She's Not There

PHOTO SPOTS

"Please don't bother tryin' to find her

She's not there...

She's Not There

~ The Zombies ~

Well, let me tell you 'bout the way she looked

The way she'd act and the colour of her hair

Her voice was soft and cool

Her eyes were clear and bright

But she's not there..."

-lyrics

Hello Beautiful World!

Still waiting for my Steppenwolf to return from his trip. Missing him tons and tons though I am glad

he's taking this time to be with his brothers. Hopefully, he'll give me permission to share with you the

reason why this trip was very necessary.

Without my Steppenwolf, I feel like a lonely, lost soul in both real life and Second Life.

The way to keep my mind distracted is of course my blog. Today I decided to revisit one very

beautiful spot that I saw a while back during my weekend shopping outings.

Welcome to the flagship locations of roslyn. and rue! 

Both stores are black-owned and curate simple and chic clothing, decor, and accessories. 

MyStory compatible. Clothing compatible with Kupra, Khara, Legacy, Maitreya, Peach, and Reborn!

-source: Sim Description

So many beautiful spots that can be found in the least expected places, I tell you.

Perfect for all your photography needs.

By the way, my dress for this post is one of the many great gifts I collected for free at the Scoop N Score,

SLS HG Interactive Maze Hunt the other day (HERE) that will be ending May 31st.

It is the ::WD:: Dress Willa by Web Dew, absolutely beautiful!

The dress is strapless but I combined it with a short, light jacket by Dymom Designs.

Now, the song I used on this occasion for this post is one I wasn't familiar with but heard recently on

HBOMax in the 2016 film Wolves At The Door, starring Katie Cassidy, Elizabeth Henstridge, Adam

Campbell, and Miles Fisher.

Wolves At The Door - Official Trailer

By the way, doesn't Miles Fisher look so much like Tom Cruise? (HERE)

Now going back to the song.

She's Not There, by British The Zombies, rock band, placed 2nd back in 1964 on the USA's

Billboard Hot 100. I usually look for covers for songs I like but this time I wasn't able to find any that

I liked better than the original. In my search though I found a video of The Zombie's live performance 

at the Mellow Johnny's Bike Shop in Austin, TX during SXSW 2013. (HERE) 

Recorded March 16th, 2013, WOW! ❤

Lunchtime for me my beautiful people.

Keep smiling, even in the storm. ;)

Much love,

-Lori Novo

Other Credits On Me

DOUX - Sasha Hairstyle ● Jewelry - KUNGLERS - Greta Set ● TETRA - Lace-up Suede Heels

Miss Burton

“For some of us, Halloween is everyday.”

― Tim Burton

“If I touch a burning candle

I can feel no pain

If you cut me with a knife

It's still the same

And I know her heart is beating

And I know that I am dead

Yet the pain here that I feel

Try and tell me it's not real

And it seems I still have a tear to shed”

― Tim Burton, Tim Burton's Corpse Bride

【a playlist for Tim Burton vibes】

Before I say anything let me just say one thing...

OMG OMG omg OMG OMG!

This recent release from irrISIStible by our so-loved designer Isis Secretspy is truly amazing!

It's gotta be one of my favorites of all time.

MISS BURTON

Isis description of this amazing new outfit;

"Inspiring by burton movies ♥ if i take ... on touch to Beetlejuice ... one touch to mister jack

 and the Edward Scissorhands spirit .. i obtaint ............. "MISS AND MISTER BURTON" ;)"

-Full outfits for women and men with clothes, skins with makeup and all accessories.

TAXI

 Now, we may continue. ♥

Hello Beautiful World!

“My dearest friend, if you don’t mind, I’d like to join you by your side. 

Where we could gaze into the stars, and sit together, now and forever. 

For it is plain as anyone can see, we’re simply meant to be.”

― Tim Burton, Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas

Only The Dead Have Seen The End Of War

There was once a land where you could live a nightmare, just before Christmas.

Now that land is gone, or it seems to be.

And my eyes have tears...

There was a beautiful sim in Second Life dedicated to the beautiful 1993 film, Tim Burton's

Nightmare Before Christmas. Every Halloween I liked visiting that wonderful land.

However, today I searched high and low and I couldn't find it. Honestly, it made me sad to see

it gone. Maybe it is still somewhere, I hope, and all I need is to continue my search.

However, I was fortunate to find another great sim that kept that, Tim Burton's inspiration

that I had in my heart.

Thank you so much!

~ Enchanted Fantasy ~ Fairy Tale Halloween & Gothic

(Moderate)

Tim Burton

American filmmaker born on August 25, 1958, known for his fantasy-gothic films.

My favorites...

Beetlejuice 1988

Edward Scissorhands 1990

The Nightmare Before Christmas 1993

Sleepy Hollow 1999

and Corpse Bride 2005

-source

“Visions are worth fighting for. Why spend your life making someone else's dreams?”

― Tim Burton

Some interesting facts that I didn't know about Tim Burton...

●He has a fear of chimpanzees.

●Several of his films are based on drawings he made as a kid.

●Roger Corman's horror movies were his inspiration for the macabre as a kid.

●Some of Dr. Seiuss's stories were some of his favorites as a kid.

●He claims to never dream.

(HERE) for more facts.

This is all for now. Need to go and keep searching for the Nightmare Before Christmas sim.

Maybe I just misplaced it or is hiding from me. Either way, if it still exists, 

be sure that I will find it.

Over and out!

Lori Novo

❤

1 Hour Woman Crying and Sobbing Sound

Angel of despair

don't you cry, no more.

For the night has just started

and the moon showers you, in its glow.

Soon the eternal sleepers will be rising

and you won't be alone anymore.

-Lori Novo

Credits

Exile - Something Wicked Hair ● .euphoric ~Gossip Girl  Eyes  Applier ~[Catwa]Pack#03

Dirty Little Lullabies

DAY ONE

Cradles

~ Sub Urban ~

♬

Hush

Just wanna be carefree lately, yeah

Just kicking up daisies

Got one too many quarters in my pockets

Count 'em like the four-leaf clovers in my locket

Untied laces, yeah

Just tripping on daydreams

Got dirty little lullabies playing on repeat

Might as well just rot around the nursery and count sheep...

♬

Hello Beautiful World!

And hello October! Welcome, I had been waiting for you. ;)

Did you all know that October is actually my favorite month of the year, and Halloween

my favorite holiday? Coming in favorite second place is Day of the Dead

(Dia De Los Muertos) which is my birthday. I laugh every time I think that I was born

on a day when the dead are being celebrated, I just find it so funny. :P

♬

You should know there's a time of year

when the witches and ghosts appear.

They come at night

when there's no more light

Halloween is almost here.

If you look very carefully

there's a goblin behind that tree.

But I am not saying

don't you run away

cause it might 

be 

me!

♬

So it's beginning to look a lot like... Halloween! :P

And the above is a little song I used to sing to my daughter and son when they were still itty-bitty

humans. I love everything about this holiday. From the decorations, trick-or-treating, scary movie

marathons, pumpkin carving, haunted houses, and so on. 

I really get very excited about everything during this month.

For my first exploring Halloween in Second Life, I chose a place that is really not scary,

more like, mysterious. Let's start with something light and work our way up to the chilling, killing,

and gruesome locations this year. 

This is Moumou's Square (Moderate).

This particular location's main purpose is to introduce an Ionic & Petit Chat Halloween event.

[You will find 2 paths. One will lead you to the FAIRPLAY machines (all re-newed for the season), 

and the path of your right leads to 50% discounted C&M items + Fatpacks.]

-source

Can't wait to see what we find next.

Til next time, take care!

Lori Novo

❤

Credits

Doe . Vee . Flux Hair ● Spider Queen Neck Piece ~ [Glitzz] ● -Pixicat- Mave Dress // Black

FREYA// My Voodoo Doll 

The Clouds Have Been Grey

Hold My Hand - Lady Gaga

(Cover by Jennifer Victor)

Hold my hand, everything will be okay

I heard from the heavens that clouds have been grey

Pull me close, wrap me in your aching arms

I see that you're hurtin', why'd you take so long

To tell me you need me? I see that you're bleeding

You don't need to show me again

But if you decide to, I'll ride in this life with you

I won't let go 'til the end

So cry tonight

But don't you let go of my hand

You can cry every last tear

I won't leave 'til I understand

Promise me, just hold my hand

Raise your head, look into my wishful eyes

That fear that's inside you will lift, give it time

I can see everything you're blind to now

Your prayers will be answered, let God whisper how...

-lyrics

Lately, I've been walking wishing not to be noticed.

In my head, I am simply a ghost that no one can see, touch, or hurt.

Just because I seem to be a strong woman, there are those that think I do not feel pain.

I do! Deeply and strongly.

I get sad, I cry, I hide, and I want to run away.

Your words cut my heart making it bleed.

Your words can instantly turn my smile into sad tears.

But I hide my face away. I always do.

I am doing it right now...

Now, I turn my face back to you after I have wiped away the tears

and with a smile, I say to you... Hello Beautiful World!

Today I found this very cute spot at [Flirt] Store (Adult) of these bunnies on a fountain that even on my

sad days, I still manage to find things that will make me smile... or laugh. ;)

Below is the story I came up with as soon as I saw them.

Bunnies In The Rain 🐇

Bunny One: You jump in, I don't want to get wet. (Looking to his left)

Bunny Two: I don't either. Why don't you jump first? (Looking to his left)

Bunny Three: Why me? I don't want to get wet either. You jump! (Looking to her left)

Bunny Four: Naw Naw, last time I jumped in first and no one else jumped in after me.

                                      I was the only one that got wet. Why don't we all just jump in together 

at the same time and we all get wet?

Get it? :P

Credits

Dress-Belle Epoque - Maite - Sunrise ● FAGA - Dove Hairstyle ● Cloud Into the Woods Parasol ~ Schadenfreude

*HEXtraordinary* March Hare Fountain ● Botanical - Lotus A v1.2 ● *alirium* DwarfForest [OldGold]

[cambia] Rain (Natural)

I Don't Think I Caught Your Name

Offers like this don't come by every day.

Or do they?

Dale: Omg. I think I'm in love!

Lori Novo: ?

Dale: Or it might just be lust?

Dale: Either way - lets get married and make lots of babies!

Lori Novo: already happily married in both worlds to the same man

Dale: Awww. Ok

Dale Leborski

Therefore I Am

~ Billie Eilish ~

Stop, what the hell are you talking about? Ha

Get my pretty name outta your mouth

We are not the same with or without

Don't talk 'bout me like how you might know how I feel

Top of the world, but your world isn't real

Your world's an ideal

So go have fun

I really couldn't care less

And you can give 'em my best, but just know...

I'm not your friend or anything, damn

You think that you're the man

I think, therefore, I am

I'm not your friend or anything, damn

You think that you're the man

I think, therefore, I am

-lyrics

I appreciate the offer, but no thanks.

Or, maybe?

Hmmm, the offer is very tempting. What should I do?

Do I divorce the love of my life and married this random man that seems to have fallen

head over heels in love with me? But wait, guys don't wear heels.

Maybe all he wants is the sex but he mentions wanting to make a lot of babies,

so he might be looking for a family.

AH, a family man!

It's been a month since Dale made this offer to me on that day I ran into him where he stood in the

middle of a store, surrounded by beautiful women. Lucky me that the only male at the store chose

me to be his wife because there's noooo way that he might have sent the same pick-up line, I mean,

such gracious offer to the other women, right?

To be honest, I am still contemplating his offer.

I bet he still waiting for me at that store just looking at the door and waiting for me to walk in. :P

DAAAAALE, I'M COMING!

A big shoutout to our Dale!

And hoping his pick-up line worked for him because I would hate to see it go to waste.

What a guy!

Credits

pr!tty - Marianna hair

Rebel Gal - Sweet Dreams Top & Shorts (Ivory)

My Location - Della Donna Store (Adult)

Too Much Heaven In Wonderland

Featuring

THALIA HECKROTH

I'm Alice, waiting for Mr. White Rabbit

who's running late.

This is no party so why are there three wine glasses served?

I've already lost my head to the worries

and not to the Queen Of Hearts' orders for

"OFF WITH HER HEAD!"

I just hope she's not the mystery guest who will be joining us.

Maybe it's Cheshire or Mr. Mad Hatter

but who really knows?

Tick-Tock the clock keeps ticking and still, no one shows.

DRINK ME, DRINK ME!

Maybe this is a one-woman show.

But what a sad thing is to be drinking alone.

Gulp

Gulp

Gulp...

Too Much Heaven

~ Bee Gees Cover Feat. TNT Boys ~

Purples, pinks, and silvers and sparkles and golds...

WAIT! I didn't see golds anywhere while I waited for my guests that never arrived.

The gold must be from the Youtube video above which doesn't go at all with my original color theme

of purples, pinks, silvers, and sparkles for this post, but I just couldn't resist sharing it with you.

Who doesn't know the Bee Gees but I bet you had never seen them so adorably small. ;)

And by the way, I really didn't drink all three wine glasses. In reality, I don't even drink

a small drop of alcohol, I never have, but my Steppenwolf always insists that I take at least one

small sip of his drink so I cheat, I just wet my lips every time. Shhh, don't tell him, this is our secret. ;)

If I were to drink even a small sip, I would get drunk, for sure. And I probably wouldn't do

drunk well. It is this way, in my opinion, however, as a person is feeling, alcohol will only increase that

emotion by a lot. Happy person, happy drunk, sad person, definitely a very sad drunk. My uncle Frank is

a very good example of a happy drunk whenever he drinks. He always gets very happily loud, singing and

wanting to dance with everyone since he is already one of the sweetest and happiest individuals I know when he is

sober, just a bit shy. Now a sad drunk I just can't deal with. I get very easily down even with other people's

problems that I end up crying with them and feeling their pain. Now the aggressive drunk is definitely one

that I stay away from. You know, these are the people that after a few drinks become extremely angry

and want to beat up everyone for no reason. Now there's also the foolish drunk, who will do the

most ridiculous and embarrassing things while drunk like taking their clothes off in public or throwing up

all over and thinking it is funny. There is also the sleeping beauty drunk that after some drinks just stays

very quietly still staring at a wall before they pass out.

Now, my last drunk is the passionate one and the one I will place my Steppenwolf in whenever he drinks.

This type becomes very loving and passionate. Touchy here and there and can't

keep their hand and lips to themselves which I don't mind at all. For some strange reason, the smell of

alcohol on my man excites me. It is like an aphrodisiac for me. Not beer though, that is a total turn-off, thank

god Steppenwolf hates beer.

So there you have it!

Drinking and turn-ons,

the little Bee Gees, and a beautiful location of purples, pinks, and silvers

and sparkles for you to visit.

Thanks For Reading!

Much love,

Lori Novo

❤

Credits

[Z O O M] Summer Hoop Earrings

●(NEW) Thalia Heckroth - Astrid Boots

Location ~ The Purple Turtle (Moderate)

Model & Photographer Lori Novo

Thanks to my wonderful ●Sponsors for their kind support!

Thalia Heckroth In-World ● MarketPlace ● Blog ● Flickr Official ● Flickr Fan

 Designer Thalia Heckroth ●  My Thalia Heckroth Inventory ● My Thalia Heckroth Posts

Olivia dress is rib-knitted for a close fit with a cold-shoulder silhouette.

For Maitreya Lara, Meshbody Legacy, Avlove Momma, eBody Reborn.

 Materials enabled.

A Little Chat & A Song

PERSONAL UPDATE

Flickr

Just passing by. Soon I'll be heading to the "Love is Love" pride event.

First I thought I stopped by for a cold drink, a small chat, and this song...

Quitame Ese Hombre

~ Pilar Montenegro ~

See Ya'!

My Location: Horl (Moderate)

Más Que Ayer, Mucho Más

Yo jamás sufrí, yo jamás lloré

Yo era muy feliz, yo vivía muy bien...

Hello Beautiful World!

Today I felt clueless about what I wanted to do in Second Life

but once I arrived I had a great idea. This idea consisted of randomly selecting the first store that would

catch my attention from my In-world search. By any, I seriously meant any store without seeing what the

outside really looked like. A true random selection to challenge me into using its surrounding for a

photoshoot. My random store selection took me to E.M. Animations (Moderate). 

Luckily for me, it turned out to have a really nice little garden.

One random location and one great photo, that was the idea.

Challenge accomplished!

However, I couldn't resist taking more than just one single picture once I was there.

There are many stores that have beautiful surroundings, perfect to be photographed, and with

that, I got another great idea, oh my, so many great ideas in just one day. ;) This idea consists in starting

a new blog section called Postcard Spots, where I will be sharing with you small beautiful, and

interesting spots I come upon while visiting stores and small locations perfect to be used for photoshoots.

What do you think?

Hasta Que Te Conoci

Marc Anthony Tributo a Juan Gabriel

Today I chose a beautiful song from one of Mexico's best singers Juan Gabriel (R.I.P.),

sung by Marc Anthony, American, Latin singer, actor, and songwriter. His performance in this song

is really extraordinary. I seriously get chills all over every time I watch this video. OMG, Marc Anthony

I LOVEEEE YOUUUU!!!

And with that, I say goodbye for now.

Much Love,

Lori Novo

❤

MIX - MARC ANTHONY

Credits

[monso] Jisoo Hair ● *LODE* Head Accessory - Juliet [deep red] ● BUENO-Tempted Necklaces-Gold

Ricielli - Bobbi Dress / Red  ● Model & Photographer: Lori Novo

[TOR] SCIFI Watermelon-ish