Uncover Magazine

One Monkey Said…

2010-10-14T10:57:17-07:00

Last week end, I went back to surfing. After the shock of Mori’s closing and the very last party with Lissa and VW, I realized I missed surfing in SL.

Skin by Belleza

Hair by Maitreya

Eyes by Poetic Colors

Eyelashes by Glow

Tattoo by HUZ

Hair and Mouth pieces by Tyranny – Stumblebum Exclusive item

Bikini by BOOM

Ring Cuffs by !Ha

Surfboard by Heather Goodlife

Pose by Riri Bazar – Hate me and Eat me

Location for pictures: Visit Monkey Cove by Syx Toshi

IMagINe: SNOW CRASH

2010-10-10T02:43:11-07:00

This is one really special sunday, not only is it the 10/10/10, but Second Life will be hosting one really incredible event tonight.

As part of the 2010 Imagine Festival, UTSA is presenting SnowCrash. This newest exhibit at UTSA”s ArtSpace is a scene of Neal Stephenson’s 1992 novel “Snow Crash.” The entire sim was developed by Igor Ballyhoo in collaboration with Rebeca Bashly, both of whom worked tirelessly for weeks to create an immersive environment that captures the mood and scenery of Stephenson’s novel. This work alone makes a visit to the exhibit more than worthwhile.

(Picture courtesy of Starlash Sweetwater)

What further adds to the experience is the fantastic art placed by some of the most prominent artists in SL. The exhibit includes 3D and 2D art set on boats and rafts around a central ship, as well as art placed on the ship itself. In alphabetical order and by “dimensions,” the artists are:

3D ART:

Alizarin Goldflake

Ariel Brearly

Artistide Despres

Bryn Oh

Eliza Wierwight

Glyph Graves

Jedda Zenovka

Misprint Thursday

Sabrinaa Nightfire

Shellina Winkler

Sorror Nishi

Ub Yifu

2D ART:

Bliss Violet

Eliza Wierwight

Lilianna Clarity

Starlash Sweetwater

ADDITIONAL LOCATION:

The education collaboration between August Chrome (Peru) and constructivIST Solo (USA) has led to the creation of a Global Social Networking Visualization Map on the sim adjacent to UTSA’s ArtSpace – the UTSA Administrative Island. Please add yourself to the forming network by clicking on the map at the location you wish your marker to show at. To connect with the others who placed a marker, just click on their’s and wait for them to accept your request to connect. If you received a request you can either accept the request via menu OR click their marker in return.

The exhibition will officially open at 3PM SLT today, Starlash Sweetwater will be the DJ for the time of the party (YaY)

Wether you want to attend the party or visit the Sim (just look at the picture, aren’t you already getting all excited about it???), teleport to UTSA’s ARTSPACE

LaSt TrAin to FoReveR

2010-10-07T02:42:02-07:00

Last Train to Forever by Telepopmusik on youtube

Pictures taken at AM Radio’s SURFACE

Hair by !Lamb Sleepyhead

Skin by REDGRAVE – Trinity Tan

Eyes by Poetic Colors – Quicksilver

Dress by MIEL – Dandy Uber Dress

Ring by Paper Couture – Polished Stones Ring

Strawberry Twig by LEO ::: Needful Things

Poses by CORPUS (Diconay Boa’s exciting new pose shop)

PinUp Pumpkins

2010-10-05T11:37:10-07:00

So I took monday off… just to relax you know? Nice little peaceful day, enjoying my cup of coffee at home and then… Chandra Meehan kidnapped me…. I cannot recall what fruit I posed on last time she did one such picture shoot, but of corse, this time… it had to be PUMPKINS.

Chou Skinstad, Chandra Meehan and Honey Bender all wear

Outfit: !dM deviousMind “Miss Sally” HalloweenCostume

Left to Right:

Chou is wearing:

Skin by Exodi

Hair by Truth

Eyes by Poetic Colors

Pumps by Magnifico

Chandra is wearing:

Hair by BOON

Eyes by !dM deviousEyes

Skin by Belleza

Pumps by Stiletto Moody

Honey is wearing:

Hair by BOON

Skin by LeLutka (Minnu Palen, Halloween skin, retired)

Lashes by The oBscene

Ankle boots from PoosyShoes

Props and poses part of (*chanimations fruitFetish: pumpkinPatch!

Chandra Meehan’s post about her new props

In my Bubble

2010-09-23T01:11:58-07:00

Hair by Fri.day

Skin by Belleza

Eyes by Poetic Colors

Top by *MIU*

Jeans by BLITZED

Socks by + mocha +

Necklace by PERTURB/attion

Fa(u)ntasy horns and twig by Needful Things

Poses from Vista AO “Badgirl” except for swing pose

Pics all taken at NARDORI

Bubbles from Deviant Art Brushes

A very SLOW sunday to you.

2010-09-19T05:01:29-07:00

I joined SL in 2007. Back then, shops were mostly built in malls, or small structures, sometimes just panels on beaches. Times have changed, and designers have understood that not only do we like quality products, but it will be even nicer if the shop itself looks good.

In 2010, shopping in SL has become eye-candy, and shops compete to be on the nicest sims. Some days ago, I was blogging about Hyde and Seek, this morning I could not resist the brand new SL shopping attraction: SLOW. Perfect name for a visit with my sunday morning lazy coffee in bed.

Wether you are looking for a pretty place to visit, want to take pictures for your blog or profile, or last but not least need a little retail therapy, SLOW is the total sunday treat!!!!! (doesn’t stop you from going there tomorrow too though )

** Want to visit SLOW? **

Just Like Paradise

2010-09-19T00:38:22-07:00

All it took was to come across a landscape picture by the surprising Soaha Aboma on Flickr to know I had to visit D!va. No matter how hard I try my pics of the Sim are not just half as good as hers, so go take a look, seriously she has a magical eye for colours.

D!va is one of those Sims built around a shop, but what an ideal build, wether you want to go shopping, are just curious to take a look or feel like taking a poetic walk with soft music, visit D!va Main Store Isle here

LeT ME dReAm

2010-09-18T02:19:24-07:00

Hair by SHAG

Skin Jesse by Belleza

Eyes by DeviousBeauty

Dress by (Royal Blue ) Designers United 4 special edition

Socks by *noju* (sorry, cannot fid the shop anymore)

Shoes Docs by GOS

Balloons from Fierce Designs

Poses part of AKEYO Hud

Pictures taken at Chouchou

Del May’s New Exhibition

2010-09-16T09:32:11-07:00

I almost missed Del may’s new exhibition! I owe it to Starlash for reminding me, sending me a TP to the party she was DJying at. And if you know me, I find it impossible to say no to Star when she DJs ^^. The place is surprising, part of Fade Lei’s new construction at Filthy Cute.

Since the exhibition is still in place, feel free to visit Del May’s exhibition at Filthy Cute.

And just in case you’d wonder how she can be this creative, Del May’s gallery on Flickr

Flower Rebel

2010-09-13T11:08:18-07:00

Special thanks to Bunny for her suggestion to do this shoot at TOCHIGI Japan

Skin by LionSkins

Eyes by Poetic Color

Hair by MIRROR

Eyelashes by Glow Studio

Top by LaGyo LG Concept special edition for Designer United 4

Skirt by (Royal Blue)

Boots by Pixel Mode

Ice cream by a Fine Line

Steampod bag by BELLE BELLE Fantasy – Steampunk Hunt present

Poses by Del May

Arty Sunday

2010-09-12T01:55:35-07:00

With all the summer sun, the Un-Blog missed a few in-world art events (and YES I did get a tan meanwhile) , September has come, time to catch up and inform you of the regular art exhibitions in Second Life.

VENTURA ARTE & JARDIN presents “SEASONS” exhibiting the works of Eves Rodenberger, Carlotta Ceawlin and sculpture by Gore Suntzu; Sunday Sept 12/ 12pm -2pm

Hot Spring and Fresh air at Beppu

2010-09-06T11:36:25-07:00

Visit ** Beppu **

Country mood at Hyde and Seek

2010-09-06T11:17:52-07:00

2010 seems to have been the year for rural Sims, and even malls/shopping areas have turned green.

Want to go shopping among cows, picnic baskets and scarecrows this week end? Hide and Seek has just opened, with a combination of clothing and home decoration boutiques.

Visit Hyde and Seek

So Quiet…

2010-08-29T08:39:43-07:00

I ran into Dita Tran a couple days ago. Everything must happen for a reason as I was wearing Glance Skins “Megan” as she got on line. I laughed about it and she informed me that Glance has just released a Megan2 update. Lovely result, and since it’s still summer, you’re getting the undressed version of it

Listening to Björk “It’s Oh So Quiet”

Skin Megan2 by Glance Skins

Eyes by Poetic Color

Eyelashes by Glow Studio

Hair by Fri.day

Butterfly: Flutterby by Awesome Blossom

Pose 2nd picture by 8444

Nature @ Embay

2010-08-28T04:45:14-07:00

I recently discovered Embay through a flickr picture of its beautiful stone gate. The rest of the Sim is very peaceful too, bridge, countryside, horses, and a surprise little shop.

Visit Embay

Hydroponic Gardens

2010-08-27T01:57:39-07:00

Some of you know that the INSILICO sims and community are one of my soft spots in Second life. I took a little walk there last night, for the atmosphere. Ran into some of the role players in their outfits (More about RP in INSILICO) but mostly went to see the new Hydroponic Gardens in Insilico North.

Just a few steps away from North Gallery and café, take a walk to this unexpected vegetation area and carry on towards Thorne Dreadlow’s craziest creation, the Theatre Temple.

Use the Insilico Transit System panels and navigate around the various destinations, with a selection of direct SLURLS within each region.

Little L

2010-08-09T13:54:47-07:00

L… for Love?

L… for Lust?

L… for Look…

Skin: Nova Sun 14 by LionSkins

Eyes: Night Rain by Poetic Colors

Hair with hair jewelry: Lustful Nights by Vanity Hair

Feather Dress by Boudoir

Pose by Nevery Lorakeet for Les Petits Détails

Location: Embryo

When did you last stop in Embryo?

2010-07-03T07:55:06-07:00

The wonderful thing with sims like EMBRYO is that they are regularly rebuilt, reshaped, modified, so that each visit is still able to surprise you.

Here are a couple general views of the sim, with no close up pictures to leave you the pleasure of discovering OR re-discovering it.

Sim information:

Mature / No Rezz

Visit Embryo and find out more

First Step into Home Decoration

2010-07-02T01:43:10-07:00

There is always a dilemma with news and good tips. Should you wisely keep them to yourself, or should you try and tell everyone you know so they can enjoy the tip, take part into what’s new and good too?

*whispers* Have you heard what Jennaa Loire started recently?

Teleport to SL House & Garden centre, and see for yourself. The greeting card will explain everything. Jennaa has opened THE home for home decoration passionates. Chose where you’d like to sit and talk with other “decoristas” (sorry guys, just made that one up, all complaints should be directed to my mailbox), the café, where she wisely rezzed the cat and the bird cage at a reasonable distance one from the other, stools, sofas, everything for your comfort, OR the “resource room”, somewhere between the internet café, the bloggers corner, and the media room.

If this was all, Jennaa’s idea would just be another sweet looking café where some of us can meet. But…

By joining the group, you are granted building privilege to rezz or build your sets, take your pictures, with a prim allowance of 2400 prims!!!!. And because our excitation wouldn’t be complete without a few little presents and new ideas, group notices come and inform you of shops new products and presents.

Like most of us, I seriously lack group space, but… well i did clear one to get that group in my list. One group I’m just not about to remove for sure. Thanks a lot Jennaa!!!!

*** Visit SL Home and Garden Center ***

Art of War: Chapter I

2010-06-27T07:50:11-07:00

The Art of War, chapter I ”Seduction”

The supreme art of war is to subdue the enemy without fighting.
Sun Tzu

Skin – Alyson Deep tan by BELLEZA

Eyes – Night Rain by POETIC COLOR

Hair – Boho night by TRUTH

Ears – Elven Ears, Battle Hardened by PLASTIK

Dress – Ambrice Impromptu B&W by PLASTIK

Gloves – LipstickMuse in black by PLASTIK

Hips & Shoulders parts – Macabre Warrior by LeL.Ultra

Blade – Akuma No Tsubasa by MUSASHI BLADES

Pose by Niqotine (yes, I know, it’s shut )