Lilliekins

Halloween Heath at Neptune's

2009-10-25T00:00:00.002-05:00

Heath Elvehejm at Neptune's, Sunday October 25th, 6 pm SLT

Men's Clothes at Kal Rau

2009-10-21T21:59:00.003-05:00

Shopping for men's clothes is always a challenge - fashion tends to fall into a few staid categories - steroidal bouncer, emo kitty, urban hoody grunge, blingy playa, and preppy rainbow bright. It can be really hard to find a designer who avoids these ruts, but thanks to Ben Vanguard's SLMen blog, I found a good prospect today. Kal Rou's eponymous store in La Fortuna 2 has a very nice selection of men's clothes. Tweedy, sporty, preppy, collegiate, surfer, along with some out of the ordinary options like capri pants for men. Prices are reasonable, some of the items come with scripted menus for fitting, and multi layer options help to avoid those awkward clothing gaps. The sculpted collars and cuffs are especially well done - a very nice find!

Knockout at Pixeldolls

2009-04-23T21:54:00.003-05:00

I logged in tonight, and got a notecard from Pixeldolls, a new dress named "Knockout". Thinking that I must already have it, as I spent a barrelful of Lindens there the other night buying many of her latest dresses, I almost deleted this one. But no, I didn't have it, and it's aptly named.

Knockout features a tea-length to full-length dress, a lacy overlay bodice with off the shoulder sleeves, a mildly plunging sweetheart neckline, a multi-tiered flexi prim beaded and fishnet lace skirt, over fishnet stockings. Flirty yet prim, it reminds me somewhat of the Erte styles - draping and beading and elegance. Just lovely. Comes in five colors - blue, red, brown, pink, and of course, black. And, only 100 L$ each. At that price, the decision is easy.

I've Been Blogged

2009-04-18T01:06:00.001-05:00

Well, whaddaya know?

The Guild Visits SL

2009-04-05T20:52:00.006-05:00

World2Worlds hosted a live event in their Seaside Theatre tonight featuring some of the cast from the interweb series "The Guild". Felicia Day who plays "Codex", Sandeep Parikh who plays "Zaboo", and Jeff Lewis who plays "Vork" were in attendance. Their avatars were created by Rissa Maidstone of World2Worlds, and were modeled on their gamer avatars as played by their actors in the series, or as Felicia Day puts it a "meta-meta-meta thing."The actors themselves may be very familar to many, if you haven't heard of "The Guild". From "Buffy" (Day) to "The Groundlings" (Lewis) to "Dr. Horrible" (Day) to "EffinFunny (Parikh) to "that Cheetos commercial" (Day). Mitch Wagner, the Copper Robot was the able moderator for tonight's event.

Season Three of "The Guild" will premiere this summer, and word has it they may have a machinima project within SL upcoming with World2Worlds.

Aglarond

2009-03-03T23:01:00.006-05:00

Looking around at the b-places site I found the beautiful medieval sim Aglarond. It's an RP Sim, medieval clothing is required, and no flying unless you're a winged creature.

Of course I managed to find the library right away.

The ballroom is lovely - the stained glass windows are very well done and the place has the aura of twinkling stars inside.

Aglarond has many places to explore. I tried to find my way to the mushroom garden, but that takes a bit of negotiating walkways and rope bridges and walls and such that will have to wait for another time. A very complicated build, there are plenty of areas to explore, it's a lovely sim.

Sale at Pixel Dolls

2009-01-31T15:30:00.004-05:00

Grab your Lindens and head on over to Pixel Dolls on Port Seraphine (147,26,257)for a massive outfit sale. Some of Nephilaine Protagonist's classic outfits are about to be retired. Pixel Dolls is noted for their retirement sales - this is your last chance for some of the most beautiful clothing in SL. What I love about Pixel Doll's separates is that it's so easy to mix and match them - they're like upscale Garanimals. Her blacks are delicious and consistent over the years - she uses unique and vivid colors and includes multiple layers and options in her outfits. So many options that you can layer her things with nearly any designer in world and come up with something uniquely you.

Pixel Dolls was one of the first designers whose offerings I followed religiously in (mumble, mumble) 2004, and I've been a faithful customer since. So much so that it doesn't even bother me to see outfits I bought way back then for $L150 now on sale for $L10 and $L50. They hold up over time - even some with system skirts from the ancient times - and she's been a groundbreaker in textures and colors and layer experimentation - always pushing new limits. Sorry to be such a fangirl, but I honestly do love her stuff.

See you there!

Bone Mosten - Sexiest Male Avatar 2008

2008-12-13T16:30:00.002-05:00

Hip, hip, hooray! Bone Mosten overwhelmingly won the Sexiest Male SL Avatar of 2008 as voted by the community on the New World Notes Blog and organized by Iris Ophelia.

I'm very pleased for two reasons - the first and least because Boner is a friend of mine, the second and most important is because Bone is one of the funniest and nicest and most talented folks you'll ever meet in SL. The fact that he came into SL and created a non-stereotypical avatar, and infused much of his own taste and personality into creating his persona, and has the sense of humor and intact ego that he can play games with his appearance and not feel threatened in the least by it, is much of what makes him, in my mind anyway, an awesome addition to the world.

WTG Bone!

NWN Hottest Avatars 2008 - Vote Now

2008-12-09T16:17:00.005-05:00

Iris Ophelia brings us New World Notes Hottest Avatar 2008. Pop in and vote for your fave. This has been going on for several weeks (months?) now, and the originally nominated list of thirty is down to the last ten! The pressure is on now!

I always love Iris' writing, on NWN or on her own blog Ophelia Drowns. She's chosen an eclectic group of avatars to vote for. Not a single blinging SL uberbouncer in the whole group.

Oh, and go Bone!

New Collection at Paper Couture

2008-11-06T20:09:00.013-05:00

The deliciously talented Lu sisters have released a new fall collection. Last season's collection was based on spring flowers. Their fall line is based on feathers. Lots and lots of feathers.

The Lus are well known for their exquisite primwork, their hand-drawn designs, and their sense of whimsy. This latest offering is no exception. Rich colors permeate the offerings. Deep vibrant reds and purples. Electric yellows. The Parakeet above (300L$) is eyecatching with its beads and froufrou prim feathered epaulets.

The Night Heron (350L$) is a lovely mauve confection, layered with brown and white prim feather trim, and multiple textured flexi skirts in contrasting colors. The hand-drawn drape across the bodice is very nicely done. Very flattering and luscious. The feathery textures on the prim trim are layered beautifully.

The feathered prims have a naturalistic sheen to them and a slight transparency that suggests a realistic lightness and softness.

The Lush ballgown is eyecatching with its combination of purple and crimson (450L$). The Cardinal (600L$) is covered all over in a feathery texture - the deep reds are eye-popping.

The famous Alt sisters - I mean Lu sisters - tend to design toward the elegant, and these ball gowns are just over the top. The Gilded Peach (350L$) is a classic with sequins and a side skirt. The Magpie (600L$) is a beautifully understated draped black and white gown with multiple flexi skirts and a long train. The waist is banded with sculpted draped fabric and the bodice is intertwined black and white textured fabric. Luscious! The texture on the Sequin Finch gown (300L$) is so deep and rich as to be mesmerizing. Lovely blues and golds adorn the high waisted skirt, and poofy sleeves and a sparkly brooch keep it in place.

Simpler offerings are the Turtle Dove (400L$) a subtle skirt and blouse with matching feathered cloche evokes the working girl of the 1040's. The Pica (280L$) is white, with cutouts and a black underlay and a beautiful gauzy sculpted wrap is perfectly draped.

For all the work that goes into the Paper Couture collections, their prices are very reasonable, expecially compared with some of the lesser quality stuff that's out there. I make it a point to visit regularly, and I usually get several items. They've branched off into purses and jewelry and shoes and eyeglasses as well, so you can accessorize your outfits as needed. This visit, they got me for three outfits. They remove all their old items with each new collection, so get them while you can. Some of my most highly complimented outfits come from Paper Couture - even the ones that are rapidly approaching "vintage" status.

Keep up the good work, Paper Couture, your efforts are appreciated, and your sense of humor is priceless.

The House of Lu/ Paper Couture is located in the main square in Tableau.

Couldn't resist

2008-09-27T18:29:00.001-05:00

"I can see Linden Labs from my house!"

Everywoman

2008-09-23T21:32:00.005-05:00

She's everywoman - and everyman come to think of it! She has my vote! For that little politician in all of us, vote Ruth!

Photo by Xio Jester on Snapzilla.

Calling all animators

2008-07-12T09:13:00.004-05:00

If it walks like a duck and quacks like a duck, it must be a default Second Life avatar, right? Linden Labs is seeking a contract animator to replace the "broomstick up the butt" default avatar walk that causes everyone on the grid to get an animation overrider that then cause all that lag that we love so much! You know, the ones that make the official greeting of SL become "AO off".

So, if you are such an animator, or you just play one in SL, drop a notecard with your name, preferred method of contact, and any links to your work on Bucket Linden's profile in SL. That's Bucket, rhymes with Bucket, Linden.

And good luck!

Torley's Video Tutorials

2008-05-03T13:34:00.004-05:00

I've been meaning to blog on Torley's tutorials for a long time, and he just released a bunch of new ones on land. Land ownership, prim counts, parcels, simulators, rental, regions, buying, selling, abandoning, safe sale, you name it, he's filmed it!

Torley's videos are included in the SL Official Blog, and also are available on YouTube. I'd recommend subscribing to either or both! Watch, and learn.

Clearance at artilleri

2008-04-26T17:45:00.003-05:00

Antonia Marat of artilleri is retiring some of her designs, but before she does, she's having a clearance sale. She's offering 50% off on skins, clothes, hair, shoes, and men's and women's clothing. Now is the time to stock up if you've been putting off a purchase!

See you there!

SLURL is http://slurl.com/secondlife/artilleri/84/70/24/?title=Artilleri%20Store%20

Girl Friday by Icing

2008-04-21T14:16:00.003-05:00

Girl Friday is a recent release by Miko Omegamu of Icing. It's a cute little creamy cami and grey skirt, snug and a bit slinky. The camisole is adorned with a generous pouf of flexi prim ruffles, for a nice 3D effect. The skirt is system, with very nice belt detailing, tailoring and seams, especially along the backside. The demure little number can be dressed up or down. I am a complete sucker for a naughty librarian outfit! ;)

Icing is one of those really reliable shops where you know whatever you buy is going to look even better on you than it does in the advertisement. The ruffled prim attaches to the chest, so necklace options can be a bit tricky, and it may need some adjustment depending on your chest topography.

Girl Friday is 250L$ at the main store in Mischief Cove. New freebies as well! SLURL here:
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Mischief/129/174/24

Skin Hybrid II in Spectral by Santana Lumiere of Nevermore Studios
Bonita Hair in Mahogany with Right Swept Bangs by Elikapika Tiramsu of ETD
Spring Stilettos in Black by Fallingwater Cellardoor of Shiny Things
Black Pearl Timeless Teardrop Earrings by Tracy Scofield of Encore
Black Bangle by Koge Cleaver of Junk

Episode 5 - the DiVaS "Dancing QueenS"

2008-04-07T17:52:00.003-05:00

Phaylen's done it again, great casting and wonderful use of animations and facial expressions! I think I loved the fight scene just a little too much!

Sale at <3 Cupcakes!

2008-03-29T20:00:00.005-05:00

There's a sale at Mimi Coral's shop <3 size="1">Skin Hybrid II in Spectral by Santana Lumiere
1er Arro deconstruit Jewelry Set by Dazzle
Dana dress by Mimi Coral of <3>
Sin Skins Portia Lashes by Portia Sin
Bonita Hair with Right Swept Bangs in Mahogany by Elika Tiramasu of ETD

Good night, Uncle Philip!

2008-03-14T12:57:00.005-05:00

Newflash: Phillip Rosedale (aka Phillip Linden) will be stepping down as Linden Labs Chief Executive Officer and will instead take the position of Board Chairman of Linden Labs. Linden Labs will begin a search for a CEO with more management and operation experience. Begin new era.

Massively: Philip Rosedale stepping down as Linden Lab CEO

Reuters: Rosedale to step down as Linden Lab CEO

Reuters: Rosedale faces “founder’s dilemma” and steps aside

Reuters: Reactions to the Rosedale announcement

Official SL Blog: "Changing my Job" by Philip Linden

Divas of SL - Episode 4

2008-03-07T19:57:00.005-05:00

Phaylen Fairchild has been a very busy avie - she's released Episode #4 of Divas of SL. This one is titled "The Fairy, The Furry and The Phaylen".

If the embedded video doesn't work for you, this is the url:

http://phaylen.blip.tv/#723679

Consider yourself warned!

2008-02-25T19:10:00.002-05:00

A friend made this for me and I just had to share. Thanks Tea!!!!

I love <3 Cupcakes!!

2008-02-16T19:18:00.006-05:00

I don't know why it took me so long to find longtime SL member Mimi Coral's delicious shop <3 Cupcakes!! She's been in SL forever - maybe I'm just slow! Thanks to Elisha for telling me about her!

Mimi makes all kinds of dresses, and just about only dresses. Retro, nightlife, cocktail, day, casual, swingy, funky, play - you name it and she has a dress for you! I think my first visit there I bought half of her inventory!! Her textures are rich and luscious and multi-layered and very creatively applied. Some of her edges are a little frayed, but the textures make them so worth while if you don't mind that! I like to think of them as "vintage" or gently worn. ;)

Clockwise from top left: Sequins and Glitter Dress, White and Black Dress, Black and Silver Lace Dress, and Black Corset Dress.

Last time I was there, she also had this little freebie available which is just toooo cute! Gold sequins with a tiny prim flap skirt - sweet and sassy and very very short!

<3 Cupcakes in located in Optimal http://slurl.com/secondlife/Optimal/130/208/24

Prices are extreeeeemly reasonable! Less than $200L per outfit.

Duality Crystal Jewelry Set by Emmanuelle LaFollette of DelEmma Design
Pandora skin in Tone 3 Seduce by sachi Vixen of Adam n Eve

Radiant hair in Dark Brown by Elikapika Tiramsu of ETD

Seriously ...

2008-02-04T22:25:00.001-05:00

..... enough with the bling.

Story Board

2008-02-03T17:19:00.000-05:00

Roughly every week, there appears a wordless story on the Looking Glass blog. Some of them are quite evocative, like this one by Clive Essex....

Here's the index page for more Story Board entries. Enjoy!

Music Immersion

2008-02-01T19:18:00.000-05:00

Osprey Thereian's music video of the fantastic pairing of Australian blues singer Komosu Tokagawa playing live from Japan with New Age "Sound Jeweler" MoShang Zhao from Taiwan.

Pixel Dolls Corset Belts

2008-01-18T21:12:00.001-05:00

Pixel Dolls has released this week new Corset Belts - wonderfully textured midriff layers - for covering that gap where your top should meet your bottoms.

For those outfits where a gap just isn't the look you're going for, these corset belts do the trick. They come in ALL layers for all of your fashion fixing needs - undershirt, underpants, pants, shirt and jacket layers. Each for L$100 or all four for L$300. Cameo, Knit, Dauphine, and Empress, now available in colors, too!

Pixel Dolls in Port Seraphine

Divas of Second Life

2008-01-16T20:58:00.000-05:00

Episode the third, just released. Phaylen Fairchild's lastest installment in the life of a Second Life Diva. As usual, complete with her signature warm social commentary on the foibles of humanity as expressed in our avatars. Enjoy!!

Divas of Second Life

2008-01-15T23:27:00.000-05:00

Phaylen Fairchild releases the second episode in the first season of Divas of SL entitled "You Better Work". Bravo! Truly a unique style and sense of humor!

Come Sail Away

2008-01-06T13:42:00.000-05:00

Here's a wonderful article on the joys of open water sailing by my good friend Elisha Paklena Baby Steps (or, Mowry to Benicia) in the SL Sailing Blog .

There are all kinds of sailors in SL - open water, solitary, team, course racers, open water racers, meditators, teachers, organizers, explorers, experimenters, scripters, testers, cruisers, designers, and drunks. ;) Some are many of the above. The SL sailing blog is a great resource for all - check it out! Newcomers to racing are always welcomed with open arms!

We Know Drama

2008-01-03T12:04:00.000-05:00

Generally, if I see a sign like this posted in an area, my brain translates it immediaely into "We Know Drama". It's a red flag for folks who have trouble communicating effectively and have poor conflict resolution skills. They're usually generally nice folks, and frequently rather charming and even engaging, especially at first, but things tend to disintegrate after a while, until they predictably explode.

Everyone has friends like this. They blunder around, wondering why there is so much drama everywhere. Limp wrist to agonized forehead, they bemoan the problems that they are having with EVERYONE. Apparently EVERYONE is a drama queen, and they will go on and on to some degree about how awful it is, never suspecting that the one thing that EVERYONE has in common is interaction with themselves.

The logical converse of "I am having a problem with EVERYONE" is "EVERYONE is having a problem with me." But, lacking insight, they never quite make that leap and go on to assume that "new friends" must be the answer, seeking new, unsuspecting victims, errrr friends.

So, if you see some person wearing a "No Drama" button or tshirt, or has this sign hanging in their club or home, don't say I didn't warn you. ;)

Best of Snapzilla 2007

2008-01-01T18:13:00.000-05:00

Snapzilla has up their "Best of 2007" choices. Some amazing pics - do check it out! Snapzilla's been around a good while now - it's become a pictorial blog or diary of all the goings on of the SL residents over the years - a great source of ideas, inspiration, and travel tips!

Best of Snapzilla 2006

Best of Snapzilla 2005

Snapzilla went live in February 2005 - here's the first snapshot, appropriately from Cristiano Midnight, Snapzilla's founder, on February 23, 2005.

Merry Christmas!

2007-12-24T21:27:00.000-05:00

"Kathy" by Nicki Ree

2007-12-23T15:00:00.000-05:00

I wandered into Nicky Ree's boutique on Muse Isle and realized I hadn't been to one of her shops in eons. I found this little number and just fell in love with it. You don't see too many browns in SL and this chocolatey brown is just so lush and creamy and delicious. It fades off into a teal-aqua that sets off the brown just perfectly. And the textures and draping and highlighting in the material sets off my voluptous curves to advantage! I had to include a back view just to prove that point!

The three pointed flexi skirt moves beautifully, and needed no adjustment at all. At only 300L$ they're quite a steal! That's a lot of shimmy for small change!

Kathy dress by Nicki Ree of Designing Nicki Ree $300L
Lady Slingbacks in Chocolate by Shiny Things
Pearl choker, earrings and bracelet by DelEmma Designs
Bridget Hair in Crimson Blackened by Elika Tirmasu of ETD
Skin Hybrid II in Spectral by Santana Lumiere of Nevermore Studios

Lazy Spa Day

2007-12-16T16:15:00.000-05:00

Ahhhh, a snowy day in RL leads to a relaxing spa day in SL. I wandered into the Total Betty shop - one of my AbFab Faves in Son and found the *Cozy Plush* set - bathrobe and towel and soothing facial complete with cucumber slices over the eyes. Such a hoot! Love it!

*Cozy Plush* comes in 8 different colors for only L$125 each.

8 Things.....

2007-12-05T20:38:00.000-05:00

I was tagged by Ben Vanguard. Merci. :P

Here are the rules:

1/ Each player starts with eight random facts/habits about themselves.
2/ People who are tagged need to write a post on their own blog (about their eight things) and post these rules.
3/ At the end of your blog, you need to choose eight people to get tagged and list their names.
4/ Don’t forget to leave them a comment telling them they’re tagged, and to read your blog.

8 things about Lillie Guildenstern:

1/ I am very shy, which will come as a surprise to many people, I'm sure. I am very cautious about making friends, but once I do, you're friended for good.

2/ I love old black and white movies.

3/ I am a cat person.

4/ I am obsessive about punctuality. To be honest, I'm a Virgo and I'm obsessive about a lot of things!

5/ I absolutely abhor injustice, unfairness and unkindness. I sometimes get in trouble for speaking out about it, too.

6/ A lot of my food preferences have more to do with texture than taste.

7/ I wear a lot of black.

8/ I am definitely not a morning person.

And now, Kori Travanti, Iris Ophelia, Whitney Clymer, Shinesse Madison, Elisha Paklena, Pasha Korvin, Relika Itamae, and Nephilaine Protagonist, you've been tagged. Enjoy!

DiVAS - Second Life

2007-12-03T01:06:00.001-05:00

The latest machinima from Phaylen Fairchild. This piece uses to advantage her keen sense of timing and humor. I love her ability to match a piece of music to her videos. Special effects and animations are used very effectively in this offering! The underlying humanity of her subjects comes through despite the lack of dialogue.

Welcome to Your Second Life

2007-12-03T00:51:00.001-05:00

One of my all-time favorite Second Life machinima. An early work of Phaylen Fairchild's.

Woot!

2007-12-01T01:10:00.000-05:00

Clearly this tool is borked. :P

A Welcome Sight

2007-11-24T22:16:00.000-05:00

Tonight saw the reopening of Warehouse 42 with live blues by the solid Jaggpro McCann and Blue4u Nowicka. After a bit of an absence, Zud Zaftig and the Warehouse are back in Inquestor - old faithful fans flocked to the new site and new fans appeared out of the woodwork. Good music, intelligent conversation, a nice build and great company!

Keep an eye open for events at the Warehouse 42 in Inquestor. You won't be dissapointed.

When the Postman Spits Twice

2007-11-22T21:25:00.000-05:00

Winner of the 2007 Machinima Filmfestival in Europe
Best Commercial: When the Postman Spits Twice - SL-Inworld Productions

Grid Issues? Nahhhhh

2007-11-20T20:40:00.000-05:00

Where are we going and why are we in this handbasket?

Major grid problems tonight, forcing dozens of avatars to log in and get redirected to a Welcome Area. Avatars stacked on avatars, lag and bling and grey textures galore. Oldbies and newbies formed a pile of green dots on the map. Unable to teleport out, the body count rises.

One noob asks "Hey guys was there any problems tonight with SL? ive been trying for ages to log in?"

Ummm, nope! Just you!! ;)

Avatar as Mask

2007-11-18T21:49:00.000-05:00

Robbie Dingo explores the use of avatar faces as masks behind which we experience SL and each other. Avatars simultaneously hide and reveal our selves to the greater world. The video highlights our differences as well as our similarities. Enjoy!

WindLight

2007-11-18T14:31:00.000-05:00

The Windlight viewer is back, and folks are having all kinds of fun playing with it's functionality. Torley's WindLight tips explain a ton of the options and effects that can be achieved with the viewer.

Known issues and bugs with Windlight are listed on the Jira.

Snapzilla is showing off WindLight pics like this by Tweed Silvera...

They're starting a new album of WindLight pics, the address for inclusion in the album is wind@slpics.com

For a bunch of info on the First Look Windlight Viewer by Jeremy Linden, check the Knowledge Base Article of the Week on the official blog.

Happy tweaking!!!

Across the World

2007-11-16T21:10:00.000-05:00

Pixel Dolls has some new releases this week, and I just could not resist this dress, called Across the World. This luscious confection has Nephilaine Protagonist's trademark rich texturing and detailed drawing. The flexi sleeves flutter daintily and the flexi skirt is a deep lush brocade that moves nicely and (at least in the Windlight viewer) has a bit of a taffeta shine on the skirt lining. It comes in several lush Pixel Dolls colors, and all layers, all for $250L. I may never take it off.

Yummy!!!!

OMG Shoes from Insolence

2007-11-10T13:47:00.000-05:00

Considering the fact that I have a giant SL shoe fetish, I can't believe that this is my first shoe posting. :O It is just not possible.

I ran across these shoes in the FashCon notices a while back - they're newish sculptie shoes from Insolence, famed maker of oh-so-yummy lingerie, now turned couture cobbler.

They come in two sizes, many colors, two finishes, and are modifiable, so the ankle strap doesn't go through longer or thicker ankles - I just love the way they look - nice clean lines and the shoe clothing piece doesn't mangle your ankle joint so that your limbs look like they were broken to fit into the darn shoe. Too many cruel shoes in SL! The Elise shoe gives a nicely turned ankle that's doesn't make you squeamish to look at!

Elise sculpted black vinyl stilettos, at Insolence in Venom, $399L.

Meteors

2007-11-04T20:36:00.000-05:00

Second Life filmmaker Rob Wright (Robbie Dingo) collaborates with electronic musician Kirsty Hawkshaw for the Millions of Us first Artist-in-Residence Program.

Mean Girls

2007-11-02T17:31:00.000-05:00

If you're looking for mean girls, you've come to the wrong place.

However, the Mean Girls Guide to SL is the right place. ;) It's one of those guilty pleasures that I have on my reading list - and they're also looking for writers. So, if you're mean, petty, smart, witty, and have a razor sharp tongue and lightning comebacks, you may have found your home!

Port Seraphine rebuilt

2007-10-31T21:06:00.000-05:00

Pixel Dolls' main store on Port Seraphine has been rebuilt. Nephilaine Protagonist's builds are as good as her clothing designs. This may take a while.

You'll know where to find me. ;)

440 Sims?

2007-10-27T12:24:00.000-05:00

I'm still trying to wrap my brain around the fact that CBS bought 440 sims in preparation for it's featuring of Second Life airing in an episode of CSI:NY. Just "WOW".

SL Insider has info on signups and glitches as a result of the airing. The CSI registration portal failed, but new registrations were still up about 74,000 more accounts than usual.

Greenies

2007-10-24T21:20:00.000-05:00

I visited the Greenies Home Rezzable sim recently and after hearing a thing or two about it, I was quite impressed! The build is really amazing, well thought out and very well implemented! You enter via a tunnel that is right out of a 1950s sci-fi alien movie and then into a dollhouse that is rather avatar proportioned and from there into the full-sized build where the perspective and miniaturization of your avatar dwarfed by the giant earth objects becomes apparent.

Pictures of course don't do it justice, the scale is really the star of the show here, and there's so much to see - little "greenies" hidden everywhere - playing with everyday items and interacting with the objects in a human household.

And the perils of pets is evident as well! The humor in the build is very playful and makes the sim really fun to explore! Surprises abound!

I tried to give a sense of the perspective in this shot - not an easy task, but you really do feel tiny - I kept getting the feel I was in a 1940s era Warner Brothers cartoon!

There's so much more to see here - I think I only saw about a third of them and so many more greenies to find! I'll be going back for more!

Fun with Avatars

2007-10-21T12:13:00.000-05:00

Lust by Grendel's Children

One of the things I enjoy so much about SL is the freedom to change your avatar. There is so much fluidity to the human sliders on the basic avatar, and then there are the creative artists that make prim attachments and costumes and hair and shapes and skins so that we can appear to be almost anything, any size, any era, any gender, ad infinitum. Some of the tools in SL are so easy to use that basic costumes are a snap. And then you have the creative geniuses at places like Grendel's Children or DarkDharma or Psyra Extraordinaire and Seven's Selections and many many other content creators in SL! Here's a few of my favorite recent playthings!

Tiny fairy avatar by Seven's Selections in Flotsam Beach - compare to the lovely and talented Whitney for tiny size comparison!

An amazing Raven avatar by the talented Psyra Extraordinaire, who now has a Birdworx section all her own at Grendel's Children.

Fantastic dragons abound at Grendel's Children, this one comes with a riding attachment, that is sold separately. Trainable dragons! Who knew?

LILcat

2007-10-14T13:52:00.000-05:00

in ur mailbox leaving u a surprise

Lucia Freebie at Bossa Nova

2007-10-07T13:59:00.000-05:00

One of my favorite SL designers, Moire Georgette of Bossa Nova, has done it again! Another freebie shared with the SL community - this one is a twofer - two black and white tea length gowns - very elegant - strapless and classic in design. A net underskirt poofs out the flouncy flexi skirt and a contrasting sash cinches the waist.

She's also moved her store to Amour (183, 60, 27) - do go and visit her new digs, pick up the freebies and browse her new collections!

Mermaids

2007-10-06T23:36:00.000-05:00

I'm having fun playing with the mermaid themes - I found some lovely animations by Shanna Sungsoo of Starfish at Siren's Grotto in Shamrock.

Second Life in Doonesbury

2007-09-09T15:13:00.001-05:00

SL Video

2007-08-12T08:56:00.000-05:00

This RL video made the rounds a few months ago, and I can't believe I forgot to post it here. The sound effects crack me up - satirical and a bit depressing, the only elements missing are lag and sex balls. ;) Enjoy!!

Sweet Cassie from Tuli

2007-08-11T11:57:00.001-05:00

I've been to Tuli Asturias' shop "Tuli" in Plush Rho a few times now, and this is one of her newest releases called "Cassie". It's oh so sweet and oh so innocent. Which as you know, is soooooo me! ;)

It's a flirty little virginal outfit with sweetheart rosebuds and pink polkadots. It comes in multiple layers and quite a few pieces to mix and match. The tops are in jacket or shirt layers, in long and short versions. The underskirt layers are either patterned or this sweet little naughty pink thing - heck, even I like to watch me walk when I wear it! :D

Tuli is definitely a new designer I am going to keep my eye on. She's now turning her talents to some very nice skins and even prim jewelry. I suggest you keep your eye on her, too!

SLurl to Tuli: http://slurl.com/secondlife/Plush_Rho/124/236/22

Cassie dress by Tuli Asturias of Tuli Designs
Veronica Sandals in Rose by Lyra Muse for Last Call
Cailyn's Gypsy Set in Silver Red and Pink by Cailyn Miller.
Bridget Hair in Crimson Blackened by Elika Tirmasu of ETD
Skin Obsidian Lush in Nimbus by Portia Sin of Sin Skins

The Debug Menu

2007-08-08T13:46:00.000-05:00

Torley's written a very nice guide to the debug options in the Client menu (previously the Debug menu) that I draw your attention to today.

Torley's official debug client menu tour on the Official Blog here.

If you cannot see the client menu on your SL screen, it's hidden by default, hit Ctrl-Alt-D on Windows and Linux, or Cmd-Ctrl-D on a Mac. That's "D" for debug. You'll immediately see your menu options increase by two- Client and Server menus. The goodies we're talking about today are in the Client menu.

Torley's Ten include:

10. Quiet Snapshots to Disk

9. Debug Permissions

8. Rendering > Cheesy Beacon
(I once got completely discombobulated playing with this option - it really is cheesy!)

7. World menu > Mouse Moves Sun

6. Character > Slow Motion Animations

5. Character > Rebake Textures (I can't live without this one!)

4. Disable Camera Constraints (My fave for screenshots!)

3. Joystick Flycam

2. Mouse Smoothing

1. Debug Settings - lots of goodies here! Turning off typing animations or auto-idling live here.

Happy debugging! ;)

Newsweek on Second Life

2007-07-31T15:31:00.000-05:00

Newsweek magazine covers the world of Second Life in their July 30th issue.

Titled "Why Millions Are Living Virtual Lives Online", the article claims that SL "may be the Internet's next big thing". ;)

The article differs from most recent mainstream media coverage, in that it actually looks at SL from a variety of angles. It skips the "ZOMG u can make oodles of moneyzzz" hype and takes a look at the live music scene, RL networking, disabilities, designing, creativity, corporate presence, education, research, development, culture, love and even sex. Not a bad read!

All Bets are Off!

2007-07-25T23:25:00.000-05:00

As of yesterday, Linden Labs no longer allows gambling or wagering.

Gambling is defined as any game that relies on "chance or random number generation to determine a winner", or relies on the outcome of real-life organized sporting events, and provides a payout or prize in either Linden dollars or any real world currency.

Games that are now verboten include baccarat, blackjack, craps, keno, poker, and slot machines. Casinos will have a hard time figuring out any way to stay open. Offering merchandise instead of lindens, and games of skill instead of chance might be one way, but will that draw avies like games of chance and the possiblity of winning oodles of lindens?

The policy goes into effect across the grid, regardless of where individual members reside in first life. I wonder if chips count as Lindens or real life currency.....

Blog entry: Wagering In Second Life: New Policy

Artist Zero Ball

2007-07-24T14:45:00.000-05:00

I ran into artist Zero Ball the other day, at an exhibit of his work near my home in Theretra. He graciously showed me around, answering questions about his many works. Zero works in many mediums - sculpture, images, and many of his pieces are kinetic or interactive. The piece above is entitled "Vortex" and the picture just does not do it justice. It has a very lovely movement to it, and standing inside and using mouselook gives an entirely different experiential view. Zero and his partner Sylver Piccard, who is also an artist, call their brand of animated sculpture "Meta Dimensional Art", or Metilism, full of kinetic energy and motion.

I was intrigued and impressed enough with his work, that I actually agreed to sit for him. While I am not extremely shy about my pixels, I am a bit guarded about where I flash them. Ok, sometimes I am guarded about where I flash them. ;) I felt comfortable with Zero's work, and I was also curious to see what he would do with my image. A few days later, I got a call that the work was done and had been accepted into another gallery opening in Abitibi, at the Symposium gallery. I quickly ran over with a few close friends to see what had become of me ....

..... and I was quite pleased and intrigued with his work. Very heavily shaded, the single nude figure is both exposed and obscured. I find the portrait mesmerizing. I also readily admit that I may be slightly biased. It's titled "Lillie Guildenstern", you can't miss it.

Do come see his unique works at the Asgard gallery in Theretra, and at the Symposium gallery in Abitibi. Zero is available for commissions and portraits, and his art work is both beautiful and thought provoking. He's definitely worth the look!

Boston Uncommon

2007-07-21T09:19:00.001-05:00

Emerson College in Boston has a build of downtown Boston on their island. Their campus is at the corner of Tremont and Boylston Streets, pictured here. I'm intimately familiar with that corner, they've done a very faithful recreation - building by building - even graffitti and drain plugs are included in their texturing. Greetings from Boston!

Encore, Bossa Nova!

2007-07-20T13:07:00.000-05:00

Both Encore and Bossa Nova released new items this week, and as those are two of my favorite design houses, I had to check them out.

Tracy Scofield of Encore has taken up jewelry design, and has some delicious offerings in black and white pearls, necklaces and earrings, to mix and match. Her first jewelry offering is the Timeless pearl collection. The textures are delicious, and the pearls are nicely strung. The necklaces come in double and single strand, knotted, and a sort of choker with a teardrop version. She has created four sets of earrings; teardrop, chain, double chain or hoop earrings. Decisions abound! Everything comes in black or white versions. Necklaces are $100L and earrings are $50L, so if you just can't decide, you can buy them all!
Encore is at http://slurl.com/secondlife/Hillcrest Estates/112/214/24

Moire Georgette's designs of Bossa Nova have become one of the staples of my SL wardrobe. Whether you want casual, kicky, retro, classy, fun, or elegant, Bossa Nova has something for you. She released two new dresses this week, including the Clove above, shown in Lilac. It's an elegant design, with very subtle folds. The ribbon edging has a lovely satiny shine to it, and once I pulled the prim bow out of my boob, it sat nicely on my collar and waved hello. :)

Moire is also retiring some of her older designs, so she's having a very nice sale on some of her soon-to-dissapear outfits. Prices as low as $50L! Get over there now before they're gone forever!! Bossa Nova is at http://slurl.com/secondlife/Dos%20Corazones/79/122/25

Clove dress in Lilac by Georgette Moire of Bossa Nova

Vamp Veronica Sandals in Rose by Lyra Muse for Last Call

Timeless White Pearl Double Strand Necklace and Chain Earrings by Tracy Scofield of Encore

Radiant Hair in Dark Brown by Elika Tirmasu of ETD

Skin Hybrid II in Spectral by Santana Lumiere of Nevermore Studios

Starry Starry Night

2007-07-17T11:11:00.000-05:00

Robbie Dingo wanders inside Vincent Van Gogh's "Starry Starry Night" and recreates it in Second Life. A mesmerizing video, beautifully done, set to Don McLean's "Vincent".

A thank you to Eloise Pasteur of SL Insider for bringing this to my attention.

Debunking SL Myths

2007-07-16T09:12:00.000-05:00

Wagner James Au recently wrote an article for GigaOM titled "Debunking 5 Business Myths about Second Life". Having seen a lot of the articles in the mainstream media that just make me cringe - or laugh - I enjoyed this article very much. He makes some good points, with humor, even if you take issue with some of his stats. The five myths he addresses are:

Myth 1: Second Life is Huge– or Second Life is Small

Myth 2: Nobody visits SL Marketing Sites

Myth 3: Real World Advertisers are Linden Lab’s Main Revenue Source

Myth 4: Corporate Sites are Helpless in the face of Protesters and Sabotage

Myth 5: It’s Mostly a Sex Haven Full of Weirdos

The part of the article that struck me the most was that if you substitute any SL/Linden references with the word "internet" this could have been a flashback to the 1980s.

Further debunking on the NWN Blog here RE-DEBUNKING SECOND LIFE MYTHS

Renovation sale at Last Call

2007-07-15T17:55:00.000-05:00

There's a sale going on at Last Call on the Dazzle sim - Ginny Talamasca is retiring some designs and has set them up for sale through July 27th, so if you've put off making some purchases, now might be the time to do that! After the sale, these items will no longer be available.

I picked up a few items for about 1/3 of what I would have paid before, including a nice expansion pack of tops to the Kerry outfit, which I just love!

The sale wall is right behind you as you teleport in - I didn't see it at first and almost missed it - turn around and the giant black sale wall will be looming over you!

It puts the lotion on its skin....

2007-07-14T14:11:00.001-05:00

..... and puts it in the basket.

Another Lucky Day at Pixel Dolls!

2007-07-13T12:56:00.001-05:00

Who says Friday the 13th is unlucky? Not Nephilaine Protagonist, apparently!

Pixel Dolls is showing more love this week, in the form of some delicious freebies! Port Seraphine location only.

There's a black cropped sweater with sculpted prim cuffs, a sumptously silky peachy pink leotard in multi layers, and two piles of tank tops - wrapped and wrinkled , fifteen of each, all for free. The wrapped is a crossover top with a little tie over the decolletage, and the wrinkled has a delightfully ruched texture over the tummy.

I'm completely in love with the leotard- try and peel it off me!

She likes us! She really, really likes us!!! Thank you, Nephilaine!!!

Lazy Bum

2007-07-13T11:30:00.000-05:00

Just hanging out by the pond, bumming around, enjoying my first day of summer vacation.

Appropriately dressed in summery togs, and my new wellies from Jeepers Creepers. I've been a big fan of their shoes for a long time, and these Ladybug Wellies just amused me no end!

The halter top is the Annie in red from /artilleri/ - I love the tailoring of it, and it's just so summery and crisp! The jeans are just the freebie faded jeans - but on the underwear layer for wearing with boots.

The earrings and bracelet are from my good friend Emma's DelEmma Duality Crystal jewelry set in black. It comes with a choker as well as a second bracelet. I love the crystal look of the set, and it's achieved without bling! Yay, Emma!

Annie halter in Red by Antonia Marat of /artilleri/

Ladybug Wellies Eponymous Trenchmouth of Jeepers Creepers

Duality Crystal Earrings and Bracelet by Emmanuelle LaFollette of DelEmma Designs

Black Star Pearl Necklace by Neptune's Kiss

Radiant Hair in Dark Brown by Elika Tirmasu of ETD

Skin Hybrid II in Spectral by Santana Lumiere of Nevermore Studios

Freebie Faded Jeans from Linden Textures :P

Andromeda at Last Call

2007-07-11T21:32:00.000-05:00

Ginny Talamasca of Last Call has done it again! She's got a fantastic new release out in her shop - a limited release - in six colors - all for 1L$ each!

Andromeda comes in a deep ruby red, amethyst, antique gold, apatite (teal) , emerald, and sapphire, each deeper and more lustrous than the last. As an added plus, they're all spelled correctly, too! ;) I love the strappy back on it, as well! The skirts move nicely, and the double hem is extremely well done! Two skirts are included, one is very full and the other is slimmer.

Pictured above is the Andromeda in apatite with the skinny skirt. I cannot resist teal!

They're for sale for approximately two and a half weeks so get there soon - TP your friends to Last Call at Dazzle! They'll be glad you did!

Study in Wireframe

2007-07-08T13:21:00.000-05:00

I like to putter around with some of the lesser known tools - and play with the camera in SL.

One of the rendering options in the Client menu (formerly the Debug menu) is to view your surroundings in wireframe. You can get some interesting effects this way.

If your Client/Debug menu isn't visible in your options, click Ctrl-Alt-D in Windows (sorry, maybe someone can comment on the Mac command!) and it should appear along with the Server menu. Happy debugging! ;)

Lucky Day at Pixel Dolls!

2007-07-07T11:50:00.000-05:00

If you love freebies and you love Pixel Dolls, then today is your lucky day!!!!

Nephilaine Protagonist, in all her benevolence, has made this Celeste dress available free at her Port Seraphine shop in twelve - count them twelve!! - delicious colors! Teleport to secondlife://Port_Seraphine/44/134/27 at the base of the staircase.

Here's the dress in Magenta, yummmy!!!

I've been doing a bunch of shopping at Pixel Dolls lately, I suspect there will be more blog entries from here! Pixel Dolls makes me drool, always has!

Celeste dress in Magenta by Nephilaine Protagonist of Pixel Dolls
Silk Wrapped Pumps in Regal by Mare Lu of Paper Couture
Black Star Pearl Jewelry Set by Neptune's Kiss
Bridget Hair in Crimson Blackened by Elika Tirmasu of ETD
Skin Hybrid II in Spectral by Santana Lumiere of Nevermore Studios

auntie elsie by /artilleri/

2007-07-06T14:35:00.000-05:00

I stopped in to see what was new at /artilleri/, as I haven't been to the main store since Antonia Marat moved to her own sim. I found this delicious little summery number and hemmed and hawed over what color to get it in. I never never get yellow, as it's a color I can't really wear in RL (can you say jaundice?) but it just looked so irresistably cool and summery in the yellows and greens that she chose, that I had to make an exception!

The auntie elsie dress comes in blue, green, red, brown and yellow - at 200L$ a pop or 600L$ for all five colors. The flexi prim skirt is flouncy, with a net crinoline beneath - enough bounce and movement to suggest a breeze, but not a frequent flasher flexi. ;) The little prim bow is sweet but not saccharine.

Fun to wear and very well done!! /artilleri/ is one of those Second Life shops that has consistent quality and consistently imaginitive new designs, with some fifties funk and down home diner casual influence - if you haven't been you really should check it out, it's a great build and a really nice shopping experience.

auntie elsie dress in yellow by Antonia Marat of /artilleri/
White and Black Mules by Lassitude and Ennui
Deese Aero gold jewelry by Ginny Talamasca of Dazzle
Bonita Hair in Mahogany by ETD
Skin Hybrid II Spectral by Santana Lumiere

Ruthed .....

2007-07-01T10:35:00.001-05:00

.... is the new black.

Enkythings 1L$ Store

2007-05-28T13:07:00.000-05:00

I'm back after an extended RL move - and of course I've jumped right back into shopping again! I ran across Enkythings 1LS store this morning, while I was drooling over the boots!

Enktan Gully has built quite the little newbie heaven here - hair, neko, clothes, shoes, furniture, attachments, toys, jewelry - you name it, it's there. I've added the landmark to the folder of freebie newbie stuff that I hand out to new members.

Visit here at Orbiuna (196, 96, 351)

Sculpted prims

2007-05-04T16:46:00.000-05:00

As I shall be offline for a while and unable to participate in SL adventures, I leave you to contemplate the future of SL and sculpted prims.

See you soon!

Project Open Letter

2007-04-29T22:35:00.000-05:00

This letter is being sent to Linden Labs tomorrow, an open letter asking LL to address ongoing problems that are causing financial losses, inability to create and keep content, and inconsistencies with record keeping, among myriad other issues. It was written by Cristiano Midnight, and signed by over 400 members so far.

"As I thought more about it, I realized that just because we no longer have a centralized place we can raise and discuss issues collectively does not mean that we do not have a voice. While an individual forum post may not draw much attention, the visibility of an open letter on a large number of SL web sites and blogs, along with locations in SL would at least help to get attention to the message. Whether it can bring about change remains to be seen, but the effort so far has been worthwhile."

Read the letter here: Project Open Letter

Signature list is here. The letter gets sent on April 30th.

Kidnapped by Pirates

2007-04-25T22:06:00.000-05:00

I've been hijacked by RL pirates. Oooooh! I will be back. Eventually. ;)

Tone Uriza

2007-04-19T21:24:00.000-05:00

I was lucky enough to meet Tone Uriza a few months ago when he was opening up his own blues club - he was planning to start performing live in SL and invited us to one of his gigs. As the blues he was playing in his club was really good stuff - I checked out his gig and was totally blown away.

Tone has taken the live blues performance community by storm. He's performing everywhere - he's not hard to find, check the events listings sometime - he's all over it. I've caught quite a few of his shows and I have never been disappointed.

He really enjoys performing, he interacts with his audience, he remembers people's names, and man, can he sing! A very sweet speaking voice and then he gets down and dirty and belts out these songs! His phrasing is so expressive, and his voice is quite an instrument. He's got a good range and he can get so gravelly you can feel it. His voice resonates and you can feel the song through him. Yes, he's THAT good.

His performances are a combination of classic and contemporary blues, including some of his own compositions. Tone genuinely seems to be having a blast up there and his audience shares in the fun.

His website is on his profile - he's a performer in RL and his band is called Tony and the Torpedoes. They're based in the Soutwest USA. He's also got a MySpace page and his CDs are available on CD Baby. He's amazing, go check him out. Request "Frigidaire Woman." You'll be glad you did.

He's opening his new club Blues Heaven this weekend in Atai. See you there! Multiple performances in Atai (9,90,22), check your local listings.

Agent Pushbutton

2007-04-16T16:37:00.000-05:00

I saw the Agent Pushbutton coat by Marleen Vaughan and just had to have it. Deciding what color to get was not easy. It comes in three colors - Ash grey with pink lining, Indigo with gold lining, and Army green with silver lining. The indigo suited me just fine. It comes as a shirt and pants layer, with prim collar, skirt and hanky to match the lining. It flares nicely and moves as if it has a bit of weight to it - and the lining flashes as you move. The skirt hangs nicely and the prim elements are incorporated into the design seamlessly. Very nice!

Her shop is adorable - it's not overcrowded and her designs have a certain retro noir style that is well done without being overdone. She shows a nice sense of humor as well, her wares come with a notecared entitled "the sales thingy you're never going to read". I look forward to seeing more of her work!

Marly's Vintage Clothing is located in Envy (158,113, 21).

Agent Pushbutton Coat in Indigo by Marlys

Ankle Boots in Midnight Blue by Lassitude and Ennui

Glasses by Last Call
Radiant Hair in Dark Brown by ETD

Skin Obsidian Lush in Nimbus by Sin Skins

Remembrance in Caledon Tamrannoch

2007-04-15T13:31:00.000-05:00

The Remembrance Day Monument in Caledon Tamrannoch is engraved with the poem "In Flanders Fields". It is located beside the Falling Anvil Pub owned by Aldo Stern.

Komuso Tokugawa

2007-04-14T23:26:00.000-05:00

I hit the Komuso Tokugawa concert tonight in the Epsilon sim at LIL Sturgis. The Sim was packed, up to 72 people at one point, all there to see one of the best blues performers in Second Life. Komuso is an Aussie living in Japan, and performs live in SL - traditional blues guitar and harmonica. The guy is just amazing. What a voice - earthy, gritty, and a low growl. And in between songs, that Aussie accent. Swooon!

If you get a chance to catch one of his gigs, do it! You won't regret it!

Grendel's Children

2007-04-13T18:41:00.000-05:00

After seeing Mat's Deep Sea Siren avatar the other day, I decided that I just had to have one. I set off in search of Grendel's Children, which is the name of the shop where he found it, and I have to say, the place is amazing, but also amazingly hard to find! The Deep Sea Siren is only 90L$ if you can believe it. It's by Flea Bussy, and comes in purple, blue, green, yellow, red, pink, orange, and teal, including everything you see here plus an AO. I just love its lithe flexi movements.

The shop itself is lovely, and sells a variety of avatars and accessories, by multiple artists, including the illustrious Psyra Extraordinaire. Many of the avatars are quite affordable by recent SL standards.

This scorpion is extremely well done, it's made by Memnoch Matzerath and I am not making this up, it costs only 5L$. That's not a typo, that's FIVE. Multiple colors, many of them using shiny to great advantage. I almost look forward to getting backed into a corner now.

The selection is amazing. Do visit.

Grendel's Children is in Avaria (46,173,249)

Gone Fishin'

2007-04-11T17:46:00.000-05:00

The most interesting avatars wash up on the shores of Mowry Bay. I just loved Mat's new Deep Sea Siren from Grendel's Children, I am so going to have to pay a visit!!!

This is Second Life!!!!

2007-04-09T23:28:00.000-05:00

Because it amused me no end.

SLoogle

2007-04-09T21:11:00.000-05:00

The Electric Sheep Company has a new search engine for objects in Second Life, according to the Clickable Culture blog. Scanning SL sims daily for objects that are marked "for sale" across the entire public grid. Located at search.sheeplabs.com the new search engine is open to the public and ESC is looking for feedback. Search results are interactive and the list of searchable objects is growing.

For those with privacy concerns, you can visit the Electric Sheep HQ on Sheep Island and choose your privacy preferences - Opt In, Opt Out, or the default which includes only objects marked "for sale". Search FAQ and statistics here. ESC blog here with information on sending feedback.

I gave it a whirl, a cursory search for some of my shop items came up zilch, even a search of my name and the Theretra sim came up empty. Betas are fun! :)

Happy Easter

2007-04-08T11:04:00.000-05:00

Happy Easter, everyone!

May all your eggs be sweet and easy to find.

Lehua the Storyteller

2007-04-06T19:38:00.000-05:00

Lehua Lamington, storyteller extraordinaire, opened the Serenity performance venue in grand style with her unique brand of story telling. Lehua tells a delightful combination of story elements - the traditional, the fanciful, the human, the family, the supernatural, - including Hawaiian history and topography and rich culture and pulllllls her listeners into the world that she weaves around them.

Telling traditional stories with titles such as "Flying Through Pig-shaped Clouds", Lehua enchants and enthralls her audience, which only grows during the performance as friends drag in other friends for this unique type of SL live performance. Lehua uses her rich and expressive voice to tell the stories, in real time, to her rapt audience. You can hear the silence from the audience, as Lehua finishes each tale, the audience silently hoping that the story has not yet ended. Lehua's storytelling is magic.

Bravo, Lehua!

Serenity is located at Abitibi (244, 110, 50)

Out to Lunch

2007-04-03T21:18:00.000-05:00

Back in a few.

Faith and Religion in SL

2007-04-02T21:46:00.000-05:00

Interesting but brief article today in the McPaper on faith and religion as practiced and expressed in Second Life. A good sampling of faiths and religious beliefs, both traditional and non, denominational and non, organized and un.

Apparently, in the season of Passover and Easter and Vernal Equinox, faith is where you find it.

Ambergris Tango Dots

2007-03-31T19:58:00.000-05:00

I stopped by Ambergris Baphomet's shop today to see what's new and I found this luscious little number, the "Tango Dots" dress. It's a fun little dress, the flexi skirt is very fluttery and flouncy, and the panels are sheer and overlapping, so you're never left "out in the cold", so to speak. The underskirt layer is black above and sheer below, same color as the dots, which enhances the deep colors. The sleeve cuffs are prim attachments, and the belt is part of the shirt layer.

I've been a big fan of hers for a long time - her designs are unique and tend toward the gothic range, lots of reds and blacks and some really rich golds. She has a few items that buck that trend, this one does that delightfully!

Tango Dots comes in gold, pink, green, purple, red, blue, and sells for 200L$.

Ambergris Deadly Fashions is in Knot (209, 62, 81)

*Ambergris* Tango Dots in Pink by Ambergris Baphomet

Cailyn's Amethyst Teardrop jewelry set by Cailyn Miller

JUNK Red Bangle by Koge Cleaver

*SM* Black Strappy Pumps by Sylfie Minogue

Pixie hair in Black/Pink by ETD

Skin Hybrid II Spectral by Santana Lumiere

ElectroAcoustic Fusion Concert Schedule

2007-03-29T18:04:00.000-05:00

The Electroacoustic Fusion group (EAF) has a handy dandy little web schedule that I've linked to - we all know how easy it is to find event listings in world.

The web site is here: EAF Concert Schedule

Constantly updated, and it's got everyone's regular gigs on there as well!

The group is growing by leaps and bounds - feel free to join the group if you like what you hear and want to hear more! Or, check the schedule.

I also made this little 2-prim musician's tip jar above for aspiring live performers - it's available on SLExchange.com for free should you be so inclined - copy/mod/transfer, my gift to the musical community. It's shiny enough so folks can see it from a distance, low spam, and doesn't embarrass your audience by shouting out how cheap they are. :P

Yo Mama

2007-03-25T10:03:00.000-05:00

Just because it makes me giggle.

"I collared your Mom" Tshirt by Launa Fauna.

Natural Selection Studios

2007-03-23T15:46:00.000-05:00

I ran across these SL tutorial videos recently by Bebop Vox and the crew over at Natural Selection Studios. They're very well done, with simple yet effective graphics, clear audio, and good humor. The Second Life tutorial series is called "Noob Be Gone".

The first video in the series covers the fine art of camera work in SL, including those basic skills such as "how to sit" and the all-important "panty check".

The second video in the "Noob Be Gone" series is on building. It's quite well done, and uses the same brand of irreverent humor as the first. I think I'll be handing out this link to many a noob in the future.

I must admit, my favorite part is the opening credits on episode two, the running of the noobs.

ASL!!!!

Oh! Bossa Nova Freebies at Relika!

2007-03-22T18:51:00.000-05:00

Tons of new freebies this week!

First, from Moire Georgette of Bossa Nova, she's used her signature texture to make this lovely flex dress on the top, which is available in her shop in Dos Corazones for only 1L$. Similar to her lovely Mariana dresses, the dress can appear almost sheer in some lights, so be forewarned!

She's had the bikini available for a while, and it comes in a variety of configurations and layers. It includes a bikini or thong bottom and a bra cup or halter top. Very nice! Also, only 1L$. Bossa Nova secondlife://Dos Corazones/79/122/25

Next up is Rosemary Galbraith of Oh! What a Neat ... Boutique and her newest freebie, the Sequined Flexi Dress in Aqua - very cute, very sassy, nicely done and the prim bow sits just right along the belt. It's very sweet and you just can't beat the price. She has quite a few sequinned items at the moment and I am a sucker for her corsets. ;) Oh! What a Neat ... Boutique secondlife://Seonggye/82/92/601

Last but not least is the package of freebies from Relika Itamae - she's put together three lovely jacket-layer sweaters with very chic prim neck scarves in blue/black, green/gold and a deep purple. On the top, a bohemian layered look with the La Belle Skirt by Material Squirrel and purple ballet flats from Kitty's Rampage. On the bottom, a preppier look with the blue plaid pants from TART. Relika secondlife://Eventide South/128/199/26

Girls best friend jewelry set by Pasha Korvin of ~KorvinKreations~
Radiant Hair in Dark Brown by ETD
Skin Hybrid II Spectral by Santana Lumiere of Nevermore Studios

TruCor Catamaran Fundraiser - Update

2007-03-21T17:12:00.000-05:00

The Catamaran launch in Nantucket this past weekend was quite a success.

Jacqueline Trudeau of TruCor announced that seventy-two catamarans were sold during the event, and the proceeds will be donated to the Michael J. Fox Foundation in the name of Djduerer Zou. Thanks to all who attended and helped out and supported the event.

See you on the water!

My Second Life

2007-03-19T17:34:00.000-05:00

In another example of serial Second Life machinima, here is the first episode of "My Second Life". Shot entirely in SL. The premise? A man by the name of Molotov Alva disappears myseriously in RL California. An avatar by the same name finds himself suddenly in SL.

Submitted for your approval, Episode One.

TruCor Catamaran Launch & Fundraiser

2007-03-17T20:18:00.000-05:00

The TruCor "Beach Cat" will make it's SL debut at the Nantucket Yacht Club on Sunday, March 18th at 7 pm SLT. All proceeds from the event will be donated to medical research in fond memory of SL resident and our friend and fellow sailor Djduerer Zou. The event is jointly sponsored by Kazenojin Seiringu, Starboard YC, Mowry Bay YC and Nantucket YC.

Come on down to the docks in Nantucket (Cuttyhunk 57,247,22) and celebrate DJ, share stories, see old friends, meet new ones, support neurological medical research, and maybe take home what promises to be a SL's latest advancement in sailing. I can't wait to try one of these!

Generally available starting March 19 at the TruCor Marina in Chong, the Beach Cat features SL's most realistic sailing scripts based on those of Kanker Greenacre using SL wind. It's designed as a light, fast and realistic sail, and is capsizable. It includes a HUD attachment for common sailing commands, and can be used for solo or collaborative sailing fun. It's non-transferrable but multiple skippers can be designated. TruCor Designs is Jacqueline Trudeau and Larinda Cordeaux.

Kori Travanti

2007-03-17T12:32:00.000-05:00

I've been a fan of Kori's since she got dragged into SL last September, with her brand of eclectic instrumental electroacoustic fusion. Most of her music is her own original composition, with many diverse influences. It's very melodic and flowing and peaceful. She brings much of her own life into her music, in some ways it's very autobiographical. She's written some new pieces that she's added to her concerts in which she plays the flute, inspired by the history of the Nez Perce tribe, which is truly haunting in its simple beauty.

Kori is a delightful person. She's jumped right into the SL community and into performing - learning about the ups and downs of SL life and riding the bugs and waves with graceful aplomb alongside her growing and faithful audience.

I catch her shows whenever I can - she's a wonderful performer - stop by next time you see her in the events listings! She plays an ever-widening list of venues.

The photo above was taken in the Future Perfect sim, in Luna Bliss' delightful Garden Center and Nature Area. (213, 57, 52)

Check out Kori's My Space page and her Kori Tunes page lots more info as well. She keeps much of her SL performance schedules up there, as well as links to buy her CDs.

Thank you so much, Kori! Always a delight!

My Home in Caledon

2007-03-16T12:30:00.000-05:00

Chance Takashi's beautiful "vintage" video about his home and his creative world in Caledon was featured in New World Notes His Observatory and Ruins are located in Caledon Highlands. His sense of humor and wonder at the SL world and Caledon translate well!