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Breathing in calm and serenity…

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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?”

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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

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

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

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

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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

Fair Weather Fae

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I’m so glad I’m a fae and not living in the real world, where it’s just so hot.  It’s all everyone is talking about, the heat, the rain, the heat, the weather, the heat… So lovely to escape here to my magical land where the weather is always exactly how I want it to be, where I’m never too hot or too cold.  And if anything isn’t to my liking, well, I just sprinkle a little fairy dust and poof! it’s just want I want…  My poor human, sitting there wilting IRL, dreading the half-hour dog walk where she inevitably comes back drenched with sweat, collapsing in the A/C…  well, I guess this is what a fantasy escape is all about!!! Stay cool!

  • Outfit:  Petrichor & Ersch– Awylinde.  Multi-wear options in this beautiful goddess-inspired dress.  10 single colors available as well as 40-color HUD packs in 7 different fabric textures for top, skirt, & panty, plus a secondary HUD for the metals & jewels or a megapack containing ALL options.  There is also an add-on for sheer embossed skirts.  Sized for Legacy + Perky, Maitreya + Petite, Mounds, Kupra, & Reborn, she is originally created for Fantasy Faire & is now available at the mainstore.   See the ad below; demo available.
  • CJ Creations – Pond Forest with Swan & Fireflies.  This lovely little stone-walled pond includes a tree of an entwined couple, a swan family (one of which is animated), wildflowers, fireflies, even a little frog sitting on lilies floating on beautifully animated water.  See the ad below for additional details.
  • Head & Ears:  LeLUTKA – Gaia Head (EvoX)
  • Body:  LEGACY – Mesh Body Special Edition, Feminine
  • Skin:  Stargazer – Femme Pixie in Periwinkle
  • Hair:  Nova – Zenith
  • Horns:  Petrichor – Stranded Swyrl Horns
  • Makeup:   Loa – Gaia Face Paint;  StunnerOriginals – Bellatrix Lips
  • Tattoo:  Juna – Naimi
  • Wings:  Celeste – Seelie Bento Wings
  • Jewelry:   Petrichor – Maliana Cuffs (Armlets, Anklets, Wrist Cuffs)
  • Pose:  IDK – Pack #183 (includes butterflies)

We are NOT pleased…

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I am feeling stressed.  And a stressed-out fae is easily upset and angry, and NO ONE likes a pissed-off fae, especially one with a magical staff.  My human counterpart is the source of all my stress.  Because she has this urge to travel the real world — something I struggle to understand since there is so much to explore right here on the grid — my time inworld is being severely curtailed as she runs around getting ready.  It seems to me that it’s more trouble than it’s worth, but my opinion doesn’t seem to count for much at the moment.  Sighs, muttering incantations under my breath, as I feel the darker side of fae moving to the forefront…  all in all, we are NOT pleased  with our treatment, although I DO have to admit that I am beyond pleased with my new look.  So maybe the human is right, and I should just go exercise my wings, practice my fae magic, and sprinkle some fairy dust here and there.  Oh, and of course, shop shop shop!!!

  • Skin:  Petrichor – Vareni Rose.  One of the new tonal collections to the fabulous line of the highly-detailed Vareni fantasy skins, these gorgeous red-toned skins in your choice of 25 colors from the palest pinky tone to the deepest burnished red (see below for these awesome textures; I’m wearing Cinnamaris).  Just introduced last month at the Fantasy Faire, both male & female versions feature all new shading & details, in BOM/default layers only plus EvoX.  Includes Vareni elf ears (not worn), & new brows in 10 colors & 8 shapes for both classic & EvoX (worn in obsidian), plus a whole range of other add-ons.  Other color sets (I love them all & have previously blogged Vareni purples, blues, & muted) & demos are available of ALL the tones at the mainstore.  
  • Jewelry:  Petrichor – Faline Jewelry.  100% custom mesh & textures, this unique set includes 3 lengths of necklace with either chains or cords, 2 lengths of earrings, & a bindi, together with a HUD to customize them all with 40 different textures for the metals, the gems, & the pearls.  Materials enabled & resizable, this set was introduced at Fantasy Faire but can now be yours at the mainstore. 
  • Makeup:  [PAIX] – Dark Fantasy Lipstick.   HUD-driven lipstick in 15 stunning dark fantasy shades (see below).  EXCLUSIVELY at the current round of The Liaison Collaborative, open May 18th – June 10th.  Demo available.  Also worn:  Loa – Nashwa Eyeshadows & Gaia Face Paint nose contour
  • Horns:  Petrichor – Amorphi  Swirl Horns.  100% mesh, these awesome unisex red & black horns include a second version with a subtle sparkle (which I’m wearing).  What’s even better is that they’re FREE, as a GROUP GIFT for members. 
  • Head & Ears:  LeLUTKA – Gaia Head (EvoX)
  • Body:  LEGACY – Mesh Body Special Edition, Feminine
  • Hair:  monso – Natalia
  • Eyes:  Gloom – Shoujo
  • Wings:  Seven’s Selections (now Vaengi Wings) – Venom Fae Wings
  • Outfit:  Kitty Creations – Rionach
  • Pose:  [piXit] – Xeyanka (includes the Magical Staff)
  • Location:  The Forgotten

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

My Gypsy Soul

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The beauty of SL is to try on different looks or, in my case, totally different characters.  Each fae I become is way more than just changing an outfit… I transform into someone new, with different attitudes.  It’s a fascinating way to live, but so much a part of who I am, as a fantasy being living my life (or should I say lives?) in this fantasy world of ours… Each one has that touch of magic…  here’s how I created this amazing new me!

  • Outfit:  Jangka Design – Esmeralda, worn in Blue.  Once again, I’m out of superlatives when it comes to Jangka outfits… each one is so unique, so detailed, with so much personality that they literally bring my “character” to life.  With her hip sash complete with dangling “coins”, Esmeralda spoke “gypsy” to me, a strong warrior gypsy, ready to fight but also ready to live life to its fullest.  The bodice is slashed to show some skin (whatever color skin you’re in!), the stunning gold neck gorget, the armbands… I could go on & on, but the bottom line is that this is one more prime example of why Jangka is such a leader in fantasy design.  Sized for Legacy & Maitreya, she is 100% original mesh & is available in 7 fabulously rich colors PLUS 3 limited editions (boots are available in black or brown).  As always, the outfit just feels so authentic & looks so amazing! At the mainstore; demo available.
  • Skin:  Petrichor – Vareni Blues.  Highly detailed, gorgeous blue-toned skins in your choice of 30 colors (see below for these awesome textures; I’m wearing Hadrieni).  Both male & female versions feature all new shading & details, in BOM/default layers only plus EvoX.  Includes Vareni elf ears (not worn), & new brows in 10 colors & 8 shapes for both classic & EvoX (worn in obsidian), plus a whole range of other add-ons.  Other color sets (I love them all & have previously blogged Vareni purples & Vareni muted) & demos available of ALL the tones at the mainstore.  
  • Particle Lights:  Magnetic – Invoke.  Animated Particles with both Sound FX & Light FX, that you simply add to wear.  Includes two Bento Holds with randomized flames from each palm.   EVENT EXCLUSIVE, available only at Ostara’s Altar through April 15th.  TP direct to their booth HERE, where you can watch it in action!
  • Head & Ears:  LeLUTKA – Gaia Head (EvoX)
  • Body:  LEGACY – Mesh Body Special Edition, Feminine
  • Hair:  no.match – NO_EXPLOSION (group gift)
  • Horns:  Blue Blood – Moonlight Horns
  • Eyes: lovelysweet – Mallory
  • Makeup:  Venge – Ear Blushing
  • Wings:  Material Squirrel Wings – Bellona
  • Circlet:  lassitude & ennui – Winter mori crown
  • Pose:  Pink Moon – Gypsy Soul (head tilt & hands modified)
  • Location:  Ostara’s Altar

Fiery Fae

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I generally think of being “fiery” as being angry or vindictive or deep in warrior mode, but in this skin, I’m realizing that “fiery” can also mean super-charged! I am somewhat befuddled today, however, and so many thoughts are tumbling through my fae brain without any coalescing enough enough to share… so I’m just going to go live in my new skin for a while, take advantage of all that energy and just stretch my wings, fly away and explore all that’s new, all that’s changed, and all I love that thankfully is still there, awaiting my pleasure…  Enjoy!

  • Skin:  Petrichor– Amatheia Summer Skins.  One of an absolutely amazing trio of skin tones released for the Skin Fair, open March 10th – 27th.  (See below for the ad showing all three variations).  Including both male & female versions, these are just the first tones of a full rework of the Amatheia skins, with new bases, new colors, Standard BOM (Evo) & EvoX support along with stand-alone markings on tattoo layers.  As always with Petrichor, the detail is staggeringly beautiful, even down to the tatt for my EvoX ears! The skin pack also includes Vareni elf ears (not worn), new brows in 10 colors & 8 shapes for both classic & EvoX, plus a whole range of other add-ons.  Since my only issue with Petrichor skins is choosing exactly which tone is my favorite (& I should add “at any given time” because it’s always changing lol), I was actually happy to only have three to choose from, though I’m sure I’ll be flapping my wings with joy as the full tonal ranges are released!  If you appreciate top-quality fantasy skins, be sure to visit Petrichor in booth C035; demos available!
  • Dress:  Petrichor & Ersch– The Keraves Dress.  When you’re flaunting a skin this gorgeous, you want to show it off.  But being a bit shy & private, this fae doesn’t like to bare TOO much… this stunning dress comes right up to that line of comfort, with artfully placed straps & flowy fabric panels that are just big enough … perfection (as you can see in the ad below)!  Both single colors available as well as 40-color HUD packs in different fabric textures (Canvas, Fabric, Fae, Leathered, & Shimmer).   Sized for Legacy + Perky, Belleza Curvy, Maitreya + Petite, Mounds, & Reborn, the Keraves Dress is available at the main store.
  • Horns:   Petrichor – Vinisa Horns.
  • Head & Ears:  LeLUTKA – Gaia Head (EvoX)
  • Body:  LEGACY – Mesh Body Special Edition, Feminine
  • Hair:  monso – Jinx
  • Eyes:  Gloom – Tirel
  • Wings:  Seven’s Selections (now Vaengi Wings) – Splash Wings, Fountain Style, Water
  • Bird:  Rezz Room – Phoenix Animesh Companion (gift)
  • Pose:  Loel – Dare Me
  • Location:  Fae Heaven