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Sohia Harlow is curious…..
Numerically, its now 4 years since I first arrived with a crash into this virtual world.
Back then, I had a Pentium III, on board graphics, 500 mb RAM and an ADSL connection. I came to Secondlife via a yahoo chat group – I had been a chat junkie for years and years and years. Numbers peaked at 13,000 on Saturday nights, I had voice capability from day 1 via a Ventrilo group, everyone and their parents investigated free sex clubs, I crashed every 5 minutes on schedule, and maxed out an fps of 4. I watched the Dutch and German influx, then the British, the rest of the Europeans, then the Australians, New Zealanders, South Americans, Chinese, Japanese and all the while more and more Americans. It was a global experience that I loved. I managed to persevere for 2 years (!) with this computer equipment, then used my SL earnings to buy a dual core pc with 4 GB RAM, an LCD 24″ screen and an Nvidia GTX 260 graphics card. My fps usually hovers around 40 and goes up to 70 depending where I am. SLIfe is good! I also now have an excellent quality fibre optic cable connection.
The photographs below show that I have changed somewhat. The photo on the left was taken by me in 2006 – I am wearing Cake hair, early Gala (Curio) skin, and a dress that I cannot remember. My shape was called Athena, made by someone who is no longer in world. It was tall and very bosomy.
I changed a LOT in the intervenng years, and I now have a slight built tall shape that I made myself. It is the only thing I have ever made. The photograph on the right I took just 30 minutes ago. I am wearing hair from Gritty Kitty, skin from Ugly Duck, T Shirt from Nouveau Miranda, lashes from Miamai.
I have great faith in the future of virtual worlds, and Secondlife in particular. I find the future to be exciting and the possibilities endless. I plan to stick around for a long time.
I do miss the many people I have known who have moved on from this environment. I also feel especially blessed to have had the opportunity to meet and get to know so many people from around the world. Please stay around, and say ‘hi’ to me in world!
Mashooka Designs has released an exclusive dress, however there’s a catch. you can ONLY get this beautiful Hope Gown from the Glamour Expo 2009.. This gown has kindly been designed by Aradhana Voight as the fundraiser by Mashooka Designs for CARE International, the designated charity for this event.
Shown here with stole
Also comes with an alternate transparent top
And without stole
Teamed with the regal Mashooka Lakshmi Necklace and earrings
Luxuriously yours
Credits
Dress: Exclusive Hope dress from Mashooka Designs at Glamour Expo 2009
Jewellery: Lakshmi necklace and Earrings from Mashooka Designs
Hair: Ceria in blonde from Mirone
Shoes: Glamour Metallic pumps in gold from Detour
Skin: 24K Vixen from Curio
As the southern hemisphere brightens its day and heads into summer days, our northern hemisphere friends feel the first breezes and chill mornings that will herald winter.
Sissy Pessoa of Baiastice presents the first of her Autumn collection. Here follows a tiny sampling 🙂
Black leather skirt with Fall Pull black
Coordinated with new release boots from LAQ
Enough for warming up on a cooler day
Gilet top in red
And something for the summer bunnies….
Weakling in cian
Back view
Credits
Clothing: Black skirt, black pullover, red gilet jacket and blue corset from Baiastice
Boots: knee high boots in black from LAQ
Skin: Vixen in comet from Curio
Hair: Tina in honey from Hal*hina
Jewellery: L’Chaim earrings and necklace from Earthstones
Sascha Frangilli has been busy again, this time with her Pudding design. Although quaintly named, it maintains her usual high standard of creation.
Pisang
Frambois
Closer view
Comes with a variety of different skirts
Available in a variety of exotic colours
Collared Bolero jacket also included
Credits
Dresses: All clothing by Sascha’s Designs
Skin: Vixen in Majesty by Curio
Hair: Allison in Anxious Blonde by fri.day
My first ever purchased skin in Secondlife was made by Gala Phoenix. Her products have evolved since then, today these are probably one of the best known line of skins in world.
Vixen in Comet
Curio skins manage to capture mood every time
The body is as well detailed as the face, however you will have to try some demos to see more 🙂
Available in a wide range of skin tones and makeups
Credits
Skin: Vixen Comet by Curio (Gala)
Shape: Pearch by Mandala
Hair: Tina in Honey by Hal*hina
Clothing: Leah nighty in Ivory by Skin Flicks
India enchants us with its Mystery and history. The enriched culture is ancient, the landscape beautiful, from the sweeping Himalayas to the beaches of Goa. Mashooka Designs bring to us the glittering array of jewellery and traditional clothing from this country.
This set, shown above and below, consisits of necklace, choker, earrings, bracelets, nose ring and belt. It compliments the traditional wear.
Another set consisting of similar pieces. Dress is available in a variety of colours.
A worthy investment for authentic Indian attire
Perfect for dancing at dusk!
Complex and detailed
The beauty of India welcomes you to visit Mashooka today
Credits
All dresses from Mashooka Designs
All jewellery from Mashooka Designs
Mashooka Designs also available at Jewelery Fair 2009
Skin: April 2 series from Curio
Besides the larger Jewelry designers in world, there are quite a few smaller designers represented, with quite lovely designs and high quality gifts. A good example is Magpie by Nissa Nightfire. Magpie is at Jewelry Fair 2009, Autumn booth 4.
Here is a small selection:
Beaded key necklace
Photographed at The Deck, for your eclectic and diverse shopping pleasure!
Magpie free gift, Secret Garden necklace and earrings
Fun and games at The Deck
Credits
All jewellery shown is from Magpie Designs
Clothing: top from Ibizarre – gift no longer available
Jeans: Classic jeans from Zaara
Skin: April 2 series from Curio
Hair: Gemma in seaspray from Truth
My further wanderings through the Jewelry Fair 2009 lured me back yet again to what was for me, the ‘piece de resistance’ of the entire Fair. My friend Geof Graves accompanied me and endured my painful longings for this Maritza set that he generously chipped in and bought it for me. Thank you Geof!
I could gush about this set forever…
It includes back trailing necklace, earrings, bracelet and ring
Alexander has set this set up to allow 50% of sales going towards Oxfam
Truly exquisite
All jewellery shown is from Alexander Fine Jewelry at Jewelry Fair 2009
His store is located here
Skin: April 2 series from Curio
Hair: Cajsa in Seaspray from Truth
Dress: Celebrity in Silver from Blaze
The delightfully cute Church of Luxe is having a sale for a short time. All outfits are $50 L with fatpacks at $250 L. You should stock up, these are excellent value! Here is a selection of the many designs:
Available in white and grey
Colours, colours and more colours
This and the photo below are all the one fatpack!
Everything is on sale EXCEPT for the new release Haute Bunny Ears
Credits
All clothing from Church of Luxe
Skin: April 2 series from Curio
Hair: New Release Lucy in Happy Blonde from Fri.day
Jewellery: Bantu set from Alamood at Jewelry Fair 2009
Shoes: Plaid Jane by Miel @ The Deck
The divinely crafted jewellry from Caliah Lyon of Muse is available at Jewelry Fair 2009. This set is Meulsine:
“The Melusine Set was inspired by the sea, hence why it is named after a famous mermaid of legend. Inspired by the flora of the deep oceans – seaweed and anemones – its sinuous shapes curve lightly around the neck, evoking the delicate beauty of undersea life.”
Dragon Draco Unplugged kindly agreed to be my backdrop
Intricate detailing
Set includes both single and dual strand necklace, and earrings
For the lover of fine jewellery
Credits
All jewellery shown is Melusine Set from Muse
Also available at Jewelry Fair 2009, Winter booth 17
Dress: Paytons Victory by Phoenix Rising
Magnificent hair is Versailles 2046 by Violator
Photographed in the ever beautiful Chakryn Forest
Arabella's Amblings 