Category: Fantasy

The Medieval Boudoir

Posted on by cejalaval

http://The Medieval Boudoir

It might be my imagination, or just wishful thinking, but fantasy seems to be taking a bigger share of the spotlight here in SL.  I’m not just talking about fae ears, those are everywhere, which I honestly find a bit insulting, that non-fantasy avatars have appropriated this most obvious of physical fantasy traits and sport them as a cool designer trend, rather than a symbol of one’s immersion in the fantasy realm.  Be that as it may, the quality and quantity of fantasy items seems to be proliferating, as are events dedicated to the world of fantasy.  It’s an exciting time, one that I really never thought I’d see, especially after most of the elves sailed off to far-off worlds on other grids.  (I myself emigrated to InWorldz for a time, but that’s another story!)  The wealth of imagination and the dedication to even the tiniest of details is truly inspiring, in both fantasy apparel and in home & decor.  I’m happy to share just a few wonderful finds… sprinkling a little fairy dust to enhance your shopping experiences… Enjoy!

  • Outfit:  Poet’s Heart – Priss.   To me, she’s a light & airy mix of medieval, silks, & fae… in other words, pure fantasy! Priss comes in four color packs plus a fatpack; each color pack has two HUDS, one for sheer & one for opaque textures.  Priss is sized only for Maitreya, & is available EXCLUSIVELY at the September We Love Role Play event, open Sept 4th through the end of the month.  Demo available.
  • Basin:  Fantavatar & Moonstruck – Medieval Chamber Basin.  Original mesh & only 2 LI, this gorgeous little piece of medieval home decor adds that finishing touch to your boudoir.  The detail is fabulous! The metal glows in the light, & the water has an animated ripple.  Includes two unique standing animations, one washing hands & one washing the face.  Simple, & simply beautiful!!!!
  • Skin:  Petrichor – Atharia, worn in Kaoru.  Every skin from this designer is highly detailed, gorgeously styled, & pure fantasy to its core.  Atharia is a personal favorite, with swirling colors on both body & face, available in 25 color variations. 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.  Created in conjunction with []TRAP[], this is another amazingly detailed, gorgeously styled skin that is pure fantasy yet seemingly realistic.
  • Horns & Jewelry:  Petrichor – Uletia Horns.  Originally developed as a minigacha, these modifiable unisex horns are available with 15 different color HUDs, each of which offers 10 horn textures plus so many options I couldn’t even count them! The “blooms” can be visible or hidden, too! 
  • Body:  Maitreya
  • Head & Ears:  LOGO – Bella bento head, worn with Ilvanya Elf Ears
  • Hair:  Sintiklia – Rhea
  • Wings:  –FAS– – Bento Faery Wings
  • Eyes:  Gloom – Tirel Collection
  • Beauty Mark:  Izzie’s – Beauty Mole dark
  • Vanity:  {LORE} – Rustic Vanity Set

Nevermore

Posted on by cejalaval

http://Nevermore

I’m going to make an exception to my “rule” and leave my fae persona for this post, because it’s a hard one to write. My mother passed away on Saturday night.  She had almost 24 hours of pain before they got her meds, and the permission to get in to see her on a compassionate visit (the facility is in COVID lockdown) came too late for me to see her.  Although death is a part of life, and this is one that we’ve been anticipating ever since she fell and broke her hip a few months ago, staring death in the face is never easy and even harder to fully accept.  This particular post had already been shot and tentatively titled “The Shadow of Death.”  Even if I’d known how prophetic it would be, I doubt I could have been more prepared since in my heart I knew her last days were upon us.  Ironically, she died 10 years + 1 day from when my dad passed, and she’s been wanting to join him ever since. She is now at peace, and the healing can begin for those of us who are still here, holding her memory in our hearts.  Life goes on, and I know that my second life here on the grid will be even more important in the days to come as a place to leave it all behind for just a bit, and escape into my world of fantasy.

  • Dress: Poet’s Heart – Helmiina.   Two very different looks in one package!  I’m wearing Helmiina as a strapless gown with shoulder ornamentation, but you can also choose to wear a long-sleeved coat.  Choose colors for the top, the skirt, the shoulder ornamentation, the coat, & the trim with the included HUD.  Note the texture with the bare trees… it’s stunning!   Helmiina comes in four color packs plus a fatpack; each color pack has 6 gown colors plus black & white.  She is sized for Hourglass & Maitreya, & is EXCLUSIVELY at the August Enchantment event, August 14th – Sept 4th.  Demo available.
  • Collar:  Petrichor – Karzakk Collar.  This collar is 100% custom mesh, & it’s totally unique! HUD controlled with 30 base textures plus 24 add-ons, you can choose to wear it single toned or “striped” as I did (see the closeup below for greater detail). Includes both rigged & unrigged versions.  Available EXCLUSIVELY at the Midnight Order, closing on August 20th.  Male version also available.
  • Hair:  Fantavatar & Moonstruck – Pandora. Original rigged mesh hair, this twisted/braided style with pearl accents is definitely among the most unique medieval/fantasy styled hair that I’ve seen anywhere on the grid.  Amazing, just see the closeup below! Demo available.
  • Tattoo:  Lush Poses – Broken Chest Tattoo.  As you can see in the closeup below, the tattoo includes the “splatter” from the broken heart.  In both Omega & BOM versions, at two different levels of intensity (original & fade).  Awesome!  Exclusively available at FABLE, an Evil Bunny Production, open April 7th – 31st.
  • Head:  LOGO – Bella bento head
  • Body:  Slink – Hourglass
  • Skin & Ears:  Petrichor – Styliste
  • Horns:  Eclectica – Crystal Satyr Horns
  • Makeup:  Zibska – Saro DK eye makeup (Group Gift); The Little Bat – Aria Lips
  • Eyes:  Gloom – Tirel Collection
  • Beauty Mark:  Izzie’s – Beauty Mole dark
  • Wings:  Seven’s Selections (now Vaengi Wings) – Arboreal Fairy Wings
  • Jewelry:  RYCA Jewelry – NC55 Armband in Gold
  • Pose:  Angel’s Art Pose – The Crow & The Darkness
  • Location:  Garden of Whimsy – the Elven Forest

Siren of the Sea

Posted on by cejalaval

http://Siren of the Sea

Calling all mermaids, water sprites, and other female fantasies of the watery realm!  I don’t even know where to begin to describe the awesomeness of this 100% custom mesh gacha; the detail & the creativity is just amazing. There are so many wondrous elements to it, each of which is amazing on its own, but the more you add, well, it just builds & builds! And every element has its own HUD, so there is virtually no limit to the customization opportunities, and that makes every item a winner!  Heed the siren’s call, and check out this unique gacha!  A demo of all elements is available at the Main Store, but the gacha itself is EXCLUSIVELY available at the July round of The Epiphany.  Here are all the details…

  • Outfit:  Petrichor – Verelle Mer Gacha, created in conjunction with ERSCH.  The clothing (Bra, Thong, Shoulders, Sleeves, Belt, Legs) is sized for Hourglass, Freya, Legacy, Kupra, & Lara. I’m wearing the following mix of commons & rares in the pic above (you can see ALL of the fabulous gacha elements in the gacha key below. or a closeup HERE); 
    • Bra
    • Thong
    • Shoulders
    • Sleeves
    • Eyes
    • BOM overlay
    • Headdress
    • Legs
    • Belt
    • Ears
    • Coral Crown
    • Bracelets
    • Earrings
    • Pearl Necklace
    • Chest Deco
    • Aura
    • Pearlaura
    • Staff (which comes in several different positions, for right & left shoulders)
    • Orb
  • Head:  LOGO – Bella bento head
  • Body:  Slink – Hourglass
  • Skin:  7 Deadly s[K]ins – Everlasting
  • Makeup:  Zibska – Shura Lips
  • Hair:  Sintiklia – Caroline
  • Pose:  Something New – Angel Orb

Tree Lovers

Posted on by cejalaval

http://Tree Lovers

I don’t know if all fantasy folk feel as connected to nature as I do.  Perhaps it’s the woodland blood flowing through my veins, but I’m always at my most serene when surrounded by lush natural environments.  I recently moved out of Linden housing in their themed fantasy environment and onto my own land… I was fortunate enough to find almost exactly what I wanted… land high on a high overlooking a river that is a “protected” channel (nothing can be built on it, perfect!), with several other fantasy lots nearby, and all of us surrounded by abandoned land.  I have no idea how long the neighborhood will stay as open and natural (mainland never seems to say pristine for very long), but for now I’m so happy with my little home lot (though I’m craving more and more land, like the human has).  There are just so many wondrous items out there, and I’d love to give them all a home, but sadly my space is quite limited so I need to be very very picky.  I’m happy to share my most fabulous finds, and I hope you like them too.  Sprinkling a little fairy dust, wishing you a wonderful day!  Happy shopping!

Fantavatar & Moonstruck – Forest Tree Wedding Arch.  There’s a Greek myth about an old couple (Baucis & Philemon) who —  as a reward for having shown hospitality to two disguised gods testing humanity as they always did — were granted their wish to be turned into two intertwining trees upon their death.  Two trees locked in a lovers embrace has become a not common theme in art, but to see it exemplified so magnificently in nature (well, in SL nature!)…  How absolutely fitting for a fae!!!  I first saw this amazing landscaping item at the Fantasy Faire, & built part of my new lot around it as a focal point, using it as the “gateway” to the upper part of my land (built on a steep hillside).  45 meters tall, with 7 foliages & 2 barks in a changing HUD, the arch is a stunning addition that weaves fantasy, magic, & romance into a beautiful work of fantasy nature that adds a sense of wonder to ANY garden, fantasy or otherwise.  Copy/modify, with a LI of only 8!!!!  You really should see this in person, so beautiful!!!

Also shown:

  • Mushroom:  Bentham Manor (seems to be gone) – Bentham Elder Shroom Reward Moonlight
  • Floating Light Orb:  LOVE – Starlight Sparkle Orb
  • Ground Cover:  Lunaria – Clover Ground Cover (includes a lovely little sparkle).