Hiya everyone! Tonight we are exploring the Enchantment hunt called Dark Academia, a free gridwide hunt in association with their sales event of the same name and theme. The prizes are tucked inside an open book with the pages fanned out a bit, with an example on each store's hunt sign that you can click for the hint. The hints and landmarks are on the website too, but fortunately the prize folders have the next landmark inside each one so it isn't as critical to have the hunt website available while hunting. You can click the shopping guide to see preview pictures of the event and hunt offerings, with the hunt prizes at the bottom of that page. The dark academia theme seems to be about higher education with Gothic leanings, and a sprinkling of magic :) I must say I was intrigued and very much enjoyed visiting the stores, and have a shopping list in mind for the event itself. There are lots of decor items to elevate your living space, along with fashions that would be at home in the darker corners of an Ivy league university or a quiet library.
First I slipped into the charming ::WD:: Set Grace Gift found at Web Dew. The blouse and skirt are separates that will fit Erika, Kupra, Kups, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, and Reborn mesh bodies, in a soft tan with beige patterning. I love the style of the corset lacing in the back, and the tiny opening in the front beneath pretty buttons.
Another irresistible prize is the Ruxy-Jasmine HUNT dress duo seen here. There are black and black/red versions each in sizes for Legacy and Maitreya bodies, with a HUD that offers 3 metals and 9 gem colors for each of 3 sets of gems along the neckline. The puffed sleeves and flared short skirt make for a very flattering style, and the satiny texture is a delight.
Next I eagerly tried on the beautiful SF. Amelina Dress - Wine&Roses prize from Senzafine, with a romantic style and striking color combination. The ruffles cascading from the collar have a Victorian flare, as do the full then fitted sleeves. Our gift includes Freya, Isis, Legacy, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique mesh body sizing.
I couldn't resist trying on the ~fugue~ DORIAN Pin with this dress, and I am so glad I did! This prize has 3 different versions to suit your outfit - cravat attached to chest, lapel attached to chest, and a choose your own attachment point version with a notecard explaining how to use it. The faceted teal gemstone reminds me of a cross between an emerald and sapphire, such a lovely hue, and the metalwork surrounding it calls to mind flower petals. The burnished gold goes beautifully with the gem, and these can be worn with so many different colors and styles!
My final look of the evening has several closer views of the components found in our .lovelysweet. Cheeky Plasters + Arcane Eye hunt prize. The cheek plasters are small tape-like bandages on the upper left cheek, 5 in BOM layers that read Mischief Managed, LeviosA, Protego, Incendio, and A++ in narrow handwriting. The eyes are provided in BOM layers along with Lelutka and Omega appliers, and have a gorgeous ring of light with various symbols upon it. I didn't recognize it offhand, but the plasters are definitely Harry Potter references that made me smile. I may not agree with the author's human rights stances, but have fond memories of the world she created that has been enhanced greatly by its vast fandom.
Whew, what a day...I went to my parents' for dinner as usual, and am still mentally processing the news my mom shared. My uncle (her only sibling) and his wife are splitting up after 40 years of marriage, and it is getting rather ugly. His wife (note I do not think of her as my aunt, she disowned me for several years for getting a divorce, preventing me from seeing their sons whom I was close with, so we are nowhere near close) changed the locks while he was at work, and he required police assistance to get in and get any of his belongings. This is the same woman who refuses to meet her own daughter-in-law because she is Muslim (subsequently disowning her formerly beloved son), so her behavior is disappointing but not as shocking as it should be. He is going to stay with my grandmother for now, starting tomorrow as a matter of fact, while the lawyers battle things out. His work commute will now be at least an hour each way, not great with his myriad health issues but maybe he will get access to his money soon and be able to find a place closer. My thoughts are with him and their sons, who do not deserve to be in the middle of this mess either. I hope you're all having a peaceful day/evening and have a terrific weekend ahead, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!
Credits:
All Hunt Prizes from Enchantment - Dark Academia:
Photo 1:
Outfit: Web Dew ::WD:: Set Grace Gift $0L Hunt Prize
Photo 2:
Dress: Ruxy-Jasmine HUNT $0L Hunt Prize
Photo 3:
Dress: Senzafine SF. Amelina Dress - Wine&Roses $0L Hunt Prize
Photo 4:
Pin: ~fugue~ DORIAN Pin $0L Hunt Prize
Photo 5:
Eyes/Makeup: .lovelysweet. Cheeky Plasters + Arcane Eye $0L Hunt Prize
Mesh Nails: N.Kolour+KOSMETIK: Omega Coffin Nails - Medium // Maitreya
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