FF2014: SSD

Today is the last day of  Fantasy Faire for 2014, so it's your last chance to wander the awe-inspiring sims and snap up some purchases in aid of the American Cancer Society.

In these pictures, I'm wearing a set of body jewelry from Sax Shepherd Designs (Hope's Horizon sim). This is the Nyx set in gunmetal.  Your set includes a forehead jewel, necklace, earrings, nipple covers (with a set pre-positioned for Lola's), belt, and a bikini bottom for modesty (!). There's also a hud which allows you to turn the modesty on or off, recolour it, and change the colour of the gems.

If you have some add-on silks, you can turn the jewelry set into some dancing silks. After the jump, I've used Soedara's add-on silks for the Adora Bejewelled outfit. These are perfect as you get several different lengths and style of silk, and front and back are separate so you can position them exactly as you want.

I've also added some hand and foot jewels from On a Lark, because I'm a sucker for hand/foot jewels...

FF2014: Fairytale

I took some photos at Fantasy Faire sim Hope's Horizon the other day, and noticed that the white tree near the summit was labelled 'RIP Daddy'. I'd be lying if I didn't admit that tears came to my eyes.

Sometimes, it's little touches like this that remind us what Fantasy Faire is all about. There isn't a single one of us who hasn't been touched by cancer in some way, whether someone dear to us has been taken too soon, or is bravely battling the disease.

While the funds raised for the American Cancer Society are vital, the Faire also gives us a chance to remember and honour those we have lost to the disease, and be thankful for and celebrate loved ones who have pulled through.

It's in this vein that Augurer of Luminary has included moving tributes with each of her RFL items and named the gowns for the women in question. I'm wearing Annette, a beautifully modest outfit, fit for a fairytale princess.

I've teamed it with House of Rain's Melt necklace and earrings, and I'm sitting on {anc}'s Fairytalebook pose prop. (You have to see this in-world; my photos don't do it justice, and it's a mere 4 land impact.)

Tomorrow is the last day of Fantasy Faire; so visit while you still can.

FF2014: Peacocking

Due to time constraints, this is going to be a quick post, so here goes.

Today, from Fantasy Faire I'm wearing Paiva, a stunning gown and cloak outfit from The Muses. The outfit comes in four pieces; gown, fabric cloak, additional feather cloak, and feather cloak clasps, so you can mix and match.

The necklace is from BluPrintz (another new-to-me store) and the gem is colour change... to match your birthstone. I'm also wearing several items from LaNoir Soleil - the eyes, hair and horns. (I also added and tinted a random modifiable hairbase that was lurking in my inventory.)

Now, I know I've told you this before, but the Faire only runs until the 11th May - that's this Sunday. So please don't miss your opportunity to visit the beautiful sims and maybe even support the American Cancer Society by buying from the special vendors.

A couple of Fifty Linden Friday items in the mix too. The armbands are from Noodles, and the poses are the special offer from !bang. You'll find slurls to the stores linked in the credits at the end, remember the offers are only good for today!

I'd also like to draw your attention to the fabulous sandals, brand new from Pure Poison who are really turning out some beautiful add-ons for Slink feet these days.

FF2014: Like Niobe, all tears

I don't know the inspiration behind Alia Baroque's Lacrimosa avatars for Fantasy Faire, but they remind me of the legend of Niobe.

Niobe was another of the foolish mortals of Ancient Greece who angered an Olympian and was made to pay a terrible price.

Blessed with fourteen children, seven sons and seven daughters, Niobe boasted that this made her superior to Leto, mother only of twins Artemis and Apollo. Enraged, Leto sent her children to enact vengeance, and all her offspring were slain.

In her grief, it was as if Niobe had been turned to stone, though her tears continued to fall, becoming the river Achelous.

Fittingly, the skins for the Lacrimosa come with a weeping and non-weeping version (they also comes with a nip-free PG version!). The pack also includes matching tunic, eyes and various appliers, including Slink and Lola's.  A male version is available also.

You'll find Fallen Gods on their sponsored sim of Sanctum sim while the Faire continues. It runs until May 11, so don't delay. There are nine beautiful sims to explore.

A gown of green

Once upon a time, I read somewhere that "to give a maiden a green gown' was medieval slang equivalent to today's "roll in the hay".

Hmm. Well, perhaps you'll treat Junbug's lavish Freesia gown with a little more dignity... or not. This is one of the ultra-rare prizes from Junbug's machine at the Fantasy Gacha Carnival. Only 50L a pop, and it's stuffed full of common accessory prizes, rare gowns, and super-fancy ultra-rare gowns.

The hair is another Calico creation, and includes optional ivy wreaths and face jewels. The hud allows you to change the colour of the metal bands, the ivy leaves and the face jewels. Aaliyah is one of two Calico styles available at FGC (and both are cool).

The poses are also from FGC - part of the Dita set from Ilaya. The necklace though, is from AZE Jewelry Designs, and you'll find it at Fantasy Faire, which only runs until 11 May.

FF2014: My new shiny

This year, there are a number of Fantasy Faire blogger challenges. You don't have to be an official blogger or even a blogger to take part - if you'd like to know more, details are on the official FF blog.

This post is my shot for 'My New Shiny' - a challenge to find a store you'd never heard of before, and blog or photograph something you love from there.

Even though I haven't spent nearly as much time exploring the Faire as I'd like (must rectify that before it closes on May 11), I did stumble across two treasures.

First of these is the Fantasy Headdress and Collar from Unzipped (on the Asperatus sim). The set includes the filigree mask and sidepieces, the collar, and the black feather-y 'hair'. It's one of Unzipped's RFL items so benefits the American Cancer Society, and it's a very good deal at 400L!

Second is the Mystik foot jewel from Hollyweird, who are sharing a booth with Heartistic and Cutebomb (on the Mourningvale Thicket sim). I love foot and hand jewels, and this one is slightly different in that it's for Slink mid feet rather than flat... perfect for dancers, elegantly perched on the tips of their toes. Again, it's an RFL item, and 150L seems a fair price for such a pretty little trinket.

FF2014: The Woodlander

A woodland look today, gleaned from Fantasy Faire's offerings.

The outfit is a combination of items from Fantavatar & Moonstruck and Poet's Heart; with a necklace from House of Rain, tatoo from LaNoir Soleil Designs, and staff poses from Hopscotch. (Yay for staff poses! They are much needed.) The hair, meanwhile, is just one of the great new styles Wasabi Pills have out.

Full credits - and links to the relevant Fantasy Faire sims - after the jump.

Don't forget; the Faire only runs until May 11. Time is fleeting, so make sure you explore the beautiful sims before they are gone forever.

FF2014: The Naiad

Tonight I'm a naiad... Outfit by Mermaid Treasure & Boutique, jewelry by AZE Jewelry Designs, skin by Niekra's Dreams, scales from Folly, and eyes by Musa, all from the Fantasy Faire.

The hair is a special Enchantment stamp card prize by Mina. Links to participating designers and stamp card instructions (in five languages!) on the official Enchantment blog.

FF2014: The Unseelie Queen

The Queen of the Unseelie Court has gone a-wandering in the gloom. Though richly robed and fair of face, her desires are as dark and twisted as the thorn trees in the shadowy thicket.

Fantasy Faire  2014 is now open! There are nine beautiful sims to explore, as you shop for a good cause - the American Cancer Society. You can read a little of the background here on the Fantasy Faire blog. Click on each sim title link for a list of stores and a map

My dark fae look comes courtesy of Aisling (the amazing headdress and collar), Evie's Closet (gown) and Folly (rainbow sheen and leaf tattoos). Eyes and hair are from Musa and Wasabi Pills respectively, and they're also at the Faire.

Slurl to Fairelands Junction - portal to the realms

Just five days to go!

In case you haven't heard, Fantasy Faire runs from May1-11 this year.

It's the sixth year of the event, which raises money for the American Cancer Society.

As always, there'll be amazing shopping, awe-inspiring builds and sims, concerts, auctions, a hunt, and everything else that goes to making FF one of the events of the year.

Find out more at the official Fantasy Faire website.

Fantasy Faire 2013: Skinthesis II !

PETITE PHOTOBOMB! Not quite... I was hanging out on Fantasy Faire sim The Valley of Ish'Nar and spotted The Blogging Elf herself, Ms Arica Storaro, looking gorgeous as ever. I asked if she'd be the token biggie in a photo and she very graciously agreed, so thanks Arica!

In these pics, I'm wearing the Virtue SE (Fair) RFL petite mesh avatar from Skinthesis (when I blogged a couple of the other avs last time out, I realised I hadn't put anything in the pics to indicate the size of the avatars, so I've tried to rectify that this time!).

Fantasy Faire 2013: Sax Shepherd Designs

Have you been to Fantasy Faire yet? All good things must end, and unfortunately the Faire's too brief existence - for this year - will come to an end on April 28. The Key of Hope hunt continues until May 19; hunt-lovers, don't miss!

Back to the job in hand. In these pics I'm wearing a very skimpy outfit - more a set of body jewelry really - from Sax Shepherd Designs. I blogged one of these outfits was for the One Voice benefit last summer, and it now seems to have taken up permanent residence at the top of my most popular posts.

(The poses btw are the Magical set from Two Cats again.)

Fantasy Faire 2013: Veiled Emporium, Bilo & Analog Dog

Erk! Lots of stuff to cram into this post. As well as some sculptures and artefacts from Veiled Emporium, there are fabulous dresses from Bilo and a new hair from Analog Dog.

First up is the animated dragon sculpture by Nikita Schapire of Veiled Emporium. It's available in a number of colours, and the Sea Dragon variation is the RFL donation item. To turn the animation on or off, simply click the dragon and watch as the dragon clutches it jewels, then rears up from its perch... or not, if you've toggled it off.

Fantasy Faire 2013: Feredir from FATEwear

Another men's outfit to show you today (don't worry ladies, normal service will be resumed shortly). This time it's Fereir, a dashing male elven outfit from FATEwear. (Though it would also be wonderful for a hunter or ranger character.)

It's an exceptionally well crafted and textured piece of mesh, and the ultimate in simplicity as it's an 'all-in-one' outfit; so all you need wear is one piece of mesh and one alpha. In the box, you get two versions of the outfit -  cloaked (shown here) and not.

Fantasy Faire 2013: Skinthesis

ERHMAHGERD never work with children or petites. Such awful little divas. Won't wear this, won't wear that. No, won't pose like that. Turn up late to set (too much violet juice the night before). No, they won't work with other models. Talk to their agent. Call them on their BS and you're a stupid sizeist biggie.

If you have room in your life for a demanding diva who won't get out of her teeny tiny bed for less than 10,000L a day, look no further than Cane Sutter's Skinthesis. At this year's Fantasy Faire, Cane has put out a range of petite mesh avatars and fairy wing accessories (the wings also come in biggie size for the hoomans among you).

Fantasy Faire 2013: Veiled Emporium and The Library

Veiled Emporium is the store for the group of creators based on the beautiful Black Veil sim, and one of their number (Balthasar Constantine) has made the fantastical object which you see in the foreground of this picture (it's not floating, I swear! It is totally resting on the stone...)

The Aether Clouds Artifact Egg is a roleplay accessory which serves as a relic or artefact which will dispense objects... as well as looking pretty darn cool, thanks to the animated fractal art texture.

Fantasy Faire 2013: FATEwear, Lupoaica, Lassitude & Ennui

One of FATEwear's offerings for this year's Fantasy Faire this a mesh elven gown... which might remind you of a certain epic movie trilogy from a few years ago.

From the front, this gown is perfectly demure, but in fact it is dramatically slit up the front, so you will flash some leg as you move around.

Fantasy Faire 2013: New releases from The Plastik

The.Plastik is launching three fabulous new ranges at Fantasy Faire, including the skin and outfit in these photos.

The Valandriel armour has much in common with the Naamah body jewelry outfit, in that once you choose the base colour for your outfit, you  have myriad colour change options, thanks to the huds included with the oufit.

Fantasy Faire 2013 is open! (with free gifts to combat lag)

Fantasy Faire is now open! Get down there and get shopping in aid of Relay for Life and the American Cancer Society.

Don't forget to be considerate towards others and do yourself a favour in terms of limiting lag. Ditch any huds or scripted items, and deprim as much as possible.

To help you do just that, The,Plastik have put out two fabulous gifts for Fairegoers, with options for male and female. At any of the landing points, you'll find these outfits, consisting of a low-lag skin (all naughty bits covered, no need for additional clothing layers and textures) and a matching mesh hair.

Fantasy Faire 2013: Yasmin from Luas, Magical poses from Two Cats

Another of Luas's RFL outfits, partial mesh Yasmin comes in a stunningly rich shade of green. I don't usually like green (see half my crayon colour challenge posts), but this beautiful emerald texture is striking and full of impact.

The poses are another RFL item, this time from c(Two Cats).  I love how they write the name btw - it means Two Cats, One Cup - even if the inspiration behind that name is rather less cute XD. DON'T GOOGLE IT. Although possibly you will find nothing under "two cats" so your innocence can remain intact a little longer.