I guess you could say that I owe my life to Fantasy Faire. I had fallen into a deep dreamless slumber years ago according to the calendar in that strange world of real life. Then suddenly there were tendrils of consciousness leaking into the darkness, whispers about the Fantasy Faire, and blogging. I re-awoke to a new reality, one where I had been totally reborn and recreated afresh with a fantastic new look called mesh. And here it is a whole year later, happily blogging about fashion and home & garden in the world of SL fantasy, and now thrilled to the very tips of my wings that I am once again an official blogger for the Fantasy Faire.
A truly exceptional event that only happens once a year, the Fantasy Faire is the epitome of fantasy in Second Life. There are fabulous shopping finds and music events; it’s a Relay for Life event so the purchase of many many items goes towards the truly worthwhile cause of fighting cancer; there’s questing and parties and auctions and so much more. But to this fae, what makes the Fantasy Faire so truly exceptional is the faire itself, and by that I mean the regions. This year there are 21 regions (21!!! OMG!!!), 15 shopping regions plus 6 “special” ones. And one thing I can guarantee you is that all 21 are totally unique creations that offer their own individual experience. Each region has a different sponsor, and each and every one of them creates a totally unique theme for their region… the sheer creativity behind the design for each one is breathtaking! I’ve had the chance to quickly tour the lands before the official opening, and I have to say that my wings are exhausted from beating so much in joy and wonder as I flitted from region to region, just trying to take in a tiny bit of the dreams on display. I simply cannot wait to explore it all in greater detail, and I promise that this is just the first of many blogs to feature items available at the Faire, and many will also feature settings from the Faire as well (how could I possibly resist????). The Faire opens in just 4 more hours on the 22nd… this is an event that all can appreciate, fantasy folk and human… you can read all about it HERE.
- Outfit: Jangka – Arwen. NEW RELEASE, 100% original mesh, & sized for Maitreya & Legacy, the complete Arwen look consists of 3 separate parts — the “clothing” (including the chain mail), the boots, & the half-gloves, in 5 different color sets (only 2 for the boots) & in fatpacks. The styling & attention to detail is exceptional as you can see in the closeup below (the sheen on the mail vest is amazing when the light hits it). This outfit is EXCLUSIVELY at the April Chronicles & Legends Event, April 10th – May 2nd. Demo available.
- Head & Ears: LOGO – Bella bento head, introduced at the Skin Fair & now at the main store. Lots of new updates in this head! Also worn: Ilvanya Elf Ears, which fit seamlessly to my Bella head, & come with both their own AO & also their own customization HUD so you can change the tattoo & metals to match every outfit… love love love my ears! See the closeup below… demos available.
- Horns: Eclectica – Metal Satyr Horns. Awesome, awesome, awesome Original Mesh; just see the closeup below. Copy, mod, unrigged so you can individually edit for adjustments (around your ears, hair, accessories, what have you). Touch to texture change between 9 metal options. These aren’t new per se; both the Metal Satyr & the Crystal Satyr Horns (also at the Faire!) are among my very favorite horns. They might be updated, but they are so phenomenal I really don’t know how they could be improved! On top of that, both sets of Satyr Horns are a Relay for Life option (proceeds go to the American Cancer Foundation!) at the Fantasy Faire 2021, opening later today April 22nd through May 9th). The Eclectica booth is in Yin Yang (direct slurl not available until the Faire opens, but you can find it HERE). Demo available. UPDATE: direct slurl to the Faire booth HERE.
- Body: Maitreya
- Skin: Petrichor – Styliste
- Hair: Magika – December
- Eyes: Gloom – Tirel Collection
- Makeup: Zibska – Saro DK (eyeshadow) + Shigeko Lips; Petrichor – Smudgy Shadow
- Beauty Mark: Izzie’s – Beauty Mole dark
- Wings: Seven’s Selections (now Vaengi Wings) – Thread Leaf Wings
- Pose: !!GemS!! – War Maiden
- Props: Cole’s Corner – Heavenly Ranger Halo & Hand Dancers
- Location: Forests of Calduhr, Wistman’s Wood (role-playing sim)
