Sasy Scarborough

Waking up at 4 am for a Bloggers & Lindens Zoom call this morning was one thing, but having my New Year world blown by the announcement that Linden Lab is launching a testing phase for the new browser-based access to Second Life (article and important links here) was something else entirely! We were invited to test it—a ten-minute sneak peek at what the rest of Second Life would experience after the meeting.

It was a fantastic experience! Right out of the gate, being able to load myself, my rather robust inventory, and the world around me in just over a minute was amazing.

This isn’t a mobile substitute, but the accessibility is incredible. I’m seriously considering buying a basic laptop just to take advantage of this option on the go, as it doesn’t require bells and whistles to run. One major perk is that there’s no download or GPU required—it’s instant! The PBR visuals are stunning, and everything loads seamlessly.

To put it to the test, I visited a large event (FaMESHed on opening day) with at least 40+ avatars present. Everything, from the avatars to the vendor images and build, loaded beautifully in about two minutes. I then teleported to Shop and Hop. Although it wasn’t as busy, it’s still a lot to load. Yet again, everything came through quickly. I even tested the editing tools in my booth, and they worked as expected.

Currently, uploading isn’t possible, and the browser version doesn’t save cached chat files. This means IMs won’t save to your hard drive as they would on the regular viewer, so if that’s important to you, ensure you save anything you need before logging off. For a ten-minute testing session, this wasn’t a concern, but it’s something to keep in mind.

For users on PCs or laptops, nearly everything you’d expect from a regular client is here. However, it’s limited to the official Second Life viewer for now. Philip mentioned they plan to approach third-party viewer developers, which could open up more options. For now, there’s no RLV, no derender, and group chats that you may have muted in other viewers will suddenly come alive. Even so, this browser-based option has incredible potential.

Personally, I’m excited about the multitasking possibilities. I often need to have my alt logged in for testing while running Photoshop, Substance, and Blender. If I can use the browser version for my alt while keeping my main on the regular viewer, it’ll significantly ease my computer’s load.

This also opens up opportunities for users in shared environments, workplaces (naughty naughty—back in my day, we couldn’t even take personal calls!), or places like internet cafés or libraries. Imagine accessing Second Life without needing to install software—just log in and go!

I encourage everyone to give this a try, especially if you’ve got an older PC or laptop struggling with PBR or a machine you’ve retired. Testing this could breathe new life into those devices, which is exciting! Share your feedback and help shape this fantastic new feature. They will start testing it through some new residents accessing Second Life for the first time in the coming weeks, and many more things to come, the article provides information as well as links where you can share your experiences with others, and report any potential bugs you may have come across. I think that this as a starting point, is amazing, and adding to this over time is going to just enhance the experience, what a New Year surprise for us all.
Check out Inara Pey’s article in more depth here.

 

Equipment Used

VR Studio and HUD/Library  – VR Foundry Marketplace

LeLutka Axis HUD Face – LeLutka

Important: Moles featured on face or body unless otherwise stated are created by me, for me personally. If wearing moles or freckles etc layers by other creators they will always be credited. As my face moles are the same always, it will be clear to know it is mine not part of the skin.

 

Body Parts

Body :

Reborn – EBody

Head:

Genus Morph Head – Genus
Straight – NoseMorph
Natural Pierced – Lipmorph
Round – EyeMorph
Triangle – HeadMorph

Appliers:

Nail appliers – Flair – Marketplace

Skin Worn:

Emma Skin (face), Rhea Body Skin – Nuve Mainstore

Head and Body BOM Layers:

Peaceful eyes – Insol Mainstore

Cotton Bra and Panties, Willow Eyebrows– Nuve Mainstore

 

Hair Worn:

Sterling – Yomi Mainstore

No.Outside – No.Match @ FaMESHed Event (jan2025)

Wearing:

Hopeless Romantic Jeans – Fashionably Dead Mainstore

Footwear:

Seona Flats –  Flair – Marketplace

Accessories:

Hoops forever earrings reboot – Dark Mouse

Heavy Lash – Alt 3 Mainstore

Over the years, I’ve praised Harry Hyx of ISON many times—and it’s always well-deserved. So, it’s no surprise that he’s the focus of my Mainstore Monday post today! I still remember when ISON first hit the scene, bringing style and elegance in abundance. Achieving that with system layers and sculpts back in the day was no small feat.

One of my all-time favourite releases from Harry was for Vintage Fair in 2012—a collection of dresses that were simply stunning. I still find myself wishing he’d recreate them—hint, hint, nudge, nudge! From the very beginning, Harry was a triple threat, delivering clothing, shoes, and accessories with a unique blend of runway and empowerment.

Back then, events were about socialising. Shopping was what you did beforehand—tricky, right? It wasn’t uncommon to teleport into a store and find someone bald or shoeless as they scrambled to grab that final piece for their look before heading off to meet friends. Let’s be honest, though—most of us already had our next teleport lined up and at least three IMs flashing, asking where we were.

Harry and I chat occasionally—not as often as I’d like, but he works full-time, so he’s not in Second Life as much during the week. That said, he doesn’t leave his customers without the help they may need. The ISON group chat is one of the few I keep active because it’s a mix of pleasant banter, help, and support. His customer service representative, Sarahjayjay, is always a friendly and positive encounter. She kind of bubbles into the group chat and makes sure everyone is taken care of. Having that kind of support is crucial for any Second Life business, and Harry’s choice in staff reflects his commitment to his customers.

The layout of ISON’s store is another highlight. It’s sleek and high-end enough that you can feel the special all around you, and the surrounding rocky landscape gives it such contrast. It’s also a fantastic spot for photo shoots if you’re looking for a rugged, natural setting. The store’s design inspired my safari-themed styling today, with its earthy tones and adventurous edge.

Throughout my Second Life career, I’ve leaned towards business-focused looks—hence my obsession with great pants/trousers. I used to manage a store that offered both male and female clothing, and back in the system-layer days, I often wore men’s suits because they looked amazing. ISON delivers that same corporate-chic flavour in many of its releases—strong, stylish, and versatile enough to transition seamlessly from work to after-hours. When Harry ventures into more delicate, feminine designs, he nails it every time.

Customer service remains a cornerstone of the ISON brand. Harry has systems in place that allow customers to handle most issues themselves, including a vendor system with records that go way back. The store’s group offers store credit rewards with every purchase, and the joining fee is just 25L—a small deterrent to spammers that you’ll recoup in store credit with a single purchase.

You can explore ISON’s journey through Harry’s regularly updated Flickr feed, and dedicated website. The website is particularly handy, offering detailed information about each release. It’s these thoughtful touches that make ISON a standout brand in Second Life—and one I’m proud to spotlight today.

Now about the outfit. This Blazer with Harness had me so excited, especially after being outside in that beautiful landscape— actually I was still outside, I just cammed in because I was feeling at one with the rocks. I loved that so much that I went with the brown in the neutrals pack because as mentioned, I was feeling very safari with that harness cinched look. Even more exciting, is that the harness has its very own HUD that is all the colours available, regardless of what pack in the Blazer you purchase, so that is just a lot of awesome to have. I paired up with the leather pants, also from ISON, and they were the perfect length for the strappyness of my shoes (by Cult). Originally I had on a tshirt underneath and I very much loved that look, but this was such a statement look that I felt it needed some statement jewellery to mix in there, and this spear necklace by Sigma was up to the challenge, it fit perfectly under the blazer, the length of the spears added to the openness of the jacket, giving just enough to feel that someone looking there is actually looking at the jewellery. It is also MOD so I was able to tint a little further to fit the look, and making it fit in with the metals in the harness, also changeable via HUD. This new hair style by Truth gave me soft long waves, and while it has the left right and both front look, you know my love for behind shoulders, and this style has that and just a beautiful softness to it that again did not distract from the style.

ISON Store
ISON Marketplace
ISON Official Site
ISON Flickr
ISON Facebook

For information on how you can do Mainstore Monday posts if interested, check out the information HERE.

 

Equipment Used

VR Studio and HUD/Library  – VR Foundry Marketplace

LeLutka Axis HUD Face – LeLutka

Important: Moles featured on face or body unless otherwise stated are created by me, for me personally. If wearing moles or freckles etc layers by other creators they will always be credited. As my face moles are the same always, it will be clear to know it is mine not part of the skin.

 

Poses & Props

Pose  – Loel Poses

Eeps Used – PolyPlace

Body Parts

Body :

Reborn – EBody

Head:

Genus Morph Head – Genus
Straight – NoseMorph
Natural Pierced – Lipmorph
Round – EyeMorph
Triangle – HeadMorph

Appliers:

Nail appliers – Flair – Marketplace

Skin Worn:

Emma Skin (face), Rhea Body Skin – Nuve Mainstore

Head and Body BOM Layers:

Peaceful eyes – Insol Mainstore

Willow Eyebrows– Nuve Mainstore

Chill Lipstick, Earthtones Eyeshadow – AlaskaMetro Mainstore

Hair Worn:

Pillow – TRUTH Mainstore

Wearing:

Jakayla Harness Blazer, Daina Leather Pants – Ison Mainstore

Footwear:

Karma – Cult Mainstore

Accessories:

Spear Necklace – Sigma Mainstore

Hoops forever earrings reboot – Dark Mouse

Heavy Lash – Alt 3 Mainstore

Todays Mainstore Monday is about Mina Hair…if you have not been keeping along with the Mainstore Monday Bloggers Challenge, you will find more information HERE. I have known Mina Nakamura for so many years now, she actually used to rent a store at my region The Deck which I closed up a few years ago due to RL just getting too much at the time to juggle both— and the many other things I do. She was a great tenant, and is a wonderful friend. She has been creating hair in Second Life for well over a decade now, and some of her collaboration pieces have been very noteworthy, the first that springs to mind is her part in Aquasense with Salt & Pepper. Through scripted interaction with water, hair went from dry to wet and back again, with some fun hairdryer props and animations. Mina has also done some great hairbases on her own mesh options, so that her hairbases carry across various heads regardless of the UV used. One of my favourite things though, would have to be her original reluctance to do hat/hair, but then just busting out and doing a fair few styles as well as some gorgeous roleplay based looks. Hair with blindfolds, Hair with scarves and circlet leather looks, and we can’t forget when she splashes blood on things during the scary season.

Her store is a well planned out build, sections dedicated to newer content, and older styles. A good welcome area that lays it all out for you, if she is part of events, and what her contact options are. I especially like that she has a free to new residents hairstyle out if less than 30 days in world, and a considerable amount of group gifts, that you can get, new and older. The group to join is 200L but you get much more than that in value of full packs of hairstyles, so it is up to you to decide if worth it…I did not miss a beat.

Mina is very aware of social media, always making sure she is on whatever platform is available to residents with her brand. She actually had an issue with Instagram recently, so did have to move to another account, so if you have not followed her newer one, please do.

Mina Hair Linktree – all the important links in one handy location.

Back to her store, it is not just that the build and the layout is nice and cohesive, but I really enjoy that she created a space out the front for shoppers to enjoy, chill a bit and just enjoy the space. Always nice when creators want their customers to feel relaxed in their environment. I did a bit of a stroll, then a nice sit and read moment. I am wearing an older release called Dorie, this is one of those styles mentioned where the hairbase is an actual mesh piece and the hairbase applies to it regardless of the head type. Then the add ons are added separately and the fabulous bangs I plan on using in other moments. I especially love the soft tendrils falling from the buns, and they come rigged and unrigged, for versatility. I even added my Paddington Pins for fun and because I got to be all colour coordinated with my outfit. This snuggly sweater by Ison and these New pants by Mellow Elie. The bottoms of the pants made me giggle a bit, as I have mentioned in the past I am tall in RL so these pants end by cutting them where many things in my life ended without them wanting to. So this was another of those Second Life moments I would never experience in RL— like all shoes fitting the size of my feet. Speaking of feet, these shoes are a gift from Coco designs and were so perfect for the colours of the outfit. This is twice I have done Mainstore Mondays and ended up that everything I have on is only at Mainstores, I did not intend it, it just happened, and I am glad of that, it continues the intent of the post.

Mina VIP Group – Copy paste into local chat and join –  secondlife:///app/group/47f81927-45ae-f1a9-cdbc-71d4742bbb5a/about

 

Equipment Used

VR Studio and HUD/Library  – VR Foundry Marketplace

LeLutka Axis HUD Face – LeLutka

Important: Moles featured on face or body unless otherwise stated are created by me, for me personally. If wearing moles or freckles etc layers by other creators they will always be credited. As my face moles are the same always, it will be clear to know it is mine not part of the skin.

Poses & Props

PBR EEP used by Juicy

Base Pose  – Loel Poses

Body Parts

Body :

Reborn – EBody

Head:

Genus Morph Head – Genus
Straight – NoseMorph
Natural Pierced – Lipmorph
Round – EyeMorph
Triangle – HeadMorph

Appliers:

Nail appliers – Flair – Marketplace

Skin Worn:

Emma Skin (face), Rhea Body Skin – Nuve Mainstore

Head and Body BOM Layers:

Peaceful eyes – Insol Mainstore

Willow Eyebrows– Nuve Mainstore

Flux Lipstick – AlaskaMetro Mainstore

Hair Worn:

Dorie – Mina Hair Mainstore

Wearing:

Super High Cutoffs – Mellow Elie Mainstore

Brylee Cropped Turtleneck – Ison Mainstore

Footwear:

Pointy Flats Floral – GIFT – COCO DESIGNS Mainstore

Accessories:

Paddington Hairpins – Flair – Marketplace

Heavy Lash, Cuffed Lip jewellery – Alt 3 Mainstore

 

 

It’s not exactly new news that Linden Lab made the Second Life mobile app available to everyone in the past month or so. The app is still in beta, with plenty of new features on the way. While reflecting on what’s been shared about it, and the reactions I’ve seen from others, I feel like many people are missing the bigger picture and opportunities this app presents—especially at this time of year.

The internet itself is vast, and Second Life is a world within that world. Sometimes people move on or disappear from our virtual lives, often without explanation. This can leave friends wondering—are they okay? Did something happen? In an anonymous world like Second Life, it’s easy to forget that stepping away can cause real sadness for those whose lives you’ve touched along the way.

But it’s not always a downer. Life moves on for all of us. People get busy, start new jobs, welcome new family members, or simply decide to spend more time offline. It’s natural. That’s what got me thinking: Second Life mobile has the potential to be a truly positive thing.

Initially, I saw the app as a practical tool for creators—people tied to their desks for hours every day, whether they’re content creators, community leaders, or business owners. For many years, I was in that position too, always feeling tethered to my computer, especially during busy periods like the holidays. The mobile app offers a way to step away while staying connected. You can answer questions, keep conversations flowing, or even log in quickly if something urgent comes up. That’s such a game-changer.

Then I started thinking about the emotional possibilities. How many connections have faded because someone no longer has regular access to a PC? Imagine being able to log in from a phone or tablet—just to chat while sitting on a rock or exploring a nostalgic corner of the grid. Old friends could pop in during the holidays to surprise people, relive memories, or see what’s changed. With mobile access, they could rediscover Second Life’s evolution—from the advent of mesh and bakes-on-mesh to Bento bones—I personally lost my mind seeing my fingers move—  and so much more.

This app could spark both new and renewed interest. New residents might use it as a guest pass to peek at what’s on offer, while returning residents could dip a toe back in, only to find they’re still remembered and missed. Picture their IMs lighting up as old friends greet them with joy. It’s happened before, and the idea of it happening more often, thanks to mobile, is genuinely exciting.

Beyond personal connections, mobile opens up opportunities for collaboration. Imagine needing quick input on a project—should the house have an extra door or window? Are we making shoes or boots to match that outfit? Instead of delays waiting for everyone to be at their computer, mobile makes instant feedback possible.

Sure, some might say, “Why not email or use another messaging app?” But not everyone feels comfortable communicating outside Second Life itself. That’s how many lost touch in the first place—by losing access to the platform. Now, they can log in and stay connected, and that’s something to celebrate.

This holiday season, I hope the app brings a bit of magic. Maybe someone you’ve missed will pop in unexpectedly, or a curious newcomer will find their way to the grid and discover a world beyond their wildest dreams. And perhaps, a year from now, they’ll be celebrating their first anniversary in Second Life, reflecting on how much it has enriched their lives.

There have already been changes and updates to the Mobile app. You can access group chat and notifications, the way chat is displayed and the options you have in settings have all been tweaked and worked on. New features coming will be The Lobby option which will be an insight into what you are about to log into, kind of like offline emails but more robust— I always start my day looking at offlines first. You will be able to see what friends are online – which is a great reason to drop in, and there are plans for notecard reading and many more abilities to come. The Mobile team is also very encouraging of your feedback through their feedback portal, if you think there is a bug, or a feature you want to see, put it there.

https://feedback.secondlife.com/mobile-public-beta-bugs

https://feedback.secondlife.com/mobile-public-beta-features

To be clear, the framed images in this post were created by me using AI. It’s not my place to associate real people’s faces with a product, even if those faces are from stock or free-to-use image sources. While these may resemble real people, I want to clarify that I made them with AI. My intent was to showcase how the Second Life Mobile App could feel incredibly freeing—and it was fun for me! Additionally, I edited some of the official Linden Lab images in Photoshop to fit the narrative of my pictures. While some features shown are real and upcoming, others were simply doctored for storytelling purposes.

Let people know you’re okay. Share your highs—and if needed, your lows—with those who care about you. Don’t let the absence of a desktop computer be what keeps you away.

Imagine spending some quality time outside—on your own, breathing in fresh air, enjoying a class, or just being more mindful. When you spend too much time at the computer, it’s easy to worry about missing things because it’s someone else’s midday or evening. With the mobile app, you can check in at various times and decide whether you want to return to your PC.

I know times have changed, and there’s more to life away from the computer than there used to be. But some people still struggle with FOMO (fear of missing out). For them, this app could be exactly what they need—and I’m so glad it’s now possible.

This one generated perfectly—it’s not easy to come up with so many brand names! I wasn’t in-world at the time, so if any of these happen to be actual store names, my bad, but also… yay for you!

I love that this app allows you to do family or couple activities, get outside, and even take the dogs for a run. Imagine using it to share what you do with someone—maybe as part of a first date where you show them the world you work in, the build you created, or the dress you designed. As a couple, you could check in with Second Life friends who know you’re meeting in real life for the first time in years. Letting them know everything is going great could add to the joy of the moment.

We all have memories—great people, moments, and locations. Finding out Second Life has a mobile app could inspire you to think, Why not? and just drop in to relive some of those experiences.

 

The official information provided to bloggers recently included a mix of exciting features to come. As you can see, I used those official images to create some of my own.

Marketplace and redelivery options can be incredibly helpful, especially as the holidays approach. I wanted to highlight the various functions available to ensure everyone knows how to make the most of them. When new features are introduced, there’s often either a surge of content about them or very little, and over time, that information can fade. This can leave newer users—or those who missed the initial blitz—unaware of valuable tools. Even if you’re familiar with these options, others might not be, so it’s worth revisiting.

If you’ve watched my videos before, you may notice this one feels a bit different. For the first time, I scripted and recorded the narration ahead of the content to bring some order to the chaos. Ironically, it ended up taking much longer, as I had to re-record several times. I’m still unsure which approach is better, so I’d love to hear your thoughts—do you prefer a more spontaneous or scripted style? Reading from a script does sound different, but it might become easier over time. I also tried using a free teleprompter, which turned out to be quite helpful.

I am still obsessed with these pants by Cynful, the pockets and belt loops having their own colours to choose from (as many as the pants) is a delight in contrast fun, actually everything has so many colours to choose from, these pants just give an everything vibe, definitely a wardrobe staple. I ended up feeling very watermelon like putting this colour combination together, but it was a modern leaning from Christmas red and green, to dark pink and chartreuse. The top is by Catarsis, it is very fun, because it can go into formal or casual like this, and that makes it a very versatile piece. I love clothing like that, that you can see endless possibilities in.

 

Equipment Used

VR Studio and HUD/Library  – VR Foundry Marketplace

LeLutka Axis HUD Face – LeLutka

Important: Moles featured on face or body unless otherwise stated are created by me, for me personally. If wearing moles or freckles etc layers by other creators they will always be credited. As my face moles are the same always, it will be clear to know it is mine not part of the skin.

Poses & Props

Base Pose  – Loel Poses

Body Parts

Body :

Reborn – EBody

Head:

Genus Morph Head – Genus
Straight – NoseMorph
Natural Pierced – Lipmorph
Round – EyeMorph
Triangle – HeadMorph

Appliers:

Nail appliers – Flair – Marketplace

Skin Worn:

Emma Skin (face), Rhea Body Skin – Nuve Mainstore

Head and Body BOM Layers:

Peaceful eyes – Insol Mainstore

Willow Eyebrows– Nuve Mainstore

Hair Worn:

Whisper – TRUTH Mainstore 

Wearing:

Devil in a new dress top – Catarsis Mainstore

Groovy Tweed Pants – Cynful Mainstore

Footwear:

Suen Heels – BREATHE Mainstore

Accessories:

Heavy Lash, Cuffed Lip jewellery – Alt 3 Mainstore

Hoops forever earrings reboot – Dark Mouse

Did you know: That the original (in my time line 06) default attachment point was the Skull, this made for some very funny scenes, when people would wear something they should have unpacked and their hair would come off. Now it is by default the right hand. When you upload content, before you rez it to the ground to work on it, you should right click attach to and pick a new location, as there is a hierarchy that actually plays an important role in cases such as alpha sorting. You can see more about the order of things and even a lot more reasons as to why HERE.

Kess Crystal of The Glamoursauce blog reached out and asked me if I would consider doing a Mainstore Monday post as a Bloggers Challenge. Something she had done in the past, and I myself live very much in this wheelhouse of chattering on about more than what I have on in many cases. The information about the Bloggers challenge is HERE. I have chosen Elikatira for my first post because she has changed branding, woven in and out of other collaborative brands (such as Fri.day), been part of mega hits like The Quad — if you know you know — and stayed consistent in her style and growth as a creator over the years. I personally love her past and future releases, it is easy to be enamored by her content and just her overall aesthetic. Whether it be hair or clothing, you always got a consistent insight into her taste — and those of us with pine boxes still imprinted on our rears from camping for releases know that an Elikapeka created item, was always worth it. Some of you may not know this but Elika (when ETD) created a line of hair for the real life brand Aveda, and it was EPIC! The grid went wild to get their hands on those styles, or their heads into them. I asked a good friend Sofia Gray to give me a quote on Elika for this post.

Sofia Gray: I think the thing I always appreciated about Elika was how well she seemed to understand how hair moved. She always had the best “hand” at creating hairs back in the day. The collection she did for AVEDA was one of the best.

Some will also remember that a viral hairstyle was actually named after Sofia, and everyone was obsessed with it, Sofia also appeared in a few ETD ads back in the day. I actually found a past post with it on and I would bet that anyone blogging back then had it, when discussing it with Sofia I even nailed the year it was released (2008) my memory recall is awesome.

I could talk on the great things about Elikapeka and her brands for reams of imaginary paper — especially how she was one of the founders of Hair Fair and that being accepted into that group in 2007 has always been so special to me — but I just want to encourage you to visit her store if you haven’t, or if you haven’t in some time. Check out the builds, oh how I wish the builds were also for sale. The areas around the region, as they make for lovely backdrops for pictures and just chill out in her relaxation area in the centre of the store and peruse the items at your leisure. She is often a participant in Fifty Linden Friday (FLF) and The Saturday Sale (TSS) but as those events are often outside of the store, it is important to always look inside to see what you may have missed, also great to check up on things like credit earned through purchases. She does have a shared store group linked below that you can join for free.

I got this fabulous long cardigan and tubetop (included) set at Elikatira and I was so happy that the Groovy Tweed Pants by Cynful fit under it perfectly. The belt has an off option, which I usually do, but loved the look with it on this time. I also just loved this hat hair, also by Elikatira that brought all the colours and style together. I am living my yeehaw life today. I hope you like Mainstore Mondays and head on over and see what Kess has done with her post Here.

 

Elikatira Mainstore

Elikatira on Flickr

Elikatira on Instagram

Elikatira on Facebook

Elikatira on Marketplace

Elikatira Group – Shared group with Fri.day – White River Farms VIP

 

Equipment Used

VR Studio and HUD/Library  – VR Foundry Marketplace

LeLutka Axis HUD Face – LeLutka

Important: Moles featured on face or body unless otherwise stated are created by me, for me personally. If wearing moles or freckles etc layers by other creators they will always be credited. As my face moles are the same always, it will be clear to know it is mine not part of the skin.

Poses & Props

PBR EEP used by Juicy

Base Pose  – Loel Poses

Body Parts

Body :

Reborn – EBody

Head:

Genus Morph Head – Genus
Straight – NoseMorph
Natural Pierced – Lipmorph
Round – EyeMorph
Triangle – HeadMorph

Appliers:

Nail appliers – Flair – Marketplace

Skin Worn:

Emma Skin (face), Rhea Body Skin – Nuve Mainstore

Head and Body BOM Layers:

Peaceful eyes – Insol Mainstore

Willow Eyebrows– Nuve Mainstore

Hair Worn:

Ellen – Elikatira Mainstore

Wearing:

Thiya Cardigan w/ tubetop – Elikatira Mainstore

Groovy Tweed Pants – Cynful Mainstore

Footwear:

Suen Heels – BREATHE Mainstore

Accessories:

Heavy Lash, Cuffed Lip jewellery – Alt 3 Mainstore

Hoops forever earrings reboot – Dark Mouse

Did you know: That in the viewer “Comm” (short for communication) Menu at the top of your viewer, at the bottom there is a Conversation Log. This holds onto all communication between you and others, even if you have not replied. So in the event of a crash or a log in fail, or even just you remember you spoke to someone about something the other day and cannot remember who it was, it is all there for you as a list you can open an IM from, so you can grab that person again easily. Sometimes it is even faster than going to a friends list.

It’s the last day of the Gothmas Market, and I put together a look inspired by— wait for it —panties. Well, technically they’re called briefs. Lamb released this fantastic lounging set (available as part of this weeks The Saturday Sale), complete with a T-shirt (in solids and graphics) and briefs. But when I saw the trim options on some of the briefs, I couldn’t resist using them as the foundation for a look. I was going for something thrown-together and playful, staying true to the set’s name, the Boyfriend Lounge set. While I didn’t wear the full outfit, building on it was so much fun.

This is the kind of look that has him walking into the kitchen to find you dancing around to an ‘80s track, wiggling away while working your Ninja blender. He’s smirking, taking in the mishmash of pieces you’ve left at his place over time — now artfully pieced together into this outfit.

The boots are from one of Mellow Elie’s first releases, and she’s been working hard on creating items that pair beautifully with not only her work but others’. These boots come with a two-tone option (which I took full advantage of) and a shaftless version—basically just the foot section—so they fit well with most pants. I styled them with these gorgeous stockings by AlaskaMetro. They’re sheerer than they look here—I layered three pairs to achieve this bold black-and-white stripe effect. That’s one of the joys of Bakes on Mesh: endless layering possibilities!

The sweater tied around my waist? Is it mine? His? Who knows—but it’s keeping the chill away. I added some edgy touches with vine wraps around my arm and a collar available at Gothmas Market, giving the look just a bit of a punk vibe. Then there are Izzie’s pimple patches—how fun are these? They’re BOM layers that come in various colours and positions, so you can go wild stacking them. I thought they looked like cute little stickers, but who knows—maybe it was a rough night, and I’m covering up a blemish or two. Either way, Izzie approves.

Since I’m leaning into this punk-meets-casual vibe, Truth’s Element hair was a must. It’s such a fun style, and I even textured the bangs separately for an extra pop. To top it all off, I am wearing the Frosty Cup by Flair (available at Shop and Hop) and even colour-matched it to my outfit. Lots of options, lots of fun, and one very memorable last day at the Gothmas Market.

 

Credits:

Equipment Used

VR Studio and HUD/Library  – VR Foundry Marketplace

LeLutka Axis HUD Face – LeLutka

Important: Moles featured on face or body unless otherwise stated are created by me, for me personally. If wearing moles or freckles etc layers by other creators they will always be credited. As my face moles are the same always, it will be clear to know it is mine not part of the skin.

Body Parts

Body :

Reborn – EBody

Head:

Genus Morph Head – Genus
Straight – NoseMorph
Natural Pierced – Lipmorph
Round – EyeMorph
Triangle – HeadMorph

Appliers:

Nail appliers – Flair @ Gothmas Market 2024

Skin Worn:

Emma Skin (face), Rhea Body Skin – Nuve

Head and Body BOM Layers:

Peaceful eyes – Insol Mainstore

Willow Eyebrows– Nuve

Pimple Patch – stars, Hairbase – Izzie’s @ Anthem Event December 2024

Lipstain, Lolita Thigh Highs x 3 –  AlaskaMetro Mainstore

Hair Worn:

Element Hair – TRUTH Mainstore 

Wearing:

Boyfriend Lounge Set – Briefs  – Lamb Mainstore

Ceres Sweater – The Kiwi Co

Tube Top – Tres Blah Mainstore

Footwear:

Ranch Boots – Mellow Elie Mainstore

Accessories:

Heavy Lash – Alt 3 Mainstore

Frosty Cup – Flair @ Shop and Hop Xmas 2024

Priscilla Collar – Attackbun @ Gothmas Market 2024

Luminettle Armvine – Static @ Gothmas Market 2024