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Once Upon…

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Once upon a time, a girl felt awkward and unattractive. She hid herself away and never allowed others to come near. She was afraid of ridicule and rejection. She always wore a hood to cover her face, believing that no one would notice her.

Then that girl ventured out at winter solstice and discovered a magical grove. The Rowan trees bent down to create a tunnel for her to travel through, kissing her hair with snowy leaves, turning her tresses to a lustrous pewter. Across her face they created a mask scattered with diamonds, which gave her confidence to step through the trees, her identity half-hidden, yet beautiful in a way she could not understand. Lifting her hood to reveal her beauty, she reached out – not just to touch a blowing leaf but to reach out to the world.

The rowan trees and leaves are the latest main store release from [ keke ]. While I loved the autumn version she created for the November Deco(c)rate, the winter versions are simply magical.

My dress and hair are a collaboration between Apple May Designs and [RUNAWAY] for the December round of The Liaison Collaborative. While the dress and hair are separate purchases, there is a version of the hair that fits perfectly with the hoodie dress. Each version of the dress comes with both a plain version and an appliqued version and the hair is fitted for various mesh bodies, in addition to standard fitted versions. They are a pair that you need to never split apart.

My makeup is from Slack Girl at Winter Solstice in the Mystic Realms. This comes with a rather dramatic crown, but the makeup is beautiful on its own. Make sure you stop by to check out the makeup and all of the other lovely things at this winter event.

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Once Upon A Winter Solstice is the theme of The Liaison Collaborative for December. It is an event where you can bring all of your fairytales to life.

The end.

Pretty stuff I’m showing off:
*Dress: Apple May Designs May Hoodie Dress (Maitreya) by Apple May (available at The Liaison Collaborative through December 30)
*Makeup: Slack Girl ::SG:: Cursed Makeup for CATWA Heads by SlackGirl (available at Winter Solstice in the Mystic Realms through December 19)
*Hair: [RUNAWAY] [RA] May Hair – Fitted for May Hoodie (Maitreya) by Candela Kira (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)

*Trees: [ keke ] blown away rowan arch – snow white by Kean Kelly (available at the main store)
*Leaves: [ keke ] blown away rowan leaves – snow white by Kean Kelly (available at the main store)
Snow: [PM]Pixel Mode – Snow Forms by Tya Fallingbridge (available at FaMESHed December 2016)

*Pose: Le Poppycock-Affection by Olivia LaLonde (gacha prize available at The Liaison Collaborative through December 30)
Photo taken using LUMIPro by Stefan Buscaylet

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)

C’est la Vie

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There are all kinds of beautiful things available during the latest rounds of Mesh Body Addicts, Collabor88 and The Liaison Collaborative, so peruse the photo and credits for the latest from Salt & Pepper, fri.day, {what next} and more.

Thank you to those who have sent well wishes. I’m still not back to 100% but definitely better than I was a few days ago. I’ll be fine soon 🙂

C’est la vie.

Pretty stuff I’m showing off:
*Dress: Salt & Pepper S&P dress Ella by xxSaltandPepperxx (available at Mesh Body Addicts through December 10)
*Shoes: fri.day – Laurie.Platforms (Blush) by Darling Monday (available at Collabor88 November 2016)
*Necklace: -SECRETS- Duchess Diamond Choker – Silver by Dryka Keon (Available at The Liaison Collaborative through November 30)
Hair: [monso] My Hair – Zuyu_S /Red by Morphine Janick
Head: CATWA HEAD Tumble V4.9 by Catwa Clip
*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)

*From {what next} by Winter Thorn (available at Collabor88 November 2016):
{what next} Madeleine Mannequin
{what next} Madeleine Hatbox (stack)
{what next} Madeleine Hatbox (single)
{what next} Madeleine Wall Print – C’est La Vie
{what next} Madeleine Wall Print – Sparkle

From Soy. by Soyoy (available at Collabor88 November 2016):
Soy. Vanity Table
Soy. Flower Stool [for vanity table] (includes pose)
Soy. One gerbera in cider bottle vase
Soy. Pressed Foundation & Puff
Soy. Pressed Powder & Puff
Soy. Perfume
Soy. Tissue that wiped off
Soy. Mascara
Soy. Hair brush
Soy. LipStick #11
Soy. False eyelash & Glue
Soy. LipStick #06

JIAN PeeWee Puffs :: Flower Pot Bi-Color by jianSL (gacha prize at The Gacha Garden November 2016)
{anc} in the rain drop lamp / ground 1Li {clear} by aki69 (Deco(c)rate November 2016)
*[ keke ] wall memories 3 by Kean Kelly (gacha prize)
*[ keke ] honeysuckle in vase by Kean Kelly (modded with glittery flowers)
*Serenity Style– Indiana Harvest Stool Decor by Hanstrid Instran (gacha prize at The Liaison Collaborative through November 30)
*Ama. & Nais : Bountiful Harvest {Decor only} by Amadeo Dubratt (available at The Liaison Collaborative through November 30)
*[Merak] – Forgotten Art – Artist Sketchbook by AnnellyStone (available at The Liaison Collaborative through November 30)
Glam Affair GA – Plant in a Vase by Amberley Boccaccio (gacha prize)
22769 ~ [bauwerk] Sloppy Cottage Rug – COMMON by Paco Pooley (gacha prize at The Gacha Garden November 2016)
*LODE* Decor – Melody Pot [vintage rose] by Chirzaka Vlodovic
Cheeky Pea :CP: Alexandria Loft Conversion by Isla Gealach (Deco(c)rate November 2016)