Glam Affair Skin Addiction: Focus on Jadis

Jadis Natural 02A

Yes, I'll admit, I'm addicted to skins! I just love trying new ones as they come out! After trying many brands, I always seem to come back to Glam Affair skins by Aida Ewing. There are so many beautiful, high quality creations out there, and at one time I mentioned another favorite, but I've definitely decided Glam Affair has my old favorite beat now :) The latest I've tried with Glam Affair is called Jadis in Natural (comes in 14 styles) and the Yuki Edition (comes in 6 styles). I also have Eva, Sofia, and Castalia, and every one is gorgeous in its own way, unique with its own style. For a long time Sofia was my all time favorite, now I love the new Jadis skin. She also has a couple of newer ones out called Mary and Sakura (which proceeds will go toward the disaster fund in Japan and the Pacific). Below I've pictured Jadis in Natural and the Yuki Edition skin, along with many of the 25 makeups created for the Yuki Edition, by monica Outlander. I've also pictured two makeup layers by Aida Ewing herself for the regular Jadis line. Beauty, perfection, and quality...that's Glam Affair skins.

Left to right/top to bottom: Jadis Natural 02A with Makeup Layer 1, Jadis Natural 08A, Jadis Natural 02A with Makeup Layer 16, Jadis Natural with Makeup Layer 16

Left to Right: Jadis Yuki Edtion 02B and Yuki Edtion 02F

All Jadis Yuki Edition skins with Miamai_Les Makeups for Yuki/Jadis by monica Outlander

Hair: Wanda in Gold by KateForster Akin of Tukinowaguma

Head Jewel: Halfmoon by Selina Forder of Elvenbreath

elf ears: ICED elf ears with triple loops by Scarlet Chandrayaan

Delphinium and Hibiscus: Garden of Friendship

Flowers are one of Nature's most wonderful gifts. How can something so exquisite, so fragrant, so delicate, appearing in so many vibrant colors and different shapes, arise out of the dusky earth? The answer is through the work of the flower faeries... Teresa Moorey

Little Bird in Green by Sasaya Kayo of HPMD

Once upon a time there lived a little blue flower fairy called Delphinia, named after the beautiful flower called Larkspur of the Delphinium family. She lived in a lovely and magical forest called Enchanted of Elven Realm, known for its abundant flora, fauna and foliage. Delphinia had a wonderful disposition, full of sweetness and laughter. She helped keep the animals of the forest happy and healthy with her powers of wellbeing. She would make sure to visit and spend time with each and every creature of the forest every single day, especially the unicorns, with whom she was most endeared. She knew they were the most vulnerable as they were endangered. With her great agility, she could fly and romp about the forest with speed and poise, and be there when needed.

Delphinia's dress: Eden Fairies Delphinium by Evangeline Miles of Evie's Closet (comes with hat, socks and shoes)
Skin: Elf in Holly 2 Sundust Light with Freckles by Gala Phoenix of Curio
Hair: Delia in Snow White by KateForster Akina of Tukinowaguma
Elf Ears: ICED elf ears with triple loops by Scarlet Chandrayaan
Location: Enchanted of Elven Realm

Fairy in a Bubble multi pose prop by Faery Sola of Studio Sidhe

Long ago and far away there lived a little red flower fairy called Hibisca. She lived a long way from Delphinia's forest home in her own kind of forest, a jungle in the tropics! Hibisca was named after the beautiful bright red vibrance of the tropical Hibiscus which grew wild in her part of the world. Hibisca had always had a very confident, outspoken and playful personality, loving to show tricks while flitting through the air. She also had a very mischievous side which sometimes got her in trouble. Hibisca was one others went to when they wanted outright honesty when answering a question or giving an opinion. She also found the positive in everything, including other fairies or just living things in general. This wonderful trait made her instill confidence in those that were normally not so confident and gave them encouragement and motivation to "keep trying".

Hibisca's Dress: Eden Fairies Hibiscus by Evangeline Miles of Evie's Closet (includes hat, socks and shoes)
Skin: Silkgirl Yuyan in Tan by Leena Ying of DrLife
Hair: Neve in Streaked Cranberry by Truth Hawks of Truth
Location: Enchanted of Elven Realm

"Bug the Faeries" Mushie Seat by Jade Winthorpe of FFH&G (left)

"Just a Pose" Fall Fae Shroom by Glamouramama

HPMD Globe Lamp M (butterfly) by Sasaya Kayo

One day, not long ago, Delphinia and Hibisca actually met in Elven Realm....oh, they're best friends, didn't I tell you? They visit each other all the time through a portal Delphinia found by accident in Elven Realm. One day she was prancing about near the sea and accidentally jumped inside a black pool of water right at the edge of the sea surrounded by rocks. As soon as she did, she was transported to Hibisca's world in the tropics and met her friend there. After that, they've been inseparable and with both their personalities, they offset each other and benefit each other's homeland in many wonderful ways!

HeeHee! Faery Bubble by Faery Sola of Studio Sidhe

Elfin Foot Bridge with glowies and poses by Jade Winthorpe of FFH&G

The Gift pose prop by Faery Sola of Studio Sidhe

Today Delphinia had a gift she wanted to give Hibisca, to show her how much she appreciated her friendship and support. She had gathered a little magic dust from each area of the forest for quite a while and had put it together into one "package" for her best friend. She told Hibisca, "With this magic dust we have the ability to portal to our other flower fairy friends in different parts of the world, and they to us, thus using each other's strengths when needed for one another." Three of the friends Delphinia was speaking of were Lily, who can bring back distant memories and forgotten emotions, Marigold, who renews life and restores vigor through the power of the sun, and Peony who helps protect and heal. Hibisca was elated and both little fairies knew they had a wonderful, new gift in more ways than one :)

There are three other flowers the Eden dresses come in: Lily, Marigold and Peony, all just as beautiful as the next

Lovely Versatility

An elf always has to be prepared for what may come, a fight with the enemy, or a hunt for the big Realm feast. Yes, sometimes even if that elf is a "she". Nothing is more tenacious and fierce, yet sexy and beautiful than a fight ensemble worn by an elf of the female gender. Kira Lavendel of MysticHope Designs always creates her clothes to be purely feminine, yet very versatile and rugged in order to "get the jobe done". She makes sure the outfit comes with several optional pieces so you can mix and match and wear what happens to fit the occasion. This particular outfit called Penny Steam consists of pants, a long jacket, and corset top along with shoulder caps and wrist guards. It also comes with a lovely necklace which matches the corset top that comes in several colors (this one happens to be rose). The outfit also comes with a band for each leg that holds knives needed for battle or the hunt. Not only is the outfit a great choice for whatever need arises, it's also alot of fun to wear!

Clothes: Penny Steam in Rose by Kira Lavendel and Elisha Firecloak
Skin: Jadis in Natural # 10 and Makeup Layer # 1 by Aida Ewing of Glam Affair
Elf Ears: Sad elf ears HamHam by Kioko Kumaki of Panda Express
Hair: Vivian in Platinum by Leena Ying of DrLife Healthy Hair
Boots: Elvenspirit in black by Kira Lavendel of MysticHope Designs
Location: Enchanted Fantasy Gallery on Elven Realm

Lady of the Unicorn

I was actually shopping in the marketplace recently and just happened to run across this beautiful dress by Gypsy Tripsa. It's called Lady of the Unicorn, imagine that! I just loved the natural tones and print in the dress, plus the design. It comes with the cloak and headpiece and other removable parts. I decided because of the name of the dress, I had to have a unicorn in a picture or two, plus I took these shots at my home in Elven Realm.

I'd also like to mention the precious elf ears I found at the Plastik. They have little birds perched on top of each ear :)

Clothes: Lady of the Unicorn dress by Gypsy Tripsa
Elf Ears: Animalistic Elven Ears by Aikea Rieko of the Plastik
Skin: Dejah in Pale Brunette by Inaya Skins
Hair: Alice in Platinum by Leena Ying of DrLife

Unicorn pose prop: by Faery Sola of Studio Side

Location: Enchanted of Elven Realm (my home)

Please click the pictures to zoom in

Animalistic Elven Ears by the Plastik (right ear)

Animalistic Elven Ears by the Plastik (left ear)

Bewitching Bentham Hollow

Bewitching, beautiful, whimsical, magical and colorful are just a few words that describe Bentham Hollow, one of Lauren Bentham and Andrek Lowell's newer forest creations. Lauren already owns a store selling products that can be found on her sims called Bentham Manor. She also owns the wonderful Enchanted Wonderland Forest and Bentham Forest (both also created in collaboration with Andrek Lowell), all part of Bentham Isles. Bentham Hollow is a sparkling, vibrant, and simply gorgeous forest full of fun and wonder.

I landed,was welcomed, and then given information about Bentham Hollow and also, the other Bentham sims. I was in awe of the magic and richness of color around me, including the bright bluish "sparkles" falling from above all over the sim. I walked toward a large gate in front of me, which was the entrance to a forest full of giant, chromatic flowers and mushrooms in abundance! Everywhere I turned the forest was full of foliage, trees, vines, large flora and especially MUSHROOMS. Not just any old mushroom, but HUGE mushrooms of every shape and color. Some even had faces that gazed as I walked by. As I went deeper into the woods, I realized this land was reminiscent of Tim Burton's Alice In Wonderland. There were tree trunks with staring faces, polka-dotted mushrooms, mushrooms that glowed, large ponds, babbling creeks, caves, and lovely, shining crystals. Once you land, and then if you turn around and go toward the back rather than forward, you will run across an area full of burning trees. Everything is bright and cheerful, then all of a sudden you enter a dark, gloomy area that looks like it has some kind of flashing lights ahead. When you get closer, you realize it's the tree trunks with faces on fire! As you walk through, ashes and soot fall from the trees and land on the ground making it black to add to the overall effect of this eerie part of the forest.

If you want to enjoy viewing a magical, fantasy sim full of beauty and whimsy, Bentham Hollow is a place you need to see! Bewitchingly beautiful!

Forest gate entrance and a view of some of the flowers and mushrooms of the sim

Some of the glowing mushrooms and sparkling crystals

Red and white polkadots along with faces on mushrooms can be found

The burning trees of Bentham Hollow

Giant colorful flowers, pools of water, green foliage and caves of the Hollow

Clothes: Honor by Evangeline Miles of Evie's Closet
Boots: ED Gryphon in bronze by Bryce Randt
Skin: Jadis in Natural #3 with Makeup Layer #16 by Aida Ewing
Elf Ears: by the Plastik
Hair: Wanda in Gold by KateForster Akin of Tukinowaguma
Pearl Drop tiara by Vivienne Daguene

Jeannie and a Bottle

I've been working on my sim, Enchanted, the past week. I've added several new fun areas, one of those being a giant genie bottle on a cloud in the sky. Hmm, genie....I actually like to spell it, Jeannie as in I Dream of Jeannie, the TV show from the 70's. I happened to be Barbara Eden's biggest fan growing up and absolutely loved the show, I never missed an episode. As a matter of fact, I now have all the shows on dvd! Really, what young girl around the age of 10 or 11 wouldn't like Barbara Eden or wish they were her? She was gorgeous, could make things happen with the blink of an eye....well, both eyes, she lived with an astronaut AND she got to wear that lovely hot pink outfit! Need I say more? My mother made me a costume just like Jeannie's, too! Seriously, it was perfect and looked exactly like Jeannie's from head to toe! I even had gold sparkly slippers to match. I think I must've worn it every Halloween from about age 8 through 11. Well, I found one in Second Life that is pretty close to what the original looked like. It has everything except the scarf around your head that was connected to the little cap. This outfit comes with the cap and ponytail as one piece, and also has bangs and a hair base. I did not wear this part in the pictures because I just didn't care for the way it fit my shape and looked on me. I wore a high pontyail hair from Sirena instead. The outfit also came with a miniature jeannie bottle you can hold.

Now that I've told you the background of my "jeannie" days, maybe you will understand why I wrote this blog. I lift both arms, cross them and blink both eyes *poof*, see you next time!

Clothes: I Dream of Jeannie costume and mini bottle by MistySue Wallaby
Skin: DrLife Crystal in Tan by Leena Ying
Hair: Tyra in Pearl (blonds pack) by Natalia Zelmanov of Sirena
Giant Bottle: Gypsy's Genie Bottle by GypsyRainbow Nightfire of Hectic Moon
Cloud: Ashbourne 20 x 20 Cloud Sky Platform by PhoenixRene Ashbourne
Location: Enchanted of Elven Realm

The cloud itself extends out from where you see actual cloud and also has transparent "sides"

Inside the Jeannie bottle

Barbara Eden of the 70's sitcom (Larry Hagman of Dallas fame was her astronaut)

Hungry Art Charity Exhibition

I have a friend named Archibald Sideshow in SL who owns a gallery called, Hungry Art. He's having a special charity exhibition tomorrow (Sunday) at 1:00pm SL time. He asked me if I'd mind helping him get the word out. Hope you all are able to come, it's for a good cause! Here's his notecard on the event:

Welcome to a charity exhibition for Clowns Without Borders... an organization who is bringing happiness and laughter to people in catastrophe areas and warzones.

A lot of artists have given their work for the good cause and all the money we earn will go directly to the organization.

So come and join us!
Have fun and do something good for others
and walk home with a piece of nice art in your inventory.

Sunday 6 feb
1 PM SL time

Archibald
at Hungry Art