Elpis Darling

A mannequin against a dark backdrop wearing a gold and ruby set consisting of a tiara, necklace, chandelier earrings, a bracelet, and two rings. Text: Ruby parure. Jewelry by Modiste.

' ruby ' is now live on heliosphere! i wanted to make a true, full parure.. methinks success. for everyone as usual. go. be a princess.

link and more previews in reply!

Its ok more festivals afoot. ♡

Thank you everyone for coming to Holi, it was such a wonderful time and many enjoyed themselves.
With the help of other venues I hope we can keep bringing culture and festivals to you. Many people work hard but we can't do this without you all coming to cheer us on and support us. So thank you ♡.

throwing gulals in holi festival

hippo cart racing

stall shopping at yedlimahd

thavnairian dance performances

i truly had a wonderful & colorful time at the Holi festival ✨

sending all my love & appreciation to CoT for the wonderful organization 🫶

This is so beautiful the texture the style. I am again impressed by your work ♡

esprit.☘

a lehenga + choli outfit and a draped saree!!! for all fem talls in YAB M. pls be respectful w this attire!!

Heliosphere - Trello

#hirunmods #xivmods #vanillacreatives

chipmunks climbing over gingko branches encased in a glass chime

Gingko chime

#art

Creuset! FoC 2026 Festival of Colors: Time for Celebration & New Life

It's in-game Holi today!! 🎆
Many thanks to the Creuset! Crew and the Children of Thavnair for setting up what's going to be a fun time. Hippo races!! Color throwing!! Raffles!! Dance performances!!
It's going to be so much fun and if you see Lor, say hi 💕
foc2026.crd.co

A sassy pose for a sassy new outfit for Finn.

He just inspires all my creative outfits

And for the other two. Depending on the setting of the party it wouldn't look bad at all but you'd want to make sure the setting isn't something like Arabian nights is an obvious example. But something like someone's wedding following their color schemes/posh party would be just fine! ♡♡

So the best think about the Kurtas are THOSE for sure are more casual. An women can wear them too. Let me find you some examples. These are called Kurtis and usually have the signature dupatta/shawl! An you can dress them up or down. This is so versatile I highly recommend trying it out! >>

Nahita and Lawthisen Ragopal-Arkwright in some hella stylish fits in a Hannish Style. He lifts his wife's hands to his lips to give her fingies a lil' kissie and she looks fondly up at him.

thank you for the love and care put into this mashup, these outfits are gorgeous 🥰 super happy!!!

will definitely be taking more pics with them

Ball python wrapped around morning glories with fairies from Zelda: botw

Almost spring time 🌧🌿
#ballpython #snakes #art

Your welcome if you ever have any more in depth questions my dms are open. I am not the say all be all but I am happy to help in anyway when I can. ♡

I would also have show some northern customs vs southern customs because they even have their own rules for how or when to wear a veil! If there's a specific style you're interested in I can deft try and get more specific on that ♡

Thats a really good question to ask! A lot of the ones I showed are high festival or like a high end party or wedding guest type of environment. Some will have social or religious aspects but I will have to go into a deeper dive for that! Most of the above are deft not casual!

YouTube video by Sony Music South Hey Sinamika - Siragai Video | Dulquer Salmaan, Aditi Rao Hydari | Govind Vasantha | Brinda

I am obsessed with this song and I ship these two women together hardcore
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Yo this song been on repeat for so long in my head. Its so GOOD

Welcome welcome ♡♡

Youre so welcome!!! ♡♡♡

It's a joy to see so many people getting inspired to try and make mash-ups that better represent their cultures 💕 May they all have the time, support, and references they need to make their dreams come true 💕

HEYO PEEEPS!! COME JOIN US FOR HOLI! Lots of fun to be have, with rp, performance, vendors and more!

When: March 7th at 5:00 pm EST to 8:00 pm EST
Where: Crystal/ Mateus/Thavnir/Yedhilmad
#ffxivevent #ffxivrp

since orientalism is being discussed in xiv circles yet again i'm urging you to read "Restarting Orientalism" by Wael B. Hallaq. It is available online for free

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Thank you for your time in reading this Im hoping to make more and share as much as I can with the community and others. ♡♡

Thank you Mango I'll keep those in mind for part two !! ♡♡♡Deft want to showcase more and share more knowledge for sure ♡

>A< Please note if I did get any info wrong, feel free to correct me or let me know, I did study fashion and fashion history but MAN its been a good minute and sometimes I myself am just a mess mindwise. ♡ Feel free to share around and ask questions and I will also do my best to answer.

There is so much to learn and showcase, but I'm only one person and the fashions are diverse from north to south! I wanted to share some of the knowledge I know and extend that towards you. Perhaps I'll do a part two but for now please take what I showed to go forth as inspo and knowledge shared!

So a Kurta is a simpler, more versatile garment. It is a tunic-style top, generally long, but shorter than a Sherwani. Worn with pajamas, churidars, dhotis, or even jeans! Women can wear Kurta's too and sherwani dont let the world stop you!

Here are some examples of Kurtas

Now Lets head to some styles for men! What is a difference between a Sherwani vs Kurta.
The Sherwani is a long, fitted coat that reaches down to the knee or sometimes even to the ankles. Typically worn OVER a kurta or a traditional shirt and is often paired with churidars or straight legged pants.