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Lotus

FEATURING YASUM


 “The lotus is the most beautiful flower, whose petals open one by one.
But it will only grow in the mud.
In order to grow and gain wisdom, first you must have the mud --- 
the obstacles of life and its suffering... 
The mud speaks of the common ground that humans share,
no matter what our stations in life...
Whether we have it all or we have nothing,
we are all faced with the same obstacles: sadness, loss, illness, dying and death.
If we are to strive as human beings to gain more wisdom, more kindness and more compassion,
we must have the intention to grow as a lotus and open each petal one by one.”
― Goldie Hawn



Hello Beautiful Second Life!
I have a funny story to share with you about Yasum Designs, you know, that incredible store that we
all love so much for its amazing designs by designer Azlyn Vaher, whom I absolutely adored,
and I will tell you shortly the reason why this amazing designer melts my heart.
Let me start by saying that my love for Yasum Designs goes way back to my very early years in
Second Life, that would be in the year 2012, March 4th to be perfectly exact. I know this because I
blogged the very day I entered Yasum's doors for the very first time. Here you can read that blog post.
After that day, Yasum became one of my favorite shopping spots to go shopping every time I had
Lindens to spend. Heck, I even had all my Lindens stolen while I was there shopping one day, but in
In my defense, I was very new in Second Life so I didn't know how to protect myself. Anyway, let me
tell you now why I think Mrs. Azlyn Vaher is not only one of the most talented and best designers in
Second Life, but this beautiful lady has a heart of gold, I tell you! She is absolutely generous and kind
and has all my respect and admiration, not that she didn't before, but now it's multiplied by a hundred.

Back at the beginning of this year, on January 1st. Mrs. Azlyn surprised us all with the Mega Sale of the
year by lowering her entire store to 90% off on all her beautiful designs, including new releases and
old gachas. Now, who does that?! Mrs. Azlyn does of course! ♥
Her reasoning for this incredible surprise was a gesture of gratitude to her customers and all
Second Life community. In her kindness and beautiful heart, she wanted to make it possible for
everyone to be able to afford new and beautiful clothes especially those people that were less
fortunate (Here). When I read her Mega Sale announcement I was so touched by her kindness that
I seriously wanted to hug her, but instead, I cried, for reals.

Now, I love shopping just as much as the next girl. However, I refuse to pay full price for the things I
like, so I only blog new releases that are being sent to me by the designers,
or gifted to me by friends or some of you my beautiful readers. The only times I am gladly willing
to pay the full price is when it is an item that comes from a kind and generous designer like Mrs. Azlyn,
Truth Hawks from Truth Hair, and Shena Neox from Poison Rouge just to name a few.
But that's the thing, there are just a very few designers who will go the extra mile for the kindness they
show to their customers like the ones I mentioned above. Now, paying full prices to these wonderful
designers is my way of supporting and thanking them for the kindness they give us.
So I say, give your full support to these kind designers who we know will in return do the same
creating a circle of kindness and support for each other.

Finally, I come to the funny story I want to share with you.
Since I have loved the Yasum brand since the beginning, one of my dreams as a blogger
was to one day be an official blogger for the brand. So some years ago, not really sure how many,
maybe five or eight :P, I applied for a blogging position with high hopes of being accepted.
Time passed and I never heard from them and felt saddened and somehow disappointed
but I continued to blog anything I could get my hands on from this brand. Then after a long time,
and I am talking maybe about two or more years later while going through my notecards,
of which I had thousands of them, and there it was, the notecard lost and never been read for years,
I had been accepted to blog for Yasum. They just needed me to contact someone
so I could be added to the bloggers' group. Omg, you can just imagine, I cried and cried, for reals.
What was I supposed to do after years of not responding...
"Umm, hiiii, it's me Lori, OMG I am so excited! OMG thank you so much, where do I join? Are you there?" :P
Like really, what could I do? My chance was long gone, not even dust or smoke left behind. LOL!
But you know what is even funnier, Yasum wasn't the only brand I lost for not reading the notecards
sent to me, there were others. The only thing left to do was to laugh... and cry at the same time. :P

Video below me after reading the acceptance notecards from the designers years later... :(((


I tell you, life can be so sad sometimes, hehehe. :P
Anyway, I am wearing Yasum Designs new QUEENIE Collection available now at THE ARCADE EVENT.
(Ends September 30 - Gallery)

Thanks For Stopping By My Beautiful People!
Over and Out.
Lori Novo
♥



Credits
1.Queeny -  Yasum RARE (Hair) ● 3.Queeny -  Yasum (Collar) ● 4.Queeny -  Yasum (Earrings)
Jack Spoon. Dream Noir Eyeliner Kit [EvoX BOM] * Bottom Lashes ● LSB - Shea Lip Gloss
Tville - Glorious Eyes HUD applier  [Lelutka] PACK3 ● ^^Swallow^^ Gauged XL for lel Evo X Ears
[BE] Beauty Essence - TRIBAL FACE Tattoo Special Edition ● <Glyph> Kendra Top

The Autumn Fairy

I'm not really sure if this story I have written today is for you my grown-up readers 
or for your children. Maybe it can be for both. I hope you enjoy!


Smash those mushrooms well, mix them with
honey, clover, and cinnamon. But remember to only use the mushrooms that grow under the
glowing tree. You will find this tree at the top of the highest mountain where the forest ends 
and the rocky land begins. Once you have done this, spread the mixture on a banana leaf and set it on 
the lake to float during the night on a full moon. Make sure you collect the leaf before the first 
ray of sun breaks through the clouds. You will notice that the mushy substance has turned into sparkling
cinnamon dust which you will spread as you go about your day. That is all you need to do.

"Are you sure this will work?" the autumn fairy asked the old witch of the forest.
"Is everyone really going to like me and want to be my friend?"
"Yes deary", the witch responded. "Now, pay up the twelve tokens of gold."

The next day the autumn fairy began to collect the items that the witch had told her to 
and then proceeded to prepare the mushy substance of honey, clover, and cinnamon with the
mushrooms that grew under the glowing tree. The tree that was at the top of the highest mountain 
where the forest ended and the rocky land begins. When the full moon made its presence, she 
placed the banana leaf to float on the lake and then she went to sleep, eager for the next day to 
come so she could start making new friends

The next morning, before the first ray of sun would break through the clouds, she collected the banana 
leaf and started to make her way to the other side of the forest, spreading the magical dust as she
ventured through, but nothing happened. After a while, she came up to a beautiful lake with 
sparkling silver water. She noticed diamond fish swimming around in search of food. 
She was amazed by the beauty of the lake and its swimming residents and placing the banana leaf
carefully on the ground,  she dove in creating a big splash as she hit the warm water. 
All the diamond fish surrounded her and they begin to sing creating a multitude of air bubbles 
that floated high above the water creating a beautiful illusion of a million rainbows. 
The autumn fairy swam with the fish happily without realizing that many hours were passing.


Finally, the autumn fairy began to give her goodbyes to each of the diamond fish, but as she 
picked up the banana leaf a gust of wind blew, sending all the magical dust into the forest.
The fairy began to cry and all the diamond fish swam towards her to console her.

"How am I ever going to make friends now? All my magical dust is gone."
she murmured as her tears ran down her face.
I am your friend!
Me too!
    and ME!
      and ME!...
all the diamond fish kept repeating this and their exclamation became a beautiful friendship song that
was carried by the wind through every corner of the forest and reaching the top of the highest mountain.
The fairy realizing this was true, she dove back into the silvery lake to join all her new
friends but as she did, she turned into a beautiful golden fish. Now in the forest, the autumn fairy is
known as the golden queen of the silvery lake.

The moral of the story, one does not need magic or go out of their way to make friends.
All you need is to be yourself spreading love and fun along the way and giving time to unexpected
moments. That's where the magic is! ;)

Thanks For Reading!
Much Love,
Lori Novo
♥


The Instruments : Wild Thing

 Featuring
TOPAZIA & OCEANE




“Maybe some women aren't meant to be tamed. 
Maybe they just need to run free 
until they find someone 
just as wild to run with them."
― Candace Bushnell

~✦~

THE INSTRUMENTS
Road To Ethnic

Wearing from this new round
Imani Gown by TOPAZIA & Messy Face Paint by Oceane

The Instruments ✦ Flickr


Credits
♥ Skin ~ Enya * Tan ~ WoW Skins & Shapes 
Blush ~ #2 ~ :Sugar:
Hair ~ Lora  -  EMO-tions
♥ Bracelets ~ Clamshell Bangles ~ Baubles! by Phe
♥ Earrings ~ Deco Earring with Hud. ~ Swallow
♥ Eyes ~ Ardent * Clarity (Medium) ~ Ikon Eyes
♥ Slink ~ Hands & Feet
♥ Pose ~ Rebel 2 ~ NanTra
Model & Photographer ~ Lori Novo

tysm♥

On9 : Fiona

 Featuring
PURPLEMOON CREATIONS

"I moss your silent stature,
your avoided days of disaster,
your present state of distress.
I'm cinnamon, cloves and fire,
you are the rested cedarwood of desire."
- Coco J. Ginger


~ Shakira & Miguel Bose ~


Wearing an exclusive for On9 EVENT
(July 9 - July 28)

FIONA OUTFIT
by PURPLEMOON CREATIONS

This Photo and the Following Text are the Property of PM

A romantic set of blazer, blouse, and shorts in some sweet ombre shades
decorated with intricate embroidered details.
Each set includes 8 texture options, from solids to sheers,
for the blouse and you can also make it disappear! 
Also included is a pack with blazers and shorts that can
be worn as separate pieces to match with other items.
Try the demo to see the texture options.

TAXI

Remember to find the discounted items!
One color/version per designer.

TP to On9 ~ Blog ~ FlickrFan ~ FaceBook
PM InWorld ~ MarketPlace ~ Blog ~ PM Outlet ~ FlickrFan ~ FlickerPoulet ~ FaceBook


CREDITS
Skin ~ Enya * Tan ~ WoW Skins & Shapes  tysm
Blush ~ #2 ~ :Sugar:
Lips ~ Just Gloss ~ blackLiquid MakeUp  tysm
Eye MakeUp ~ Anika Kawaii MakeUp 4 ~ Step InSIDE
Hair ~ Indigo ~ Alice Project  tysm
Eyes ~ Ardent * Clarity (Medium) ~ Ikon Eyes  tysm
Lashes ~ (No Longer Available) ~ Natural Beauty
Slink ~ Hands & Feet  tysm
Necklace & Bird Ring ~ Swallow  tysm
Bracelet ~ (Old Group Gift) ~ Finesmith
Pose One ~ Ashley 2 ~ Verocity  tysm
Location ~ The Vineyard @ Checkmate (Moderate)
Shape ~ Lori Novo ~ by Catero  tysm
Model / Photographer / Editor ~ Lori Novo

Naughty Neck

Featuring 
HELLO TUESDAY & COSMOPOLITAN BI-WEEKLY EVENT


HELLO TUESDAY
L$50 and 50% Off Sale Deals For One Day Only Event!
View This Tuesday's Items HERE!

Wearing from this week's Hello Tuesday
NAUGHT NECK TATTOO
by  TABOU IRRESISTIBLE
50% Off
Taxi
⚫
BLACK HEADPHONES
by SWALLOW
50% Off
Taxi

⚫
NO RAIN HAIR
from NO MATCH
50% Off

Taxi

COSMOPOLITAN BI-WEEKLY EVENT
This round is available for only two weeks
Over 150 quality items, Limited Offers & Exclusives!
New Guest Designers and new Group Gifts!
View New Round Here!

Wearing from this new round
DIONA SHADOWS #08
by SlackGirl

TAXI

OTHER CREDITS
Eyes ~ Ardent * Clarity (Medium) ~ Ikon Eyes tysm ♥
Lashes ~ (No Longer Available) ~ Natural Beauty
Tear ~ NXS Tattoos tysm ♥
Slink ~ Hands & Feet tysm ♥
Model & Photographer ~ Lori Novo

Hello Tuesday : Need You Now

 Featuring
HELLO TUESDAY & COSMOPOLITAN BI-WEEKLY EVENT


"Sometimes all you need is a second chance,
because time wasn't ready for the first one."



▧▧▧▧▧

HELLO TUESDAY
L$50 and 50% Off Sale Deals For One Day Only Event!
View This Tuesday's Items HERE!

Wearing from this week's Hello Tuesday

SKULL RING
by SWALLOW
50L$ / In Gold & Silver
TAXI

▧

FREEDOM TATTOO
by [M]AC [D]ESIGN]
50% Off / Unisex Upper Body Tattoo
TAXI

▧

MINI MDLEY HAIR
by ALICE PROJECT
50% Off
TAXI


CREDITS
Skin ~ Enya * Tan ~ Wow Skins & Shapes tysm ♥
Cowboy Hat ~ by MEVA ~ Available at Current Cosmopolitan  Bi-Weekly Event  tysm ♥
Eyes ~ Ardent * Clarity (Med) ~ Ikon Eyes tysm ♥
Lashes ~ (No Longer Available) ~ Natural Beauty
Slink Hands & Feet tysm ♥
Shape ~ Lori Novo ~ by Catero tysm ♥
Model & Photographer ~ Lori Novo

While My Guitar Gently Weeps

 Featuring
COSMOPOLITAN BI-WEEKLY EVENT

Featuring
COSMOPOLITAN BI-WEEKLY EVENT
ROUND 16/3   May 25th. - June 7th.



COSMOPOLITAN BI-WEEKLY EVENT
ROUND 16/3   May 25th - June 7th
This round is available for only two weeks
Over 150 quality items, Limited Offers & Exclusives!
New Guest Designers and new Group Gifts!

PARTICIPATING STORES/DESIGNERS
Alchemist, Alice Project, Astrala, Aushk'a & Co, Bee Designs, Bens Beauty & Boutique, B'Leaf
Body Factory, Cae, ChiChica, Che Bella, Cloud, Clutter For Builders, Cosette, d'yer mak'er
E-Clipse, Emporium, Eternal Dream, Ex Machine, Fashion Fears, Galland Homes, Garbaggio
G&D, GDit Jewelry, Glow Designs, Heart Homes, [hh] Hilly Haalan Fashions, HoLLyHooD, Humanoid, 
IDK, ILLI, Indyra Originals, Invictus, Kaithleen's, Kelini, Kunglers, LFjLE FORME, Little Branch, 
LOD, 7 mad:Ravens, Mes Petites Coutures, Meva, MJA.C., Mudskin, Mundos, Nerdology, Ninety, 
No Match, Obscure, OrsiniRed, +Pepper+, Persefona, PerveTTe Petite Maison, Since 1975,
snaphappy, striped mocha, Swallow, Tabou Irresistlble, Tool Shed
Tukinowaguma, United Colors, unKindness, WetCat, Zoom, ZoZ

View the NEW Round HERE!

Wearing from this new round;

Open Jeans * Men's (Here) by Invictus (Cosmopolitan Exclusive)
No Power Hair (Here) by No Match (Cosmopolitan Exclusive)
Revolver Necklace (Here) by Swallow (Cosmopolitan Exclusive)
Journey Sunglasses (Here) by 7madRvens (Cosmopolitan Exclusive)

Used;
"SMOKE" Window Unisex Prop (Here) by WetCat (Cosmopolitan Exclusive)
Table Radio (Here) & Portable Radio Station (Here) by Ex Machina (Cosmopolitan Exclusive)

TAXI

•LM  •Blog  •Facebook Group  •Facebook Page  •Flickr Official  •Flickr Fan
•Or join the SUBSCRIBER (outside by the door) to stay informed! No group slot is needed!

OTHER CREDITS
* Skin ~ Enya * Tan ~ Wow Skins
Lashes ~ (No Longer Available) ~ Natural Beauty
Bra ~ Sweety (Old Group Gift) ~ Angeldust
Fedora ~ Tres Beau
* Guitar ~ Traditional Bigsby ~ NC: Cutie Store
* Scattered Music Sheets ~ floorplan
* Chair ~ Malcontent Chair ~ 7madRavens
City View ~ New York
* Slink  Hands & Feet
* Shape ~ Lori Novo ~ by Catero
Model & Photographer ~ Lori Novo

* THANKS!

EVA: Dog Days Are Over

 Featuring
Eden Of Virtual Arts - Gacha & Sales Room Bi-Weekly Event
(May 28 - June 7)

"Be the REASON
someone SMILES today."


DOG DAYS ARE OVER
~ Florence & The Machine ~

EVA EVENT
Xclusive items for both Men & Women
Great sales from L$50 to L$150 / Gacha Machines
(May 28 - June 7)

Wearing From This New Round
DRESS by FLRN
Available in 3 Colors / 150L$


CREDITS
* Skin ~ Enya * Tan ~ Wow Skins
Hair ~ Falling For You ~ Exile
* Eyes ~ Ardent * EggPlant (Medium) ~ Ikon
* Tear ~ NXS Tattoos
Lashes ~ (No Longer Available) ~ Natural Beauty
* Slink  Hands & Feet
Necklace ~ Two First Love colliers SLX  (No Longer Available) ~ Hamor Meredith
* Ring ~ Chic Ring ~ Swallow
 Watch ~  Boyfriend's Watch ~ [ glow ] studio 
* Shape ~ Lori Novo ~ by Catero
Location ~ The Place
Model & Photographer ~ Lori Novo