Category: Fantasy

A Fae’s Fantasy

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Even a fae sometimes dreams of a different life… not just as a warrior or a high priestess or a princess or a simple shepherdess, but totally, wildly different (the way a human dreams of donning wings and owning the skies).  After dropping into the undersea worlds at Fantasy Faire (which sadly ends May 8th!!!!), I was tortured over an overwhelming desire to trade my wings and horns in for a tail, and thanks to my very very good friend who often plays as a mermaid (and gifted me the tail!!!), I took the plunge as it were into a whole new world (sorry, a whole new world of plays-on-words is open, and I simply can’t resist!).   Although I still have an awful lot to learn about underwater photography, etc., and my inventory is sadly lacking in mermaid paraphernalia and accessories, I am definitely hooked and anticipate creating many more posts of my fae dreamworld… not quite an alt’s alt, but definitely a different reality!  (As a side note, I just discovered that SL is celebrating the mermaid community and calling this “MerMay” with some special mermaid last names available for a limited time, so even though I am definitely not changing my name or creating another alt, my timing is perfect!)  And on that note, I happily flip my tail (it really is so cool lol), and swim off to explore the weekend sales and spend as much time at Fantasy Faire as possible before the gates close for the year!  There are several Fairelands with underwater areas to explore (The Isles of Aquarius and Sambaubee are where I indulged my first swimming adventure). And remember… the purpose behind Fantasy Faire is not just to celebrate the world of fantasy in Second Life… it’s a mega Relay for Life event to work towards a much larger and more critical fantasy, a world without cancer.  This is Fantasy Faire’s 15th year, and it has relayed more than $632,000 USD for the American Cancer Society in that time.  The window is closing for you to “shop for the cause” while enjoying the wonder and insanely varied creativity on display at this one-of-a-kind event.  Come and join us!!!!

  • Tail:  Aii and Ego – RipTide Mermaid/Merman.  The newest (& IMHO, the ultimate) in mermaid tails, this tail is absolutely stunning!  Fitted for Legacy M+F, Reborn, Maitreya, Athletic, & Jake, the tail has a built-in half-AO (it’s also Tala AO compatible) & includes a 40-texture customization HUD that really shows what is possible with this amazing tail.  AVAILABLE at Fantasy Faire, located in the Szystrum Synod Faireland; you can TP direct to the Aii&Ego booth HERE.  Full demo available! (& see the ad below)
  • Tail Texture:  Mermade – Shifting Sands.  This is an applier for the RipTide Mermaid tail.  It comes in 6 unbelievably glorious textures, all of which include the brand-new utilities HUD that not only lets you apply the texture to the tail & fins but also provides options for shine & bubbles. It also features Glowlite, an exclusive Mermade bioluminescence that can be easily toggled on/off.  Special RFL texture is EXCLUSIVELY AVAILABLE as a 100% DONATION to RFL at Fantasy Faire, located in the Faireland of The Isles of Aquarius; you can TP direct to Mermade’s booth HERE. 
  • Headdress:  Rainy Fey Creations – Diamon Crown.  Original mesh, with 8 metals.  EXCLUSIVELY AVAILABLE as a 100% DONATION to RFL at Fantasy Faire, located in The Shimmering Fen; you can TP direct to the Rainy Fey booth HERE.
  • Jewelry:  Drunken Brokkr – Fithril Arm Jewelry.  Sized for Legacy, Maitreya, GenX, Kupra, Peach, & Reborn, this stunning jewelry is perfect for fae or mermaid or even human!  Available in three versions, each providing different texture HUDs, one of which is a 100% DONATION to RFL.  I’m wearing the Les Encantades special version (see the ad below).  At Fantasy Faire, located in the Nysaris Faireland; you can TP direct to the Drunken Brokkr booth HERE.
  • Pose:  Aelithe – Siren. AVAILABLE at Fantasy Faire, located in the Frostweald Faireland; you can TP direct to Aelithe’s booth HERE.  (Note: I modified the head position a bit for the purposes of the photo)
  • Location:  The Faireland of Sambaubee  (yes, it has a waterworld too!)
  • Head & Ears:  LeLUTKA – Gaia Head (EvoX)
  • Body:  LEGACY – Mesh Body Special Edition, Feminine
  • Skin:  Ives Beauty – Dove in Lavender Fairy
  • Hair:  Ayashi – Yukiona
  • Eyes: lovelysweet – Ocean
  • Makeup:  ANTAYA – Mermaid Body Scale & Makeup Scale in yellow (GIFT);  Petrichor – Pearedine
  • Top:  {LP} – Mermaid Top
  • Nails:   Stargazer – Ultimate Bento Nails Set, Sprocket Glam

Midnight at the Oasis

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I’ve been so happily busy — obsessed even — with spending every spare second  that I’m not putting together fashion looks over at the Fantasy Faire.  Between shopping and exploring and doing on-site photo shoots, time has been FLYING by.  And then suddenly I realized that it’s already May and that the Faire will close in just a few days on May 7th and I’m panicked that I never spent any time with all the wonderfully awesome non-fashion goodies.  So I immediately unpacked all of my outdoor favorites and started seeing what would work together to create a dino-mite scene (sorry, sorry, sorry, I haven’t had my coffee yet!) that would fit in a photo frame.  For some reason, the song ‘Midnight at the Oasis’ started playing in my head (maybe it was on Fantasy Faire radio at the time? I honestly don’t know), but I can’t get it out of mind, and it was that or something about a meeting getting off to a rough start, so that’s the title I’m going with lol.  And now, back to our regularly scheduled program!

  • Dinosaurs:  Prehistorica – The Dawn Kingdoms – Amazing, amazing, totally AMAZING!!! I admit I went a bit dino crazy, but these are just so incredibly realistic (well, it SEEMS realistic, having never really seen a dinosaur I guess it’s all conjecture, now isn’t it?) that I just couldn’t help myself.  If you want to ride — or be — a dinosaur, this is definitely the place to go because they not only have all these to buy they’ve created a prehistoric land where you can RIDE since it admittedly takes quite a bit of space when you’re on one of the big ones.  All of what I used to make this scene & more are available at Fantasy Faire in the Faireland of Khumbala; you can TP direct to Prehistorica’s booth HERE:
    • Allosaurus Animesh Creature (far right with me on top!) – just one of a line of creature “pets” that are rideable or free-roaming.  The controls are really easy to manage, & he roars on command.  Such fun, I can’t stop grinning!!!  See the ad below for more details.
    • Utahraptor Rideable Pet (front left of pool) – one thing that I LOVE about this guy is that you can ATTACH him to ride if you’re in a no-rez area… AND he has a color customization HUD.  Did I mention how much fun it is to ride a dinosaur?  Just one of a range of rideable pets. See the ad below for more details.
    • Utahraptor Decor (upper left of pool) – perfect for helping to create scenes like these, they also include a color customization HUD; sound options are also part of the menu options.  See the ad below! 
    • Drogon, Valyrian Adult (back of pool) – if you watched House of the Dragon, then you’re familiar with Drogon.  I kind of cheated with this one… he’s part of two special EXCLUSIVE diorama sets (The Blazing Throne & The Winter Throne that are each a 100% DONATION to RELAY for LIFE.  I’ve included the ad below for them, & you can see him in all his animesh glory the minute you walk into the store (& he really is a don’t miss sight!) 
  • Rock Pool:  Dabble (FKA Tyler’s Treasures) – Forest Rock Pool.  NEW! the rock pool not only looks fabulous with animated water (& animated sounds!), but it also is full of single & couple bento animations (see the ad below).  AVAILABLE in adult or PG for 25% OFF at Fantasy Faire, located in the Faireland of WooHoo! Bay; you can TP direct to Dabble’s booth HERE.  
  • Trees:  Dreamland Designs – Magical Tree Scene.  Totally beautiful scene that is perfect for both fantasy & what I’ll call “more realistic” landscapes.  Includes the “magical tree,” flowers, magical sparkling lights & wisps (see the ad below).   NEW, EXCLUSIVELY AVAILABLE & a 100% DONATION to Relay for Life at Fantasy Faire, located in the Faireland of Giggenwhirl; you can TP direct to Dreamland Designs booth HERE.
  • Stone Portal (on left):  [QE Designs] – Mystic Stones.  Set includes three different shape stones with lights, with portals (shown), or bare.  Includes a HUD to change the color of the stone, & of the portal (see the ad below).  AVAILABLE as a 100% DONATION to Relay for Life at Fantasy Faire, located in the Faireland of The Shimmering Fen; you can TP direct to the QE Designs booth HERE. 
  • Grassy Stones & Pools:  Mindgardens Creations – Pandora Rocks.  An incredible set of rock shapes (including those with ponds & the big arch in the back; see the ad below) that are available in four different rock textures — grassy stone, (which is what I used), brown stone, dark stone, & winter stone.  The possibilities are truly endless! Even more, each set is a 100% DONATION to Relay for Life at Fantasy Faire, located in the Faireland of Frostweald; you can TP direct to Mindgardens booth HERE.
  • Sphere:  Raindale – Moonstone Platform & Magic Sphere.  Includes animated magic spheres in 5 colors plus a platform in 3 colors with 5 gem colors (I didn’t use the platform, but see the ad below for details).   AVAILABLE as a 100% DONATION to Relay for Life at Fantasy Faire, located in the Nysaris Faireland; you can TP direct to Raindale’s booth HERE.
  • Fantasy Flowers:  Fantasy Illumination – Fantasy Utopia Flower.  Original mesh, materials enabled, this unique fantasy flower has flowing animated lights in the middle.  Available in two colors (pink & white) as a 50% DONATION to Relay for Life at Fantasy Faire, located in the Faireland of Opera; you can TP direct to Fantasy Illuminations’ booth HERE.  See the ad below for more detail.
  • Crystals:  Harshlands – Glowing Crystal Plants.  Set of original mesh plants with glowing crystals in 5 colors + tintable.  Includes three grouped shapes & one crystal cluster, all of which are easily resizeable.  Particle fireflies included.  See the ad below for more detail; at the current round of The Liaison Collaborative, open April 18th – May 10th.

Meeting the Challenge

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I LOVE FANTASY FAIRE!  I just can’t get enough, between wandering the 22 lands (22!!!!!), each one with its own distinct personality and hidden secrets, shopping (yes, admittedly it’s probably what I do most), the events, looking at everyone else and the characters they create (though I have to say I get a kick out of the “regular” humans who IMHO always look a bit like they woke up in OZ lol!), even the radio!   I actually keep Fantasy Faire radio on at my home so I can always know what’s going on even if I can’t actually be there (putting together looks or sets for blogging can take quite a bit of time).  The Faire is open ONE MORE WEEK!  The gates close on May 7th… eek!!!! So much more to see and do!!!  DO NOT MISS THIS EVENT! It’s the premiere event for Relay for Life, helping support the fight against cancer.  And for fantasy folk like me, it is definitely the most wonderful time of the year!!!!

  • Dress:  Petrichor & Ersch– Saina.  Includes both long & short versions.. I’ve opted for the shorter style since it maximizes exposure of this fabulous skin when I’m flying! 10 single colors available as well as 40-color HUD packs in different fabric textures (Fabric, Gloss, Leather, Midas, & Worn) for top, skirt, & chains, or a megapack containing ALL options.  Sized for Legacy + Perky, Maitreya + Petite, Mounds, Kupra, & Reborn, she is NEW & EXCLUSIVELY AVAILABLE at Fantasy Faire in the Fungalmire Faireland; you can TP direct to their booth HERE.   Demo available.
  • Skin:  enLight ONE – Galaxy.  Definitely one of the most unique skins I’ve ever worn, this set includes 8 full-body skins (see the ad below; BOM only for Lelutka EvoX & AK ADVX) with a totally fabulous Galaxy tattoo layer (which is tintable), which are sold as individual tones or as a fatpack.  To fully appreciate the Galaxy layer, you need to activate your GLOSS(Shine) on your mesh body & your Advanced Lighting Model so the included *surround galaxy body+face lights* will be able to reflect, though IMHO the skin is stunning even when situations don’t permit use of all those incredible effects (we all know how SL can be lol).  Each skin tone of enLight ONE includes a lot of Extras! Importantly, skin tones E + H are sold as 100% RFL donation (I’m wearing E)!!  enLight ONE is located in the Glimmering Meadows Faireland; you can TP direct to their booth HERE.  The body skins will fit most mesh bodies… be sure to try the demo!
  • Hair:  NI.JU – Ember Hair.  Totally unique look, Ember is a rigged + unrigged hybrid with optional bangs & the ability to show/hide & color tint the bangs, the sides, the mullet tail, the ponytail, & the braid twists.  Also includes a set of 11 tintable hairbases for EvoX — I LOVE the shaved options with a skin like this… they pair BEAUTIFULLY together.  (See the ad below) Available in three color packs, a fatpack, or in a special pack that is an RFL EXCLUSIVE where 100% of sales goes to support the American Cancer Society, only available at Fantasy Faire.  NI.JU is located in the Spirit’s Crossing Faireland; you can TP direct to their booth HERE.  Demo available.
  • Horns:  AMBIX – Geode Horns.  Amazing set of crystal-accented horns with a swirling aura that is tintable!  Available in 10 colors, a fatpack (with an exclusive mystery color), or in two special FF versions that are a 100% DONATION to the American Cancer Society.  NEW & exclusively available at Fantasy Faire, located in the Dingir Faireland; you can TP direct to the AMBIX booth HERE.  Demo available.
  • Wings:  Aii and Ego – Fairy Wings.  The most amazing wings, in animesh & bento, in 7 sizes, with 7 root positions, plus a HUD for changing colors for all or various parts of the wings… in other words, incredibly customizable for whatever look you’re trying to achieve.  They really need to be seen in person to fully appreciate how beautiful these are.  Demo AVAILABLE at Fantasy Faire, located in the Szystrum Synod Faireland; you can TP direct to the Aii&Ego both HERE.  
  • Pose:  Aelithe – Poseidon Valkyrie Pose Set.  Includes 6 poses plus mirrors, as well as optional spears, sword, & shield (depending on the pose).  AVAILABLE at Fantasy Faire, located in the Frostweald Faireland; you can TP direct to Aelithe’s booth HERE.  
  • Location:  Dingir, sponsored by What’s Lost Spirits
  • Head & Ears:  LeLUTKA – Gaia Head (EvoX)
  • Body:  LEGACY – Mesh Body Special Edition, Feminine
  • Eyes:  Celesticat – Aurora

Defender of the Fairelands

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I know, I know, this is so NOT typical of my life as a fae.  But in a way it is… I’m often positioned as a defender, a guardian (NEVER as the aggressor)… this is just the first time that I’ve shown the “after”, the result of being called to actually DO what I’ve promised time and again, defend the lands.  These lands were created with the blood and sweat and creative juices of so many… and I willingly defend them against all who might cause grief so that the Fairelanders can immerse themselves in the wonders of it all.  Fantasy Faire 2023 is in full swing, open from April 20th through May 7th, at which time the gates will close until next year.  Three weeks’ time, jam-packed with entertainment, quests, exploration, stories, and (of course) shopping, shopping, shopping… and most importantly it is one of the megaevents  of Relay For Life of Second Life.  RFL of SL is a part of American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life fundraising, and Fantasy Faire 2023 is the largest gathering of fantasy designers, enthusiasts, roleplayers and performers in the virtual world, bringing their own visions together to support the American Cancer Society’s vision of a world without cancer.  It is a DO NOT MISS event, whether you or a loved one or just someone you knew have battled or are battling cancer, or if you just want to see the epitome of creative spirit that lives in Second Life.  Come, join us in the Fairelands! 

  • Dress:   Viki – Letizia.  A simple shift dress with artfully tied rope to accentuate the bustline & waist, Letizia is perfect medieval wear, whether for a peasant lass or a ruler living among her people.  She is sized for Maitreya, Physique, Hourglass, Freya, Isis & Tonic.  Available in 8 single colors, each containing both a regular & a bloodied version, or as a fatpack.  Material Enabled, Letizia is NEW & EXCLUSIVELY AVAILABLE at Fantasy Faire, located in the Nysaris Faireland; you can TP direct to Viki’s booth HERE.  Demo available.
  • Horns:  Butanik83 – Archdemon Horns (monster ver).  Armored horns, with a HUD to change both the color of the armor to any of 18 choices plus 4 options for the horns themselves. Special event pricing & a 100% DONATION only at Fantasy Faire.  Located in the Safe Haven Faireland, you can TP direct to Butanik83’s booth HERE.  Demo available.
  • Crown:  Viki – Limpia Tiara.  Another Fantasy Faire EXCLUSIVE, the Limpia Tiara is 100% Original Mesh, unrigged, touch to size, & includes a HUD with 11 textures for the gems plus 4 for the metal.  You can TP direct to Viki’s booth in the Nysaris Faireland HERE. 
  • Pose:  Aelithe – Vengeance.  Includes male & female versions, plus optional swords for each hand.  EXCLUSIVELY AVAILABLE at Fantasy Faire, located in the Frostweald Faireland; you can TP direct to Aelithe’s booth HERE.  
  • Location:  Spirits’ Crossing, sponsored by The Looking Glass
  • Head & Ears:  LeLUTKA – Gaia Head (EvoX)
  • Body:  LEGACY – Mesh Body Special Edition, Feminine
  • Skin:  Petrichor – Vareni Muted, Filaurian
  • Hair:  Magika – Gemma
  • Eyes:  Sequoia – Radioactive
  • Wings:  Seven’s Selections (now Vaengi Wings) – Thread Leaf Wings
  •  Makeup:  FORMME – Rothvid; Venge – Ear Blushing
  • Jewelry:  ANGELICUS – Viking Arrow Necklace

Fantasy Faire, The Shimmering Fen

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It’s here, it’s here! The most glorious time of year for anyone who plays fantasy, has any interest in fantasy, or just appreciates the incredible creativity of those who build the fantasy realms.  And yes, I’m talking about Fantasy Faire 2023, the premiere fantasy event in Second Life.  This event is so huge, so special, that it only happens once each year.  This year, the gates to Fantasy Faire opened a few days ago on April 20th, and they will stay open through May 7th.  A benefit for the American Cancer Society, its theme is Many Realms – One Vision.  Fantasy Faire 2023: Building a World Without Cancer.  Celebrating its 15th year, Fantasy Faire 2023 is literally the largest gathering of fantasy designers, enthusiasts, roleplayers and performers in the virtual world.  It is an event filled with EVERYTHING that Second Life has to offer.  To quote from the official press release:

As always, you’ll find fantasy avatars, clothing, furnishings, gadgets and exclusive items available from over 350 of Second Life’s top Fantasy Creators across 22 stunning regions designed by the visionary artists behind many of the most adored spots on the Second Life destination guide… In addition to the sixteen shopping regions there will also be Faireland realms that take us beyond commerce and give us places to celebrate together as a community… Treat yourself to shopping, dance and theater performances, DJ parties, auctions, questing, our Literary Festival, fantasy art, events and roleplaying as thousands of Second Life residents and creators bring their own visions together to support the American Cancer Society’s vision of a world without cancer.

You can read more about this truly amazing event at the Fantasy Faire 2023 official site ;  since this is, in effect, a shopping blog, CLICK HERE for an alphabetical list of all 350+ stores exhibiting at this once-a-year event, with direct slurls to each.  I am so busy flitting around, trying to see and do everything, it is just staggering what creators can not only dream up but actually build.  Sadly, I’m not that talented (if only!!!!)… my passion is to mix the creative talents of several designers to craft unique characters (pictured at the Faire itself) and/or home decor/landscaping scenes.  This is just the first of I-don’t-know-how-many-I-can-create-in-time characters.  I’m having so much fun!!!! But I can’t linger here, writing all day… there are lands to explore and events to participate in and of course lots and lots of shopping!!!!  See you there!

  • Gown:  Poet’s Heart – Amaya.  Beautiful strapless gown with ribbons at the waist & at the top & bottom of the optional ballooned sleeves, all of which can be changed individually via the included HUD.  Amaya has a soft floral print, either in the special color pack shown below that’s a 100% DONATION to the American Cancer Society, or in either of two “standard” packs (or both as a fatpack).  Note that black, white, & off-white is included in all packs.  Sized for Legacy + Perky, Maitreya + Petite, eBody, Kupra + Kups, Amaya is NEW & exclusively available at Fantasy Faire, located in the Opera Faireland; you can TP direct to the Poet’s Heart booth HERE.  Demo available.
  • Hair:  KMH – Hair F227.  Lovely partially-braided style, with bows at the top & one braid looped up.  Includes two types of optional bangs.  Available in 3 color packs — natural, color, & a special RFL pack that is a 100% DONATION to the American Cancer Society.  Hairbase included for BOM EvoX.  NEW & exclusively available at Fantasy Faire, located in the Spirit’s Crossing Faireland; you can TP direct to the KMH booth HERE. 
  • Horns:  AMBIX – Geode Horns.  Amazing set of crystal-accented horns with a swirling aura that is tintable!  Available in 10 colors, a fatpack (with an exclusive mystery color), or in two special FF versions that are a 100% DONATION to the American Cancer Society. NEW & exclusively available at Fantasy Faire, located in the Dingir Faireland; you can TP direct to the AMBIX booth HERE.  Demo available.
  • Wings:  FAS – Lunar Moth Wings.  These are animesh, & as much as I love my older bento wings, these are already my new favorite!  The colors, the animation — when you’re flying, they flutter very very fast which is so incredibly realistic (though it does make it difficult to catch in a pic lol!!!).  100% original mesh, materials enabled, with a built-in AO (no more having to add a separate HUD, yay!).  HUD includes 16 textures with glow marks, in 3 different sizes.  Also includes a MOD version for tinting to match any outfit/skin… I’m in love!  At Fantasy Faire in the Spirit’s Crossing Faireland; you can TP direct to the FAS booth HERE.  Demo available.
  • Makeup:  Hexed – Olimpia Eyeshadow EvoX BOM.  Includes 10 shades (see ad below).  At Fantasy Faire in the Nysaris Faireland; you can TP direct to the Hexed booth HERE.  Also worn: Venge – Ear Blushing
  • Jewelry:  Schelm – Fantasy Crystal Tiara.  Unisex, unrigged & resizable, this stunning tiara includes a HUD to individually change the 3 layers of crystals plus the metal. NEW & exclusively available at Fantasy Faire, with a unique single color version available as a a 100% DONATION to the American Cancer Society.  Located in the Giggenwhirl Faireland; you can TP direct to the Schelm booth HERE.
  • Location:  The Shimmering Fen (a shopping region)
  • Head & Ears:  LeLUTKA – Gaia Head (EvoX)
  • Body:  LEGACY – Mesh Body Special Edition, Feminine
  • Skin:  Arcana – Raine – Blossom Fae
  • Eyes: lovelysweet – Mallory
  • Tattoo:  Jaina Shop – Roses Snake Tattoo
  • Pose:  elephante poses – Tink

 

Spring Eggs

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OK, intellectually I get the whole egg thing for the spring, rebirth and mythological and pagan tales, but I do have to say that some designers do it better than others.  These are some of my favorites to build an “egg-celent” fantasy scene (sorry, I just couldn’t resist)…  And since all these eggs are rather on the large size & most have scales, they totally make me think of dragons.  And I do love my dragons, so I naturally snuck one in to my scene!!!!  Happy shopping!

Raindale –

  • Silvermist Collection.  This is such a perfect collection for a fantasy setting!  It includes so many different items, in several different versions, so you can create exactly what you want — 3 color versions of the arch, 3 matching color versions of the platform, 3 versions each of different color eggs on pedestals (I’ve shown 2), plus 3 colored eggs to place wherever you’d like (again I’ve shown two).  Everything is copy/mod, so you can resize or use multiples to create your scene.  EVENT EXCLUSIVE, available only at Ostara’s Altar for just a few more days, through April 15th.  TP direct to their booth HERE
  • Willownut Stump.  Awesome little stump with mushrooms; includes sitting animations for single male & female… & it’s just 10L (once you find it that is!) because this is a 2023 Ostara’s Altar hunt prize! See the ad below… then good luck in your hunt!

Dabble (formerly Tylar’s Treasures) – 

  • Spring Egg – Perfect for the season & its strange association with eggs, this solitary egg steals the show with its beautiful floral pattern, golden stand, & floral ring.  Includes a resize script.  Available at the Spring Mischief Event, open just a few more days until April 15th, as a gift for the Mischief Menagerie Group.  See the ad below.
  • Baby Dragon – Animated baby dragon on rock.  Soooo cute! Dragon has a 5-color texture menu by touch… an older item, but one of my personal favorites! Available at the main store or on MP.

My Gypsy Soul

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http://My Gypsy Soul

The beauty of SL is to try on different looks or, in my case, totally different characters.  Each fae I become is way more than just changing an outfit… I transform into someone new, with different attitudes.  It’s a fascinating way to live, but so much a part of who I am, as a fantasy being living my life (or should I say lives?) in this fantasy world of ours… Each one has that touch of magic…  here’s how I created this amazing new me!

  • Outfit:  Jangka Design – Esmeralda, worn in Blue.  Once again, I’m out of superlatives when it comes to Jangka outfits… each one is so unique, so detailed, with so much personality that they literally bring my “character” to life.  With her hip sash complete with dangling “coins”, Esmeralda spoke “gypsy” to me, a strong warrior gypsy, ready to fight but also ready to live life to its fullest.  The bodice is slashed to show some skin (whatever color skin you’re in!), the stunning gold neck gorget, the armbands… I could go on & on, but the bottom line is that this is one more prime example of why Jangka is such a leader in fantasy design.  Sized for Legacy & Maitreya, she is 100% original mesh & is available in 7 fabulously rich colors PLUS 3 limited editions (boots are available in black or brown).  As always, the outfit just feels so authentic & looks so amazing! At the mainstore; demo available.
  • Skin:  Petrichor – Vareni Blues.  Highly detailed, gorgeous blue-toned skins in your choice of 30 colors (see below for these awesome textures; I’m wearing Hadrieni).  Both male & female versions feature all new shading & details, in BOM/default layers only plus EvoX.  Includes Vareni elf ears (not worn), & new brows in 10 colors & 8 shapes for both classic & EvoX (worn in obsidian), plus a whole range of other add-ons.  Other color sets (I love them all & have previously blogged Vareni purples & Vareni muted) & demos available of ALL the tones at the mainstore.  
  • Particle Lights:  Magnetic – Invoke.  Animated Particles with both Sound FX & Light FX, that you simply add to wear.  Includes two Bento Holds with randomized flames from each palm.   EVENT EXCLUSIVE, available only at Ostara’s Altar through April 15th.  TP direct to their booth HERE, where you can watch it in action!
  • Head & Ears:  LeLUTKA – Gaia Head (EvoX)
  • Body:  LEGACY – Mesh Body Special Edition, Feminine
  • Hair:  no.match – NO_EXPLOSION (group gift)
  • Horns:  Blue Blood – Moonlight Horns
  • Eyes: lovelysweet – Mallory
  • Makeup:  Venge – Ear Blushing
  • Wings:  Material Squirrel Wings – Bellona
  • Circlet:  lassitude & ennui – Winter mori crown
  • Pose:  Pink Moon – Gypsy Soul (head tilt & hands modified)
  • Location:  Ostara’s Altar

Reflecting on Ostara…

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http://Reflecting on Ostara

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

The Flowers that Bloom in the Spring

Posted on by cejalaval

http://The Flowers That Bloom in the Spring

Oh my goodness, life feels so hectic lately… so much hubbub and events and chores and visitors and doctors appointments and on and on and on… my poor human!  We’re just going to meander through the garden, picking some beautiful flowers to spread around our home, bringing that incredible scent indoors to help relax and soothe… Breathes deeply, holds, and exhales…  Now, time to enjoy the weekend!

  • Dress:  Poet’s Heart – Valentina.  A classic square-necked gown, Valentina is a perfect canvas for your medieval role play! She is sized for Legacy & Perky, Maitreya & Petite, eBody, Kupra + Kups, & includes a HUD for changing both the top, the skirt body, the front panel on the skirt, the bottom of the sleeves, & the ribbon on the sleeves.  There are so many ways to style this gown!  Pick from the 4 color packs (all of which include black & white) or the fatpack.   EXCLUSIVELY AVAILABLE for 25% OFF at the current round of We Love Role Play, open through March 28th; demo available.  See the ad below.
  • Pose:  LW Bento Poses – Flower Beauty.   A pack of 5 bento poses, plus mirrors.  Includes props for all poses (basket with flowers, handheld flowers) as well as a hydrangea bush to rez as many copies as you’d like to build out your scene.  EXCLUSIVELY available at the 10th Anniversary round of  The Liaison Collaborative, (which means free gifts at most booths!), open March 18th – April 10th.  See the ad below to see all poses (I used #3).
  • Head & Ears:  LeLUTKA – Gaia Head (EvoX)
  • Body:  LEGACY – Mesh Body Special Edition, Feminine
  • Skin:  Birth – Fae
  • Hair:  monso –Meiga
  • Horns:  Les Encantades – Capri Horns
  • Makeup:   Poema – Praline Eyeshadows;  StunnerOriginals – Bellatrix Lips
  • Wings:  Seven’s Selections (now Vaengi Wings) – Luna Moth Wings
  • Jewelry:  Venge – Selene Crystal Circlet; Glint – Gemmed Icicle Necklace

Fiery Fae

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http://Fiery Fae

I generally think of being “fiery” as being angry or vindictive or deep in warrior mode, but in this skin, I’m realizing that “fiery” can also mean super-charged! I am somewhat befuddled today, however, and so many thoughts are tumbling through my fae brain without any coalescing enough enough to share… so I’m just going to go live in my new skin for a while, take advantage of all that energy and just stretch my wings, fly away and explore all that’s new, all that’s changed, and all I love that thankfully is still there, awaiting my pleasure…  Enjoy!

  • Skin:  Petrichor– Amatheia Summer Skins.  One of an absolutely amazing trio of skin tones released for the Skin Fair, open March 10th – 27th.  (See below for the ad showing all three variations).  Including both male & female versions, these are just the first tones of a full rework of the Amatheia skins, with new bases, new colors, Standard BOM (Evo) & EvoX support along with stand-alone markings on tattoo layers.  As always with Petrichor, the detail is staggeringly beautiful, even down to the tatt for my EvoX ears! The skin pack also includes Vareni elf ears (not worn), new brows in 10 colors & 8 shapes for both classic & EvoX, plus a whole range of other add-ons.  Since my only issue with Petrichor skins is choosing exactly which tone is my favorite (& I should add “at any given time” because it’s always changing lol), I was actually happy to only have three to choose from, though I’m sure I’ll be flapping my wings with joy as the full tonal ranges are released!  If you appreciate top-quality fantasy skins, be sure to visit Petrichor in booth C035; demos available!
  • Dress:  Petrichor & Ersch– The Keraves Dress.  When you’re flaunting a skin this gorgeous, you want to show it off.  But being a bit shy & private, this fae doesn’t like to bare TOO much… this stunning dress comes right up to that line of comfort, with artfully placed straps & flowy fabric panels that are just big enough … perfection (as you can see in the ad below)!  Both single colors available as well as 40-color HUD packs in different fabric textures (Canvas, Fabric, Fae, Leathered, & Shimmer).   Sized for Legacy + Perky, Belleza Curvy, Maitreya + Petite, Mounds, & Reborn, the Keraves Dress is available at the main store.
  • Horns:   Petrichor – Vinisa Horns.
  • Head & Ears:  LeLUTKA – Gaia Head (EvoX)
  • Body:  LEGACY – Mesh Body Special Edition, Feminine
  • Hair:  monso – Jinx
  • Eyes:  Gloom – Tirel
  • Wings:  Seven’s Selections (now Vaengi Wings) – Splash Wings, Fountain Style, Water
  • Bird:  Rezz Room – Phoenix Animesh Companion (gift)
  • Pose:  Loel – Dare Me
  • Location:  Fae Heaven