Author: Lisa Millar

STAND4LOVE 2014

STAND4LOVE 2014

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 This is my third annual image for STAND4LOVE , and as always I’m incredibly proud to support this important cause.  The goal is to spread awareness that two consenting adults should have the right to love and marry regardless of their race or sexual orientation.

If STAND4LOVE can open someone’s mind and promote tolerance and equality, then that goal has been achieved.

Go and check out the fantastic pictures that have been submitted by avatars from all over the world on the official FLICKR page, and don’t forget to visit the BLOG and FACEBOOK PAGE and show your support for this amazing and empowering campaign!

Raving about Rachel From Vista Animations

Raving about Rachel From Vista Animations

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If you see me mooching about in world over the weekend have a good looksy at the AO I’m currently sporting, because it’s a bit of a cracker.  It’s another winner from VISTA ANIMATIONS, who never fall short when it comes to creating fresh and funky AO’s.

It’s called ‘Rachel’ and it is *perfect* for summer 2014. If you’re all about beaches and bikinis, then this will work perfectly for you! It’s very natural without any jerky movements, but that’s a given with Vista because they’re so accomplished in their field. The stances are natural and feminine and really jolly nice indeed.  But hey, don’t take my word for it, look, a video! Ain’t technology grand?!

What I always really love about Vista Animations  is the fact that because the stands are so good you can often snap really great photos using them, without having to use individual poses. That’s a real bonus and makes for some great shots too; here’s a kitty-quicky:

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See what I mean? No pose used here- just a shot taken while using one of the stands.  Works a treat doesn’t it? Actually, one feature of this AO that I particularly rate is that with ‘Rachel’ the stands are all nice and long; making for a really natural appearance. This is the kind of thing that comes into its own when you’re with a group of friends for long periods. The ground sits are brilliant for sitting on the beach and catching some virtual sunshine too, and I’ve noticed no problems using this AO in tandem with my clothing or my SLink Physique body.

To add even more realism there’s an improved breathing effect which really does look good (it’s funny how you don’t often notice something as important as this but when you do..wow!) and the included dance animations are perfect for using in the club, or even your kitchen! (As I write this I am dancing around my kitchen using dance number #5. Love it!) There’s nothing worse than going to a club and using the dance menus there only to find that they’re pretty awful; no problem if you’re wearing this AO. Just choose from one of the 6 included dances and,well, jobs a carrot!  They’re perfect for gigs and events.

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Mesh friendly, Lola’s friendly, couples compatible and with long animations, is there nothing Rachel can’t do? Short answer-newp. I wish I was this dainty in real life, instead I trudge around like a herd of elephants having a bad day.  At least in Second Life, courtesy of VISTA ANIMATIONS and ‘Rachel’ I’m feminine, elegant and a ruddy dance-floor wizard! Now move out of the way, I have a handbag that’s going on the floor and I’m going to boogie around it all funky-like..you dancing?

RACHEL can be purchased via the Marketplace HERE or at the in-world store HERE. Enjoy!

NAR MATTARU LEAVES ME SPELLBOUND!

NAR MATTARU LEAVES ME SPELLBOUND!

by Lisa Millar ♥ 2 Comments

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SPELLBOUND is a brand I am really digging at the moment, full stop. For a start they have really nailed their branding; the whole witchy-vibe is obviously something that’s going to appeal to me, but there’s more to it than that, it’s presented so damn well. From the store itself, to the font used on the packaging, it’s utterly perfect. And I’ll tell you what else is perfect, the latest Spellbound hair release, ‘Toothbrush’.

Spellbound_006To be honest it strikes me that the creator, Kohana Xue,  MUST have a background in Witchcraft/Occultism because the symbols on the logo and the way they’re presented is done just a little too well. Either that or they’ve a serious Harry Potter addiction! There are witchy books, potion bottles galore, and even a cauldron on the counter. ( I wish there was a Second Life Witchcraft store like this!) There’s also oodles of cat print and teak- texture giving the place a retro feel. It looks so good and frankly it just makes me want to loiter in the store with intent!Nar Mattaru leaves me spellbound

But the hair, oh the lovely, lovely hair! Gorgeous colours and shades in styles that hint at diverse influences from Kawaii to rockabilly. They look brilliant when worn (I own a few styles from here now) but I have to be honest and say that I think ‘Toothbrush’ is my absolute favourite so far. Reason? Well just look at that epic plaited fringe, the shaggy bob styling and the loose bow. It’s ruddy gorgeous.  What I don’t understand though is why it’s called ‘Toothbrush’?  For a start, it in no way resembles a brush, nor would I want to stick it in my gob. That said, I’m not going to lose any sleep over the name, it could be called ‘Donkey Nadgers’ and I would still have bought it and worn it with pride. Anyway, I got myself the Brunettes pack from C88 for a steal at L$188, and it includes HUDS for both ribbon and hair. You can also wear the style without the bow if you’re kinky like that. Why you would want to is beyond me though, it’s just beyond perfection as is.

Incidentally I MUST tell you about the skin I am currently inhabiting. It’s from NAR MATTARU and is called ‘Maya’, and bugger me it’s nice. I’ve seriously fallen in love with NAR MATTARU, I really have.

Jade Glazner is one of those skin creators that just gets it. Her make-ups are divine, and the brows are just the most delicious kind of awesome. Since discovering her work this year I’ve become transfixed by it and wearing it is an absolute dream. One of the things that I really love is her make-ups, they’re inspired. She’s clearly not afraid to try new and unusual colour combos making her skins a great choice for a more edgy, punkish look. But don’t be put off by that, they’re so pretty too that they’ll lend themselves easily to any look you can possibly imagine.

MAYA is available NOW  at the OMGacha July round. I’m a bit late in posting about her, sorry about that, but you still have five days to go and throw your lindens at the machine to try and win all six makeups (plus the bare/no-makeup Rare version). She’s  available in six tones (I’m sporting Tone 3) with Slink (hand/feet) appliers included at just L$99 per play. You’ll also be able to find Physique appliers in Jade’s store too,something I swiftly invested in so that I could get the most out of Maya.

I think the NAR MATTARU ‘Maya’ skin and the SPELLBOUND ‘Toothbrush’ hair make for an absolutely fabulous combination, and I shall be wearing them with pride.

I think you might enjoy doing the same. Care to join me?

Kitty wears: 

  • Hair by SPELLBOUND ‘Toothbrush’ Brunettes @ C88 
  • Skin by NAR MATTARU Maya in Tone 3, Goth Chic featured in the main image.  (Other make-ups featured are Spring Fling, Goth Chic, Smoky and Pinup Girl.  Not featured are Bare or Emerald but they’re equally spiffy!)@ OMGACHA
  • Eyes by IKON (Destiny Eyes-Maya)
  • Septum Ring by MONS (Style 1, Gold) @Dressing Room Fusion
  • Lashes by HUSH (‘Flirt’)
  • Tee by PIXICAT (‘Cutout Tie Top’ (Grey))
  • Skirt by BOOM (‘Tweed Mini’ (Graphite))
  • Bag by MILK MOTION (The Cat Bag, black)
We wanna get loaded and we wanna have a good time..

We wanna get loaded and we wanna have a good time..

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As a brand APHORISM genuinely never disappoints.  It constantly  features diverse product lines, especially over the past few months. Great shape and attention to detail is for me where the label excels, and they’ve proved that again at this month’s edition of  THE MENS DEPT.

You will definitely want to check their latest release out, because it’s a bit of a dazzler. It’s called ‘Loaded‘, and features slim jeans and tees, with a twist…The jeans have a handgun down the front of them. Yikes!
(Cue zillions of “Is that a gun in your pants or are you just pleased to see me?” jokes…)

Smart jeans and tees ALWAYS work, in real life or Second. APHORISM always produces great denim, their ‘Men’s Regular Jeans’ being a firm favourite of Jez’s due to their texturing and colour. These ‘Loaded’  jeans are slimmer but no less detailed, with tonnes of creasing and fading in all the right places across the range. The tees look aged and slightly worn and wear well on your frame. Worn together it’s a classic, ever-so-slightly vintage combination straight out of Hollywood. Think heist movies, think fast cars and dark heroes; this is what ‘Loaded’ is all about, and it’s incredibly evocative as outfits go. I’m not a fan of guns in any way so wearing this felt a little out of my comfort zone, but I have to say I think he looks ruddy swell and swoonsome, don’t you think?

To finish Jez’s look I treated him to some snazzy footwear courtesy of  2REAL. These ‘Max Crystal’ trainers really are the dog’s cogs; when you wear them and zoom in the level of detail is gasp worthy. I know for a fact laddo would wear these in real life so it was very satisfying to see him wear them in Second. There’s a nifty HUD which enables you to wear your shoes with laces or without; he doesn’t have a preference apparently, but like me he really digs the pattern that embellishes these and the window in the sole giving them a retro look suggestive of Nike Air Trainers.  I do love it when you zoom in on something and it looks absolutely amazing, don’t you? Pro-tip: Buy these in a really bright colour as a contrast to your outfit to get heads turning!

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Last but not least, another shout-out to the ever-amazing SIGNATURE Mesh Avatar ‘Anthony’  that Jez is sporting, which I discussed in this previous post. I think he is the epitome of sexual chocolate wearing it,  and it was really easy to get his APHORISM clothes to fit perfectly courtesy of the HUD.  I really can’t wax lyrical about it enough, suffice to say if you have L$300 in your pocket that is burning a hole go and treat yourself to some mesh body happiness.

The Mens Dept. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, it really does serve the males of Second Life (and their partners) incredibly well indeed.

Get yourself over there!

*Note: It’s pretty obvious BUT The tees are made specifically to work with the jeans; they have a special tuck and shadow on them so that they’ll work perfectly when worn together so don’t buy a tee on its own unless you want to look a bit odd.. And both the APHORISM ‘Loaded’ ensemble and the 2REAL trainers are available for both male and female avatars.  Winning! 

Oh and yes, I DID listen to this while I was writing this post, how could I not?!