Queenie Hunts!! : Keys to the VIP Hunt

I did a hunt this weekend. I haven't done one in what seems like forever. Frankly, I've been suffering from freebie hunter's fatigue. I appreciate hunts and I've participated in them as a shop owner and a hunter. But as of late there have been hunts with or all of the following problems: poorly organized, too large to fathom completion without coming face to face with insanity, unreasonably difficult, militant shop owners, rude hunters, and sadly the results are often an inventory stocked up with poor quality items.

Friday night I was already hearing good things about the KEYS TO THE VIP HUNT. I checked out the website and I was so happy to see that they had posted HINTS for each location. That cinched it, I was in! I'm a frugal person RL and SL and I love a bargain. But I'm also willing to pay for something that's got value so I had no problem spending 200L for the pass required for the hunt. On Saturday morning I enjoyed a few hours of hunting and had a great time. I was really pleased to find so many fantastic stores. I'm still unpacking but so far I've been really pleased with the goodies.

I was just over at the KEYS TO THE VIP HUNT to grab the URL and I noticed they are having problems with "cheaters." Someone has posted all the SLURLS to the prizes. And now shop owners are changing up the locations, and the organizer is scrambling to redo the clues, and..... *sighs* Come on. Really? I have my opinions, but in the interest of bedtime I'll leave them to a later date. I'm sure this issue won't go away anytime soon.

BTW!!! I'm loving big time on the *shinji* sports sneaks. They're super cute and really well made. Plus there's a belt 'n' other stuff to match also in the hunt.

Raincoat = K*S raincoat77
Pose = Rainy Day @ Pulling Strings
KEYS TO THE VIP HUNT GIFTS:
Umbrella = *LC* Nerdy Cute Umbrella blue/green (lounge gift at the end of the hunt)
Skin = [42] skin keys hunt tan
Shoes = *Shinji* Argyle Sports Sneaks - THESE ARE ADORABLE!! MY NEW FAVORITE SNEAKERS!!
Pants = 4EVA GUTTA - I had no idea I'd like these pants so much.

Gratuitous piccy - Queenie in the tree

This is me, can you believe it?!
Skin: :: Genesis :: (Candace - Peach "Glitterati")
The whole darn outfit: KEYS TO THE VIP HUNT #046 - FEAR AND CLOTHING
Hair: booN NMR32 hair black small..

Fashion Forward into 2009 with GW

I am often asked about my keen fashion sense. In fact, there isn't a day that goes by that someone doesn't say to me, "Queen, that is quite an outfit you have on! How did you manage to pull that together?" I suppose one might even say I'm known for my willingness to push the limits of style. But I can't do it alone. I depend on the aide of others to help keep me fashion forward.

I recently had the opportunity to sit down with GW Raymaker to discuss the future of style in SL. He's an amazing DJ, an intrepid explorer, The Underground's Mr. 100, and a sexy adorable Italian stallion. I spent some time with him discussing Nietzsche, and the drinking habits of cats. Eventually the conversation moved to what he felt we could look forward to in 2009.

GW explained that this upcoming season we can expect to see boys as the hot new trend. Everyone should have at least one at their side, underneath, on top. Boys are the must have of 2009.

Calling cards are IN. We'll no longer be adding new friends to our list but rather we'll pass calling cards as a means to keep in touch.

Gestures are OUT. The squeaky name gestures are OUT. The hot and fresh newness for 2009 will be voice and sounds. Plenty of sounds. The most fashion forward stylies will seek out sounds ripped from the conversation of others in voice. HOT HOT HOT!

I asked GW what he saw as the coming style for men. He replied with no hesitation, "For men, stockings and shorts." Then he added, "All naked with stockings, and little cocks. Big cocks are out. Monster cocks are out of fashion." (Note to my boys: feel free to buck the trend on this one.)

He continued by declaring, "no neko, vampires, or slave masters." When I questioned him further on the topic, GW did note that, "Furries are in, I think they are very cute. Foxes, and wolves. But no animal sex."

I was surprised at his declaration that, "Gay is out." I mean, after all, one of the things he and I have in common is our love of men. Fortunately, although gay is out he continued by explaining that men having sex with men is IN. As is women having sex with women.

As for women's style, GW said a woman can wear anything that she wants. He also mentioned that baby clothes (children's clothes) very sexy, but that age play is OUT.

I hope that by sharing GW's insight with all of you that you'll be better prepared to meet 2009 with fashion in hand. If anyone needs me I'll be stocking up on boys and socks and making a list of the cutest furries I know!

"Stockings and shorts, very important." - GW Raymaker

Salina Beach Fashion Show/Grand opening/Pah-tay!!

It is my humble opinion that I clean up well. What you think? I'm fancied up today cuz in about 30 minutes the Salina Beach Fashion show kicks off the Grand Opening of this fabulous shopping sim!!! The show will be followed by mingling at the Salina Beach Club to the tunes of DJ Jasminx Saenz and DJ Asreal Hax.
Put on your Saturday's finest and come join us! Better yet, come by new threads at one of these great shops:Decoy, *Alchemy*, ICING, Aphrodite Creations, Ornamental Life, Punch Drunk. Boutique de Liberté mainstore, Somapop...wowza....and then come join us!!

Gratuitous Piccy - Queen

Queen
Originally uploaded by Queen Coronet

Check out more naughty and nice shots on my flickr stream (click the picture or here .)  Anyone have a favorite?

I make shiny pretty things!!

When I'm not boozing and hitting on DJs and sexy robots I love to build.  All of my creations can be found at my shoppy,  ::::QC Designs:::: It's also a good idea to frequent my place as I like to put out random freebs, almost freebs and sales.

Most recently I've discovered the joy of sculpty jewels! And to celebrate I made a collection of birthstone rings as well as some wedding sets.  These rings are sure to please even the most discriminating.  Just check out the SL Diva herself, Elizabeth Hallstrom who, in my humble opinion, has the most impeccable taste. (and not just because she's featured one of my rings in her blog.)

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If I don't write something now I may never write anything at all.

I went to The Skin Fair this morning and had a wonderful stroll throug the lag. I'm sure there were many beautiful people there but they were all suffering the lag as their skin was a pale shade of gray so it was difficult to know for sure.

Now listen, I'm no Photoshop talent. If Photoshop was a pair of shoes I'd need the velcro kind so I wouldn't have to worry about laces. That being said...I was amazed at the range of talent that we have amongst our SL skinmakers. Kudos to those with skills... and a hearty pat on the back for those that still need some practice. And a HUGE THANK YOU to those vendors that were kind enough to drop some freebies on us all!! HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!