COOKIE CRAVING

This weekend Allie and I were working on the photo layout for sexZ's GOING BUST  item the Bandleader Set, when I decided I wanted chocolate chip cookies.  Allie has been a doll during my pregnancy, I believe she probably has been going insane but is hiding it well.  I will call her up complaining about morning sickness then she shows up with a pot of mint tea and saltine crackers.  Then in the afternoon I will sometimes crave something odd and either Riot or Allie will run out finding me what I am craving with a smile.  It amazes me when they show up with the focus of my craving and this has become a game.  I pick the strangest item I can just to see if they can find it!  It was an easy craving to solve this time because I wanted chocolate chip cookies.  I think I could hear both Riot and Allie sigh in relief.  Now I know it sounds like I am torturing them but honestly I am not.  Women do crave things while pregnant from the ordinary to the extreme strange.  We head down to the kitchen to make chocolate chip cookies using the mesh La Galleria Dinner Party Kitchen.  This kitchen is very nice and has a ton of options among them baking cookies.  Riot joined us in the kitchen making his comments about how beautiful my baby belly is in one breath. The next breath he is informing us that we look silly making cookies in our underwear and even telling us at point we were making them wrong.  I reach out to taste the cookie dough when Allie smacks my hand. I look at her asking why did she smack me?  She calmly replied because of the raw eggs.  Of course I had to argue about the odds of getting salmonella from raw eggs and she smiled stating that it does not matter she will not let me have it.  Thinking I was being cleaver I brought Riot into the argument.  He said without missing a beat that if I even touch raw cookie dough while pregnant with his child he would spank me!  This is no bueno!  Seriously spank me?  He sleeps eventually!  I crossed my arms and pulled a face while they stood their ground.  Finally I relented accepting a cup of hot cocoa and a warm cookie.  The cookies were delicious!  Riot ate half the plate making a comment about bloggers, even pregnant bloggers, can not indulge in to many sweets because the camera adds ten pounds.  Grrrr.  So here is the photo of Allie and I in the ..:sexZ:.. Bandleader Set.  These are really adorable with a pink accent bows and appliers for Lola Tango/Mirage breasts and PhatAzz.  GOING BUST  ends at midnight so run right to Cleavage!  Oh by the way I did sneak some dough when they were searching for mini marshmallows for the cocoa.  Grins.

 ..:sexZ:..-Bandleader Set @ GOING BUST 

A SURPRISE MATERNITY ALTERNATIVE @ LIVGLAM

I have discovered a point in my virtual pregnancy that is very difficult.  I will call it the, "YOUR SCREWED" stage.  It is the point between I am to large for regular clothing, other then clothing layers, and to small for the big belly stage mesh clothing.  It is a difficult spot to be in.  I would just sport the big belly clothes and be done with it but Riot enjoys the gradual progress and changes to my shape.  I have also thought I was completely insane for deciding to blog about this pregnancy and if I had not committed myself I truly believe I would be on adult sims running amok nude as nude can be.  You laugh but I guarantee that right now all my close friends are recalling when I left Gor where I rped as a Free Woman and spent the next month or so streaking.  Riot put a stop to it when we got together.  Imagine that!  Back to the growing belly.  So it is growing and honestly cute.  It is not to big nor to small and at this moment looks like a little pot belly of overindulging in pizza and beer.  Because of this I am still looking for alternatives in the fashion world.  I was working on The Autumn Effect hunt and was at LivGlam when I came across a second hunt gift.  I opened it and behold there was a cute dress.  Now even though I can easily change my shape to wear what I wish, my Tantra hud puts the proper shape right back on me every time I log in.  After 3 crashes you finally just give in to the SL gods and accept that you have to much belly for those cute mesh jeans.  Plus it is cheating to change your shape, pregnant women in the physical world do not have that option.  That being said I slipped on the dress without an alpha and was completely surprised, my belly did not show.  I double checked the size and swung my camera around realizing that indeed this dress could pass for an early stage maternity dress.  I was so pleased I ran right home and styled it.  One of my biggest fears doing this blog is that I will affect the sales of designers negatively.  No one wants to hear that the cute outfit they created can be used to help a woman look pregnant, but as a pregnant woman in SL I want to say thank you LivGlam for this one dress!  I could only pray you would intentionally create more designs for maternity because pregnant women wish to be fashion forward and stylish.  So here is the dress completely styled. 

See you Shopping,
Kalia




LivGlam


Wake Me Up Dress by LivGlam (HUNT)
Candy Skin by Glam Affair @  The Arcade (EVENT)
Paradise Sandals by Belgravia
Lolwa Hair by CaTwA
Feet & Nails by Slink
A01 Clutch by (MN) (Closed)
Tahitian Pearls by .:: TBP ::.(Closed)
Landscaping Elements by Heart Garden Centre
Photo Shot on location @ Heart Garden Centre

NOTE:  I know using items that are not longer available is somewhat discouraging.  I use them because I love them and to foster ideas.  There are valid and beautiful alternatives for sale all over the grid and on marketplace.

CALLING FALL

Autumn is beautiful and is the time when we pull out our sweaters, boots, and scarfs.  Our wardrobes taking on rich complexity with the need to layer.  Mornings are cold and by afternoon our sweaters are shed for the last moments of warmth. We take time for those things that are precious like walks in the fall rain and sharing the bounty of our harvests.  I have always seen Autumn as an incarnation of the Goddess,  Her beauty a mantle She lays upon the world preparing for the coming winter.  She walks upon the earth calling fall, taking back the life, wrapping it within the darkness to nourish Herself and eventually us.  It is a moment for everyone to realize that even as we near our own winters we are still beautiful magical creatures, that we are complex in color and diversity like fall itself.   When coming up with this photo concept I wanted to show my beliefs and show the intense beauty of nature.  First it was a choice on whether or not to use my pregnant shape only to discover that it was a rather easy choice.  The Mother carries within Herself the seeds of new life buried within the black soil waiting for their turn to reach towards the sun.  To symbolize the earth I picked Miamai's new Lora Gown in black.  The earth protects and nurtures us, every farmer will tell you that the darkest blackest earth is the richest for planting and in the Path of the Wise the color black means protection. I would also like to point out the color black is the presence off all colors and yet the absence of all light, something we personally experience as our nights grow longer and the light fades.  Mabon has passed and now we move towards Samhain the wheel ever turning through the year.  I urge you to enjoy the bright flash of beauty that is Autumn. Walk amongst the trees a they fall into their sleep, the leaves turning colors to eventually fall, and prepare for you own coming hibernation.



Lora Gown in Black by MIAMAI (NEW)
Candy Skin by Glam Affair @  The Arcade (EVENT)
Rykiel Hair by Lelutka
Cycle in Heaven Jewels by PurpleMoon Creations
Tula Crown by Evie's Closet
Long Fur Gloves by Gabriel
Black Leather Ankle Boots by Bax Coen Designs
Supreme Pose by PosESioN (NEW)
Gold Diamond Tennis Bracelet by Hogarth Designs Store(closed)
Fire Eyes (custom not available)
Landscaping Elements by Studio Skye
Photo Shot on location @ Epicosity Rentals

NO ONE CALLS US BIMBOS!

Allie and I had to teach someone a little lesson recently.  We were standing in her house changing for the blog shot when I was faced with a problem.  My belly has grown a wee bit so nothing fits!  To make me feel better Allie took off her cute jeans promising to stay in her panties till I found something that fit.  We are standing there minding our own business when her neighbor shows up and spouts off, "What are you bimbos doing now?"  Excuse me!  Allie pulled out her shotgun while I found my Desert Eagle and katana.  We taught Mr. Jerk Face a little lesson.  First do not call women who know how to PVP bimbos!  Second do not do it on land that is damage enabled!  Idiot.  We sent him home with his tail between his legs followed by enough insults to emasculate an entire army.  Oh well lesson learned.  That is when I realized that this was the perfect way to show you the really cute SnugSweaters by ..:sexZ:....!  Allie has on the Camo one for GOING BUST  and I have on the pink one for BEWBAPALOOZA. If you want one of the Camo versions at a great discount get to GOING BUST by midnight slt tonight.  You have a little more breathing room to grab one of the solid versions at  BEWBAPALOOZA, but not allot so make this a priority!

THE BARONS MISTRESS

Sometimes I get creative with my styling.  I mix and match until I am satisfied saying yes this is what I wanted.  My most recent foray into my Narnia closet aka my inventory was prompted by a desire to style the Barons Top Hat by Miamai.  This wonderful hat is only available at FaMESHed and is unisex.  Miamai provided options for the Barons Top Hat including texture change hat band, texture change hair, and color change on the metal, plus a no hair option which is nice for the guys.   So I opened my closet and thought for a minute recalling the Sparkle Dress I had purchased about 3 years ago from a little shop called {COR} which has since closed.  I slipped on the skirt then dug a little deeper finding a goth dolly dress by Adoness called Lady Butterfly that I picked up during the store hunt held awhile ago.  I put on the shimmering butterfly bodice, collar, and arm adornment plus the matching nails all accented with butterflies.  I needed to smooth the transition between the skirt and the bodice, so back into wonderland I went because the look was demanding a corset.  I had to try on six different corsets before I could settle on the one by Sakide that comes in the Brocade Corset Dress.  A little eye liner from Oceanes, my Slink addon shoes by Belgravia, Earthstones Lexi Earrings,  and the look was complete. 

 

I was at a loss for a location for my photographs when my sister Shi reminded me that an amazing new formal venue recently opened called Phat's Premier Jazz Club.  I teleported to the sim and found myself immediately greeted by a hostess whom helped me acquire my membership to the club then directed me to the ballroom.  I spent some time listening to the music as I meandered around discovering not only the main ballroom but a theater and hidden shops.  Several points of interest include the Premier Wine Cellar, the lake, waterfalls, patio, yacht, and an outdoor events venue.  I found Phat's to be a wonderful location and well worth the cost of the membership.   The staff is pleasant, polite, and not intrusive on your enjoyment but always ready to help or converse with the patrons.  The building itself brings to mind an old manor house resplendent in her antiquity and inspired my choice oh photography style.  When at Phat's make sure your sky is set to estate time to enjoy the amazing Northern Lights.  I am sure that this is one location that a low intensity and low radius face illuminator will be over looked.  Just remember a good illuminator will provide you light and not your partner!  An alternative is to find the winlight setting called blackskymoon which will create the effect of an illuminator without the intrusion to others.  It was a pleasure to share Phat's Premier Jazz Club with you and give you a glimpse into my creative styling around Miamai's Barons Hat.

See you shopping,
Kalia

RUFFLEGRRL

We have two cute version of the ..:sexZ:.. RuffleGrrl dress to show you today!  One is for Lubbly Jubblies and the other is for the American Bazaar AB's Power of 3! Hunt for their 3rd Anniversary.  I have on RuffleGrrl PlumFloral which is the hunt item and Allie is in the RuffleGrrl CandyStripes available at Lubbely Jubblies. 



BACK2SKEWL 4 COMBAT

Thanks to the little hiccup with SL I was prevented from catching up on my blogs so I have a last minute item to show you.  ..:sexZ:.. has put out the Back2Skewl Plaid Crop Tops for  GOING BUST which ends tonight!  These are adorable tops that can be worn with mesh breasts or without if you so please.  I decided on Norsim for this photo and felt inclined to arm myself as the combat and role play was going strong.  I leaned against the fence and watched awhile then headed to the safety of my home.  If you want this top on sale get to GOING BUST before midnight SLT!  If you want some great role play and combat, head on over to Norsim! 

 GOING BUST

 

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