Category: NEWNESS!

Down The Chimney With RunoRuno…

Down The Chimney With RunoRuno…

by Lisa Millar ♥ 1 Comment


RunoRuno, as regular readers will know, is one of my favourite stores, and I awarded it ‘Best Newcomer’ status in my Kittywitchin Awards 2008. This was a sound judgement indeed, because although not the most prolific of fashion labels, it is certainly one of the most original-always producing beautifully textured garments oozing with funk and flair but without the extortionate price tag that often accompanies such wares. RunoRuno makes couture available to all with no pretension, just beautifully styled clothing.

Often the pieces are complicated by attachments and elements that require intervention to ensure a perfect fit, but that is a small price to pay for wearing this label.

I ALWAYS get compliments when I wear RunoRuno..always. On the grid at the moment you’ll see me wearing a wonderful top called ‘Stole’ ( It’s featured in all my previous posts and also on my Flickr bar to the right) It’s a deceptively simple item, with a small cowl neck and draped sleeves, but don’t be fooled. It’s pure architecture, and fits beautifully (and if it doesn’t you’ll find a very handy notecard with your purchase explaining how best to make it fit your shape- thoughtful touch that, don’t you think?) You can wear it with or without sleeves, it is sublime. So far today THREE avatars in different locations have asked me where it’s from!  ( See? Quality gets you noticed!) Of course I was happy to share, although somewhat begrudgingly..it feels like this store should be kept secret from everyone else.

But what I really want to show you today is this beautiful jumper, which is A GIFT on the ‘Down The Chimney Hunt’, which starts on December 6th. Now, this picture is tinted slightly so you don’t get the full benefit of the colour or texture, but suffice to say that it is one of the most appealling items on the grid this winter, and I have no doubt that every fashionista worth their salt will be rushing down to the store to get their hands on it…it’s going to look perfect with leggings and statement boots ( Try getting your hands on those R2 boots I blogged about a couple of posts ago) Do yourself a favour and make sure that you are one of the crowd hunting at the store for this, and while you’re there check out some of the other lovelies that are available. In fact, treat yourself seeing as it’s Christmas and just buy the entire bloody store. It won’t cost you that much, and you will thank me for it.

Tweedle Me Kitty

Tweedle Me Kitty

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The word ‘Tweed’ always makes me think of a rather dodgy late 1970’s perfume that didn’t so much as smell of tweed, but actually smelled of cat-wee and old ladies…I can tell you that Sienia Trevellion’s latest ‘Lark’ release does not smell of cat wee, old-ladies, moth-balls or even damp wellies. It doesn’t smell of anything, but it looks rather posh. ‘Tweed’ comes with a belt, earrings, necklace and bracelet and it’s a very elegant affair. I had a few minor issues sizing the prim across the top of the bust line, but once accomplished I stood back, took a good look, and was pleased:) The tones of the outfit lend themselves to warm hues, so I’ve teamed ‘Tweed’ with the stunning new hair release by Truth,  ‘Lucinda’, in Cherry. It looks very well, don’t you agree? ( I think that has more to do with the style, than the fact it’s called ‘Lucinda’, which is obviously a posh totty name) The more I flounce about in this dress, the more I like it…it’s a very different texture choice to the norm, and it looks really good because of it. Of course, in real life you couldn’t possibly wear a frock like this made out of tweed, because after walking a few steps it would rub your nipples red-raw, so yet again Second Life lets us accomplish our fantasies with no need for plasters…(If you have a tweed-wearing fetish of course!) Actually, this frock would look perfect with a pair of green Hunter wellies and a Barbour jacket, don’t you think? Right, that’s it..I’m off to spend the day pretending to be a sloane ranger… Nice one Sienia!

Kitty on content theft..

Kitty on content theft..

by Lisa Millar ♥ 1 Comment

If you’ve been reading the feeds recently you cannot fail to have noticed how much the ‘Step Up’ campaign has been making the headlines, and how much controversy has surrounded ‘The Artist’s Voice’ campaign.  
There are two trains of thought; not uploading new content to the grid today, or not participating in anything related to SL; be it blogging about products, buying, selling or uploading.  
Because of the way my shifts have dropped in real life I’ve not been able to go in-world and gauge reaction from my friends, but I know from reading the various blog posts about the subject that this day of protest has generated as much copy as the actual problem of content theft. Like both campaigns, I heartily agree that something needs to be done.
OK, backtrack: Yes, I am blogging today.  But that doesn’t mean I disagree with the protest proposed by The Artist’s Voice, which I think shows the determination and militancy that this issue genuinely needs.  That said, I don’t support the idea of not buying content today, nor do I support the non-blogging gesture (obviously) but I’m not opposaed to anyone following that course of action. My own personal feeling is that it is very important that content creators don’t suffer, and they are suffering enough due to the distribution of stolen goods, so those thoughts have shaped my response to the campaign.

Like any protest, it is up to the individual to decide how to voice their concerns, either individually or through a representative organisation like the Artists Voice or Step Up Campaign.

My ideas?  I think a formal union should be created, which content creators can join en masse. The organisation should therefore be huge due to the amount of creators in world. I think a board should be established, by vote, to represent the members of the union.  I then think the union needs to hold regular meetings with Linden Labs working towards resolution of this issue, and any others that the union becomes involved in. There is no doubt that there is strength in numbers, and through campaigns like Step Up, and groups like The Artist’s Voice, we can show that we refuse to take Linden Lab’s lack of action anymore. This is Linden Lab’s opportunity to show the metaverse that they take this isuue seriously, and it’s time for them to prove to the in-world residents that after all, pay their wages.

In fact, why don’t the two campaigns merge? It’s obvious that both feature prominent individuals from our world, and this is not an exercise in ego, it’s an exercise in achieving a common goal that, like climate change in real life,  has a genuine impact upon our beautiful virtual world. The Lindens need to understand the impact upon morale that this issue is having and they need to act because failure to do so will inevitably lead to the decline of Second Life, and none of us wants that to happen.

Leave your pride at the door and let’s unite on this issue, step-up to the challenge and find our Artist’s Voices and say NO to content theft.

  

Remember, Remember…

Remember, Remember…

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..it’s the fifth of November, which means bonfires and fireworks and roast chestnuts and all kinds of associated madness. The fact that the UK still celebrates Bonfire Night is pretty amazing really, but I personally feel that has more to do with the enthusiasm of firework retailers than it has the British public’s need to see burning effigies of a chap who attempted to blow up the houses of Parliament and failed. Truth be told, a lot of people in the UK would probably welcome Guy Fawkes with open arms at the moment, judging by the reaction to the MP’s expenses scandal..but hey, that’s real life and there’s no place for that upon this blog.I wanted a look suitable for a Bonfire party and unable to resist I got myself one of those glorious ponchos from LeLutka that are so prevalent across the grid right now, but that’s probably because they are an exceptional quality product:) I’ve teamed it with hair by Magika that comes with a colour change hat..that I colour changed to match the outfit, obviously:) The leggings are from Elephant Outfitters, and the wellies are by UBU. Bonfire Night is always a drizzly occasion; it practically always rains, so you have to have sturdy pair of wellies, and UBU’s really take some beating. Finally the shape that I’m wearing is called ‘Sparkler’ and it’s a special edition available in my store at Malt.
Ok, stand well back…..