A beacon of hope in The Duskfall Court

http://A beacon of hope in The Duskfall Court

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

Fantasy Faire is almost here!

http://Fantasy Faire is almost here!

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:  PetrichorVareni 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

Into the Deep

 

http://Into the DeepDoes every fae have mermaid dreams?  I wonder… there’s something similar between winging my way through the sky and flipping my tail through the water.  It’s hard to put into words how much FUN it is, especially when there are things to explore on the ocean floor.  Thankfully, as a fae, I possess enough magic to effect a temporary transformation so that I can wander far and deep, finding riches of all sorts, though I think the richest of all are the memories… Smiles, flicks my tails, and leaves the sunken wreck to seek out a new find…

  • Skin:  Petrichor – Wyldeia Pastelle, a BRAND NEW trio of fantasy skins with custom mesh & textures.  Available in 3 tones — Rosi Pink (which is what I’m wearing), Lavi Purple (which is what I wore in this pic here), & Azuri Blue — in both male & female versions (see the ad below).  Includes ears, appliers, & skins; EvoX compatible.  Available as individual tones or as a megapack of all three, EXCLUSIVELY at The Skin Fair, open March 8th – 25th, at their booth in Skin Care South (you need to go to the landing point & then follow the arrow you get with this LM; for some reason, you can’t TP direct to booths.) Demos available.
  • Mermaid Textures: Te Moana by [AURO] – Gossamer.  Three fabulous items to help create a sensational mermaid look.
    • Tail Texture:   HUD for Riptide Mermaid Tail.  Handpainted, this tail is absolutely stunning from both the front & the back.  Available in 4 colors or as a fatpack (see the ad below).  EXCLUSIVELY available for 25% OFF at Mystical Market, open through March 16th.  You can TP direct to their booth here.  (Remember that the tail itself is NOT included but the link for it is below.)
    • Gills & Spine ScalesTe Moana by [AURO]  – Available in 5 colors each, both of these items are included in the Hunt at Mystical Market.  Since I chose a frontal shot, you can see the gills, but my spine looks amazing, as you can see in the ad below!
  • Head & Ears:  LeLUTKA – Gaia Head
  • Body:  LEGACY – Mesh Body Special Edition, Feminine
  • Tail:  Aii and Ego – RipTide Mermaid/Merman
  • Hair:  Second Moon – Mermaid Wet Hair
  • Eyes: Gloom – Shoujo
  • Makeup:  ANTAYA – Mermaid Makeup Scale
  • Top:  ANTAYA – Coral Bra
  • Headdress:  Zibska – Belenus Head & Shoulder Pieces
  • Pose:  FOXCITY – Underwater
  • Backdrop:  Visera – Into the Deep

Angel Fae

http://Angel Fae

March has definitely come in like a lion! My wings are sooooo tired, flying from fantastic event to fantastic event!  Here are just a few of my favorites from what’s currently out there…

  • Skin:  Petrichor – Wyldeia Pastelle, a BRAND NEW trio of fantasy skins with custom mesh & textures.  Available in 3 tones — Azuri Blue, Lavi Purple (which is what I’m wearing), & Rosi Pink — in both male & female versions (see the ad below).  Includes ears, appliers, & skins; EvoX compatible.  Available as individual tones or as a megapack of all three, EXCLUSIVELY at The Skin Fair, open March 8th – 25th, at their booth in Skin Care South (you need to go to the landing point & then follow the arrow you get with this LM; for some reason, you can’t TP direct to booths.) Demos available.
  • Outfit:  Petrichor Ersch– Maelin.  “Silk & leather sweetness”, & once again from this incredible team, a dress that is both totally fae & totally sex kitten.  The fabric details are amazing without being “in your face” (you can zoom in to the pic for a good look).  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 (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.  Maelin is sized for Legacy+Perky, Lara+Petite, Mounds, Kupra, & Reborn+Waifus+Juicy.  Demo available.  
  • Horns:  unstable – Nimrimeoth Horns.  Beautiful crystal horns, included in 4 versions (full set; horns with chains & pendants; horns only; earpieces only), all of which are easily customized with the included  texture HUD (10 crystals; 5 metals).  Currently 25% OFF at Mystical Market, March 2nd – 16th.  A Dark Passions Event, you can TP direct to their booth HERE.
  • Headdress:  The Little Bat (TLB) – Goddess Headchains.  Includes two versions (one with the dangling beads underneath the center crystal, & one without), both with a 10-color HUD.  Currently 50% OFF at Mystical Market.  You can TP direct to their booth HERE.
  • Head & Ears:  LeLUTKA – Gaia Head
  • Body:  LEGACY – Mesh Body Special Edition, Feminine
  • Hair:  Nova – Zenith
  • Eyes: Gloom – Shoujo
  • Makeup:  StunnerOriginals – Linette HD Lips
  • Wings:  Vaengi – Insect Wings
  • Pose:  Something New – Angel Orb
  • Backdrop:  Synnergy Tavis – Heavenly Rhelm

Bearing water means that I bear the essence of life…

http://I bear the essence of life...

Sometimes, there’s just not much to say… those creative juices need some watering! Enjoy!

  • Outfit:  Petrichor Ersch– Meloria.  Another soft, feminine, incredibly sexy look that (to me, anyway) is pure fae.  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 chose to hide the Necktie fabric but keep the Necktie decor; see the ad below for how it looks when shown).  There’s also a Megapack so you get all fabrics, all options, so you can mix ‘n match as you want.  Meloria is sized for Legacy, Lara+LaraX+Petite, Mounds, Kupra, & Reborn+Waifus.  Demo available. 
  • Head & Ears:  LeLUTKA – Gaia Head
  • Body:  LEGACY – Mesh Body Special Edition, Feminine
  • Skin:   Dernier – Foxxie in Grey Alien (Velour body skin)
  • Hair:  Nova – Zenith
  • Horns:  Les Encantades – Capri Horns
  • Eyes:  lovelysweet – Mallory
  • Makeup:  poema – Praline ES; PROMAGIC – Dhairya Ear Tattoos
  • Wings:  Aii and Ego – Fairy Wings
  • Pose:  Synnergy Tavis –  Pose #61
  • Backdrop:  Synnergy Tavis – Sunken Temple

Breathing in calm and serenity…

http://Breathing in calm and serenity

Well, it seems my last post was more prophetic than I would have liked.  Not a lot to be honest, but enough for me to think that the timing was just perfect for me to slip into my alter ego, the lovely Thea.  And I do mean the ‘lovely” one, since Thea takes on so many varied roles.  Today, she is pure fae, relaxing and exploring the wonders of nature, in harmony with the world around her, soaking in its essence… breathing in a sense of calm and serenity… some of which I hope to take back to the real world with me…

  • Outfit:  Petrichor Ersch– Amarylis.  Subtitled “Delicate Flower”, this totally unique style is pure fae.  Soft, feminine, incredibly sexy.  Available in 10 single colors or in  3 fabric packs containing 40-color HUDs for both the top, skirt, & panty, with HUD-controlled pendant & panty clips, all of which are show/hide.  There’s also a Megapack so you get all fabrics, all options, so you can mix ‘n match as you want.  Amarylis is sized for Legacy+Perky, Lara, Mounds, Kupra, & Reborn+Waifus.  Demo available. See the ad below.
  • Head & Ears:  LeLUTKA – Gaia Head
  • Body:  LEGACY – Mesh Body Special Edition, Feminine
  • Skin:  Birth – Fae
  • Hair:  Nova – Radio
  • Horns:  A*S – Laure (includes laurel leaves)
  • Eyes:  lovelysweet – Hygge
  • Wings:  Aii and Ego – Fairy Wings
  • Pose:  West End – Hartje
  • Location:  Elvion

Wondering “What if?”

http://Wondering "what if?"

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

Fae, chatting with the Sunflowers

http://Fae, chatting with the sunflowers

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

Underestimating me will be your first mistake

http://Underestimating me will be your first mistake

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

Reverse Ariel… offering my wings and hair for a mermaid tail

http://Reverse Ariel... offering my wings and hair for a mermaid tail

Now that I have the space (and the prims) to build a small under-the-sea environment, I’m getting back into my mermaid persona. Although I love being a fae, fluttering and soaring on my wings will always be my first choice in fantasy, but there is definitely something about swooshing through the water… this outfit lets you combine the best of both worlds… seashells and shimmer to make you “a babe under the waves”…

  • Outfit:  Petrichor Ersch– Ariendel.  Single colors available as well as 40-color HUD packs in different fabric textures.  You can choose to wear the entire outfit (like I did), or just a separate bra & panties (shown on the right in the ad below).  Sized for Legacy + Perky, Maitreya + Petite, Mounds, Kupra, Reborn, & Waifu, she is EXCLUSIVELY AVAILABLE at Collabor88 until Sept 6th.   Demo available.
  • Head & Ears:  LeLUTKA – Gaia Head
  • Body:  LEGACY – Mesh Body Special Edition, Feminine
  • Skin:  Petrichor – Gaia
  • Hair:  Moon.Hair – Nox
  • Horns:  AMBIX – Geode Horns
  • Eyes: lovelysweet – Thalassa
  • Wings:  Aii and Ego – Fairy Wings
  • Jewelry:  Antaya – Bindi Iona