Arya's Heart

I am not a selfie fan in RL.  I just don't want me getting in the way of my photos.  I would rather see what is around me than me.  I know what I look like.  I don't need reminding.

In SL I am always taking selfies...well, sort of.  I am always taking photos of my avatar doing stuff and showing off clothes.  She is me, but not me. I think of it as taking photos of 'her'.

Anyway, today she is taking a photo of you, so SMILE!*

Oh, and thank you to Bo Zano for helping me find this spot on the sim and for your encouragement.  I love his photography on Flickr so go check him out!

*Please do not so duck lips or she will punch you in the throat.  Hard.

Top and Skirt:  Meva - Tonja Set (Cosmopolitan)
Boots:  Wicca's Originals - Saera Boots (FeverFete Event)
Pose:  FOXCITY. - Selfie VOL2 Bento Pose Set
Necklace:  Tryska.Moon Accessories - CROSS Black & White Diamonds Necklace (On9)
Hair:  Opale . - Millani Hair [Blond]
Sim:  North Brother Island

I don't wanna rock, DJ
But you're making me feel so nice
When's it gonna stop, DJ?
Cos your keeping me up all night

Tonight I am blending this awesome set from Serenity Style with this fab outfit from InCloset Style.  I also teamed up the look with this fun hair from RAMA SALON and cool headphones from DOE.  I am in dance and music mode!  I am still dancing. 

Can I kick it?
(Yes you can)
I got
(Funk)
You got
(Soul)
We got everybody
I've got the gift
Gonna stick it in the goal
It's time to move your body

Serenity Style - Music is Life DJ Set (FeverFete Event)
InCloset Style - [InCloset.Style]Set - Alessa (#hashtag)
RAMA.SALON - Janice Hair 'Blondes Colorant'
Doe - Radio Headphones [Fitted] Purple
FOXCITY. - Photo Booth - The Workshop, Slow Fan (With Lights) Rez

So here I am on my holiday last week.  This is me dancing by the sea after I have enjoyed some tapas and a sangria.  When I have finished here I will be off on a yacht to swim and enjoy the sunshine.

Okay, my holiday was NOTHING like that although I did get away to some sunshine and I did have a sangria.  That is probably where the similarities end.  Oh well, maybe next year.

Hair/Bow: #Pretty Girl Rock - Jax (#hashtag)
Outfit:  **Darkmoons Corner* - Ariella Skirt + Top*** (#hashtag)
Shoes:  #Pretty Girl Rock - Gigi 6 Inch Heels (#hashtag)
Necklace:  Moondance Boutique - Kira Necklace (On9)
Pose: Nantra - Cuz I Can
Sim:  Soul2Soul

On days like this it is important to remember to slip, slop, slap.  Slip on a tee-shirt, slop on sunscreen and slap on a hat.  Well, at least I have 2 out of the three.  Before I go and cover up some more skin, you can ogle this awesome swimsuit and accessories.  I am loving it.  Shows off the tan!

Today's post features some goodies from On9.  I am still loving this event after all the years it has been running.  Quality items at great prices!

Necklace:  [Dreamlight] Camera Necklace (On9)
Swimsuit, Hat and Glasses:  :::WILD::: Swimwear Rosalie Monokini- Jester Red (On9)
Shoes:  ::Slack Girl:: Selma Shoes (On9)
Pose:  HelaMiyo :: Poses :: Wait what? (Around the Grid 7 Hunt)
Hair:  Opale . - Alice Hair (Saturday Sale)
Shape:  7 Deadly s[K]ins - SAFFRAAN shape (AnyBODY July 7th)

Hi peeps.  I am back from my break away and ready to go.  There are so many events in full swing that you may end up with double posts for a few days.  I need to catch up.

It was just me on this sim today and I had fun exploring quietly.  Great place for some photos and the mood of the sim suited my look.  I have put the link to it in the credits below. 

Skin:  7 Deadly s[K]ins - AQUILLA omega FACE&BODY butter (eBENTO July 10th)
Shape:  7 Deadly s[K]ins -  Aquilla [LAQ GAIA] (eBENTO July 10th
Jewellery:  Tryska.Moon Accessories - CROSS BLACK Set (On9)
Outfit:  Meva - Jenia Set (WLRP July)
Hair:  Sn@tch - Babette Hair
Boots:  Sn@tch - Creature Stompers
Pose:  HelaMiyo :: Poses :: Wait what? (Around the Grid 7 Hunt)
Tattoo:  Sn@tch - Sternum Tattoo #6  (Fish 4 This Item)
Sim:  North Brother Island

I am in the mood for some fun today and I found this hopscotch all drawn up so I decided to jump.  I have been here quite a while now.  It is quite addictive.

Outfit:  Meva - Sinja Set (Cosmopolitan July)
Shape:  7 Deadly s[K]ins -  Aquilla - LAQ GAIA (eBENTO July 10th)
Skin:  7 Deadly s[K]ins - AQUILLA omega FACE&BODY butter (eBENTO July 10th)
Boots:  ~[LeiMotiv] - Samay Combat Boots
Hair:  pr!tty - Yuri
Necklace:  Cae :: Lalaphant :: Necklace
Hopscotch:  FIN Mesh - Hopscotch

Now that I have set this scene up, I may not leave.  I have a place to sleep, a bar with snacks all to myself, and plenty of places to nap or read.  Why would I want to go anywhere else? 

I have some great items to show you today from a bunch of different stores.  All of them have beaches in mind and are super cute.  They are also from events, hunts and store new releases.  That means you get to so shopping and see the SL globe at the same time.  Excellent.

GOOSE - The Nest white/white (Cosmopolitan)
{what next} - Palisades Outdoor Bar & Decor (available for 50% off at SL16B shopping event (until July 8th)
Dreamscapes Art Gallery - *Beach Time* Set (The Beached Bunny Hunt 9)
Little 2 Large - Santorini Beach Chair (The Beached Bunny Hunt 9)
sources:  GOBUOY float white - rotation (Cosmopolitan)
Decor Junction / Shutter Field - Garden Torch - Bronze

Don't you hate it when you get locked out of your room wearing lingerie?  I am now picturing myself traipsing down to the lobby.  Okay, just the thought of that makes me seriously cringe.  How embarrassing.  I am just going to sit here and hope someone comes along that can help.

You just move along and go shopping!  Nothing to see here!

Lingerie:  Wicca's Originals - Jenny Lingerie (Frou Frou until July 8th)
Skin:  7 Deadly s[K]ins - SAFFRAAN omega FACE&BODY butter (AnyBODY July 7th SNEAK PEEK)
Shape:  7 Deadly s[K]ins - SAFFRAAN shape (AnyBODY July 7th SNEAK PEEK)
Necklace:  Cae :: Juno :: Necklace
Hair:  [RunAway] - April Hair (Recolor) - Blondes
Pose:  FOXCITY. - Leaning (Stand) VOL2 Bento Pose Set
Photo Booth:  FOXCITY. Photo Booth - Meet You There

Some posts and pictures are just a whole bag o' fun and this was one of them.  I am in love with this whole ensemble and I had a blast finding a spot for the pic and teaming it up with a pose and some accessories. 

I used to be a skater girl when I was younger.  I did figure skating and speed skating on wheels and I loved it.  I wish they had roller derby when I was a bit older as I think my skating skills and competitive nature mixed with a need for a bit of rough and tumble would have worked well for me.  Oh well, I can just play about in SL.

Outfit, Skates and Helmet:  :: Believe :: Violet Set (UP)
Tattoo:  Lush - Summer Flor - Tattoo (Beached Bunny Hunt)
Pose:  Nantra Poses - Born to Roll
Bubblegum:  LAQ ~ Real Bubblegum

Too be honest, in RL, I am scared of night swimming in the sea. I worry about what is lurking beneath in the darkness.  Of course, those same things also lurk beneath in the daylight, but somehow it is scarier when all you can see below you is inky blackness.  You can almost hear the 'da dum' in your head and you have seen the movies.

However, in SL I am safe.  The only thing I worry about here is the photo not turning out as I want it.  Anyway, I am feeling all mermaidy so I am happy.

Lipstick:  *Booty's Beauty* Omega Lipstick ~ So High Hud
Swimsuit:  Mirror Mirror - Dark Blue Mermaid Swimsuit
Bindi:  Astara - Elphie Bindi (Midsummer Enchantment)
Jewellery:  Astara - Elphie Collar & Cuffs (Midsummer Enchantment)
Hair:  Sintiklia - Hair Amara - Classy
Skin Gloss:  Izzie's - Body & Face Shine

In Aryaland we call holiday homes baches (baches in the north and cribs in the south). This is a good old bach.  It is rustic and made as a getaway from the rat race.  It is far from anything and the perfect place to turn off the technology and just chill.  I am picturing swims and naps and snacks!

Picture 1:
Culprit - Old Shack Whitewash (Home Store Sale item until midnight 30th June)
Sources - GEPALT palm tree
Clover - Boulder 1 (grey)
Raindale - Meadowtwirl Swing
[drama] - flip flopicorn RARE and  floater-melons (The Gacha Life)
Trompe Loeil - Camp Canoe Lazy River (Arcade Gacha)

Picture 2:
CHEZ MOI - Leather Futons Rio (Tres Chic)
Persnickity - Potted Green Plant, Bread Board, Cheese Platter
.:Short Leash:. Full Service Tray //  Cocktail Version decor (Jersey Shore)
Junk Food - Ole Jose Tequila
Junk Food - Margarita Blender (Lime), Margaritas (Lime) and (Lemon),
{what next} - Bailey Vinyl Shelf
[Park Place] - Patio Plant - Monstera

Woah, I went crazy with this pic today.  I seemed to be wearing half my inventory, but I wanted to create the look that I have today and it required accessories galore.    I wanted her to look fiercer than she is but for some reason my expression hud just made me look like I needed more prunes in my diet.  You can just image me looking very angry!

Some of the events below are drawing to an end with conclusion of the month, so whip around as soon as you see this!

Rings:  +Psycho Barbie+ [Moonstone Bento Rings] (Midsummer Enchantment)
Crown and Knife:  .~Deadly Nightshade~. Morgana's Crown Set (Midsummer Enchantment)
Thigh Band:  1313 Mockingbird Lane - Savette Thigh Band Gacha Collection (Midsummer Enchantment)
Outfit:  MOoH! - Addi outfit (Curves)
Piercings:  [Drunken Brokkr] - Skrida Dimple Piercings (The UnderDog Event)
Necklace:  [Drunken Brokkr] - Skrida Thin Choker (The UnderDog Event)
Armband:  Astara - Elphie Armband (Midsummer Enchantment)
Makeup:  Veechi - Apocalypse Paint (Saturday Sale)
Hair:  #Besom:  Avenue 
Pose Prop:  Z&E Poses - Frame (#hashtag)