I wear a lot of shoes from Ingenue, you could say that it’s my go-to brand for shoes. Most of the styles are available in plenty of colors and prints, and pairs well with casual styles. I am wearing the Elodie Flats from Ingenue. Exile is killing it with this gorgeous Long Beach hairstyle, available at Summerfest! It feels like summer is a year-long season in SL, which is alright with me cos I mostly live on the beach.
What I’m Wearing:
Exile – Long Beach (@ Summerfest)
A N E Fashion – Pico Top (Sky) (@ Summerfest)
The Secret Store – Cia Highwaist Shorts (@ Collabor88)
Ingenue – Elodie Flats (@ Summerfest)
If you’re like me, you’ve been dying for some ultra light Blonde brows in SL but they’re nearly impossible to find! Most of the light brows I’ve seen are very White or they’re more suited for fantasy skins. These new LeLutkaCest Blonde Brows are available for all six LeLutka skin tones, and as you can see, they look great for casual wear.
I’ve been wearing this new LeeZuTate MiniDress for a few days now, and I really like the sculpted bow around the collar. This dress is super short though, so so you could wear it with long boots or as a long top and pair it with leggings or pants.
What I’m Wearing:
Truth – Tina (Swedish)
LeeZu – Tate MiniDress (Olive)
LeLutka – Natasha (Hush) Makeup1
LeLutka – Cest Brows (Hush)
I’ve had my Linden Home (Stilt on Land) for over two years! Recently, the yearly renewal date came up, and I made the decision to let it go. Interestingly, I could have as many Linden Homes as I wanted—at one point, I had over ten—but I decided to abandon a few.
One key factor in my decision was the PBR lighting ruining the water for me. Despite creating numerous EEPs, I never felt it looked as good as it did pre-PBR. I even crafted a cheerful tropical day EEP and water setting for the house, but it just didn’t capture my heart.
This isn’t my only Linden Home; I still have a few more but not as many as before. By the end of this month, I plan on keeping just two or three. Unless the water situation changes, I doubt some themes will look good under the new lighting, and that can’t be fixed.
Custom EEP that I made + PBR Viewer, raw image from SL
This house holds many cherished memories, and Sparkle did an amazing job with the landscaping, adding a touch of greenery to the sand. I hope the new owner enjoys it as much as I did!
People often ask why I have so many Linden Homes. The answer is simple: all my homes are like cute little dollhouses on waterfronts with million-dollar views—except I didn’t spend a million dollars, just the price of one premium subscription for each. I don’t have any 2048 homes because I’m not fond of the Ranches or Mediterranean themes.
If you’re not in the [Pink Fuel] group in-world, get in there now! Mochi Milena just sent out the most amazing Harley skin pack to the group which includes a full skin, lip gloss, eyeshadows, and appliers. The skin pack is a group exclusive, so you won’t get it any other way!
What I’m Wearing:
Pink Fuel – Harley – Lid 01 – (bwnbrow – B)
Exile – London Arcade June 2014
Teefy – Laura Unbuttoned Knotted Shirt (S) Country
Does a store build matter? Absolutely. I don’t really mind if a store is built badly (or no build at all), as long as the vendors can be seen clearly. This was not the case when I went to Filthy Skins a few weeks ago; the store was so blindingly bright and all the interior textures were tinted Blue, so I couldn’t see anything! I ran from the store as fast as I could after grabbing demos and didn’t think about these skins until last night.
After trying on several faces, I settled on this Candy skin. I think it’s lovely, and very “me” except for the Pale tone (worn below) is not really my idea of Pale, but more like a warm Sunkissed tone. Despite being too tan, I still wanted this, and I will try to make it work with Blonde hair, but I must warn you I look a bit like Snooky’s Blonde sister 😀
Check out Candy in Pale Tone:
I love this face! And it’s perfect for Dark Brown hair, but maybe even OK on Blondes.
Do you guys think the skin is more suited for Brunette or Blonde hair?
I’m really glad I gave Filthy Skins another look, cos I think I may have found a new favorite skin store.
Kyoot released the new Last Thread Tanks this weekend and they’re so pretty! I think the cleavage is so sexy, and the loose thread at the bottom of the tank is just a great touch. Howeverrrrr….. the side seams really bugs me! I know Saeya Nyanda can do better seams than this, cos it just feels incomplete to me, to not align it, and also not add side-shading to create a more “finished” look.
I’ve posted an example of what I think is great seams on a striped top from Ingenue. I love how Betty Doyle lined her textures up nearly perfectly, and also added shading along the seams.
For most of us who take photos staring straight ahead, the side seam is rarely ever seen, but what happens when you DO notice it? Designers who take more care into creating nice seams really sets themselves apart from designers who do not.
What I’m Wearing:
Hair: Elikatira – Other, Again & Maitreya – Lara II
Filthy – Candy (Pale)
Kyoot – Last Thread Tank (Spring)
Ingenue – Trixie Halter (Blossom)
BOOM – Feel Free Shorts (Pure)
Magic Nook – Neon Candy Ring
2k Bakes on Mesh (BoM) textures are now live in Second Life (read official blog post). But what does this mean? We have been able to upload and use 2048×2048 textures for more than six months now, and I have even seen some skin brands advertise their skins as having 2k textures. However, it seems we couldn’t truly appreciate it until today, according to Second Life’s blog post.
I need to compare the same skin in 1024 versus 2048, so I messaged Aida from Glam Affair. She kindly provided me with a 2048 version of the skin I often wear, Liv. I snapped these comparison photos in the latest official Second Life viewer, so you can see the difference without graphic settings from third party viewers affecting the resolution. At first, it might seem as though there are more pores, but I believe it is not solely about the pores. The highlights, lips, and overall skin texture now look as good as HD (lipstick) layers.
If you missed the beta launch announcement, here’s the scoop: 2K BOM allows compatible textures to bake at up to 2048×2048 resolution, bringing sharper details, crisper clothing, and a whole new level of avatar customization. But don’t worry—this won’t send your GPU into a meltdown! BOM will always bake at the highest resolution available among your layers, meaning:
🔹 If all your layers are 512×512, your bake will stay at 512×512. 🔹 If you mix 512×512 and 1024×1024 layers, the bake will be 1024×1024. 🔹 If at least one layer is 2048×2048, your bake will be 2K!
And for those wondering—no, 2K BOM does not apply to your eyes. They’ll remain safely capped at 512×512 to keep things running smoothly.
What Does This Mean for You?
This upgrade means sharper, more detailed avatar textures—whether you’re rocking an intricate tattoo, finely embroidered fabric, or a hyper-detailed skin. Creators and fashionistas, rejoice! Your designs will now have even more depth and clarity.
As I understand it, if you are wearing at least one layer that is 2048×2048, then the rest of your tattoo layers will bake at 2k for that stack. For instance, your head, upper body, lower body, ears, and so on are each considered a stack. As long as one of the layers you are wearing in that stack is 2048, then they will all render at 2k.
Regarding head skins, I think that from today onwards, brands will begin releasing 2k textures to take advantage of more detailed textures. Since many skins are no mod, it is challenging to inspect the texture to verify the size. I submitted a feature request to display texture size in the Item Properties window because I want to know if a texture is 2k. I confirmed that my body skin is already 2k, as it is modifiable. I don’t think skin brands will update past skins, but they should certainly do this for bestsellers or the latest releases. Body skins should definitely provide free updates if they are not already 2k.
Are you excited about 2k textures? Let me know in the comments!
Moodz has just released two really adorable gowns, they're knee-length party dresses that are so adorable! I'm wearing the Moodz Lettie gown in Teal, Pink, and Hot Pink.
This is the Moodz Copperpot Gown, and the textures are shinier than the Lettie gown. It also has a sexy plunging neckline and low cut back.
Right now Moodz is having a huge sale everything ranging from skins to clothes. Some items are as low as $5L! All skins are on sale for $199L for a 10-pack and wings are $75L.
I've modded the Mirai Style 'Daie' hair a bit (moved some prims away from the face) for today, I really like how it turned out. It was very easy to do, took only a few minutes and viola, new hairstyle! 🙂
