Author: cejalaval

The Forest Keeper

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Somehow it seems that when I’m thinking that maybe blogging is just too much “work” with insufficient returns, I select an outfit like this one.  I know I’ve written about this before, but it’s just so truly impactful when it happens, that I’m left a bit dazed. I’m talking about when an outfit TAKES OVER, almost what I think being possessed might feel like lol… where IT dictates what works with what, till suddenly my fae looks up and bam! there’s a unique character with a distinct personality, or at least, a distinct attitude.  It’s so totally invigorating, it re-kindles those blogging embers and truly makes me want to do justice to the outfit that inspired me.  Whether I manage to achieve that or not, well, that’s a whole other matter!  But IMHO, it’s the act of inspiration that is really important.  And this lovely fantasy outfit successfully got that fire roaring!  May we all find that inspiration in everything we do!  Happy shopping!

  • Outfit:  Art & KO – Forest Keeper.  Unique, in so many ways, and the details! The belts, the laces, the leather texture, the fringe on the boots…  In a choice of 8 colors or as a fatpack, the set includes the top, sleeves, neckerchief, & boots, as well as an optional ax (see the ad below).  Sized for Legacy+Perky & Maitreya+Petite.  Demo available. 
  • Head & Ears:  LeLUTKA – Gaia Head
  • Body:  LEGACY – Mesh Body Special Edition, Feminine
  • Skin:  Petrichor – Vareni Muted in Daneries
  • Hair:  monso – Natalia
  • Eyes: Gloom – Nilou
  • Ears:  Venge – Ear Blushing
  • Makeup:  Ghost Ink – Freya Warpaint; Loa – Fay Face Paint Lips
  • Horns:  Acios – Gaia Antlers
  • Wings:  Seven’s Selections (now Vaengi Wings) – Arboreal Fairy Wings, Drama, Lace
  • Pose:  Hazeel – Light in the Dark
  • Turkeys:  JIAN – Lion Cub & Tiger Cub
  • Location:  Lost Unicorn

Hair toss, check my nails

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Things have been a bit frustrating of late, on the grid and off.   Crashing, teleport fails, rezzing in to HUDs having reset (really a pain for a blogger with HUDs for every clothing item — sometimes even faces on a single item, makeup, hair, jewelry, shoes)… it can be a lot.  And yes, I TRY to write down every choice I make (“try” being the operative word).  On FlickR, views are way down for some reason, which in turn affects faves and awards… all the things a blogger needs to satisfy current and prospective sponsors, not to mention keeping their own spirits and confidence up.  IRL, our cable has been acting up, impacting our streaming channels the most, but sometimes the internet as well (more blogging stress).  And I wish that was all, but  that said, sometimes you just have to put your chin up and your shoulders back, toss your hair, check your nails, and remind yourself that “you got this”.  Seriously, though, I DO have to give myself that little pep talk to boost my confidence both in SL and IRL more often than I would like, but also more often than not, it DOES work.  Remember… you got this!  See you at the stores!

  • Dress:  WILD Fashion – Monroe.  Stunningly sexy & vibrant semi-formal, cut almost waist high on one side, with the most perfect asymmetric edge.  Monroe includes a HUD with 25 different textures (for both color & three different styles), plus optional Rose decoration & fashion panties (always a HUGE plus in my book). Sized for Reborn+Waifus, Legacy+Perky, GenX Classic+Curvy, Maitreya, Kupra, Khara, & Peach, EXCLUSIVELY AVAILABLE at the 13th Year Anniversary of Designer Showcase, open Jan 5th – 25th.  Demo available.
  • Head & Lipstick:  LeLUTKA – Nova Head (EvoX)
  • Body:  eBody – Reborn
  • Skin:  DeeTaleZ – Heidi in Rosekiss (Velour body skin)
  • Hair:  NO.MATCH – No_Candle
  • Eyes:  PUMEC – Arisha
  • Freckles/Moles:  DS’ELLES – Charm Moles
  • Makeup: I n’ K Original – Time Eye; Opulein – Harmony Collection Lips
  • Nails:  Veechi – Precious Metals
  • Tattoo:  Venge – Boheme
  • Jewelry:  Heartsdale Jewelry – Valentina Collection Earrings; Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
  • Shoes:  KC Couture – Valentina Heels
  • Pose:  STUN Poses – Rachel
  • Location:  The Empire Omerta

Breathing in calm and serenity…

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Well, it seems my last post was more prophetic than I would have liked.  Not a lot to be honest, but enough for me to think that the timing was just perfect for me to slip into my alter ego, the lovely Thea.  And I do mean the ‘lovely” one, since Thea takes on so many varied roles.  Today, she is pure fae, relaxing and exploring the wonders of nature, in harmony with the world around her, soaking in its essence… breathing in a sense of calm and serenity… some of which I hope to take back to the real world with me…

  • Outfit:  Petrichor & Ersch– Amarylis.  Subtitled “Delicate Flower”, this totally unique style is pure fae.  Soft, feminine, incredibly sexy.  Available in 10 single colors or in  3 fabric packs containing 40-color HUDs for both the top, skirt, & panty, with HUD-controlled pendant & panty clips, all of which are show/hide.  There’s also a Megapack so you get all fabrics, all options, so you can mix ‘n match as you want.  Amarylis is sized for Legacy+Perky, Lara, Mounds, Kupra, & Reborn+Waifus.  Demo available. See the ad below.
  • Head & Ears:  LeLUTKA – Gaia Head
  • Body:  LEGACY – Mesh Body Special Edition, Feminine
  • Skin:  Birth – Fae
  • Hair:  Nova – Radio
  • Horns:  A*S – Laure (includes laurel leaves)
  • Eyes:  lovelysweet – Hygge
  • Wings:  Aii and Ego – Fairy Wings
  • Pose:  West End – Hartje
  • Location:  Elvion

You’re late

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It’s only 9:30A and it’s already one of those days. I guess it has to happen sometimes, but it’s just not fun.  That said, my mind is a blur, I’m on edge, and time is disappearing while I wait for call-backs, etc.  Perfect timing for this photo! Aaaargh… I think I need some shopping therapy and I need it right NOW!!!  See you at the stores!

  • Dress:  Luna Chelsea – Cherai Dress.  Understated & relaxed, radiating totally effortless sexiness. Sized for Reborn+Waifu, Kupra, Legacy+Perky, Maitreya+Petite, LaraX+Petite, GenX Classic+Curvy, & Erika, Cherai includes an incredible HUD with 6-11 tones in 9 different colors for both the dress & the belt (see the ad below).  But that’s not all, because Cherai also includes a Special Effects HUD to help you further customize your dress to create all kinds of special effects. You can literally change your texture from satin to leather to latex or play with reflection colors & shininess to create metallic glows & reflections (you must have Advanced Lighting enabled).  I went with a base of Jet Black, leather gloss, deep red highlights… experimenting was so much fun & IMHO the result was amazing, if a bit hard to capture in a photo!  Cherai is EXCLUSIVELY AVAILABLE at the 13th Year Anniversary of Designer Showcase, open Jan 5th – 25th.  Demo available.
  • Head & Lipstick:  LeLUTKA – Nova Head (EvoX)
  • Body:  eBody – Reborn
  • Skin:  DeeTaleZ – Heidi in Rosekiss (Velour body skin)
  • Hair:  monso – Emeline
  • Eyes:  lovelysweet – Brown-Eyed Girl
  • Freckles/Moles:  DS’ELLES – Charm Moles
  • Makeup:  Jack Spoon – IcyWhisper Glitter Shadow
  • Nails:  Dalila – Gyda
  • Jewelry:  Maxi Gossamer – Giselle Opal Set; Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
  • Shoes:  KC Couture – Yoshee Ribbon Heels

Feeling like myself again…

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OK, well once the excitement of the “new me” (new head, new body, new skin) wore off, I realized that it really didn’t feel like ME.  I’ve changed looks, heads and bodies so many times in my 16+ years in SL that I’ve lost track, but when I watch a slideshow of my life (yes, there’s one running all the time on my porch lol) it just seems like a natural progression, of a maturing look.  This last look veered off into territory that I THOUGHT I wanted, but when it came right down to it, I just didn’t sit right. So, I mark it as a failed experiment, and have gone back to my “old” well-loved head but with a few tweaks to capture a bit of what attracted me to the new one… will they last, only time will tell.  The body, on the other hand, I’m keeping (though my lack of shoes is both annoying and getting expensive lol), but again with modifications… I was never a “skinny mini” but I’m not comfortable being as full-blown as my first “final shape” was either.  There’s definitely an art to sculpting the “right look”, with “right” being defined by what strikes that inner chord and makes you feel amazing.  And of course as a blogger, I’m constantly tweaking that shape to better show an outfit or to use a pose (arms and hands are constant issues lol)… it should only be so easy in real life lol!  So, the newly re-improved Ceja is finally done (again), and can relax and enjoy that cup of coffee… and then maybe do some shopping? Till the next time!

  • Outfit:  Allure Couture – Brooke Denim Leggings Outfit.   Another relaxed, casually sexy outfit, Brooke features a cropped long-sleeved two-toned mock turtle over high-waisted denim leggings with a full front zip & matching snap-down placket.  Available in 8 complete sets (Sweater, Leggings, Flats) or in a HUD-driven Fatback that includes 12 options + 6 metals for full mix ‘ match, all 100% Original Textures.  Brooke is sized for Legacy, Maitreya+Petite, Reborn, GenX Classic+Curvy, Erika & Kupra, & is EXCLUSIVELY at POSH Event, open through Jan 17th  (& then at the mainstore).  See the ad below for details. Demo available.
  • Head:  LeLUTKA – Nova Head (EvoX)
  • Body:  eBody – Reborn
  • Skin:  DeeTaleZ – Heidi in Rosekiss (Velour body skin)
  • Hair:  Truth – Smitten (VIP Gift)
  • Eyes:  lovelysweet – Brown-Eyed Girl
  • Freckles/Moles:  DS’ELLES – Charm Moles
  • Makeup:  Temizi – Artemis
  • Jewelry:  IT! Indulge Temptation – Amaze Earrings; Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
  • Backdrop w Pose:  Idona’s – Outdoor Coffee Bar
  • Dog:  Foxwood – Sweet Goldie

Life is better on the patio!

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In my real life home, I have a sign that says “Life is better on the lanai”… I don’t have a lanai here on the grid, but I DO have a fabulous patio! Happy weekend shopping!

Dreamland Designs –  NEW & EXCLUSIVE items on SALE as part of this weekend’s SLEPT ON SALE, available Jan 4th through the 7th.  Beautifully styled rattan furniture with metal accents that are just glorious in the sun! See the ad below for more detail, but all items are out on display at the main store so you can easily see them in person. (NOTE: the mainstore has moved, so be sure to go to the new location using the included link.)

  • Tacoma Patio Couch Set.   Set includes the rattan couch with pillows, both side tables (one with a plant, the other with a lantern), the rug, & the wall decor w/ plant.  Available in both PG & adult, since the couch is fully bento animated. See the ad below for more detail.
  • Tacoma Patio Chair Set.  Includes the chairs, table with plant, & wall mirror (not shown in my pic).  Also available in PG & Adult. 
  • Tacoma Mini Greenhouse.  As shown, easily resizable.

Make it snow, so nature can slumber & rest…

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Snow is so magical, at least when it’s newfallen and unspoiled.  Even though I live in the land of eternal summer (both my fae home & IRL), I am still enchanted by it.  That hush and quiet (until the snowblowers start at least), that beautiful stillness which can occur…  imagine having that at your command, to make everything still and clean and white, untouched, “pure as the driven snow…”

  • Outfit:  Art & KO – Charming Sorceress Set.  Perfectly named, since it’s both charming & bewitching in a rather no-nonsense way… in other words, I LOVE IT!  In a choice of 8 colors or as a fatpack, the set includes the jacket, pants, gloves, & boots.  Sized for Legacy & Maitreya.  Demo available. 
  • Head & Ears:  LeLUTKA – Gaia Head
  • Body:  LEGACY – Mesh Body Special Edition, Feminine
  • Skin:  Petrichor – Vareni Rose in Cinnamaris
  • Hair:  No.Match – No_Empire
  • Horns:  CELESTE – Neira Horns
  • Eyes:  LOTUS – Morticia
  • Ears:  Venge – Ear Blushing
  • Makeup:  Loa – Fay Face Paint
  • Wings:  Seven’s Selections (now Vaengi Wings) – Splash Wings, Fairy Style
  • Pose:  Kokoro – Sun Hee
  • Backdrop:  The Bearded Guy – Ruinas Invernales

The party’s over…

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It’s January 1st of a new year, the partying is over, and it’s time to get back to real life.  My year started with (a) my FlickR PRO disappearing (wouldn’t you think that automatic renewal would initiate RENEWAL???) and (b) my Netflix freaking out… what will tomorrow bring lol?  But I’m having fun with the Twilight Zone marathon running in the background (I watch it every year!!!), and at least here on the grid things seem to be normal (for now, at least, though I’ll be thrilled once all these holiday images are over lol).  Happy New Year to everyone… may it be a year filled with health, happiness, prosperity, and FUN! (not to mention lots of shopping here in SL!!!!)

  • Dress:  Carol’s Store – Hannah Dress.  Stunning short slinky party dress with an asymmetrical bottom, edged with both a ruffle & lace. Choose from 10 single textures or a fatpack.  ORIGINAL MESH with materials enabled, Hannah is sized for Legacy, GenX (Classic & Curvy), Lara+LaraX+PetiteX, Kupra, Khara, Reborn, Erika, & Love Momma.  She is EXCLUSIVELY AVAILABLE at the Cosmopolitan Event through Jan 6th, & then at the mainstore.  See the ad below; demo available.  
  • Head:  LeLUTKA – Raven Head (EvoX)
  • Body:  eBody – Reborn
  • Skin:  DeeTaleZ – Heidi in Rosekiss (Velour body skin)
  • Hair:  FAGA – Elsa
  • Eyes:  lovelysweet – Brown-Eyed Girl
  • Makeup:  [PAIX] – Liberty Eyeshadow; CAZIMI – Diamond EvoX Lipstick
  • Freckles/Moles:  DS’ELLES – Charm Moles
  • Nails:  Dalila – Gyda
  • Jewelry:  Heartsdale Jewelry – Met Gala Earrings & Red Cord Necklace; Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
  • Pose:  NANTRA – Walk of Shame
  • Location:  Naturally Naughty

Gazing down the centuries to glimpse my legacy…

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I had a dream.  It was a strange dream, filled with sights and sounds totally beyond my comprehension.  And in that dream, there was a young fae who totally captured my attention, a fae who was so much like me, that I somehow knew, KNEW, was a future Thea… how many centuries would it be before her lifetime, I had no idea. But I knew with absolute certainty that she embodied all the values that I hold dear… that she was defending the defenseless, championing those who needed a champion, protecting her tribe and her community from all threats, doing what was right.  My heart swelled at the sight of this slim fae, wielding what I recognized as a weapon, in her role of protector.  I awoke smiling, refreshed and renewed in my commitment, knowing that as the earth neared the completion of its rotation around the sun, I was afforded a glimpse down the centuries to see my continuing legacy, hoping that this window into the future was not a one-time thing, but a new power that I had been granted. Only time will tell, but for now, I feel re-invigorated for my assigned duty to provide protection for the year-end celebrations.  Happy New Year to all!

  • Outfit:  Art & KO – Judy Set.   Awesome modern/futuristic styling, with a cropped leather jacket, snug-fitting belted jeans, boots, & a sleeveless crop top.  In a choice of 8 colors (or in a fatpack which allows mix ‘n match like I did).  Optional gun also included, that includes the pose used in the pic.  Sized for Legacy+Perky, LaraX+PetiteX, GenX Classic+Curvy, & eBody.  Currently available at The Warehouse for 25% OFF, Dec 23rd – Jan 18th.  Demo available. 
  • Head & Ears:  LeLUTKA – Gaia Head
  • Body:  LEGACY – Mesh Body Special Edition, Feminine
  • Skin:  Birth – Fae
  • Hair:  monso – Kaine
  • Horns:  Blue Blood – Haldir Horns
  • Eyes:  Gloom – Tirel
  • Ears:  Venge – Ear Blushing
  • Makeup:  Loa – Trance & Gaia Face Paint
  • Wings:  Seven’s Selections (now Vaengi Wings) – Thread Leaf Wings
  • Location:  Hillvale

 

At the station…

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And now we are on the build-up to a new year, creating a madness of its own.  For many who traveled for Christmas, now there’s the issue of traveling home… me, I stay put… after the traveling fiasco last year, I am done.  For me, it’s no way to spend a birthday, no way to spend a holiday.  I much prefer to stay home and join with family and friends via Facetime, but then I’m old and crotchety lol…  Now the mad scramble to get everything done before the year flips over, taking advantage of all those end-of-year sales… Happy shopping!

  • Outfit:  Allure Couture – Dani Festive & Knit Dress Outfit.   Relaxed & casually sexy, Dani is what I’ll call a “semi-open button up” lowcut short knit with a contrast border & matching knit boots, in a festive pattern or solid knit.  So totally my style, & I’ll be nice & comfortable while still looking incredibly fetching lol! Available in 10 complete sets (Festive or Knit Dress, Panties, Boots) or in a HUD-driven Fatback that includes 12 options, all 100% Original Textures.  Lori is sized for Legacy, Maitreya, Reborn, GenX Curvy, & Kupra, & is EXCLUSIVELY at Beauty Event, open through Jan 5th  (& 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:  Stealthic – Grasp
  • Eyes:  lovelysweet – Brown-Eyed Girl
  • Freckles/Moles:  DS’ELLES – Charm Moles
  • Makeup:  Dernier – Eyeliner Set Vol 1; Sequoia – Madalina Eyeshadow; Guapa – MIA Eyeshadows; theMARS – Night Party Gloss Lip
  • Nails:  Miumiu – #28
  • Jewelry:  Earthstones – Chianna Jewelry Set in Burning Embers;  Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
  • Pose:  Canape – Fillmoore Luggage w/ Tote
  • Backdrop:  Synnergy Tavis – Pacific Central Station