Category: Fantasy

The Flowers that Bloom in the Spring

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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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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

 

Wonder

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I want to create.  I feel the urge so strongly sometimes, especially when I see the fabulous things that others bring into being.  And I do create odds and ends here and there, but wow, I am constantly blown away by what others first imagine in their minds and then have the talent and wherewithal to solidify and make SL reality.  And when you stop to think about it, EVERYTHING  on the grid is someone’s creation… every tree, every rock, every place you look and everywhere you go, someone made it happen.  I get such satisfaction from creating ME (and as you know, I have more than one me lol) and modifying myself to better create a look, but to do that I am combining bits and pieces that others have poured themselves into.  When you stop to think about this world we share, it really is a wonder…  And I for one, am so happy to be a part of it!  And who knows? Maybe one day I too will stop talking about the desire to create and I’ll actually do it!  Happy shopping!

  • Horns:  Static – Taffeta Horns.  Unrigged accessory that includes a HUD to change the fade on these black-based horns to your choice of 17 colors plus 20 colors for the ribbons that can be worn on either horn, both, or neither.  EXCLUSIVELY available at the current round of The Liaison Collaborative, Winter Calm, open Feb 18th through March 10th.  
  • Eyes:  lovelysweet –  Hygge Eyes Set.  Full eye pack that includes both Lelutka & Omega HUDs as well as BOM layers for 17 colors (see ad below).  Absolutely lovely!  And EXCLUSIVELY available at  The Liaison Collaborative, open Feb 18th through March 10th.  Demo available.
  • Head & Ears:  LeLUTKA – Gaia Head (EvoX)
  • Body:  LEGACY – Mesh Body Special Edition, Feminine
  • Skin:  Birth – Fae
  • Hair:  monso –Meiga
  • Makeup:  Zibska – Vieno Lips; Venge – Ear Blushing
  • Nails:  StunnerOriginals – Ballerina Long Fantasy
  • Wings:  Seven’s Selections (now Vaengi Wings) – Insect Wings, Jewel
  • Pose:  Musa – Linetta combined with Kokoro – Hummingbird
  • Location:  The Forgotten

Eyes on the Target

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Stretches languorously… mmm who am I today?  That’s one of the things that I love so incredibly much about fantasy fashion… unlike “human” dressing where if you’re lucky you get a “feeling” or what I like to think of as an “attitude” when you put on the clothes, with quality fantasy fashion (any by “fashion” I mean more than JUST the clothes but also all the accessories that heighten and deepen your look)  you BECOME someone new… it’s almost like creating a character in a book.  As the puzzle pieces fit together to create a wholly unique image, backstories emerge, and life’s parameters and goals and desires come right along with it.  Well, you may question that or even scoff, but maybe that’s why I blog… I love effectively giving birth to a new fae… she may be related to others who came before and who will come after…  but the details will always be hers and hers alone.   I do love roleplay, even though my roles tend to be short ones lol!!!

  • Outfit:  Jangka Design – Narnia, worn in Archer.  I think I’ve used every superlative in the fashion dictionary 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.  Sized for Legacy & Maitreya, she is 100% original mesh & is available in 5 fabulously rich colors PLUS two limited editions (one of which I’m wearing!).  As always, the outfit just feels so authentic! Brand-new, Narnia is EXCLUSIVELY at the current round of We Love RolePlay, & is 25% OFF!  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 Jayleia).  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’ve previously blogged Vareni purples & Vareni muted) & demos available of ALL the tones.  
  • Horns:   Petrichor – Trinket Horns.  Includes 3 versions (full; skull-less; ribbon only), each with its own HUD. 100% custom mesh & textures in fabulous unisex styling.  Available in 2 color palettes, these fabulously versatile horns are the current deal of the week! Demo available.
  • Head & Ears:  LeLUTKA – Gaia Head (EvoX)
  • Body:  LEGACY – Mesh Body Special Edition, Feminine
  • Hair:  monso – Natalia
  • Eyes:  OJAYO – Yoshi Pack 2
  • Wings:  Seven’s Selections (now Vaengi Wings) – Ragged Fairy Wings
  • Makeup:  Hexed – Haagenti; Venge – Ear Blushing
  • Pose:  Sari-Sari – Archer (includes bow, arrow, & quiver)
  • Location:  Elvion

Fly Me to the Moon

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Fly me to the moon
Let me play among the stars
And let me see what spring is like
On a-Jupiter and Mars
In other words, hold my hand
In other words, baby, kiss me

Fill my heart with song
And let me sing forevermore
You are all I long for
All I worship and adore
In other words, please be true
In other words, I love you

Fill my heart with song
Let me sing forevermore
You are all I long for
All I worship and adore
In other words, please be true
In other words, in other words
I love you

What else can I say?  THIS is why I have wings!!! Wings to fly on, wings of fancy… either way, they make my heart soar!

  • Accessories:  Petrichor – Aqualia.   A small collection of gorgeous little trinkets & accessories for the debut of Stellar! The theme for this initial round is Aquarius, so all the goodies are celestial & aquatic themed.  Each one is stunning all on its own; wearing several together (like I did) definitely makes my wings beat just a bit faster!  Stellar! is open through Feb 13th, so there’s still time.  Do NOT miss checking out the details of the full collection in the ad below, all featuring 100% custom mesh & textures in the incredibly multi-optioned HUD that Petrichor features:
    • Aqualia Accessories – Includes the bindi, earrings (which linked up PERFECTLY to my eartip jewelry!!!), & a Gemcrown (not worn)
    • Aqualia Crowns – Includes three different versions of the crown (I’m wearing the FULL version)
    • Aqualia Halos – Again, includes three different versions (I’m wearing the BARE version)
    • Aqualia Clusters – Includes four different clusters (I’m wearing both the Med-5 pt & the Sparse-5 pt)
    • Aqualia Orb – Includes versions for both the Left & Right hands, animated (not worn)
    • Aqualia Gem Orb – Includes Left, Right, & Unscripted versions (not worn)
  • Head & Ears:  LeLUTKA – Gaia Head (EvoX)
  • Body:  LEGACY – Mesh Body Special Edition, Feminine
  • Skin:  Moccino – Boo Papaya
  • Hair:  Yomi – Sachiko
  • Eyes:  lovelysweet – Honey Love
  • Horns:  Les Encantades – Capri Horns
  • Makeup/Jewelry:  Loa – Gaia Face Paint; Poema – Intuition Eyeshadows; Venge – Ear Blushing; Swallow – Earrings E05 for EvoX
  • Gown:  UNA – Silvia, @ We Love Role Play
  • Wings:  –FAS– Bento Faery Wings
  • Pose:  Musa! – Linetta Pose Set

The Rites of Spring

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http://The Rites of Spring

Ahhh spring!  It’s when life resurrects itself, bursting forth with new energy.  That’s not always easy to do, so sometimes Mother Nature asks the light fae — like me! — to help spread new life, providing some much needed warmth and energy to stimulate new growth.  Winter has its beauty, but nothing can compare to the riotous beauty of spring in all its colors!  I’m the Green Goddess of Spring! (well, not really, maybe just a handmaiden lol, but for the moment, in this place and time, I can be whatever I want lol)!  I will say this though… I LOVE my job!!!

  • Outfit:  Poet’s Heart – Lelam.  Beautiful & simple, with a scattering of stars on both front & back, Lelam is like that first breath of spring! She is sized for Legacy & Perky, Maitreya & Petite, eBody, Kupra + Kups, & includes a HUD for changing both the main fabric & the ribbons on the arms.  All color packs include black, white, off-white & grey.   At the mainstore; demo available.  See the ad below.
  • Head & Ears:  LeLUTKA – Gaia Head (EvoX)
  • Body:  LEGACY – Mesh Body Special Edition, Feminine
  • Skin:  Arcana – Cirice, worn in Clover
  • Hair:  Sintiklia – Elvina
  • Horns:  Petrichor – Varisei Headdress
  • Wings:  Seven’s Selections (now Vaengi Wings) – Irid Light Wings
  • Flower Headpiece:  Tentacio – Carnation Time + Garden
  • Pose:  Stardust – Rosie

Starlight, Starbright

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I’ve been sitting here on my cloud, wishing on a star (whose power I’ve now captured in my orb!) to be able to get back inworld.  My poor human has been so sick that inworld time has been severely limited but finally, FINALLY!!!, I made it in for just a few hours of fae time (not to mention fae shopping lol)…  And I have accomplished so much with my limited time, it’s sooooo very good to be back!  Beats my wings with joy, and runs off to see what the new year has already brung!

  • Horns:  Petrichor – Synnivan Accessories.  Sometimes I feel like a broken record, but it’s hard not to be when every item from the collaboration of Petrichor & Ersch is so unique & creative! This set includes these unique bone horns with optional skin fade overlays, face petals, forehead deco, EvoX earrings, plus animated gold-filigree orbs for both left & right hands (deco version included as well).  Unisex, 100% custom resizable mesh with HUD-controlled textures.  Originally created for Winter’s Hollow (which unfortunately ran almost simultaneously with my holiday trip, ending on Dec 31st), this incredibly different set is now available at the main store.  See ad below for more details.  
  • Makeup:  Poema – Intuition Eyeshadow – A set of 9 fabulous eyeshadows for EvoX (see the ad below), worn together with Poema – Huda Lipstick – A set of 9 luscious lipsticks, only for EvoX (see the ad below).  Both are AVAILABLE at the current round of  The Liaison Collaborative, Snowfall, open just a few more days thru Jan 10th.  See the ad below. Demos available.  Also used:  Venge – Ear Blushing
  • Pose:  LW Bento Poses – Oh Starry Sky.   A pack of 5 bento poses, plus mirrors.  Also includes the optional  Starry Sky prop.  EXCLUSIVELY available at the current round of  The Liaison Collaborative, Snowfall, open thru Jan 10th.  See the ad below to see all poses (I used #4).
  • Head & Ears:  LeLUTKA – Gaia Head (EvoX)
  • Body:  LEGACY – Mesh Body Special Edition, Feminine
  • Skin:  Birth – Fae
  • Dress:  Petrichor – Aryini Lian Dress
  • Hair:  Sintiklia – Caroline
  • Eyes:  Samia – Ziyu
  • Brows:  Nuve – Nadia
  • Wings:  Decoy – Blooming Fae
  • Owl:  Bad Katz – Baby Owl Shoulder Pet

Searching for that Holiday Spirit

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With all the turmoil and hate in the world, not to mention the never-ending barrage of commercialization, it can be hard to find (and hold onto) that joyous and inclusive feeling of the holidays.  And don’t get me wrong… I LOVE all the shopping and the beautiful holiday and wintry sims to explore… it’s more in the real world, that sometimes tends to seep even into our idealized fantasy world.  That spirit of the holidays just gets lost all too often behind all the trappings and yes, even the politics.  So I’m out there trying to shine my tiny little light in the darkness, helping to find that elusive spirit of the holidays, wherever it may be…

This will be my last fantasy post this year… throws a huge handful of fairy dust, wishing you the best of the holidays and a happy transition to the new year!!!

  • Outfit:  Jangka Design – Tuesday, worn in Old Pink.  I run out of things to say about Jangka outfits… each one is so unique, so detailed, with so much of what I can only call personality.  Tuesday is a bit “dressier” perhaps than the norm, with its high neck & what I’ll call frippery (I forget the real word, but hey, I’m a fae lol!), plus the hi-lo cut of the tunic.  Add the coordinated black boots with some simple ornamentation for the holidays (both sold separately), & you’re holiday party ready, medieval style.  Sized for Legacy & Maitreya, she is 100% original mesh in 5 fabulously rich colors.  As always, it just feels so authentic! Brand-new, she is EXCLUSIVELY atThe GOTHMAS Market.  Demo available.
  • Head & Ears:  LeLUTKA – Gaia Head (EvoX)
  • Body:  LEGACY – Mesh Body Special Edition, Feminine
  • Skin:  Birth – Fae
  • Hair:  KMH – Hair F208
  • Horns:  Antaya – Unisex Krampus Horns @ The Gothmas Market
  • Wings:  –FAS– Bento Faery Wings
  • Makeup:  POUT! – Angel Cake HD Liners: StunnerOriginals – Lidia Lipstick; Venge – Ear Blushing
  • Location:  Luane’s World – Le Monde Perdu

We are, each of us, a little universe

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http://“We are, each of us, a little Universe”― Neil deGrasse Tyson

“We are, each of us, a little Universe”― Neil deGrasse Tyson

I am fortunate to have as one of my sponsors what I consider to be one of the top fantasy brands on the grid.  Don’t get me wrong… there are many other top fantasy names, several of which I’m also very proud to represent in my own humble fashion, but one of the fabulous things about this particular brand — Petrichor (formerly known as Plastik) — is the wide range of product to which they apply their superlative creative energy.  A prime example of that is this one post, where I am modelling Petrichor for skin, horns, crown/jewelry, & prop (even the gown that is partially shown is theirs!)…  I started with the jewelry set, and the rest (all of which I’ve blogged previously) just fell into place as the best to “go with it”.  Beats my wings with joy at my resulting look, sending a magic transport your way for you to check out their wares for yourself!!!

From Petrichor:

  • Crown & Jewelry:  Meritus Accessories.  Another fabulous item from the winning collaboration of Petrichor & Ersch, this set includes the crown (with & without spikes), neckpiece, earrings, & bindi plus a HUD with 50 textures that can be applied individually or to all pieces.  100% custom mesh & textures, Meritus is both resizable & unisex, & is EXCLUSIVELY available at the Holiday of Horrors, open through Dec 15th.  See ad below.
  • Horns:  Shairi Horns.  9 wear styles in 3 shapes, 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.  Great horns for the holidays!!! See ad below for more details.
  • Skin:  Vareni Purples.  Highly detailed, gorgeous purple-toned skins in your choice of 30 colors (see below for these awesome textures; I’m wearing Bavarini).  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, plus a whole range of more add-ons.  Other color sets & demo available.  
  • Dress:  Nelestine Dress.  Also from the amazing design team of Petrichor & Ersch, Nelestine combines flowing silks with glowing stars with multiple wear styles & packs (see the ad below for just a few of the other styles you can do).  Available in 10 single colors, 4 tonal fatpacks, or a megapack of all these fabulous choices.  The color HUD allows you to pick a color for each element (the neck, sleeves, body, panty, & skirt); a separate HUD has controls for the skirt length, show/hide for all elements,  & of course 14 options for the stars.  You can see a full pic See below for a closeup of the fabulous detail & textures. Sized for Legacy + Perky, Lara + Petite,  Reborn + Mounds, & Kupra, 
  • Orb:  Andromyda Simple Galaxy Orb (GIFT).  Animated texture with bento animation.  Unisex & repositionable, & just plain fun to wear!  Available at the main store as a Group Gift!

Also worn:

  • Head & Ears:  LeLUTKA – Gaia Head (EvoX)
  • Body:  LEGACY – Mesh Body Special Edition, Feminine
  • Hair:  KMH – Hair F208
  • Eyes:  Lovelysweet – Mallory
  • Makeup:  POUT! – Angel Cake HD Liners: StunnerOriginals – Lidia Lipstick; Venge – Ear Blushing
  • Wings:  Decoy – Angela Wings in Sunset

Step Out of the Dark, and Into the Light

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http://Step Out of the Dark, and Into the Light

I’m not quite sure why, but I have the strangest lyrics running through my head whenever I look at this pic… that moment in The Wizard of Oz when the gates to the Emerald City finally open to admit Dorothy and friends.  It’s all about stepping from the dark into the light.  Of course, in the song it’s meant to be more figurative whereas this is a much more literal interpretation, but for whatever reason this image is triggering that music in my fae brain… at least it’s happy music!!!  And now I’m off to see all the wonders of the royal court, and enmesh myself in the final days of Enchantment… I might even get the chance to bow to royalty!!! You never know!  Takes a deep breath, stiffens my wings, straightens my back, lifts my chin, clenches a handful of fairy dust for security, and enters the royal halls…

  • Gown:   Viki – Oca.  One of the most stunning medieval gowns I’ve seen in a long time; the cut, the style, the details, the fit, even the choice of colors (she comes in gorgeous shades of blue, red, pink, dark/light, with each color pack having two very different tonal options).  I especially love the wide open standing collar with its optional lace trim… truly royal enchantment!  She is sized for Legacy, Maitreya, Belleza GenX, Freya, Physique, Hourglass, & Reborn Material Enabled, 100% Original Mesh, & is EXCLUSIVELY AVAILABLE at the current round of Enchantment (with a Royal theme), closing on Dec 3rd.  Demo available.
  • Head & Ears:  LeLUTKA – Gaia Head (EvoX)
  • Body:  LEGACY – Mesh Body Special Edition, Feminine
  • Skin:  Nuve – Emily in Albino
  • Hair:  KMH – F213, available at Enchantment
  • Eyes:  Gloom – Artemis
  • Horns:  LOGO – Hellion Horns
  • Wings:  Decoy – Blooming Fae
  • Ears:  Swallow – Earrings E05 for EvoX
  • Jewelry:  Web Dew – Necklace Boho; Luas – Heartfilia Forehead Decor
  • Pose:  LW Bento Poses – Fairy2
  • Backdrop:  R/T Design – Gate Backdrop