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    Summertime

    Bygogo Events, Fashion, Hair, iheartslFeed, JuicyBomb, Second Life, Uncategorized
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    Summertime

    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.

    Summertime

    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.

    My outfit today is the Penny dress from GAWK and I’m wearing it with the Starfish pendant necklace from SIGMA. It’s summer, you have to wear a giant starfish. This new hairstyle from WINGS is everything I want in a hair.

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    Bows

    Bygogo Fashion, iheartslFeed, JuicyBomb, Second Life, Uncategorized
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    Bows

    I love when clothes have frills and pretty little details. As soon as I saw the Everly Blouse from Tres Blah, I knew I needed it. I guess I’m leaning into the cottagecore vibe now, but with pants. I’m still not sold on long mesh skirts. Sometimes they make me feel like my butt looks wide. This blouse looks perfect with the Locket Choker from Rebelle, like they were meant to be worn together.

    Body Veins

    Have you ever seen something in Second Life and thought, “How has no one made this before?” Izzie’s just released Body and Face Veins and I swear I am never taking them off. Face skins in SL keep getting better and better, but body skins still feel flat in comparison. It’s harder to update body skins often so designers usually skip it. Faces are easier to tweak which is why we get a new one every week. But just this little detail of veins layered on top of my skin gives me the realism I have been missing.

    If you are looking for something fun to do this weekend, check out Anthology, Shop & Hop, SeraPlus gifts and more. I picked up some great finds from all of them and a few were even free.

    HANII
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    Survival

    Bygogo Events, Fashion, Hair, iheartslFeed, JuicyBomb, Second Life, Uncategorized
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    Survival

    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.

    Survival

    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.

    You can get my whole look at Anthology.

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  • Mirror

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    Mirror

    We’ve had proper mirrors in Second Life for almost a year now, and I don’t think I’ve used them as much as I should. Turning on high-resolution mirrors can feel a bit intense, so I don’t always keep them enabled, but I like knowing the option is there.

    I stumbled across the Meredith Wallpaper Arch from Apple Fall recently. The wallpaper prints are pretty hideous, but I bought it anyway to turn it into a giant wall mirror. Success! I love how it turned out. Mirrors could definitely make fashion blogging better since you can show outfits from different angles. Have you tried them yet?

    Mirror

    If you’re confused about how Second Life mirrors work, check out my Eternal Skies EEP Settings and Second Life Mirrors on the Marketplace. It’s a great place to start.

    I also stopped by Tres Chic because they said there’d be gifts, and I walked away with this cute Zella Corset Top from Little Fox. I’m also holding an adorable little gift, the Adventure Passport from Havoc.

    Mirror
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    Mood

    Bygogo Fashion, Hair, iheartslFeed, JuicyBomb, Second Life, Uncategorized
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    Mood

    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.

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    Darling

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    Darling

    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!

    Darling

    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

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    Gacha Is Back, But It Never Really Left

    Bygogo Fashion, iheartslFeed, JuicyBomb, Second Life, Uncategorized
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    Blue

    I’d say gacha is back, but let’s be real, it never left. I’ve been in Second Life long enough that the thrill of gachas wore off ages ago, well before they were officially banned. Blind buying duplicates got old fast. At some point, I stopped chasing full sets and rares. I just didn’t care anymore.

    I have a lot of friends who are still deep in the gacha game. I’ve been there too, dropping L$3,000 to L$5,000 on a single machine just to complete a set. It happens.

    So yeah, I’m a little surprised to see gacha returning in its original form. Miepon had its flaws, sure, but at least you could see what was coming next. Even if it wasn’t the item you wanted, the transparency was better than the old-school roulette wheel. Gacha is a form of shopping torture. You might get what you want, but chances are, you won’t. Designers love it though. In their own words, it made them a lot more money. And that’s what this is really about: profit. Your money going into their pockets.

    I’ve always compared gachas to MLMs. Once you buy in, you’re stuck reselling the stuff you don’t want, unless you’re okay taking a loss. That means wasting time listing duplicates at yardsales or on Marketplace. Or, if you’re feeling generous, giving them away to friends like a broke fairy godmother.

    Sure, people are excited gacha’s back, but ask yourself why these events are popping up again so fast. One is launching in two weeks. It’s all about the cash flow. Designers cash in, events need regions (which means more money going to Linden Lab), and shoppers? We’re just the endless source of funding.

    I’ll still pull the occasional gacha if it’s really good. But most of the time, I’m fine with whatever I get. I don’t chase anymore. I already have too much. And yet, like the little addict I am, I keep getting more, until my inventory overwhelms me and I start deleting things in bulk. Sometimes I wonder if my entire presence in Second Life is just one long donation to the system.

    Because in the end, this game, for me at least, is a shopping game.

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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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    Amara Beauty

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    Amara Beauty

    Now that nearly everyone is creating 2k BoM skins, I’ve noticed a significant improvement in quality. I immediately fell in love with the Yenna skin from Amara Beauty that I recently tried on. I was a huge fan of this brand until they began introducing shaded noses and freckles that I found impossible to remove. However, this Yenna skin is smooth and incredibly beautiful. I would actually wear it without any tattoo fixes; the brows are a tad bushy, but since I prefer neater brows, I chose to wear the no-brows version and added my own adjustments.

    I filmed a short video clip to demonstrate how the skin looks without tattoos and gradually transforms as I apply some of Izzie’s skin fixes on top. My favorites for this skin include the Blush/Contour Remover, Eye Fix, and an additional Chin Highlight.

    For this look, I’m wearing the Ethereal Essence Body Skin (Slim), which blended quite well with the Velour head skin tone. I am still hopeful for a less shiny update for this body skin, or at least having the body shine on a separate tattoo layer because we don’t always want to be that shiny.

    Amara Beauty
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