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The Perils of Power

September 05, 2025

This ended up so much more moody than I had imagined at first. The regal lady, with her ornate headdress and dramatic gown (I love how the horns of the Escoffion by Grasshopper Street are echoed in the Melisende gown by Ruxy), seems both powerful and vulnerable, drinking her wine in solitude even though there are other glasses on the table. Did she expect someone to join her? What happened to keep them away?

The Escoffion is closely modelled on an actual historical headdress and can be extensively customised with textures and tints. It comes in a rigged and an unrigged version. The Melisende gown also offers several texture options for different parts of the gown.

The Labyrinth set of wine glasses, bottle and decanter is made by Cerridwen’s Cauldron and the Darkmoore chair and the table are by Noctis. Like the escoffion and the gown, they are available at the new round of We Love Role-Play, and everything is discounted for the duration of the event.

Vampire Queen

June 26, 2025

Only two days remain for the current round of We Love Role-Play and there are definitely some nice things available. Remember, everything is discounted (between 15% and 30%) while at the event, so if you see something you like it is a good time to pick it up.

Taking my cue from the Gothic Castle from Nocturna Deed and the Bloodbane sword from Axis Mundi, I needed an outfit that looked right on someone wielding that sword and living in that castle. Ruxy’s Aesira was a good start, but it was the addition of Nefekalum’s tattoos that sealed the deal. I also found a good use for one of my Hair Fair purchases, the No Legends hair from No Match.

The Marquise’s Pet

March 11, 2025

The Kayra outfit from Ruxy is quite deliciously daring and would be an excellent choice for a dancer or slave girl, or perhaps in a harem. Here, I set up the revamped Marquise armchair from Libertine in Fanatik’s Dungan castle, which comes with the fireplace in the background. The Marquise chair comes in Mature and Adult versions and includes quite a few solo poses as well. It is also texture change, offering Libertine’s usual range of colours.

Adding a touch of mystery is the ornate face mask from Nefekalum, which includes both left and right halves. I liked the way it looks with the long and luscious Everleigh hair, which is a new Truth Collective style from Truth and Wasabi.

Winter Dreams

December 08, 2024

Oh how I wish for some snow now, but alas none around here. At least Fanatik has me covered in Second Life with their new release of snow shapes with highly realistic PBR textures that glitter in the light just like real snow would. They pair beautifully with their Nordic Pines, also with PBR textures, to create a snowy landscape for two Christmas-themed items from Dictatorshop. The Gingerbread Conservatory is a fanciful decor building, perhaps not exactly the home of a witch but very charming for the season. This is not a brand-new release but part of a previous Christmas collection. New, however, is the Holiday Wishing Well which is out at Cosmopolitan. This well is available with either PG or Adult Vanilla animations and is beautifully decorated with holiday ornaments.

And last, but not least, we have a new round of We Love Role-Play that you do not want to miss, especially since every designer is offering a 50L item as a holiday special in addition to the usual new release at a discount. I am wearing a stunning gown by Ruxy that makes me think of Victorian Christmases, except for the very plunging neckline! My eyeshadow is from Rubedo, very sparkling and festive, and the lipstick from Poema.