The Karma of India Nadeau

I’m A Little Bit Gypsy

October 28, 2016

It’s been a few years since I blogged anything SL. I thought after how crazy this year has been for me in RL (good and bad) and since the winter months are coming, I needed to dabble in some creative things connected to SL again. So, I’m dusting this baby off!

The blog has a new look, to go with a new era in my blogging activity; though it will be subject to tweaking until I get it looking just right! Also, I have been experimenting with iMovie in order to make videos in Second Life. I recorded my first video showing off the most recent Luxe Box items, but I think I’m just going to treat it as practice and not post it. The thing was 1hr 11min!

Uh, I need to speed the hell up! Yea, wish me luck with that!

So, on to the outfit…

This Anisha Ruffle Blouse and Ziya Tiered Skirt is Zaara’s most recent release for October’s Collabor88. I have long been a fan of Zaara Kohime’s work. I believe the oldest piece that I have from her was created in 2008/09. Her textures are always exceptional, and her designs gorgeous. It’s always a treat to see her new creations.

STYLE CREDITS:

Mesh Body: Maitreya Mesh Body – Lara V3.5
Eyeliner: ::SG:: Liner for You for CATWA Heads
Mesh Head: CATWA HEAD Helena V4.9
Head Applier: Glam Affair – Hope Catwa Applier – India
Eyes: IKON Sovereign – Storm
Hairbase Applier: Just Magnetized – Basic Hairbase – set 03 for CATWA
Hair: little bones. Centerfold
Earrings: MG – Earrings – Paris Weekend – SILVER
Shoes: REIGN.- Villenti Heels (Maitreya-High) (September Luxe Box)
Top: Zaara : Anisha ruffle blouse (maitreya) *ivory* (Collabor88)
Skirt: Zaara : Ziya tiered skirt (maitreya) *turquoise-print* (Collabor88)

It’s MeMe Time!

March 20, 2013

I have honestly never done a meme before. I didn’t even know what meme meant until recently! Maybe I am just behind on the times with internet lingo, but I digress. I thought this seemed like a fun thing to post. It was a post theme started recently by Strawberry Singh on her blog. If you want to do the MeMe too, simply copy and paste the following questions and answer them with responses pertaining to your own Second Life!

I will add better style credits later…

What is the rez date for your current SL Avatar that you use most often? India Nadeau, March 26th, 2008
Where was the first place you made friends as a newb and got to know people in Second Life? The first place I remember meeting and befriending people was a club called “Millionaires.” That club was where I obtained my very first SL job. Most of us were part of the regular crowd there, and it was really a laid back and fun atmosphere. I sometimes really miss those days and those people. Those were the days of exciting exploration of the unknown in SL, and having a laugh. I hope everyone I had known there are doing wonderful, wherever they all may be!
Where do you spend most of your SL time now? My house that I have with my partner.
Who is your closest friend in Second Life? (only pick one) My partner, Zaap Nirvana.
What is the most favorite thing in your inventory? (only pick one) Umm, it varies weekly. Haha. Right now it is my Amberly skin from Glam Affair.
The last thing you purchased in Second Life? Wedge sneakers from Gizza.
What color clothing does your avatar wear most often? I think I mix it up pretty well…
Do you prefer to walk, run or fly? I normally walk unless I am at some kind of large fair or something.
What is the craziest thing you’ve ever done in SL? Hmmm, it involves some prims. 🙂
Who would you like to play YOU, in the movie of your SLife? An actress with some spunk, a sharp wit (but not too sharp), a sarcastic sense of humor, and a good heart.

STYLE CREDITS:

SKIN: Amberly in India by Glam Affair
HAIR: Exile
DRESS: Rebel Hope

Structured Style

February 9, 2013

I have been wearing this outfit in Second Life for over a month now…because I didn’t want to do my pixel laundry. Just kidding! Really though, I seriously have been wearing this Michami Lana Brocade Cocktail Dress for that long. I have wanted to blog this dress since it came out. I haven’t been in SL much in the past month, mainly due to illness, partially due to not feeling creative, and somewhat to do with not feeling like the photos I was trying to capture were doing these items any justice as to how pretty they are.

Starting with the dress…I think the structure is one of the best things about it. It offers a lovely modern contrast to more of an intricate, rich, vintage feel texture. It looks elegant and classy.

The heels were a more recent purchase. Gos turned up the heat in the mesh shoe realm with an entire new line of sexy, sassy, glamorous footwear with an amazing skin matching HUD. Trust me ladies, skin matching is easier than ever before with these beauties because it works in conjunction with a website that lists skins from SL’s most popular skin brands. Achieving the perfect foot color is as simple as selecting your skin from a list and syncing the HUD after you have chosen. You may then save your commonly used skin tones to the HUD. For any skins not listed in the website database, manual shade matching is still an option.

Please note, in the above photo there is something funky going on with the ankle shading right under where you can see the skin of the mesh meet my skin. While I have edited certain things in these pics (applied an action, added some lens blur, smoothed some sharp edges), I did not edit this glitch out in order to show the shoes clearly. I believe the shading in the photo may have occurred because I may have worn a pair of the heels that was a size too small, and I could not get the large ones to rez at the time of the photo and became impatient (my other ankle looks great). The larger pair does not have a noticeable line like this inworld for me.

So, I believe that the little line there is blogger error and the fact I was using a smaller size. Oopsies. Anyway, I so love the way these shoes look. Plus, I don’t have to fight with trying to match my skin tone!

STYLE CREDITS:

SKIN: Ivy in Tropez by Body Co. & the Classic Eyeshadow
HAIR: Mourray in Bournville By Lelutka
JEWELRY: Polly Necklace, Bracelet, Earrings in White and Gold By Mandala (Mesh)
DRESS: Lana Brocade Cocktail in Precious by Michami (Mesh)
SHOES: Grace Sandal in Mirror by Gos (Mesh)

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Goodies at Unhinged

November 17, 2012

Last night I finished putting together and taking pics for this blog entry for the Unhinged gatcha event which will run until December 15th. For those who may not know, the event is a benefit for an amazing Second Life creator, Eku Zhong. I mentioned in my last post a bit about what the proceeds are meant for, but to reiterate straight from the Unhinged blog:

“Her struggles started with MS. Then they found thyroid cancer, and through poor treatment it turned into bone cancer. Over the last seven years, literally countless surgeries, radiation therapies, bone replacements and marrow transplants later, the stress of repeated surgeries has left her skull fragile and yet more surgery is needed.

The area where her zygotic arch meets the temporal bone is severely compromised.

Literally there is a risk that her zygotic arch could lift off the temporal arch and push the temporal bone into her brain. Actions as simple as chewing hard food or yawning the wrong way could cause this.

There is hope. Another surgery could correct this issue, but it requires the purchase of a prosthesis to replace the damaged bone. This is where myself and a group of people who love her dearly come in, and you as well should you choose to help out.”

Proceeds from the gatchas will be going towards the costs of Eku’s operation.

SLURL: secondlife://WATERWORKS/4/174/28

Creators have banded together to bring this event to fruition, and I hope you all take time to stop by and show support. Little things add up, and the more people who blog this event, stop by to play the gatchas, or make direct donations, the closer Eku is to getting this prosthesis.

So, now…on to the look!

I really wanted to blog this cute red top by Geometry. It has a playful design, combined with a bit of…darkness. I also wanted to show off these boots by Lassitude & Ennui which features embroidered skulls on the sides. They added a fun bit of macabre (I know, sounds like an oxymoron, but I like skulls).

Another item that can be found at Unhinged, is this Black Cranium Ring by Sakide. It added the extra bit I needed to complete the look. The cuff was something I already had from Erratic, and as for newness…I love, love, love these mesh ears that came out recently from Mandala. They are super easy to tint with the HUD, and you can change the colors on the earring metal and gemstones. The Demi hair from Truth was also a new purchase. I haven’t bought some Truth hair for awhile, and this style seemed perfect!

STYLE CREDITS:

SKIN: Ivy in Tropez by Body Co. & the Classic Makeup
HAIR: Demi in Treacle by Truth (Mesh)
RING: Black Cranium Ring in Silver by Sakide
BRACELET: Leather Chained Bracelet in Black by Erratic
EARS: Steking Ears by Mandala (Mesh)
SHIRT: Eku Tank in Red by Geometry (Mesh) ***
PANTS: Kato Leggings from the Kato outfit by Indyra
BOOTS: Sugarskull Boots in Black by Lassitude & Ennui (Mesh) ***

Items in italics and *** note promo copies.

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Like…Totally…Dressing Like I’m from Clueless

November 11, 2012

Alright, I have a feeling my thoughts may be a bit all over the place in my blog here, but eh…I like random so here goes.

I have been wearing this ensemble in Second Life for days because I have been meaning to blog it. The little dress reminded me of something Alicia Silverstone wore in the movie Clueless, and since it is one of those movies on my list of those that I never get tired of…I had to have it. It was designed by Cracked Mirror for the November FaMeshed.

The hair, also from FaMeshed and made by Wasabi Pills, was really right on the money with the overall look. I love the texture change headband. It added to that preppy type look. What is not so preppy is the fishnets from Erratic, and the shiny black boots from Gos. I guess…this is more like preppy/dom?

I totally had to stop mid post to fix the lines I missed in the above image. I apparently wasn’t being observant in Photoshop…oops. Can’t LL do something to eliminate that glitch by now? Ugh. Anyway, I digress…

One thing I really wanted to mention in this post was about an upcoming event called Unhinged. I haven’t blogged an event for quite sometime, and to be honest, the logo was what initially attracted my attention. There is a really cool skull on it. It made me curious and upon reading the event info, I signed up for the blogger list last minute. If I would have known earlier, I would have tried making something for it. It says it is a gatcha festival for the head of Eku Zhong, the talented creator behind the wonderful pieces at Culprit.

For the head of Eku Zhong? Yes. That is right. It sounds strange to put it in those terms, but that is what it says on the event blog. Without getting too medical jargon-y here, it is a benefit to help assist with costs for a surgical implant to structurally reinforce a part of her skull that has become fragile. Please see the Unhinged blog for the full story, as I cannot do it justice here. The event is still looking for entertainment and people who would like to be involved, so you can check the blog out for that information as well.

I really love to see the beauty of humanity when SL residents come together to aid one person because the community cares or admires that person. It is nice to know that in a virtual world, we can connect and help others–albeit it may only be in a small way.

STYLE CREDITS:

SKIN: Ivy in Tropez by Body Co.
HAIR: Amelie in Black Coffee by Wasabi Pills at FaMESHed (Mesh)
RING: Giselle Opal Set in Black by Maxi Gossamer
EARRINGS: Giselle Opal Set in Black by Maxi Gossamer
DRESS: Woolsworth Dress in Black/White by Cracked Mirror at FaMESHed (Mesh)
STOCKINGS: Fishnets Thin in Black by Erratic
BOOTS: Equestrian Boots in Black by Gos (Mesh)

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