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Fae in Atomic City

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I will admit that I don’t frequent this fashion style very often, but there has always been something about Steampunk that just draws me in.  The combination of styles and eras — not to mention airships!! — is just so unique, it’s fun to create a look and then see where it takes you!  Me, I usually end up exploring and shopping!  Speaking of which, I’m off! Enjoy!

  • Outfit:  Petrichor & Ersch– Lya.  Another gorgeous dress with that unique Petrichor style that I consider to be pure “seductive fantasy.”   Includes the dress, cinch corset, arms, belt, chest strap, all of which have individual HUD controls to change color or turn on/off hide options.  Straps, corsets, & cogs decorate this cute little dress, & as always, the detail, style & fit are all amazing, as is the range of options in each of the 5 fabric packs containing 40-color HUDs  (there’s also a MegaPack if you can’t choose just one or 10 single colors if you can).  Lya is sized for Legacy+Perky+Bombshell, LaraX+XPetite, GenX Classic/Curvy, Mounds, Kupra, & Reborn+Waifu.  Exclusively available at the current round of the Engine Room, open through Oct 20th.  Demo available.
  • Head & Ears:  LeLUTKA – Gaia Head
  • Body:  LEGACY – Mesh Body Special Edition, Feminine
  • Skin:  Gloom – Calin in Papaya (body skin by Velour)
  • Hair:  KMH – Hair F266, now at Engine Room
  • Eyes:  Gloom – Tirel
  • Makeup:  Knife Party + Millenium – Eye makeup, liner only; Nefekalum – Golden Agiz Face Stripe (old Engine Room gift)
  • Headgear: PIXEL BOX – SL21B Gift
  • Jewelry:  Swallow – Earrings E05
  • Wings:  BMe – Mechanical Copper Wings
  • Pose:  STUN – Fay
  • Location:  Atomic City

Sometimes the crown just gets so heavy, you know?

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Even princesses sometimes need to get away from the stress of being royalty, a small escape to have some fun.  Thankfully the SL Renaissance Festival is still running, through tomorrow October 6th.  Full of fun events and festivities (not to mention shopping!!!), it’s also a fundraiser to help in the fight against cancer.  So put your cares away for the moment, and let’s go lift an ale together, join the merriment, and fill our baskets with all kinds of goodies from the festival! See you there!!!

  • Gown:  Les Encantades – Berthild.  Love the styling on this medieval gown, especially with its variety of textures! Available in 5 colors, the fullpack includes an amazing texture HUD that lets you mix & match all different parts of the outfit (see the ad below).  Sized for Legacy, Reborn, & Maitreya, Berthild is currently available at the SL Renaissance Festival as a 100% DONATION item.  You can TP direct to their booth HERE.  Demo available.
  • Pose:  Seetra Poses – Lily Tales Collection.   7 fairy tale poses, complete with the giant lily flower & butterfly (both in two colors; my pic shows one, the ad below shows the other).  Perfect for any fae or medieval lass, these poses are currently available at the SL Renaissance Festival as a 100% DONATION item.  You can TP direct to their booth HERE.  There’s even a Demo to try out all the poses!
  • Head & Ears:  LeLUTKA – Gaia Head (EvoX)
  • Body:  LEGACY – Mesh Body Special Edition, Feminine
  • Skin:  Birth – Fae
  • Hair:  KMH – Hair F213
  • Eyes:  Gloom – Gitrog
  • Makeup:  Poema – Praline Eyeshadow
  • Circlet:  lassitude & ennui – Vanyar crown
  • Wings:  Decoy – Blooming Fae
  • Backdrop:  Empire Textures – Castle of Dreams

Milord…

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Medieval times… beautiful from a distance, but when you think about the reality of life without all the modern conveniences, well, it’s another story.  But I do love my velvets, and the relative simplicity of life… and it’s certainly nicer here in the castle than out there with “all the small folk”…   The harsh realities of life put our luxuries in proper perspective, which is a good thing… to appreciate all we have.  The SL Renaissance Festival is an opportunity to explore and enjoy all of what was medieval, and to do it for a cause we can all support… combatting cancer!  Remember, every linden spent at this fabulous festival goes to the cause.  So come all ye lords and ladies, join the fight, and enjoy! The SL Renaissance Festival is open through Oct 6th.

  • Gown:  YOKANA – Eloise.  A very recognizable medieval silhouette that is somewhat lacking here in SL.  In one of four rich velvet textures banded with gold at the neckline, bust, & hem, plus banded & slashed balloon sleeves, Eloise is sized for TMP (which fits my Legacy body perfectly), Maitreya, Venus, Physique, & Standard.  Each color is a 100% DONATION item, & is EXCLUSIVELY available at the SL Renaissance Festival as a 100% DONATION item.  You can TP direct to their booth HERE.  Demo available.
  • Headdress:  VESTA – Artu Crown.  100% Original Mesh, this stunning medieval headdress includes a HUD offering 8 colors for the Velvet, 6 for the Metal, & 8 for the Back Veil, plus 8 metals individually for the Pearls, Pearl Chain, & Pearl Drop.  This headgear is EXCLUSIVELY available at the SL Renaissance Festival as a 100% DONATION item.  You can TP direct to their booth HERE.  Demo available.
  • Goblet:  Swank & Co. – Cabochon Chalice w/texture change.  A goblet fit for royalty, this chalice includes texture options for the Metal, Gems, & Wine/Water (please note that it does NOT include a pose).  available at the SL Renaissance Festival as a 100% DONATION item.  You can TP direct to the booth HERE.
  • Head & Ears:  LeLUTKA – Gaia Head (EvoX)
  • Body:  LEGACY – Mesh Body Special Edition, Feminine
  • Skin:  Glam Affair – Winnie, in Icy (body skin by Velour)
  • Hair:  Fantavatar & Moonstruck Oblivion – Giuliana Farnese
  • Makeup:  Dernier – “Foxxie” Tintable Eyeshadow; Glam Affair – Winnie Lips Toner
  • Jewelry:  Petrichor – Kaira Cameo Jewelry
  • Wings:  Seven’s Selections (now Vaengi Wings) – Splash Wings, Fairy Style
  • Pose:  Black Tulip – The Ice Queen
  • Location:  Avilion Heart

Fetch me this, fetch me that, when all I want is to get to the Festival!

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This is the time for Renaissance fairs everywhere, and Second Life is no exception.  The SL Renaissance Festival is an annual fundraising event which raises funds for the American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer, and it is a celebration of everything medieval.  This is a festival filled with valor and celebration, where every arrow and every linden spent supports the vital work of the American Cancer Society.  From Sept 27th through October 6th, you can step into a world brimming with heroic deeds and exciting challenges/tournaments, not to mention spectacular entertainment and lots of shopping!  Come join us for the SL Renaissance Festival 2024 as we embark on a noble quest in the fight against breast cancer!

  • Gown:  AVAGirl – Medieval Royal Dress.  Including both the dress & the gold-edged veil, this gown absolutely belongs in the company of royalty… It even boasts the keys to the kingdom in the center panel of the skirt!  Includes a 6-color HUD of royally rich textures for the velvet (the corset waist & inner skirt stay the same; see the ad below).  Sized for Legacy+Perky, Reborn, Maitreya+Petite+LaraX+XPetite, & Freya, 100% DONATION item, the dress is EXCLUSIVELY available at the SL Renaissance Festival.  You can TP direct to their booth HERE.  Demo available.
  • Jewelry:  Heartsdale Jewelry – d’Medici Collection.  Incredibly stylish necklace & earrings set that definitely has that medieval look with the big jeweled cross.  Sized for Legacy, Reborn, Lara+LaraX, & unrigged, for a perfect fit. This 100% DONATION item is EXCLUSIVELY available at the SL Renaissance Festival.  You can TP direct to their booth HERE.  Demo available so you can see the fabulous look & fit!
  • Head & Ears:  LeLUTKA – Gaia Head (EvoX)
  • Body:  LEGACY – Mesh Body Special Edition, Feminine
  • Skin:  Glam Affair – Winnie, in Icy (body skin by Velour)
  • Hair:  Fantavatar & Moonstruck Oblivion – Isabella D’Este
  • Makeup:  Dernier – “Foxxie” Tintable Eyeshadow; Glam Affair – Winnie Lips Toner
  • Wings:  –FAS– Bento Faery Wings
  • Pose:  IDK – Pack #183 (mod)
  • Location:  Right of Conquest:  A Story of Ice and Fire

Another troublemaker banned from the garden!

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Don’t you wish sometimes that you had enough control where you could just ban someone from your world??  Not to get political (though there are PLENTY of folks I would ban if I could lol), so we’ll use Loki as an example… someone who just can’t resist causing trouble, it’s just part of their nature.  I mean sometimes you just want to stand there and scream “Can’t we all just get along?”  Perhaps enough banning would help all the Lokis of the world change their ways, but sadly, I am not a witch doctor and there is no power in this interconnected world to effectively ban someone from society.  But it’s a tempting thought, no?

  • Outfit:  Jangka Design – Oona.  A perfect example of why Jangka is IMHO a leading fantasy designer… no matter what fantasy genre an outfit belongs to (medieval, scifi, etc), the styling & detail are just top-notch!  Just look at Oona… leather, bones, fur, straps, & metal, all “finely wrought”.  Available in 6 individual colors or as a fatpack; boots, shoulder armor, & armbands are available in black or brown; the awesome headdress is available in 4 colors. Sized for Legacy, Maitreya + LaraX, she is 100% full body original mesh.  Demo available. 
  • Head & Ears:  LeLUTKA – Gaia Head (EvoX)
  • Body:  LEGACY – Mesh Body Special Edition, Feminine
  • Skin:  Petrichor – Wyldeia Pastelle, worn in Azuri
  • Hair:  Sintiklia – Nala
  • Wings:  Decoy – Blooming Fae: Wings Midnight
  • Pose:   piXit – The Reaper
  • Props:  DOBS – Witch Doctor Staff; Mish Mish – Bunny Fluffz, Brown Dutchie
  • Backdrop:  T-Spot Home & Garden – Eternal Passage

Fae at Lost Unicorn

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Who doesn’t love unicorns?  Sometimes I wonder if they truly did exist in real life but were hunted to extinction, as so many wondrous species have been throughout history.  But here in SL, at least, unicorns are still to be found, and IMHO they are nowhere quite as lovely as they are in their very own world at Lost Unicorn… a perfect place for fae (and yes, even humans) to explore! Happy shopping!

P.S.: AARGH!!! Sometimes I think that using a computer successfully is ALSO like finding a unicorn!  Now that my constant crashing issues in SL appear to have improved somewhat, Flickr wouldn’t let me upload despite their status showing “no issues.”  Here I am, about 5 hours later, being told that “We had a brief incident that was affecting uploads.  Our engineers have resolved the issue now.”  Now that I’ve lost most of the day… but maybe, just maybe, I’ve found this unicorn?

  • Outfit:  Petrichor & Ersch– Silethe.  Another gorgeous dress with that unique Petrichor style that I consider to be pure “seductive fantasy.”  As always, the detail, style & fit are all amazing, as is the range of options in any of the 5 fabric packs containing 40-color HUDs  (she’s also available in 10 single colors, if you can manage to choose just one).  This time, the fabric packs are not “fabric” per se; they’re graphic choices (one is fabric only without graphic)… I’ve chosen “Bravery”, which is the regally gorgeous lion! (See the ad below which also shows Cunning, the snake.)  There’s also a Megapack so you get all fabrics.  Silethe is sized for Legacy+Perky+Bombshell, LaraX+XPetite, GenX Classic/Curvy, Mounds, Kupra, & Reborn+Waifu.  Originally released for the recent Wizarding Faire, both the outfit & demo are available at the main store.  
  • Head & Ears:  LeLUTKA – Gaia Head
  • Body:  LEGACY – Mesh Body Special Edition, Feminine
  • Skin:  IVES Beauty – Dove in Lavender Fairy (body skin by Velour)
  • Eyes:  Gloom – Amos
  • Hair:  no.match – NO_EMPIRE
  • Horns, Necklaces & Forehead Deco:  Petrichor – Farys
  • Makeup:  Dernier – Eyeliner Set Vol2; StunnerOriginals – Bellatrix HD Lips
  • Tattoo:  Octubre x Kitty Coven – Luz
  • Wings:  Aii  – Fairy Wings
  • Shoes:  Sheba – Cyra Sandals
  • Pose:  Stardust – Summer Breeze
  • Location:  Lost Unicorn

Waiting our turn to perform…

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The Olympics give rise to all sorts of fantasies, even among the fae.  Something about donning this outfit made me feel like I was ready to take center stage to perform my “routine”… no matter how it goes, though, I know that my look is a perfect 10! Happy shopping!

  • Outfit:  Jangka Design – Estella.  Maybe it’s from all the Olympic competition I’ve been watching, but with the incredible attention to the tiniest detail & realistic textures — just look at the laces & buckles & that little bottle hanging off the belt & the fingerless gloves! — that I have come to expect from EVERY Jangka outfit, Estella seems to me to be such a quintessential medieval outfit for “an adventuring woman” that it made me think of performance “back in the day”.  Available in 6 individual colors or as a fatpack, plus two LIMITED EDITIONS; boots are available in black or brown, as are the gloves (see the ad below). Sized for Legacy, Maitreya + LaraX, she is 100% full body original mesh.  Demo available. 
  • Head & Ears:  LeLUTKA – Gaia Head (EvoX)
  • Body:  LEGACY – Mesh Body Special Edition, Feminine
  • Skin:  Petrichor – Vareni Rose, worn in Cinnamaris
  • Hair:  monso – Chowon2
  • Eyes:  lovelysweet – Forest Fae
  • Makeup:  Loa – Ixchel Warpaint; Dazed – Scaled Ears Tint
  • Wings:  Seven’s Selections (now Vaengi Wings) – Dryad Fairy Wings
  • Horns:  FAS – Battle Horns (GIFT)
  • Pose:  GemS – War Maiden
  • Props:  Fendudu – Temptation Whip; Jinx – Tiger Gacha, Rare Natural
  • Location:  Casterly Rock Roleplay

A Zen Moment

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The older I get, the more I realize the importance of “going with the flow”…  not always, mind you… you still need to resist on the things that really matter, to work to make things better.  But when you’re fighting every little thing, all the time, it’s draining, physically and emotionally.  Sometimes you just need to relax, spread your wings and let the breezes caress you, to find the  good in the situation, even if it’s one teeny piece among a whole lot of bad.  That’s the moment you need to seize, to remember, to be your calm happy place…  That’s what gives you the strength to calmly go on resisting…  (I’ll just add that some shopping therapy can help too!  Winks, and takes off for the sales that I never got to this weekend!!!)

  • Outfit:  Petrichor & Ersch– Ariadne.  Another gorgeous dress with full body gemchains, with both short & long versions included (HUD controlled).  As always, the detail, style & fit are all amazing! Available in 10 single colors or in 5 fabric packs containing 40-color HUDs for all the elements, all of which are also show/hide (I hid the “garter” chains; see the ad below).  There’s also a Megapack so you get all fabrics, all options, so you can mix ‘n match as you want.  Ariadne is sized for Legacy+Perky+Bombshell, LaraX+XPetite, GenX Classic/Curvy, Mounds, Kupra, & Reborn+Waifu.  Originally released for the recent Fantasy Faire, both the outfit & demo are available at the main store.  
  • Head & Ears:  LeLUTKA – Gaia Head
  • Body:  LEGACY – Mesh Body Special Edition, Feminine
  • Skin:  Lumae (originally Moth & Moon)– Lorelai, in moss
  • Hair:  WINGS – EF0208
  • Horns:  Petrichor – Varisei
  • Makeup:  Loa – Gaia Face Paint (Eyeliner); FORMME – Rothvid; StunnerOriginals – Lidia HD Lips
  • Wings:  Aii  – Fairy Wings
  • Nails:  Veechi – Magnetic Tips
  • Pose:  Loel – Egoist
  • Location:  Buddha Garden

The Portal

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I don’t think I will ever get used to the joy of being a fae here in SL…  PBR has thrown me quite a few loops, but the difference in colors and detail has me flying around OOHing and AAHing at the colors and the richness of detail, while admittedly sometimes groaning at the lighting, but as more and more free (or almost free) windlights become available, things have vastly improved!  Sadly though, tomorrow marks the end of this event which I have found myself wandering again and again, finding new treasures every time… Take a look for yourself, and enjoy!

  • Dress:  Senzafine – Pythia, worn in Blush.  Simple, & simply enchanting!  Sized for Legacy, Reborn, Maitreya, Hourglass, & Freya, Pythia is available in 6 colors or as a fatpack.  EXCLUSIVELY AVAILABLE at Midsummer Enchantment.  You can TP directly to their event booth HERE.  Demo available.
  • Skin:  Pagan Beauty – Steph.  Includes skin for both EvoX & for Legacy+Perky, Reborn, GenX, Kupra, & Maitreya, as well as cosmetics, shapes, & more.  Steph is EXCLUSIVELY AVAILABLE at Midsummer Enchantment.  You can TP directly to their event booth HERE.  Demo available.
  • Portal:  Lunaria – Butterfly Portal.  EXCLUSIVELY AVAILABLE at Midsummer Enchantment.  You can TP directly to their event booth HERE & see it on display.
  • Head & Ears:  LeLUTKA – Gaia Head
  • Body:  LEGACY – Mesh Body Special Edition, Feminine
  • Hair:   KMH – Hair F195
  • Eyes: Gloom – Shoujo
  • Wings:  Seven’s Selections (now Vaengi Wings) – Ragged Fairy Wings
  • Horns:  Petrichor – Uletia
  • Shoes:  Sheba – Cyra Sandals
  • Pose:  elephante poses – Tink
  • Backdrop:  Synnergy Tavis – Four Moons

 

Reflections

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Even a fae reflects on things, we’re not just a “flighty” bunch who never think about life (and we make as many bad puns as you humans do!)…  RL has been tough of late, and it’s bled over into my fantasy world, no matter how much fairy dust I’ve sprinkled or how high I’ve flown, it has intruded day after day, even creating a nasty crash or two when the magic failed to keep me aloft (or even in SL for that matter).  That said, discovering the joys and tribulations of PBR (yes, I have a reflection! no, I can’t figure out how to fix the lighting!) has been somewhat distracting, though admittedly sometimes adding to stress levels rather than dissipating them. But as life has continued to prove out my mother’s favorite comment on EVERYTHING that everything that ever went wrong, “this too shall pass”…  and on that note, I’ve checked the mirror, ignored the snarky comments, approved the look, & I am off to explore!!!  Happy shopping!

  • Outfit:  Witch in a Box – Mystic Connection.  Cute one-shoulder cropped top & asymmetrical wrap skirt sized for Legacy, Reborn, Maitreya, Kupra, & Erika; includes a HUD with all 4 colors (see the ad below).  EXCLUSIVELY AVAILABLE at Midsummer Enchantment.  You can TP directly to their event booth HERE.  Demo available (just touch the pic, & select DEMO from the menu).
  • Skin:  PunkinBlend – Gem Grenadine Skins, worn in Peridot.  These BOM skins (EvoX Head & Ears, SLUV Body, plus alternative chest styles such as nippleless & more) include a HUD for 13 fabulous gem colors (see the ad below). EXCLUSIVELY AVAILABLE at Midsummer Enchantment; you can TP directly to their event booth HERE.  Demo available.
  • Mirror:  Witch&Co – Snarky Magic Mirror.  Includes two interactive mirrors, one with PBR (which I used) & one without.  See the ad below for more details.  EXCLUSIVELY AVAILABLE at Midsummer Enchantment.  You can TP directly to their event booth HERE  where you can see it on display, check out your own reflection & hear the snark!
  • Head & Ears:  LeLUTKA – Gaia Head
  • Body:  LEGACY – Mesh Body Special Edition, Feminine
  • Hair:  no.match – NO EXPLOSION (group gift)
  • Eyes:  lovelysweet – Forest Fae
  • Wings:  Horl – Bat Wings
  • Horns:  Eclectica – Crystal Satyr
  • Pose:  Lyrium – Irisa