LeeZu released these amazing new Yve Pants that has a sculpted belt, and sculpted leg prims. I think these pants are nearly perfect, the leg prims & pants meets seamlessly, and they end right before the knee joint so it’s perfect for AOs & works with many different poses! I had to lower my hips saddle, and butt size just a tad to have a better fit, cos I wanted the belt to be snug around my avatar.
Although these are not board shorts, I paired it with a cute little bikini top from BOOM and and wore it to the beach! These are so many ways to style these pants, as they come in a variety of prints & solid colors.
What I’m Wearing:
Truth – Bethany (Swedish)
BOOM – Infinity Pin Stripe Bikini (White)
LeeZu – Yve Pants (Vintage Blue)
Elate – Theia Sandals (Ivory)
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What Next – Surf’s Up Pose Set (Surfboard)
I’m wearing the gorgeous Kitty Sequined Body Suit from The Secret Store. This suit includes a belt with ruffles attachment; it is such a cute extra detail, something that always makes TSS items so wonderful. I really want a pack of skirts attachment so I can wear it with this body suit all the time!
Exile also released the Rare Bird style at C88; this short curly hairstyle is adorable. I am also wearing the Bettine Heels from Ingenue, also available at C88. Get my entire look at the event!
What I’m Wearing:
Exile – Rare Bird @C88
The Secret Store – Kitty Sequined Bodysuit, Belt (Moss) @C88
The Secret Store – Polka Tights (White)
Ingenue – Bettine Heels (Butter) @C88
Anc – A Royal Orv (Gold)
Paper Couture – Jade Earrings, Necklace (Egg Shell)
LeLutka will be releasing the Flutter skins later today, and it comes with all new skin tones! There are 5 skin tones to choose from: Alba, Bisque, Bronzed, Ivory, and Mocha. Each skin tone includes Light and Dark brows, 12 makeups, Breast Enhancer on tattoo layer, 2 Hair Base (Sookie & Walnut color), and nail cover tattoo (to work with prim nails).
LeLutka – Flutter Dark | Light Brows
This new Flutter skin is pretty, but it’s not my favorite LeLutka skin to date. Unlike the previous Gem skin (which is perfect, btw), this skin has more highlights on the nose, and around the face, especially the upper cheeks. Depending on how bright your Windlight setting is, this might be too contrasted. My own Windlight setting is super bright, so I toned it down a bit for these pictures.
I have a preference for fuller and more defined lips, and on Flutter, the lips are definitely less defined and it’s probably better for people who like making thin lips as opposed to pouty lips. I’m used to LeLutka being a certain look (pouty, less mature) so this new look is a lil’ different and will take some getting used to!
I stumbled across the Blackout August initiative created by Second Life resident Imogen Aurelia, and I’m honestly really into the idea.
BLACKOUT AUGUST 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.
Imogen Aurelia
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.
Katat0nik has made a special version of the Katty Dress for the Second Pride Festival. The dress will be available at Katat0nik's location @ Osmium, so go check it out there are lots of activities & vendors there.
I bought this 69 GirlO hair during the $1L Rainbow fatpack same and it was the best $1L ever spent! This hair is very 80's and has a color-changeable scrunchie!!
What I'm Wearing:
Tuli – Hope Prototype Base Skin (unreleased) 69 – GirlO (Pink) hair Katat0nik – Rainbow Katty Dress Love Soul – Leggings (Plain Gray) Kookie – Ella Petite flats (Red)
Have you seen these new Esprit De Sable Boots from Courtisane? I really love their shoes cos the colors matches LeeZu’s outfits perfectly. If you didn’t already know, the Courtisane brand is a collaboration between two designers Enktan Gully and LeeZu Baxter.
I was so happy when I found out these boots comes with an alpha version too, but there was an error so I couldn’t wear it. The alpha version was not completely free of invisiprims! There was an invisiprim wrapping the top of the boots and if you take snapshots with shadows enabled, it was not transparent and it looked bad. So I asked Enktan for an update and waited.. and waited, and it was finally fixed! 🙂
If you purchased the boots before this fixed update, I would suggest asking Enktan Gully for an update. For people who don’t enable shadows at all, this is not a ‘problem’ but I love shadows so I need my shoes completely free of invisiprims.
Here are some more colors…
These new fully sculpted LeeZu Maria jackets are adorable! If you like to match, get the Courtisane Boots in a matching color.
What I’m Wearing:
Head Mistress – Lovely Lena: Blonde1
AOHARU – LaceRuffleSkirt (White)
Pacadi Jasha – Sophi Bra (#06)
LeeZu – Maria Jacket (Champagne)
Courtisane – Esprit De Sable (OldWhite)
The new Fabric Platform shoes from SLink are so cute! I love this shape and the strap, reminds me of ballet shoes. I’m playing around with SL’s mirror-water effect, if you want to do it too, check out my post about it from a few months ago.
SLink – Fabric Platforms
SLink – Rosy Pumps
I wanted to blog these Rosy Pumps a few weeks ago, but didn’t get around to it until now. The fabric pattern is so darling, and you should definitely get them!
What I’m Wearing:
Pink Fuel – Kumi (Peach) Pure (bwn/brow)
Truth – Lavina w/Roots (Swedish)
U.F.O – Flamingos Day (Grandma) S
Mon Tissu – Hanalei Shorts (S) Pinstripes
SLink – Fabric Platforms
SLink – Rosy Pumps
If you have these pants, you’ll know exactly why it was necessary. The shape of the belt is smaller at the top and flares out at the bottom. If i wanted it to fit the bottom, the top would be loose, so it was easier to pull the saddle in a bit, rather than not have a better fit.
That’s pretty! 😀
“I had to lower my hips saddle, and butt size just a tad to have a better fit”
I caught the hint there. LOL
Why all the avatar plastic surgery lol
Why not edit the belt xD?
If you have these pants, you’ll know exactly why it was necessary. The shape of the belt is smaller at the top and flares out at the bottom. If i wanted it to fit the bottom, the top would be loose, so it was easier to pull the saddle in a bit, rather than not have a better fit.