Simply Dou

Anticipation

Katya Valeska — Fri, 24 May 2013 14:21:58 +0000

…isn’t that worth it?Shoes: [Gos] Boutique – Ursula Wedge – Fuchsia (xs) / Gospel Voom *The Boutique @ TLC*
Necklace: .Olive. The Elisa’s Bath Time Bubble Necklace – Pink (Transparent) / Naminaeko Resident *The Boutique @ TLC*
Skin: Izzie’s – Irene Skin in Fair – BLB / Izzie Button *NEW*
Hair: [Elikatira] Youth – Blonde 02 / Elikapeka Tiramisu *The Boutique @ TLC*
Breasts: Lolas Mesh Breasts – Tango / Sandi Moonites
Bedroom Set: [PM] Pixel Mode Home – Ashworth Bedroom Set – Black / Tya Fallingbridge
Pictures: Trompe Loeil – Nine Cell Photo Arrangement – Mist / Cory Edo
Lamp: Trompe Loeil – Green Glass Buffet Lamp / Cory Edo
Pose: Del May – Behind the Calm / Del May

Dream with me…

Katya Valeska — Wed, 22 May 2013 13:15:51 +0000

I’m not much for contests, having only done really two other ones prior ({mon tissu} and Glam Affair), but I thought I would try my hand at Truth Hawk’s “TRUTH Model Search” contest in which you can find out all the information HERE. Since it’s pretty well known that Truth has been around eons and most of us have at least 39048320958230582038 of his hairstyles, then you know that he has come out with six brand new looks! I’m showing off Lotus in Ginger04Fade – one of the new textures/colors. It’s a bit different from my Pumpkinpie, but I’ll get used to it.

Lingerie: Kyoot – Soft Words Lingerie – Pale Pink / Saeya Nyanda *Closed*
Necklace: Cae – Love Letters – Necklace / Caelan Hancroft
Skin: Glam Affair – Zara – America 06 Red / Aida Ewing
Hair: >TRUTH< Lotus – Ginger04 Fade / Truth Hawks *NEW*
Eyes: Slink – Mesh Eyelids – Solid / Siddean Munro
Hands: Slink – Mesh Hands in Gesture / Siddean Munro
Pose: Bent. / Catherine Fairport *Closed*

Realtor

Katya Valeska — Tue, 21 May 2013 13:26:31 +0000

I sometimes know what I’m going to write about when it comes to blog posts – other times I do not. I had in my mind when I first started doing this picture that I would write about Second Life Real Estate and all it’s glory, then realized that I didn’t want to bore you all to death with silly things such as rentals, owning, getting commercial Mainland or going private. Cause really – that’s not what I do, although having owned a private sim, a homestead, renting on Mainland, renting on RP sims, and currently renting on a private sim – I think I’ve pretty much hit the mark on how it goes about getting space.

But honestly, who wants to listen to that? Sims are expensive commodities. Yes, they cost about $300USD a month. That’s a car payment, a school loan payment. That’s RENT in some places here in the US. $300USD is a lot especially for most people that bring home less than that a week. So, when I hear that people are going to lose their sim because they “can’t afford” it, and it’s so unfair – I shrug my shoulders and move on. It’s sad – sure, I don’t discredit that. I understand it’s upsetting, but look at it this way: that’s going to be $300USD you now have that can be used for something else other than a virtual good. There are plenty of amazing sims out there that people can see and view. It’s just a little eye opening when you think about it.

For credits and landmarks, see below.

Jacket: The Secret Store – Structured Blazer – Nude (s) / Maylee Oh *FaMESHed May*
Shirt: Baiastice – Lari Halter Neck Top – Linen (s) / Sissy Pessoa *The Boutique @ TLC*
Pants: {mon tissu} Bloomsbury Trousers – Teal (s) / Elie Spot & Anouk Spot
Shoes: [Gos] Boutique – Ursula Wedge – Classic Collection (xs) / Gospel Voom *NEW*
Necklace: Baiastice – Cross Pendant Necklace – Gold / Sissy Pessoa *FaMESHed May*
Ring: Baiastice – Cross Ring – Gold / Sissy Pessoa *FaMESHed May*
Bracelet & Watch: GizzA – Odyssey Watch & Bracelet – Camel / Giz Seorn
Purse: [HANDverk] Leather Feather Clutch – Soft Yellow / Daphne Klossovsky
Skin: Glam Affair – Zara – America 06 Red / Aida Ewing
Hair: Exile – Hearts Don’t Break Even – Natural Fusion 2 / Kavar Cleanslate *NEW*
Eyes: IKON – Destiny Eyes in Green / Ikon Innovia *The Boutique @ TLC*
Make-Up: Izzie’s – Glitter Eyes Make-Up – Fireflies / Izzie Button
Ears: [MANDALA] Steking Ears – Unisex / Kikunosuke Eel
Hands: Slink – Mesh Hands in Gesture / Siddean Munro
Pose: Label Motion / Anne Dukan
Location: UTOPIA

Flirty

Katya Valeska — Fri, 17 May 2013 14:55:51 +0000

On May 15th, the second round of The Boutique opened up on The Nest! Hosted by The Liaison Collaborative, the event is bringing fun, flirty, and youthful inspired works by amazing creators from all over the grid. This round’s theme is Fresh! You can find out more about The Boutique: HERE.

For what I’m wearing and landmarks, see below <3Sweater: coldLogic – Mason – Heather (s) / Damien Fate, Janie Marlowe, & Zyrra Falcone *NEW*
Skirt: Baiastice – Didi Skirt – Flowers in Coral Spring (s) / Sissy Pessoa *The Boutique @ TLC*
Necklace: Cae – Cupcake Necklace / Caelan Hancroft *The Boutique @ TLC*
Ring: Cae – Cupcake Ring / Caelan Hancroft *The Boutique @ TLC*
Shoes: [Gos] Boutique – Flip Flops – Splatter / Gospel Voom *The Boutique @ TLC*
Skin: Izzie’s – Irene Skin in Pale – Red / Izzie Button *NEW*
Hair: [Elikatira] Enjoy – Red 05 / Elikapeak Tiramisu *The Boutique @ TLC*
Eyes: IKON – Destiny Eyes in Aqua / Ikon Innovia *The Boutique @ TLC*
Hands: Slink – Mesh Hands in Gesture / Siddean Munro
Pose: aDORKable Poses / Adorkable Peabody *Store Closing*

Every Rose…

Katya Valeska — Fri, 17 May 2013 01:22:41 +0000

There are so many different shades of the color rose. One of them is this gorgeous color rose from Ikon Innovia of IKON for his newest release at this month’s The Boutique! The new “Destiny Eyes” come in many different shades following the youthful presence of the theme Fresh! I paired these gems with then newest release from Elikapeka Tiramisu of [Elikatira] entitled “Youth”. Also, this beautiful beaded necklace and bracelet are from Caelan Hancroft of Cae which can be found at this month’s FaMESHed, along with this flowey chiffon dress from Zaara Kohime of Zaara.

For credits and landmarks, see below <3

Dress: Zaara – Chaitra Chiffon Dress – Roses (s) / Zaara Kohime *FaMESHed May*
Necklace: Cae – Alchemy Necklace / Caelan Hancroft *FaMESHed May*
Bracelant: Cae – Alchemy Bracelet / Caelan Hancroft *FaMESHed May*
Skin: Glam Affair – Zara – America 06 Red / Aida Ewing
Hair: [Elikatira] – Youth – Red 05 / Elikapeka Tiramisu *The Boutique @ TLC*
Eyes: IKON – Destiny Eyes in Rose / Ikon Innovia *The Boutique @ TLC*
Hands: Slink – Mesh Hands in Gesture / Siddean Munro
Pose: aDORKable Poses / Adorkable Peabody *Closing Sale*

Bachlorette

Katya Valeska — Tue, 14 May 2013 15:06:49 +0000

“SOMETIMES YOU HAVE TO STAND ALONE TO PROVE THAT YOU CAN STILL STAND.” ~ Unknown

{apple fall}: Ralph’s Boat / Apple Fall (warehousefifteendesigns)
[Art Dummy]: A Little Light – Oil Lamp / Gala Charron
[ba]: Haight Apartment Skybox / Barnesworth Anubis
:Cheeky Pea: Bumby Wine Cabinet – Natural / Isla Gealach
:Cheeky Pea: Hutton Table and Stools / Isla Gealach *Men’s Dept May*
:Cheeky Pea: Hutton Lamp / Isla Gealach *Men’s Dept May*
:Cheeky Pea: Simple Easel – Natural / Isla Gealach
:Cheeky Pea: Wire Birdy / Isla Gealach
Dutchie: Wine Bottles / Froujke Hoorenbeek
Just Designs: White Potted Orchid / Dave Freeman (davidfre)
LISP: Hubble Pic – Moon Pictures / Pandora Popstar
MudHoney: Ryan Dining Room / Ravyn Hynes *FaMESHed May*
MudHoney: Sheryl Garden Lantern / Rayvn Hynes
[PM] Pixel Mode Home: Farms Trio Picture – Black / Tya Fallingbridge
Trompe Loiel: Retro Kitchen in Cherry Red / Cory Edo *FaMESHed May*
{vespertine}: Daily Chalkboard – Today / Amelie Knelstrom

Face Value

Katya Valeska — Mon, 13 May 2013 13:17:40 +0000

Pictures can say a lot. They can evoke meaning, a feeling, a story, and even…nothing at all. I browse Flickr a lot. I browse the blogs quite a bit as well and I try to find different and unique styles that really give the items a pop or try to tell a story. I guess – when I’m looking at something, I don’t look at the face that often. Rarely does a person’s face change: unless they’ve changed hair color, eyes, or skin tone. I’ve noticed though an ongoing trend that keeps me from wanting to like a pretty decent picture. At first I didn’t realize what I was noticing, then it hit me. It’s the face. I see too much…face.

Now don’t get me wrong – most of the skins on the grid are absolutely gorgeous. They truly are. But if you’re not doing a skin post or are showing…skin (oh la la for sexy naked rawrness) and you’re showing off a new dress, or shoes, or a jewelry set that is a must have, then why am I seeing your face up close and personal? All I can think of is the camera angle of taking self-portraits for MySpace and Facebook. Camera up. Cock hip. Give duckface. Click.

Show me what you are wearing. Show me that gorgeous frock you are giving thumbs up too. Or those shoes that I must get. This is marketing people.

I’m not buying your face.

For credits and landmarks, see below <3

Dress: GizzA – Cindy Dress – Plaid Cotton Red (s) / Giz Seorn *NEW*
Necklace: [HANDverk] – Palette Bolo – Autumn – Silver / Daphne Klossovsky
Bag: [HANDverk] Palette Purse – Autumn – Silver / Daphne Klossovsky
Skin: Belleza – Summer Skin / Tricky Boucher
Hair: Magika [Hair] – Visit / Sabina Gully
Hands: Slink – Mesh Hands in Gesture / Siddean Munro
Pose: Frooti / Frooti Lemondrop *Closed*

Life is…

Katya Valeska — Sun, 12 May 2013 12:43:52 +0000

Life is nothing more than simply waking up, realizing who you are and being who you want to be… ~ Katy

Bikini Top: DRIFT – Tini Kini Top – International Set (s) / Kallisto Destiny *NEW*
Shorts: coldLogic – Morrison Shorts – Worn (s) / /Damien Fate, Janie Marlowe, & Zyrra Falcone *NEW*
Shoes: [Gos] Boutique – Flips Flops (xs) / Gospel Voom
Bag: ::C’est la vie !”" Messy Bag – Knit & Canvas Choco / Larcoco Mathy
Skin: Glam Affair – Amberly – America 01 RB / Aida Ewing
Hair: tram – C426 – Maroon / Moca Loup *NEW*
Eyes: IKON – Vanity Eyes in Sand / Ikon Innovia *NEW*
Hands: Slink – Mesh Hands / Siddean Munro
Ears: [MANDALA] Steking Ears /
Pose: Label Motion / Anne Dakun
Prop: {what next} Boardwalk Bicycle – Girls / Winter Thorn
Location: Teal Dear *private*

Your Eyes…

Katya Valeska — Sat, 11 May 2013 21:50:43 +0000

NEW! From Ikon Innovia of IKON – Vanity Eyes. These gorgeous stunners come in over 37 different colors and are a must have for any eye connoisseur!

For which ones I’m wearing and a taxi to Ikon’s store, see below <3

Eyes From Left to Right: Banshee, Ice, Denim, Dew, Glass & Sand / Ikon Innovia *NEW*

Come Sail Away

Katya Valeska — Thu, 09 May 2013 18:40:09 +0000

A quickie! (Since I’m officially done with classes!)

Aranel Ah of BOOM has released some very cute, very short, and very summery dresses for this month’s round at FaMESHed! I’m wearing her Turquoise Hibscuis for this look and pairing it off with my [Gos] Boutique Flip Flops, [HANDverk] Scale Clutch in White, and these adorable earrings and necklace from Intrique Co!

I think I’m ready to start my summer, don’t you?

For credits and landmarks, see below <3
Dress: *BOOM* Kau Wela Dress – Hibiscus Turquoise (s) / Aranel Ah *FaMESHed May*
Shoes: [Gos] Boutique – Flip Flips – Colour Collection (xs) / Gospel Voom *NEW*
Glasses: :: Purple Moon :: Coco Sunglasses in White / Poulet Koenkamp
Necklace & Earrings: Intrigue Co. – Mesh Sandcastle Necklace & Earrings / Katharine McGinnis
Purse: [HANDverk] Scale Clutch in White / Daphne Klossovsky
Skin: Glam Affair – Amberly – America 01 RB / Aida Ewing
Hair: /Wasabi Pills/ Megumi Mesh Hair – Gingerbread / LittleMissSunday Lemon
Eyes: IKON – Ardent Eyes in Growth / Ikon Innovia
Hands: Slink – Mesh Hands / Siddean Munro
Pose: !bang / Luna Jubilee
Location: Baja Norte