Standing at the south end of the 300 block and shooting north, this image captures the Promenade's peculiar duality with unusual clarity: on the right, the same Keller-era masonry block from the previous frame, now readable in context; on the left, a construction hoarding wrapping what appears to be a gut renovation or ground-up development, its raw structural steel skeleton visible above the fence line. The tension between these two walls — one a century old, one not yet born — frames the corridor like a before-and-after exhibit in urban economics. The Promenade's signature light installations cascade down the center of the frame in a chandelier-like catenary that draws the eye deep into the composition, the warm festival lighting doing considerable work to animate what is, at this hour, a remarkably empty pedestrian mall. The paired Washington fan palms march in formation toward the vanishing point, their trunks wrapped in fairy lights — a landscaping decision from the Promenade's late-1980s redesign by Lawrence Halprin's office that remains its most recognizable feature. The scattered "For Lease" signage visible on the right tells the quieter story: this is a corridor still finding its post-pandemic footing, the holiday lights a kind of determined optimism against the vacancy.

Day 2 of the July challenge.

Doja Cat - Like That (Audio) ft. Gucci Mane

║Jessa║

【OSMIA - Paola Gacha - Available now at The Arcade】

✦ OSMIA - Paola.Gacha.Bra - L - White

✦ OSMIA - Paola.Gacha.Panties - L - Nude - RARE

✧ MINIMAL - October Group Gift Glasses

✧ Doux - Rain

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【OSMIA - Paola Gacha - Available now at The Arcade】

✦ OSMIA - Paola.Gacha.Bra - L - Nude - RARE

✦ OSMIA - Paola.Gacha.Panties - L - Nude - RARE

✧ Doux - Ciara

║Pose║

【WetCat - Available at the Mainstore】

::WetCat:: "Bubbles" Poses & props - 4 & 5

║Decor║

【moss&mink - Available at the Mainstore】

✦ {moss&mink} Floating Paper lantern (Green)

✦ {moss&mink} Floating Paper lantern (Peach)

✦ {moss&mink} Floating Paper lantern (White)

✦ {moss&mink} Fuschia Wall Planter (White)

✦ {moss&mink} Marrakesh Pool LI:31

✦ {moss&mink} Tala Cocktail Bar

✦ {moss&mink} Tala Counter

✦ {moss&mink} Tera Planter (White)

^^modded color & plants: dust bunny . elephant ear plant + Granola. Farah Bird Of Paradise Planter

✦ {moss&mink} Summer Books

✦ {moss&mink} Tera outdoor area (White - color modded)

✦ {moss&mink} Tera walkway (DkWood)

✦ {moss&mink} Trinity bath - Adult (White - color modded)

✦ {moss&mink} Wall Studs H - Square (VIP Gift)

【Elm. - Available at the Mainstore】

✦ Elm. Summer Squeeze Gacha - Prize #'s: 3, 4, 8, 10, 12, 14, 15

║Other Decor Used║

✧ Hangry - Food Fight Gun - Hot dog (Available now at Kustom9)

✧ Hangry - Food Fight Gun - Pizza (Available now at Kustom9)

✧ {anc} bubbles {pink}

✧ +Half-Deer+ Monstera Deliciosa - Gold - Garland

✧ +Half-Deer+ Rainbow Neon Lights - Long

✧ +Half-Deer+ Stringlight Soiree Curtains - White

✧ Apple Fall Varsity Bunting

✧ Ariskea{Australia} Macrame Rug

✧ Calm. il Mare . Wall art . Seahorse (modded)

✧ Calm. il Mare . Wall art . Seaweed (modded)

✧ Dahlia - Nohea - Tropical Smoothie Bowl - Dragon (Available now at Summerfest '20)

✧ Dahlia - Nohea - Tropical Smoothie Bowl - Passion (Available now at Summerfest '20)

✧ Black Bantam - Pug w/ Bow

✧ MudHoney Blaire Round Beach Towel

✧ REIGN.- BEACH CHAIR w/ UMBRELLA- PALMS

✧ REIGN.- PALM FLOATIE

✧ Soy. Super long Hanging Hedera

✧ dust bunny . beach day . towel tote

Getting to know my 50mm lens better.

I think... if it is true that

there are as many minds as there

are heads, then there are as many

kinds of love as there are hearts.

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Hair:

Exile:: Full Circle (BENTO)

Top:

Blueberry - Elisa - Henley Tops

Skirt:

Blueberry - Blueberry - Harlow Skirt

Shoes:

_CandyDoll_ Leah Heels (N21 - OCTOBER 2017)

Pose:

[DB]Poses - "happy girls are the prettiest"

Decorations:

+Half-Deer+ Nightglow Bird - Sparrow - Stringlights (up)

+Half-Deer+ Nightglow Bird - Robin - Stringlights (down)

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I investigated my inventory and found a lot of cute Christmas things I forgot about! So I threw them together for this little xmas flea market stand :)

Tool Shed - Little Display House

Skye Snow Formations

Kalopsia - Pepper's Side Table

Apple Fall - Christmas Tree

Trompe Loeil - Reindeer Cutout Wall Art

+Half-Deer+ - Antler Stringlights - Gold

+Half-Deer+ - Stringlight Clutter - Long

+Half-Deer+ - Snow Tracks

The Arcade - Holiday Snowglobe Gift 2015

What Next - Wintery Porch Sign (texture change)

What Next - Leaning Sled Decor

Balaclava - Santa's Bell Choir - Prancer

Apple Fall - Happy Santa Figures

8f8 - Granny's Winter Cottage - Icicle Short

hive - snowflake sign

Jian - Wreath

khargo - mesh snow slush

Lost Junction -Garden Gnome - Sneezy

Vespertine - bell garland/gold

Tableau Vivant - Xmas flakes

aisling - Monbo Sapin

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Worn:

-Body-

•Maitreya // Lara Mesh Body

•Catwa // Lona Mesh Head

•Go&See // Muse Eyes @ The Chapter Four

-Appliers-

•MUDSKIN // Our Story Gacha - Mei Skin RARE

•Rainbow Sundae // Doll Blush

•Stardust // Keomi Eyelashes

-Hair-

•VCO // Jennie - ULTRA RARE @ Arcade

-Clothing-

•Belle Epoque // Elvira - Blush @ Au Lovely

•Sweet Thing // Betsey Wedges @ Au Lovely

-Accessories-

•Sweet Thing // Lolita Lace Cuffs

•Momochuu // Lovely Bunny - Pink A @ Au Lovely

-Decor/Landscape-

•Cherry House // Sweet Sky Box @ Au Lovely

•Zerkalo // Love Tenderness - Bed Pink , Round Floor Pillow White , Round Floor Pillow Pink , Floor Pillows White , Floor Pillows Pink @ Au Lovely

•LAGOM // Papillion Gacha - Ottoman , Pet Bed & Jessica Walk In Gacha - Lightstring & Studio Stockholm Gacha - Rug , Love/Home & Elizabeth Bibliotheca Gacha - Sofa pink , Candlelight & Orchid Dreams Gacha - Blanket , Pot 1

•Half Deer // Stringlight Soiree Curtains - White , Country Rose Chandelier - Soft Pink , Stringlights - Ceiling - Cluttered A , Coming up Roses - Easel (White + Roses) , Pretty Kitty Floor Pillow - Dreaming - Pink , Pretty Kitty Floor Pillow - Fancy - Floral , Lingerie Clutter - Pink - Flat (Panties) , Lingerie Clutter - White - Edge (Bra) , Frilly Heart Rug - Florals - Princess

•Moss&Mink // Rose deco planter

•Parfait // Amelia Bedroom Suite - White Heart Pillow , Pink Heart Pillow

•Stockholm&Lima // Subtlety Pillow PG (Frilly)

•LAQ Decor // Curtains

•Air // wall decoration A (pink rose)

•ANC // feather chips {sugar}

•OMEN & Dust Bunny // Puppy Basket Bed - Pup

Maira and Lights - Sony A7S II, Fotodiox MFT to Sony E adapter, Lensbaby Sol 22

This week I am writing my last set of final exams for my BSc Pharmacy!

A night portrait shaped by contrast rather than direct display.

The lifted arm, the quiet upward gaze and the dark garden-party background create a moment that feels both public and private.

What I like most here is the tension between elegance and imperfection: the soft floral dress, the cool teal shadows, the few distant lights — and the small natural detail that keeps the pose from becoming too polished.

The party remains only a suggestion in the background.

She stands in the light, while everything around her fades into a darker, almost cinematic stillness.

AI-assisted image composition.

Olympus E-P2

Pentax 50mmƒ1.4

ƒ1.4 50mm 1/400 400

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-Decor-

•Dust Bunny //

-woodland dreams . makeshift gazebo

-harvest feast - turkey . fullset exclusive , filling , Pumpkin Pie , cranberry punch pitcher , cranberry punch glass , dinner rolls , mashed potatoes , gravy boat , green beans , sweet potato casserole , cranberry sauce .fullset exclusive

-Rose cake

•Half Deer //

-Christmas Set - Pale Vintage - Wreath , Christmas Set - Princess - FULL TREE SETUP

-Hot Chocolate Bar Cart - ALL (linked)

-Crystal Romance Garland - Bow - Purple/Pink

-Vintage Heart Chair - White+Pink , Vintage Heart Chair - White+Mint

-Princess Heart Table - Purple*Gold , Princess Heart Table - Mint*Gold

-Colorcopia Pumpkin Garland - Gold - Long , Colorcopia Pumpkin - Group of 5

-Country Rose Chandelier - Soft Pink

-Stringlights - Ceiling - Criss Cross

-Hanging Dried Flowers - Spring - Random

-Macaron Dream Buffet - Glass Display Case RARE

-Single Rose with Light (tex. change)

-Sakura Petals - Big Group - Pink

-Fantasy Cloche - Pink - Bow

-Fairylight Rose Vines - Early

-Firefly Vine - Frost

-Frilly Heart Rug - Neutrals - Bright White

•moss&mink //

-Lily Outdoor set - Sofa , Chair

-Lolli Ottoman @ Tres Chic

-Deep Desires Gacha - Twinkle Gems (Pink)

-Tropical Bliss Gacha - Scattered petals

-Sparkle leaf garland

-Dazzle Pumpkins

-Unicorn Party - Placeset Blue , Placeset Mint , Placeset Lilac , Placeset Yellow , Placeset Pink

•Zerkalo //

-Be My Valentine - Rug

-Winter Cozy - Christmas Tree

•Bazar // Forest Dining Set - Menu Card

•Myrrine // Valentine's Gacha - Table Rare

•Tres Blah // Soiree Gacha - Pastries , Peach Cake

•Disorderly //

-Berry Dream Cake - Multi White, Berry Dream Cake - Single White

-Petit Blooms Gacha - Mini Cake Rose

•Petite Maison // Calie Cake Pink

•BunBun // Sweet Cafe Gacha - Rose Cake RARE

Details:

What i'm wearing:

e.marie // Love Me Lingerie - Red/White

Caboodle - Lustful Stole - Red - Hourglass

:::NOIR:::: Nicki Sneakers

.Atomic. Slouchy Knee Socks - Gray

TRUTH Apple - Blonde

!NFINITY Infinitum Bracelets

!NFINITY My Heart necklace Silver

!NFINITY Slave Bracelet

Dahlia - Lola - Collar

^^Swallow^^ Shiny Bento Rings

Caboodle - Amorous Switch

MishMish - Cupid Bunny / Oreo

Decor:

uK - That's Amore Grey Screen

uK - That's Amore Adult Bed

uK - That's Amore Ruffled Rug Grey

MishMish - Be My Valentine Balloon / Chocolate Chips

+Half-Deer+ First Class Kitty - High-Tech Yarn - Snow

+Half-Deer+ First Class Kitty - Luggage - Leather

+Half-Deer+ First Class Kitty - Luxury Toys - Snow

+Half-Deer+ First Class Kitty - Open Suitcase - Leather

+Half-Deer+ Heart Fairylight Balloons - Light - Group

+Half-Deer+ Stringlights - Ceiling - Long Loops Flat

+Half-Deer+ Stringlight Clutter - Long

!gO! Be mine - Berti

*LODE* Decor - Aroma Sticks [big_grey]

Strings of decorative light bulbs crisscross the foreground, set against a blue sky with fluffy clouds. Wooden utility poles equipped with transformers stand in the background.

Athens, GA (Clarke County) Copyright 2018 D. Nelson

Heavy Duty Outdoor String Lights

Source: Heavy Duty Outdoor String Lights

217d 9 - TAC_9851 - lr-ps

I have already taken one picture of these lanterns (@ night,) but I loved how they looked with the sun shining through them this early evening.

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- Call Me Kitten Playset - 7 White

- Call Me Kitten Playset - 10 Babypink

- Call Me Kitten Playset - 9 Babypink

- Call Me Kitten Playset - 4 White

- Call Me Kitten Playset - 5 Babypink

Play the Gatcha @ - Short Leash Mainstore

- Caged Love - 17 Mousey Toy - Black

- Caged Love - 14 Bell Toy - Lilac

Play the Gatcha @ - Short Leash Mainstore

~ dust bunny ~

- sweet dreams . lamp

~ .aisling. ~

- Love Potion

~ +Half-Deer+ ~

- Kitty Stringlights - Happy - Horizontal A

-*Kitty Galore* Cat H (rez)

~ {moss&mink} ~

- Petal & Heart scatter

~ Flay ~

- Fat Cat

Going up to Mammoth for the first time this weekend. Soooooooo excited :D

Inspired by this. :]

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Out at the mainstore for Happy Weekend and Wanderlust!

Taxi to Mainstore

© Photo By Oswaldo Ordóñez. All rights reserved. 2026

Warm white fairy lights drape gracefully over a rugged rock face, illuminating its textured surface with a gentle glow. The interplay of light and shadow highlights the natural beauty of the stone, creating a mesmerizing visual contrast. Captured by Duncan Rawlinson, this photograph captures a whimsical and tranquil scene, ideal for inspiring a sense of wonder and charm in any setting.

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This photo reminds me of a dream. My darling boyfriend snapped it with our 50d and the 50mm 1.8. I'm trying to convince him to become my second shooter for weddings. You should leave some comments here to help convince him!

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Explored! Jan 16th 2010 #177

There’s a certain magic that comes with the first snowfall of the season — that crisp sparkle in the air, the gentle hush across the world, and the irresistible urge to wrap yourself in something soft, sweet, and shimmering. This look captures that feeling perfectly: a winter fantasy brought to life in delicate white, soft blue, and the warm glow of holiday lights.

Nestled beneath a frosted Christmas tree and surrounded by oversized ornaments, the scene radiates pure festive charm. The outfit itself is a vision of playful elegance — a fur-trimmed, winter-white ensemble that blends innocence with allure. Paired with cozy thigh-high socks dotted with little pom-poms and accented by twinkling fairy lights draped around the body, the entire look feels like stepping into a snow globe where beauty and wonder dance together.

The styling is soft and serene, yet undeniably captivating. From the dainty cutouts of the dress to the snowy textures framing the silhouette, every detail enhances the enchanting ambiance of the scene. The wintry setting outside the windows only deepens the mood, offering a moment where fantasy meets festivity.

This is more than a holiday look — it’s a celebration of warmth in the cold, joy in the quiet, and the bright sparkle we carry into the season. A true frost-kissed fairytale.

Dress: :SAF: SILENT NIGHT

* Elevate your holiday season with this irresistibly charming winter dress — a playful blend of cozy, flirty, and festive. This outfit comes complete with an adorable matching hat and a versatile color-changing HUD that lets you customize both the fur and the dress to perfectly suit your mood or aesthetic. Whether you're feeling soft and snowy or bold and bright, your look transforms with just a click.

Crafted to fit Bombshell, Lara X, Legacy, Reborn, and Waifu mesh bodies, the dress hugs every curve with a flattering silhouette that brings winter fantasy to life. Featured at the Lust X Event, this must-have piece is available from Day 6 through Day 20 — the perfect time to add a touch of seasonal magic to your wardrobe.

Step into the sparkle. Own the moment. Let your winter glow begin.

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I am all alone

All the trees outside are buried in the snow

I spend my night dancing with my own shadow

And it holds me and it never lets me go

Credits:

Hair: .Olive. the Usagi Hair RARE @TheEpiphany

Face: Fawny - Luxury Dream.Mask - Rare @TheEpiphany

Top: Fawny - Luxury Dream.Bra - Beige @TheEpiphany

Bottom: Fawny - Luxury Dream.Panties - Beige@TheEpiphany

Shoes: fri. - Stella Sandals (Antique) @Kustom9

Decor:

+Half-Deer+ Stringlight Soiree Curtains - Pink - Long L

.Olive. & Fiasco the Magical Girly Stuff - Pink Tool Shelf

.Olive. & Fiasco the Magical Girly Stuff - Pink Stool

.Olive. & Fiasco the Magical Girly Stuff - Circle Rug

.Olive. & Fiasco the Magical Girly Stuff - Ombre Post Bed

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Ilford HP5

Getting to know my 50mm lens better.

Crazy Tuesday: Light in the dark

So, I love these string lights we have out on our patio, and I love the way they often look so different. When they are dipping with morning dew or rain drops, or how the morning sunrise plays thru and round them. I find myself taking photos of them often, as a simple form of inspiration. Like a quick little moment I happened to notice. They often seem so different day to day even though they’re completely stationary.

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👉 Body

● Skin - The Skinnery

● Hair - Doux - Ryan

● Shape - Allure - Ara - Ebody ~Tнαɴĸ yoυ♡💗♡

● Body - Ebody

●Headband - Daze

● Armband - MICHAN - Ella Armlets - Champagne

● Head - LeLUTKA Milan EvoX ~Tнαɴĸ yoυ♡💗♡

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●Eyes- AG. Cool eyes

●Faceveins - Izzie's LeL Evo X - Veins (light/med)

●Bodyveins - Izzie's Body Veins & Cellulite

●Tattoos - Bolson

● Ears - ^^Swallow^^ Gauged S for lel Evo X Ears (f) 2.0

● Earrings - ^^Swallow^^ Earrings Gauged S06

●Eyeshadow - IDTTY - 60L Sale

●MAZE.mods - Soft Thighs BoM

● Garters - Crybunbun

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➤Dahlia - Montauk - Reserved Beach Towel - PG - Navy

➤Dahlia - Summer Fling - Beach Clutter Dispenser

➤Dust Bunny - loungers

➤ Palms - Little Branch

➤MOVEMENT- Pool time - Stripes - Decor

Light Squigs

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Worn:

-Body-

•Maitreya // Lara Mesh Body

•Catwa // Lona Mesh Head

•Swallow // Princess Ears

•Kuriko // Peach Soda Gacha - Eyes RARE @ The Girl Power Event

-Appliers-

•Nomi // Hana skin Gacha - Hana Skin RARE @ The Girl Power Event

•PiAD // Dream Nail Appliers @ The Girl Power Event

•Kuriko // Peach Soda Gacha - Tattoo 1 & Lower Eyelashes @ The Girl Power Event

•LeLuck // Doll Lashes {Upper} @ The Girl Power Event

-Hair-

•Runaway // Jill Hair

-Clothing-

•Lv.100 & Konpeitou // Melty Girl Gacha - Top 6 , Pantie 17, pasties RARE @ The Girl Power Event

•Dead Dollz // Fame Legwarmers - White

-Accessories-

•NamiiChu // Lovely Choker & Earrings @ The Girl Power Event

•Kokoro{<3}Peachu // Love Garter @ The Girl Power Event

•CowTea // Pillow Fight Gacha - Carry Pillow [Opps] @ The Girl Power Event

•Punch // Hip Piercing / Diamonds & Bows

•Misha Jesuil // Hip Bow Piercing

•VCO // Lona Rabbit Eye Patch (White) Rare

-Landscape/Decor-

•Cheeky Pea // Markle Carriage Bed

•Pillows // My Lovely Drape

•Half Deer // Stringlight Soiree Curtains - White

•Peaches // Lovers Bliss Blanket - Polka

•Stockholm&Lima // First Crush Pillows

•Parfait // Amelia Bedroom Suite - White , Pink & Blue Hear Pillows

•Mikunch // body pillow (monkey) 14

•anc // Feather Chips - Pure White & sugar

•Moon Amore // Angelic Souls - Feathers Prop - White

Personal rule: If I jump from a car or almost get hit by one to take a photo, I post it.

i loooove my room at school, especially when the light is pouring in through the window

I also love that I managed to edit my cell phone and a sleeping Brendan right out of the picture

It's time to get things started; it's time to light the light! Regent Street is looking fabulous this winter, as always.

A bit of play with selective focus in Zuccotti Park.

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