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Safe Harbor Ahead

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http://Safe Harbor Ahead

This is the birth of a new persona for me (yes, there seem to be several multiple personalities residing within one small avatar lol), the Dread Pirate Thea la Fae.  I have a feeling that she will make an appearance now and again, though piracy and buccaneering don’t hold a huge appeal for me, I do get a hankering to “shiver me timbers” every once in a while.  An outfit like this DEFINITELY puts me in the mood to taste the salt air and have some rum… unfortunately my parrot companion could not join me due to insurmountable issues with scripted objects the night of my shoot, but the next time Thea la Fae takes center stage I’ll be sure to include the screechy beast!  In the meantime, may you find safe harbor in this troubled world (and of course, happy shopping)!

  •  Outfit:  Jangka Design – Mary.  Fabulously detailed as always, Jangka always inspires character development for me.  Every look has such personality, so much “realness”, they literally bring my “character” to life!  With Mary, you’re ready to take on the high seas or just kick your feet up on a beach & live the life of a corsair! Sized for Legacy & Maitreya, Mary is 100% original mesh & is available in 6 colors (boots & armbands are available in black or brown; the tri-corner hat is brown with a red cockade).  As always, the outfit just feels so authentic & looks so amazing! EXCLUSIVELY AVAILABLE for 25% OFF at the current round of We Love Role Play; demo available.
  • Head & Ears:  LeLUTKA – Gaia Head (EvoX)
  • Body:  LEGACY – Mesh Body Special Edition, Feminine
  • Skin:  Ives Beauty – Dove in Lavender Fairy
  • Hair:  KMH – Hair F163
  • Horns:  Blue Blood – Moonlight Horns
  • Eyes:  lovelysweet – Hunter
  • Makeup:  Knife Party – Farrah Eye Makeup; Rubedo – Ava; StunnerOriginals – Linette Lips
  • Wings:  Seven’s Selections (now Vaengi Wings) – Ragged Fairy Wings
  • Pose:  Seetra Poses – Setting Sails
  • Location:  BLACKSPOT – Ghost Ship

 

Taking A Time Out

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http://Taking A Time Out

Sighs, I need this… I need to just take a little time out, and sit somewhere and soak up a little sun and the beauty of nature… to relax and de-stress.  One week from tomorrow I’m leaving on my first big trip since COVID, and it’s the longest trip I’ve ever taken as an adult.  I’ll be traveling for 2-and-a-half weeks in Europe, which is waaaaay more than I’ve done since I first graduated college (and that was ages ago lol).  So needless to say I’m stressed… so much to handle, so many details, PLUS all the regular day-to-day things.  It should be more than worth it, but still, this last week should be a doozy.  This is almost definitely my last “human” post until my return the last week of May, although my fae other will still have a few posts about Fantasy Faire right up until we leave.  On top of all the real life craziness, it will be the longest I’ve been away from SL in more than 15 years, and I’ll have zero access the entire time, so it should be interesting both to see how much I’ll miss my “other life” and then to re-immerse.  Well, time is a-wasting, and still so much to do (and this time, it’s NOT just shopping lol though admittedly there’s some of that too).  Wish me bon voyage, and have a fabulous few weeks!  Take care of the grid for me!!!

  • Outfit:  Allure Couture – Darby Jean Outfit.  Tight jeans cut right below the waist with a tie-wrapped black-or-white polka dot bralette plus open-toe stiletto pumps…  she’s sexy as you-know-what yet breezingly casual.  Darby is available in 4 individual colors, a 5-color Slimpack, or a Fatback of 10, all with 100% Original Textures.  She’s sized for Legacy,  Hourglass/Physique, Freya, & Maitreya.  At the April Swank Event, open through April 30th.  Demo available.
  • Head:  LeLUTKA – Nova Head (EvoX)
  • Body:  LEGACY – Mesh Body Special Edition, Feminine
  • Skin/Makeup:  DeeTaleZ – Esra in Chantilly; DeeTaleZ Smokey Eyes; DeeTaleZ Lip Tint
  • Freckles/Moles:  DS’ELLES – Charm Moles
  • Hair:  Doux – Morning
  • Jewelry:   IT! (Indulge Temptation) – Pinwheel Earrings & Necklace; Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band;
  • Pose:  :LW: Poses – Tell Me This

The Edge of Tomorrow

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http://The Edge of Tomorrow

This time of year can be tough…  we just had family staying with us for a week (and all I’ll say about that is that it wasn’t a particularly easy week), and now my sister is coming tomorrow for the weekend.  It’s always great to have company, but it’s also great when they leave!  What is that old saying?  Fish and company both start to stink after three days lol?  Even when they’re easygoing and NOT difficult, it disrupts your routine and just throws your life out of whack.  And whereas I love it when I find a fashion style that’s just a little different, a little bit edgy, at this stage of the game I don’t particularly enjoy that in my daily life.  (Traveling is, of course, the exception, but then you’re actively choosing it for a short time.  More on this to come, since a major vacation is in the offing!)  But back to fashion…  This outfit is definitely “disruptive,” with an extremely asymmetrical top, leather leggings, and a choice of textures that can really make you indecisive lol.  It’s an outfit that can take you just about anywhere, and take you there in STYLE (and yes, all caps are definitely required in this case).  Happy shopping!

  • Outfit:  Hawkers House – Asymmetrical Buckled Top, worn in Goldrush (just one of more than a dozen phenomenal textures), comes with ladies mesh leather leggings & platform boots.  A totally edgy look, sized for TMP (Legacy), Slink HG/P, Belleza F/I/V, Tonic, Ocacin, Voluptuous, Maitreya & Classic. EXCLUSIVELY available at the April round of the Swank Event, April 7th – 30th.
  • Head:  LeLUTKA – Nova Head (EvoX)
  • Body:  LEGACY – Mesh Body Special Edition, Feminine
  • Skin/Makeup:  DeeTaleZ – Esra in Chantilly; DeeTaleZ Smokey Eyes; DeeTaleZ Lip Tint
  • Freckles/Moles:  DS’ELLES – Charm Moles
  • Hair:  Sintiklia – Paula
  • Jewelry:  Bliensen + MaiTai – Lamiya Earrings; Glowing Gems – Jenny Bangle Bracelets; Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
  • Pose:  STUN Poses – Margulis #5
  • Couch:  Bricolage – Florence Leather Sofa
  • Cats:  Rezz Room – Bengal Cat Family
  • Location:  Backdrop City

By the Waterfall

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http://By the Waterfall

I’ve always loved waterfalls, big ones, small ones, doesn’t matter.  Something about the sound, the feel, that freshness in the air all around them is just so invigorating both to body and spirit.  The big waterfalls are inspiring and mesmerizing; little ones entice you to draw ever closer to their magic.  A mystical way to start a fae’s busy day!  Happy shopping!

  • Outfit:  Allure Couture – Linnett Celtic Skirt Outfit.  Perfectly styled for fantasy folk, but also for the regular human female. Includes a relatively small halter top, an asymmetrical high-waisted skirt with a single ruffle & celtic symbols stitched in gold, matching thong panties (a necessity since it gets VERY short on the side), & matching open-work leather leggings.  Available in a 10 texture Fatpack, or as a 6 texture Slimpack, in all ORIGINAL textures.  The complete outfit is sized for Slink H/P, Belleza F/I/V, Legacy, & Maitreya, but the top & skirt are included in other sizes as well.  EXCLUSIVELY available at the August Twe12ve event, an Evil Bunny Production, open August 12th – 30th.  A We Love to Blog Designer.
  • Head:  GENUS Project – Strong Face (free version)
  • Body:  Slink – Hourglass Mesh Body Original, Full Version including Hands (Dynamic) & Feet
  • Skin:  Petrichor/Plastik – Styliste (lip stripe also worn)
  • Brows:  Simple Bloom – Genus Lara/Dawn Glitter/Stars (GIFT)
  • Horns:  Eclectica – Metal Satyr Horns
  • Hair:  Kuni – Hera
  • Ears:  Swallow – Pixie Ears Protruding
  • Makeup:  Zibska – Shura Makeup (eyeshadow)
  • Wings:  Seven’s Selections (now Vaengi Wings) – Ragged Fairy Wings
  • Pose:   Stardust – Aurelia #5
  • Location:  Elvion

Pretty Woman

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http://Pretty Woman

As a blogger, you tend to wear a lot more fashion than a non-blogging avatar.  And if it’s one thing I’ve learned, outfits tend to fall into 5 categories: things I’d NEVER wear, things that look good “on the hangar” but just don’t fit my body/shape to advantage, things that look good, and things that not only look good, they make me feel good too.  This little dress falls into that last, absolutely best category.  Somehow the combination of the cut of the dress and those glorious polka dots make me swing my hips with just a bit more swagger and feel perky and more attractive, while I hear Roy Orbison singing in my head.  Maybe it’s because this dress looks simply amazing from the back, I don’t know.  All I know is that it’s been a while since I just haven’t felt like changing to the next outfit because I feel so good in this one!  Happy shopping!

  • Outfit:  Allure Couture – Charlie Sun Dress.  To me this pretty little polka-dot dress has a definite retro feel that just makes you feel like that iconic pretty woman walking down the street.  The shape is just perfect, with a modest scoop, a black drawstring that hikes the front of the dress up just the right amount of sexy over one thigh, & the spaghetti straps cross & wrap & recross over a low back (see below for how amazing this dress looks from the back).  Includes matching high heeled sandals & a C-string for a truly killer outfit that’s available in a 15 texture Fatpack, or as an 8 texture Slimpack, all ORIGINAL textures.  Sized for Slink H/P, Belleza F/I/V, Signature Alice, Maitreya, Altamura, eBody Curvy, & Legacy.  EXCLUSIVELY available at the 4 Seasons Event, open TODAY August 15th through August 29th.  A We Love to Blog Designer.
  • Head:  GENUS Project – Strong Face (free version)
  • Body:  Slink – Hourglass Mesh Body Original, Full Version including Hands (Dynamic) & Feet
  • Skin:  theSkinnery – Isla in Mocca
  • Hair:  TRUTH – Lady
  • Eyes:  Avi-Glam – Luminous Eyes in Ivy
  • Freckles:  Izzie’s – Heart Mole & Freckles (Omega); DS’Elles – Freckle Body (Omega)
  • Makeup:  Izzie’s – Whiskey Fall Eyeshadow;  DS’Elles – Pucker Up Lipgloss
  • Jewelry: Maxi Gossamer – Ayla Moon Goddess Necklace & Earrings; Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
  • Pose:  FOXCITY – Night Sassy Bento Pose Set
  • Location:  1950s & 1960s America in Time Portal

On Fairy Patrol

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http://On Fairy Patrol

Contrary to common human belief, being a fae is not all fun & games.  The fantasy kingdoms need protection, & in exchange for the ability to relax & enjoy the beauty of the realms, many of us step up & do our part to help protect & ensure their continuation, both against threats from the less-friendly denizens & those from the outside world.  The main problem with patrol is not to get too distracted by the beauty or the hidden secrets when you stumble upon them, or you can find yourself lost in wonder & exploration. Next time you wander in the forest, keep an eye out & listen for the fluttering of wings… you never know what you might find!

  • Outfit:  Fatal Fashion – Outfit 128, Flower Nymph.  Available in two versions, light (white) & dark (black).  Includes the dress, leg lace wraps, wings, flower crown, flower bracelets for arms & legs. Sized for Slink HG/P, Belleza F/I/V, TMP, Altamura, & Maitreya.  Available EXCLUSIVELY at Fable 5, an Evil Bunny Production, open August 8th – 31st.
  • Eyes:  lovelysweet – Aurora Eyes.  Beautiful magical unisex eyes, with just a touch of the cosmos, as you can see in the closeup below. Includes HUDs with 8 textures for Catwa, Omega, Lelutka Evol, & BOM Layers. EXCLUSIVELY at Fable 5, an Evil Bunny Production, open August 8th – 31st.  A We Love to Blog Designer.
  • Skin:  Petrichor/Plastik – Styliste.  OK, let me say first thing that that skin is no longer available. Originally available as a gift at SL17, this 100% custom gorgeous skin had versions for both male & female fantasy folk, & included both BOM layers & a ton of appliers. So why am I blogging it? The answer is simple… Petrichor makes a whole range of magnificent fantasy skins, many of which I hope to be blogging in the future, but for today, for THIS look, this is the skin of choice, & a perfect example of the quality of their skins. 
  • Head:  GENUS Project – Strong Face (free version)
  • Body:  Slink – Hourglass Mesh Body Original, Full Version including Hands (Dynamic) & Feet
  • Hair:  D!va – Vally
  • Brows:  Simple Bloom – Genus Lara/Dawn Glitter/Stars (GIFT)
  • Horns:  Eclectica – Metal Satyr Horns Fatpack
  • Ears:  Swallow – Pixie Ears Protruding
  • Makeup:  Zibska – Olek Makeup (eyeshadow); {Demicorn} Cosmetics – Queenie Lippies (Genus Appliers)
  • Jewelry:  Nanika – Dragonfly Necklace
  • Pose:  Kokoro Poses – Herta Pose Set, #1 (includes bow & arrows)
  • Location:  Lost Unicorn

Money makes the world go round

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http://I'm out of lindens till bonus day, can I charge it

It constantly amazes me how quickly my monthly budget disappears.  It always seems like more than enough, and yes, there have been months that I’ve ended up with excess lindens.  Maybe because I’m a shopping addict blown away by the creativity of some designers (the stimulus behind many bloggers lol!), maybe it’s because I’m a total hair freak and always want the latest styles, maybe it’s because I’m never satisfied and get bored easily, so I like to keep refeathering my nest or even changing my nest altogether.  I still like live music events (though I go much much less than previously), and although I’m not a big tipper, I’m a consistent one.  And yes, of course I have a credit card linked to my account in order to bring in my monthly funds (and added little bits when there’s something I just can’t resist ) but that still requires me to bring in money NOW.  It would be amazing if I had a SL credit card that would allow me to buy larger purchases now and pay them off slowly over time.  On the other hand, I guess a lot of SLifers (including me) could end up carrying debt inworld rather than just stimulating the economy. All I can say is that money definitely makes both worlds go round, and I certainly do my part lol… thankfully I don’t have to pay to store all my things that I’m not currently using… I do love the magic of free, limitless inventory!  Well, all this talk of shopping has me itching to go look at this lower-prim high quality furniture I’ve been considering (the new elven home for my fantasy alt and her partner  is a Linden one, so every prim is precious!), so I’m off, “credit card” in hand!  Happy shopping!

  • Outfit:  GiuliaDesign – Nimue.   Once again, it’s the stylish details that sets this denim shorts outfit apart from the crowd.   The halter-style top with strategically placed openings both front & back drapes beautifully; the frayed short shorts have artfully placed rips & lacing in the back… I simply had to include a 2nd shot to show you how phenomenal this outfit looks from behind (see below)! Comes in 10 colors for the top, 6 denims for the shorts; sold separately or as a fatpack. Sized for Slink HG/P, Belleza F/I/V, & Maitreya. EXCLUSIVELY available at the 07/20 Girls Heaven Event open July 26th – August 19th. Demo available.
  • Bag:  MY BAGS by Mila – My Tropical in Mango.  A fun, hard box bag , together with a small padlock, perfect for the summer season.  My Tropical is an 100% original mesh bag with Materials enabled — be sure to switch on advanced lighting to see the textures at their best.  This collection of various fruits offers 6 choices & includes a hand pose, EXCLUSIVELY available at the Bundle of Doves Event from July 20th – August 22nd.
  • Head:  GENUS Project – Strong Face (free version)
  • Body:  Slink – Hourglass Mesh Body Original, Full Version including Hands (Dynamic) & Feet
  • Skin:  theSkinnery – Isla in Mocca
  • Hair:  Sintiklia – Imani
  • Freckles:  Izzie’s – Heart Mole & Freckles (Omega); DS’Elles – Freckle Body (Omega)
  • Makeup:   DS’Elles – Pucker up Lipgloss
  • Tattoo:  ShitStorm – Darkness Tattoo
  • Sunglasses:  meisu Eyewear & Accessories – Minutiae glasses
  • Jewelry:   Kunglers – Milena Earrings; Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
  • Pose:  Empowered – Credit Card Poses
  • Location:  Opium Beach & Music Hall

Blinded by the Light

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http://Blinded by the Light

It is funny how when you work minimally from home, all the days start blurring.  I’ve reached that point where I’m often confused as to what day it is, and  there’s no clear delineation between weekday and weekend.  Now that my home community is in Phase 3 of reopening, more things are open, but there was never much to do around here in the first place, and I’m actually still rather hesitant.  But things are definitely progressing! I drove my car for the first time yesterday since the surgery, and went to get my hair cut. It’s still hard to go places because I’m very very gimpy and walking at this point takes both concentration and stamina.  But I’m starting to see the light, and am looking forward to greater mobility, although recovery is admittedly a lot more physical work than I had anticipated. I guess it’s my new work from home!!!  Well, time to put up my leg and get that ice pack… great time to start my weekend SL shopping!!!

  • Dress:  Allure Couture – Exotic Fancy Dress.  A floaty little tropical dress, perfect for sultry evenings with that someone special. Enticing and feminine, with a handkerchief hem cut hi-lo (which is why matching C-strings are included!), a cutout to show off your “lower cleavage” together with one on the back, & matching high heeled sandals.  Comes in a 10 texture Fatpack, or as a 5 texture Slimpack, with all ORIGINAL textures.  And what a texture!!!! The background between the flowers is semi-sheer, so depending on how the light hits it, well, it certainly gets attention (another reason for that included C-string lol). Sized for Slink H/P, Belleza F/I/V, Altamura, eBody Curvy, Signature Alice, Maitreya, & Legacy. EXCLUSIVELY available at the June Versus Event, June 24th – July 24th.  A We Love to Blog designer.
  • Bag:  MY BAGS by Mila – My LUXURY in Salmon.  The bag itself is quite simple, but the handle!!!  Talk about making a statement!  My Luxury is an 100% original mesh bag with Materials enabled — – switch on advanced lighting to see the textures at their best.  Available in 10 colors, EXCLUSIVELY at this month’s eBento which ends in just a few days (on June 30th).  Comes with both an arm & a hand hold.
  • Head:  GENUS Project – Strong Face (free version)
  • Body:  Slink – Hourglass Mesh Body Original, Full Version including Hands (Dynamic) & Feet
  • Skin:  7 Deadly s[K]ins – Rune, worn in Oak
  • Hair:  Doux – Aysha
  • Eyes:  Avi-Glam – Luminous Eyes in Ivy
  • Freckles:  Izzie’s – Heart Mole & Freckles (Omega); DS’Elles – Freckle Body (Omega)
  • Lipstick:  Purple Beauty – Glossiness Lipstick (Gift @ Access Anniversary)
  • Jewelry:   Beloved Jewelry – Noelani Necklace & Earrings; Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
  • Pose:  Extra – In the Sun
  • Location:  The new hideaway (private)

The Contessina de Medici

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http://The Contessina de Medici

Do you like to gamble?  I do, but not in a big way… I guess I’m more of a dabbler.  I’d have to say that in SL, Gachas are a form of gambling, and I definitely enjoy those but with a ton of restrictions that I put on myself… I have to really like just about everything in the gacha, not just be mad for one or two items.  I have to be able to use what’s in the gacha without having to win EVERYTHING.  And it has to be something unique, not just another cute dress or some such thing. This gacha meets ALL those requirements if not more… taken together, it’s a totally unique look; items taken one by one can all be used with other looks.  It really earns it’s name, because the moment I saw it, it was GACHA!

  • Outfit:  BamPu Legacies – Contessina de’ Medici, a 10-item gacha of simply fabulous, totally different items, & totally aligned with the event theme of Floral Fantasy. EXCLUSIVELY available at the June Twe12ve event, an Evil Bunny Production, June 12th – 30th.  Between the different pics in this post I’ve used all the items, if not all the colors they come in, as follows:
    • Venetian Gown, the rarest item in the gacha.  Ornately detailed, in the old Venetian style. Sized for Slink HG/P, Belleza Venus, Maitreya, TMP, & Standard.
    • Light Staff, rare (lights cycle through off, on, bright)
    • Floral Hat
    • Venetian Collar
    • Venetian Mask, comes in 3 colors (Fuchia, Gold, & Olive)
    • Floral Purse, comes in Pink & Gold
    • Venetian Necklace
    • Venetian Crown 
  • Flowers:  BamPu Legacies – Fluky Flowers.  Set includes 4 sizes/colors (large gold, large pink, small gold, & mini pink), all of which are copy so you can create the perfect floral fantasy setting.  Also EXCLUSIVELY available at the June Twe12ve event, an Evil Bunny Production, through June 30th.  A We Love to Blog designer.
  • Head:  GENUS Project – Strong Face (free version)
  • Body:  Slink – Hourglass Mesh Body Original, Full Version including Hands (Dynamic) & Feet
  • Hair:  Kuni – Minha
  • Brows:  Simple Bloom – Genus Lara/Dawn Glitter/Stars (GIFT)
  • Eyes:  {Demicorn} Cosmetics – Starlet Eyes (Genus Appliers)
  • Ears:  Swallow – Pixie Ears Protruding
  • Lipstick:  {Demicorn} Cosmetics – Queenie Lippies (Genus Appliers)
  • Wings:  Seven’s Selections (now Vaengi Wings) – Filigree Wings, Gold/Crystal/Yellow