In Second Life there are designers,and then there are DESIGNERS. The ones who combine sheer talent and enthusiasm and work bloody hard to build profitable businesses and retain their status quo in world despite the stiffest of competition. This is no mean feat when you consider the economic downturn…and it means that the reason they are surviving is because what they make is so good, so special, that even in times like these it’s encouraging us to part with our dosh because we just KNOW it’ll be worth it. These are the people who understand that word of mouth goes a long way, and don’t skimp on their generosity to clients. They know that avatars value thier lindens, and expect to recieve the best goods they possibly can. Make no bones about it, catering to your audience is one of the biggest challenges any content creator can face. Keeping your fan base in the face of new competition is some achievement, and keeping your collections fresh in spite of all the challenges is enough to give you a permanent migraine. I couldn’t do it, I know that much! Consider this then, you’re raising a family (of six kids!) and you’re still finding time to create, prim by prim, some of the most glorious hair in world. You must be a bloody miracle worker…or a masochist? Well either way, step forward Tigerlily Koi, who has upped the standard of Second Life hair yet again with her latest release, the aptly named ‘Sultry Collection’, which is an entirely new range of stupendously textured and colorific hair! Now, you know me..I like my bobs..BUT this collection is so utterly lovely it persuaded me to indulge in all sorts of styles, including the stunner pictured here, ‘Celsia’. I’d wanted some new bunches for ages and these are spot on. Of course, being Calla releases means all the styles are scripted for perfect sizability (Ooh,I just made a word-yay me!) and the movement is just divine. The hair bounces beautifully, and my Dad was utterly transfixed by it during a try-on session round at Kitty Manor ( Note-he was watching me try the hair on, we weren’t both trying it because that would have been just plan weird) This hair is pure class dear readers, sheer skill and artistry combined, and even though I’m not really a fan of all things flouncy Calla hair is just so good that I cannot resist it. It’s like diets, you can stick at em and do really well, and then someone brings sweeties in to work..so you have one..then another..and before you know it you’ve completely given in. I for one cannot fight the Calla urge anymore!
Go with it people, and pay Tigerlily a visit. There are demos a-plenty to try on (so much of the fun is in the trying!) Choose wisely though- these aren’t cheap hairstyles in either appearance or price. BUT at L$300 you are buying sheer class. There are 140 colours to choose from (Oh my!!) and the link I’ve provided HERE takes you straight to the new stuff. Incidentally, there’s a nice gift on the desk for you to enjoy because Calla has just celebrated it’s second anniversary, and it’s certain to be celebrating many, many more. I’ve also taken some Flickr pictures to demonstrate just a fraction of the styles on offer, which you can see by clicking my Flickr banner on the left. The focus is on texture, and more texture and sublime shaping and basically making you look completely frigging gorgeous. My fave styles apart from Celsia? Gerbera, Gladiolus and Argentine…but it’s so hard to choose. I haven’t even told you yet that SOME of the styles come with hats as well, yes, Winter is surely catered for at Calla! I have long hair in real life but it ain’t a patch in what Tigerlily creates..I want her to come and style my hair in real-life and make it look this good!!

Congratulations Tigerlily on all your hard work, it’s certainly aroused this Kitty’s passion:)

Click HERE to visit, but be warned-Calla is BUSY!! (Another good sign!) and take some serious spends with you!