Ostara… I’m so happy to be an official blogger for “her” special fantasy event here in SL, Ostara’s Altar (a Dark Passions event), full of designer exclusives PLUS a 10L egg hunt. But my human kept stumbling upon references to her in the real world, so I found myself wondering about who she was and how this awesome event came to be. Although there’s lots of debate and discrepancies (as with most things lol), Ostara is basically a modern pagan holiday, celebrating the spring equinox, which marks the beginning of spring and the awakening of nature. Named after the ancient Germanic goddess Ostara or Eostre — who was associated with the dawn and new beginnings — this is a time of rebirth and renewal when the natural world awakens from its winter slumber. It is a time when we can celebrate the return of the light, the growth of new life, and the renewal of hope. It is also a time when we can connect with the natural world, celebrate the changing seasons, and embrace the ongoing cycles of life. One popular story about Ostara involves the origin of the Easter Bunny. Essentially, the tale is that Ostara transformed a bird into a hare (how? why? who knows), and the hare responded by laying colored eggs for her festival. Is this how the Easter bunny and the decorating of eggs began? Again, who knows, but the great news is that anyone who wants to celebrate the arrival of spring and the renewal of life can also participate in this holiday, regardless of their religious or spiritual beliefs. Bottom line, Ostara is a good time to literally and figuratively plant seeds for the future. And that is definitely something to reflect upon, especially while shopping this fabulous event! Take a browse through the Ostara’s Altar Shopping Guide ; then go see the event for some magical shopping, and enjoy the blessings of the season! Happy Spring!!!!
- Dress: QE Designs – Flora. Beautiful short dress, with that fantasy styling. Featuring a soft spring pattern, Flora is sized for Legacy + Perky, Maitreya + Petite, Hourglass & Freya. Includes two versions (with/without sleeves) as well as a HUD to change the sleeves & skirt, top, & straps to any of 8 choices each. Direct TP to their booth HERE. Demo available.
- Skin: Moth & Moon – Yvaine, one of four fabulous skins available in 3 tones each — moss (which I’m thrilled to be wearing!), lilac & peony. I chose Moss because for me it seems closest to the meaning of Ostara, but also because I just like green! Please note that none of these skins are “made” for my Gaia head, so I couldn’t use the shapes (I did use the brow shapes however); but even though the results varied somewhat from the “ad”, all 4 looked so good I had a hard time choosing! Be sure to try the demos to see how the different skins work for YOUR head & personal shape. Best of all, the three new skin tones for all four faces are 50% OFF for the duration of the Ostara’s Altar event (matching body skins are available at the mainstore). Direct TP to their booth HERE.
- Makeup: Moth & Moon – Okami. This set of BOM makeup layers includes versions in black, red, & white (tintable) for the full set, as well as separate layers for: Forehead & Lids (which is what I’m wearing), Full Eyes Only, Forehead Only, & Eye Lids Only. More fabulous news from M&M: this incredible makeup is one of two makeup hunt items which will be hidden in Pink Easter Eggs at the event & can be yours for just 10L each. Let the hunting begin! Only at Ostara’s Altar through April 15th.
- Head & Ears: LeLUTKA – Gaia Head (EvoX)
- Body: LEGACY – Mesh Body Special Edition, Feminine
- Hair: Analog Dog – Rain w/ Rose Crown
- Horns: Petrichor – Sylaine Horns
- Eyes: Gloom – Amos
- Wings: Seven’s Selections (now Vaengi Wings) – Floral Lace Wings
- Pose: Boo’d Up Poses – Various_01
- Location: Tranquility Isle
