Bringing out the good stuff in Second Life®: fashion, hot spots, freebies, etc.

I don’t think I had seen anything from this shop, Crownling, before and indeed inspection says most of these were made during last February to March. There are a few other shops already with cupboards and shelves in this style but I really liked the table with the glass top and the seats have some absolutely adorable poses that you can page through (only wish they had an ‘adjust’ option, maybe). The furniture is mostly no mod and you can buy it either copyable or transferable. Also, the outside of the shop is really quite cute, with the handmade tree shadows on the sidewalk and exterior walls. 03 Ling’s shop takes up a quarter of a full sim, if he would get a homestead instead and design it all around his store, it would make a great photo location, I’m sure !

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Chances are you might already have seen this, but if you haven’t, it’s below the REZ shop. You just have to walk back a few steps to fall down there. After a first walk around, I almost sent an inflamed declaration of love to Yuki Aabye. Wish I had, you never know, but the moment has passed ! Anyway, these pics have been sitting around a while and I’m glad I can finally get them off my chest, and drive.

…. free @ Shiny Things ! You have to join the update kiosk first. I know some people who will scoff at them because they’re the opposite of sexy, what with their comfortable shape and lack of a sexy heel, but they kind of hit home with me, especially the black and white version.

I liked them so much I felt like making a post for them. That is not to say I am back to blogging in full swing, as I used to. For that reason, I have made a few changes to the homepage layout that I think will lend itself better to casual blogging (boring as it is, it feels more comfortable at the moment). So, I’m revising my ambitions, scaling down the scope of this blog, and don’t think I will do “Looks of the day” anymore or try to show off the latest thing always but will just blog an item or place I like once in a while instead, if I feel so inclined.

Oh, and if you’re still here, hi !

I’ve enjoyed doing this blogging thing very much during the past year, trying to showcase some of what best SL has to offer that I could come by; and that in many areas of interest, not just fashion. Featuring creations by some of you super talented guys because I thought they were well-made, sometimes, but just sometimes, regardless of my own personal taste or preferences, even. I saw it more as a service to others, than a place for self-expression, as I don’t care much for recognition.

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Dive tube & Ninja kite. From sTwo. You walk around with the tube, but start floating when you enter Linden waters. It’s 20L only and has several prints. The kite was similarly priced.

Parachute. A super sweet group gift from -RC- Cluster, by Redd Columbia. It gently bobs as you wear it.

BMX. From Smersh. This bike is simply irresistible ! Even if I forget to wear the pedals sometimes.

Headsack. From Ben’s morgue. In case you ever need to, you know, wrap your head in burlap and also would like to have it tied well and secure with a rope. Featuring Benjamin wearing it himself !

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Had to make another quick post featuring a few more things from MELT, notably this adorable skin from Julliette Westerburg, and also I couldn’t hold off blogging this bag by Alla Ruff any longer, even though it’s a work in progress and lacking elements, such as a keychain option. I keep walking around with it, it’s so chic and feminine, even unfinished !

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I’ve been anticipating the Melt installation since it was casually announced by Radio Signals a couple of weeks ago and the few sneak peeks that have leaked in the past hours have not let me down, quite the opposite !

First glimpsed was Apatia Hammerer’s ball gown, and, here, doesn’t she look just the thing in it ? Inimitable she is ! But I tried to wear it, still. Then, I also saw what Emma Gilmour had done and that got me really jumping up and down with anticipation. Money you can wear ! I love it, worn with its own hairstyle or as a standalone accessory, it is never going to leave my inventory, ever. The bills are excellently sculpted, and as a whole, the money blindfold is, well, just remarkable ! Plus, I thought it paired really well with the pocket watch from Lark. But, enough babbling ! On with some pictures.

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Action is a long established surf/skate store, complete with clothing to outfit you and sporting equipment to entertain you. In this post I just wanted to show you some of their sports gear. I found the jet ski and surf board very well sculpted, and they, as well as the skates and bikes too come with many skin options to choose from. I loved particularly the board strapped on the backpack, which is already a new favourite accessory of mine !

The surf boards require the use of the Action Wave system, which can be purchased at the store. If you don’t have it, this beach here has one where you can rezz your own board.

On another note, last night, I was amongst the lucky ones to get Rachel Breaker’s new thing, the sousaPHONE. I never know from the name what it’s going to be, even though sousaphone turns out to be an actual word, d’oh, but I always pull whatever it is she made out of my inventory with anticipation. This tuba actually made me happy all evening, as I stood behind friends, oblivious to their existence, typing away in another window, all the while pulling the most pitiful sounds out of this thing without respite, without anybody complaining ! I love to know that I’m being annoying but getting away with it. In fact, I’m going to go after people with this all week-end.

I LOVE YOU, RACHEL BREAKER !*

You make SL so much more awesome.

* That is how you should greet her whenever you see her.
** Grimaces are not included.