Prepare for Departure!

It is time to take a trip around the globe.  Prepare to depart on a grand adventure with Global Domination 2013 - A Hottie Cooteratie Experience  There you will find all the information you need.  Just think of it!

(the following taken from the official blog)

*Are you ready to dominate the globe?  Put your thinking caps on and strap in for an exciting ride around the world! This coming February, The Hottie Cooterati Experience will lead you through a dynamic and interactive mission to conquer others in their quest for gifts and glory.  This assignment won’t be easy or simple, so you’d better come prepared.*

Make no mistake! this is not a hunt, but an adventure!  The game is just beginning today, 2/14/2013 and will run through 2/28/2013.  Simpy put, this is how it works.  You go to one of the kiosks and purchase a passport hud. At that kiosk, you will also receive a free gift for purchasing your passport there! Check here for more passport info!  The passport will lead you on your exciting journey around the globe!  Looking for clues to solve the puzzles and gain your country stamp. Once all are complete, you will be giving a final location for your "baggage claim" and there you will recieve the many prizes from the participating venders, (shown on the main official blog)

Also!  there are three amazing grand prizes for the first ones to finish the game!  

In my photo above, I am wearing the prize dress from Baiastice the necklace from MG and this awesome pose is from aDORKable poses  Full credits after the next photo, which is a close up of the MG necklace.  

Come away with us!  Hurry! Pack your bags, Get to the airport! ( Terminal 1 , Terminal 2 , Terminal 3 ) Have your passport!  And get ready to become part of one of the most epic events to hit the grid!!  Global Domination - it is sure to be an adventure you wont forget!

Credits:

Eyes: Mayfly - Deep Sky Mesh Eye (Red Mahogany)
Skin: Belleza Elle Deep Tan
Hair: >TRUTH< Guinevere - espresso
Nails: *Sexy Mama* prim nails
Lashes: [LeLutka]-2011 lashes/curl/touch me
Shoes: [Gos] Grace Sandal - Red Glitter (group gift -Valentine's Day! TY GOS!)
Dress: Baiastice_Costa Rica dress- Estella  Global Domination Prize
Necklace:MG-Necklace-Jewelled Hand Of Fatima Short Global Domination Prize
Pose: aDORKable Poses - Noh Mai - #5 Global Domination Prize
Backdrop: KaTink  poses and more- Outside the Airport

You can also find hottiecooterati on plurk! 

Til later times,

~Gabby

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

Dilly Dolls, faMESHed and VF2012!

*Dilly Dolls* has released these awesome men's corduroy mesh pants with her awesome color changing hud.  Luckily, Chance had gotten them as well because I was really trying to figure out how to make my but manly!!    I love the way they fit him.. Rawr!   The dress I'm wearing I picked up at faMESHed, of course in Pink!  and these shoes from Ingenue have quickly become a favorite!   The furniture from Sway's is adorable and colorful, and the pose from Diesel Works just pulls in something that ALWAYS is a hit with us! Dancing!  Those for me are courtesy of Chance as he was doing a post for Vintage Fair (click his name above for link to his post) WHICH STARTS TODAY at 4pm SLT!   Cant wait!     Ok! Back to dancing around our living room!  


Til later times,
~Gabby 


 What Chance is Wearing: 

Skin-NIVARO Crow Skin summertone

Hairbase-Entente B&W – Midnight black

Eyes-Mayfly Liquid Light Mesh Eyes (Glacial Night)

Hair-Dura Boys&Girls*23(Black)

Facial Hair-Sacred 2.0 Goatee 1 & Tableau Vivant Vincent Beards – stubble

Shirt-Zaara Adyan kurta top *white*

Necklace-MG Pearl Necklaces – Combo – Long – MIXED

Ring-Elate! Square Stone Ring – Red Jasper

Pants-*DD* Vic Corduroy Pants Dark Pack (Available @ Vintage Fair August 4th, 2012)

Boots-Schadenfreude Beatle Boot (Available @ Vintage Fair August 4th, 2012)

What I am Wearing:

Skin-Belleza Elle Deep Tan

Hair-TRUTH Aurora – espresso

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

Dress-NYU – Cotton Dress, Pink (Available @ FaMESHed August 2012)

Shoes-Ingenue Gatsby Heels- Fushcia

*Furniture & Decor-Sways Sixty Living Room (Available @ Vintage Fair August 4th, 2012)

*Pose-Diesel Works – Quebrada (Available @ Vintage Fair August 4th, 2012)

*Promotional Copy to Chance-Thank you!

>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)

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

Luna's 52 weeks Challenge: Champagne week 1

Ok so, the fabulous Luna Jubilee has started her 2nd  52 Weeks Of Color Challenge..   Personally I had missed last years because.. well. I wasnt into blogging and photos then.. but now! Look out world!   This is a fun challenge and its amazing to see what everyone comes up with to showcase the weeks color!

This week was Champagne... Very fitting for the first week of the New Year, no?   So without further ado, here is my submission for "Champagne"

Til later times
~Gabby

Gabby is wearing:

N-core SENSE XtremeHeel Noir

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Heels/75/127/25
L.Fauna Lashes [Pretty]
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Imogen/42/65/21
*Sexy Mamas* Prim Nails
on marketplace: https://marketplace.secondlife.com/p/Sexy-Mamas-Manicure-Sculpted-Prim-Nails/1555563
>TRUTH< Teshan - espresso
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Truth%20Hair/106/85/25
EarthStones Jewelry
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/EarthBound/124/139/25
Sexi NsHapeZ's Champagne Mini Skirt
On Market place! https://marketplace.secondlife.com/p/Promo-SeXi-NsHapeZs-Satin-Champange-Miny-Miny-skirt/1125951
Vintage champagne from Kitchen Kreations
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Kitchen%20Korner/111/142/60
-Belleza- Elle BR Deep Tan 3 (cleavage)
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Belleza/163/145/24
FASHISM 'Sunrise' Eyes - Brown
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Jewelry/48/181/37
1st Pose : SLDomina Mini Photo Studio
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Venice%20Isola/210/233/22
2nd pose by : Purple poses http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Kawaii%20Ville/191/133/21

Happy New Year!!

Another year has come and gone, and with it so much has happened.  A question asked today on Plurk was "What did you learn in 2011?"     For me, there were a few things.  I learned that I could let my walls down completely (this one took a while!) and let someone back in and know that yes, that DID give that person the power to hurt me more than anyone else, but the risk.. and for me it was huge, of that pain, was more than worth it.  I found my other half.  I know it can sound cheesy.  I know it doesnt always make sense to find love this way, and I know that being across the country from each other makes this all the harder.  But I have found (another epiphany)  That love, true deep unconditional love, can transcend time, distance and so much more. (this IS about you, Chance!! *grins*)  

In my other life I have learned that I can not always change the past, and no amount of my guilt, or anger is going to change what happened.  All I can control is to guide where the future will go.  For me, and for my children. 

I've also learned overall.. That you can not please everyone all the time.  And that it IS ok to disagree with someone you love.  it may hurt at first, but you dont always have to see eye to eye on something.   And even if you dont agree, try to understand it.

The last couple of years had been very hard on me personally.  I wont go into details but suffice to say some major changes came about in my life and I have had alot of growing to do.   For all of the downs in 2011, there were so many more ups.  And I am very blessed. 

From both of us, May 2012 bring you good health, love, happiness and everything you may.. well not necessarily want, but everything you may need.

Peace love and joy...

~Til later times
Mrs. Gabriella Allardyce- Raynier
the lucky wife of the Amazingly Awesome Mr. Chance Raynier..

PS.  I am not adding credits to my blog today.   All photos were taken by Chance Raynier     Greetingcard setting arranged by me via Corel Paint Shop Pro and All of the credits can be found on: Hello 2012!

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.  **

Happy 4th Rez Day, Zaara!!

Hello Everyone!!  yes, I know its been a little while since my last post.  Chance and I have been busy planning the wedding and just last night have moved our home so are still in the process of setting up our new land YAY!.... 

However, I found out this morning that it is the official SL Birthday of an amazing  and super nice designer we have amongst us!  Zaara Kohime, owner and designer of {Zaara} fashions.  And how do I know what an amazing designer she is?....  Well Chance took me shopping of course!!  {Zaara} was having a huge 50% off sale a few weeks ago and BOY did I add to my wardrobe!!   Not only was her store beautifully appointed, but the fashions were amazing!  So, I thought for her SLBirthday, I would focus my bloggerness on her today..   Hope you are having a super happy one, Zaara!!    Now to let just a few of the amazing fashions speak for themselves  ( BTW this by no means reflects the extent of {Zaara}'s designs in my closet..  *grins*  there is MUCH more!!)

Enjoy!! 
Til later times
~Gabby

Clothing:  {Zaara}
All hair styles:  Truth
Skin:  Curio