Zodiac: Aries

Another round of  Zodiac from Hottie Cooterati is upon us and this month is a personal favorite of mine: Aries.  I am an Aries, and in many ways fit the description of one to a T.  I am  fiery and passionate, at times impulsive, adventurous,  and much to poor Chance's consternation, I can be very stubborn.  As his sign, Taurus the Bull can also be, it can make for some interesting debates.  Though my temper can sometimes be quick, mostly do to that stubbornness and independence, I am also just as quick to laugh and love.  In looking at different sites to describe an Aries like me, I found this one showed both the positive and negative pretty well...  

I am very social, and love to be around people.  I do love that Chance will indulge this in me, and also will keep me grounded in our "home" time so we don't lose touch with each other in  a whirlwind of social events.  

I am very proud to be an Aries, the first sun sign of the Zodiac.  It fits who I am, both my good and my faults.   AND! it gives me a lovely birthday in the spring!  Hurray for April 10th!  Feel free to drop me a hello on that day!  

So this round of Zodiac?  SO many bright wonderful things are available!  My entire outfit can be found there, the shirt is part of the Ariana seperates available from elymode and the pansie jeans are  from ::Somnia:: .  My adorbs accessories?  The bag is from LVLE , the necklace from MG and the earrings from Noodles.  The pose is from Exposeur (yes! Chance DID make the airplane noises the whole time we were doing our photos!) and the swingset (which comes with its own amazing set of animations) is from {what next}. **Disclaimer** Sexy Cajun not available in stores or for Zodiac - he is one of a kind *grins* 

Head on down to see the rest of the amazing line up from the designers for this round! You won't be disappointed!

Til later times

~Gabby  

My Other Credits:Eyes: Mayfly - Deep Sky Mesh Eye (Red Mahogany)
Skin: Belleza Elle Deep Tan
Hair: >TRUTH< Crys - espresso
Nails: *Sexy Mama* prim nails

Cinema 2012! ~ Chance Encounters of an Alien Kind

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

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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)

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

Waiting For a Chance

*Dilly Dolls*  has released this super sexy corset!  It comes in both light and dark colors (I am wearing the light version, and of course, knowing my love for pink, have used the handy HUD and well.. Pink it is!)  
What makes these corsets really unique is the HUD I mentioned that comes with it!  What a great idea!!


Pairing this with the new >Truth< Aurora hair really gave this photo the sensual look I was aiming for!  To be honest, this was one hair that when I saw the photo I was like.. eh, not one of my favs,  and then I tried it! This mesh hair will quickly become a favorite of mine and I'm sure you'll see it often! There has been some talk of the hud with this hair not working, and I found it to be true as well.  If you go to www.truth-hawks.com  Mr. Truth explains a quick and easy fix for it!  Worst case, send him a request in world and he will be glad to send you a new one..   Now, I am going to curl up and wait...  For my Chance to come home...
Til later times, 
~Gabby

Credits and SLurls:

*DD* Dola Pinstripe Corset V2 Light


>TRUTH< Aurora - espresso


Mayfly - Deep Sky Mesh Eye (Red Mahogany)


-Belleza- Elle BR Deep Tan

Pose Glitterati - Bed- Female (retired)

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

faMESHed for positivity!!

faMESHed June 2012

My poor neglected blog! 

It's been months since its seen a post and how sad is that?!    But, here it is everyone!   Omg .. I visited faMESHed today..   and I think Chance was very proud because I went shopping on my own with out him dragging me!  But i SO had to have this outfit from {Cracked Mirror}  The Nicolette Skirt and Tank were an awesome fit, paired with Izzie's mesh sunglasses, SLink rigged mesh feet and NEW ilena sandals, and last but not least, Truth's newest group gift, Jessie set a great stage for this photo!!  The event link is above the photo and WOW i took care of credits all right here *grins*

On another note, Positivity.  Omg it has ABOUNDED on Plurk this evening.  Someone started a meme, stating to basically send them a private plurk with a random number.  they would then take that number and respond publicly with a NICE thing about you!  It has taken over and it is SO very nice to see all the great things people love about each other!!  Thank you plurkers! you made my night!

Til later times,

Gabby

Dont ~*Gawk*~ At me!

Well ok.. *grins* if you must...  Gawk! away!   I am gawking to, to be honest!  This adorable leopard print dress was found there on a recent shopping spree =)  I put it on for the first time, with this omgtodiefor shoes from Mstyle and was just like..  *drool*  .. yeah.. one of those times I said..   Damn I'd do me =P    Seriously.. I loved the look and ya'll know me.. I only post when something inspires me, and this was something I wanted to show off..  

If I dont post beforehand, I do want to wish you all the happiest of holidays!! 

Til later times
~Gabby

What I'm wearing:
 (sorry LOL laziness kicked in here so i just added the slurls under the store names!)

Mstyle RIVEA Pumps - Gold Panther
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Cheesecake/188/50/39

Gawk! Leopard Fur Mini Dress
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Gawk/98/220/22

cheLLe - (eyeliner) Eyeliner Basics (Full)

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Juicy/213/122/24

L.Fauna Lashes [Pretty]

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Imogen/42/65/21

*Sexy Mamas* Glitter Sculpted Prim Nails

https://marketplace.secondlife.com/p/Sexy-Mamas-Glitter-Manicure-Sculpted-Prim-Nails/1590231

.:L&B:. "Lotus" Platinum Pear Wedding Ring

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Evocative%20Weddings/188/112/31

>TRUTH< Francesca - espresso

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Truth%20Hair/106/85/25

EarthStones Gossamer Cuff Bracelet - Diamond

EarthStones Laraine Set - Braclet Earrings and Necklace- Rainbow/Platinum

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/EarthBound/124/139/25

-Belleza- Elle BR Deep Tan 4

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Belleza/163/145/24

FASHISM 'Sunrise' Eyes - Deep Brown (S)

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Jewelry/48/181/37

Poses by supPOSEdly and Purple Poses

BOOM BOOM BOOM!

So its Black Friday Weekend!  and OMG the sales in SL have taken over!  there just isnt enough time to get to them all!.. I do have to say, that I went to the one at *BOOM* with Chance and OMG I got some AWESOME buys there..   The sale is 60% off yestereday (thats when i went in and grabbed stuff up lol) 40% off today, and 25% off tomorrow.  The clothes are amazing!  The shirt, scarf AND pants, are all from there.. and for me that is unusual, as I normally mix up who I am wearing often...   The clothing is realistic and very well made, well fitting and honestly?  I feel great wearing this beautiful cashmere sweater..  As I just said to Chance.. " I feel like really sexy in this outfit!  I'd do me!".. yeah..  I know, I have issues *grins*   ... but I'm really loveable!...
Til later times
~Gabby

OH OH >. by the way, this IS the new Truth Hair - Janice... and WOW Love this look!!

And one more thing, before I go.  I know I mentioned this on plurk a couple of times, however, I want to take a moment to send kudos to the owner of Boom..  her customer service was outstanding, and not only did she send me an item that i hadnt even realized had delivery failure, while i was still shopping, but when I returned her IM, she was sweet and gracious and this last statement to me says it all on how she feels about her customers...

• [20:22] Gabriella Allardyce: Thank you!
• [20:23] Aranel Ah: yw! saw the failed delivery and thought id resend it before you caught it, lol
• [20:23] Gabriella Allardyce: =) that is incredible customer service! Thank you so much.. i appreciate it
• [20:32] Aranel Ah: You're welcome! Just wanna make sure everyone is happy :D

What I'm Wearing
*BOOM*
*BOOM* Pantime Pants -red

*BOOM* The Cashmere -red

*BOOM* Slim Scarf - coal

BAX Prestige Boots in Black Leather
>TRUTH< Janice - espresso (with bald base)
Earthstones
EarthStones Gossamer Cuff Bracelet - Diamond

EarthStones Laraine - full set - Rainbow/Platinum

::L&B:: 
"Lotus" Platinum Pear Wedding Ring v3
Belleza Elle in Deep Tan
cheLLe - (eyeliner) Eyeliner Basics (Full)

L.Fauna Lashes [Pretty]
**Pose by Purple Poses.. Promo Copies Given to Chance Raynier and can be found on his blog** 

**NSFW** - Comfortable In My Own Skin...

Hello my friends =)   I hope everyone is doing well!

So not too long ago, my beloved husband, Chance, posted this amazing expression of himself..   Chance Raynier : Self Portrait - Exposed..   It gave me the inspiration for this post of my own, as did this beautiful new skin I purchased for myself during the wonderful sale at Belleza! 

Now, for a very long time, I was what could be considered a Curio girl.  I have had my curio skin in some form since not long after rezzing in SL...  The Acorn Dark shade that I used I had always found to be the perfect one for me!  A touch of golden, yet with an olivey tone.. well ..  close to my own RL tone in the summer ..  Time and again I would try different skins from all of the best named brands.  And while I have come across some amazingly beautiful ones, I could never quite match the tone I was trying to get..

Until now.. OH MAH GAWD I love this skin!  I love the smoothness of the skin, and it has helped me regain some of my.. "sexy"  at a time I wasnt feeling it quite so much... I suppose at times we all need that boost ...    And now I can honestly say, I am once again comfortable in my own skin... 

Til later times
~Gabby

What I'm Wearing:

-Belleza- Elle - Deep Tan
N-Core Feet
>Truth< Hair - Bronte - Espresso
Earthstones Romance Necklace and Earrings - White Gold/Pearl
::L&B:: "Lotus" Platinum Pear Wedding set

Poses: Purple Poses ( I believe these may have been promo's sent to Chance!  Awesome poses! TY!)

** All photos are raw, except for cropping, arranging and framing.  **

Inspire Challenge: Chance Raynier

(Credits for this photo can be found on Chance's Blog)

Many of you know  this spicy cajun, Chance Raynier  In the last couple of weeks, you have been seeing more and more of him and his blog  The Ramblings of the Ragin Cajun  Each week not only do his photos get more detailed and better, but he adds more to this amazing, witty, and down to earth blog.   His fashion sense is unparalleled.  As you can see, in each picture he knows EXACTLY what will work and man.. he knows how to work it! *grins*...

I cant begin to tell you how proud I am of this amazing man..  Ok, so perhaps I am a little biased on how great he is, however, I also have the opportunity to see  first hand just how hard he works to create each piece..  As many of you know, he is in daily pain, some days more intense then others, but, never letting up.  At times, taking the pictures could literally take hours!..  Besides the fact that he is an absolute perfectionist, his creativity and amazing sense of style show through in every post and all of that takes alot of thought and effort, that sometimes with a chronic illness such as his is all the harder to do. 

Chance, You know how much I love you..  You also inspire me...  Yes my blog has a different tone.. More casual, more candid.. but you are the one who has inspired me to try and make it more ..  Thank you.. and I cant wait to see what more you have in store!!

Now,  A few candid photos of Mr Raynier that ya'll may not have seen.. Unfortunately I dont have credits for most of these as they were taken throughout our life together, although many can be found on our respective blogs..  but hopefully it will give you another sense of who Chance Raynier, The Ragin Cajun is.. 

Til later times

~Gabby

Be Unique! Get Fierce!

Where oh where has Gabby shopped this week? *grins*  As you can see behind me..  I went to visit a new to me store called Fierce ... First off, let me just say, jumping into this site was Such fun!!  First off, if you look behind me?  you'll see a bunch of little doors!  I so felt like Alice in Wonderland!  Curiouser and Curiouser! Each door will TP you to that specific part of the store.. SUCH fun!   For me, I went in the main entrance and decided to follow it around to see what fun I could find.  And find it I did!  From MM boards to a nightclub, you can find it all here!..    And then the designs of Sally Soleil are amazing!   Below you will see a mixture of some of the amazing outfits I have from there..  For the Independence day holiday there are some super great promotional items... 
Starting with Yankee Doodle Dandy *grins*.. then Lady Liberty!!   A USA Boxer.. and many more items are available for the holiday!  You'll also find a WIDE array of super hero costumes and other great imaginative outifts here!

Now also available at this great store are every day clothes,  evening clothes..  in many styles and colors..   This adorable mini dress is just one example!!

The dress below is also another..  Be warned! the dress below is a limited edition!!  While I did not take my picture in this gown yet, only 150 of these will be made EVER!  ( I bought one for myself, soooo..  there are less than 149 still available =P )  I chose to use the promotional poster for this so you can get all the info.. but.. Omg! I tried mine on, and how adorable is it!   On top of the amazing detail, as you are walking..  *whispers*  Little roses are left in your wake!!  They'll stay for about 20seconds..   great to remind people you were there *super grin*

So "read the directions and directly you will be directed in the right direction".. and head on down to Fierce...  You wont be sorry!!

( also check her out on marketplace : Fierce Designs )

OH!!! *stops in her tracks before leaving*    I would be completely remiss if I did not toss a shout out to the fabulous in store models that work at Fierce..They are scattered through out the store ( and the store is HUGE) and every one of them said hello, offered assistance, and in general were just very friendly..   Great staff, Sally =))

Now..  *grins*  Off to dinner..

Til later times...

~Gabby

Hair: Black Maria...   Actually thats the only thing different..   Everything else is the same..