IBIZARRE recently released a pair of Crinkle Zipper Leggins that caught my eye. I love the texture on these (featured in center outfit) and they include zippered and non-zippered option, along with gorgeous sculpted cuffs. A quick glance around the IBIZARRE shop shows a vast range of styles and outfits ranging from casual pieces to glam dresses.
IBIZARRE has been around for a long time now (Anyusha Lilienthal was one of the first renters on my sim last year) and I'm totally impressed at how much her design skills and shop has grown over the year.
Bella di Notte has just released the Sydney skins! This is my favorite release from BdN so far, cos the brows and lips are just perfect. I’m wearing Sydney in Light skin tone and Light Brows. Each skin tone has 10 different makeups, and Light and Dark brows option.
BdN creator, Jade Glazner is awesome with makeups! I’m begging her for these eye makeups in 2.0 tattoo layers so I can wear it with other skin bases.
Bella di Notte – Sydney | Light Brows | Dark Brows
These are some of the nicest brows I’ve ever seen on skins. I really like the detail & the color.
KA Designs has just released the Charlize skins!! There are 8 makeups in the Charlize fatpack per skin tone, one of them is the ultra fresh "No Makeup" version. Each makeup now includes light or dark eyebrows and with or without hair base. I'm wearing the Charlize in Pale skin tone with light brows for this entry.
I've made a shape specifically for the Charlize skins (and I'm also wearing it in this blog entry), if you like the look, it can be purchased at my main store on Juicy or at my KA Designs satellite shop.
I remember when Hair Fair was the event to look forward to every summer in Second Life. These days, with shopping events happening every month, it doesn’t quite have the same sense of anticipation. Back then, by the time Hair Fair rolled around, everyone was absolutely starving for new hairstyles.
You can join the Hair Fair Demo Group (secondlife:///app/group/2e30d166-f3e5-e2de-ff72-b3da2d06ded2/about) and have all the demos delivered to you, but I actually prefer walking the event and visiting each store. I like browsing the booths, collecting demos manually, and discovering the gifts along the way. One thing I also appreciate is being able to see exactly how much each hairstyle is donating. Every participating hair contributes a percentage to the charity, but some creators go even further and donate 50% or even 100% of their sales.
There are a lot of charity events in Second Life throughout the year, and I think it’s wonderful when communities come together to support a good cause. At the same time, I think residents should pay attention to where their donations are going and how transparent an event is about its fundraising. That’s one of the reasons I’ve always appreciated Hair Fair. The event’s relationship with Wigs for Kids is publicly acknowledged by the charity itself, and every year Hair Fair posts the donation receipt and thank-you letter after the event concludes. I like that level of transparency. It allows residents and designers alike to see the impact their generosity is making, and you can feel confident that your shopping is supporting a real-world cause.
Kuni – Manu
Exile – Never the Same
I was excited to see some of my favorite brands participating this year, including Truth, Kuni, and Exile. It was also interesting to see Truth represented solely by hairstyles and accessories created by Litterbug. I noticed fellow Truth Collective creator Wasabi at the event as well. One thing I like about collaborations such as Truth Collective is that the individual creators are acknowledged for their work. There are plenty of brands in Second Life that describe themselves as a team, but you never really know who created what. I like following creators and recognizing their individual styles, even when they’re creating under a larger brand.
I also can’t leave Hair Fair without mentioning the Bandana Booth. I picked up this adorable bandana by Alaskametro, and there are several other prints available as well. Pretty much everything Alaskametro makes is beautifully textured. If you’ve followed my blog for any length of time, you already know I’m a fan.
Alaskametro – “Bling” Bandana for Hair Fair
Another new addition this year is Linden Lab’s contribution to the fundraiser. Residents can purchase three exclusive last names: Style, Strand, and Salon, with proceeds benefiting the charity. If I wasn’t already having an identity crisis with my avatar, I’d probably be changing my last name to Style immediately.
Linden Lab will also be auctioning off Premium Lifetime memberships during the event, with more details coming soon. If you’re someone who gets a lot of value from Premium benefits and plans to stick around Second Life for the long haul, it’s definitely worth keeping an eye on.
This Faith Argentina gown from Donna Flora is one of the most stunning gowns I’ve seen in a long time! I use to buy gowns a lot, back when there were only flexi gowns to choose from, but since the introduction of sculpts, and now mesh, I favor casual clothing more. Still, I couldn’t help but really want to wear this dress when I came across it on Donna Flora’s Flickr stream.
The gown, as seen here, is a gorgeous White, Blue & Gold color. I was surprised to see that it is not mesh, but just a sculpted attachment (without flexi). My friend asked me if I could take this gown out dancing, and I think not (it will not move fluidly) but of course, that doesn’t stop anyone on the grid!
Also, if you’re a fan of Donna Flora, there is a 70% off sale of some soon-to-be retired jewelry! Do check it out! Some of my favorite pieces are up on that wall! You won’t be able to purchase them once they’ve been retired.
What I’m Wearing:
Exile – Coy (Stefani)
Donna Flora – Faith Argetina gown
Donna Flora – MAE necklace & earrings
POSEUR – Get Happy (Goodtimez) Pose
Hi everyone! The new JuicyBomb Arcade Yard Sale area moved to a bigger location, on Juicy sim. We’re doing it in the sky now, and made a whole new theme! Can you guess what it is?
This yard sale is a place for Juicy sim residents & friends to resell their Arcade things, so come check it out! There are lots of stuff rezzed already, and they’re looking for a new home.
If you’re a long-time reader or someone I might know, and want to resell your things here, just ask Juicy Littlething for an invite. I will only invite people I know, cos we don’t have time to monitor this yard sale area.
