OMG, OMG, OMG!!! I'm a few days behind on getting this news out but it's not too late to get in on this AMAZING sale! Lion Skins, one of my favorite skin makers, is going to be discontinuing their SU line of skins and has decided to practically give them away. From this very moment until August 15th at Midnight SLT, you can buy these gorgeous skins for only 10L$ per makeup!



This is only one of the makeups available in the SU line and I've gotten a lot of compliments on it.

Press the Read More button below to see all the available makeups....




There are 40 makeups available in 4 different skin tones. I bought several during their last sale when they were 120L$ each and you can be assured that I'm going back to pick up all the rest before this mind blowing sale ends and these skins are gone forever.

If you've never tried a Lion Skin, now is the time to do it. If, like me, you are already a fan, don't miss out on this chance to stock up on these beautiful and artistic skins.

Here is a tip for you current and future Lion Skins fans. Join the in-world group as opposed to the Suscribo Board as the in-world group is the only group that gets frequent group gifts. Those on the Suscribo Board only get updates.

Best wishes!

Eyes - Ashes to Ash's - FieryBrown - DSN freebie
Lashes - Miriel - Glamour
Shape - Alady 2009 Perfect Tribute to Jula
Skin - LionSkins - SU - Sunkiss 20
Hair - CiC - Sadria II - Mocha Sunkiss - Group Gift
Dress - Cupcakes - Mini Dress - Tangerine
Earrings / Necklace - Miriel - freebie / hunt gift

I made a post waaayyy back about downloading the GIMP and my intentions on learning how to use it but I haven't been as proactive on that front as I would like to be. I've looked up several YouTube tutorials and such but it's difficult for me to learn such a complex program in a piecemeal fashion. That fact and trying to find the time to experiment and play around with it has made for slow going to say the least.

I did manage to find a few hours the other day to snap a pic in SL and work on it a bit in the GIMP and here is the outcome.



Click the Read More button below for details on how photo was altered using the GIMP.

First thing I did was create a duplicate layer to work with so that I didn't mess up my original. I actually ended up creating several different layers, one for each type of adjustment, but I'm not sure that was entirely necessary. Still, it gave me some practice in that area.

In the original picture, the arm behind her had a hand that came up and hovered over her hip. I really didn't like how it looked so I used the Clone Tool to clone the wall color and cover over the hand and the Smudge Tool to blend it better. In retrospect, the hand would look cute actually resting on the hip and I suppose that it is possible to cut out and adjust using the GIMP but for now I chose the path of least resistance.

Next, I used the iWarp Tool (Liquify in PS) to round out her booty. As you probably know, many poses in SL result in lots of ugly angles and corners that don't look remotely realistic. With a few swipes of the iWarp Tool in both Grow and Move modes I was able to give her a much more smoothed out and natural looking derriere.

My biggest accomplishment, and the one I am most stoked about, was the addition of the heart shaped ball of yarn stock image. The pose had the hand closest to the floor kind of angled up and I thought that a ball of yarn would be cute to add under the hand (being that I planned to name the pic "I Love It When You Call Me Kitten") as well as give it a reason to be angled like that. So I went to DeviantArt.com, found the most perfect stock image and downloaded it. I then opened the newly downloaded image in the GIMP, copied it and then pasted it onto a new transparent layer. The red heart was on a white background so I then removed the background using the eraser and the color selection tool until I was only left with the ball of yarn. I then moved and sized it until it looked right with the SL pic.

I used the Clone and Smudge Tools again to try to smooth out all the edges and corners on her entire body as well as correct a few clothing issues that the pose caused. I used a Gaussian Blur overlay for the first time as that seems to be one of the most basic tools most people use. I think it did help soften things up a bit and helped it to look less flat.

Overall it took me waaayyy longer than it should considering the minor changes I made but I feel that I made some significant headway in learning a bit about layers and stock images so it wasn't a total loss. I'm looking forward to learning and practicing more so that the only limits to my creativity will be my own imagination.

Eyes - Tekuteku - Eko-eye - Wine Pink - store freebie
Shape - Alady 2009 Perfect Tribute to Jula
Skin - Dulce Secrets - Ammi Champagne Skin - DSN freebie
Hair - Tea Lane - Cindi - silver / tearose w/ Tea Rose Sequined Hat - freebie
Outfit - Thalia - Belted Top (pink) & Pink Pants - freebie
Necklace - Tickled Pink - Hearts Cascade Necklace
Pose - XStreet box of free poses - tablewoman
Photo taken in La Petite Morte Photo Hall - DSN freebie

I haven't been in-world much over the last week but was feeling the need to post something here so once again I'll reach into my Flickr pool for a quickie Look of the Day. I can't leave all 5 of my readers hanging for too long. :P Bless each and every one of y'all. *kisses*

I received an absolutely gorgeous mask through the Designer's Showcase Network (DSN) and I fell in love with it the moment I put it on.



I encourage you click on the above pic so you can go to my Flickr page and enlarge it by selecting All Sizes at the top of the picture. The details on this mask are to die for and to see them up close is the only way to truly do them justice.

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Once I put on the mask I knew exactly what I wanted to wear with it as I already had the perfect thing in my inventory.



I bought this gown at Blaze a while ago but you would think the two items were made for each other. I threw on another one of my RockBerry Uma skins and voila..I am instantly feeling sexy, powerful and mysterious! Although, this particular dress doesn't leave much to the imagination. ;)

That is all for now. Thanks so much for reading and best wishes!

Eyes - Miriel - Standard Eyes -Watercolor - freebie
Shape - Alady 2009 Perfect Tribute to Jula
Skin - Rockberry - Uma D - Natural
Hair - ETD - Phoebe - Black - freebie
Dress - Blaze - Lush Gown - Purple
Earrings / Necklace - PRIMALOT - Synapsis set - group gift
Mask - Moxie Polanos Haute Couture - Purple Haze Face Mask - DSN freebie
Pose - Striking Poses - Anna Wong Pose - Dollarbie to members

Today’s post will be a little different because instead of showing you just a place to visit or fashion tip, I’ll be showing you both!

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So let’s start with the new place I visited the other day. I was feeling rather rocktacular in my little black dress and mane of red hair and was looking for a place that would reflect how I felt for some pics. I did an in-world search for Heavy Metal and found this club named Machine Shop and it’s billed as a “True Metal Club”. This place really reminded me of my younger, more rebellious days when I would rip up my jeans and dye my hair jet black. Oh, the good old days.

When I arrived at the club my eyes soaked in the skulls and skeletons, motorcycles, burning crosses, pentagrams and stripper poles while my ears were assaulted by fast and furious music accompanied by growling vocals. I arrived here on a Sunday morning so things were a little slow at the time but the owner was there as well as a couple of pretty ladies and everyone was very friendly.

They invited me to dance with them and to join the group and said that the place really gets to hopping on Friday nights and that they are just like a big 'ol head bangin' family. That’s good I guess, because this isn’t the kind place I would think you would want to bring your SL wifey with her talking prim fetus (although if I had my druthers those creepy fetus’ would just be left at home and not be taken anywhere).

Annyywayyy….next time you are looking for a place to rock out with your cock out or jam out with you clam out (figuratively speaking, of course) then stop on by the Machine Shop.



Okay, now on to the fashion tip I mentioned. I wanted to tell y’all about RockBerry skins, specifically the Uma line. I got my first UMA skin as a freebie and was just blown away at the beauty and detail of it. The lips were so luscious without being too pouty and the nose and eyes were just gorgeously done. I know there is debate as to whether freebies are an effective form of advertisement and I can tell you that in this case it definitely was because I bought the six pack of makeups in the Uma line a month or so ago and didn’t even experience a moment of buyer's remorse. It also helps that the price is very reasonable, especially if you can catch them on sale like I did.

RockBerry is a popular place with 4 lucky boards and 1 lucky chair (stocked with the Megan skin line) that is always being stalked by a multitude of ladies. The other day, my friend Maia told me that RockBerry has now added an MM board and stocked it with their newest offering, Uma skins with tintable lips! She also said that the mad rush of women trying to get those skins was so crazy that the sim crashed twice while she was trying to register herself on the MM board. I stopped by there this morning to see if I could get registered myself before I had to rush off to RL work and didn't find an MM board but did find an advertisement board that gave the skins for free as soon as you touched it with your group tag activated. Word on the street is that people were complaining so much about the lag / crashes and telling the owner, Heather Beebe, how she should run her business she just took the MM board down. Bless her generous heart for still providing these skins for free to her group members. I'm not sure how long these will be available so hurry on down to RockBerry, join the group if you aren't already a member, run upstairs, touch the ad board and begin your love affair with RockBerry skins.

Eyes - Miriel - Standard - Vivid Hazel
Shape - Alady 2009 Perfect Tribute to Jula
Skin - Rockberry - Uma - C - Natural
Hair - Damselfly - Paxtyn - Hibiscus Warm
Dress - Thalia - Dolce Dress - Black
Shoes - Baby Monkey - Ultimate Addie Glitter - Silver
Earrings - Primagine - Chandelier Earring - Silver
Bracelets - Ticky Tacky - Bah-di-ah Bangles - Silver and Insomniac Bangles - Skully Pout
Pose - Striking Poses - Paula Abdul - dollarbie to group members

I was feeling down in the dumps and just felt like giving up.

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Maybe you know the feeling, like life has just snuck up and blind-sided you. So, to commiserate with my mood, I decided to find a place that fell in line with my funk. So, I whipped out my handy "Interesting Places to Visit" notecard that I picked up at SL6B and checked out the section under Rainy / Water sims. The first one listed was the Cream Shop sim so I took the next taxi that didn't run me over and checked it out.



Oh yes, this place was absolutely perfect! It was raining like mad with water sheeting off the windows and canopies, lighting and thunder shaking the place up and even puddles that made great splashing sounds when I walked through them.



First thing I did was to find a nice place to sit with a book and a cup of tea and try to be more an observer of the rain rather than the creator of it. I'm no stranger to the rain and I know that, as in most things, this too shall pass.

Once I felt a little more centered, I looked around in the eclectic shop that shares the name of the sim. There were the ever present clothes, hair and fashion accessories but there was also funky furniture, a deer to pose upon, a mini acting stage, dress forms, trash bags (as seen in first pic) and...umbrellas! Just what I needed!



Rain with come and rain will go and sometimes the best you can do is find a bit of shelter and wait out the storm.

worn:
Eyes - Ashes to Ash's - FieryBrown - DSN freebie
Lashes - Miriel - Glamour
Shape - Alady 2009 Perfect Tribute to Jula
Skin - LionSkins - SU - Sunkiss 20
Hair - CiC - Sadria II - Mocha Sunkiss - Group Gift
Dress - Cupcakes - Mini Dress - Tangerine
Shoes - Cheeky Shoes - Xstreet
Earrings / Necklace - Miriel - freebie / hunt gift
Bracelet - PRIMALOT - Namaste! - freebie

A friend of mine, Maia, and I were looking for something to do and she suggested that we drop by Australia. She had heard that the sim was under new ownership and that they had done some renovations. I'm always up for an adventure so we grabbed a taxi and were on our way! Care to come along?

Lots more to see on next page..just press Read More button below.

There are several different places to visit on the Australia sim but today we are gonna rough it and head into the Outback. To do that just find the silver TP signs located at the TP arrival point and select Outback.


G'day mate! Watch out for those Dingos!


It's wild out there, perhaps we should brush up on our shooting skills at this free Shooting Gallery or that Clay Pigeon launcher.

There are several ways for us to get around and explore, choose your poison.





You have GOT to jump into one of these trucks and drive around leaving dust trails in your wake. Be sure to hit any smoking barrels while you are in the highest gear...I guarantee it will be a BLAST!


There's even a place to settle in for the night and reflect back on your great adventure.

On a very serious note, the Australian government is making moves to begin to censor/ filter the internet that the citizens access. This is shocking to hear as I always assumed these types of things only happen in Communist countries, but I guess I was wrong. The filters will block out anything the Australian government deems inappropriate or adult in nature, including Second Life. To learn more and have a chance voice your opinion you can visit here.

Worn:
Eyes - Miriel - Standard Eyes - Vivid Hazel
Shape - Alady 2009 Perfect Tribute to Jula
Skin - Cupcakes - Seduction - Copper - Serenade w/ freckles
Hair - Celestial Studios - Annie May Hair III - Smolder
Shirt - Thalia - Open Shirt - Green
Pants / Skirt - Cupcakes - Corduroy Skirt / Leggings - Brown / Green
Jacket - Bare Rose - Inferno - Light Brown
Boots - Bare Rose - Studded Jockey Boots - Brown
Earrings - Ticky Tacky - Everyday Hoops
Bracelet - Miriel - Double Metal Bracelet - Copper/Gold

Eyes - Shine Lustrous - Golden Teal (large) - DSN Freebie...Shape - Alady 2009 Perfect Tribute to Jula...Skin - Cupcakes - Seduction - Copper - Easter Skin Gift
Hair - Truth - Novacaine Hair - Leona - Smoke - 50L on sale now...Dress - Alchemi - Sylphia - FabFree gift (at their headquarters...Jewelry - PRIMALOT - Butterfly Necklace - Turqoise - freebie

For YEARS I was determined to always be a redhead in SL and I just couldn't fathom making a change from that glorious color. But, when I started looking into modeling I figured out very quickly that I needed to have more options to go with different clothes and skin tones so I reluctantly started trying out different hair colors. Now, as evidenced by these pics, I have found that I also enjoy being a brunette!

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It's really not all that surprising since I am a Gemini and enjoy change and novelty much more than routine. What IS surprising is that it took me so long to figure out how much fun it is to change up my look, especially since it's so darn easy in SL!


Eyes - TEKUTEKU - Eko - Wine PInk - Freebie in store...Shape - Alady 2009 Perfect Tribute to Jula...Skin - Tuli - Hope - Sunkissed / br - June 2009 picks reward - still available in store...Hair - mikan - pigtaile01- black - dollarbie in store
Shirt - Capri Designs - Stone Roses Top...Pants - SLink - Buckle dress pants - Spring Blue - DSN freebie...Jewelry - PRIMALOT - Synapsis Set - freebie

As the title of this post indicates, it's all about ME! I enjoy coming up with different looks / poses and taking pics so I hope you will enjoy the result and maybe find out about some great deals while you are at it or even be inspired to do the same.


Eyes - Miriel - Vivid Hazel - Standard...Shape - Alady 2009 Perfect Tribute to Jula
Skin - Lazolli/L'oring - Linda 01A - freebie...Hair - Tiny Bird - Bella / Bella Bangs - Dragees - freebie...Dress - SteamBound - Cornflower Summer Corset Set - group gift...Shoes - Baby Monkey - Celeste - Mint Suede - freebie...Jewelry - DM Designs - Ice Princess Collection - Journey Set - DSN freebie

Thanks for indulging me everyone (women love that)! Best wishes!

For all my American readers...Happy Independence Day! I hope you have a safe and enjoyable holiday and try to remember what those fireworks stand for and appreciate your freedoms.

Best wishes!

I fell in love with LionSkins a few months back when I ran across a sale they were having on their now discontinued Suzanna skin line. Up until that point, I had been making due with the few Gala skins that I had collected over the years. Boy, did I open up a can of worms once I picked up several LionSkins. Suddenly, my eyes were opened to all the possibilities of different looks that different skins provided. Now you could say that I'm a "skin whore" and I love to collect as many skins as I can.

Push the "Read more" button below for details of the sale and pictures of available makeups.


The sale is on the SU line of skins and there are 40 wonderful makeups to choose from in 4 different skins tones. LionSkins has a reputation for creating dramatic makeups that are great for strutting your stuff on the runway or high-fashion photo shoots but there are also more natural makeups to choose from.

Each skin is on sale for the exceptional price of 120L$ each but only until July 6th so get over there ASAP and find yourself your next favorite skin. I know I will!

Best wishes everyone!



To see better details, click on a photo to be taken to my Flickr photostream and then select All Sizes at the top of the photo and then choose Original Size at the top of the photo at the next page.

I told y’all earlier about the store Cupcakes selling awesome Model Sample Bags for only 250L. In case you didn’t read the first post, the Model Sample Bags contain a shape, a single makeup skin (in all skins tones), an outfit and a selection of eyes. Yes, you can get all that for only 250L…what an amazing deal!

In the first post I showed y’all pictures of the contents of the first five Model Sample Bags if you want to get an idea of the quality and value of these items. Since I made that first post, there has been an additional 5 unique bags added to make a total of 10 from which to choose!

I’m not gonna post pictures of the additional five so you will just have to head on down to Cupcakes to check them out for yourselves. But, be quick about it because the word is that this amazing deal will only last until sometime in early July so don’t dawdle!

Here’s a quick LOTD since I’m at work and can’t get into SL to search up anything better (but I can still get to my Flickr account).


More details after the break ======>

Every single thing in this pic was a freebie of one sort or another (except eyes and shape) and I just love the way they all came together to bring me a little bit o’ happiness.

The skin was a group gift and inspired by Kat Von D. I’ve always admired the star tattoos on her face and secretly wished I could live a life that free from social convention. My favorite thing about the dress is the netting underskirt as the texture on it is amazing and it has the perfect amount of sway when I move. The "Caged Heart" necklace is also a new fav of mine as it's so detailed with it's plump little red heart and even a key!

The pic was taken in a photo hall that I received through the DSN (Designer’s Showcase Network). If you haven’t joined up with them yet then get your booty in gear and do so ASAP! I’ve gotten some awesome stuff through there already and more is delivered to me daily without me having to even step out of my house!

BTW…I try to take all my pics in a large format and crop as little as possible so that more of the details can be seen when it’s expanded to it’s full size. If you ever want to see any of these blog pics in a larger size, just click on it and it will take you to that picture in my Flickr album then select “All Sizes” at the top of the photo and you will see the large version.

Enjoy and best wishes!

Eyes - Miriel - Vivid Hazel - Standard...Shape - Alady 2009 Perfect Tribute to Jula...Skin - Coquette - Celeste - Light - Kat! - recent group gift...Hair - ETD - Kiley - Black Bronzed - freebie...Dress - Caremnia Designs - Gothic Poppy - dollarbie...Shoes - part of one of Vinyl Cafe's recent combo group gifts...Necklace - PRIMALOT - Caged Heart - freebie...Bracelet - PRIMALOT - "Namaste" bracelet - freebie...Photo hall by La Petite Morte - DSN freebie

Worn: Potassium ~ Off Shoulder (Blue / Green), Jeans (Turtles - Blue) and Bangles (Ocean4)

How do I know that you may wonder? Am I psychic or maybe medically trained? Nope, neither of those guesses would be correct but it would be really cool if they were true!

Jump to the next page for more ====>


The way I know you need more Potassium is because this great new store hasn't been open long enough for you to have possibly gotten enough of what it has to offer yet. The owner / designer is Banana Vella and she is new on the scene and showing great promise. She uses lots of vibrant colors which floats my boat just fine and she obviously has an eye for detail when it comes to seams and textures.

She has lots of different ladies casual tops as well as blue jeans with prim bottoms. No, I did not get a picture of the prim jeans bottoms, which I didn't realize until I went to write this...remember, I'm still learning. Anyway, take my word for it, the prim bottoms on the jeans look excellent with perfect color matching and overall shaping. Besides that, the jeans themselves cover your ass crack which is always a plus. Hell, you don't even have to take my word for it just get over there and check them out yourself. The jeans have different images on them from turtles (seen above) to a bitchin' skull image that really caught my eye (nope, didn't get a picture of that either). Banana will even make you some custom jeans if you don't find you are looking for already in the store.


Worn: Potassium ~ Halter (Off White), Jeans (Turtles - Blue) and Bangles (Ocean4)

Don't you just love the cut of the neckline on this halter? It hides just enough to keep you out of jail but not enough to keep you out of trouble.

The shop is in a big rustic barn surrounded by trees with cows and horses sharing the space in true starving artist style. Banana has kept the vibe causal and fun by providing lots of photo props and poses around the outside of the barn so you can take some cool pics in your new Potassium clothes. All the pictures in this post where taken there. Speaking of fun...


OH NOOOOZZZZ!!!

...there are several of these funny SL related shirts as well as other cute "variety" off the shoulder tops for only 20L. In fact, nothing in the store is over 100L.

Banana has been hard at work on getting Potassium together and I know she is diligently working on more designs, probably as you are reading this. I think I heard a rumor that she was working on some men's clothes as well. So head on down and check it out, I know I'll be stopping back by (probably to get those skull jeans ^.~).

Best wishes everyone!

There's a great sale going on at Cupcakes!

It seems that they have created what they are calling Model Sample Bags and offering them at an amazingly low price. Each bag contains a Cupcakes skin with one makeup and in all the tones, three sets of eyes, a shape and an outfit. All this amazing stuff for only 250L$ and there is even 5 different bags to choose from!

See pictures of the contents of all 5 Model Sample Bags on the next page. =====>


GIFT BAG 1


GIFT BAG 2


GIFT BAG 3


GIFT BAG 4


GIFT BAG 5


If you haven't been to Cupcakes before then you are missing out on some beautiful skins and clothes. Besides this great deal, which is worth thousands of Lindens, they also have an entire wall of 25L$ clothes that are amazing. While you are there, think about joining the Cupcakes Update to get any future notices and gifts. They have recently reduced the price to join to 100L$ from 250L$ so there's never been a better time to jump in.

Better go fast though because the Model Sample Bags won't be around for long as they are limited releases created to help familiarize people with their product lines.

Now, just to figure out which one...or two...hmm, maybe three that I want!

I couldn't wait to tell y'all about an awesome sale going on at Capri's Designs!



The store is expanding and moving to a new location and the designer, Capri Amaterasu, has decided to mark all her current designs down to 1L$ until the move is completed, which is scheduled to be on June 13. She has over 90 designs available at this price so you could own the entire store for less than 100L$! Her designs are sexy and sassy but not trashy. Complete outfits abound plus some single tops for those who like to mix it up a bit.



I just love the colors and realistic textures of these pieces and the feminine cuts of the necklines, plus there are several colors of each top to choose from. The outfit in the first picture was a gift for joining the Capri's Designs group.

With the new, bigger store will come over 50 new designs. I can't wait to see what she's come up with next! Capri regularly has 10L$ sales and strives to keep prices affordable for everyone so stop by to look around and join the group so you won't miss a single one!

Picture 1: Eyes - Miriel - Peacock...Shape - Alady 2009 Perfect Tribute to Jula...Skin - Tyranny Designs - Spring Showers - Bronzed - Loved...Hair - Truth - Amy Jane - burgundy - freebie...Outfit - Capris Black/Green shirt and pants - group gift

Picture 2: Eyes - Miriel - Antique Pearl...Shape - Alady 2009 Perfect Tribute to Jula...Skin - Lara Skins - freebie - found in hunt (i think)...Hair - ETD Anya - Chestnut Burnt - freebie...Shirt - Capri's - Daisy Black Belt and Red - currently on sale for 1L (entire store is until 6/13)...Pants - Donna Flora - pants to PAT outfit - freebie

I thought I'd let y'all know about a shop that I've visited a few times since I don't see it blogged too often and I think they've got some great stuff to offer.  The store is Shameless Caleta and they definitely deserve a looksee if you are a lady looking for something to make you feel irresistible.  While you are there, sign up for their group so that you will get notices of their very frequent 10L sales.  All the outfits I'm about to show you were bought during one of these sales.  


I love the texture on this bodice, especially where the fabric "pulls" in the middle. It's delicate and sexy while still being somewhat modest (as long as you don't turn around :P).  



If you are feeling a little more racy, this cute little number should fit the bill nicely. The bra cups are teasingly sheer (thus the modest pose) and the bows add a girlie touch.  This skin is also available at the store right now for 1L.  


Now that summer is here we are all looking for that perfect swimsuit.  Well, look no further than Shameless.  I like the suede-like texture and the coverage plus the extra decorative details.  

They have just recently moved the shop and there is still a bit of construction dust around and I don't think they have all their stock out just yet. But why not go ahead and drop by to see the two dresses and one shirt that's for sale for 10L and the skin shown in the second picture for 1L?  I don't think  you will be disappointed.

Picture 1 : Model / photographer - Braunwyn Cleanslate...Eyes - Miriel - Vivid Hazel...Shape - Alady 2009 Perfect Tribute to Jula...Skin - Tyranny Designs - Spring Showers - Bronzed - Loved...Hair - ETD Jolleen - Cinnamon Burnt - freebie...Outfit - Caleta Shameless - Sexy in Sea - 10L (bought on sale)...Shoes - Cheeky shoes - XStreet...Jewelry - Phoenix Design - Mayoness set - freebie 

Picture 2: Model / photographer - Braunwyn Cleanslate...Eyes - Miriel - Vivid Hazel...Shape - Alady 2009 Perfect Tribute to Jula...Skin - Caleta Shameless Tayta 1 Skin - dollarbie...Hair - ETD Melinda - Black purple - freebie...Outfit - Caleta Shameless - Sexy funk purpled - 10L (bought on sale)...Shoes - Heartbreaker Heel Black - freebie found at hunt

Picture 3: Model - Braunwyn Cleanslate...Photographer - darkevilone Demonia (as part of portfolio provided by The Model Book)...Eyes - Miriel - Vivid Hazel...Shape - Alady 2009 Perfect Tribute to Jula...Skin - FreeSpeerit - Kimberly Tan - group gift...Hair - Celestial Studios - Annie May III - Smolder...Outfit - Caleta Shameless - Naruid Bikini - 10L (bought on sale) 

Howdy y’all! Thanks for stopping by!

My name is Braunwyn Cleanslate in-world, but all my friends call me Bryn. I’ve been in SL fairly regularly since November 2006 and let me tell ya, it’s been a crazy ride. Despite that, Second Life has so much to offer and two and a half years later I feel like I’ve only just scratched the surface.

Up until this point, my main creative outlet in SL has been building and decorating three of my own houses. I’ve also enjoyed snapping a few pics here and there as well as meeting new people and cultivating friendships. Despite those activities, to be honest, I was feeling like I was in a bit of an SL rut.

Over the last few months though, I’ve picked up a number of new hobbies, each one seemingly leading to the next. It all started when I met someone who had done some style consulting in SL. This person had long given up that profession, but it got me to thinking about my avatar and what improvements could be made. This person had also made a few blog entries about their previous profession and that got me started reading the SL fashion blogs.



Now a whole new world has opened up to me in SL. Just in the last few months I have probably tripled my selection of skins, hair, clothes and shoes while at the same time clearing some very old and unattractive freebies from my inventory (boy, was that a time consuming task!). I wouldn’t go so far as to call myself a fashonista at this point but I would feel comfortable with the title frugalista since most of my new stuff is either very inexpensive or free. I’m amazed at the quality of some low cost items in SL, it’s just a matter of knowing where to look.

With my new and improved avatar I was feeling froggy when I saw a notice for an open model call for one of the in-world agencies, so I jumped. I was overjoyed and a bit intimidated to be selected as one of the agency’s models. That particular “job” lasted only a few weeks before the agency merged with another and had to cut their stable of models in half. I unfortunately didn’t make the cut that time around, but I wasn’t sad because my interest was fully peaked and by exploring modeling opportunities I knew that there were many more options available to gain exposure. Since I already had an interest in photography, I feel that hobby will also grow and develop as I pursue modeling.

I am constructing this blog (my first ever) as a creative outlet for me as well as a place to document the Second Life and times of Bryn. I won’t be focusing on any one thing but instead present a slice of Second Life as seen through my eyes and my interests.

Now that those formalities are out of the way, let's get this show on the road!


Model / Photographer - Braunwyn Cleanslate...Photo taken at free studio in the Ivalde store...Eyes - Tuli - intense eyes - blue - group gift...Shape - Alady 2009 Perfect Tribute to Jula...Skin - Genesis - Candace Peach "Glitteratti" - group gift...Hair - ETD Kiley - Blonde red - freebie...Shirt - Capris Abby Dawn Sweater - Navy blue - 10L sale...Shorts - Hell Bop - Leonard - hunt gift
Shoes - ETD - Demi Trainers (starley white) - welcome gift...Jewelry - Tickled Pink - Hearts cascade necklace - freebie