*Waves*

Hey, Readers.  Long time, no see.  Been nearly a damn year since I last posted.  Been feeling unmotivated and spent last year in and out of the hospital.  Hence my lack of blogging.  I'm feeling much better now.

So, what's been going on with me lately?  Besides the trips to the hospital, not much.  Just been simming and chilling on discord.  Between the simming and discord lurking, I did manage to finally put up some sugar skull earrings that I had made in my ko-fi shop.

You can get to my ko-fi shop by clicking here.  Before I end this post, I do have a music recommendation that I want to share.  I heard about this band from a podcast that I listen to.  They're a modern synth-pop band located in Austin, Texas called Night Drive.  I listened to a few of the band's songs so far and I'm really enjoying their sound.  Below, is a music video for one of their songs called Drones.

And so ends the post.  Thanks for reading.  See you when I see you.  Laters.

World Goth Day 2024

Hey, readers.  Just wanted to pop in and wish my fellow Goths a Happy World Goth Day!  If you're looking for some dark tunes to listen to celebrate, head on over to Obscura Undead's youtube channel and check out their DJ Sets & Mixes playlist.

For my fellow Goth Simmers out there, help yourself to some Gothic build/buy cc by Sixam CC.  There's the Wednesday Goth Bedroom CC Pack.  This pack comes with furniture and decor that's perfect for those that are dark at heart or have severe allergic reactions to bright colors.

You know what would go well with the items from this pack?  These windows and doors from the Love for Gothic Windows and Doors CC Pack.  This pack is perfect for Gothic mansion builds.  It also comes in handy for castle and church builds.

If you enjoy reading my blog or my other creative endeavors and want to show some love, consider donating to my Ko-fi page.  The link to it can be found in the bottom left corner of my blog and in my profile.

Donating to my Ko-fi will grant you an invite to my discord server where fellow creators can share their creative work, make connections or just chill.  People who make a one time payment will be given the Member role and monthly supporters will be given the VIP role.  VIPs will have access to a private text channel and a private voice channel for more personal interactions.

Til next time.

Luna Shadows and Gretchen Wolf Look Book

Hey, Readers.  I'm back with another sims 4 look book.  This one will be focusing on Luna Shadows and Gretchen Wolf.  Two premade sims that were created for the For Rent expansion pack to act as potential apartment tenants.  Let's take a look at their before outfits, starting with Luna.

Everyday

Formal

Athletic

Sleepwear

Party

Swimwear

Hot

Cold

Bless the sims team for trying, but a lot of these looks weren't giving.  Goth looks can be very limiting if you're only using clothing and accessories from the base game.  Anyway, here's what Luna looks like after.

Everyday

Hair: Base Game

Nails: Base Game

Eyeliner: Base Game

Eyeshadow: Base Game

Lipstick: Base Game

Hat: Movie Hangout SP

Earrings: PlayersWonderland

Choker: Myfawnwy

Ring: Base Game

Dress: Trillyke

Over the Knee Socks: Jius-sims 

Boots: Trillyke

Formal

Hair: Base Game

Nails: Base Game

Eyeliner: Base Game

Eyeshadow: Base Game

Lipstick: Base Game

Earrings: Nolan-Sims

Flower Crown Recolor: Celebi88

Hair Ribbon Recolor: Celebi88

Necklace: Realm of Magic GP

Ring: Base Game

Bracelet: Base Game

Dress: Pleyita

Shoes: Jius-sims

Athletic

Hair: Base Game

Nails: Base Game

Shirt: Outdoor Retreat GP

Pants: Snowy Escape EP

Socks: Base Game

Sneakers: Jius-sims

Sleepwear

Hair: Base Game

Nails: Base Game

Pajamas: Maushasi

Slippers: Snowy Escape EP

Party

Hair: Base Game

Nails: Base Game

Eyeliner: Crypt O' Club

Eyeshadow: Base Game

Lipstick: Sagittariah

Hat: Movie Hangout SP

Earrings: PlayersWonderland

Choker:Crypt O' Club

Ring: Base Game

Leather Cuff: Base Game

Top: Vampires GP

Shorts: Trillyke

Garter Belt: Trillyke

Tights: Trillyke

Boots: Trillyke

Swimwear

Hair: Base Game

Nails: Base Game

Sunglasses: Base Game

Swimsuit: margosims

Hot

Hair: Base Game

Nails: Base Game

Eyeliner: Base Game

Eyeshadow: Base Game

Lipstick: Base Game

Hat: Seasons EP

Earrings: PlayersWonderland

Necklace: Spooky Stuff SP

Ring: Base Game

Bracelets: Werewolves

Dress: Base Game

Shoes: Base Game

I thought Luna's original hot weather outfit was fine.  So, I just changed out the hat and added some accessories.

Cold

Hair: Base Game

Nails: Base Game

Eyeliner: Base Game

Eyeshadow: Base Game

Lipstick: Base Game

Hat: Cottage Living EP

Earrings: PlayersWonderland

Necklace: PlayersWonderland

Ring: Base Game

Top: Trillyke

Jeans: Base Game

Boots: Trillyke

Now on to Gretchen Wolf.  Here are the before outfits.

Everyday

Formal

This outfit just screams kindergarten teacher. XD

Athletic

Sleepwear

Party

Swimwear

Hot

Cold

Again, bless the sims team for trying.  Here's what Gretchen looks like after.

Everyday

Hair: Snowy Escape Ep

Nails: Werewolves GP/Base Game

Eyeliner: Base Game

Eyeshadow: Luxury Party SP

Lipstick: Luxury Party SP

Cheeks: Base Game

Necklace: Werewolves GP

Top: Base Game

Pants: Trillyke

Sneakers: Jius-sims

Formal

Hair: Snowy Escape EP

Nails: Werewolves GP/Base Game

Eyeliner: Base Game

Eyeshadow: Luxury Party SP

Lipstick: Luxury Party SP

Cheeks: Base Game

Necklace: Vintage Glamor SP

Bracelets: Fashion Street Wear Kit

Dress: Cottage Living

Shoes: Moschino SP

Athletic

Hair: Snowy Escape EP

Nails: Werewolves GP/ Base Game

Top: Base Game

Shorts: Maushasi

Sneakers: Jius-sims

Sleepwear

Hair: Snowy Escape EP

Nails: Werewolves GP/Base Game

Top: Base Game

Slippers: Base Game

Party

Hair: Snowy Escape EP

Nails: Werewolves GP/Base Game

Eyeliner: Base Game

Eyeshadow: Base Game

Lipstick: Base Game

Cheeks: Base Game

Necklace: Werewolves GP

Bracelets: Base Game

Top: Werewolves GP

Leggings: Werewolves GP

Boots: Werewolves GP

Swimwear

Hair: Snowy Escape EP

Nails: Werewolves GP/Base Game

Sunglasses: Movie Hangout SP

Bracelets: Base Game

Swimsuit: Seasons

Hot

Hair: Snowy Escape EP

Nails: Werewolves GP/Base Game

Eyeliner: Base Game

Eyeshadow: Luxury Party SP

Lipstick: Luxury Party SP

Cheeks: Base Game

Necklace: Werewolves GP

Bracelet: Base Game

Top: Base Game

Shorts: Trillyke

Sandals: Jius-sims

Cold

Hair: Snowy Escape EP

Nails: Werewolves GP/Base Game

Eyeliner: Base Game

Eyeshadow: Luxury Party SP

Lipstick: Base Game

Cheeks: Base Game

Top: Snowy Escape EP

Jeans: imming-say-blog

Boots: Trillyke

If it wasn't obvious, the sims teams based these sims off of Wednesday Addams and Enid from the Wednesday Netflix series.  Since I don't have the For Rent expansion pack, I had to snatch these oddballs off of the sims gallery and add them to my game.  Can't wait to start playing with this household.

If you enjoy reading my blog or my other creative endeavors and want to show some love, consider donating to my Ko-fi page.  The link to it can be found in the bottom left corner of my blog and in my profile.

Donating to my Ko-fi will grant you an invite to my discord server where fellow creators can share their creative work, make connections or just chill.  People who make a one time payment will be given the Member role and monthly supporters will be given the VIP role.  VIPs will have access to a private text channel and a private voice channel for more personal interactions.

Til next time.

My Blog is a 10-Year-Old

Hey, readers.  If the title wasn't obvious, today is the 10th anniversary of Cafe LaStrange.  I'm a little surprised that it lasted this long.  I known I've been inconsistent over the years with posting, but I appreciate the eyeballs that check out my blog.  Here's to more years of weird ramblings and sharing of things.

If you enjoy reading my blog or my other creative endeavors and want to show some love, consider donating to my Ko-fi page.  The link to it can be found in the bottom left corner of my blog and in my profile.

Donating to my Ko-fi will grant you an invite to my discord server where fellow creators can share their creative work, make connections or just chill.  People who make a one time payment will be given the Member role and monthly supporters will be given the VIP role.  VIPs will have access to a private text channel and a private voice channel for more personal interactions.

Thank you for coming to my Ted Talk.

What's This?!

Hey, Readers!  Happy Halloween!  I come bearing cc treats that will help make your spooky sims 4 builds look more spooky.

First up is this Halloween wallpaper by OswaNily.

This wallpaper has a nice variety of color swatches and spooky/witchy patterns.  You can snatch it up for yourself by clicking here.

Next, is this demonic-looking wallpaper by Annett's Sims 4 Welt (Annett85).

The swatches on this wallpaper lean more toward the creepy/sinister side.  Perfect for any vampire den.  Click here and start working on the hellish estate of your dreams.

Lastly, is this recolor of the skeleton hands candle lights from the spooky stuff pack by tabicatastrophe.

Gone are the bright and zany colors.  These lights come in rusty, gold, silver and black.  You can find the links to these lights on her tumblr page or here.

If you enjoy reading my blog or my other creative endeavors and want to show some love, consider donating to my Ko-fi page.  The link to it can be found in the bottom left corner of my blog and in my profile.

Donating to my Ko-fi will grant you an invite to my discord server where fellow creators can share their creative work, make connections or just chill.  People who make a one time payment will be given the Member role and monthly supporters will be given the VIP role.  VIPs will have access to a private text channel and a private voice channel for more personal interactions.

MERRY HALLOWEEN TO ALL AND TO ALL A GOOD NIGHT!

Going with The Flow

Hey, Readers.  Hope Spooky Season has been treating you well.  Taking a small break from Simmerween posting to drop another music recommendation.

My latest music recommendation is the UK Post-Punk/Goth duo, Peak Flow.  The band's members, James and Jools, draw influence for their sound from 80s synth, Post-Punk and Goth.  Below is the video for their debut single, "Running to You".  The song is about a broken relationship.  One half recalling the good times and wanting to start anew with the other half realizing that there was no going back.

Peak Flow can be found on both YouTube, SoundCloud and these other music streaming platforms.

If you enjoy reading my blog or my other creative endeavors and want to show some love, consider donating to my Ko-fi page.  The link to it can be found in the bottom left corner of my blog and in my profile.

Donating to my Ko-fi will grant you an invite to my discord server where fellow creators can share their creative work, make connections or just chill.  People who make a one time payment will be given the Member role and monthly supporters will be given the VIP role.  VIPs will have access to a private text channel and a private voice channel for more personal interactions.

Til next time.