Month: May 2021

An Alluring Moment

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Summer is here!  It seems that I’m about to find out the truth behind all the warnings that summers here are brutal.  From what I’m told, some people have a very hard time handling it; others just seem to take it in stride and enjoy it with a slight shifting of activities. We shall see which category I fall into! Here on the grid, I’m starting to switch my plantings and other landscaping over from spring to full summer, and I’ve chosen a new summer skin (gotta have that tanned look!)… Some stunning new summer fashions out there, already rocking all the events…  Happy shopping and happy start to summer!  (On another note, I’m still learning the new lighting that came with the Firestorm update, since I held on to an earlier version for far too long… struggling a bit with that old neckline… any suggestions from other bloggers would be most welcome!!!)

  • Outfit:  Allure Couture – Janis Halter Dress.  This is one of those mini-dresses that exudes sexuality without crossing that trashy line.  It definitely scores extremely high on that WOW factor, what with its alluring combination of an extremely high cut thigh slit, spaghetti strap halter, low cut top, eye-catching “necklace” & chains, matching high heels, & just being, well, short (but with full butt coverage).  On top of that, the fabulous summer textures create a total knockout of a minidress!  Janis is sized for Slink HG/P,  Belleza F/I/V, Legacy, eBody, & Maitreya.  She’s available in 4 separate colors, in a 5-texture Slimpack, or a Fatback of 10, all with 100% Original Textures where you can adjust the dress, heels, & metal textures separately. EXCLUSIVELY at the May Twe12ve event, an Evil Bunny Production, May 12th – 30th.  Demo available.
  • Piano:  Tylar’s Treasures – Elegant Whimsy Piano.  Every SL home needs a grand piano, right? This one is a good size (not over large, as are some), includes the candelabra, & is LOADED with animations (note though that I’m not using one since single female fashion stands are not included lol)
  • Head:  LeLUTKA – Nova Head
  • Body:  Slink – Hourglass Mesh Body Original, Full Version including Hands (Dynamic) & Feet
  • Skin:  Velour – Meg
  • Freckles:  Izzie’s – Heart Mole; Marpesia – Beauty Mark V1
  • Eyes:  ARTE – Green Eyes
  • Hair:  Doux – Dana, available at Equal10
  • Makeup:  Izzie’s – Summer Eyeshadow;  Cosmetize – The Charlie’s Angels Collection lipstick
  • Jewelry:  Indulge Temptation (IT!) – Aurora Earrings; Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
  • Pose:  Luane’s World Bento Poses – World Inside

Moonstruck

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Moonstruck.  Its definition is “unable to think or act normally, especially because of being in love”.  (It’s also the title of one of my all-time favorite movies, with the line “Snap Out of It!”, but that’s for another post, a human one lol!) What’s relevant to THIS post is that it’s also part of the name of one of my new fantasy sponsors.  I’m so very excited to be able to share the first of what I can see will be many, many, MANY exceptional fantasy items.  And I myself am definitely moonstruck, totally in love with landscaping my new little lot of land, creating my own private wonderland, bursting with color and life and beauty…  Fluttering my wings happily as I gaze around at this little corner, which is high on a hill overlooking a largely unsettled river…  The beauty of this world never fails to amaze me; I hope you have the opportunity to create a spot that reflects you as much as this does me… Happy shopping!

Fantavatar & Moonstruck – Wisteria Dryad.  Adds a touch of magic & stunning color to ANY garden, fantasy or otherwise.  Copy/modify, with a LI of only 4!!!!  A must-have!!!

Also shown:

  • Hands:  LORE – Serenity Hands
  • Moonbeams:  LOVE – Glitter Moonbeam

JetSet Dreams

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The minute I put on this outfit, I felt ready to join the jetset crowd.  Images of yachts and unending days of sun on the water flooded into my brain.  I could just hear Robin Cook talking in my head lol! Well, that will never happen IRL, but it can ABSOLUTELY happen in Second Life.  Just to see how it felt, I bopped around to a few of the luxury yacht designers, and all I have to say is WOW!  If I could even choose, I definitely don’t have the prims to keep one moored at my dock… which means renting a special slip for it somewhere.  Hmmm, definitely something to add to the list to think about lol!  Just as IRL, I’m just not sure if I can afford the lifestyle lol!  But one thing is for sure… I can definitely rock the look!  Happy shopping!

  • Outfit:  GiuliaDesign – Annetta.  Totally sexy & totally classy summer look! The wrap top has slit sleeves with a slight bellow; the skirt is a modern interpretation of a sarong… what an awesome combo!  Both the top & the bottom are available in 10 colors each (3 of the tops have simple patterns, like the White Cat version I’m wearing)  or in a fatpack; sized for Slink HG/P, Freya, & Maitreya.  EXCLUSIVELY available in white only as part of the fatpack at the May round of the Swank Event, open May 7th – 30th, or you can buy any of 9 individual colors for the top & 5 for the skirt. Demo available.  
  • Head:  LeLUTKA – Nova Head
  • Body:  Slink – Hourglass Mesh Body Original, Full Version including Hands (Dynamic) & Feet
  • Skin:  Velour – Meg
  • Freckles:  Izzie’s – Heart Mole; Marpesia – Beauty Mark V1
  • Eyes:  ARTE – Green Eyes
  • Hair:  Doux – Jenna
  • Makeup:  theSkinnery – Waterline Eyeliner; Dulce Secrets – Boho Chic Lipgloss
  • Sunglasses:  meisu – Minutiae glasses (extinct vendor)
  • Jewelry:  Maxi Gossamer – Ayla Moon Goddess Necklace & Earrings; Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
  • Shoes:  ATERNAT – Runaway Heels
  • Pose:  FOXCITY – Stairs (Standing) Bento Pose Set
  • Location:  BBX Design

Should I Stay or Should I Go?

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I’ve had this blog basically ready to go since yesterday, but then life intervenes, things change, and what mattered to you yesterday just isn’t that important today.  Death has touched our family again.  It happens to everyone in time, and this was something that was long expected, but it is still a shock in its finality.  It’s the hardest part of life, one that always brings you up short, no matter when or how or why.  I need to let it settle with me for a bit, so I’m really not in the mood for my normal prattling on about this or that.  Life goes on, and I am comforted by the fact that his was filled with pain and was no longer “living”, and that now he is at peace and released from suffering.  Wishing everyone and their loved ones health, because as I’ve learned over the years, without it, happiness is hard to achieve…

  • Outfit:  JUMO – Blanca Dress.  Such a romantic sexy feel to this dress, with its somewhat sheer bodice, relaxed ruffling at the top & bottom of the bodice, the off-shoulder semi-belled arms… I can go on & on, but I urge you to pick up the demo & see how amazing you feel in this dress!  There are 9 color family HUDs to choose from, each with the same 3 textures (the fatpack contains an extra HUD with different textures).  Sized for Tonic, Slink HG/P, Belleza F/I/V, & Maitreya.  At the May Swank Event, open from May 7th – 30th.  Demo available.
  • Head:  LeLUTKA – Nova Head
  • Body:  Slink – Hourglass Mesh Body Original, Full Version including Hands (Dynamic) & Feet
  • Skin:  theSkinnery – Monica
  • Freckles:  Izzie’s – Heart Mole; Marpesia – Beauty Mark V1
  • Eyes:  ARTE – Green Eyes
  • Hair:  TRUTH – Eternity
  • Makeup:  Zibska – Noir Pack; Ives – Passione Lips
  • Jewelry:  Indulge Temptation (IT!) – Season Berries Necklace & Earrings; Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
  • Pose:  XTC – Belle Cheri

Hurry, The Portals Are Closing

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Today’s the day…  the 2021 Fantasy Faire is going to end.  I’m so very thankful that it was extended through today the 12th (it was scheduled to end on the 9th): in the last few days I’ve managed to more deeply experience some realms that I’d barely touched upon earlier, not to mention pick up so many wonderful finds for both my home & garden and for my appearance.  Fantasy Faire has already relayed more than $86,000USD to help fight against cancer, and I’m proud to say that more than a few of my precious lindens are in that count!  (In fact, though my heart and mind are sad that FF is ending, my wallet is very very happy!).  I do want to say that I’ve been so very impressed by so many fantasy designers, and have been inspired to take some new risks and experiment with my look more than before. .. I even went out and bought some new land to create my own fantasy hideaway, rather than continue living in my Linden treehouse (that’s where yesterday’s post was, on my new land!!!)  But I couldn’t let the Faire end without at least one more post, one more character… not a warrior, not a princess, but more of a priestess, getting ready to close the portals till next year…  Spreading a little fairy dust in these few words, wishing you Happy Shopping, and a wonderful end to your Faire experience.

  • Outfit:  Dark Fairy Fashions – Ageate Gown (Agate Galaxy).  A medieval velvet gown with cropped shoulders, finger sleeves, & a metallic gold belt, Ageate is a perfect addition to a fantasy wardrobe! With 12 textures inspired by agates, Ageate is sized for Slink HG/P, Tonic, Belleza F/I/V, & Maitreya.  The fatpack is a 100% DONATION to Relay for Life, at the Faire store in Khol Dracys, located HERE.  After that, check the mainstore.
  • Skin, Horns, & Staff:  Petrichor –  Both the skin & the horns are available in the main store & at the Faire store; the Staff is a New Release especially for Fantasy Faire. The Faire store in The Cerulean Bombora, located HERE. 
    • Skin:  Lazulien Gemstone Skin, worn in Bahliea.  Every skin from this designer is highly detailed, gorgeously styled, & pure fantasy to its core.  I just love the subtle texturing/shading of this skin, which is available in 25 color variations; gemstones are on the tattoo layer.  In Bom/Omega/mesh body & head applier versions for both male & female, plus add-ons for nails, Uni ears, etc., so it should work for just about every avatar. 
    • Horns:  Sanya Decohorns, which are 100% custom design, have two different color HUDs available (color or fade; I’m using the fade); both HUDs include options to individually color the horn base, the metals, the skulls, ribbons, tassels, & gems.  Unisex, moddable, & resizable!
    • Staff: Araleus Staff.  100% custom mesh & textures, with a HUD to change everything (30 colors for the metals; 40 for the fabric; another 40 for the gemstones!  Unisex, with 12 bento holds. 
  • Makeup/Tattoo:  not a peep – Prophet’s Vision. The watcher, the prophet. Held in a tower to oversee all below, & descends only to bring judgment to the sinful.   I turned her into a high priestess, preparing to close the portals to the Faire.   BOM layers only, includes three colors (black, white, red), all of which are tintable.  A 100% DONATION to Relay for Life, at the Faire store in Somniatoris Arx, located HERE (after that, check the mainstore.)  Also worn:  Zibska – Shigeko Lips
  • Wings:  –FAS– – Bento Faery Wings.  I’ve been featuring these wings since I first found them because the texture HUD with its 23 fabulous variations have matched every look I’ve tried so far, plus an AO that makes the wings move in just glorious ways.  At the Faire store in The Wandering Woods, located HERE.  After that, check the mainstore.
  • Location:  Somniatoris Arx
  • Head & Ears:  LOGO – Bella bento 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 skin color, tattoo & metals to match every outfit (full tinting ability included!)… love love love my ears!  Demos available.
  • Body:  Slink – Hourglass Mesh Body
  • Hair:  Sintiklia – Nala
  • Eyes:  Gloom – Tirel Collection
  • Pose:  Black Tulip – Angel #7

Fantasy Faire Extended!

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I’ve been so excited that Fantasy Faire was extended!  Instead of ending yesterday, it’s now running through the May 12th.  This not only provides the opportunity to see and explore things I might have missed, I’m now going back and purchasing all kinds of creations that I had loved but wasn’t sure that I could actually use.  I really need to stress that Fantasy Faire is not just for us fantasy folk!!!  If you appreciate creative builds, then you absolutely must tour the lands! There’s a brief summary of them all right HERE but they truly are something you need to see in person.  (And of course, keep in mind that this is a Relay for Life Event, so many many items are available where the proceeds go to the fight against cancer… shopping with a purpose!!!)  You won’t regret it!

  • Tylar’s Treasures – Tylar offers so many fantastic items to create the perfect fantasy setting that I have to admit I had a hard time choosing!  All items are still available at Fantasy Faire; the Faire store is in Ostara, HERE.
    • Dragon Stone Arch – offcenter, front; with animated fire-breathing dragon!  Dragon comes in different colors (I used Magenta). See the ad below.
    • Elven Flower Daybed – shown on right; amazing garden decor, animated with sits & dances (you can spot me sitting there, taking a much needed break!), with little whimsies emanating for that bit of sparkle! Comes in adult & PG versions. See the ad below.
    • Woodland Court Falls – center, back; waterfalls are (of course) animated (NOTE: I built the little pond, since it’s really made to go over water, but works awesome on land too as you can see).  See the ad below.
    • Woodland Leaf Fountain – shown in front right; surrounded by flowers, with large animated butterflies

More landscaping items from Fantasy Faire:

  • The Looking Glass – J’adoube Golden Tree & Garden Path Edges.  Part of the primary decoration in the realm of J’adoube; I’ve also used the flower patches & large flowers from The Wandering Woods.  All are at the Faire store in J’adoube, located HERE.  
  • Lunaria – Clover Ground Cover (includes a lovely little sparkle).  At the Faire store in Tempest Bay, located HERE.
  • 3rd Eye Perceptions –  Pearl Shine Giant Poppy (3 design versions, multi-color light, animated whisps & sparkles); shown in back left.  At the Faire store in Isles of Tarrin, located HERE.