Author: cejalaval

Where’s the Casbah?

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My plan on setting out was to do a wintry, holidayesque scene, suitable for a fae.  But I listened to the call of the outfit, and it led me to the desert…  where winter is not quite the same!  But we fae are everywhere, even in these dry climes, though we do tend to stay more around the oasis.  However, when the holidays near, we often must cross the sands to join family, friends, and those yet to be friends for celebration.  Now, it’s time for me to put my camel to bed and go rock the casbah (and yes, mixing lyrics for the HUMAN songs, but they go together in the more apropos fae tunes)… Happy shopping!

  • Outfit:  Jangka Design – Aela.  Incredible detail & texture (the hallmark of ANY Jangka outfit IMHO), Aela is designed (& sold) in 3 matching pieces — the outfit (shown in the ad below) ; the armbands; the boots.  Available in 4 colors (cyan, brown, purple, & red) plus a LIMITED EDITION (black). Sized for Legacy & Maitreya, she is 100% original mesh; demo available up on the 2nd floor.
  • Head & Ears:  LeLUTKA – Gaia Head (EvoX)
  • Body:  LEGACY – Mesh Body Special Edition, Feminine
  • Skin:  Birth – Fae
  • Hair:  Wasabi – Fiji
  • Horns & Jewelry:   Petrichor – Farys
  • Eyes: lovelysweet – Honey Love
  • Ears:  Venge – Ear Blushing
  • Tattoo:  Petrichor – Mannili Tattoo (Etched) GROUP GIFT
  • Wings:  Horl – Bat Wings
  • Pose:  FoxCity – Desert Friend
  • Location:  Suedland: Tahari Kavarland

Staring into the Fire

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Flames can be mesmerizing.  Whenever I sit by a fire (which is sadly not all that often), I find myself staring into the flames… looking for answers, daydreaming, planning, running scenarios… somehow I find the flames to be very conducive to free-flowing thought, of whatever type it might be.  In some ways, it’s a similar effect to watching the ocean, with its ebb & flow & waves…  I’m sure someone somewhere has said something profound about the sights & sounds of nature enhancing natural thought, but for me, it’s enough to know that there’s comfort in watching the flames (safely, of course)! Now, toasting marshmallows in those flames is of course just an added bonus! Happy shopping!

  • Outfit:  Allure Couture – Lori Cargo Pants Outfit.   Comfy & stylish, Lori pairs a sexy cut-out long-sleeved crop with loose-fitting cargos & sneakers. Available in 8 complete sets (Shirt, Cargo Pants, Pants, Sneakers + Metals) or in a HUD-driven Fatback that includes 12 options, all 100% Original Textures.  Lori is sized for Legacy+Perky, Maitreya+Petite, Reborn+Waifus, & is EXCLUSIVELY at UniK, open Dec 7th through Jan 2nd  (& then at the mainstore).  See the ad below for details. Demo available.
  • Head:  LeLUTKA – Raven Head (EvoX)
  • Body:  eBody – Reborn
  • Skin:  DeeTaleZ – Heidi in Rosekiss (Velour body skin)
  • Hair:  TRUTH – Smitten (new VIP Gift)
  • Eyes:  lovelysweet – Brown-Eyed Girl
  • Freckles/Moles:  DS’ELLES – Charm Moles; DeeTaleZ – Makeup & Addon, Moles Pack
  • Makeup:  Hype – Something Eyeshadow
  • Jewelry:  Cae – Estrela Necklace & Earrings; Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
  • Nails:  Eventyra – Silent Night Suede
  • Location:  Blue Finch Frosty Hollow

In the Holiday Spirit…

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One of the things I love about Second Life (and yes, it’s just one of them lol) is how easy it is to totally overhaul EVERYTHING to really celebrate seasonal decor and styling.  For me, it’s just such a simple way to really get into the spirit, and surround yourself with all those touches that just make you smile.  And when all the tokens of that spirit are ON SALE? Well, now that’s really cause for celebration! Happy Shopping!

Dreamland Designs – Just a few of the fabulous holiday items on sale as part of this weekend’s SECRET SALE, available Dec 9th through the 11th.  All items are out on display at the main store so you can easily see them in person.

  • Amaryllis Plaid Bed.   Set includes the captain’s bed in a beautiful Christmas plaid with hanging bed curtain sheers.  Also includes two nightstands with table decor.  The bed is loaded (& I do mean LOADED) with animations, for singles, cuddles, & adult (comes in PG or adult).  See the ad below for more detail.
  • Amaryllis Blanket Ladder.  Includes the Santa bear with twinkling Christmas lights.
  • Amaryllis Christmas Gnomes Canvas.  Includes both pictures.

Dabble – NEW RELEASES for the holiday, on sale now, as follows:

  • On sale as part of the WOW weekend, from Dec 8th – 11th:
    • Christmas Spirit Fireplace – a NEW RELEASE, the fireplace includes a customizable fire effects plus the candelabra props.  See the ad below.
    • Christmas Spirit Mantle Decor – two styles available… Baubles & Flakes in your choice of white, red (shown), green or pink, & Tiny Houses (see the ad below). 
  • On sale as part of this week’s SLEPT on SALES, Dec 7th – 10th; all items are available in red, green, pink, or gold:
    • Christmas Spirit Garland, shown in red
    • Christmas Spirit Wreath, shown in red
    • Christmas Spirit Floor Ornaments, shown in red w/ ferns (also comes with 2nd version without the ferns)

CJ Creations – Christmas Comes to Town, rustic bowl.  Features an adorable Santa scene, complete with a snowman & twinkling lights.  Set includes optional endtable with drape.  I’ve shown it in the “snow-covered” version; it’s also available in a 2nd version without the snow covering & with a plaid throw  (see the ad below).

Also shown:

  • Dog – JIAN – Samoyed Puppies, Elf Pup
  • Cat – The Painted Pony – “Holly”, Hap’s Christmas Cat
  • Rugs – Petite Mort – Naturalist Rug, Green/Gold; Dreamland Designs – Tampa Fluffy Rug

Wondering “What if?”

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Even  the life of a fae can be busy, busy, busy (especially one who blogs!)… That’s why I always make sure to fully appreciate those times when I just can be… to immerse myself in the moment, to allow myself to be totally lost to my heightened senses, to thoughts and feelings… to memories of yesterday, and dreams of tomorrow, and all the might-have-beens and may-never-be’s… sighs and idly wonders “what if?…

  • Outfit:  Petrichor & Ersch– Cheras Dress.  “Malibu Babe” Petrichor & Ersch style, which IMHO has a fabulous fae feel.  I love the asymmetry to it, giving this dress a very unique look.  Includes the metallic belt & choker, both of which are show/hide.  As always, the textures are exquisite…  I just love the embossed leather, it’s so perfect for a fae! Available in 10 single colors or in  5 fabric packs containing 40-color HUDs for both the dress fabric & the metallics.  There’s also a Megapack so you get all fabrics, all options, so you can mix ‘n match as you want.  Cheras is sized for Legacy+Perky, Maitreya+Petite, Mounds, & Reborn+Waifu.  Demo available. See the ad below.
  • Horns:  Petrichor – Shairi Horns.  9 wear styles in 3 shapes (I’m wearing UPTURN), 100% custom mesh & textures in fabulous unisex styling.  Available in 5 color palettes, each with its own HUD of 50 textures for the horns & 50 for the gemstones, or as a fatpack that includes a bonus palette of Fadegems.  See the ad below.
  • Head & Ears:  LeLUTKA – Gaia Head
  • Body:  LEGACY – Mesh Body Special Edition, Feminine
  • Skin:  Birth – Fae
  • Hair:  bonbon – zoey
  • Makeup:  StunnerOriginals – Bellatrix Lips
  • Eyes: lovelysweet – Summer
  • Ears:  MSB! – Umbra ears
  • Wings:  Jinx – Seely Fairy Wings
  • Tattoo:  Juna – Naimi
  • Pose:  B(u)Y ME:  Spring Feeling
  • Location:  Forest Fantasy

The Hunting Lesson

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OMG, life out there in the real world has gotten so stressful that I have ventured deep into the forest to get some peace and quiet.  I took along a new companion, deciding it was a perfect time to start teaching a few basics of hunting, the weight of taking a life even for the good of the tribe, how the same skills are used when patrolling the perimeter of our territory.  Ahh, the peace and quiet, away from the cacophony of outdoor landscapers, the detritus from  a flooding sink pipe, and the stress and mess of an old dying dog.  Quietly, I start teaching the lessons of walking soundlessly, of listening at a deeper level to hear every sound, to watching for every flicker of movement.  These skills are translatable to every species, as I zero in on a target the cub has not seen until I point it out.  Many more lessons will be needed, so I happily look forward to more escapes into the silence of the woods…

  • Outfit:  Art & KO – Elf Archer Set.   Perfect styling for an archer, with beautiful embossed detailing!  Includes the dress, matching boots, & a quiver, all of which have gorgeous detail.  In a choice of 8 colors (or in a fatpack which allows mix ‘n match like I did).  Optional bow also included, that includes a pose (as shown in the pic).  Sized for Legacy & Maitreya.  Demo available. 
  • Head & Ears:  LeLUTKA – Gaia Head
  • Body:  LEGACY – Mesh Body Special Edition, Feminine
  • Skin:   Moccino – Boo in Papaya (Velour body skin)
  • Hair:  KMH – Hair F195
  • Eyes:  lovelysweet – Summer
  • Makeup:  Loa – Lara Face Paint; StunnerOriginals – Bellatrix Lipstick
  • Ears:  Venge – Ear Blushing
  • Horns:  Cerridwen’s Cauldron – Ram Horns
  • Wings:  Seven’s Selections (now Vaengi Wings) – Woodland Fairy Wings
  • Turkeys:  JIAN – Lion Cub Collection
  • Location:  The Wylde

Looking for the perfect spot

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Now that we’ve all survived the Black Friday madness, we’re onto the holiday shopping.  Advent calendars, holiday sales, holiday events, decorating our homes (and in some cases, ourselves), exploring all the new winter sims… It’s a great time of year, when all the sparkling snow is beautiful and the decorations are so pretty… but I always know in the back of my mind that two months down the line, I’ll be feeling that old “I’m done with winter” feeling.  But for now, I’m definitely enjoying the holiday spirit, and gave myself the gift of a new me! Well, to be perfectly honest, I was gifted my new body (thank you Rene!!!), but then of course I was inspired to pick up a new head on a Black Friday sale, and t hen of course that necessitated a new skin.  And of course, I’ve been busy creating and tweaking and retweaking my shape… such fun! Now, if I could just find the perfect spot for this mistletoe, where he’ll definitely see it, without it being TOO obvious… Oooh, will that work? Happy shopping!

  • Top:  Carol’s Store – Melissa Sweater.   Perfect, perfect, perfect! A cropped turtle that’s executed in a bolero style over a cropped knit… it’s cozy & warm but still shows off this awesome new body! Choose from 10 single textures or a fatpack.  ORIGINAL MESH with materials enabled, Cristina is sized for Legacy, Belleza GenX (Classic & Curvy), Lara+LaraX+PetiteX, Kupra, Khara, Reborn, Erika, & Love Momma.  She is EXCLUSIVELY AVAILABLE at the Dubai Event, through Dec 15th, & then at the mainstore.  See the ad below; demo available.  (NOTE:  I’m wearing Melissa with Ellis Jeans, also from Carol’s)
  • Head:  LeLUTKA – Raven Head (EvoX)
  • Body:  eBody – Reborn
  • Skin & Makeup:  DeeTaleZ – Heidi in Rosekiss (Velour body skin) + MU Eyeliner + MU Eyeshadow + MU Smokeyeyes
  • Hair:  Doux – Mecca
  • Eyes:  lovelysweet – Brown-Eyed Girl
  • Freckles/Moles:  DS’ELLES – Charm Moles
  • Nails:  Veechi – Jolly Gels
  • Jewelry:  Heartsdale Jewelry – Dhoom Mila Earrings; Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
  • Pose:  Goddess Creations – Mistletoe; HopScotch – Pose Fair Giftpose 1
  • Location: Where Our Journey Begins

And so, the season begins…

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It’s a new season, a new month, and a new me (more about the new me in another post)!  I probably say it every year, but the season seems to have come on exceptionally fast this year.  I’m feeling rather overwhelmed, as I guess I do every year, because on top of the holidays and all THAT entails, we also have almost everyone’s birthday this month.  I’m actually in a relatively decent place when it comes to gifts, but still scrambling for ideas for a few of the more “difficult” people to shop for.  Here on the grid, my land has gone to winter, so I’ve pulled out all the autumnal landscaping and decor and am busy working on the pre-holiday stage of winter (yes, there are TWO stages of winter decor… pre-Christmas and then just plain winter lol).  So much fun, so much shopping, not a lot of stress except for timing and deadlines, but that’s a blogger’s life! Speaking of which, time to go hit the sales and the newly opened December events!!!! Happy shopping!

  • Outfit:  Allure Couture – Tina Sweater Outfit.   Warm & stylish for the chillier temps! Available in 8 complete sets (Sweater, Leggings, Shoes) or in a HUD-driven Fatback that includes 12 options, all 100% Original Textures.  Samantha is sized for GenX Classic+Curvy, Kupra, Legacy, Maitreya, Reborn+Waifus, & is EXCLUSIVELY at POSH Event, open Dec 1st – 17th  (& then at the mainstore).  See the ad below for details. Demo available.
  • Setting:  Dreamland Designs – There’s a roomful of Christmas items at reduced prices for this weekend’s Secret Sale, Dec 2nd – 4th.  I’ve included a few, but there are many more too (see the ads below for details):
    • Santa’s Antique Desk Set – includes a fully decorated desk (hot chocolate tray, assorted gift boxes, & Christmas cards), a hanging wreath with twinkling lights, a big desk chair fit for Santa, a rug, plus an adorable puppy in Santa’s sack.  The chair is filled with single & couple bento animations (your choice of adult or PG).
    • Country Cabin Christmas Ladder – includes wreath & light string
    • Red Christmas Tree – fully decorated tree, including sparkle lights, a glowing star on top, & a red rug with snowflake border
  • Head:  LeLUTKA – Raven Head (EvoX)
  • Body:  eBody – Reborn
  • Skin:  DeeTaleZ – Heidi in Rosekiss (Velour body skin)
  • Hair:  Stealthic – Blight
  • Eyes:  lovelysweet – Brown-Eyed Girl
  • Makeup:  Warpaint – Romancer Eyeshadow
  • Freckles/Moles:  DS’ELLES – Charm Moles
  • Nails:  Dalila – Gyda
  • Jewelry:  Eclectica – Baroque Earrings
  • Pose:  Sweet Art – Oriana Bento Poses

 

Dancing to the music of the waters

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OMG, I need a time machine. Where does it all go? These human holidays… all the prep in advance, then the holiday itself, then all the clean-up after, and then poof! into the next prep… Here I thought I had all the time in the world, and suddenly I’m rushing, and as a fae, I do NOT like to hurry… I like to take my time and commune with nature, dream, and just enjoy being in the moment.  I’ve been dreaming of life as a mermaid, of late… I really don’t understand why we fae tend to limit ourselves to the forests and meadows… I love the sound of water! Waterfalls, babbling brooks, rushing streams, and waves hitting the shore… sighs, such music to my ears!  But oh no, there’s that annoying human again, tapping her wrist, trying to rush me along…. but if I spin just soooo, I don’t even see her lol… Happy shopping!

  • Outfit:  VIKI – Nereida.  Just what I love… something that at first glance seems like a simple thin-strapped dress, but on closer examination it is anything but!  The texture looks like untanned leather, the bottom dipped in dye to take on a gorgeous color in a totally natural & believable way, & then pulled up across the hip to drape realistically.   For all those who love everything & anything to do with the ocean — & in honor of the event’s theme — the front of the corset sports a scale texture in front with pearls & leather stars as added decor.  Available in 8 single colors or as a fatpack (note that per the ad below, even single colors come with a HUD for changing the color of the stars on the corset). Sized for Legacy, Maitreya, GenX Classic, & Reborn+Juicy, Nereida is EXCLUSIVELY available at Enchantment – Siren’s Song, open just a few more days, through December 2nd (then at the mainstore).  Demo available.
  • Head & Ears:  LeLUTKA – Gaia Head
  • Body:  LEGACY – Mesh Body Special Edition, Feminine
  • Skin:  Gloom – Calin Fantasy, worn in Grey Alien (Velour Body Skin)
  • Hair & Optional Mask:  Analog Dog – Aura, also at Enchantment
  • Eyes:  lovelysweet – Hunter
  • Horns:  Eclectica – Crystal Satyr Horns
  • Makeup:  Rubedo – Olive Eyeshadow: Poema – Huda Lipstick; Venge – Ear Blushing
  • Wings:  Decoy – Angela Wings
  • Jewelry:  Petrichor – Verelle Chest Deco
  • Pose:  elephante poses – Tink
  • Location:  Adagio Gardens – Undersea Cave

 

On turkey watch

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They said they were giving me an important defensive protection this holiday season, that I’d earned my WARRIOR status.  My assignment? Protect the turkeys so that they make it through the Thanksgiving season and something called a Turkey Shoot… Important position, bah!  I’m just a glorified babysitter (without much glory) stuck out here in the woods with a bunch of turkeys…

  • Outfit:  Art&KO – Fantasy Elf Set.   What an awesome set!  Perfect for hunting, defending (yes, even turkeys), & just plain looking awesome in a fantasy setting.  Includes the dress with shoulder armor & belts, plus matching boots, a quiver & a bow, both of which have gorgeous detail.  all of which have a choice of 5 colors (or in a fatpack).  Sized for Legacy+Perky & Maitreya+Petite.  Demo available. See the ad below.
  • Head & Ears:  LeLUTKA – Gaia Head
  • Body:  LEGACY – Mesh Body Special Edition, Feminine
  • Skin:  Heaux – Mikaela in Rose Kiss
  • Hair:  monso – Natalia
  • Eyes:  Velour – Luly
  • Ears:  Venge – Ear Blushing
  • Horns:  not a peep – Lilian
  • Wings:  Seven’s Selections (now Vaengi Wings) – Thread Leaf Wings
  • Accessories:  ANTAYA – Unisex viking head band; FLO – Mesh Tribal Feathers
  • Pose:  !!GemS!! – Warrior Maiden
  • Turkeys:  JIAN – Turkey Collection
  • Backdrop:  Midnyte Creations – Autumn Photo Box

Should I get two?

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Aaaargh! Thanksgiving is less than a week away; my company arrives day after tomorrow (eek!), Black Friday sales have started, and I have so much blogging to do!  Breathe, breathe, breathe… one step at a time… It can be so hard to make even simple decisions when fixated on dwindling time.  But if it’s one thing I’ve learned both in blogging AND in real life is that rushing simply does not work out well.  How many times have you thought you didn’t have time to do something but somehow you always find the time to go back and fix it (or at least try to)?  So, deep breath, relax, and go escape into my wonderful fantasy world, and create another look, another character, another scene… it’s a phenomenal way to escape all the stress.  Happy shopping!

  • Outfit:   Ghee – Paola.   What a great little set for the fall! A three-quarter-sleeved jacket with a matching mini skirt over the softest-looking ribbed sweater (velour?)… I love the way the sleeves show!  It all looks so comfy yet totally stylish.  Available in 4 colors (black, purple, blue, & brown), each of which includes 4 colors for the sweater (black, white, pink, & red), or as a fatpack.  Sized for Legacy, Maitreya, Hourglass, Physique, Freya, Isis, Venus, & Tonic, Paola is EXCLUSIVELY AVAILABLE at the Nov round of Designer Showcase, open through Nov 25th.  
  • Head:  LeLUTKA – Nova Head (EvoX)
  • Body:  LEGACY – Mesh Body Special Edition, Feminine
  • Skin:  [theSkinnery] – Alanis in Sorbet
  • Hair:  Monso – Pink
  • Eyes:  lovelysweet – Brown-Eyed Girl
  • Makeup:  Dernier – Eyeliner Set Vol 1; Hype – Something Eyeshadow; Sequoia – Madalina Eyeshadow; Top1Salon – Nataluxe Lipstick
  • Freckles/Moles:  DS’ELLES – Charm Moles
  • Nails:  StunnerOriginals – Mesh Ballerina Long Soft
  • Jewelry:  Maxi Gossamer – Valencia Necklace & Earrings; Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
  • Bag:  DDL Accessories – Rule
  • Boots:  KC Couture – Heda Boots
  • Location:  Backdrop City (Tropix – Ikusa Vending Machine)