Be Bold

http://Be Bold

I don’t know about you, but sometimes I just need to take a break from all this Halloween imagery!  I mean it’s fun (avoiding the more macabre, as I’ve said), but I honestly prefer just showing off in style.  And this look is ALL style… glamorous, sophisticated, sexy, BOLD…  I feel like queen of the world in this!!!  Even better, it’s part of the Out Shop Cancer shopping event, so it’s all for a truly important purpose.  So you can both look fabulous and do some much-needed good in this world, the real world we all live in!!! Happy shopping!

  • Gown:  BE BOLD – Socialite.   Includes this incredibly sexy but sophisticated gown plus matching shoes, with a HUD offering 6 rich textures with incredible depth. Sized for Legacy, Slink HG/P, Belleza F/I, & Maitreya, Socialite is available at the current round of Out Shop Cancer, where 50% of every sale of this awesome gown goes to the American Cancer Society.  Be bold!  Help support the fight & shop with a purpose… open through Oct 31st. 
  • Head:  LeLUTKA – Nova Head (EvoX)
  • Body:  LEGACY – Mesh Body Special Edition, Feminine
  • Skin:  DeeTaleZ – Esra in Chantilly
  • Freckles/Moles:  DS’ELLES – Charm Moles
  • Hair:  no.match – NO_SLANG
  • Eyes:  Euphoric – Hae
  • Tattoo:  KAOS Tattoo – Radiant
  • Makeup:  Dernier – Valentina Eyeshadow; Cazimi – Dusk EvoX Lipstick
  • Jewelry:   IT! (Indulge Temptation) – Victoria Earrings; Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
  • Pose:  FOXCITY – Kill This Love
  • Location:  Lounge Cafe & Restaurant

Malificia

http://Malificia

I may not be a fan of the more macabre side of Halloween, but I am constantly amazed at so much of the creativity I see around me.  Some of the builds are so fabulous, my shoots take forever because I get so lost in the experience and just spend hours exploring…  And the events!!!  For a fae like me to be able to wander at an event and not draw looks because of my skin, my wings, my horns… well, it’s definitely an interesting experience to fit in so easily outside of a role play region!  One event that should definitely be on your DON’T MISS list is the 7th Annual Trick-or-Treat Lane! Grab your treat bags and your favorite ghouls to explore this year’s witches’ brew themed venue. 56 designers have been conjuring some amazing creations and special gifts just for you! Note that some of the trick-y ghosts hid some of the free treats in the booths too! The event is from Dark Passions, and runs from Oct 7 – Nov 1, 2022; it’s awesome Halloween fun for humans & non-humans alike!!!

  • Outfit:  BamPu Legacies – Malificia Twilight Gown.  Take a walk on the dark side in this absolutely fabulous look, including an evilly sexy gown with a deep plunge in front with a “tattoo” & an even deeper one in back, an optional feather collar, the horned headpiece, & the magnificently textured wings (which have a built in resizer).  Sized for Legacy, Hourglass, Freya, Isis, Maitreya, & Kupra, Malificia is EXCLUSIVELY available at Trick or Treat Lane, open through Nov 1st.  There’s a free gift too hidden inside the booth, a flaming sceptre!!! (see pic below)
  • Skin:  Petrichor – Vareni Muted.  I’ve blogged these skins before, they are just so fabulous & they change subtly depending on what you’re wearing that I’m drawn to use them in posts, again & again.  Highly detailed, gorgeous muted tone skins in your choice of 15 colors (see below for these awesome textures; I’m wearing Filaurian).  Both male & female versions feature all new shading & details, in BOM/default layers only plus EvoX.  Includes Vareni ears (which I’m NOT wearing), new brows in 10 colors for both classic & EvoX , & several other options to help customize your look.  A definite “must check out”! Demo available.  
  • Head & Ears:  LeLUTKA – Gaia Head (EvoX)
  • Body:  LEGACY – Mesh Body Special Edition, Feminine
  • Eyes:  Celesticat – Stardust
  • Makeup:  Venge – Ear Blushing EvoX; Zibska – Quell Eye Makeup layered with Tanzi Eye Makeup; Pout! – Little Lip Tint
  • Staff:  deviousMind – Abraxas Raven Familiar Staff
  • Pose:  an lar poses – Paulette (does NOT include the crow)
  • Location:  Shadowfell

It’s a mad world

http://It's a mad world

So I’m not a huge fan of Halloween.   I just don’t enjoy the horror side of it, and  find some of it way too creepy and unsettling.  That said, some of the items are VERY creative, and I just have to tip my hat to the inventiveness living in some designers’ minds.  So my Halloween has a touch of creepy, but nothing on the genuinely macabre or disturbing side, and you know what? That’s exactly how I like my Halloween!!! (oh, but with candy… Halloween is a great excuse for chocolate, even as an adult!!!)  Happy Halloween season!!!!

Dabble Home & Garden (formerly known as Tylar’s Treasures):  Tylar always makes the BEST stuff for Halloween.  A little tongue in cheek with a very definite sense of style, I’ve featured several of her items into this little scene:
  • Witchy Tree — shown on left.  A seemingly dead tree with lots of activity going on! Includes a hovering pumpkin witch, a vulture sitting on a branch, a sad pumpkin, & more.  (See the ad below.)   Best of all, this tree is available at the current round of Out Shop Cancer, where 100% of every sale of this tree goes toward fighting this scourge of humankind.  Help support the fight & shop with a purpose… Open through Oct 31st, the 2022 Out Shop Cancer event includes main store & marketplace shopping, a grid-wide hunt, an Out Shop Cancer Pop-up Market, special raffles, & more.  With more than 70 stores participating ranging from clothes to decor to cars to breedables, there is something for everyone!  All proceeds from this event go directly to the American Cancer Society’s breast cancer programs & services.  Shopping with a purpose has never been more important!!!  More details about this important but fun event can be found HERE.
  • Wicked Tree — shown on right.  Wonderfully spooky tree, with full bright yellow owl eyes blinking out of a hole in the trunk.  Available THIS WEEKEND ONLY for the special price of just 69L as part of the Hot Weekend Sale.  Sale ends Monday at 12A SLT.
  • Pumpkin Sitter  — shown in green, these are a bit more on the adorable side (the way I tend to prefer Halloween lol), but they glow & the kitty is animated (it wags its tail!).  It comes in 8 colors; each set includes two versions, as shown.   Available EXCLUSIVELY at The Mad Circus, an Evil Bunny Production, open Oct 8th – 31st.  (I will say, be prepared… it’s pretty creepy there lol!)

My friend, is that you? Shambles Halloween Photo Contest 2022 Entry 1 Chrysanthea Navarathna

http://My friend, is that you? Shambles Halloween Photo Contest 2022 Entry 1 Chrysanthea Navarathna

I do love it when it all just comes together!  I’d like to say that it’s all the magic of fae, but I’m a bit too honest for that… truth is, the gods were smiling and the planets were aligned, and who knows what else !?!  It just happens that way sometimes, when fabulous new items from different sponsors just fit together to create a unique and fantastic whole that is even beyond the sum of its parts…  In fact, I had absolutely no intention of joining a photo contest when I went to The Shambles to do my photo shoot.  I was just looking for some fog and some atmosphere, had seen some fabulous pix but hadn’t yet had a chance to explore the sim.  But once again, all the pieces just fell together, and the result? Well, I honestly don’t feel that ANY pic can truly capture the atmosphere that has been created here, with swirling mists & flying ghosts, especially not if you want to show an outfit lol!  My skills just aren’t there to do it full justice (I DID plan on adding some swirling fog around the edges, but wasn’t sure if I (a) had the skill, and (b) if it would disqualify from the contest).  But I did my best, my wings are beating happily, and honestly, that’s what really matters to me (although awards and such are always greatly appreciated, especially on those down days when the gods are NOT smiling!)…  But that is not this day… THIS day I urge you to go see this fabulous sim, while it’s still here…

  • Outfit:  Jangka Design – Yumi.  And yet another amazing role-playing outfit!!!  100% original mesh, & sized for Legacy & Maitreya, the Yumi outfit (which consists of the coat & the top) comes in 7 individual & truly rich colors or as a fatpack; the pants & boots come in 2 black & brown or as a fatpack of both.  As always, the detail is simply exquisite, this time with a flair of the Orient! Brand-new, she is EXCLUSIVELY at the current round of We Love Role Play open Oct 4th – 29th, for 25% OFF as is a limited number of a special color!  Demo available, 
  • Horns:  PetrichorVarisei Headdress.  One thing I’ve learned… anything by the team of Petrichor & Ersch is going to be exceptional, & these unisex horns are definitely NOT an exception.  100% custom mesh & textures,  Headdress comes in 3 styles (full as shown, single chain, or bare),   including earrings, a forehead bindi, & floaties for the left & right (not used for this pic).  The headdress is totally HUD controlled for color (40 x 2 in each of the 3 color styles) for every detail, from the horn base to the florals, gems, skulls, & metal, with each element being able to be hidden or shown.  Truly exceptional!!! EXCLUSIVELY at the current round of Fameshed, open Oct 1st – 27th.  Demo available.  See the ad below for a more detailed closeup.
  • Head & Ears:  LeLUTKA – Gaia Head (EvoX)
  • Body:  LEGACY – Mesh Body Special Edition, Feminine
  • Skin:  IVES Beauty – Dove in Lavender Fairy
  • Hair:  KMH – Hair CP008
  • Eyes:  Celesticat – Stardust
  • Eyebrows:  Nuve – Nadia
  • Makeup:  Zibska – Quell Eye Makeup
  • Wings:  Decoy – Angela Wings in Sunset
  • Pose:  Animosity – Wiccan Poses w/ Props
  • Location:  The Shambles

Cool wind in my hair…

http://Cool Wind in My Hair

OK, so it’s not dark or a desert or even a highway, and it’s definitely not California, but still it’s the music I hear in my mind with this shot…   And if you can’t tell,  I’ll admit it… I miss the fall weather.  We’ve had a few brisk mornings/evenings here, where jeans and long sleeves and jackets are necessary, and yes, some leaves are actually falling and need to be raked, but hey, this is central Florida, and we’re still mostly getting up into the 80s during the days and raking takes maybe 10 or 15 minutes.  It’s just not the same as that crunching underneath your feet that was part of fall in NY.  On the other hand, the jeans-and-jacket weather is a lovely break, but then we get back to warm sunshine (at least for a while anyway, we DID have a few hard frosts last year).  But I digress (as I am most definitely wont to do), and the hot tub on the lanai is calling my name on this delightful fall evening, sooooo I’m outta here!!! Dreaming about that wind in my hair…

  • Outfit:  KiB Designs – Joan Outfit.  To me, Joan evokes the girl-next-door or at grabbing lunch from an office… she’s well put together with what comes across as a relaxed but individualized sense of style.  Joan includes the sweater, top, & long peasant skirt (but with a slit!), plus a texture HUD of 28 combinations in fabulous autumnal tones.  Sized for Legacy, Slink HG/P, Belleza F/I/V, & Maitreya, she is EXCLUSIVELY at the Oct round of Designer Showcase, open Oct 5th – 25th.  Demo available.
  • Head:  LeLUTKA – Nova Head (EvoX)
  • Body:  LEGACY – Mesh Body Special Edition, Feminine
  • Skin:  DeeTaleZ – Esra in Chantilly
  • Freckles/Moles:  DS’ELLES – Charm Moles
  • Hair:  Argrace – Haruka
  • Jewelry:  Maxi Gossamer – Monterey Boho Necklace & Earrings; Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band

Orange Glory of Harvest Time

http://Orange Glory of Harvest Time

It’s harvest time!  One of my favorite seasons, between the fresh air and the fantastic colors of fall, just so much to enjoy!  The air is so refreshing after that heaviness and lassitude of the summer heat, I feel energized and ready to take on the world!  And of course, at the back of my mind is the thought that this amazing season is relatively short-lived, and will soon enough give way to colder hair and harsher winds, but for now, it’s pumpkin time, and I will go join the others as we enjoy the fruits of the fall and revel in the orange!

  • Outfit:  Viki – Viviana.  Lovely medieval dress with a tartan print skirt for everyday wear.   In 6 individual colors or as a fatpack, you can match your plaid to your clan!  Viviana is sized for Maitreya, Hourglass, Physique, Freya & Isis, is Material Enabled, 100% Original Mesh, & is Viki’s EXCLUSIVE only at the Fallen Gods 15th Anniversary, open Oct 1st – 31st.  Demo available.
  • Garden Gate:  CJ Creations – Lost Garden Ruin Gate.   NEW RELEASE!  This lovely all-in-one set includes the gate, trees, sunflowers, stump, paver stones, grass & more (see the ad below).  Touch the lamp & the light turns on/off; it looks awesome by day or night, in just about any windlight!  On display at the main store.  
  • Head & Ears:  LeLUTKA – Gaia Head (EvoX)
  • Body:  LEGACY – Mesh Body Special Edition, Feminine
  • Skin:  Moccino – Boo Papaya
  • Makeup:  Mea Tenebra – Xelanah in Orange
  • Eyes:  Ojayo – Yoshi
  • Hair:  monso – Chowon2
  • Horns:  Petrichor – Stranded Swyrl Horns
  • Wings:  Seven’s Selections (now Vaengi Wings) – Irid Dark Wings
  • Jewelry:  Bliensen – Dreki Necklace
  • Pose:  Black Tulip – Ice Queen
  • Prop:  Ariskea – Autumn Harvest Basket

Simple Elegance

http://Simple Elegance

So the mechanics of blogging have been frustrating of late.  I know that a lot of folks have been complaining about the last few rounds of changes FlickR has made for nonPro accounts, but the fact is that I DO have Pro and I’m still having loads of issues!  Forget the standard not being able to leave comments or timing out while uploading or groups spinning but never loading etc.,; that has happened off and on since I started using the platform back in 2017.  But where I’m experiencing lots of other issues have been both in SL itself — what I see on camera and what I capture don’t match AT ALL, tons of LOD issues, random crashes (always in the middle of a shoot so it takes forever to get that same angle back!) — and perhaps more infuriating, here in my blog site itself.  The underlying issue is that I don’t really understand the underlying technology of my blog… I rely on “click here, do this, add this, do that” and when something fails to actually add (like an inset I talk about below to show greater detail in the gown), I’m at a loss.  Sighs, well, there’s just so much of being a perfectionist I can stand… after that, it’s time to move on!  I think I need some shopping therapy, don’t you?

  • Gown:  Le’La Design – Atalie.  I’m so very glad that I tried this gown on!  It’s one of those items that looks great on the hangar but is so much more on the body!  Beautifully but simply styled, Atalie features a corset waist, simple straps with bows & ribbons, & a beautifully cascading skirt with an overlay of not-too-subtle but not-too-dominating glitter… The skirt has hidden depths too (I had an inset to add below but after 3 hours of trying to insert, I’ve given up… check it out on the demo, it’s totally gorgeous when dancing!), making for a mesmerizing but totally understated elegance.  Atalie comes in 20 colors, or in a fatpack with an amazing HUD that lets you choose different colors for the upper, middle, back, skirt & ribbons allowing you to create individualized looks.  Sized for Legacy, Hourglass, Physique, Freya, Isis, Maitreya & Classic M, Atalie is available EXCLUSIVELY at the Oct round of Designer Showcase, open TODAY Oct 5th through the 25th.  Demo available.
  • Head:  LeLUTKA – Nova Head (EvoX)
  • Body:  LEGACY – Mesh Body Special Edition, Feminine
  • Skin:  DeeTaleZ – Esra in Chantilly
  • Freckles/Moles:  DS’ELLES – Charm Moles
  • Hair:  EMO-tions – Petra
  • Eyes:  Euphoric – Hae
  • Tattoo:  Kira Tattoo – Ella
  • Jewelry:  Moondance Boutique –  Reignn Crown Jewels Earrings & Bracelet; Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
  • Pose:   STUN Poses – Willow
  • Location:  Hanging Gardens of Babylon

Feeling Lucky

http://Feeling Lucky

A double entendre?  Definitely… a question for you and an absolute statement for ME.  It’s been quite the week.  If you follow my blog at all, then you know I live in central Florida.  It was a scary week.  First preparing for a major storm that was going to hit the state somewhere on the Gulf Coast and then head inland, but no one really knew for sure where.  It was my first major storm since moving here almost 2 years ago, so we had no pre-storm routine & no knowledge of all the “what-to-do ifs” that we had learned the hard way in our prior home that we lived in for years and years and even more years.  Then there was the storm itself.  I couldn’t believe the wind… it woke me up in the middle of the night (and just about everyone I’ve talked to in the neighborhood).  And all the rain!!  And we were lucky, so very very lucky.  The storm shifted southwards the day before, taking us out of the  direct path and just leaving us with all that wind and rain.  We dodged an incredibly destructive bullet, and came through unscathed except for intermittent loss of tv/internet (and therefore, no SL) and some standard storm debris.  But my heart breaks and I even feel a small version of “survivor’s guilt” when I see all the news about those poor people who did get hit by that southerly shift.  The wheel of fortune, the luck of the draw, a game of craps, whatever you want to call it, so many things in life — the good AND the bad — are just random, no rhyme nor reason to the whys and wherefores.  I count my blessings that I was lucky… this time.  And that’s a sobering thought…

  • Dress:  Birdie’s Boutique – Paris Party Dress.  Deceptively simple little dress suspended at the neck by a centered leather strap w/ metal ring.  Something about this dress made me feel “edgy”, very on trend & totally comfortable with who I am, ready & confident to take the world on in my own terms.  That’s a lot for a little dress lol!  Offered in 16 separately sold colors or as a hud-driven Birdie Pack (aka fatpack.)  Sized for Legacy, Hourglass, Maitreya, Kupra, & Reborn, Paris is EXCLUSIVELY at the current round of The Liaison Collaborative, open Sept 18th – Oct 10th.  Demo available.
  • Tattoo:  Juna – Soledad.  Gorgeous floral tattoo for the chest & arms.  Includes layers for Classic & BOM in 4 intensities (Dark 100%, Medium 75%, Light 50%, & UltraLight 30%).  Modifiable for tinting (base texture is white), which I’ve done for that little hint of blue (so easy!). EXCLUSIVELY at this round of The Liaison Collaborative, open Sept 18th – Oct 10th.
  • Head:  LeLUTKA – Nova Head (EvoX)
  • Body:  LEGACY – Mesh Body Special Edition, Feminine
  • Skin:  DeeTaleZ – Esra in Chantilly
  • Freckles/Moles:  DS’ELLES – Charm Moles
  • Hair:  no.match – NO_KISS
  • Eyes:  Euphoric – Hae
  • Makeup:  DeeTaleZ  –  Smoky Eyes (included w/ skin); GOREGLAM – JamJam
  • Jewelry:  Aurealis Jewelry – Kiara Earrings; Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
  • Pose:  Diversion – Wine O’Clock, #1
  • Backdrop:  The Bearded Guy – Bar Peri

What do you mean, why can’t a unicorn be in a Fairytale?

http://What do you mean, why can't a unicorn be in a fairytale?

I hear nonsensical statements like this all the time (well, maybe not QUITE like this, but nonsensical just the same).  Rules, rules, rules. It’s always been this way, why make a change. It’s never been done before, so there must be a good reason.  Yada yada yada.  But as a fae, I believe that there’s magic in trying new things, new ways… defending our way of life doesn’t have to mean stagnation, it can mean growth and progress and evolution.  Yes, certain things may be lost as our knowledge and experience grows, but so much else can also be gained.  There are times I use my fae magic to travel to other times (I do love steampunk!!!), but for me, my heart is here in the olden medieval life (with some modern advancements lol).  But that doesn’t mean that we have to follow all the old, restrictive rules, now does it… if a unicorn wants to join in a fairytale, why should he be denied?  Shakes my head in frustration… horses can be so stubborn…

  • Outfit:  Petrichor – Nelestine Dress.  Feel like a celestial queen in this fantastical look by 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.  See below for a closeup of the fabulous detail & textures. Sized for Legacy + Perky, Lara + Petite,  Reborn + Mounds, & Kupra, Nelestine is now available at the main store under “New Stuff.”  Demo available.
  • Head & Ears:  LeLUTKA – Gaia Head (EvoX)
  • Body:  LEGACY – Mesh Body Special Edition, Feminine
  • Skin:  Birth – Fae
  • Eyes:  Gloom – Tirel
  • Hair:  Doe – Miria
  • Horns:  Les Encantades – Capri Horns
  • Makeup:  Zibska – Oda; Venge – Ear Blushing
  • Wings:  Seven’s Selections (now Vaengi Wings) – Thread Leaf Wings
  • Shoes:  Eudora3D – Charro Flats
  • Props:  Luas – Triss Lantern White; HEXtraordinary – Unicorn Companion (in Snow)
  • Backdrop:  InkMe – Princess backdrop

Summer’s Really Over

http://Summer's Really Over

Well it’s finally sinking in, summer is over.  Although there’s no crispness in the air at this time of year in Florida (it DOES come in the area where I live), it’s noticeably cooler, especially in the evenings, and it’s definitely getting darker earlier.  I need to get back into the habit of taking a flashlight for the early evening dog walk, or cleanup can be tough.  It’s absolutely delightful…  although it’s not complete yet (the screens don’t go up till next week), we can now sit out on our new lanai.  Incredibly awesome, just sitting out there reading, drinking coffee, and watching all the wildlife activity on the pond.  All MY animals though are in for a rude awakening when the screens do go up and they can no longer run on and off from the lanai to the lawn, but for now, it’s a lot more relaxed than it’s been ever since construction began.  Without all that noise outside my office window, I’ve also been able to spend better quality time inworld, so it’s a win all around!  All the fall activty is really picking up after the summer SL doldrums… all the new fall items are out, soon it will be Halloween, and then winter and the holidays… just like IRL only more fun and much easier to accommodate!  I just love all the seasonal looks, and am already surrounded by all those wonderful colors of fall… It’s my favorite time of year!

  • Top:  Eris Designs – Spirit Top. The Spirit Top is a cute cropped knit sweater fitted for Legacy Classic, Legacy Perky, & Reborn.  To be honest, I wasn’t quite sure how I’d feel with the way it’s hiked up on one side to flash a curve of breast, but once on, I LOVED it (& what do you know, so did my partner lol)!  Offered in 12 separately sold colors with a HUD to change the borders or as a fatpack.  100% original!  EXCLUSIVELY at the current round of The Liaison Collaborative, open Sept 18th – Oct 10th.  Demo available, & I totally recommend trying it on!  I think you’ll fall in love with this little knit, just like I did!
  • Tattoo:  REVIVER – La Rose Rouge.  Gorgeously detailed full sleeve tattoos with three intensities included (I’m wearing the mid-tone).  Available EXCLUSIVELY at the current round of The Liaison Collaborative, open Sept 18th – Oct 10th.
  • Jewelry:  Rise Design – Hallstat Set.  Skulls & hearts, what could be better for this time of year?  Comes with a HUD that includes 10 gemstone colors & 5 metal finishes to mix-n-match.  Resizer built in.  EXCLUSIVELY available at the current round of The Liaison Collaborative, open Sept 18th through Oct 10th.   Also worn:   Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
  • Head:  LeLUTKA – Nova Head (EvoX)
  • Body:  LEGACY – Mesh Body Special Edition, Feminine
  • Skin:  DeeTaleZ – Esra in Chantilly
  • Freckles/Moles:  DS’ELLES – Charm Moles
  • Hair:  Analog Dog – Rae
  • Eyes:  Euphoric – Hae
  • Pants:  !MOZ – Leather Panel Leggings