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    Sweets in Bed

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    Sweets in Bed

    Sometimes, you just crave a churro in bed. As a food and holdables enthusiast, the Sweet Churro set from Kreamy was irresistible.

    This month’s round of Anthology is stellar. Lately, I’ve been judging hair in PBR and noticed some of my old favorites are obsolete due to alpha issues. The designers haven’t mentioned any updates, so I’m on the hunt for new hair brands to adore. Enter Ade. Although the color HUD is limited in light blonde options, the roots and bold colors are fantastic. The texture is incredibly realistic and looks phenomenal in PBR.

    While hot pink isn’t usually my style, I’ve been hitting the clubs more frequently. The Cedar outfit by Havoc is perfect for a night out. Just yesterday, I got an invite to a Second Life club and had a blast! Huge thanks to Bryce Sun for inviting me to NRGY!

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    Lost in the Woods

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    Lost in the woods

    I absolutely love nature and serene landscapes in Second Life. My friend Sparkle Skye’s region, which neighbors mine, is a popular spot with enchanting flowering fields and a stunning waterfall. It’s the perfect place to lose yourself, explore the beauty of nature, and take amazing photos.

    Recently, I tried on the Alida Outfit from Everfaery, and let me tell you, it’s super cute with tons of options! For just L$495, it’s a fantastic deal. However, I didn’t realize it was soooo short—it’s basically the length of a shirt. So, if you’re okay with your butt cheeks hanging out, go for it! Personally, that’s not really my thing, but I’ll still wear it.

    Lately, I’ve been filming more short videos in Second Life, just to practice and capture fun moments. Don’t forget to subscribe to my YouTube channel (JuicyBomb); I always upload videos there first!

    Lost in the woods
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    Going to a Second Life Dance Club

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    A Sorta Fairytale

    My friend Fay sent me the most beautiful gown from Sofia. It’s the Cher gown and sandals, exclusively available at The Arcade. With our fancy new gowns, we decided to twin and revisit the formal dance club for another twirl. But the second we got to the club, Fay changed her gown at the door, leaving me standing there in this elegant gown with a long chapel train, looking all glamorous by myself.

    I wanted to see if my initial impression of the club was accurate, and it turns out, it was. To capture this quirky experience, I filmed it to practice working with crowded scenes and to show you why I find this club so bizarre. There’s a bunch of guys just standing around, silent and rarely asking anyone to dance. Maybe they’re bots? I have no clue what they’re waiting for. The people dancing mostly came with their partners. After awkwardly dancing alone with Fay for what felt like ages, I accepted a quick dance from someone and then left.

    I really love the concept of a formal club; it’s such a great chance to practice filming different angles. But finding a dance partner who matches your height, aesthetics, will actually ask you to dance, and isn’t hitting on you the whole time seems like an impossible ask.

    Dancing is a popular activity in Second Life, enjoyed by everyone, whether solo or with friends. I haven’t frequented clubs much before, but I’m thinking of starting! I’ll give them all a try. If you have any recommendations, let me know in the comments!

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    MachiniconSL 2024

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    MachiniconSL

    I recently had the pleasure of attending MachiniconSL, an exciting event hosted by Bay City Studios and brought to life by the talented Feorie Frimon. Known for her passion for machinima in Second Life, Feorie has provided countless tutorials on YouTube that have proven invaluable. Thanks to one of her videos, I even learned how to create a PBR mirror in Second Life!

    This is the inaugural MachiniconSL event, open to visitors until September 26th. Upon arrival, you’re welcomed onto a clear path reminiscent of a theme park, setting the stage for a self-guided tour brimming with helpful insights and creative filming tips.

    MachiniconSL

    One of the highlights for me was the immediate immersion into various meticulously crafted scenes, perfect for snapping photos or capturing videos. The opportunity to support the event is also present, whether through shopping at the numerous stores or donating to the Child’s Play charity at designated kiosks.

    The experience was not only enjoyable but incredibly inspiring. I even ended up filming an impromptu dance video! MachiniconSL offers numerous engaging activities—bring a friend, dance, re-enact a fight scene, explore an underground bunker, or simply have fun experimenting with an array of animations.

    Don’t miss out on this fantastic event! Visit MachiniconSL and let your creativity soar!

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    Autumn Glow

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    Autumn Glow

    Hello from Evergarden Equestrian!

    A couple of days ago, I decided to visit Collabor88 to snag this adorable Maple Dress from Tres Blah. Typically, my event visits are quick—I know what I want, grab it, and leave. So, I teleported home, slipped into my new dress, and then, to my surprise, received an IM from a mysterious stranger.

    Long story short, he had seen me at Collabor88 and invited me to a dance club. Feeling adventurous, I agreed. But once we arrived, I realized I was too casually dressed for the very formal venue.

    This encounter got me thinking… For the men of Second Life, approaching ladies at events is surprisingly clever. It’s the perfect setting to meet stylish, well-dressed women! While I’m not seeking anything serious in Second Life, I occasionally do enjoy accepting a dance with a kind stranger.

    Made a quick video to show off the Alyssa Heels from G Field.

    To complete my outfit, I picked up these stunning Alyssa Heels from G Field. I used to be a huge fan of G Field and even blogged about them frequently. Their store used to be right next to my region! However, with the advent of mesh bodies, my interest shifted elsewhere. Recently, while casually searching for new PBR shoes, I was thrilled to discover this pair of heels priced at just L$200 for a fatpack. Amazing! It’s exciting to see that G Field is back and making PBR shoes again.

    Autumn Glow
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    Spoonful of Sugar Festival

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    Spoonful of Sugar Festival

    I recently snagged the new Wings hairstyle at Collabor88, which comes with a charming hair flower that can be tinted to match any outfit—so versatile! Wings hair is usually flawless, but I did encounter some hairline transparency issues with this one. I’m not sure if it’s a PBR viewer alpha glitch or a universal issue with the hair itself. If you’ve noticed the same problem, I’d love to hear about your experience and any fixes you’ve found.

    If you love shopping with a purpose, the Spoonful of Sugar event is currently live and raising funds for Doctors Without Borders. I’m thrilled to blog about this event to boost fundraising efforts, especially given the urgent need for medical aid worldwide.

    Spoonful of Sugar Festival

    As a makeup enthusiast, I couldn’t resist sharing some fantastic finds from Izzie’s at the SOS event. The Summer Eyeshadow set from Izzie’s offers a versatile palette of colors. Although it’s called a summer set, its warm browns and oranges make it perfect for autumn looks too. The set includes eyeliners and an extra eyelid shine layer, which is fantastic for mix-and-match potential without overlapping eyeliners.

    Spoonful of Sugar Festival

    Another highlight of the event is Alaskametro, a region sponsor for the SOS Festival. They offer a delightful Paris eyeshadow L$20 gift. I also adore their Tujours makeup palette, featuring 6 eyeshadows and 6 lipsticks. Impressively, the entire Alaskametro store at the event is a 100% donation, so make sure to visit Alaskametro at SOS and shop for a worthy cause.

    Happy shopping, and let’s help make a difference together!

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    Kawaii Secrets, I love free gifts!

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    I recently visited Kawaii Secrets to try on an outfit, and to my delight, I stumbled upon a plethora of free gifts at the event. It turns out they are celebrating the event’s birthday! One of the aspects I especially appreciated was that each designer had attached a photo to every gift box, giving me a clear idea of what I was about to click on. I adhere to a personal rule: if I pick up a free gift, I must open it, try it on, and then decide if I want to keep it. Following this, I discovered a treasure trove of adorable items at this event!

    Kawaii Secrets
    Beauty Unleashed – Magical Blush & Stickers | Pixi – Little magic Stickers

    Isn’t there something uniquely satisfying about snagging free items compared to purchasing them? I adore a good gift. For instance, the face stickers from Beauty Unleashed and Pixi are simply adorable. I also picked up a couple of free tintable blushes that add a lovely touch to my look. The highlight for me, however, has to be the free hair bows from Usagi Society. These beauties are modifiable, allowing me to tint them into a beautiful light green pastel color. I probably wouldn’t have used the hair bows if they weren’t tintable since the original colors provided by the HUD were kind of bold and I prefer softer colors. Now, I can’t wait to wear these hair bows all the time—they’re super cute and something I would have gladly purchased.

    Kawaii Secrets

    Speaking of cute freebies, Mewsery is giving away the Omfy Bear with a fantastic customizable HUD at the event, and it’s absolutely adorable. I also fell in love with a rainbow purse from Believe that I received as a gift.

    While I typically don’t cover freebies—leaving that job to the excellent FabFree blog—I can definitely understand the thrill of discovering a great freebie that you simply have to share with the world.

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    Bake

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    Bake

    Hi everyone! I was super excited to try on this Nicki hairstyle from Truth. I like all of Nicki Minaj’s experiments with bright hair colors. This Nicki hairstyle comes with some special hair colors not usually part of Truth’s colors. You can wear the hair with fun prints or turn the prints off with a HUD.

    Today, I’m channeling a different music artist. Can you guess who? When I saw this bright red hair color, I immediately thought of Britney Spears in the “Toxic” music video.

    Also, don’t miss out on Anthology this month. My adorable dress is the Lucie dress from Jack Spoon. This dress is PBR, giving it a bit of a nice sheen. I did notice my aerola on one side was visible through the low-cut top, so I added nipple covers. Thankfully, my body skin from The Skinnery includes them.

    And since Halloween is just around the corner, I went with a red and black theme today. I’m also baking some sweets in my friend’s sweet retro kitchen! My baking accessories are the Chromaluxe Bakeware set from Waffle, which you can also find at this month’s Anthology event.

    Bake

    Even though I seem to buy a new skin every week, I just couldn’t resist getting another one. This is the Cheryl skin from Amara Beauty, available at Access. I’ve added a lot of makeup tattoo fixes to this skin; if you want a step-by-step guide on that in a future blog post, let me know in the comments!

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    Autumn

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    Autumn

    Hello from Winchester Harbor!

    I have a thing for layers, and I’m not just referring to the countless tattoo makeup layers on my face. I’m talking about clothing layers—complex and intricate outfits, which, unfortunately, are somewhat rare in Second Life. Autumn is almost here, and I couldn’t be more excited to layer up and frolic around golden leaves and cozy landscapes.

    Today, I’m wearing this adorable Peony dress by Cheezu, available at Kustom9. Deciding on a color was tough until I discovered that Cheezu offers the entire fatpack for just L$449! What a steal. This thoughtful pricing means they consistently get those slightly higher sales, rather than just L$300 for a single color. It’s a win-win—less decision-making for me and more value for them. More brands should adopt this smart pricing strategy.

    To complete my layered look, I’ve paired the dress with an Off-shoulder cardigan from Tetra. Though this cardigan is an older release and hasn’t been updated to LaraX, it’s roomy enough to perfectly complement the LaraX dress I’m wearing. I’m thrilled I can still enjoy this piece.

    Layers bring such joy and variety to fashion. Here’s to more cozy, layered adventures this autumn!

    Autumn
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    Weekend

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    Weekend

    I love brands that offer a multitude of options for their clothing! Take, for example, this See Through Dress from Shifuku. It includes a top, a skirt, and a full dress, all in one set. You can mix and match these pieces to create different looks or wear them individually. What I really appreciate is that all these pieces are included for one price, rather than having to purchase each one separately. Plus, the top comes with a HUD that allows you to change colors and textures – how cool is that?

    Also, hello from the beautiful City of Portofino! Initially, I planned to shoot these photos at Umi, but when I arrived, I discovered that the region had been parcelled and surrounded by ban lines. Apparently, you need to pay L$500 to join the group to access the rest of the region. I’m not willing to give up a precious group space or pay to access any region in SL. Would you? There are so many stunning free locations available for photography – why pay when you can explore these beautiful, complimentary spots?

    Weekend
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