My Top Ten New Year Resolutions (2014)

I've already decided my top 10 resolutions for this 2014. Just like RL I probably won't be achieving half of them, but at least I have the determination to try harder than last year, and to force myself a little bit more I am going to write them all here so I can review them at the end of the year and see how many of them I have actually accomplished.

My first and top 1 resolution is of course, to sort my inventory. Actually I only need to sort 2 folders of my inventory that are a total mess right no: my "objects" folder and my "home and decor" folder. All my clothing and body parts are perfectly updated and classified but I still haven't found a really good way to organize all my furniture and decor items, which has, over the years, ended up in a completely messy folder where you can find from a panda avatar to a chess table or a vintage car.

My second challenge is related to photography. I really want to improve my photography skills, from poses to lights, backgrounds and of course photo editing, I am determined to learn from the best photographers I've been able to find on Flickr and I am stalking their albums and trying to find ideas on how to better alter my pictures. Some day I hope to be able to take amazing pictures like LouLou Teichman, Magissa Denver, Skip Staheli, Miaa Rebane, Petra Messioptra or Shyla Digss ... some day...

Since I started my blog back in 2007 I have found a lot of useful information that other SL residents have been kind enough to share FOR FREE with all of us on their blogs, websites and youtube. There is a long list of people I could never thank enough for all the amazing tips they share with the SL community but some of the best that I suggest you to follow are  Strawberry Singh tutorial section, Elysium Eilde youtube photoshop tips, Harlow Heslop photography tutorials, and Shyntae Demonista tutorials among many others. Also from outside SL professionals like Glyn Dewis and youtube’s Photoshop Training Channel. My resolution? To start my own tutorials section on my blog and share the very few things I’ve learned with all of you.

Another project I have pending since 2010 is to learn how to make poses. My 4th resolution is to learn how to make photography poses in order to showcase all the designs I picture in my blog. I have already downloaded a few programs and as soon as I have some spare time I will start working on it.

Regarding my blog I have yet another resolution. I am strongly determined to blog at least once a week, even if I can only make a LOTD or a Baiastice release post (Sissy my love you produce much more than I can blog) I need to have a steady publication, I owe it to my followers and to myself to keep this crazy blog alive.

I also need to find some spare time to make more nail releases; I have quite a few news coming up for Nailed It, a new store set up, a new nail texture and a lot of new designs to release.. If there only was an easier way to make vendors….sighs… My 6th resolution is to release a new design at least once every two weeks, or a set of two per month, excluding events.

And events are what my next resolution is about. Even though I had read a lot about designers ranting about SL events, my own experience has been amazing: I have participated so far in the I love Donna Flora Event, the Peace on Earth Hunt and the KittyCats Advent Calendar events , and they have all been an amazing experience to me. I am already invited to The Runway Perfect hunt  that will take place on April and the Fashion Pride event on March but my resolution is to get Nailed It to be in at least one of the big events like Collabor88, Cometic Fair, The Liason Collaborative’s Boutique, FaMESHed or L’Accessoires.

My second passion along with Fashion is definitely Music. I really enjoy DJing, music has always been my safe spot, whenever I feel sad, whenever I feel guilty, whenever I feel happy , whenever I feel loved, I just love to find the music to go along with these feelings. Working as a DJ in SL allows me to share all these emotions with a lot of people who then request their songs and share their feelings with me as well, I think it’s truly amazing and I’m lucky to have the best job in the world.

Due to my hectic situation in RL I no longer have a settled schedule at Sweethearts Jazz, which has been my home since I returned to SL. I miss my SH family so much and my 8^th resolution is to arrange things in order to be able to fully return to Sweethearts and share all my favourite music with all my family and friends.

But that’s not my only resolution regarding to DJing. I currently work for EVANE and PENUMBRA as their host and DJ for fashion shows and as a freelance for many other agencies and I’m always trying to find new and amazing music to go along with the shows but I want to go a step further. I want to learn how to use Skype along with Sam to make interviews, record advertising, make custom special effects and add some more new crazy ideas I have in mind to improve the quality of the Fashion Shows I DJ at. Fashion is an evolving industry and I think fashion agencies need to evolve with it. My resolution is to do my part so that happens.

And last, but certainly not least, my 10^th resolution, and probably the most important of all, is to bring to life all the amazing projects we have in mind for VERSUS. It’s very important for me to raise the bar for every single issue we publish, not only improving quality (for which I need to work harder on the layouts) but also bring the best contents, ideas and new releases to all our readers. But we won’t stop there. At Versus we have a lot of fresh ideas that need to be fully developed and to do that we need time and dedication. I will do all my best to bring each and every one of these ideas to life so VERSUS becomes a synonym of quality and innovation all over the grid.

Credits:

Skin: Glam Affair Neva América 03 (by Aida Ewing)

Hair: Vanity Hair Girls on Film 3 (by Tabata Jewell)

Eyes: IKON Perspective Eyes - Blue (by Ikon Innovia)

Lashes: Mon Cheri "Falsies" Eyelash (by Freya Olivieri)

Slink Mesh Hands Relaxed (by Siddean Munro)

Nails: Nailed It (by Giela Delpaso)

Sweater: DRIFT Central Park Sweater (by Kallisto Destiny)

Shorts: COCO Denim shorts blue (by Cocoro Lemon)

Sneakers: Apple May Designs Neon Wings - Bad Santa (by Apple May)

Skin: Glam Affair Neva América 02 (by Aida Ewing)

Makeup: Baiastice Jes Lipstick – Passion red  (by Sissy Pessoa)

   Alge’s  Custom Daily Giela (by Algezares Magic)

Hair: [Love Soul] Hair*055*Jet Black( (by Bluestarrui Villota) *vintage*

Eyes: IKON Perspective Eyes - Blue (by Ikon Innovia)

Lashes: Mon Cheri "Falsies" Eyelashes (by Freya Olivieri)           

Slink Mesh Hands Relaxed (by Siddean Munro)

Nails: Nailed It (by Giela Delpaso)

Jacket: Baiastice Kaji Jacket black (by Sissy Pessoa)

Top: [ORTA] - DINA mini - blackred_top (by Valena Glushenko) *vintage*

Skirt:  Baiastice Ivonne in Leather- black belt and upper skirt (by Sissy Pessoa)

Leggings: Color.Me.H.O.F NylonTights Black (by Fashionboi Landar)

Boots: Baiastice Avani high boots black leather (by Sissy Pessoa)

Skin: Glam Affair Neva América 06 (by Aida Ewing)

Hair: .ploom. Plume indecisive (by Helyanwe Vindaloo)

Slink Mesh Hands Elegant (by Siddean Munro)

Nails: Nailed It Raw Nostalgia – Romantic Rosy Brown (by Giela Delpaso)

Dress: GAAL Autumn leaves brown (by Moonshine Allerhand)

Bangles: Maxi Gossamer  San Remo copper aged (by Maxi Gossamer)

Décor:

BALACLAVA!! Little Red Toys - Sorting Desk & Shelf (by Uriah Eulenberg)

Sway's [Owl] photo holder – gold (by Sway Dench)

-Tres Blah- Vanity Toiletries & Nail Polishes (by Julliette Westerburg)

Dendre's sculpties Sculpted Nail Polish Jars and brushes (by Dendre Benelli)

Slink Mesh Hands Relaxed & Elegant – Mesh Feet Mid (by Siddean Munro)

  

Skin: Glam Affair Mokatana América 08 (by Aida Ewing)

Makeup: Baiastice Guest Lipstick – Fuchsia  (by Sissy Pessoa)

   *LpD* MakeUp - *Lima* (by Nevery Lorakeet) *@t Cosmetic Fair*

   Nemezi  Liquids Linier 4 (by BunniiLove) *@t Cosmetic Fair*

Hair: LeLutka  NEU hair -  AlmostGoth (by Thora Charron)

Eyes: IKON Perspective Eyes - Blue (by Ikon Innovia)

Lashes: Mon Cheri "Falsies" Eyelashes (by Freya Olivieri)           

Slink Mesh Hands Elegant (by Siddean Munro)

Nails: Nailed It Neon Set Naturals -   (by Giela Delpaso)

Jacket: COCO Cropped Biker Jacket - Black (by Cocoro Lemon)

Top: Color.Me.H.O.F  My Crop Corset black (by Fashionboi Landar)

Headphones: Synergy Earphones (by Leila Firefly) *vintage*

Earrings:  ROZOREGALIA Gemma earrings w/ mesh ears (by ROZOREGALIA Braveheart)

Necklace: Maxi Gossamer Voodoo Rocker -  Group All (by Maxi Gossamer)

Tattoo: ::Para Designs::  Mayhem Medium (by Paranormal Putzo)

PREFABRICA Giglu - Advanced DJ Set (by Aseraser Core)

Skin: Glam Affair Neva América 02 (by Aida Ewing)

Makeup: Alge’s  Custom Daily Giela (by Algezares Magic)

Hair: [elikatira] Brenna  Essentials (by Elikapeka Tiramisu)

Eyes: IKON Perspective Eyes - Blue (by Ikon Innovia)

Lashes: Mon Cheri "Falsies" Eyelashes (by Freya Olivieri)           

Slink Mesh Hands Relaxed and Elegant (by Siddean Munro)

Slink Mesh Feet Medium Barefeet (by Siddean Munro)

Nails: Nailed It Clubbing Nights Turquoise (by Giela Delpaso)

Sweater: Baiastice Shae Cardigan & Top azure (by Sissy Pessoa)

Pants:  Maitreya Flare Jeans (by Onyx LeShelle)

Shoes: Fri.day  Amelia.Heels Electric (by Darling Monday)

Décor:

!! Follow US !! Coat rack – Photographer (by Laurent83 Waco)

!! Follow US !! Office Ladies (by Laurent83 Waco)

Second Spaces 33 1/3 rpm set (by Elle Kirshner)

[ARIA] Daliah animal stool -Sheep- Chocolate (by Yelo Uriza)

Alouette  8Bit Heart Bookshelf (by Scarlet Chandrayaan)

Sway's WallArt [quote] heart (by Sway Dench)

Floorplan reader print (byTegan Sara)

!Ohmai Teacup Piglet Gatcha [Cupid] (by Anya Ohmai)

P.S. Yay for me I managed to post this before February, I'm getting better! ha! 

LOTD 20.12

Available at The Arcade December round:

LeeZu Cover Poster from Billboard Poster gatcha by Leezu Baxter.

Baiastice Freedom, Dragon and Faith from BJD Collection by Sissy Pessoa.
ISON HOME fatty piggy from little fatties gatcha by Harry Hyx. 
Pure Poison  Star guitar from the Stars Collection   by Shaleene Kenin.

Non Arcade:

Apple Fall Cinema Sideboard - Times Square by Apple Fall  *group gift*

Hair: Clawtooth cozy cutie - Girl next door (by Bubbles Clawtooth) *available @ Collabor88*

Eyes: IKON Perspective Eyes - Blue (by Ikon Innovia)

Lashes: Mon Cheri "Falsies" Eyelash (by Freya Olivieri)

Skin: Glam Affair Mokatana skin 08 (by Aida Ewing) *available @ Collabor88*

Makeup: Alge's  Designs custom combo - giela (by Algezares Magic)

Slink Mesh Hands Relaxed (by Siddean Munro)

Glam Affair Skin Appliers for Slink avatar enhancements (by Aida Ewing)

Nails: Nailed It KittyCats Fur Set - Abissinian (by Giela Delpaso)

Sweater: Baiastice Zoe high neck sweater black (by Sissy Pessoa) *available @ Collabor88*

Skirt and leggings: Baiastice Zoe Combination mustard w/ silver belt (by Sissy Pessoa) *available @ Collabor88*

Vest: ISON raw hide vest brown (by Harry Hyx) *available @ Collabor88*

Necklace: Maxi Gossamer Arial lost angel necklace (by Maxi Gossammer)

Ring: Pure Poison  dangling star ring (by Shaleene Kenin) * available at The Arcade * 

Bracelet: Pure Poison  star cuffs  (by Shaleene Kenin) * available at The Arcade * 

Boots: [Gos] Curvaceous Boots - Gold - XS (by Gospel Voom)

Poses from {Imeka~} by Nati Williams

My Polar Getaway

Living in the Canary Islands the only way to have "White Christmas" for me is to ride my car to the top of our volcano and hope for snow to fall that day. That is the reason I enjoy so much all of SL's snowy sims, all your snowy pictures and all of the wintery decor available. From fireplaces, which are pretty stupid to have where I live, to snowy tress outside, every teleport is an adventure for me at this time of the year.

But thanks to "The Arcade" and specially to Winter Thorn from What Next, I have my very own Tropical Polar Getaway this year, where I can finally feel cold, wear cozy clothes and feed the penguins. Penguins???? Did I say penguins? omg omg omg *screams around excited*.

Penguins are my second favorite animal right after cats, I think this is the reason I chose to have lovebirds at home too. When I was I child I always told my mother they were penguins that finally learned to fly, and you may laugh at the naive 9yo Giela but if you ever see how my lovebirds walk and play with me, you will relate to her.

Well, Aime Takaaki from *MishMish*  made my wish come true this year, I finally have my very own Penguin family. Well, to be honest I must say they are not really mine; they just hang out at my place because I feed them every day, I buy them toys and I even allow them to enter my igloo from time to time. In exchange they help me with Xmas decorations, since you already know I am terrible at this, and I must tell you, if you have never slept with the penguins, this is something you must do at least once in your SecondLife. 

Credits:

Eyes: IKON Perspective Eyes - Blue (by Ikon Innovia)

Lashes: Mon Cheri "Falsies" Eyelash (by Freya Olivieri)

Skin: Glam Affair Gemma Europa 01 from The Arcade Gemma Skin (by Aida Ewing)

Hair: Baiastice Kiki hair Chocolate (by Sissy Pessoa)

Hat & Gloves: 8f8 Octopus Red Hat and mittens from The Arcade Cozy Woolers  (by iBi)

Coat: Curio Obscura Fluffy Fur Jacket Brown from The Arcade Fluffy Jackets (by Pandora Wrigglesworth)

Trousers: Baiastice Gareth trousers Azure(by Sissy Pessoa)

Shoes:  MIEL Snow Shoes (by Mika  Nieuport ) *vintage*

Pose from Manifeste by July Raymaker

Igloo: {what next} Polar Bears Igloo from The Arcade Igloo (by FrankLee Anatra & Winter Thorn)

Igloos: {what next} Igloos from The Arcade Igloo (by FrankLee Anatra & Winter Thorn)

Penguins: *MishMish* Ice Pond, Penguins and Fish Cube from The Arcade  Penguin Gacha (by Aime Takaaki)

Pose from Manifeste by July Raymaker

  

Hair: Baiastice Tami black Christmas Ice hair from The Arcade Tami Hair (by Sissy Pessoa)

Skin: The Skinnery Maya 13 honey from The Arcade Maya  (by Umazuma Metaluna)

Eyes: IKON Perspective Eyes - Blue (by Ikon Innovia)

Lashes: Mon Cheri "Falsies" Eyelash (by Freya Olivieri)

Jacket: Elate Willow Coat Solid Camel from The Arcade Willow Coats (by Kellie Iwish)

Sweater: Tee*fy Turtle Neck Basic Sweater (by Azure Electricteeth)

Trousers: Baiastice Gareth trousers Azure(by Sissy Pessoa)

Necklace: Maxi Gossamer Truth Owl Chocolate from The Arcade  Truth Owls Gacha (by Maxi Gossamer)

Ring: ASO Vintage Alphabet Ring G from The Arcade Collection name (by Mnieelee Gelles)

Leg Pouch: Death Row Designs Merry Musthaves from The Arcade  Jolly Ol’ Pouches(by Jaimy Hancroft)

Nails: Nailed It KittyCats Advent Set – Reindeer for Slink Hands *available GIFT at KittyCats*

Décor:

BoOgErS Rudolph Bear from Boogers Bears (by Zen Zarco)

Sway's [Cuddle] heart from Hot Water Bottle Gacha (by Sway Dench)

oOo Studio Cuddle Pillow from OoO Studio Pillows (by Olaenka Chesnokov)

Vespertine Garland Ornaments from Christmas Thrift Fair (by Aamelie Knelstrom)

Pose by oOo Studio Included in Cuddle Pillow.

Items from The Arcade:

j [Commoner] Monogram Stocking / A from Monogram Stockings (by Emery Milneaux)

k BoOgErS Angel Bear from Boogers Bears (by Zen Zarco)

l Zigana  Hug a mug Toast & Holiday spirit books from Holiday Spirit (by Nalena Fairey)

m Standby Inc ATR (Mono)from Analog Taper Recorder Gatcha (by StandbyInc)

n DIGS  Geary Dresser - Arrow from Geary Dressers (by Iris Maskelyne)

o *MishMish* Ready for Christmas from  Penguin Gacha (by Aime Takaaki)

p Olive  Fancy Chandelier from Forget me not bedroom (by Naminaeko)

q Zigana Desk from Holiday Spirit (by Nalena Fairey)

r Zigana Owl Candy from Holiday Spirit (by Nalena Fairey)

s [Commoner]Hollow Cushioned Stool from Café Collection (by Emery Milneaux)

Non Arcade Decor

u PILOT  Fur Rug (by Kaz Nayar) * currently available at Collabor88 *

v PILOT Animated Pillows 3 (by Kaz Nayar) * currently available at Collabor88 *

w Floorplan Sleigh bed  rustic (by Tegan Serin) * currently available at Collabor88 *

x PILOT  Winter Coat Rack (by Kaz Nayar)

Skirt or Pants?

Today I have one of these days when I can't decide if I want to wear skirts or pants, so I  have finally created two similar looks changing only the amount of covering to my legs. Now what's your choice, skirts or pants?

Credits:

Hair:  [BURLEY] Hans Red 03 (by Bella Earst)

Skin: Glam Affair Lilith América 12 Red (by Aida Ewing)

Eyes: IKON Perspective Eyes - Blue (by Ikon Innovia)

Lashes: Mon Cheri "Falsies" Eyelash (by Freya Olivieri)  

  Top: .Shi Daleth in black (by Joy Laperriere) *available @ Collabor88*

Belt: Digit Darkes Asaka Belt (By Digit Darkes) *vintage*

Leggings: Peqe Black Alligator Leggins (by Inex Hax) *vintage*

Slink Mesh Hands Relaxed (by Siddean Munro) 

Slink Mesh Feet Medium Barefeet (by Siddean Munro)

Shoes: ISON lace-up gladiator sandals black (by Harry Hyx) for Slink feet *available @ Collabor88*
Nails: Nailed It Fashion Duo Set (by Giela Delpaso)

Mandala Takayama Face/Ear Piercing black(by Kikunosuke Eel)

Pure Poison  Krysten Collar - Silver (by Shaleene Kenin)

MG Dream Angel Skull Ring (by Maxi Gossamer)

Baiastice Triple Skulls Leather Cuff-black (by Sissy Pessoa)

Remarkable Oblivion - Union Jacked Clutch (by AxsisThorn)

Credits:

Hair:  [BURLEY] Hans Red 03 (by Bella Earst)

Skin: Glam Affair Lilith América 12 Red (by Aida Ewing)

Eyes: IKON Perspective Eyes - Blue (by Ikon Innovia)

Lashes: Mon Cheri "Falsies" Eyelash (by Freya Olivieri)  

      

Top: .Shi Daleth in black (by Joy Laperriere) *available @ Collabor88*

Belt: Digit Darkes Asaka Belt (By Digit Darkes) *vintage*

Skirt: Maitreya Mini Skirt - Vivid Leather Lust (by Onyx LeShelle)

Slink Mesh Hands Relaxed (by Siddean Munro) 

Slink Mesh Feet Medium Barefeet (by Siddean Munro)

Nails: Nailed It Fashion Duo Set (by Giela Delpaso)

Shoes: ISON lace-up gladiator sandals black (by Harry Hyx) for Slink feet *available @ Collabor88*

Mandala Takayama Face/Ear Piercing black(by Kikunosuke Eel)

MG Voodoo Rocker Necklace (by Maxi Gossamer)

MG Dream Angel Skull Ring (by Maxi Gossamer)

Baiastice Triple Skulls Leather Cuff-black (by Sissy Pessoa)

Pure Poison Jakie Studded mesh Handbag (by Shaleene Kenin)

Pictures Location:  Bladerunnner City