Designer Circle: Tiffany

My 3rd favorite song by George Michael,

Careless Whisper

~ George Michael ~

I feel so unsure

As I take your hand

And lead you to the dance floor

As the music dies

Something in your eyes

Calls to mind a silver screen

And all its sad goodbyes

[Chorus:]

I'm never gonna dance again

Guilty feet have got no rhythm

Though it's easy to pretend

I know you're not a fool

I should've known better than to cheat a friend

And waste a chance that I've been given

So I'm never gonna dance again

The way I danced with you

Time can never mend

The careless whispers of a good friend

To the heart and mind

Ignorance is kind

There's no comfort in the truth

Pain is all you'll find

[Chorus]

Tonight the music seems so loud

I wish that we could lose this crowd

Maybe it's better this way

We'd hurt each other with the things we want to say

We could have been so good together

We could have lived this dance forever

But now who's gonna dance with me

Please stay

[Chorus]

Now that you've gone

Now that you've gone

Now that you've gone

Was what I did so wrong

So wrong that you had to leave me alone?

Designer Circle 

Round 145 (ends January 7 / Gallery)

Wearing

Cold Ice Gown

by Tiffany

Includes Earrings & Choker / Applier Compatible / Available in 8 Colors / Demo Available

TP To Designer Circle / Blog / Flickr / FaceBook Group / FaceBook Page / Tumbler / Twitter

CREDITS

♥ Skin ~ Alba (Catwa Applier) Europa 02 (Gacha) by Glam Affair ~ Kustom9 Event 

(ends Jan. 10 / Gallery)

♥ Hair ~ Sky 232 ~ Rezology Mesh Hair

♥ Headpiece ~ part of "Kellyok" hair  ~ Tukinowaguma * Outlet

Pose Two ~ Sleek 7 ~ aDORKable

Pose Three ~ Editorial 045 ~ Geez

Pose ~ Four ~ SWH-Teehee PR4 ~ [Lap]

Flickr: One / Two

Thanks for your visit my beautiful people! I'll be back on Jan. 2nd.

Mucho love,

Lori Novo

❤

Heartsdale Jewellery & Designer Showcase (Ghee)

Flickr

This is my second favorite song by George Michael,

George Michael - A Different Corner (Official Video)

I'd say love was a magical thing

I'd say love would keep us from pain

Had I been there, had I been there

I would promise you all of my life

But to lose you would cut like a knife

So I don't dare, no I don't dare

'Cause I've never come close in all of these years

You are the only one to stop my tears

And I'm so scared, I'm so scared

Take me back in time maybe I can forget

Turn a different corner and we never would have met

Would you care

I don't understand it, for you it's a breeze

Little by little you've brought me to my knees

Don't you care

No I've never come close in all of these years

You are the only one to stop my tears

I'm so scared of this love

And if all that there is is this fear of being used

I should go back to being lonely and confused

If I could, I would, I swear

Flickr

DESIGNER SHOWCASE

A Monthly Fashion Event (ends December 31 / Gallery)

Wearing From This Round

Eva Cocktail Dress

by Ghee

Available in 8 seasonal Pantone Shades / Fitted Mesh for Classic Avatars

Maitreya / Belleza / Slink Physique 

Taxi To Designer Showcase / Flickr / Blog / Facebook

Mangalsutra Collection Jewelry Set

by Heartsdale Jewellery

for Swank Event (ends Dec. 31)

Taxi

Heartsdale Jewellery In-World / MarketPlace / Flickr Fan / Flickr

 Saatachi Art / Vimeo / YouTube / Deviant Art / Tumblr

CREDITS

♥ Skin ~ Alba (Catwa Applier) Jamaica 02 (Gacha) by Glam Affair ~ Kustom9 Event

(ends Jan. 10 / Gallery)

♥ Hair ~ Haruka ~ Argrace

♥ Headpiece ~ Shabby Dream Crown * Turquoise  ~ PurpleMoon Creations

Pose One ~ Falling 9 ~ aDORKable

Pose Two ~ Paula 5 ~ BellePoses

♥ Pose Three ~ Dolly #4  ~ elephante poses

Pose Four ~ Double Take You ~ Del May

Mucho love,

Lori Novo

❤

George Michael, Rest In Peace

Yesterday on Christmas day, December 25th., we lost another one of our singing stars, George Michael...

"George Michael, the creamy-voiced English songwriter who sold tens of millions of albums 

as a member of the duo Wham! and on his own, died at his home in Goring in Oxfordshire, England. 

He was 53."

-source

This week to honor his memory, I'll be sharing with you his beautiful songs in my blog posts.

I am starting the week with my favorite song from him, "One More Try" 

(This song is a million-selling, Gold-certified hit single written and performed by George Michael. 

It was released by Columbia Records in 1988 as the fourth single from George's 12x Platinum album, Faith. 

The song hit #1 on both the Billboard Hot 100 and Billboard Soul charts. -source)

One More Try ♪ George Michael

I've had enough of danger

And people on the streets

I'm looking out for angels

Just trying to find some peace

Now I think it's time

That you let me know

So if you love me

Say you love me

But if you don't

Just let me go...

'Cause teacher

There are things that I don't want to learn

And the last one I had

Made me cry

So I don't want to learn to

Hold you, touch you

Think that you're mine

Because it ain't no joy

For an uptown boy

Whose teacher has told him goodbye, goodbye, goodbye...

CREDITS

♥ Skin ~ Alba (Catwa Applier) Jamaica 02 (Gacha) by Glam Affair ~ Kustom9 Event

(ends Jan. 10 / Gallery)

♥ Hair ~ Polilla ~ Truth Hair

♥ Dress ~ Scars to Your Beautiful Dress ~ Entice 

♥ Jewelry ~ Besos (Advent Calendar Gift / Day 7 & 8) ~ Chop Zuey

Pose One ~ Feelings * Sit 5 ~ DS'Elles

♥ Pose Two ~ Ashley 02 ~ Verocity

Flickr: One / Two

Basic Credits

TP To Kustom9 Event / FaceBook / Tumblr / Flickr Fan

Truth In-World / MarketPlace / FaceBook / Flickr Official / Flickr Fan

Entice MainStore / MarketPlace / FaceBook / Blog / Official Flickr / Flickr Group

Chop Zuey MainStore / Sky Boutique / MarketPlace / Blog / Flickr Fan

Glam Affair I In-World / Glam Affair II In-World / FaceBook / Flickr Official / Flickr Fan

Thanks for your visit my beautiful people!

Mucho love,

Lori Novo

❤

Merry Christmas!

My Christmas wishes for you are...

COMPASSION to give to those that you feel are alone and are in need of a friend. 

UNDERSTANDING with those that are different from you.  

FORGIVENESS to those that in some way have hurt you.

PEACE, that all hate and wrongdoings come to a stop and only allow the beauty of love to surround you.

PATIENCE, when you find yourself in desperate moments. Keep in mind that God never abandons you.

HEALTH for you and all your loved ones (including your pets)

HAPPINESS in everything you do and encounter in life.

BEAUTY in everything you see, feel, and listen to.

But most of all, I wish for you a heart full of LOVE, 

love to spread abundantly where ever you may go. 

That you may give it to others in handfuls and receive it back in the same matter.

Have the most wonderful Christmas and may God bless you all and your families and the whole world!!!

With TONS of Love

~ Lori Novo ~

❤

Location: DRD Artic Express @ Moonlight Sonata (Moderate) / Flickr

WoW Skins (Marylin) & Designer Circle #145 (WellMade)

“Why Not You?

Today, many will awaken with a fresh sense of inspiration. 

Why not you?

Today, many will open their eyes to the beauty that surrounds them. 

Why not you?

Today, many will choose to leave the ghost of yesterday behind 

and seize the immeasurable power of today. 

Why not you?

Today, many will break through the barriers of the past 

by looking at the blessings of the present. 

Why not you?

Today, for many the burden of self-doubt and insecurity 

will be lifted by the security and confidence of empowerment. 

Why not you?

Today, many will rise above their believed limitations 

and make contact with their powerful innate strength. 

Why not you?

Today, many will choose to live in such a manner that they will be a positive role 

model for their children. 

Why not you?

Today, many will choose to free themselves from the personal imprisonment 

of their bad habits. Why not you?

Today, many will choose to live free of conditions and rules 

governing their own happiness.

Why not you?

Today, many will find abundance in simplicity. Why not you?

Today, many will be confronted by difficult moral choices 

and they will choose to do what is right instead of what is beneficial. 

Why not you?

Today, many will decide to no longer sit back with a victim mentality, 

but to take charge of their lives and make positive changes. 

Why not you?

Today, many will take the action necessary to make a difference. 

Why not you?

Today, many will make the commitment to be a better mother, father, son, 

daughter, student, teacher, worker, boss, brother, sister, & so much more. 

Why not you?

Today is a new day!

Many will seize this day.

Many will live it to the fullest.

Why not you?”

― Steve Maraboli, Life, the Truth, and Being Free

Wearing NEW From

WOW SKINS

MARYLIN SKIN

Catwa Applier / Available in 6 Skin Tones / No Brow Option Included

You will also find the Lipstick set in 6 different colors.

Wow InWorld  / MarketPlace  / Blog  / FlickrFan

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Designer Circle 

Round 145 (ends January 7 / Gallery)

Wearing

Zara Mini Dress

by WellMade

Mesh Body Compatible / HUD Driven 20 Colors Option

3 Versions Included: No Sheer - Half Sheer - Yes Sheer

TP To Designer Circle / Blog / Flickr / FaceBook Group / FaceBook Page / Tumbler / Twitter

CREDITS

Hair ~ Longfall [past gacha Blonds//Goldfish RARE] ~ Tableau Vivant

♥ Headpiece ~ Winter Wood Mood [icy rocks] Gacha by Lode ~ available at current The Forest Event

(Gallery / Info)

Pose ~ TM UL '12  Sophie ~ Exposeur

Flickr: One / Two

Basic Credits

Thanks for your visit my beautiful people!

Mucho love,

Lori Novo

❤

Twe12ve Event & Designer Showcase

Flickr

Just because you are happy 

it does not mean that the day is perfect 

but that you have looked beyond its imperfections

― Bob Marley

Flickr

Wearing NEW From

WOW SKINS

SOPHIA

(Catwa Bento Applier)

for TWE12VE EVENT (ends Dec. 31 / Gallery)

6 Skin Tones/ No Brow Option Included / Shape (copy & modify) Included (not shown here)

Demo Available

TAXI

Wow InWorld  / MarketPlace  / Blog  / FlickrFan

DESIGNER SHOWCASE

A Monthly Fashion Event (ends December 31 / Gallery)

Wearing From This Round

Rustic Sweater & Earmuffs

by :::KC::: Kendrasy Creations

Includes 8 Color Options via HUD / Mesh Body Compatible / Demo Available

Taxi To Designer Showcase / Flickr / Blog / Facebook

CREDITS

♥ Hair ~ Europa ~ Rezology Mesh Hair

♥ Scarf ~ Autumn Fall Scarf ~ InsomNia

♥ Pose ~ Liz 04 ~ Eternal Dream

Goodnight beautiful world, dream sweet!

Mucho love,

Lori Novo

❤

The Forest Event : Arte

Flickr

The Old Woman and The Post Office... A Christmas Story

Chippenham George worked for the Post Office and his job was to process all the mail 

that had illegible addresses. One day just before Christmas, a letter landed on his desk simply 

addressed in shaky handwriting: 'To God'.  

With no other clue on the envelope, George opened the letter and read:

Dear God,

I am a 93-year-old widow living on the State pension.  

Yesterday someone stole my purse.  It had £100 in it, which was all the money 

I had in the world and no pension due until after Christmas.  

Next week is Christmas and I had invited two of my friends over for Christmas lunch.

Without that money, I have nothing to buy food with. I have no family to turn to, 

and you are my only hope.  God; can you please help me?

Chippenham George was really touched, and being kind-hearted, he put a copy of the letter upon the staff notice board 

at the main Fareham sorting office where he worked.  The letter touched the other postmen and they all dug into their pockets 

and had a whip round.  Between them they raised £95.  [$170 USD] Using an officially franked Post Office envelope, 

they sent the cash on to the old lady, and for the rest of the day, all the workers felt a warm glow thinking of the nice thing they had done.

Christmas came and went.  A few days later, another letter simply addressed to 'God' landed in the Sorting Office.  

Many of the postmen gathered around while George opened the letter.  It read,

Dear God,

How can I ever thank you enough for what you did for me? Because of your generosity, 

I was able to provide a lovely luncheon for my friends.  We had a very nice day, 

and I told my friends of your wonderful gift - in fact we haven't gotten over it and even Father John, 

our parish priest, is beside himself with joy.  By the way, there was £5 [$10 USD] missing. 

I think it must have been those thieving fellows at the Post Office.

George could not help musing on Oscar Wilde's quote: 

"A good deed never goes unpunished."

-Source

HaHa :P

I read this story a couple of years ago and never forgot it. I am so happy to share it with you now.

Happy Holidays my Beautiful People!

Mucho love,

Lori Novo

❤

THE FOREST EVENT 

(Gallery / Flickr / FaceBook)

This event runs from the 21st of every month until the 5th of the following month. 

In The Forest, you will find 2 options to purchase the items:

Option One: Fatpack

Every month a group will be created for each round. 

You can purchase this ticket any time before or during the event 

and all the items at the event are yours to take. 

The group fee may vary depending on the amount of designers. 

Up to 20 Stores : 1.000 L Fee

20 to 25 Stores : 1.500 L Fee

25 to 30 Stores : 2.000 L Fee

***1000L for the month of December!

OptionTwo: Separate

You will also have the option of buying the products separately 

if you don't want to purchase the whole event fee.

Wearing from this new round

Glitter EyeShadow & Alexandra Lipstick

(Catwa Appliers)

by Arte

TAXI

Arte InWorld / MarketPlace / Flickr Official / Flickr Fan

CREDITS

♥ Hair ~ Sky 214 ~ Rezology Mesh Hair

♥ Headpiece ~ Bellflower Crown [red] Gacha Item ~ Lode

Kustom9 : Glam Affair

Dreamer ♪ Uh Huh Her

“I have seen the sea when it is stormy and wild; 

when it is quiet and serene; 

when it is dark and moody. 

And in all its moods, 

I see myself.”

~Martin Buxbaum

KUSTOM9 EVENT

CHRISTMAS * 42 ROUND

(ends Jan. 10 / Gallery)

Wearing from the event,

Alba / Europa 02 (Catwa Head Applier) Skin

by Glam Affair

Gacha Prize / 99L per Play / 11 Commons & 3 Rares to Collect / Demo Available

TP To Kustom9 Event / FaceBook / Tumblr / Flickr Fan

CREDITS

♥ Hair ~ Sonata ~ Vanity Hair

♥ Headpiece ~ Fuchsia Crown [painting] Gacha RARE ~ Lode

♥ Earrings ~ Sensation Onyx & Diamond Earrings (Gold) ~ Coconut Revolution

♥ Collar ~ Innocent Ruff Collar [Cream] Gacha ~ Junbug

Flickr

Thanks for your visit my beautiful people!

Mucho love,

Lori Novo

❤

Designer Showcase : Prism & Moondance Jewels

Santa Baby

~ Madonna ~

Dear Santa, I can explain...

DESIGNER SHOWCASE

A Monthly Fashion Event (ends December 31 / Gallery)

Wearing From This Round

Mistletoe Velvet Elf Dress by Prism

Texture Changer via HUD (Dress 4 Colors / Panties 4 Colors)/ Mesh Body Compatible / Demo Available

Liz Jewelry Set

by Moondance Jewels

Includes: Necklace - Earrings - 2 Bracelets - 2 Rings / Color Changer Options via HUD 

(8 Metals / 10 Pearls / 10 Stones)

Taxi To Designer Showcase / Flickr / Blog / Facebook

CREDITS

♥ Skin (NEW) ~ Skin ~ Alba / Europa 02 (Catwa Applier) Gacha by Glam Affair

available at current Kustom9 (ends Jan. 10 / Gallery)

♥ Hair (NEW) ~ with Blinking Lights (Gacha) Light Bright *Solid Colors by Doe 

available at current  Kawaii Project (ends Jan. 15 / Gallery)

♥ Pet (NEW) ~ Sleepy Head Corgi Cane Touch of Gray (Gacha) by Black Bantam

available at current Kustom 9 (ends Jan. 10 / Gallery)

Pose ~ Friska 10 ~ aDORKable

Flickr: One / Two

Goodnight beautiful world, dream sweet!

Mucho love,

Lori Novo

❤

Belviso - Sintiklia - Pin Up

Everybody Hurts

~ Jasmine Thompson ~

When your day is long

And the night, the night is yours alone

When you're sure you've had enough

Of this life, well hang on

Don't let yourself go

'Cause everybody cries

And everybody hurts sometimes

Sometimes everything is wrong

Now it's time to sing along

When your day is night alone (Hold on, hold on)

If you feel like letting go (Hold on)

If you think you've had too much

Of this life, well hang on

Everybody hurts

Take comfort in your friends

Everybody hurts

Don't throw your hand, oh no

Don't throw your hand

If you feel like you're alone

No, no, no, you are not alone

If you're on your own in this life

The days and nights are long

When you think you've had too much of this life to hang on

Well, everybody hurts sometimes

Everybody cries

Everybody hurts sometimes

And everybody hurts sometimes

So hold on, hold on

Hold on, hold on, hold on, hold on, hold on, hold on

Everybody hurts.

SOMETIMES...

CREDITS

♥ Skin (NEW) ~ Bella (Lelutka Head Applier) Available in 6 Skin Tones/ 4 Eyebrow Options ~ Belviso

♥ Head ~ Stella Mesh Head ~ LeLutka (Blog / Flickr / MP)

♥ Hair (NEW) ~ Britney ~ Sintiklia ~ (Blog / MP)

♥ Wreath ~ Jamilla Wreath ~ Persefona

♥ Bottom ~ Rosamarie [Ivory] Frilled Knickers (Gacha) ~ Junbug

♥ Tattoo (NEW) ~ Sunshine Tattoo by Pin Up ~ available at current Designer Circle

 (ends January 7 / Gallery)

Sunshine Tattoo Exclusive for 145th DC Round / Appliers for Belleza - Maitreya - Omega

Compatible Mesh Bodies: Belleza - Maitreya - Ebody - Slink - EVE

Pose ~ Beatrix #3 ~ ILaya

Flickr: One / Two

Basic Credits

Belviso InWorld / MarketPlace / Flickr / Facebook

TP To Designer Circle / Blog / Flickr / FaceBook Group / FaceBook Page / Tumbler / Twitter

Mucho love,

Lori Novo

❤

Dani Plassitz Rest in Peace

(Flickr)

Just last night I received the sad news that our good friend Dani Plassitz 

(owner and designer of Styles by DANIELLE) passed away this December 13th. 

Dani wasn't just one of my sponsors, she was my good dear friend and I am heartbroken with her loss. 

My prayers are with her husband and her family.

❤

Dani Plassitz

at Aux Folies / Dec. 8, 2016

The Liaison Collaborative: Entice

Marco Polo

~ Loreena McKennitt ~

Be dangerous, darling, 

for the whole world rises and falls at your feet.

― Mav Skye, Wanted: Single Rose

The Liaison Collaborative

Once Upon a Winter Solstice Theme

ends Dec. 30 / Gallery

Wearing from the event

Stardust Dress by ENTICE (Event Sponsor)

Includes: Mesh Dress - Mesh Necklace - Mesh Bindi - Mesh Shoulder Jewelry

Maitreya, Slink (Hourglass, Physique), Belleza (Isis, Freya, Venus)

199L each/Fatpack 800L / Demo Available (1L)

Available in 6 Colors: Black - Blue - Nude  - Pink - Red  - White

TAXI

Entice MainStore / MarketPlace / FaceBook / Blog / Official Flickr / Flickr Group 

CREDITS

Skin Lucia (Catwa Applier) L$1 MP ~ Pumec

♥ Eyebrows ~ Frost Mask ~ Arte

♥ Hair ~  Lena ~ Entwined

Pose One ~ Kooky 9 ~ aDORKable

Pose Two ~ Carter 01 ~ Purple Poses

Flickr: One / Two

Goodnight Beautiful World!

Mucho love,

Lori Novo

❤

!gO! Advent Calendar: Day 20

Wait

~M83~

I want to reach out and grab his hand and hold it to me, 

right over my heart, 

right where it aches the most. 

I don't know if doing that would heal me 

or make my heart break entirely, 

but either way this constant hungry waiting 

would be over.

― Ally Condie, Matched

ADVENT CALENDAR GIFT

from !gO! 

Day 20 for all good girls & boys, Group Members only! (There is a 50L$ fee to join the group)

And HERE is the list of other stores having Advent Calendar Gifts.

Wearing the girl's gift

Gretel Knit Dress with Skirt

InWorld !gO! / MarketPlace / FlickrOfficial / FlickrFan

CREDITS

♥ Skin & Makeup ~ Taleah * Fair (Catwa Applier) ~ Izzie's

♥ Hair ~ Juno [Brown Diamond] ~ D!va

♥ Scarf ~ Muffler (old group gift) ~ amiable 

♥ Wreath ~ Christmas Pine Wreath ~ Evie's Closet

Earrings ~ Pearl Daisies 3 ~ Maxi Gossamer

♥ Boots ~ Winter Lolita Boot with Socks (Beige / Maitreya) Gacha ~ Zenith

♥ Pose ~ Emily 01 ~ Eternal Dream

Flickr: One / Two

Thanks for your visit my beautiful people!

Mucho love,

Lori Novo

❤

InsomNia - No Match Hair - IceWerk

Choking

~ Angus & Julia Stone ~

Choking on these words

You can leave now

Oh haven’t you heard

You can leave now

We stand there like statues from different cities

Both warriors of the same war

Both victors of our territories

Why do I feel so small?

Oh you’ve got it all figured out

What will be will be

Fine work from a sailor’s hand

Who’s always running away

In between all your complex ideas

Found out how love should be

When you get the time to feel anything

Anything real for me

Oh you’ve got it all figured out

What will be will be

Fine words from a sailor’s son

Who’s always running away

I don’t want your sympathy

Don’t quote me another phrase

I understand all your philosophies

But it hurts me just the same

Choking on these words

You can leave now

Oh haven’t heard

You can leave now

Wearing NEW From

InsomNia

Fur with Pearls Necklace

for Premium Only Event

Taxi To The Event / Blog / FaceBook / Ends Dec 25

AVAILABLE IN FATPACK, COLOR PACKS & SINGLE COLOR

PEARLS NECKLACE TEXTURE HUD

3 DIFFERENT BREAST SHAPE [SMALL/MEDIUM/LARGE]

RESIZER

InsomNia In-World / MarketPlace / Flickr Official / Blog / FaceBook

Designer Circle 145: Perch - !IT! - CNZ

Sense how

Even the smooth stones ache

With stories of their own

In the shuddering light of day. 

― Scott Hastie

Designer Circle

Fashion, Accessories & decorative items, etc. at discounted Prices between 50 and 200 L.

ROUND 145 (ends January 7 / Gallery)

Wearing from this round

Cynthia Dress

by Perch

Includes 2 Colors Per Pack / Mesh Body Compatible / 4 Color Packs Available / Demo Available

◉

The Statement Necklace 

by !IT!

Includes HUD with Various Metal & Gem Color Options / 7 Options Available

◉

Rebeca Hair

by CNZ

7 Color Packs Available / Demo Available

TP To Designer Circle / Blog / Flickr / FaceBook Group / FaceBook Page / Tumbler / Twitter

CREDITS

♥ Skin ~ Olivia Applier * Annie - Asia 03 (Catwa Applier) Gacha ~ Glam Affair

♥ Hat ~ Cloche Hat  (Pastel) ~ #187#

Pose ~ Tasha 1 ~ Verocity

Flickr: One / Two

Thanks for your visit my beautiful people!

Mucho love,

Lori Novo

❤