In addition to rewarding the TULI update group frequently with awesome gifts, Tuli has also set out some lucky chair items for people who looove getting free stuff! Who doesn't, really? Right now you can score this Tuli pink skully bikini and Tuli stars tattoo (colorable) at Tuli's lucky chair.
I wanted a rural setting for my photos today and landed at the Innsmouth sim, which is a creepy New England town. I skimmed the note card, there was some info about a plague wiping out most of the towns people and that it’s based on a novel and you’re suppose to feel creepy (and lonely) here.
The first thing I noticed about this sim is that everything was just a little bit crooked.
I found a gas station, of course nobody was inside but I did notice a tip jar. There’s actually quite a few tip jars around this sim, I guess this is how they plan on paying for tier (since I didn’t notice any shops).
Look how creepy this playground is!!!!!
Machang Pichot is back! A new Aoharu and ANEXX release is always exciting because Machang does such good work and there’s always tons of colors (especially Pink) to choose from. I adore the sculpted work, textures on these delicious new Fringe Western Boots that includes 2.0 versions.
What I’m Wearing:
Truth – Marnie (Mirage)
AOHARU – DungareeLongShirt(White)
MIEL – CUE Necklace
ANEXX – FringeWesternBoots (White)
I stumbled across the Blackout August initiative created by Second Life resident Imogen Aurelia, and I’m honestly really into the idea.
BLACKOUT AUGUST
Imogen Aurelia
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.
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.
Two sexy new short hairstyles from Exile! I’m wearing the Amelia and the Who Knew. Can you guess which celebrity inspired the “Who Knew” hairstyle? I’m wearing both styles in Duskwood Brown.
*hint: the singer is named after my favorite color
Visit Exile!
Today I made a folder and labeled it, CRAP TO BLOG, and dragged all unsorted folders inside my inventory to it. The stuff is not crap, it’s all fabulous, but that’s just how I like to label things.
One of the outfits I found inside my CRAP folder is this gorgeous DCNY Madelene II outfit. I have no idea how long it has been there, but I am pleasantly surprised I found it again. This outfit can be worn several ways, all the layers are included, so you can wear with suspenders, without, with just the suspenders (if you want to pair it with another top underneath).
I love the outfit, it matches my new Argrace Military Cap “Loose Chignon” hairstyle. Argrace hair is no mod but includes a resize script. Typically no mod hair is also a no purchase thing for me, but I make exceptions when it’s cute. The demo had a resize script so I played around with it and it was alright.
I’m using one of Torley’s Watermelon WL setting, and I just love it. I want to try bolder WL settings cos I’ve been feeling pretty blah lately.
Til next time.
What I’m Wearing:
Argrace – Military Cap “Loose Chignon” Platinum
DCNY – Madelene II Outfit(Blue)
Donna Flora – MONIA jewelry set
Exile – Miu | Abelia
Exile – Colette (front/back)
Don’t you just love this week’s release from Exile? Three new sexy hairstyles, and one of them is an updo that’s just so fabulous! I love the backside of the Colette hairstyle <3
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The Secret Store has a new Peplum Shirt out with a color-changing belt! The note card says to rez this shirt on the ground and touch it to change the belt color, but I just made sure the edit menu was up, then I clicked on the shirt and the menu came up too. If you’re able to do this, you won’t need to rez it on the ground. I also do this to change hair accessory color sometimes, when I don’t want to attach the HUD (it works with the new Truth Siobhan hairstyle worn above).
I found the brightest little store in SL two weeks ago called Candy Mountain, and bought this adorable hair bow. Check it out here.
I’m really into mesh shoes created specifically for SLink’s mesh feet, so shoe designers, please make some more! HINT HINT HINT.
What I’m Wearing:
Pink Fuel – Harley (Peach)
Truth Hair – Siobhan (LightBrowns01)
The Secret Store – Peplum Shirt (Floral) S
Teefy – Lovisa Ruffle Mini Skirt (Pure) S
Candy Mountain – Boogily Bow Nest modded
Ingenue – Lydia Slingbacks (Lime)
SLink – Mesh Hands (av)
SLink – Womens Medium Height Barefeet (Rigged S)
Flair – Fingernails Applier (Set 42)
