Friday, January 16, 2015

Leaf on the Wind

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Some days in the capital there was nothing much to do. Lola stretched out on her sofa and laughed softly to herself. There had rarely been a bigger lie pop into her head. There was always so much to do in the heart of the city, whether it was trailing up and down crowded streets staring through plate glass at staggeringly expensive items of metal or leather, or delving into back alley boutiques and rummaging through market stalls for a unique bargain. History resounded with each footfall, Tyburn, Horseguards, palaces and bridges. Each step was a step to the future, vibrant cultures colliding to meld together on each street corner. Millions flocked to London, to see the sights, to feel the music past and present in each beat, in each breath. There was so much to do each day she struggled to pick, even after all these years. Later, she would walk through the park, the lungs of the city, spaces of green where in the middle of the metropolis deer roamed free. Come night, as lights began to shimmer from highrise and basement bar alike, new horizons called. The millennium wheel still beckoned on the skyline, drawing people to the river. London, the ever changing, ever true city was calling. Calling the punk, the romantic, the nostalgic, the dreamer. Answer the call. 2
You know we love an event here. Especially an event which benefits someone, or lots of someones in need. Leaf on the Wind is a fundraising event held to benefit Scarlet Chandrayaan, Owner of Alouette, in hopes of helping her wish of visiting London come true. The real life person, Amy, behind Scarlet, is battling cancer. This is a fight she has taken on once, and is facing again. Doctors have given her two years at the most if she just continues on with life as it is at the moment and makes the most of the time she has left. We’re all hoping she can fight this once more and live a long life of dreams fulfilled.
Each creator at the Leaf on the Wind event will have up to 4 vendors in their allocated booth, with a percentage of sale price going to fund Amy's travel. The theme of the event is "All things London".
There is also an Auction/Bid Board area for the duration of the event and on the last Saturday of the month (31st January), there is a DJ event planned where the winners of auction prizes will be announced.
All auction items are special deals with values of L$1000 and upwards.

Top :  !Chop Shop!/ Jack The Ripper L$ 100  = 50% Donation
Leggings : Maai  London stockings L$50 = 100% Donation
Boots : FORSAKEN=- Union Riot Boots:  L$ 200  =  75% Donation
Furniture : 22769 ~[bauwerk] London Calling - complete set L$ 800   = 75% Donation

Leaf on the Wind

Wednesday, December 31, 2014

Happy New Year... and Thank You

"Ring out, wild bells, to the wild sky, / The flying cloud, the frosty light / The year is dying in the night; / Ring out, wild bells, and let him die.
Ring out the old, ring in the new, / Ring, happy bells, across the snow: / The year is going, let him go; / Ring out the false, ring in the true."
                                                                                                        (Alfred, Lord Tennyson)

Happy New Year... and Thank You

Thank you so very much for reading Eclectic Equations. May you all have a lovely New Year.
Best wishes, seriously meant,
Ursula

Saturday, December 27, 2014

Santa's Littlest And Latest Helper

She had wound up the alarm clock... and she overslept. She overslept, and she missed Christmas! How could Santa distribute all the surprises without her help...? The littlest and latest elf was flapping her wings as quickly as she could. She didn't want to miss New Year's Eve, too... someone had to deliver those champagne glasses, and the good wishes, after all.
Santa's Littlest And Latest Helper
I wouldn't have ever thought that I might become a Petite in SL. Yes, I found them amazing from the very first moment they appeared, and the incredible precision and care of the creators who decided to give these charming critters dresses, hair, houses and even pets, enchanted me even more. Yet... despite all the charm, I've never owned a Petite. Until now.
The person responsible for my Petite-zation is Yuna Yuadl, a "happy bunch of pixels" and an old friend, who merrily frolicked around in SL for years, then - suddenly and to my greatest surprise - she's become a creator, and an excellent creator of Petite outfits and accessories at that. The outfit I'm showing here is her work, and I cannot properly do justice to it. All the detailing... microscopic, elaborate and amazing. My Petite has a shoulder pet, a tiny yet perfect robin, that holds an even tinier gift box in its beak, AND the gift box is decorated with holly leaves and berries! Just imagine!
... and when I realised I needed an avatar for this wee gem, I poked Alia Baroque and asked for his advice as to where to buy one. He answered he didn't have advice for me, only avatars... and promptly dumped a huge box on me, so now I'm a proud Fallen Gods Petite Royale! Yuna, Alia, thank you so very much for this experience. You're wonderful and generous friends.

Belt, bows, wreath, pixie collar with bell, fangs, robin shoulder pet, staff: part of the "Petite Holy Leaf" outfit by Ankle Biters - 750 L$ (the outfit also contains a pair of long ears with white glowdrop, a lace mask, a long skirt, a tail, a pair of wings, a special Ankle Biter HUD cam, and some tiny red and green twinkling lights, so you may combine the various items in dozens of ways).
Armbands, anklets, tail, long ears with red glowdrop, wings and eyelashes: part of the female Christmas group gift by Ankle Biters - 0 L$ and it's free to join the group.
Avatar: "Royale Petite" in Pale by Fallen Gods Inc. - 1500 L$
Hair: "Orion" in Iceberg by Wasabi Pills - 110 L$ for a colour pack of five.
Eyes: "Serial Pierce Eyes" in Beam by The Stringer Mausoleum - an old hunt gift not available any more.
Pose: "Enchanted Moon" by !Musa! - this pose was a Fantasy Faire special in 2013, but if you visit Filomena Quinnell's shop, I'm sure you'll find a similar one among her pretty and reasonably priced (30 L$) poses.

Monday, December 22, 2014

Sweet Light

It was the darkest time of the year. One could see the Sun for a few hours only, and even then the light was dim and feeble. She missed the brightness, the feeling of caressing warmth on her skin. The world was gloomy and cold now, and she had to feed on what she still possessed. The candle and the lantern... she had to hold onto them, and firmly. Her life depended on that tiny flickering light. She held out the lantern, defiant and strong, against the darkness. She was to resist, and survive.

Sweet Light

I know everybody is quite busy in RL these days (including myself...), nevertheless I’d like to remind you that the 3rd Midwinter Fair is still running until the 24th of December. If you want to relax between two RL Christmas parties, come inworld and find something pretty at the Fair... and don’t forget to pick up the amazing pile of gifts that the very, very generous designers have left for you under the Christmas tree.

The skin and the eyes are not available inworld any more, and I usually don’t tease you with such items… but I still have my stockpile of Skinthesis eyes and skins, although the shop was closed many years ago, and whenever I have one of Cane Sutter’s creations on (that are still valid, unique and more than wearable), I wish she created skins and body parts again.

Skin: Mindi „Bronzed Goddess” by Skinthesis (Cane Sutter).
Eyes: Night Dollie „Harvest” by Skinthesis (Cane Sutter).
Tattoo: “Erin” by Fallen Gods Inc. (tintable, rare) – The Midwinter Fair gacha prize, 30 L$ per play.
Hair: “Amaris” by Truth – Black and Whites pack (250 L$).
Jewellery: “Morning Star” by Finesmith – December group gift (free; it is also free to join the group).
Gown: “Eowyn” in Blue by Bite&Claw (common) – The Midwinter Fair gacha prize, 30 L$ per play.
Pauldrons and bracers: “Eowyn” Accessory Pack in Battleworn, by Bite&Claw (common) – TheMidwinter Fair gacha prize, 30 L$ per play.
Lantern: “Holiday Spirit Lantern” in Silver by Remarkable Oblivion (common) – The Arcade Gacha, 100 L$ per play.
Pose: “Favole” by HelaMiyo - 1 L$ gift in the shop.


Thursday, December 18, 2014

Horrorfestive 2014 For Munchflower Zaius

I open with an apology - I've been ill ill this week, stuck in bed and feeling blergh. I couldn't put off any longer sharing the news of Horrorfestive 2014. (Although I don't have the energy to come up with any stories or have edited the images - again sorry!)

Brought to you by the team behind Zombiefest and Horrorfest; this winter wonderland sim brings all the best badness your wicked heart could wish for at Chistmas.

I couldn't wait any longer as this is important. This year Horrorfestive benefits the much beloved Munchflower Zaius, who is suffering from Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome.
If you don’t know her, you may well know of her brand Nomine, a titan of alternative fashion and amazing hand drawn skins in SL for the past 10 years. Munch has very sadly had to leave SL and her store, her only source of income, whilst she battles this debilitating condition, for which there currently no cure.

You can read Munch’s story here http://www.gofundme.com/SavingShannon
and find out more about Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome here http://www.ehlers-danlos.org/what-is-eds/types-of-eds

The designer's stands at Horrorfestive offer at least one item from which a percentage of the proceeds go to support Munch. Below I've tried to include the donation amounts where known. This is a personal cause, for one of our own. Please head on over, and buy what you can. Thank you.

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Skin : [PS] Elfie Skin (Normal & Mauled) 100% Donation  L$ 300
Antlers : ::Squeek!:: Festive antlers: L$ 100
Dress : Fission: Horrorfestive Exclusive-Black (C) 100% Donation L$ 99
Slink Nails :  DP - Koffin Nails - Bloody Snowday - 100% Donation L$ 99
Chalet : !Pandemonium - Grave Robber  L$ 75
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6 4 Skin: Ama. : Alive Inside  (Tattoo layer over another skin) L$ 99
Antlers : Antlers : ::Squeek!:: Festive antlers: L$ 100
Eyes :  !CS! Grey Angel Purple'  L$ 50 (Gacha)
Outfit including boots : :[P]:-Horrous Outfit:// Ice  75% Donation L$269
Slink Nails :  DP - Koffin Nails - Bloody Snowday - 100% Donation L$ 99
Chalet : !Pandemonium - Grave Robber  L$ 75
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Wednesday, December 10, 2014

December Dreams @ The Arcade

2 From dreams of winter she woke. Beside her as she'd slept lay the mask of Mother Earth, as the world turned and span through nothingness, receding from the Sun, the mask had gained a scrim of frost. Its colours enhanced, made magical anew by this pristine background. 3 Stretching out on her sleigh bed Madeline was glad of the warm coat in which she was so snugly wrapped. Pulling aside the curtain and looking out across the rooftops she saw that winter had indeed arrived, with fallen snow glistening on every surface. However cold, she would go out and enjoy it. She would pull on her hat, and wait for you to come out and play. 1 Arcade!!! Come to the Arcade! Gacha! Gacha! Gacha! This amazingly popular gacha event is back for December, with more winter themed goodies than you could shake a Christmas tree branch at. Take your chances on the machines, stock up with winter themed skins and hair, clothing, buildings and accessories. 

Taxi to The Arcade

Hair 1 : .Olive. the Snow Princess Hair - Carrot Tea'  L$ 50
One normal hair, one to fit your mesh bewbs, one unrigged in the prize pack.
Hair 2 : Clawtooth: Snow Bunny prize 4  L$ 75
HUD driven options for hair colour, and hat colour!
Skin : -Glam Affair - December skin - Asia 04 L$ 100
Seven skins with different brow colour options, and one with no brows. Also hairbases for brow shapes. Amazing as ever from Glam Affair. 
Outfit and Boots : Foxes - Woodland Wonderland - Dress & Boots Grey L$ 100
Love the contrast buttons on the coat, and the sole of the boots. Style!
Mask : Remarkable Oblivion - Holiday Spirit - Mother Earth RARE  L$ 100
Beautiful intricate mask - can be worn, or hung on your wall. 
Sleigh bed : Pizza's and Tarte for Scram Co - Sleepy Sled - Antelope L$ 75
Lovely sleigh bed, with pretty cushions and several sitting and laying poses.
Trophy : {vespertine} Faux throphy -light  L$ 50
No animals were harmed in the making of this modern wall trophy.

Skybox : llorisen - mimi skybox.blue    L$ 100.
Great skybox, simple and classic. One main room with a raised L-shaped mezzanine. My favourite bit about this is the roof you can see out of the window. That's part of the skybox! Really different, totally stands out from anything I've seen before.

Sunday, December 7, 2014

Moonlight dancer

1 She lay in darkness like the night. Limelight moonbeams would caress her skin, hour after hour, show after show. Soft furs enfolded, delicate silk suspended, stronger than steel; but then, nature always was... 2 She loved the classics, would tug on any heartstring foolhardy enough to come within her reach. Glimpses through chainmail and metal mesh in the softest pink enticed, but glimpses were all any could hope for. Her stage show, all her acting under the lights, were the greatest tease. 
All who could afford to could look, none would ever be allowed to touch. 3 A little adult loveliness from +REDRUM+ 
This is from the latest addition to the cornucopia of talent - the Fetish range. Available in a range of colours, in the five usual MESH sizes. Shown here is the 'Pink' option, which is delightfully muted in tone, lending a classy edge to the metal mesh and chains!
You can check out the range here :
+REDRUM+

Hair : Magika [Hair] No - Colourpack 3 L$ 250
Magika
Skin : .{yumyums}. {1} Stasey - {Purrrty} {Brown Brow} Cleavage
YumYums
Bra : +REDRUM+ LEATHER STRAPS - Top - Pink  L$  109
Skirt : +REDRUM+  CHAIN BELT SKIRT - PINK  L$  109
Knickers : +REDRUM+ LEATHER STRAPS - Bottom - Pink  L$  109
+REDRUM+
Chaise : :: Axix :: Sweet Divan Prop  L$  300
Axix