Tag: fantasy

Where’s the Casbah?

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My plan on setting out was to do a wintry, holidayesque scene, suitable for a fae.  But I listened to the call of the outfit, and it led me to the desert…  where winter is not quite the same!  But we fae are everywhere, even in these dry climes, though we do tend to stay more around the oasis.  However, when the holidays near, we often must cross the sands to join family, friends, and those yet to be friends for celebration.  Now, it’s time for me to put my camel to bed and go rock the casbah (and yes, mixing lyrics for the HUMAN songs, but they go together in the more apropos fae tunes)… Happy shopping!

  • Outfit:  Jangka Design – Aela.  Incredible detail & texture (the hallmark of ANY Jangka outfit IMHO), Aela is designed (& sold) in 3 matching pieces — the outfit (shown in the ad below) ; the armbands; the boots.  Available in 4 colors (cyan, brown, purple, & red) plus a LIMITED EDITION (black). Sized for Legacy & Maitreya, she is 100% original mesh; demo available up on the 2nd floor.
  • Head & Ears:  LeLUTKA – Gaia Head (EvoX)
  • Body:  LEGACY – Mesh Body Special Edition, Feminine
  • Skin:  Birth – Fae
  • Hair:  Wasabi – Fiji
  • Horns & Jewelry:   Petrichor – Farys
  • Eyes: lovelysweet – Honey Love
  • Ears:  Venge – Ear Blushing
  • Tattoo:  Petrichor – Mannili Tattoo (Etched) GROUP GIFT
  • Wings:  Horl – Bat Wings
  • Pose:  FoxCity – Desert Friend
  • Location:  Suedland: Tahari Kavarland

Wondering “What if?”

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Even  the life of a fae can be busy, busy, busy (especially one who blogs!)… That’s why I always make sure to fully appreciate those times when I just can be… to immerse myself in the moment, to allow myself to be totally lost to my heightened senses, to thoughts and feelings… to memories of yesterday, and dreams of tomorrow, and all the might-have-beens and may-never-be’s… sighs and idly wonders “what if?…

  • Outfit:  Petrichor & Ersch– Cheras Dress.  “Malibu Babe” Petrichor & Ersch style, which IMHO has a fabulous fae feel.  I love the asymmetry to it, giving this dress a very unique look.  Includes the metallic belt & choker, both of which are show/hide.  As always, the textures are exquisite…  I just love the embossed leather, it’s so perfect for a fae! Available in 10 single colors or in  5 fabric packs containing 40-color HUDs for both the dress fabric & the metallics.  There’s also a Megapack so you get all fabrics, all options, so you can mix ‘n match as you want.  Cheras is sized for Legacy+Perky, Maitreya+Petite, Mounds, & Reborn+Waifu.  Demo available. See the ad below.
  • Horns:  Petrichor – Shairi Horns.  9 wear styles in 3 shapes (I’m wearing UPTURN), 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.  See the ad below.
  • Head & Ears:  LeLUTKA – Gaia Head
  • Body:  LEGACY – Mesh Body Special Edition, Feminine
  • Skin:  Birth – Fae
  • Hair:  bonbon – zoey
  • Makeup:  StunnerOriginals – Bellatrix Lips
  • Eyes: lovelysweet – Summer
  • Ears:  MSB! – Umbra ears
  • Wings:  Jinx – Seely Fairy Wings
  • Tattoo:  Juna – Naimi
  • Pose:  B(u)Y ME:  Spring Feeling
  • Location:  Forest Fantasy

The Hunting Lesson

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OMG, life out there in the real world has gotten so stressful that I have ventured deep into the forest to get some peace and quiet.  I took along a new companion, deciding it was a perfect time to start teaching a few basics of hunting, the weight of taking a life even for the good of the tribe, how the same skills are used when patrolling the perimeter of our territory.  Ahh, the peace and quiet, away from the cacophony of outdoor landscapers, the detritus from  a flooding sink pipe, and the stress and mess of an old dying dog.  Quietly, I start teaching the lessons of walking soundlessly, of listening at a deeper level to hear every sound, to watching for every flicker of movement.  These skills are translatable to every species, as I zero in on a target the cub has not seen until I point it out.  Many more lessons will be needed, so I happily look forward to more escapes into the silence of the woods…

  • Outfit:  Art & KO – Elf Archer Set.   Perfect styling for an archer, with beautiful embossed detailing!  Includes the dress, matching boots, & a quiver, all of which have gorgeous detail.  In a choice of 8 colors (or in a fatpack which allows mix ‘n match like I did).  Optional bow also included, that includes a pose (as shown in the pic).  Sized for Legacy & Maitreya.  Demo available. 
  • Head & Ears:  LeLUTKA – Gaia Head
  • Body:  LEGACY – Mesh Body Special Edition, Feminine
  • Skin:   Moccino – Boo in Papaya (Velour body skin)
  • Hair:  KMH – Hair F195
  • Eyes:  lovelysweet – Summer
  • Makeup:  Loa – Lara Face Paint; StunnerOriginals – Bellatrix Lipstick
  • Ears:  Venge – Ear Blushing
  • Horns:  Cerridwen’s Cauldron – Ram Horns
  • Wings:  Seven’s Selections (now Vaengi Wings) – Woodland Fairy Wings
  • Turkeys:  JIAN – Lion Cub Collection
  • Location:  The Wylde

Dancing to the music of the waters

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OMG, I need a time machine. Where does it all go? These human holidays… all the prep in advance, then the holiday itself, then all the clean-up after, and then poof! into the next prep… Here I thought I had all the time in the world, and suddenly I’m rushing, and as a fae, I do NOT like to hurry… I like to take my time and commune with nature, dream, and just enjoy being in the moment.  I’ve been dreaming of life as a mermaid, of late… I really don’t understand why we fae tend to limit ourselves to the forests and meadows… I love the sound of water! Waterfalls, babbling brooks, rushing streams, and waves hitting the shore… sighs, such music to my ears!  But oh no, there’s that annoying human again, tapping her wrist, trying to rush me along…. but if I spin just soooo, I don’t even see her lol… Happy shopping!

  • Outfit:  VIKI – Nereida.  Just what I love… something that at first glance seems like a simple thin-strapped dress, but on closer examination it is anything but!  The texture looks like untanned leather, the bottom dipped in dye to take on a gorgeous color in a totally natural & believable way, & then pulled up across the hip to drape realistically.   For all those who love everything & anything to do with the ocean — & in honor of the event’s theme — the front of the corset sports a scale texture in front with pearls & leather stars as added decor.  Available in 8 single colors or as a fatpack (note that per the ad below, even single colors come with a HUD for changing the color of the stars on the corset). Sized for Legacy, Maitreya, GenX Classic, & Reborn+Juicy, Nereida is EXCLUSIVELY available at Enchantment – Siren’s Song, open just a few more days, through December 2nd (then at the mainstore).  Demo available.
  • Head & Ears:  LeLUTKA – Gaia Head
  • Body:  LEGACY – Mesh Body Special Edition, Feminine
  • Skin:  Gloom – Calin Fantasy, worn in Grey Alien (Velour Body Skin)
  • Hair & Optional Mask:  Analog Dog – Aura, also at Enchantment
  • Eyes:  lovelysweet – Hunter
  • Horns:  Eclectica – Crystal Satyr Horns
  • Makeup:  Rubedo – Olive Eyeshadow: Poema – Huda Lipstick; Venge – Ear Blushing
  • Wings:  Decoy – Angela Wings
  • Jewelry:  Petrichor – Verelle Chest Deco
  • Pose:  elephante poses – Tink
  • Location:  Adagio Gardens – Undersea Cave

 

On turkey watch

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They said they were giving me an important defensive protection this holiday season, that I’d earned my WARRIOR status.  My assignment? Protect the turkeys so that they make it through the Thanksgiving season and something called a Turkey Shoot… Important position, bah!  I’m just a glorified babysitter (without much glory) stuck out here in the woods with a bunch of turkeys…

  • Outfit:  Art&KO – Fantasy Elf Set.   What an awesome set!  Perfect for hunting, defending (yes, even turkeys), & just plain looking awesome in a fantasy setting.  Includes the dress with shoulder armor & belts, plus matching boots, a quiver & a bow, both of which have gorgeous detail.  all of which have a choice of 5 colors (or in a fatpack).  Sized for Legacy+Perky & Maitreya+Petite.  Demo available. See the ad below.
  • Head & Ears:  LeLUTKA – Gaia Head
  • Body:  LEGACY – Mesh Body Special Edition, Feminine
  • Skin:  Heaux – Mikaela in Rose Kiss
  • Hair:  monso – Natalia
  • Eyes:  Velour – Luly
  • Ears:  Venge – Ear Blushing
  • Horns:  not a peep – Lilian
  • Wings:  Seven’s Selections (now Vaengi Wings) – Thread Leaf Wings
  • Accessories:  ANTAYA – Unisex viking head band; FLO – Mesh Tribal Feathers
  • Pose:  !!GemS!! – Warrior Maiden
  • Turkeys:  JIAN – Turkey Collection
  • Backdrop:  Midnyte Creations – Autumn Photo Box

Fae, chatting with the Sunflowers

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Autumn is in full swing, even down here in central Florida. It’s definitely been sweatshirt weather, with a  crispness to the air that is surprising and refreshing and sometimes downright exhilarating.  It’s interesting too how many plants “choose” to bloom at this time of year… the colors are striking, the blooms vary so in shape and size, but none match the splendor of the sunflower, inworld or out.  Happy shopping!

  • Outfit:  Petrichor & Ersch– Enamara.  “Sweet & innocent” Petrichor & Ersch style (which may be sweet but never really innocent lol).  Another fabulous outfit, Enamara has an artless feel to it while boasting of myriad artful touches… I love the way the chains drape, the sleeves fall, the thigh slit… & as always, the textures let you individualize the look, the feel…  Available in 10 single colors or in  4 fabric packs containing 40-color HUDs for each of the “elements” — the top, skirt, corset, collar — plus a secondary HUD for the chains & metals.  There’s also a Megapack so you get all fabrics, all options, so you can mix ‘n match as you want.  Enamara is sized for Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Mounds, Kupra, & Reborn.  Demo available. See the ad below.
  • Head & Ears:  LeLUTKA – Gaia Head
  • Body:  LEGACY – Mesh Body Special Edition, Feminine
  • Skin:  Petrichor – Vareni Purples (Bavarini)
  • Hair:  Wasabi – Fiji
  • Eyes:  lovelysweet – Hunter
  • Horns:  Petrichor & Ersch– Varisei Headdress
  • Makeup:  Rubedo – Olive: StunnerOriginals – Bellatrix Lipstick; Venge – Ear Blushing
  • Wings:  Decoy – Angela Wings
  • Jewelry:  lassitude & ennui – Vanyar crown
  • Pose:  Seetra Poses – Flowing

Crossing the Waters

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It’s a mystery.  Once again, my total look, my “activity” is not what I had planned when I first put on what I feel is a truly awesome outfit.  Neither is my overall look for that matter.  Initially, I went with a greyish-green skin & some facepaint.  But it just felt “off”… the look was just not right for the feel of the outfit, and I couldn’t put my finger on it.   So I did what I generally do when stuck… I went shopping!  When I tried on this skin color,  the outfit screamed YES! Everything became clear… the facepaint was gone because this gorgeous outfit was not for actual fighting… it brought visions of socializing between engagements, off-duty, or peacetime. I was actually searching for something like having a tankard in an era-appropriate pub, when the outfit pulled me into stronger off-duty waters and then suddenly it felt RIGHT… like I was on a diplomatic or secret assignment that turned into a beautiful moment of diversion. .. and thus another “character” is born.  I’d love to write her story (as I’ve seen some bloggers do), but I sadly lack the time and the confidence to do so.  So on that note, I will continue my slow crossing of the waters to my mission(personal or professional? hmmm I wonder) on the other side.  Happy shopping!

  • Outfit:  Jangka Design – Legend.  I love this outfit, once again so different, so detailed, it’s like it just walked out of a historical setting!  Designed (& sold) in 3 pieces — the outfit (shown in the ad below) complete with the jacket & the shoulder ornamentation; the armbands (in matching colors to the outfit); the boots (in black or brown).  Available in 5 colors plus a LIMITED EDITION. Sized for Legacy & Maitreya, she is 100% original mesh; demo available.
  • Head & Ears:  LeLUTKA – Gaia Head (EvoX)
  • Body:  LEGACY – Mesh Body Special Edition, Feminine
  • Skin:  Guapa – Elvira in Phyton  (Velour Body Skin)
  • Hair:  Wasabi – Fiji (currently at the Fallen Gods Festival)
  • Horns:  Venge – Celest
  • Eyes: lovelysweet – Hunter
  • Ears:  Venge – Ear Blushing
  • Jewelry:  KUMIHO – Alary Jeweled Circlet
  • Wings:  –FAS– Bento Faery Wings
  • Pose & Backdrop:  FOXCITY – Calm Waters

The Reckoning

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Tis the season when I can travel the grid without getting “those looks” from non-fantasy avatars.  It’s also the season when I sometimes go beyond my “comfort zone” in terms of my fantasy expression.  Although I rarely feel drawn to a wearing a dark skin (all kinds of colors, yes absolutely!, but dark? not so much), that’s exactly where I went with this highly versatile set from my brand-new sponsor, Art&Ko.  I’m so excited to have their awesome styling to play with!  If you read this blog regularly, then you know that detail and texture are extremely important to me.  When a set includes that creative spark — as does this amazing dress — my character seems to spring into being almost on her own… I just follow the outfit’s lead.  And with Halloween just over a week away, choosing the red picked up on those vibes as well, creating my devilish wizard.  I can’t wait to see what other characters evolve from Art&Ko creations.  Happy shopping!

  • Outfit:  Art&KO – Black Wizard Set.   Set includes the awesome little dress, sleeves, leg belts, & a pendant, all of which have a choice of 6 colors (or in a fatpack).  Sized for Legacy+Perky, Maitreya+Petite, GenX Classic+Curvy, & Reborn, the Black Wizard Set is EXCLUSIVELY at Hallow Manor Oct 13th – Nov 1st.  Demo available. See the ad below.
  • Head & Ears:  LeLUTKA – Gaia Head
  • Body:  LEGACY – Mesh Body Special Edition, Feminine
  • Skin:  Gloom – Calin Fantasy, worn in Devil (Velour Body Skin)
  • Hair:  KMH – CP007
  • Eyes:  Velour – Luly
  • Horns:  Celeste – Neira Horns
  • Makeup/Tattoo:  Nuve – Acolyte & Nyx
  • Wings:  Horl – Bat Wings
  • Nails:  zhu – Kissed long nails
  • Pose:  [piXIt] – the Reaper
  • Pets:  JIAN – Ghost Buddies
  • Backdrop:  The Bearded Guy – Dark Escape

They said the party would be hot, but this is NOT what I expected

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Three weeks till Halloween and the season seems to be in full swing.  I have rather mixed feelings about it all… I do have a fantasy-playing alt who fits right in without costume change, and I definitely love dressing up as a sexy spook of some sort or another without crossing over into what I consider “fantasy role-playing”.  It’s the dark side that bothers me… some of it is fun, for sure, but others just go too far for me.  It stops being fun and becomes uncomfortable or even revolting, and that is (to say the least) rather off-putting.  That said, it’s easy enough to avoid and ignore those things inworld… not so much in the real world where there’s true horror occurring  every day, without the fantasy element.  But then that’s what SL is all about, isn’t it?  Avoiding those things in RL that we would prefer to forget about for just a little while while we enjoy those things that we do.  And on that note, I’m taking my sexy witch look out to do some shopping and exploring of all these Halloween themed sims and hunts and events…  happy shopping!

  • Outfit:  Allure Couture – Samantha Gothic Witch.   You can be “be-witching” in this sexy little strapless striped mini-shift.  With black roses at the hip + optional black roses at the chest, thigh-high matching boots, matching panties, & a black witch hat with a matching ribbon, you’ll be ready to cast your spell!  Available in 10 complete sets (Dress, Boots, Panties, Hat Ribbon) or in a HUD-driven Fatback that includes 12 options, all 100% Original Textures.  Samantha is sized for Legacy + Perky, GenX Classic + Curvy, Maitreya, Khara, Kupra, Reborn + Waifus, & is EXCLUSIVELY at POSH Event, open Oct 1st – 17th  (& then at the mainstore).  See the ad below for details. Demo available.
  • Head:  LeLUTKA – Nova Head (EvoX)
  • Body:  LEGACY – Mesh Body Special Edition, Feminine
  • Skin:  [theSkinnery] – Alanis in Sorbet
  • Hair:  EMO-tions (now MIRJA)– Ruth
  • Eyes:  lovelysweet – Brown-Eyed Girl
  • Freckles/Moles:  DS’ELLES – Charm Moles
  • Makeup:  SAXO – Witch Face Contour & Unisex Hand Fades; [theSkinnery]  Cat Eyeliner;  CAZIMI – Opal Lipstick
  • Jewelry:  Rise Design – Hallstat Necklace & Earrings
  • Tattoo:  Juna – Syssy
  • Pose:  STUN Poses – Jisoo
  • Dog:  JIAN – Sugar Skull Pup
  • Backdrop:  Synnergy Tavis – Underworld

Underestimating me will be your first mistake

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I’m a fae.  My kind is slight of build which enhances our flying and agility.  However, I am not purebred fae… the horns I inherited through my father’s line are more than just proof that I am not pure of blood… they are also a sign that there may be more to me than what first meets the eye.  And indeed, they are an indication of greater strength and dexterity than my appearance would seemingly indicate.  Because of that, I have achieved a somewhat unique status among the tribes… not quite belonging, not quite apart, but valued and praised for my ability to defend all creatures great and small…  So go ahead, make my day… underestimate me… and learn your lesson that appearances can definitely be deceiving…

  • Outfit:  Petrichor & Ersch– Beryl.  Who said armor couldn’t be sexy?  Originally introduced at this year’s Fantasy Faire, the detailing on this outfit is simply exquisite… Beryl includes a 48-color HUDs for each of the “elements” — the wrap armor, bolero/sleeves/shoulder armor, legs, matching jewelry (bindi & earrings) — that are each sold separately so you can can create & re-create the looks you want, or in an individual body fatpack (Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Mounds, Kupra, Freya, Reborn,  VTech) or as a megapack.  Demo available. See the ad below.
  • Head & Ears:  LeLUTKA – Gaia Head
  • Body:  LEGACY – Mesh Body Special Edition, Feminine
  • Skin:  Gloom – Calin Fantasy, worn in Grey Alien
  • Hair:  monso – Natalia
  • Eyes:  lovelysweet – Hygge
  • Horns:  Cats Claw Designs – Roses on Horns Fiery Silver Roses
  • Makeup:  Knife Party – Millenium; Loa – Trance Face Paint Lip Stripe
  • Ears:  PROMAGIC – Dhairya Tattoo
  • Wings:  Mishmash Fusion – Broken Glass Wings
  • Pose:  !!GemS!! – WarMaiden, with Elemental – Hero Sword
  • Location:  Harshlands