Pure Evil

  "Maleficent: Listen well, all of you. The Princess shall indeed grow in grace and beauty, beloved by all who know her. But, before the sun sets on her 16th birthday, she shall prick her finger, on the spindle of a spinning wheel - AND DIE!
" Sleeping Beauty - 1959

 Walt Disney's Sleeping Beauty, my all time favorite fairy tale growing up.  I always loved the storyline and of course, the witch Maleficent had to be the best villain I'd ever seen out of all the Disney fairy tale movies!  I was looking at the new Flickr posts the other day and came across a new Maleficent Witch Avatar and costume by Precious Restless of Vita's Boudoir!  I couldn't believe it, it was simply stunning!  I of course had to buy, buy, buy, then try it on as soon as I could.  You definitely need the latest Phoenix and/or a viewer for mesh.  She made several sizes in certain pieces for a good fit.  Here is the writeup in the marketplace by Precious:

This is a complete avatar,  which means it contains skin,eyes,brows,sculpted eyelashes,dress(mesh in 5 standard sizes),hat(also mesh in 5 sizes),shoes,witch animated magical staff and alpha layers in every possible combination so you can wear dress without hat in some another glamorous occasion :)))
Everything in box is modify except skin,eyes and brows ;)
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Boudoir/125/155/2

This avie and costume is so much fun!  I took the pictures of Natalie below at Bentham Forest, the perfect setting for evil in its purest form :)  This would also make the perfect Halloween costume!  Yes, this detailed, beautiful costume along with the avatar is amazing....literally to DIE for!  *evil laugh*

 Walt Disney's Maleficent from Sleeping Beauty

The Eyes Have It!

I found some really pretty and good quality face tattoos by Sonia28 Jie of Son!a.  They come in several different styles and colors.  Of course I had to purchase the fatpack for each so I'd have every color!  Each fatpack comes in 6 different colors and the one called Fairy Face Tattoo (my personal favorite)  contains sculpted prim face diamonds.  They range in price from 300 to 400L.  The name of the store is Son!a Luxury Fashion.  Here is the link to the marketplace:  https://marketplace.secondlife.com/stores/14700/search?utf8=%E2%9C%93&search[category_id]=&search[maturity_level]=G&search[keywords]=fairy+face+tattoo

The outfit I'm wearing is called Nelinde by Selina Forder of Elvenbreath and comes with the following:
 > Pants
> long jacket
> upper sleeves for long jacket
> lower sleeves for long jacket
> short jacket
> Shoulder parts for short jacket
> Collar
> Bottom of shirt with belt
> Bottoms of pants

Skin:  SilkGirl Xian in Tan by DrLife
Hair:  Tram A816 in creamy yellow
 Elf Ears:  Etherial Fey Ears by Balderdash and Schadenfreude 

 Fairy Face Tattoo in Gold

 Velvet Face Tattoo in Gold

 India Face Tattoo in Gold

 Foret Face Tatoo

Butterfly Face Tattoo in Gold

Announcements at Enchanted of Elven Realm!

I've recently been updating and adding some new additions to our lovely art gallery over Enchanted of Elven Realm (slurl.com/secondlife/Elven%20Realm/126/125/245/ ). I've just added 7 new wonderful artists to our already fantastic collection of talent. All of them are true fantasy artists and produce exceptional work continuously. Please stop by the gallery to see their works and some other new updates too :)

A WORTHY CAUSE

In celebration of our new gallery artists and updates, I'd like to announce a couple things going on. First, any and all donations given to the sim or gallery from now until October 4 will go to a children's charity called, First Book. The organization helps children in need by giving them access to books so they can also listen to wonderful bedtime stories and create lifetime memories like other children. Thank you in advance for your donations for this cause :)

FEATURE ARTWORK DISPLAY

Please be sure and stop by the gallery and see our Feature Artwork display at the landing point, along with all the new pictures in the main gallery. The pictures at the landing point are one or two pieces chosen from most artists’ works within the gallery representing the Storybook theme and concentrate on fairy tales and reading in general. It’s wonderful to see all these together in one place!

PHOTO CONTEST

We are also incorporating a photo contest to go along with the Storybook theme, so use your imaginations, dress up your avie, and have fun! Here are the guidelines:

1. You have until Wednesday, September 26 to submit all pictures.

2. Pictures can be taken at any sim or setting as long as it's a storybook theme.

3. You may submit 2 pictures.

4. Pictures can be submitted to Natalie Montagne in game as a texture or photo in a notecard in the Flickr group link: http://www.flickr.com/groups/2092071@N23/. If you submit in game, please be sure and put your avie's full name on the submission.

5. No nudity allowed

Prizes will be based on originality, creativity, and staying within the theme. They are as follows:

First Place - 5000L
Second Place - 3000L
Third Place - 1000L

Please message Natalie Montagne either here or in game if you have any questions. Good luck and have fun!

Wisteria Wind

Okay, I know I'm rather slow moving here lately, sorry you all! Just been very busy with first life, you know how that goes. I miss blogging, so can't imagine staying away for too long! Anyway....

This time my blog is focusing on a simply stunning outfit my friend and sis SeleneLily gave me. She is always so thoughtful and is known to shower people with gifts for no particular reason at all, except that she's an unselfish, kind, and wonderful person :) This outfit is called Wisteria Wind by Elvina Ewing and the color is to die for! My favorite color is already blue, so this is just perfection to me. As always, the details are what make the outfit so special....it contains wisteria and little butterfly adornments, along with lovely and elaborate feminine trim. The fit is just right and flows beautifully. The flowing fabric moves as you do and looks totally natural. You can also wear it in different ways as there are several pieces. Here is what's listed in the marketplace:

This set includes 13 pieces in total:
✿ clothing layers (no mod/copy): top on shirt and undershirt layers; thong; long glitchpants;
✿ prim parts (mod/copy): sculpted chest cloths decorated with wisteria vines and flowers;
✿ 2 slightly different flexi prim skirts with sculpted folds decorated with wisteria vines and flowers;
✿ L & R upper leg long skirt pieces (sculpted folds & flexi prims);
✿ L & R upper leg short skirt pieces (sculpted folds & flexi prims);
✿ L & R sleeves decorated with wisteria flowers.

The matching wreath and sandals are sold separately. Also, I added the wings from Fancy Fairy because I decided I wanted to be a faerie for a change. The outfit comes in both blue and purple.

Natalie is wearing...
Clothes: Wisteria Wind in Blue by Caverna Obscura (wreath and shoes sold separately)
Wings: Titania scripted in Blue Dream by Fancy Fairy
Skin: SilkGirl Xian in Tan by DrLife
Hair: Amelie in Blonde by Emo-tions
Eyes: Imperial Purple by FASHISM
Lashes: Sweet by Calla
Bird Prop: by Sasaya Kayo of HPMD
Location: Mostly at Lothlorien Forest

The beautiful wreath is sold separately

Wings by Fancy Fairy

A Collector of Mushies

Hi all!  I know it's been a long time since I've posted, and I apologize for that!  I've had alot going on in real life and have just not been able to be on like  I want to.  I'm hoping I can be more regular with my posts again *crosses fingers*.

I'd like to dedicate this post to a precious accessory I absolutely love created by Maena Tammas of Mae Fairy Tale.  First, I adore mushrooms of all sizes, shapes, and colors.  To me, they are so magical and add so much to any kind of fantasy scene you may want to create.  There are so many beautiful and different "styles" here in Second Life.  I decided to go to a sim called Calan Diva to take some pictures for this post, as they have some lovely and colorful mushrooms on display.  I dressed Natalie in a darling outfit created by Elvina Ewing called,  Huldra, then I added a new accessory designed by Maena called Shroom Backpack with Gnome.  It's exactly as it states, a backpack full of colorful mushrooms with a tiny gnome holding a lantern hanging on the side of the backpack.  It is just wonderful and so much fun!  Thus, the little Mushroom faerie starts her collection of enchanted mushrooms.....with the little gnome's help of course!  :)

Natalie is wearing....
Clothes:  Huldra outfit by Elvina Ewing
Hair:  Early in Brown by Elikatira
Skin:  Leah by Aida Ewing
Backpack:  Shroom Backpack with Gnome by Maena Tammas of Mae Fairy Tale

Location:  Calan Diva sim

Blend With the Forest

 Elves and forests are my two favorite things (well, besides unicorns!), so I was in the mood to blend with the forest for this blog :)  Surreal LeShelle of Deviance has the perfect outfit for that!  Here is her writeup in the marketplace:

The Dark Elementalist costume comes with:
• Sculpted Skirt with Flexi Panels
• Sculpted Top
• Sculpted Bracers
• All sculpted clothing pieces come with both silver and gold trim
• Matching silver and gold scepters
• 2 sizes included + a shape for quick and easy fitting
There are a total of 6 different colors. Discounted minipacks and multipack available in world.

Clothes:  Dark Elementalist Fantasy Costume in Enchanted Forest by Deviance

Skin:  SilkGirl Xian in Tan by DrLife

Hair:  Finya in Flames by EMO-tions

Eyes:  Sunrise eyes in Light Lagoon by FASHISM

Circlet:  Emerald Blossom circlet by Anastasia Domenici

Happy Easter!

Happy Easter to all of you and your families! Wishing you many blessings :))

Sunny April

Sunny, cheerful, colorful, spring, Easter! Just a few words that describe Elvina Ewing's April Easter outfit. This was so much fun to wear and to take pictures in. What's nice, but typical of the versatility of Elvina's designs, is that you have a choice of 2 skirts or bloomers along with 3 coordinting top choices. This design is so rich in color and comes with a beautiful head and waist wreath. The shoes are also Elvina's, but not included. Here is Elvina's list of what's included from the marketplace:

In this set:
✿ shirt on undershirt and shirt layers;
✿ dress bodice on shirt and jacket layers;
✿ shirt + bodice in one on undershirt, shirt and jacket layers;
✿ underpants;
✿ stockings;
✿ sculpted prim skirt with apron, lace underskirt, daisies and bow at the back;
✿ flexi prim skirt with lace underskirt and bow at the back;
✿ sculpted prim daisies belt;
✿ sculpted prim bloomers with bows at the front and back;
✿ flexi lace trim for the bloomers (worn on L&R hip);
✿ sculpted prim puff sleeves with bows;
✿ sculpted prim shirt collar with bow;
✿ sculpted prim daisies wreath (mouth and chin fit).

Outfit: April Easter outfit by Elvina Ewing of Caverna Obscura
Shoes: Flower Vines Clogs by Elvina Ewing of Caverna Obscura
Skin: SilkGirl Xian in Tan by DrLife
Eyes: Sunrise Light Lagoon by FASHISM
Hair: Wanda in Gold by Tukinowaguma
Basket: Basket of Strawberries by Maena Tammas of Mae Fairy Tale
Location: Tol Narwa Vire and Enchanted

With bloomers

Elvina Did It Again!

Elvina Ewing of Caverna Obscura did it again with one of her newer designs called Sorcerer's Apprentice. I spotted this in her blog (listed under fantasy to the right) and....well here we are :) I think the first thing that attracted my attention was the beautiful shade of blue! Blue is my favorite color anyway, then with it applied to an elven style I've always loved (more tailored with pants), how could I go wrong? Every time I acquire one of Elvina's designs, it always looks just as good or better than in the pictures...I've never been unhappy with a single one. This one has a lovely casual and tailored look of blue velvet sprinkled with gorgeous purple jewels here and there. As do many of Elvina's designs, this outfit comes with the boots and also an apprentice belt with scrolls, potion vials, pouches and a spellbook. A delicious buy indeed!

Clothes: Sorcerer's Apprentice by Elvina Ewing of Caverna Obscura (boots included)
Jewelry:
Skin: SilkGirl Xian in Tan by DrLife
Elf Ears: Ethereal Fey Ears by Balderdash and Schadenfreude
Hair: Minerva in Essence by Vanity Hair (with Eden Essence extension)
Location: Bewitched of Elven Mist

Please click to enlarge each picture

A Light in the Dark Forest

If you catch a firefly

and keep it in a jar

You may find that

you have lost

A tiny star.

If you let it go then,

back into the night,

You may see it

once again

Star bright.

by Lilian Moore

Natalie's clothes: Amarie's Bower in brown by Evangeline Miles of Evie's Closet
(Also comes in green, black, red, and blue)
Skin: Petal Frex Yum Bonus 1 BR in Light by Curio
Elf Ears: Sad elf ears HamHam by Kioko Kumaki of Panda Express
Hair: Peta in champagne by Truth
Eyes: Sunrise eyes in Light Lagoon by FASHISM
Lashes: by Damned
Necklace: Kosh-Oaken by Lynaja Bade
[D O D I E] Firefly Jar by Dodie Snowbear (on back)
!JK! Firefly Jar with Pose by Skyla Cyannis
Firefly Hollow from Basic Elements by Klyks Klees

The Beauty of an Enchanted Castle

As if a King overlooking his subjects, the castle stands atop a large mountain in the Bavarian Alps. Towering above misty clouds, it stands strong and majestic and exudes charm, magic and pure enchantment to all those who grace its presence.

What is it about castles? I loved them as a little girl, grew up loving them, and still love them. There's something so magical, yet so mysterious about these beautiful and amazing architectural pieces of art. My favorite castle of all time is the Neuschwanstein Castle in southwestern Bavaria, Germany. It was originally built and owned by Ludwig II of Bavaria in the 19th century and embodied the architectural fashion known as castle romanticism. It has become one of the most famous castles of all time bringing in thousands of visitors every year.

I'd like to focus on a wonderful and whimsical hat called Enchanted Castle created by Precious Restless of Vita's Boudoir. When I saw it in the store I smiled and it became a part of my huge inventory in a flash! The castle is extremely detailed and has so many extra touches worth mentioning. These include the flag on top of the castle, the light shining at the top, and especially the clouds which float around the castle while you're wearing it. I also found a beautiful dress called Potpourri at Vita's Boudoir that goes perfectly with the hat.

Natalie is wearing...
Enchanted Castle hat by Precious Restless of Vita's Boudoir
Potpourri dress by Precious Restless of Vita's Boudoir
EarthStones Basket of Spring earrings
Whitney necklace (comes with earrings too) by Dahlinks and Wicked Gear
Glam Affair Castalia skin in Natural #8 by Aida Ewing
Sunrise eyes in Rose by FASHISM
Lashes and Tribal makeup by Damned
Ethereal Fey Ears by Balderdash and Schadenfreude
Dina hair in Blonde by EMO-tions
The Unicorn pose prop by Faery Sola of Studio Sidhe

Background picture for Enchanted Castle hat pictures is a painting of Neuschwanstein castle.

This is the beautiful and magical castle tower found in Elven Realm of SL

NEUSCHWANSTEIN POEM by Robyn Schwartz

Across the ocean and above the lands
Sits a legacy for all curious eyes.
An ivory castle on a lonely peak
Where even the clouds bow down
Beneath its soaring majestic spires.
It was the dream of one king not long ago
That flustered the brow of every fair maiden.
To build for beauty, hold art above war.
Dismissing tradition and logic for lies
And following a single dream to lands end.
He sat on the banks of the river Rhine
Imagining one original palace after the next.
Maybe he shopped in the Marienplatz
For velvet loveseats and porcelain swans
To adorn the seed of his hearts content.
But now the king has been gone for years.
And Bavaria has never quite been the same
Since the death of Kind Ludwig the mad.
His castles stand proud and greet the wanderers
And journeyman, and dreamers and historians alike.
Though all are rare in craft and dripping in style
One of his lonely dreams stands above the rest.
Reaching beyond the Alpine rolling skies
Coloring heaven with a touch of human royalty.
A place any Sleeping Beauty would pray to wake.
It is here, I fell in love again, twice in the time of a year.
First with the earth, its inhabitants achievements
And the very nature that hides them in its breast.
The lakes that capture the suns final rays,
The heaving mountains with their fancy caps of snow,
The whispering cow bells carried by the gentle winds
And the serenity of the painted villages sleeping below.
The second time was with a young mate
Who accompanied me to my secret place.
To cavort once the daily bustles had calmed.
He fell for the battlements I had loved before
Understood the treasures I longed to share.
He carried me up the mountain like a princess
To her new palace on the night they were wed.
He kissed me to the whimpering of waterfalls,
Then watched on as the sun sank to bed.
Blessed be whoever may fall upon this place
Tucked into the heart of the Bavarian Alps
For this is the spot where I proudly left my heart,
And left Neuschwanstein for widened eyes to behold.

Sleeping Beauty's castle in Disneyland and Disney World was designed after Neuschwanstein

Happy Mardi Gras 2012!

Happy Mardi Gras everyone! Today, Tuesday the 21st, is THE actual day of "Mardi Gras" in New Orleans, or Fat Tuesday. This will be the last day of all the festivities before Ash Wednesday, when fasting and religious obligations begin the season of Lent for many. Here is a link for more information about Mardi Gras in New Orleans:

http://www.mardigrasneworleans.com/

Natalie is wearing...

Clothes: *katatOnik* Jester Dress Set in Purple by KatatOnik Pidgeon
Skin: SilkGirl Xian in Tan by DrLife
Elf Ears: Etherial Fey Ears by Balderdash and Schadenfreude
Eyes: Sunrise Imperial Purple by FASHISM
Hair: Working Mondays in Essence by Tabata Jewell of Vanity Hair
Shoes: *katatOnik* Kita Mary Janes in Purple by KatatOnik Pidgeon
Jewelry: Drakke Mardi Gras jewelry set (PROMO 100L off sale) by Mandrakke Dagger
Masques: Purple (Columbina) and Green (Perorno) masques both by Siyu Suen of Illusions
Jester Staff: Mardi Gras staff by KatatOnik Pidgeon
Fan: Mardi Gras Fan by Schadenfreude