Puppy Enthusiasm

Alex bundled up in his warmest winter coat, hoodie and boots before heading out into the snowy pine forest with Bullet his German Shepherd puppy. The puppy, still small and full of energy, bounded through the snow, leaving winding trails of paw prints behind him.
Alex smiled as he watched the puppy explore, taking in all the new sights and smells of the winter forest. The puppy’s enthusiasm was infectious and Alex shared the pups delight as he walked along the trail through the snow-covered pines, their fresh scent and snowflakes painting the air around them.
As they walked, Alex made sure to keep a close eye on Bullet, making sure he didn’t get too cold or wander too far away. The puppy seemed to be having the time of his life, barking and jumping through the snowdrifts.

After a while, Alex decided it was time to head back home, Ahn was waiting for them back where it was warm. The puppy was tired and it was getting colder. As they walked back, Alex was glad to have such a loyal canine companion by his side, and he knew that they would have many more adventures together in the future. Now if he could just get Ahn, his desert born husband this excited about snow days.

As Ahn waited for Alex and the pup, he set about making hot cocoa to help Alex thaw out when he got home. He knew how much his husband would appreciate the warm drink after being out in the cold and to be honest, he was looking forward to having a mug of it too. Finally, he heard the sound of the door opening and he turned to see his Alex and Bullet the pup, both ginning and covered in snow. He greeted them at the door and once the wet boots and snowy coat had been removed, Ahn handed Alex the hot cocoa, which he gratefully accepted.

They sat together by the fireplace, the pup curled up at their feet and Ahn let out a sigh of appreciation at the warmth of the fire as he watched the snow falling outside the window. The dog let out a contented sigh too and shifted in his sleep. Alex rested his head on Ahn’s shoulder, mellow and relaxed. Ahn had to smile. Despite his complaints, he knew that deep down, he secretly enjoyed the snowy winter as it created warm cozy indoor moments like this.

Photo Contents

Taken at Arctic Sanctuary

If you need a REALLY cold looking sim for photos, this is the place. It has icebergs, penguins and a gorgeous village and path,

Dog “Bullet” – Rezz Room – German Shepard Puppy Companion.

Pose- Agape – agp-M225

Coat and Hoodie – KiB Designs – Simon Coat w. Hoodie
Rigged for Belleza Jake, Legacy Male, Signature Gianni, Slink Male and Fitmesh
Coat and hoodie Texture HUD feature several colors, textures and patterns for an endless mix of combos.

Pants – BRAVURA Boite Noir – This store is no longer available.

Boots – Represent -Tactical Field boots

Hair – Vango – Sam

Head – Catwa – Shaheen

Earrings – Swallow – Rox Ears

The adventure continues…

The continuation of Roman’s and Hunter’s adventure at Fantasy Faire.
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The delight on Roman’s face to be able to dress up and be seen by others was a different level of excitement for us both. Sure, he could dress up on the island, but the thrill of it wore off some time ago. With the exception of me (Hunter), everyone has known Roman most if not all of his life. There is little to nothing they don’t know about him, including his penchant for showing himself off in new styles of fashion.

It didn’t take long for it to be readily apparent that Roman was starting to fuss over which outfit he would try on next, or which designers worked better together. Though I love the man dearly, I was starting to get restless, and opted to try a few things on my own. Even when we were on the island, I was rarely found in anything as extravagant as what Roman was used to so this was a treat for me on a whole different level.

I found a quick matching outfit to try on, even added wig for it. I liked the look of the metal wings, but it meant I had to take off the elf ears I had put on before we left the island. It wasn’t a deal breaker. Since Roman was still working on his latest outfit, I ventured slightly away from the changing booths to get a couple of pictures to show him later. I had a guard with me, but I knew better than to ask him to take pictures; I’ve heard the speech about needing both hands and his attention free from distraction enough times. I took a chance on a couple of ladies dressed as fairies to take my picture. From the sounds of it, they got a few of their own as well.

♦Head wings: Rise Design – Mythos
♦Forehead: Bliensen + MaiTai – Lamiya
♦Outfit: Spyralle Hakon – Infinity
Hair: no.match – No_Other

♦ Denotes a featured item at Fantasy Faire
Pictures taken in Cassiopeia by Ahn Avion

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I confess it was fun to flirt a little. Nothing was meant by it, but I was feeling out of practice and if things ever went south with Roman, I was feeling pretty sure I’d need to know how to flirt and tease my way through places to live until I could get on my feet again. Don’t get me wrong, I’m the happiest I’ve ever been and I do love the guy, but it’s not like he couldn’t do better than the likes of me. These are only some of the issues running through my head.

Going back to the changing booth, I shook off the dark cloud that threatened to change my mood before Roman could catch wind of it and opted for something that would, hopefully, help give off a more cheery disposition. Roman was getting his look completed by then too. We had a good laugh when we noticed we had picked the same kind of outfit in different colors.

♦Head wings: Rise Design – Mythos
♦Forehead: SE Designs – Dragon circlet
♦Outfit: TCElven – Azariah’s Elven Suit (Jacket/Pants/Boots)
Hair: Mina Hair – Jasmine

♦ Denotes a featured item at Fantasy Faire
Pictures taken in Zodiac by Alex Avion

 

♦Head piece: Bliensen + MaiTai – Tonatiuh Crown
♦Make-up: Folly – Fantasy makeup Hellion
♦Outfit: TCElven – Azariah’s Elven Suit (Jacket/Pants/Boots)
Hair: Tukinowaguma – Outi

♦ Denotes a featured item at Fantasy Faire
Pictures taken Zodiac by Alex Avion

 

Roman and Hunter reach Fantasy Faire!

The continuation of Roman’s and Hunter’s adventure off the protected secluded island to attend Fantasy Faire.
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Because leaving the island was a rare thing, to plan for it was never a quick endeavor. Though Roman wasn’t technically a prince, he was still regarded as someone not only with royal presence, but of high esteem, renowned presence, and a political risk.

For those political reasons Roman, had been secluded on the island most of his life. Only after denouncing any claim to his title was he able to live something resembling a normal life. At least as normal as a very wealthy, only child who was raised by servants on an tropical island, and who also happened to be a Albino, could be. So needless to say, going places other than the island was exciting, and a bit of a production.

Because Fantasy Faire was so well known, the crowds would be an issue in regards to Roman’s safety. The head of security wanted us to bring 8 guards, but the point was not to be obvious while we were there. We settled on four guards as long as they could blend in.

We arrived to the Faire in style, of course. Though it would be unlikely that any would know Roman by sight, let alone by title, we still wanted to play up the royalty aspect. A horse drawn carriage was rented for the grand entrance. There had been others that had rented the carriages so, while there were eyes on Roman, it wasn’t a huge spectacle.

Roman sat in the carriage, trying to look bored and collected, but he was jittering. “Do you really know how to drive this? Will it take us long? Where are we going to stay? Have you ever been to one of these before?” Hunter was his contact and measure to what was “normal”.

I, Hunter, had learned to keep track of Roman’s quick fire questions. “Not really. Shouldn’t. After the driver dropped us off, he headed to the hotel just a few miles north of here. It’ll be set up by the time we get there. Used to love to come to these things. Great for pickpocketing.” I grinned in a way that could be truth or lie. “Relax babe. We’ll have a good time.”

“You will not have to be picking the pockets this time,” Roman said assuredly. Reaching over, he smoothed some hair around the horns that adorned my head and smirked slightly. “We always do have a good time.”

I winked and gave the reigns a gentle snap to get the horse going. There were handlers on either side of the horse so even though it looked as those I was the driver, I really wasn’t. It was a short ride, but one heck of way to get into the thick of things. I stepped out first, offering a hand to Roman which gave two of the guards time to fall in line with us. “Shall we, my prince?” I smirked, watching Roman in all his regalness.

Roman took that hand and let himself be helped from the carriage, offering a elegant bow of the head. The ruby colored eyes danced with excitement and humor held tightly in check. “We shall. I am most eager to discover what this Kingdom has to offer.”

There were so many things to see! Colors and Faire food smells abound! It was a good thing they were going to be here for at least a week, because there would be no way to see all of it in an afternoon! I kept one hand in Roman’s and the other in my pocket. Some habits were hard to break in certain surroundings.

Roman hardly knew where to look first. There were people in costumes everywhere! As soon as he saw the centaur clop by he no longer felt at all out of place or unusual. “This is amazing, Hunter! Photos! We need photos!”

I slid my phone from my pocket to capture the first picture of what I knew would be many. “Go stand over there and pose pretty,” I chuckled, then waited for Roman to get into place.

(Pictures taken in Zodiac and Heliodor sims at Fantasy Faire.  Nothing Roman is wearing is featured at FF.  Feel free to contact Alex (alexavion) for a style card.)

It didn’t take long, as we moved along, to garner the attention of one of the more playful carnival type vendors. “Step on up! Come in! Try on some of our colorful clothing and let us take your picture!”

Who could resist such an offer to dress up and become someone else if only for a moment…

Ahn’s/Hunter’s style card                                            Alex’s/Roman’s style card
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♦Outfit: **DSO** Jasper                                                ♦Staff: Jinx – Spirit Moon
♦Hat: **DSO** Butterly (quest gift)                           ♦Wings: AMBIX – Starlight Wings
♦Face Gems: Voodoo – Festival Gems                       ♦Outfit: Viki – Brother
♦Wings: AMBIX – Starlight Wings                            Hair: no.match – No_Cookies
♦Necklace: SE Designs – Leaf
Hair: Tukinowaguma – Ophelia

♦Denotes a featured item at Fantasy Faire

Pictures by Alex, story by Ahn & Alex

 

 

White Warrior Alex In Elemaria

The Fantasy Faire is a Must See event for me every year.  I have been coming to it for years and always end up astounded at the beauty they create there. The scenery at FF is second to none.  I have so many costumes  that it is a perfect place to break out a few of them and get photos.

I took up my trusty sword, donned my White Carter warrior costume created by Meva and made my way to the hilly Kingdom of Elemaria. It is a place of grand castles, stone paths, gurgling streams and  beauty and magic at every turn.

I found myself in Elemaria, or more correctly I found the broken ruins of a statue that very much resembled me.  As I stood upon the stone visage, the sun beamed down its blessings at my feet.  My time of wandering here is surely favored by the gods of nature.

In the forest, a well hidden and foreboding face was carved into the cliff side, its mouth a dark opening that only the brave would dare. I took the risk and traveled down that stone throat. There I lucked upon a portal and magic scroll.

Speaking aloud the words written on the scroll, I was transported into the presence of the spirit guardian of  Elemaria, the great white stag. Humbled and awed, I fell to my knees before him.  With a breath, scented of clover and warm sunshine, the great Being set my soul at ease.  We spoke for hours till I fell asleep against the ruff of his great neck, safe and warm as a babe. I woke alone and at peace. It was time to move on to the next adventure.

Fur and Glitter.

I was not quite expecting to love this look as much as I did.

I wear makeup fairly often. I can count on one hand the times I leave the house without at least guyliner on.  You see, Ahn absolutely loves my eyes, (L’Etre – Real Eyes #11 if you must know)  and so it is a bit of a vanity of mine to accent them for his notice.  I am a Leo, I admit freely that I like being admired.  I have never gone this far with eye accenting before tho.

Who knew I could do the drag look quite this well? I kept staring at myself. Is that REALLY me!!?! It is amazing what a little fur and glitter can do.

This all started because I have been wanting to get a bit more serious and regular with the blogging.  I have been keeping a eye open for places that I might enjoy blogging for.

That is how I first heard of  Dotty’s Secret. They had posted a desire for new “Influencers” and mentioned having Drag makeup. I was intrigued at this bit of news and so went for a little drive to the shop.  What a fun place.  Ahn is more familiar with the drag circles then I am and he seemed to know half the  faces and names mentioned in the store.  Me, I was just in love with the colors and the sparkles and….

OMG THEY HAVE A DR FRANKNFURTER  MAKEUP!!!! (breathe Alex.) Well…we all know that is going to make a future blog post and costume very soon!

Anyway…. before I get distracted again.  Dotty’s Secret has standard makeup too and its well worth a visit for the ladies and the boys that are seeking something a bit Glam and dramatic.

Pay them a visit. You will enjoy it. I even had a chance to chat with Dotty herself and what a charming Queen she is.  I am going to have fun here. I can already tell.

Photo Style list:

Makeup – Drag 101 – Fashion Queen by Dotty’s Secret
Hair –  Evan by Vango
Ears – Rox Ears by ^^Swallow^^ 
Fur Jacket – Fain Fur Coat by David Heather
Shirt – High Neck Half Top by Gild
Location – Backdrop City (nightclubs)

Don’t just sit there reading blogs…

Go shopping!

Meanwhile….i need to figure out my Drag name.

❤

Alex of  the “A team”

Lavender Demon

So Ahn and I are both working for the Fantasy Faire as writers and bloggers. I have gone to the Faire  for many years to just take photos, but this is the first time I am doing so in an official capacity.  I have to admit I am kinda looking forward to it.  As Bloggers, we got to go in 24 hours early and get photos while it was low lag. I tooks 100s of shots and can hardly wait to start sharing them. My Flickr and this blog is going to be busy for the next few weeks.

I am not sure Ahn is looking forward to it as much as I am.  He seems to be stressing a bit over the details while I am just diving cluelessly into the deep end head first while yelling “WEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE Sparklies!!!”

Let me tell you, there are a LOT of sparklies to be seen too!  The Faire Organizers have a room set up for the bloggers to come to where they can get the things they would like to blog.  Four walls with literally  hundreds of things to choose from. It takes willpower to not just start collecting like a dragon building its hoard.

I picked a few things and went home to set up, and this is what I came up with.

Available at the Fantasy Faire

Horns – Lavai Horns by Plastik
Crown – Glacial Crown by AMBRIX
Background Archway – Enchanted Forest Arch by Mindgardens Creations

Available outside of the FF.

Background Glow Ferns  by ‘The Looking Glass’ available at the store.
Hair – Star by EscalateD available at the store.
Makeup – Shaheen By Vengeful Threads
Necklace – Epaulette Set Chain, by  Gizza.  It is rather old and may be hard to locate.
Pose – Ahn 1 by *PosESioN*

The Fantasy Faire opens today and runs until May 10th. Even if you are to broke to shop, its worth it just for the scenery.

Don’t just sit there reading Blogs. Go see the Faire!

❤

Alex of the A-team

 

Venturing into a new land

This story started as a role play (RP) between Alex and Ahn Avion a couple of years ago. The blog picks up where the story left off to continue the lives and times of Roman and Hunter.

Prologue
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Roman is an Albino exiled Russian prince living on a well protected secluded island. Hunter was an orphaned modern day street rat. A freak storm and accident landed them together and together they saved each other from dangers. That was over two years ago now, and the pair are still together. It is rare, but from time to time, they venture off the island for life experiences neither of them had the opportunity to discover. This week’s adventure takes them to the Fantasy Faire.

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Hunter looked over to Roman, eyes wide and mind spinning at the suggestion. “You want me to wear what?”

“Tights. Please,” Roman grinned without hesitation or shame at such a request.

Hunter gave an extremely skeptical look. “As in, like, girl’s tights that they wear in ballet class or some shit?”

“Evidence leads to them being tights made for men. It seems it would be a proper visual experience.”

Hunter is caught in one of those rare speechless moments. “You can see me naked any time, babe, but now you want me to show off my junk in front of everybody? Am I hearing you right?”

Well now this was a matter that required some new thought. “Put in that manner, perhaps not. Though you are very charming when you are shy.”

That hit at some of Hunter’s man pride. His brow furrowed in confusion. “Shy? Since when?!” He questioned indignantly. Eye roll. Subject change. “There’s gotta be something else these dudes wore other than tights.”

Roman always had an idea. “Well, I am not sure. This is one of the many things I have not experienced, a Fantasy Faire. I think perhaps we should look at the Google and see. ”

Hunter agreed with that. He took the laptop from his nightstand and put it on the bed, stretching out to lay there with room for Roman to join him if he wanted. Hunter’s face lit up with the screen’s illumination, and the sound of the keys clacking softly began. First thing he looked up was “Medieval men’s royalty costumes”.

When it came to Hunter’s body, Roman had a rather feline sense of ownership about it. He would walk over him, steal heat from him, ignore him or in this case lay on him, utterly unrepentant. He draped his smaller form over Hunter’s back, chin on his shoulder to look too. “By experience, I know royals have absurd taste in fashion.”

By now, Hunter was used to the way Roman laid about on him either partially or completely depending on the circumstance. There were some slight adjustments and body movements to be made so that Hunter’s elbows and arms weren’t sunk too deeply into the bed to make him unable to type, but this, too, was normal now. “If we’re really going to do this, I was thinking you’d be your royal self and I’d be like your royal bodyguard warrior type. What’dya think?”

Ruby eyes considered the screen over Hunter’s shoulder as his man moved about to accommodate him. This was as life was supposed to be. “It would be like the Halloween. I could be me and nobody would believe it. How foolish would I have to be dressing?”

“Why you think you need to be foolish? There’ll be people there in street clothes, some dressed up only a little, and some to the nines. Just wear something you’ll be comfortable in. Weather’s supposed to be nice, but we’ll probably be doing a lot of walking so think about that with the shoes. You have those parasol things for shade so then you’d be all set, yeah?”

“Royals wore odd things, but I can be a fantasy royal and wear what I choose. And also the auto darkening contacts you got me. I think this will be enjoying.” He grinned then and nipped at Hunter’s ear. “But still not the tights?”

A small shiver went through Hunter and his smile appeared, widening into a light chuckle at the mention of the tights again. “No, not outside this house at least!” Hunter changed his search terms to look for a more warrior type outfit since Roman would be pretty set just by the things in his own closet, but the weight of Roman’s body and the playful nip brought other adventures to Hunter’s mind, so he closed the laptop and slid it away before he began to move beneath Roman so that they would end up facing each other. There was a familiar wicked grin and a matching sparkle to Hunter’s eyes now. “Go through your closet. I wanna see you try stuff on.” And take stuff off.

Roman smiled down at Hunter and kissed the tip of his nose. “You know my closet. This might be awhile.”

“Dress fast, undress slow.” Shameless grin.

In true Roman fashion, the venture off the island was going to be about more than just attending the Fantasy Faire. He was going to be able to dress as the prince he was meant to be which meant pictures would be involved.

Accepting the oddness of his own looks was still a bit outside Roman’s comfort zone and having a photographer working with him was just a bit unsettling. He hooked an arm around Hunter and kissed him quick. “Stay close.”

Hunter had no problem staying close to Roman. He had spent a long time in the chair between the temporary hair colors, getting elf ears put on, and horns on his head. His hair wasn’t usually so voluminous, but it was needed to help with the horns. “You look great, babe. Honest.”

A few minutes of posing and the camera man muttering about overexposure and contrast issues due to Roman’s pale skin, and then it was a wrap. Roman scooted back to Hunter’s side, glad to be done with that. He watched his guy fuss with the hair. “So you can be doing the hair dyes, but not tights?”

That earned an arched brow. “You really don’t see the difference between coloring my hair and showing my junk?” A light chuckle sounded.

“Somehow I keep forgetting that part.”

“Your boyfriend was over exposed, and you are insisting on being in the shadow,” muttered the photographer.

Hunter raises and flops his arms. “Where you want me then?”

“There. Just let me get the right light and it will be stunning.”

Pictures taken at The Realm of Dark Moons by Alex Avion.  Story/RP by Alex and Ahn Avion.

Alex’s (Roman’s) style card
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♦Crown: AMBIX – Chrysalis Crown – Glacial
♦Outfit: Belle Epoque – Duchy of Devonshire
Hair: Bold and Beauty – Marie

Ahn’s (Hunter’s) style card
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♦Outfit: House of RFyre – Magen [Shield] black
♦Horns: Mindgardens Creations – Demon Snake – red/silver
Ears: ANDORE – Gebo
Hair: no.match – No_water
Necklace: REBELLION – Ignite

♦ Denotes a featured item at Fantasy Faire

 

|FKD| – DREW – UNICORN

Having Alex as a partner has truly opened up my color palette in regards to fashion. There was rarely a day when I didn’t wear some shade of black. If I really wanted to mix things up, I added a royal or navy blue, perhaps a dark burgundy or maroon, and if I were truly daring there would be a forest green. Not all at once, of course, that would be out of the question.

Alex and I have been together now for over 6 years, and while I do still have a large amount of black and other dark colors in my inventory, I now also have clothes that are white, yellow, red, brighter greens and blues, and purple. I still don’t wear orange. Just can’t.

So imagine my surprise and delight to see a notice come through from FKD designer, Avielle ƊαякSтαя (avielle.jewell), about onesie pajamas with unicorn patterns. Yep, you read me right — unicorn patterns. Don’t even try to tell me that doesn’t tickle you just a little. Even if you aren’t a unicorn guy, I’d bet your better half loves ’em!

There are 5 designs available for Slink, Jake, and Gianni.  Catch your ride to FKD here.  Bear not included.  Get your own.

-= Plaid and Patched by Brocade Tiger =-

Too many times we try to put people and things in a box and give it a label as if to say that that’s all such people and things can ever be. Why can’t someone that uses a skateboard as a main mode of transportation also be stylish and current? Why can’t something a skater wears also be worn by a bowler, a tourist, or a club owner? Beats me!

Introducing the latest fashion from Brocade Tiger, the Plaid and Patched tank top and jeans. With original handmade textures, you’ll never have to wonder about looking the same as anyone else (unless they were smart enough to get the same outfit!). The tank top is available for Aesthetic, Belleza, Signature, Slink, Standard (S, M, L), and TMP. The jeans are available in Adin, Belleza, Classic Fitmesh, Onupup, Slink, and TMP.

Picture was taken at Backdrop City
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Backdrop%20City/178/34/22

Style Card
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Outfit: Plaid and Patched – Brocade Tiger
Hair: No Lyrics – no.match
Bracelet: Casablanca – GDit Jewelry
Watch: Bravado Sport Watch – Culture Fine Jewelry for Men
Shoes: Fraktal Kicks – REBELLION
Pose: SkateMoves 2 – PBM Enterprises

The New Dawson Slack Outfit by Allure

 

I found my way back out to the massive backdrop collection at Comhar again today and this time I was seeking something purple to match this New outfit by Allure Couture. As you can see, I was not disappointed in my search.

I am a bit nostalgic about the color purple because I am a Prince fan. His music was the sound track of my youth and honestly he was the icon that first made me interested in fashion and style. His death hit me harder then I would ever have expected to be hit by the passing of someone I did not know personally. To me the world is a bit less magical with him gone. Bowie too for that matter, but that is a mourn for another post.  On to the style…..

I am wearing a New Release from Allure Couture. It is called Dawson Slack Outfit and comes with top, pants and shoes separates that you can mix or match. The top has some very nice detail work on the shoulders. A nice look for when you want to look classy but not go for a suit.

The Dawson set comes in the following bodies styles: Classic Aesthetic, Belleza Jake, Signature Gianni, Slink & TMP. Dress shoes are for Classic, Aesthetic, Belleza, Gianni, & Slink. I have included an Omega Advanced Applier for socks to go with each outfit.

Colors: Black, Blue, Gold-Brown, Olive, Purple, & Red. I am currently wearing the Purple…as is befitting a Prince fan like myself.

As always the textures are Original. You can’t get this look anywhere else.

As for the rest of the look..

Back drop: Austin Door by Silence

Hair: Foglia by INK

Blogger budgie:  Parakeet Pal by *HEXtraordinary*

Listen to some music you love today and wear something that makes you feel fabulous, you deserve it.

See ya round SL
AA