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Once in a Blue Moon…

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I’ve been blogging for a long time now, and though I’m constantly working on improving my skills, I do tend to follow certain ways of doing things.  But once in a blue moon (yeah, sorry, couldn’t resist lol), I decide to try something totally different, something that I see in a lot of pix that I think are great.  Since gowns always pose a difficulty in that they’re difficult to do on site (too many avatars which even derendered cause computer issues) & 360 degree-type backdrops are hard to come by, I decided to try something new with this picture & create a flat backdrop with a texture. Results are always two-fold… The first, is MY reaction… I see changes I want to do with this type of photoshoot going forward, but if I didn’t feel good about how this shot came out, it wouldn’t have made it this far, to the 2nd judgment call.  And that is how it fares in the FlickR world.   Back when I first started blogging, I was advised not to worry about my stats but to blog for ME, to do shots that I enjoyed doing and that gave me personal satisfaction.  And for the most part, I do that.  BUT (and it’s a big but!) I can’t help but react when a pic that I feel really good about just doesn’t do well.  I see it with other bloggers too… sometimes a great pic, a pic that I wished I had done, just lags behind the norm.  I can never really understand why.  Part of me thinks it’s all timing… WHEN you post, HOW MANY people see the post, HOW FAR DOWN you are in the award groups when they release a batch (which ties into TIMING)… BUT the fact remains that I absolutely love shots that other folks do using this type of backdrop  and I find formal pix extremely difficult to shoot on site (too many avatars are always around, and even if derendered my computer has difficulty because my shoots are rather lengthy).  I felt I could be much more creative if I wasn’t standing in a crowded room where I’m in the way.  And I LOVE these backgrounds… so much easier to set the scene!  But the bottom line is yet to be seen.  In the meantime, I’m taking this stunning look out for some dancing… the gown has already been partner-approved!  

  • Gown:  JUMO – Altagracia.  Includes two versions (the gown plus a mini dress, see the ad below), plus optional gloves & a diamond “necklace”.  I can’t say enough about this gown… stunning, gorgeous, absolutely fabulous detail.  And the textures!!! There are three different texture “families”… 20 satin, 5 sequin, & 5 rose…  all of which have the most fabulous lace trim at the bodice, the top of the sleeves, & along the bottom of the gown (you can see your shoes, which I love!).  I have to say it was a struggle for me to choose which one to wear!  Sized for Reborn+Waifu, Legacy+Perky+Bombshell, GenX Classic+Curvy, Kupra, Erika, & Maitreya+MaitreyaPetite, LaraX+LaraXPetite, I do want to mention that I had to modify my nipples & use nipple covers for the gown (then again, I’m a bit more prudish than many in this regard), but it took all of two minutes & was totally worth it! Altagracia is EXCLUSIVELY AVAILABLE at the May round of Designer Showcase, open May 5th – 25th.  Demo available. 
  • Head:  LeLUTKA – Nova Head (EvoX)
  • Body:  eBody – Reborn+Waifu
  • Skin:  DeeTaleZ – Heidi in Rosekiss (Velour body skin)
  • Hair:  S-Club – Bella
  • Eyes:  LOTUS – Bubble Eyes
  • Makeup:  I n’ K Original – “Time Eye” Eyeshadow; Heron – Mistic Lipstick
  • Moles:  poema – Molly
  • Jewelry:   Heartsdale Jewelry – Met Gala Earrings; Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
  • Pose:  Amitie – Martini
  • Backdrop:  SATO – 1001 Nights

Be a dear, take my bags to the hotel… I’m expected for the opening…

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And life goes on, though trapped at home like I am, definitely not a lot to report.  At least I’ve healed to the point where I can sit at the computer for a few more hours a day without having my foot and leg blow up to ridiculous proportions.  So I’m left to dream about all the things I could be doing and experiencing… and that is what SL is all about!!! Enjoy!

  • Outfit:  I.M. Collection – Naomi Set.  Beautiful very stylish two piece set, with a lightly cropped top with slightly ballooned long sleeves with 4-button cuffs over a sarong-style skirt that hits just below the knee.  A little half-belt at the side plus a big zipper at the back of the top add just the right amount of detail. Choose between three fatpacks — leather (which I’m wearing), animal print, or floral — or grab the Megapack to avoid having to choose.  Either way, the textures are top quality, & both the leather & animal print fatpacks include additional options for the sleeves.  That turned out PERFECTLY for me, because as you might know, I absolutely love animal prints, but I can feel overwhelmed by them… the ability to partially wear animal print was the absolute best solution for me!  Sized for Reborn+Waifu, Legacy+Perky, & Maitreya+LaraX, Naomi is EXCLUSIVELY AVAILABLE at the May round of Designer Showcase, open May 5th – 25th.  See the ad below for details.  Demo available. 
  • Head:  LeLUTKA – Nova Head (EvoX)
  • Body:  eBody – Reborn+Waifu
  • Skin:  DeeTaleZ – Heidi in Rosekiss (Velour body skin)
  • Hair:  Stealthic – Barbwire
  • Eyes:  LOTUS – Bubble Eyes
  • Makeup:  Traditional Face – Aelin Eyeshadow
  • Moles:  poema – Molly
  • Nails:  Veechi – Magnetic Gels
  • Jewelry:   Cae – Reesha Necklace & Earrings; Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
  • Backdrop:  Synnergy Tavis – Airport Hangar

 

Looking for a brighter tomorrow

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Sometimes it’s hard to keep your spirits up.  I’m fortunate, and I know it.  The things that are going wrong in my life right now are not huge or life-altering.  But it’s like a steady drip… in itself, what is a drop? But drop after drop after drop after drop eventually becomes a bit overwhelming.  That’s where I’ve been… in that “overwhelm”.  I finally FINALLY got a good night’s sleep last night… first time in weeks that I wasn’t awoken by pain.  I hadn’t realized the level of exhaustion that was lurking behind my day…  how I’d surrendered to those feelings of, well not hopelessness but definitely something not life-affirming.  That constant low-level pain with flashes of greater intensity is so draining, so demoralizing, and just so sneaky that you don’t realize how it’s invaded EVERYTHING, especially when your mobility is curtailed so all of your activities are “on hold”.  I miss that daily mile-long walk with my dog way more than I’ve realized; we can now make it to the end of the street, but that’s not even a quarter of the way.  I wasn’t even reading (and I read about a book a week!), and I just devoured a fabulous novel in two days.  Hopefully now things have shifted from maintaining a low status quo to a slow but steady climb back to a more pain-free and more active lifestyle.  I know my dog will be happy when we can get back into our routine, and that will open the way for me to resume my other activities.  All such minor things, but I will be so glad to turn off (or at least slow down) that drip, drip, drip of pain and confinement.  Well enough moaning about poor little me… it’s the weekend, isn’t it, and that means one thing… SHOPPING THERAPY!!!!  Checks my linden balance… and I’m off! Happy shopping!

  • Dress:  Carol’s Store – Mati Top & Skirt.   Perfect casual skirt set for the increasing heat of spring (we’ve been in the 90s where I am IRL). Choose from 10 single colors or a fatpack for the top; 10 single colors or a fatpack for the skirt (even single skirts include a HUD to change the belt); or the MegaPack for all these fabulous choices!  ORIGINAL MESH with materials enabled, Mati is sized for Reborn, Legacy+Perky+Bombshell, GenX (Classic & Curvy), LaraX+PetiteX, Kupra, Khara, Erika, & Love Momma.  EXCLUSIVELY AVAILABLE at the current round of uber, open through May 22nd.   Demo available.  
  • Head:  LeLUTKA – Nova Head (EvoX)
  • Body:  eBody – Reborn
  • Skin:  DeeTaleZ – Heidi in Rosekiss (Velour body skin)
  • Hair:  S-Club – Sasa
  • Eyes:  euphoric – Hae
  • Makeup:  WarPaint – Romancer Eyeshadow; Guapa – Graphic Eyeliner; Celestial – Softness Lip Applier
  • Moles:  poema – Molly
  • Nails:  Veechi – Magnetic Gels
  • Jewelry:  Maxi Gossamer – Ayla Moon Goddess Necklace & Earrings; MINIMAL – Chelin Letter Necklace C; Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
  • Pose:  Fashiowl – My White Horse
  • Location:  Elvion

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.

 

Discovering the hidden world of the Wistlyn Shallows…

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Fantasy Faire may be winding down (end date ORIGINALLY May 5th, but now extended to May 7th!!!), but my personal exploring definitely is not! I always start the Faire by (a) visiting any of my favorite stores, then (b) TPing into the center of each realm to “get a taste” of what that land is all about, and then (c) following the “road”, winding through all the lands, peeking into most stores and shopping!!! in others.  By this time, I’ve usually posted one or two blogs based on scenes that grabbed my attention; then I turn to what I’ve been doing of late… exploring some of the maybe-not-hidden but definitely off-the-beaten-track gems that I come across.  That’s how I found this little awesome spot, down below the walkway for this Faireland, which was absolutely perfect (IMHO anyway!) for this character…  Though there is so much animation going on — my wings, my shoulder cat, the tiny creatures from the Shallows, circling decor, lights — it was definitely a challenge to get it all.  Bottom line though… if you haven’t made it to the Faire yet, DON’T DELAY!  Not only will the creativity astound you, but there’s so much dedicated to helping support the fight against cancer.  Join the fun of Fantasy Faire, and join the fight to help create a world without cancer!!!

  • Gown:  UNA – Lady Targaryan, in Wine.  Absolutely stunning & totally unique with a top that looks like hammered gold, Lady Targaryan is sized for Legacy+Perky+Nerido, Reborn+Juicy, & LaraX+PetiteX (see the ad below).  She is available in 6 individual colors, or as a fatpack with extra colors included… & the fatpack is a 100% RFL Donation!  You can teleport directly to the store in the Faireland of The Duskfall Court HERE.  Demo available.
  • Skin:  Petrichor – Wyldeia.  NEW!! A brand new set of fantasy skins available for both male & female in 35 different tones (I’m wearing Ereyal).  Incredible markings, incredible quality, incredible choice of skin tones!  These are all-inclusive skins that come with multiple versions, body add-ons, & more, for EvoX & SLUV.  (See the ad below for more detail.)  You can purchase a single skin, custom packs of 3, 5 or 10 skins, or as a complete fatpack for male or female.  EXCLUSIVELY AVAILABLE at Fantasy Faire; you can teleport directly to the store in the Faireland of Samsara HERE.  Demos available.
  • Horns & Ears:  Petrichor – Karthras Accessories.  NEW!!  Gorgeous horns that curl around special included M/F EvoX ears.  Also includes optional forehead chain & jewelry.  The included HUD in each of 5 texture packs or the Megapack controls everything (see the ad below for more details).  You can teleport directly to the store in the Faireland of Samsara HERE.   Demo available.
  • Wings:  Quills & Curiosities – Sinistrae.  NEW!!  Released for FF24, these dark fae wings have their own AO, are included in 6 different sizes, 2 different color HUDs for a total of 96 different color options. (See the ad below.) You can teleport directly to the store in the Faireland of The Duskfall Court HERE.  Demo available.
  • Cat:  Quills & Curiosities – Faelidae Companion.  NEW!!  Released for FF24, this is definitely a cat like no other!  With four ears, three tails, Faelidae 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.
  • Lantern:  Oblivis Solem – Ghostfire Lantern.  Fantasy Faire Blue (which is what I’m holding), including both gold & silver patterns with hold or rez options, is a 100% RFL Donation.  (The lantern is also available in 6 single colors or as a fatpack.  See the ad below for more details.)  You can teleport directly to the store in the Faireland of Thunnus Bay HERE.
  • Sword:  Mindgardens Creations – Asgardian Bifrost Unity Combat Sword Set, worn sheathed.  The set includes the sword, sheath, & shield, utilizing the Unity Maxim combat system (see the ad below).  Animation HUD included.  The entire set is a 50% RFL Donation.  You can teleport directly to the store in the Faireland of Whispering Pages HERE. 
  • Head:  LeLUTKA – Gaia Head
  • Body:  LEGACY – Mesh Body Special Edition, Feminine
  • Hair:  CHAIN – Safari
  • Pose:  Le Poppycock – Grains of Sand Pack B, Hollow instep
  • Location:  Wistlyn Shallows (sponsors Star Mesh Body/Starlite Realms/M&M), a landscape where every blade of grass is a giant’s height, a daisy is a giant’s tower, and even a discarded bolt (where did that come from?) is too heavy for an ordinary human to lift.  You are tiny, insignificant, and possibly lost. As you explore those things overlooked in other realms, discover the hidden world of Fireflies and Minnows, tiny flying pixies and equally tiny aquatic mer creatures. Something far in the past has divided these two cultures, a rift seemingly impassable. But there are those who seek harmony, a way to heal the past, and a way to create the future. 

“Her heart was a secret garden and the walls were very high.” ~ William Goldman

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I don’t really have a lot to say to the world today… real life has been frustrating, mostly due to the confinement of wearing a surgical boot on my driving foot.  That feeling of being trapped and helpless and dependent on other people together with the physical side of hobbling around is depressing and exhausting in all kinds of ways.  SL has been a fabulous escape, except that it requires hours of sitting in one position at a computer, which is VERY hard to do while keeping one leg elevated… and that poor other leg is swelling and having issues from having to take all the weight (literally)… But in the grand scheme of things, it’s all minor indeed… just a few weeks and then it will fade into the past…  In the meantime, though, it’s me and my PC and my blogging…  Enjoy!

  • Outfit:  Allure Couture – Naomi Pant Outfit.   Available in 8 complete sets or in a HUD-driven Fatback that includes 12 textures (Bra, Top, Pants, Panties, Heels), all of which are 100% Original.  Naomi is sized for Legacy+Perky, Reborn, & LaraX+Maitreya, & is EXCLUSIVELY AVAILABLE at the Beauty Event, open April 21st – May 5th.  See the ad below for details. Demo available.
  • Head:  LeLUTKA – Nova Head (EvoX)
  • Body:  eBody – Reborn
  • Skin:  DeeTaleZ – Heidi in Rosekiss (Velour body skin)
  • Hair:  Doux – Kikichun
  • Eyes:  euphoric – Hae
  • Moles:  poema – Molly
  • Makeup:  Sequoia – Anabella ES; theMARS – Organic Lip
  • Nails:  Veechi – Magnetic Gels
  • Jewelry:  Earthstones – Inlaid Harmony Necklace & Earrings; Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
  • Pose:  LW Bento Poses – Buttercups

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

A Moment’s Respite

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I have to say it’s been a bit of a rough time IRL since the end of last week.  First I found out that the reason why my foot was still bothering me after having fallen almost two weeks earlier is because I have a stress fracture… and that I need to wear a surgical boot from 2 weeks (unlikely) up to 4 weeks (hopefully as unlikely)… AND it’s on my right foot, which means that I can’t drive.  I can’t do much of anything, AND we had a family visit scheduled for a few days (which got shortened but not cancelled).   So it’s been a combination of pain, stress, frustration… been a bit hard to sit at the computer for hours in that one position, so photoshoots have been a problem, and even harder to be creative.  But some outfits demand to be seen and to have their qualities shouted from the rooftops… and this outfit definitely demanded its time in the limelight (or should I say “bodylight”?) and to take me away from my difficulties, at least for a few moments….  Happy shopping! (at least in SL, I can get around to all the sales and events without too much diifculty and with zero gimping lol)…

  • Outfit:  {Le’La} – Aurnia Dress.  What a gorgeous style!  The plungy spaghetti-strap top with a multi-slit skirt, skinny belt & built in front & back chains (LOVE LOVE LOVE those chains!), plus matching heels & an optional fur (not worn, but shown in the ad below).  Aurnia includes a HUD of 30 colors (in a stunning pattern) for the dress, belt, fur, heels, & chain, & is sized for Reborn+Waifus, Legacy+Perky, LaraX+Petite, Maitreya+Petite, GenX Classic+Curvy, Erika, & Kupra.  EXCLUSIVELY AVAILABLE at the April round of Designer Showcase, open for just one more day, through April 25th.  Demo available. 
  • Head:  LeLUTKA – Nova Head (EvoX)
  • Body:  eBody – Reborn + Waifu
  • Skin:  DeeTaleZ – Heidi in Rosekiss (Velour body skin)
  • Hair:  WINGSDG – EF0401
  • Eyes:  euphoric – Hae
  • Moles:  poema – Molly
  • Makeup:  Sequoia – Anabella ES
  • Nails:  Dalila – Pastel Glitter
  • Jewelry:  Eclectica – Baroque Earrings; Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
  • Pose:  double take – alpha PLUS ChicChica – Candy Pink Chammy
  • Location:  Blue Finch Blossoms Hollow

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

Go ahead, make my day!

Posted on by cejalaval

http://Go ahead, make my day

I’ve gone back to the days of gladiators & centurions & the great odysseys through the ancient world  (though I somehow doubt that women were allowed to join those ranks, & definitely not the fae)!  It would certainly take something of a bad ass to take on this job, dealing with the ruffians of a decidedly brutal society… but then I think of Wonder Woman (hey, just another kind of fantasy, right?), and I know that my size and stature belie my fae strength and speed.  I originally envisioned my role as centurion somewhat along the lines of a London bobby, kind of “What’s all this then”,  but it rapidly evolved to more of a Dirty Harry stance, “go ahead punk, and make my day!” where I’d actually enjoy some man (or men!) to make that potentially fatal error of underestimating Centurion Thea!  And on that note, happy shopping!

  • Outfit:  Art & KO – Victress Set.  Centurions have never looked this good! Includes the dress with matching sleeves, boots, sword, & shield, plus a gold Roman helmet, in 8 single colors or as a fatpack with HUDs for each element.  Sized for Legacy+Perky & Maitreya+Petite.  Demo available. 
  • Head & Ears:  LeLUTKA – Gaia Head
  • Body:  LEGACY – Mesh Body Special Edition, Feminine
  • Skin:  Petrichor – Vareni Rose, in Cinnemaris
  • Tattoo:  Mea Tenebra – Xelanah; REVIVER – Odyss
  • Hair:  Chain – Safari
  • Eyes:  Gloom – Nilou
  • Wings:  Jinx – Unseely Fairy Wings
  • Location:  Romanum