I stumbled into Remarklable Oblivion in search of this kawaii Eloize Hair Clip about two weeks ago, and bumped into the designer there. He gave me a pin, isn’t it funny? Obviously I do not think I’m famous, or even SLamous, but he said it reminded him of me so, I’ll take it 😀 You can pick up your own set of Insignia Pins at the RO main store too.
What I’m Wearing:
Pink Fuel – Harley (Peach)
Truth – Bobbie (LightBrowns01)
Teefy – Bella Ruffles Camisole (Double Layer) White S
Teefy – Heather Ruffles High-Waist Shorts (White S)
Remarkable Oblivion – Eloize Hair Clip (Kawaii)
Remarkable Oblivion – Follow Me (White) Crested
Solstice by Steffen Garcia (Pale)
Shapes are relatively easy to make, all you have to do is go into appearance mode and play with a bunch of sliders, right?
That’s what some people think, but I think that making an attractive shape takes a lot of patience. I always make a shape specifically for a skin, cos really, no shape “fits all” skins, even though a good base shape can be very versatile, all you would need to do is a few small tweaks to get them to ‘work’ on new skins.
I made this Juicy Lo shape for the new LeLutka skins for anyone one that wants an attractive shape that fits Lola, without having to spend a lot of time getting it just right.
All Juicy Shapes are copy/mod and includes a style card.
In honor of Fantasy Faire, I typed in “wand” into my inventory and found this fabulous Unicorn Magic Wand from Insomnia Angel. I have no memory of ever getting this, so that means one of my friends probably gifted it to me because it was a gacha item.
And what does one wear with a wand? A crown, obviously. I pulled out Fairie Queen by Sparkle Skye, which has always been a favorite of mine. I should wear crowns like this all the time, because why not. I’m also wearing the Caroline Gown from Just Because, one of my recent favorite gown makers. The pricing is fair, it’s sold by body type, and this gown has a shiny PBR finish that really works here. You could style it futuristic or regal, the choice is yours. Back in the day, girls used to run all over the grid in full flexi ball gowns like it was casual attire. Shopping, dancing, standing around somewhere. We need to bring that back.
Now let’s talk about Fantasy Faire. I go every year, usually for Jail & Bail with Patch Linden or the Silent and Live Auction during the last few days of the event where I like to bid on Linden-sponsored items. Because of that, Fantasy Faire to me has always felt like a Linden-endorsed event.
That is why all this AI drama looks so bad. Last year, I watched a resident get bullied by Fantasy Faire designers and maybe others too for using AI to enhance photos. I’m not even sure they were an official blogger. They may have just been a regular resident who got piled on so badly they removed a lot of photos from Flickr. Fantasy Faire organizers said nothing discouraging the bullying. That was a bad look, especially for a charity event benefiting the American Cancer Society.
Previously, Fantasy Faire allowed AI use for designers in certain ways, while banning bloggers from using it. Designers could reportedly use it for marketing or decorations as long as it was not being sold. This year they changed the rules again and moved toward banning AI entirely, even for things not for sale.
Then came the DRD situation. According to DRD, they were privately given the green light by organizer Elizabeth Tinsley to use AI posters around their region build. Then later another staff member came through putting up red boxes to mark items for review or removal before opening. Things escalated, and DRD says they felt publicly shamed and harassed.
If that is true, then the problem is not AI. The problem is how this was handled. You cannot privately approve something, then publicly crack down on it later and expect no reaction. Any designer would be upset.
In my opinion, the aggressive anti-AI stance has no place in a charity event, and the selective enforcement looks even worse. AI is a tool. Whether people personally like it or hate it, using it is not against Linden Lab’s Terms of Service. Treating residents like they did something terrible over it is unnecessary.
Fantasy Faire should be about creativity, fundraising, shopping, and fun. Instead it keeps becoming drama over technology. They should release a public statement, explain what happened, and maybe apologize where needed. They also need one clear rule for everybody. Not one rule privately, another publicly, and something else depending on who you are.
They picked the wrong battle, and now it shows.
DRD Statement from their Discord server
We had something special planned for Fantasy Faire this year: our return after 10 years, with a brand-new region and a follow-up story to San Mora.
What should have been an exciting return took a very different turn in the final days. What started as a discussion around AI use escalated **far beyond that**. We were transparent from the beginning and had shown what we were doing early on, with approval to move forward, but 2 days before opening the situation shifted, and how it was handled crossed a line for us.
It escalated into repeated public shaming using hundreds of red glowing prim markers pointing out anything and everything, it reached a point of bullying.
Eventually the entire build was covered in nearly a thousand Fantasy Faire posters. **There’s nothing left of what we created.**
We literally filled the region with Orwell quotes about censorship and authoritarian control and now we’re being silenced and erased in real time. The irony is not lost on us.
This was no longer about being anti-AI or pro-AI. Everyone is entitled to their own stance on that, and we respect differing opinions. What this became about was how poorly the situation was handled.
Things have really changed in 10 years.** It no longer felt like a Faire for charity… it became a protest against AI.**
__We weren’t even allowed to set up RFL vendors to sell our build__ , meaning we were not allowed to raise money for RFL.(?)
It no longer felt like something we wanted to be part of.
We donated the sim to FF to do with it what they wish and to remove the name Reservoir Zero, because that is NOT Reservoir Zero.
**We made the decision to step away completely**. We’re not going to compromise our work or vision just to fit in.
**So here’s what we’re doing instead:**
We’re moving the full, uncensored version of Reservoir Zero to our own sim.
This summer, it will become the **full apocalyptic experience** we originally planned… a proper continuation of the story.
For now, we’ve already started setting things up there together with a few amazing merchants, and we’ll be hosting our own Relay For Life charity event and party very soon.
We’re sorry for the sudden change and any disappointment. **This wasn’t how we wanted our return after all these years to go.**
But we’re looking forward to showing you the version of Reservoir Zero that actually reflects what we built.
Thank you to everyone who reached out and had our back, it meant a lot.
Exile has just released the Janine hairstyle, a short bob with soft wispy layers that curl outwards. I'm wearing the hair in Harlow and Ash color, both available in the Blondes pack. This hair is short & sexy and perfect for halter dresses.
I am wearing HUCCI's newest release, the Heather Collection dress which can be worn as a short dress or short pants (prim shorts cuffs included), and has two prim beaded halter straps in gold or silver version.
What I'm Wearing:
Tuli – Hope Prototype Base Skin (unreleased) Exile – Janine Hucci – Heather Halter (Lt Grey) Redgrave – St. Tropez Heels (Sungold)
This new Lady in Red hairstyle from Exile is inspired by Little Red Riding Hood, and comes with a color-changing cape. I really wanted to put together a Red look, but so many people already have and it’s stunning. See it on Exile’s Flickr stream! I went with a Peach Princess look, and wore the Kallisto Dress from Gizza. I hardly ever wear flexi-prim dresses anymore, but I really thought the Pink from this dress worked well with the Coral colored cape.
I’m so excited about this cape, I can’t wait to make more looks ranging from sexy to dangerous!
Find this new Exile hair at the Fairy Tales event today @ 2PM SLT. This event runs from June 22nd – July 8th.
What I’m Wearing:
Exile – Lady In Red (Stefani)
Gizza – Kallisto Dress (Pinky)
The Hucci ‘Plush Lounge’ suits are so cute and cozy!! I have been eying some suits like these from Juicy Couture irl, they’re perfect for this season. I’m pairing them with the matching Hucci ‘Plush Jewelry’ set — I looove that the keys theme and the keys are also repeated on the suit for extra matchy cuteness.
*the Plush Lounge top also includes a Cropped version.
These are the Hucci ‘Crushed Bodysuit’ in Rose and Black. These bodysuits includes matching gloves, they’re ultra sexy. I have no idea where I would wear it but I’m thinking they would go great with fishnets and maybe bunny ears.
You are SL famous 🙂
This is my favourite SL blog and I was referred to you by a friend who also thinks highly of your blog.
Just thought you should know 🙂
I really don’t think you are famous Gogo, I’m SURE of it :P!
Oh RO one of my favorite stores in SL, amazing items with perfect textures! <3
You are SL famous 🙂
This is my favourite SL blog and I was referred to you by a friend who also thinks highly of your blog.
Just thought you should know 🙂
Such a sweet look! 🙂
You are certainly SL famous. You’d make me buy that hair….if I didn’t already have it. I will have to check out the buttons.