A Violin Romance

{These photos taken at Flagship}

We're in our last days of a Clockwork Spiral and I feel like I've only given you a lil peek into what is available. I hope you've all been able to hop over and take a look around and grab a few things. 

Although DRBC's main steamcraft dress was a hit amongst the awesome releases there, another dress by DRBC is available as well and I adore it so! With it's elegant but dark style, it reminded me of a steampunk Lolita kind of look and this is what inspired my photo, along with the awesome and hidden little corner at Flagship that I've had my eye on for awhile.

I look for places like that. People in SL amaze me with their creativity and ability to take just a lil corner of the grid and make it into something adorable, eye catching, peaceful. If you know of places like this, always feel free to nudge me and send me SLurls. Besides my passion for SL Photography, I also enjoy traveling here and there and just seeing what people are doing with their world. 

Keeping it kinda short this time to try and show you more pretties! 

See you all again soon! <3

Body

Skin: [PF] <Crystal> - Doll V2

Hair: Magika [01] Written

Eyes: {S0NG} :: Anim // Black Eye

Manicure: Dark Passions - Koffin Nails -Rivets & Steam @ A Clockwork Spiral

Mani & Jewelry Closie (unedited)---

Outfit

Dress: ::drbc:: steam goth - spirit @ A Clockwork Spiral

Heels: ~Black Arts~ Gothic Lolita Shoes Black Socks

Ring: (part of an amazing set): Bliensen + MaiTai - Luminiferous Dragonfly Set (A Necklace, Hairpin and Brooch with this awesome lil Dragonfly on them are also available!) @ A Clockwork Spiral

Pose By Me made with Anypose

Props

Violin Nook (that I am posed in): 22769 ~ [bauwerk] Violin Nook @ A Clockwork Spiral (linked above)

Violin: .:: Dark Forge ::. Violin

Flying Steam Bat: :*:CPD:*: Steambat @ A Clockwork Spiral (linked above)

Behold, the Pumpkin Queen

{These photos taken in the gorgeous Matoluta Sanctuary}

Boudoir owns a piece of my heart, I swear it. I don't think I have seen a creation come from that shop that I didn't absolutely fall in love with. 

Oh and by the way...did you gasp when finding I blogged this hair again?! Back to back?! Yes I did!! Is that illegal in the blogger world? I dunno but in Gia's World it's wonderful and will be done as many times as I please! :D I adore it so much and in combination with this outfit I couldn't pull them apart!

So, I am wearing yet another awesome (and wearable!) throne by Boudoir. That's right, no rezzing! I'm so amazed with the beauty of it. Everything around me is attached to it. Tree, deers, pumpkins, the hanging bird cage, mushrooms on the ground. The tree has its own pose animations too and can be adjusted with a simple click. I seriously felt so at home and relaxed and THANKFUL that I ran into a sim that was perfect for my vision in my head. This sim is gorgeous and has a few other sims linked to it with different seasons. Make sure to pay it a visit. My fellow bloggers will love it! Of course my favorite area was the pumpkin patch.

I still have a ton of things to show you so I will be on my way. Hold tight to your seats and enjoy the ride in Gia's World! Oh and...never get tired of the pumpkins. Tis the season for pumpkins and I will feature them as many times as I possibly can!

Body
Skin: [Pink Fuel] <Crystal> - Doll V2
Hair: MOON{Hair}. 21 Hours - Greyscales @ N21
Eyes: {S0NG} :: Anim // Black Eye
Eyeshadow:  NOX. Manic Shadow [Red/Orange]
Mouth: Still the Nyam Nyam! (see previous blog post for links)
Lipstick: NOX. Witchy Lips (Nyam Nyam Appliers)
Mani/Pedi: Dark Passions - Koffin Nails - Leaf Me To Fall @ Thrift Shop

Outfit
Boudoir-Autumn Forest Fairy

Pose
(Bottom photo only) Del May - Pit stop (hand variant)

Props
Boudoir-Wearable Autumn Fairy Throne (linked above!)

Time Will See Us Realign

{This Photo taken at Small Town Green}

I've loved the Small Town Green sim for awhile now. There are little spots all over the place to capture a great moment in SL or just to sit and lounge in. This hidden and overgrown railroad track is one of my favorite little spots. Although it doesn't have build turned on, it's still a great place for bloggers/photographers etc who enjoy their outdoorsy pics. 

I knew -just- where I wanted to take this photo and I knew just want I wanted to pair up my featured item with! I am featuring Death Row Designs at A Secret Affair. The Secret Affair this round was amazing! My compliments to all parties involved. My lindens were flailed all over the place! If you haven't been there, make sure to pay it a visit and grab this gorgeous armor by DRD! 

As for my hair, don't you love it?! Ugh Moon! Both of the Moon hairs available at N21 are out of this Slworld Amazing! At least in my personal opinion. You will definitely want them both! I am crossing my fingers in hopes that only more curly hairs will come to our SL, preferably ones without flex! Not that I have anything against it myself, what you wear is your business. After all, this is YOUR SL and nobody can dress up your doll except you. I simply don't miss it going into my body whenever I move =)

Okay okay, I got so much more to show you and don't be surprised if you see this hair and the curly hair blogged several thousand times. I can't seem to get enough of them!

Body

Skin: [Pink Fuel] <Crystal> - Doll V2 (tears included plus ALL appliers!)

Hair: MOON{Hair}. Pennyroyal Tea - Greyscales @ N21

Eyes: {S0NG} :: Anim // Black Eye @ Kustom9

Ears: [Mandala] Fantasy Elf_Ears

Mouth: [[Cathode Rays]] Nyam Nyam (also sold at Pink Fuel who is now making appliers for this mouth!)

Lipstick: NOX. Witchy Lips (Nyam Nyam Appliers)

Outfit

Armor: -DRD-  melancholy armor @ The Secret Affair

Skirt: :V.e. Prudence Long Velvet Skirt Crow

Flowers: AZOURY - Melancholy Bouquet of Flowers @ The Secret Affair

Ring: Birdy (Foxes) - Melancholy Ring set - Silver @ The Secret Affair (gacha)

Pose

Del May - Double take you

"I Take My Time And I Always Win.." (Breaking Bad Spoiler Alert!)

{These Photos Taken at The Wastelands-Brookland Northyard}

Alright, alright...I know this photo probably has so many of you thrown off. Like, "Why oh why did Gia pose all purdy next to a head on a turtle?!" I have two words for you...Breaking Bad.

If you're a fan, then you know exactly why the turtle has a severed head on it (although it was a tortoise I think lol) and why it says what it does on that turtle. If you don't watch Breaking Bad then I am sorry...that you've chose to miss out on an incredibly awesome show with an amazing story line and top notch acting.

If you've just recently decided to watch it, look away! I hope I didn't spoil that lil bit of the story line for you. 

But ANYWAY! When Dead Dollz dropped this on me in a package called 'The Heisenberg Collection', I chose this dress first. All of the dresses are amazing but this one simply caught the eye (and well the name of course). You -cannot- hand Gia something with that title on the package and a dress named 'Tortuga' without seeing a bit of gore in the pic. The dress cut and style are so simple but so elegant, giving it a ton of dress up options and even making it comfortable enough for me to just kick off my heels and prance around like so. 

The awesome head on the Turtle is by 'Swagga' and is at the Level Up event this round in all its gorey glory! The theme for that event is 'Survival Horror' and I loved it! This head is animated with different pose options that will make you giggle...or vomit, either way, fun stuff!

My jewelry is by the ever amazing RealEvil Industries which seem to continuously be making things that I can put to use. This set is at the Jewelry Fair too along with their other awesome creations for that event. 

Coming back around soon with more goodies!

Body

Skin: Essences {Tila TDRF01} medium01 @ The Dressing Room

Hair: little bones. Willow - B&W @ The Secret Affair

Eyes: {S0NG} :: Anim // Black Eye @ Kustom 9

Manicure: -{ZOZ}- Iona - Silver Mesh Nails (slink) @ A Clockwork Spiral

Outfit

Dress: .::Dead Dollz::. Tortuga Mini Dress @ Penumbra

Jewelry: **RE** LUX Anya's Pearls Set @ Jewelry Fair (linked above)

Ciggie: dl:: Dirtygirls Pipe

Pose

..::Vibe::.. - Curveture @ TLC

Props 
[SWaGGa] Zombie Head - Severed (Blood) RARE @ Level Up

Say 'Pumpkin Spice Latte' Three Times

{These Photos taken at Neva River}

There is something about Autumn. All of everything about it. The smell, the colors, the feeling. I love it! By far my favorite season.  Spirits always seem to be lifted. It seems to take a lot to bring me down during this time of year. 

I have a dear friend in my real life who will text me bright and early in the morning and say something like, 'Hey woman! You wanna have coffee with me?" which usually means us sitting on the porch and sipping lovely coffee while chatting/bitching about randomness. In all honesty, I avoid this as much as possible during the summer. I can't stand the heat or the bugs...but during this time of year, I make every effort to have the coffee ready to go by the time she sends the text. I do live for mornings like this. When the coffee is perfect, I'm relaxed and dressed and I can just lounge and enjoy the sweet Autumn morning. 

Enjoy the colors loves!!

Body

Skin: Essences {Linka03} medium 01(this was probably at The Dressing Room! Take advantage of Essences skins there. You can't beat 70L for quality skin in SL!)

Hair: =DeLa*= Mesh Hair "Violetta" Blacks and Whites

Eyes: IKON Perspective Eyes - Coffee

Tattoo: .Reckless. - Paine @ The Mens Dept

Mani/Pedi: Dark Passions - Koffin Nails - Leaf Me To Fall @ Thrift Shop for only 10L!! (thrift shop linked below)

Outfit

Top: ::C'est la vie !:: Zita Drape Top(black) @ Chapter 4

Skirt: ::drbc:: switchblade zip skirt - chocolates @ Thrift Shop

Heels: Eudora 3D Ragnarok Clogs @ Uber

Accessories

Necklace: MG - Necklace - Fern's Trinket and Bead Necklace @ Fameshed

Ring: Glam Affair - Gipsy Ring (Previous Fifty Linden Friday Special!)

Bracelet: Izzie's - Aarya Bracelet (TDRF)

Puppy: Alchemy/Birdy - Chi Chi Chihuahua - Spike - Black (previous Chapter 4)

Coffee: [Primbean Coffee] Coffee to Go v2 (mini rant, Why don't my fellow bloggers list where they found their coffee cups they're always holding?! >.<!)

Pose 
Izzie's - Leaning Poses (TDRF) (modified just a bit with animare) Linked above!

Coin-Operated

{Top photo taken at Rossers Landing bottom was at my lil platform}

Did you all make it to A Clockwork Spiral yet? If not, get to it! There's soooo much to show you all and two weeks just isn't enough time in Gia's World! Another one of my favs was this avatar set by Fallen Gods Inc. With such a complete set up, It made my blogging life super simple. It includes the dress of course, shoes, skin, hair, gloves, top hat, brolly and shape (however I used my own in these photos). 

While I was out and about, I had a fellow SL'er send me a portrait she took of me while I was AFK. She found the look to be quite interesting. The look made me feel very statuesque, not doll-like but still coin-operated. 

My bottom photo is unedited! *GASP* not a touch of photoshop on it.  I just feel like messing with it at all was unnecessary. The goodies in the bottom pic are located at A Clockwork Spiral too (with the exception of a couple, the girls portrait and the small suitcase). All by 22769 ~ [Bauwerk] which never cease to amaze me with their creativity and originality and quality! (Yas, I fan girl them).

Okay okay, enough of my ramblings. Just make sure to hit up A Clockwork Spiral and have a ball. It'll only be around till October 1st and then you have another year to wait!

Outfit

ANNA full avatar + Fallen Gods Inc. @ A Clockwork Spiral

Poses

top: (marukin) [light] Daisy

Bottom: Custom made with AnyPose

Props

22769 ~ [bauwerk] Grammophon @ A Clockwork Spiral (linked above)

22769 ~ [bauwerk] Trunk Table

22769 ~ [bauwerk] Hatstand

22769 ~ [bauwerk] Clef

22769 ~ [bauwerk] Around the World in one Day Rug

LISP -  (suitcase only)

::Squeek!:: Clockwork child-original drawing (might have been event exclusive but other awesome paintings are available at the shop)

"Ours is the Magick, Ours Is The Power"

{These Photos Taken at A Clockwork Spiral}

Full Steam ahead! A Clockwork Spiral is up and rollin'! There are a number of events that make Gia's World tremble with excitement and this is one of them. I always look forward to how themes inspire people. It's like taking a peek into their mind for a moment. The mind you're catching a glimpse of belongs to none other than one of Gia's World favorites (evar) DRBC! Last year, I wasn't yet a full on blogger during this event but I was already madly in love with DRBC. I saw the dress that was going to be featured at A Clockwork Spiral 2013 (which I blogged here!) and I had to have it! So I went there specifically for that dress but came out with bags and bags of goodies! DRBC is mostly vintage, rockabilly and psychobilly but it never stops her from venturing out and taking over other genres as well and I am SO glad for that! Because as we know, I am eclectic as all hell with my fashion! Yep, I'm that selfish, I simply want it all and enjoy doing so!

This years featured dress is also a mind blowing one! It's also pretty awesome to compare the two and see how much DRBC has evolved since then. The dress allowed me to get in storytelling mode and that is my favorite thing about blogging. Putting together an outfit is one thing but laying out a story for it is quite the other!

This event, besides being a place to upgrade your Steampunk wardrobe, decor, etc...is also an event you want to shop at because a portion of the featured items go to The National Kidney Foundation. Designers for this event were given the option to give 100% of their featured items proceeds to the Kidney Foundation or to make two items, both with 50% of the proceeds going to the Kidney Foundation, in either case...it is a great reason to (and completely justifies the spending of L$$$!) have a blast spending money on some amazing things. 

Also don't forget that Cursed events are a bunch of party-hardy people. Haha! That means clubbin' will be had throughout the duration of the event and these parties are ones you will love! Crowd is always pleasant, convos are always interesting, and weird but who doesn't like how weird compliments interesting?! And of course, the music is the best by some of the best music mentors on the grid! Click on the link above and bookmark it for future reference and continuous updates on what is going down at A Clockwork Spiral!

Be back soon with more love for my loves! But here's a map for your shopping/adventuring pleasure <3

Body

Skin: DeeTaleZ Skin A.T.W. Leyna Brows1Lips1 Nordic

Hair: [LoQ'ue] Absolut FatPack (@ a previous TDR) (my flying wisps are edited in)

Eyes: {Dead Apples} Phantom Eyes - Snow

Eyeshadow: #adored - night cat eyeshadow

Outfit

Dress & Necklace: ::DRBC:: steamcraft top & skirt with necklace @ A Clockwork Spiral

Boots: Pure Poison - Vintage Boots - Black @ Fameshed

Stockings: Lolita - Pure Stockings Dark Black

Gloves: :AE: Appliers for SLINK Hands Tattoo Lacy Gloves

Hat: RO - Will o' the wisp Magician Hat - RARE (Gacha at the Mainstore)

Poses

*PosESioN* Leonor Editorial Poses Set @ Rock Your Rack

Props

PIXEL BOX - Steampunk Halloween Stuff box (Broom stick used in the photos)

Homage to the Women of Metal

I recently had a conversation with a friend on Facebook about ladies of Symphonic Metal. Although it is a well known genre and loved by many, it is not something I see posted often on Facebook or talked about in general. So when a great band popped up, I was all too willing to jump in on the convo. I also have a good friend on Flickr who made many awesome tributes to Rock Gods...but not one woman was featured. I've never understood why women often get left in the background of the Metal genre in general, when they can rock out just as hard, and just as passionately as any of the men can. There's nothing I find more awesome than a woman on stage singing her heart out, sweating and head banging with the best of them!
Etchaflesh dropped this one on me the other day and although I thought of the many ways I would pose...after that convo, I knew how this had to be done.

This is my homage to the women of metal. Not only the ones that are the singers, but the ones that kick ass on instruments as well! We salute you with horns up babeh!! <3

Body
Skin: Essences {Linka01} medium 01
Hair: *Argrace* Akane - Blacks
Eyeshadow: .Pekka. Goth Eyeshadows
Tattoo: elska - Reindeer Games @ Suicide Dollz
Mani/Pedi: Dark Passions - Koffin Nails - Cemetary Nightlight @ WEIB Special Sale Room (Slink Only Sale Room)

Closie of my Mani. I loves it!!

Outfit
Bodysuit & Boots: [Etchaflesh] Onslaught Fantasy Set (Boots for slink high feet included!)

Accessories
Collar & Cuffs: **RE** ReVoX Avo Set RLV @ The Jewelry Fair (Sept 13th-28th! Will update landmarks and post map info on the 13th =))
Earrings: Maxi Gossamer - Bangles and Earrings - Ukai's Talismans @ Uber

Pose by yours truly! <3 (aka ME)

Props
Stage: :: Focus Poses Stage & Guitar : 
Mic: {NanTra} Songbird

So Vulnerable...But It's Alright

Well hello again!

I honestly hope that something recognized here in Gia's World is that the style never remains stagnant. Although I love goth, steampunk, rockabilly, etc...it is never that all day everyday. The fashion world is far too vast for me to only explore and appreciate one style. If only I had the time (and nothing else to do) I could blog allll day and we'd go through a ton of different options!

So I got this 'Lil Black Dress' kinda vibe going on. This is a lil black dress I just adored. With it's quality texturing, super sexy lace but nice lil simple cut, it snagged me. I'm glad I waited a few to blog it because with the Jewelry Fair right around the corner, I was able to snatch up some gorgeous adornments for my lil black dress.

The dress is a limited edition special by Dead Dollz at the 24 Squared event. Have you been there? I hope so! And if you haven't you have several days left to get in. Make a stop in Dead Dollz and snag this. So many ways to doll it up, this is simply mine.
Don't forget my fav nail place evar is there too! Hit up Dark Passions and snag the limited edition elegance that matched perfectly with my dress! Here's a closie...

Body
Skin: DeeTaleZ Skin A.T.W. Leyna EXCLUSIVE 1 Brows1 Mixedtype @ Chapter 4
Hair: =DeLa*= Mesh Hair "Sara" Blacks and Whites
Eyes: IKON Ascension Eyes - Evening
Eyeshadow: #adored - vanessa eyeshadows - full pack
Mani/Pedi: Dark Passions - Koffin Nails - Etched Elegance @ 24 Squared

Outfit
Dress: .::Dead Dollz::. Felina White - Limited Edition (update your Dead Dollz landmarks!) @ 24 Squared
Heels: [The Forge] Strap Attack, RARE @ The Arcade

Accessories
Necklace: .aisling. Chimalma Necklace @ Jewelry Fair (Landmarks updated as soon as it opens!!)
Wrist Cuffs: Lassitude & Ennui Boudica arm cuff - black @ Jewelry Fair
Septum: .aisling. Undecim Nosering @ Jewelry Fair

Pose:
Del May - Deleted

Props
O.M.E.N - Whiskey & Cigar set
Trompe Loeil - Octopus Table Silver @ The Arcade

Just Got Wicked

This round of We <3 RP is open and I think (personally of course) Arcadia steals the round! There were many things that caught my eye and I snagged a good few (including the bracers I am wearing! Go go Random Matter with your bad self!) So many different storylines that came at me with this dress. I thought of an assassin type photo and then I wanted a demonic photo and then I decided to dig back in my roots and lift my hands to the moon! But I had to show you some more awesomeness from Twisted Hunt Fall. The bottom photo pose and demonic conjuring circle are separate prizes that work together. You'll want to snag them both!
Although this dress comes in a variety of colors, this so happened to be my favorite. The hood conceals part of your face and makes for a very ominous looking character. Don't miss this one at We <3 RP!!
See you shortly my luff n stuffs!!

Body
Skin: -Glam Affair - Artemis - Asia - TheLastDays 06 ! Uber
Hair: little bones. Glass Leaf - B&W @ Chapter 4
Eyes: Ikon Immortal Eyes - Sage
Eyebrows: #adored - downtown brows - full pack @ Swagfest 2
Tattoo: .Reckless. - Paine @ The Mens Dept
Claws: Miamai_LacquerSublime_Witchcraft Armor_Elegant1 @ The Fantasy Collective

Outfit
Dress: .Arcadia. - Iron Riders Gown-Crimson @ We <3 RP
Bracers: .random.Matter. - Baratheon Bracers - Black @ We <3 RP (linked above)
Headband:  -UtopiaH- Katrina Head Jewel Onyx (former round of Totally Top Shelf)

Poses & Props
1st:*PosESioN* Painting  Set {New Landmark for mainstore-keep updated!} @ Kings and Queens event
2nd:*PosESioN* Leonor Editorial Poses Set @ Rock Your Rack
3rd: Pose-->{Rook} The Conjuring (Twisted Hunt-Fall 2014)
Prop:  *paper moon* Demon Conjure Circle @ Twisted Hunt

"We Are the Weirdos, Mister..." {Throwback Thursday-Blogger Edition}

I'm a long time resident of Second Life...if there is something I have learned while being here, it is that friendship, relationships...only go so far. That's hard to say and some have broken those statistics and remained friends, remained in relationships. I applaud them. It's not an easy thing to do online.
I do admit that I am not an easy person to get along with. I am very passionate in and out of Second Life. If I love you, prepare to be smacked in the face with said love, and if I hate you, still...prepared to be smacked in the face lol. But I don't hate anyone. That takes too much energy from you while poisoning you at the same time. I simply remove and forget. It's a survival technique I've had to learn. It may sound harsh but that's the way it has to be sometimes.
The few friends I've made, I adore so much. I'm so very thankful for them. Some of them are my sponsors and as a blogger, I couldn't be more blessed.
I gathered up some of my fellow bloggettes and we gathered together wearing some of our favorite DRBC outfits in honor of our sponsors 8th Rez day. What a blast and learning experience that one was for me!!
My corset I am wearing is (I can't pick an absolute fav, c'mon now) amongst the favorites of my DRBC outfits. Spooky and adorable, sexy and dangerous all in one!
In a blogging world where most of us focus on new releases, I think it's time we celebrate a throw back Thursday -Blogger Edition- and show off things we love that are already in the inventory! Another thing I might keep in the line-up along with my Double Bangers :D
Browse around all DRBC and fall in love with it past and present <3
The carousel behind me in the bottom two photos is a FREEBIE Twisted Hunt gift from Death Row Designs. With a 40 land impact but super creepy cute, I had to go grab it!  So many awesome things in this hunt. Make sure to take a sec, click that link provided and check out the participating merchants section for landmarks to each store. This is one you don't wanna miss!

Body
Skin: [Pink Fuel] Sora <Alabaster> - Special Edition (linked below)
Hair: .:EMO-tions:. * PRIA * B+W-pack
Eyes: Ikon Perspective Eyes - Coffee
Lipstick: [Pink Fuel] Lipstick <Dark> - Glossy Pout (red)
Tattoos: FK! - Original Pin Up Tattoo
Manicure: Dark Passions - KN - Wicked Wedding @ 24 Squared (Limited Edition!! Sept 5th-13th! Snag them up guys & gals!!)

The other limited edition options Dark Passions will have available at 24 Squared are..

Outfit
Corset & Panties: ^v^DRBC^v^ Muertos Colette Corset & Panties
Stockings: Izzie's - Patterned Tights II (slink appliers available)
Heels: Reign.- High Society Heels- Black

Accessories
Hat:
Choker: Pomposity - Sugar Skull Velvet Choker

Poses
My group pic pose: Tuty's: Pin-up pose 05
2nd & 3rd Pics: .::Kirin Poses: Burlesque Poses & Prop (at a previous Collabor88)