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

So it’s ok if I whine and complain and rant a little bit here right? kthx.

Before I start, let me just say, I LOVE mesh. I really do. If I could marry it and have babies with it, I so would. But sometimes it can be very frustrating.

Let’s start with this mesh top I have on. I adore it and wanted to wear some mesh shorts with it, but no matter what size I wore and how much smaller I made my butt, it still refused to stay inside the shirt. No big deal, I switched shorts to some non-mesh ones.

Then I got this mesh hair and mesh hat. I struggled with it for an hour trying to size the hat in a way so it would cover the hair completely without it looking like I have a hot air balloon protruding from my head, but that was a total fail. Cuz the hair is rigged mesh, I couldn’t move a single strand in the front. So I’m wearing the hat but my hair is sticking out from the back of it. It worked ok for the pics, but the OCDness in me is makin me cry inside. In conclusion, I don’t recommend purchasing this hair+hat combo and wearing them together. I’m sure the hat will work with some flatter hair though.

Anyhow, that’s my rant cuz I haven’t had any chocolate today and I struggled with the hat and hair for like an hour. I’m done now though, no worries. :P

The delicious mesh boots I’m wearing are available at FaMESHed right now, have you been yet? You really need to go because it is full of so many goodies. The necklace and ring I’m wearing are also at FaMESHed.

Happy FaMeshing! <3

Credits:
*Skin: [PXL] KATE LT NE DEB C1 by Hart Larsson
*Hair: >TRUTH< Marcia w/Roots - chocolate by Truth Hawks (MESH)
*Shirt: Jinx’d Inc-Sleeveless Mesh Shirt (M)GREEN PLAID by Jinx Mahogany
*Shorts: Zaara : Denim knee-shorts *indigo* by Zaara Kohime
Hat: [*Meshing Around*]Love Symbols BaseBall Cap Mesh by Lucindy String (MESH)
Ring: MG – RING – Roho – Large – L by Maxi Gossamer (Available at FaMESHed) (MESH)
Necklace: MG – Seahorse – Group – GOLD by Maxi Gossamer (Available at FaMESHed) (MESH)
*Boots: [Gos] Triumph Boots – Fem – Denim by Gospel Voom (Available at FaMESHed) (MESH)
*Poses: Diesel Works by Rogan Diesel
Location: TheFLOWOUT Tobacco Road Found on Koinup Places

The other night as I was trying to take pictures for this post the bird you see on the top left kept photobombing my picture. It was kind of frustrating and rather amusing, I guess, well…to the plurkers anyways. :P I finally managed to take an image without the bird in it, after about 30 mins.

The lifeguard chair you see in the picture is a newly released prop from elymode and currently available at Pose Fair. It comes with the binoculars I’m holding and ten poses. So this is definitely one of your must buys at the fair.

With over 100 pose stores participating in Pose Fair, you can be sure there will be lots to choose from. Check this blog for slurls to each sim and store.

The capris I’m wearing in this post are my new favs from coldLogic. They are just phenomenal. Check out the coldLogic blog to see their latest spring collection.

The nails I’m wearing may not be completely visible in my pictures here but they are mesh and very nice and easy to use. You can find a raw shot of them in my plurk here.

Speaking of mesh, there’s a new mesh event starting up soon that sounds like it’ll be amazing. If you are a mesh creator, you might want to check out the faMESHed blog now for details about being able to participate.

Credits:
*Skin & Makeup & Hairbase:
[PXL] KATE LT NE DEB C1
[PXL] KATE LT Cat Eyes (Tattoo)
[PXL] KATE LT Buzz HairCut (Tattoo)
[PXL] KATE LT Copper Lips (Tattoo)
by Hart Larsson

*Hair: ::Exile:: In The Meantime:Wedge by Kavar Cleanslate (MESH)
*Top: erratic / kenzy – plain wraptop / white by Erratic Rain
*Pants: coldLogic capri – may.white (S) by coldLogic (MESH)
*Shoes: Slink Shaz Platform White Denim by Siddean Munro
*Necklace: ::Exile:: Wreath Necklace by Kavar Cleanslate (MESH)
Nails: Synthetique Ultimate French Series [01] Hand,Size 20 by Sara Dimitriaski (MESH)
*Ring: Zaara : Raga oyster ring *pearl* (silver) by Zaara Kohime

*Pose Prop + Pose + Binoculars:
elymode Lifeguard Chair
elymode binoculars
by Elysium Eilde (Available at Pose Fair)

Location: Crossing Currents

After skimming through my out-of-control inventory earlier this morning, I realized that this is the first League skin I have ever owned. I am totally shocked about that myself. Not sure why I didn’t get my hermit self there before but I’m really glad I did this time because this Jen skin is just outstanding. I’m so in love with it. It’s very rare that a skin has everything that I’m looking for. I especially love this tone on me. Check out all the details to Jen on Nena Janus’ flickr.

I’m probably going to get yelled at by Zaara for blogging this new lingerie set already, but I just couldn’t help it. Ever since she sent it to me a few days ago, I just didn’t want to take it off. It’s not set to release for at least another week though, sorry about that. The color combinations are amazing, I can’t wait for you guys to see them. There will be 6 color combos and I’m wearing the oreo. The name of the lingerie is Aksaka which means “sensual” in sanskrit and suits this style perfectly. Join the Zaara inworld group or subscribe to the Zaara blog to be the first to know when she releases.

Finally, I thought I would share this site, PicMonkey.com, because I find it so useful as well. If you want to do a quick edit on a pic or if you don’t have Photoshop or another photo editing program, I think you’ll find PicMonkey to be very helpful. The frames you see on these images were placed there using that site, it literally took me 2 minutes to do both images. They have lots of editing options and neat things to play with, so definitely check it out and have a little fun with your pictures!

Credits:
Skin: *League* Jen Dark Feline (Cleavage C) by Nena Janus
*Hair: Vanity Hair:The Walk – Brown by Tabata Jewell
Eyes: Mayfly – Deep Sky Mesh Eye (Deepening Spring, w4) by Arkesh Baral (MESH)
*Lingerie: Zaara Aksaka Oreo by Zaara Kohime (To be released next week)
*Shoes: NX-Nardcotix Zoe Platform Monochrome by Nardya Rousselot (MESH)
Nails: Candy Nail #P024 Magic of Witch Black by Peche Bury
Ring: Donna Flora VITO black ring by Squinternet Larnia
*Earrings: Intrigue Co. – Eiffel Tower earrings by Katharine McGinnis (Available at Collabor88)
*Bracelet: EarthStones Tumbled Stones Bracelet – Newsprint by Abraxxa Anatine (Available at Collabor88)
*Pose+Furniture+Decor: {what next} Marais Gossip Bench (Anouk) by Winter Thorn (MESH) (Available at Collabor88)

A few weeks ago I was contacted by Linden Lab® to create an image with a music theme. I wasn’t sure exactly what to do. Then I remembered this adorable pose I had from Olive Juice and asked Mr. Prad Prathivi to come sit with me. I think this is one of my most favorite pictures that I have ever done, it means so much to me. That’s why I’m so happy that it’s on SecondLife.com today. (Remember to logout if you are logged in so you can see it)

Along with Mr. Prathivi and I, you will see Miaa Rebane, Faint Paulse, Harlow Heslop, Sixx Yangtz, Harper Beresford and Ivoni Miles. Just click on the arrows to see all of the images. Congrats to them all. <3

After submitting the above picture (which is pretty much a raw screen shot) I had played with the image more in photoshop and posted it on my flickr, so sharing it below. While processing the image, I was listening to "I love you forever” by the amazing Two Steps From Hell.

The couple’s pose in this image is by IsabellaGrace Baroque of Olive Juice. She will be giving this pose out for FREE at Pose Fair which will run from April 15th till May 5th. So remember to drop by the Olive Juice booth and pick up your free pose! <3

Credits:
What Mr. Prathivi is wearing:
Shirt: Aoharu – Silk Shirt (Black)
Jeans: Zaara – Classic Jeans (Ash)
Shoes: Kari – Kicks Shoes

What I’m wearing:
Skin: Aura
Hair: Shag
Shirt: Erratic
Jeans: Maitreya Mesh Jeans
Jewels: Je Suis and Erratic
Shoes: Soreal Sneakers