The Keys to a secret

Not my secret of course...

Bluebeard's secret.

This month's theme for Enchantment follows the tale of Bluebeard. If you click through the link below you can read the tale yourself!

 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bluebeard

The short version is this wealthy french aristocrat. He has been married many times before but no one ever knew what happened to the previous wives. All the local girls are very obviously afraid to be his next wife. He manages to get another wife though and shortly after they are married he has to go out of town. He leaves his keys with his wife and says use them they open all the doors in the house. He also handed her one other key and stressed that she was to never ever not even once at all go to that room.

Of course she does. all the previous wives are in there murdered. The floor is covered in blood. The current wife drops the key in the blood, in shock. she tells her sister and they plan to leave but Bluebeard (yes his beard really is blue) comes home early and sees the blood on the key and knows. He was going to behead her but she begged for prayers. So he let her pray which in her terms meant wait for her brothers to rescue her and her sister. Bluebeard was about to kill them when the brothers came in and killed him. The wife inherits all his fortune and marries off her sister and herself. THE END

ok...so maybe that wasn't all that short but interesting right!?

Designers have made items pertaining to this story! just imagine the fun things that have been made (or you know, go check them out with the list below). I will post instructions after the photos and info and before the links!

Here is what i put together for my first blog for Enchantment.

The items I am wearing from Enchantment are the key headwrap, the key necklace, and my eyes. The headwrap, from Frogstar, is their prize at the prize location. It's mod so you can easily adjust it to fit your own head! with the texture change script there are 25 possible combinations on how you want it to look! This means it will match ANYTHING. This prize will NEVER be sold or given away after the event so be sure to fill up your stamp card if you want it!

The necklace I am wearing is also a prize item but this one is from Aisling. The necklace has a texture HUD so you can change the ribbon color, metal type, and whether or not the key has blood on it or not. I think it matches well with my outfit! I love long necklaces.

The last thing i am wearing from enchantment, my eyes, is from La Petite Morte. "Misery eyes 4". I love the texturing in these. This item is for sale in their store and by buying one color (for just 75L) you will get a stamp card.

So here is how this event works. You go to any of the stores that I list below and you buy one of their items that is specifically made and labeled for this event (you will see the tags and stamp machine set up). You can buy one thing from one store or many things from many stores! Whatever you like! When you get your stamp card...or 10...add them to you (if you have more than 1 wear them all at once so you don't have to do the stamping over and over). Each store also has a stamp machine set up. With the cards attached, click the stamp machine and it adds that store's stamp to your card. Collect all 20 stamps from the 20 stores and take your finished stamp card to the prize location it gives you! Each prize costs 1 stamp card so if you want more than one be sure to buy more than one item at the stores! The stamp cards are transfer/no copy so this means you can gift them too!

I love this event and I hope you all love this round. I had never heard this folktale before this round so it was fun reading into it and seeing what all the designers came up with!

Stay tuned for another post later on with some more items from this event!

PARTICIPATING DESIGNERS
.Shi
tea.s
La Petite Morte
Tarnished
Refined Wild
Valentina E
Aisling
Pixicat
Chop Shop
Bella Elephante
Kalopsia
Epic
The Muses
Due
Nox
Unrepentant 
Reign
DRD
Frogstar

Pita Pocket

GET THE LOOK
Outfit: Petite Bebe - Vintage Outfit Dotted Blue RARE (Woodland)
Hair: Olive - The Anya Sleep Red 01
Eyes: La Petite Morte - Misery eyes 4 (for enchantment)
Headwrap: Frogstar - Bluebeard's Bride Chain Headwrap (for enchantment)
Necklace: Aisling - The Bad Wife (for enchantment)
Nails: Enchanted Bowtique - Watermelon Nails (ATLT)

A well dressed Sailor

I've never been on a boat but if I ever am I imagine this is how I would dress. Nails done up and everything. Never know when you need to look good out on the open sea.

Awwdorable has released 2 new nail packs while we were at camp. "Drippy Nails" & "Cupcake Nails". Both HUDs come with multiple colors to choose from so matching to any outfit is easy. As you can see above I managed to use both for the same outfit. Go pick them up at Awwdorable now!

GET THE LOOK

*Nails: Awwdorable - "Cupcake Nails" & "Drippy Nails"
*Ring: Moon Amore - Realeza Rings MIDNIGHT (Gacha)
*Bracelet: Trinket - Nautical Hand Stamped Bracelet (Unsure...did not see out at store)
*Outfit: Baby Pie - Bow Gauchos Navy
*Sandals: Noodles - Anchors Away Sandals
*Skin: Curio - Pearl Gigi Makeup 5 Brunette
*Hair: D!va - Tomoko2 Type A Garnet
*Freckles: Moon Amore - FrecklesMania High Intensity

Timey Wimey Stuff

Things I love about Wimey: Everything
Things I hate about Wimey: Nothing

Wimey participated in Rhapsody (which ends on July 12th btw) this time around. They were given jazz and what cool things were made? See that Jazz sign above my head and the headpiece I am wearing? Those are both items you can get at Rhapsody made by Wimey! I love flapper girls and the roaring 20s (Seriously, I listen to Electro Swing and Speakeasy Jazz in real life)! Seeing the headband, I wanted to set up a photo that looked like I was headed to an event in the time period of one of my favorite genres. If you click the image above you can see it larger to check out the details of the headband better. To get this look, see the bottom of the post.

Wimey is also participating in "Oh My Gacha!" which ends on July 15th. For this event, Wimey, made some tote bags! 

There are way more than I represented above. The ones I am wearing above show off my fandoms: Doctor Who, Harry Potter, and The Fault in Our Stars. There are other Harry Potter totes that represent the other houses and you will even find Game of Thrones and Star Wars tote bags. You should head on over and try your luck!

One more blog post before Camp! To get these looks, check out the info below!

<3 Audra Graves

GET THE LOOK

- Picture One:

Sign: Wimey - Neon Jazzy Guide (found at Rapsody until July 12th)

Headband: Wimey - Love is the Drug Headband (found at Rapsody until July 12th)

Hair: Truth - Fernanda (reds)

Dress: Des Lunes - White Summer Dress (Found at Family Flea Market)

Shoes: Larnia Kids - (part of) Snowflake Sweetie

Necklace: Yummy - Bombshell Beads (cherry)

- Picture 2 & 3 collages

Bags (in order top left to bottom right): (all found at Oh My Gacha event) Wimey - Spoilers, Allons-y, Blue Box, Geronimo, Some Infinites, More Problems, Okay, & Loyal

Shirt: Dappers & Darlings - Stick With Pointy End

Hair: Truth - Danni (cherry)

Pants: Minuet - Flare Jeans (light)

Shoes: Amala - Jellies Licorice (found at The Chapter Four)

Camp Hardknock or Bust!

I think it was their 2nd or 3rd session of camp that I started going to Camp Hardknock. It was winter camp and I remember the giant pond that was pure ice and being able to ice fish and ice skate. I remember we had an avalanche so we all had to leave our cabins in the middle of the night, half asleep, but chaperoned by the safety of our counselors, as we headed to an underground shelter much like something you would see the president run to. There were bunks lining the walls and center of the bunker and we "slept" there til it was safe. I say "slept" because no one really slept, there was just too much excitement and worry from the avalanche. What if we were stuck there forever!? Who would save us!? Would we have to live on Mr Gattz's cardboard pancakes forever (read: we already do so that wouldn't be much different.)

Photo credit goes to Marianne McCann who does a WONDERFUL
job at showing what the kid world is like!

Just from that little snippet above I hope you are able to see some of why SL kids LOVE Camp Hardknock. We lose sleep over worrying whether or not we will make it through registration (because to make camp the most enjoyable there is a limit of kids and honestly everyone who has been to camp will agree (I assume). Then that sigh of relief as we see our payment go through just before the 1st or 2nd registration cut off of campers. I wouldn't doubt if many cried tears of joy! The Directors (the Gilmans) and the co-directors, and the counselors all do a wonderful job of making this the most looked forward to experience an SL kid has (I'm not kidding...the timer for the next camp session starts the moment camp is over).

Mommy had me help her get the mail today (sometimes I like to help you know). I can't read too well so I couldn't tell you what all we got today but it was probably mostly bills. I've never seen mommy so happy about mail. As we got inside I was about to go back and play in my room when she told me to hold on a minute. I watched her sort through mail, mumbling which was junk and which was bills, and which was that new awesome zombie shooting magazine she had been waiting for. When she was done she had one in her hand left that she handed to me and told me to open it. I was sceptical at first because I don't want to pay bills! I turned it over and saw my name on it though (I can't mistake that part) and quickly ripped it open. I am honestly not sure what the rest said because I saw the Camp Hardknock Logo and instantly knew what it was. I WAS GOING TO CAMP!

Camp isn't til the 12th but I didn't waste anytime packing. I threw everything I had into a suitcase and attempted to close it with no luck. Mommy came in and explained that I can't bring the cat, or my candy stash, or collection of empty shoe boxes. I reluctantly put most of it back (you knew I wasn't putting all the candy back right?) and was able to finish packing. I waited by the door and mommy had to explain to me again that there was still a week left and I would have to eat, sleep, bathe, and use the bathroom still. She said she wanted to spend as much time with me as possible and to not rush camp because I would miss her and she would miss me even though we know i will be having so much fun.

I will only have two more blog posts before camp, one for Wimey, and one showing my blog vacation for a week. But you can look forward to a camp post afterwards!! Check the credits below for pose and outfit info you don't want to miss for your own photos! Check out the camp store too if you are headed to camp so you can get some awesome things for yourself and your bunk!

I'M GOING TO CAMP!!!!!

<3 Audra Graves

WHAT I WORE

Dress: Dash of Dulce - Shy Dress - Woodland Treasures Gatcha

Shoes: CutieCakes - Hawaiian Sneaks Pink (Gacha) - All The Little Things

Hair: Truth - Evelyn - Reds (cherry)

Nail Polish: Lil Smartie Pants - Pastel Nails (yellow)

Suitcase in last 2 photos): GlamRus Kidz - Olaf RARE Suitcase (Can be found at Camp Store)

POSES

Photo 2: GlamRus Kidz - My Letter (Can be found at Camp Store)

Photo 3: Lil Smartie Pants: Camp Acceptance Pose 3 (Letter not included) (Can be found at the Camp Store)

Photo 4: GlamRus Kidz - One Last Moment (Can be found at Camp Store)

Photo 5: GlamRus Kidz - Nessy (5) (Can be found at Camp Store)

Bonsai Madness

As Always, Arcade is huge again! I expected to have a huge list but never expected it to be as long as it was this round! I've spent a LOT of money already and i am not even done!

Mad Peas is participating and this round of The Arcade and for their gacha they have released some Bonsai Trees. There 16 different trees to collect, and 2 of them are rare (the tall ones shown behind me). They are all low Li (1-3). There are 8 Pairs total so when you get 2 of a pair they react to each other and play a melody! It's actually really cool! I wanted to find a way to show you all but all i have is a grainy Gyazo Gif so I hope it helps!

(I'm still working on my glow settings sorry!)

The Gacha is 50L a play so go have fun!!

<3 Audra Graves

What I wore:
Cardigan: Little Closet - Cardi Combo - Marshmallow (no shirt)
Shirt: Little Closet - Basic Tees (Mint)
Shorts: Des Lunes - Reg Denim Shorts
Sandals: Noodles - Anchors Away Sandals - Mint (C88)
Hair/hat: LaViere - Daisy (Saffron) (comes with HUD to change hat texture)
Doge: Alchemy - Doge French Bulldog - Hoodie - Pink Hot Donna (The Chapter Four)
Nails: Lil Smartie Pants - Pastel Nails Set (HUD)

Bonsais above:
(All from The Arcade)
Hizashi RARE
Kaidan
Kasa
Kojiko
Majo
Ryu
Shihosu
Tsukikage RARE

Spring Overalls and Oopsies

One of my favorite things about warmer weather is being able to wear overalls. I LOVE overalls. Even overall shorts! It was really nice outside so I threw on the new overalls outfit that That's So Kyoot released called "Lizzie". It comes with the undershirt (in a HUD), Mesh overalls, flip flops, glasses, and 2 bracelets. It's a soft blue and has a cute pattern! Us toddleedoos just look so cute in overalls! The bracelets and shoes all have resize scripts in them so you can easily fit them to your avatar's size. The glasses do not BUT they are mod so you can adjust those too! This outfit is 85L at That's So Kyoot's mainstore!

I also dropped my ice cream while window shopping today and I got super sad. good thing I got more though!

<3 Audra Graves

WHAT I WORE:
Outfit (including shoes and bracelets): That's So Kyoot - Lizzie
Hair: Truth - Evelyn (cherry)
Bear: Boogers - Wear-a-Bear Hang Beige (JUNE ARCADE)
Ice Cream: 8f8 - Oops! (JUNE ARCADE)
Location: Blueberry Hill

Original Art and Gachas....knowing where my addictions lie

As some of you may know, Mad City is closing soon. This does NOT, however, mean that Madpeas is going anywhere. It's actually quite the opposite. Madpeas is still hard at work on UNIA and I can't wait for the next update. This is going to be the biggest game in SL and it will be awesome!

In the last days of Mad City, they are holding an art gacha festival. There are 11 artists who have a gacha set up all with original artwork. Everything is under 100L a play (I think the highest was 75L) and there is some amazing artwork to be had!

If you go to check it out and test your luck (because even these gachas have rares!) be sure to have a look around the area too! there are some great works of art out for display! Sculptures and even samples of what the artists have made! The sculptures holding the gachas are a work of art themselves.

I played a few and crosses my fingers. Still couldn't grab the rare from Sabbian Paine's gacha but I got one of the others from it that I liked.  It's adds to my skybox nicely!

I also got some artwork from Rag Randt and Thea Maiman.

If you want to check it out for yourself, head down to Mad City before the 31st and enjoy!

<3 Audra Graves