Retail Therapy Is Real

Retail therapy is a great quick fix for the blues or even the magentas (100pts if you get that). I mean, who doesn’t feel better after shopping? It’s exciting! Just don’t look at the bill or how much you spent right away. No sense ruining the buzz for no reason. Granted retail therapy is a short term solution for a bad mood and has no real therapeutic value, but at least at the end of it you have something to show for your money. Thus, I must argue that it is a far better vice than drugs (except marijuana lol), alcohol, or gambling (especially if you suck at it.) While, it none of the aforementioned proclivities can replace actual therapy, it is a great way to perk yourself up.
There are some lasting benefits to shopping, too. You buy multiple items and you get excited each time you use/wear one of your new items for the first time. Then as you discover more about the items, its even more exciting. OMG, you mean this dress has pockets!?!? See? We all know women love some pockets! This blender is also a food processor? WHAT?!?! See? Exciting! Again, I’m not suggesting you use retail therapy to put yourself in the poor house or to replace actual therapy, but the next time you’re feeling a little blue…give it a try, I think you’ll discover that I’m right….as usual. *grins*

foundation
hair: RAMA.SALON – Kylee Hair
head: LeLUTKA Lake Head 3.1
head skin: [Glam Affair] Mea Layer [Lelutka EvoX] @ ACCESS
body: [LEGACY] Meshbody (f) Special Edition (1.4)
body skin: VELOUR: The “Ipanema Body” for Legacy

cosmetics
eyeshadow: IDTTY FACES – LELUTKA BEAUTY BOOM COLLECTION #4
lipstick: GOREGLAM ‘Diamond’ Glittergloss

fashion
[ rD ] – Kittiwake necklace & earrings
(Yummy) Aaliyah Ring Collection
MVT – Luxe shopping bag L @ Equal10
MVT – Luxe shopping bag R @ Equal10
Cynful Jaclyn Set @ Equal10

Can you tell I like donuts?

When I was growing up I knew of two donut shops in the whole city. One was a local shop that was really close to our house. The other was Krispy Kreme, but I had no idea this was part of a chain. I thought we had the only one. So, when I saw the donuts in the grocery store, I found it really odd that anyone would buy them there instead of just going and getting them when they were “HOT NOW.” For those that don’t know the chain, they have a neon light that pops on when the donuts are just done which is the absolute best time to eat them. They melt in your mouth and they are amazing! Of course, a few years later I figured out that you can also achieve this “HOT NOW,” melt in your mouth effect, by popping them in the microwave for a few seconds. However, it wasn’t until I heard about Madonna and Rosie O’Donnell eating them in New York that I realized Krispy Kreme was part of a chain! I was sheltered and naïve, okay? Now that I’m all grown up and far less naïve, I’ve discovered that the best donuts come from different places! Nothing beats a “HOT NOW,” which is what I honestly thought Krispy Kreme donuts were called for most of my childhood. However, for a proper Boston Cream, it has to be Dunkin. Never count out a local donut shop or grocery store bakery though, cuz Publix (a grocery store chain) makes the BEST apple fritters! Can you tell I like donuts? LOL

foundation
hair: DOUX – Sam hairstyle
head: LeLUTKA Lake Head 3.1
head skin: [Glam Affair] Clara Skin [Lelutka EvoX] @ UBER
body: [LEGACY] Meshbody (f) Special Edition (1.4)
body skin: VELOUR: The “Ipanema Body” for Legacy

fashion
lipstick: -SU!- Outlaw Lipstick
e.marie // Maddie Earrings
Rainbow Sundae Penelope Earrings
PKC Anna Septum
Orsini Jewelry CHRISTINA Ring Bento
(Yummy) Demon Queen Ring Collection @ C88
Hangry – Cutie Donuts
hive // pink drink on the go . kitty
sixx – Jelly Bracelets
SU!- Almond Nails

Zenith=Harmoni Top @ Uber
Zenith=Harmoni Skirt @ Uber

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Serenity Style-Le Boulangerie Facade @ UBER

neither ever nor never

(please put me to bed and turn down the light)
fold down your hands
give me a sigh
put down your lies
lay down next to me
don’t listen when I scream
bury your doubts and fall asleep
find out I was just a bad dream
let the bed sheet soak up my tears and watch
the only way out disappear
don’t tell me why
kiss me goodbye
for neither ever nor never
goodbye
neither ever nor never
goodbye

foundation
hair: tram I0710 hair
head: LeLUTKA Erin Head 3.1
head skin: [Glam Affair] Gaia Skin [Lelutka EvoX] @ K9
body: [LEGACY] Meshbody (f) Special Edition (1.4)
body skin: VELOUR: The “Ipanema Body” for Legacy

cosmetics
eyebrows: -SU!- Aneira Eyebrows
eyeshadow: poema – Ines Eyeshadows @ TLC
lipstick: Moccino Beaute x LeLutka EvoX – Huntress Lipblood Collection @ Access

fashion
VENGE – ‘Luna’ Earrings @ TLC
LIVIA // Night Bento Rings @ TLC
Just BECAUSE Velma Sweater @ FaMESHed

[Rezz Room] Crow Animesh

pose: Secret Poses – Katherine @ TLC

This is Halloween

Boys and girls of every age
Wouldn’t you like to see something strange?
Come with us and you will see
This, our town of Halloween
This is Halloween, this is Halloween
Pumpkins scream in the dead of night
This is Halloween, everybody make a scene
Trick or treat ’til the neighbors gonna die of fright
It’s our town, everybody scream
In this town of Halloween

foundation
hair: RAMA.SALON – Alexis Hair @ Equal10
head: LeLUTKA Erin Head 3.1
eyes: AG. Elegance Eyes
head skin: [Glam Affair] Rayne Skin [Lelutka EvoX] @ UBER
body: [LEGACY] Meshbody (f) Special Edition (1.4)
body skin: VELOUR: The “Ipanema Body” for Legacy

cosmetics
eyebrows: -SU!- Aneira Eyebrows
eyeshadow: -SU!- Smokey Eye Collection – Lelutka Evo-
lipstick: -SU!- Outlaw Lipstick -Lelutka Evo-

fashion
PKC Anna Septum
(Yummy) Demon Queen Ring Collection
-SU!- Almond Nails
MOVEMENT- Jelly basket @ Access
SEKA’s Pin Top @ Access
AsteroidBox. Evlin Pants @ Equal10
[Dazzling] Camilla combat boots @ Kustom9

pose: Kirin – Ayaka Pose Pack

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Architect. Gladys Townhouse @ Access

YOKAI – BOO Balloons @ Access

{YD} Jack Lamp’s Hand – Jack @ Access
{YD} Jack Lamp’s Hand – Bob @ Access

CHEZ MOI Inflatable Ghosts @ Access

22769 – PorchPumkins @ Arcade
-2. 22769 – Black And White Pumpkins – COMMON
-4. 22769 – Googly Eyes – COMMON
-7. 22769 – Pumpkin Cat – COMMON
-10. 22769 – Witch Hat Pumpkin – COMMON

more reasons than usual doesn’t hurt

It’s no secret that I love October. Between my birthday and Halloween, how could I not? Even if you’re not into the dark, bloody, scary side of Halloween, there are all sorts of cute bits out there to help you get in the mood. Plus its the perfect time of year to break out colors you might not otherwise wear, like purple and black…or orange…or just go a teensy bit goth. This is the perfect time to experiment with your look, cuz if you hate it or other people don’t react well, you can just say its a costume, right? There’s so much fun stuff out there right now, I can’t imagine not shopping during October. Let’s face it, most of us don’t need an excuse to shop, but having even more reasons than usual doesn’t hurt either. *winks*
Today is super busy for me, so I’m not writing a ton. I wish you all a wonderful weekend and an awesome October!!

foundation
hair: DOUX – Sam hairstyle
head: LeLUTKA Erin Head 3.1
eyes: AG. Elegance Eyes
head skin: [Glam Affair] Rayne Skin [Lelutka EvoX] @ UBER
body: [LEGACY] Meshbody (f) Special Edition (1.4)
body skin: VELOUR: The “Ipanema Body” for Legacy

eyebrows: -SU!- Aneira Eyebrows
eyeshadow: GOREGLAM ‘Mondaiji’ Eyeshadow LEL EVO @ Access
lipstick: GOREGLAM ‘Lucid Dream’ Gloss @ Access

fashion
Orsini Jewelry VERA Earrings @ Access
-SU!- Almond Nailssere
Seniha. Alizon Set @ Access

pose: Lyrium. Ria Static & Breathing + Fingers Series @ Equal10

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FOXCITY. Photo Booth – Chic B&B

Loft & Aria – Bramble Entry @ C88

Serenity Style– Molly the pumpkin killer
Serenity Style– Charlie The Silly Clown

DISORDERLY. / Harvest Tables / Orange @ Kustom9

dust bunny . hanging plants . cheese plant
dust bunny . hanging plants . ivy planter

Running Out of Blankets

So, I wasn’t sure what I was going to write about or if I was just going to slap some song lyrics in here and call it a day. I decided to look at Facebook to see if any topics jumped out at me or what was the daily ragefest. Surprisingly, I didn’t see anyone going off about anything in particular, but what I did see…well, let’s just say I’m running out of blankets.
As if my mirrors and my recent birthday weren’t enough, not one, but TWO people on my timeline had to point out how freaking old we are. Yeah! One of them had posted a meme about how 20 years ago was 2001, not the 80s and how that doesn’t sit well with them. Now, I totally agree with this meme. It blows me away when I think of time in this way. So, in the comments I yelled at her and gently covered her with a blanket. As I continued scrolling, I come across another meme about how we didn’t screenshot in middle school, we did a three way call and muted. Well, that was too much for me…now another friend is covered with a blanket and quite frankly, I’m running out of blankets. Winter is coming and I’m going to freeze!!

foundation
hair: RAMA.SALON – Better Kimmy Hair
head: LeLUTKA Erin Head 3.1
eyes: LOTUS. Saltwater Eyes 18 (LeLutka) SECRET RARE
head skin: [Glam Affair] Rayne Skin [Lelutka EvoX] @ UBER
body: [LEGACY] Meshbody (f) Special Edition (1.4)
body skin: VELOUR: The “Ipanema Body” for Legacy

eyeshadow: -SU!- Smokey Eye Collection – Lelutka Evo
lipstick: . MILA . Bad Girl Lipstick [LeL Evolution]

fashion
PKC Anna Septum Piercing
(Yummy) Alexis Necklace
(Yummy) Demon Queen Ring Collection @ C88
RAWR! Punkin’ Nails @ Access
:::ChicChica::: Creepy donuts
SPIRIT – Juli outfit @ Access

pose: Lyrium. Lacey Static & Breathing + Fingers Series @ Equal10

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MINIMAL – Gramola Backdrop

Exciting Things

For everything bad, there’s a million really exciting things, whether it’s someone puts out a really great book, there’s a new movie, there’s a new detective, the sky is unbelievably golden, or you have the best cup of coffee you ever had in your life. – Patti Smith

foundation
hair: TRUTH VIP Curious
head: LeLUTKA Erin Head 3.1
eyes: LOTUS. Saltwater Eyes 18 (LeLutka) SECRET RARE
head skin: [Glam Affair] Rayne Skin [Lelutka EvoX] @ UBER
body: [LEGACY] Meshbody (f) Special Edition (1.4)
body skin: VELOUR: The “Ipanema Body” for Legacy
Izzie’s – Eye Scar

eyeshadow: -SU!- Smokey Eye Collection – Lelutka Evo
lipstick: . MILA . Bad Girl Lipstick [LeL Evolution]

fashion
-SU!- Triple Ring Septum Piercing
(Yummy) Demon Queen Ring Collection @ C88
-SU!- Almond Nails
.spruce. pumpkin spruce latte group gift
Seniha. Batiste Dress&Vest @ FaMESHed

pose: Focus. Hello Autumn
(comes with phone and multiple other accessories)

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Focus. The Mall Autumn Park backdrop

Play With It

I want to say right up front that I am not an official Lelutka Blogger, so all the heads I have purchased myself, with the exception of two that were bought for me, by my beautiful sisters, Kess and Sassy. However, like many people on the grid I will use whatever resources I can to acquire things as quickly as possible. Thus, I acquired the new Gaia head and played with it straight away. To my immediate surprise, I discovered that this head came with THREE sets of ears. There’s the basic human ears that are already attached to the head. There are the standard elf ears that have become a fixture with the new Evo X line. However, the big surprise was that there was fox ears, too!!! WHAT?!?!? Now, I love me some cats and I am quite feline in nature. However, I rarely go full out neko anymore. These ears are quite tempting, but at my age…well, I just feel like they are a bit costumey for me. Yes, I made up a word. With that said, I have seen soooo many girls wearing these and they are sooo damn cute!! I’m not even sure that this head’s base features work for my personal look and preferences, but this head is definitely a game changer. If you are looking for a new look, something that isn’t quite like everyone else…I recommend that you at least demo this adorable new head. Play with it and experiment with different skins, cuz we all know that a skin can change everything. For instance, I’m wearing the new Sora skin from Glam Affair in this photo, but when I tried on some other skins it was a completely new look from this one. This also inspired me to go have a look at the Lelutka store for which heads I don’t own. What I discovered (yes, I’m slow) is that they have updated quite a few of their previous heads to Evo X. So, the next time you see me, I’ll be wearing Erin Evo X and it will look a lot more like Sady than this one. The moral of the story is…if this isn’t the head for you, try looking at some of the updated heads. You just don’t know what you might find until you try it out. This is the cheapest plastic surgery on the planet, so why not play with it and have some fun!?!?

foundation
hair: DOUX – Blush hairstyle @ Equal10
head: LeLUTKA Gaia Head @ E10
eyes: AG. Gaia Eyes – Neko Pack @ Equal10
head skin: [Glam Affair] Sora Skin [Lelutka EvoX] @ C88
body: [LEGACY] Meshbody (f) Special Edition (1.4)
body skin: VELOUR: The “Ipanema Body” for Legacy
Izzie’s – Eye Scar

fashion
(Yummy) Demon Queen Ring Collection @ C88
BUENO-Polo Shirt Dress @ Anthem
Just BECAUSE Velma Socks&Shoes @ FaMESHed

pose: Lyrium. Blair Breathing Stand Set + Spooky Notebook @ Equal10

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Oubliette- Conjure Witches Cottage @ Darkness

ChicModa Decor // Webbed Coffin Shelf // BLACK

..::THOR::.. Ritual Set @ Arcade
-1 ..::THOR::.. Ritual Altar – dark – RARE
-3 ..::THOR::.. Evil Plant – dark
-5 ..::THOR::.. Herb Potion
-6 ..::THOR::.. Celestial Moon Essence
-7 ..::THOR::.. Astral Powder
-10 ..::THOR::.. Gem Owl – obsidian
-13 ..::THOR::.. Incense Burner + Sticks
-14 ..::THOR::.. Ouija Planchette
-15 ..::THOR::.. Pagan Skull
-16 ..::THOR::.. Incense Sticks Holder
-17 ..::THOR::.. Ritual Candle
-18 ..::THOR::.. Altar Pouf – Celestial

22769 – Witchcraft @ Arcade
-03 – 22769 – Skull and Candles – COMMON
-05 – 22769 – Cauldron with Books – COMMON

[ zerkalo ] Sighisoara Set @The Arcade
-7. [ zerkalo ] Sighisoara – Mirror w Skull
-11. [ zerkalo ] Sighisoara – Skull w Cigar Bone
-17. [ zerkalo ] Sighisoara – Magical Book
-19. [ zerkalo ] Sighisoara – Skull w Candle Bone
-21. [ zerkalo ] Sighisoara – Candlestick (Black, Silver, White)

HEXtraordinary Bat Cat – Companion @ Arcade
HEXtraordinary Black Cat – Wanderer @ Arcade

Abracadabra

I heat up, I can’t cool down
You got me spinning
‘Round and ’round
‘Round and ’round and ’round it goes
Where it stops nobody knows
Every time you call my name
I heat up like a burning flame
Burning flame full of desire
Kiss me baby, let the fire get higher
Abra abracadabra
I wanna reach out and grab ya
Abracadabra
Abracadabra

foundation
hair: Magika – Morticia @ C88
head: LeLUTKA Avalon
eyes: AG. Elegance Eyese
head skin: [Glam Affair] Sora Skin [Lelutka EvoX] @ C88
body: [LEGACY] Meshbody (f) Special Edition (1.4)
body skin: VELOUR: The “Ipanema Body” for Legacy
tattoo: .: Vegas :. Tattoo Applier Earthly
WarPaint* Possession [LeL EvoX] – fresh scar @ Salem

fashion
.Tardfish. Undead Bird @ Salem
(Yummy) Demon Queen Ring Collection @ C88
Orb Censor FATPACK + {egosumaii}
nails: e.marie // Mix&Match Coffin – Dark Omens
Seniha. Ethne Hat @ Satan Inc
Seniha. Ethne Set @ Satan Inc
(choker, dress, & boots)

[Rezz Room] Box Cerberus Animesh @ Neo Japan

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Pitaya – Ritual Circle – White @ Salem

{anc} dandelion fluff “daytime”
{anc} starry starry night (clear)
{anc} flower paper lantern

you have to face your demons

Human beings, we have dark sides; we have dark issues in our lives. To progress anywhere in life, you have to face your demons. ~John Noble

foundation
hair: Magika – Ash
head: LeLUTKA Avalon
eyes: AG. Halloween Eyes – 17 RARE @ Arcade
head skin: [Glam Affair] Rayne Skin [Lelutka EvoX] @ UBER
body: [LEGACY] Meshbody (f) Special Edition (1.4)
body skin: VELOUR: The “Ipanema Body” for Legacy
Dazed. Rotten Lips & Eyebags – lel EVOX @ Salem

fashion
Tentacio Voodoo knife @ Satan Inc (gift)
nails: e.marie // Mix&Match Coffin – Dark Omens
AsteroidBox. Zoya Dress @ Anthem
[BREATHE]-Misoki Heels @ FaMESHed

pose: Ana Poses – Magic 9 @ Arcade

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Garmiani – Behold Day – The Bearded Guy

Raindale – Nightgrove spiderweb @ Arcade
Raindale – Nightgrove candles (black) @ Arcade

17 ..::THOR::.. Ritual Candle @ Arcade

BROKEN ARROWS – Nightmare – Crow Frame @ Arcade
BROKEN ARROWS – Nightmare – Skull Black @ Arcade
BROKEN ARROWS – Skull Candle – Black @ Salem

KraftWork Spooky Candle . Dark

[ zerkalo ] Sighisoara – Rug Print1 @ Arcade
[ zerkalo ] Sighisoara – Candlestick @ Arcade

MH Dolores Topiary 1 @ Arcade