Valentine Town and Mardi Gras Town, by Laura LIberty, Now Open

Visit Valentine Town here: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Townies/128/128/2

I started at Valentine Town with a ride through the tunnel of love.  Then I got sidetracked wanting to show it off to friends as it was a really cool ride. I took pics below so you can see it's fairly long, smooth and has a variety of sections that are all super well done.  I then entered into the main center of the town where there is a big scenic dancing area  and two sides of cool buildings filled with all things Valentines day from decorations, to props, to furniture, to clothes and costumes, to foods, to poses, to gifts, etc on sale for Valentines day.There are even two love lock walls where a person can purchase a lock and have it inscribed with their names or little message for that special someone that is locked on to one of two love lock trellis walls with a commemorative copy going to the couple who purchased it.   It's a great explore, fun ride and sim, and great seasonal shopping. Laura is known for her annual seasonal towns and you can join her subscribo or group for townies to stay on top of their openings.  I like to go early and then repeatedly go back taking friends.  This is a must see Valentine sim.



Visit Mardi Gras Town here: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Townies/67/182/748
Next I entered Laura's Mardi Gras Town, also just opened for the season. Valentine and Mardi Gras Towns have direct TP boards to each other.  It also is loaded with fun seasonal products including decor, gifts, props, awesome masks, clothes and costumes etc. too.  I took more pics for you to see. It's a riot of colors.  There are freebie fun hoola hoops and dancing area.  It's just opened so I was able to see it without a lot of avs around however her towns get a ton of traffic typically, so go early, go often, and support her as she is great about providing these fun places year after year.  Enjoy!
 

And I even caught a pic of Laura.. shes a super sweet person and I remember years and years ago she came out and played with us in Easter town in the peep races and different things. She usually says hello and is very friendly. I always appreciate her fun free toys and that she makes great sims for us all to enjoy. One of the great people who make my SL go round.

 

For more pics just click on a image and it will take you to my Flickr.

Paying it Forward Event

Visit Paying It Forward event here: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Plumhill/128/128/22

The Paying it Forward event opened December 10th and is loaded with a lot of great group gifts including this Just Because quality and well fitting sweater dress that I LOVE.. and it was totally FREE!.  I did actually buy their beautiful necklace too but couldn't put it on while at the event while I'm blogging this so will wear that later. Lots of freebie gifts all around.. just join the group and pick them up.. great shopping all around too.

Here is the event info;

"Paying it Forward Event Owner

December 10th through December 25 2017

«'Paying it forward' is when someone does a good deed for you, and instead of paying them back, you pay it forward by doing a good deed for someone else.

With Christmas coming, we thought it would be the perfect time of year to spread the love and spoil our second life friends and family with an event that focuses on generosity. The purpose is to make each item (No Copy / Transfer) with the intention of being bought and kept, or given away as a gift. (No Gacha allowed)

Onwer : AliciaWikstrom Resident
Manager : Kordelya Galewind"

Christmas Shopping in Second Life, Events, Hunts, and Holiday Specials

It's the beginning of the month and time for the monthly shopping events and some special holiday events, and this month is even more special with Christmas shopping, decor, gifts, etc in mind.

I've been visiting a few of my fav events lately and listed some links for easy access here.

Visit FaMESHed here: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/FaMESHed/240/156/1001

Visit The Arcade Gacha here (be sure to grab the freebies in the presents under the tree) here: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/The%20Arcade%202/147/129/32
The Arcade Gacha Official Web site here: http://thearcadesl.com/news/
and under their Facts/QA section you can find a 2nd overflow SLURL.



The 7th Annual Christmas Expo 2 sims benefiting Relay for Life here: https://slchristmasexpo.com/

Winter Showcase and Winter Art Show through Dec. 10th by Team Diabetes here: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Oxford%20Street/40/248/26

Visit Uber here: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Uber/135/132/1200

Be sure to check out a bunch of other great events at the Seraphim web site here: http://seraphimsl.com/

If you are on a budget, many popular places have advent calendars with a quality freebie for each day of the month.  There are also a lot of Holidays hunts going on and a good place to stat is at Hunts SL here: https://huntsl.com/

TIPS:
-Premium accounts have extra slots to get into events, so if they are full for a non-premium avatar there are a few extra slots premium avatars can still get in on.  This helps me a lot.
-Most of the events have shopping lists you can view online to be prepared when you go and just pick up what you want vs wasting time trying to load and see everything.  I like to use the Firestorm area search feature once in an event to search for what I want and pick it up quick so i can get out and others can get in.
-Take off huds and heavy scripted objects, hair, etc that will weigh you and others down and make texture load time longer and lag worse.
-Take advantage of overflow sims to shop if it's full.

 Arcade Gacha FaMESHed

Look What's Popping Up All Over the Grid-Product Review Riot Syrio Leggings

Syrio Men's Leggings by Riot -currently featured at the "Men's Only Monthly" event.
35 colors, 2 buldge types, fatpack includes exclusive fall colors. These fit Beleeza, Slink, Signature, Jake and Adam. (or you can alpha out others and give it a try)

This is a guilty pleasure product review of which I rarely do any more due to the old laptop getting bad for photos (don't want to poorly represent anyone's product) and of course mostly because I'm lazy now.  Scroll to the borrom for pics if you don't like to read.

Anyway, I just could not resist blogging this product.  I've been seeing it all over the grid lately and my first reaction was OMG .. I'm appalled.  That was my delicate side saying that to myself, then as time went by (like 2 seconds) my "other" side that quickly becomes desensitized as all good things in SL seemed to succumb to, I was like.. mmmm, it looks like it wants me to touch it.  So here I am blogging it.... I'll have to blog a bunch of other stuff quick too now though to bury the post so my friends, family, pastor, etc in real life don't see it now that I've totally outted my RL left on the blog after going to Dallas Jam and posting RL pics and stuff.  But somehow I just couldn't let this product go by unsaved for my blog.  Years from now I want to be able to come back and see how my SL progressed and while I am not usually a fan of promoting the idea that SL is all about sex, like the media would like for it to be seen, once in a while.. it is. Ok, I said it.  On a Sunday no less.  Anyway.. mostly my SL is about music, and art, and being creative, and having social time from the couch in my PJs, and more music and art and exploring new things.  I first saw them on Erik who was singing at the time then my friend Eli whose been out in them and others.  I grabbed MALT (male alt) and we both put on a pair for a photo)  Apparently they are affectionately referred to as the boner tights.....so here it is........

Visit the Riot mainstore here: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/RIOT%20District/128/128/26
Riot is actually a very good quality mesh store for men and women's clothing.
Their marketplace is here: https://marketplace.secondlife.com/stores/184172
By them now at the Men's Only Monthly Event here: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Sunset%20Ambiance%20Island/128/128/22
Also YFI guys, this is a great event for you men to go shopping at if you don't have a girlfriend who does all your shopping for you.  They feature great quality products all in one location for easy, quick shopping.


(ok for the photos .. me and MALT -NO I dont usually wear guy parts etc..lol it's a joke.. then we have cute Eli and Erik, and then the store display)

3 Great Winter Sims to Explore, Fallen Angels, Arctic Express, and Winter Showcase and Art Show

Visit Fallen Angels riding sim here: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Coral%20Gables/128/128/23

I got a tip from Milky (Selena.twig) about this beautiful sim.  The ground is absolutely beautifully landscaped winter sime and the riding roads/track winds it's way through the sky.  My pics are of the ground area.  Beautiful job sim owner, Cat (Cat666Kat666)

Here are some more associated urls:
[http://secondlife.com/destination/fallen-angels-riding-sim
https://www.facebook.com/catkat.catkat.12/posts/372315149769485
https://www.facebook.com/SelenaTwig/posts/648102852061671

The sim info. reads: "Riding sim for all,and Hangout for everybody.features a paintball dragon arena with rideable dragons, we have an amazing space time track bike shops,clothes store,winter ro
mantic area for photographs,graveyard,amazing road from top to bottom.all welcome."



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Visit the DRD (Death Row Designs) Arctic Express at Moonlight Sonata here: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Moonlight%20Sonata/128/128/23

This is a gorgeous winter sim with The Arctic Express, great for skating, exploring and photography.  Be sure to get inside the train for some great detailed design that really are super cool


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Visit 2016 Winter Showcase and Art Show here: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Meadow%20Gardens/128/128/22

This cool winter sim has shopping (for a good cause) art, and landscaping to explore.  If you want your Christmas pics on Santa's lap, there is a spot for you to pose.

Their info. states: "Team Diabetes of Second Life is proud to present for the second year in a row, the 2016 Winter Showcase and Art Show! This event will take place from December 8 to December 18 and will include ten days of live djs, performers, tribute concerts, 2 hunts, photos with Santa, ince skating, ice fishing, fundraising and more! The sim will open at 4 am slt on December 8! http://www.teamdiabetesofsecondlife.org/2016-winter-showcase.html"

The Avi Choice Awards 2016

Today I attended the Avi Choice awards 2016 final including lifetime awards.  I was honored and please to be a nominee for blogging and am glad to see kudos going out to some of the people who help make this SL go round.  I always appreciate those who help make my SL more enjoyable in a variety of ways through their hard work.

There were a lot of high profile attendees and performers including AleyKat, Luciano Lionheart  (they sang separately and in a touching duet at the end) Savannah Rain, and Christopher Quan. I enjoyed seeing and hearing Persia Bravin announce the fashion section along with other announcers.

I sat with friends Kathy Nikolaidis and Cash Benelli.  Kathy and I posed it up for the paparazzi prior to the show.  There were approx. 80 people on the sims in attendance and another 50 in the next associated viewer sim, so it was a little hard for some to stay stable, but I was able to get some decent photos though. I really enjoyed the shows and pretty sets.

The Avi Choice official web sites will list the winners so I'll direct you there for the nominees and winner lists.  They said they had over 8,000 hits on their web site this year, 98 categories and about a quarter of a million votes,  You can find it, the winners, and other info. here: https://avichoiceawards.com/


At the end of the show they said they have a policy of never saying the best, but rather, the favorite based on the votes, but they broke that when they announced the best producer and director for the Avi Choice awards which went to Nikki Matheson.  Then 3 hours later we were joined by the listening sim attendees in the lobby for the after party with dancing and music and grabbing our swag bags full of free goodies.

The Arcade Gacha is Now Open

Visit The Arcade Gacha Gallery here: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Gacha%20Galley/128/128/19

The Arcade Gacha web site, great for planning shopping lists by clicking on the shop tab here: http://thearcadesl.com/

It's that time of year again for the December round of the highly popular quarterly Arcade Gacha. I usually don't get in early and wait a week or two because their main sim, their overspill shopping galley boat, and the nearby sims tend to fill early, but I used a "get me in hud" found on marketplace that repeatedly tries to tp an avatar and after close to 900 attempts I was in!! Of course Gacha Queen Kathy was there as well so we traded a few items and there are some nice hairs in various colors and monogrammed stockings etc that are nice to trade for the ones you want.  Or, save to give out for Christmas gifts!

My plan was to get the baby and get out, but as a bonafide impulse shopper I ended up with a little of everything and broke the bank.  I did get my baby early on though.  I'm referring to the Black Bantom baby that comes with and without wings in 5 different skin tones along with other gacha options.  For more info. see their image here: https://www.facebook.com/slinventory/photos/a.1497230683627080.1073742159.717329591617197/1497236266959855/?type=3&theater

When visiting be sure to pick up all the free gifts under the huge Christmas tree in the middle of the arcade. This round will remain open through December 31st.


It IS cute!

Arcade Exchange

Here I'm blogging a cool product in SL.  These look fantastic in a game room and are really playable.  Check them out on Marketplace.  https://marketplace.secondlife.com/p/Polybius-Arcade-Cabinet-Series-III/3956043?

The Epiphany Event Now Open

I got into Epiphany right when it opened.. Yay.  This is an all gacha event. You can visit here: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/The%20Epiphany/128/128/36

Here is the web link to the shopping guide if you want to see whats available before heading over. http://the-epiphany.com/shopping-guides/october-2016/

This gacha event is offered new 4 times a year and is nice because you can trade in your unopened extras for credits.

Cosmopolitan July 18-30

Visit here: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/No%20Comment/128/128/22

The Cosmopolitan events in Second Life are always some good shopping so I figured I'd post this round's poster and info. for anyone who likes to shop in SL.  Here you go:



Here are some info. liks if you want to check it out before you go:

This round is available for only two weeks so make sure to pop over and explore what Cosmopolitan has to offer, before it is all gone for another exciting new round.
-FOLLOW US-
•Blog: http://cosmopolitansl.blogspot.com/
•Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/cosmopolitansalesevents/
•Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/cosmopolitanSL/
•Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/groups/cosmopolitan-sale-room/
•Or join the SUBSCRIBER (outside by the door) to stay informed! No group slot needed!
•LM: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/No%20Comment/131/61/2

Fantasy Faire 2016 Opens Tomorrow, 4-21-16

My favorite annual SL event opens to the public tomorrow April 21 and runs through May 1!   I have some preview items and would like to show you the Jinx poseable unicorns that come in both wearable and rezzable styles with many poses and they are low prim.  They come in a variety of magical colors.  I'm wearing last year's FF Azul fairy outfit.  I took a couple of pictures with two of them in the LEA14 sim fantasy skybox since the Fantasy Faire sims are not open yet... but soon! There are 14 sims this year: 10 shopping sims, one quest sim, one Arts & Entertainment sim, one Literary Festival sim and then the Junction that also has the Memorial and Silent Auction areas.
The Faire offers a quest "The Tale of the Exiles" this year:





You can visit the official Fantasy Faire website here for tons of great info. calendar of events, more info. on products, sponsors, the quest, etc: https://fantasyfairesl.wordpress.com/press-release-2/

* * Fantasy Faire 2016, April 21 – May 1* *
A Benefit for the American Cancer SocietyCelebrating its eighth year, Fantasy Faire 2016 is the largest gathering of fantasy designers, enthusiasts, roleplayers and performers in the virtual world. From Thursday, April 21 to Sunday May 1, treat yourself to eleven days of shopping, live music concerts, auctions, hunts, events and roleplaying as thousands of Second Life residents and creators bring their own visions together to support the American Cancer Society’s vision of a world without cancer........(read more at their link)

Other links include:

Email: FantasyFaireSL@gmail.com
Website: http://fantasyfaireSL.wordpress.com/
Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/groups/fantasyfairesl/
Plurk: http://www.plurk.com/FantasyFaireSL
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FantasyFaireSL
Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/fantasyfairesl/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/FantasyFaireSL
RFL in SL: www.relayforlife.org/secondlife
American Cancer Society SLurl:
http://slurl.com/secondlife/American%20Cancer%20Society/127/103/21

Fantasy Faire, April 21-May 1, 2016

This is prob my fav annual SL event, and it's always amazing.... 4 more days until it opens!

Easter Town 2016

Visit here: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Townies/128/128/20

St. Patricks Day is barely over and Laura Liberty opened her Easter Town 3-18-16.  She's really on the ball and Easter Town is up and running and better than ever, which is good because Easter comes early this year.  She has the usual fare, Easter holiday outfits and costumes, decorations, party supplies and foods, gifts, pose props, and tons of freebies and fun things to play on in the sim. Her info. below lists just a few of the many things to play on and do in the sim and I have to mention the peep race track is super cool.   At this point for me it's tradition to hit up Laura's towns at holiday time.  They are always a lot of fun.  Her info. note includes:
"Lots of shopping plus...
-20 eggs to find with prizes inside
-Race marshmallow peeps
-Take pictures with Tina the Easter Bunny
-Do the bunny hop with Bugs & Babs
-4,000 L$ Easter egg decorating contest
-Jelly bean dance
-Ride the egg boats
-Race carrots cars
-Free bunny hoppers"

Like before the first picture was the official Easter Town Promo pic and the following pictures were taken by me and Cash Benelli in Easter town tonight. 



(Cash jumped into the carrot race cars and I refrained from large carrot comments with difficulty)

(We also ran into sim owner/designer/builder Laura Liberty!)



(were they giving each other the evil eye?)