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As one dream ends, another begins…

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Even a fae has dreams of what life could be.  In the last week, my dream was to be a mermaid, but alas it proved too challenging for me at this point to trade in my wings for a tail.  Everything was going wrong, from developing an extreme line at the neck to having issues with poses and so much more that I finally realized it was just not meant to be in the limited time before Fantasy Faire closes its doors again and disappears into the mists.  Everything was going wrong IRL as well, with myself, my son, & my grandson all having accidents that left us each with a broken bone.  As difficult and frustrating as that has been been (especially since I am long distance from both of them), I recognize how lucky I am… these are all non-traumatic injuries that will heal.  It helped me realize that I had lost sight of the far bigger dream that is the essence of Fantasy Faire… the dream of a world without cancer.  Today, May 7th, is the last day of this celebration of fantasy life in SL and its goal for all humankind.  We all want to see THAT fantasy world, a world without cancer.  To that end, join us in the fight, shop with a purpose and Relay for Life!!!

  • Gown:  Kitty Creations – Rosamund.  Absolutely stunning medieval gown, with the most amazing collar & cuffs… very regal without becoming overly done.  Available in 7 single colors, each as a 100% RFL Donation (see the ad below).  You can teleport directly to the store in the Faireland of Miralume HERE.
  • Jewelry:  Cygnet’s Dreams – Gem Set.  Includes two headpieces, tikka, & earrings, with a 12-texture HUD to change the colors.  (See the ad below.) You can teleport directly to the store in the Faireland of Whispering Pages HERE.  Demo available.
  • Wings:  Aii  – Fairy Wings. Absolutely the most gorgeous wings I have ever worn!  They sparkle subtly & move so beautifully & just look so real! Includes both bento & animesh versions in 4 sizes, with a HUD that lets you modify all or parts of the wings.  You can teleport directly to the store in the Faireland of Thunnus Bay HERE.  Demo available.
  • Companion:  Quills & Curiosities – Faelidae Companion.  NEW!! I do love my animal companions (I’ve blogged twice with both of my new “pets”).  Released for FF24, Faelidae has four ears, three tails, & is an arm or shoulder holdable companion.  Includes 3 sizes, 3 position options, & a HUD with 23 fur colors & 10 eye colors with tint & glow options.  (See the ad below.)  Adorably animated, you can see them all around the sim, since the store sponsors the Faireland.  You can teleport directly to the store in the Faireland of The Duskfall Court HERE.
  • Head:  LeLUTKA – Gaia Head
  • Body & Ears:  LEGACY – Mesh Body Special Edition, Feminine
  • Hair:  RunAway – Mei
  • Skin:  Birth – Fae
  • Pose:  LW Bento Poses – Loyal
  • Location:  Ondheim (sponsors Belle Epoque/Harshlands), known as the Realm of the Spirits. It is a place where departed souls take rest during their journey from the mortal realm to the what lays ahead. Heavily inspired by Nordic and Viking landscaping/architecture.

 

A beacon of hope in The Duskfall Court

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Fantasy Faire is such an exciting creative delight that it’s sometimes easy to forget the more serious side of the Faire… that it is a Relay for Life charity event, a benefit for the American Cancer Society.  Cancer is that dreaded monster lurking in the shadows that haunts all of us.  I don’t know anyone who hasn’t been touched by it in some way.  I think we all shudder and inwardly sigh when we hear of another family member, a friend, a friend of a friend, a neighbor, or even a casual acquaintance who gets that dreaded diagnosis, is in the midst of their fight, or has battled and won (or even worse, has lost).  The personal battles are chilling reminders of the fragility of life, how things can change in a moment… the Faire is a way to fight the greater war by SHOPPING WITH A PURPOSE, providing funds to help build a tantalizing fantasy… a world without cancer.  Unlike the fantasy creations and wonders that we celebrate at the Faire, RFL’s fantasy is do-able… and the more dollars that we can send to this amazing charity, the greater the arsenal at their disposal.  PLEASE JOIN THE FIGHT and SHOP WITH A PURPOSE…  To date, in the 16 years since Fantasy Faire began, the Faire has raised L$187,891,611 / $751,556 USD.  By the end of the 9th day, Fantasy Faire 2024 has relayed L$13,236,171.  There’s still plenty of time… Fantasy Faire HAS BEEN EXTENDED, and will now be open through May 8th!  But don’t delay… there’s so much to see and do and buy for the cause!!!! Happy shopping!

  • Outfit:  EXiA –  Daniela Dress, worn together with the Daniela Rose Head Accessory & Daniela Heels.  Beautifully styled with roses & lace & little leaves & folds in all the right places, Daniela is available in Fantasy Faire purple for a 50% RFL DONATION, or in 6 other colors individually or as a fatpack. The separate Head Accessory is in Fantasy Faire purple as a 100% RFL DONATION or as a fatpack of 7 other colors.  Matching shoes are also available as a 100% RFL DONATION in the limited purple color, or as a fatpack of 7 colors. (Please see the ad below since you can’t see the shoes in my pic.  Also, please be sure to look at the ad for the true shade of purple, since my pic was shot in the The Duskfall Court’s lighting of blues & purples.) You can teleport directly to the store in the Faireland of Ondheim HERE.  Demo available.
  • Horns:  Petrichor – Arien Horns, Curl-Stars.  Stunning 50% Relay for Life Donation item; single color (purple!) included in two styles (curl & swirl)… You can teleport directly to the store in the Faireland of Samsara HERE.  
  • Wings:  Arkona – Fairy Royal Wings.  As you can see by the ad below, these wings have a HUD for changing to your choice of 9 colors + 5 options for the membranes. A Fantasy Faire EXCLUSIVE, you can teleport directly to the store in the Faireland of Avalon HERE.  Demo available.
  • Pose:  Audition Poses – Beacons of Hope Bento Pose Set.  A Fantasy Faire EXCLUSIVE, this set includes 5 bento poses plus mirrors.  Lanterns for each pose are included in both projector & non-projector versions.  (NOTE: I added the beam.)  Two of these poses are available for individual purchase as a 100% RFL DONATION.  You can teleport directly to the store in the Faireland of Whispering Pages HERE.  
  • Dragon:  Springlab Games – Dragoos Companion.  Dragoos are an upcoming Animesh Breedable Pet for SL.  I AM SO INFATUATED that this is my 2nd time posting with them! They are in the later stages of alpha development with no release date set.  But this little guy is available RIGHT NOW in 3 different color versions specially for FF24 — Gilded (white & gold, like the one in my previous post, see the ad below), Royal (purple & gold, seen here with me), & Tempered (black & silver) — all as a 100% RFL Donation.   A static shoulder pet version & a static decor version are also available.  You can teleport directly to the store in the Faireland of Avalon HERE & see how cute these guys are in person!
  • Head & Ears:  LeLUTKA – Gaia Head
  • Body:  LEGACY – Mesh Body Special Edition, Feminine
  • Skin:  IVES Beauty – Dove, in Lavender Fairy (matching body skin by Velour)
  • Hair:  WINGSDG – ES0615
  • Location:  The Duskfall Court (sponsors Quills & Curiosities/Cryptid), the seat of shadow where the fae aren’t always nice beings & where their pranks are rarely harmless; read more about this Faireland HERE

C’mon guys, A Faire-n’ we will go!

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OK, I’ll admit it… I’ve been going a bit crazy at the 2024 Fantasy Faire, which just opened on April 18th and will now run through May 5th.   But like many other fantasy characters in SL, I look forward to this incredibly special event all year long.  There is just nothing else in Second Life quite like it…  And I am so absolutely thrilled to be an official blogger that I’ve been busy shopping the Faire since the moment it opened (truth be told, a day before with early access lol).  Why am I and so many others so enraptured by Fantasy Faire?  It’s a few things, and the reasons do, of course, vary person to person.  For me, it’s really three things.  First and foremost, it’s the sheer creative genius on display throughout the 20 completely unique and distinctive regions.  It constantly boggles my fae brain how so many designers can not only envision these realms but can make them come to life, especially if you get “off the trail” and explore some of the hidden nooks… they are truly world builders!  Second, well, it’s the shopping.  I’m a shop-a-holic, which I guess is why I’m a blogger… I just love to not just put on a new outfit but create a whole character with it… or a scene… or both!  And with over 300 of SL’s top fantasy designers showing at FF24, well, let’s just say that I saved up my lindens in order to stock up on all sorts of goodies.  And third, which really is the most important and impactful reason to support Fantasy Faire is that it’s one of the premier  events in Second Life benefiting the American Cancer Society.  At the end of the 3rd day, this year’s FF has already relayed a whopping  $L$6,661,584 … now that’s shopping with a purpose!!!!  Come join us, and you too can be a Fairelander!

  • Outfit:  All three of the following items are available at Fantasy Faire 2024.  You can teleport directly to the store in the Faireland of Samsara HERE.
    • Dress:  Les Encantades – Claribelle.  Stunning medieval gown with a gorgeous leaf overskirt & optional slit sleeves.  Perfect for my first fashion post for this year’s Faire!  Sized for Legacy+Perky, Maitreya+Petite, Reborn, & Kupra, Claribelle is available in 5 single colors or as a Fullpack with a full texture HUD (see the ad below).  This item is a 100% RFL Donation!  Demo available.
    • Wings:  Les Encantades – Natural Wings.  Flexiwings available in 6 color options (I’m wearing Earth) or as a fatpack (see the ad below). Includes a menu to adjust the animation. The purple version is a 100% RFL Donation.
    • Circlet:  Les Encantades – Meliae’s Crown.  Unrigged & resizable, she includes a HUD of 15 colors for every element of the crown (see the ad below for details).  This item is a 100% RFL Donation.  Demo available.
  • Skin:  ND/MD (enLIGHT)- AXA.  Available in 3 skin tones (I’m wearing Dark) or as a fatpack, AXA includes BOM skins for both head & body.  Shapes are also available.  See the ad below for details.  You can teleport directly to the store in the Faireland of Ogham Grove HERE.
  • Horns:  Valhalla – Elanor.  RFL FF24 Special Edition, these horns are 100% original.  Includes a textures HUD with 4 choices for both the horns & the metals.  This special edition is a 100% RFL Donation. You can teleport directly to the store in the Faireland of Duskfall Court HERE.  Demo available.
  • Staff:  Broken Arc – Staff from the Weapons of the Woods Collection, a Fantasy Faire EXCLUSIVE.  Sold separately or as part of the set that also includes a Blade & a Bow with Quiver, the staff includes three animations (ranged, melee, sheathed) plus three versions of the staff (Unity Maxim polearm, sheathed, & non-combat hold).  Easily resizable, so it can work for different sized avatars of either sex!  Whether you buy one weapon or the full set, they are a 100% RFL Donation.  You can teleport directly to the store in the Faireland of Ogham Grove HERE.
  • Dragon:  Springlab Games – Dragoos Companion.  Dragoos are an upcoming Animesh Breedable Pet for SL.  I AM IN LOVE, these are just so cute & the animations are absolutely adorable! They are in the later stages of alpha development with no release date set.  But this little guy is available RIGHT NOW in 3 different color versions specially for FF24 — Gilded (white & gold, like the one in my pic), Royal (purple & gold; see the ad below), & Tempered (black & silver) — all as a 100% RFL Donation.   A static shoulder pet version & a static decor version are also available.  You can teleport directly to the store in the Faireland of Avalon HERE & see how cute these guys are in person!
  • Head & Ears:  LeLUTKA – Gaia Head
  • Body:  LEGACY – Mesh Body Special Edition, Feminine
  • Hair:  Nova – Radio
  • Eyes:  lovelysweet – Hunter
  • Makeup:  poema – Intuition eyeshadow; PROMAGIC – Dhairya Tattoos
  • Pose:  La Plume – Malorie
  • Location:  Whispering Pages (sponsors Sweet Revolutions/Telperion Designs), a mystical forest where scribblers & authors have found refuge since time immemorial; read more about this Faireland HERE

Fantasy Faire is almost here!

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As far as I’m concerned, it’s almost the most wonderful time of the year for my blogging… Fantasy Faire 2024 opens  in just a few days on April 18th, running thru May 5th (I simply CANNOT wait!!!!).  A Relay for Life event, Fantasy Faire is celebrating its 16th year, and is the largest gathering of fantasy designers, enthusiasts, roleplayers and performers in the virtual world.  As paraphrased from the official Press Release, you can treat yourself to shopping, dance and theater performances, DJ parties, auctions, questing, the 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’ll find fantasy avatars, clothing, furnishings, gadgets and exclusive items available from over 300 of Second Life’s top Fantasy Creators across 20 stunning regions designed by the visionary artists behind many of the most adored spots on the Second Life destination guide.  I am so honored and absolutely thrilled to the tips of my wings to be an official Fantasy Faire blogger for the fourth year in a row!!!!  Such exciting things to come… here are just a few of them!

  • Crystals:  Petrichor – Pointe Crystals.  Awesome crystal-shaped decor, easily resizable to fit your scene.  Choose from a muted or vibrant HUD, each of which provides a 40-color HUD to let you individually color each of the three groupings in the set.  This is a PREVIEW of a brand-new item, EXCLUSIVE to Fantasy Faire 2024; location of the store will be available when the doors open on the 18th; you’ll be able to find it HERE once published.
  • Swing:  Mysteria x Paniq – Midsummer Delights.  Another PREVIEW, it takes an exceptional collaboration to yield this crescent-moon shaped swing hanging on leafy vines, complete with 5 individual poses with mirrors (see the Ad below).  EXCLUSIVE to Fantasy Faire 2024; location of the store will be published HERE once the Faire opens.
  • Head & Ears:  LeLUTKA – Gaia Head (EvoX)
  • Body:  LEGACY – Mesh Body Special Edition, Feminine
  • Skin:  Petrichor – Vareni Muted, in Filaurian
  • Tattoo:  Nefekalum – Charis
  • Horns:  Petrichor – Mai Horns (Malefice)
  • Hair:  KMH – F177
  • Outfit:  INFINITI – Shandi
  • Wings:  Seven’s Selections (now Vaengi Wings) – Thread Leaf Wings
  • Scene:  NAUGHTYBits – Overgrown Ruins

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

 

There Be Dragons…

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I do love dragons!  They are a part of fantasy lore — or even history if you believe some of the tales from ancient times (perhaps a type of dinosaur that managed to survive for a few eons???) — that seems to have universal appeal.  I myself prefer the gentle-souled version (Puff the Magic Dragon et al) as opposed to the fierce selfish destroyer (like Smaug).  But here in SL, mine are more like the mountain banshees in Avatar… wild but able to be tamed and then bound by loyalty to the one who mastered them, partners in battle, domesticated to me and ONLY me in the garden.  And oh, what a garden I’ve built for them, a riot of color, a private little hideaway where we can simply be…  Now that IS a fantasy worth having, don’t you think?

!Tylar’s (formerly Tylar’s Treasures):  I absolutely adore Tylar’s fantasy line but it always creates a problem for me… I love sooo many items, I never know quite what to choose.  Her dragons though are ALWAYS a favorite of mine, they’re SO colorful & SO unique!  Here I’m featuring four items from her store in the Faireland of Broceliande at the Fantasy Faire, open just a few more days till May 8th.  Everything there is at 25% OFF, so it’s definitely a DO NOT MISS.  You can TP direct to the booth HERE.

  • Hovering Dragon with Egg in Nest.  The adult dragon not only hovers, flaps its wings, & breathes fire, you also can hear its roar & the sounds of flapping.  6-color texture menu for the dragon, & another 6 for the egg, each of which has a glorious multi-toned texture.  Shown on far right.
  •  Animated Baby Dragon on Rock (includes plantings as well).  Absolutely adorable!  It even includes a touch menu to change the dragon’s color (5 options).  Shown in front on far left.
  • Ruins Garden, Bento.  Includes the ruined wall, the bench (which is FULL of multi-speed bento animations for singles & couples), the bird bath with animated parakeets (chirping can be turned on/off) & animated water, the climbing pink vines, the yellow flowers, & the “zebra” plants around the front.  Available in Adult & PG versions.
  • Fairy Trees with Texture Change.  Two sizes — large (featured in red in the center) & small (featured on both sides).  Both sizes have touch menus for 16 glorious fantasy colors, perfect for any fantasy garden or landscape.

Oblivis Solem :  Dreamflare Lamp.  A new release, these fantasy lamps are PERFECT for any garden, any home.  The Heavenly (white) & Regal (black) lamps are the 100% RFL DONATION items for the faire, & will only be available at their store in the faireland of The Chrysalis Gardens for the duration of Fantasy Faire (ending May 8th).  Each one includes two sizes (large shown on both sides; medium in back center) plus a controller to change the color of the light to any of 11 choices or turn it off completely (I used candlelight).  A fatpack is also available offering 8 metal variants.  You can TP direct to their store HERE.