Tracing the Threads of History and Fantasy

A Certain Vintage

June 12, 2026

You still have a few more days (until the 15th) to enjoy the Vintage Fair. Grasshopper Street has this smart and elegant suit out at the fair, which I paired with theit Zelda pumps that are out for Wanderlust Weekend. The suit is neatly tailored and includes a good set of colour options plus tinting on top of that. The fit is excellent on Legacy.

At first I had gone for a more overtly sexy, tousled hairstyle, but then Wasabi released the Sundae style for Access and I quite like the version without the bangs for this look as well. With the bangs it felt more youthful.

The Lian Midcentury Cottage from Trompe Loeil is furnished with a selection of pieces from DICTATORSHOPs Serica range, from which I featured the bed already. Here I went with a different colour scheme that I thought suited the house and the more vintage look very well.  The tables (four different versions) are decor only but the chair and the sofa are packed full of animations and come in PG, Adult Vanilla and Adult Kink. I really liked the solo poses in the chair, they are nicely varied and definitely not the same old seated poses you find in many chairs.

Finally, in the first photo there’s a very cute freebie from Dutchie, the coffee cup. There’s coffee and tea available, each with two different motifs, and they come in wearable or decor. The decor is clickable and will deliver a holdable cup to yourself or to guests, so perfect for having around your house if you never want to search your inventory for a mug again!

Silken Luxury

May 23, 2026

Lately I have been picking up quite a few Trompe Loeil builds on their weekend sales, since I realised that I needed more interiors that look great with PBR. I have also been working on improving my understanding of reflection probes, EEP for PBR and light sources for PBR.  Not quite fully there yet, but I am really happy with how the materials came out in these shots. That is with a reflection probe and a custom EEP. I could have added some more lights for shadows, but one step at a time.

The gorgeous bed is by DICTATORSHOP and it features various silks (18 main fabrics, 12 presets and tons of possible combinations) with a clear Asian inspiration, either patterned or tone on tone. It also uses bamboo that comes coloured six different ways and as you can see there is a matching nightstand. The bed uses a brand new engine that includes custom animations, and automatic Physics Cock and V Bento support. You can choose between PG, Adult Vanilla and Adult Kink. I didn’t have my partner on hand so I could just give a taste of the solo menus this time, but there are definitely some fully packed couple menus too.

The beautiful candelabras are a brand new release from Libertine that you can pick up for just L$50 during Wanderlust Weekend. They come in either bronze or silver and in four different versions. And they will be updated/improved later on.

Since I opted for a bit of a rough surrounding (Trompe Loeil’s Theda Rustic Castle), I went for an outfit that was a cross between fantasy and lingerie. This collaboration between Petrichor and Ersch was released for the Fantasy Faire and I love that not only does the skirt come in two lengths but you have four options for the sleeves, from really opulent to a bit more modest. I liked the contrast as well with the more modern hairstyle from Wasabi.

The Raven Woman

May 18, 2026

A small settlement near the edge of the woods, and a pale-haired woman in black and red, rumored to understand the speech of birds. Certainly, there is a crow that is often seen with her.

I am in love with the Sunniva gown from Rakshasa. It has such beautiful detailing and so many texture options. You can also choose between long or short sleeves. Here, I went with short to better show off the leather gloves from HopScotch. These are actually for men only, but I think they look pretty good on a woman too, especially if I imagine them as sturdier gloves for handling a raven or perhaps a weapon?

The gown and the gloves are from We Love Role-Play and the same goes for the fence and the buildings, a whole kit from XIV which includes several different buildings. Sturdy and rustic, they make up the perfect foundation for creating a village.

Fantasy Faire 2026: Requiem

May 08, 2026

With only two more days left of the Faire, the time has come to wander Alia Baroque’s Requiem. Here, among mausoleums, graveyards and solemn statuary, we are reminded of death and reminded to live. The sim is undeniably gothic and as such I could not resist wandering through it like an unquiet ghost who, lost and bewildered, finds a tombstone with her own name on it.

The sinfully red gown (which can be clicked to raise the hem in a very naughty fashion) is by SoapBerry. I have not tried them before but I could not resist this gown, which also includes a bloody version of each colour. The torch, just like the lantern I showed in an earlier post, is from Titans, another brand that I have not purchased from earlier. I am also wearing a necklace from On a Lark which can function as a scripted collar or just be worn as a regular necklace.

I tried to really make an effort this year to browse new stores at the Faire and even if it can be overwhelming I can definitely recommend it. I went through a few sims at a time, to keep myself from rushing. So make the most of the last few days and don’t forget to pay special attention to the RFL vendors to keep raising money for the fight against cancer.