*Birth*

Two Sisters’ Views

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I was working on a different photo of the Freya skin from *Birth* for Skin Fair 2017 and as I often do, I asked for an opinion. Since my sis, crankygit was online, I asked her. She is always brutally honest in her feedback and I trust her implicitly. So, when she told me, “sis, you can do better,” I stopped right where I was. I popped over to see her and she whisked me into her house, tossed some chain link fencing behind me and within moments, she showed me this…

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Frickin’ awesome.

I hopped off the pose stand and while just hanging there in awe, I clicked off another shot. Different. Nice. It shows off the skin, which is absolutely stunning, and also a bit of mood. I have found that I tend to change up my style when I am doing photos for Skin Fair – straight shots instead of my usual style. I hope this one does the skin justice while allowing me to be true to who I am as a photographer.

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The contouring of Freya is beautifully done and the eyes are just wow! So sleepy-sultry-sexy. I didn’t wear any other cosmetics; what you see are the natural eyes and lips that come with the skin. Of course, *Birth* has some wonderful cosmetics that I will try out with this skin, but for this shot, I wanted her to be just as she comes: beautiful and unadorned.

Cranky posted another version of her shot on her Flickr stream. Go see it here. I insist.

Two sisters. Two views.

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Skin Fair 2017 is brought to you by PaleGirl Productions and Esode.

Pretty stuff I’m showing off:
Top: *COCO*_RippedTankTop(BeigeGrey)_Maitreya_Lara by cocoro Lemon
Hair: .Entwined. Polly by VivienMarli (available at Shiny Shabby through March 15)
*Mesh head applier: *Birth* 3rd Gen ‘Freya’ Catwa (Catya_bento) Applier – 02. Tone by Silent Alchemi (coming to Skin Fair 2017 March 10-26)
*Mesh body applier: *Birth* 3rd Gen Maitreya Body Skin Applier – 02. Tone v1.0 by Silent Alchemi (coming to Skin Fair 2017 March 10-26)
Mesh head: CATWA HEAD Kimberly v2.08 by Catwa Clip
Mesh body: Maitreya Mesh Body – Lara by Onyx LeShelle
Eyes: IKON Spectral Eyes – Nymph by Ikon Innovia

Pose: VISTA ANIMATIONS *HUD 5.0*MIRIAM BENTO AO by VistaAnimations (stand)

Mystical Beginnings

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A Winter Solstice in the Mystic Realms is where winter and fantasy collide. Well over 100 vendors will offer winter-themed items including exclusives just for the event. Lose yourself in our magical shopping environment while looking for the perfect gift for someone you love, or for you!

And it is now open!

There are a few bits of information you need to know:
– For the first weekend, to create as lag-free an experience as possible for everyone we have a complexity limit of 75,000. Here’s how to lower your ARC:

    Detach all worn objects, HUDs and clothes, including mesh heads and mesh bodies. (Being invisible is chic!)
    Default to a system avatar (remove your mesh body, wear system clothes, etc.).
    Reduce the number of scripted objects you’re wearing (e.g. hair with resize scripts).

– For the best shopping experience, please use the Region Default Windlight setting

– Sponsors of the event are:

    Kaithleen’s
    Senzafine
    ZOZ
    AdoreZ
    Callista’s Corner
    EPOS

– The event runs from December 9 through December 19

There are maps available at the event, but you can get a head start on finding your way around from this:

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Browse the event, find some lovely things for yourself or gifts for friends and loved ones, or simply enjoy the holiday spirit in the mystic realms!

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Pretty stuff I’m showing off:
*Available at Winter Solstice in the Mystic Realms

    *Dress: Kaithleen’s Winter Solstice Dress – Red by Zlyskritek
    *Jacket: Winter Solstice in the Mystic Realms
    *Dress: Kaithleen’s Winter Crop Coat – Grey by Zlyskritek
    *Hair: :::Sn@tch Christmas Past Hair (NATURALS)::: by Ivey Deschanel
    *Hair accessory: :::Sn@tch Christmas Past Hair Accessory (Red)::: by Ivey Deschanel
    *Choker: tapi :: holly collar by Tapi Karu

*Shoes: fri.day – Sugar.Platforms (Tinsel) by Darling Monday (available at Collabor88 December 2016)
*Lipstick: *Lipstick: *Birth* Willow Lipstick (Cawta ‘Annie’) – TLC – 4 by Silent Alchemi (gacha prize) (available at The Liaison Collaborative through December 30)
*Skin Applier: *League* Maitreya Mesh Body Applier – Sunkissed by Nena Janus
*Catwa Head Applier: *League* Ella – Catwa Applier – Sunkissed (with freckles) by Nena Janus
Body, feet and hands: Maitreya Mesh Body – Lara by Onyx LeShelle
Eyes: LOTUS. Devotion Eyes – 2 by Lilanachristina (gacha prize)

*Available at Winter Solstice in the Mystic Realms

    *Modulus – Cozy Up Log Seat – Materials + 3LI by Chucky Hollak
    *.AiShA. Winter tree Flashing Pink Snow by AmandaMir
    *.AiShA. Winter tree Flashing White Snow by AmandaMir
    *.AiShA. Winter tree Flashing Light Blue Snow by AmandaMir

*{what next} Medium Crown Lantern (cream) by Winter Thorn (available at Collabor88 December 2016)
*{what next} Snowflake Garland (white) by Winter Thorn (available at Collabor88 December 2016)
Snow: [PM]Pixel Mode – Snow Forms by Tya Fallingbridge (available at FaMESHed December 2016)

*Pose: Pose It-Impression [Winter] 1 by Sirenity Soon (Available at Winter Solstice in the Mystic Realms)

A Poet’s Dreamer

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I am excited to be able to show you some beautiful wintry, magical items coming to Winter Solstice in the Mystic Realms from December 9-19, 2016. Brought to you by Pale Girl Productions, this is guaranteed to be a must visit on your shopping itinerary. I will be publishing more information about the event (including the location and participants) in the coming days, but in the meantime, feast your eyes on this amazing hair and crown from .:EMO-tions:., beautiful dress and accessories from Poet’s Heart and this creamy, luscious skin from 7 Deadly s{K}ins. I know you’re tempted, so make sure you keep an eye on this blog for where to get them in just one short week.

You can also keep up with this event on the PGP blog page. Just click the image below to visit.

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Pretty stuff I’m showing off:

    *Coming to Winter Solstice in the Mystic Realms December 9-19, 2016
    *Dress: Poet’s Heart PH – Taikatalvi Gown (Maitreya Experimental) (sky) by Irina Strazytski
    *Arm accessories: Poet’s Heart PH – Taikatalvi Accessory by Irina Strazytski
    *Crown, hair & necklace: .:EMO-tions:. * ICELESTE * by Mirja Mills
    *Mesh body applier: 7 Deadly s{K}ins – MAITREYA Taupe plain by Izara Zuta
    *Catwa head applier: 7 Deadly s{K}ins [7DS] – Omega HEAD – [CATWA] ENYA taupe by Izara Zuta

Head: CATWA HEAD Tumble V4.9 by Catwa Clip
Body, feet and hands: Maitreya Mesh Body – Lara by Onyx LeShelle
Eyes: LOTUS. Devotion Eyes – 2 by Lilanachristina (gacha prize)
Eye makeup: Veechi – Monsoon Shadow [Catwa] by Aiubrey Snoodle
Lipstick: *Birth* 3rd Gen ‘Alura’ Catwa Lipsticks – MatteSubtle by Silent Achemi

*Pose: an lar [poses] The Opal Series – Four (m) by Katya Valeska
Photo taken using LUMIPro by Stefan Buscaylet