Hi! Happy Friday! You're getting a double-dose of Fishy Strawberry goodness today from both Gogo and Juicy! We're wearing the latest release from Fishy Strawberry, the Barcode Trackpants includes two different versions regular and a 'sweaty piggy', nice sculpted cuffs and laces. I fell in love with these trackpants when I saw it on the blog a few days ago, they look SO comfortable!
On me, a matching grey 'Lets Get Physical' sports bra and on Juicy a bustier won from the Fishy Strawberry lucky chair! And I DID get lucky, I won both colors within 5 minutes of being there! 🙂
We're both wearing SODA skins, which I haven't worn in a long time but they're great. I'm wearing a custom SODA skin made from the Soda Skin Designer website, on Juicy is a sultry makeup from 'The Model' skin set.
Hair from EXILE! I'm wearing the Whitney hairstyle, on Juicy is the Gwen style. We're both lazy sooo we're barefoot, sorry!
There are so many charity events in SL, and the number of events increase yearly. I have a question for event organizers, designers, and shoppers. Do you feel that a donation receipt (proof of donation) should be posted after the charity event has ended?
I think that some proof of donation should be posted, cos it’s more reassuring to see that proof that the money has been properly donated.
Although designers are the ones doing the donating, and we as shopper are merely exchanging Lindens for their goodies, I think that a charity event motivates lots of us to buy something we may not normally buy. In my mind, when I shop at a charity event I am “donating” too.
It’s no secret that I’m a huge fan of LeLutka (and the team behind it). I’ve followed their creations throughout the years through various brands, and when they shift their focus, those products always comes out on top. In SL, it’s not easy to always be the leader of your industry, but they manage to do it with every single genre they focus on. I’m a huge fan of the hairstyles, more please!
I’m a mesh head collector. I love them, I may not wear them all the time, but I love the innovation and how much it differs from our default SL head. The skin texture is noticeably higher resolution, the face is smoother, and the facial expressions always wins me over.
I am wearing the LeLutka (Leda) Mesh Head. Includes a HUD with built-in skin tones by Glam Affair, and plenty of options, as you can see above. All three of the new heads (Ever, Leda, Aria) will be released on April 1st, and from what I’ve read in the note card, there will be appliers available from other brands.
A few people have said that this face is super pouty on me, and yes it is! I like it cos it’s different from regular Gogo, with a splash of attitude.
What I’m Wearing:
LeLutka Mesh Head – Leda
Exile – Tea Time
Teefy – Anouk T-Shirt Dress (White)
Maitreya Mesh Body – Lara
I stumbled across the Blackout August initiative created by Second Life resident Imogen Aurelia, and I’m honestly really into the idea.
BLACKOUT AUGUST A pause. A reset. A quiet rebellion against the noise.
We’re stepping back from constant shopping — not to punish creators, but to challenge a system that’s chewing up time, talent, and energy for less and less return.
Creators are burned out. Shoppers are overwhelmed. 💸 L$ are worth less. 🌀 The loop is unsustainable.
So we’re unplugging — for a month — to breathe, explore, connect, and remember what Second Life used to feel like before it became just another sales feed.
This isn’t a protest. It’s perspective. Not a ban — but a boundary. Not harm — but healing.
✨ Support sims. Tip artists. Host meetups. Style your inventory. Explore again. Let SL be about experience, not exhaustion.
Imogen Aurelia
Even though I love shopping in SL, I’m totally on board with taking a pause. A reset for 30 days to stop the constant cycle of buying, and just enjoy what I already have. Maybe even do something different in Second Life. What’s that something else? Hanging out with friends, exploring sims, playing a game. Just being present.
This isn’t about boycotting anyone. I love SL creators. I’ve been shopping and blogging for over 18 years. But even from the consumer side, I can feel the burnout. Creators are producing too much, too fast, and shoppers can’t keep up. I miss when a new release felt special for months, when we showed it off to friends and designers actually had time to enjoy the success of their work instead of rushing into the next release or discounting at a weekend sale.
If going 30 days without shopping feels impossible, you can still take part in a way that works for you. Maybe that means buying only the things you really love instead of grabbing everything just because it’s new or on sale. Personally, I’ve been buying less without even meaning to. My inventory is out of control — I’m at 93K now and trying hard not to hit 100K. I need this break just to organize and reset. That alone is a project.
Can you still enjoy SL without buying anything? Yes. Absolutely. Brands are always giving away gifts and store credit. Most of us have inventory full of unopened things. You can wear what you already have in a new color or styled differently. You can still support creators you love this month by wearing items that you already own.
Some people might say this kind of pause hurts the economy or puts creators at risk, but that’s a much bigger conversation. Most of us are just players. We’re not here to keep the grid economy afloat. I’ve spent years spending money in SL, and I’ll continue to support the creators I love, but I don’t believe it’s my responsibility to make sure everyone is earning. SL is a hobby for most of us. We engage with it how and when we want to.
So I’m trying out Blackout August. I might go the full 30 days, or maybe just a week here and there. But I’m doing it. You can too. Try it in a way that feels right for you. Let Second Life be fun again, not just a sales feed. Let’s breathe a little.
Hi,
I would like to get added in your list. I use 2 blogs, one english, one german (same content, different languages)
http://aandrdesign.blogspot.com/
http://aandrdesign-german.blogspot.com/