Madame Noir

MEET THE DESIGNER


“One thing that is exciting about fashion is the surprise element.
People don't know what they want. They just know when they see it.”
― Marc Jacobs



I'll dance, dance, dance
With my hands, hands, hands
Above my head, head, head
Like Jesus said
I'm gonna dance, dance, dance
With my hands, hands, hands above my head
Hands together, forgive him before he's dead, because

I won't cry for you
I won't crucify the things you do
I won't cry for you
See, when you're gone, I'll still be Bloody Mary

Love...


While there is always so much to be read and said about most of our Second Life residents,
today is not the case.

Please meet the one and only, extraordinaire
Mʌɗʌɱє Ɲơɪɾ
(madame.mercury)
A true enigma in the world of fashion.


Mʌɗʌɱє Ɲơɪɾ has been 12 years and 11 months in Second Life, owner and designer of Madame Noir,
absolutely one of my top, favorite Second Life designers. To know really anything about this great lady
I would have to have a one-on-one interview with her. But the one thing for sure is that
her designs other than just being original, are absolutely out of this world when it comes to fashion.
Dressing Second Life's most known trendsetters, like our own Miss Ame, who with her very
unique and spectacular fashion style, became our favorite "TRENDSETTER OF SECOND LIFE".
Miss Ame could very easily have her own label in the blog for sure. Mmmm, maybe, just maybe I can
give her a call and arrange something with her. We'll see. ;)


Now going back to Mʌɗʌɱє Ɲơɪɾ, I still remember very well when I first discovered her designs
years ago and feeling amazed by her incredible talent. But little did I know back then that was
just the beginning, the very best was yet to come. And I have no doubt, that her talent and designs
will keep growing and erupting like lava from a volcano, sizzling hot and trendy. Truly, a style
that makes my cheeks blush with shyness and an "Omg I could never wear that, too sexy for me.".
But then I leave my pruned self at the door and you will find me swaying through Madame Noir
store aisles and ready to charge my findings to Steppenwolf's credit card. :P

This is all for now my beautiful people. In case you are a stranger to Mʌɗʌɱє Ɲơɪɾ designs,
HERE, you can check out this beautiful lady's talent.
Til next time, take care and remember...
Rules for happiness: something to do, someone to love, something to hope for.
― Immanuel Kant

Much love,
Lori Novo

KOTTE On The 8TH.


Once upon a morning,
I woke up to find that one of my favorite stores was celebrating its 8th-year anniversary...


Gonna stay in this moment
Gonna lay here on the grass.
I don't need to feel lonely,
I am finally home at last.

And I don't mind being gone
on adventures for a while, no, no.
'Cause the best thing about it
is I know I'm coming back, oh...


Hello Beautiful Second Life!
Today KOTTE is celebrating its 8th anniversary with a 50% off discount,
sale inworld, including past gachas,
[excludes new releases from the past 3 months and Marketplace].
This sale started today and it will end on April 4, so there's plenty of time to enjoy the discounts.
And remember to wear group tag for an additional 10% earned stored credit.

There are 29 group gifts for you to collect, behind me in the picture, with a 99L$ fee to join the group
at the moment, after the sale, the fee will go up to its regular price.
Not bad, not bad, thank you Angelica (chickenpots), Kotte owner & designer.


After the sale some of the older items will be retired to the Marketplace at their regular price.


This is your chance to get those great old gacha items, now Copy/Mod, not Tranferbable
at 50% off, either in Fatpack or individual pieces.


And last but not least, please meet 샤넬 (chanel.kiko), 10 years and 10 months in Second Life.
Who I saw at Kotte today. She is my featured person of the day so I am sending a HUGE shout-out
her way! :) I know she looks very cute in her fluffy outfit so here are a few of the items she was
wearing at the time I took her picture.

Credits On 샤넬 (chanel.kiko)
====================
Kibitz - Little beloved necklace - ebody - silver
Eliavah ~ Sweetest Tiara
 Void - Demure Lashes (Briannon)
AMITOMO - Butterfly -  HAIR
/ HEAD / lel EvoX BRIANNON 3.1
NANAO // Sissi Choker - Heart Version
REBORN by eBODY v1.69.6
MICHAN - Valerie Earrings [Lel EVOx] Human Ears
MIWAS / Kyu Fluffy Leg warmers (Heels) #White - Reborn
MIWAS / Kyu Fluffy Skirt #White - Reborn
MIWAS / Kyu Fluffy Top #White - Reborn Waifu

This is all for now my beautiful people. Have a beautiful rest of the day. :)
Much love,
Lori Novo


Credits On Me
WINGS-HAIR-TO0718 Brown ● kotte - hellebore crown - white ● Bunny ears - Bowtique - Bunny Accessories Set
[Mignonne] Basic face add-on pack. evoX (Group Gift) ● WarPaint* Carrots! Bunny face makeup [LeL EvoX]
#17 {Limerence} Lynette earrings-Gold ● kotte - Cameilla Top (Maitreya) ● Scarf part of "{ViSion} // Yvonne Dress - #18"
S&P Ballet tulle tutu ● Coreopsis Boots ~ Empire

Only In Second Life ◆ It's A Doggy Dog Day!

Because Second Life is just as fun and funny as you want it to be!


“Dogs are our link to paradise. They don't know evil or jealousy or discontent.
To sit with a dog on a hillside on a glorious afternoon is to be back in Eden, 
where doing nothing was not boring-- it was peace.”
― Milan Kundera




Oh boy, you just got to love this Second Life of ours.
Hello my beautiful people!
I just got back from the UBER EVENT where I was greeted by the most spectacular sight
when I ran into Doggyevent00 and his cute doggie Doggyna. They were doing a public guitar performance
right in the middle of the event, leaving spectators in awe.

What is this?
Is this for real?

I bet those were the questions everyone was asking.
And all I can say is YES, this was for real and it was the highlight of my day. It put a huge smile
on my face that doesn't seem to want to go away. ;)
Not only were they the super cutest thing I've seen in a good while, but what a clever way of 
earning a few extra Lindens without having to bother people with begging IMs.

These 3 Pics by Doggyevent00

Our doggie guitar player has been in Second Life for 2 years and 1 month and
he loves cookies. And from what I can tell, he is popular with the ladies, and why wouldn't he be,
he is indeed a very talented handsome doggie. ;)

Well, now that my rest of the day has gotten 100 times better thanks to Doggyevent00 and his cute
doggie Doggyna, I am going for now my beautiful people. If you happen to go to the Uber Event
anytime soon, I really hope you get to see our guitar player still there entertaining people.
You can read more about my "ONLY IN SECOND LIFE" blog posts HERE.

Take Care!
Much love,
Lori Novo

Hello Babes & Bunnies & Buttholes

MONDAY MORNING & OUR MOMENTS TOGETHER


Oh lord! I know I am running way late with this MONDAY MORNING post,
but better late than not this week, right?
Hello Beautiful Second Life!
Most mornings I wake up feeling very optimistic, all bright and bushy-tailed, as is today's case.
But then there are those mornings when I am just not ready to get out of bed. Those are the days when I
am not really myself all sunshine and rainbows, but more like I wake up wearing a dark cloud over my
head, like a hat. Then, I start doubting myself and everything I do.

"Hello, hello, hello, how low?
Hello, hello, hello
With the lights out, it's less dangerous
Here we are now, entertain us
I feel stupid and contagious
Here we are now, entertain us..."
-lyrics



Have I done enough?
Have I really made a difference?
Is all these good enough?
These questions keep bouncing back and forth in my head when I have that black cloud
over me. WHOA! It really gives me a headache. I bet we've all been there when we questioned our
purpose in the world. But it is good to always keep in mind that those dark clouds are only momentary,
they will pass and our purpose will become clear again. And once again, our confidence and energy will hit
full highs leading us in the right direction. Happy, but just as important, making others happy as well.


So today I added a new piece to my desk. Can you guess which one it is? Here's a little hint for you,
"Where the sun don't shine." Mmm, nothing yet? Ok one more hint, "Are you on drugs because I can see your crack."
I think we've got a winner, yaaay. Who said the butthole bear planter?
Yes, you are the winner and you win... drum roll please   ... Not A Damn Thing! :P
Actually, you win the title of the Butthole Winner  Congratulations!

I do love fun pieces like this that are cute and funny like boobs and buttholes and...
never mind. :P This new piece is the Astralia - #ButtCrew Pot (Bear) and I think everyone should get one.
A real piece of art! ;)

Now, if you haven't noticed, I am wearing the same beautiful bunny tattoo that 乙σєη Şɨʅєηt was
wearing in our previous blog post. I just had to get it and it is perfect for Easter which is coming on
March 31st. And here is where you can get it " 0ni'babe : somebunny loves you tattoo."

By the way, Toshiemi としゑ美 (ame.ayashi) which is one of the beautiful geishas that I went to see
perform on Saturday, has so kindly invited me to their tea house on Thursday to hang out, have dinner,
chat, and probably play games. I am so thankful for such a beautiful invitation. I am really hoping to
make it and spend some time with these amazing ladies. <3



In the middle of this photoshoot, I was surprised by my husband when he logged in for a few minutes
before his work meeting started, just to check on me and give me some love...

Steppenwolf (steppen.crescendo): Hi baby
Lori Novo: hi my love
Lori Novo: i love u baby
Steppenwolf (steppen.crescendo): love you too sweets
Steppenwolf (steppen.crescendo): what you up to?
Lori Novo: was taking a pic
Steppenwolf (steppen.crescendo): wowo look at yous
Lori Novo: muahhhhhhh
Steppenwolf (steppen.crescendo): muazzz
Lori Novo: I am your babe
Steppenwolf (steppen.crescendo): yes baby
Lori Novo: u mine
Steppenwolf (steppen.crescendo): yeah p.s.!
Lori Novo: ;)))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))
Lori Novo: there's more
Lori Novo: :))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))
Lori Novo: wait, more
Steppenwolf (steppen.crescendo): hahah
Lori Novo: :)))))))))))))))))))))
Lori Novo: muahhhh
Steppenwolf (steppen.crescendo): i should take you to bed right now
Steppenwolf (steppen.crescendo): biut i have a call at 430
Lori Novo: mm, better tonight
Steppenwolf (steppen.crescendo): ok but later tonight baby i have class tonight from 10-11
Lori Novo: baby I don't understand
Steppenwolf (steppen.crescendo): what?
Lori Novo: why you want to be so smart :P
Steppenwolf (steppen.crescendo): i dont want to lose my language skills
Lori Novo: but you losing ur loving skills instead :P
Steppenwolf (steppen.crescendo): get out
Steppenwolf (steppen.crescendo): lol
Lori Novo: lol
Steppenwolf (steppen.crescendo): why don't we test my loving skills tonight?
Lori Novo: you can't have both
Lori Novo: either language skills or loving skills
Lori Novo: choose one
Steppenwolf (steppen.crescendo): :P
Lori Novo: lol
Lori Novo: te amooooo
Steppenwolf (steppen.crescendo): love you tons baby
Steppenwolf (steppen.crescendo): ok i better get back to work
Steppenwolf (steppen.crescendo): see yu later alligator
Lori Novo: yes my love
Lori Novo: muahhhhhhhhhh
Steppenwolf (steppen.crescendo): muchos besos!
Lori Novo: TE AMOOOOOOO
Steppenwolf (steppen.crescendo): sexy thang
Lori Novo: ;)))
Second Life: Steppenwolf (steppen.crescendo) is offline.


Before I go I just want to mention that the popular phrase "See yu later alligator" is an expression
meaning goodbye which is often followed by an "In a while crocodile". This phrase is literally a song's
title, written back in 1955 by Lousiana songwriter Robert Charles Guidry under his professional name, Bobby Charles.

Time for me to go for now. Hope your day has been beautiful.
Much love,
Lori Novo

Credits On Me
DOUX - Jess Hairstyle ● [ rD ] BlingBaby Pins - XOXO ● Le Forme Bento Nails M02 Mystic ● LaGyo_Pompon Earrings  White
*elise* - Lilia - BENTO Rings ● Kaithleen's Halsey Romper ● Location: Our Home

Zzoee With a Restless Mind



Is there such a thing as too much pink on the same day?
Absolutely not!


Hello Beautiful Second Life!
Me again, yes, yes I know, not sorry. :P I hope you all had a beautiful and restful Sunday.
Thought I would give you another pink blog post before I retire for the day. This time it is to introduce
a beautiful girl whom I had the honor of photographing during my visit to the Sakura Matsuri festival (Moderate)
earlier this month. Remember that this great event is still running til March 31st,
and don't forget that is full of some pretty amazing 65L$ offers.

Please Meet
ツ乙σєη Şɨʅєηt ツ (zzoee)
12 years and 3 months in Second Life

  "Modo re Happy : ON
 and... Nothing is more attractive and sexy than someone happy ツ"
         -From Her Profile

I agree and as I always say, happy girls are the prettiest, so make sure to always wear your most beautiful smiles.
I first noticed 乙σєη Şɨʅєηt because of all the pink she was wearing from her hair down to the
leg/bows. She absolutely looked very sweet. But one of the things that I fell in love with the most was
her bunny tattoos which unfortunately I have no idea where she got them from. Maybe I'll get lucky
and she'll be willing to share that information with us. ;)


"♡ With a Restless Mind ♡
                   If for some strange reason you don't like me or you don't like my lifestyle, I'll tell you that there is something very useful and it's called "tp", so use it and go to the toilet.
             I count on the fingers of my pretty little hand the people who really know me here, for them my loyalty and love :)
For the rest just a nice finger of the same little hand... ".l."
PS: since you got this far by reading, take advantage of the momentum and read a book xD!"
-From Her Profile

Ha! You tell them 乙σєη Şɨʅєηt . :P
Now, other than just pretty in pink,  乙σєη Şɨʅєηt is partnered to ミÐąɨηzu ч 乙σєηミ (dainzu)
and they make a beautiful couple.

Pics From His Profile

♥ Love is only paid with love ♥

The above song is her dedication to her partner. ;)
乙σєη Şɨʅєηt is also a great fashion Second Life blogger together with Ðąɨηzu, HERE.
And HERE, you can check out her Flickr stream. Now, if you like her photography you are in luck,
乙σєη Şɨʅєηt also does profile pictures at really good prices.

So there you have it, Zzoee and her restless mind, beautifying our blog with her presence,
Thank you so much!
I leave you now with a list of some of the items that she was wearing when I photographed her.
Have a good night everyone!

Much love,
Lori Novo


Some Credits Ob ツ乙σєη Şɨʅєηt ツ (zzoee)
====================
Palette - Anna Shorts
VCO ~ SHUAH Heart
 goorm. bear rabbit nail
REBORN - Waifus - Addon v1.0
Void - Demure Lashes (Ceylon)
Mina Mesh Eyes Shape (L) [Maoer - Eyes V21 BOM 11]
eBODY - REBORN Deformer - Tail Up
eBODY - REBORN Deformer - Nadu knee fix
Shoe Base for N-core VALKYRIE
/ HEAD / lel EvoX CEYLON 3.1
:: DETENTION :: Lock Chocker ::
REBORN by eBODY v1.69.6
MAZE.mods - Soft Thighs mod (eBody Reborn)
Palette - Anna Leg Bows [Fatpack] // (RebornM Both)
-Pretty Liars- Flat Ass Level 3
Palette - Anna Top [Fatpack] // (Waifu)
-Pretty Liars- Flat Ass + Belly Flater
VCO ~ SHUAH Hair

NEWS FLASH!
Update on the tattoo. After I published this blog post, ツ乙σєη Şɨʅєηt ツ so kindly shared
details on her tattoo, Thank you! <3        0ni'babe : somebunny loves you tattoo

Novo-Sama

WARNING: THIS IS A VERY, VERY LONG BEAUTIFUL BLOG POST


Hello Beautiful Second Life!
Yesterday afternoon, I attended the OKINAWA SAKURA MATSURI dance and musical
performance by the Geiko & Maiko of Kyoto Kagai. It was truly a very beautiful traditional
presentation by five beautiful geishas that kept us mesmerized.

Japanese Geisha Music

You are now at Sakura Matsuri, Ryukyu
Toshiemi としゑ美 (ame.ayashi): Welcome Novo-sama
Toshichiyo とし千代 (sooki.ying) bows respectfully.
Toshichiyo とし千代 (sooki.ying): Welcome Novo-sama
Lori Novo: Bows in return politely, thank you :)


Now, let me introduce to you the five beautiful ladies who were the stars of the show.
From left to right (info from their profiles).

Toshiritsu とし栗 (satoharu.nakamura)
Kayuukai bacxkstory: As of March 2024, I am not Toshiritsu, a minarai of Komayaka Okiya.
My mother is a retired geisha in Hakone, and my father a poor relation of a major family.
I strive to follow in my mother's footsteps.
LYW48:I am a member of a J-POP idol group "LYW48" serving at LYW48 Maid Cafe
regularly every 1st Sunday 6 am and every 3rd Sunday 6 pm SLT.
No romance, keep it PG, please. Landmark HERE.

Toshiemi としゑ美 (ame.ayashi)
· • —————————– ٠ ✤ ٠ —————————– • ·
「おおきに!としゑ美どす。よろしゅうおたのもうします。」
Pleased to meet you, I'm Toshiemi. Please keep me in your favor.
· • —————————– ٠ ✤ ٠ —————————– • ·
I'm a resident maiko at Komayaka okiya at the Kyoto Kagai sim. Landmark HERE.
I'm training in the traditional Japanese arts of the geimaiko. 
I have been on SL since 2008. This account started as an alt, but became my main.
My alt still logs in periodically, 

Toshichiyo とし千代 (sooki.ying)
とし千代どす、よろしゅ~おたのもーしますぅ~。 
SLの宮川町の駒屋花置屋の舞妓どす。
たいて京舞を踊ったりて、小歌を歌ったりて、日本語を勉強しています。
          ⊱✿ おきばりやす!✿⊰ 
   ⊱🌸 Maiko at Komayaka Okiya 🌸⊰ 
I'm training to become a geiko. I also run a humble store that sells Japanese products.

Toshiyue とし結 (yasuha.rieko)
 Maiko at the Komayaka Okiya. Misedashi May 11, 2022.    
My little shop selling my skins, eyes and kanzashi. HERE.    
                         
Tonight as I sleep alone 
I am on my bed of tears 
like an abandoned boat 
on the deep sea

Toshiha とし葉 (toshiha.magic)
I am a geiko (geisha) on Kyoto sim.
A Geiko (Geisha); which means Artist & Performer.
It is my goal to bring as much traditional Kyoto geisha culture as I can to Second Life and share it with others!
Teacher and okiya (geisha house) mother at Kyoto region, Kyoto Kagai.
Pre-SL: Studying geisha in RL since ~2004.
🍂 Owner of Zashiki-gi  - SL's only full geisha shop! HERE.
🍂 Okamisan & Geiko of Komayaka Okiya  
                                 

And while we waited for the performance to start...

Toshiemi としゑ美 (ame.ayashi) eyes brighten with anticipation.
Toshichiyo とし千代 (sooki.ying): (*•͈ ᴗ •͈*) ̑̑❀

Noa (noa.cloud)

Toshiha とし葉 (toshiha.magic): Noa san, has anyone ever told you you look like the vampire guy
in TrueBlood? XD
Toshiha とし葉 (toshiha.magic): You look like him! (Eric Northman)
Toshiha とし葉 (toshiha.magic) giggles
Noa (noa.cloud): ahaha
Toshiha とし葉 (toshiha.magic): Celebrity! 
Noa (noa.cloud): ありがとう
Noa Cloud: thank you
Noa (noa.cloud): 光栄です
Noa Cloud: I'm honored
Toshiha とし葉 (toshiha.magic): The clock ticks ever closer! :D
Toshiha とし葉 (toshiha.magic): Thank you all for waiting so patiently!

高橋あゆみ Takahashi Ayumi  (tandriar) - Miharu 美春 (haruefuji) - Nieru

I tried to photograph as many people as possible but it was hard. I also wasn't able to collect some
of the names of the people in my photos, sorry guys!

The performance begins with an introduction...

Toshiha とし葉 (toshiha.magic): お客様へ、本日の舞台にご参加いただきありがとうございます。私たちは京都シムの芸妓さんと舞妓さんです。よろしゅうおたの申します!
Toshiha とし葉 (toshiha.magic): "Dear friends, residents, and supporters, and new and familiar faces alike,
thank you for coming to see today's performance. We are the geiko and maiko of Kyoto sim.
Otano moshimasu; we are in your care."

 Toshiha とし葉 (toshiha.magic) bows politely.
Toshiha とし葉 (toshiha.magic): 芸者とは、歌や踊り、楽器演奏などの伝統芸能を学ぶアーティストです。お座敷だけでなく、舞台やイベントなどでも活躍しています。京都では、芸者さんのことを「芸妓」と呼びます。舞妓さんは、おおむね20歳未満の芸妓さんの見習い期間です。 華やかな着物とだらりの帯、かわいらしさが特徴です。
Toshiha とし葉 (toshiha.magic): "The profession of "geisha" sprung up in the Edo period (1603-1867).
Geisha are artists who learn traditional arts like singing, dancing, and playing musical instruments, and also
entertain through witty conversation and pleasant company. They perform not only in teahouses but in stage
productions and other events, too. In Kyoto, geisha are called "geiko." Maiko are the apprentice geiko;
they have quite long sleeves and long hanging obi."

Toshiha とし葉 (toshiha.magic): 今回は、そんな芸達者な彼女たちが実際に演じているバラードやダンスを4つご紹介します。京都シムの芸妓さんたちは、伝統的な芸者さんの芸をできるだけ忠実に再現し、お客様に楽しんでいただけるような舞台を目指しています。踊りも本番さながらに再現しています。歌は実際に京都の芸妓さんが歌っているものです。
Toshiha とし葉 (toshiha.magic): "Today we present to you four ballads and dances as they are performed by
these artistic ladies in real life. The geimaiko of Kyoto Kagai sim aim to give accurate-to-life performances so
their guests may experience the closest possible recreation of traditional geisha entertainment; thus the dances
themselves are recreations of the ones done in real life. The songs you hear are performed by actual Kyoto geiko."

Toshiha とし葉 (toshiha.magic): はじめに、「元禄花見踊」です。歌舞伎舞踊、通称「花見踊」「元禄風花見踊」。1878年(明治11)6月初演。上野の山の花見で,湯女,武士,若衆,町娘,奴,町人など元禄の風俗を写した総踊。二上りで花やかな元禄風の気分を旋律化し,外国にも有名な曲である。
Toshiha とし葉 (toshiha.magic): "Our first dance is "Genroku Hanami Odori". A kabuki dance first performed in
June 1878 (Meiji 11), it depicts a scene of festive sakura viewing ('o-hanami') in the mountains of Ueno, in the
Genroku era, including samurai, tradesmen and various townsmen and women. It is a song fitting for today's theme,
with a flowery Genroku-style mood expressed in the second part of the melody.


Bᴇʟʟᴀᴛʀɪx Nɪx (estertelles): Bravooo
Noa (noa.cloud): wonderful! ! Bravo!
Lily (lily88x): Applause***Applause***
Hinata (hinata.evergarden): ☆・*:.。 。.:*・applause・*:.。 。.:*・゚☆
Jer (jeremy.aie) applauds
Moctezuma Nakamura CLAPS CLAPS
Heza (utsukushitamashi): applauds
Lori Novo: BRAVO!!! applause!!
nieru: cheer \o/
Şυღღεɾ ֆʊռֆɦɨռɛ Şϊլυεɾღϊşτ (summerr.easterwood): bravooo
丨匚卄丨サディスト (misan7hrope): CLAPS ^^
Noa (noa.cloud):   ✿◕‿◕✿ ✿◕‿◕✿
Noa (noa.cloud):     APPLAUSE!!!!!

丨匚卄丨サディスト (misan7hrope) - luc1fer92 - Bellatrix Nix (estertelles) - Danjiro San (danstannokas)

Toshiha とし葉 (toshiha.magic): 次は、「御所のお庭」です。元歌は京都御所の紫寝殿前にある右近の橘と左近の笹々を軽快でリズミカルに歌っています。
Toshiha とし葉 (toshiha.magic): "Our next piece is called Gosho no Oniwa, meaning Gardens of the Imperial Palace. It celebrates the beauty of the Heian-era Imperial Court and Palace in Kyoto. We have lyrics provided from here on so you can appreciate the song more, too!"