary. Just the other day I shared my very first blog posts from December of 2007 on plurk and got a good giggle with everyone. To celebrate my domain anniversary 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.

Don’t forget to take action, check out wikipedia for all the info:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:SOPA_initiative/Take_action

What I’m wearing:
*Skin: -Glam Affair- Linn Dark – D HB 03 by Aida Ewing
*Hair: “LoQ Hair” RedWine – Black by Gia Pawpad
*Eyes: FASHISM ‘Sunrise’ Eyes – Deep Warm Silver (M) by Ikon Innovia
*Wings: MIAMAI_[BL]_Nike Night by Monica Outlander
*Lingerie: -Glam Affair- Intima – Thabita by Aida Ewing
*Tattoo: [HUZ TATS]-Horn-Eye-Black-Tattoo by Hunain Bellic
*Pose: Long Awkward Pose [LAP] – Stance 11 by Dove Swanson
Location: Lea24 (Found on Koinup Places)

So I’m gonna be totally honest with you guys. I’ve been going through a lot recently and it’s been affecting every aspect of my life; from my decision making (or lack thereof) to my irrational behavior and my complete disregard for people’s feelings. It’s almost as if I’m on this train that’s going 1000 miles per hour and there’s just no way to stop it and if I stop to think and look around too much, it’s just going to make me dizzy. I don’t even know if I’m making any sense right now. All I know is, I feel lost. But as lost as I feel, the train ride is kinda fun. I guess I’ll just shutup and see where I end up.

So yeah, totally rambled there but hey, that’s what blogs are for! Not like anyone really reads this stuff anyways. Most of you are just lookin at the pretty pictures and checking out the credits now, right? Yeah, that’s what I thought. :P

Credits:
*Skin: PXL Gaia Tan by Hart Larsson
*Eyes: Les Fleurs du Mâle-Alive-Copper-S-Light by Aymeric Pelazzi
*Hair: Shag Falling Slowy by Sebastien Aries
*Dress: Baiastice Grifha camel by Sissy Pessoa
*Stockings: Erratic fishnet wide by Erratic Rain
*Shoes: Nardcotix Edna Platforms by Nardya Rousselot
*Necklace: (Kunglers Extra) Masai – Necklace – copper by Avagardner Kungler
*Poses: Long Awkward Pose by Dove Swanson
*Promotional copies
Location: Sea Salts

The October issue of Avenue Magazine has just hit the stands and for this month I thought I would talk about my favorite costume store on the grid, Deviance. If you’ve never been to Deviance, you’re missing out and should go check out the store…like right now. For all my style credits, check out pages 85 to 90.

Also don’t forget to read the whole magazine because one of my most favorite designers (and good friends) is on the cover, Faint Paulse of Ladies who Lunch. Check out her awesome interview from pages 35 to 44.

Finally, and off topic, tomorrow there will be a big announcement about Kirstens Viewer. Keep an eye on their blog for all the details. I will also be doing a Kirstens Viewer post tomorrow as I have been fortunate enough to test the preview viewer S22 that will also be announced very soon. I am really excited about all this, so make sure to come back tomorrow for all the details!

“Shades of grey wherever I go
The more I find out the less that I know
Black and white is how it should be
But shades of grey are the colors I see.”
- Billy Joel

And I’m back! Missed you. <3

Credits:
*Skin: Belleza Chloe Pale & Sunkissed by Tricky Boucher
*Hair: Elikatira Shine by Elikapeka Tiramisu (Available @ Collabor88)
*Outfits: Ladies Who Lunch – White & Black Swan by Faint Paulse
*Poses: Long Awkward Pose by Dove Swanson
*Promotional copies