Tag: Jangka

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It’s the time of year when we start to re-evaluate our choices, maybe more so for me than others, because on top of it being the holidays and New Year’s, it’s also my birthday.   And (for me, anyway) that re-evaluation includes my choices inworld.  One thing is certain… I don’t like looking young in SL.  I’m no longer young IRL, and it rubs me the wrong way to look too young here on the grid, it’s just not who I am.  I had originally made a conscious decision that my fae didn’t need to look as mature as my human avatar, after all, she is fae and therefore blessed with longevity and not quite as subject to the aging process.  And originally, she looked somewhat non-human, but a tweak here, a tweak there, and suddenly she’s very human looking, and very young at that.  That look may work for certain styles, certain characters, certain concepts, but she’s just not who I want to be any more.  And with the magic of SL (and the awesome new holiday head free from Lelutka), I have created a somewhat older, more hardened, wiser, experienced fae, who I have christened Xanthe.  I may have already tweaked her too far into humanlike from where she started, but as we all know, that is a great deal of the fun behind character creation here in SL… one that I still fully enjoy when the rest of the magic is sadly fading (seems to be a cycle for me, one that comes at the end of the year like clockwork).  Where do I go from here? We shall see, but I think Xanthe will find her way, while Thea will happily frolic in the glade…  Happy Holidays!

• Outfit:  Jangka Design – Holly.  Another perfect example of why Jangka is IMHO a leading fantasy designer… the styling & detail are always just right, with those extra-special little touches (such as the decorative holly at the hips in honor of the season).   Available in 5 individual colors, a limited edition, or as a fatpack; boots & kneepads are available in black or brown, Holly is 100% full body original mesh, sized for Legacy + LaraX.  A slightly modified version (Holly II, which also includes a Reborn size) is EXCLUSIVELY AVAILABLE at the current round of Enchantment, open Dec 13th – Jan 4th.  Demo available. 
• Head & Ears:  LeLUTKA – Camila Head (EvoX), new FREE head for 12 Days of Christmas
• Body:  LEGACY – Mesh Body Special Edition, Feminine
• Skin:  Petrichor – Vareni Blue, worn in Hadrieni
• Hair:  KMH – CP007
• Horns:  Static – Taffeta Horns
• Makeup:  Loa – Nashwa Eyeshadows + Trance Face Paint
• Wings:  Seven’s Selections (now Vaengi Wings) – Thread Leaf Wings
• Crown:  Faunus – Xmas Crown (FREE Group Gift)
• Pose: elephante poses – Tink
• Dogs & Sled:  Teegle – Arctic Dog Sled, currently available at Enchantment
• Location:  Enchantment Presents Once Upon a Snowflake

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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

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What is there to say?  Not everyone can do practical magic right off the bat… if I can really hone my skills then I can move up in rank, but I still have a tendency to get a bit distracted and blow up things nearby before releasing my magic at the intended target.  I feel like I’ve been practicing FOREVER, but obviously, no promotions are in the near future… sighs… again…

• Outfit:  Jangka Design – Eliyen.  With the incredible attention to the tiniest detail & realistic textures that I have come to expect from EVERY Jangka outfit, Eliyen seems to me to have a touch of the adventuring spirit, which makes her perfect wear for so many fantasy situations.  Available in 6 individual colors or as a fatpack, plus two LIMITED EDITIONS; boots are available in black or brown, as are the shoulder pads (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:  poema – LUHLA
• Hair:  Chain – Safari
• Horns:  Petrichor – Shairi
• Eyes:  Gloom – Shoujo
• Circlet:  Harambee – Crescent Moon & Star
• Wings:  Jinx – Unseely Fairy Wings
• Pose:  Kokoro – Rosie
• Backdrop:  FoxCity – Lost City Photo Booth

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One of the things I love about fantasy is that you can go wherever your fancy takes you.  And right now, steampunk is the way!   Is this where the expression “gearhead” comes from?  (LOL, I know it’s not, but maybe it should be?)

• Outfit:  Jangka Design – Electra.  Incredible detail & texture (the hallmark of ANY Jangka outfit IMHO), in an outfit soooo very different, a living doll, complete with a windup key & mechanical joints (zoom in to the elbow, it’s amazing).  Available in 6 individual colors or as a fatpack, plus two LIMITED EDITIONS as shown in the ad below (I’m wearing the gold). Sized for Legacy, Maitreya + LaraX, she is 100% full body original mesh, & EXCLUSIVELY AVAILABLE at the current round of the Engine Room, open March 20th through April 20th.  Demo available. 
• Head & Ears:  LeLUTKA – Gaia Head (EvoX)
• Body:  LEGACY – Mesh Body Special Edition, Feminine
• Skin:   Gloom – Calin Fantasy Skin in Ghost (matching body skin by Velour)
• Hair:  Sintiklia – Hair Nala
• Eyes:  YOSHI – Niran (gift)
• Horns:  Petrichor – Mai Horns (Malefice)
• Wings & Mask:  Luas – Guinevere Bento Wings, currently at the Engine Room
• Pose:  !Musa! – Asrai
• Location:  Felidae Hall in Caledon

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Another glimpse into an alternative reality for a fae hybrid like me…  I’ve always loved almost anything scifi.  I know that I’m too timid to ever be an actual space explorer, flying off into the great unknown (no red shirt for me lol!), but I DO know that at some point, there will just be a lot of rather ordinary jobs that involve space without having to be on the front line of discovery (working on the station, shuttling folks up and down, basic operations, you get the idea).  It’s a future where all races mingle equally, where the uniform code allows for individual “embellishments” for rank, family, and even religion (think about Ro’s earring on Star Trek), native hair styles, and so on.   Seems like a great future, but there are definitely sacrifices to be made, including sunrise, sunsets, and shopping!  Perish the thought!  Shudders, and rushes off to hit more events and weekend sales…  Happy shopping!

• Outfit:  Jangka Design – Alcyone.  Incredible detail & texture (the hallmark of ANY Jangka outfit IMHO), with what to me has a futuristic military style (a very STYLISH military style), with golden epaulets & a little half-tail over the butt.  Alcyone is designed (& sold) in 2 matching pieces — the outfit (shown in the ad below) & the boots.  Available in 6 individual colors or as a fatpack, plus a LIMITED EDITION (black). Sized for Legacy, Maitreya + LaraX, she is 100% original mesh, & EXCLUSIVELY AVAILABLE at Mainframe Event, open Jan 20th – Feb 13th.  Demo available.
• Head & Ears:  LeLUTKA – Gaia Head (EvoX)
• Body:  LEGACY – Mesh Body Special Edition, Feminine
• Skin:  Moccino – Boo in Papaya (matching body skin by Velour)
• Hair:  NO.MATCH – No_Cycle
• Horns:  Petrichor – Sylaine Horns in Brass
• Eyes:  Gloom – Tirel
• Ears:  Venge – Ear Blushing
• Makeup:  Loa – Gaia Face Paint
• Wings:  –FAS– Bento Faery Wings
• Pose:  Versuta – Dream
• Location:  Sindaria, Elven Cyberpunk Fantasy Roleplay

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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

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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

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I’d love to be able to  follow up with some bright snappy dialogue, about letting things be, but it’s too late and I’m too tired for that kind of linguistic creativity.  In fact, the last few days have been more of a case of time not being on my side lol…  and it’s nothing all that much really, but in addition to Ceja moving her tropical home, I moved MY home (we’re now going to be neighbors which will make things much more convenient not just for borrowing that proverbial cup of sugar but also for household and landscaping items that are in the “other one’s” inventory).  So all I’ve been wanting to do is build and landscape and decorate and shop in order to build and landscape and decorate some more.  My new land even includes a mermaid domain, which is soooo much fun but also rather challenging since it’s something I’ve never attempted before.  And that means lots of experimentation, which by definition means some things work and a lot of others don’t.  So yes, I’m definitely seeking some words of wisdom, and who knows? I might even listen!

• Outfit:  Jangka Design – Summer.  A bit of a departure for me, Summer is bursting with not just color BUT ALSO pattern, with 7 options to choose from (though I will say right here that there are also two dark solid Limited Edition versions for those who love the styling but might not want the pattern).  The styling for me just feels so right for something called “summer”… light & airy, breezy & colorful…  plus gold “coins”, a snug-fitting leather corset, & optional sleeves, bracelets & anklets…  Perfect for lazing a few hours down by the pond discussing the lessons of life, or for dancing the night (or day) away…  Sized for Legacy & Maitreya, she is 100% original mesh & is EXCLUSIVELY available for 25% OFF at the current round of We Love Role Play; demo available.
• Head & Ears:  LeLUTKA – Gaia Head (EvoX)
• Body:  LEGACY – Mesh Body Special Edition, Feminine
• Skin:  Birth – Fae
• Hair:  bonbon – zoey
• Horns:  AMBIX – Geode Horns
• Makeup:   Loa – Gaia Face Paint
• Eyes: lovelysweet – Mallory
• Ears:  MSB! – Umbra ears
• Wings:  Aii and Ego – Fairy Wings
• Pose:  !Musa! – Linette Fairy Poses

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I’m late… I’m SO late, but even a fae can’t control what happens outside in the real world.  And it’s been one of those times, when if it can go wrong , it will… not in any big OMG change my life forever way, just a lot of little straws trying to break that poor camel’s back.  One example — and I’m only going to give one, just as an example — the icemaker in the fridge broke.  No big deal, right? But this is Florida, where the tap water is lukewar but NEVER cold, and the temperature has been record-breaking with the index up around 110 or more every single day.  Life goes on, as it must, but it’s so much harder to function when you’re hot and tired and thirsty for something cold to drink… or to put on the back of your neck when you’re feeling faint outside… or to put in the dogs’ water so that THEY have something cold to drink.  And as I said, that’s just ONE example.  On top of that, the computer has been glitchy as has the internet and the cable… heat-related? maybe.  Maybe not.  None of it huge; just enough straws to cause delays in getting my blog out.  Life — both in the real world and on the grid — will go on.  Though maybe it’s just a flight of fancy…

• Outfit:  Jangka Design – Daphnis Outfit w/ Aeldyn Wings.  Stunning little outfit, Daphnis elements include the outfit, the necklace, the armbands, the boots, & these fabulous Aeldyn wings which are also sold separately (I’m wearing the outfit in Purple & the wings in Spring)!  Sized for Legacy & Maitreya, she is 100% original mesh & is available in 6 colors.  I’m ashamed to say that this awesome fae ensemble was on this past weekend’s Secret Sale, but because of real life demands, I missed it (kind of the definition of RL now, isn’t it; sighs).  Demo available.  
• Head & Ears:  LeLUTKA – Gaia Head (EvoX)
• Body:  LEGACY – Mesh Body Special Edition, Feminine
• Skin:  Petrichor – Vareni Muted in Daneries
• Hair:  Nova – Zenith
• Horns:  Petrichor – Sanya Horns
• Makeup:   Loa – Gaia Face Paint;  StunnerOriginals – Bellatrix Lips
• Eyes:  Gloom – Kuroshitsuji
• Ears:  Venge – Ear Blushing EvoX; Swallow – Earrings E05 for EvoX
• Pose:  Angel’s Art Pose (AAP) – The Magic of Fairies