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Berry’s Weird Question Meme (Avatar Blogger Crossfit Challenge (Entry 14 of 30))

Berry’s Weird Question Meme (Avatar Blogger Crossfit Challenge (Entry 14 of 30))

by Lisa Millar ♥ 4 Comments

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Time for yet another meme challenge from Strawberry Singh! I enjoyed this one, VERY much:)

  1. What was the last sim you visited? (Other than your home)Truth (for the hairstyle above)
  2. Does your avatar look like the real you? No. In real life (click and be scarred forever!) I have really long hair that is in dire need of a trim, but I hate having my hair cut. Kitty has her hair in a bob/variations on a bob theme, which is how I would wear my hair if I ever had it cut, but seeing as I’m developing multiple chins it really won’t be flattering to do that. The only similarities between  the real me and Kitty are that we’re both quite pale. She’s a lovely looking thing actually. Cow.
  3. Do you wear underwear/panties underneath your clothing when out and about on the grid? Actually, I’ve recently started doing this, usually because Amanda Shinji will point out that she can see my clunge when we’re sat talking on the sofa. She’s not getting any cheap thrills off me, so pants from now on are the way forward!
  4. If you won a million linden dollars, what would be the first thing you buy inworld? A sim, or a couple of sims.  I’d buy a sim for Amanda, and pay rent on it forever, so she could do whatever the heck she wanted (I’m thinking race track here, natch!) My sim would just be my dream come true; I would have it designed and landscaped by the best people on the grid and my house would be furnished top to bottom in furniture from all my favourite designers. In fact, there’d probably be more than one house on the sim decorated in different styles. I’d have a place for Dad too, decorated in his favourite way.  I’d have a dock and a sailing area, and a space for parties, and quite frankly it would be smegging awesome. I’d open it up for parties and heck, I may even have a pub on the corner of the sim! Look, I’ve thought about this often (can you tell?) and my own sim and limitless prims would be a dream come true for me. Oh if only! <Chuckle>
  5. Have you ever bought something in SL and then realized afterwards that you had already owned it from before? Yes, sadly many times. I have a bit of a troll brain and I forget so quickly that I have things. Also my inventory is a mess, and it’s always a bit sticky-I’ve often bought things and checked beforehand, only to find that actually I did have them already. My inventory really does hate me to be honest. I think the items I’ve bought duplicates of most of all are hair and poses, but hey, more money for the maker right?
  6. Have you ever done anything in Second Life that would be considered illegal in real life? I doubt it very much, but if I did it was unintentional…and that’s my excuse and I stand by it M’lud!
  7. If you could go out on a date with any other avatar, who would it be? Hmmm, interesting question. I’ve always wanted to see Prad Pravithi naked, so..
  8. Who, in your opinion, was the greatest avatar to ever slive? Deedee Fadoodle.
  9. What is the most embarrassing thing you’ve ever done inworld? I rezzed into someone’s house once when they were having really dirty avatar sex. I noped very quickly out of there, let me tell you!
  10. If your avatar had a mind of its own, what do you think it would say to you? “I am NOT WEARING THAT! Are you mad?!”
Sunday Girl (Avatar Blogger Crossfit Challenge (Entry 8 of 30))

Sunday Girl (Avatar Blogger Crossfit Challenge (Entry 8 of 30))

by Lisa Millar ♥ 1 Comment

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It’s a LONG time since I did a look of the day post..but I was inspired by the offerings on sale at the latest Collab88, which it must be said is an absolute corker.

The inspiration is the 1990’s, so think zingy colours and taste flying out of the window.  I’m talking Global Hypercolour tees (they’re BACK!) Sweater Shop jumpers (Now being sold as vintage, the Hipsters LOVE them!)  Shell-suits (JUST SAY NO!) and Color-Me-Bad! (Oh dear!)

I had a VERY quick rummage at C88 and instantly fell in love with this glorious dress from

Teamed with my wonderful friendship bracelets from Boom at The Arcade (Have I got in yet? Don’t be silly!!) and this luscious ‘Bad Reputation’ hair from Exile and I think my look is very 1980’s rather than 1990’s, but I care not a jot because I LOVE IT!

You know I really do think it’s a fantastic time to be an avatar in-world at the moment.  There is so much fantastic fashion to be found, teamed with some exquisite building work; I’ve not been this enthused about SL for a LONG time!

If you want to emulate the look I’m sporting above, here’s what you’ll need:

  • Shape: Mine, not for sale.
  • Skin: Ava BB 2 in Medium – Belleza
  • Eyes: Destiny Eyes in ‘Maya’ (Group Gift) – Ikon
  • Hair: ‘Bad Reputation’ (Fusion 2) – Exile
  • Dress: {U.F.O} ‘Who cut off my sleeve?’ dress in black – C88
  • Jewellery: {Yummy} Ball Chain Necklace – C88
  • Lashes: ‘Flirt’ by Hush
  • Hands: ‘Casual’ by Slink
  • Manicure: ‘Classic’ by Izzie’s
Just Another Manic Monday!

Just Another Manic Monday!

by Lisa Millar ♥ 1 Comment

Monday_001So how was your weekend? I wonder if it was spent like mine, and I’m sure many others, trying to get into ‘The Arcade’.  Can you believe I even got up super-early  to try and get in and it made NOT A JOT of difference. It’s frustrating, BUT fortunately there are just as many, if not even more, yard sales as last time, so be sure to ask around your chums for recommendations.

My own personal fave is the yard sale at Pixel Mode; it tries very hard to stay legit, with items priced to sell at exactly the same price as the Gachas at The Arcade. They also recognise that not every designer wants their items to be included in the yard sale culture, and they are respectful of this. Whilst you’re not really getting the full Arcade experience, yard sales are great for getting your gacha on and grabbing items that you’ve been lusting after. Like most avatars I know, I had a list in my head of what I was after, and fortunately I found everything at the yard sales already.

Having said that, I’ve spent a fortune BUT it’s hard not to when the items are so fabulous. Can you spot my Gacha winnings in the picture above? Well, for a start I am totally addicted to the BOOM friendship bracelets and am adding them to my wrists like crazy.  At only L$25 a punt they’re not breaking the bank and they look amazing, just like the bracelets I used to wear as a kid! They’re also mod, which makes fitting them a breeze, and I’ve discovered that they hide the tiny lines that come with wearing mesh hands absolutely perfectly. I still have a few colours left to  get, but these bracelets are totally made of win as far as I’m concerned. My scarf is by MILK MOTION and my glasses from BAIASTICE.  The glasses spoke to me as soon as I saw them; they’re are pure designer style and perfectly evoke ‘Selina Kyle’ spirit. Oh, and of course they look OUTSTANDING when you wear them!

By my bed you’ll spy one of the floral arrangements from ARIA. There are a few of these that I really fancy but funnily enough I haven’t seen many of them at Yard sales; I get the feeling this is because they’re just perfectly created. On my bed you’ll see my corgi from SILENT SPARROW.  I got a couple of these in different colours because they’re just too cute, and well, Corgis are pretty awesome. Last but not least, I’m wearing another outstanding BOOM creation in this shot; the traveller tee that is currently available at the NUMBEROLOGY event. (Yes, there is other stuff besides The Arcade happening in-world right now!) It’s mesh, fits like a dream and features a curious time-traveller inspired print.  (As you can see it looks amazing with my Milk Motion scarf gatcha prize!)

I’m also wearing one of the latest hair releases by EXILE. Exile are really nailing it when it comes to styles and colours at the minute, and as soon as I saw this shaggy bob, called ‘Bad Reputation’,  I knew I had to have it. It’s stacked with volume and style, and the demo comes replete with a multitude of huds for you to select your perfect colour from. Such thoughtful presentation and ease of use makes for a brilliant shopping experience, and naturally I had to indulge. I think I look a right bobby-dazzler!

Best of luck getting into The Arcade, and if you can’t don’t despair; you still have 27 days left ;P

 

Home & Garden Expo For Relay For Life 2013

Home & Garden Expo For Relay For Life 2013

by Lisa Millar ♥ 1 Comment

It’s a bank holiday weekend in the UK, that means rain, wind and crappy weather.  But fear not, dear reader, the sun always shines in Second Life, and it’s going to be blazing down upon the Home & Garden Expo for Relay For Life 2013, a fundraising event that’s not to be missed!

You’ll find over 100 exhibitors sharing their very best homes, gardens, landscaping and interior design products in Second Life.  This year there are also an additional 30 creators from the breedables sector in the second annual Breedables Fair too..<phew!>

I’ve been lucky enough to have a sneaky peeky at the event and I can assure you all that you won’t be disappointed. There 8 regions full of home products, can you imagine?! (There are also 2 sims just for the Breedables fair and 1 entertainment sim as well!)

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Each exhibitor is going to be showcasing their very best designs, but will also feature new items that you can buy to support Relay For Life and the American Cancer Society.

The event runs for just over a week from :  12PM SLT on May 24th until June 2nd, so you have plenty of time to wander around and enjoy the amazing displays, and trust me you’ll need it because there is so much to see here that it’s overwhelming!

So what do you need to know? Well first things first, the builds are absolutely brilliant. Each exhibitor has really gone the extra mile to make their display look brilliant and invite you in to spend your lovely loot!  The environment feels like it’s been designed and engineered to make the entire space come alive with things to see, experience  and enjoy.

There are garden spaces to wander around and relax in, as well as cobbled streets and rustic villas juxtaposed with family homes and contemporary structures. If you’re a texture freak like myself then you will *drool* at the wealth of pattern and colour that surrounds you. It’s a total treat.

Rustic and traditional are as well served here as modern and contemporary, so even if role-play, or  past-times living aren’t your thing in Second Life you’ll still be enchanted by the displays that you’ll discover in Expo 1. (There are a number of items aimed at petites here too)  Be sure to gasp agog at the Devonmoor Manor from Kismet, which is like stepping back in time.  In fact, I actually turned the music OFF so that I could walk around and soak up the ambience from some of the garden environments,  and I heartily suggest that you do the same!

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I spied a myriad of wonderfully built abodes across all 8 expo sims. In particular look out for contributions from BA, Pixel Fusion, NACH Homes and Furnishings and Funky Junk.  With the increasing application and development of mesh it’s fair to say that houses are really becoming grander and so much more realistic than ever before, and there are plenty of luxurious abodes here to suit every budget and requirement.  T

Wandering around I was struck by how many were family homes, with many offering multiple bedrooms and furnishings to suit. There are lots of structures suited to Second Life families this year, and a number of retailers are here purely for the family role-play market.

I’m always keen to find knick-knacks and elements to enhance the space in my home, and you’ll find lots of essential homewares from brands like Second Spaces, Cheeky Pea and Mudhoney.  There’s a huge emphasis this season on outdoor entertaining and there are many different patio sets, barbecues and seating solutions to be had from some of the best names in furniture.  You’ll also find lots of plants and garden inspiration from names like Botanical and Heart Botanicals, helping you to transform your virtual lawn into something more spectacular. (Note: Don’t visit the expo if you need to go to the toilet, there are so many water features dotted around that you may struggle to keep control of your virtual bladder!)

Of course the expos allow newer designers upon the grid to make an impression, and it was great to become acquainted with names that I hadn’t really encountered before, such as Cobblestone and Shabby Tabby.

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Aspiring builders are well served too, you’ll find texture artists and mesh retailers such as Zwicked Textures,  Clutter and Builders Brewery have representation here.   In fact, Builders Brewery have a a huge staging area for lessons and lectures, with an extensive programme schedule for the duration of the Expo. If you’ve always wanted to learn to sculpt and texture, now’s the time to check the lecture timetable out!

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It’s really difficult to pick a favourite build or a singular item from the assembled throng of loveliness that’s on display here, so over the next few days I’ll feature a few choice items that I think  are worth sharing with you.  Is the Expo worth a visit? Most definitely; it’s inspiring. Illuminating and above all else it’s a great way to support an undoubtedly worthy cause. This is definitely one of the highlights of the year, be sure to enjoy it!

Exhibitors include: 

-JoHaDeZ- “Poetic Furniture”/::A&A::/::WetCat:: Builds&Poses/.::Sense and Sensibility::./
[beach street home and garden/[ba] barnesworth anubis prefabs/[CIRCA] Living/[LeeZu!]/
[PM]Pixel Mode/[RNP] Animations/{what next}/*ionic*/%Percent Furniture & Lighting
~*~Inspired~*~/22769 ~ [bauwerk]/3S Creations/Akaesha Designs/Amaretto Ranch Breedables/Aphrodite Shop/ARIA modern furniture and lights/Atelier Visconti/BellaRose/Beyond Prims/Black Tulip/Botanical/by Chiana Oh/By Dorian/Cheeky Pea/ChiC buildings/CLEO DESIGN/Clutter for Builders/Cobblestone Home & Garden/Cozy Homes/Creations Kitchen/De Baza/Dekute Dekore/Dysfunctional Designs/Fancy Designs/Fennux/FLRN BABY’S & FLRN DESIGN/forest feast/Full Perm Mesh/Funky Junk/Galland Homes/Glas Houses/Good Furniture/Green and Wild Garden Centre/Heart Botanicals/Home and Garden Market/Home by JLZ/Hybrid Productions/Island Dreams Realty and Seaside Lounge/Kabuki Creations/Kaerri/Katy’s Kreations Sculpties & Mesh/Kismet/Kuro/La Dolce Vita/LOTTIE Garden & Home/Lovers PlayGround/Maven Homes/meadowWorks/Meeroos/MESHWORX/Mission Home Store/MudHoney/NACH Homes and Furnishings/Naked Mesh/Nexxus Arts/Oceania Breedables/Organica Specialty Landscaping and Home Décor/Overland Trail/Park Place Home Décor/Persnickity/Pet Peddlers/Petals on the Wind Gardens of Gentle Decay/Pillows & Things/PILOT/Pixel Fusion Homes/Prim Perfect/PRIME/PrimTique/RE Blueprint Designs/ReBourne PreFabs/Roawenwood/Robin (Sojourner) Wood/sanctuaire/Scarlet Creative/Sculpty Republic/Second Spaces/Shabby Tabby/Soul Effects/Spargel & Shine Homes/Steaming Ahead/Gothic’s Musing/Stonewood Homes/Studio Skye/Terra’s Closet/TexturAni Textures / MeshAni Mesh/THE Beachstore/The Dark Fae/The Domineaux Effect/The Forest/The Nawty Box/The Virtual Kennel Club/Thistle Homes/Tranquil Homes/Tribute City/Two Moon Gardens/Unrepentant/West Studio/Zigana/Zwicked Textures

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