This is 1/2 of a blog post, cos SL wouldn’t let me attach my shoes properly today, so I won’t show you my entire outfit. But you need to check out these cute wooden L33T Geek Glasses from Zanzo! They’re unisex mesh glasses that includes a mod version or no-mod with resizer script. I kind of wish they were scripted a lil’ more to include opacity options on the lenses.
Do you wear glasses in SL?
I’ve been wondering why so many SL residents aspire to be models. According to the SL Wiki site, this is an unskilled job, along with Dancer, Shop Attendant, and Bouncer/Security Agent.
Model
Another very glamorous unskilled job is becoming a model. Hiring is done in a similar way as with dancers, but the truth is, there are not many modelling job opportunities. There are a few modelling agencies around, and clothes designers usually contact them to organize big fashion events, just as in real life. These attract very large crowds and are certainly one of the best and more fun ways to present your clothing lines to the Second Life public.
To become a professional model, you’ll have to do a serious investment in yourself. To earn a large amount of L$, you not only need a gorgeous avatar, but highly-priced items like a special skin, hair (often prim hair, which is expensive), good make-up techniques, and catwalking animations, preferably unique (thus, often you have to pay someone to create them for you). To become a famous model, expect a recurring investment in more animations. Still, the job usually pays well. And you get the glamour and fame that comes with the job.
The above description is so inaccurate!!! I personally cannot name any SL famous models and I’ve heard that the pay is terrible or they’re only paid in stuff. I guess modelling could be considered a role-play activity, the chance to partake in an activity that’s ‘glamorous’ and be in the same place with other people.
My advice for newbies, or people who want to be a model for the money or fame (lol) is to start a blog instead!
Bloggers
Skill required (for fashion blogging)
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Models
Skill required (for modelling)
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Being a blogger isn’t that complicated, but neither is being a model. I’m sure there are more “skills” required to do both well, but I only have blogging experience and anybody can start a blog!
To start blogging, just buy stuff, wear it, take pictures and publish it on a blog.
To start modelling you have to buy stuff, wear it, find someone to hire you or join a modelling agency and pay them a ton of money… and maybe they’ll find someone to hire you.
Are you a model in SL? Do you want to be a model? What’s the best/worst thing about being a model?
Are you a blogger in SL? Do you want to be a blogger? What’s the best/worst thing about being a blogger?
If you’re not a blogger or a model, what do you think of these two jobs?
**** Most bloggers blog for fun, it’s not really a “JOB”
I’m re-posting this info about UNICEF Project for anyone that may be interested in helping. This is short notice but please consider taking part in this event as it is helping people in immediate need.
UNICEF Pakistan Flood Crisis Fund 4 – 19 September 2010
http://www.unicef.org/infobycountry/pakistan_55713.html
Dear lovely SL merchant! <3
I know this is very short notice but this may be something we can do on a regular and ongoing basis. UNICEF are currently raising funds for the Pakistan Flood Crisis. Millions of people have been affected and thousands are without homes.
If you’d like to be part of this fund raising effort you could donate all or part of the proceeds of an item/s (I’d like to request at least 50% of your item/s – can be exclusive, existing, discounted whatever you like!) The point is to raise as much money as we can in the 2 week period.
I will be donating 100% of the proceeds of one hairstyle and doubling the amount raised off my item to go towards this cause. I’ll advertise the fund through my update group and list all the merchants involved. I have ordered a sim “Project Donate” from which you will vend your items (in addition to your own locations). You are free to landmark to your own stores from this location which will be entirely removed from my own sim.
I’ve created an account “Unicef Rainfall” which will collect the proceeds. Once you confirm you’d like to participate I’ll send out all necessary split scripts etc. You will also need a group space available to place your item/s.
Thank you for considering and hope to have you on board!
If you’d like to move forward just send Unicef Rainfall a notecard with your name, store, landmark…sorry this is all a bit informal at the moment 😛
<3
Truth HawksUNICEF Project Application (Designers)
Your name:
Your brands name:
Your mainstore lm:
Any other designers within the brand:
How many items would you like to donate:
At what percentage (going to the charity:
Any other notes:Please be warned you will need a group space!
UNICEF Project Application (Bloggers)
Your name:
Your blogs url:
How long has your blog been active:
Will you be available on the 3rd of September for pre-event access?:
Have you blogged about this event already?:Please be warned you will need a group space!
Swallowtail has been quiet for quite some time, but I’m delighted to discover that this brand is back with a lovely new accessory. The Flower Crown & matching flower bracelet is a mesh item, and it is gorgeous.
I’m trying to take more photos on location again (instead of just my plain wall), so I went to Zigana, and it is a stunning sim!
Check out these lovely new Storm Sandals from Gos. Every component of this sandal is scripted to color or texture change. I kept it simple by texturing all the components with a Stone Suede texture, but you could certainly go crazy with this and create a personalized color scheme.
What I’m Wearing:
Pink Fuel – Elly (Honey) Pure (ltbrow)
Pink Fuel – Elly (Honey) Sheer Balm (Nude)
Tres Blah – Nail Colour (Pale Pink)
Exile – Evette (Roots) Stefani
Swallowtail – Flower Crown & Bracelet (Yellow)
G-Field – Lace Tops (Lucy) White
Tres Blah – Juju Jeans (Ripped)
Gos – Storm Sandal
New Truth hair! You knew this was coming didn't you? Friday is HAIR day! I'm wearing the Ellen, Isle, Melanie, and Ashlin all in Mirage color.
It's Autumn here in the Northern hemisphere so it's pretty much been lots of rain and gloomy weather. If you need a pick me up, check out Kyoot's latest Cheeky Panty Set in Saffron, Coral, Blue and Lavender. These are sure to brighten any day 🙂
Speaking of the weather.. 50 Flats made these clever flats for 3 seasons – Spring, Summer and Fall. Where is WINTER? The "A Walk in the woods" set is adorable, I'm looking forward to other themes like this!
What I'm Wearing:
LeLutka – EclatPale-makeup7(Light Brows)
Truth – all hairstyles worn here
Kyoot – Cheeky Panty Set (all colors)
50 Flats – A walk in the woods flats set
What is Second Life to you? Is it a game, business platform, 3D chatroom, virtual doll house, or all of the above?
My shape (current) | My shape (downturned corners/previously) | Frowny Mouth example | Smiley Mouth example
Have you ever looked back at your older shapes and thought, why did I think that looked good!?
I’ve had a couple of those moments throughout the years in SL, but my most recent shape disaster moment came when I realized I didn’t really like the downturned corners on my mouth anymore. I fixed it right away, but I was careful not to make it smiley mouth! I guess I like a neutral expression more than something that looked unhappy or psychotic.
Did you have any shape disasters in SL? What was something that you use to like, but now you don’t?
Very rarely, they tend to fly off when I’m flying.
I love wearing glasses in sl, But sometimes i tend to think they hide what pretty eyes an av has so i switch back and forth. Loving the wooden glasses 😀
Cute, and those eyes are amazing.
Oh you know I do!
Yes I wear glasses in RL.. And of course in SL.. M’y glasses a a fashion part of myself and I can’t imagine to stand without them éventuel in SL.. ^^
Glasses are actually vers fashion, so we havé to enjoy to wear glasses 😉
Sarah