The Fashion Fish : Spring Has Sprung!

A Spring Face II
Little Branch Willow Trees are seen in this image background. and are perfect heralds of the season.
They are a new release for the March round of Shiny Shabby

The Rebecca outfit from Blue Moon Enterprises is just the thing for spring!

A Spring Face I
Worn here with this beautiful Talia Heart necklace from Empyrean Forge 

I can really appreciate and admire all the beautiful craftwork and detailing in the textures seen here
With the celtic patterns, tartan and embroidery flare running throughout, it also lends a certain medieval ethnicity to the piece.

A Spring Face (Detail)
I love the beautiful details that come with Ys&Ys' Belinda Skin (Here in Tone 01).
These pick up very well when using lighting for materials.
The same can be said for this closeup on the New Dela hair "Maddison" for Shiny Shabby's new March Round

Full Outfit Details
Credits : Outfit by Blue Moon Enterprises Rebecca in Leaf (see below) for Fantasy Cream
Worn on Lelutka Simone Mesh Head with Belinda by Ys&Ys and New! Dela Maddison Hair from Shiny Shabby

Blue Moon Enterprises is part of the MFGC Gridwide Network of Merchants in Second Life

The Fashion Fish : March Madness

Can you believe we're in March already?

I haven't had much of a chance to sit down and dedicate myself to blogging as much as I had wanted to but I'm determined to be all caught up by day's end today. There's so much I find myself wanting to tell you; not only about things happening around the grid and so on...
So to get things underway.. Shiny Shabby's March round has opened and there is definitely an air of spring to the collection with many lovely fresh colours, botanicals and eggs as I shall happily reveal over the coming days.

However, I wanted to start with these :

NEW Bed set (PG Starry Sky versionusing bed poses S1 +S2) from Toiz for Shiny Shabby www.flickr.com/photos/129800400@N02/25783622511/in/datepo...
NEW Iron War Corset from Noble Creations (For The Secret Affair) www.flickr.com/photos/132942164@N08/25164474914/in/datepo...
NEW Calico Hair Mabel (from Hairlogy)
 Holding Poppies from [MG] (Monkey Girl) * Gacha Prize*

Slumber Party Detail

Tank Girl
New! Adventure Back Pack from Noble Creations (We love these guys!)
dets : https://www.flickr.com/photos/132942164@N08/25494227440/in/photostream/
New! Katatonic Flat Sock (Prison Detail) and Buckle Boot
dets : https://www.flickr.com/photos/janekl/24770831939/in/dateposted/
New! [sYs] Straps Belt & Shirt (I've used the size fitted for Belleza Freya for this image)
dets : https://www.flickr.com/photos/sys-design/25309585624/in/dateposted/

Tank Girl II

Outfit Details in FULL - These images were shot at The Headquarters in Tempelhof Ceiram.

Nobel Creations is part of the MFGC Network of Merchants across the Second Life Grid

The Fashion Fish : Angel in Eden

I wanted to keep this images very true to their original takes and have barely altered them. The images were all inspired by the following creations :

The Credits :

From Eveline In The Box : Glinda Dress with Boa (not worn in above)

From {anc} Eden Gacha - Chapel (Rare) in white

From The Little Branch - Wild Forest (Cluster)

Lena Hair from Entwined for Shiny Shabby (Feb)

Tunespiration

The Fashion Fish : Folklorica

Like ink in water...

SO ... a few blogs ago I wrote on how lovely it is to be part of the MFGC if only because I get to discover people who are doing fabulous things which are new to me like the magical folk at :

Folklorica in The Water Gardens - a store inspired by things
Nomadic, Celtic, Medieval, Viking, Gorean, Vintage, Japanese,
Chinese, Mongolian, Central Asian, Ancient Worlds, Steampunk, Victorian styles and more.  

Amongst their latest releases is this fitted mesh kirtle :

This inspired me to create the image "Like ink in water"

The kirtle may be most often associated with Gor type rp costumes, but I still think that this design bridges that gap because of its timeless shape. With its raggedy ends, it can even look quite modern.

Even though it has not been rigged for mesh bodies, this still fit fairly well on my Maitreya Lara 3.5.

They even provide a guide on how you might fit the clothing with appropriate alpha recommendation in a helpful accompaniment like so.

Folklorica's alpha template guide is part of the packaged outfit.

Screen capture of complete outfit details.

Being an oddfish, I suppose I have adopted virtual fish as a sort of personal mascot and like collecting all sorts. Some day I'll probably have a go at trying to photograph every fish associated item of inventory that I have (which at this point stands at slightly over 56k)

The simbiosis fish from anc however, happens to be modeled on a fish that I have a particular fascination for called the Arowana or Fish of Paradise.

Arowanas are solitary, carnivorous fresh water fish.

A previous test shot and version (straight from SL)

The Fashion Fish : Current Events!

Shiny Shabby's Anniversary Round!

This upcoming round of Shiny Shabby promises to be most exciting given it's the Anniversary round with lots of great vendors celebrating the event and generously offering gifts to mark the occasion! Definitely not one to be missed!

There are a ton of things going on at the moment concurrently; such as 

Enchantment (Last Unicorn Themed)

The Hentai Fair (This event is brand new!)

The Fantasy Gacha Carnival

To name a few, and you get the sense that spring has sprung with this immense burst of creativity flowering all over the grid (including Flower Power ).

I haven't managed to visit them all yet though if you're only just reading about these things, a really great website to visit for current news on events around Second Life is Seraphim.

I thought I'd blog about a few of the looks I've put together recently from some of the above events as follows :

Pitch Black (Float)

Pitch Black (Glow)

Pitch Black (Macro)

For the series "Pitch Black"

Preview for Shiny Shabby
MINIMAL Cheesire (Earrings, Necklace)

Items from Enchantment (Last Unicorn Round)
{S0NG} ::Vale:: Aqua Eye
Meva Claws (Silver) for Maitreya
E.V.E KOI Last Unicorn

Items from Fantasy Gacha Carnival
Light Dragon Shawl by {aii} (<3<3<3!!! from FGC)

Classic Stuff *
booN ED1998 Hair (Blonde)
CLAVv. Mechanical Ant Bulb Mono
All worn over Maitreya Lara 3.4 with 
Lelutka Simone using Ys&Ys Belinda Applier with Ys&Ys Sparkle Makeup 
Eyelashes (Free VIP Gift from Maitreya)

Items worn for "Pitch Black"

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Pigs can fly

You can stand under my umbrella

Unicorn Princess : Chirp chirp (1 of 3)

Whilst these set of images may seem quite unrelated, they were created around pieces of object d'art made by Noble Creations for the Cosmopolitan Showroom (On till 27th of Feb) as well as Enchantment.

For "Pigs Can Fly"
Noble Creations Aviator Hat www.flickr.com/photos/132942164@N08/24397931983/in/datepo... (Out for cosmo round)
::K:: JD Overcoat (Unisex) www.flickr.com/photos/kitt-styleoflife/22465833524/in/dat...
{Livalle} Chyna Lace up Platform Boot (Fits Maitreya Lara and others) www.flickr.com/photos/lwarwick/24302028563/in/dateposted/
**RE** (Real Evil Industries) Bow Leather Glove www.flickr.com/photos/126581417@N03/24333040642/in/datepo...

The Classic Stuff
ISON Side Lace Pants (in Tan) 
Remarkable Oblivion Ski Goggles (Carbon Rare) 
22769 Doublerocket Copper (Common) 
MadPea WPD Harry Hamhock

For "Unicorn Princess"

Noble Creations for Enchantment Princess Unicorn Headpiece www.flickr.com/photos/132942164@N08/24345889104/in/datepo...
And Crystal Necklace www.flickr.com/photos/132942164@N08/24610278459/in/photos...
Featuring Livia from Calico Hair

Items worn for Unicorn Princess

*Classic stuff is what I label all items that are from past events, seasons or just generally older acquisitions. 

These may no longer be available for purchase at this time of writing. 

The Fashion Fish : Mystique

Shield Maiden

Mystique is a new merchant that I have not blogged about before now though signing up for MFGC news has clued me in to a lot of interesting Fantasy designers I'm glad to say,

Closer up you can see what great leather detail there is in the texturing of this  item

Screen capture of outfit as worn for this shoot.

Vendor image of item in full (a steal at L$299) Go Shopping!
or visit Mistique on MP

Full Credits :

Mistique - Talindra (in brown) Consisting of Underbust corset, Pauldron/Chest Armour Piece and Skirt. (www.flickr.com/photos/134188030@N03/24482874579/in/datepo...)
The textures on this outfit are pretty awesome! While this does fit over Maitreya Lara in this image, the alphas for this mesh body do not match well for the corset part. Particularly at the back where you have a nice lace detail and bare back design, this is problematic. However this outfit comes in three separate parts and is perfect for mix and match. I'm using size M for Armour and Skirt and S for the Corset

Shield and Axe from Poet's Heart (Barbaric www.flickr.com/photos/poets_heart_photography/13492465853...)
Clark Horns Headdress from Pure Poison (Love the details on this neat little Gacha Prize!)
Talon Ringset (fitting Maitreya 10) from ieQED
22769 Shoulder Dragon#3 Creme

Ikon Ascension Eyes (Bronze) worn with Elysium's Rosie Applier and my own first attempt at makeup for Lelutka Mesh Heads.
Hair is Randa from Truth.

Pose: Del May's Kick Off (tweaked a little for this scene using Anypose BVH)

Mistique is part of the MFGC network of merchants across the grid.

The Fashion Fish : Breeze & Divergent

Dauntless

I've lots to write about really and my flickr stream is happily trickling along with all sorts of images I've made inspired by designers and events across the grid.

I have written a few blogs about Blue Moon Enterprises before and it's truly not hard to do as I find myself inspired by what they create and over such a vast range of items as well! I've been playing movie catchup over on Amazon prime. I'd seen "Divergent" on an aeroplane but never quite invested in its sequel. Still, as far as movies go - if you don't poke too many holes in the already thin plot, it's quite enjoyable.

The outfit in the above images is Breeze by BME  and has been crafted for the Fair Play event. The Fair Play event itself is an interesting one as it sets out to raise funds for Parkinsons and RFL .
This is one area in which  Second Life® might differ from other online "games".

I wanted to capture the details (and spirit) of Breeze - to show off the great leather/suede textures used together with the almost barely visible celtic pattern on the chest plate. These are things that I really admire and enjoy in creations - the subtle details that someone has thought off which you might hardly notice but that are there if you care to look. I'm very much that way myself.

The full outfit comes in several wearable parts - Skirt, Pants, Bustier and Arm Bracers. This enables you to mix and match your personal style. It is also fitted mesh* (for Slink though I've worn it in these pictures over Maitreya Lara) or to wear in full as in "Dauntless".

I've modelled it here with the Safeguard Necklace from Minimal which is out in Shiny Shabby (Till the new February round starts!) as well as this great new hairstyle (Arya) from Calico Hair for the We <3 RP event . This hair comes in two options for wearing and has a Hud that enables you to change the colours of the accessories in your hair. It also comes in a good range of different colour packs to suit most. It is rigged fairly well as you can see in the above images.

*Whilst this works fine for my photographs it may not wear as well with your AO.

Background for "Dauntless" was shot in Dead End

BME is part of the MFGC Network of Fantasy and Medieval ware merchants in Second Life.
More info on MFGC is on their website

The (Fantasy) Fashion Fish : MFGC, BamPu Legacies, Noble Creations

Djinn

Pixie Nap

Last Unicorn

Over on my Flickr stream I've been feeling very inspired by magical folk.

Djinn

The boho style silver jewelry from Rucy Byron @ Aphorism inspired this Arabian Nights fairy tale pictorial. This collection is a gacha that is now on at Shiny Shabby

Pixie Nap

The beautiful and intricate curled metal work combined with roses and pearls by Noble Creations is the inspiration for this tender pictorial

Last Unicorn

Created for Fair Play, this Unicorn Muse headpiece is from BamPu Legacies by Bambi Chique and my inspiration for this fantasy pictorial

The Meme Fish : MFGC Blogger Challenge Jan 2016

Live Extraordinary (Even dolls have adventures!)

Drink Tea !

Drink Tea ! (Director's Cut)

BambiChicque is the the Official Blogger Manager of the Medieval Fantasy Grid Crier and works tirelessly to promote the MFGC and to challenge MFGC bloggers creatively.

This is the first time that I've involved myself in such an enterprise - despite having had my blog for several years, I've never really got into the social media aspect of having a blog as much.

I do think it's good to have new challenges in a new year and this will be one of them!

●▬▬▬▬▬● - ̗̀ SOME RULES  ̖́- ●▬▬▬▬▬●

♥ Theme:  It's A Fantasy New Year" ♥

♥ No modern/fashion items or clothing or theme.

♥ Must be roleplay, medieval, elven, dwarfin, angelic or anything related to "fantasy"!

♥ Must utilize something from MFGC Designer's 

furniture, decor, housing, dwellings, home & garden, etc.  

(Not just set out a plant or candle).

♥ Must utilize something from MFGC Designer's clothing, 

wardrobes, accessories, skins, tattoos, etc..

♥♥ Remember, you can always set up, take photos and rez at Dandelion Daydreams Factory if you don't have a place for yourself.  Contact them for rez rights.  (This is our MFGC Headquarters sim)

♥♥ This challenge is also a welcome to any other person who loves to blog, photograph and post in flickr.  Anyone may join the challenge.  But the gallery will be available to only our MFGC Blog Team.

If you fancy having a go why not give it a shot?

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I like my images to speak for themselves so I try not to be too rambly about them. 

Noble Creations who are part of the MFGC has designed the beautiful bath which I have transformed into a ship for my Dolly's adventures. They are also responsible for the deer chair and antique table/chair sets

Out at TFC from 21st till 15th Feb

Out at Secret Affair (till 29th)

Blue Moon Enterprises designed the rather handsome Fit Mesh costume attire my Male Dolly (Mr McDreamy) is wearing in " Live Extraordinary". It fits surprisingly well and this is a boon as it's not easy to find clothes to fit my Male COCO Doll

Other credits are as follows :

In "Live Extraordinary"

Props

From Noble creations (part of MFGC)

[NC] - Sacred Bathtub GOLD

[NC] - War Ground Standard (For the Secret Affair till 29th Jan)

From Shiny Shabby

Pewpew! Carton Tales 1 - Woof "Not Happy"

From Blue Moon Enterprises (part of MFGC)

BME Mouse King Outfit - This is fitted mesh and fits relatively well over COCO Male Doll.

BME Holiday Nutcracker Collection (Packaging) 

Naminoke MARIN BUNNY B #5

{anc} garden. oldbook4Li

Birdy - [Alchemy] Story Book - Pigaroo - Pink

Birdy - [Alchemy] Story Book - Grumpkin - brown

Tabloid & Ma Vie.- Shaka Brah Surfboard - Shark Attack! (Rare)

dust bunny . life ring

Freebies on MP

Treasure Chest by Lora Lemon (Free)

//P.O.R\\ Thin Rapier (Sheath) (Free)

In "Drink Tea!"

The new stuff here is

Cheshire Cat Dress & Shoes by Remarkable Oblivion for Epiphany Gacha (I threw lots of money at this machine because the dresses and shoes are just wonderfully detailed and at $75L a pop, honestly a bargain.)

Signage " Down the Rabbit Hole" and " Mad Hatter Tea Party" from Boudoir. Boudoir have made quite a few lovely Alice in Wonderland Props and I thought these were just perfect for my ideas.

The Antique Table and Chairs + Deer Chair come from Noble Creations.

Alot of Vintage Arcade Stuff including some place settings and chairs from 

Handverk Mad Tea Party Gacha and various other bits and pieces that I have hoarded and collected over the years.

My Doll Head is Gacha too  (Julia in Milk by Genesis Labs) - I've always thought that her frozen smile was a little creepy and never quite used it in making images .. till now. I think it's perfect here for being quite Cheshire catty!

For any other details that you may wish to know but are not listed here, please feel free to ask! I'll be happy to elaborate with more information if you need it!

Technical Screen Capture:

WL & Wardrobe details for " Drink Tea!"