Hey guys! I’m in a bikini mood today, so I wore the ultra sexy Ellio Bikini from BOOM. This bikini has the best cleavage, even though it’s not mesh, it comes with sculpted prim bikini ties! I’m also wearing the newest Aussie Thongs from SLink (they’re unisex) — and they work with SLink’s mesh feet. I don’t want to take my mesh feet off, ever!
Photo taken at: Las Arenas Rosadas
Warning: Even if you find a spot to stand at the edge of the sim, some newbs/residents will find you (in my case, 3) and just stand riiiight behind you, so you can’t take pictures for 20 minutes (minimum).
This sexy little Alice in Wonderland outfit is from Deviance, one of the best places to get cute costumes inspired by fairytale characters. I love to dress up in SL, but I usually stick to cute/naughty costumes, not sci-fi or scary stuff. I want to try more sci-fi stuff though!
This post features the new Vive9 Carrot skins. I will admit that I did not like this brand when it was first launched, because I thought the work was sloppy and had seams everywhere. Seams are unforgivable, especially in places like the face, torso, legs, or other highly visible places. I was so pleasantly surprised when I tried on Carrot skins and I liked the face and didn’t notice seams everywhere.
This skin is not perfect but it is good enough to buy and wear.
I did notice one thing that annoyed me, and I can’t believe I’m saying this cos it sounds really weird but the palms are too light for the skin tone, and there’s a seam on the hand (which I can live with because it’s not a highly visible area). Here’s a picture to show you what I’m talking about:
Now that I have THAT out of the way, onto the makeups and the face itself, which is fantastic! I’m such a fan of youthful faces and rosy cheeks <3
Each skin tone has 9 makeups, and each makeup has 3 brow option (Blonde, Brown, Red) and a freckles version. I’m wearing the Blonde brows and Apricot skin tone here.
Warning! NSFW nekkie picture below! But since this is my first time reviewing Vive9 here, I wanted to show the new body (and any reason to plaster my boobs on Juicybomb is a good reason)!
If you were not a fan of Vive9 before, you might like these skins now.
Vive9 – Carrot Skins (Apricot tone)
Tiny Bird – Time To Pretend II (Ash Blonde) *modified to remove headband*
Deviance – Alice in Wonderland
Shiny Things – Tuli Pumps (Black)
You know when you’re looking at an AI-edited Second Life photo, right? You have eyes. You know that hair doesn’t really look like that, the surroundings are way too realistic, or something is just slightly off. Not quite Second Life. It’s above what Second Life is capable of. I think Second Life looks amazing now, but I rezzed during the system Ruth avatar era. I remember what we used to look like.
Many Second Life brands are now marketing to us, the residents, with flawless AI-edited photos, but they’re not being honest about it. They want you to think they’re just amazing at photography/editing and that you too can achieve that look if you buy their products. AI editing is basically the same thing as 3D rendered ads at this point. It’s just too good to be raw Second Life.
I have an amazing computer, and it frustrates me sometimes when I can’t render images that look that good. But I’m not against AI editing at all, since I can’t be deceived, but maybe someone new to SL may be. What amuses me is that whenever a resident posts an AI-edited photo for fun, fellow residents attack them, but when brands do it, nobody says anything. I was telling my friend that residents go after each other, and especially bloggers, because attacking us has no consequences. They don’t dare confront their favorite brands for fear of the brand’s fans attacking them back, or the brands themselves responding.
All of this to say, I was happily surprised when I was scrolling X (Twitter) and came across this prompt post by Sopha Portal, the designer of MudSkin. She also posted the raw image from Second Life so you could compare what is SL and what is AI-enhanced. I used her prompt exactly as it was written to generate a similar image. I love it. Have you noticed all the amazing backlit photos in SL lately with beautiful glowing hair? They’re probably using AI. It takes two seconds.
Pinky Fox💗
I made Concept shot of New skin "Rin" I used AI Prompt I made(very simple) so I share for ya.
Head – lel Avalon Skin – MUDSKIN – Rin skin – brow – ICY + MUDSKIN – Rin – Cried Tears – LIGHT (100%) Hair – DOUX – Cheyenne Hairstyle [S] Fox Ears & Tail – GENUSxSEmotion… pic.twitter.com/P2uP2y1sT6
Use this prompt: { “image_generation_prompt”: { “subject”: “A beautiful female character with fox ears based on a reference image, maintaining the exact same three-quarter view, facial angle, and composition. Her eyes, nose, lips, and sad expression must remain identical to the reference.”, “enhancements”: “Upgrade the details to ultra-high-definition, adding hyper-realistic individual strands of soft pink hair and photorealistic, detailed human skin texture with natural lighting reflections. Remove any tears from her face.”, “background”: “Completely replace the solid green background with a dreamy, soft-focused magical forest filled with a pastel pink haze and ethereal light beams. The atmosphere should be whimsical, glowing, and cinematic.”, “effects”: “Add a dynamic effect of fluttering pink cherry blossom petals and vibrant green leaves swirling gently around her, creating depth and a soft-focus fantasy vibe.” } }
I edited the prompt a little and made another image, this time with a city background and changed the colors to blue. These were created using raw images I took in SL for a previous blog post. I’m very comfortable with the fact that I can take a great raw SL photo, and I have no problem using AI when I want to, just for fun.
I wish SL residents would leave people alone if they want to use AI, and before they try to shame someone for it, realize that many of their favorite brands are already doing the exact same thing. At the end of the day, I don’t think people are actually mad about AI. They just pick and choose who they’re comfortable criticizing.
JE*REPUBLIC has a wonderful decorative hair called the Runway-Secret Flower Hair. This hair was a little harder to modify than most because of the hairline, which never looks right on hair without bangs. However, I love it and it goes perfectly with an older release from Nicky Ree, the Empress Tang gown.
The 2nd Annual Starlust Panty Raid is on! This event runs from August 14th – August 30th.
You're looking for clams, so find them and receive panties, lots of panties (and bras)!!! Hucci has 3 clams out and inside you will get the 3 panty sets shown above, except for the 3rd item does not have a bra! So my avatar has her boobs showing here, it's because Eboni didn't make a bra top, woops!
Second Life is hosting a Community Roundtable on May 20th, allowing residents to engage directly with top executives like Executive Chairman Oberwolf Linden and Senior VP Grumpity Linden. Submit your questions in advance via the anonymous form.
Every holiday in SL has pretty much become free gifts overload. We’re totally spoiled by fantastic designers and I love it!!!!!!!! I started out my grid wide egg hunt at Canimal sim, but any other participating shop is a good starting point too.
Canimal
artilleri – Charlotte dress (pink) – Soooo lovely. I didn’t see this color sold in store.
I love.love.love this dress
Tuli Bunny Shirt + miaSofia classic blue jeans
I haven’t gone to every store listed on the hunt, so I’ll probably try to do more tonight. Oh… and, there’s a hunt for a great bunny outfit at Digital Knickers! I think all of this ends at midnight SLT, so go go go!
:)))) when they stalked me while I was shooting, first came a girl and asked me if I want a boyfriend, after I said no ty several times she tp`ed that guy and another 2 girls. And they started to talk about advices how to get himself a gf , it was funny and distracted me, sl hated me cause I was keep crashing when I tooked those pics.
When I want to take photos, I do a search and sort by the least traffic. 🙂 Works like a charm, and I rarely get intruders. Wish I could do that for RL photography, hahaha. I have waited for what seemed like HOURS for people to get out of my photos.
Hey, I have had a break from SL due to vacation and haven’t read so many blogs.
So have you changed your shape? You look thinner and more lean, like you had a good workout. 🙂 I agree that the mesh feet is teh sex, I just bought a pair before my vacation. I am so behind in the latest stuff.
Haha what were their names? It happend to me too but on other sim http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Crossing%20Currents/69/87/21
I can’t remember their names, but they’re not newbs (they had 2009/2010 rez dates) but they sure looked it. One of them was wearing latex, ON A BEACH.
:)))) when they stalked me while I was shooting, first came a girl and asked me if I want a boyfriend, after I said no ty several times she tp`ed that guy and another 2 girls. And they started to talk about advices how to get himself a gf , it was funny and distracted me, sl hated me cause I was keep crashing when I tooked those pics.
“Derender” is your friend.
I can’t de-render. I use the SL official viewer, it’s not there.
next time just derender them, problem solved 😀
When I want to take photos, I do a search and sort by the least traffic. 🙂 Works like a charm, and I rarely get intruders. Wish I could do that for RL photography, hahaha. I have waited for what seemed like HOURS for people to get out of my photos.
lets face it your a hot lady on a beach in a white bikini! i would stop and stare too 😀
Boom’s bikinis have always been the best! And now in mesh? I am there…as soon as I log in =P Thanks for the post.
Oops I read wrong. Ah well Boom still has the best bikinis ^^
Hey, I have had a break from SL due to vacation and haven’t read so many blogs.
So have you changed your shape? You look thinner and more lean, like you had a good workout. 🙂 I agree that the mesh feet is teh sex, I just bought a pair before my vacation. I am so behind in the latest stuff.