Hello from The Pink Flamingo Fifties Diner! Have you ever wanted to visit an American city during the 1950’s and 1960’s? Time Portal is the newest sim that lets you do just that! This sim is next to the famous 1920s Berlin Project sim, which is another favorite of mine.
Retro is a popular genre with SL creators, and a favorite genre of mine. This newest Lady hairstyle from Truth Hair goes well with any retro look, it even features a variety of sweet retro bangs.
What I’m Wearing:
Truth Hair – Lady
Teefy – Miki Dress (Vintage)
Ingenue – Nina Heels (Oxblood)
This year marks the 5th Bellisseria Trick or Treat event! The first one will always be my favorite because it was hard as hell. None of us knew how many candies we needed to win, so my friends and I went all in and collected a ridiculous amount. I still didn’t make the Top 10 or get all four bears in 2021, but it was so much fun trying. The second year was great too, and the bears were still adorable.
By the third and fourth years, the prizes switched to boopies, and collecting candies around Bellisseria got easier, but it still had some challenge to it.
This year, though, felt like life on easy mode. It was so simple that I didn’t enjoy it as much. As a homeowner, I already got five free candies every day. Since the Tier 4 prize only required 400 candies, I knew from the start that I’d win just by following the Bellisseria Citizens group Trick or Treat list. I guess I’m grateful it only took me two days to hit the top prize, but it wasn’t as fun because I didn’t have to team up with friends and explore all over Bellisseria like before.
My pro tip for this event is to skip any house where the bucket is too hard to find. There are tons of buckets out there, and your time is valuable. If you don’t spot it within five seconds, move on. When teleporting around, open Area Search, type “BUCKET,” and get within five meters so you can click it. You can even touch it directly from the Area Search window.
One thing I noticed about the BC list this year is that there were only around 400 buckets total. That makes me think not many people are active in the Bellisseria Citizens group anymore. There have to be over 30,000 Linden Homes by now, so where’s everyone at?
How can this event be more exciting next year? Go back to the first year’s trick-or-treating style. I don’t want to know how many candies I need to win, and the requirements should depend on how many residents are actually collecting. I’m not saying make it harder, just make it less predictable. There was also a lot of lag this year, and I really don’t like those long, narrow 2048 parcels. And bring back the bears, they were the best!
My boy av needs more clothes and man poses. When I take pics of him I use my own pose stand full of girlie poses, lol. It doesn’t look too masculine, but he’s pretty so it’s okay 🙂
Donna Flora – Cristiana headpiece | Blackpool headpiece | Osiris headpiece |
Teatime headpiece | Cristana hat |
These gorgeous new hats and headpieces are from Donna Flora, and available at Accessory Fair 2011. I’m a big fan of Donna Flora, no surprise there, cos the jewelry pieces are stunning and probably one of the best vintage brands in SL.
Visit AF2011 at The Dig or The Oasis sim and discover hidden treasures! AF2011 ends June 26th.
Two years ago, I blogged about the Genus 2.0 update and then never wore the head again. It was easily forgettable, especially since the brands I actually wear don’t make skins for Genus, whether that’s regular BoM or 2k or 4k. I’ve always found Genus confusing because if you’re wearing regular BoM, you can’t mix makeup from that with a 4k skin. It creates unnecessary compatibility barriers that can get complicated and expensive very quickly.
When Genus sent me the 3.0 update, I decided to give it another look. They promised PBR support, a 2k skin, improved anatomy and expressions, and more. I really think Genus should have included a 4k skin with this update. Almost all of the makeup in my inventory is made for Genus 4k, so I couldn’t even properly wear the head here with the included 2k skin. I’m also not sure I care about PBR on a mesh head yet, at least not until my body, Maitreya, also releases an update. Right now it just means a glowing head with a flat looking body.
Two years later, the skin brands I wear still aren’t making Genus skins. Their focus is clearly on LeLutka EvoX, and there’s no real effort to diversify. So while I do appreciate a free update from Genus, and I always like when brands continue to support their products, I don’t see myself wearing this head again any time soon.
If you want a different look and you already own a Genus head, it’s definitely worth trying. One thing I’ve always loved about Genus is how beautiful the side profile is. But when it comes to features and overall ease, I moved on to LeLutka EvoX years ago, and I have no interest in complicating my life by switching back to Genus.
I wanted to show you guys all of the new Lelutka skin but I was distracted by these shopping goodies instead. YES THERE IS NEW LELUTKA SKIN COMING THIS FRIDAY. zOmg!zOmg!!! You’ll have to wait for it on the next post!
Now focus on these new Glitterati Shopping poses & props. I’m just a couple of days late on this — but this Glitterati Shopping pack is so adorable!! It was a 50L Friday item, but it may be available in the store now (or later). I’m not too sure if 50L items are exclusive or not, so you’ll have to double check!
This is pretty much how I imagine my avatar looks if she had to shop around SL carrying bags and bags of goodies instead of simply unpacking boxes.
Happy times! All shopping bags & boxes seen here are included.
All shopped out! Really, there is such a thing… see my tongue? *panting*
Mz Marville invite me to visit her new western sim, tempted by her gorgeous pictures on Flickr, I went! Herd of the Wind is supremely well done, and I’m in awe and jealous of her landscaping skills. I haven’t owned a personal sim in over two years, but if I’m ever tempted to buy one again, I would hire DNA Landscaping to landscape for me! Do you remember Maria Lynn Falls? That was another gorgeous sim, that I fell in love with.
What I’m Wearing:
Pink Fuel Skin
Truth – Coral 2
Teefy – Lenka Bralet Pastel (Prism) XS
Mon Tissu – Harlow’s Cuffed Jeans (S) Bleached
Monso – My Western Hat (Black Brown) (no tied)
Mon Tissu – City Ankle Boots (Camel)
