Strawberry Singh has been a resident of the virtual world Second Life™ since May 2007. She is a blogger, photographer and a social media enthusiast. Website:http://StrawberrySingh.com
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I’m totally going to show my age and share a youtube video of Jem and the Holograms. When I was 5 years old, I remember dancing around and singing to all their songs. I so wanted to be Jem. Anyhow, this post is dedicated to the truly outrageous Jem, and the Holograms!
There’s a few events I wanted to talk about this morning. First is the Summer Beauty Festival. It opens on May 1st and will feature 11 cosmetic designers for all your makeup needs. I’m wearing the pink glitter shadow from elymode cosmetics. For more details about all the makeups and colors that will be available from elymode, check out Miss Magenta DeVinna’s gorgeous post.
The next event, and the one I’m the MOST excited about is FaMESHed! FaMeshed will also start on May 1st and it will be a monthly event starting each month with fresh designs from Designer/Creators that have incorporated Mesh into their newest releases. The items released will be exclusive to this event so make sure you don’t miss it!
Yesterday I was trying to take some blog pics but was having some difficulty when I remembered I was invited to a fashion event so the second picture you see in this post was taken at the “Sent to Destroy” event. It was a spectacular event, however I unfortunately crashed about 25 minutes into it and couldn’t log back on. Anyhow, that’s why I don’t have the name of the couch or pose you see in the picture. Even though the couch was a bit oversized for me (lol) I still thought this was just a fantastic power pose and had to snap a pic.
The shoes I’m wearing are from Ladies who Lunch and were created for and also previewed at the Sent to Destroy event.
Finally, I wanted to give a shout out and wish SL Style Academy a very happy first birthday. I’m really happy to be a part of the feed and also loved sharing my picks this month for my favorite designer and blogger. Check out the “faculty picks” on the sidebar, mine’s the first one!
Credits:
Skin: [Aura] Briar – Grass – colabor88 – espresso by Tyr Rozenblum
*Hair: >TRUTH< Georgina w/Roots - fairyfloss by Truth Hawks
Eyes: Mayfly – Deep Sky Mesh Eye (Deepening Spring, w4) by Arkesh Baral (MESH)
*Eyelashes: Miamai_Catwalk Lashes_Glitter 01 by Monica Outlander (MESH)
*Eye shadow: Elymode Cosmetics – Alato Due – light pink by Elysium Eilde (Available May 1st @ Summer Beauty Festival)
*Dress: NyuConcepts NYU – FaMeshed Dress, China Pink (Size 2) by NyuNyu Kimono (Available May 1st @ FaMESHed) (MESH)
*Shoes: [LWL] Troopa Boot (Soldier Black) by Faint Paulse (MESH)
Necklace: undefined lilies – be mine (white/silver) by Liliana Barrs
Nails: Candy Nail #FP006 Clear Glitter French 3color change by Peche Bury
Recently I was requested to pose for a vendor for Fluke poses, however, it was for my male avatar. Poor thing was cooped up in my inventory for a while. So when I brought him out, I figured I should get him some new clothes. I found this awesome mesh suit on marketplace. I’m wearing the slim version of the suit, but there is also a muscular version available. Before purchasing it, make sure to try the demo.
The hat and glasses I’m wearing are also mesh and from Entente. Entente is another great place to get stylish mesh items, especially for the boys. Check out the Entente website for more pics and details.
Credits:
*Skin: *Birth* Elixir Skin (straw) clean by Silent Alchemi
*Hair: [NSD] Justin Hair/Espresso by Naith Smit
*[PXL] Eyes – Glow – YellowGreen – Small by Hart Larsson
Suit: J.H. Couture *Dolce* MESH Suit (BLACK/WHITE) by Jada Humby (MESH)
Hat: -Entente- Batista Fedora by Meraud (MESH)
Glasses: -Entente- Bliblio Glasses by Meraud (MESH)
*2nd Pose: (Fluke) M.Runway by GM Nikolaidis
Every Monday a Linden Lab employee changes the profile picture on the Second Life Facebook Page. This week they chose my picture to put up there. I noticed last week on the Facebook Page they had requested people to upload headshots that are clear and bright so they can use them as a profile pic. That’s why a few days ago I decided to upload mine. They choose the image from the pool of pictures you see at this link in the section below that says Photos and Videos of Second Life.
To get your image there, you just have to go back to the main area of the Second Life Facebook page and you will notice a little box that says “Post | Photo/Video” directly underneath the profile picture (which you can see in this image here). Once you upload your image, you should be able to see it in the “Recent Posts by Others on Second Life” box beside it. Those are links and images and comments people have left on the page. It’s a great place to share your content that you would like Linden Lab to notice. Everyone else can also see the content posted.
They have been very active on their facebook page recently, especially with their “Pic of the day” posts. Everyday they choose an image (from the Second Life Official flickr group) that they post on the Second Life Forums with the “pic of the day” tag. What I love most about this is, they ALWAYS put the artist’s full name and also link it back to their flickr page. Then after they post it up on their community forum there with all the info, they spread it around to their social networks. So you will see them post the “Pic of the day” on the Second Life Facebook Page, the Second Life Tumblr, the Second Life Google+ Page and also on the Second Life Plurk Page.
Raw shot from SL while exploring the Brussels sim.
Earlier I was exploring the Brussels sim and I ran into this absolutely hilarious gentleman named Kake Broek. He was very sweet and funny. If you click on the picture you will see that I tagged him on my flickr. You can click through and explore his flickr a bit, he’s got the best collection of absolutely hilarious avatars I’ve ever seen! I was LOLing going through his pictures. He’s also got a great eye for pics, they are all very interesting.
I found the Brussels sim while exploring Koinup Places. These days I go straight there whenever I’m looking for a sim to explore and take pics at.
Credits:
*Skin: ‘le masque‘ dior – dark cocoa – red lips 2 dark red brows by Mesut Collins
*Hair: >TRUTH< Rhonda w/Roots - marmalade by Truth Hawks
*Jacket & Top: coldLogic combo – may.clementine (S) by ColdLogic (MESH)
*Skirt: E! Eclectic Apparel and Accessories Defiant Mini Skirt (Taupe) by Eclectic Wingtips (MESH)
Shoes: :Kookie: Demsi Liquor Black by Kookie Lemon (MESH)
Glasses: bitch & bastard. – MESH Smoovies/Clear Tortoiseshell by Mawell Graf (MESH)
Nails: Candy Nail #FP006 Clear Glitter French 3color change by Peche Bury
*Bag: je suis…coquet MESH BAG *brown* EXCLUSIVE FOR Culture Shock by Julia Merosi (MESH)
Earrings: [MANDALA]Omochi earrings/Sahara Brown (MESH) by Kikunosuke Eel
Necklace: [MANDALA]Omochi Necklace/sahara Brown (MESH) by Kikunosuke Eel
Ring: Red/Gold [MANDALA] Motsumame Ring (MESH) by Kikunosuke Eel
*Poses: oOo Studio by Olaenka Chesnokov
Location: Brussells
le masque diamant skin by Mesut Collins and Gia Pawpad
Friday I blogged as a brunette, earlier today I was a redhead and now I’m a blonde. I know I seem indecisive but I felt like having a little fun with my blogging. I’m going to play around with skin tones and hair colors more often, even though I have to admit I am totally liking this blonde on me. We’ll see how it goes. Feel free to yell at me and let me know you prefer me in my darker tones, I’m used to people saying that all the time. :P
The reason for this post is the new skin I’m wearing in the first picture above. ^^ It’s a brand new skin from Gia Pawpad of LoQ. She just put it in the store now. The name of the skin is Diamant and I’m wearing the pale tone. It comes with blond brows and tattoo layers for dark, black and red brows as well. Also has cleavage and pubic hair options. As you know I love to play in photoshop so I have photoshopped that pic a lot, for a raw shot of me in the skin you can check out this plurk and also remember to try on a demo before purchasing.
Glam Affair Amelie skin by Aida Ewing
Since this is my blonde post, I figured I’d also share another image I did earlier this week just for fun in a different hair and makeup. A few people immed me asking me for the credits of the image since I never blogged it so I figured I’d go ahead and just blog it.
I was also asked to show a before and after of the image. I always get two questions often: “How much do you photoshop your pictures?” and “What kind of computer do you have?” In all honesty, I really don’t photoshop my images all that much because I am no expert in photoshop at all. You can see from the image below that I don’t do much other than a bit of liquify, blur, brightness and sometimes cloning and dodge and burn.
Would you like to share a “before and after image” and reveal some of your photoshop secrets? I’m sure it’ll be a great learning experience for everyone. Feel free to blog, flickr, plurk, etc… and lemme know when you do! <3
Finally, I know it has nothing to do with this post but I wanted to plug in a new machinima I saw today and really love. It’s such a powerful film so I thought I would share it.
French machinimatographer SamLowry Hawks has created an interesting film about Second Life Avatars, check it out on youtube at this link: http://youtu.be/8denvleKQIs
Credits: First picture:
*Skin: ‘le masque‘ diamant – pale – pink lips by Mesut Collins & Gia Pawpad
*Hair: “LoQ Hair” RedWine – Golden Blonde by Gia Pawpad
*Necklace: [LWL] Terrarium Necklace (cactus) by Faint Paulse (MESH)
*Pose: Olive Juice by Isabellagrace Baroque
Second picture:
*Skin: Glam Affair Amelie by Aida Ewing
*Hair: Truth Barbara by Truth Hawks
Eyes: Mayfly – Deep Sky Mesh Eye (Deepening Spring, w4) by Arkesh Baral (MESH)
*Eyelashes: Miamai_Catwalk Lashes_Glitter 01 by Monica Outlander (MESH)
Just because I’m a fairy, doesn’t mean I can’t celebrate Earth Day. April 22nd, 2012 is Earth Day. Don’t forget to get involved in your community and do something for the earth. Here are just 5 things to strive for that would make such a difference:
Plant a tree
Reduce, reuse and recycle
Give up your car for the day and ride your bike or take public transportation
Take a photo celebrating nature and share it on your social networks
Do some earth day arts and crafts, like decorating a reusable tote bag
I’m definitely going to try doing at least a few of those things. ^^
Faint Paulse of Ladies Who Lunch has been doing her part for Earth Day, inworld. She’s created a variety of things in honor of Earth Day. Check out her flickr for pics and details. I’m wearing the terrarium aloe earrings. They are beautifully made.
My hair is a hair debut from Azure Electricteeth of LaViere. She’s created three lovely hairstyles and I think they are definitely a great start. Remember to drop by LaViere and try a demo on for yourself.
Fantasy Faire started Saturday April 21 and will run till Sunday April 29, 2012. More than 130 of SL’s top fantasy creators are involved in raising funds for the American Cancer Society. There are nine sims, so make sure to visit this link for a map and slurls.
I am wearing the RFL exclusive from Evie’s Closet. It will only be available at the event so make sure to drop by soon.
Happy Earth Day! <3
Credits:
Skin: [Aura] Helena – Paper- Love Notes – VIP by Tyr Rozenblum
*Hair: -LaViere- Astris – Saffron by Azure Electricteeth
Outfit: Evie’s Closet Elora II RFL by Evangeline Miles (Available at Fantasy Faire)
Nails: Candy Nail #FP006 Clear Glitter French 3color change by Peche Bury
Ring: TOSL *Fruitylicious* Ring v1.4 Cerises (No longer available)
*Earrings: [LWL] Terrarium Earring (aloe) by Faint Paulse
*Poses: Exposeur by RubyStarlight Writer (Available at Pose Fair)
