2 years old

31st July is my second rezzday and my dear friend, the talented designer Starlight, sent me an early gift, this gorgeous gown called Pearl Mesh, black and white from her upcoming new line. It is mesh and comes in several sizes. It includes shoes and both a black feather boa and a white fur stole, that are not shown in the image. I of course was speechless and so happy and honored. I am not sure when the gown is going to be out but keep your eye on the House of Starlight Marketplace shop or visit her store inworld. She has a sale coming too with a lot of items for half price.

Here are rest of the outfit details:

Hair: Exile (SLurl) Bring it On! Frosted (old group gift)
Skin: Atomic (SLurl) Lien, Honey (LB) Love (TDR Exclusive)
Eyes: X line (Marketplace) T Eye Jess Hazel
Pose: Bent (Website) Deux, Simply no side effects

Location: The Afganistan Museum (SLurl)

And on the topic of my second rezzday. It feels a bit strange that it has been so long, and yet it seems like I have been here forever, and not just two years.

I have a very busy SL schedule, and as I am having more stuff to do rl too, I am not sure I can keep doing the blog as much as I used to, even after my hiatus.

I have even been considering quitting the blog, but it just feels like a part of me now and would be difficult to let go of. I think I will just go less on my "rounds" for it and use more of things that I get sent by designers. And nobody has to blog three times a day every day like I did at some point. Plus it is not just a fashion blog, so I can babble about some of my projects, too.

Welcome to my third year on SL. Thank you for all your support and friendship.

My SL9B finds, part 2

The Friendly Tree (SLurl) by Fluke and Gallery Barzane

KittyCatS SL9B BirthdayBash 28 (SLurl) is an interesting installation by Misa Delight and Ti Mosienko of Columbia University, which let's you participate in the art making process. They also have a Networked art section with information and kindly included my invite to the Friendly chat café.

Great photo

Crap Marine took a great photo of the Friendly Chatter Café while exploring SL9B:

Image by Crap Marine

SL9B finds by me part1

Here are some of my findings at SL9B.

The Virtual Museum of Architecture (VMA) Main location: (SLurl) At SL9B: (SLurl) 

From their notecard:

The Virtual Museum of Architecture (VMA) is a SecondLife entity that is dedicated to the education and exploration of various types of architecture.

Born from the Frank Lloyd Wright Virtual Museum, the VMA has expanded its interest into other styles of architecture, such as 19th Century Plantations, Sustainable Homes following LEEDS guidelines, the Art Deco designs of commercial buildings in the 1920s and most recently, the eclectic styles of Drive-in Restaurants of the 1950s.

Here in SecondLife, the VMA has a campus where we rotate our displays and hold educational lectures and fun building contests. We'd love to have you stop by and visit.

Tahby Photography has a really nice promotional plot at SL9B (SLurl). Simple and to the point, while being pleasing to the eye. And I enjoyed the relaxing athmosphere. They have a free gift.

I have been watching the development of the build in my neighboring plot and waiting to have a chance to visit. This build must have the best view on SL9b. You walk a long slide up, and all the while sigh at the breath taking look you get over the sims. And there is a hud in the works for the top platform. I found a lift, too. Fittingly the build is called The Engine of the Gods (SLurl).

Another great piece of SL architecture, and some really good photo art at the Show me Yours gallery in SL9B (SLurl). If you are interested in participating, they have an information sign about their next themed photo competition.

More about my experiences at SL9B coming soon.

Everyone is invited

Visit The Friendly Chatter Cafe, look at it on the map and read about it in the SL Destination guide.

If you decide to blog about this location or use it in your machinima, please let me know, so I can link back to your work. :)

Everyone is invited. :) (This was my invitation inworld).

Just looking at the listing of what you can find around SL9B, one knows it is going to be an amazing party with so much to see and experience. 

SL9B Friendly Chatter Café

My SL9B plot, the Friendly Chatter Café (SLurl) is finally done. I was going to spend two days on it, but got a bit "inspired" with all the treats and drinks and gifts etc. I hope you can visit at some point. SL9B is a huge celebration with a bunch of sims full of attractions and entertainment. But I figured, everyone needs a break sometimes. :) With so much to see, even virtual legs get tired sometimes. The sims open for public on 18th of June, 2012. SL9B ends 27th of June. Have fun!

Taking a break at SL9B building site

Tiny Rhinoh in a fairy costume, taking a break at SL9B building site. Taken at The Friendly Chatter Cafe at SL9B by Alana Pyara (SLurl)

 Not that there has been time for many breaks. Have been building like a busy bee for days now. Hope to see you visit, when the sims open 18th June. You will get free treats and drinks (for tinies and biggies), and free gifts. The picture is a sneak peek at what the café looks like. There is room for several groups to enjoy themselves and talk to friends or meet new people. Or you can park there while you go afk.

A lot to see at the SL9B. Our neighbors are really interesting. There is a huge light tower right next to the café that is going to be awesome. And on the other side an artistic looking pyramid. There's some really cool pop art in a big circle on a field close by. And so much more. Plus there are so many sims to see. Take a pod and have a look. :) Keep an eye out for events. Lot's of entertainers have signed up. Live music, dj's etc. And volunteer greeters giving gifts and advice. This is gonna be an awesome event!

Amsterdam

 

Outfit details:

Skin: YS&YS (SLurl) Alice, cool, TDR
Hair: Exile (SLurl) Jules, Maple, TDR Blue
Shoes: Duce (SLurl) Speed Metal, Grape
Eyes: Poetic Colors (SLurl) Moon, Autumn, m, bright, freebie
Tattoo: Cannibelle (SLurl) Khloris, Faded Black Ink, pack has fresh and faded, colored and black ink (Thanks Annabelle!)
Top and panties: Cannibelle: Karin Lingerie, Black 3
Pants: MGS (SLurl) Damage jeans, Brown (I used without the cuffs)

Pose: Label Motion (SLurl) NYG  6, freebie

Location: Amsterdam, since 2004, Centraal Station, DeJordaan Damrak Holland, Amsterdam (SLurl)

Dark side of the moon

Outfit details:

Gown: Paris Metro Couture (SLurl) Singed Sequin II, Platinum (Thanks Kalli!)
Eyes: Poetic Colors (SLurl) Moon, Autumn, m, dark, freebie
Tattoo: Cannibelle (SLurl) Siri, Faded Black Ink, pack has fresh and faded, colored and black ink, out 10th of March (Thanks Annabelle!)
Hat: The Mad Hattery (SLurl) Gothic Valentine's hat
Skin: Chandelle (SLurl) 2Pale, Make 2, Skins and hair hunt (Website)
Hair: Mina (SLurl) Puk, black, SAHH

Pose: Label Motion (SLurl) NYG  2, freebie

Location: Raynewind's Lothlorien, Alurel (SLurl) Residental area, free to roam, but respect privacy and do not enter lived in houses. Read rules available in kiosks.

Desert sand

Outfit details:

Eyes: Eleanor Rigby (SLurl) Optics, Hazel
Dress: Paris Metro (SLurl) Desert Candy
Necklace: Lolapop (SLurl) Strange, Strange Dark Star
Shoes: Lassitude & Ennui (SLurl) Cupcake, Patchwork, free gift
Hair: Fashionably Dead (SLurl) Mazey, Brunette 2
Skin: Mons (SLurl) Nil, V'day Special, TDRblue
Pose: Label Motion (SLurl) JCee Pose 2, with hud and stand (Thanks Anne!)

Location: The Faerie's Garden (SLurl)

Warrior style

I thought I was too busy and kept putting off changing my windlight settings for ages. Now that I finally got around to it, I see how silly I was being. Everything looks so much better. It's like a completely new virtual experience. Here is how you do it.

Outfit details:

Hair: Red Queen (SLurl) Envy, Dirty, Locks@01, 99l sale
Pants: RunoRuno (SLurl) Baggy Pants, Blackish, 75l
Bikini: RunoRuno: Ribbon Bikini, 50l
Shoes: 20.Five (SLurl) Flored, 25l
Skin: Al Vulo (SLurl) Chen Blackpearl, Choco, group gift
Eyes, lashes: Redgrave (SLurl) Air

Kiss me already!

Outfit details:

Hair: ChiChickie (SLurl) Lucy, Gift colors, Valentines 2012 Gift
Shoes: Apple May Designs (Website)  Glitter Heels, Red
Skin: Dark Cat (Marketplace) Dian, Dark1, promo 99l (Thanks Lulu!)
Dress and underwear: Alaskametro (Website) Milla, lace off-shoulder dress, pebble, Basix, beige, lace bra and panties (Thanks Alaska!)
Eyes: BSN (Marketplace) Deep, bright blue (30l for 4pack)

Raft: Un jardin à la française (Marketplace) Sculpted tiki beach raft, couple poses

Location: September Rainforest (SLurl)

Carry on

Outfit details:

Skin: Imbue (SLurl) Kissable, tan (100l retirement sale)
Leggings: Micha Mi (SLurl) Pia  in Gold
Hair: Point B (SLurl) (Analog Dog) Quest, Sandy, Holiday Gift
Top: Kyoot (SLurl) Laced Autumn Crop Top, Golden
Sweater: Needful Things (SLurl) Winter Melody, coffee, The Coffee Hunt
Earmuffs: Willow (SLurl) Woodland, Owl, Seasons Gatcha
Bag: U.F.O. (SLurl) Ninu sim opening gift
Shoes: Cero (SLurl) Raeka heels, 60l we
Eyes: BSN (Marketplace) Deep, bright blue (30l for 4pack)
Pose: Snowpaw (SLurl) Free pose

Location: Arkham (SLurl)

Black Angel

Outfit details:

Hair: Shag Hair (SLurl) Your Wish, Raven, Project Themeory
Shoes: Narcissus (SLurl) Classic Heels Black, Burgundy
Skin: Glam Affair (SLurl) Linn, Light, Primavera, TDR
Dress: Sakide (SLurl) Heart Keeper, Zombie Popcorn Hunt (Website)
Eyes: Insufferable Dastard (SLurl) Strange Light, prim eyes, Feb. Gift
Wings, pasties, collar, boob strap: Howear (SLurl) Fallen, charcoal

Pose: Adore&Abhor (SLurl) FP.Model3, free fp pose set

Location: Enchanted Unicorn (SLurl) "Live Your Dreams Here In The Land Of Faeries"

Second Life Aquatic

Outfit details:

Bodysuit: Nemesis (SLurl) Fighter, coffee, The fashion garret (SLurl)
Skin: Al Vulo (SLurl) Mely, you can't resist me, TFG
Belt: Tea Time (SLurl) Bullet, Red, Zombie Popcorn Hunt (Website)
Hair: Raw House (SLurl)Bark, fatpack, Gift
Hat: KRea (SLurl) Winter Trapper Hat, Gift
Eyes: Sweet Faces (SLurl) BrownB11, Clear Pupil 5, XLarge
Boots: YS&YS (SLurl) Big Sur, Fullpack, The Dressing Room (SLurl) (for me the boots work best if I use "add" on the invisifeet.)
Bracelet: LaGyo (SLurl) Sedrah, WLA hunt (Website)

Pose: Adore&Abhor (SLurl) FP.Model2

Location: Europa, tradingpost of dreams (SLurl) / Reefs of Aletheia (SLurl)

Stuff of Legends

Brews & Blues (SLurl) has been one of my favorite SL clubs for a while now. Excellent dj's, lovely atmosphere and a community that feels like a family keeps us regulars coming back again and again. Some even live on the sim. These pictures show a couple of the gorgeous houseboats you can rent to live in. There are two spots for dancing, the big club hall and the beach platform.

The location also houses some small businesses in lovely cottages with a route to the rest of the sim. Among those businesses is an art gallery I wanted to show you. The Blue Moo (SLurl) is a creative outlet for Margee, a rl musician, who enjoys making Photoshop art while listening to blues. Works include portraits of such musical figures as Kelvinblue Oh, a dearly missed SL Blues Legend, Eric Sardinas, Bonnie Raitt, Stevie Ray Vaughan and Joe Bonamassa.

Margee takes commissions, visit her at the gallery.

Lady in red

Outfit details:

Shoes: Adam n Eve (SLurl) Marie, 10l special
Bag: Adam n Eve: Little Barrel, 10l special
Glasses: Needful Things (SLurl) Nerdy Horn-Rims, silver, for WGH
Hair: Exile (SLurl) Cyla, Moreno, The Dressing room blue (SLurl)
Skin: Atomic (SLurl) Grace, DB Buff, Be Mine, The Dressing room
Jewelery: Lolapop  (SLurl) Butterfly Cry Set, red rose, 1l
Jacket: Apple May Designs (SLurl) The Zone
Socks: KRea (SLurl) Winter, Black
Leggings: KRea: Bone, gift
Eyes: Insufferable Dastard (SLurl) Thank you gift
Nails: MGS (SLurl) Prim long nails MA, black, free gift
Dress: Blah (SLurl) My Virus Love, Zombie Popcorn Hunt (Website)

Poses: Label Motion (SLurl) NYG Pose 3,5, freebie pack

Location: City of Nu Karne (SLurl) Assassin's Grid (Free to Play MMO/FPS)

Once upon a time

Remember this scene from Once upon a time in Mexico?


Outfit details:

Nails: Virtual Insanity (SLurl) Pop'n'gun female R2, Zombie Popcorn Hunt (Website)
Belt: Loulou&Co (SLurl) Heart, Zombie popcorn hunt
Guitar: Sweet Leonard (SLurl) All about Love, Zombie Popcorn Hunt
Necklace: Concrete Flowers (SLurl) Emily, Zombie Popcorn Hunt
Skin: Pepper (SLurl) Paula, Heart, Zombie Popcorn Hunt
Shirt: Sakide (SLurl) Spencer, Purple, La Venta Eventa (Image Gallery)
Leggings: MGS (SLurl) Turntable, Purple, Where is the Concert hunt (SLurl)
Earrings: MGS: Macaron Piercing, Purple-Emerald
Shoes: The Dressingroom Blue (SLurl) Christmas gift
Hair: Heart Softens  (SLurl) Natu, Wine
Eyes: Technolati (Marketplace) Hazel Blue, Natural, Promo, 1$L
Tattoo: Izzie's (SLurl) Lipstick Kiss, dark red, Valentines gift
Underpants: Edelfabrik (SLurl) Sweet seduction lingerie, black

Poses: Label Motion (SLurl) NYG Pose 1,4, freebie pack

Locations: Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico (SLurl) Catedral de Guadalajara

Darker shade of paradise

Severed garden (Website) (Image Gallery) (SLurl) Here is a cool shop I found while doing the Zombie popcorn hunt 6 (Website). The views are gorgeous. Everything is very detailed and lovely.

The sun and zenith rising, Trying to take us all

Outfit details:

Skin: Jesylilo (SLurl) Moga, Tan, J3, Shiny, Zombie Popcorn hunt (Website)
Shoes: KRea (SLurl) Peep Pumps, Rainbow, Zombie Popcorn hunt
Hair: Heart Softens (SLurl) Last, Black, fatpack, Gift
Dress: Loulou&Co (SLurl) Mary, Where is The Concert Hunt (Website)
Bracelet, Necklace: Lolapop (SLurl) God Save The Queen, Mint Plaid
Eyes: BSN (Marketplace) Deep, green (30l for 4pack)
Pose: Adore&Abhor (SLurl) FP.Model1

Location: Aeon Flux Synthetic City (SLurl) Role playing sim