Author Archives: Cosmetic Lotro

Black swan

August 10, 2014 by Cosmetic Lotro

So finally a new outfit again! I’ve been trough many ups and downs in terms of inspiration, mixing and matching stuff but never quite happy enough to post. There comes a time in outfitting when you have “been there, done that” and get bored easily with cosmetics and armour that have already used up their newness. Since the launch of Update 14, the Swan theme has taken over by storm. In Dol Amroth the Swan Knight NPC’s are wearing their […]

Categories: - Battle & defense, Black, Elf female, Female, Outfit • Tags: Boots of the Shadow-walker, Cloak of the Raven, elf, Far-arrow's Helm, Heavy Nadhin Shoulders, The Beast-keeper's Gloves, Threkkappi

Edoras dress

June 21, 2014 by Cosmetic Lotro

I know that in many parts of the Northern Hemisphere it’s still snowing, and Winter doesn’t seem to want to end, but where I live in Europe, I haven’t seen even so much as one snowflake this season. The temperatures have been really mild and Spring is already starting. So forgive me for not being inspired to do another Winter outfit, as I’d rather look forward to the coming season. I’ve been questing through Western Rohan and finished the Helm’s […]

Categories: - Robes & dresses, Black, Blue and Turquoise, Brown and Orange, Gold and Yellow, Outfit, Race of Man female, White and Grey • Tags: Ceremonial Dress, Circlet of Men, Combat Pauldrons of Éomer, Common Long-sleeved Dress, Farmer's Fancy Dress, Gwir-Palvais, Innkeeper's Dress, Long-sleeved Summer Dress, Shoulders of the Helmingas, Woodland Ranger's Cloak, Worn Ranger's Hood

Silvan refuge

May 29, 2014 by Cosmetic Lotro

It seems that many of my fellow Lotro bloggers and players are currently in a state of Lotro fatigue, and have put the game on hold, or their blogs on hold. Even the forums have been relatively quiet lately. Much of what used to be a bustling community seems to have come to a pause, as if everyone is holding their breath and waiting for what is to come. My own gaming activities have slowed somewhat, but only slightly. I […]

Categories: - Thievery & mischief, Black, Elf female, Female, Outfit • Tags: Ceremonial Jacket of the Unseen, elf, Rune-keeper, Songmaster's Shoes, Songmaster's shoulders, West-land Gloves; spring

Cold

January 16, 2014 by Cosmetic Lotro

Continuing my fetish for long robes on male characters, I have dressed my male lore-master in the same robe that appears in my Yule Cheer post. Just like the crafted Westemnet robe from my previous post, this robe too has a different appearance for male and female characters and dyes well in solid colours, including white. Solid white dye channels used to be a rare feature in the earlier days of Lotro armour, but has become more common the last […]

Categories: - Robes & dresses, Outfit, Race of Man male, White and Grey • Tags: Cloak of the Cold Well, Dwarf Steel Shoes, Jacket of Lies, Lesser Arrow of the West Shoulder Guards, Lore-master, Snow-dusted Travelling Gloves, Winter

Bleak

January 12, 2014 by Cosmetic Lotro

For all of you reading this blog: a happy new year! My first outfit in this new year is not strictly a wintry outfit even though it’s still very much winter outside. The Helm’s Deep expansion delivered some nice robes (crafted and quest rewards), which when used on a male elf or male race of man character are below knee length. When using these same robes on a female, hobbit or dwarf character, they are shortened above knee length. This […]

Categories: - Rangers & hunters, Male, Outfit, Race of Man male, White and Grey • Tags: Hunter, Ranger, Scout's Weathered Leather Boots, Secret of the West Gauntlets, Westemnet Campaign Robe, Winter, Worn Ranger's Hood

Holiday cheer

December 26, 2013 by Cosmetic Lotro

Ho, ho, ho! I hope everyone has had a wonderful Christmas and is enjoying at least a few days off during this Holiday Season. I spent the days with my family and will be visiting other relatives later this week. Although I am obviously a gamer and like to have plenty of time to myself, connecting to the ones I love around me remains my number one priority because it feels so good to love and be loved! Exchanging presents […]

Categories: - Casual & travel, Dwarf, Male, Outfit, Red and Burgundy • Tags: Cloak of the Unwelcome Guest, Dwarf, Gloves of the Vicious Proclamation, Isengard armour, Jacket of Lies, Rhydhid-lhopan, Winter, Wintry Yule Cap, Yule

Cold Moon

December 17, 2013 by Cosmetic Lotro

December’s Full Moon is called the Cold Moon. It is the month when the winter cold fastens its grip and the nights become long and dark. Winter Solstice is upon us soon which means that it’s time to start preparing for the Yule Festival! According to the Lotro Calendar it is supposed to start tomorrow and I have no idea what to expect. Last year’s Yule Festival was a disappointment for many players as there was such a huge grind […]

Categories: - Robes & dresses, Female, Green, Outfit, Race of Man female • Tags: Ajokoira Shoes, Wandering Bard's Helm, Wildermore Survivor's Gloves, Wildermore Survivor's Robe, Winter, Yule Scarf

Common goods

October 18, 2013 by Cosmetic Lotro

The other day I read an interesting request on the suggestions forum for more “sensible” clothing in Lalia’s Market. The player making the request points out that he would love to see a larger selection of common shirts, pants and hats in the market, to satisfy the needs of those who prefer to explore Middle-earth in a simple and lore-appropriate outfit rather than elaborate armour with ornaments and sometimes even quite extravagant designs. I completely understand the request and wholeheartedly support […]

Categories: - Casual & travel, - Thievery & mischief, Brown and Orange, Female, Hobbit female, Outfit • Tags: Burglar, hobbit, Shoulders of the Eorlingas, Spirited Assault Hat of Eomer, Tattered Cloak, Well-worn Tunic

Autumn shades

October 14, 2013 by Cosmetic Lotro

Of all the seasonal outfits that I have created since starting this blog in early 2011, Autumn outfits are probably the most prominent. It is my favorite season of the year, and the Trollshaws have exactly what it takes to get in the mood. So for this year I had to stop by the area and create one more Autumn outfit yet again. The Harvestmath Festival should be starting by the end of this month. I’m eagerly checking the calendar […]

Categories: - Thievery & mischief, Black, Brown and Orange, Elf female, Female, Outfit • Tags: Autumn, Cer. Doom-hunter's Leggings, Cer. Gloves of the Cabeddan, Fine Grey Company Hood, Jacket of the Clever Counselor, Shoulders of the Wall-warden, Worn Ranger's Boots, Wrap of the Turning Leaves

The rose

October 10, 2013 by Cosmetic Lotro

“On all her breezes borne, Earth yields no scents like those; But he that dares not grasp the thorn Should never crave the rose.” ― Anne Brontë I was finally bold enough to make a rose coloured outfit! I’m so proud, ha ha. I have always pretty much avoided rose dye. I think it makes most armour look like Barbie clothes and I’m not playing Hello Kitty but Lotro. Actually my female characters all wear mostly earthen colours like umber, […]

Categories: - Battle & defense, Female, Outfit, Purple and Rose, Race of Man female • Tags: Captain, Champion, Chestplate of the Indomitable Protector, Cry of the West Boots, Gauntlets of the Indomitable Protector, Guardian, Lesser Defender of the West Leggings, Shoulders of the Mighty Verse, Westfold Campain Helm

Woodland ranger

September 24, 2013 by Cosmetic Lotro

Yesterday was one of those days that I felt really nostalgic about Lotro and wanted to make (yet another) ranger outfit. I know ranger outfits are a bit redundant as there are already thousands of ranger outfits out there, but I really wanted my champion to look the part. My champ is the last of my four endlevel characters that has yet to hit level 85, and I want to get him there before Helm’s Deep launches. But in order […]

Categories: - Rangers & hunters, Brown and Orange, Green, Outfit, Race of Man male • Tags: Battered Dunlending Gauntlets, Campaign Backpack, Combat Armour of Éomer, Fine Grey Company Wrap, Ranger, Woodland Ranger's Boots, Woodland Ranger's Hood

Yarr!

September 19, 2013 by Cosmetic Lotro

“Nooooooooooo!” “Foundered off the coast of Barandalf and no one around to help…” “And those bandits on the other shore are crawling all over the place wrecking my kegs!” “This looks bad. Really really bad…” “Thankfully one of the kegs survived the wreck!” “There’s nothing that a proper dwarven ale cannot solve!” Enjoy your own Tale of the Shipwrecked Mariner and make sure to get your Pirate Outfit! Head: Feathered Felt Hat, default dye (Lotro store cosmetic) Shoulders: Supple Wildermore […]

Categories: - Robes & dresses, Dwarf, Outfit, White and Grey • Tags: Dwarf, Feathered Felt Hat, Fingerless Gloves, Supple Wildermore Robe, Supple Wildermore Shoulders, Tale of the Shipwrecked Mariner