Izzie’s

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    Makeup is magic

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    Makeup is magic

    How did I even wear skins before tattoo layers? One of the perks of being friends with Izzie is that I can suggest ideas for tattoo fixes or simply ask her to fix something on the skin, and she always does it amazingly well. While I jokingly call her Dr. Izzie, she has certainly earned that nickname for her remarkable ability to improve faces in Second Life.

    I really like this Felt skin from Glam Affair. To me, the complexion is one of the best I have seen this year. I like everything about it, except for the lips, which appear uneven and are shaded more heavily on one side. Thus, I asked Izzie to take a look and work her magic. As always, after layering on a collection of Izzie’s tattoo layers, I began to feel the skin is more like Gogo. Currently, I am wearing Izzie’s Eye Fix, along with a custom Upper & Lower Lip Shadow Concealer, Nostril Lightener, Blush/Contour Remover, and Chin Shadow Concealer.

    I think Glam Affair is delivering some of the most stunning 2k BoM skins available right now, many of them can be worn as they are. However, I genuinely enjoy customizing with BoM tattoo layers to suit my personal preferences, and I’m sure lots of Second Life residents feel the same way. Let me know in the comments what your “must-haves” are when it comes to tattoo fixes!

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    Free LAQ Body Skins

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    LAQ Body Skin

    I’m a bit of a body skin collector and often change them depending on what suits my face skin. For years, I wore Pink Fuel body skins; they were my favorite because the shading was not heavy, and the texture was smooth with few imperfections. Even though I have several body skins that I’m happy with (including many tattoo fixes from Izzie’s), I jumped at the chance to try the free Next Level body skins from LAQ. If you use Maitreya, Legacy, Reborn, Belleza, Slink, or Omega (appliers), you’ll be able to wear these body skins. I am currently wearing it on the Maitreya LaraX body, and it’s just as good, if not better, than any body skins currently available from other brands.

    I paired the LAQ 1.5 tone with my Glam Affair L005 face skin, but wanted it to be a touch lighter to match better. To fix this, I created body tint tattoos and listed them on Marketplace for L$10. If you want an exact match, like I do, be sure to check these out. You can easily tint the tattoo layers to match any face skin you’re wearing.

    JuicyBomb – Body Tint
    JuicyBomb – Body Tint | Buy on Marketplace

    Recently, I found myself longing for a smooth body skin without highlights or shadows; I was tired of using dozens of body skin fixes to achieve the desired look. So, I am overwhelmingly impressed by this body skin. Mallory Cowen, the creator of LAQ, is a pioneer when it comes to texture skins in Second Life. She was among the first brands to create realistic skins with beautifully designed signature LAQ faces. I wore them for many years and think it’s nice to incorporate a bit of LAQ into my current look. I have also been asking Mallory to create some EvoX head skins, which I am know will be a success.

    The generosity of some Second Life brands blows me away. Teleport to LAQ to get your hands on these free body skins.

    LAQ Body Skin
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    Avatar Welcome Pack + SeraPlus Gifts

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    Avatar Welcome Pack + SeraPlus Gifts

    The Avatar Welcome Pack is now available in the library and is free for all residents. To use it, copy the entire pack from the library into your inventory. I decided to challenge myself by dressing from head to toe in free items. Additionally, SeraPlus, the newly released gift pack from Seraphim, is also available. However, this gift pack is for paid residents only, meaning you need to be a Plus, Premium, or Premium Plus member to access it. I chose to mix and match items from both of these packs to create my version of Gogo Lite. Given the limitations of this mesh head and body, I think I did fairly well.

    Almost immediately, I noticed that because I was using the lite Avalon head, I lack a HUD to control various features – can’t change lashes, expressions, HD makeups, etc. Furthermore, some of the shape sliders for facial adjustments are disabled. While I could edit about 90% of the features, one slider I really wanted to use, the chin depth slider, was unfortunately unavailable.

    UPDATE: You can edit the chin slider and all of the sliders if you wear ANY BODY that is not Legacy Lite. I was able to edit the Avalon Lite head when I’m wearing the Maitreya LaraX body.

    Avatar Welcome Pack + SeraPlus Gifts

    This is my first time wearing Legacy, so I can’t provide an informed opinion about it. Since it was free, I took the opportunity. However, I spent quite some time searching for a long sleeve alpha to cover my elbows, which were poking through the top; this was not included in Riot’s package. I assume the SeraPlus gift is aimed at residents with the full Legacy body, but if you search for it, you can likely find a free alpha to hide the arms. I also added a random shorts alpha to maintain modesty, as there were instances where private areas peeked through in various poses.

    As for the Avatar Welcome Pack, while they stated that HUDs were omitted to simplify things for new residents, I believe HUDs are crucial for learning. It would have been beneficial to include at least some HUDs or controls. Though I find the free body and head adequate, the inability to hide certain body parts is a significant limitation. To top it off, I noticed I don’t have any fingernails, and the nails on the body skin I’m wearing is a hot mess on the Legacy lite body.

    Overall, whether you’re a new resident or an experienced player looking spruce up your avatar, the Avatar Welcome Pack provides lots of items to get you started. If you prefer not to spend any money at all, I recommend checking out FabFree for all the latest freebie offerings.

    Avatar Welcome Pack + SeraPlus Gifts
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    Maitreya LaraX Push-Up

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    Maitreya LaraX Push-Up

    I haven’t received an update from the Maitreya V.I.P. group in-world for quite some time, so when I saw a notice come through, I read it immediately. It appears that the new push-up breasts is attached to the Vixen dress, an old release. I didn’t even own this dress, but if you did, you could send yourself an update. I purchased this dress solely to try on the push-up breasts, even though I think the dress is somewhat outdated and the texture doesn’t look great. Nonetheless, I am excited that Maitreya Lara wearers are finally receiving push-up options, even though I may not wear this add-on all the time. I am surprised this hasn’t been released as an add-on right away, especially considering the popularity of the Juicy Boobs push-up version for Reborn.

    We have updated some clothes at Maitreya again and there is one very special update, because it also contains a NEW add-on: the Push-up!!

    At this point the Push-up is only available as part of the Vixen dress (push-up version). If people like the push-up (for LaraX, PetiteX and Lara), we’re thinking about releasing it as an add-on for the mesh bodies. We’d also share it in our creator kits, so designers in SL can create apparel for it. -Maitreya notice

    When I tried on this dress, I noticed there was a line along my shoulders where the push-up body part meets my LaraX body. I opened Onyx LeShelle’s profile, the creator of Maitreya, and her profile said, “For questions about Maitreya, you can leave me a message.” I like that I can message the person to whom I paid for support directly. It’s nice to be able to connect with the creator to receive real help. She responded to my question promptly and told me how to fix the issue. It’s simple; just re-select the materials on your body if you see a line.

    For all the fans of the Maitreya body, we certainly have something to look forward to in the future!

    Maitreya LaraX Push-Up
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  • New Year, New Body… again?

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    New Year, New Body... again?

    So last year, I wrote a blog post titled New Year, New Body, marking my transition from Pink Fuel body skins after over a decade of use. I opted for The Skinnery due to its breathtaking realism and incredible details. I wore it throughout the year, purchasing different tones and add-ons, and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. However, I noticed a few months ago that the body skin was too realistic for my smooth face skin. And here we are again—another new year and a new body skin.

    This time, I chose the Velour Picasso Babe line because I saw they had an update for LaraX a few months ago. This body skin is less realistic than The Skinnery’s Luna Body Skin, which is precisely why I decided on it. Overall, the Velour skin is smoother and offers fewer options, but it complements my face skin nicely. There is one detail I hope will be addressed: there’s a faint line along the ankle where the leg and foot meet. It may not be a significant issue, but it’s something that bothers me.

    I am currently wearing the Glam Affair face skin in Snow tone. When I tried the Velour body skin in Snow tone, I found it to be too pink, so I opted for a darker shade and am now wearing the Velour body skin in Valley tone. Although this tone is supposed to be a shade darker, it works well for me and shares the same undertone as my face skin. Included in the Velour Picasso Babe package are neckfix layers that can be worn above both the face skin and body skin. However, I found both the Snow and Valley neckfix options to be too dark, so I am using a lighter tone and tinting it to my preference. Skin matching can be tricky, but it’s great to have the flexibility to adjust things until they appear just right. Even though brands may label their tones similarly, they don’t always look the same. Therefore, it’s advisable to try out a few tones before making a purchase and choose whatever looks best for your particular skin.

    As for the order of your tattoo layers, it depends on how you prefer the items to blend. For me, the order is body skin > face skin > neck fix on top. Sometimes, I experiment with placing the face skin below the body skin if I don’t like the neck fade on the face.

    I noticed that the feet and hands on the Velour skin lack details, so I enhanced the appearance with Izzie’s Feet Details, Izzie’s Wrist Creases, and Izzie’s Palm Creases. This subtle change made it so much better and the blend is flawless.

    New Year, New Body... again?
    New Year, New Body... again?

    This is the first change I’ve made to my appearance in 2025—a subtle adjustment, yet I am already appreciating the overall look much more. I am still wearing the Maitreya LaraX body and have no plans to change that.

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    Bright

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    Bright

    I just discovered my perfect skin three days ago, but now I have found a new perfect skin! Everything feels right in the world now that Glam Affair skins align with my style. Typically, I wear over a dozen Izzie’s tattoo skin fixes, but today I’m wearing only eight; some of that includes just extra highlight and an ear fix. At the moment, I’m wearing the Liv skin from Glam Affair, available at Collabor88. I am delighted that I didn’t have to make many adjustments to the shading on the face.

    Bright

    I must be longing for warmer weather now because I’ve put on this bright Sunshine Set from Fashionably Dead. I don’t recall blogging about it, so it must have gotten lost in my inventory since I acquired it in August. This outfit is so different from anything else I own, and I adore how vibrant it is; the embroidery is my favorite part.

    Is Wings my favorite hair store right now? Yes. They are participating in the 11.11 50% off sales event alongside other brands, so be sure to check it out! I don’t recognize many of the stores on this list, which means I will have plenty of opportunities for great deals from this sale. Let me know if there’s a store on this list that you think I should explore!

    Bright
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    ‘Cause I dream about nothing but you

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    'Cause I dream about nothing but you

    I decided to switch up my skin tone again and now I’m wearing the Velour Snow from Glam Affair. While I loved the Ivory shade, it ended up being too pale for the Sina skin, so I’m diving into a variety of Glam Affair’s faces and skin tones to find the perfect match. When I tried on this skin, I knew it would be perfect with some tattoo fixes from Izzie’s. I’ll recommend adding additional highlights on this skin with Izzie’s Highlighter Set, and because I’m fussy, I also added the Lower Lip Border Fix, Eye Fix, Nose Shading Fix, Nostril Lightener, Blush/Contour Remover too.

    Shopping is one of my favorite pastimes, but a friend advised me to hold off until the Black Friday sales. It’s sound advice, especially since I often find myself with nothing left to buy from my favorite brands by then. It’s the tricky dilemma of being a loyal customer—you end up owning everything already! Plus, many Second Life brands don’t offer discounts on their new items during Black Friday. So, this year, I’m planning to curtail my shopping for a bit and see if there are any enticing deals when the sale arrives.

    'Cause I dream about nothing but you

    Even though I’m trying to limit my purchases, I can’t help but enjoy playing dress-up with new items. I went to Belle Epoque to get the free L$500 store credit, which allowed me to get a beautiful dress, and I even spent a little extra to get a second one! So I suppose I wouldn’t say I’m completely not shopping, but I’m definitely doing better at slowing down. Belle Epoque is such a generous brand, frequently hosting hunts and giveaways. I’m a big fan of their styles—they’re incredibly cute and so affordable.

    'Cause I dream about nothing but you

    If you find yourself on a shopping hiatus but still crave some adorable outfits, keep an eye out for brands offering giveaways! This time of year is perfect for discovering the spirit of generosity among Second Life brands.

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    Broken Doll

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    Broken Doll

    I’ve been playing Once Human quite a bit with my friends lately, and it’s really opened my eyes to what makes Second Life so special. While there are definitely aspects of Once Human that Second Life could learn from, like implementing log-in and engagement rewards, here are some key things I genuinely appreciate about Second Life:

    • Unlimited Inventory Storage, accessible everywhere.
    • No Random Deaths, nothing can kill you.
    • Weather-Proof, you can’t die from extreme heat or cold.
    • Free Teleportation, getting around the grid is a breeze with free teleportation.
    • Unlimited Appearance Changes, I can switch up my look anytime I feel like it.
    • No Grinding Required, I can enjoy the game my way without endless grinding.

    As a first-timer in the post-apocalyptic MMO world, I was shocked to discover that changing my appearance comes at a cost—tokens! The grind is real, but playing with the right friends makes it wildly addictive.

    Right now, I’m taking a breather to try on some adorable items from the new round of Anthology. It’s still Spooktober, and I’m totally obsessed with the Broken Doll Joints overlay set from Badwill. I snapped two photos—one with the cracks and one without—and layered them in Photoshop. Afterward, I erased parts of the cracks that I didn’t want to keep. It would be amazing if there were options to mix and match the cracks across my body! I’ve never seen a broken porcelain doll tattoo before, so I was thrilled to rock this look.

    Today, I’m wearing the Paige dress from Seeker, which comes with a HUD featuring fall prints and solid colors. I can even customize the dress, straps, pockets, and metal buttons! And I’m always on the lookout for the perfect pair of loafers, and the Mood Loafers from Cheezu is so well made and it looks like it’s in PBR. They come with a HUD for changing the color of the shoes, soles, and socks—so stylish!

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    I Remember Everything

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    Glam Affair

    As soon as I put on the new Kristen skin by Glam Affair, I could tell it would serve as the perfect canvas for my tattoo layers. The skin’s smooth texture and bright undertone are simply flawless, a testament to Aida’s continuous experimentation with different styles. I love this current look! Although I made fixes to the skin with tattoos from Izzie’s, the end result is stunning.

    Oh my
    Photo taken @ Hauntings

    Perhaps I’ve been indulging in Once Human a bit too much, but when I stumbled upon these new blood splatters from Izzie’s, I knew they would create an interesting photo opportunity. After all, it’s October—time for werewolf bites and spooky fun!

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    Nocturnal

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    Nocturnal

    Come and visit Aurelias for one last autumn before we introduce a brand new theme at the year’s end. Curious about the new theme? If you’ve been following the blog over the past year, you might have a good guess. Don’t forget to share your photos in the Aurelias Flickr group—I absolutely love seeing them!

    I recently visited Shop & Hop and picked up a charming rose crown from Half-Deer—it was a gift! But before you dive into Shop & Hop yourself, make sure to check out the gifts guide at FabFree. I can’t attend this event without FabFree’s suggestions on what’s worth snagging.

    Stardust

    I also wanted to show you this adorable Angelina tattoo from Stardust. I don’t normally wear tattoos, but I really like this brand. The tattoos are hand-drawn with a sweet touch that I just love.

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