Raid the Marketplace – Outfits for Ass Kickin’.

December 20, 2011 by Leave a comment

A few days ago the Destination guys did an article on a zombie survival sim and it got us fashion folk thinking, there must be some affordable clothes in Second Life that would be perfect for a bit of butt kicking action so here we have another Raid the Marketplace. Two outfits for different types of people who love their ass kicking. (Note: the guns in the following pictures are 500L$ each and can be found in the gun shop at on the Dead Zone zombie survival Sim.)

For the Femme Fatale we have the latex wear:

Wanted Black with Boots – From a Marketplace store where everything is 7L$

For the  more comfortable Bad Girl selection which is made up of ( from head to toe):

*B.D.R.* Halter Top Pack - 1 L$

-K12-Gift Vol001 Hoodie – 1L$

VA Creations – Straight Jeans - 0L$

CC Design – Basic Sneakers Black - 10L$

 

Well that’s two outfits for ass kicking.

A special thanks to Dead Zone’s Hutch and Pepper don’t forget to check out the stores and Dead Zone sim, as well as the Torch SLG’s Destination: Dead Zone review. Remember to watch your back when you’re out there!

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Yumz Clothing

November 28, 2011 by Leave a comment

Welcome to Yumz, one of the best Urban Retail stores in Second Life. There is two reasons why I like Yumz so much: 

1. Clothes that fit the  Modern day Plus size shaped women in Second Life

2. Reasonable prices!

Created by Yummy Brentley, Yumz explores a part of Second Life that isn’t normally showcased and can be frown upon by many reisdents who have a preconceived image of what the human body should look like.

Price range is 200L$ and below including a ‘Throwbacks’ room located on the 3rd floor with cheaper clothes from 50L$. They also give away monthly gifts.

Newbie Friendly : 8 out 10

Music : 9 out of 10

Overall Experience: 9 out of 10

Yumz Clothing is now located in a region called Vogue, is home to other stores such as Chop Suey, and YungLovz.

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Second Life Black Friday Sales

November 25, 2011 by Leave a comment

It’s after Thanksgiving and after using the time to stuff your face, now you’re looking for presents to stuff under your Christmas Tree. That is what Black Friday is all about and just like real life everyone in Second Life is looking for that perfect Christmas Gift to give to their SL family members.

There isn’t any surprise that there are huge Black Friday Sales all over, the Grid, and here are a few that we found:

Virtually Linked’s TheLondonSims 

NY Couture 

The Penalty Spot

Maya Angels London

Other Places in Second Life 

Studio Nails 

Grumbles

Gizza 

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Alli & Ali Designs: Just Heaven

November 14, 2011 by Leave a comment

Alli & Ali Designs is a name that you will hear a lot in Second Life, they are one of the top hair designers in Second Life and a few months ago the Torch SL Guide had the privilege of Interviewing them:

 

How did Alli&Ali Designs come into existence?

We formed our business in February 2007, and it has evolved since that time.  We started by helping new residents get set up in SL, and set up a small shop with our initial designs.  The small shop eventually grew into a big shop, and is now the business you see today. 

What are the basic aims of Alli&Ali Designs ?  
Our mission is to make products that SL residents will enjoy using in various aspects of their Second Life, whether it be in role play, doing business, clubbing,  parties, events, and more.  We want people to have fun and look great! Our personal interest in this business is, that we want to have fun living out our creative side.

 

A&A Tekesha Hair Fire, (updo with curls)How does Alli&Ali Designs contribute to the newbie population of SL?

We’ve provided free tutorials since 2007 and we provide freebies of our products on a regular basis.  We also provide a safe respectful environment for all customers.  We understand that getting started in SL can be difficult, so we do what we can to ensure that they have a place to start without getting overwhelmed. 

Can you tell us a bit more about the dollarbie deals on your markplace store?

The dollarbies are special offers of our hairstyles in one color. The idea is, that people can try to wear the style in their daily life, for a low price, and if they wish to have other colors, they can buy our regular products at 175 L per color.
Visit their Online Store for fantastic dollarbie sales or go visit their inworld store to see more of their products. Interested in finding out about their upcoming items, check out The Alli&Ali Designs Blog. 

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Spooky You: Interview with False Imako

November 5, 2011 by Leave a comment

How did you think of this event?
Well, I live in Hawaii. We don’t have the changing of seasons here and Halloween misses its full effect. We’re deployed here with themilitary, you see. I’m used to the cold weather, pumpkin patches and such. I’d been bemoaning about it to a friend of mine for a few weeks at that point and she said “Why don’t you have some sort of store event.” Well… the store event turned into the idea for a party which morphed, within seconds into this idea for a little three-week event.

What is your role in this event?

Other than being one of the merchants in the event; I’m also the organizer, builder, public and merchant relations person and the all around schemer behind the whole thing.

Who does the event aim at?

Well, when I started on the whole idea, I was hoping to maybe get ten merchant friends to join. Crossing my fingers that we’d get any kind of input at all. I’m a long-standing merchant in a group called “The Thrifty Goth” and honestly… They were my main audience, at the time.

What has been your main inspiration?

Well, I knew that the “gothlings” (What I normally call my friends in the Thrifty Goth) didn’t have any sort of Halloween event going on. I mean, sure there’s a few others put on by a few stores… but no real FAIR of this type. Originally… I didn’t have any idea what I was going to do. The build literally -fell- together. The merchants started signing up en mass…. and I was so giddy with excitement. I pulled a few all nighters and 20 hour days. Started with a skydome that I’d found a year back and some sculpted decorations from a donating merchant and BOOM. It all turned into this uninspired mess of amazing.

How does the event contribute to the newbie population of SL?

Well, I know that the newbie population isn’t prone to having a large amount of money. But with each merchant having something available for ten lindens or less, it really does display the quality of the merchants to anyone that were to come visit. They’ll have a chance to visit places they may have never even heard of before. There are some places even offering freebies during the event as well. And yes, I’m well aware that as a newbie even 10L is a bit much, but I wouldn’t feel like a quality person if I -demanded- the involved merchants to give away freebies.

What do you hope to achieve by the end of the event?

Original intention was to have a couple of small time merchants together where we’d have a party on the 29th. Giving away a few gifts and such. Hoping for some traffic and sales. But at the size we’ve achieved, it’s easily turned into a seasonal thing. I’m not really sure what to expect at this point. We’ve got traffic. We’ve got sales. I’m not sure, yet, how the merchants feel about being involved. If they think it’s worth it to join us for the Christmas/Yule season. As this has quickly become a seasonal event idea.

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Roleplaying in Second Life: Goin’ Back to 1920′s Chicago

October 16, 2011 by 1 Comment

It’s the 1920s, things have changed. Women walk the streets displaying  their new-found freedom. Those who survived the first world war are trying their best to forget it. Prohibition roams the streets and brings with it new waves of crime and injustice. Mobs and the Mafia clash trying their best to gain power over the streets. Speakeasies secretly open filled with moonshine, the only place to get a drink nowadays.

When I came to Chicago, it was bustling with noise, my dreams to be a singer within my grasp. The lights of the big city seems to be calling to me, teasing me, pulling me forward. My name in lights, that’s what I want. I saw it, the lights. “Empire Burlesque.” The first building I see, the sound of a crowd calls me to it. As I enter there is a glorious sight, men and women sitting down enjoying the show of 3 half naked women dancing,  I could not help but turn away, blushing.

Another step into the world of Second Life roleplaying, takes us to the adult sim 1920′s Chicago, and adult it is with good reason. Replicating the roaring times of the 1920′s when the world was recovering from a terrible war, but was opening itself to a new decade of growth. What a growth it was! Our first stay in 1920′s Chicago was spent by attending a very sassy but lovely Burlesque show, that represents, quite nicely, a time where sexuality, though taboo but was beginning to be explored openly.

(Oh note this wasn’t our first visit…our first visit wasn’t very productive and our second was met by the end of a tommy gun which was very funny and this is our third visit.)

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Club InFuZion

September 28, 2011 by Leave a comment

A new club is out in Second Life, Club InFuZion owned by  Fox Daviau and has been opened for 3 weeks. Now managed by Form Club FreQ Owner Starry Sparkle:

InFuzion Logo

InFuzion: Hot new Club in Second Life.

” Infuzion is a place where we all can get together, joke around, play games, and have good conversation. Also we are very welcoming, to not just nekos but everyone who walks into the club. A lot have asked if just nekos are allowed to work here, but I always let them know that ANYONE is allowed to work here with experience.

I also keep an open mind to the fact that everyone has to start some where, and If I have the time to train some one I will. For example Isabell Starfall is a host here, and has never worked before. She is now employee of the week this week. Because she has offered so much help, and always is on time, she proves she loves working with us, and joining us when she’s not working.”

– Starry Sparkle

Club InFuZion have an array of activities to make your entertained and coming back for more. From ‘Best in’ contests to trivia balls and sploders that go up 2k L$ (Lindens). They even provide private parties such as engagement parties to birthday parties and will provide the DJ and Decorations.

To check out Club InFuZion 

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Roleplaying in Second Life: Meet Elizabeth Morgan and the Isle of Dee

September 7, 2011 by Leave a comment

Elizabeth steps out of the new home she now shares with her Lord Morrice, their journey was long and tiring but

Home of Elizabeth and Morrice

sure enough they made it  as far as their legs could carry them. They had settled on the Isle of Dee a calm and serene medieval city and quickly found a home in the St. Vitus Village.

While her lord is away working for a few shillings and pence. Elizabeth wonders alone in this new strange yet peaceful place. She journeys into the city, making her way to the tavern she looks around inspecting the old buildings of Dee. The sound of horses, birds and other wild life fills the quiet air. And as she settles into a seat at the tavern she meets several of the locals. Over the topic of pancakes she meets an elf, Runa tel’taur, Cora of the wilds, Tari of the Hini Tel’kemen’Fae and later the mate of Runa, Gideon Drascol who watches over the city from the Tavern rooftop.

Roleplaying in Second Life is an experience that can not be explained in a few words, but experience for yourself. Therefore I have created Elizabeth

Elizabeth Morgan: Servant Of Oxenstierna

Morgan, former servant of a Swedish Noble family known as the Oxenstierna af Södermöre, in medieval Sweden. She and her lover, a son of the Oxenstierna, fled to England in hopes that their love would go unchanged by any one, whom at that time thought it would be forbidden. Cheesy I know, but to keep things authentic and accurate a certain story had to be created.

Isle of Dee is sim dedicated medieval England and give you a sense of being a part of that era. Evolving from a residential sim the community is today.   Runa have

Runa tel'taur, Cora of the wilds, Tari of the Hini Tel'kemen'Fae

been a part of Dee since its beginning while her partner Gideon joined last October and take on the roles of Elves, who reside in the forests of Dee. Runa also known as Alrunia Ahn, comments about her time as part of the community, “ Originally Dee was a rental sim. I came for it said ” medieval” and rented a parcel for my first main store. Mandragora. Then after a while I contacted the owner with suggestions regarding sim design and started in the non rented parts to change the landscape… and then the tenants that been interested started to meet every monday to plan “mischief ” and we came up with the vision of what Dee may become …. and when Ginny started to show her amazing  building skills and to be of the very same mindset than me the story started :) .”

There are many aspects of Dee from newcomers friendly adventures, to the different races and over the next few weeks, as Elizabeth Morgan, I will document my experience in this amazing sim and those who call the Isle of Dee home.

Izzie Morgan

Picture provided by Runa

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Enchantment Island, the island where the impossible is possible!

July 25, 2011 by Leave a comment

Somewhere in Second Life lives a woman with a very creative mind. She created a sim with hours of entertainment and made with Aragon Sommer one of the most spectacular pieces of art you can find in Second Life…

Enchantment Island is a sim for daredevils, art lovers and people who like to see that sl has much more to offer than a dance and some coupleanimations.
This location can be a source for inspiration, a perfect store to make your home unique and because Enchantment Island is so diverse there’s enough to do for everybody. So put on some easy clothes and be amazed what can be done in Second Life!

When you have a strong stomach and ever wanted to feel like the ball of a pinball game, the perfect location to start and explore the sim is the Bubble Ride.
Rez a bubble, sit in it and you will notice that Second Life can be almost as real as a real life rollercoaster. Make sure you sit until you reach the ground level (about 30 meters high).

If you prefer to keep your stomach calm but still have an adventurous mind. Enter Spooky woodland and the haunted house. Up here you will be watched by scary eyes, touched by ghosts and will shiver when you discover how haunted this place is. Maybe you know some Ghostbusters who can protect you during your exploration there. Be wise and offer them a tp!

Enchantment Island was created about 3,5 years ago. Beside of Enchantment Island BambiTwice Nitely is very active with other projects. She loves to create and has a great imagination with a big eye for details and originality.

“Imagination is hard to describe and comes from many places. Mostly from my dreams”

And maybe this makes this sim so unique. In dreams everything is possible. When you think things are impossible in Second Life. Bambi proves it is possible.

This is a great excuse to bring you to the museum of amazing illusions. Up here you will feel like Houdini or David Copperfield. Bring your friend and check if you have the same skills like the great illusionists in the rl world.
I dare you. Can you make an elephant disappear?
But before you do that, watch out! The snake and the spider really like to eat you! If you can survive them, you will find a few magical illusions outside of the museum.
The south wing has an amazing room. Look to all the details and the shadows. Enjoy art on a very unique way!

When you visit enchantment island you will notice the diversity with ease. The humour that’s brought in the sim and the many levels of actions. From calm and serene to great actions. And this is how I met Bambi. She makes you smile with her humour and kindness and I really love her enthusiasm when she talks about creating. This love you really can feel here.
But like we all need to learn when we want to make something possible. Bambi did too.She read a lot and learned to use Photoshop. And now we all have the profits for her efforts and can enjoy her tremendous creativity.

When you’re interested in history, you probably don’t mind to see some Ancient Egypt. Take the boat and be your own researcher and follow the clues to find the entrance and find the treasures in the land of the Pharaohs.

BambiTwice doesn’t only promote her own art. She certainly has the most spectacular gallery of Second Life. With the help of Taralyn Gravois, great artists exhibit in the Tornado Gallery. Recently Bryn Oh has exhibited here and at the moment I wrote this article, the artist Cherry Manga shows her amazing art.

Maybe you think. What a strange name for a gallery. But the Tornado gallery thanks its name to a real tornado. When it’s tornado time you won’t be safe. The tornado that comes here from time to time is huge, impressive, spits the stuff it has absorbed during its invasion. And then it starts to ruin the gallery. And oh watch out! Sometimes it absorbs avatars too!
You think I’m imaging this? Well, please visit and you will see…
The only thing you have to do is check if BambiTwice Nitely is around. And if she´s there just ask her to show.

“I like to rez that monster”

So don’t feel shy and have one of the most incredible experiences in Second Life!

If you like shopping. Enchantment Island is a great place to shop. You can fill your pond or aquarium with the greatest fishes or find here beautiful flora. If you prefer to decorate your house. Up here you can find the perfect lights.
When you love science fiction, the art that’s sold here will certainly have something you like. For beach lovers is a real tiki section.
If you like to make a scary scene, the scary gadgets here are funny and you will surprise your friends with a piece of horror.
Bambi’s latest shop is great for making a super party. The fireworks here are so fun! And if you haven’t found a perfect scenery for your Meeroo’s, Bambi thought about that too!
If you think that’s all. No I left some surprises for you to explore. But BambiTwice Nitely is very kind to you. You will get a notecard with all the locations to be seen. Just visit the sim and you will be offered automatically a guide with the best landmarks of Enchantment Island!

Thank you BambiTwice Nitely for making the impossible possible in Second Life and sharing your art with us!

Rush rush to Enchantment Island!

Hugs

Justum

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Angel manor: The ingredients for a perfect night in Second Life

June 23, 2011 by Leave a comment

When you combine the great skills of building, the superb view of textures and details, the love of art in all forms and the desire to entertain people and make them feel at home you have the wonderful sims of Kaya Angel. The Rose Theatre and Angel Manor Estate.
When you teleport with this link. You will be surrounded by a wonderful waterscene with beautiful fountains.
If you walk south you’ll enter a huge building which is absolutely worth to visit. If you like to be entertained, this is the place to be. The Rose Theatre has a wonderful ballroom, an incredible theatre and even a nice cinema.
The Rose Theatre has also a nice gallery with many styles of art.

I have a great fascination for bows, don’t ask me why but I adore bows in architecture. In real life I added several bows when I enlarged my house and still feel excited about them every day. Because I can’t log off my real life person in Second Life, you probably will understand, that I bring this fascination with me in Second Life.
The architecture of The Rose Theatre won’t fascinate only me. Kaya misses a lot of warmth in the modern buildings in real life and tries to add this in the architecture he makes here. The buildings he made are created with so much detail and love. I wished they created buildings like this in real life.

On the east and west of the start location you will be amazed with impressive gardens. You will be entertained here with a stunning view. You can dance there or even swim. And isn’t it romantic to have a breakfast with your lover on a paradise like this?

This year Kaya has surprised us and created a new sim. When you walk north from the start point you will find his newest creation. Angel Manor Estate. A new impressive and wonderful sim. About this part I’ll write today.

I walk up the big stairs and enter the building. I’m already amazed, the floor of the entrance is spectacular. The textures are a bliss.

From this point you have 3 ways to walk. I take the entrance to the west and arrive on a dining room. There’s so much to see here. Kaya didn’t forget any detail. Try to explore every room on the west wing, every room is a surprise to see. I love the library.
Back to the entrance I explore the east wing. This is a piece of art also. Don’t forget to watch the art here too. It fits perfect in this building. And the garden from up here is amazing.

I walk to the north and arrive in a room with staircases. I walk downstairs and arrive in the basement. Here’s a pool and the visual effects are incredible.
From the basement you can take a little tour by boat.

I go back upstairs and walk north. I arrive in a wonderful ballroom. And also on this wing, the building has amazing rooms. All unique but fit together perfectly.
If you want to chat with your friends and need a location where you can relax in a warm environment. The bar is a perfect location.

I walk back and take the stairs up and walk south. Immediately the enormous chandelier catches my eyes and the balcony gives you a good view of The Rose Theatre. Mmmm I love all those bows!

At the end of the hall on the west wing is a room where you can dance and relax. Take some time to watch the ceiling here and the wonderful light effects. Do the same when you explore the east wing.

On this part of the sim, there’s another paradise for nature lovers. There’s a wonderful garden with butterflies.
And you even can find a zoo with many animals. For example okapi’s and ostriches.
Kaya also paid attention to the beach lovers. There’s a small private beach where you can cuddle with your lover and watch the ocean.

Kaya started The Rose Theatre on a smaller parcel. He wanted to make a ballroom in 1930 style. Nowadays it turned out to a complete entertaining location. And the good news. If there’s something you like, you can buy most buildings and furnitures here!

Kaya has many plans with The Rose Theatre. You will hear much more in the future from the Rose Theatre. Kaya loves art and want to give people a chance to perform or exhibit.
Both sims will give you a chance to have a complete night of entertainment.
Kaya doesn’t like commerce and though you can buy everything, you’re welcome here just for entertainment too. But if you see something you like. Please buy it, it will support the sims.

The Rose Theatre can be found on the internet as well.
Click here to find The Rose Theatre on facebook or watch the website of the Rose Theatre.
If you like machinima, there are some nice movies of The Rose Theatre.

Thank you Kaya Angel for making such incredible art and sharing it in Second Life.

Hugs,

Justum

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