Christkindl Market & Advent Calendar 2020

A friend sent me a landmark for the Christkindl Market & Advent Calendar 2020 @ DIVIAs Design as she knows I love a good Christmas market.

There are lots of lovely stalls to browse around with wreaths, table centrepieces. garlands, trees, snow globes, candles and more.

The items on sale are all very reasonably priced and low prim mesh so you can decorate for the festive season without your Land Impact hitting zero.

You can find the market here.

Necrotize

Landing at the Necrotize shopping event is something of a surprise - the whole setting is H G Giger inspired and looks like it could be used in one of the Alien movies.  It is courtesy of Walton F. Wainwright (faust.steamer) of ContraptioN.

The items on sale are futuristic, sci fi and/or dark.  They consist of clothing, avatar accessories (skins, tattoos, limbs, heads, horns etc.) and furnishings.

The Dreadful Cerebrum animated head from ozZy Heartsdale of Badwolf Accessories & Poses and the animesh Splider (that's it's name, not a typo) from Ikari Ichibara of Tardfish were especially creepy.  The Gothic lighting from Tiffy Vella at Eclectica is gorgeous.  And finally, thank you to Darksider Alex Of Process Of Elimination whose Carnifex Melee Robot (animesh companion and avatar) 'startled' me so much that I almost screamed.

Eclectica's Gothic Lighting Set

Tardfish's Splider

Badwolf Accessories Dreadful Cerebrum

Process Of Elimination's Carnifex Melee Robot 

Find Necrotize here.

M2D Light Week

Browsing the listing, I came across something that sounded intriguing.  I teleported in to Light Week and was greeted with a stunning display.  Tip: use a night time windlight setting and make sure you have Advanced Light on.

The region is dark to show off the lighting effects.  Away from from the DJ and dance areas, there is a light area and a dark area that are both beautifully lit.  Aside from the lighting there are wonderful kinetic sculptures.

Check out M2D Light Week here.

Halloween 2020

I love Halloween - it appeals to my inner goth, though frequently in SL that becomes my outer goth! 

Amidst all of the big Halloween events such as Shop and Hop, I came across a smaller (more manageable) one called Bundle's Halloween Deja Booooo!

There are shapes, mesh female clothing, (some) male mesh clothing, tattoos for mesh/BOM, decorations, nails, jewellery and textures.  Designers include Purple Moon, Luna Body Art, Le'La, Tastic, Storax Tree, Lurve, Alli & Ali and Loordes on London.

The look of the event is a spooky cemetery - complete with appropriate sound effects.  Alternatively there is a suitably dark stream playing. 

BUNDLES...EVENT is OPEN~ Oct 16th-31st ~ Halloween DEJA BOOOOO!

Engine Room

Browsing through the Showcase tab in Searc, I spotted the Engine Room.  The blurb read "Engine Room is a biannual Steampunk/Aetherpunk/Dieselpunk themed shopping event brought to you by Second Life Syndicate. Running from April 20th to May 20th, the Engine Room features some of the best designers on the grid housed in a unique custom build by Walton F. Wainwright (faust.steamer) of [ContraptioN]."  

I love steampunk and Walton F. Wainwright (faust.steamer) was one of the Worldbuilders at Fantasy Faire 2020.  He created Auxentios’ Pass, which I loved wandering the streets of as if I was in some steampunk novel.

I had to go and check it out and it certainly didn't disappoint.  The build is Victorian, deco, Gothic - spacious, dark, neon, sumptuously accented in gold detailing.  Water flows down the walls in to pools.  The central ceiling is supported by columns with a golden halo framework radiating out of a triangle.  The chandeliers are (of course) suitable industrial.

There are a range of interesting vendors there such as Violent Seduction, [ContraptioN], Wicca's Originals, toksik, The Forge, Schadenfreude and many more. 

Visit the Engine Room.

Fantasy Faire 2020

Over the past couple of weeks, I have spent time at Fantasy Faire 2020.  A lot of time.  Most of the time I have been logged in to Second Life, I have roamed the regions of the Faire.  It took me a couple of days to get my bearings and work my way around the 18 regions.  It then took me a few days to check out every store.  Added to that were the parties and coffee mornings and the other events such as roleplay classes and poetry readings.

I definitely had favourite regions (Spirit Valley of Kuruk, Elemaria, Lunafae, Queensgarden, Autumnium, Auxentios Pass, Zodiac) but every one of them was beautiful in its own way.  I loved the serenity of Spirit Valley or Kuruk and Lunafae, the open feeling of Zodiac, the roleplay feel of Auxentios Pass and the beauty of Queensgarden.  One afternoon I was so drawn in to the feel of Lunafae whilst riding my Teegle Mythos through it, that I realised I was visualising the feel of the sun on my skin and the smell of the grass under hoof.

I cannot imagine where to start to build an entire themed region, let alone how to put it together in such incredible detail.  The world builders of the Faire did an amazing job, not just with putting the regions together, but also with the elements they used from textures, to rocks, to flowers, to blades of grass.  The scale of the task is enormous - and then to put it all together with all of the other regions to allow a smooth transition from one to the other.  I am in awe of their imaginations, creativity and skill.

Wandering the Faire, even for someone like me, there was a sense of a community coming together to celebrate.  Having BPD makes it difficult for me to make connections.  I am the safe friend in your list - I will never IM you or send TP requests; I am in the background - there when you need a chat or want someone to visit an event with.  When I am not required, I wander alone.  Yet even whilst wandering alone at the Faire, I felt part of something.

In a time when the world is in such an unsettled state, I found myself able to leave it behind and become immersed in the regions of the Faire.  I was human, elf, mer, faun, fae, centaur.  I explored.  I took pics.  I miss it already.  

The Relay For Life event is coming.  Second Pride is coming.  I am sure there are plenty more events planned in the virtual world, but the sheer scale and beauty of Fantasy Faire 2020 will be hard to beat.

Healthinfo Island

Today I paid a visit to Healthinfo Island.  It covers a myriad of issues and support services.  
The region features:-

• a Path of Support with links to inworld groups dealing with everything from disabilities to mental health issues
• Health exhibits dealing with Borderline Personality Disorder, Maintaining Mental Health, Dementia, Depression, Minority Mental Health Equity and information about different types of mental health
• An area containing research including information about clinical trials
• A library with resources
• A reading room
• A gym so your avatar can have a work out
• A cute little herb garden with details about different herbs

If you or a loved ones has any health issues, give it a look.  Visit Healthinfo Island here.

WillowVale

Today I was browsing through the Secret Sale Sundays HUD and saw some Rainbow Cupcakes by Breux Willow that I thought might come in handy for a Pride display.  I TPd to WillowVale which is home to Breaux Willow , Granola, BoWillow & Breaux.  It isn't the sort of place I would usually visit as it is geared towards items for families and child avatars - all things I don't have.

It's a beachfront parcel surrounded by cliffs.  The stores are all in their own separate buildings around the parcel.  I love the layout!  I landed on the beach by some market stalls and wandered in to the first shop which is a building accessed through a mine tunnel.  There are vendors selling clothing for Bebe Toddler, Youth and Chonk, along with some Halloween decor items, cupcakes, furnishings suitable for children and some Gachas.

Up the ladder outside is a shop with some poses.  Up more ladders are more shops - one is dug in to the ground (a range of cute Gachas as well as more children's clothing), one is a rustic tree house style building on a pond and the last is in a barn.

I just love the look of the area; it is a departure from sellers who have a line up of identikit booths.

Find WillowVale here.

Fantasy Faire 2020 - Fairelands Junction

Visiting Fairelands Junction at Fantasy Faire 2020 and checking out the Worldlings.

Christmas Is Coming

That awful moment when the Christmas spirit hits you - because of a Gacha item!

Popped in to the Black Friday and Cyber Monday Event by Redeux and found an illuminated winter village set by Artisan Fantasy. It reminded me of a decoration set that we had in RL when I was a child, so I had to have it.

Look of the Day 21st October 2019

Hair: Vanity Hair - L.A. Confidential
Outfit: :sweet tart: - venus jumpsuit - creature feature (standard mesh sizes)
Shoes: KC Couture  - Belen Heels (HUD Controlled for Slink High, Maitreya, Belleza)

Renaissance Faire and Hunt

Had a lovely morning wandering around the Renaissance Faire.  It's a beautiful sim and the stalls are arranged along an attractive walk that meanders around the sim rather than the typical squared layout of expos.

 

Renaissance Faire and Hunt is open throughout September and can be found here.

Trans Pride

Showing my trans colours for Second Pride.

Dress: Meli Imako - Full Perm Fitmesh and Rigged Mesh Strapless Ball Gown with Ruffles
Wings: BNM Photogrpahy and Wings - Transgender Butterfly Wings 
Hair: The Outlet - JacQ's Hair 0.0.6
Lipstick: Mad' - Pride Lipstick (Trans)
Bracelets: Mad' - WristBands (Trans)

Feeling A Little Bit Extra

A homemade frock for that moment when you need to make an impact (and crash a sim)

Corset: White Canvas Templates - Full Perm Women's Cleavage V Cut Corset Top for Maitreya, Slink Hourglass, Belleza Freya (mesh)
Skirt: *The Seer* - Journey (flexi skirt)

Look of the Day 5th June 2019

Hair: Wasabi - Foxy Hair
Gloves: Hypnose - My Long Gloves (Bento)
Dress and Wrap:[LD] - Rea in Blue Purple 

Look of the Day 29th May 2019 (Belated)

Something a bit different today - Gacha gloves, an old but favourite lingerie and a special gift on some great boots - only L$1 with a fourteen colour HUD!

Lingerie: Lushish Catz - Jarimih Lingerie Teal - Appliers
Boots: MH Unique Design - Velvet Boots Collection (Fatpack)
Gloves: Sweet Thing - Madame Laveau Gloves in Teal - Gacha Item

Look of the Day 28th May 2019

Dress: Gaall - Stacy (with colour change HUD)
Boots: maci - Fetish Leather (with colour change HUD)
Hair: Entice - Kiss The Girl

Look of the Day 27th May 2019

Dress: MelStore - The Cold Shoulder Dress
Hair: No.Match - No.Kiss

SOS Christmas Fair

It's been a busy year and I haven't had the chance to take the photos I wanted let alone blog, but I am making a special effort with this one because it is close to my heart -  the Survivors of Suicide Christmas Fair.

There are market stalls selling a range of festive decor, as well as a couple with clothing and hair.  Additionally there is a face painting area, a quiet seating area, a dance area, a gaming area and the chance to see Santa on weekends.

The SOS Christmas Fair can be found here.

If You Can't Stand The Heat

Every Friday at Madame Lala's London Revue I do my 'Friday Frolic'. I lost inspiration for the music and started to feel stale so towards the end of last year I decided to theme the music.

A couple of weeks ago I did the play lists for March, April and May. I tweak them on the day and switch songs around depending how I feel. 

This morning I listened to tonight's tunes and at one point even I thought "WTF am I listening to?!?" It's certainly different.  By the way, 'The Friday Frolic' is at 2pm SLT this week (23rd March 2018) but will return to it's 1pm SLT slot when the clocks change in the UK.

While I was listening to the tunes, I thought I would prepare a buffet for the party so I did a spot of baking and some sandwiches for the party goers.

Pride Kitchen: RJD Homes and More 

Rice Cooker: [satus Inc]

Knife Set: Pop Art Store

Cutting Board: {XO}

Receipt Book and Stand: What Next

Lemon Cake: Dust Bunny

Food Mixer: What Next

Bread Box: KH Living

Cupboard Interiors: Pantry Betty's Bargains

Utensil Holder: What Next

Hanging Cups: Schultz Bros (Gacha Item from Cosmopolitan)

Espresso Maker: Schultz Bros (Gacha Item from Cosmopolitan)

Dish Drainer: What Next

Coffee Wall Art: Schultz Bros (Gacha Item from Cosmopolitan)

Tea Tins And Books: Apple Fall

Cheeseburger and Hot Dog Platter: ASD Holiday Market (part of the 4th of July mega set)

Custard Pudding: Frangipani Garden

Latticed Cobbler and Cake Plate: {Petite Maison}

Kettle: Pop Art Store

Strawberry Cheesecake: Jonesford's Bakery

Autumn Cake: Apple Fall (Gacha Item)

Book Stack: Cheeky Pea

Linens, Pot Holder and Oven Gloves:{XO}

Baked Buns (In Oven): T-Spot Design

Cake Tin (In Oven): Dust Bunny

BAKE Sign: What Next

Illuminated Wall Shelves: Six O'Clock