Its the little things

This post is going to be a bit different from others I have done.  Its not a fashion post, or anything really promoting anything, at least not directly.. but a post that I hope will warm your heart as much as it did mine....

Let me tell you a little story.  For weeks now, Chance and I have been battling our respective illnesses.  From hospitalizations, to ER visits...  Days spent bedridden and nights spent crying for our pain..  but still we've managed to keep in touch through our texts, our phones, and the little bit of time we manage to get in our SL home to be together.  Without a doubt, its hard on us.  Not having our time upsets us both, making us grumpy and sad, but its the little moments where the joy and fullness of our love shines through, and helps make the time apart a little easier.   

Thanks to my wonderful cajun, we shared one of those moments a little while ago.  Though we are usually rather private, this is one of those times I wish to share with you all.

Chance's love of any game of chance is no secret and it most definitely applies to the Gacha machines at the Arcade Gacha Event . While he was there, my love found something he knew he had to have.  Not for himself, but to give to me.  Try as he might, after many lindens spent, he left without the item he coveted so greatly. ...  ya know, perhaps this will tell the story a little better than I...

[13:35] Chance Raynier: there is  one item there

[13:35] Chance Raynier: that no matter what

[13:35] Chance Raynier: i had to get

[13:35] Chance Raynier: because if ever there was something perfect made

[13:35] Chance Raynier: it is this item

[13:35] Gabriella Allardyce head tilts.. curious

[13:36] Chance Raynier: unfortunately after dumping several K >.< into it

[13:36] Chance Raynier: I did NOT get it

[13:36] Gabriella Allardyce: oh boy lol

[13:36] Chance Raynier: i didnt want to give up but

[13:36] Gabriella Allardyce: oh no!

[13:36] Chance Raynier: i'd spent so much and was running out of Ls, 

[13:36] Chance Raynier: so i grumpily relented

[13:36] Chance Raynier: but it made my heart very sad

[13:36] Chance Raynier: to the point i cried

[13:36] Chance Raynier: during this same time

[13:36] Chance Raynier: Harlow was trying to get a coveted item too

[13:37] Chance Raynier: a rare cupcake tray

[13:37] Chance Raynier: i had not gotten the tray and really didnt want it but i went over and said hell i'll try a few time

[13:37] Chance Raynier: put a coin in the slot

[13:37] Chance Raynier: and got the rare teacup cupcake cup

[13:37] Chance Raynier: tried then a 2nd time and got the rare

[13:37] Chance Raynier: so i sent them to her and she said it made her night and she was so happy because she tried ALOT and no one else had an extra

[13:38] Chance Raynier: i logged off went to bed

[13:38] Chance Raynier: in the morning i had a message

[13:38] Chance Raynier: with lots of hearts

[13:38] Gabriella Allardyce: listening quietly

[13:38] Chance Raynier: so I cannot claim to have WON you this prize

[13:38] Chance Raynier: but my want of it, and our loving friend achieved the goal

[13:38] Chance Raynier: and so i present you with, the coveted item that was finally achieved with love, for you, with a helping hand

[13:39]  Chance Raynier has given you this object:

A.D.D.Andel! Seasons Snowglobe-Rainbow Sunshine RARE 

Do you want to keep it? "Mute" will block all future offers or messages from Chance Raynier.

[13:39] Chance Raynier: Please rez it on a table

[13:40] Chance Raynier: If I could could capture a rainbow to give it to you. I would.

[13:40] Chance Raynier: So when I saw this item in that machine, I nearly had a drama queen breakdown of emotions, for it was so the epitome of what I'd give you if possible.

[13:40] Gabriella Allardyce: omg

[13:40] Chance Raynier: For you are my rainbow mon amour. And that is how you make my world look.

This is just the kind of moment that makes my heart burst with such love and joy and know that even when we are apart, Chance's mind is on me, as mine is on him.  Its the little things..  Like this.   The moments that take your breath away.

Merci, mon amour.. Je t'aime toujour....With everything I am. If I am your rainbow, you are my pot of gold, my treasure, at the end of it.  And I am so lucky to have found out what was at the end of the rainbow.

Til later times,

Gabby

Cinema 2012! ~ Chance Encounters of an Alien Kind

They aren't just coming......
                                            .......... They are already here.

See more at The Hottie Cooterati Experience
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What Chance is Wearing:

Avatar-etam – Slender Man

Necklace-A:S:S deLuxe – Byatis’ Bliss (Available @ CINEMA)

What Gabriella Is Wearing:

Skin-[PXL] FAITH NAT Pinkish VIP Gift

Eyes-Mayfly- Deep Sky Mesh Eye (Passion)

Hair-Alice Project Sari II (Available @ CINEMA)

Dress-e! SciFi Dress (Pink) (Available @ CINEMA)

Shoes-[Gos] Equestrian Boot – Autumn Collection Other colors available at CINEMA as well as the Autumn collection!)

Pose & Prop-*~*HopScotch*~* Fire at Will – Couple Pose (Available @ CINEMA)

Space Craft-*~*HopScotch*~* Beam me up! Rideable U.F.O. (Available @ CINEMA)

Cinema! ~ Pretty in Pink

So on Saturday, October 13th, the Cinema 2012! event by The Hottie Cooterati Experience opened to the public.  This much anticipated event has been a smash hit ever since, with the sim consistently crowded and the SL world being wowed by the amazing offerings of the participating designers.  I will say, had this been a true movie premiere, box office records would have been broken!

 As a teen of the 80's, (yes I know, I am old! LOL) Pretty in Pink was one of my favorite movies, along with other greats such as St Elmo's Fire, The Breakfast Club and so many more.   Just look at the line up of the stars! Andrew McCarthy, Molly Ringwald, just to name a couple, part of the original brat pack that grew up with those of us in that decade.   With this in mind, I put together this gorgeous pink ensemble.  And anyone that knows me knows that Pink is of course one of my signature colors, right behind rainbow!  

So if you haven't been down to Cinema 2012! yet,  be sure you grab a date and go to the movies.  And make sure you check out the amazing build, which I might add is all mesh!! You will not only be amazed at the great shopping experience, but the visual and social appeal of the Cinema 2012! make it an adventure!   If I were Siskel and Ebert, I would give it two thumbs up!

~Til later times
Gabby

What I am wearing:

Skin: ~Belleza~ Elle Deep Tan

Eyes:  Mayfly - Deep Sky Eyes - Passion

Nails:  *Sexy Mama* Prim Nails - Glitter

Earrings: Alyssa Bijoux Diamond Heart

Necklace:  MG - Necklace - Jewelled Love - Available at Cinema 2012!

*Adorkable Poses  Frontier - Available at Cinema 2012!

**Alice Project* Willow [Low] - Infinity - Available at Cinema 2012!
*SYSY's-Mesh-Bellegown- Rose - Available at Cinema 2012!

* promotional copies - Thank you so much!

Balancing Act

So as a single mom in RL, juggling school and kids can be tough.  Toss in my Second Life, with my amazing cajun, our animals, our blogs it all becomes a balancing act that sometimes can be overwhelming.  But even achieving that balance can be fun when you put it into a different perspective!  Chance asked the other day about boots for me on plurk and, as he often does, spent some time looking for the perfect item for me, even when I didn't know I needed it!  These Charlie boots by Ju Weissnicht are amazing!  They come in three different foot and three different calf sizes in each color.  You can get the fatpack of ALL THE COLORS! or they come in sets of three amazing color packs.  So many to chose from, and I know I will have boots for almost any outfit!  Like this dress, a new release from (Elate!) Perfect fit, and so many colors to chose from! Definitely a must have!  And of course, let us not forget one of the new releases from >TRUTH<.  I LOVE the long curly looks and curly is not always easy to find in mesh hair, so I really love how this one lays over the shoulder in a gorgeous cascade of curls!

It really is all about the balance isn't it?  And nothing seems to show that off better than this pose set from Adorkable Poses.  I have been wanting to use this for some time and I am so glad to finally have the chance to do so!  The chairs come in three colors: black, brown wood, and white so you can match any background and the poses are fun and creative!

Ok so, even the best of balancing acts can make you need a rest, as I am taking in the next shot...  Credits for all below!

Til later times

~Gabby

“You cannot afford to wait for perfect conditions. Goal setting is often a matter of balancing timing against available resources. Opportunities are easily lost while waiting for perfect conditions.”

Gary Ryan Blair quotes

What I am wearing:

Boots Charlie Boots - ALL COLORS
Leah Dress and Julia Earrings (Elate!)
Hair >TRUTH< Guinevere - espresso
Skin ~Belleza~ Elle Deep Tan
Eyes Mayfly - Deep Sky Mesh Eye (Red Mahogany)
Nails *Sexy Mamas* Prim nails
Necklace Just Pearls! black double strand - from Marketplace

Poses: Adorkable Poses

Structure-DECO Kensington Skyloft

Goin' on a trip!

So, Chance says to me this morning, "Gabriella!  Mon amour we are goin' to take a trip!"  But it seems as he was packing up the car for our surprise excursion, a couple of the kittys decided they weren't being left behind!  ALL credit for the wonderful props and landscaping and even the idea for this photo goes to that amazing cajun!   These photos are just my take on it.  And away we go! 

Til later times,

~Gabby

(Credits following photo)

What Chance is Wearing:

Skin-NIVARO Crow Skin summertone

Hair-Exile AJ:Midnight

Hairbase-Entente Hairbase – B&W – Midnight black

*Eyes-ID Warrior Mesh Aqua  (Available @ The Mens Dept)

Glasses-K_gs Uail 1.00

Jacket-n-creation hoodie with shirt red (Available @ Fashion Voodoo)

Pants-Lapointe & Bastchild Mesh Jeans – Mens – Flats Mid Blue BootCut

Shoes-GizzA Sports Shoes – Mesh [White]

What I am Wearing:

Skin-Belleza Elle  Deep Tan

Eyes-Mayfly- Deep Sky Mesh Eye (Red Mahogany)

Hair-DeLa Mesh Hair “Moelleux” Black

Glasses-Izzie’s Oversized Sunglasses (brown lenses) (mesh)

Shirt/Top-{mon tissu} Frock Dress ~ Ditsy Floral

Pants-(CM) TightAss Skinny Jeans -blue

Shoes-J’s Espadrille Laceup (Brown)

Luggage-LISP Pinky Boo Suitcase

Stowaways-KittyCats Mademoiselle Wonder & Lynx Choc Socks

House-The Loft Wareham House Mesh

Pose-oOo Studio: Amour (Available @ Vintage Fair August 4th, 2012)

>Truth< be told, there's no place like home..

Especially when I get to hang out, let me hair down in my comfiest jeans and an adorable top that I can both feel sexy and comfortable in! Mr. Truth has done it again with this amazing new mesh hair that just came out, and the Toki Doki mesh tank top is just what I needed!... C'mon Chance!  Let's have a picnic!

Credits: 

>TRUTH< Kara - espresso *NEW*
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Truth%20Hair/106/85/25


(TokiD) Mari top (coral print) *Available at Limited Bazaar*
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/The%20Euphoria/43/154/27


{mon tissu} Nora Skinny Jeans Indigo
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/MAYFAIR/138/117/22


Mayfly - Deep Sky Mesh Eye (Red Mahogany)
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Noul/200/135/650


-Belleza- Elle BR Deep Tan 
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Belleza/88/132/24


.:L&B:. "Lotus" Platinum Pear Wedding Ring v3
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Evocative/36/156/30


[LeLutka]-2011 lashes/curl/touch me
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/LeLutka/128/128/26


 *Setting - Back of *Sways* Summer House 2012
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SwayLand/158/169/21

And her legs went on forever- Dilly Dolls

*Dilly Dolls* has new releases! YAY!  These mesh Lani boots I am showing above are available in a wide variety of colors and styles. I love the way they DO make my legs seem to go on forever.  As soon as I put them on, I thought OH YEAH!  Pair them with a punky skirt and They are perfect!  Sexy hints of thigh between the skirt and the top of the boots make me ready to go out clubbing with Mr. Raynier!   Top it all off with this sexy tank from Spearsong and I'm ready to show him that his woman has still got it, huh? 
 
The wonderful creator of *Dilly Dolls*, Oriana Kuhr also released a number of mesh eyes.  For this I DID step out of my comfort zone a bit because as we all know *grins*  Gabby is strictly a brown eyed girl.  But I thought the different look was fun to do! There are three different types, but I found myself really liking the Eclipse sets that she had, as I am showing below.  Again, her color variety on all three versions of her mesh eyes is vast, something that anyone could like!   

Ok, now to find that Cajun and drag him out for a night out dancing!


Til later times
~Gabby


Credits:

*DD* Eclipse Eyes (Promo copy! Thank you!)
*DD* Lani Pinstripe Boots Dark (M) Grey (Promo copy! Thank you!)
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Onyx%20Noir/174/192/23


.:SS:. EIFEL TANK MEDIUM
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Waring/60/31/2557


=DeLa*= Mesh Hair "Cerise" 
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/DeLa/114/111/24


Blow-Up - Miniskirt Punky - Dirty Black
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Isle%20of%20Tharen/188/198/26

My Purple Fantasy

Recently, the lovely Ghani released this item in her store +Blue Blood+ (this is a link to her blog, SLURL will be in credits)  I had so much fun putting this together and finding just the right hair, makeup etc to go with it!  It is definitely a different look for me!  Love it! Thanks, Ghani for sharing your talents with me! 


Til later times,
~Gabby

*note* all photos are original raw shots, just cropped and framed


Credits:

+++BB+++ Fantasy PURPLE  (promo - Thank you!!)
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Cute%20Poison/66/54/24


.:Glamorize:. Midnight - Lips Blush Eyes
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Keauhou%20Beach/35/97/22


!*Bliss Hair*! Peyton Hair - Caviar (tinted purple by me)
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Gown/176/141/365


(Yes, I am being lazy and not linking them in LOL)

Gabby Digits_001

Gabby Digits_001
Originally uploaded by Gabriella Allardyce - Raynier

What's your digits? Take Two- The Mesh Revolution!

The amazingly talented Strawberry Singh issued a new challenge recently (Click upon her name for the blog post).  A while back she had asked the question, what are your digits?   Since then, with the emergence of Mesh and standard sizing and the like, she asks again...  What are your digits NOW?  Have you changed or conformed to fit Standard sizing or have you bucked the new mesh in hopes of the deformer being released soon?   Personally, I found that my avi wasn't far off of a Medium size in standard sizing.  With a few minor adjustments to standard, and some nips and tucks here and there depending on designer of different clothes, I found I could easily fit into the plethora of mesh clothing now available in our virtual world.  Things I love about mesh?  it moves with you,  it looks more realistic, no prim patches for skirts!...  One thing I don't like is when wearing a skirt, and the alpha layer, and sitting? how you often lose your body..   But with time that will hopefully be fixed.  Overall I am amazed at how lovely the clothes look.  Very rarely have I been unhappy with a mesh find, and I feel that I can be even more creative and have more options available to me now than ever before!   

Anyway... now that I've babbled =)  I am going to show you the after (now) picture first, and the before (then) next.   Do disregard the model figure in the first picture, as I am no longer doing that, I did not include two shapes on the now version.

 I can honestly say I am happy in my own skin right now, and with this new and improved version of myself =)   Thanks for asking, Berry!  I hope this answered your question.... (Moving to flickr to add to the group LOL)

Til later times...

~Gabby