New Truth Hair! 6/17/10

Well sure it is. See? The beautiful conventional "make me feel pretty" Truth hair...with a few surprises today.


First is Bethany in Swedish



Gorgeous, feminine style we've come to expect and love from Truth

This is Carli in Champagne

Love this style and the gorgeously textured leather buckled handband (look at all those adjectives!) I could add more, but I won't. Oh wait..also riveted. No pretty bows this time. No satiny shiny finishes. This is leather baby, and spiked rivets! Oh my!

I love this smexy style. It's going to be my go-to hair for a while, I can already tell. These textures are so real I can almost feel the leather as I glide my fingers ever so gently over...oh..oops. I mean look how REAL they look! And that buckle...oh jesus god. It comes in 20 luscious colors.
*fans self*

But this is nothing.....wait til you see....

Tilly in Seaspray

I know I give my narrative. Maybe that's not needed. Just plop the photos and leave. But when I see a designer take a risk and design something different than the norm, I have to gush. This hair, altho still "pretty" is not what we normally expect from Truth hair. THIS is kick your butt into the next galaxy hair. Current, a bit edgy, and beautifully done.

 

The closer I looked at this hair, the more impressed I was. No one does hair like this. There are some amazing hair designers on the grid. I could never begin to do what they do. When I look at this (below) I see....an incredible eye for detail, placement and design. I want to frame it and hang it on my wall.  hahaha

Okay, that's it from me on Truth hair. Hope you enjoyed. Now GO. BUY. STRUT!

LIMO to TRUTH HAIR

Fashion Fest 2010 - Calling All Designers!

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The All-Stars Relay For Life team would like to cordially invite you to participate in our 3rd Annual Fashion Expo, now called the Fashion Fest! Fashion Expo 2009 was an incredible success, raising over 1 million lindens for the American Cancer Society and bringing thousands of shoppers to some of SL's BEST Fashion Designers!

Fashion Fest 2010 will take place July 2nd - July 11th, 2010 and combines a mixture of different designers and talents into one area that will span 9 sims! Everything from clothing, to hair, to shoes, to skins, to shapes, to jewelry, to poses and more will be represented! If it's about FASHION, we'll have it.

This year's theme will be SL's Back to the Future! Each sim will be a different location and point in time and the teleport directories will be designed to look like time machines. Once inside the shops, the theme stops.. so the shop's interiors are all designer's fashions and selling your designs.

Fashion Expo 2010 promises to be bigger and better and full of surprises! If you are interested in showcasing your designs at the Fashion Fest, fill out the Fashion Fest 2010 Registration Form, return it to Nikki Mathieson and reserve your spot today. The spaces will fill up fast! We hope to see YOU there!

http://slfashionfest.wordpress.com/

BBBC - Topic 4 (Age)

Is your avatar more or less your current biological age? Do you portray a younger avatar, or older? Why is this?

No, I would guess my avatar is in her twenties. So yes, I portray a younger avatar. Why? Well...is this what you want to see? Me either! LOL

BBBC 2010 - Topic 3 (Relationships)

Topic 3: How hard do you think it is to find a relationship in SL? If you have an SL relationship, have you met in the physical world? Would you meet them? Do you think it would change your SL relationship if you met?

This one is easy since the only question that applies to me is the first one. I don't think it's hard at all to find an SL relationship. LOL  Okay..next topic!

JJ

BBBC 2010 - Topic 2 (3 positive things)

Topic: Write about three positive things going on in your Second Life

1. Music
2. RFL
3. Friends

Well that's my list but when I go to write about them, I don't know. It doesn't ring true. So I'll just start writing and see what comes.

I would have to say that of the three, friendship is the one that has been playing the biggest role lately. To find out who your friends really are, nothing works better than needing them. People either step up or run away. Most of mine have stepped up. I have the most amazing friends. Writing this, a few come to mind and make me smile. All so different, all bring something special to my life. Some are old friends who I've lost touch with and have returned. Others are fairly new but have made a huge positive impact. I love my friends and I'm happy to say, they love me, too. There was a time when I didn't know that.

Music in SL is amazing. I love music anywhere and feel very lucky to be in the company of great musicians most of the time. Music has played a large part in my life. Certain songs remind me of certain times in my life. I can hear one of them and instantly be teleported (lol) back to that time and all the memories come flooding in. I'm a visual artist in RL (when I can log off long enough) but music has always been my first love. Sometimes music in SL starts feeling more like work and I miss the pure enjoyment of it. But if I work in SL at all (and I swore I never would!) at least I'm glad it's doing something I love.

RFL - well RFL I don't really know what to say. As some of you know, my mom died of skin cancer when i was 23. That impacted my life in a huge way. RFL in SL is amazing. And I'm proud to be a part of it and a member of the All-Stars team. I love Lo and Nikki for doing everything they do for RFL. I've met some awesome people because of it. So much work goes into it but everyone does it because they care. They've either lost someone to cancer or are a survivor or struggling with the disease currently. It is a reminder to me to live life to the fullest every day. I'm not always successful at that, but I know it's importance.

I guess those were my three positive things going on in SL.  =)

Thanks for reading =)

JJ

BBBC 2010 - Topic 1 (Blogging)

The first question on the Big Bad Blogger Challenge 2010 is
 Why did you become a blogger? How has it enriched your life?

This is the kind of question that, when I first look at it I'm like, pfft..starting out easy. And then when I sit down to write the answer out, I'm all confused. LOL So many answers.

I started blogging in 2006, the same year I rezzed into Second Life. As a noob, I needed answers! LOL So I googled Second Life and Relationships, and that took me to several blogs. One which stood out. Her name was Sorcha and her blog was like a life jacket for me swimmng the treacherous waters of SL. I related to her feelings. I had never met her, but I felt like I knew her from the words she put down on her blog pages. I wasn't ready to jump into the world of blogging. I didn't think I had much to say. And then I read another blog that was listed on her blog roll. Bailey's blog was so insightful. Lots of emotion. Her blog took me to Kai's blog and on and on. But it was definitely Sorcha and Bailey's blogs that helped me on my way to blogdom. Thanks you two!

I blog because I needed an outlet for these emotions. Just reading Sorcha and Bailey's blogs helped me feel not so alone. But after a while, it wasn't enough to read their words, I needed to express my own. So I created a blog and began sharing all my thoughts and feelings about my experiences in SL.

That early blog has been relegated to the big blog heaven in the sky. But the love of blogging has not waned one bit. Blogging gives me a way to share, discover, and create. It gives me insight into my own crazy thoughts and feelings. I also hope, on some level, maybe it reaches other people who might be going through a similar situation or experiencing some of the same thoughts and feelings I had.

Also enriching is the feeling of being a part of a bigger community. My fellow bloggers are some of the most creative, fun, and intelligent people on the grid. I may not socialize with them as much as I could, but I consider myself lucky to be in the same circle...even if I hang mostly along the edges.

Thanks Ali, for organizing us! I can't wait to see what everyone blogs!

JJ

Black and Blue Fair

The Black and Blue Fair started some time ago, but today was the first day I was able to shop! UGH! My priorities need rearranging! The Fair is to bring awareness to Mental Heath. A message pops up when you TP in saying:  "Organized by Keira Seerose of CHIC Management. Please note that this event is NOT for charity. All funds go to the designers."

However, there are several places with notecards available on topics like Addiction and Dependency, Self Harm and Suicidal Thoughts, Eating Disorders, Gender Dysphoria, Bipolar Disorder (which I grabbed), and Bereavement/Grief. There are 800 numbers for Crisis Hotline in 6 countries (posted at the bottom of this post.) Also placed around are facts and figures relating to Suicide and Depression. But this place is NOT depressing. If you love Blue, you will love the items here. And they are amazingly inexpensive.

Blacklace (Diva)

Sinful Pleasure (Blanca) - Mehndi (Dance Floor (Red) Stomp Jeans

[KA] Exquisite Corpse - Kyoot Clingy Tunic Dress (Call the Cops)

[IF] Love Today Tshirt Dress (Blue)

I hope you can make it there and support what these people are doing. Knowledge is power and there's a lot of that at the Blue and Black Fair.  <~~ slurl to the fair.

Crisis Hotline:

AUSTRALIA

1-800-193-313

CANADA

514-723-4000

CHINA

852-2382-0000

RUSSIA

8-20-222-82-10

UNITED STATES

1-800-784-2433

Take care of yourselves!

JJ

Goodies with a Dash of Magic

I have a lot (I think) that I want to say. So let's get on with the Goodies. These are a few items from the Blue Dressing Room that I just had to have once I received the notecard. All of these items are under 100L.

First is Mimikri - Starlet Bikini

Baiastice - Maya Blue

Tee*fy - Chalk Dress in Summer

 

Doppelganger - Zuma Plaid (50L Friday item)

 

Several things happened tonight. Let's just say that lately my faith in myself and in other people has been somewhat messed with. I don't know why at my age I would still be shocked and hurt when I am...well...shocked and hurt. A friend in SL told me that when I love, I love HUGE. I give all of myself to it. He was a little concerned maybe although he said it was a good thing. In the last week, I have not felt like giving 100% is a good thing. I think it is a very dumb thing. So my faith in human kindness has been obliterated lately.

And then, right when I don't think I will ever believe again, when I'm moping around and putting on a happy face....a little angel appears out of no where. She didn't do anything huge or big. She was just kind and generous. I won't go into detail much, but I had never met her. I saw her at The Dressing Room and happened to like what she was wearing. I im'd her to tell her but she didn't respond. I realized that she was actually the creator of the dress.

I went to the store and discovered a beautiful place with wonderful clothes. There was a lily pad you could sit on and instantly I was floating all around in this most enchanting place. It made me happy. It made me smile again. And I had to have them. I im'd the creator and asked if they were for sell. They were not, but she immediately left whatever she was doing and  came to the store. She said she would sell them for 1L each. I wanted 5, and she gave me 6. I tried to pay her more but she wouldn't take it.

Love this dress. Group gift  =)

You know how when you're sad and someone does something nice and you almost lose it? Well, it was like that. =)

the creator

 

The creator is Tomo Wachter and the store is tomoto. She makes wonderful dresses and is a wonderful person. If you aren't familiar with her or her designs, please make time to stop by. You will be happy, like me. =)

tomoto main store

the blue dressing room

and thank you to several people today and tonight who, either knowingly or not, made me smile and reminded me that I am loved. 

JJ

Linden Lab Fires 30% of Staff - Memorial Erected | Second Life Update - Virtual World 3d

Linden Lab Fires 30% of Staff - Memorial Erected Second Life Update - Virtual World 3d

You can visit the Linden Memorial Here. While you're there, drop some lindens in the tip kiosk. Codie did this so those of us that wanted to could pay homage to those Lindens who worked to bring us our Second Life and played in instrumental part in advancing it. There are many who remain, but 30% are out of work and maybe feel like their contribution went unnoticed.

Much speculation is being raised around this layoff. I can't and won't speak to that. I know what my hopes are for the future of Second Life. Let's all hope there is one.

BBBC 2010 & Plurk

Yep, I succumbed to my own inner peer pressure! (Pisces w/ Gemini Moon - it's a special place) And I'm already jonesing for the next plurk. Gah!

But one of the things I really missed not being on Plurk were the newsy things, like Linden Labs (laying off people - oh my!) and about other bloggers, fashion, and soooo many things I'm not sure I need to know. But I was barely there 5 mins when I read a Plurk about the BBBC 2010 - aka - Big Bad Blogger Challenge. I did the first one and really enjoyed it. Missed the next one so def going to do this one.

You can read about it at Alicia Chenaux's blog (click on the title of this post above.) Just a reminder: this is not to register but for info. More info and how to become a part of this will be posted on Sunday, I believe.

Hope to see you there! The more people involved the more fun it will be.  =)

Til next time ...thanks for reading!

JJ

The One Where Joonie Posts New Truth Hair

No time to discuss...RL and all that. But here are the NEW TRUTH hairs released today.

First is Nicola in Champagne. I will say that while I was waiting for this to rez, I saw the braid first and was a little bit disappointed. But when the bangs began to rez, I was soooooooooo happy. Joonie has to have bangs or she looks like she has a receding hairline. This is absolutely gorgeous and is perfect for Summer. Nice. Relaxed. Hanging out at your beach cabana reading and sipping Mojitos.

*droolz*


Next is Peyton in Swedish. Love the pulled back on the side look, secured with those cut pins. Very pretty.

I saved the best for last. Joonie absolutely loves this style. It's called Boho and Joonie is kicking it in Champagne.  I have no words...lol...and that is amazing in itself. Okay...deep breaths. This is a beaded band with 21 color combinations for the beads! I'm wearing silver and gold here.

That's it for now. Here's Joonie loving herself thanks to Truth Hawks. =) Well, that's not the only reason, but he sure does help! 

Go get them now!

Your limo awaits. Click below!

Truth Hair New Release

JJ

The One Where Joonie Posted Song Lyrics

In the quiet silent seconds I turned off the light switch

And I came down to meet you in the half light the moon left

While a cluster of night jars sang some songs out of tune

A mantle of bright light shone down from a room

Come down in time I still hear her say

So clear in my ear like it was today

Come down in time was the message she gave

Come down in time and I'll meet you half way

Well I don't know if I should have heard her as yet

But a true love like hers is a hard love to get

And I've walked most all the way and I ain't heard her call

And I'm getting to thinking if she's coming at all

Come down in time I still hear her say

So clear in my ear like it was today

Come down in time was the message she gave to me

Come down in time and I'll meet you half way

There are women and women and some hold you tight

While some leave you counting the stars in the night

"Come Down In Time"  by Elton John

The One Where Joonie Takes a Bath

You know that icky feeling you get when it's hot and sticky outside and all you want to do is come in and take a bath or a shower? And you just can't scrub hard enough to get it all off of you? That's how I felt today. Summer is definitely here. I love these bubbles by Turnip's Home and Stuff. Got to cover up those naughty bits!

Thanks for reading!

JJ

Hair: Truth - Annie in Cranberry
Skin: LAQ - Imani2 in Peach
Blog Furniture: {what next} SUYS Special Edition

The One Where Joonie Walks Away

Walking away can be very empowering. A step in the right direction...a decision finally made. Choosing yourself. And never looking back. When something goes terribly awry there's not much left to do but try to put it back together. Sometimes it's irrepairably damaged. Like an old favorite vase; all the pieces scattered across the floor. At first, it's horrifying. Staring in utter disbelief. Like standing in a surreal painting...watching all the pieces shatter and fall all around you in slow motion. And then the weirdest thing happens. The realization that you aren't going to miss that old vase. That it never really fit in with what you wanted. It was just sitting around collecting dust. Now that it's gone, you can find what you really want. But the vase served a purpose. It let you know what you didn't want and what you know you deserve. So Joonie has swept up the pieces and thrown them in the trash. She knows that, no matter what happens next, she feels much lighter now.

nini

JJ

Where Joonie Lives

Thanks everyone who came and helped raise money for RLF by dunking me in the pool a bijillion times! And thanks to Tessa for getting the word out. And to poor Gab who couldn't dunk me no matter how many times he tried!  ;-)   And thanks to those of you who couldn't be there but sent lindens. You know who you are. *huggs*

Love you guys!

JJ

Truth or Be Damned - New Truth Hair!

Okay, here we are again. Truth Time!  And I am going to start with what I think is my fave hair of the 3 for this week.

This is Tina, a gorgeous updo. It comes with a beautiful bow that comes in 17 colors including an invisible option for those days you want to look all smexy but not all dressed up. I absolutely adore this style; the way it falls over to the side and hangs so naturally...and so wispy. I love this hair. srsly. love. it.

Has Joonie ever looked more HAWT?  See? That is how Joonie feels when she wears Truth.  erm...

 

Next is Marnie in Champagne and in Swedish. This is probably my least favorite. I think. Although I do love these bangs!

hmm...which shade? There are so many to choose from =)  Photos don't do this justice. You MUST see how it moves!  Love this hair!

 

Last is Lourdes in platinum. This has a real Marilyn Monroe feel to it so I decided what better shade than Platinum? ;)  I think this might be my fave.  hmm.....i love the side-swept over the eye bang.  I love the way it falls forward. Look at the side view. OMG to die for, right? 

I know I'm just gushing now. Too sleepy to say much constructive. I hope the pics will speak for themselves. You know, we all have our faves. Hope these pics will help you make a decision...or just go buy all 3 ;) You can't look BAD in a Truth hair.

Still no Joonie hair. *cries* But, if you say Marnie real fast....

nini

JJ

My Big Head

I know this is the lamest post evah! But it's all i've got. Sometimes talking just gets old. Tonight I just needed to sit and chill. Had lots to think about. Tomrrow isgoing to be a busy day for me. Good busy...but still busy. So I'm relaxing while I can. But...there's more...

If you find yourself looking for something to do tomorrow, there's going to be an awesome exhibit by Genevieve Silvercloud/Gen Montreuil at Studio Genre. There well be a live feed from Cafe Taste in Toronto...let me just share the Press Release info:

Gen Montreuil, a Toronto Artist known for her abstract skydiving images published internationally, is presenting her Solution Series. A collection of mixed media abstract images all painted during live video broadcasts, via the virtual world of Second Life. Recently interviewed for Art Calendar Magazine, (June Issue) by New York Times recognized avatar artist, Jeffery Lipsky AKA Filthy Fluno in Second Life.

To complete this series Gen will be collaborating with Norman Kent, skydiving photographer and videographer. His work has appeared in feature films and magazines internationally. http://www.normankent.com/ .

A Perspective on Solution is a cross media art show derived from Gen’s use of the virtual world Second Life with her art. Through personal conflict Gen has produced 8 paintings all created live in front of international audiences within this virtual world. Each painting stems from an original photograph taken in Second Life. She then altered the image slightly utilizing every medium she works in. The final image will be a body painting and photo shoot of this image will be done live by Norman Kent at the opening of the exhibit, and broadcast into Gen’s virtual gallery in Second life.

”While trying to work out the balance of clichés in my life, I was getting frustrated with the linear and emphatic advice I was getting from those around me. So I set out to demonstrate with my art and all the different forms that it takes, that there are more than two or three perspectives on any given situation in life. I am challenging people to think outside the box and let go of silly preconceived ideas.”

All paintings in the exhibit are for sale, including pre orders of limited edition 18” x 24” prints of Solution IX. Numbered and signed by both Norman Kent and Gen Montreuil.

Café Taste, 1330 Queen St W will be hosting the exhibition June 2010, the opening reception is Thurs. June 3rd 6 – 10PM. For details visit the upcoming exhibition page on Gen’s website http://www.genreinc.com/. As well as the DREAMS THAT SOAR page about live paintings, done from the exhibit and broadcast into Gen’s art gallery in the world of Second Life during the summer.

The presentation of this exhibition is being done to celebrate the kick-off of Gen’s challenge to combine a world record skydiving event and art to assist children living with AIDS in Ontario. A press release on DREAMS THAT SOAR, to follow this coming week.

Space is limited. Those coming to witness this cross reality art show are encouraged to come early. Art, live music, and performance photography. This cross media event knows no borders and will have attendees internationally within the world of Second Life.

The musical lineup is:

Maximillian Kleene will be opening the show at 3pm streaming live from Cafe Taste in Toronto.

Moshang Zhao will be playing from 5-6pm while Primervuelo Starsider/Norman Kent is streaming live from Cafe Taste in Toronto Canada.

Komuso Tokugawa will be playing from 6-7pm while Primervuelos' photoshoot continues.

Strum Deisel will be playing the last set of the evening  from 7-8pm while the show in RL is winding down.

Hope to see you there! Festivities start at 3pm @ Studio Genre!

nini
JJ