Halloween Heath at Neptune's

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

Men's Clothes at Kal Rau

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

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

Well, whaddaya know?

The Guild Visits SL

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

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

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

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

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

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

"I can see Linden Labs from my house!"

Everywoman

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

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

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

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

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"

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!

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!

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

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