Blocking the Door

  So, I know this picture is weird with the table blocking the door, but I really liked the way it looked so...whatever. :P
  Anyway, I really love these hunt items from The Artist Shed.  I really could say that about any item they release though so not surprising. Not sure what to say other than much pretty, go get.
  The cross thing is meant to be carried but it looks weird on my avatar so I wanted to use it for something else. It can be found in this really cool hunt on the Hakoniwa sim called The Dark Forest hunt. Grab the hunt and search the sim for lots of gifts. The sim is so cool and the hunt is pretty fun so even if you aren't interested in the gifts you should check it out anyway.

OK, check out the slurls to go get these goodies!
Details: 
Table and Pumpkin of Flowers: The Artist Shed, hunt items, 1L each
Cross: Air @ The Dark Forest Hunt, hunt gift
House: Trompe Loeil, idk anything about it because it's not my house, I just took a photo there lol

Get a Facial For Free

  When I saw that Schadenfreude was offering a free snail facial at the Paripi event I had to run and get it ASAP. Who doesn't want slimy new friends!  My skin is gonna be great. Don't be jealous, just get your own!

WORN:
Snail Facial: Schadenfreude @ the After Paripi Fair, hunt gift
(Note most of the other stuff in this photo is either not for sale or is part of a set)
Skin: (Not available, I am making it and it's not done and it's taking 5ever)
Lipstick: Adore&Abhor (now known as Mango, Mango), part of a 25L makeup pack
Eye Makeup: Adore&Abhor (now known as Mango, Mango), 25L for the pack of colors
Eyes: Go&See, past hunt gift
Head: Genus Project
Hair Base: Tuty's, it's a tattoo layer, 150L

The Geeks Were Right

  Hi all! I decided that I wanted a bit more challenge than usual so I came up with a plan. For my next few posts I am putting my Spotify playlist on random and whatever song plays is the song I will use as inspiration for a blog post. I am NOT going to necessarily use the imagery or literal lyrics from the songs. 
  For this post I ended up with the song "The Geeks Were Right" by The Faint. I just decided to do something science-y and sort of future-y but still with a simple, classic, Halloween look. Most of the items are free/cheap too so even better. Take a peek!

WORN:
Neon Light Decor: Neverwish @ Hallows Hunt, gift
Glasses: On-Line @ The Seasons Story, free
Orbs: Nekotron @ Hallows Hunt, gift
Syringe: Insomnia Angel @ The Seasons Story, free
Wooden Wall Background: Silvery K @ The Seasons Story, free
Skin: Mango, Mango!, 25L
Eye Makeup: Shiny Stuffs, free
Longer Hair: Astrology
Nails: Dazed @ The Seasons Story, gift
Lipstick: Mango, Mango!, 25L
Corset: Dilly Dolls (got it in 2012 so uh probably not there or different if it is)
Frankenstein Hair: Ploom (store is now called Doe but this hair is very old so might not be there)
Head: Genus
Body: Maitreya
Information about the Hallows Hunt HERE
Teleport to The Seasons Story HERE

P.S.- I know I sometimes give not the best details on thing. Sometimes I might not say an item name, or get a slurl perfect, or be able to tell if something older is still available. Before I took my long break I was blogging a lot and was very stressed. A game I love dearly had been turned into a chore. I don't want that again. I want to have fun and take my pics and share with the like two people who read my posts. I don't want to go back to the days where I was reduced to tears and was aggravating my medical issues. So, yeah, my stuff isn't always going to be perfect. If you see something you want to know more about send me a note card inworld (my name is Sileny Noel) or send me a message on Flickr and I will do my best to help you out! Ciao!

Batty FOTD

  FOTD=Face of the Day, not "Food of the Day" as one might think, should they know me. Though, I DO have some fantastic s'mores I made in the microwave right now, nom nom. Annnnyway...
   I have a couple bat-related items on that I am very excited to have. My eyes are a gift from A.D.D. Andel for Trick or Treat Lane. Also a gift from ToTL is my septum piercing from Purrrrfect Kitties. I am sure I will post many more bat-related goodies soon. I just can't help myself.
  My glasses are a group gift from Leronso. The frames change color and you have the sunglasses lens option as well.  There are some cool gifts from the past there as well. Some unique skins so check it out.
  OK so look below for more details. Thanks for reading and stay batty!

WORN:
Eyes: A.D.D Andel @ ToTL, gift
Piercing: PKC @ ToTL, gift
Glasses: Leronso, group gift (70L join fee)
Necklace: Venge, Kink or Treat hunt item
Skin: MangoMango!, free on MP
Hair: Astrology

IDK why but I put the MangoMango skin for sale a but ago and went I went back today it wasn't set for sale. I set it back for sale now so hopefully it stays that way, ugh.

The Artist Shed Appreciation

  Every time I see a new release from The Artist Shed I get excited.  All the items are well made, creative, and affordable.  This season has been so great because not only is the store releasing a lot of items, so many of them are free or cheap. Like...what the heck? How can a store be that generous? I know these things take a billion years to create and to constantly be giving them away (and at least one of her latest releases had proceeds going to charity as well) is a really nice thing to do.
  I wanted to show a little appreciation for all the hard work and generosity I see from The Artist Shed.  Here are some recent things I picked up.  I am not the greatest photographer when it comes to home items (or...anything really lol) but these items are so nice the photo is entirely unedited, aside from cropping. I think the photo turned out decent despite my lack of skill!
  So, yeah, thanks to The Artist Shed for making my SL a little better every month.  Stores that bring originality and creativity to SL is what has kept me coming back for over 12 years!
  Go HERE to get to The Artists Shed. On the wall by the entrance you will find hints and LMs to all the hunts and sales I listed. Enjoy!

Again, go HERE for The Artists Shed. Also go HERE for the store Flickr.
Items: 
Topiary: The Boo Bunny Hunt item, 1L
Lamp: House on Haunted Hill Hunt item, 1L
Shelf: Past hunt item, not sure if/when it will be available for sale
Jar: Cart Sale gift, 0L
Planter: Phantastical Phantasm Hunt item, 2L
Artwork:Cart Sale item, 10L
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The Bench is not from The Artist Shed, it is from Love Everlasting for the Lone Oak Harbor hunt. It's a nice bench and I am happy with it as it only cost 1L. I want to take a second though and complain about the hunt itself.  Slurls used on all the hunt websites are outdated. The Flickr account doesn't have every hunt item shown, for one, but most importantly there is no slurl to the sim on any of the official pictures. The sim is massive and semi-laggy and the items are not only hidden but spread out really far between.  The hunt object is very difficult to find not just because it is hidden like all hunt items, not just because it is a neutral color that blends into many of the items on the sim, not just because some of the locations are really stupid hard, but my biggest problem is that it doesn't rez unless you're really close to it. So you can't just wander around and look, you have to zoom cose to everything.  Argh. It took my like a half hour to find two items that I wanted.  Two. I found some other chests (the hunt object) but they weren't items I wanted, and frankly I didn't even find many of those.  I never complain about this stuff, ever. I generally only post positive things. But ffs this was too much not to complain about Bleh.  Sorry to end my happy post on a negative note, I just needed to rant about that. :P
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  One more thing: I want to make it clear that this post was not sponsored in any way by The Artist Shed.  I just genuinely appreciate the store and wanted to showcase it. I want to do this more in the future and I think this store is an excellent place to start.  Visit them today!

Feeling Green

  So how excited am I about Halloween coming up? The answer is Very.  I am very excited. October is the absolute best time in SL for me. The events! The gifts!  The shopping!  The spookily decorated sims! Even looking through Flickr at what all the people I am following post is a spooky SL fashion lover's dream. I cannot wait!
  The stuff I am wearing today is a mix of very old and very new. Yes, I know I have been doing a lot of old and some unavailable items lately, but I can't help it. Bakes on Mesh coming out has made me incredibly nostalgic. I keep digging out my old favorites and swooning over them. It has actually encouraged me to start creating again so watch out soon for lots of gifties coming your way, made by yours truly!
  I know the picture is really dark and blurry but...I just wanted to be a creepy green lady, sneaky through your house to get ya. Yes. I'm gonna get ya. Grrr! XD  OK, have fun!

WORN:
Hair: Analog Dog, new freebie in the bubble ball thing
Skin: Adore&Abhor (now Mango, Mango) @ Shop Free*Style, dollarbie
Eyeshadow: Adore&Abhor (now Mango, Mango): Not available (will put out soon)
Spider Queen Outfit: Robbie Roo's Whatchamagoos, Femoby Hunt item (ends the 30th)
Corset Top: Rotten Toe, can't find it on their MP so probably not available
Necklace: Safira, can't find but will try to keep looking
Eyes: Leronso, group gift, 70L join fee, many gifts available
Head: Genus Project
Body: Maitreya

In the Shadows

  It's almost the start of spooky season, my favorite time of the year in real life and in second life.  My birthday is in October, Halloween is in October, a buttload of my family and friends were born in October, the weather is (mostly) lovely, the smell of leaves is fantastic, fall fruit is great, pumpkin spice season is around, I can wear my hoodies and sweaters, no more dripping sweat and paying for air conditioning, all this and more. Gosh I love fall and October especially.  It's almost here!
  To celebrate spooky season almost being upon us I did a nice, dark look.  Some gifts included in the items too so that's cool!  I normally don't do dark lighting like this so I am a little nervous but I hope it worked out ok.
  Thanks for reading and check out the credits below!

WORN:
Gloves: Wicca's Originals, Twisted hunt gift
Dress: Luas (group gift, 50L join fee)
Necklace: Venge, Twisted hunt gift
Bandage: BonBon
Hair: Sintiklia (past gift)
Eyes: Germinal, Twisted hunt gift
Boots: Hucci (old group gift)
Body w/Stocking Applier: Maitreya
Head: Genus
Skin: Mango, Mango (not out yet, was old gift, will probably put on marketplace soon)
Location: Backdrop City
I just want to add this: PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU STORE SHOWS IN SEARCH! Or at least have it in your picks.  SOMETHING. It's really hard to track down some of your stores. Ugh.

Bakes on Mesh is Freaking Amazing

  So if you're looking for new release reviews or whatever then move along, lol. I just really want to talk about how much I love Bakes on Mesh. I know everyone else is but...I want to so whatever. XD  I have been posting things on Flickr about it, such as HERE and HERE, and probably will continue to. I just love it so much.  I practically cried when I was able to wear my freckles again. Here is just a fun look I put together:

  It's a completely unedited photo (aside from cropping and resizing, which don't really count) so things aren't perfect. But someone in Flickr mentioned they liked unedited pics so I thought I should give it a go. :)
  Now, things with Bakes On Mesh aren't perfect. If you remember back in the day before mesh body parts you'll remember that we had ugly flipper feet and low rez hands. That required different texturing than we do now. So old skins look...not great on modern hands and feet. Check this mess out:

    Some of this can be very easily fixed by creators who want to re-release old stuff. For stuff that isn't going to be re-released you just have to get a bit more creative with nails and tinting and other such things. :) 

  Anyway, I am excited to try this more and really pumped to see what happens with it in the future. Most of the stuff is no longer available but I will give some details where I can. Enjoy!

WORN: 

Skin: Fashionably Dead (can't find it so probably not available)

Hair: Kokolores

Freckles: Mango, Mango! (Was Adore&Abhor) 50L

Shirt: Deviant Girls (store closed) 

Necklace: Yummy (I can't find it so might not be available, not sure)

Head: Genus

Body: Maitreya

Earrings: Miwas, group gift in store (free to join!)

Lipstick: Pink Fuel (I think? I forgot to write it down D:)

LOTD I Guess?

  I just was wearing an outfit I very much enjoyed, as opposed to wearing random nonsense as usual, so I thought I should post. Have some details!

WORN: 
Hair: Moon
Eye Makeup: Sn@tch (currently on sale for $45 but will change soon)
Lipstick: Sn@tch, current 7Seas fishing prize
Bag: Tentacio, VIP group gift in store, color change ($100L join fee, other gifts available)
Dress: Siss Boom, lucky board prize
Eye Applier: La Malvada Mujer, group gift in notices (last day is today for it!)
Stockings: Sn@tch
Head: Genus
Body: Maitreya
Location

Here is what I am wearing, in relevant attachments:
Moon. Hair. // Madness
Maitreya Mesh Body - Bento Hand L V4.1
Maitreya Mesh Body - Feet V4.1
GENUS Project - Head Alpha
GENUS Project - Genus Jaws v1.0
Maitreya Mesh Body - Alpha
Leather bag
GENUS Project - Genus Eyes v1.2
Maitreya Mesh Body - Bento Hand R V4.1
GENUS Project - Genus Head - Classic Face W001 - v1.5 - Mocap
-sb-resonate red maitreya
Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara V4.1

Little Girl's Style

  So my daughter was sitting near me when I was organizing my inventory and decided she wanted to help put together an outfit. I think we were successful.  She says it's her "aesthetic." lol. Some stuff is pretty old (the antlers, for example, are from 2013, oof) but pretty much all is still available. Check it out! I didn't edit this version at all except to crop the picture, so there are a few little weird clips and such. I might edit the one that goes on Flickr though. Not sure yet. We shall see!

WORN:
Skin: Pink Fuel @ Belle
Cheek Makeup: More More @ The Crystal Heart Academy, gift
Hair: Ayashi @ The Crystal Heart Academy, gift
Lipstick: Alaskametro (part of the Space Unicorn book)
Scepter Thing: Cureless @ The Crystal Heart Academy, free
Antlers: Half Deer, rare gacha item
Dress: Fashionably Dead, past gift not sure if will be available again or not
Tights Appliers: Sn@tch
Head: Genus
Body: Maitreya
Location: Backdrop City
Wings: Epic, I could not find them in the store. They aren't old or anything so idk why I can't find them. I get panic attacks when I can't find things for too long so I left to preserve the small amount of sanity I have left. Maybe someone else knows where they are.

Darkly Bright

  Hello! Let's do some summery goodness for normally spooky folks! Some of these goodies are cheap/free so extra exciting! Let's take a peek!

  And here is a completely unedited close up just for fun. Love the cheek highlights!

WORN:
Bikini: Sn@tch, 7Seas Fishing Prize
Lipstick and Cheek Highlight: Alaskametro @ Gloss, Wearable Demo
Skin: 7 Deadly Skins, 5L limited time (check the sunflowers, this is #8!)
Tattoo: Speakeasy, past gift from Access (not sure if it will be available for sale or not)
Hair: Besom (Called Jade, can't find it in store)
Head: Genus
Body: Maitreya
Eyes: Go&See, past hunt gift
(I know some of this stuff isn't available anymore, please don't kill me, I am busy lady and couldn't get to them *cry*)

Foxy Summer

  Hey summer pals! Before the Second Life birthday event ends you need to go! Got a couple of freebies here to make sure you snag (all but one of the booths has a gift though so catch 'em all like they are Pokemon!) I have some fun goodies from other places to show you as well.
   My little foxy ice cream was from Musu at the Equal10 event. It was a gacha item but every one is adorable. I got a piggy and a bunny too!

  

  My Genus skin applier is from Pink Fuel and is one of my new all time favorites.  There are so many options with it! You can get three different eye shapes, which honestly makes it like three different skins in one. I am terrible at listing all the things other than "omg this is amazing and I love it aaaah" so I want to direct you to the Flickr Page of Mochi Milena, the creator behind Pink Fuel. Seriously. check this out!

  OK everyone, check it out. Have fun this summer, stay hydrated, don't spend all day on the computer if you don't have to, and stay fly!

WORN:

Genus Skin Applier: Pink Fuel @ Belle (Delina) 

Top: Addams @SL18B, free (Magaly Halter Top) It's a fatpack!

Shorts: Vive Nine @ Access, Access group gift (Pride Shorty Shorts) *See note

Fox Ice Cream: Musu @ Equal10, gacha item (Fox Icecream!)

Hair: Iconic @SL16B, gift (Stephanie)

Head: Genus (Classic)

Body: Maitreya (Lara)

*The Access event where the shorts were free ends today.  I do not know if they will be available for sale at Vive Nine after this. 

Paranormal Plaid

  Hi all! It's been a bit since I blogged so I wanted to post this look I have been wearing. Problem is, I forgot where I got some of the things *sweats* so I will try to do my best. Some of the things are old, some are new, but all are well loved. Enjoy!

WORN:
Outfit and Hair Bow: Bare Rose (Vartan Mr)
Head: Catwa (Kittia)
Hair: Elikatira (Ajaye)
Horns: The Horror (Pricked Horns), realllly old so probably not available
Lashes Applier: Blaxium (Kylie), past eBento exclusive, may no longer be available 
Lipstick Applier: Viena (Bree Matte)
Body: Maitreya (Lara)
Eyes Applier: Lotus (Humanity Eyes 14), past Gacha Garden item, check for in store in the future

Angelic Fuel

  The nude lipsticks from Pink Fuel made me feel very clean and fresh. I went to Bare Rose to find something young and sweet but somehow ended up as an angelic nun. Works for me!  I think the look of someone who is in a nun outfit but looks a but like an update young Pamela Anderson is fun. :P

WORN:
Nun outfit: Bare Rose
Lipstick: Pink Fuel @ Anthem (made for Genus, includes tons of colors and lip size options)
Skin and Eye Makeup: Pink Fuel 
Eyes: Go&See @ The Good Vibes Hunt (only 25L, for Genus heads)
Head: Genus Project (classic face)

Pink Fuel and More

  Hi all! I got this awesome skin from Pink Fuel for Skin Fair and I am all about it! I put together a look with freebies I got so enjoy some fun!

  This skin is Emiri. It was originally a gacha skin in three tones (those tones are still in the gacha only) but now this skin has been expanded to include a billion other tones for purchase. It comes with several brow colors, a no brow option, and 9 lipsticks. It's a pretty good deal and very high quality.  It's for the Genus head only so keep that in mind!
  My hair and earrings are from Analog Dog and Romanzi at the Imaginarium. You have to join the Gimme Gacha group to grab them. The place was surprisingly empty considering the adorable gachs items for sale and the ton of gifts. Check it out if you can! My head jewel thing is a fishing prize at Sn@tch. I love it so much. I always try to hit up the fishing area at Sn@tch each round and the initial pole purchase cost has been repaid over and over many times over the years.
  OK have fun and check out everything at these places listed above. Some very cool stuff!
WORN:
Skin Applier: Pink Fuel [PF] Tomie - Genus Skin Applier, available @ Skin Fair
Earrings: Romazin - Earrings GIFT, free group gift at The Imaginarium 
Head Jewels: Sn@tch Sashi Jewels (Nose Attach):::, fishing gift
Head: GENUS Project - Genus Head - Classic Face W001 - v1.5 - Mocap
Body: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara V4.1
Hair: Analog Dog AD - Annoh - dark blondes, free group gift at The Imaginarium (it's a fatpack!)

Free For V-Day?

  Hoo Mah Gah *Takes breath* THERE ARE SO MANY AWESOME GIFTS AND STUFF AROUND FOR VALENTINE'S THIS YEAR OMG.
  Anyway, I have a few on that I like from various places. My favorite item I have found in a long time is this skateboard by Junk Food. Anyone that knows me would know that a store selling lots of food stuff would immediately get my love. The store having this fantastic skateboard and AO is just another thing I can love about it!
  I am having foggy memory days lately so I forgot some of what I have on (sorry asaaaah) but I will try my best to list. Enjoy!

WORN: 
Skateboard w/AO: Junk Food, 25L Lovesick hunt item
Shorts: Monument, Lovesick hunt item
Choker and Glasses: Sn@tch, free 7S fishing item
Top: Monument, XOXO Gift (get the hud for it here)
Hair: Astrology, Lovesick hunt item
Lipstick: MangoMango, 6L
Tattoos: Silent Sparrow
Head: Catwa
Body: Maitreya
Shoes: Ingenue
Skin Applier: I forgot but I think it was WoW Skins past GG
Eyeshadow: Milkteeth, gift
Location: Backdrop City

Neon and Gifts?

  Wow much creative title.  Oh well, haha, don't judge a book by it's cover? A blog post by it's title? Hmm. Maybe I should work on that one. Anyway.
  I found some gifts and some not gifts that I am feeling lately. Most of them are pretty old but like they are new to me so :P  I will just get straight to the credits and save the babble for another day!

WORN:
Bodysuit: Canimal, group gift "Le-Fay Bodysuit"
Necklace: OLQINU, Caderu hunt gift (start HERE) "Heart Necklace"
Eye Makeup: Milkteeth, free "Crystalk Eyeshadow Gift"
Lipstick: MangoMango, 6L "Splatter Lips"
Purse Thing: Tentacio, part of an outfit "Dana Dress Green"
Hair: Clawtooth (past FLF item) "Girlfriend in a Coma REDUX"
Head/Eyes: Catwa "Kittia"
Body: Maitreya "Lara"
Pose: Marukin
Location: Backdrop City

Just Some Random Purple

  Not much of a real blog post today, just thought it was funny that I have won a lot of purple things from gachas lately so I decided to show a couple of them. I will try to do some kind of real blog post about something eventually, maybe over on It's Only Fashion even. We shall see!

WORN:
Hair: VCO @ Epiphany (BiGi)
Skin Applier: Pumec @ Epiphany (Mia)
Makeup: Alaskametro @ Gloss (Winter Beauty Book)
Dress: Valentina E. @ Epiphany (Jane)
Mesh Head: Catwa (Kittia)
Mesh Body: Maitreya (Lara)