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Real Life Summer 0 Second Life Summer 1

Real Life Summer 0 Second Life Summer 1

by Lisa Millar ♥ 1 Comment

The sun is shining in RL…do you honestly think I’m going to chain myself to a PC in this weather? Well, ok..you have a point…If ‘Flaming June’ is giving you a flaming headache, fear not because you can still get your summertime fix on the grid!

Here’s a few reasons why Summer in Second Life rules!

1. Summer rules in Second Life because you can celebrate the spirit of summer 24/7 365 days a week. Just find a summery sim and you’re sorted!

2. You don’t get tan lines. There are skins that feature these, but I’m sure readers of this blog wouldn’t be the kind of folks who would indulge…

3.You don’t have to apply sunscreen in SL, rendering yourself similar in appearance to a very well greased kipper, and you don’t have to re-apply it once the wind blows a bit of sand in your direction and turns you into sandpaper. Obviously you can get body oil textures in SL, but I refer you to my previous comments about skins that feature tan-lines, as often the two go together. People..DO NOT DO IT!!

4. Virtual ice-cream contains no calories, and you can eat the biggest sundae you want without barfing up afterwards! This is of course providing your Avatar isn’t ‘barf-enabled’. If you are? Unlucky!

5. Should you feel inclined to go surfing/ride a giant inflatable banana/swim in shark infested waters then you can, all without getting wet! Amazing stuff this isn’t it? ( You can tell I’m running out of ideas here…gahh!)

6. Sunburn doesn’t happen UNLESS you are using your wireless network to log into SL from the garden, and have thrown caution to the wind regarding adequate self-coverage. You rebel you!

7. (This one is kind of tied in 4) Barbecues – you can have as many as you want, invite your friends round and drink beers aplenty WITHOUT the hangover or the food poisoning! No more “I think this could do with a couple more minutes” as you bite into a semi-raw yet still burned to a crisp chicken leg!

8. You don’t get jet-lag teleporting to beaches or sea sickness. You don’t get stuck in Terminal 5 either, as your luggage flies off on its own holiday to Italy. Why bother going on holiday in real life when you can do a SL vacation for free? The SS Galaxy has so many features that you could actually spend your holiday on board without having to leave the ship. I actually rented a cabin for a fortnight there last year…ahem.

9. You can sight-see without worrying about getting mugged (unless you want to..kinky chuff!) Being griefed of course is a completely different matter…

10. Last, but not least..NO MOSQUITOS! you won’t get bitten by any manky nasty buggery bugs in a SL summer. Not unless you want to of course.

In fact…here’s a challenge for the SL skin designers, is anyone making a holiday skin replete with tan lines, sunburn AND Mossy bites for that truly authentic summery touch? ;P

 

Muism Musings…

Muism Musings…

by Lisa Millar ♥ 0 Leave a Comment

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Wearing a face light in Second Life should be second nature to your avatar, just as applying moisturiser with sunscreen should be in real life. Put simply, you really aren’t dressed without it, and yes they make all the difference, as I’ve blogged before. Kitty just wouldn’t be seen dead without her face light. They iron out all the blemishes and make you look simply radiant, dahling! Alas, some can make you look a tad *too* radiant (There’s nothing worse than realising your face in a nightclub is brighter than the glowsticks on the dancefloor!) Muism are hoping that their latest release will redress the balance. They’ve welcomed a new team member, Asuka Maximus, and he is already busily creating ‘wonderful things’ for the brand, and and their new facelight is no exception. It’s called ‘Nature Shine Face’ (Kittynote:If I was making stuff like this I’d probably call it ‘Shiny Goblight’) and according to the blurb on Muisms’s blog : ” ..This natural facelight is a technology that achieves the best effect in brightness based on calculation from the height of the sun and direction of the avatar..” It’s also optimised for windlight and the light source is based on 4 different skin tones, so in theory it should suit most wearers perfectly. BUT in a market where you can actually pick up some nice, practical face lights for absolutely nothing, is it worth shelling out for one? Well I’ve tested this one and found it to be very good, BUT I do have quibbles, albeit minor ones. It’s scripted so you have to input commands to alter your appearance, which isn’t a major issue I know but I’d prefer it in a menu or small HUD format. I like the fact that it’s been designed to be responsive, but I just find inputting commands to be a hassle purely because I have a memory like a sieve and forget the commands to use. A menu replete with options makes it easier for dimwits like me! If you currently use a freebie face-light and would like to try a slightly more expensive one with more options then I do suggest giving this a spin, but remember to keep the commands notecard handy! On to other Muism musings, and I’ve just checked out some of the latest bags in their collection, and the ‘Bottle Clear’ bag blew me away! It is clearly ahead of the rest (Oh that was a lame joke Kitster!)being a beautifully structured see through bag with great detailing on the edge and on the strap (seriously, when you zoom in you can see all the ickle details that make it so spesh!) There’s a water bottle and a magazine in the bag, and these are both perfect. In fact, what makes this so UBER brilliant is you can wear the water bottle, and a fab little animation kicks it so that you take a glug from the bottle and fold your arms and ..oh go into the store and try on the demo and see for yourself! Put it this way, you KNOW quality when you see thow much care has gone into creating the bottle. There are two purchase options for the bag, either handheld or on your shoulder, or a pack of featuring both options. My only quibble is individually each bag is L$300, which is a tad pricey. ( The pack featuring both styles is L$550) The demos are free, and you can really have fun with them in store. While you’re there, hop on this Handbag AO and have a play with that too-it’s excellent! Click HERE to visit this fabbo store!

A home of his own..

A home of his own..

by Lisa Millar ♥ 6 Comments

As I mentioned a few posts ago, my RL Dad is in SL.  LeapyLee Cliffhanger, as he is called, is doing amazingly well for a newbie, and I’m really proud of him. He’s especially enjoying hanging around ‘The Pig’n’Horn’ in Penryn. I think he likes the mad atmosphere and the..erm..animals? LOL ( Don’t we all) I decided I’d give him a few weeks in world to see if he’d stick at it, and I’m so proud to say that he has.  With this in mind then, I’ve decided to treat him to his own pad, and it’s something I’ve had my eyes on for a looonnnggg time, but I couldn’t justify the expense..but hey, it’s my Dad..had to treat him, huh?I don’t know what it is about apartments, but ever since the Halifax ad in the late 1980’s (Remember it? A gorgeous guy lives in a stunning Docklands flat and ‘Easy like Sunday morning’ by The Commodores is playing in the background) I’ve wanted one.  There’s something so cosy and romantic about them, even though it’s in an urban environment.  Anyways, ages ago I was on SL Exchange mooching around when I discovered THIS
Isn’t it beautiful?  It’s called ‘The Lodo Loft’ by Ravish Tyne, and cost the princely sum of L$1500.  Now before you balk at the cost, let’s have a look at what you get, which is this deliciously  textured and beautifully lit creation, replete with pictures and windows featuring a selection of views. You can choose from various cityscapes such as New York, Tokyo, Istanbul and Glagow, but  it won’t be those that capture you so much as the lighting.  The reflection from the windows into your room is quite simply breathtaking…It’s amazing that someone has been able to capture the light so beautifully and it is without a doubt one of the best effects that I have ever seen in a SL build.  It’s almost worth having one of these just so you can bask in the faux light..it’s that  wonderful ( set lighting to midday for best effects) The three framed pictures on the wall  are changeable to match your mood, and you can add your own textures should you wish.  The menu’s aren’t glitchy, it rezzes quickly and easily and the notecard is exceptionally easy to follow…All in all, it’s sky-box perfection:) Of course, I’ve kitted it out with all sorts of blokey furniture, including a bar, but I’ll share that with you at a later date…
If you want to try apartment living out for yourself pop along to Fivepenny where you can test this out out before you buy. I promise you, you won’t be disappointed.

In Memoriam: Yves Saint Laurent

In Memoriam: Yves Saint Laurent

by Lisa Millar ♥ 0 Leave a Comment

Fashionistas all over the grid should don their best black pantsuit, turtleneck or blazer today and wear it in loving remembrance of Yves Saint Laurent who has died at the age of 71. Without his influence, the fashion that we love so much in the real world, and of course on the grid, would be completely different; for it was Yves who created some of the most iconic fashion statements which have since become everyday garb for a lot of us. Don’t believe me? Well, it was Yves who introduced us to such essential items Yves Saint Laurent was the first designer to produce ready-to-wear collections, and was behind the ‘Beat Look’ which has recently regained popularity in the mainstream (although true aficionados know that such classic style never goes away).

Despite his personal insecurities he was a fashion leader, not a follower, and was the first designer to feature a black model in one of his shows. This seems so commonplace to us now that it’s hard to imagine a world where such a move world be considered controversial!

Wikipedia has more on his fashion and features links to websites where you can see some of his most beautiful creations. RIP Yves, your sense of style will never be forgotten.