These new UBU PornStar Lo-Tops are simply GORGEOUSSSS. The UBU HUD has been updated with new textures and the ability to tie, hide or tuck-in the shoe laces! As usual, you can customize these a billion ways.
I'm completely obsessed with this new rainbow art texture & rainbow laces. It's my favorite one in the set, but there are tons of cute ones to choose from. They're unisex, too!
Tp to Urban Bomb Unit!
Exile has just released two new hairstyles — Gossip Girl and Naoko. I love the curls on Gossip Girl. Exile has been releasing some really amazing curly styles lately and they’re a pretty rare find in SL. Naoko is a punky hairstyle that I may not be able to pull off very well, but it would look great for as a Punk-ish unisex hairstyle.
Nardcotix is fast becoming one of my favorite places for pumps. These new Ashoka T-Strap pumps are amazing; how can anybody not adore plaid shoes? The Red plaid pumps are my favorite – they’re so totally festive and perfect for this season.
What I’m Wearing:
Gala Phoenix – Petal [Dark] Elf-Fire Engine 1
Exile – Gossip Girl (Harlow)
Fishy Strawberry – Norwegian Wood Knit Sweater(Chimney Hunt)
Nardcotix – Ashoka T-STraps (Red)
It's not a secret that when a new brand emerges and all the designers happen to have the same last name, people automatically assume they're alts of other designers. fri.day has been getting a lot of buzz lately, people are curious about the real designers behind this newly created brand.
When I checked the fri.day blog, the list of designers seems to have grown. As of right now, there 8 Monday accounts associated with the brand. This could be a team of people, or just one person. Who knows?
Designers:
Public Relations
So many people have sent me IMs asking me if I knew who is behind fri.day, but like you, I don't have a clue! Someone told me they knew for sure who the designers are behind this brand, but without any concrete evidence, I don't know if I can believe it. Whoever they are, I've heard nothing but compliments about their savvy marketing and sleek ads.
You'll probably see the outfits featured on other websites many times over, so I'm going to skip right to the shoes!! These are very basic styles, but the textures are nice, and the colors match their clothing line. You know it's hard to find shoes that match clothes perfectly, so I know a lot of people will love that they can purchase a complete matching outfit, right down to the shoes.
fri.day – Basic Pumps (Silver)
fri.day – Basic Flats (Berry)
Tp to fri.day (August 7th)
The person responsible for the mural in this painting is MALT, an artist from Detroit who does beautiful paintings around town and abroad. I recognized this picture because the irl version is located at an art park not far from me (scroll down to the last picture), and his style is recognizable just about anywhere.
I am not the first Detroiter to be active in the grid. Detroit Techno Militia was here once too. I’ve seen Niagara‘s work for sale at Tart Gallery, I’ve seen tons of great art in galleries that said they were used with permission, but I always had a funny feeling about it. Something was always off.
So when I recognize a fellow painter’s work in the game, especially if they’re a local artist, I contact the artist to let them know what’s going on. Sometimes they have actually given permission to have their work for sale or used in the grid, but many times they don’t even know their work is being used at all.
This practice is especially troubling when it comes to to hi-res photos like the one in the picture. I can tell it’s of a good quality. Whoever uploaded the texture either took a picture of this themselves, or ripped off a hi-resolution photo of the mural.
Many people still don’t understand this rule about art in Second Life, so let’s be clear:
YOU CAN’T UPLOAD ART/TEXTURES TO THE GRID WHEN YOU DON’T HAVE PERMISSION TO.
The sim this belongs to is filled with art that is both corporate (I saw an ad for Levi’s on the other side of the wall in the photo), and from other art that is so varied, it couldn’t possibly be all sourced with permission. I won’t link to them because it would encourage visits or possibly even hate–but I have contacted the muralist to tell him where his art is being used.
It’s not snitching, it’s what happens when other artists are tired of seeing work abused in Second Life and want it to stop. The grid should be a place to foster creativity and inspire others, not to deposit work you’ve taken from others.
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! 😛
::::More Stuff I’m Wearing:::: [ BeBae Skins – Renaie:Olive:N2 | The Abyss – Camo Shorts | Mirai Style – Miho hair | *katat0nik* – Very Cherry Fleur de Lis Pasties ]
The best part about BeBae Skins besides the luscious glossy lips? The sexy body shading!! <3 this Tan skin tone I’m wearing.
Purple is Royally HOT. This week Juicy is having a Group Love sale and Purple Slingbacks and Classic Pumps are marked down to 200L!
It’s my birthday month, and I couldn’t be more excited about October! My friends gifted me a new Teegle horse for my birthday, which is quickly becoming a cherished tradition. I took my new horse for a ride around Aurelias, admiring all of the autumn decorations going up.
I’ve recently become really into horses, and wow, I had no idea how expensive this hobby could be! Equestrian activities are super popular in Second Life, and I’ve found tons of amazing horses and riding accessories. However, I’ve noticed a lack of riding outfits, especially ones designed for my LaraX body. I’m keeping my fingers crossed that designers will realize how big the equestrian community is in Second Life and start creating more riding outfits. I’m particularly interested in Victorian/Regency-style outfits, not just the traditional cowboy ones. Don’t get me wrong, I love the cowboy style too, but there’s so much more out there!
My newest horse is a Teegle Tennessee Walking Horse, and I also have a wonderfully chonky Belgian Horse. I adore these two because of their size and appearance. Teegle offers a wide variety of horse breeds, including smaller ones, but these two just seem to fit me perfectly.
Do you have a horse in Second Life? I’d love to hear about it in the comments!
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It’s official – Second Life has banned gachas! I expected under the new regime leadership, this policy and many others will follow to clean up the grid and be in compliance with governmental regulations.
While I occasionally played a gacha machine here and there, I’m mostly a beneficiary of the extras from friends. Gacha was fun when it was cheap, but over the years, pull prices have doubled, and the chances of a rare nearly impossible. But I do realize the reason why people play – cos it’s cheap, random, and fun, unless you had terrible luck! If you can score the rare after one or two pulls, you felt like you were winning. I asked my friend Sparkle, aka the Gacha Queen, her thoughts on this policy change.
Read More “The Rise & Fall of Gachas”