devils

Physical pain.  Sex.  Secrets.  Don’t let them fool you.  It doesn’t feel good, the needles, the fists, the open hand blows, the knuckles.  It hurts.  It will always hurt.  You’ll feel it, it’ll sting, it’ll steal your breath.  What it does do is let you scream with reason until your throat is raw, until you start shaking, until you are too weak to say the word that will put an end to the scene.

Am I bullshitting you?  Would you be able to tell?  Have I been there?  Have you?  Has someone you know?

Outfit below inspired by mohawks, grunge, and Prayer Semyorka, a kick ass female role-playing character created by Person Anonymous and raped by Cielo Cao.  No one compares to how well that personality was played, and it was really fun being threatened with a ban for role-playing lesbian sex in a Gorean simulator.

Enjoy!!!

• Hair: 1.Kin / 2.+Black Maria+
• Coat: +grasp+
• Wife beater: :SEY
• Tights: Shit Happens
• Boots: KAO
• Guitar Case: :SEY
• Gloves: +plus
• Socks: Shit Happens
• Piercings: [Miasma]

Sixx:AM

This is probably one of my favorite bands.  I remember crying for hours when I first heard this song.  They are getting more coverage, but they are still not receiving the attention a message like theirs deserves.  Artists and addicts.  I didn’t think there was a difference at one point.

All of my devils are free at last

All my secrets revealed

And your permission is all I need

to heal.

‘em times

Have you ever spoken to someone that reminds you of all you used to be? You remember the energy you carried, the most prominent emotions in your personality, your insecurities, and the utter frenzy of someone on the brink of change. It almost made me cry!   I started life on my own so young, and though sometimes I feel I’m still in a training bra (not that much has changed in the department! ), the girl I used to be is gathering dust in the constant stream of diaries she used to fill.  It’s been such a long, fast lived journey, and if you’ve ever taken THAT road, that spur of the moment turn on the highway decision road, you understand exactly what I mean!

That said, I like this Second Life ghettup! It’s colorful and fun, and inspired by the array of accessories I received from [Glow]!  And though I haven’t always been a fan of red hair, when it’s coupled with the deep rich tones of darker skins, I fall in love!

 

 

 

 

 

Jumper: Niniko
Shrug: Project Kiwi (closed)
Necktie: {SMS}
Roller blades: [PM] (Temporary closed.)
Earrings: [Glow]
Hair: fri.day
Gloves: Canimal
Socks: Refuge
Bracelet: [Glow]
Flower: Curio
Purse: :::MM:::
Glasses: {SMS}

 

Poison.  <3  Seemed fitting.

city reds

I’m sick, and it’s not pretty! My skin is a dull shade of pale, and if vampires look like I do now, I definitely will pass on immortality for a short and more attractive youth. So, instead of closing shop as previously decided, I’m filling time by posting the great samples sent my way by various designers, one of which includes Anemysk Karu (Thank you, Anemysk!) from [Glow]. I’ve blogged about the multitude of accessories and poses she creates, but my affinity with her shop goes beyond the quantity of items she offers. It reaches the high quality of her creations and how easy they complete just about every look I can think of – especially my favorite, that of a bohemian flair. Below I feature her Peacock Bracelet and Forest Earrings, both which complimented a zebra printed chemise from the great CK Winx (<3) , Muism’s Biker Vest, and Pixel Mode’s Rea boots (50L sale. Catch it before it ends!). And yes! For whatever reason, the only animal print I’ve ever been attracted to is the black and white striped goodness of Mr. Zebra. So here you go, back in the game and at your Second Life fashion favor

One more thing! Have you ever thought about what cities cater to which fashions, and why certain boutiques feature only a handful of garments from their choice of designers? I love mini-skirts, and as vain as it may sound, I love showing off my legs, but mini skirts aren’t for every city I’ve visited or lived in, at least not for ever day wear. And it’s not because I follow any particular trend. Sometimes you have stay safe, and staying safe means staying modest. In my usual hunting grounds that means dressing very, very urban and hard core. So while you are getting dressed tomorrow morning, decide if what you are wearing goes beyond your preference in cut and color to more in-depth decisions on why you bought that particular piece! Blame the finishing touches of a Sociology major for my blogging about it!

• Chemise: *Linc*
• Boots: [PM]
• Earrings: [Glow]
• Tattoo: ::Garden of Ku::
• Knee Socks: Pig
• Purse: +plus
• Bracelets: [Glow]
• Sunglasses: HOC Industries
• Jacket: Muism
• Hair: MADesigns
• Gloves: +plus
• Neck Tie: Muism
• Poses: [Glow]

don’t you be wastin’ all your money
on syrup and honey because i’m sweet enough
don’t you be usin’ every minute on makin’ a livin’
because we got our love

listen to me 1, 2, 3,
baby, baby, baby,
spend your time on me

don’t you be out all night long
leavin’ me all alone
because i, i need your love

mi sangre

New look, quick post!

Gloria Estefan, “Mi Tierra”
LOVE THIS SONG!!!!!!!!!!! It makes me want to cry, it makes me want to dance, and it makes me want to pack up and run back to mi islita, my tiny island, and it makes me almost too proud of my culture.

Corre en mi sangre.
La llevo en mi sangre, como no.
Anque este lejos yo la siento!
Y un dia regreso, yo lo se!

aaaaah

• Jacket: Bellange
• Belt: Husky
• Tights / Undershirt: [VG]
• Boots: Shiny Things
• Hair: Darkstar Designs (closed)
• Purse / sun glasses: +plus

Tego Calderon, again. <3 La Perla, PR

dont be a zombie

Are you a zombie?

• Coat:Bellange
• Jeans: Bellange
• Shirt: Ultra Kitty
• Necklace: Spica

He’s a modern day revolutionary, a musician, a poet, an artist – a once child soldier and a survivor. : P If you don’t know him yet, look him up. Emmanuel Jal. If the hundred and fifty or so viewers that skin this blog daily spread the word to their friends, can you imagine how far his message will travel?

influence

Why do I decide on certain SL fashion pieces and not others? They make me happy. : ) Whatever is fun, different, and capable of being mixed and matched usually catches my eye – which right now is tired, exhausted, drained of all its ability for color perception. Shut. Eye. Enjoy!!

1. Sleeveless cardigan / Purse: Bare Rose
2. Shirt / Hair / Sandals: Mix and Match
3. Pants: Lelutka
4. Earrings / Bracelets: Sari’s

Short and Sweet : )

Some K’naan. Pay attention to the lyrics. : )

And Ms. Levins-Morales

I am a child of the Americas,
A light-skinned mestiza of the Caribbean,
A child of many diaspora, born into this continent at a crossroads.

I am a U.S. Puerto Rican Jew,
A product of the ghettos of New York I have never known.
An immigrant and the daughter and granddaughter of immigrants.
I speak English with passion: it’s the tongue of my consciousness,
A flashing knife blade of crystal, my tool, my craft.

I am Caribeña, island grown. Spanish is my flesh,
Ripples from my tongue, lodges in my hips:
The language of garlic and mangoes,
The singing of poetry, the flying gestures of my hands.
I am of Latino America, rooted in the history of my continent:
I speak from that body.

I am not African. Africa is in me, but I cannot return.
I am not taína. Taíno is in me, but there is no way back.
I am not European. Europe lives in me, but I have no home there.

I am new. History made me. My first language was spanglish.
I was born at the crossroads
And I am whole.

-Aurora Levins Morales

eeeek

I spent an hour arguing Guevara politics with a friend, and now I want to punch my screen. Have you ever felt that way?

Hmm, this outfit. I love it. Enjoy!!! AND sorry for the spam!

Shoes: oOo Blend oOo
Scarf / Skirt / Top: Sari’s
Earrings: Kitties Lair

Emmanuel Jal. I couldn’t find the song I wanted to post so I decided to use “War Child” instead. Listen. Learn. : ) And if you are interested, try and Youtube “Skirt Too Short”. Great message.

paper flowers

Lets be green together. We’ll forget about blue and stay in a permanent state of not yet ripe and of unbearably sour.

Hippie style will never be out of the lime light, but it will always be updated to fit the current trend. In the world of boho-chic, lux grunge, hobo-chic, or whatever term you prefer to use for the bohemian flair, it’s all about eye catching accessories, it’s all about mixing and matching, and more importantly – it’s all about individuality. I love this style because it represents tradition and it’s easy to make an ethnic statement without appearing as if you are wearing a cultural garment. It is earthy and though it can be sexy and flirty, it doesn’t reveal much skin while being completely feminine and often very delicate in appearance. Just about any store in the real world will have a piece already considered to be bohemian or one you can easily use to accentuate a bohemian outfit. In Second Life, you’ll find stores like Sari’s which must be one of my favorite shops to visit and Mix and Match! [mixx Ethnic Style] is also another great store to visit, and it has a subtle latin touch.

1. Shoes: Neofan
2. Top: [mixx Ethnic Style]
3. Necklace: +Spica Shop+
4. Purse: Baiastice
5. Bracelet: Swallowtail
6. Lashes: Lelutka
7. Earrings / Pant-skirt: Sari’s
8. Skin: Curio
9. Hair: Maitreya
10. Shape: Babette Sivocci

Nelly Furtado <3

threaded

It’s all about an urban flair, an inner city swing to your style, a bit of red and a bit of denim. I love the idea of mixing classic dresses with everyday pieces. In this case it’s a pair of used gauchos from BP* and a strapless dress from Pink Outfitters. Its rich color brought Curio’s skin to life and it’s now one of my favorites. The new glasses from So Many Styles are affordable and sexy so I picked up a red pair to finish up what I created.. All in all, I had tons of fun putting together this outfit. Enjoy!

1. Hair: Mirone
2. Purse / Bracelets: Lostwood <3  (Both are free!)
3. Bolero: Bare Rose
4. Hair Flower: Swallow Tail
5. Glasses: So Many Styles
6. Skin: Curio
7. Shoes: AOHARU
8. Eyes: MADesigns
9. Dress: Pink Outfitters
10. Pants: BP*
11. Scarf: Miel
12. Ring: KaWaii Jelly
13. Bindi: Sari’s
14. Henna Tattoo: Canimal

Lumidee, another hot P. Rican.