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God in the Virtual

2010-11-15T20:34:00.000-08:00

I saw a note the other day from a friend of a friend a farewell of sorts. This person and I had only encountered each other once and it did not go well and I had remembered them only based on that fact. I stereotyped this person as a "Peter/Petrina Peeper". An engaged voyeur, a person who engages in Second Life mostly to watch others live virtually, they collect hundreds of friends but never commit or fully bond to anyone. Most of their conversations center around how their First Life is so much better then Second Life yet they continue to log in. They put a lot of effort into drawing all the attention in the room but then later say Second Life is just a game and criticize others for their commitment or adoration.

As typical the note went on and on about how they have realized the insanity of being in SL for hours and how SL has taken away from their First Life and real relationships. Basically how they have wasted their time in virtuality and the people they have met in SL are a sub-species of friends who are disposable and not really important. But what struck me the most was a convoluted statement that basically said "God isn’t in SL the carnal temptation there is just too great." I consider myself not to be a heathen and practice the tenets of more than one religion. I grew up Baptist but my beliefs in God has evolved into a more personal and spiritual relationship.

One of my core beliefs is that God is everywhere! This is supported in the bible, Revelations 1:8,

"I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the ending, said the Lord, which is, and which was, and which is to come, the Almighty."

In fact, God exists more in the unreality then the real. Therefore, God fully exists in the virtual. He is in Second Life. It is evidenced by many others who believe that as well and they support their belief by establishing flourishing virtual church communities. A simple search reveals many churches tied to first life organizations. There are Christians, Catholics, Later-Day Saints, Scientologists, Sabbatarians and Unitarians, which is just a small sampling of church-goers. This search sampling did not include the Buddhists, Taoists, Shamanism, Muslims or Metaphysicists but they are represented in Second Life as well.

People bring their full personalities with them into Second Life, their hurts, their loves, their dreams their beliefs and their prejudices. There is no separation of the first life persona from the second, one might experiment and reinvent but at the core there is just the one "self". If you have a "God" in your heart then you bring him/her with you into SL. Second Life many times is the scapegoat for those who don’t take responsibility for their own shortcomings. Most people use it as an escape instead of an extension of their lives. Second Life provides opportunity and freedom which I guess for most is too much when they only want to run from who they are. Your faith and personal relationship with God should not end just because you are virtual. I can’t fathom how Second Life alone would cause a person’s soul to be in jeopardy. How exactly does a "carnal temptation" in Second Life exist in a way that is more potent then in first life? How does the ability to become virtual make you forget or put you at odds with God?

SIDEBAR:

For those who would like to visit a church in SL, I found these places to be quite nice. Although the first person I encountered while visiting one church was a man named "Luciferous" and at another church a second person I saw was a woman named "SavedByGrace". I was really touched when I found a woman praying aloud at the catholic chapel.

FAIRCHANG CHURCH

BLESSED ISLAND

Calvary Chapel Second Life

Mormon Latter-day Saints

B[u]YME a New Look!!

2010-11-07T12:39:00.000-08:00

I have been thinking about changing my skin, it looks a bit flat in pictures now. I have seen quite a few photo-realistic skins that I think would be similar to my current look so I am excited about a change. But it is a hard decision to make, because I really adore my current skin. It is made by Pulse and comes with a set of makeups that are both neutral and dramatic. What makes this skin most unique to me is that is comes freckled. This skin is very similar to what I look like in my first life and I just love it. So I begin the quest to find a new skin that doesn't really change my look just upgrades me a bit. After wasting a couple of days looking at skins I gave up on the idea of changing my look.

Then later while working on my store at the SL Marketplace I ran into a makeup kit that comes in a tattoo layer. Since 2008 I have been fascinated with skin with makeups but have been limited in that the finding the right makeup with the right skin is not an easy task. Since I am darker skinned the lipsticks are usually so dark as well. Most skin designers do not realize that not all darker skinned girls like to wear plum lipstick we like red and pinks as well as the next girl. The kit is made by Ngel Vella and it is fantastic!!!

This makeup kit is a eye tattoo layer that lays over any pre-existing makeup you have to enhance your look. It comes with or without eyelashes which is really smart. No more waiting for your lashes to rez separately and no painstaking adjustments. Ngel also sells lipstick tattoos that are marvelous as well, the red lipstick I am wearing though is from my original skin and not apart of the makeup kit. I will add that the pricing for this kit is very very reasonable a definite must have for any fashionista. Thank you Ngel for giving new life to my old skin

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HAIR: *mikan_Hair_Love mouse_black_M, mikan

MAKEUP: B[u]YME Set1A Make Up, B[u]YME

Happy Halloween!!

2010-10-31T20:17:00.000-07:00

Botgirl says most people in SL are just 'Silent Avatars'

2010-10-27T20:16:00.000-07:00

I am perturbed by botgirl's(guy's) post. It is so pretentious. I am always surprised the way that some people act in regards to Second Life, its social structure and their place in it.

Basically, Second Life is a large community of people who try to find a way to connect with others in a way that seems real to them.

In many ways it is make believe personified, Star Wars enthusiasts log on and role play then proclaim "we are Jedi", some log on and shop and proclaim, "we are fashion", a limited few log on and allow others to dominate them and proclaim, "we are nothing" and then an infinitesimal group log on and blog and proclaim "we are special and not a part of the Second Life masses because we blog."

That is stupid!

Only in Second Life can you proclaim yourself to be whatever you want to be without any truth in it. In First Life, you are TOLD who you are based on the society in which you are a part of, your accomplishments and skills, or your economic status. Conversely, in Second Life you can just make it up. You can even go further still to support your fairytale; by surrounding yourself with people who agree to pretend with you, then poof you deem yourself SPECIAL by way of a falsely inflated self-perception. And therein lies the crux of my irritation with botgirl’s(guy’s) post.

The simple reality check of it all is, anyone with a Second Life account is a part of the MASS there is no special login for bloggers, fashionistas, slaves or Jedi. We all are “Second Life”.

The concept of the SILENT majority is silly. It implies that just by way of blogging you have more influence on or in Second Life then others who do not blog.

Most of the Second Life blogs that get traffic do so just because they are there. There is no valid or impartial system in place which definitively grades or certifies the quality of the content. Many bloggers band together to support each other in a way that mimics an authority but a group of close friends and fellow bloggers does not a valid or impartial system make.

Most of those who blog about Second Life, are not skilled writers and basically don’t blog anything that is useful. Second Life bloggers are not a special elite group of intelligent and well-informed people although I suspect many think they are. The majority are just regular people who are of the Second Life masses, with access to blogger/wordpress/typepad and blog what they are feeling in that exact moment, what they are wearing, who is fired at Linden Labs, intensely inappropriate personal information and other non ending streams of nonsensical blah, blah, blah.

Therefore botgirl (guy) ascertains that although he/she is a part of the Second Life mass he/she is clueless as to what his/her own community thinks, that I agree is....CLUELESS.

If Microsoft Bought Linden Labs

2010-10-20T20:12:00.000-07:00

Amid rumors this month that Microsoft is poised to buy Linden Labs, Phillip Rosedale again steps down as CEO, to pursue his Love Machine project. It seems that in the past couple of years the executive offices at Linden Labs are in a flux of seesawing. Linden Labs seems to have no direction, apathy abounds and there is no real leadership.

One can only ponder what changes would happen if Microsoft manned the helm. Years ago Microsoft adopted the Windows Principles and these principles could invariability change Linden Labs for the better. The Windows Principles are empowering, opportunity and inoperability.

Empowering Choice - the commitment of designing software that is easy to use. That accepts the addition of other applications. It also promises no retaliation against anyone supporting non-Microsoft products.

Opportunities for Developers - the commitment to preserve opportunities for application designers and website creators to build innovative products on the Microsoft platform.

Inoperability for Users - the commitment to meet customers inoperability needs and to do so in ways that allow customers to control their data and exchange information securely and reliably across diverse computer systems and applications.

Why do I login to Second Life®?

2010-09-28T20:06:00.000-07:00

It was 4 years ago when I read about Second Life in a Computer World magazine. I was extremely intrigued after reading the phrase, "your world, your imagination" embedded in a marketing paragraph of the article.   And that exact phrase used to be the scrawled in large letters on the home page of Second Life's website.   I am sad it is gone it has significant meaning to me.

For that was essentially what drew me to Second Life. The prospect that I could create a virtual life. I was blown over after seeing Anshe Chung's avatar on the cover of BusinessWorld magazine as the first Second Life millionaire.

I could barely get to my computer fast enough to search google to find the link to this virtual world. New tech and I have a long standing relationship that goes back to my childhood. I have always been techie, I locked in my street cred at a young age as soon as I become the only kid on the block with a Commodore 64. My nature commonly gravates to the new trends in tech.

And I wanted to be the first in my circle of friends and colleagues to engage in this new community. Upon rezzing in-world I was enthralled within minute one with the scenery and the notion that I was this avatar its life-like appearance and movements were completely under my control. This was something very different then what I had ever experienced, being also an avid gamer.

What blew my mind was the discovery that if I pushed the up arrow on the keyboard I COULD FLY.   This made Second Life to me poetically very real.   Armed with a song in my heart I dedicated myself to exploring this world to its full extent.

And so thus. I began my first and only straight 36 hour SL marathon. I didn't sleep there was too much to experience, see and learn. In that time I found freebie clothes, purchased land, built a tube home, be-friended a Linden and got griefed by a gang of russian speaking costumed evil circus clowns that threatened to shoot at me with a gun they claimed would take my linden dollars away if I didn't let them live in my house.

Second Life gave me an avenue to explore and express my hidden creativity. As I learned more about virtual living I learned more about myself. Many things have changed since 2006.   Friends I have made have come and gone, policies have changed, creativity blocked, the economy turned upside down and the whole community is not what it once was. Today as I entertain such a pensive mood, I pose the question to myself in reflection. Why do I login? I will also pose the question to you, why do you login? After a few minutes, my answer arrives as the following passage comes to my mind by Marianne Williamson.

“Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine, as children do. We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It's not just in some of us; it's in everyone. And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.”

I login to my second life to effort to liberate my first.

WishLists for Second Life

2010-09-17T19:55:00.000-07:00

I had no idea that Second Life offered an area on their website where you can compile a list of things that you wished you had. I think that officially this is the greatest idea to come from the Lab this year for me. I attend lots of SL Rezz Days, baby showers, house warmings and ouuuu not to mention the WEDDINGS, so having access to an avatar's wishes is fabulous.

This interface is not fully developed but it is definitely useful, even as it is unfinished. I took an hour to set up my lengthy list just in case someone would like to send me a gift. [hint - hint] My only complaint is that I hope the developer would quickly put attention into making sure that images when adding items manually would display. I did not find a place to upload a photo so I believe it is just a incomplete feature. I know that with the new Marketplace still in development this is probably still in the back burner of tasks to complete. But nonetheless I am excited and I would like to say "Thank You, Linden Labs!"

Display Names FAIL!?

2010-09-10T20:00:00.000-07:00

The Linden's have a new feature, "Display Names" that is currently underdevelopment that is causing quite a bit of controversy between residents. The intent of display names is to create two new identities for each resident one is a username that is permanently attached to your Second Life account which becomes your primary name and the second is an alias that will be displayed over your head in-world. The controversy is two-fold and lies in the reasoning of why Linden Labs is motivated to create this feature and subsequently how this feature will effect the social culture of Second Life.

Two weeks ago, it was announced that Display Names were on the horizon for residents by Jack Linden. His main reasoning for this change is:

    Above and beyond the greater self-expression it allows, Display Names also relieves new Residents of the need to choose a Second Life last name. New users signing up for Second Life often abandon their accounts when they're asked to choose from a list of last names; Display Names removes this choice from registration and lets them get into Second Life more quickly.

Based on this statement alone, this project FAILS as it is not backed with solid logically reasoning for the change. Second Life is not an environment that is quickly easy to understand for new residents. So saving a few minutes in the registration process inconsequential. Jack concludes that this factor alone will ensure that new users unburdened from this choice will go on to be perfectly integrated in-world. Poppycock!

One definite fact about Second Life is that to successfully navigate the platform a certain computer skill level and general intelligence is needed. If a person cannot even decide on a decent virtual identity consisting of a personal first and a pre-defined last name they are not viable candidates for the platform. It makes me wonder if all the factors in why a new user abandons their accounts when asked to choose a last name were considered. I believe strongly that the majority of the abandonment is a result of a current resident wanting to establish and alt account with a particular name, and when not able to find that name they abandon the process.   The psychology just doesn't fit that a person curious about Second Life would not pursue that curiosity based solely on their not being able to decide on a last name. People are just not that smart Jack. Given the fact that a new user completely controls the selection of the first name. I have seen some frankly very stupid and ridiculous names selected. Proving that people will risk selecting an inappropriate name in order to satisfy their curiosity.

In my four years of residency I have seen the community change in incremental phases based on many various factors some good and some bad. I foresee that this new feature will cause a big disruption in the community. I think this way because as it now stands people generally are leary of new residents and do not trust in the validity of virtual identity when meeting a new avatar. Most people believe that "alts" run rampant in second life and you can never completely trust who a person is without additional verification.    These new display names will probably exacerbate this belief.

Now, Jack has backtracked with some of the aspects of how display names will be implemented in contrast to how it was introduced. Originally the display name could be set to any phrase excluding the word Linden and would be the only bubble floating over an avatar's head. This has been reconsidered and the username will be by default displayed as well if the display name and username do not match. That decision then defeats the aspect of free expression that the Lindens were hoping to achieve with the display name feature. Presently, anyone can start a group and through the group titling display any name they wish. So where is the improvement?

One question that I believe that has not been asked is will the display name make group titles obsolete?

Teens Coming to your Sim Soon!

2010-08-25T19:53:00.000-07:00

I really wonder whether or not this will make a difference to the integrity of the community. I have always suspected that many Second Lifers in certain public areas were already underage players, since age verification has never been mandatory, I do not think that this is a major announcement or that the change will be impactful.

One well-known fact is that virtual products available to the Teen Grid suffer in quality to that of the main grid creations. And by merging the two worlds there will be some large bonuses for dedicated Teen Grid users, creators and Linden Labs. Second Life could really use a nice influx of new Lindens to the current economy. Unlike regular newbies, these new residents will at least understand how to navigate the Grid some maybe even better then their adult counterparts.

Emerald Turned Wicked

2010-08-23T19:48:00.000-07:00

Personally, I love the Emerald Viewer and believe that it is the best viewer for Second Life. But from its inception there has been one controversy after another. This most recent drama though is a serious one. As reported by Pixeleen Mistral over last week (082010) at The Alphaville Herald the developers at Emerald used their viewer to launch a distributed denial of service (DDOS) attack on the website of Hazim Gazov – a prominent critic of Emerald. The attack utilized the Emerald login screen and each time emerald user signed on the attack was triggered.

In all of this, there has been a lot of back and forth, resignations and resignation cancellations and a promise for a new restructuring over at Modular Systems. What is so interesting in all of this is the recent new hires of former Linden Labers. Fractured Crystal, the Chief of the Emerald Project, admitted to the hoax and claimed it was a mistake. He has since said that he has become bored with the project and is therefore turning everything over to Arabella Steadham.

Many users now feel that Emerald is comprised and that their privacy is at risk when using the client, but it is iterated by Fractured that the following conditions of operation will be upheld:

Emkdu metadata has been entirely removed, and will never occur again.
The login screen issue has been fixed ,and will never occur again.
He is leaving the project.
The webserver will be transferred to Arabella Steadham as soon as possible.
At some point in the near future the project will change to another domain, which will be announced here, along with appropriate automatic redirects on the modularsystems.sl site(s).

I will continue to use the Emerald viewer because I understand that what occurred was a singular misstep by a person drunk with power and driven by attention. But, what is clear is that people should not be so naïve to think that when using the Second Life viewer that your protected completely from a breach in privacy. All of your activities and chat conversation while logged in are tracked by the Lindens.

My SL beat goes on...

2010-08-22T19:20:00.000-07:00

My SL Birthday is tomorrow and I am still grateful for my SL family and friends. Not sure how I will celebrate my 4th year. But you would know the beat would still be going on.......

MIAMAI [IFW10]

2010-07-18T07:39:00.000-07:00

Monica Outlander, creator of MIAMAI Fashion Creations which produces many casual and elegant designs. Her looks are those of the sexy, young, elegant, urban, ballroom that is ready to wear. Her submission to the International Fashion Week Charity Auction for the Relay for Life is "Milena Rose," This luxurious gown is an attractive shade of rose that matches many skin tones and enhances sun-kissed shoulders and cleavages. The bodice is adorned with a incredible accent that perfectly embellishes the gown and the skirting is flirtatious and moves well with you. The backing is enchantingly exotic. It dips deliciously in all the right places showing off rear dimples sweetly. To bid on this gown Teleport Here. The proceeds going to the Relay for Life organization..

Monica has an extensive collection that should not be missed her gowns are elegant and majestic. No one should be without an elegant gown. See her whole line here or at her Xstreet Marketplace.

KIM Fashion [IFW10]

2010-07-17T20:54:00.000-07:00

Kimberly Flagon, the designer behind the KIM Fashion label and she is a high quality minidress herald. While currently showcasing her fantastic fashions for the International Fashion Week 2010. Kim Fashion celebrates the allure of the bodysuit. Similar to catsuits, bodysuits are usually legless. It is the type of garment that really accentuates your physical traits by way of "tough chic."

"Golden Bodysuit" is a brillant variation to a standard bodysuit. This golden bronze suit fits you in all the right places, this light weight outfit is perfect for dancing the night away. The skirting is a black feathered piece slung over one leg hinged to your hip with a lovely rose bouquet. Be the sexy vixen of the night in this sultry ensemble.

Teleport Now to see all the offerings from KIM Fashion. Also make sure to place your bid for the Relay For Life Charity Auction. The contribution by Kim Flagon is an adorable black minidress called "TeenB."

Angel Dessous [IFW10]

2010-07-17T13:43:00.000-07:00

Nando Korobase, is well known for his luxurious decadent lingerie but I have found his collection of gowns to be of the same quality and panache we all recognize in his designs. Angel Dessous is a boutique where treasures are found everywhere and you absolutely just need everything you see. In business since 2007, Angel Dessous is a well established trusted brand with a line of apparel that is found in every true fashionista's closet.

From his wedding collection, "Iberia Wedding White" is a marvelously sweet satin gown with a fitted strapless bodice that tailors a beautiful silhouette. The full skirting is intricately delicate lace that moves prettily with the body. It comes accented with smooth prim gloves and full or short exquisite train clinched at the neck. And to complete the look is a sassy side headpiece. What better way to celebrate your day but in a handcrafted designer gown from Angel Dessous.

In dramatic contrast is the "Solistice Gown in Black" the only choice for an elegant black wedding that calls to the dark part of your heart. Reminiscent of the first sin of Adam and Eve this gown is for the bold and the deviously beautiful. Like the crush of a first kiss this gown lightly clings to the body accenting all that is womanly. The collar is intricately detailed and the hugging of the shoulders and framing the neck vie for attention. The skirt flares very imperially and the backing is detailed with pretty accents. This gown makes a statement and that statement is pure fabulousity.

Teleport Now to see the whole International Fashion Week 2010 Collection available from Nando Korobase at Angel Dessous. His auction contribution, "Carrie Wedding Gown" is stunning and a guaranteed one of a kind creation. To bid visit the boutique at the teleport above [at Glance Shopping Plaza] and bid, proceeds are going to the Relay For Life organization.

Aleida [IFW10]

2010-07-16T23:38:00.000-07:00

Aleida Rhode, one of the designers involved in the International Fashion Week 20010, is well-versed in fashion. Her background in fashion is an extensive resume of modeling accolades that span throughout her three year Second Life. Holding a crown as Miss Virtual World 2009 and a Miss SL World finalist 2008. Aleida is fashion and her creations depict that aura. Her self-titled boutique "Aleida", which means "small winged one" is an angelic arrangement of runway quality gowns and dresses. When worn these gown make you feel like a true beauty queen.

Her auction gown, "The 4 Elements" is a beautiful dream in varying shades of fuschia. This design is made especially for the IFW10 event with all the proceeds going to Relay For Life. Teleport now to bid or visit her shop at the Glance Shopping Plaza.

[IFW10] International Fashion Week Show Highlights July 15th, 2010

2010-07-15T22:13:00.000-07:00

Here are the highlights to the first day opening Fashion Shows for the International Fashion Week. Designers showcased were Hyper Culture, Convoitise, Mea Culpa, Indyra Original and Ranena Olivier Couture. It was a grand day and there is lots more to come. Please make sure to stay tuned as there will be lots more to come. Designers have created special dresses and gown for auction with the proceeds going to charity.

International Fashion Week 2010 (IFW10) - [July 15th - July 18th]

2010-07-15T12:24:00.001-07:00

Today is the day!!...International Fashion Week opens at 1pm SLT. This is the event of the year. This event is produced by Glance International Agency (GIA). The events will run 4 days with 20 fashion shows presented each day will 5 shows will run from 1pm to 6pm. The collections shown are representative of Second Life's most talented designers. The fashion lineup is will include the following designers:

Hyper Culture, Convoitise, Mea Culpa, Indyra Originals, Ranena Olivier Couture (ROC), A La Folie, Aleida, Angel Dessous, Orage Creations, KIM Fashion, Nefertiti Kimagawa, Son!a, MIAMAI, Faster Pussycat, SHIKI Design, JADOR Fashion, Naive, SwanSong, G. Sloane Couture, PurpleMoon Creations

Teleport Now

Chivalry's Clothing Store for Men

2010-06-26T13:53:00.000-07:00

Bel Air Heights is known for its collection of fine clothing shops in Edmond. And one of its flagships is Chivalry's Clothing Store for Men and they are having a stupendous sale. Chivalry's is known for their high-quality well tailored suits. They dress the sophisticated man who is concerned with being unique and making a confident and alluring fashion statement.

Nola Tux Gold is a charmingly elegant tuxedo. The brocaded vesting has gold embellishments that add to its attractiveness. Priced well below what most men's clothing is costing now suiting from Chivalry's should be standard in every well dressed SL man's inventory.

One of the best qualities of shopping at Chivalry's is that the suits are transferable. Ladies you can shop to your hearts content. The Smooth Cream Suit would make a great gift for that special man in your life. Whether he is a family member or that significant other. This suit is both dressy and casual.

What I love about Chivalry's suits is that the ties are intentionally high fashion. They are a definite stand out signature feature. The tie for this suit is very distinctive. No boring or drab ties can be found in this courtier only ties that express a man's essence.

Chivalry's is committed to providing every Second Life Man with a extremely well made elegantly tailored suit. Go get yours.

The Color of Spring 2010: Gray

2010-04-07T09:20:00.000-07:00

Black and white have traditionally been the primary base fashion colors for all seasons. As we enter into the "twenty-ten" decade designers are re-interrepting this norm with the color gray.

Neutrals are the trend this spring with monotone dressing in hot style. But some neutrals such as beige, khaki and camel are just not flattering to all skin tones. A gray is a definitely an easier color for most to pull off, it also seems to dress up any casual outfit and give you an instantly overall polished look when accessorizing.

Gray is a powerful color that announces that you have arrived, being a mixture of the boldness of black and the purity of white. Its subtlety is dramactic in its own right.

Product Suggestions:

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Ecarlate - Frity Gray Dress Gown

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Lushh Boutique Nadine Dress Gray

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K.Aeon - Nancy Gray

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Vanitas Vesture - Flute Scribbly Dress Gray

Vajazzled!

2010-03-26T07:45:00.001-07:00

I logged on to a bevy of "buzz" yesterday. "Vajazzled!!", "I just got Vajazzled, too!", "I'm vajazzled" were the comments I saw floating across my Plurk Timeline. I thought to myself what type of thing is "vajazzle" and how does one do it. Well, much to my delight I was directed to Adam n Eve Skins and Shapes.

sachi Vixen the creator there has really hit on something, beautiful gemed body decorations for the vajayjay area. What a great way to spice up your avie. Vajazzles come in several brilant designs available, and the promise that more will be offered as well. They come as undergarments layers and can be easily mixed and matched.

I made my purchases and roared through my teleport to get see my enhancement. The results were stunning. Yeaaaa! I am VAJAZZLED now too. I could not be more pleased. So for those who want to adorn themselves better then a common tattoo, get vajazzled!

Print Dresses for Spring 2010

2010-03-23T18:16:00.000-07:00

Designers have finally figured out that not everyone is blessed with the flair for fashion styling. So this Spring 2010, make sure to have a couple of adorably cute print dresses in your closet, for those days that you can't seem to figure out just what to wear but need to be fabulous.

When selecting a print dress take note that a fresh flowery print dress is perfect for daytime occasions, from weddings, romantic dates, shopping with the girls to that special tea time.

Big bloom prints look good on most women, just be sure to scale them to your figure: larger women look best with the prints close together and less background space showing, the opposite is true for smaller women.

Muted watercolor prints, bold graphics and paisley prints are also great for after five: in fact, almost any print can translate to special occasion if it comes in a dressy silhouette.

When wearing floral prints, don't be tempted to accessorize with a silk flower or buds on your shoes. A more sophisticated approach is to pair with metallic or bright sandals and an oversized bead necklace (pearl or gold) to counter the cuteness factor of a flower print dress.

PRODUCT SUGGESTIONS:

[Ivalde]Janita

Boom Okika Dress

Muism Tulip Print Dress

Wine and Roses

2010-03-21T21:09:00.000-07:00

Nika has produced something new over at her store Wine and Roses. And it is such an adorably useful thing, a Floral Wall Decal Set. Fortunately, for me I had an empty room over at my office that needed just this thing.

As you can see below, the decal is an excellent way to add some interest to a room while keeping your prim usage down. The Set comes with 5 different designs that are changeable by touch. I was also delightfully please to find that the coloring was modifiable as well.

Think of this innovative new decorating solution as a way to accessorize your walls. Arrange like stencils to create a eye-catching mural. This Wall Decal Set is a must have for all homeowners.

How to Wear Ankle Boots

2010-03-17T08:51:00.000-07:00

Ankle boots are still in season! This hot look shows no sign of cooling either even as we go well into 2010. But, it is easy to make the mistake with this look and come off more as trendy cheeky then well-dressed and chic. Here are some tips to help you pull off the latter.

* Choose the right height. Save the high heeled boots for the evening and then more lower pratical heights for day-wear.

* Bare Legs and boots. You can pair ankle boots with a dress or skirt that is short in length. Be careful that the skirt or dress is above or up to your knees, not below them. No matter your height.

* Watch the proportions. Because ankle boots are so small, they can look awkward with fuller silhouettes up top (like boyfriend jeans or a full skirt both no-nos), but they are a great option if you’re trying to showcase your legs. Show off those legs by pairing ankle boots with leggings, skinny jeans, or short skirts and dresses. They also look amazing when worn with tights.

PRODUCT SUGGESTIONS:

"Vida" Red Suede Buckled Ankle Boot

"Relentless Couture" GaGa Ankle Boots

"BAX" Ankle Boot Black Patent

My "London Style"

2010-03-15T05:44:00.000-07:00

I will be a "contributing blogger" over at The Little London News. I am excited to be sharing the trending of fashion, style tips and my commentaries about fashion. Little London is an definitely a great place to visit it is owned by Katrina Pascale. It is a full sim based on modern day London with homes, shops, roleplay, jobs, and a whole lot more besides. This weekend they hosted a very successful junk sale of all sorts of fashion treasures. If you are looking for a place to live, work and play then enjoy Little London.

I Got My LINDEN HOME!: Heaven on Earth, Virtually

2010-03-14T17:23:00.000-07:00

When I first heard that the Lindens were offering an incentive for Premium members I was cautiously excited but very curious. I have been a premium member for over 3 years and had only kept my premium membership in the case that there is some problem with my account. As a premium member I get to speak to a live person on the phone rather then placing a trouble ticket. I live on Estate Land so the option of living on Linden Land is not as advantageous as having my estate land with Azure Islands.

So Angelo and I decided investigate into exactly what was a "Linden Home?" This is what we found; it is a new feature for premium account holders that gives account holders the chance to live in a themed Linden Public Works built community for little or no cost. There are convenant rules that you must abide and they are reasonably fair and are as follows:

•You will use 512 sqm of your available Land tier. (Your first 512 sqm of land are still FREE)
•Parcel sizes can't be changed.
•Terraforming is forbidden.
•Only one parcel per account.
•Buying or selling of land is prohibited.
•Zoned as non-commercial. No events or classified ads allowed.
•Houses are permanent.
•No commerce activity allowed.
•No sky boxes can be built.

Currently, there are four planned communities. You are free to choose the theme that best suits you.

MEADOWBROOK: Suburban theme with winding roads around hills in a natural surrounding. It has a very southern californian surburban feel to it.

TAHOE: Forest theme with winding roads around hills in rustic surroundings. I found this theme to be very summer campish. I could faintly smell the roasting marshmellows wafting in the air.

ELDERGLEN: Fantasy theme with winding roads around hills and giant trees. A beautiful place to bring out your inner muse. Everything there was just wholesomely sweet.

SHARETA OSUMAI: Traditional Japanese theme with homes nestled in picturesque areas with mossy rocks and colorful trees. The most beautifully rendered of all the communities very tranquil. A perfect place to get away reflect and mediate.

Upon the announcement of this feature in February 2010, Linden Labs was using a lottery system to assign homes to only a specific group of premium holders. I had doubts amd thought that I probably would not be selected even though I had fell in love with the Japanese themed community.

Well. last week into my email box I received a uneventful email from Linden Labs announcing that I should get my new home now! I thought well I should at least try even though I suspected the email was just a marketing ploy to further advertise the feature but nothing else. So, I followed all the prompts and made my selection and poof in one-click I was teleported to my NEW LINDEN HOME! I started right to the decorating...and here is my little piece of heaven on earth...virtually. Thank You Linden Labs!