SLink has just released two new beautiful hairstyles!! The Trinny is an elegant updo with a sweet braid holding the bangs in place. The Julianne is a romantic low side-swept bun with wispy pieces of hair framing the face. They're great, I love them both! A SLink fatpack is the way to go, because the incredible OmniHUD allows you to change the hairstyle to 27 different textures and resize, too.
I love when clothes have frills and pretty little details. As soon as I saw the Everly Blouse from Tres Blah, I knew I needed it. I guess I’m leaning into the cottagecore vibe now, but with pants. I’m still not sold on long mesh skirts. Sometimes they make me feel like my butt looks wide. This blouse looks perfect with the Locket Choker from Rebelle, like they were meant to be worn together.
Have you ever seen something in Second Life and thought, “How has no one made this before?” Izzie’s just released Body and Face Veins and I swear I am never taking them off. Face skins in SL keep getting better and better, but body skins still feel flat in comparison. It’s harder to update body skins often so designers usually skip it. Faces are easier to tweak which is why we get a new one every week. But just this little detail of veins layered on top of my skin gives me the realism I have been missing.
If you are looking for something fun to do this weekend, check out Anthology, Shop & Hop, SeraPlus gifts and more. I picked up some great finds from all of them and a few were even free.
Let’s talk a bit more about the new Ridgewood Enclave Commercial shops.
It’s clear that Second Life is still learning and refining things as they go. Since launch just a few weeks ago, we’ve already seen several covenant revisions, likely to better serve residents and clarify expectations. Personally, I’m fine with the rules as they stand, and I plan to keep my current shop long term. I’m Premium Plus Lifetime, after all. I’m not going anywhere.
When I first blogged about these shops two weeks ago, I was settled in a different region with my friends. We hadn’t planned to move. These shops are always in high demand, and being together matters most to us. But when new regions released last week, an opportunity came up, so we decided to move together. We abandoned our shops and claimed new ones at Plaza Mercantile.
I couldn’t be happier. We’re together again, and this time the region has a central pool and plenty of parking, which makes it feel even more complete.
My EEP Shop @ Plaza Mercantile
I don’t have huge commercial ambitions, but I do enjoy having a shop in Second Life. For me, it’s less about business and more about shared experiences with friends. Right now, that experience just happens to be setting up our shops together. From the start, I knew that our enjoyment would depend on clustering near each other so we can promote and support one another. Unlike Linden Homes, where location can be everything, Linden Shops feel more about community than coordinates. That said, I still wanted both. Great neighbors and a beautiful location. I feel like I’ve found that here, and I don’t plan to move again unless a new theme is released.
Tonight, I spent far too long learning how to properly drive and park my cars in front of the shop just to get photos. The 30 minute auto return is honestly a bit tight. My car kept disappearing before I could even take a picture. Still, I love the idea of being able to park outside. It adds so much life to the region.
My JuicyBomb Shop HQ @ PLaza Mercantile
Even with the current demand, I don’t think Second Life should overdo it with these shops. Yes, they’re incredibly appealing, especially since they’re free with Premium Plus, but part of what makes them special is their scarcity. If there are too many, it risks turning into a sea of empty storefronts, and no one wants to be in a dead mall.
Right now, my region feels active and lively, partly because I’m blogging and sharing it on social media. But maintaining that energy across many regions is another challenge entirely. The Lindens and Moles will likely have their hands full enforcing the covenant, so they’ll need to balance expansion with sustainability.
One last thought. I still think these shops should be placed a bit farther from residential areas. Not everyone wants the glow of a neon storefront outside their bedroom window.
I’m decorating for the holidays in SL with items from The Arcade. I adore this Girl Soldier Outfit from BCC! My friend Caroline found this at a yard sale for me, and it’s definitely my favorite clothing item from this round The Arcade. The dress is a common item, so it should be easy to find at the yard sales!
Did you get everything you wanted from The Arcade? Did you play the gacha machines, or mostly shopped the yard sales? Let me know in the comments!
What I’m Wearing:
Pink Fuel Skin
Rowne – Freja
BCC – My Lovely Prince (Girl Soldier Outfit)
Erratic – Eva Holiday Socks – pink hearts (MID)
Ingenue – Pickford Heels (Ivory)
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Decors from Lark, Tres Blah, Mud Honey
Merry Christmas, everyone! I’ve been anticipating the release of Stilt Homes since the preview over six months ago. I’m so happy to be in a Stilt Home now, right on the water. I usually don’t write about themes release too early in the release, but this is my Christmas gift to all of you, my fabulous JuicyBomb readers.
LeLutka sent 5 gift makeups to group members. Join the LeLutka group in-world to get these! Oh yeah, they only work with the new Second Life 2.0 viewer, because these are makeups on the tattoo layer. I wore them with the Lelutka Ife Base skin, and they work terrifically!!
I wore the teal eyeshadow on Pink Fuel’s skin and it works pretty well here too. YAY!
