Shopping Spree (or Boy, Is My BF Glad He Wasn't In-World Today!)

Lazy Saturdays are rare in my life, so when I happen to experience one, the first thought on my mind is to log in and play! This Saturday was such an occasion, and not too long after arriving in-world, Cova -- my partner in crime -- logged, as well. So, of course, we had to spend the day shopping. We hit the grid, and soon were loaded up with folders of shoes, clothes, and skin demos galore.

I finally discovered what all the buzz was about concerning one of the more popular (but unknown to me) skin stores in-world. I tried skin after skin, and though most didn't fit my personality, I found elements to love about almost every line. From freckles to pores to interesting makeups, these skins really put the "awe" in awesome.

After visiting a couple of clothing stores, we then hit a few lingerie shops in preparation for those -- ahem! -- tender moments we all look forward to. What a variety we found! In SL, you can be anything from sexy siren to sweet seductress, depending upon your personality and pocketbook, and the great thing about lingerie in-world is you'll never see your much beloved lacy treasures in a pile of dirty clothes at the bottom of the bed. I bought a few key pieces that I'd been wanting for ages, just in case the necessity arises. 'Nuff said.

Finally, my favorite items to buy in either world are, most definitely, shoes. I don't know what it is about shoe shopping that really gets the blood flowing, but for me, shoes are the best part of any shopping spree. Like a kid who wants to eat the dessert first, I took off for one of my favorite shoe shops first thing. Trying on demos was exhilarating, almost akin to worship for me! I especially loved all the choices in boots. There's nothing better than a creator who can make a pair of boots leap off the screen, and my new Western short boots did just that. They're kicky, flirty, and fun, and, as an added bonus, they come with a menu for a 10-color change option. Woot! I also picked up a pair of dressy black boots -- a staple I'd been missing in my wardrobe. As a nice little surprise, I later saw a pair of cute-cute-cute pink tennis shoe style boots while wandering through a clothing store. I happily added them to my growing collection of shoes. If I could rezz all the shoes in my inventory, I'd most likely be able to fill my entire bedroom with them. Do I feel guilty about this??? Hell, no! I am a girl, and girls NEED shoes!

In any case, I consider the afternoon well spent (along with most of my lindens!) and chalked up a few more stores that will stay in my landmarks folder. The best part of the day, however, was having my best girl at my side, chatting and laughing and generally annoying all of those around us. We came, we shopped, we collapsed, exhausted, into a giggling heap on the floor. In my book, that's the mark of a perfect day.

Coolness in Boots!

Love These Gorgeous Skins

Highlights of My Clothing Acquisitions