Pixel Posybytes of life

I’ve been a Sims fanatic since the game first debuted in 2000 and in honor of receiving a brand new computer for Christmas that has allowed me to play Sims 3 on the max graphic settings, here is a list of my favorite character combinations. Hopefully they help spark some new life into your Sim Neighborhoods.

The Professor

• Occupation: Education, Scientist or Self-employed Inventor
• Lifetime Wish: Become a Creature-Robot Cross-Breeder or Monster Maker
• Traits:
• Absent Minded
• Bookworm
• Genius
• Insane
• Eccentric
• Could swap the loner trait if your professor would prefer to get lost in their research rather than eat dinner with the family.

Bad to the Bone

• Occupation: Criminal with some kleptomania on the side
• Lifetime Wish: Any of the Evil Wishes,  Emperor of Evil, Become a Master Thief or Possession is Nine Tenths of the Law
• Traits:
• Evil
• Daredevil
• Hot-Headed
• Rebellious
• Kleptomaniac
• Mooch or Adventurous could be good traits to add a new twist to this trouble maker Sim.

 Town Floozie

• Occupation: Part-Time Spa Specialist
• Lifetime Wish: Master Romancer
• Hopeless Romantic
• Great Kisser
• Flirty
• Schmoozer
• Party Animal
• Create a married couple with these identical traits for a very tumultuous home-life.

 The Hero

• Occupation: Firefighter
• Lifetime Wish: Firefighter Super Hero
• Traits:
• Brave
• Adventurous
• Lucky
• Loves the Outdoors
• Good
• This Sim is just hard not to like. Friendly would be a great trait to swap out.

Earth God/Goddess

• Occupation: Gardener
• Lifetime Wish: The Perfect Garden
• Green Thumb
• Vegetarian
• Loves Outdoors
• Eco-Friendly
• Animal Lover
• I love my hippie live off the land Sims. Would make a great mate for the Wine Snob Sim as they would benefit from the fruits of the garden.

Happy Homemaker

• Occupation: Unemployed, possibly a part-time job
• Lifetime Wish: Surrounded by Family
• Traits:
• Neat
• Natural Cook
• Nurturing
• Family-Oriented
• Frugal
• If you love a big family, having a happy homemaker will make life much easier. You could swap in the light sleeper or perfectionist traits to put a little fault into your Sim.

Wine Snob

• Occupation: Self-Employed Nectar Maker or Gardner
• Lifetime Wish: Bottomless Nectar Cellar
• Traits:
• Green Thumb
• Snob
• Over Emotional
• Clumsy
• Schmoozer
• This Sim is a little hard to live with, they love nipping at the nectar bottle and it can make them a little emotional and clumsy.

Sloth

• Occupation: Unemployed
• Lifetime Wish: Living in the Lap of Luxury
• Traits:
• Slob
• Never Nude
• Dislikes Children
• Childish
• Hates the Outdoors
• Swap out a trait for mooch, it could make your sloth Sim’s lifetime wish of living in the lap of luxury a little easier, but why would you want to do that?

Artsy Fartsy

• Occupation: Flits between being a self employed writer, painter, sculptor, photographer or a rock star
• Lifetime Wish: Master of the Arts
• Traits:
• Artistic
• Savvy Sculptor
• Photographer’s Eye
• Neurotic
• Virtuoso
• This is a fun Sim that can sustain their own Art museum.

Crazy Cat Lady

• Occupation: Unemployed
• Lifetime Wish: The Cat Herder
• Traits:
• Cat Person
• Shy
• Insane
• Neurotic
• Mean Spirited
• This Sim should be contained to a small shack far outside of town. Swap in the loner trait to make things even more interesting.

Knows Everyone’s Name

• Occupation: Bar Owner
• Lifetime Wish: Master Mixologist
• Traits:
• Charismatic
• Flirty
• Good Sense of Humor
• Friendly
• Schmoozer
• A fun Sim that may be able to handle that Wine Snob.

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Several years ago I purchased a handbag at a local boutique that came with a free wallet. Typically free stuff like that is junk, but the wallet has lasted me for years when the purse started to disintegrate in the same season. The straps actually started to rub away.

Anyway, I loved this little free wallet. It was a hardcover with a frame that securely snapped closed even when overstuffed. There was room for my checkbook complete with a plastic sleeve to separate duplicate checks. The ID holder was clear and easily read by store clerks. Plenty of room for all my cards and cash. The only drawback was there was no good change section. But I made due with a cute little change purse. I often carried it like a clutch, especially when running errands.

Well my beloved wallet is finally starting to show it’s age, so I’m on a quest for a new one. Most of the hardcover framed wallets these days are worthless. They have sub-par snap closures and are so slim, nothing fits in them. Many don’t have room for the checkbook, and to me that is a must.

Here’s a few I found browsing through Zappos that are in the running for space in my bag. The Pop Stitch is closest to what I’m looking for, though I wish it was not a fold over closure.

Fossil – Pop Stitch Clutch (Teal) – Bags and Luggage Zappos.com is proud to offer the Fossil – Pop Stitch Clutch (Teal) – Bags and Luggage: Enjoy the simple style of the clean lines on the casual-chic Pop Stitch clutch wallet from Fossil®. ; Made of soft, supple leather. ; Holds your credit cards, currency, checkbook and identification. ; Rear exterior zip pocket. ; Removable checkbook holder. ; Top flap with a magnetic snap closure. ; Leather interior with full length currency compartment, credit card slots and identification window. ; Dimensions: 7 1/4 wide x 1 deep x 4 high. ; Bottom Width: 7 1 4 in ; Weight: 6 oz

Dooney & Bourke – Croco Checkbook Organizer (Wheat) – Bags and Luggage Zappos.com is proud to offer the Dooney & Bourke – Croco Checkbook Organizer (Wheat) – Bags and Luggage: Stay organized with the chic and sophisticated Checkbook Organizer wallet from Dooney and Bourke®. ; Made of glossy coated canvas with leather trim. ; Holds your credit cards, currency, checkbook and identification. ; Rear exterior zip pocket. ; Top flap with a magnetic snap closure. ; Interior lining with full length currency compartment, credit card slots and identification window. ; Dimensions: 7 1/2 wide x 1 deep x 4 high. ; Bottom Width: 7 1 2 in

GUESS – Premier Multi Clutch (Black) – Bags and Luggage Zappos.com is proud to offer the GUESS – Premier Multi Clutch (Black) – Bags and Luggage: You’ll be the premier of contemporary-chic style with this organizing multi clutch wallet from GUESS®. ; Clutch-style wallet made of coated logo-embossed fabric with croc-embossed synthetic leather trim. ; Holds your credit cards, currency, checkbook and identification. ; Exterior zip-closure pocket on back. ; Signature logo-engraved hardware accent on front. ; Top flap with a snap closure. ; Lined interior features a full length currency compartment, checkbook compartment, credit card slots and identification window with thumb glide. ; Imported. ; Bottom Width: 7 3 4 in ; Middle Width: 7 3 4 in ; Top Width: 7 3 4 in ; Depth: 1 in ; Height: 4 1 2 in ; Weight: 6 oz

Botkier – Bailey Continental Wallet (Pearl Grey) – Bags and Luggage Zappos.com is proud to offer the Botkier – Bailey Continental Wallet (Pearl Grey) – Bags and Luggage: Shape your chic style with a touch of luxe edge from the Bailey Continental wallet. ; Clutch styled wallet made of soft and shimmering leather. ; Holds your credit cards, currency, coins and identification. ; Grommet eyelet accents and multi-tone detailed hardware. ; Zip around closure. ; Interior lining with triple bill compartments, 2 receipt pockets, a center zip pouch and 12 credit card slots. ; Dimensions: 7 1/2 wide x 1 deep x 4 high.

Check out my Squidoo page on Checkbook Clutch Style Wallets.

Does your love for zombies extend to your feet?

I came across these crazy zombie shoes at heels.com. Not sure I could pull the look off, but I found it interesting that zombie love has crossed over into “high” fashion. The gruesomeness is softened with a little black bow detail at the heel.  If you’re in the mood to go all out, they even make a “glow in the dark” version.

What do you think?

Zombie Stomper Plat – Black Green It’s a return from the living dead inspired fashion with this style from Iron Fist. Zombie Stomper Platform features a multi colored upper with bright zombie printed graphic detail. This peep toe pump is complete with a bow detail, 4 1/2 inch heel and 3/4 inch hidden platform.

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