The new Winter Collection from Belgravia, by Jin Elfan of Leverocci, is so luxurious and gorgeous! I’m so impressed by how this brand has progressed in just one year’s time. My first post about Leverocci was over a year ago, when it was still a small shop on a mainland parcel. Now the brand is on its own sim, and has a lil’ bit of everything.
My outfit today is inspired by Winter. I am wearing the Belgravia Suede VCoat in Snow, and pairing it with Foxglove Boots also in Snow. I wanted a bit of contrast to the outfit, so I layered some Gray clothing items underneath, and added a festive Bizarre flower headpiece from LaGyo to give it some color punch.
Starting Sunday, March 8th through Sunday, March 15th, Hope Valley will be holding a fund raiser for Breast Cancer Research. All proceeds will be donated to the Susan G. Komen Foundation.
Some of the stores that will be participating will be The Sea Hole, Naith Smit Designs, Republica, *BOOM*, Diamond Photography, .tga swimwear, Gigi Couture, Aden, and Meya.
A few of my favorite SL designers have gotten together and made items for sale with all the proceeds going to the Susan G. Komen Foundation. If you have a chance, come and buy some goodies for a great cause!
Have you ever wanted to be a Korean Pop Idol? Morphine Janick of Sweetest Goodbye has created the cutest outfit inspired by the video for the Mister song from Kara.
The Kara outfit from Sweetest Goodbye has pants in various colors, the cropped tee in various prints, matching gloves & bangles pack, and a matching necklace. All pieces can be purchased individually to mix-and-match. The Red version of this outfit (worn above) is on sale for 3 days for a lower price than normal (just $250L!!), so get it while you can!
I had so much fun with this outfit, if I have more time I’ll definitely make a dance video 😛
I totally wanted to put together a very Pink and girly outfit to go with this new Pearle Blossom Headpiece (in Flamingo) from MOOD, but for some reason I went with a Nautical theme, and it sorta goes together. I think the touch of Pink really really adds some kawaii cuteness and Over-Knee socks really is a great combo for this Sailor’s Delight dress from The Secret Store.
What I’m Wearing:
LeLutka – Gem/Golden-Base/LBrows
cheLLe – (eyeshadow) Sheer Neon (Red)
Truth – Kami Streaked (Coffee)
The Secret Store – (FrouFrou) Sailor’s Delight Dress (purchased at The Fashion Garet)
MOOD – Pearle Blossom headpiece (Flamingo) 75L Marketplace Special
NoLabel – Natucal Earrings (brand discontinued)
Maitreya – Moxie Over-nee Socks (White) came with shoes
Maitreya Gold – Shearling Boots
I’m thrilled to be on NWN, as always, but this time I’m featured in my undies right beneath a very nice interview with Rod Humble (SL’s new CEO). Hello Mr. CEO!
When I first started blogging, a lot of the “popular” bloggers wore Brunette hair. I started out SL as a Brunette, but changed to Blonde after a couple of months. Even though Gogo is mostly a Blonde now, I really love certain Dark Brown colors, like Espresso or Cocoa. I really can’t stick with one color too long, since I tend to match my hair with whatever skin I’m wearing so it doesn’t look odd. Luckily, this Swedish Blonde shade really works with Light skin tone from LeLutka.
Awhile ago I told a friend of mine that I think I’m going Brunette to change it up a little, she said NOOOOOOOOOO. There are too many Brunette bloggers already, and not enough Blondes. I thought about that, and took a quick look at the fashion feeds, and yep, the assumption that everyone wants to be “Barbie” is just not true. Not everyone is tan and Blonde in SL, a lot of bloggers wear Red or Brunette hair colors. Have you noticed that? It’s rare to see a Platinum Blonde.
Oh damn, I think I’ve rambled on today. What I meant to say was, Truth has four new hairstyles out and I’m loving my Swedish Blonde shade 🙂
Recently, I came across a tweet about a photo taken at a Second Life event. The photographer had used AI to enhance the image, and the creator of the build featured in the photo was upset. That moment sparked a deeper question for me about how AI is affecting our community, both in Second Life and in the real world.
As a journalist and the owner of one of Second Life’s longest-running feeds, I believe this is an issue worth exploring. AI is no longer a futuristic concept; it’s here, shaping our virtual and creative spaces right now. So, I did what any curious person might: I asked a question.
I tweeted to Philip Rosedale, tagging him in a repost of the original tweet by the designer, and asked for his thoughts on designers banning paying customers from their stores simply for using AI to edit photos featuring their products.
Let’s be clear. This was a paying customer, not a sponsored blogger who received the item for free in exchange for promotional content.
I also asked the designer a few respectful follow-up questions to better understand the situation:
Was the anti-AI policy made clear before the purchase?
Was the person in question a store blogger or an event blogger?
Rather than engage in dialogue, the response was swift and hostile. The store owner became aggressive, and what followed was an organized harassment campaign: blocking, banning, public call-outs, and social media attacks from the designer and her circle. All of this over a question and a public repost.
Now, let’s talk about rights.
As a store owner, you absolutely have the right to decide who shops at your store. But does that extend to controlling how your customers use the items they’ve purchased, especially when they’re not violating any of Linden Lab’s platform rules?
Think about it: if you buy a designer dress in real life and enhance a photo of yourself in it using AI tools, can that designer dictate what tools you use? Should they?
That’s the heart of the issue.
We’re at a turning point. AI is a powerful tool, and it’s not going away. We need to find ways to integrate it thoughtfully and responsibly. Yes, AI raises valid concerns. Artists have every right to protect their work. But the real conflict is with the AI platforms and usage terms, not individual customers using generative tools for fun or creative expression.
What happened to open discussion?
Instead of resorting to harassment and public bans, we need honest conversations about how AI fits into our world. Shutting down discourse through bullying only creates more tension and alienates those who genuinely want to engage.
Second Life has always prided itself on freedom and creativity. Its slogan says it best: Your world, your imagination. That imagination now includes AI for many users, especially those who’ve found new joy and creative flow through it. If that’s discouraged or punished, we risk losing more of the vibrant community that keeps SL alive.
Let’s talk about it:
Should a customer be banned for using AI on a photo featuring a purchased item?
Should designers disclose AI-related policies before selling items?
What are reasonable boundaries for creators who don’t want their products used with AI?
These are real, evolving questions, and the answers deserve more than a block button.
I’ve included screenshots and a timeline below of the events that unfolded. At no point did I attack or harass anyone. I simply asked questions and engaged with the issue thoughtfully.
I understand people want to support their friends, but inflating a single tweet into a campaign of harassment doesn’t help anyone. If anything, it shows just how badly we need open conversations around these new challenges.
Because one thing is clear: if people aren’t allowed to express themselves or explore creatively, they won’t need to be banned. They’ll just log out and may not come back.
Beautiful, classy look! Came out expensive though, but worth it, lol 😛
I’m so jealous! How do you get your mesh hands to match so perfectly