Steve Rogers: RSVP

Dear Steve,

I know it’s been a while since my last letter but I just wanted to say great job with that alien invasion; it looked pretty rough for a while but I knew you and the rest of the Avengers would pull through with another win for us. Busy month, right?

I hope this letter finds you well and (more or less) enjoying a bit of a breather before it’s time to save the world again.

Reply when you can,

~ Portia

P.S – Don’t listen to those rumours about me dating one of those Lantern Corps guys. You and I both know you’re the only hero for me. xoxo

So. I was online this morning, minding my own business and tackling my New Release Day wardrobe additions (OMG there are a bunch of them but I’ll get to those in another post) when, out of the blue, my MHOH chat window pops open with an invitation to pick up FREE SUPERHERO T-SHIRTS! I tried to stay calm (“breathe in, breathe out”) but it wasn’t very long before I dropped what I was doing to race over to check out this shop.

Parcel name: Sheldonopolis. I was in love.

Now. Not ONLY are there gifts for joining the .:sHaZaM!:.HeRoEs:. in-world group (FREE to join) but they’re actually pretty cool! I may very well live in my new Avengers track suit until the next movie installment. Well, that isn’t true but it’s still super great!

Shazam Heroes (no way I’m typing that out again) has a TON of great superhero-themed gear (tees, jerseys, boxers, hoodies, and even a few options for the ladies) and also a section lovingly dedicated to the shirts of Sheldon from The Big Bang Theory. Want a ‘Wesley Crushers’ top of your very own? You can totally go get one! Prices are great and all the clothing layers and prim attachments seem to be modifiable! Awesome, awesome little shop.

 ~ Portia ~

.:sHaZaM:. AVENGERS shirt
.:sHaZaM:. AVENGERS sweat pants
[PM]Roxy Roller Socks – Red

[e] Listen – Blonde 01

*~*Illusions*~* Sleep Mask

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.:sHaZaM:. C. America Hoody
coldLogic capri – may.white
Slink Barefeet Mesh Medium

[e] Return – Blonde 01 (NEW!)

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.:sHaZaM:.C. America
Emery – Short On E #Black
[PM]Roxy Roller Socks – Red
[Gos] GTFO Boot in Black

[e] Never – Blonde 01 (NEW!)

~

.:sHaZaM:. My BF is Steve
Maitreya Zipper-Skinny Jeans #5
[Gos] Pimp Your Pumps V2 – Point Court

[LeLutka]-APHRODITE hair – Sweeden (NEW!)

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.:sHaZaM:. Wesley Crushers T-Shirt
:: YaYo :: – Game Day – Face Tattoo
Maitreya Zipper-Skinny Jeans  #5
W&B Enough of That Ring CREAM

[e] Play – Blonde 01

~ In Every Pic ~

Fairy Skin -Avie- /*natural *REDGRAVE*
IKON Horizon Eyes v2 – Deep Blue
Eyelashes -31- ExtraLong *REDGRAVE*
cheLLe – (eyeliner) Eyeliner Basics (Full)
*BOOM* Pale Pucker Red

jane.intrinsic.tank.rd cherry

Poses: AAA, !bang

Week 22 WoC ~ Cobalt

Have you ever put something together that just made you smile? Just a plain, pure, happy grin?

*Grins!*

I think these Boudoir red shoes were the first pair of SL heels that I truly fell in love with – I’ll show them off better in a later post, I’m sure, but it should suffice to say that, of the hundreds of articles in my clothing folder, they are still one of my favourite things to wear. Sissy Pessoa is another designer I enjoy and need to wear more often; I loveloveLOVE this dress! WOO!

~ Portia ~

Fairy Skin -Avie- /*natural *REDGRAVE*
IKON Utopia Eyes – Deep Cerulean
Eyelashes -31- ExtraLong *REDGRAVE*
- Glam Affair - Make-up Layer 01
*BOOM* Pale Pucker Red

[e] Memoir – Blonde 01 (NEW, EEEE!)

Baiastice_Pois Satin-blue

BOUDOIR RED SHOE
(Yummy) Native Daydream Set
(Yummy) Portrait Necklace

Pose: D.Luxx

BirthWEEKEND!

Since Thursday was my birthday and I could do whatever I wanted (Portia’s Birthday Rule #1) I went and declared a four-day holiday weekend! WOOOOO!! PARTAAAAY!!!

Now that things are (relatively) quiet around here I’m excited to put a post together to share some of my super-happy birthweekend finds.

Gosh, where do I even begin? First of all, my blog-slacker of a brother Lucky is WONDERFUL! Knowing me as well as he does, he sent me clothes for my birthday. Smart man, right? This adorable top, courtesy of coldLogic and my broface, might just be the cutest thing I’ve worn in weeks! Recognize the necklace? I can’t take it off! I was also amazed by Exile’s Secret Summer hair; I expected it to be yet another style that doesn’t work with my face but looooook! It’s so pretty.

Okay, so this is the outfit I put together for my ill-fated first-time trip to a SL strip club (hush, don’t judge – it was my birthday and I could do what I wanted) where I spent two hours crashing, letting my computer cool down, booting up, and signing back in again. Rinse. Repeat. Sigh. I love this dress, though, especially with mesh stockings, gorgeous heels, and yet another of the Lamb. new releases I canNOT live without. Is there time to gush about the new(ish) refreshed blonde shades? No? Shoot, next blog.

Ahh, Magika and Mon Tissu – my two favourite M-shops in all of SL! If I could buy their inventories in one fell swoop I would but for now, I am quite happy to add this adorable tank (boobtastic without a clothing layer beneath) and wicked-cute hair to my collection. Speaking of clothing layers beneath, I’d like to add that if you haven’t seen the intrinsic tank packs from JANE, you really should consider picking them up. They’re one of my wardrobe staples: hairbase, mesh feet, eyelashes, intrinsic tank. That is my list. Wear them. Love them. Give your rack the night off.

Look up .. waaayyyyy up! More clothing from JANE and coldLogic. And Magika. And Gos shoes (just say ”Espadrilles;” it’s almost as much fun as wearing them!). Does anybody see a pattern here? Phew, me neither.

In all seriousness, I am a huge fan of simple and fun clothing with bright colours and an overall lack of fuss – thanks to these designers, it’s easier than ever to be a fun-loving (and less-obviously free-wheeling) gal on the grid. <3

(Style cards and SLURLs are attached to the main post, whee!)

~ Tribute ~

This is not the greatest look in the world ~ this is just a tribute.

Couldn’t pull out the greatest look in the world, ~naw~, this is a tribute!

To my darling Holly Golightly, whose dreams of breakfast at Tiffany’s closely mirror my own love affair with Second Life:

Holly Golightly: You know those days when you get the mean reds? 
Paul Varjak: The mean reds, you mean like the blues? 
Holly Golightly: No. The blues are because you’re getting fat and maybe it’s been raining too long, you’re just sad that’s all. The mean reds are horrible. Suddenly you’re afraid and you don’t know what you’re afraid of. Do you ever get that feeling? 
Paul Varjak: Sure. 
Holly Golightly: Well, when I get it the only thing that does any good is to jump in a cab and go to Tiffany’s. Calms me down right away. The quietness and the proud look of it; nothing very bad could happen to you there. If I could find a real-life place that’d make me feel like Tiffany’s, then – then I’d buy some furniture and give the cat a name!

~ Portia ~

Fairy Skin -Avie- /*natural *REDGRAVE*

IKON Utopia Eyes – Deep Cerulean
Eyelashes -35- CornerPointed *REDGRAVE*
- Glam Affair – Make-up Layer 01
*BOOM* Pale Pucker Red

[e] Leah – Blonde 01

MichaMi: Call Me in White

[Gos] Pimp Your Pumps V2 – Point Court
(Caroline’s Jewelry) Audrey Pearl Necklace in Black-Gold
(Dahlinks) Pearl Stud – Black
[Gos] Custom Eyewear v5.0b CATEYE

Lady A – Emoter HUD

Poses: D.Luxx

Props: [ARIA], Trompe Loeil, *COCO* RibbonHat

Week 21 WoC ~ Lemon Chiffon!

WOOHOO!!

I have never, EVER, been so excited to write a blog challenge entry as I am right here, right now. Forget that it’s my birthday week (*whispers* May 24th, I like smelly things and shiny things), forget that I practically live in the colour yellow, but this week is LEMON and I couldn’t be happier. I cook and bake in RL (a lot) and lemon is probably one of my top five favourite ingredients to use. I drink my water with lemon. G&T? Needs a bit of lemon. Favourite dessert? You guessed it, lemon pie.

Lemon is bright and beautiful but sometimes it needs a touch of sweetness, a bit of lightness, and that’s where the chiffon comes in. It’s a perfect blend of flavours and, in this case, a truly beautiful colour.

Since it’s my birthday week and I can do what I want ( ) I decided to turn this post into a veritable parade of Portia’s Favourite Things. Boats and water, wind and dappled shade; sheer clothing and my toes wiggling freely. *Swooooon!* This boat is a new pose prop from !bang and it’s SO MUCH FUN! Definitely swing by the mainshop and try the in-world demo if you haven’t already.

The dress is also one of my all-time faves and if you aren’t familiar with {Happy} you should probably head over there. Right now. No, it’s fine, I’ll wait.  ’Breeze’ is a beautiful sheer dress but if you lean towards the PG (like me) you can absolutely wear a couple of extra layers for full coverage.

Simple, simple, simple. Wind and water, sun and shade; gorgeous eyes, a bit of jewelry and a touch of lip stain. Simple is better and small pleasures can make you happy.

Kitties always help, of course.

~ Portia ~

Fairy Skin -Avie- /*natural *REDGRAVE*
IKON Horizon Eyes v2 – Barely Tan
Eyelashes -31- ExtraLong *REDGRAVE*
*BOOM* Pale Pucker Red

>TRUTH< Georgina – oasis

{Happy} Breeze (Champagne)

(Caroline’s Jewelry) Free as a Bird (gold)
Slink Barefeet Mesh Medium

Lady A – Emoter HUD (FREE!)

Prop: !bang – I’m on a boat
Kitties: Created by KittyCatS, bred by me!

Week 20 WoC – Deep Pink (OW, MY EYES!)

I love pink, I really do, but I absolutely could -not- bring myself to put a full-on nothing-but-pink outfit together this week. Instead, I’ve paired my new (and adored!) pencil skirt from e! with a sweet little sweater I found at {Happy} earlier this year. Kitty glasses from Gos and roller skates from [PM] make this outfit a ton of fun and of course, I’m rocking my favourite freebie emote hud from Lady A. Wooo!

~ Portia ~

Fairy Skin -Avie- /*natural *REDGRAVE*
IKON Horizon Eyes v2 – Light Blue
Cheap Makeup – Miss Priss Lipgloss 3
:: Exodi :: Makeups – Eyelashes – Dramatic

!lamb. Ruby (Mesh) – Creme

{Happy} Grace Blouse (White)
e! Marion Skirt (Cabaret)
*Fi-St* Lingerie – Soignee Nude Stockings
p.c Braided Finish Gloves

[Gos] Custom Eyewear v5.0b CATEYE
[PM] Roxy Rollers : White
((RIPE)) Roll The Dice – Hot Pink

Lady A – Emoter HUD

Poses: Diesel Works

Dream, dream dream..

I’ve been in a quiet, peaceful sort of mood for the last few days and I thought I’d share a soft, sweet look I put together this morning.

I can’t stress enough how fantastic it is to drop by Collabor88 on ‘new collection day!’ Even with the lag, the glitches, and feeling as though I’m swimming through molasses, it is SUCH a joy to see what some of my favourite content creators have whipped up for the monthly ‘sample sale.’ (The 88L$ price tag doesn’t hurt either! )

So this is a pretty ensemble courtesy of The Sea Hole and League with staples from other designers I can’t live without – be sure to drop by C88 for some marvelously dreamy deals this month. Eee!

~ Portia ~

01 Fairy Skin -Avie- /*natural *REDGRAVE*
IKON Utopia Eyes – Deep Cerulean
Eyelashes -31- ExtraLong *REDGRAVE*
cheLLe – (eyeshadow) Dusty Peaches N Cream

The Sea Hole – Daydream Blouse – AngelFood
The Sea Hole – Daydream MESH skirt – Angelfood

Magika [Hair S] Calm

[Gos] Pimp Your Pumps V2 – Maryjane Court (Favourite shoes EVER, OMG!)
*League* Short DayDream Necklace -Moving Sky

Prop: {what next} Serendipity Garden – Picnic Blanket
Pose: Diesel Works

 

<3

 

Week 19 WoC – Pueblo!

~ Portia ~

01 Fairy Skin -Avie- /*natural *REDGRAVE*
IKON Utopia Eyes – Deep Cerulean
Eyelashes -31- ExtraLong *REDGRAVE*
:: Exodi :: Makeups – Eyelashes – Dramatic

BE; of the earth – 100% to MSF (Available at Culture Shock 2012)
MichaMi: Marinara (skirt) in Brown

[e] Hye – Blonde 01

Slink Barefeet Mesh Medium
*League* Wanderer -Golden Oak

Lady A – Emoter HUD

Pose by .lmb!

Culture Shock 2012 – SL Designers Care! (Pt. 3)

Imagine if this had all gone into one post? Yikes!

I’ve spent a great deal of time on the MSF Canada website this weekend and I can’t stress enough how incredible this organization is. Please run over and have a peek as well – familiarize yourself with what they do and how they do it. I’m trying to keep this post as small as possible (HA!) so after this one last quote from the website (I promise) .. learning more is up to you.

For more 40 years, we have been providing medical help to people caught in many kinds of catastrophes, including armed conflicts, disasters such as floods and earthquakes, epidemics of disease and malnutrition crises. All these situations call for rapid response with specialized medical and logistical help. We are renowned for our quick response and efficient, effective work in the toughest emergencies. Beyond the drama of the acute crisis, we also intervene in times that call for a less urgent type of action, for instance, in chronic refugees situations, areas of chronic instability, and in periods following a conflict or disaster. The action we take comes in multiple forms:

• Emergency public healthcare, including medicine and surgery
• Mass vaccination campaigns
• Water and sanitation systems
• Therapeutic and supplementary nutrition
• Distribution of drugs and supplies
• Training and health education
• Organization or rehabilitation of health structures
• Medical assistance within existing health structures

 We have the opportunity, though SL, to raise awareness as well as greatly-needed funding for organizations that work tirelessly to improve quality of life in every part of the world. Many of us are lucky to be where we are, to do what we do in safe homes and prosperous cities. We’re able to create, live, and love in a virtual world that is as dynamic and beautiful as we make it. Why not improve the Real World while we’re at it?

~Portia~

01 Fairy Skin -Avie- /*natural *REDGRAVE*
IKON Horizon Eyes – Deep Cerulean
Eyelashes -31- ExtraLong *REDGRAVE*

[LeLutka]-MOURRAY hair – Sweeden

[ SAKIDE ] Favorite V Long Pull Blue (CS Freebie!)
e! Marion Skirt (Pallid) – 100% for MSF
[Gos] Pimp Your Pumps V2 – Point Court

(Caroline’s Jewelry) Free as a Bird (gold) – 100% for MSF

Culture Shock 2012 – SL Designers Care (Pt. 2)

Sooooo .. this is turning out to be a larger undertaking than I expected. I should have probably expected it, haha, given how I LOOOOOVE to talk, but ah well. <3

I’ll admit that I wasn’t aware of the driving force behind SL’s Culture Shock. I heard that there was a new event, thought “hey, shopping!” and I was on it like .. well. Like a girl who has too many clothes already. When I noticed the donation board I couldn’t help but smile because this is what I love most about Second Life:

The second annual “Culture Shock” event in May 2012 (May 4th – May 26th) aims to be an important event for the Secondlife fashion culture. Celebrating trends and trendsetters within our business, and incorperating music and art, all with reflections of our own personal first life cultures depicted in our creations.

The choosen charity for this event is Médecins Sans Frontières (for the second year).

184 Store spaces will be available for the showcasing of products, including a mandatory minimum of 1 new and exclusive item each – contributing 50 – 100% of their profit to charity. 

We celebrate culture and individuality. We promote art and awareness. We love fashion – how not, with so many talented designers among us?

“The opposite of war isn’t peace ~ it’s creation!” 

~Portia~

01 Fairy Skin -Avie- /*natural *REDGRAVE*
IKON Horizon Eyes – Pale Gray (ML)
Eyelashes -31- ExtraLong *REDGRAVE*
*League* Cruz -Full Coverage (Tattoo) – 100% for MSF

Clawtooth: Shaken not Stirred – Salty

(Kunglers) shena dress- 100% for MSF
p.c Braided Finish Stockings

HOC Industries – Platform Pumps
(Kunglers Extra) Bromelia earrings
[PM]Sculpted Nails V2