Party In The Sun

“I believe when life gives you lemons, you should make lemonade...

and try to find someone whose life has given them vodka, and have a party.”

― Ron White

Party In The Sun

~ Hawaiian Reggae Day ~

Hello Beautiful World!

How are we doing today? I hope happy as a sunny summer day. ;)

Remember, happy girls are the prettiest; that goes for the boys too.

My Steppenwolf always tells me I look the prettiest when I smile. 

A smile is a universal hello, no matter what part of the world we are in.

It is inviting and most times, contagious.

When we smile, the world smiles all around us. The sun seems to shine brighter, and the sky

and the trees and the flowers smile back at us with their beautiful, lively hues.

The birds and the winds sing happy melodies that make our whole beings dance.

So what do you say and we keep smiling even through the storms, because we all know storms

don't last forever. :) So let's keep our most beautiful smiles shining today and every day.

And now, I leave you with this YouTube video (Warning* Explicit For Mature Viewing),

which is either going to make you laugh, as it did for me, or... 

make you feel very weirdly uncomfortable.

You just gotta watch it to see on what side of the coin you land. ;)

Make sure to read the comments. They are as funny, if not even more, than the video.

The Guy Who Comments "Beautiful" On Your Photos

~ Ryan The Leader ~

Thanks For Your Visit!

Over & Out,

Lori Novo

♥

NEW

LORI NOVO . Tropical Sunquench . 1

2048 X 2048 Backdrop Texture Set

Credits

WINGS-HAIR-EF0208 Grays & Browns ● DESIR Falbala hair Flower (Mouth) ●

 Thalia Heckroth - Memphis Bikini

Steal My Breath Away

BLAST FROM THE PAST

“The diamond chandelier casts a warm glow across the shimmering silk dress,

spinning into romantic colors.

Rich bright gold, soft blush, and glittering champagne.”

― Kiana Krystle

We Are One

~ Kelly Sweet ~

Hello Beautiful World!

Today, I want to start the day by honoring a beautiful gown from the past.

This is the EMMA Gown by PURPLEMOON CREATIONS, designed by our very talented Second Life

designer Poulet Koenkamp. I featured this beautiful gown when it was first released back in November,

2014, in a blog post that I titled Take Me In Your Arms. Wow, how time flies! Good thing we don't get

old in Second Life. Unfortunately, fashion does. As you might have guessed, the gown is no longer

available. It was created for the classic avatar in five sizes (xs, s, m, l, and xl), like they used to create

fashion back then. So you would think there's no way it can fit on today's mesh bodies, right?

Well, I was shocked when I tried it on my Maitreya body, using the alpha mask that was included with

the gown, and it actually fit almost perfectly, just for a very minor detail on the top back, barely

noticeable, which can be easily hidden by wearing long hair. 

Now the gown is composed of several separate pieces that I can make copies of and use in other ways

for my photography. For example, with the flower adornments, I was able to unlink and modify them, so

I can make beautiful flower arrangements for my hair and matching bouquets. Now, don't think for a

minute that I'll be destroying the gown to create new things with the flowers. I'll be using copies of the

pieces I need for that. I have much respect for the beautiful gown and the hard work Ms Poulet put into

designing it. Not to mention that I still love it just as much as I did when it was first created. My

beautiful EMMA gown will stay with me for at least another twelve years. ;)

By the way, my hair is from WINGS (EF0208).

This is all for now my beautiful people. Have an amazing day everyone!

Much love,

Lori Novo

♥

True As Mary Magdalene

“blessed be

she

who is

both

furious

and

magnificent”

― Taylor Rhodes

Valentino | FKA Twigs

~ Live Performance x ~

Hello Beautiful World!

Today I celebrate the tender softness that was created in me

I am not ashamed of my tears.

They do not make me weak

But they enrich the human that I am.

They are a sign and proof that I care,

that I feel,

and that I am very much alive.

Today I celebrate my tears of sadness,

they teach me to better appreciate

tears of joy.

Today I celebrate my tears of joy,

they teach me that joy is always found after the sadness.

All that is needed is patience, endurance, and faith.

Thanks For Reading!

Much love,

Lori Novo

❤

❇:: pm :: Candella *Rococo Edition*❇

For this weekend's SATURDAY SALE

*Rococo Edition of a timeless favorite: Candella*

Soft florals, delicate gold, and timeless elegance. Six shades to choose from.

PBR and NON-PBR / Megpack Available

For LaraX - Legacy - Legacy Perky - Reborn - Reborn Waifu

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Flickr Designer ● Flickr Group

Designer Poulet KoenKamp ● My :: PM :: Inventory ● My :: PM :: Blog Posts

Credits

TRUTH Ceres Hairstyle ● (aeone) "Maria" Veil ● WINGS-TO0700-Gacha-NO.16 (Gacha)

- shanghai - Edra Earring Amber ● All Poses by [piXit] Euphoria - Pose Pack

I'm Wonderin' If You're Wonderin'

For My Steppenwolf

"I realized I was thinking of you, 

and I began to wonder 

how long you’d been on my mind. 

Then it occurred to me: 

Since I met you, 

you’ve never left."

- Source

Wonderin'

~ Nicole Reynolds + Kara Kulpa ~

(NEW) :: pm :: Vera Blouse & :: pm :: Vera Skirt @ Anthem Event (Ends April 30 / Gallery)

A little thrifty, a little romantic.

Delicate lace, airy sleeves, and vintage charm.

Blouse and shorts are sold separately. Floral decor can be removed and customized.

Credits

WINGS-HAIR-TF0812 Grays & Browns (Pack)

[POM] Martha Earrings ● Foxwood - Chonky Kitty

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Choose Yourself Today!

“even

in the loneliest moments

i have been there

for myself.”

― Sanober Khan

Here's a beautiful song I love so much.

Enjoy and have an amazing day!

Alabama Stone

~ The Castellows ~

Credits

WINGS-HAIR-EF0208 Blondes & Reds

KUNGLERS - Selune Earrings

S&P Phoebe Cream Dress

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Designer Ava Kungler ● My Kunglers Inventory ● My Kunglers' Blog Posts

Promise Yourself

"To be so strong that nothing

can disturb your peace of mind.

To talk health, happiness, and prosperity

to every person you meet.

To make all your friends feel

that there is something in them

To look at the sunny side of everything

and make your optimism come true.

To think only the best, to work only for the best,

and to expect only the best.

To be just as enthusiastic about the success of others

as you are about your own...

Walking On Sunshine 

- Pomplamoose -

To forget the mistakes of the past

and press on to the greater achievements of the future.

To wear a cheerful countenance at all times

and give every living creature you meet a smile.

To give so much time to the improvement of yourself

that you have no time to criticize others.

To be too large for worry, too noble for anger, too strong for fear,

and too happy to permit the presence of trouble.

To think well of yourself and to proclaim this fact to the world,

not in loud words but great deeds.

To live in faith that the whole world is on your side

so long as you are true to the best that is in you.”

― Christian D. Larson

Credits

WINGS-HAIR-EF0229 ● *PKC* LeL EVO X Malia Earrings ● LEROY - Dara Cropped - Pattern 6

.E. - Monami Panties ● LOEL - Rain Drop Poses (Includes Umbrella)

Backdrop Texture LORI NOVO . Skyshade Alley

Nothing's Gonna Change My World

"True success is found in the quiet satisfaction of knowing you gave your best,

even when no one was watching.”

― Shivanshu K

The Beatles 'Across The Universe

- AURORA For Like A Version -

Hello Beautiful World and Happy Saturday to all!

I love today's quotes together with the song. AURORA, Norwegian singer and songwriter, among

other things, is one of my favorite artists. Love everything about this beautiful girl. Her music is

pure-hearted poetry, and the way she performs is just mesmerizing. Love how she moves her hands

while she sings, like waltzing them through her lyrics. Now, her facial expressions

are out of this world. They carry so much emotion that will reach the deepest part of our souls,

making us feel what her lyrics are saying.

Now about the quote. The quotes I use in the blog, I use them mostly for myself, like self-reminders

and inspiration. It is good when I know that many times one of the quotes I used for one of my posts

also helped someone else just as much as it helped me. That just doubles my joy, I tell you.

There is nothing more beautiful than being able to help/inspire someone else while trying to help/inspire ourselves.

Just as I always encourage kindness, I truly believe that showing kindness should begin with us. We need to be

kind to ourselves. Kind to our bodies and thoughts. Recognizing that we are all humans who tend to

make mistakes, which is part of the learning process. Mistakes are like very strict teachers, those that

teach with a firm hand but with our best interest in mind. The problem is when we allow those

teachers/mistakes to teach us with a ruler, judging and punishing us for a mistake made. That is the worst

thing we can do to ourselves: be our own judge and executor. Show mercy and kindness to ourselves

just as we would to someone else. Mistakes are meant to grow us. Not define us.

Have a great one everyone. Over & Out!

-Lori Novo

❤

Credits

WINGS-HAIR-EF0310 Grays & Browns

Baiastice_Tassell Set-Orange Earrings

[hh] Bess Ruffle Shorts Set

Backdrop Texture LORI NOVO . Elephant . Tangerine Blush . 1