Winter's Hollow Dec 20 - Jan 5

• The Wheel of the Year turns. Frost Faeries nip noses in the northern hemisphere and the chill air reminds us that before there was a jolly man in a red suit, there were long-standing traditions to honor the seasons. 

• It's time for Winter's Hollow!

• At Winter's Hollow you will discover Dark Magic, a Winter Wonderland, Weather Wytches and Winter Spirits. You'll find items redolent of Witchcraft, Gothic mystery, Victorian elegance, Whimsy, Myth and the beauty of the Dark Side. Some of SL's finest creators have joined to help you celebrate your unique style with items to wear, to decorate your home and to use in your workings.

 

• Besides EXCLUSIVE items and lots of discounts, there's a HUNT for snowflakes like the one William and I are holding in the picture. Pay a L$25 finder's fee to claim the Hunt items. There are no hints, just keep your eyes open as strolling through the region.
• You'll also find FREE gifts under the Solstice Tree and in the shops.

• Winter Spirit outfits in the pictures are EXCLUSIVE from Faunus (Formerly Forest Fantasy Store). 
• Unisex crystal Crown, animesh Wings with particle snowflakes, Snow-frosted Tattoo in EvoX and SLUV, fur Bracelets, Neckpiece and Pelvic Cover and mesh snowflake Pasties can be purchased separately or all together in a Fatpack. Demos available. 

HER

Hair ~ Ayashi Yumeko VIP Gift

Head ~ LeLutka EvoX Avalon 4.0

Body ~ Maitreya LaraX
Skin ~ DeeTaleZ Carol Nordic 
Outfit ~ Faunus Winter Spirit *

HIS

Hair ~ Sintiklia Somnus

Head ~ LAQ Era2 James
Body ~ Belleza Jake V3
Skin ~ Not Found Belleza Body Applier
Outfit ~ Faunus Winter Spirit *

*Featured items @ Winter's Hollow Dec 20 - Jan 5

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Photos ~ All pictures were taken in the Winter's Hollow sales region.

Mer-ry Holidays from the Mer Realms

• Merfolk celebrate the holidays too! Though our trees may look like seashells and our presents tend to be pretty colonies of coral and strands of seaweed, we like to exchange gifts and spend special time with our families. Of course, I wanted to look seasonably festive which was easy thanks to Aii & Ego!

• Feeling sweet and spicy in accessories from Aii & Ego. Find them @ the Aii & Ego MAIN STORE.
• Body stripes are Netherbind [19 colors sold separately or FATPACK] *
• Tail is Riptide which I turned to red, white and black with touches of gold using the Tidal Wave texture hud, * 
• Mythical Mega Makeup features 6 styles of Eyeshadow and Forehead art in 7 colors with EvoX and SLUV formatting to fit your needs. * 
• Nails are Demonic Touch [5 metals / 10 gem colors] *

Makeup ~ Aii Mythical Mega Makeup
Tail ~ Aii & Ego Riptide Tail w Tidal Wave texture
Body Tattoo ~ Aii & Ego Netherbind Rose
Nails ~ Aii & Ego Demonic Touch
Jewelry ~ Petrichor Advent Calendar 2023 Crown and Earrings 
Ear Tattoo ~ Nivybird Red Candy Cane

Hair ~ Truth Breeze
Head ~ LeLutka EvoX Avalon 4.0

Skin ~ E.Beauty Inez Velour Rose Kiss
Body ~ Maitreya Lara 5.3

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Tribute to the Cailleach

The Cailleach is the mother of all gods and goddesses in Scotland.
Scottish folk tale collector, J.G MacKay, refers to her as the most tremendous figure in Gaelic myth today. Although her name can be found throughout Scotland in folklore, customs, ancient monuments and the natural landscape, the Cailleach is one of the lesser-known figures of Celtic mythology and is often overlooked. Her true origins have been lost over time. She is vastly ancient and predates even the Celtic mythology of which she has become a part.

The Cailleach is a crone goddess, usually depicted dressed entirely in grey. Her face is wan and blue, like that of a corpse, and her hair is long and speckled with frost. She is the one who brings winter to the world and freezes the land in order to cause seeds to germinate. Source

• A different take on the Goddess of Winter with the use of items from Aii & Ego available in the MAIN STORE. 
• Last Kiss outfit and jewelry. The outfit comes with chained jewelry and shoes as well as optional Horns (not shown) and Spikes on the shoulders and hips. The hud includes a full spectrum of colors and textures. I concentrated on blue grey, black and white for this tribute. 
• Abyssal Flower unisex tattoo in Eel provides the skin interest. 25 colors sold separately or all together in a fatpack. 
• Demonic Touch provides the finger shapes and stiletto nails that make the fingers look much like icicles.

Hair ~ no.match No_Prophecy

Head ~ Lelutka EvoX Avalon 4.0

Skin ~ DeeTaleZ Velaris in Dracula

Body ~ Maitreya Lara 5.3
Outfit ~ Aii & Ego Last Kiss 
Nails ~ Aii & Ego Demonic Touch

Tattoo ~ Aii & Ego Abyssal Flower

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Return to Trick or Treat Lane

Halloween is almost here. Do you have everything you need to celebrate in style?

Trick or Treat Lane continues till October 31 with all the things you'll need to express your particular style for the season.

Using one of the scenarios that are set up throughout the event as my backdrop, here is my take on a modern Drow using items to be found @ Trick or Treat Lane:

• Lumae Skin in Shadow. One of 4 fantasy skins that include Dark, Light, Browless, Freckled and the body skin as well as several degrees of cleavage
• Black Moon Eyeliner Hooked
• Majikal Holloweenie Lips [6 colors]
• Eventyra Bone Digger Nails EXCLUSIVE [9 colors]

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ALL the Other Things ~ 

Hair ~ Truth Whisper

Head ~ LeLutka EvoX Billie 4.0

Makeup ~ Black Moon Eyeliner Hooked * / Majikal Holloweenie Lip Collection *
Body ~ Maitreya Larax
Skin ~ Lumae Shadow *

Outfit ~ Zoom Avalon Top & Skirt *
Shoes ~ Cult Boots Kaylee *
Nails ~ Eventyra Bone Digger *

Jewelry ~ Sigma Spider Pendant * / Secrets Stellate Ring Set 

*Featured items @ Trick or Treat Lane till October 31

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Photos ~ 

Background items ~ Raindale Hollowgloom Cauldron
Lore Moonstring Lights

Ghost Mushroom

Ghost fungus is a gilled basidiomycete mushroom most notable for its bioluminescent properties. It is poisonous, but don't let that dissuade you from sampling this lovely set from Faunus currently featured @ Trick or Treat Lane!

• Faunus (formerly Forest Fantasy Store) has created the EXCLUSIVE Ghost Mushroom unisex Set which includes the Mushroom Hat, BOM Skin tattoos, EvoX ear tattoos, Neckpiece and Pelvic Cover in 8 bioluminescent colors sold separately or all together in a Fatpack *
• His skin is Jasper Mortis from Lumae *
• His eyes are Elegua from Petrichor *

HER

Head ~ LeLutka EvoX Avalon 4.0

Body ~ Maitreya Lara 5.3
Skin ~ DeeTaleZ Kayla SE

Outfit ~ Faunus Ghost Mushroom yellow *

HIS

Head ~ Logo Noel

Eyes ~ Petrichor Elegua *
Body ~ Belleza Jake
Skin ~ Lumae EvoX Jasper Mortis *

Outfit ~ Faunus Ghost Mushroom green *

HIS without the Faunus tats or any makeup so that you can see the Lumae Jasper Mortis Skin and Petrichor Elegua Eyes *  available as a Hunt items.

*Featured items @ Trick or Treat Lane till October 31

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Photos ~ Trick or Treat Lane

Creature of the Night

In spite of what the Halloween sims might lead us to believe, not every Night Spirit is black or red. Through the centuries, blue was frequently used to indicate a being of unusual power.

The Night Demon may not seem imposing, but she controls the movement of the moon and produces the fire of passion in her fingertips. She uses wisdom and skill rather than a frightening aspect to dominate the night.

A variety of items from Aii and Aii & Ego combine for this unique look:

• Netherbind Tattoos [19 colors sold separately or FATPACK] *
• Pegasus Hell Hair and Horns [190 colors + BOM option] * 
• Satin Whisper Gown [Legacy, Reborn, Waifu] *
• Demonic Touch finger mod and Nails *
• Dainty Beast Feet *
• Animated Spaded Tail *

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Hair ~ Aii&Ego Pegasus Hair + Horns v2 *
Head ~ BeSpoke Gazela
Skin ~ Dae Mortisha EvoX Marine Blue / ProMagic Dhairya Ear Tattoos
Body ~ eBody Reborn

Tattoos ~ Aii Netherbind *
Outfit ~ Aii Satin Whisper Gown *
Feet ~ Aii & Ego Dainty Beast *
Nails ~ Aii & Ego Demonic Touch *
Other ~ Aii Spaded Tail light *

* Find the featured Aii and Aii & Ego items at the MAIN STORE

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Amber and Jet for Autumn

Some magic users live in gingerbread houses in the woods, but I'm guessing most of us live in apartments or other more conventional dwellings. Decorating to reflect our interests can be challenging, but I'm going to help you with that: 

1. Head to [QE] Home for the Creep Show Hunt. Scour the autumn section of the Calisto region to find awesome home decor that will add a dark and ominous mood to your Second Life home. Hunt items are L$15-L$25 and are hidden in the Fall/Autumn Corner of the region.

8 pieces including sectional Sofa, Crate Side Table, Crate Coffee Table, Malevolent Wall Art, Malevolent Rug, Lamp and Plants. Full set is available as a Fatpack for those who don't like to hunt.**

2. Then head to Trick or Treat Lane (I know you've already been there because it's the best place to find unusual dark-themed goods of all sorts, but now you have a specific goal in mind!) Find all those extra little touches that make a house a home.

[QE] Home Halloween Plant Collection + Rustic Jar Candles + Winifred Candles *

Blue Blood Incense Sticks *

Laminak Pumpkin Patch Ornament *

Love Halloween Garland *

MythMaker 7 Deadly Sins Wine + Framed Posters *

Lore Crystal Balls + Coffin Cabinet *

Arkhive Mortimus Decor *

What's Lost Spirits Voodoo Kill You Doll *

Raindale Hollowdust Basket *

TD Cauldron Trio *

[Circa] Mystical Luna Side Table *

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Head ~ LeLutka EvoX Avalon 4.0

Body ~ Maitreya Lara 5.3
Skin ~ Glam Affair Londyn

Outfit ~ [QE]Designs Salem Dress, Boots, Necklace and Mask*
Nails ~ [QE] Tapered Square w/ Halloween 001 Hud

Tattoo ~ Mithril Store Dark Cat

*Featured items @ Trick or Treat Lane till October 31

** Creep Show Hunt on the [QE] Store Autumn section till October 19

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Trick or Treat Lane October 11 - 31

It's time once again for my favorite Autumn Event! The finest Fantasy, Gothic and Esoteric Creators from across the grid have pulled out all the stops to celebrate their favorite time of year:

Trick or Treat Lane from October 11 - 31.

You will find seasonal wonders from makeup to clothing to toys and decor including EXCLUSIVE items, lots of new designs, gifts and photo opportunities throughout the region. 

You're likely to discover things you simply must have to make your Autumn, Hallowe'en, Samhain or Gothy SL life complete!

The Hunt is Tricksy and full of Treats. It's a little different this year than in the past. You can either look for the friendly Ghosts scattered all over Trick or Treat Lane which will give you the Trick or Treat items for L$0 ...

... OR you can purchase the Hunt item from the Trick or Treat bag on the hay bale in front of each store for L$50. 

Either way, you'll find something wonderful for free or almost free.

Hair ~ Doux Mecca

Head ~ LeLutka EvoX Raven 

Eyes ~ !The Little Bat Slither Eyes *

Body ~ Maitreya Lara 5.3
Skin ~ Lumae Eirtae Pumpkin / Mortis *

Teeth ~ Zen Child Designs Cartoonish Vamp Fangs *

Outfit ~ Witch in a Box Obsidian Dress *
Shoes ~ Cult Boots Kaylee *
Nails ~ Backstory Nails EXCLUSIVE Dark of the Night Almond Nails*

Tattoos ~ Leave Your Mark Daughter of the Night / Halloween is Life *

*Featured items @ Trick or Treat Lane till October 31.

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Photos ~ Trick or Treat Lane

Solaris from Aii

• This round of the Engine Room brings you Solaris Layered Armor from Aii. 
• Whether your particular style is Fantasy/Renaissance or Futuristic/Space, the armor pieces will suit your needs. 
• Pieces can be worn as a Full Outfit as shown or choose just the parts you want. Multiple styles of Gauntlets, Pauldrons and an optional Codpiece are included.
• There is a huge texture hud to personalize the different parts, including striped and solid versions for the corset and stockings.

• It features PBR so be sure you have the latest viewer versions and have Advanced Materials active to enjoy the best textures. 
• Currently available for Reborn, VTech and Legacy bodies with variations. Demos are available @ the Engine Room and @ Aii MAIN STORE.

• I paired the new armor with a number of Aii and Aii & Ego classics available at the MAIN STORE: 
• Hell Hair Sonata (top & bottom) and Serenity (center). Hair Hell styles have 64 colors in each of the 4 tabs in the hud: Solid, Ombre, 2-Tone and Roots. You can also tint the hair using the BOM option.
• Fallen Comet body tattoo in Oblivion, Neptune, Mars available in a huge Fatpack with EvoX and SLUV.
• Mythical Eye Shadow is from Mythical Mega Makeup Pack with EvoX and SLUV.

Hair ~ Aii & Ego Hair Hell  
Head ~ LeLutka EvoX Avalon 4.0

Body ~ eBody Reborn
Outfit ~ Aii Solaris Layered Armor
Jewelry ~ Petrichor Vionne Earrings
Tattoo ~ Aii Fallen Comet BOM Tattoo

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Photos ~ Forest by Cica Ghost

Props and poses ~ Axix Lady Crow (no longer available)