“The sun is up, the sky is blue; It’s beautiful, and so are you.” – John Lennon
The skies are much brighter than last week here in my world. We only had days of rain and gray rather than all of the snow and ice so many dealt with, but warmer weather is welcome.
To brighten my day even more I picked out this dress from ~EccentriciXi~ and these shoes from Starlight Apparel at the Fashion Faire going on now to benefit Relay For Life. Learn more about the Fashion Faire here. Or you can take this taxi directly to the event.
Dress – Patti from ~EccentriciXi~ available at Fashion Faire Shoes – Amy Ankle Boots – Dark version from Starlight Apparel available at Fashion Faire
Other details
Body – Maitreya Lara Head – LeLutka Erin Hair – Truth Ambience Necklace – *AvaWay* S Necklace Set
I can’t believe how fast this year is zipping by, it seems we were just in the middle of summer and now here we are at the start of the holiday season. Granted this year’s holidays will look a lot different than what we are used to but we still have cause to celebrate and hold on to our traditions.
Another bonus (at least for me) is today is the end of daylight savings time. Yes, I am one of “those” people who despises losing an hour of sleep in the spring just to add more daylight (in theory) at the end of the day. I truly wish we would end the practice of daylight savings time – it really saves little, plus everyone is cranky for a few days as our circadian rhythms re-calibrate.
And don’t forget to do some dancing in the moonlight – it’s a full moon tonight, so why not?
But all that being said, I hope you each have a fabulous Halloween full of more treats than tricks.
~ Sandie ♥
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What I’m wearing –
Dark Fairy Fashions – Mariah (Wicked) Fatpack – Out Shop Cancer 2020 (Available in individual designs or the full fatpack. Sizes Maitreya, Slink Physique & Hourglass, Venus, Isis, Freya and TMP)
Head – Catwa Catya Body – Slink Physique Redux Original Body Eyes – WarPaint* Film Noir Eyeshadow – Crimson Lips – Tone 2 – August 2020 Group Gift Softly Eyes & Lips – B1 sheer Nails – ~Mani Pedi~ – Superstition Polish
For a cancer survivor our “More” birthday is the day we are told the treatments worked and the cancer is in remission, or they might say “no evidence of cancer”. Either way, this is a very happy day for the survivor. All of the pain and sickness were worth it, you made it to the other side. You were reborn in a way.
But there’s a bitter sweetness to my More birthday this year. A dear friend and fellow survivor has made the decision to stop her treatments and switch over to palliative care. She is an amazing breast cancer survivor who has been an inspiration to me since the moment I met her. And now, we will hold her hand as she moves into this stage of life with cancer.
None of us know what tomorrow will bring, so make sure you celebrate each day – we all need more birthdays.
And while you are planning your birthday party don’t forget your cake! This sweet Hydrangea cake from Keri’s Cakery fits the bill. And finding the right outfit and accessories is easy-peasy with the Orchids Blouse and Skirt from Ari-Pari combined with the the Bottled Love Set from Celeste.
Now let’s party!!
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What I’m wearing – and all of the other details!
Ari-Pari – Orchids Blouse and Skirt – Royals OSC – Out Shop Cancer 2020 (Includes 5 blouse and 5 skirt color options in the following female sizes – Slink Physique, Hourglass, Maitreya, Freya, Isis, & Venus)
Celeste – Bottled Love Set (Necklace & Earrings) Fatpack – Out Shop Cancer 2020 (Includes 6 gem and 6 metal options)
Tip 2 Toe – Fight Like a Girl Mani Pedi Collection – Out Shop Cancer 2020 (Includes huds for Maitreya and Omega with 8 options for the nail design)
Wow! Did you make it to the Bloggers For a Cure party last Friday night at Chelsea Station? We had a blast! Any excuse to dress up and pretend to be a celebrity on the red carpet for a bit is good.
Special thanks to Luna Chelsea and Kiros Nightfire of Chelsea Station for hosting this incredible event that shined the spotlight on the fabulous Out Shop Cancer blogging team.
Also, we had several generous entertainers with us throughout the evening, including Austin Moores, the Just City Tribute Band, Tone Uriza, Arra and Meeshy. They rocked us well into the night – well it was early morning for this east coast girl by the time we finished.
Of course we would not have been able to pull off the event if not for the amazing Kammie, the Out Shop Cancer blogger manager extraordinaire, who decorated everything, got all of the photos set up on display and made us all look good.
There’s still time to visit Chelsea Station to view the photos, do some shopping and explore the region. Make sure you stop by Luna’s store Luna Chelsea and you can pick up the Vera gown I am wearing. It is a 100% donation item with all proceeds going to Making Strides and the American Cancer Society.
~ Sandie ♥
P.S. And don’t forget to go shopping! There’s only a few days left in the Out Shop 2020 event and more than 100 participating merchants and artists. You can pick a notecard in-world at the Out Shop Cancer office or visit the website for complete list of main and marketplace participating stores.
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What I’m wearing:
Luna Chelsea – Out Shop Cancer Vera Dress VRS 2 – Out Shop Cancer 2020 (Includes a 9 color hud and the following female sizes: Maitreya, Isis, Venus, Freya, Physique, Hourglass, and Legacy)
Celeste – Metal Bead Stack Fatpack – Out Shop Cancer 2020 (Includes hud with 10 colors to change bead and cord color. Materials used, unrigged, original mesh).
Tip 2 Toe – Fight Like a Girl Mani/ Pedi Collection – Out Shop Cancer 2020 (Includes huds for Maitreya and Omega with 8 options for the nail design)
Head – Catwa Catya Body – Slink Physique Redux Original Body Eyes – WarPaint* Film Noir Eyeshadow – Violet Hair – Stealthic – Virgil
The Bold Llama T-Shirt Co. – 100% Original Tees – Out Shop Cancer 2020 (Includes a hud with 5 options for the shirt design and the following female sizes: Maitreya, Isis, Venus, Freya, Physique, Hourglass, Ebody Classic, Tonic Curvy, Tonic Fine, Ocacin and XXS – L)
Tip 2 Toe – Fight Like a Girl Mani/ Pedi Collection – Out Shop Cancer 2020 (Includes huds for Maitreya and Omega with 8 options for the nail design)
Wow! I can’t believe we are almost halfway through the month of October already. This year, despite all of the craziness, is just flying by.
Shopping can take a lot of you! Which made me want to stop, rest and reflect for moment. No one says it better about taking a bit of “me” time than the iconic Ferris Bueller – ‘Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it’.
I think this can apply to our Second Lives as well as our first. It’s all about maintaining perspective and keeping things in balance.
After sifting through some of my Out Shop Cancer shopping haul so far, I decided to take a break – and where better than to slow down than at home?
Now some of you may know, my partner and I call a houseboat on Bellisaria home, and this comfy Wayfarer’s Sofa from Amelia’s Coastal Treasures fits perfectly in our living room area.
Slipping into the cozy sweatshirt from Fire Within and leggings from Squishy Fluff accented by the Maggie necklace from Semi-Precious and the Eternity bracelet from Stone’s Works and settling onto the sofa to listen to the melody playing from the adorable – and musical! – 2020 Fight for a Cure Bear from BrattyLane made me just want to drift off for a bit.
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Credits – Fire Within – OSC Sweatshirt Female – Out Shop Cancer 2020 (Includes a hud with 5 options for the shirt design and the following female sizes: Maitreya, Isis, Venus, Freya, Physique, Hourglass, Ebody Classic, Tonic Curvy, Tonic Fine, and XXS – L. Male version for Aesthetic, Geralt, Gianni, Jake and XS-XL sizes also available for the event)
Semi-Precious – Maggie’s Necklace (Earrings not shown) – Out Shop Cancer 2020 *Note – all Pink items on the Semi-Precious Marketplace store are on sale with 50% going to Making Strides/ American Cancer Society*
Wise old Donkey-heads…”Welcome to Tomorrow”.. Located at Alpha.Tribe region.
A few weeks ago I decided I needed to step away from all of the hustle and bustle of preparing for the 2020 Out Shop Cancer event and just take a bit of time for myself.
I had seen a friend post a link to a region for Alpha.Tribe on Facebook that looked interesting, so away I went to explore.
The premise of the region is “Tomorrow” and when you land you are greeted by a vision of “Yesterday”. From there you follow the path to see “Today” which leads you to “Tomorrow”.
Fatso and the Drones… “Welcome to Tomorrow”. Alpha.Tribe region.
The creators provide visitors a card outlining the story they are telling through the images on the region and I don’t want to give that away.
I do want to encourage everyone to go take a look around for themselves. The images and plot might resonant with you as they did with me.
The Fat Lady waiting for the Day After… “Welcome to Tomorrow”.. Alpha.Tribe region.
The Making Strides season kicked off earlier than usual this year with the inaugural SL Renaissance Festival.
Aside from the jousting, melees, classes on how to improve your role playing – and of course shopping – one of the features of the event is the Tale of Heroes area where breast cancer survivors, caregivers and others who have been touched by cancer were invited to decorate a booth and share their stories.
I also had the role of filling in the mission information on behalf of Hope Haven so that all of those visiting the Festival could better understand all of the ways their money goes to help so many.
There are still a few days left, so I encourage you to visit. You can find out more details as well as the upcoming schedule of events by visiting https://slrenaissancefestival.com/.
And while there, please check out my personal booth. I shared my breast cancer story of being my grandmother’s caregiver while she recovered from a mastectomy following her breast cancer diagnosis. There are kiosks set up at all of the booths for visitors to “vote” for their favorites.
The SL Renaissance Festival opened today. One of the highlights of the six region event in Second Life is the Tale of Heroes.
Please come out and support if you can. All proceeds go directly to the American Cancer Society.
“You can shed tears that she is gone, or you can smile because she has lived. You can close your eyes and pray that she’ll come back, or you can open your eyes and see all she’s left…
Strider Sword and Shield from DragonLance Designs
Your heart can be empty because you can’t see her, or you can be full of the love you shared. You can turn your back on tomorrow and live yesterday, or you can be happy for tomorrow because of yesterday…”
Wow! This year has been topsy-turvy and in a blink it is already September. It feels like summer was just beginning and now here we are, almost 2 full weeks into September.
Speaking of September, has Labor Day being so late (pretty much the 2nd week of the month) messed anyone else up? It has me!
Things are gaining steam for an epic Out Shop Cancer (more info on that coming very soon!) but the late Labor Day holiday here in the states has definitely caused a few moments of panic. One minute I am thinking I have plenty of time to get things done, the next I am twirling like a dervish from task to task.
At least the ends will justify the means … the means being the hardwork and diligence of the team putting together the Out Shop event with me.
And now back to the photo… it was just a day… a moment to catch my breath and regroup.. and perhaps have a sip of tea and read my book for a bit.
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