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

Arwen's Creations: Lirimaer

The last in my Arwen blog series is a gown called Lirimaer. It's another gorgeous, versatile design full of rich, detailed trim and many optional pieces. Here is Arwen's marketplace description:

"Lirimaer" is Elven-inspired. The name "Lirimaer" means "Lovely One" in Elvish, and you will be lovely in this 21 piece ensemble crafted from white velvet with gold accents. The outfit includes 3 skirts, golden head circlet, waist circlet, necklace, sculpted shoes (alpha layer enabled, so please be sure your viewer supports alpha layers - no invisiprims were used), flowing sleeves, high neck with button closure, and lovely curved rim veil for Freewoman roleplayers.

This gown can be as revealing or as modest as your roleplay needs demand: The offshoulder blouse is cut with a low neck and back; the undershirt is a scoop neck (collar bone revealed) with 3/4 sleeves (to provide a bit more modesty). They look great individually, or, layered together. The jacket layer is done as a waistwrap and looks lovely over either the blouse, the undershirt, or both.

This gown comes in 23 wonderful color combinations and can be found at Arwen Serpente's store, Arwen's Creations.

clothes: Lirimaer in Luscious (raisin and brown) by Arwen Serpente of Arwen's Creations

skin: SilkGirl Xian in Tan by DrLife

Eyes: Sunrise Gold by FASHISM

Hair: Orchid in Swedish by Truth

Happy Halloween and Thank You!

Happy Halloween to everyone! Thank you always for your support and membership to my blog. I hope you all have a wonderful fall and winter season :))

Clothes: Harvest Faerie by Elvina Ewing of Caverna Obscura

Skin: SilkGirl Xian in Tan by Leena Ying of DrLife

Hair: Leilani in Cranberry by Truth

Wearable Candy Bucket by Marcella Domela

Guardian of Secrets

I always have to stop by Selina Forder's store every so often to see what new designs she has come out with. This time I was wanting to do a "darker" blog with the haunted forest Bewitched as the backdrop, so focused on finding something that would go along with this theme. I found a beautiful outfit mainly of velvet called Erestra. Under the name of the design were the words, "Guard of Secrets". I thought how perfect for a shoot at the haunted forest! The outfit has many details and features that make it simply lovely. What I always love is that most of these clothes come with pants AND a skirt, so very versatile! This particular outfit also comes with a gold belt holding a handbell and key to go along with the "Guard of Secrets" description. I took several pictures below so you could see the outfit in different views, with the skirt and pants, and with and without the optional belt. Also at Elvenbreath, I found some classic, but really pretty ballerina shoes that go perfectly with the outfit. The shoes come in many different colors.

Please click on the pictures below to see them in a larger size.

Clothes: Erestra by Selina Forder of Elvenbreath

Shoes: Ballerina Shoes in Dark by Elvenbreath

Skin: SilkGirl Xian in Tan by Leena Ying of DrLife

Elf Ears: BB Basic Pointy Ears Type A Exotic Skin by Suetabulous Yootz

Eyes: Sunrise Eyes in Red by Ikon Innovia of Fashism

Hair: Early in Black 05 by Elikatira

Location: Bewitched of Elven Mist

Elven Snow Angel

I recently finished my home above the Enchanted sim and opened it to the public. I decided to find a beautiful outfit that would go well with this land of snow so I could do some pictures there. Yes, I know it's summer, but this gown can be worn year round, plus, it's Second Life after all...and thought it would "cool" you all off! lol

I found a beautiful gown at Evie's Closet called Muse. It's of soft fabric that drapes over the body and has a great fit. It has several parts like glitch pants, the skirt, arm wraps and a few other lovely touches. I chose the Tuala Collar and Crown to go with it, along with a pair of gorgeous sculpted angel wings by Kala Bijoux. I showed the Muse gown two different ways, one with the crown, collar and wings, and the other with no wings and a different headpiece of snowdrop garland also by Evie's Closet. There are so many different looks and styles you can put with this gown, it's the perfect choice for those who want a versatile, but beautiful wardrobe. Please click each picture to see it larger and please come visit the Snow Palace any time! :)

Clothes: Muse gown in white by Evangeline Miles of Evie's Closet
Headpiece: Both the Tuala Collar and Crown in green by Evie's Closet and the Snowdrop Garland headpiece
Angel Wings: Raphael Sculpted Angel Wings in White by Kala Bijoux of Material Squirrel
Skin: Jadis skin, Yuki edition 02E by Aida Ewing of Glam Affair
Elf Ears: Sad elf ears-Snow by Kioko Kumaki of Panda Express
Eyes: Light Absinthe eyes by Ikon Innovia of Fashism (the best eyes I've seen in SL)
Makeup: Makeup layer Yuki 10 by Miamai
Hair: Seraphina in Swedish by Truth (hair while wearing wings); Orchid in Swedish by Truth
Poses: Ballet series by Glitterati
Location: Elven Snow Palace above Enchanted of Elven Realm

Seraphina hair by Truth

Orchid hair by Truth

Elvenbreath Faeries

I was able to spend a good amount of time with my sissy Darri today in Second Life for a change, and it was so much fun. We always try to take some pictures together when we're both on since that seems to be a rare occasion. She had the great idea to find an outfit that was the same or similar for the pictures, so off we ventured to Elvenbreath, one of the best fantasy clothing shops around! We ended up here because earlier she had come in game when I was already on and happened to be shopping in the store. I teleported her there and then we ended up both getting off for a bit, but when we went back on, we were already in the store, so just stayed and found the two beautiful faerie sets there :) They're called Fairy Cherry and Narcissy (comes with ballet flats) and both sets have a gorgeous set of flexiwings that actually "glow". Selina Forder, the store owner/designer, is so talented and truly creates quality plus originality. Here is the url to Elvenbreath:

http://slurl.com/secondlife/Insula%20Inferi%20Hills/182/54/33

Natalie's outfit: Fairy Cherry by Selina Forder of Elvenbreath
Skin: Layla in Light HB 8 by Aida Ewing of Glam Affair
Hair: Riley in Swedish by Truth
Elf Ears: Animalistic ~Burdies and Gems by Aikea Rieko of The Plastik
Shoes: Flair Flats in Candy/White by Elika Tiramasu of Elikatira

Darri's outfit: Narcissy by Selina Forder of Elvenbreath
Skin: Ninni in Cacoa Tan by Al Vulo
Hair: Lucia in Copper by Truth

Location: Enchanted of Elven Realm

I have found a special place
And magic there abounds
Gardens filled with colors bright
Enchanting fairy sounds

The magic here entwines our hearts
With diamond dust and gold

And the friendships made
Whilst fairies played
grow neither dull nor old

Here the best of friends are made
So many I hold dear
Always there to lend a hand
And sprinkle fairy cheer.

Poem by Dawn Strother-Litchfield

Glam Affair Skin Addiction: Focus on Layla

Layla Skin in L HB 8

Yes, I did it again! I purchased the latest skin by Aida Ewing of Glam Affair. It's gorgeous and in this blog I've pictured my favorite makeups, all in Natural. The skin comes in 15 different makeups for both light and darker brows, plus, it also comes with 4 different brow shapes. Along with these choices, an entire optional makeup line has been created. It includes 40 lipstick shades plus a variety of other makeup offerings. Right now there is a Layla Photo Contest going on and here are the specifics:

Layla Photo Contest

www.flickr.com/groups/1696815@N21/

-Glam Affair- is giving everybody the chance to become 'the face' for Layla!

This contest will have two winners, their works will be displayed on both sides of -Glam Affair- Layla skin vendor and will receive a prize of 5000L$ cash.

The rules:

1) The picture must be a face close-up of you avatar wearing Layla;
2) Two pictures per participant are allowed;
3) The model and the author of the picture must be the same person;
4) No special editions of the dressing room Layla skin are allowed.

Please submit your VERTICAL picture in this group (minimum size1500h x 900w pixel).
The contest begins on May 22th, 2011 and ends on June 5th, 2011.

glamaffairupdates.blogspot.com/

I am wearing Glass Chunk earrings and necklace by Fallingwater Cellardoor of Shiny Things and Hairs by Tabata Jewell of Vanity Hair (Eden) and Truth Hawks of Truth (Orchid)

Layla Skin in D HB 11

Layla Skin in L HB 8

Layla Skin in D HB 12

Layla Skin in D HB 13

Enchanting Elven Style

I saw this beautiful elven outfit at Selina Forder's Elvenbreath recently and, yes, just had to spend my lindens! The colors and the style are just perfect and so traditionally elven, which I love. I think my most favorite part of the whole outfit is the gorgeous puff sleeves with coutouts showing the different color lining underneath, and this is just one of many details within this style. The lovely hunter green and beige colors plus the velvet fabric complete and make this lovely ensemble so wearable!

Clothes: Tamesis by Selina Forder of Elvenbreath (joint effort with Linux Windlow and Vick Koray)
Boots: Ving in brown by Fallingwater Cellardoor of Shiny Things
Skin: Eva in Natural 9 by Aida Ewing of Glam Affair
Elf Ears: Wilted elf ears by Kioko Kumaki of Panda Express
Hair: Eloise in Swedish by Truth Hawks of Truth
Location: Enchanted of Elven Realm

Leafy Couture

the Leaf Couture skirt

the Cocktail skirt

the Long skirt

The Leaf Couture gown, a limited edition release by Faery Sola of Studio Sidhe, is truly a lovely and feminine choice offered in three different styles within one product. There are only 50 gowns in each color available, and can be worn formally or casually with options of either a long skirt, shorter cocktail skirt, or leaf couture skirt, which are all shown in this blog. The gown comes in six colors: green, red, purple, fuschia, bronze (shown in this blog) and black. All three skirt styles are made of a beautiful chiffon overlay with silver detailed trim and they all also come with the Leaf Couture pendant. The leaf couture skirt has the added touch of little flowers on the front and back plus three tiers of chiffon with silver edging down the skirt portion of the gown. The cocktail and long gown both have the long straight pleated chiffon skirt with silver trim at the bottom. All three skirt styles flow from a beautifully cut empire waist bodice. You can't go wrong with this versatile and gorgeous gown!

Clothes: Studio Sidhe Leaf Couture gown by Faery Sola
Skin: Dejah by Naalyeh Raleigh of Inaya in Pale Brunette
Hair: Peta in Swedish by Truth Hawks of Truth
Elf Ears: Wilted Elf Ears by Kioko Kumaki of Panda Express
Location: Enchanted of Elven Realm and Tol Narwa Vire

I'd also like to mention a relief effort that is very true to Faery Sola's heart and is a very good cause. Here is her notecard on the subject of the Queensland flooding:

Queensland, the state where I live is currently being hit by flood water. A LOT of flood water. People have lost their lives, their pets, their homes, their livelyhoods and it's STILL RAINING.

Where I live it is currently cut off by flood waters, we got a phone call today from Emergency Services to evacuate if we felt at risk of flood waters. Luckily for my family and I, our little corner of our town hasn't flooded... yet. I say yet, because we're being told it's only going to get worse.

Please help in whatever way you can by either going to the Extend a Helping Hand Event Hall ( Event Hall Location: Adien 28, 65, 1026) and purchase:

Faery's Daisy Parasol at 80L

Extend a Helping Hand (information) -
Money raised goes towards the Premier's Disaster Relief Appeal which will assist Queenslanders affected by massive flooding.

Plenty of fantastic vendors taking part. Purchase a donation item where part of the proceeds go to the appeal, or make a full donation.

The Market will be held between Jan. 11th and 31st, but vendors may also have items up at mainstores and there may even be events. Click a subscrier to make sure you keep up to date.

You may be able to get involved! Please contact Sanura Sakai if you are interested in being a participant, blogger, donation point or event holder.

100% of the proceeds of this sale go to the fund or you can check out the other amazing content creators there OR you can donate at the kiosks which are located in the participants mainstores (including my Studio Sidhe store) or at the event OR you can go directly to:

http://www.qld.gov.au/floods/donate.html

thank you in advance for your support,

Enjoy!

~Faery~

Christmas Red

I just had to do another holiday post, yet it can be generic too. I love Christmastime and all the music, colors, lights, snowmen, feeling in the air and the list goes on. Red's a great color and I decided to focus on formalwear this time. I visited the beautiful Lost Gardens of Apollo for this series.

Clothes: SLC Gown Romance Red by Serina Lacava (pants and "under" shirt are options)
Shoes: Maitreya Gold - Foxy Red by Onyx LeShelle
Jewelry: CCD Pure Butterfly necklace and bracelets by Caithlin Carter
Skin: Eva in Natural 04 by Aida Ewing of Glam Affair
Elf Ears: Sad Elf Ears-Snow by Kioko Kumaki of Panda Express
Hair: Orchid (updo) in Swedish by Truth Hawks of Truth
Hair: Bella III in White Beach Blonde by mcgeeb Gupte of JolieFemme Designs

Sweater Girl

Nordic Skilk Cowl Neck Sweater in White by Mairead Fitzgerald

Bella III hair in White Beach Blonde by mcgeeb Gupte of JolieFemme Designs
The Unicorn multi-pose prop by Faery Sola of Studio Sidhe
Yummy Christmas Candy Cane (wearable) by Synthetyc Summers

Shown in All Pictures:
Eva Skin in Natural 04 by Aida Ewing of Glam Affair
Sad Elf Ears with Falling Snow by Kioko Kumaki of Panda Express

There's nothing like a beautiful holiday sweater to wear with dress pants or blue jeans. Both look great with sweaters and help make them very simple and versatile. On top of all that, either a form-fitting or loose sweater look great if they're made well and have a good fit. I found these lovely Christmas sweaters recently and thought I'd feature them for those of you who are still looking for something different, yet easy to wear or give as a gift. Enjoy!

Candycane Cardigan by Wildroses Pevens of Wildzcreations
Seraphina hair in Swedish by Truth Hawks of Truth
Yummy Christmas Candy Cane by Synthetyc Summers

EA Jeans Relaxed by Mex Thorn

Skating picture taken at Calas Galadhon sim

(skates are free at the sim)

Snowflake Cardigan by Wildroses Pevens of Wildzcreations
Riley hair in Swedish by Truth Hawks of Truth
Candy Cane Antlers by Faery Sola of Studio Sidhe
Nutcrackers by Manddy Ferraris
Pictures taken on Enchanted sim