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Did you know: That if you are texturing items, and you already have the textures and the other features of the item, such as normals, specular etc all the way you want them to be, then realise you have to rez another version/size you can copy and paste the parameters from one that is done, to the other/s. Not only can you copy paste the textures, but also the numbers you may have set for gloss and environment etc no matter what faces they are on it will all copy over. This is a time saver for all. You will find the copy and paste buttons above the Glow section in the texture menu, this works for blinn-phong and PBR.

Again with the modify options making me gleeful this Gothmas. This miniature village by Cabal that you see behind me, is not so miniature at the moment, I made the buildings— only two of the many, there is even a bridge —larger because I could, and they made for perfect backgrounds. I liked especially that with this sweater on in the stripes pattern, I looked like I was about to commit a crime. The cookie bag by Chou that not only looks fabulous, but gives you cookies by touch is awesome. The animation for them is just holding them, but I needed to taste one, and also bring attention to my lipstick also by Chou at Gothmas Market. Maybe these cookies were meant for that St. Nicholas dude, but he won’t miss them, they are now mine. The skirt is so well crafted, and even comes with not only a texture hud of options, but also a pack of textures, so you can create your own, how cool is that. I was not planning on turning around, because this skirt while adorable, would not be worn by me personally without leggings. This has so much air conditioning at the back it is a belt, and I mean that in the funnest of ways. However, a recent release by Izzie’s gave way to an idea and not only do you get to see the back, but you get to see the latest Izzie’s project and a song that was so much fun to write, and then with some AI help a chart topper was born, it took so many tries to get the perfect hit, because I am all about the puns and if you know Izzie you know I nailed it. Enjoy the video…if you find yourself doing strange things in future, I promise there is no hypnotism involved, left and right swings of the hips are not the same as pocket watches. The product is fantastic, another of those Izzie’s items that you do not know you need until she makes it. This is going to be fabulous especially for people that wear older skins that were made more for the creation of that area, than what mesh bodies do now. While I had to show it on a body and skin that I wear all the time, and while I have no issue with that area personally, wow does it leave an impression, and yes I am being naughty in not just saying what it is, but when you watch the video and listen to the song, you will know and I don’t want to spoil that for you.

 

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.

Poses & Props by :

Winter Village (miniature) – Cabal @ Gothmas Market 2024

Body Parts

Body :

Reborn – EBody

Head:

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

Appliers:

Nail appliers set Haze – Flair @ Gothmas Market 2024

Miss Krumpus Lipstick ( GenusApplier) – Chou @ Gothmas Marketplace 2024

Skin Worn:

Emma Skin (face), Rhea Body Skin – Nuve

Head and Body BOM Layers:

Peaceful eyes – Insol Mainstore

Willow Eyebrows– Nuve

Butt Crease Concealer, Butt Crease Changer – Izzie’s @ Anthem Event December 2024

Hair Worn:

Aliana Hair – Wasabi Mainstore

Wearing:

Adeline Sweater – Psyko @ Gothmas Marketplace 2024

Alma Skirt – Fatal @ Gothmas Marketplace 2024

Footwear:

Rento Slippers – Breathe @ ACCESS Event

Accessories:

Krumpus’s Cookie Bag – Chou @ Gothmas Marketplace 2024

snow daze emitter – Coles Corner Mainstore

 

Did you know: That the code for an Em Dash — is alt 0151 then release the alt. I did not actually know that until today, that is why I was always typing – instead. I also found out today, that they are called Em Dashes and their neighbour the En Dash, because of their length, in relation to the N and the M. Which I find hysterical that they added E’s. What some of you may not know is that I type the way I talk. This means that there is very little breathing between words, sentences and paragraphs. There are always going to be issues with punctuation because I do not pause, so I often second guess myself on where they should actually go (this was edited three times).

I adore things that are Modify, and also love to change things from their intended purpose. I am not the only one that does this, and that is why it is so fun to change things up, and give people an idea of doing more with what they have. Such is the case of the Krampus Plushie, it is a hand-held plushie, that I decided would be fun to use as a decoration for this amazing tree. The plushie is not only cute as a wearable, but because it is mod, you can resize it and use it however you wish, and because it is low on the land impact scale, this means decorations are a possibility. The tree is something I have personally never seen, and it is wild. The idea of decorating a dress form, to look like a Christmas tree is magical, especially if you are a seamstress and are already having to take up that room space. Going even further as to make the top part a gown like look, it is just superb and every fashionista needs such a thing this season. It has a decorated look as shown, or a plain, so you can add your own look to it, which I did anyway, but liked it all together.

Speaking of beautiful adornments, Sigma as always went all out. Gothmas Market as suggests definitely has a Goth theme running throughout, and this necklace is stunning, it really incorporates the architectural influence of the genre, and the macabre intention. It is a collector piece, that if you are someone that does not do a lot of accessorising, this could be your one and done for a darker look. To liven it up a little—because even though I often wear black, I am not usually a Goth kind of dresser, I added the gold/yellow look, inspired by the gold in the decor boxes below the tree. Carrying this to not only my top, but also these new lashes by Nuve, another great set called Mindy, that allows for a separate colour to be added to the mix, that and the fun cyberspace make-up by Alaskametro. Really fun and playful, with a Goth theme, is the earmuffs set, they come in animesh or no animesh options, but are so cute flapping away, as though warding off the cold. I am also using layers to do that, with these great stockings that actually layer, so if you don’t want the crosses you can choose not to add them and still have the stockings. Then the platforms that have the legwarmers inbuilt, and just popped for me when I saw them, so cute, and come in the set with the skirt and a different top. Whether you like the darker looks, and a Gothmas Holiday or not, you should definitely check out all the goodies available at the event.

 

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.

Poses & Props by :

Mournful Tree & Gift Decor – Someone Stole My Sign @ Gothmas Market 2024

Krampus Plushie – Anomaly @ Gothmas Market 2024

Base Pose (heavily modified) – 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 @ Gothmas Market 2024

Mindy Eyelashes – Nuve

Skin Worn:

Emma Skin (face), Rhea Body Skin – Nuve

Head and Body BOM Layers:

Peaceful eyes – Insol Mainstore

Noah Eyebrows – Nuve

Cyberspace Lipstick & Eyeshadow – AlaskaMetro Mainstore

Cross Stockings (with materials) – Arana @ Gothmas Market 2024

Hair Worn:

Marina Hair – Wasabi Mainstore

Wearing:

I love Magic Skirt (part of set) – Witch in a Box @ Gothmas Market 2024

Footwear:

I love Magic Shoes (part of set) – Witch in a Box @ Gothmas Market 2024

Accessories:

Desdemona Necklace – Sigma @ Gothmas Market 2024

Vampy Earmuffs – Animesh/Non Animesh versions – Blue Blood @ Gothmas Market 2024

Cuffed Lip Jewellery – Alt 3 Mainstore

 

Did you know: The NEW Seasonal names have dropped? (info Here)  If you wish to change your last/surname to one of the ones available (Resident even if not showing is considered your Surname) you also have the opportunity to change your first name included in the cost, or you can just change your first name if your last name is one you are fond of. So anyone that wants to drop some numbers or capitalise something they lower cased in the past, you can do so, you can even go a full change, and pop out the other side a new you. If you are not hiding from anyone, I suggest putting your original name in your profile somewhere so that perhaps you are not lost to us all though, because finding people that do name changes is a whole thing I did not expect to add to my list of skills…what do you do in Second Life that you never imagined you would?

You have already experienced my American Summer rebellion this year, but Christmas hits a bit different. While it is sweltering down here, and my Vornado is going flat out, I have already watched 18 Christmas themed movies in the past few weeks, and I get very enamored by the whole look and style of it all. So while I cannot promise that I will truly Christmas Winter Wear this season, this was too fun not to do. It also worked out so well with this Beach Please coverup I think I have mentioned wanting to wear many times before, and every time something went wrong or I got distracted. I finally achieved my goal with the help of the lovely AlaskaMetro, who created these fabulous nordic inspired leggings that are at the current SL Christmas Expo event. Back to the coverup though, it was created to be worn over a bikini from the set, and it is hot, I love it, especially when you have a solid or sheer option on the HUD so that you can actually see the bikini if you choose. I fell hard for it as a top though, at least once a week I have planned to feature it, having already done the bikini long ago. I think I am going to beg Cynthia to make this as an actual top though in future, so it can be worn over mesh leggings or jeans etc, or maybe even just a crop version of it, because honestly the sleeves and neckline of it are what have me so smitten.

The leggings are a perfect look for it, and they being bakes on mesh, gave me the perfect fit for these adorable slippers with socks inbuilt by Breathe, these I will not lie, make me giggle so much, because I would never, probably also because no matter how cold it gets down here, it has never gotten that cold that this would happen, so this is my playing dress-up so to speak, which is just fun, also gave me a chance to wear my arm warmers by Fashionably Dead again, love these things. The beautiful ornament that I am holding is one of the many Gothmas Market items available as of later today, the soft opening is in full swing if you are in the Juniper Events Group, more info on that below. I am also wearing from the same event, these ornamental earrings, that are PBR and just make me feel all Merry and Bright.

Now to my face, I have been all about the lashes lately, and these new ones by Nuve are fantastic, options abound and you can use them in applier form for a variety of heads and brands. They are tintable in solids or in designated sections like shown, makes for a lot of fun for the holidays. Adding some star glitter and some beautiful make up options also from AlaskaMetro, I hit up her store hard the other day. Could not actually believe there was items that I did not already own, so it was a mix of shock and joy all at once. Rounding out the look with this delightful hair from lamb, an older style but that headband just made it all the more festive and perfect for the look.

 

Gothmas 2024:
A Holiday Market with a dark, gothic theme.

Welcome to Gothmas 2024
December 6th – December 16th

The Juniper Events group will have a 12 hour early access to the event (5th December – 11pm to 6th December – 11am)
You can join the Juniper Events (free to join), using the following link into your browser:

secondlife:///app/group/8cac56c3-49a0-012c-2c35-7836985af398/about

As with most events there will be a lot of people in one location, please lower your complexity so that everyone has an enjoyable experience.

Every store will showcase new and exclusive designs…
You can find the Shopping Guide here:

GOTHMAS MARKET 2024 SHOPPING GUIDE

 

 

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.

Poses & Props by :

Base Pose (heavily modified) – 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

Princess Eyelashes – Nuve

Starstruck Under eye Glitter – AlaskaMetro Mainstore

Skin Worn:

Emma Skin (face), Rhea Body Skin – Nuve

Head and Body BOM Layers:

Peaceful eyes – Insol Mainstore

Noah Eyebrows, cotton panties, strapless cotton bra – Nuve

Hygge Nordic Leggings – AlaskaMetro @ SL Christmas Expo

Bitten Lipstick, Cleo Eyeshadow – AlaskaMetro Mainstore

Hair Worn:

Betty – Lamb Mainstore

Wearing:

Beach Please cover-up dress – Cynful Mainstore

Thermal Gloves – Fashionably Dead Mainstore

Footwear:

Rento Slippers – Breathe @ ACCESS Event

Accessories:

Lydia Earrings – Drurylane @ Gothmas 2024

Jolly Ornament//Heart – Moon Dust @ Gothmas 2024

Cuffed Lip Jewellery – Alt 3 Mainstore

 

Did you know that if you CTRL ALT F1 you can hide your UI in Second Life. This is very handy when sharing screens live, doing tutorials, or just screen recording for various reasons. I bring this up, because I have had this tool tip in my 1st life section of my profile for many years now, and the other day when at the Welcome HUB this as old as I was Resident, suddenly burst out in open chat with ‘ YOU CAN HIDE YOUR UI, OMG How did I not know this” and I had to ask if he had come across that in my profile, to which he said yes…the reason I asked was because he is not the first person to find it and have that same reaction, the last time I got an IM about it, and how it was so cool to now go forth knowing this. So if you did not know that, you are welcome…if you did know that, then all I did was fill your mind with a whole lot of words, is not the first time I am sure, and definitely will not be the last – I hope. You of course do the same again to get it back.

While sharing information, it’s worth noting that there are a lot of sales happening at the moment. Black Friday, which was once a very American tradition, has spread globally and become an expectation. For some, that expectation has turned into entitlement.

Over the past few days, I’ve seen some shocking comments, and I have to say, as my title points out: No one owes anyone a sale, no matter the time of year. This is especially true when it’s based on a holiday from one country. In many other places, sales are more common around Christmas or New Year’s. This creates added pressure for stores, as they might feel obligated to run a sale now, only to face demands for another sale less than a month later. Add to that the expectations around events like Fourth of July sales, and it’s clear how much pressure Second Life store owners are under.

Here’s how I see it: if a store you love – or even a new-to-you store – advertises a sale, then yay, what a treat! But if they’re not participating while others are, take a moment to appreciate their circumstances. Many creators rely on their income and might have limited time in Second Life. Setting up and running a sale, then restoring everything afterward, isn’t as simple as people imagine. While some vending systems allow for quick setups, they require preparation in advance – and that doesn’t even account for newer items that need to be added. It’s not always a flick-of-a-switch process. Even if you are grumpy about a store you want to shop at not having a SALE, please just keep that to yourself, it just reeks of yuck to put it out there as though anyone has to do so, and even worse threatening with no longer planning to shop in their store because they didn’t, that is actually not just entitlement, but bullying.

You cannot title a post Scoot and not have the Boots to back that up, and I do, and they are lovely. Mellow Ellie released these Camden boots with a Group Only incentive to not delay on purchasing them. For this weekend only (30th & 1st only)  they are reduced for group members, so definitely a reason to hop on over, and also pick up the group gifts, and check out the previous releases. I like the options with the boots in the full pack, as well as the special colour, which decided the colour theme for the post. They are a great plonk around boot, and I loved pairing them up with the girlyness of the outfit. Tres Blah is also having a Sale until the 3rd of December, and I picked up this open cardigan and eyelet top set. I had to fatpack it, as the tops are wearable on their own, and the cardigan fits over the top so well, that I am fingers crossing it will work with other tops in the future. That eyelet fabric is always my favourite, because in the 70’s it was very common for girls clothing, and one of my favourite dresses had it, and it just makes me so happy. I am wearing with some new denim shorts from Kiwi Co. which was previously Blueberry, and they do have an option of wearing a belt, but I decided to not go that route.

Sigma is having a SALE as well, and this super necklace not only looks great with the outfit, but it was by default already set to this plum cord colour, Bloggers Fate strikes again. I liked the shape of the necklaces gemstones, because it kind of gives off horseshoe vibes, and I just like the hints of country to my city girl look. The rings are also from Sigma and you can turn off the rings, chosing one hand or both, or one ring on left and the other ring on right, it is up to you. Beautiful waves of Exile hair finish up the look and I am going to go and get a lot of work done now, wish me luck.

 

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.

Poses & Props by :

Base Pose (heavily modified) – 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

Head and Body BOM Layers:

Peaceful eyes – Insol Mainstore

Sassy Eyelashes (lower), Willow Eyebrows, cotton panties, strapless cotton bra – Nuve

Garter Socks – AviCandy on Marketplace

Hair Worn:

Taylor – Exile Mainstore

Wearing:

Open Cardigan, Open Cardigan insert – Tres Blah Mainstore

Ceres Shorts – The Kiwi Co

Footwear:

Camden Boots – Mellow Elie Mainstore

Accessories:

Taxco Necklace, Spear Rings – Sigma Mainstore

Cuffed Lip Jewellery, Heavy Lash – Alt 3 Mainstore

Balmain Gemstone Headband – Flair – Marketplace

So the other day, while logged out of world and catching up on some work, I was perusing Facebook and a post by the owner of Alt 3 caught my attention. It included some Genus items, and accessories, and as soon as my eyes fell upon the cuffed lip attachment I was sold. The lashes also looked great, but at first glance my mind took them in as appliers, I was so mistaken and then some. I tpd to the store and a lovely layout it is, when I was pleasantly surprised to find that there were demos for both. The first thing I did though was demo the lip cuff. I have been wearing the natural pierced mouth from Genus for a long time, using the included ring piercing, but recently changed to the heavy mouth option, which looks similar enough without the piercing. But as soon as I saw this cuff, I was ripping my mouth off and adding back the other – having all my parts in my favourite wearables makes this super easy to do. I tried the demo and it was as perfect as advertised and the price was incredible, so that was a huge yes, buy, do not pass go. Then my eyes ended up at the lashes and I saw DEMO and thought, that is rather odd, as lashes do not tend to go the demo route, and then realised that they were in fact actual attachments, not appliers only. I grabbed the demo, put them on and insta love. There are three different sections that you can tint, you can make glow, there are different options of thickness of lash strands, as well as a gradient option, this set gives so much, and I love them. They come made for particular eye shapes, but I think they are all covered – Almond, Bunny, Cat, Foxy, Mono, Puppy and Round. As mentioned and excitedly so, they have demos, so you need to go and try them and all of the other lovely items at Alt 3.

Also super excitedly, Fashionably Dead has these new pants at the Belleza event currently, which happens every two months at the Belleza mainstore grounds. That does not mean though that items there are only made for the Belleza body, the creators that participate include all their regular body types, so definitely worth a spin through. These pants are gorgeous, you may have noticed that I love a wide legged pants, and these make me so happy, because the colours available make them must haves. I was looking for some casual footwear to go with them and funnily enough found an unpacked set of sneakers by Fashionably dead from a Gacha that is eons old lol, but how perfect they match, we may have to entice her into doing a set similar again. I have mentioned many times, that I love my inventory, I love that it is full of new and older items, and that mixing things up is still possible. That can sometimes mean that something I have on may be unobtainable now, but with much of Second Life, there are often other alternatives that you can purchase or may in fact already own, the images are inspiration for the looks. Speaking of older, this tank worn as bakes on mesh layers is a gorgeous style, it only came in three colours, why I do not know, but the colours it does come in are perfect. You can still grab them on Marketplace.

I needed a bom layer shirt so that I could wear my jacket by The Kiwi Co. This was their first release, and I have wanted to feature it ever since it came out, but I am glad that I waited until now, because it was just the right style for this look. The Kiwi Co.’s recent release though was a collab look effort with Truth Hair, and this hairstyle is the one that was the outcome, it is the Ceres hair and while it looks adorable with the bandana, it does have a bandana off option as well which makes me so excited to have those two looks as well as style HUD options. Definitely a go to for many things hairstyle to have.

 

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.

Poses & Props by :

Base Pose (heavily modified) – 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

Head and Body BOM Layers:

Peaceful eyes – Insol Mainstore

Sassy Eyelashes (lower), Willow Eyebrows, cotton panties, strapless cotton bra – Nuve

Bubblegum Gloss – AlaskaMetro Mainstore

Hair Worn:

Ceres Hair – TRUTH Mainstore

Wearing:

Short Tank Top – League on Marketplace

Lowrise Canvas baggy pants – Fashionably Dead @ Belleza Event

End Game Jacket – The Kiwi Co.

Footwear:

Sneakers (old gacha item) – Fashionably Dead

Accessories:

Cuffed Lip Jewellery, Heavy Lash – Alt 3 Mainstore

Continental Caged Bucket Tote/Purse – Black Bantam (older item no longer available)

I put together this look so easily, it was scary how things just slotted into working with each other without effort. The ties on the side of the mini dress by Cynful – that I am telling myself if pulled give me at least 3 more inches of fabric – come in options of length and played against the very similar strapping of these beautiful boots by Breathe, even better still the colour combinations are very close to each other making it even more fated.

I wanted something to wrap the look together, something there, but also not there…something that added to, but did not take away from the dress. This jacket by Sinoux did just that, with its built in sleeves (you have to hide your arms so that the fake arms look works) and off the shoulder look it is fantastic. Then I decided that I needed some headphones, which is even funnier still, because I had this feeling, when I put the headphones on that, I had done this combination before, so I double checked that I had not already blogged the jacket, not that I ever care about using the same item more than once, but I wanted to see any way, and while it was not the jacket that I had previously blogged, it was a top that was part of the same collection, that was by the same designer, and when I showcased it, I also wore the same headphones, which made me love that even more. The last time I wore the on ears version of the headphones, this time the neck set, I love that Mandala gave those options, as it just feels more fun.

All of this rose gold, copper and plum made me go for a redder hair colour, and this hair is from Exile, and I fall in love with it every time I see the ad for it. I hope you like the l0ok as much as I do.

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.

Poses & Props by :

Base Pose (heavily modified) – Loel Poses

Body Parts

Body :

Reborn – EBody

Head:

Genus Morph Head – Genus
Straight – NoseMorph
Heavy – Lipmorph
Round – EyeMorph
Triangle – HeadMorph

 

Appliers:

Nail appliers – Flair – Marketplace

Skin Worn:

Emma Skin (face), Rhea Body Skin – Nuve

Head and Body BOM Layers:

Peaceful eyes – Insol Mainstore

Sassy Eyelashes, Willow Eyebrows, Body & Face Shine – Nuve

Hair Worn:

Gemini Hair – Exile Mainstore

Wearing:

Ready In Mini Dress – Cynful Mainstore

Pear Jacket – Sinoux Mainstore

Footwear:

Shina Heels – Breathe @Tres Chic – Event (Oct/Nov 2024)

Accessories:

Eargasm Headphones – Mandala Mainstore

This new skin by Nuve is called Willow, she even has matching brows, and they are a nice change from my usual – still a Noah brows fan for life though. It got me to thinking about the meaning of Willow in Second Life history. It kind of became a word to mean abundance, and a shorter way of saying, you want it all, those that know, know. For those that do not, once upon a time, there was an avatar called Willow Zander, and she was very influential, so influential that she pretty much created the concept of the ‘fatpack’ and Elika actually named her fatpack of hair for her store Willow Packs. Willow used to Blog and had her own store at one point, but she was very much a part of the “Quad’ and all that entailed back in the day. So doing a post featuring some incredible pants by Elikatira with a skin on called Willow just seemed perfect.

Speaking of these trousers, I have mentioned recently that I am smitten by creators that are doing both high and flat versions of their pants legs hemlines, this makes for really versatile clothing, and these trousers look fantastic in both. They also have a belt on or off option, with metals and leather colours to choose from, but the pinstripe without belt won me over first of all, while you get a few pinstripe versions the solids are stunners also, these pants are fantastic, and I cannot wait for more.

I grabbed this great tank top by Rowne over the weekend, and just loved the way the neck area becomes a string tie kind of look, very stylish but with a punk leaning, that was why I just had to layer it over a bakes on mesh t-shirt of old. Really old actually it was part of a set that contains sculpted skirt pieces, but it was just perfect to layer with. So look in your inventory for bakes on mesh layers – just means system layers – clothing you may have from days of old, and see what you can do with them to punch up your look.

It created such an edgy corporate look in my opinion, and the hairstyle by Monso just brought it all home, with two bangs options to add, this razor asymmetrical look was just the perfect finish. It also allowed me to show off my Sigma earrings, with the tucked behind the ear look of the hair.

 

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.

Poses & Props by :

Base Pose (heavily modified) – Loel Poses

Body Parts

Body :

Reborn – EBody

Head:

Genus Morph Head – Genus
Straight – NoseMorph
Heavy – Lipmorph
Round – EyeMorph
Triangle – HeadMorph

 

Appliers:

Nail appliers – Flair – Marketplace

Skin Worn:

Willow Skin (face), Rhea Body Skin – Nuve

Head and Body BOM Layers:

Peaceful eyes – Insol Mainstore

Sassy Eyelashes, Willow Eyebrows – Nuve

Hair Worn:

Rei Hair – Monso Mainstore

Wearing:

Sloane Trousers – Elikatira Mainstore

Reine Halter Tank – Rowne Mainstore

Twister Tee – Sn@tch (marketplace store)

Footwear:

Seon Slides – Flair

Accessories:

Flat Clutch – Baiastice Mainstore

Eve Earrings – Sigma Mainstore

Each week, I set out to attend the Linden Meetings – which, thanks to time zones, are often at the crack of dawn for me. I usually try to dress the part – business-minded if I have time – but it’s all about my mood and the early hour. Today’s look is ideal for those early mornings, and since I’m an hour and a half early, the temptation to sneak under a bench for a nap is real. That said, one of those animesh creatures they have rezzed here would probably step on my hair, and we can’t have that. Recently, Linden Lab has been recording the meetings – not all of them, and not always live streaming, but you can catch up on the Second Life official YouTube channel if you’re interested.

This outfit mixes pieces from the soon-to-open Mellow Elie line and Fashionably Dead’s latest release of thermals at Tres Chic. When creators have impeccable taste in colours, styling becomes effortless. Take this soft, vintage baby tee by Mellow Elie – it has that luxurious look, and if you join the group early, you’ll get discounts and more perks. The launch is Saturday, 9th November, and the group is currently free – just search “Mellow Elie” in groups.

The thermals are adorable – though they come with their own top, I went for a blended look with pieces from different creators. I can’t resist arm warmers or gloves, as you’ve probably noticed. The shorts are so cosy and eye-catching that I even changed my photo template to show you the back view. With their snug, thermal texture, they’re just perfect for the season. I’m also working on making my blog photos ‘float’ with a white background. If you’re a long-time reader, you’ll know I love switching up my blog layout, trying to keep it fresh.

The hair by Lamb is such a cute style – clips on either side of the part add that sweet, girly look I adore. I even went with a more colourful shade this time, though my dark roots still show, so I’m not fooling anyone into thinking I’m a natural blonde with pink highlights. Isn’t Second Life just brilliant for experimenting like this? I also remembered a sleep mask gift from Tres Blah – it adds the perfect finishing touch and definitely says I need some rest!

Now, let’s talk pampering. If you, like me, are ruled by your feet – no joke, this is a thing – Breathe has you covered with their cloud-like slippers. It’s like walking on air, keeping me cosy and comfy all day.

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.

Poses & Props by :

Base Pose (heavily modified) – Loel Poses

retro sports tee wall cushion (modified for picture) – Junk

Body Parts

Body :

Reborn – EBody

Head:

Genus Morph Head – Genus
Straight – NoseMorph
Heavy – Lipmorph
Round – EyeMorph
Triangle – HeadMorph

 

Appliers:

Nail appliers – Flair – Marketplace

Skin Worn:

Emma Skin (face), Rhea Body Skin – Nuve

Head and Body BOM Layers:

Peaceful eyes – Insol Mainstore

Sassy Eyelashes, Noah Eyebrows – Nuve

Hair Worn:

Cosmic – Lamb Mainstore

Wearing:

Vintage Baby Tee – Mellow Elie Mainstore

Thermal Shorts, Thermal Gloves –  Fashionably Dead @ Tres Chic (Oct/Nov 2024)

Footwear:

Renka Slippers – Breathe @ Dollholic Event (Oct/Nov2024)

Accessories:

Sleep Mask – Tres Blah Mainstore

When you’ve been in Second Life as long as some of us, you see people come and go – but the returns are always the best part. Some creators leave, come back, leave again – and each time they’re welcomed back with excitement. This has been true for people like Anya Ohmai, and now, more recently, Emma Gilmour.

Emma, known for her early work as Sand Shack Surf, later rebranded to Surf Co., she then joined projects like Armidi and went on to open Body Co. as a collab project (she does love a good “Co.”), Mon Tissu (another collaboration with Julliette Westerberg of Tres Blah), and her recent return had her teaming up again with Legacy to launch a collection based brand with Ginza. Now, she’s returned to her roots with her own brand, Mellow Elie. Her style is unmistakable, and those of us who’ve worn her designs since the early days can see her signature touch in each piece. Emma began as a creator back in the days of system layers and prims, then moved on to sculpties and mesh – staying consistent with her unique aesthetic throughout.

If you’ve seen her real-life Instagram or her previous real-life blogging, you’ll know her look and feel are the same in and out of Second Life. Her designs don’t just reflect what she creates – they also embody what she’d want to wear herself. But Mellow Elie is more than just clothing – it’s a brand experience. For instance, if you visit her new in-world store, you can pick up a Mellow Elie gift cup without joining the group. Group members, however, get discounts and other incentives to be part of this growing brand. You can join by copy-pasting the following link into local chat and clicking it, or simply searching for “Mellow Elie” in groups:
secondlife:///app/group/1f3fc3ec-58ff-16bf-5fe5-2b1be9b0b52b/about The official opening date of the store is the 9th of November, but as a group member there have been soft opening options, so check out notices for more info.

Emma has always been about creating a “vibe” – from her packaging to her product displays. She carefully considers how her customers will wear her designs and what experiences they’ll associate with Mellow Elie. She’s bringing back the social experience that many Second Life stores used to offer – a sense of community where people shared styles and ideas. For many of us, this return to form is something we’re excited to see unfold. The new collection is about versatility, pieces that are mix and match with themselves, or go on to enrich the style of multiple brands. I decided that this Bomber jacket – it is sold as single solid colours but in the fatpack options you can change the colours of the body, sleeves or trim, giving you a contrast look – was the best fit for this camo inspired look, the tan option with the black picking up the tan in the camo.

One thing that surprised me about this collection is how seasonally themed the colours are… when half the world isn’t in the same season, it makes you think outside your stylish box a bit more than usual. I personally hope future releases might broaden the seasonal approach, as it could limit the appeal of certain items outside that specific season. Second Life itself has adopted a “more is more” approach to colours in recent years, and we want our basics to fit that – pieces we can mix and match with everything are a must these days. The right colour can really lift a look, and having options makes all the difference.

In the theme of renewal and returning ‘home’ I wore this beautiful Swallow necklace by Sigma, it was just a perfect way to symbolise what is going on with Emma and Mellow Elie, and that hopefully it all results in growth and happiness for her going forward. I was so glad that the Jacket fit over this lovely bandana top by Fashionably Dead that is an actual Group Gift and has so many options, a print panel, a solid colours panel and a denim panel, with a lot of colours in each panel…It has been my go to top for a few weeks now, when I am in the middle of working out what I am doing, I have been popping it back on. Then with the wrap skirt by She Said Destroy, who amaze me every time they do something, because they create such eclectic looking things, but with that ‘that is so them’ feeling to it all. I am a big fan of camo, no idea why, it is a teen in the 80’s thing I think, and with the beautiful greens and slight hint of tan, I was able to mix it in with the duo combination of the jacket. I had to wear some leggings in Bakes on Mesh though, because it is a bit shorter at the back than I am comfortable with, but it does cover what it should. Finishing off the look with these ankle boots I picked up over the weekend from Dazzling, they have the option to colour the individual parts, and had the perfect olive green to tie it all together.

I am wearing the Mell hair by Mina, this style was a perfect showcase for the look, with its behind the shoulders look, and the half up-do style that we tend to have as a go to often when dealing with longer hair. It was the perfect pairing with this look, and has a no bangs option also.

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.

Poses & Props by :

Loel Poses 

Body Parts

Body :

Reborn – EBody

Head:

Genus Morph (Straight – NoseMorph, Heavy – Lipmorph, Round – EyeMorph, Triangle – HeadMorph, Ears Human) – Genus

Appliers:

Nail appliers – Flair – Marketplace

Skin Worn:

Emma Skin (face), Rhea Body Skin – Nuve

Head and Body BOM Layers:

Peaceful eyes – Insol Mainstore

Sassy Eyelashes, Noah Eyebrows – Nuve

Tempter leggings – Flair – Marketplace

Hair Worn:

Mell – Mina Hair Mainstore

Wearing:

Wyoming Jacket – Mellow Elie Mainstore

Bandana Top (Group Gift in Store) – Fashionably Dead Mainstore

Hysteric Skirt – She Said Destroy Mainstore

Footwear:

Maeve Platforms – Dazzling Mainstore

Accessories:

Swallow Pendant – Sigma Mainstore