Ru Paul: A Second Life Video

Before Lady Gaga, there was Ru Paul. Ru Paul is a trendsetter, barrier-breaker, the fearless original "Monster" that started a revolution of sexual expression in another dimension. Tonight a friend and I honor this American and global icon in Second Life:

Thanks to Lumiya for helping put this together!

love always, tekila v. 

VDay is Among Us!

Valentine's Day is next week and Second Life creators are pumping out some great items, making sure you celebrate the day right. Project Puppet Poses has a couple new releases, as does Blacklace and Circa Living. Check them out:

Food lovers, it's time to eat! A stack of fresh pancakes is on the menu in this romantic tray of breakfast, provided by Circa Living. Breakfast in the morning always starts a day off right, and why not supply it for your loved one. The "Tuscianana" Breakfast Tray is a current group gift (small fee to join). Or, you can find it as part of the "With You, I am Home" Gridwide Hunt for 1L, instore, now 'til Vday:

To top it off, I'm wearing one of the latest lingerie ensembles by Blacklace called, Frenchy. It's the most recent group gift you can still find in the archives. Note, there's a joiner fee, but this group always sends love regularly! This outfit comes with Lola appliers and several layer options, as well as with the stockings shown:

To pose this sexy, you'll need both Project Puppet Poses' new Flower Romance Couple Pose & Sweet as Sin , in-store now! All items have been slashed permanently, making all poses more affordable where single poses are now 20L & packs of 10 are only 150L, and couple poses are just 75L a pop - making it a must-stop in your shopping list!

Details:

poses by Project Puppet Poses, Flower Romance Couple Pose & Sweet as Sin

breakfast tray by CIRCA Living, group gift

outfit by Blacklace, group gift

hair by Truth - Tyr

crown by Candy Mountain, group gift

skin by Glam Affair - Neva in Jamaica - 04 D, past C88 item

pearls by *Aly's Shop*

I hope you all have a great and loving V-day!

.lv tekila v.

Enchantment Preview: Red's Revenge

Welcome back everyone, if you didn't see my previous post be sure to check it out. The second installment of Enchantment is only a few days away, and, if you've never been - just know it's quite the experience! With each event comes an immersive sim centered around a fairy tale, and this time it's Little Red Riding Hood.

How you experience this fairy tale is completely up to you. Myself, I went with a more mature Red, seeking revenge on the Big Bad Wolf for what he's done to her beloved Grandmother and for the attacks he's made on her, too. Oh no, MY Red is no sweet helpless innocent girl - no way. She is strong, she is confident and she is every bit game of battling it out as much as he is. Without further ado, here is my final preview in story:

What happened to her should never happen to anyone... I can no longer stay inside and be filled with anxiety knowing he's out there... I have to start somewhere. So, to the woods I go...

much later that night...

the fight is over, revenge - mine. His head I'll mount in celebration of better times.

Alas, I'm here. The fear now gone. I'll stay in Grandma's house where I'll be safe & warm.

Featured Enchantment Items:

Bokeh - Little Red, Medallion & Ring Exclusive, created by Pamela22 Igaly ... original non-rigged mesh; includes fit for Slink AvEnhance Hands, Casual; 5 gem & 2 metal options

Miamai - Blanchette Red, created by Monica Outlander ... mesh hooded gown, standard sizing

Big Bad Bloody Bzou, created by Khyle Sion ... wolf mesh head

This will be your landmark come Saturday, Feb. 1st at noon.

For early access at midnight, join the Enchantment Update Group.

I hope you all have a wonderful time as I did!

.love, tekila v.

(note. all photos taken at Enchantment)

Enchantment, A Preview

Behind the trees, bushes and shrubs preys the Big Bad Wolf, his story most notably heard around the world for centuries in the beloved tale, Little Red Riding Hood... Enchantment, round two, takes you on a journey of that fateful path and invites everyone to immerse themselves in the story. Several designers are offering items based on this one-of-a-kind experience.

Here is a sneak peek at what you can expect:

Featured Enchantment Items:

Pants & Boots:  ~The Library~ The Wolf-Black, created by dreamfantasia nightfire

Wolf mesh head:  Big Bad Bloody Bzou, created by Khyle Sion

Chair & Props:  Kalopsia -Red Riding Hood Chair, 9 animations;adjustable, created by isabeau baragula

Mesh dress:  BEETLEBONES - Little Red Mini, created by suetabulous Yootz

Enchantment officially opens Saturday, Feb. 1st. Those in the Enchantment Update Group will gain early access to the sim at midnight and, by noon, admission will be open to the general public.

Enjoy! Love, Tekila V.

Must-Haves @ Collabor88!

One can never be TOO big on Second Life - that's one reason I love this game. No matter if you're a seasoned player/designer or not, there is always room to grow and to find out who has the hottest items on the grid! As many of you know, players in SL are always creating, and the monthly event, Collabor88 gives an outlet to not only seasoned designers, but to maybe not as well known designers, too! Why 88? Good question! Each event starts the 8th of each month and each item for sale must end with 88.

It's pretty packed this round , even being 4 1/2 days in, AND I'm convinced it's all because the items this month are on another level. That said, here are my top picks in no particular order:

Top Pick, *{Junbug}* Instant Crush in Dusky and Bloom

• Mesh gown comes in several colors and standard sizing

Top Pick, *MishMish* Nostalgia Jewelry Box in Pale Pink and Eggshell

• Comes with rotating animation and music with off options

Top Pick, Trompe Loeil - Sparrow Hill Lodge [mesh]

• Comes in regular and large size

A little tip, it's your best bet to dump any laggy scripts and mesh items before you head there. 

Happy Shopping!

.lv, tekila v.

MESH: AUTO RESIZE!!

Tired of re-doing your shape because it doesn't quite fit the mesh standard? Tired of having your inventory full because of all the mods you've already made? Tonight...someone special informed me that mesh is going auto! But.........it's only a preview of the future. Right now, the creators of Jamman Jewels and Accessories are offering their latest release, Ultra Mesh Rigged Fingernails, with the ability to auto-size the nails to your avatar's hand!

Auto-sizing! What an idea! No more trying to fit you avatar with the mesh - no more hassle! At least, with these. Be on the lookout in the near future for the rest of the mesh community to convert to this new system of consumer-convenience that, quite honestly, should have been considered in the beginning.

However, I digress, better late than never! : )

Lv, Tekila V.

Deals and Freebie Love

Second Life is always full of great finds. This weekend only get a beautiful purple maxi dress by the incredible store, Apple May Designs, for only 25L... regular price, 250L!! It's quite the deal, and purple being one of my top favorite colors, I simply couldn't pass this up.

Nexxt are the incredible poses by Elephante Poses. Right now, get a pack of 5 poses catered to American's 4th of July celebrations called, Party in the USA! It's only 90L, right now, at Perfect Wardrobe. Elephante Designs has lots more going on around the grid, so be sure to join their subscribe-o group, in-world today!

Where is that second outfit from on the right you ask? Why it's a *free* group gift  called Lisa from SLAVE. It can currently be found in the latest/greatest group in-world that lets you know about everything free and fab in SL, called, sl frees and offers. It's free to join  and designers directly let you know about what's up for grabs in their stores. And...they even give out free gifts in the group itself. After you join, be sure to check the notices for recent gifts, while they last!

Love, Tekila V.

NEW VIEWER = BETTER FASHION!

Minds from the creators of beloved clients like Firestorm, Exodus, Catznip and Linden Labs are joining forces to create a viewer that allows clothing to be seen like never before! It's very exciting if you a) love fashion and/or b) create it! Still in it's beta stages, the future Materials Project Viewer enables 'normal and specular maps on Second Life objects.' HUH, you say?? It means fashion items will be higher quality with options to make them shine and have a bump texture. Check out the demo video from Leezu:

For more on what it is, what it does and how you can design for it, click here.

.love, tekila v.

SKINS

It's no secret I LOVE SKINS! And this store is simply named, well.. Skins - I like it! Right now get this group gift called Naomi. She comes in 3 tones: pale, medium and summer:

The group is free to join.

Have a lovely day everyone!!

Lv, Tekila v.