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Hello, my name is Calypso Sparrowtree and I first joined Second Life in March 2009. I am a pose designer, machinima artist, photographer and live music lover. I believe that Second Life presents amazing opportunities for creative expression and is the ultimate canvas used to share one's gifts.

Monday, January 31, 2011

52 Weeks of Color Challenge

52 Weeks of Color Challenge, January 22-January 28 - Taupe

I have fallen a bit behind on my blogging lately due to some projects. I have taken a break from my work to share with everyone my take on taupe.



Hair: Truth - Kitty in Mocha
Skin: Laq - Aline 02 Peach Glow Skin
Eyes: Poetic Eyes by LL - Dark Wood
Blouse: Mon Tissu - So Ho Blouse in Brown
Panties: Luxuria - Alicia Panties in Latte
Necklace: Elate - Silver Pocket Watch Necklace

Thursday, January 20, 2011

52 Weeks of Color Challenge

52 Weeks of Color Challenge, January 15-January 21 - Indigo

This was my take on indigo. All I could think of was wearing this
sexy little number from Cynful...
Hair: Truth - Trina in Treacle
Skin: League - Amber Brunette Medium in Storm
Eyes: Redgrave - Slate Blue
Outfit: Cynful - Corset Overall in Dark Blue with Black Lace
Boots: PixelFashion - Ultimate Boots in Black
Gloves: Love Zombie - Lace Gloves in Carbon
Necklace: Mandala - Pearl Rain Necklace in Navy Blue

Wednesday, January 19, 2011

Somewhere Only We Know

The machinima bug bit me (hard!) after viewing Vixsilver Yoshikawa's masterpiece at Dignity, .XIV and it inspired this video: Somewhere Only We Know by Keane


If YouTube is being a bit fussy and won't allow you to view the video, it can also be found at Vimeo:


Saturday, January 15, 2011

Fifty Linden Friday Finds, January 14, 2010

Fifty Linden Friday finds are highlighted in yellow:

Hair: Lamb - Sick Muse in Ink
Skin: Dekade Skins - Dahlia Sunkissed  
Lipstick: Dutch Touch - Coffee Nude Lips
Dress: Teefy - Orelle Dress in Nude
Eyes: Redgrave - Beyonce Emotional 
Photo taken at Xen Store



Hair: Lamb - Soma in Honeycomb
Skin: League - Taylor Medium Blonde in Blood Red
Lipstick: Villena - Candy Gloss
Eyes: Redgrave - Saint Tropez  
Necklace: Miel - Sen Necklace 
Bikini top: Armidi - Joia Verao in White
Pants: Young Urban - Norfolk Pants in Khaki
Photo taken at Sparrowtree Studios 


Tuesday, January 11, 2011

The Dressing Room Blue

I was really excited to see a lovely pale (but not too pale) skin with deep red lips at The Dressing Room Blue. This look is always a classic and you can never go wrong. The eyelashes and facial beauty mark detailing of the skin are exquisite! I found that this skin, although designed for redheads, also looks amazing with jet black hair as pictured below.

Hair: Loq Hair - Brownie in Black (with Black Tattoo Layer Base included)
Skin: MONS Skins and Shape - Enna Skin Red Lips, Red Brows
Eyes: Redgrave - Megan Khaki (I wore this pair of eyes for all of the photos in this post)
Dress: Baiastice - Alisha Top and Balloon Skirt in Black 


 Hair: Loq Hair - Brownie in Fiery Red (with Red Tattoo Layer Base included)
Skin: MONS Skins and Shape - Enna Skin Red Lips, Red Brows
Earrings: Glow Studio - Bitterness Earrings in Black



 Hair: Exile - Elena Copper Mix
Skin: MONS Skins and Shape - Enna Skin Red Lips, Red Brows



Hair: Loq Hair - Brownie in Blonde (with Blonde Tattoo Layer Base included)
Skin: Natural Beauty - Olga Tan Evening Skin
Necklace: Glow Studio - Cherryflow Necklace in Pink

Monday, January 10, 2011

52 Weeks of Color Challenge

52 Weeks of Color Challenge, Week 5 - Sepia
Luna Jubilee's 52 Weeks of Color Challenge

I made things very hard on myself by completing Sienna and Sepia on the same day! *gulps*

Skin: Belleza - Alyson Med 5
Shape: Belleza - Elle
Hair: Friday - Dylan in Thoughtful Brown
Eyes: Poetic Eyes by LL - Dark Wood
Sweater: So Many Styles - Winter Sweater in Brown

52 Weeks of Color Challenge

52 Weeks of Color Challenge, December 10-17 - Yellow
Luna Jubilee's 52 Weeks of Color Challenge



Hair: Truth- Anise in Chocolate
Skin: Belleza - Jesse Deep Tan 6
Shape: Belleza - Rose
Eyes: Redgrave - Teal Green
Dress: Luck Inc. - Petite Diamond Yellow
Shoes: Maitreya - Chi Chi Pumps
Photo taken at Old New York

52 Weeks of Color Challenge

52 Weeks of Color Challenge, January 8-14 - Sienna
Luna Jubilee's 52 Weeks of Color Challenge

Argrace to the rescue for this color challenge!


Skin: Laqroki - Aline 06 Peach Glow Skin
Hair: Argrace - Knit Beret Active Bob in Dark Brown
Coat: Argrace - Traveler Lady in Brown w/knit
Boots: Argrace - Leather Boots Dark Brown
Tights: So Many Styles - Shiny Tights in Brown
Glasses: Gos - Custom Eyewear, Intuition in Tortoise Shell Overspray
Teeth: Villena
Photo taken at en Svale

Friday, January 7, 2011

52 Weeks of Color Challenge

52 Weeks of Color Challenge, December 18-24 - Cerise



Guitar: Ri Strat Guitar: Second Life Marketplace/Seller - AkiPetteri Klaar
Expression: Second Life Marketplace - YadNi's Emote Hud by YadNi Monde
Eyes: Redgrave - Summer Lilac
Gloves: Cynful - Cynful Gloves Heart Pink Nails
Shape:Glow Studio -Glow Studio Gina Shape for Tuli Skin
Hair/hat: Anaphora -Marcy Darkwood
Shirt: Love Zombie -Crop Top Star Hot Pink
Skin: Adam & Eve - Jina Party Make Up
Pants: Delirium - Tweed Baggies Black
Make Up: Magoa- Thick Dark Black Liner





52 Weeks of Color Challenge

52 Weeks of Color Challenge, December 25-31 - Green
Luna Jubilee's 52 Week of Color Challenge


Hair: Truth - Seraphina in Espresso
Skin: Laqroki - Tasha 2 in Peach 04
Shape: Glow Studio - Halle shape for YS & YS skin
Eyes: Poetic Eyes by LL - Poison Ivy
Outfit: So Many Styles - Layered Dress Mint & Crochet Sweater Green
Shoes: Wishbox - Bridal Mary Janes in Charcoal
Socks: Emery - Socks in green (free with group membership)
Pose: Glitterati - Sparkle in Peridot

52 Weeks of Color Challenge

Week 9, January 1-7 - Silver
Luna Jubilee 52 Weeks of Color Challenge

Okay, yes I am a bit behind but I will try to go back and cover weeks 1 through 8 as soon as I can. Laine can be quite persuasive, so behold the results of her suggestive powers:


Hair: Truth - Janelle in Silver
Skin: YS & YS - New Year TDR Skin
Eyes: Redgrave - Sparkling Star
Eyelashes: Redgrave- 18 Silversnow
Dress: A & A Fashion Shop - Empire Dress Silver
Heels: Pixel Mode - Baby T's Plain in Silver
Pose: Glitterati - Pin up 7
Photo taken at New Trails



I had to include a close up. I love the makeup on this skin so much; it's so shimmery!

Fifty Linden Friday Finds, January 7, 2011

I screwed up a bit on the color coding of my links/text but if you click the store name the URLs are embedded within. :)

I had been searching all over the grid for the perfect warm cap/long hair combination and was thrilled when I saw that Truth came out with just what I was looking for. Let's just say I was tickled PINK!

Fifty Linden Friday items are marked in pink.
Hair: Truth - Tatum Streaked in Mocha
Skin: Glam Affair - Jadis Dark TDR Special A
Eyes: Poetic Eyes by LL - Bright Gold Beach
Top: Friday - Blush Tank in White
Skirt: Doppelganger Inc. - Ballerina Skirt in Pink
Pose: Glitterati- Glitterati FLF, F 3
Necklace: Bubblez Design - Rain Pearl Necklace
(This item is a freebie for group members)