Stop in the Name of Love

 

This outfit is both fun and ingenious. It's called Madison and it's from Web Dew. It comes in a variety of colors. Trilby is wearing the black and white set. The color changing baton comes with it. You can wear it in different ways. The blouse, shorts, and coat are all separate pieces, and there's a coat/blouse combo included, as well as the boots and cap. Madison is rigged for LaraX, Legacy, Reborn, and Waifu.

The outfit is fun to wear and beautifully textured. The ingenious part is the hud.

The top section shows each part, in white, that you can change. Directly underneath is a row of textures. If you want a paisley tie, you click on the white tie, then on the paisley pattern, and the fabric will look like the example next to the hud. 

Now for the ingenious part. You can change the scale of the texture by clicking on the checkerboard icons. The one on the left is a full size texture. The one on the right has the most repeats. The fabric in the top and bottom hud pictures is the same texture. I've never seen this in a hud, and it's a great idea!

The second line with the stripes rotates the texture. You can start with vertical wide stripes and change them to small diagonal stripes:

The bottom line allows you to tint any of the sections. To clear any section, click on the big white dot.

Madison is available now at The Engine Room: 

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Syndicate/192/102/26

The Secret Life of a Bookish Cat

"The trouble with twilight," Clementine reflected, "is that it soon becomes too dark to read." She squinted, trying to force the images into focus, but the Egyptian feline deities she had been reading about refused to cooperate. She took off her glasses, closed her tired eyes, and began drifting off to the magical realm governed by the imagination.

When she awoke, she found herself transformed into some sort of magical creature. "I even have wings!" she exclaimed, delighted. The wings felt natural, so she fluttered around until she saw an owl who was perched on a pile of books. "I wonder what he likes to read," she thought. "I'm going to ask." 

And so she did. "Hello friend Owl," she began. "My name is Clementine, and I'm taking a survey. Would you kindly tell me what your favorite books are?" It wasn't really anything as official as a survey, but saying it was sounded so professional that she couldn't resist.

"Of course," he replied, ruffling his feathers. "I like biographies, Who's Who, that sort of thing. Also, Horton Hears a Who, and I Heard the Owl Call My Name are old favorites."

Clementine wished the owl a good day. She continued fluttering, following the light from her lantern. A cow looked up from getting a drink, and the cat landed beside her. 

"Hello friend Cow," she began. "My name is Clementine, and I'm taking a survey. Would you kindly tell me what your favorite books are?"

"Why certainly," said the cow. "I like plays, dearie. Under Milk Wood is my favorite."

Clementine thanked the cow, then continued on her way until she saw some bears.

"Hello friend Bears," she began. "My name is Clementine, and I'm taking a survey. Would you kindly tell me what your favorite books are?"

The larger bear smiled and said, "Of course, Faulkner's The Bear is a classic, and even better if you read it as part of Go Down, Moses. The larger bear looked at the smaller one and winked before he said, "And there's also The UnBEARable Lightness of Being," The little bear giggled. Clementine thanked them and continued on her way.

A colony of rabbits were gathering around some books. Clementine joined them. "Hello friendly Rabbits," she began. "My name is Clementine, and I'm taking a survey. Would you kindly tell me what your favorite books are?"

The rabbits began wiggling their noses and whispering to each other. Finally one of them spoke. "We like The Velveteen Rabbit and that other book about The White Rabbit who meets a little human." Clementine nodded and suggested "Alice in Wonderland?" 

"You've read it?" the rabbits asked as one, ears erect. 

"Yes, though I think it was about The Cheshire Cat. I do remember that rabbit."

Abruptly, Clementine woke up. "Oh dear, she thought. I must go home now." She smiled, remembering her dream. "They really thought the rabbit was the main character?" She smiled wider and disappeared.

Animals and books are from Sweet Revolutions http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Whispering%20Pages/226/135/72

Items with SLURLs are now at Fantasy Faire  https://fantasyfairesl.wordpress.com/press-release-2024/

Setting: Whispering Pages, Fantasy Faire except Cow photo taken at Harvest Home

Credits:

DINKIE SPHYNX AVATAR by TINY INC    http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Sunstone%20Oasis/123/32/61

!!!CHARM Dinkies Antoinette dress  http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Sunstone%20Oasis/161/59/44

!!!CHARM Dinkis Hair Aleida

!!!CHARM Dinkies stylish nails 

!!!CHARM Dinki Heart earrings with diamonds

. Hanzel . - Holo Sucuby Glasses 

*FG* DINKIES Fae Candle Lantern Frangipani Garden http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Sunstone%20Oasis/191/75/44

*FG* DINKIES Fae Wings

*FG* DINKIES Fae Dress

*FG* DINKIES Fae Crown

*FG* DINKIES Fae Shoes

Star Mesh Body at Fantasy Faire

One of my favorite things at this year's Fantasy Faire is the Star Mesh Body. The body is done well, with features one would expect as well as a few innovations. It also comes with two animated mesh heads: Baby and Pro. The extensive HUD contains settings for both the head and body which will help to declutter the viewer. Another surprise is a conformer, which I will say more about below. There is even a fix button for alpha glitches.

The package contains many options. The mesh heads have a button in the HUD to change from EVOX to SLUV mapping so most skins will work. The included heads look great, but if you'd rather use another, it's not a problem. Just take off the SMB head and add the one you want. You may have to redo your shape. I recommend starting with the Star Body shape you like best, and then readjust the head. I got very close to my usual look.

Pro head with edited shape

Left: Lelutka Sugar head on Maitreya LaraX. Right: Same head on Star Body

The body is made in sections, kind of like the Genus Morph head. There are several bust shape options, shoulder options, etc., so you can try them and choose your favorite. There is also a deformer for fine tuning. The body has layers that work with appliers, and there’s also a BOM version that only has one layer. The BOM version has a much lower rendering cost. One wears the conformer, and it basically adjusts the body to whatever clothing you’re wearing. This means that we can still wear clothes rigged for Maitreya and also for many other bodies. This is a great idea! Star Mesh Body has a series of videos on YouTube that explain everything. I watched the one for the conformer and found out that it needs to be enabled in the HUD. I tried on a dress rigged for Maitreya, clicked the HUD and my body popped right into the dress and looked great. Clothes rigged for some bodies fit the Star Body better than others, so do try a demo to make sure it works for you.

LaraX on left. Star Body on right

The Star Mesh Body is offered at half price during Fantasy Faire. Getting a mesh head and a mesh body for under 2500L is a steal, so be sure to grab it while you can. You can also get a Panthorian add-on free with the body. The included HUD has a lot of fantasy colored cat skins and one that has a more natural wildcat face and body. The store has some fun costumes made especially for the Star Mesh Body, including a Steampunk style dress and a retro spacesuit. There is also more information at the store. Star Mesh Body is a Sponsor of Fantasy Faire. Enjoy!

Panthorian option - outfit is included

Credits:

Star Mesh Body BOM

Star Mesh Body - YouTube [BODY] SB_BOM_3.85 [MOD]Chest-Breast-Saggy1Small1 [HAND&FEET] SB_Layered_3.85_Default [MOD]Delicate chest posture [CONFORM] SB_Mesh_S_3.84_SingleLayer HEAD / lel evox / SUGAR 4.0 EARS elf / lel evox / SUGAR (add) 4.0 EYES / Tville perfect eyes Hawker's House - Ladies Mesh Enya Gown Berry [monso] Hoshino Hair in white [DB] Thyria Jewelry

LaraX

Maitreya Mesh Body - LaraX V1.0
HEAD / lel evox / SUGAR 4.0
EYES / Tville perfect eyes
Ladies Mesh Enya Gown Berry   Maitreya
BLOOM - SUMPTUOUS NAILS [ALMOND AVERAGE] MAITREYA
^^Swallow^^ Pixie Gauged S Ears (f) 2.0
LIVIA::Moon Rings - Left - Maitreya
Void - Flutter Lashes 
Portal: Rana Necklace
[Evelyn] Enchanted Hairstyle in blonde

Panthorian (All included)

[BODY] SB_Layered_3.85
SB - [EARS] Panthoria_3.85
SB - Eyes -UnriggedL 3.84
SB - [TAIL] Rig 3.85
[MOD]Chest-Natural
SB - [HAND&FEET4] Panthoria_Layered_3.85
[MOD]Chest-Breast-Saggy1Small1
SB - [HEAD] Pandoria_Head_3.85_HD +EVOX
MG - SMB Hair Braid
SB - Panthoria Headpiece
SB - Panthoria Knife
SB - Panthoria Feather Necklace
SB - Panthoria Leather Top
SB - Panthoria Leather Skirt
SB - [TAIL] Binds 3.85
SB - Panthoria Hair w/Feathers - Black

Now at Fantasy Faire:

Star Mesh Body http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Wistlyn%20Shallows/35/106/95

Hawker's House - Enya Gown http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Miralume/180/35/76
I've received lots of compliments on this dress. It is available in a range of lovely colors.

Portal - Rana Necklace http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Thunnus%20Bay/201/201/23
This necklace would be appropriate in a variety of time periods. The HUD has 8 metals and 18 gemstones.

Drunken Brokkr - Thyria Jewelry http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/FF%20Samsara/96/161/84 The pieces in this set are sold together or separately. They all come with an extensive HUD.

Return of the Little Panda Pirate

The Little Panda Pirate didn't know how it had happened. Her ship, The Hungry Mariner, was ahead of schedule. The Faire was coming up, and this year the little panda pirate was determined to be there early. The wind was in her favor, and the weather was balmy. Stingrabbits were playfully racing the ship like dolphins. The weather changed suddenly, and she sailed right into a squall that split the ship into pieces.  It was pandamonium! Our heroine had managed to cling to the bow and had finally washed up on a small island.

The next morning, she took stock of the situation. What luck! Bamboo was growing on the island, and there was one trunk of waffles, taken from a waffle freighter her crew had boarded a few days ago. At least she would be well fed. She also found a chest of bullion that she was going to donate once she made it to the Faire. Pirates want to stop cancer too! Arrrr!

Our panda pirate really wanted to go to the Faire, but now all she could do was to wait, and wait, and wait.... Well, sometimes she fed bits of waffles to the stingrabbits.

She didn't know how long she'd been shipwrecked, but eventually her luck changed. One day some huge waves went by. Sting rabbits were playing among the white caps. One told her to hop on, they were going to the Faire. She grabbed her sea bag and leapt onto the stingrabbit's back.

Will she make it in time? Will she find her crew? Who are these stingrabbits?

It may seem like a long wait, but it will be worth it. 

Fantasy Faire opens April 18, 2024.  Fantasy Faire | A RFL of SL Event (wordpress.com)

Credits:

Outfit: *DB* DINKIES PIRATE PRINCESS

Tempest Bay Souvenir - Ladies Tricorn Hat

!!!CHARM Dinkies stylish nails

+Half-Deer+ Bear Tail and ears

[FPI] Bamboo Nom

Hair: AD - ciera 

Props: black pearl sim expander, Michigan's Shack

Bamboo garden by Simply Shelby

Pirate chest by Prokofy Neva

Waffles from AleyMart

The Stingrabbit came from a Gacha type machine and was made by Moon Rabbit. The pink one was #11.

The Wave by Hokusai.

Windlight from Jay BattleScars series.

 

I'm back!

Welcome back to my blog, gentle readers. My typist has been dealing with a movement disorder and needed some time away to get used to the idea (and get the meds right!) 

I'm going to start with a new avatar. This one debuted at The Fantasy Faire last year. Second Life has a big, tiny population, that is, a large number of small avatars. Today we are talking about Dinkies, which are tiny mesh cats. These avatars can be modified, and for years, one of my favorite looks was a tiny panda. I have a new favorite now, a Sphynx cat! I love hairless animals, and my typist has had a few. She has also met some Sphynx cats in real life. Enough rambling. Here's the kitty:

These cats have attitude! This one likes Theosophy, Ouija boards, and just about anything mysterious or magical. She lives in the Victorian era, whether anyone else does or not, and has a collection of teeth that she keeps in a sardine tin under the couch. The energy around standing stones attracts her, so of course she likes Caledon Speirling.

Her favorite place is the HP Blavatsky Memorial Library. 

She likes napping amid piles of books, even when they float and spin around, and even when a strange green light comes through the stained glass above her.

Credits:

DINKIE SPHYNX AVATAR by TINY INC v1.5*

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Raglan%20Shire/24/60/65

!!!CHARM Dinki Heart earrings with diamonds 

!!!CHARM Dinkies Antoinette outfit

!!!CHARM Dinkies Hair Aleida_Unrigged

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Mago/52/167/1604

. Hanzel . - Holo Sucuby Glasses

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Cezanne/29/81/746

[CIRCA] - "New World" Prophecy Book Lectern - FG's Gift

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Aurora%20Vale/170/91/38

Today's adventure took place in mystical Caledon Speirling:

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Caledon%20Speirling/60/133/30

Two Optimistic Uncles Shouting to the Beat

As she entered the temple, she reflected on her dark surroundings. She had always loved foggy Ellsmere with its resonant rain. It was a place that encouraged her to feel defiant. Her friends saw her as a warty, wild wisewoman. Would they ever guess the truth? The storm teased like drinking bears.

Then she saw something in the distance, or rather someone. It was the figure of Cameron Doop. Cameron was a caring acolyte with pointy eyebrows and fragile hands. As Felicity stepped outside and Cameron came closer, she could see the anxious glint in his eye. Cameron gazed with the affection of 3116 intuitive orange owls. He said, in hushed tones, "I love you and I want clarity."

Felicity looked back delighted, as the thunder crashed. Cameron looked relaxed, his emotions blushing like a hissing, homeless hawk.

They looked at each other confidently, like two fast, flaky foxes cooking over a campfire. Wagner’s Die Walküre was playing in the background and two optimistic uncles were shouting to the beat.

Credits:

Frig white dress and sleeves is from Seventh Eye Store :::c*C*c:::

Pillar of Inun neck armor is from /VaeV\

Hair F162 is from KMH

Forehead tattoo is from [not a peep]

Setting is Temple of Rain from [+Oblivis+]

All available April 22 at Fantasy Faire. Details here: https://fantasyfairesl.wordpress.com

The story is an edited version from this plot generator: 

https://www.plot-generator.org.uk/story/

Cello Girl and The Secret of the Olde Lighthouse

 Welcome to Cello Girl's latest adventure in which she discovers the secret of the Olde Lighthouse.

What could it be? ***Spoiler ahead*** Do not look at the next picture if you don't want to know!

Credits:

Cello Girl's hair is Dropping from Tableau Vivant's Water Lily gacha. She is wearing her Cello Dress and Holton Shoes from Moon Amore's Orchestra gacha. In the top picture she's also wearing her Melody Headdress from the same gacha along with her Lorgnette from ChiChica. All are now at The Arcade. Her Moon Headband is from Just Yaska.

The Arcade is here: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/The%20Arcade/70/131/33

The amazing Olde Lighthouse is from Little, Big Designs. It looks like a straight forward miniature lighthouse model, but if you click it, you'll find three doors that rotate open revealing the inside. I was impressed that the windows still line up when it's open. I was astounded that the land impact is only 9. You can also resize it to fit your decor. Little, Big Designs has a series of amazing dollhouses. and you can see them now at the Home, Garden & Breedables Expo:

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Hope%204/160/138/23