I tried to make a nice Sunday dinner, but the truth is, I’m just a terrible cook. Any time you see this many pots out, it’s never going to end well. Bake? Yes, I can bake anything, but cooking is such a different beast – this whole timing of things and just the whole of it is something I always miss at.
I should have know that after shopping at the Fifty Linden Fridays Birthday Bash I would be too tired to concentrate, it was a bad idea from the start. Oh well, I tried. Right?
I ordered pizza after I declared dinner a disaster and sat down with Snake Plisskin to watch a little TV. These old Magnum PI reruns are boss!
Our blog was started by my SL Bestie Cajsa Lilliehook on January 1 2008, I didn’t start blogging until May – but Cajsa took all of my photos for along time because I just didn’t understand it truthfully.
Why did you start Blogging in Second Life?
I started because I was invited by Cajsa to join her on It’s Only Fashion. I figured why not, we did everything else together in SL!
Do you feel the Blogging community in Second Life has changed since you started Blogging, and if so, in what ways?
Yes, in good and bad ways. Maybe it’s more ME that changed. There used to be a lot of cliques – that were very “You’re with us or you’re against us” and honestly I didn’t really even know who the fuck they were. Eventually we did evolve into a more cohesive community but really I think a lot of us just grew up. The community goes through cycles, new bloggers start up, sometimes they’re inventive and amazing, sometimes they think they invented the wheel. We were here when the wheel was a box. The trick for us oldbies (yeah that’s what we call ourselves) is for us not to get arrogant about it. We’ve got to realize that yes, new bloggers do have new things to show us and can help us sharpen the saw for ourselves, to quote old Zig Ziglar.
Do you think that Bloggers have a positive impact on Second Life culture and community, and if so, do you have any stories about that?
I do, I think we are in a lot of ways a big old amoeba of press and news. None of us are the same, well most of us aren’t. Some blog about issues and problems on the grid, some are passionate about the arts, some share info/stories about the varied communities we are part of, some like me have an avatar who has her own little life and she shares it – it’s a story that is random and mostly involves eating.
From the standpoint of when have we made amazing impacts? I think Hair Fair and the positive impacts we’ve made for Wigs for Kids is a great example of that. There have been other fundraisers, giving to charitable organizations that are truly inspiring. Once upon a time a dear friend of many people, Squinternet Larnia, was terminally ill – and we held an event for her at the end of her life, not after she was gone – so that she could see and feel the love the community had for her. She was so touched I found it to be one of the most moving events I’ve ever been a part of.
Our culture is one of caring for one another and I love that.
Are you approachable as a Blogger by content creators that may have interest in you as a Blogger for their Brand/Store?
Of course. I am always honored if someone thinks of me. Do you have any tips or tricks that help you with the Blogging process that you would like to share?
There is a balance to strike between doing what you love and making it work. It’s not work if it doesn’t pay your bills. If you enjoy doing it, then great, do it and have fun. But don’t make yourself crazy doing it. I used to blog every day sometimes more than once a day. I felt this massive obligation to share share share….don’t do that. Blog for YOU first, and you’ll always find the right balance.
Have you yourself ever benefited from another Blogger’s post, such as learning a new skill for Blogging, or Second Life functions that you may not have known about? I learn a ton of things from Sasy https://sasyscarborough.com/ and Gogo juicybomb.com . I’m not a tutorial girl, I’m lazy and want to point and click and make things work, so when it gets complicated those ladies usually have already written how to do it or help me out behind the scenes.
What kind of Blogs appeal to you as a reader, and what would you like to see more of in the Second Life Blogging world?
I don’t read a ton, but I like fun, pretty pics, and I like blogs with personality. I want to know about you and what you love not just stark editorial review.
Do you Blog content that you yourself would wear/use always, or do you blog content that is expected of you to blog due to commitments to stores/events?
I am not currently part of any events, so I’m free of that. I used to blog for most of the major events back in the day, and I loved it. There are some amazing events out there. But being free to blog what I want how I want is really where I am now.
Do you feel that imposed time limits, and a set amount of content featured changes the way you blog content, and does it feel less authentically you?
Oh god yes. Requiring three items per post, three posts etc – there I am trying to figure out how to get a can of spam, a chair and high heels to be in a post about my avatar and her life. When in reality, I’d probably have a lot more items if I was just organically making up a little story for her – but the pressure is counter to letting Gidge live her SLife. Gidge needs to share her real SLife – if it can be called that.
Do you use Social Media, and/or other platforms outside of your Blog/Website to promote the content you have shared? Just plurk – plurk.com/gidge
Do you pay for any aspect of your blogging other than the clothing or items in your images, such as Website Hosting, Photoshop etc?
I pay for premium Flickr. Our friend currently hosts our blog for free – we should probably pay her.
Do you think that Stores/Content Creators should have a Website/Blog for their Brand? I’m not sure, maybe? I can see the value in it, if it had all their items shown maybe? People used to have them. I had one for my pose store. I can’t confirm if it matters really.
Do you have any suggestions for Content Creators/Stores to consider, when it comes to their Bloggers, and Bloggers that they may want to have Blog for them?
I think you need to choose bloggers who are going to showcase your brand the way you want it represented. This might sound like ‘Duh Gidge we know” but really, do you want to be silly or serious? I’ll give you silly, but never editorial unless I’m uninspired. There are people who do amazing editorial work – and that might be the showcase for your work. I’m a prude, no cum slobbering lollipops for me. Is that something you want included in your brand representation on blogs? I mean – if so, yah grab that person! If not – keep looking.
Do you have any advice that you can give other Bloggers that may be new to the experience, or even advice/wisdom that you want to share with the Blogging community as a whole, new or old?
Have fun. Relax. Be kind to one another. Cheer one another on. There is room for all of us.
Do you have suggestions for which Blogging Platform to use, and why you chose it over others? WordPress. Always wordpress.
What do you enjoy and are most passionate about when it comes to Blogging?
Everything.
I would like to challenge my blog partners Cajsa and Rose to participate, Cajsa has been on hiatus but maybe she’ll come around and the AMAZING Sydd Sinister
I took my Halloweeny Self over to Redd Columbia’s latest Halloween adventure on Wienerwurst Way. There’s goodies at every door and all you have to do is say the magic words, and I don’t mean PLEASE.
You know what to say.
I’m outfitted today in cute goodies from the Fifty Linden Friday O’Ween event, the pants are a freebie from MUG, the maker of the sweater. The bucket for your head is from DOE.
I did reconfigure some old boots from Mutresse – I LOVE a hud with a billion colors don’t you?
My skin today is from 7 Deadly Skins – I think I picked it up on their lucky boards. I do like their skins a lot.
What are you going to be for Halloween? I’ve got my costume, but it’s a secret!
Itsonlyfashionblog.com Gidge is A Wiener In: Beauty Marks: Tutti Belli – ‘Lisa’ Moles 01 (Lelutka Evolution X) Bucket: . Doe . Head Bucket . [add] Boots: .Mutresse. Gugutka Boots for Maitreya Lara (flat feet) Head: / HEAD / lel EvoX AVALON 3.0 Hair: Exile:: Hannah Body: Maitreya Mesh Body – Lara V5.3 Leggings: Mug – Halloween Leggings – Gift Sweater: Mug – Pumpkin Sweater – Black Skin: [7DS] – BODY 2020 ATLANTA bom skin MARSHMELLOW
I’ve been messing around in the Black Dragon viewer. I can say I like it but I can also say the controls are different enough to make me run screaming from it. It’s definitely got something though, there is no doubt of the quality you can compose with ease over there.
I just don’t like change.
I chose this heartbeat neon for over my bed as an homage to RL me, who has developed a fairly serious heart condition over the summer. It’s a reminder that time is short, and to never take it for granted.
Not even here in pixel world.
Now let’s get out there and SLAY this Monday.
Playing with BlackDragon Gidge is Wearing: Ring: (Yummy) Diamond Solitaire Ring – Gold – Maitreya Head: / HEAD / lel EvoX AVALON 3.0 Lingerie: :Valentina.e. Poppy Bodysuit Black Lara Hair: Exile:: Lysa Body: Maitreya Mesh Body – Lara V5.3 Skin: [7DS] – BODY 2020 NIFTY bom skin COTTON CANDY Lips: Tutti Belli – Delicate Collection
While out on my adventures I happened upon a wine and olive shop. Both wine and olive it seems were being sold – olive oil as it were. Also some olive paste, some chocolates with wine, and looks like some olives based on the sign. It seemed like the perfect stop for a small snack.
I get snacky on the road. Do you?
I’m going to be heading back home soon but it’s been an adventure whirling around the grid a few days. Hope your digital life has been fun too.
Gidge is Shopping When She Should Not In: Moles: Tutti Belli – ‘Lisa’ Moles 01 (Lelutka Evolution X) Ring: (Yummy) Diamond Solitaire Ring – Gold – Maitreya Shoes: .::Supernatural::. Adina Heels [MAITREYA] Head: / HEAD / lel EvoX AVALON 3.0 Dress: alaskametro<3 Wardrobe Staples – Simple Dress (Maitreya) Purse: CLoUD10 – Sweet Sugar – Funds R Low – Purse (Hand Hold) Necklace: EarthStones Krishna Pendant Necklace – Opal Hair: Exile:: Briar (A) Body: Maitreya Mesh Body – Lara V5.3 Skin: [Pink Fuel ] – Millie – LELUTKA – (ltbrow)
I decided to hit the road this weekend to see what I can find. Who knows what’s out there on the Linden Road, anyway? Might be something new and amazing if I get lucky.
I’m wearing a perfect summery dress from Valentina E. and let’s face is she never disappoints. I recently picked up something new from Earthstones in a gorgeous necklace. I’m wearing the Opal stone which is my RL birthstone – I forget all the time that pixel Gidge was born in February. Ooops!
I adopted this sweet little doggy over at Jian the other day. I do love their doggies so.
What’s your weekend hold? I hope its amazing.
Gidge is Fueling Up In: Moles: Tutti Belli – ‘Lisa’ Moles 01 (Lelutka Evolution X) Ring: (Yummy) Diamond Solitaire Ring – Gold – Maitreya Head: / HEAD / lel EvoX AVALON 3.0 Dress: :V.e. Lilith Dress FLF Black Lara Skin: [PF] – Millie – LELUTKA – (ltbrow) Necklace: EarthStones Krishna Pendant Necklace – Opal Hair: Exile:: Ava Doggy: JIAN King Charles Spaniel – Tri-Color Companion Body: Maitreya Mesh Body – Lara V5.3 Shoes: [Gos] Diana D’Orsay Pumps – Black Polkadot [maitreya]
I used today to get into the new releases of Belleza bodies as well as the re-released for EvoX Lelutka head FLEUR just to take them for a spin.
I have to say, I’ve gotten used to my new head and now FLEUR doesn’t look like me anymore but I admit, she’s still fun. Maybe I’ll stick an ALT in her?
I grabbed an old dress out of the back of my closet, it’s been an AGE since I wore ISIS but I do still like her. She’s a lovely body. I’ve got to get the hang of these new bodies a bit – seems I slapped on the one that isn’t Bento lol WHY WOULD I DO THAT?
Going to have to rectify that quite soon.
Happy Saturday. What did you do on the grid today?
Gidge is Poolside In: Lips: VELOUR: Soyou – Lips #17 – BOM for EVO X Only Moles: Tutti Belli – ‘Lisa’ Moles 01 (Lelutka Evolution X) Dress: !gO! boho summer maxi dress – belleza isis Body: -Belleza- Venus V6 BOM/NONBento Head: / HEAD / lel EvoX FLEUR 3.1 Hair: Exile:: Chelsea Skin: [PF] – Millie – LELUTKA – (ltbrow)
I like Sunday to be a low key day. I want to be comfortable, nibble on delicious food and just be at peace as I prepare for the week ahead. That was me today to a T.
I think that your home on the grid needs to be a haven, a real place of peace. I don’t want to just exist on a platform but I guess if that is what you love that’s cool too. I just want to be surrounded in my world and make it complete – pink cat and all.
Sometimes though, I end up doing double work and after having shot this outfit in my beautiful bedroom I forgot all about it and shot it elsewhere. Oh well, at least I’m cute?
I’m a huge fan of this silly eyeliner I bought. It is totally cute.
Now, I’m trying to be ready for Monday. How are you doing? Are you ready for it?
Don’t mind my silly alpha halos. Sometimes you just gotta not care.
Gidge is Starting the Week Right In: Socks: Luxuria – White Athletic Knee Socks – raspberry sorbet stripe Moles: Tutti Belli – ‘Lisa’ Moles 01 (Lelutka Evolution X) Ring: (Yummy) Diamond Solitaire Ring – Gold – Maitreya Hair Pin: *Ohagi Neko-Kanzashi-J Head: / HEAD / lel EvoX AVALON 3.0 Top: Blueberry – DTR – Crop Top & Bra – Maitreya Necklace: Cae :: Trinket :: Necklace (Long) Hair: HAIR // ELIKATIRA Audra // 1 Shoes: Ingenue :: Frida Sneakers [LARA] :: Fatpack Body: Maitreya Mesh Body – Lara V5.3 Shorts: Tres Blah – Slumber Party Shorts (Lara) – Pinstripes Skin: [PF] – Millie – LELUTKA – (ltbrow)
