I was so lucky to get a sneak peek of SL Clothing Fair 2010. I love the theme this year, it’s different fashion capitols of the world, so every sim has a different build and theme. It’s so easy to navigate and you’re not in danger of going around in circles (like I was last year, cos I think it was the Pirates theme on all the sims).
Anyways, I bought more than I should have, as usual! I tried to pick some interesting costumes, but also ended up purchasing a few casual pieces, too. If you’re looking for a good place to start, I would suggest the CF Tokyo sim, where I found this fantastic Bunny outfit! I can’t remember which sims the other outfits were located on, so be sure to visit all of them.
KWZ – Lace Hood B White — Rabbit (Kariwanz Felisimo)
LittleGirl Oriental Design Dress 015 – Nan B-Green (Beaumont Ryba)
Hey, Linden Labs! I know you’re working hard on two different projects right now, and that’s great. I also know you’ve mentioned being forced to do so because if you didn’t, someone else would replace the virtual worlds you’ve worked hard to build up. Right?
It’s 2017. Here are your rivals. There’s more than one:
I snuck in early to snap some pictures so you’ll know what to expect tomorrow, when Skin Fair opens! My first impression is that this skin fair is extremely well organized, the layout is GREAT. Shops are arranged in a square, you can easily walk from one level to another and not miss any shops along the way.
There’s even a teleport board upon landing so you can visit just the shops you want if you’re in a hurry. I can’t wait for the official opening.. this will be a good one! 🙂
Happy New Year! I think the future of Second Life skins is leaning into more textured looks, which adds to realism. I don’t usually love textured skins, but they do look so much more realistic than the smooth, flat skin we’re used to. That shift is really obvious with this new Madeline skin from Glam Affair. It’s very textured and very freckled, and while that isn’t normally my preference, I ended up loving it. I did tone it down a little with a few of Izzie’s tattoo fixes, which helped balance everything out.
That move toward texture feels closely tied to PBR, which is now being added not just to environments but to avatars as well. Because of that, I expect skins to keep changing in 2026, adding more depth in ways that make our avatars look more real and less flat. Even though PBR has some interesting moments, I still think it’s unfortunately a turn off for a lot of current residents. Change is difficult, especially when you’ve been around long enough to remember how things looked before. Maybe newer residents, who don’t have that comparison, will like it more.
All of this ties into the bigger picture of where Second Life is right now. When I decided to close my region at the end of 2024, I had a strong feeling that 2025 was going to be a difficult year in real life, and that it made sense to pull back spending in Second Life. I’m glad I stuck to that decision all year and didn’t bring the region back, even though I wanted to at least a dozen times. I also won’t be bringing it back in 2026 because of the economy, both in Second Life and in real life. There isn’t a lot of growth yet, and it feels like the Lindens are panicking.
I recently watched a snippet of an interview with Brett Linden on MetaRealities’ YouTube channel, and what really stood out to me was how much growth is needed for survival. Needed. Not just for Second Life as a company, but for the creators who make a living here. You can only get so much out of the current residents, which is why attracting new people feels so urgent right now.
So I’m ending one year and starting the next in a much calmer mindset. I rang in the New Year in this cozy Eboshi pajamas set from Aurun at Anthology. Comfort and chill is the vibe I’m going for this holiday season, so I paired them with the Not Tired Bow Slips from The Kiwi Co.
Meet Bailey, my adorable newborn. I chose her because I love the face, but they were all irresistible and if I could I would own one of each!
The Zooby Newborns are $3,800L each (slightly cheaper than the baby) and includes so many options and features – and also works with existing furniture.
Updates are a breeze! If you’re using an older version that’s not scripted for the newborn, just rez a new copy and a free update will be delivered 🙂
Here’s a close up of Bailey’s face from eyes closed to eyes open. I prefer the eyes closed version, cos it’s sweeter.
Awwwwww, adorable!!
Inside the Zooby Ultimate Newborn Bailey 4.0 package, there is a breastfeeding bra, Zooby Partner Newborn Bailey (to give to your partner), and the Zooby Ultimate Newborn Bailey 4.0 (no trans).
The baby is using her big sister’s furniture. Changing diapers is my slife… 😛
Babies eat & sleep.. & burps! The built-in ao is awesome, I love that all the poses to interact with my baby are scripted into the menu.
The newborn is scripted with so many options (just like the Baby) – you can expect the same type of interaction even though the price is a lil less, it is just as well made and interactive.
Clothing Fair 2009 ends today, so if you haven't gone yet, take a quick fly around because there are some limited edition items and besides, it's for a good cause! Well, some of it anyways! I made a rule for myself that I would only purchase items inside RFL vendors so the proceeds would go to charity, but that was so hard this year! Unlike last year, I have even more stuff so I didn't want more of the same items.
I did purchase the fantastic *tal* RFL Limited Edition Marishka silk outfit which I love. It's silks, but not revealing at all, there are actual pants!! I saw these on Sai Pennell's blog entry and she I thought hmm… that's cute so I purchased one, and it looks even better in person!!
And I did break my own rule about purchasing from RFL vendors only when I stumbled into Haven Designs and spotted the yummy white Dara Silks outfit on the wall. I really dig these outfits because they're revealing but unlike other silks where it's literally just 1 piece of long flexi covering the crotch, these look like they could be the traditional costumes of some sexy tribal women.
LeLutka – LondonRevolutionSunKissed-makeup5 Pacadi Jasha – Susan I (Coffee) hair *tal* RFL Limited Edition Marishka Haven Designs – Dara Silks (White) TRUTH – C. Edo Flats (gold)
Heys! Could you share where the hair in the 3rd pic (the one with the wine colored dress) is from? It’s supaaa cute
Hi Dahlia! That hair is from Exile – Cherry style 🙂
Hihi Gogo 🙂
I’d like to be added to your blog roll if I may.
Thanks
Goli 🙂