For the first time in years, I have no SL home!! I sold my home sim last night, and now I just have my pose stand parked over a friend’s sim. I already miss my lil tropical island so much.
Don’t worry, I’m not going anywhere though! I still have 3 sims in SL.
I went to look at some tropical land last night from some of the big estates in SL, and the tier prices were alright. Some of these estates are beautifully landscaped with a strict covenant. The only two things I’ve noticed that I did not like was 1) some estates uses UGLY terrain textures (your sand should not be that Yellow) and 2) requiring a “purchase” price. I will never pay to buy land on a privately owned sim, unless it was credited back as rent (which is what I do on my own sims).
I wish more of my friends were into sandy beaches, so we could all share a sim together!
I LOVE NEW HAIR!!! This new Lizzy hairstyle from Monso is an adorable updo with bangs. This hairstyle has materials, which can be seen if you’re using the official SL viewer. Since the last hair release, Monso created a new hair HUD and made new hair colors! Yay, I love HUDs too.
The HUD also has a built-in re-sizer.
Materials! It’s shiny and more prominent under certain lighting conditions. I moved my Sun/Moon slider around to show you guys how the lighting affects the texture.
Katat0nik released the adorable Tulle Skirts! When she released the Imaginative School Girl Outfit last month, I fell in love with the Tulle skirt, so I asked for it as a separate item. I’m thrilled she made them, and even included a texture-change/tint HUD. I didn’t wear it in my post, but you can also get a free add-on waist band that goes with this skirt too.
What I’m Wearing:
Pink Fuel – Harley (Peach)
cheLLe – I am Doll Parts tattoo
Monso – My Hair Lizzie
Beetlebones – Cropped Petuna Top (XS) White
Katat0nik – Tulle Skirt
Katat0nik – (lt pink) White Garter Socks
BOOM – Friendship Bracelets
Filthy – F-Piercing v2 (modded and re-textured)
I am inspired by everything featured in the Inspiration Book by Pitsch Parx. I want to live in any one of the spaces featured, it’s so beautiful and inviting! I’m always amazed the decorating talent from fellow SL residents, and their ability to put together rooms with such great detail.
Even though I don’t have a home space set up, this book made me want to create a cozy space for the holidays! If you’re looking for some design inspiration, visit the Inspiration Book site to view both volumes online.
I’m wearing two of Friday’s new hairstyles! Carrie and Marie (includes a color-changing hair flower). This hair just screams beachy to me, and you know how much I love the beach and palm trees!!
The Comfy Cardi from Friday comes in a bunch of colors. I’m wearing the Brick and Dark Teal. Did you know that the hair flower on the Marie style has colors to match the Comfy Cardi? Yay! I think this makes a fabulous sweater to go over a bikini, perfect for morning walks on the beach.
Hi everyone! Say hello to Pom Pom, my new Fuzzy Pup from Foxwood! She looks like a Golden Doodle, don’t you think? This pet is basic, not animated or scripted, but does come in a variety of poses for you to rez/hold. It’s great for photography!
Most people know this iconic line from Gone with the Wind, but have they actually sat through all four hours of the movie? If you haven’t, you should at least once. Scarlett O’Hara isn’t exactly likable, but she was a survivor, and that’s probably why she’s remained such a memorable character all these years later.
I recently rewatched Gone with the Wind to get in the mood for photographing my current obsession from this round of The Arcade.
My friends were absolutely gushing over the Monique dress from PurpleMoon, and of course we all wanted the rare Floral version. With the right styling, it looks like something Scarlett herself might have worn while dramatically descending a staircase at Tara. As you all know, I have a weakness for period-inspired fashion, so even though the print does remind me a little bit of a floral sofa, I was willing to overlook that minor detail. The gloves are a lovely touch, and I’m even wearing the matching heels underneath the dress, though you can’t see them in these photos.
I normally don’t pay much attention to gacha these days, but once in a blue moon I’ll keep playing until I get exactly what I want.
Speaking of that famous line, let’s circle back to it for a moment.
The thing amusing me this week is watching some designers encourage other creators to drop support for LaraX, while also suggesting customers should simply switch bodies instead.
This dress is made for LaraX. I bought it because it’s made for LaraX. If it wasn’t, I wouldn’t have.
I’ve never switched mesh bodies just to wear a particular outfit, and I probably never will. If something isn’t made for the body I’m using, I move on. There is so much talent in Second Life that no single brand is irreplaceable.
Until something better comes along, I’ll continue wearing Maitreya LaraX. It does everything I need it to do. It’s funny to me that there are still residents happily wearing system bodies, yet some people act as though using a mesh body that’s still one of the most widely supported on the grid somehow makes you outdated.
I’m not resistant to change. I’m not afraid of trying new things. I’m just not interested in switching to something that doesn’t offer me anything better than what I already have.
Summer is just around the corner and you definitely need hats!! The new Stella hair from Exile has a texture-changeable hat (and there's piiiiiiiiink!) that's perfectly girlie and adorable.
i’m searching a nice tropical place too, but not a whole sim only 1/4 to rent and to put a nice tiki house on it ^^ not easy ’cause so many sims look ugly 🙁
ah and btw. great blog gogo 🙂 *thumbs up*
Am I the only one to find this post ridiculous? You’re homeless Gogo but you own 3 sims?? Is this a joke? The expression ‘more money than sense’ springs to mind. Some people are never pleased and never will be. Look around you more often 🙂
I said I have no home, for the first time in years (letting go of a private space is sad). My other sims are commercial, and yes anyone sim tenant can “live” there in the sky or have work space above their shops, but is not a residential sim. I thought Asia’s comment about my being homeless was said tongue-in-cheek, so please don’t think that I’m ungrateful in any way, or I want people to feel sorry for me (at all).
Until recently I had a ‘Purchase Price’ on my sim. I removed it, but the reason it was there was for insurance and cover price of advertising. Many would rent, then make lots of requests, which my staff and I take care of quickly…only to find abandoned land, or tenants leaving in a week. It became such a problem, one Estate Manager insisted we start charging a ‘Renter’s Fee’.
I since removed it.
And I think you’d like the sand on Matanzas, 🙂
You must be the most glam ‘homeless’ person I ever saw 🙂 Good luck finding your perfect beach.
hahaha sl homeless, but still fabulous 🙂
i’m searching a nice tropical place too, but not a whole sim only 1/4 to rent and to put a nice tiki house on it ^^ not easy ’cause so many sims look ugly 🙁
ah and btw. great blog gogo 🙂 *thumbs up*
Omg, your post title scared me, I’m glad you aren’t leaving 🙂
Awe, that’s sad. Are you getting another sim?? How come you sold your sim, that’s sad.
Where did you get your hair?
Am I the only one to find this post ridiculous? You’re homeless Gogo but you own 3 sims?? Is this a joke? The expression ‘more money than sense’ springs to mind. Some people are never pleased and never will be. Look around you more often 🙂
I said I have no home, for the first time in years (letting go of a private space is sad). My other sims are commercial, and yes anyone sim tenant can “live” there in the sky or have work space above their shops, but is not a residential sim. I thought Asia’s comment about my being homeless was said tongue-in-cheek, so please don’t think that I’m ungrateful in any way, or I want people to feel sorry for me (at all).
Good luck finding a new home, hope you find your perfect paradise 🙂
Until recently I had a ‘Purchase Price’ on my sim. I removed it, but the reason it was there was for insurance and cover price of advertising. Many would rent, then make lots of requests, which my staff and I take care of quickly…only to find abandoned land, or tenants leaving in a week. It became such a problem, one Estate Manager insisted we start charging a ‘Renter’s Fee’.
I since removed it.
And I think you’d like the sand on Matanzas, 🙂