I went to Shop & Hop and was on the hunt for something sparkly and festive. This sweet dress is a free gift from PurpleMoon is absolutely perfect for the holidays. I’m serving up hot chocolate from MVT and the To Be Cozy set is also free at Shop & Hop. I did a quick run through the FabFree Shop & Hop shopping guide and grabbed a couple of gifts that caught my eye. I’ll need to go back later and get all of the gift cards and store credit.
You really have to be strategic with huge events if you care about your inventory.
Isn’t this winter hairstyle from Truth just the cutest? The Après Ski style is made by MissAllSunday Lemon for the Truth Collective. I’m such a fan of hat hair with the option to turn the hat on or off. It’s nice knowing you’re guaranteed a perfect fit every time.
This photo was taken at Cherishville. Besides having an adorable name, it’s charming and makes the perfect backdrop for seasonal photos.
New face skin! I’m wearing the new Briar skin from Amara Beauty. I haven’t been wearing Amara much since I switched to non-Velour body skin tones. Amara right now only creates skins for Velour tones, which makes it hard to match with whatever body skin I’m wearing. At the moment I’m wearing Session body skins, which only comes in four tones. It wasn’t easy to match, but I think I made it work.
I like this face so much, it’s nearly perfect. I added a few of Izzie’s face tattoo fixes, but other than that the skin looks great right out of the box. If you like a face with defined features and a polished look, this one’s for you.
I’ve also been wanting to blog about the Belle Epoque Reopening Hunt since August, and I finally got around to it now. You have until September 30 to check it out and grab 22 items for L$10 each. I love this dress so much, and I already own it in another color. The hair I’m wearing is a free gift from Wings. If you’re like me, you love a good freebie and mixing it with paid items.
Now that Autumn’s here, I’m so excited to bring out all of my cardigans and sweaters. This beautiful Maple Cradi from Orphic even has a built-in hand pose, which I usually avoid, but here it’s cute and it works. You can find it at this month’s Anthology event.
Hello from Stillwater Village! I needed a pretty place to show off my pretty new teacup from Sparkle Skye, so I found this gorgeous estate and decided it was the perfect backdrop for these photos. The trick to crashing an estate in Second Life is simple: act like you belong. Stand in front of houses or public buildings, but steer clear of homes where people are inside. I’ve never once been asked to leave. Most estates are surprisingly welcoming to bloggers and photographers.
A little bird told me that today is Truth Hawk’s birthday, so happy birthday to one of the most prolific hair creators in Second Life. Thank you for two decades of beautiful styles! One of my earliest memories is wandering into Truth’s shop in an urban region, back when he only sold clothing. Are you old enough in Second Life to remember that? It feels like things have come full circle now that Truth is releasing clothing again. This top might be a little nipply, but I don’t care. It’s cute, it’s still modest in its own way, and I love it.
I spent the entire month of August without shopping. I survived retail blackout and came out the other side.
Now I’m back just in time for autumn cozy vibes and everything the grid has to offer.
I came across this trend that’s going viral right now with Second Life residents, where you take an SL photo and drop it into ChatGPT with a prompt to generate a realistic image. It’s fun, it’s cute. I saw my friends doing it, so of course I had to try too.
Here’s how you can create your own SL to AI Selfie! Use this AI prompt and upload a photo of your avatar to go with it. You can edit it however you like, add details, change the time of day, whatever you want.
Create an image that looks like a selfie taken with an iPhone. There should be no clear subject or specific composition, just a casual, unintentional snapshot. The image should be clear and lit evenly by daytime. The aspect ratio should be 9:16. It must not look AI-generated, but rather like it was taken by a real person.
While I was doing this, I had a moment where I wondered if any creator reading my blog is going to ban me for running my photo through ChatGPT and then I immediately decided I don’t care if people are going to be witch hunty about it.
Remember that blog post I wrote a while ago about some creators banning customers for using AI editing tools? Yeah, still relevant. Check profiles before you shop, because you don’t want to support anyone who’s going to turn around and blacklist you.
I’m screaming at how cute this new Penelo skin from Glam Affair is. I did fix a couple things on the face with Izzie’s tattoos, mostly the pinkish circles around the eyes, but overall it’s such a pretty skin. My favorite thing is definitely the lips and the lipstick, it’s the best I’ve seen on a skin in a long time.
I have to tell you this hilarious story. I was looking for a place to take my blog photos today, so I searched for “combat” in the Destination Guide. I teleported to a region, set up my shot, and just as I was about to take the photo, someone teleported in and instantly killed me. I got sent home. So now I am at the Cannabis Airfield & Harbor region taking these photos instead.
My whole look today is inspired by the Lois set from Art&Ko. It comes with overalls, a top, belt, shoes, and even a little walkie talkie. This is such a change from what I usually wear. I don’t normally go for camouflage prints, but I decided to commit and go for a full combat look with a touch of glam.
The Aurelia hairstyle from Ade has the best hairline I have ever seen. I love how natural and well done it looks. Ade hair has really cute styles and the textures are really nice. I just wish the blondes were a little more platinum. The brunette colors are absolutely gorgeous.
Second Life residents are generous. I see it throughout the year with events that support all kinds of charities, both big and small. One thing I know for sure is that 2025 has been a difficult year for many people. That makes it even more heartwarming to see residents continue to give their time and money to good causes.
Hair Fair has been around for a long time and continues to support Wigs for Kids. This organization may be smaller than others you might recognize, like American Cancer Society, but that makes your support even more meaningful. Smaller charities often feel the impact of donations in a much bigger way, and the money raised in Second Life truly helps them keep going.
As someone who loves hair in both lives, I know we can all understand how important it is. For kids dealing with illness and hair loss, it means even more. I encourage you to visit Hair Fair and support your favorite creators, because they showed up for a charity that helps children in a real and lasting way.
Collaborations — everyone’s doing them. And honestly, it makes sense. In Second Life, brand collabs are a smart way to cross-promote and combine strengths to create something really solid.
I’ve always thought Maximillion Grant of LOGO fame was an incredible animator. Long before LeLutka mesh heads came onto the scene, there was LOGO, and I still think the Chloe head was one of the cutest to ever hit the grid. It had such expressive animations, and for that reason alone, it’s always had a special place in my heart.
So when I saw the Truth x LOGO collab, I was genuinely excited. It’s something different. Animesh hair isn’t something you see every day in SL, and it’s refreshing to see some innovation happening. Of course it makes sense for Truth to be part of that. It’s an OG brand teaming up with another OG. Both have been around for years and really know what they’re doing.
I feel like such a ‘70s doll in this Mood hair paired with the Striped Jumpsuit from Shifuku. I’ve always had a soft spot for updos, especially when they come with a few wispy bangs to soften the look. If you’re looking for something comfortable but cute to lounge in this holiday weekend, you can grab the jumpsuit at Anthology.
I was in the mood for a cute, wedding-worthy photo spot, so I opened the Destination Guide and landed at Love Valley Equestrian. Have you noticed how equestrian locations always give off that luxe, romantic vibe? They’re honestly the perfect backdrop for dreamy photos. This place was gorgeous. I ended up standing in the stable just because I liked the aesthetic, though you’d never guess it since the horses were all on the other side.
I’m wearing the new Esmeralda hairstyle from Mina Hair, and wow I’m seriously impressed. The texture is beautiful and I feel like I’ve totally been sleeping on Mina Hair. This style is made for a headband moment, so I added the Emily Pearl Headband from Sparkle Skye. It pulls everything together so nicely.
And if you’re on the hunt for a sexy dress that isn’t too revealing, the Phoenix Dress from Tetra is such a gem. It was recently on sale, so of course I grabbed it in every color.
I guess I’m just in a soft, posh mood and hey it is wedding season in Second Life. Someone invite me to a wedding already. I’ll totally show up!
What I’m Wearing: Mina Hair – Esmeralda Sparkle Skye – Emily Pearl Headband Tetra – Phoenix Dress Tentacio – Neon Vibes Bouquet Glam Affair – Felt (L005) LeLutka – Billie Mesh Head
The Engine Room is open! The build for Engine Room is beautiful, and you can tell that this event is truly high quality because it does not occur monthly. I discovered so many items that were absolutely stunning, not just for ladies but for men as well! I couldn’t resist a frilly lace gown, so I chose the Charlotte dress from Web Dew. Sparkle Skye released a very cute Elowen diadem, which comes in three different sizes to fit most hairstyles, but you can also resize it yourself. The HUD allows you to change the color of the roses, leaves, flowers, beads, bands, butterflies, and gems! That’s a lot of ways to customize this diadem to match your outfits.
I am usually blonde, but for this look, I decided to go brunette. Additionally, the hairstyle I am wearing from Doux has a sparse hairline, so I had to wear a hair base; however, this hair base only comes in black. I purchased my very first Doux hair last year, even though this brand has been around for quite some time. I suppose I didn’t think it was very good, or I didn’t like the styles—it’s hard to remember why. Then last year, I began buying some styles because they looked quite cute, but after I started using a PBR viewer, I noticed the hairline and baby hairs were completely off. Other brands are sending out updates to fix PBR hair opacity issues, but I have yet to see anything from Doux. Therefore, I will wear what I have for now, but I won’t purchase any more until the hair textures are fixed.
Inspired by Philip’s journey in transforming his avatar in Second Life, I decided to embark on creating a male avatar. How difficult could it be? I felt quite nervous, as I hadn’t made a male avatar in over a decade. I have lots of knowledge about female fashion, but I am not well-versed in male fashion, aside from knowing that if I ever created a male alt, he would wear Deadwool. I have always thought Deadwool was perfection, so I made a male avatar just to wear it.
I created my alt last month during the Thanksgiving holiday, tried on a bunch of demos, and then logged out because I wanted to wait for the free LeLutka head. I had a general idea of which body I wanted to buy, and it would definitely be one of the bodies supported by Deadwool. Last night, I logged in again and decided it was time to give my newly created alt a makeover.
Meet George. Yes, that’s right; he is named after Gorgeous (Gogo), and he’s quite the shopper. I gave my alt L$10,000 lindens to spend on his wardrobe. Since the LeLutka 12 Days of Christmas event was underway, I didn’t need to purchase a mesh head, which saved me some money. When making an avatar in Second Life, it’s important to have both a body and a head before making any additional decisions. I am wearing the free LeLutka Camden head, which also included a very nice skin. Normally, I am quite picky about skins, but after trying a couple of free gifts from brands in the 12 Days of Christmas event, I thought that the default skin was the nicest. I wanted George to have manly vibes rather than look like Gogo’s twin; some of the other brands were simply too pretty.
With the head sorted, I needed to choose a body. I can’t recall why I opted for the Signature Gianni body over the Belleza Jake body, but it cost me L$3,900, which accounted for the majority of my budget. Deadwool supported Belleza, Gianni, and Legacy bodies, if I remember correctly. I opted not to purchase the Legacy body because it requires enabling media in Second Life for the HUD to function.
The remainder of my budget was spent on Deadwool clothing, with the most expensive item being the L$2,590 fatpack of Dean Jeans from Deadwool. I wanted a specific color in the fatpack, meaning George will have to wear these jeans forever since they were expensive.
The most challenging aspect of creating a male avatar was finding a suitable hairstyle. I have always loved Wings hair, so I visited the store and, for the first time, tried on male Wings hair. Last night was a night of firsts for me; I experienced multiple new things, such as trying on a male LeLutka mesh head and purchasing from Deadwool. I also felt insecure about my height, as many male avatars I encountered were significantly taller.
My friend suggested that I visit the Man Cave event, because the brands there are giving away lots of gifts for this round. I was already at Man Cave last month gathering demos, as it is one of the events that caters specifically to men. It seems this will become my go-to event for George whenever I want him to go shopping. If you know of any other similar events, please let me know in the comments! I’m a freebies junkie, so I grabbed a bunch of gifts and actually found a really nice suit, a couple of free tops, and some very usable cosmetics.
Initially, I was anxious about creating a male avatar, as I did not want him to resemble Gogo or appear as though he was made by a woman, although that might be inevitable. To minimize the similarities, I chose a tan skin and darker hair for my alt. The entire process turned out to be easier than I anticipated; everything came together in just one night. I think my experience with Second Life fashion (for women) helped, as the underlying concepts remain the same. I will try not to overthink the details, because I think George turned out really nice for now. Alting can be costly, but now I might be able to take the photos I want with Gogo, featuring outfits I want to showcase without relying on someone else’s help.
What’s next for George? An Animation Override, so he can stand and walk better. Additionally, I look forward to introducing him to Gogo! Are you interested in seeing male fashion covered on JuicyBomb? Please let me know in the comments!
