Left: Glam Affair – Miho | Right: Glam Affair – Gaia Drag the arrows to compare the skins!
Have you seen the new LeLutka EvoX Gaia head? I found this head to be very young-looking compared to Avalon and other heads in the LeLutka lineup. This head is packed with tattoo options to create a fantasy look, or you can wear it as a regular head.
Glam Affair released two new skin for the Gaia head. Drag the arrows on the image above to compare the two skins. I found that the Miho skin is cute but rather flat compared to the Gaia skin. These photos were taken under the exact same lighting, so you can see that the skin texture on Gaia just pops a little more.
I can definitely see this head taking off with the kawaii/teen avatars of Second Life. The head shape and lips shape is beautiful and defined. When I see young avatars in Second Life, they all have this similar chubby-cheeked look that’s very easy to do on this Gaia head. As more skins are released, maybe the head will look more mature, but right now, it’s hard to tell cos these two skins from Glam Affair are very youthful.
What I’m Wearing: LeLutka Gaia Head Glam Affair – Gaia Skin, Miho Skin Truth – Blush Pixicat – Fiona Dress (PlaidPink) Mikunch Girls Parade – Little Bear Bag White Ingenue – Spellman Heels
EDIT: These horses are limited availability for now, so only about 40 of them are released to beta testers. You must wear the Water Horse group tag to purchase the horse. Water Horse will sell horses freely again when they iron out the bento head deformity bug.
Bento has been pretty fun so far! I’ve purchased a few things, such as the Medhue Elephant and Red Remora’s Fennec Fox avs. Both are Bento-enabled and add a lot of fun to playing SL.
So, here’s a new creation to add to this list: Water Horse has released their Riding Horse for beta testing. It’s a wearable vehicle but uses Bento bones to animate the mesh. No more claymation texture cycling! Your avatar will look like it’s riding a real horse in-game.
Seriously. This exists in SL now. And currently, the horse is going for about 3500L. Less than a mesh head! That’s a steal.
A few caveats if you buy the horse: it’s still in beta so there are bugs. They’re currently fixing a bug that deforms Bento heads when you ride the horse. They’re also looking for users to report anything else that’s wrong so the devs can fix it.
Second Life is rolling out a new cheaper Premium Plus plan this October, but it doesn’t include the weekly Linden stipend. On paper, it works out to about the same cost as the old plan with the stipend, but the benefit really depends on who you are in-world.
If you’re a resident who shops, rents land, or just enjoys having a little spending money, the stipend is basically free Lindens in your pocket. It’s what makes Premium feel cheaper, because those few hundred Lindens a week can either go straight into your shopping budget or help offset the cost of Premium. Without that stipend, the discount doesn’t really give you more value. You just lose the free money.
Where the new plan makes sense is for creators and anyone earning Lindens in-world. If you already have a steady flow of income, you probably don’t care about a stipend trickling in every week. In fact, this option benefits you more because it means fewer Lindens are being pumped into the economy. Less supply keeps Lindens stronger, and that helps creators when they cash out their earnings.
There’s also a smaller win here for people who love playing Game of Homes (GoH) and having multiple homes. Premium Plus gives you access to the 2048 Linden Homes, and this new no-stipend version brings the cost down by about $100 a year. So if you’re mainly in it for the house and don’t care about stipends, this plan lets you hold onto a home for a little less.
It’s also worth pointing out that with the real-life economy struggling, Second Life is clearly planning ahead. They’re looking for ways to improve their own virtual economy while keeping Linden dollar stable. A stronger, steadier Linden dollar benefits creators the most, especially those who rely on cashing out.
But I also wish Second Life would consider the residents who aren’t earning any Lindens at all. For a lot of people, the weekly stipend is more valuable than free uploads or other perks. I have Premium Plus and almost never upload anything. This is where the new plan could backfire. Without a stipend, people may become more budget conscious. They may start to notice just how expensive it is to buy Lindens with real money, once you factor in the fees and the not so great exchange rate. Reminding people that in-game currency equals real money is not the kind of wake-up call Second Life should want to encourage.
If Second Life wants to cater to all residents, they would allow us to customize our Premium plan. Imagine being able to pick from a list, no uploads, no stipend, no extra groups, etc., and adjust your subscription price based on what you actually use. That kind of flexibility would make Premium feel more tailored and valuable to everyone, not just creators.
At the end of the day, this plan isn’t really for shoppers or casual users. It’s for creators who earn their Lindens, or for GoH fans who just want the cheapest way to hold a house for less money. Everyone else will find the stipend plan still gives the better deal.
Still, having options is always a good thing. Soon, residents will be able to choose what works best for them, whether that’s weekly pocket money or a lower upfront cost with no stipends attached.
Second Life residents were feeling a mix of emotions after Linden Lab announced that the new mobile app for Second Life would only be available exclusively on iOS Apple devices. While some residents were thrilled to be able to access Second Life on their beloved devices, others are feeling sour. Windows and Android users expressed their dismay, with one resident exclaiming, “This is the ultimate betrayal! I’m heartbroken!”
“I’m so mad that I can’t use the app. I’ve been waiting for an app for years,” says MissNaughty210663. “This isn’t fair!”
Happy Easter Second Life! I’m sitting in front of someone’s home, their porch area is so charming! I hope they don’t mind! Even as I was snapping this photo, I realized how crazy mesh dresses and skirts look you’re sitting in SL. Ignore the fact that my skirt is stiff and flipping up, and just enjoy the nice photo 🙂
My favorite thing about outfit today, is the Lemon Crown from Lark. I like sunny Yellows, ice cold Lemonade, and warm Summer days. Don’t you?
What I’m Wearing:
Pink Fuel Skin
Truth – Perla
Katat0nik – (Butter/Average) Daffodil Dress
Hucci – Vinnitsa Sandal (Moonglow
Lark – Lemon Crown (B)
Donna Flora – MAE Necklace
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.
It is indeed VERY young looking. Approximately 8-10 years old. So the image with the thick thighs looked totally off lol, with a childish face and a mature body.
Both head and skins are very well-made though. I just find it a tad boring that it’s so often that these releases feature childs, tweens or teens. I am youthful IRL and I am young agewise too. Not comfortable walking around in SL in a childish avatar anyway. But that’s probably just because the few times I did I got sexualised. Sigh.
It is indeed VERY young looking. Approximately 8-10 years old. So the image with the thick thighs looked totally off lol, with a childish face and a mature body.
Both head and skins are very well-made though. I just find it a tad boring that it’s so often that these releases feature childs, tweens or teens. I am youthful IRL and I am young agewise too. Not comfortable walking around in SL in a childish avatar anyway. But that’s probably just because the few times I did I got sexualised. Sigh.