Category: virtual worlds

Freebie Fridays: Runo Runo

Freebie Fridays: Runo Runo

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What with the credit crunch being a right royal pain-in-the-ass it makes sense to scour the grid for *quality* freebies. I stress the word QUALITY there, because I’m afraid there is some total cobblers  to be had, and you really do have to sift through the crud to find the diamond in the rough. But when you do, it’s sure to be the sparkliest diamond you ever did see…and here’s a prime example. I’ve just discovered a store called ‘Runo Runo’ and it’s rather special. For a start the jumper I’m wearing here is a FREEBIE. Yes, you read correctly, this quality number is a freebie from SLX. There is nothing I dislike about this- the texture, the fit and the styling are just bloody wonderful and the fact that it costs NOTHING makes it all the more special. This is an essential for your Autumn/Winter wardrobe readers, but not just that- this is haute couture styling, make no mistake about that! I dunno if it’s intentional but there’s a real Issey Miyake feel to the pieces featured, and here’s the best bit- on SLX you can get four freebie pieces from this designer, and the prices for the rest of the collection are..wait for it..L$50. Now, when quality is *this* good, I would actually pay more, but Runo Runo proves that you don’t have to. It kinda makes me wonder why we’re happy to pay the prices that we do for clothing on the grid when some designers are more than happy to flog their wares for pennies..Anyways, go and get the freebies that Runo Runo has to offer…they’re *very* special, and check out the main store too. I’ll be blogging that at a later date, make no mistake!
Get yer gob round my Kunstkammer

Get yer gob round my Kunstkammer

by Lisa Millar ♥ 1 Comment

Nuala Shippe really made my birthday- she sent me a lovely gift which I’m wearing in this photo….yes, I *know* I’m not wearing anything, ahem-look at my finger chuffnuts! See? This rather gorgeous ring is from her stack ring set. It’s available in six colourways (I have all of them-lucky kitty!)and they are seriously special. I’ve seen these rings in real life, or at least very similar and they cost a bloody fortune, so yet again Second Life wins out by allowing you to have nicies without the stupid price tag. Kunstkammer describes itself as ‘architectural and metaphysical salvage’, which I think sounds really rather jolly, and there is some cracking stuff available at their store. I’ve treated myself to some ‘Bast’ eyes ( I’m called Kitty, so how could I not?) but there are some really nifty wares here-including a personal raincloud, a cocoa-cup skybox (You sit on marshmallows! It’s ace!) some great candles, crystal balls and a lovely table and chairs set. There’s also a vintage lightbulb string that is an absolute ruddy bargain and it’s copy and modify too-essential purchase or all the parties that will soon be kicking off in the near future! I really look forward to seeing lots more from Nuala-she’s got a really good eye for design and her prices are excellent. Oh, and if you want to check these wonderful rings out, there’s a freebie version that you can find instore by clicking here! Thanks again Nuala for sending me these- I love them and well done on a great store!!

Kitty the Pixel Doll

Kitty the Pixel Doll

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Pixel Dolls have released some lovely seasonal frocks for your perusal. I’m in love with all of them, and you can check them out by clicking here– BUT I just wanted to share this particular beauty with you. It’s a bit nice isn’t it? It’s got a lovely woolly texture, and looks absolutely spot on with this ETD hair, Redgrave earrings and Curio skin in ‘Nightshade’. This is smart enough to wear in the virtual office and dressy enough to go virtually partying in…team it with some nice boots from the likes of Maitreya and you’re on to a winner if you ask me. Incidentally don’t me norks look fab in this dress? You could almost imagine sticking your face in-between ’em and going ‘Pffflllubbbllleee!’

Sorry. I was only saying what you were thinking!!

Fabulous Autumn Fashions? Ain’t that the TRUTH

Fabulous Autumn Fashions? Ain’t that the TRUTH

by Lisa Millar ♥ 2 Comments

Yet again my plans for an evening of Second Life excitement were foiled by the sudden onset of narcolepsy that I seem to have acqui…..zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

But inbetween my Z’s I must share with you that TRUTH has reopened and it has some amazingly spangly stuff on offer. There’s an uber snazzy new building and layout too, with an Industrial/Asian theme that is really impressive…but let’s quit with the flannel and get straight to the good stuff, and there’s plenty of that to be had here! Get ready for a kitty-gasm:)

First things first then, the ‘Hearts’ tops, which feature a delicate heart pattern over the left side ( bet they were up all night thinking of what to call them, huh? Sarcy Kitty:) There’s a keyhole back, with an uber-cute heart shaped fastener and they’re nothing short of easy- wearing perfection. At first glance these tops appear charmingly simple, but look again and you’ll see sublime waist-creasing which bucketloads of realism and basically makes these an essential purchase. The colour options are perfect for the season, and as with most purchases from Truth the price is really reasonable too. I confess that a lot of clothing works for me because I can imagine myself wearing it in real life, and these ‘Hearts’ tops are no exception to that rule. I want them..they’re so lovely! The ‘Hearts’ tops mix and match perfectly with jeans and trousers ( I didn’t try them with a skirt but my guess is that they’ll still look fab..perhaps a long A-line with chunky boots would be perfect…) and because the pack features tucked and untucked versions of the top you’ll not have any issues with the wearability. Bingo bango bongo for those then! ( It’s Friday, can’t you tell?) Moving on…I must admit I was a tad surprised to see shorts on offer at Truth for the Autumn/Winter season, but stick with me on this because it’s really not as daft as it sounds.Think layering here; stick these beauties on over a pair of patterned tights and team with heels or boots for a funky look. There’s a tribal design over the right side which makes these bang up-to-date; and as per usual the textures, colour choices and overall look of these is spot on. I’m not really a shorts kinda gal, but I’ve lapped these up like a kitty with the proverbial cream……More Autumnal in aspect are the Cherokee and Assassin vests (bodywarmers to us common types) Now, I’ve seen these before in Second Life but with varying degrees of success. Some of the more unfortunate examples I’ve seen render the user akin to the Michelin Man..but not so these beauties. The pattern choices and the seaming are spot on, just like all the other items that I haven’t even mentioned, including the Tropicana dress, the Jack Sparrow Capri (love the name) and the Skyline  tank. My absolute favourite though has to be Veronica. There’s something almost comforting ( I know, I’m crackers) about this top and again it mixes and matches really well with other items in your wardrobe. I love the sculpted cowl collar and the stripe combo colours are ace.
I’m seriously impressed by this collection and the whole lot deserves to be bought by everyone and worn to death:) Note- I haven’t even mentioned the exciting new menswear range , which is rather magic.  I need Jez to be in world so that I can deck him out in the requisite pieces; so I’ll leave that one for you to investigate on your own..and don’t even get me started on the new hair..oh the hair!! ( Kitty goes all wibbly and runs off to have a lie down because of all the excitement)