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Polly

wearing:
[hair] Truth - Polly (NEW)
[top] Tres Blah - Boatneck Top (NEW @ Uber)
[skirt] Tres Blah - Mini Skirt (NEW @ Uber)
[earrings] Amacci - Toni  (NEW @ Cosmopolitan) (Round 16/6 Feb 26 - Mar 10)
[body] Maitreya
[head] Catwa - Lona
[skin] INSOL - Nika (NEW @ Uber)
[shape] my own
[pose] HERA - Beautifully Awkward no. 6.1 (NEW @ Cosmopolitan) (Round 16/6 Feb 26 - Mar 10)

landscaping:
LB_Bouton d'or {FatPack}(50% off @ Hello Tuesday 2-27)

Hello Tuesday 2-27 list @ Seraphim

Nancy

Decor (L-R)
Ariskea[Mod] Fontaine Plant (NEW @ Uber)
Trompe Loeil - Sedgewick Chair x2 (NEW @ Uber)
{what next} Sloane Hatbox Stool
PILOT - Murrow Table DEUX [Newspaper/Mail]
Apple Fall 'Lucky Numbers' Cigarettes & Tray
Yummy - music Guy acoustic guitar
Apple Fall Long Curtain (Old Item)
[ zerkalo ] Old Tv Bar - Glasses Holder (NEW @ Uber)
anxiety  -Ccatacomb bottlelamp (TSS anniversary)
[ zerkalo ] Old Tv Bar - Carafe (NEW @ Uber)
tarte. rotary phone
[ zerkalo ] Old Tv Bar - Bar Single (NEW @ Uber)
ARIA - Diana Potted Agave
..::THOR::.. Wood Speaker 1
ARIA - Diana Pendant Light x2 (NEW @ Uber)
[ keke ] turntable 3500 (NEW @ Uber)
[ keke ] albums . mod (NEW @ Uber)
[ keke ] mod table . wood (NEW @ Uber)
Second Spaces - Cluttered House - unopened mail
Garbaggio // Storage Boxes
.peaches. Anarchists Records Scattered
ARIA - Diana Retro Print (NEW @ Uber)
ARIA - Diana Potted Monstera Deliciosa (NEW @ Uber)
Ariskea[Mod] Orange Rug (NEW @ Uber)

wearing:
[hair] Truth - Ginevra (November VIP gift)
[dress] Rebel Hope - Nancy Mesh Dress (NEW @ Uber)
[shoes] N-Core - Lena (NEW @Uber)
[accessories] MG - Neon ChuChu Bangles and Earrings
[glasses] MG - Pasitano Sunglasses
[body] Maitreya
[head] Catwa - Lona
[shape] my own
[skin] INSOL - Kiki (NEW @ Uber)
[pose] Tuty's - Fashion Lookbook no. 5

Trompe Loeil - Sedgewick Cottage Orange Door (NEW @ Uber)

Uber: main sim  cam sim

Dream Room no. 2

{L-R)
hive // cozy nightstand
dust bunny . potted rowan berries
[ zerkalo ] Shabby Chic Jewelry, Roses & Letters (February Deco(c)rate)
Apple Fall Scented Candle
Apple Fall Design Books
dust bunny . wanderlust . bouquet teacup
Belle Epoque { L'amour Courtois } White Shoes
tarte. deco bed (moss) (NEW @ Uber) ::main sim:: ::cam sim::
Apple Fall Open Book
JIAN Lively Labs :: Golden Companion Pup
tarte. knit rug
Trompe Loeil - Classic Newsprint Wall Art Penn Station
Trompe Loeil - Classic Newsprint Wall Art Ansonia
+Half-Deer+ Love Succs - Heart Cactus
tarte. creative outlet (Arcade March 2018 round - opens March 1) sim 1 sim 2 sim 3
               tarte. photo grid RARE
               tarte. flower vase
               tarte. catch all & washi tape
               tarte. pens & ruler
               tarte. journal stack
               tarte. bullet journal
               tarte. desktop computer RARE
               tarte. craft desk
               tarte. vortex chair
               tarte. decorative frame
BALACLAVA!! Alma Storage Box (White) x2
Soy. Potted Ponytail Palm [Ssize]
Bee Designs Elise Living Room Gacha Shelf
Nutmeg. Pile of Vinage books Group Gift
{what next} Madeleine Mannequin
Apple Fall Long Curtain (Old Item)
dust bunny . storybook living . lavender tin
ARIA - Magda Bedside Table
:[P]:- Kensa Jewelry Box:// Light
Scarlet Creative - The Arcade:  Venice Sofa Lace MC
Apple Fall Botanical Study 2
PLAAKA HangingBlowGlassVase A
Nutmeg. Rug Creme, Group Gift
Soy. Beaded Chandelier [White/Ivory]
tarte. primrose skybox

Truth VIP Staff

(L-R) Ellen (LadyEllenT) - Truth VIP Moderator, Truth Blogger ♦ Amber Daze (amberdaze10) - Truth General Manager/CSR

See Amber's version here.

I was just over three months old in Second Life when I met Amber. I didn't know about groups or how they worked but I joined the Truth VIP group three weeks after it was formed because I loved the hair and someone told me to join it so I can chat with other people who also loved the hair. A week later Amber messaged me to patiently walk me through how to get the group gift. Oh, the simple things...

Credits:

on me:
[hair] Truth - Oceana
[jacket] Lenox Townsend Jacket & Shirt (Giana fit) (NEW @ Uber) ::main sim:: ::cam sim::
[pants] Addams - Real Worn Jeans
[shoes] ANE Shoes - Booties (FLF - November 24 2017)
[head] Catwa - Lona
[body] Maitreya
[skin] INSOL - Kiki (NEW @ Uber) ::main sim:: ::cam sim::
[shape] my own
[pose] Tuty's - Fashion Lookbook no. 3

on Amber:
[hair] Truth - Tinsley (January VIP gift)
[jacket] Lenox Townsend Jacket & Shirt (Giana fit) (NEW @ Uber) ::main sim:: ::cam sim::
[pants] Emery Taylor Suede Leggings
[shoes] -KC- Hana Ankle Boots
[head] Catwa - Catya
[body] Maitreya
[skin] Egozy - Ange
[shape] her own
[pose] Entangled Ariandne no. 2

Taken @ the Truth Main Store

**Join the TRUTH VIP Group to receive a monthly exclusive hairstyle, early access to sales & news (and a bunch of super awesome people):

paste the following link into local chat:

secondlife:///app/group/7ebc6331-a002-2735-2597-c7badaae368a/about

Carla

Raw Shot

[hair] Truth - Carla (February VIP gift)
[top/jacket] Blueberry - Kimi Jacket
[skirt] Blueberry - Kimi Skirt
[shoes] Blueberry - Sammy Boots
[accessories] Izzie's Cowrie Shell Bracelets and Choker
[head] Catwa - Lona
[body] Maitreya
[skin] Essences - Isela (August Powder Pack)
[brows] League
[shape] my own
[pose] RKPoses - Brea no.5

Apple Fall Juniper Hedge - Seasonal
Apple Fall Kent Wall Set - Tall
Apple Fall Notting Hill Cobblestone (Straight)


**Join the TRUTH VIP Group to receive a monthly exclusive hairstyle, early access to sales & news:

paste the following link into local chat:

secondlife:///app/group/7ebc6331-a002-2735-2597-c7badaae368a/about

lovers bliss

.peaches. Sensual Sweethearts Bath - Candles x5
Sway's [Breakfast around the World] Lyon.FR
dust bunny & O.M.E.N . lovebirds . blue . with cage
.peaches. The Stars That Laugh - 10. Side Table LIGHT
dust bunny . hoya plant x2
frame w/Alphonse Mucha "Moon" print (uploaded and added by me)
Soy. Potted Ponytail Palm [Ssize]
tarte. hanging planter (clay)
tarte. lighted tapestry (sky)
.peaches. The Stars That Laugh - 5. Bed LIGHT RARE
Stockholm&Lima:Lover's Trail-Hers (February '17 Deco(c)rate)
.peaches. Lovers Bliss Blanket - Violet (@ Blush event)
[Commoner] 2018 Wall Calendar / Add Your Own...
.peaches. Vintage Desk- Chair (PG)
PILOT - Murrow Table DEUX [Newspaper/Mail]
tarte. vintage frame (tea)
..peaches. Vintage Desk - Full Set w/decor Linked
Essenz - Romania (Deco 1)
AF Worn Luggage Bag
Trompe Loeil - Vintage End Table Green Tea

Cami

[hair] Truth - Arden
[top] ChicModa - Cami (NEW @ Tres Chic)
[skirt] ChicModa - Aly Skirt
[necklace] etham - Lariat Necklace # 12
[rings] Slipper - Cera Bento Rings
[tat] .Identity. Body Shop - First Code
[body] Maitreya
[head] Catwa - Lona
[skin] Essences - Isela (August Powder Pack)
[eyes & lashes] .euphoric ~Nora Makeup Series~ (February Powder Pack)
[lips] League - Ella Matte Lipsticks
[shape] my own
[pose] FoxCity - On Point 4
[beauty mark] League - Moles/Beauty Marks (Catwa)

LB_BloomingTree{Pink}Animated

ChicModa - Cami (NEW @ Tres Chic)

✔ Original Mesh by Sassy Nitely

✔  Every purchase comes with lace HUD with 12 color options to choose from.

✔ All Pack comes a full control HUD so you can change color options for the cami & lace.

✔  Fitted for Maitreya Lara, Slink Physique and Slink Hourglass.

Clarrington

Serenity Style-  Clarrington Loft (NEW @ Ultra)
LB_Conifer.v2{Animated}4Seasons
LB_JeffreyPine{4Seasons}*Animated
Wild Grass from Studio Skye
Apple Fall Notting Hill Cobblestones
Apple Fall Privet Ball (Variegated)
Apple Fall Grass Pot x2
Apple Fall Orsett Wall Lantern x2
Apple Fall Orsett Single Lantern x2
Serenity Style- Hopathia Autumn Tree Bench
Serenity Style-Gio Vintage Car BLUE
Serenity Style- Bella Dreams Friends
Serenity Style-Boone Vintage Tricycle Tandem RARE (NEW for February round of PocketGacha**)


**About PocketGacha:
This is a monthly shopping event where you shop directly from a hud, which you can get for free on the marketplace and either buy tokens in world or have the hud access your lindens directly. Click here to watch a tutorial and here for their official website.

Veronica

[hair] Truth - Heloisa
[dress] ChicModa - Veronica (NEW @ Whimsical)
[shoes] Blueberry - Craven Boots
[bracelets] MG - Hampton Boho
[tat] Carol G - Flying Flowers Leg
[body] Maitreya
[head] Catwa - Lona
[shape] my own
[skin] League - Sadie
[pose] oOo - Flex no.1

Veronica Dress from ChicModa:
✔ 100% Original Mesh by Sassy Nitely
✔ Single Color purchases include a on/off HUD for the panties.
✔ All Pack comes with a color change HUD to change all parts (dress, straps and panties).
✔ Comes with a No Material and Material Option if you want more shine on certain windlights.
✔ Fitted for Maitreya Lara, Slink Physique and Hourglass.

Le Coeur de Satine

(left - right)
LB_BloomingTree{Lavender}Animated
[ keke ] windflower . white . 4 LI x5
Skye Wild Grass Type 3 lush
{what next} Tulip Rainboots Planter x4 (NEW @ C88) ::main sim:: ::cam sim::
+Half-Deer+ Secret Garden Bunny - Snow - Look Around
Serenity Style- Le Coeur de Satine  Bistro/Patisserie (Feb. Deco(c)rate)
{what next} Dk Pink Heart Paving  - lit x2
{what next} Plain Paving Heart Paving  - lit
Serenity Style- Bella Dreams Friends x 2 (NEW @ Enchantment)
11th House - Open & Closed Window Sign
Sway's [Iris] Window Blind - wide . gradient
uK - La confiserie Lollipop Cake
{what next} Victoria Sponge Cake - Group Gift
{what next} Victoria Sponge Slice - Group Gift
{what next} Easter Cake (chocolate frosting)
Tres Blah - Summer Fete - Blueberry Cake
uK - La confiserie Choco Tower Cake RARE
uK - La confiserie Display Case Blue
LISP - Mesh - Rain or Shine Chair - Cushion  - Classic
Serenity Style- Bella Dreams - Magic Book (NEW - Enchantment HUNT PRIZE)
LISP - Mesh - Rain or Shine Table - Texture Change - Classic  1
Serenity Style- Bella Dreams Fountain (NEW @ Enchantment)

something something Valentines Day

Hearts and flowers blah blah blah chocolate lingerie yada yada yada cupid etc

This is what I get for being raised by non-conformists. 

Valentine's Day is fast approaching and although it can be good for a reminder, we should be in the habit of expressing our love regardless of what day it is. We shouldn't need the greeting card companies and flower shops and lingerie stores and jewelers to push a holiday for us to remember that the end of love or life always comes when we least expect it. Being that Second Life is saturated with hearts and cupids and pink things at the moment, I guess it was unavoidable that at least some of it would find its way into my blog. But let's face it, my avi is cute as hell - I couldn't not post this. And please know that I in no way judge anyone for hopping on the floating hearts train. It's kinda sweet to watch from the comfort of my tattooed corner. Oh, and I love you all. ♥♥     

[hair] Truth - Astra (Updated and FREE @ the Shop Your Heart Out event)

[top] Azuchi - Elena Top

[earrings] MG - Key To My Heart Earrings (NEW @ C88)

[necklace] MG - Naomi - Key To My Heart layered Necklace (NEW @ C88)

[bracelets] Noir - Mia Bracelets (NEW @ C88)

[rings] Meva - Marlene Bento Rings

[tat] Carol G - Desire -  Black Tattoo 

[body] Maitreya

[head] Catwa - Lona

[skin] League - Sadie

[eyes] Modish - All About Eyes

[pose] HD - HEART-F no 5

a hard rain's gonna fall

[hair] Truth - Harley
[jacket] -Pixicat- Puffer.Jacket
[pants] Blueberry - Sammy Jeans - ankle high (NEW @ the main store) alternate location
[shoes] Blueberry - Sammy Boots (NEW @ the main store) alternate location
[body] Maitreya
[shape] my own
[pose] Glamrus (no. 49 from the Lumipro HUD)

Taken @ Pandora Resort - Kamagami

girl in the rain

[hair] Truth - Posy
[dress] Blueberry - Foxy Dress (NEW @ C88) ::main sim:: ::cam sim::
[shoes] Rebel Hope - Lydia Mesh Boots
[necklace] **RE** Emmeline Necklace
[rings] (Yummy) Raining Diamonds - Maitreya (NEW @ C88) ::main sim:: ::cam sim::
[body] Maitreya
[head] Catwa - Lona
[skin] Essences - Isela (August Powder Pack)
[brows] League
[shape] my own
[umbrella] Quirky. - Ame Umbrella - Shell (NEW @ C88) ::main sim:: ::cam sim::
[pose 1] Bauhaus Movement - Hearts Burst Into Fire no. 14 (modified the arms) (NEW @ TLC)
[pose 2] Paper Rabbit no.19

Serenity Style- Purr Cute Ducks gacha:
Mum & Kids RARE
Babie Standing
Babie Swimming
Sitting
Lake

landscaping:
Studio Skye - Skye Wild Grass
Studio Skye - Skye Alligator Apple Bush (small leaf)
LB_BloomingTree{Lavender}Animated
Studio Skye - Rocky Outcrops

the ChicModa team

(left to right)

on Gigi (Chat Mod)
[hair] Truth - Kare
[dress] ChicModa - Mae Dress
[shoes] -KC- LEANNE HEELS
[body] Maitreya
[head] Lelutka - Chloe
[pose] Le Poppycock - Truth or Dare

on me (Chat mod, Blogger)
[hair] Truth - lady
[top] ChicModa - Jane Top
[shorts] ChicModa - Suzie Shorts
[shoes] Reign - Betty Heels
[choker] ChicModa - Mae Choker
[tat] Dappa - Misfit (June BishBox)
[body] Maitreya
[head] Catwa - Lilly
[pose] Imeka - Stella - Pose no. 2

On Sassy (CEO/Designer)
[hair] Truth - Rumor
[dress] ChicModa - Kim Skirt & Shirt
[shoes] REIGN.- PENELOPE HEELS
[bracelet] e.marie // Friendship Bracelet - Rose Gold
[body] Maitreya
[head] Catwa - Catya
[pose] VO.Z - Thumb Down

On Sady (Blogger Manager)
[hair] pr!tty - Demy + Bangs
[dress] ChicModa // Halle
[shoes] Pure Poison - Love Pumps
[tat]
[gloves] =Zenith=Cosy long Gloves
[nails] .:E.A.Studio:.Obsess Claw
[knife] BUENO-Butterfly Knife-Metal
[body] Maitreya
[head] Catwa - Lona
[pose] DM - Never

On Ana (Brand Manager)
[hair] Truth - Teanna (
[dress] ChicModa // Ara Dress
[shoes] #EMPIRE - Laurel
[choker] EF: Majesty Choker
[rings] (Yummy) Nightmare Rings Set
[tat] .Absence. Evelina (red)
[body] Maitreya
[head] Catwa - Sofia
[pose] an lar - Simplie Series II no 2


ChicModa Anti-Valentine's Day Sale is going on now at the mainstore until February 15th. All regularly priced black separates are now 50% off (mainstore only) through Valentines day! Yes, we know love is grand and being in love is awesome, but for all our single ladies - this one's for you! ♥

ChicModa
marketplace
main store
flickr
flickr group
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#SecondLifeChallenge – Exploring Second Life!

We are all travelers....

One of the first things I learned to do in Second Life is explore. I haven't had a bonafide travel buddy for a few months now but I still do it any way. Because the grid is full of so many talented people, I'm always finding new sims to enjoy while I work and I favor the well built ones which seem to perfectly recreate natural settings. Since I had a choice on whether I visit a new sim or share one of my favorites, I decided to share one of my favorites.

With an attentive staff and an impressive attention to detail and aesthetics, Elysion pretty much tops the list. So much work goes into it that I'm blown away each time I visit. I wouldn't normally pay to access a sim but I made an exception this time since I had to be a part of it. The membership fee has paid for itself despite the fact that I have yet to attend any of their events - of which they seem to have many. For instance, my latest visit included zoning out while answering customer IMs, with my cam far out above the water, facing the old lighthouse and observatory. 

If you're interested, here's some info on Elysion:

website

flickr

facebook

interview with owner Syn Beresford

membership area - taxi to join the group and TP to the main sim as well as their current experience, L U N A

Read more about Strawberry Singh's #SecondLifeChallenge

Valentina

Truth dropped a surprise main store release last night just in time for Valentines day!

[hair] TRUTH / Valentina ::main store:: ::marketplace::
[dress] Tres Blah - Acadia Dress - Polka (NEW @ FaMESHed)
[necklace] MG - Necklace - Coachella Gypsy Set
[body tat] [CAROL G] Meditation Flower Black
[face tat] [CAROL G] Tikka - White Tattoo
[bracelets] Cae :: Infinity :: Bracelet (NEW @ FaMESHed)
[body] Maitreya
[head] Catwa - Catya
[skin] League - Sadie
[shape] my own
[pose] WetCat - Kaelyn no. 2


{what next} Lucia Summer House (with lights)
{what next} Terrace Table and Chairs (sand) x2
:[P]:- Vintage Canvas Print:// Auer
:[P]:- Vintage Canvas Print:// Job
Tres Blah - Charmant Settee - Vintage Rose
Apple Fall Elderflower Cordial
Apple Fall 'Lucky Numbers' Cigarettes & Tray
MudHoney Audrey Ottoman - Pink

Truth Hair & Apparel
marketplace
main store
flickr

What Next
marketplace
main store
flickr

girl in the kitchen

It would be just like me to wear a dress like this in the kitchen....

[hair] Truth - Parvati
[dress] Rebel Hope - Gia Dress (NEW @ FaMESHed
[shoes] Rebel Hope - Ana Heels (NEW @ FaMESHed
[body] Maitreya
[head] Catwa - Lilly
[skin] League - Sadie
[shape] my own
[pose] Double Take - Rolling Hills


{what next} Vintage Screen ~ Group Gift
{what next} House Plant - Rubber Tree (stand)
{what next} Colonna Sideboard - White (no decor)
{what next} 'Patisserie' Bowls Decor
{what next} 'Patisserie' Kitchen Utensils
{what next} 'Patisserie' Kitchen Mixer
{what next} Sofia Pitchers (FLF 2-2-18)
Second Spaces - Cluttered House - by-the-door catch-all
Garbaggio // Storage Boxes
{what next} Summer Garden Hanging Planter 2
{what next} Sofia Dresser (FLF 2-2-18)
{what next} Sofia Bread Bin (FLF 2-2-18)
{what next} Sofia Flour Cannister (FLF 2-2-18)
{what next} Sofia Sugar Cannister
{what next} Sofia Cookie Cannister
{what next}Toaster (mint)
{what next} Sofia Shelf Decor
dust bunny . storybook living . fresh bouquet
Apple Fall Open Book
{what next} Florence Shelf (offwhite - no drawers)
{what next} House Plant - Eucalyptus
{what next} Hanging Heart Decor - Rose
{what next} House Plant - Agave
PILOT - Velvet Drapes [Rose]

Scarlet Creative Jardiniere Cottage

Truth Hair & Apparel
marketplace
main store
flickr

What Next
marketplace
main store
flickr

Rebel Hope Designs
marketplace
main store
flickr

free agent of the blogiverse

The topic of blogger integrity came up again on social media and being that I'm a bit protective over my choices in Second Life, I figured it wouldn't hurt to mention my take on things. I'm learning there are probably as many motivations for blogging as there are bloggers. I understand some do it for the free products while others use it to puff themselves up into prideful balloons but most of them seem to do it because they love it. Since blogging is a hobby, its ultimately a choice that people can take or leave.

I was told in no uncertain terms by a fellow blogger that if I didn't disclose on each post which items I was given for free to blog, I was breaking the law and could be fined by the FTC. After I got a good chuckle out of that, it made me wonder how many bloggers praise products they don't like. I personally would never praise a product I didn't like or blog for a store whose products I don't love but how are my readers supposed to know that? The answer is, they can't and it shouldn't even factor into their shopping choices. As a consumer, all I'm interested in is how I can get hold of something I think I might like based on seeing it in a picture, not based on how many wonderful things people say about it.

[hair] Truth - Tyr
[dress] ChicModa - Ara (**NEW @ the main store)
[necklace] MG - Necklace - Truth Owl - Black - RARE
[piercings]PUNCH / Navel Piercing / Stud {dark gold}
                 PUNCH / Diamond Nose Stud
[tat] Letis - Arama
[rings] CODEX_BENTO DYANA RINGS
[body] Maitreya
[head] Catwa - Lilly
[skin] League - Sadie
[shape] my own
[pose] RKPoses - Blair no. 5 (left arm straightened)
[backdrop] BUENO-Mulder Loft Building-Decay (NEW @ Uber)


**Ara is a re-release of an old item. Anyone who purchased Ara
prior to today will get an updated dress automatically.

✔ 100% Original Mesh by Sassy Nitely
✔ Single Purchases: All come with a color change HUD for the belt, metals & undies.
✔ All Pack: All parts color changeable.
✔ Fitted for Lara, Physique and Hourglass.

ChicModa
marketplace
main store
flickr

Truth Hair & Apparel
marketplace
main store
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