Category: Fantasy

Frozen

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http://Frozen

I do love the beauty and wonder of a wintry landscape!  The world just takes on a sparkly, glittery quality, the epitome of a winter wonderland.  One of the things that’s so much fun being a fantasy blogger is that I not only get to dress the part, I get to BE part of the story, to become someone or something that just belongs.   Having just spent some time IRL with a little girl who absolutely adores the movie FROZEN, I have that vision in my head, so it was great fun to step into a similar role.  (However, I have NOT been so happy experiencing being FROZEN trying to upload to FlickR!!!!)  But although I may look as cold as ice, with my warm fae blood, I never feel the chill!  Sending a few fairy blessings your way to launch the New Year off to a fabulous start… happy shopping!

  • Dress:  Poet’s Heart – Mysteria.   A perfect fantasy gown when a medieval gal finds herself in a wintry setting.  This beautifully classic sleeveless gown is transformed into something unique with optional semi-transparent sleeves edged in satin, a flowy semi-sheer cape, & a snowflake overlay skirt in either light (worn) or dark (the bodice & sleeves have a much subtler snowflake pattern as well).  Mysteria comes in four color packs or a fatpack of all 20 colors.  Each color pack has a HUD to customize the skirt, top, sleeves, sleeve top, & cape so you can change up the look as much as you’d like.  She is sized only for Maitreya (though she fits Legacy perfectly on me, with no deformers), was originally created for the  We Love Roleplay (being away made me late!!!), but is now available at the main store. Demo available. 
  • Head:  LeLUTKA – Gaia Head (EvoX)
  • Body:  LEGACY – Mesh Body Special Edition, Feminine
  • Skin:  ND/MD – ICE Bom
  • Eyes:  Gloom – Artemis Collection
  • Hair:  RunAway Hair – Andrea
  • Horns:  Eclectica – Crystal Satyr Horns
  • Makeup:  Loa – Nashwa Eyeshadows
  • Beauty Mark:  Unholy – Beauty Mark BOM for EvoX
  • Wings:  Seven’s Selections (now Vaengi Wings) – Frost Wings
  • Jewelry:  Swallow – Earrings E05 for EvoX; FaiRodis – Frozen Crystlas Necklace; Zibska – Everly Tiara (Gift)
  • Pose:  Black Tulip Poses – The Ice Queen
  • Props:  Zyn – Staff of the Winter Wizard; Jinx – Ickle Reindeer Animesh Companion
  • Location:  Frogmore

Wondrous Winter

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http://Wondrous Winter

It’s been just about a year-and-a-half since I awoke from my deep slumber and was reborn as a blogger of fantasy.  Although it’s definitely taken some adjustment and lots and lots and LOTS of trial and error, resulting in repeated revisions and updating, I have to say that this fae has finally reached a place of happiness.  Yes, yes,  there will still be lots of changes in the future, a fae needs to change and grow and evolve just like everybody else.  The fact is, though, I still find this world of SL fantasy so wonderful and exciting, I enjoy agonizing over every detail, every search for the perfect accessory or pose or setting.  And fantasy in SL seems to be growing and growing…  years ago, its popularity was in a steep downward spiral, especially after the elven migration to Inworldz (I went too for a little while), and I had lost my will to live in that diminishing space.  But now!!!!!  The love of fantasy seems to be growing by leaps and bounds, which you can see just by looking at all the new fabulous designers making totally unique creations… and this in turn has given birth to several events dedicated to this world we love.  I am soooo very thrilled that I have been accepted as a blogger for one of the newest events centered around roleplay, The Narrative.  Filled with fabulous fantasy finds (giggles at the triple alliteration), it’s definitely a don’t miss event for everyone who can appreciate the beauty and wonder of fantasy in this second life we share.

  • Gown:  Viki – Danana.  Sized for Legacy, Hourglass, Freya, Isis, Venus, & Maitreya, Danana is available in 8 colors or as a fatpack.  100% Original & Material Enabled, she is EXCLUSIVELY AVAILABLE for 25% OFF at the December round of The Narrative, December 1st – 30th. Demo available.
  • Facepaint:  FORMME – Rothvid.  Includes two layers that separate the yellow & green paint so that they can be applied together or separately.  Made for EvoX + BOM.  EXCLUSIVE at the December round of The Narrative, December 1st – 30th.  See the close-up below for the stunning detail!
  • Head:  LeLUTKA – Gaia Head (EvoX)
  • Body:  LEGACY – Mesh Body Special Edition, Feminine
  • Eyes:  Gloom – Tirel Collection
  • Skin:  Heaux – Mikaela
  • Hair:  KMH – CP008
  • Horns:  A*S – Laure (includes laurel leaves)
  • Beauty Mark:  Unholy – Beauty Mark BOM for EvoX
  • Wings:  –FAS– Bento Faery Wings
  • Jewelry:  Swallow – Earrings E05 for EvoX
  • Pose:  Black Tulip Poses – The Ice Queen
  • Location:  Peaceful Moments

A light in dark places…

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http://A Light in Dark Places

OK, so it’s not quite the light of  Earendil, but then I’m no hobbit… just a fae wondering what’s making that noise out there in the dark.  I’ve been noticing that I feel a bit defenseless when not in warrior mode, missing my sword or bow or magical weaponry.  But it’s not always appropriate to walk around armed, so instead I need to rely on my senses to protect me from whatever might want to harm me or those under my protection.  But this is life in medieval times… weapons need to be at hand, or we need to stay near home for even a modicum of safety.  And we always ALWAYS need to stay somewhat alert and on guard.

  • Dress:  Poet’s Heart – Earl Ingstad.   I have to admit that I shied away from this outfit when I first saw it, as not being fae enough for my style.  Wow, was I ever wrong!!!!  Yes, it’s more medieval than fae, & it’s more high-necked than I generally wear, but it’s such a uniquely wonderful look with elven detailing along the bottom edge of the dress, the sleeves, & up the front, & I totally LOVE the fur stole!!!  It really fits medieval life when that chill is in the air & central heating hasn’t been invented.  Earl Ingstad comes in four color packs or a fatpack of all 19 colors.  Each color pack has a HUD to customize the dress, the waist banding, the front, the fur, & metal for the fur chains separately, so you can change up the look as much as you’d like.  She is sized only for Maitreya & Hourglass (though she fits Legacy perfectly on me), & is available in the Casual Fantasy room at the mainstore. Demo available.
  • Head:  LeLUTKA – Gaia Head (EvoX)
  • Body:  LEGACY – Mesh Body Special Edition, Feminine
  • Eyes:  Gloom – Tirel Collection
  • Skin:  Heaux – Mikaela
  • Hair:   Fantavatar & Moonstruck Oblivion – Costanza D’Altavilla
  • Horns:  Petrichor – Trinket Horns
  • Makeup:  Loa – Nashwa Eyeshadows
  • Beauty Mark:  Unholy – Beauty Mark BOM for EvoX
  • Wings:  Seven’s Selections (now Vaengi Wings) – Splash Wings
  • Pose:  Black Tulip – The Ice Queen
  • Prop:  Strelka x Clover – Imperial Beacon
  • Location:  Defiant Empire

Sitting Pretty

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http://Sitting Pretty

Sighs, my wings are drooping, I’m so tired from all the holiday shopping… the “standard” weekend sales are often exhausting, but all these Black Friday sales???  Not to mention that SL had to throw it’s own brand of action into the mix, making it extremely sloooooooow to attach/detach anything, so trying on demos (which is a must, since no amount of fairy dust will fix something that just doesn’t work on my head, my body, my shape, and so on).  I’m just going to sit pretty for a bit, relax and unwind with a bit of nature and some furry friends to replenish my spirit and my strength.  I see more shopping ahead, but for now, a much needed break to enjoy some of my recent fantastic finds.  May a little fairy dust brighten your shopping excursions in the days ahead!!!

  • Outfit:  Jangka – Mya.  100% original mesh, & sized only for Maitreya & Legacy, Mya comes in 5 individual colors in a choice of two variations — solid colors vs print.  Whichever you choose, the outfit consists of what I’ll call an enhanced bralette with big metal accents, an optional stole, a loincloth with a fabulous metal studded belt, & a legband. Matching armbands & boots are sold separately to complete the look.  Brand-new, Mya is  EXCLUSIVELY at the November round of We Love Roleplay, ending soon!  Demo available. See the ad below for a full-length shot.
  • Skin & Eyes:  Petrichor – Vyrian Galaxy Skin in Elldoris.  Highly detailed, simply GORGEOUS marked skins featuring a “skin splash” & crystal sparkles for a totally different fantasy look.  Available in 25 (!!!) colors in both female & male versions. Includes applier & BOM versions together with mesh Goliryn Eyes for a totally out-of-this-world look. Demos of all colors are at the main store.
  • Head:  LeLUTKA – Gaia Head (EvoX)
  • Body:  LEGACY – Mesh Body Special Edition, Feminine
  • Hair:  no.match – NO_RUST 
  • Horns:  LOGO – Hellion Horns
  • Makeup:  Loa – Nashwa Eyeshadows Eyeliner; Zibska – Saro DK eye makeup (Group Gift), Olek Makeup, Kharis Lips
  • Wings:  Seven’s Selections (now Vaengi Wings) – Thread Leaf Wings
  • Jewelry:  Swallow – Earrings E05 for EvoX; Angelicus Collection – Blue hearts jugendstil jewelry
  • Pose:  Angel’s Art Pose – Sitting Pretty!

Wishing for a Brighter Tomorrow

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http://Wishing for a Brighter Tomorrow

Why is there so much stress and distress in the world?  It saddens my heart, and all of the personal stress my human counterpart has been undergoing (some minor surgeries, end-of-year financial decisions, hosting a major dinner for the first time in her new home) is cascading over onto me.  In one way, I’m happy to share the burden and lighten her load as much as I can, but in the other way!!! I want nothing at all to do with all those human things, and the only stress I want to experience is in dealing with the crowds at major shopping events while I search for the perfect accessory or makeup, or battling evil, or questing, or… well, you get the idea.  If I’m built for escapist fantasy, then what is real life stress doing intruding into my existence? Well, here’s wishing for a brighter tomorrow, where stress is minor, and my Second Life world can remain peaceful, and loving, and fun.  Happy shopping!

  • Dress:  Poet’s Heart – Alice.   Not quite your typical medieval gown, because (horrors!), Alice is cut away in front to show legs.  Being a bit more liberal & a lot more practical, this style is very fashionable among the fae folk at any time, but for humans Alice was originally designed more for the steam punk crowd at the Engine Room Event (it’s now at the mainstore).  Alice comes in three color packs (Vibrant, Muted, Naturals) or a fatpack of all 19 colors.  Each color pack has a HUD to customize the jacket, the jacket strap, the corset, corset strap, corset edge, skirt & pants, frill, inside skirt, frill inside, & metal separately, so the color combinations are almost limitless.  Alice is sized only for Maitreya, & is available in the Casual Fantasy room at the mainstore. Demo available.
  • Jewelry:  Petrichor – Arthriss Jewelry.  Stunning fantasy jewelry, the set includes earrings, 3 necklaces of different lengths, & a bracelet (not worn), all of which can be worn separately.  100% custom mesh & textures, with everything HUD controlled, including a glow which just adds a special touch of magic to this set!  Modify, resizable, low lag LOD.  A perfect fantasy accessory! See the ad below for more detail…
  • Head:  LeLUTKA – Gaia Head (EvoX)
  • Body:  LEGACY – Mesh Body Special Edition, Feminine
  • Eyes:  Gloom – Tirel Collection
  • Skin:  Heaux – Mikaela
  • Hair:  no.match – NO_LIMIT 
  • Horns:  LOGO – Hellion Horns
  • Makeup:  Loa – Nashwa Eyeshadows
  • Beauty Mark:  Unholy – Beauty Mark BOM for EvoX
  • Wings:  Seven’s Selections (now Vaengi Wings) – Irid Dark Wings
  • Pose:  Luane’s World – What the Future May Bring (includes lighted arch)

Archway to Hell

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http://Archway to Hell

So with my human counterpart taking advantage of the Halloween season to co-opt fantasy blogging, I took the opportunity to completely redo my avatar.  I never realized how similar we looked until she started “dressing up” for Halloween.  So I decided it was time to move a bit more into what I’ll call an “otherworldly” look as opposed to taking a human look and adding some fae attributes.  You can’t really see my face in this shot (so there’s still some fae mystery here) but  I’m sure I’ll have to modify the look somewhat for my less warrior-type outfits, since I don’t want to look underage lol, but for now I’m quite enthralled by the new face staring out of the mirror to me.  What I love about ALL of this — the outfit, the tree, my new face/body — is that it’s not JUST for Halloween… you always need a touch of the dark when creating fantasy… so even though I might be just getting in under the wire for the events, it’s definitely not too late to take advantage of these finds! Happy shopping!

  • Outfit:  Jangka – Aeryn.  100% original mesh, & sized only for Maitreya & Legacy, Aeryn is perfect for the huntress or woodland sprite.  The outfit comes in 5 individual colors or a fatpack, & includes the jewelry, with matching armbands & black or brown boots available.  Brand-new, Aeryn is  EXCLUSIVELY at the October round of Chronicles & Legends, which ends today (!!!) but will then be available in the main store.  Demo available.
  • Tree:   Fantavatar & Moonstruck – Arch To Hell, Evil Hollow Tree.  Dark, foreboding, a bit eerie but totally beautiful… exactly what you want for all of the autumn/winter season! See below for full detail. Exclusive @ Trick or Treat Lane 2021, open until Nov 1st, then it will be available at the main store.
  • Head:  LeLUTKA – Gaia Head (EvoX)
  • Body:  LEGACY – Mesh Body Special Edition, Feminine
  • Eyes:  SAMIA – MIA Eyes
  • Skin:  Loa – Aroa
  • Hair:  Olive – Angelica
  • Horns:  LOGO – Hellion Horns
  • Makeup:  Mea Tenebra – Xelanah (GIFT); Loa – Nashwa Eyeshadows; Zibska – Quell eye makeup
  • Beauty Mark:  Unholy – Beauty Mark BOM for EvoX
  • Wings:  Seven’s Selections (now Vaengi Wings) – Thread Leaf Wings
  • Pose:  Angel’s Art Pose – The Magic of Fairies

Last Chance to Outshop Cancer!

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http://Last Chance to Outshop Cancer!

That’s right, this chance to help fight bright cancer and support  research and programs & services for breast cancer survivors just by shopping here in SL is almost over.  The Out Shop Cancer Shopping event  main store and Marketplace shopping event – an official Strides Campaign the American Cancer Society in Second Life ends on October 31st.   Don’t miss out on this opportunity to do something really worthwhile with those lindens you’re spending.  Every linden adds up!!! Happy shopping!!!

Wythburn Fine Furniture – Garden Bench.  This seemingly ordinary garden bench is so much more than it looks.  First off, you can easily texture just the seat, the legs, or both to any of 4 different materials (Goldleaf, Granite, Limestone, or Marble), each with 9 color choices.  Once you have it customized to the look you want, you can play with all of the animations (Gentleman, Lady, or Two of Us), both with two more levels of submenus.  Easily resized, all of which makes it perfect for any garden or patio, be it fantasy or human.   Even better, proceeds of all purchases through the end of October are pledged to the American Cancer Society in SL, through the Outshop Cancer event. What a fabulous way to spruce up your SL home while shopping with a purpose!!! Don’t just sit around and wait… even on such a fabulous bench as this!

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Black Magic Woman

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http://Black Magic Woman

Well, now I’ve done it.  I’ve gone and broken one of my cardinal rules about blogging… all fantasy posts are supposed to fall into Thea’s wheelhouse, while I handle human fashion and home & decor.  But this outfit was just too tempting to follow rules like that, and let’s face it… Halloween is one of those times when everyone gets to dress up and picturize their fantasy, and I have just as much right to exercise my imagination as she does!  That said, I think I make a pretty awesome witchy elf with a bent towards the black side of magic!  I had a blast putting this look together and then exploring some of the highly creative Halloween sims that some truly imaginative minds have put together.  I have to admit, I might get a bit wistful once November rolls around and I have to pack away my elfin ears and my witchy wiles… at least till next time!  Happy shopping, and Happy Halloween!

    • Outfit:  Skindustrial Bodyworks (SKBW) – Rune Witch.  Sexy & just slightly on the dark side, this awesome costume includes the tunic with metallic collar & a magical rune print, arm bands, witch helm, & BOM layers for the face tattoo, the eyeshadow, the body tattoo, & the full body/face, as well as the magic orb (with bento hold). Sized for Slink HG/P, Legacy, Belleza F/I/V,  Maitreya, & Classic M.  EXCLUSIVELY available at the October round of the Swank Event, Oct 7th – 31st.  Demo available.
    • Head:  LeLUTKA – Nova Head (EvoX)
    • Body:  LEGACY – Mesh Body Special Edition, Feminine
    • Eyes:  SAMIA – RIA Eyes
    • Skin:  Amara Beauty – Lorena
    • Hair:  Analog Dog – Glamp
    • Makeup:  Opulein – Harmony Lips
    • Nails:  Stunner Originals – Bento Nails Mesh Ballerina Long
    • Location:  Frogmore

Queen of the Nile

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http://Queen of the Nile

Even a role-playing fae likes to dress up sometimes and try something a little different.  This opportunity to go Egyptian and dress for the age of the Pharoahs was one I couldn’t pass by!  I was tempted to look for the “King Tut dance” (think Steve Martin on classic Saturday Night Live), but to my mind, Queens Nefertiti and Cleopatra were way too elegant for that!  The look was really fun to put together, and even more fun to wear about the grid.  Both Egyptian items are available at the Fallen Gods Anniversary Market, which also has a hunt going on as part of the celebration.  I highly recommend taking a trip to the Land of the Pharoahs,  checking out all the fun items and events, and exploring this unique and creative sim!!!  Happy shopping!

  • Dress:  Poet’s Heart – Nefer.   A very simple & elegant sleeveless gown, perfect for role-play but also suitable for any formal affair! Priss comes in two color packs of 7 colors each or a fatpack of all 14.  Each has a HUD to customize the color of the dress, the belt, the dress edge, & the belt edge separately.  Nefer is sized only for Maitreya, & is available EXCLUSIVELY at the Fallen Gods 14th Anniversary Market Festival, which opened October 1st.  Demo available, as is an optional accessory to complete the Nefer look! (See below)
  • Hair:  Fantavatar & Moonstruck Oblivion – Nefertiti. Black hair in that classically ancient Egyptian style.  Serpent headpiece clicks to visible or hidden.  Absolutely exceptional for Egyptian role-play!!!  See the closeup below for this wig available EXCLUSIVELY at the Fallen Gods 14th Anniversary Market Festival, which opened October 1st.  
  • Horn:  Petrichor – Farys Horns.  These stunning horns can be worn bare as shown here or with a full set of add-ons; they also include optional forehead deco, 3 types of earrings (to be worn together or separately), & necklaces. 100% custom mesh & textures, with everything HUD controlled. I couldn’t even count how many texture options there are!
  • Head, Makeup & Ears:  LOGO  – Bella bento head with Ilvanya Elf Ears.
  • Body:  LEGACY – Mesh Body Special Edition (absolutely no issue wearing this gown, even without a specific Legacy size!)
  • Skin:  7 Deadly s[K]ins – Mabeline
  • Eyes:  {Demicorn} – Meringue Eyes, Set 1
  • Brows: [N O R U S H] – Bento Salma Eyebrows
  • Beauty Mark:  Izzie’s – Beauty Mole dark
  • Jewelry:  Grasshopper St Studio – Egyptian Plate Collar Gold; [DB] & [LaZe] – Skrida Armlets
  • Wings:  Seven’s Selections (now Vaengi Wings) – Blood, Ink, Splash Wings
  • Pose:  an lar – The Paulette Series
  • Location:  Fallen Gods Inc & Libertine

A Moment of Reflection

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http://A Moment of Reflection

Cancer.  The word just sends a chill right through me.  I don’t know anyone, anyone at all, whose life hasn’t been affected in one way or another.  And although I myself have been fortunate enough not to be impacted in my immediate family, it has hit that next ring of in-laws and cousins, as well as the rings of close friends and of neighbors.  That’s why it was so important to me to join forces with Strides Against Cancer and lend my small blogging efforts (not to mention my personal lindens) to the SL Renaissance Festival in its efforts to raise $10,000 USD for the cause…  after the first 2 days, more than $1,000,000L — that’s $4,000 USD — had already been raised.  Won’t you join me at the festival and lend your support? Nothing, and I mean NOTHING beats shopping for a cause!  Full details on special events and all that shopping with a cause can be found at SL Renaissance Festival.  Hope to see you there!  (I’ll be the happy fae on my knight’s arm, taking in all the delights!)

  • Dress:  Dreaming Thicket – Carnation Gown.  Beautiful medieval gown perfect for all those Renaissance ladies out there! A new release for the SL Renaissance Festival 2021, this gorgeous materials-enabled gown is available in 6 colors/textures (I’m wearing Bluebell); the gold thread really pops in different windlights!  Sized for a whole range of bodies — Slink HG/P, Maitreya, Tonic, Belleza F/I/V, Voluptuous, Ocacin, Classic & Classic Fitmesh — with every color a 100% donation to Strides Against Cancer, benefitting the American Cancer Society.  Direct TP to the market booth in Ren Fest IV Shopping HERE, open through October 3rd. Demo available.
  • Horn:  Petrichor – Farys Horns.  These stunning horns can be worn bare as shown here or with a full set of add-ons; they also include optional forehead deco (worn), 3 types of earrings (to be worn together or separately), & necklaces. 100% custom mesh & textures, with everything HUD controlled. I couldn’t even count how many texture options there are!
  • Location:  SL Ren Fest III Shopping Area
  • Head & Ears:  LOGO  – Chelsea bento head with Ilvanya Elf Ears.
  • Body:  LEGACY – Mesh Body Special Edition (absolutely no issue wearing this gown, even without a specific Legacy size!)
  • Skin:  7 Deadly s[K]ins – Everlasting
  • Hair:  Fantavatar & Moonstruck – Giuliana Farnese
  • Eyes:  Gloom – Tirel Collection
  • Beauty Mark:  Izzie’s – Beauty Mole dark
  • Makeup:  Rubedo – pandora; Petrichor – Lip Stripe
  • Wings:  –FAS– – Bento Faery Wings
  • Pose:  FOXCITY – Celestial