Bijou is sexayyy!!!!!!!! I like this Focus outfit because it’s different. It’s like lingerie you can wear outside! <3
[Sleeveless shirt option]
[Complete outfit, back view]
[Worn with Intimizzio panties because it’s layerable!! You can wear any panties you want for this outfit and truly mix-n-match.
And have you been to Maitreya lately? Gorgeous new hair textures!! *DROOLS* The new hair textures are my hair obsession for the week. I’m wearing Maitreya’s Eva-More hair in this entry to match the outfit because it has a sexy tousled look.
Other items worn: Maitreya’s Sassy Wedges (in Velvet Rose)
Torie Senne of BeBae Skins has just released some awesome new makeups with the re-launch of her skin line. I……… am……… in………. LOVE!
[ BeBae Skins – Renaie:Olive:N5 | Ohlala!! – Mini Dress (Black/Red) | ::69:: – Luv Necklace | Kin – Blossom hair | Kurio Hane – Sunshade (white) | MekaNoiZe Labs – Monokrom White Net Gloves | The HUB – Venus Sandals ]
Iris Ophelia blogged a very good article on NWN about freebies to be found around SL. The slip dress I’m wearing above is from Ohlala! and it’s a freebie!! Comes in several different colors and is fantastic, so thanks to Iris for blogging that!
While I was at Ohlala, I cammed across to the shop next door and bought the best little parasol fatpack from Kurio Hane! It’s resizable via a script menu so you can have a small parasol or a really big one! 😛
This new Hearts Don’t Breakeven hairstyle from Exile is so soft and lovely! I forgot to tell you guys that Exile launched a new pack of hair color – the Ice Blonds! As you know, my favorite Exile hair color was Stefani, but with the launch of Ice Blondes, I may be changing my preference to Snow Queen (worn above) or Shimmer. I also love Pink Bubbles, such a delicious and delicate shade of Pink.
Which new Exile color is your favorite?
Katat0nik released this gorgeous Delicacy dress in such cheerful pastel colors. I love this dress so much, it oozes indulgence and sexy.
New Truth hair!!! I'm wearing Vivian, Katey, Voshie, and Rose (includes a Roses hair attachment) in Caramel color. Sexy sexy hairrr…. Visit Truth!
A couple of people have mentioned that they loved the Leafy poses I used for last week's blog entry, I thought I would show you a few more below. I like how animated these poses look, but they're actually still poses, so they're perfect for snapshots. Visit Leafy!
What I'm Wearing:
Pink Fuel – Skye (Honey) Pure Truth – Vivian, Katey, Voshie, and Rose (Caramel) Hucci – Organic Panty SLink – Jolie Pied Barefoot
Milana (hair) is a collaboration between two designers, Asuka Martin of Dernier Cri and Sharifa Morenz. This new brand launches with a bang! All 20 styles are released at once, and they’re ssssmoking hot.
Fans of Dernier Cri will find this Hair Dye Menu HUD familar, cos Milana uses the same one. I really like this HUD, it reduces inventory clutter, and also shows me the full range of colors available. However, in laggy situations, the recoloring process can take up to a minute to complete and you may have to press the color selection more than once for all the prims to change.
Although these two creators are using the same textures, I find their style very different. Asuka’s hairs are very beautiful but a little on the small side and Sharifa’s hairs are larger and chunkier.
I’m definitely very excited to see what else Milana releases, cos I just love their hair texture (colors) choices. Strawberry Pink hair <3!
Even though many brands in Second Life create amazing products, the way they treat customers can leave a sour taste in your mouth. When that happens, it makes you think twice about spending money with them again.
I’ve encountered more than a few brands I’ve supported that ignore simple customer service issues, like refunding a double purchase or answering a basic question. I’m sure most of us have experienced being completely ignored by a store owner or customer service rep. Some people know how to create great things in Second Life, but they never learn how to build loyalty.
On the other hand, the brands that go out of their way to be kind and helpful earn my support for years.
One example is Everfaery. Every time I’ve had a question or needed help, they’ve responded in a way that was even nicer than expected. Honestly, the fact that they respond at all already puts them ahead of many brands. Recently, I asked a question on Flickr and got a quick reply. That reminded me they also give L$50 monthly store credit to group members. On top of that, creator Fever Fae is incredibly talented, making clothing, hair, shoes, décor, and more. She has range, and she’s had staying power in SL for years.
Another brand that consistently treats customers well is Izzie’s. I’ve said it before, but it’s true. A few days ago, I saw their Nail Beds set and thought, “I didn’t even know I needed that.” Now I can’t imagine not having it. It adds another layer of realism, and I appreciate creators who think of those details. Plus, Izzie Button has always come across as genuinely kind.
Then there’s Truth. Creator Truth Hawks regularly gives gifts to the VIP group and runs solid sales throughout the year. I’ve also been a Truth hair blogger for years, and their relationship with bloggers has always seemed professional and respectful. That kind of relationship-building is one reason some brands last so long in Second Life.
My list of brands doing it right is actually pretty long. There are many wonderful creators in SL. But when a brand ghosts me after I’ve supported them, I remember it. I’m too classy to name names, but you know the type. We’ve all encountered them.
There’s one brand where I used to buy every fatpack. Now? Maybe I’ll grab a single item during a weekend sale and spend the equivalent of a real-life quarter. Why reward bad customer service with full-price loyalty?
At the end of the day, customer service matters. Talent may get people through the door, but kindness and reliability keep them coming back.
If there are any brands you love that treat customers right, let me know in the comments!
Note: Plurk images have been moved to a mirror blog.
The man in this picture could be anything. He’s got fair skin and light eyes. His long hair are put into braids, and his cheekbones are prominent. Even if he didn’t match the race you think I said he was, he is that because I deem him to be.
He is me–as a male, in the grid. I created him to be more creole-looking than my female counterpart, which I still think doesn’t look that Caucasian to me. Before I donned a mesh head with either gender identity, my avatar resembled my grandmother–a creole woman who would probably cut her hair short and dye it bright red if she were the age I am now.
Even if I change bits of myself in the game, I carry my heritage with me. I know other black users who along with me, mix and match hair, eye colors, and skin tones. We don’t do it to escape–but some black users do. I don’t fault them for it because I understand the grid isn’t very tolerant of us.
Second Life has been used as a means of escape for so many people. In the end, though, we’re just that–people. It’s inevitable that things like civil rights would rear their head here after a while. Especially when you get incidents of users being silenced when talking about racism. Read More “We Need To Talk About Racism On The Grid”
Oh yes!
My ass was seriously kicked by the sex appeal of this outfit when I saw it in-store. I loooooove the stocking suspenders, I wish they were my idea XD.
Oh yes!
My ass was seriously kicked by the sex appeal of this outfit when I saw it in-store. I loooooove the stocking suspenders, I wish they were my idea XD.