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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

Reflecting on Ostara…

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Ostara… I’m so happy to be an official blogger for “her” special fantasy event here in SL, Ostara’s Altar (a Dark Passions event), full of designer exclusives PLUS a 10L egg hunt. But my human kept stumbling upon references to her in the real world, so I found myself wondering about who she was and how this awesome event came to be.  Although there’s lots of debate and discrepancies (as with most things lol), Ostara is basically a modern pagan holiday, celebrating the spring equinox, which marks the beginning of spring and the awakening of nature.  Named after the ancient Germanic goddess Ostara or Eostre — who was associated with the dawn and new beginnings —  this is a time of rebirth and renewal when the natural world awakens from its winter slumber. It is a time when we can celebrate the return of the light, the growth of new life, and the renewal of hope. It is also a time when we can connect with the natural world, celebrate the changing seasons, and embrace the ongoing cycles of life.  One popular story about Ostara involves the origin of the Easter Bunny.  Essentially, the tale is that Ostara transformed a bird into a hare (how? why? who knows), and the hare responded by laying colored eggs for her festival.  Is this how the Easter bunny and the decorating of eggs began? Again, who knows, but the great news is that anyone who wants to celebrate the arrival of spring and the renewal of life can also participate in this holiday, regardless of their religious or spiritual beliefs.  Bottom line, Ostara is a good time to literally and figuratively plant seeds for the future.  And that is definitely something to reflect upon, especially while shopping this fabulous event!  Take a browse through the Ostara’s Altar Shopping Guide ; then go see the event for some magical shopping, and enjoy the blessings of the season! Happy Spring!!!!

  • Dress:  QE Designs – Flora.  Beautiful short dress, with that fantasy styling.  Featuring a soft spring pattern, Flora is sized for Legacy + Perky, Maitreya + Petite, Hourglass & Freya. Includes two versions (with/without sleeves) as well as a HUD to change the sleeves & skirt, top, & straps to any of 8 choices each.  Direct TP to their booth HERE.  Demo available.
  • Skin:  Moth & Moon – Yvaine, one of four fabulous skins available in 3 tones each — moss (which I’m thrilled to be wearing!), lilac & peony.  I chose Moss because for me it seems closest to the meaning of Ostara, but also because I just like green! Please note that none of these skins are “made” for my Gaia head, so I couldn’t use the shapes (I did use the brow shapes however); but even though the results varied somewhat from the “ad”, all 4 looked so good I had a hard time choosing! Be sure to try the demos to see how the different skins work for YOUR head & personal shape.  Best of all,  the three new skin tones for all four faces are 50% OFF for the duration of the Ostara’s Altar event (matching body skins are available at the mainstore).  Direct TP to their booth HERE.
  • Makeup:  Moth & Moon – Okami.  This set of BOM makeup layers includes versions in black, red, & white (tintable) for the full set, as well as separate layers for: Forehead & Lids (which is what I’m wearing), Full Eyes Only, Forehead Only, & Eye Lids Only.  More fabulous news from M&M:  this incredible makeup is one of two makeup hunt items which will be hidden in Pink Easter Eggs at the event & can be yours for just 10L each.  Let the hunting begin! Only at Ostara’s Altar through April 15th.
  • Head & Ears:  LeLUTKA – Gaia Head (EvoX)
  • Body:  LEGACY – Mesh Body Special Edition, Feminine
  • Hair:  Analog Dog – Rain w/ Rose Crown
  • Horns:   Petrichor – Sylaine Horns
  • Eyes:  Gloom – Amos
  • Wings:  Seven’s Selections (now Vaengi Wings) – Floral Lace Wings
  • Pose:  Boo’d Up Poses – Various_01
  • Location:  Tranquility Isle

Testing the Waters

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Breathe… I need to breathe… there is just so much going on, April is turning out to be a very tough month.  So many things that need to be done RIGHT NOW in real life — taxes (no, they’re not done!), holidays (cooking, traveling), birthdays, vacation travel plans — it just goes on and on!  And as for blogging, on top of my usual requirements (which I often struggle to meet), I’ve signed up for two fabulous fantasy events… I LOVE LOVE LOVE doing them, but looking at the calendar just adds to my current stress.  So yes, some relaxing time in the jacuzzi has become a must… we actually added one to our lanai this year, and I am totally addicted to it… I love to sit out there in the dark, with just the glow of the hot tub light and a low light on the deck, leaning back, listening to music and looking up at the stars…  not only does it help my poor deteriorated back, but it just so totally relaxes me in every way.  I love it most when there’s even the slightest chill in the air, so time is running out for THAT as well, but even when I can’t actually be soaking IRL, my SL jacuzzi helps put me in the right mindset when I’m busy typing or editing or whatever…  takes a deep breath, and leans back in the water… relax… relax… relax…

  • Tattoo:  pecheresse – lana tattoo.  Includes three versions — faded (white tintable), fresh, & healed (I’m wearing healed) — BOM ONLY, both as the full tattoo as well as all the individual, separate pieces so that you can pick & choose which layers you want to use.  The tattoo is drawn & made with gen x (belleza) UV MAP,  which means that it’s optimized for it, but as you can see, it looks awesome on Legacy & on other bodies too.  Check the demo to be sure how it works on your brand of body.  EXCLUSIVELY available at the 10th Anniversary round of  The Liaison Collaborative, (which means free gifts at most booths!), open through April 10th.  Demo available.
  • Jacuzzi:  DRD (Death Row Designs).  Includes the pergola with lights, the hot tub with steps, & the standing candle array.   You can easily turn on/off steam, bubbles, bubbling sound, & water just by the touch of a button.  Loaded with some pretty excellent animations for single female, single male, & couples (I’m showing two of the 11 single female anims).  Available in PG or Adult as a fatpack or in any of three texture packs (Dark, Light, Style), each of which has two tones included, as shown in the ad below.  EXCLUSIVELY available at the 10th Anniversary round of  The Liaison Collaborative, with a free gift of the towel rack (shown on left), open through April 10th.  Be sure to check out the demo!
  • Vase:  CJ Creations – Spring Vase Cream w/ Magnolia Branches.  Placed on top of the towel rack, this stunning vase set adds just the right touch!  Also available in grey.

A little birdie told me…

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It’s very strange… I’m a city girl, born and bred, but I’ve lived in suburbia for all my adult years.  In all that time, it’s always been my understanding that birds — with a few notable exceptions like owls — sleep at night.  It’s obviously been a pretty false understanding because there are a LOT of birds here in Florida who appear to have different bedtimes… NOISY birds, who are sometimes making a racket in the trees at 1A or even 2A.   I’ll admit that when we first moved here and I was walking the dog after dark, it would kind of freak me out when those sounds would follow me… my imagination would run wild and it would almost feel like I was being stalked by something out there in the dark.  Now of course I’m used to it, but wow, these birds can be so loud in those wee hours that I’m shocked more people aren’t up (like me).  But then I’ve always been a nightbird (and I guess those squawkers are where the expression comes from lol)…  Happy shopping!

  • Dress:  Carol’s Store – Lauren.  A simple sleeveless dress perfect for all the days to come (or for right now IRL down here in Florida lol)!  Original mesh, the dress is a soft floral accented by a solid band right under the bodice!  Choose from 10 single textures or a fatpack.  Sized for Legacy, Maitreya, Kupra, Khara, Reborn + Juicy, Persephone, Kalhene, & Belleza GenX (Classic & Curvy), she is EXCLUSIVELY available at the current round of the Reborn Event, open March 22nd – April 7th.  See the ad below; demo available.
  • Head:  LeLUTKA – Nova Head (EvoX)
  • Body:  LEGACY – Mesh Body Special Edition, Feminine
  • Skin:  DeeTaleZ – Esra in Chantilly
  • Hair:  Nova Hair Studio – Jae
  • Eyes:  Euphoric – Hae
  • Freckles/Moles:  DS’ELLES – Charm Moles
  • Jewelry:  BAMSE – Hopefulness Necklace; Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
  • Pose:  LW Bento Poses – Spring Garden

You know what they say… where there’s smoke, there’s fire

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http://You know what they say -- Where there's smoke, there's fire

OK, I try not to yield to hyperbole, but wow, I have to say that IMHO this look is smokin’ hot (and yes, a pun IS definitely intended)!  I should also say that I was rather shocked by how absolutely amazing this style makes me look… or perhaps I should say how it makes me feel, which was totally sultry and confident and, well, just at the top of my game.  I would also add that my partner agreed wholeheartedly with my evaluation (as did one or two strangers who IM’d me when I was out shopping the weekend sales).   Needless to say, this is one outfit you should definitely check out for yourself, if just to see if it makes you feel as amazingly awesome as it does me!  (Wow, just noticed that this whole paragraph has been almost nonstop exclamation points lol… and here come two more lol!)  Happy shopping!

  • Outfit:  LURE – Yoselin.  Includes dress plus optional opera-length gloves & closed heart pendant.  Fatpack includes a 6-texture HUD to change the body of the dress, the neck & skirt ruffles, & the gloves, depending on the look you want  (see the ad below).  Sized for Legacy + Perky, Maitreya, Reborn, & eBody, & is EXCLUSIVELY available at the 10th Anniversary round of  The Liaison Collaborative, (which means free gifts at most booths!), open March 18th – April 10th.  Demo available.
  • Head:  LeLUTKA – Nova Head (EvoX)
  • Body:  LEGACY – Mesh Body Special Edition, Feminine
  • Skin:  DeeTaleZ – Esra in Chantilly
  • Hair:   no.match – NO_COURSE
  • Eyes:  Euphoric – Hae
  • Freckles/Moles:  DS’ELLES – Charm Moles
  • Makeup:  Dernier – Eyeliner Set Vol 1; Cazimi – Bewitched Eyeshadow Metallics 2 & Opal Lipstick
  • Jewelry:  Heartsdale Jewelry – Dhoom Essy Earrings; Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
  • Pose:  [piXit] – Fumer Walk & Wall
  • Backdrop:  Fantasy Pixels – Bar Scene

A Sense-ibly Dreamy Design Choice

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Dreamland Designs – Colonial Claw Foot Tub Set.  A hot soak can be so integral to your well-being whether IRL or on the grid.  For me, part of the relaxation includes gazing out on the beauty of nature; obviously in SL the “hot” is supplied by your brain, which makes the animations even more important.  This tub is loaded with bento animations & sequences for singles & couples with props, in both PG & Adult versions, so in this case “hot” can be interpreted however you choose!  And when not in use, this tub set just looks so stylish! Material enabled; copy/mod/no trans, the tub includes a texture changer for the rim & metal piping.  The set also includes the bath tray, the stool with plant & rolled-up towel, the puddled towel on the floor, & the chandelier (which has on/off touch).  Both versions (PG/Adult) are EXCLUSIVELY AVAILABLE at the Sense Event, open March 18th – 28th.

The Flowers that Bloom in the Spring

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Oh my goodness, life feels so hectic lately… so much hubbub and events and chores and visitors and doctors appointments and on and on and on… my poor human!  We’re just going to meander through the garden, picking some beautiful flowers to spread around our home, bringing that incredible scent indoors to help relax and soothe… Breathes deeply, holds, and exhales…  Now, time to enjoy the weekend!

  • Dress:  Poet’s Heart – Valentina.  A classic square-necked gown, Valentina is a perfect canvas for your medieval role play! She is sized for Legacy & Perky, Maitreya & Petite, eBody, Kupra + Kups, & includes a HUD for changing both the top, the skirt body, the front panel on the skirt, the bottom of the sleeves, & the ribbon on the sleeves.  There are so many ways to style this gown!  Pick from the 4 color packs (all of which include black & white) or the fatpack.   EXCLUSIVELY AVAILABLE for 25% OFF at the current round of We Love Role Play, open through March 28th; demo available.  See the ad below.
  • Pose:  LW Bento Poses – Flower Beauty.   A pack of 5 bento poses, plus mirrors.  Includes props for all poses (basket with flowers, handheld flowers) as well as a hydrangea bush to rez as many copies as you’d like to build out your scene.  EXCLUSIVELY available at the 10th Anniversary round of  The Liaison Collaborative, (which means free gifts at most booths!), open March 18th – April 10th.  See the ad below to see all poses (I used #3).
  • Head & Ears:  LeLUTKA – Gaia Head (EvoX)
  • Body:  LEGACY – Mesh Body Special Edition, Feminine
  • Skin:  Birth – Fae
  • Hair:  monso –Meiga
  • Horns:  Les Encantades – Capri Horns
  • Makeup:   Poema – Praline Eyeshadows;  StunnerOriginals – Bellatrix Lips
  • Wings:  Seven’s Selections (now Vaengi Wings) – Luna Moth Wings
  • Jewelry:  Venge – Selene Crystal Circlet; Glint – Gemmed Icicle Necklace

I met my old lover on the street last night…

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“I met my old lover on the street last night. She seemed so glad to see me, I just smiled. Then we talked about some old times and we drank ourselves some beers, still crazy after all these years.”

— Paul Simon

OK, so I didn’t REALLY meet my old lover, and if I did, it would have been a “he”, but somehow the look and the pose and the expression I ended up with just put this song in my head, and then I couldn’t get it out.  Maybe somehow it will now magically leave my brain and seep into yours lol!  Enjoy!

  • Outfit:  WILD Fashion – Selita.   LOVE this look… the belted high-waisted big-belled jeans really show off your shape; the top definitely shows off your other assets while its fringe adds definite interest!  Includes sunglasses & a choker (not worn) plus a 30-texture HUD for the top & another 30-texture HUD for the jeans, making for some extremely difficult choices (see the ad below)! EXCLUSIVELY available at the March round of Designer Showcase, open just a few more days through March 25th.  Demo available.
  • Head:  LeLUTKA – Nova Head (EvoX)
  • Body:  LEGACY – Mesh Body Special Edition, Feminine
  • Skin:  DeeTaleZ – Esra in Chantilly
  • Hair:  Doux – Bellami
  • Eyes:  Euphoric – Hae
  • Freckles/Moles:  DS’ELLES – Charm Moles
  • Makeup:  Sequoia – Anabella BOM Eyeshadow;  Dernier – Eyeliner Set Vol 1; Heron – Jade Lipstick
  • Tattoo:  Mister Razzor – Olivia
  • Pose:  La Plume – Alice

Summer Breeze

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We had a week of summerlike days here IRL followed by a rather chill wind, so my brain is definitely focused on those warm days when the breeze feels wonderful and the sun is warming my skin!  This outfit is PERFECT, inspiring me to start thinking about boating and the beach and all the joys of late spring and summer… can’t wait! Happy shopping!

  • Outfit:  Carol’s Store – Sally Top & Skirt.  Perfect styling to welcome the warmer weather!  Original mesh, the skirt combines half-zipped denim with a short flounce, paired with a sexy little heart-cross top.  Soooo cute!  Choose from 10 single colors/10 patterns or a fatpack for the top plus 10 colors for the patterned skirt or a fatpack, or get the megapack with HUDs to choose among them all  (note that even the single colors include a HUD to change patterns on the skirt).  Sized for Legacy, Maitreya, Kupra, Khara, Ebody, Reborn + Juicy, Persephone, Kalhene, & Belleza GenX (Classic & Curvy), she is EXCLUSIVELY available at the current round of the Inithium event, open March 8th – 31st.  See the ad below; demo available.
  • Head:  LeLUTKA – Nova Head (EvoX)
  • Body:  LEGACY – Mesh Body Special Edition, Feminine
  • Skin:  DeeTaleZ – Esra in Chantilly
  • Hair:  Argrace – Tokiwa
  • Freckles/Moles:  DS’ELLES – Charm Moles
  • Jewelry:  Maxi Gossamer – Cabo San Lucas Leather & Shell Necklace & Earrings; Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
  • Sunglasses:  Eclectica – Lucite Catseye Sunglasses
  • Pose:  Belleposes – Deise

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