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about tofu

You may remember my true story about Punky B Rooster, my adopted rooster IRL. No, I do not have a story about adopting a turkey named Tofu. However, it seems like something I would do if I came across a turkey in need. But still, NeutralTones strikes again – this time with a fully animated, name-able Turkey, just in time for Thanksgiving. I couldn’t resist. There’s even one for “decor” lol.

Did you notice Tofu and I are wearing the same bow? Mine is from a new hairbase/hair from Not Found and it’s one of the most delightful and annoying things I have bought recently. I picked up the Brunette and Blonde packs, which come with absolutely no key/guide to match the numbered hairbases (not hud-driven – so there’s like 15 of them in each pack) to the colors on the HUD for the attachment.

I mean…why? No really. Why? TBH, same question for all the creators not including previews anywhere in their folders of any item. It’s insane. Mind boggling.

wtf?

All that said, I am off to NYC this afternoon for the work week. Then back for a day before another week away. I am not sure if I will make it back to SL in between, so if not, Happy Tofu Day in advance.

xoxo

for tofu

  • Head: HEAD / lel evox / INEZ 4.0
  • BoM Skin: leLAPEAU – Evo X – Daenorah Skin – GA Beige **@Equal10**
  • Eyes: AG
  • Lips: DeeTaleZ “natural lips”
  • Nails: (NO) Art Nails – Almond – Summer 2 Fall
  • Hair: Not Found – Tessa Hair **@Kustom9**
  • Earrings: LaGyo_Askim Earrings **@Kustom9**
  • Cardigan: TETRA – Harmony Cardigan **@Kustom9**
  • Tank: [SHIFUKU] Inner Shirts
  • Skirt: E.K – Jeeya – Lehnga **@Fameshed**
  • Tofu: $NT Fashion Turkeys **@Kustom9**

they call me

“They call me Mellow Yellow Elie” and just like the original song, this new brand in SL is actually a true blast from the past. Mellow Elie is now also home to the best high-waist jeans in my inventory; absolutely no comparison. None. Nada. The details are truly *chef’s kiss*

Emma Gilmour – the avatar whose RL typist I have followed for many, many years IRL – is the creator behind the laid back, wearable, but elevated brand of uniquely stylish staples. If you have been around Second Life for as long as some of us, you might know her creative work from Sand Shack Surf Co. (a truly cult following long ago) or Mon Tissu (I still have several perfect envelope clutches and a hat that I will never delete), amongst other projects.

I picked up fatpacks of the trousers (this cream color is available in the fatpack only) and the boots, which are PBR-enabled and amazing. Obviously I am first wearing them in the fiery orange but there are bold and standard colors – plus they come in two wear options, with boot “shaft” and without, so you can wear them seamlessly under jeans.

Fatpacks are expensive $$$$ in comparison to some other brands but I feel strongly these are worth every L$. I did notice that the tops/jackets available do not yet have a Legacy Perky fit option. I’m hoping for that soon(tm).

If you haven’t already been, I recommend you stock up on L$ before you TP over to Mellow Elie.

xoxo

they call me

  • Head: HEAD / lel evox / INEZ 4.0
  • BoM Skin: Misa – Zoe Skin – Sienna – B0
  • Brows: LeLutka INEZ HD HUD
  • Eyes: AG
  • Hair: NOVA. Peony
  • Sweater: Pixicat- Niko Sweater – Brown **@Anthem**
  • Trousers: Mellow Elie / Super High Bells (Legacy) – All Colors **new**
  • Boots: Mellow Elie / Ranch Boots PBR No Shaft – All Colors **new**
  • Bag: ryvolter :. Xylia Knot Bag (hand/right) – Coffee

show up

This was a tough week. But, I’m resigned to keep showing up in the ways I always have. Chin up, dust off and dress up my pretty digital doll in Second Life, which counts too.

I had this outfit styled days ago but didn’t get a moment to blog it until now. A new release from [SHIFUKU] usually means I TP immediately and buy the fatpack. This dress – even one with a silhouette I don’t usually go for – was no exception. I only wish the fatpack had a deep navy option. That would be perfection.

xoxo

show up

  • Head: LeLutka Inez 4.0
  • BoM Skin: Misa – Maddie Skin **@Cosmopolitan**
  • Eyeshadow: a.b. Valerie eyeshadow – Brown 65%
  • Freckles: Voguel – Mia Freckles V1
  • Cheekbones: Velour
  • Lips: DeeTalez “natural lips”
  • Eyes: AG
  • Hair: DOUX – Sunmi
  • Earrings: VOBE – Mikayla Earrings
  • Necklace: OATMILK // Elijah Layered Necklace // GOLD
  • Dress: [SHIFUKU] Harness Dress – FATPACK **@Anthem**
  • Socks/Heels: MOWIE – “Bina” Pumps
  • Bag: LaGyo Thea Bag (beige)
  • Ring: [POM] Priya Ring

you are a tourist

I’m styling to this song with an odd title by Death Cab for Cutie. I had never heard it before and stumbled on it as it was being randomly piped into the background while I walked the 20 minutes (srsly) from my room to a conference inside one of those huge Vegas hotels last month. I loved it at first note. Never leave home without an updated Shazam app.

Making some progress working through my unwieldy “to blog” folder with this look, although it’s somewhat negated in that I went back to Thalia Heckroth to fatpack this PBR-enabled skirt so I could get the navy option, which is not available as a single. The sweater is also PBR-enabled and delightful. Speaking of which, have you noticed the updated PBR builds at several events? For example, the floor at the newest round of Level is absolutely stunning.

Before you ask, yes my necklace is ancient. Still love it.

xoxo

you are a tourist

  • Head: HEAD / lel evox / INEZ 4.0
  • BoM Skin: Misa – Maddie Skin – Icy – Br.3 **@Cosmopolitan**
  • Eyes: AG
  • Cheekbones: Velour
  • Hair: S.E LELUTKA X BE MY VALENTINE ROOTS 12
  • Earrings: David Heather-Bianca Earrings Gold
  • Necklace: BB.Viva Necklace . Pearl
  • Sweater: Thalia Heckroth – PBR Crew neck sweater CAMEL **new**
  • Skirt: Thalia Heckroth – PBR Flared midi skirt FATPACK **new**
  • Boots: COCO_KneeBoots(DarkBrown)
  • Nails: (NO) Art Nails – Almond – Summer 2 Fall
  • Ring: [POM] Priya Ring
  • Bag: *S.E STUDIO PRADO BAG PACK 03 **new**