You’re gonna hear me roar

-Belleza- Mimi Makeup 7 *available at The Arcade March edition*

Intrigue Co. - Lion Pajamas

.Birdy. Puggly {Lion} *available at The Arcade March edition*

Décor From 8f8 My Imaginary Garden *available at The Arcade March edition*

Caring Mr. Scarecrow - Yellow, Bird Tower - Yellow, Trouble Fence, Butter' Ups, Bubbleblooms - White.

[Katy Perry - Roar]

I used to bite my tongue and hold my breath

Scared to rock the boat and make a mess

So I sat quietly, agreed politely

I guess that I forgot I had a choice

I let you push me past the breaking point

I stood for nothing, so I fell for everything

You held me down, but I got up (HEY!)

Already brushing off the dust

You hear my voice, you hear that sound

Like thunder gonna shake the ground

You held me down, but I got up (HEY!)

Get ready 'cause I’ve had enough

I see it all, I see it now

[Chorus]

I got the eye of the tiger, a fighter, dancing through the fire

'Cause I am a champion and you’re gonna hear me roar

Louder, louder than a lion

'Cause I am a champion and you’re gonna hear me roar

Oh oh oh oh oh oh

Oh oh oh oh oh oh

Oh oh oh oh oh oh

You’re gonna hear me roar

Ich hab' keine Lust

Don't be scared, I am not even going to try and write a post in german ha! I just feel like I have lost my inspiration. It may be I am just too tired, it may be I have too many things going on in my head at the same time ... it may be I need to try new things...but I don't feel like it (Ich hab' keine Lust). Maybe tomorrow...

Exile Shine (by Kavar Cleanslate) *available at The Arcade March edition*

Glam Affair Aria skin - asia (by Aida Ewing) *available at The Arcade March edition*

Baiastice Marble loose sweatshirt gold (by Sissy Pessoa)

Baiastice Milano trousers Tobacco (by Sissy Pessoa)

Slink Mesh Hands Elegant (by Siddean Munro)

Nailed It Metals set - for Slink hands (by Giela Delpaso)

Slink Mesh Feet High (by Siddean Munro)

HighRize 2.0 PeepToe Wedges Chocolate (by nikkiirene)

i Apple Fall Jute Natural Rug (by Apple Fall) 

j  junk. morrison leather chair (by Tab Tatham) *available at The Arcade March edition*

k Hideki  Wall Stationary & Lamp (by Hideki Carami)

l [ContraptioN] Phonograph:  Westward Gallop  (by Faust Steamer) *available at The Arcade March edition*

m Apple Fall New Arrival Painting (by Apple Fall) *available at The Arcade March edition*

n O.M.E.N  Dear John - Diaries & Love Letters (by damascusvera) *available at The Arcade March edition*

o junk.  morrison bar table (by Tab Tatham) *available at The Arcade March edition*

p ISPACHI  The Arrival - Between Two Squirrels (by Andred Qinan) *available at The Arcade March edition*

q  {vespertine} Bookstacks (by Amelie Knelstrom) *available at The Arcade March edition*

r {vespertine} Book of scientist (by Amelie Knelstrom) *available at The Arcade March edition*

s Dutchie Photoboard (byFroukje Hoorenbeek)

Everything else not numbered on the picture belongs to Aisling Bric à Brac set for The Arcade March edition.

2 for 1 in shoes!!

I guess I got ALL your attention with the title already but I'm afraid I'll have to elaborate a bit before I show you the goodies.

Did you hear about 21 shoe already?  21 shoe is a 24 hours only event focusing on high quality shoes from the best designers in the grid. For that period of time (24 hours on the 21st of every month) these brands set a pack of shoes available, exclusive and never sold again, at a 2 for 1 discounted price. 

When I heard about this amazing 21 shoe event all I could think of was Woah! This is so awesome it can't be true, not only because of my terrible shoe addiction and my absolute crazyness for sales but also because it happens on 21st each month, exactly when I get paid in RL hahaha

The brands participating on TODAY edition include Baiastice, Flite, Hucci, Ingenue, KoiKoi, Miamai, N-core and Slink and of course in my picures I show you what Sissy Pessoa of Baiastice has in store for those of you who are fast enough ... so RUN!!

Click me to run to Baiastice

Analog Dog Star Struck - CAPRICORN - dark browns *available at The Arcade March Edition*
Glam Affair - Neva skin - America 06  (by Aida Ewing)
blackLiquid MAKEUP -  BOISINBERRY SUCK *available at FIERA Saviad Spring Fair*

IKON Perspective Eyes - Blue (by Ikon Innovia)

Mon Cheri "Falsies" Eyelash (by Freya Olivieri)

Slink Mesh Hands Elegant (by Siddean Munro)

Nailed It  Glitter gold nails for Slink (by Giela Delpaso)

Baiastice Lena lingerie in silk - gold (by Sissy Pessoa)
Baiastice Avani high-boot denim blue (by Sissy Pessoa)*available only 24h on the 21st march*

Dècor:
a.n.c. Ltd.  Bdream. thistlechair blue (by aki69) *available at The Arcade March Edition*




Tableau Vivant - Petit Hair Blonds (by M4ri1yn Magic) *available at The Arcade March Edition*
Glam Affair - Neva skin - America 06  (by Aida Ewing)
blackLiquid MAKEUP -  BERRY SUCK *available at FIERA Saviad Spring Fair*

IKON Perspective Eyes - Blue (by Ikon Innovia)

Mon Cheri "Falsies" Eyelash (by Freya Olivieri)

Slink Mesh Hands Relaxed & Elegant (by Siddean Munro)

Nailed It  Autumn Nights nails for Slink (by Giela Delpaso)

Baiastice Wify Corset and Shirt in cobalt (by Sissy Pessoa) *available at Collabor88*
Baiastice Mika high-waisted trousers in silver (by Sissy Pessoa) *available at Collabor88*
Baiastice Ellen ankle boot in denim blue (by Sissy Pessoa)*available only 24h on the 21st march*

Dècor:
a.n.c. Ltd.  Bdream. thistlechair:blue blue (by aki69) *available at The Arcade March Edition*
Apple Fall Slipcover Chair (White) (by Apple Fall) *available at The Arcade March Edition*

Figure Ice Skating Star

I think that one of the few things we all agree about Second Life is the chance to be or do things you would never be able to do in your Real Life. I am pretty sure I am a Ice Skating superstar in a parallel universe, but I've only had the chance to step on an ice rink 4 times in my whole life, and of course it was one of the most amazing experiences in my  life.

I would love to live in one of these countries with snowy winters and open to public Ice rinks, so I could practice all day long doing all kinds of spins, turns and spirals until my nose tip was frozen and my cheeks would hurt and look red as a reindeer nose.

But I am not complaining, I went to the beach two days ago, I am sure many of you are already tired of the cold weather and would love to be at my island at the moment and I am lucky to have SL for all my ice skating endeavours. As a plus, here my bottom doesn't hurt at the end of the day because of all the times I failed miserably trying to do that stupid back flip. Oh The wonders of Second Life!!

Credits:

Hair: "D!va" Daisy - Moon stone (by Marisa Kira) * available at The Arcade * 
Skin: GlamAffair Gemma Europa 06 (by Aida Ewing)  * available at The Arcade * Makeup: Alge’s  Custom Daily Giela (by Algezares Magic)

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

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

Slink Mesh Hands Relaxed and Elegant  (by Siddean Munro)

Nails: Nailed It MVW Autumn Set (by Giela Delpaso)

Top: Baiastice Lari halterneck top ghost (by Sissy Pessoa)
Skirt: Baiastice Tulle skirt pearl (by Sissy Pessoa)

Skates: The Secret Store Ice Skates - Ice Leaf (by Maylee Oh)  * available at The Arcade * 

Pictures Location: Calas Galadhon's Christmas Pavilion

/hughug
Giela

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)

Learning to Decorate with The Arcade - The Happy Bath Time

I know that The Arcade September Round is coming to and end, but I promised 4 guides and I always keep my word. This 4th phase of the Learning to Decorate with the Arcade is called Take your time for 2 different reasons. The first one is that Home and Decor shots take longer that fashion shots, at least for me, maybe just because I am used to do fashion for years and stylings and pictures don't take too long for me anymore. But for Decor I do not only need to work on the styling and credits, I also need to focus on building the set, finding appropriate poses for the furniture I want to shot and the do all the photoshop post-processing I am so terrible at. It takes a lot of time, but it is also a lot more fun that just styling and posing for fashion shots. My suggestion is don't hurry, take your time and enjoy what you are doing. Someone taught me long ago that when you love what you do, it shows.

The second reason is that after going crazy at these machines and getting so many amazing items, im my opinion, you also need to take some time for yourself. Relax, open every single box with care and take time to check all the little details. I believe that sometimes, on the rush, we don't really take enough time to truly acknowledge all the hard work behind the goodies we just got, and sometimes it's hard for us to reckon the value of items when they are low priced, and that, my friends, it's a big error in this case, because the quality of the items on this event is absolutely astonishing and deserves to be recognized. 

Intrigue Co. - Plushie Pals: Puppy Pals Set by Katharine McGinnis (50L$ to play)

I must confess I feel sad that I didn't have the chance to blog many other items I acquired this time, again, but I am sure I will be able to add them on future blog posts. That's the reason I always include designer names on credits, so when an event is over, you can always try and visit the designer mainstore and check if they placed their gacha machines there (many of them do). The Arcade Organization even worked out a google spreadsheet with the different stores and gacha locations on their website, which makes our life so much easier.

{Apple Fall} Pour Homme Set (75L$ to play) available @ The Arcade September Round

And if you can't find a certain item do not worry there is a last option. The Arcade - Gacha Events is a open group (with some rules) for trading items from The Arcade Events, and it is true that during the round they mainly trade the current round items but when it's over the groups goes CRAZY, crazy I am telling you, and people trade items from previous events as well. So if you are a Arcade lover and would like to get any of the items from previous rounds, just join this group and get ready to join the mad house of collectors, you won't regret it.

Now waiting for December Round *giggles* Oh wait, almost forgot ... Credits! ... sighs ...

Hair: eep hair 00 mocha (by eep) on sale

Skin: Glam Affair Neva América 03 (by Aida Ewing) available @ The Boutique

Eyes: IKON Perspective Eyes - Blue (by Ikon Innovia) available @ The Boutique

Hands: Slink Mesh Hands Relaxed (by Siddean Munro)

Feet:Slink Mesh Feet Flat barefeet (by Siddean Munro)

Nails:  Nailed It Love Donna Flora set red (by Giela Delpaso)

Pixel Mode - Old Time Bathfrom My Happy Bath Set by Tya Fallingbridge (50L$ to play) available @ The Arcade September Round 

Schadenfreude Elephant Brocade Dress Form from Dress Forms set by Allegory Malaprop (50L$ to play) available @ The Arcade June Round

Tee*fy Aurora  Nightdress Peach from Sleeping set by Azure Electricteeth (50L$ to play) available @ The Arcade September Round 

1. 

Pixel Mode - Old Time Bathfrom My Happy Bath Set by Tya Fallingbridge (50L$ to play) available @ The Arcade September Round 

2. 

Pixel Mode - Distressed Stool from  My Happy Bath Set by Tya Fallingbridge (50L$ to play) available @ The Arcade September Round 

Pixel Mode - Flower Bowl from  My Happy Bath Set by Tya Fallingbridge (50L$ to play) available @ The Arcade September Round 

3.

Pixel Mode - Cucumbers My Happy Bath Set by Tya Fallingbridge (50L$ to play) available @ The Arcade September Round 

Color.Me.H.O.F Mesh [Body Cream] by Fashionboi Landar from Runway Essentials Set (75L$ to play) available @ The Arcade June Round
Tres Blah - Vanity - Nail Polishes (by Julliette Westerburg)

4.

[ keke ] tincture bottle - st johns wort from Dreamers medicine cabinet by Kean Kelly (25L$ to play) available @ The Arcade September Round
O.M.E.N. - Little Mermaid Shell & Sparkle from O.M.E.N - Fairytakle Gatcha set by Damien (damascuvera) (50L$ to play) available @ The Arcade September Round

5.

{Apple Fall} Bastide Vanity from Vanity Set gacha by Apple Fall (25L$ to play) available @ The Arcade September Round

6.

Alouette 8 bit heart bookshelf from Bookshelf Gatcha set by Scarlet Chandrayaan (50L$ to play) available @ The Arcade September Round

Basket: Prim extracted from the {Apple Fall} Bastide Vanity Set gacha (yes I love breaking things in pieces)

[ keke ] tincture bottle - cinnamon from Dreamers medicine cabinet by Kean Kelly (25L$ to play) available @ The Arcade September Round

{Apple Fall} Scented Candle (Jasmine) from Vanity Set gacha by Apple Fall (25L$ to play) available @ The Arcade September Round 

7.

Trompe Loeil - Rings Desk Lamp from  Lamps! Part 2 Set (25L$ to play) available @ The Arcade September Round.

8.

Picture Frame and boxes extracted from Alouette  Dollhouse Bookshelf from Bookshelf Gatcha set by Scarlet Chandrayaan (50L$ to play) available @ The Arcade September Round (strill breaking things)

9.

Pixel Mode - soak, unwind, relax from My Happy Bath Set by Tya Fallingbridge (50L$ to play) available @ The Arcade September Round 

The Loft Bailey Bathroom Mirror by Colleen Desmoulins.

10. 

Schadenfreude Elephant Brocade Dress Form from Dress Forms set by Allegory Malaprop (50L$ to play) available @ The Arcade June Round

Tee*fy Aurora  Nightdress Peach from Sleeping set by Azure Electricteeth (50L$ to play) available @ The Arcade September Round 

/hughug

Giela