Correcting a bad hair day in Second Life may just be easier than in Real Life. I've created a video to illustrate how to use the edit menu and resizing menu(available in many hairs) to properly fit hair to your avatar in Second Life. Anyone who has tried to explain how to do this to a new resident using text is sure to understand, I hope this video helps. I hope that people eventually do learn all these things without much help. I would hate to think we lose too many who find it just too hard. Anyway for what it's worth... Oh and for the RL Bad Hair Days, I just wear a hat. The video is best viewed full screen and in HD
Click here to read the script or use the script to translate
What an incredible breath of fresh air. Gone is the age verification system that had people from all over the world sending passport, driver's license and SSN information for verification...yea!
To replace it a new age verification process, and this may sound familiar, you enter your date of birth, check a box verifying that it is true, then submit.
Yes, just that simple.
Go to your Dashboard, you'll find it under the Me menu, then Account and on that drop-down(mine always seems to be open to Account) choose Age Verification. There you'll find the boxes to enter your date of birth. If you have already given this information to Linden at some point, the boxes will be already filled in, mine were, then, put a checkmark in the box verifying that the information is true and submit.
Submitting this information is the first step, now go to your Preferences in the viewer (Ctrl+P) or (Me menu, Preferences, General) and change your preferences to allow you to view all content (General, Moderate and Adult).
So, there you are. If you've avoided checking out the incredible part of Second Life that is Adult because you were concerned about giving your private information...that bar has been lifted.
There are a surprising number of new residents who go into Appearance mode in order to change clothing. Each time I see someone do this, I just want to shout out how much more easily they could do it from their inventory. If someone has a comment about why they are using the Appearance editor, I'd love to hear it. The best I've been able to come up with on my own is that the Linden "outfits" are stored under that tab and if those outfits are all that you've got when you start, it seems logical to change there. Any suggestions?
I'm posting my video about wear vs. add in the hope that it helps.
Wear, replaces what you are currently wearing on that layer or attachment point (in the Kirsten's viewer, she's actually used the word "replace" in the menu, in place of "wear").
Add, adds it over top or to the same attachment point.
The video below explains
Please click on the video and watch it in HD and full screen for the best experience
Hope that helped...especially the shoe form (clothing layer) part. Don't go out without it.
I've also included Torley's video on the sidebar appearance menu.
If you were confused about this, I hope this helped.
I blog a little about the Brothel and what we do there. It is after all what I do, who I am, I suppose. If you've followed many of my posts, you will have seen some videos about the process our girls go through to become a Toy.
I have to admit that I'm put to shame by the lovely writing style of one of our recent submissives. She tells a compelling story of her journey, the ups and downs of the life she is exploring and hopes to become a part of.
Just between you and me, I think she'll do very well.
When I first joined Second Life, there were two default avatars, the boy next door and the girl next door. If ever you hear someone in world say they been "Ruthed" they are referring to this default avatar. Before you ask, I have no idea how the name came about. Being Ruthed means you have been taken back to the default avatar, it is also a way to correct errors when you load. Thank goodness most people never experience it, but, I have helped girls to recover from it on occasion.
While it was traumatic for them, no real life therapy was required in any of the cases.
Linden Labs has gone a long way since those early days to improve the avatar choice and now there are many many choices. But still, one of the first things people want to do is modify their look and that is my jumping off point for this post.
Jennnnna Jameson, now known in SL as Emanuelle Jameson (we won't get into it right now) is a respected voice in the porn community in Second Life. You'll find her blog filled with commentary and links to some of the best available erotic machinima. Don't let the blonde hair fool you Jennnnna is one sharp lady.
Madame Aprille has allowed Emanuelle (me going PC, sorry) to film on some of Toy Slaves play areas. The results have been incredible. One, that we are most proud of at the Brothel, can be found below.
If you are a new resident to Second Life or just contemplating joining our little world and want to see what can be done with your avatar, check out Jennnna's blog.
and, here is one of her films, La Cagna Ricca...Don't worry it's in English
Second Life avatars come in all forms, shapes and sizes, but, I have to admit the number of beautiful people found in Second Life outstrips Hollywood, Monaco, Brazil and Australia combined. But then, those places don't have Furries, Aliens, Vampires and Anime, do they?
Come visit us in Second Life, it's free to join and so much fun!
This video completely captivated me. You don't need to know the lyrics to enjoy the pure beauty of the two voices. The song "La Solitudine" was a popular hit for Laura Pausini, one of the singers featured in the video, an Italian songstress who also records in Spanish. The second singer here is Lara Fabian a Flemish/Italian who holds Canadian citizenship. As evidenced here both are incredibly talented artists. Both have very successful careers; I've included a link to each of their websites for those of you who are as taken by them as I was and still am.
The tie in to Toys? I wondered about that when I thought of writing this for my blog. Well actually, I discovered this video while looking for information on the fashion industry in Italy. Again, what has that got to do with Toys? One of the things that makes the Brothel family different is that we offer our girls that little bit extra. In our Italian Top Models area, run by Mistress Taisha, we conduct a training course giving the girls a taste of Italy.
The featured video was recorded on the Piazza di Spagna (Spanish Steps) also the site of “Donna Sotto le Stelle” (Woman Under the Stars) an annual open-air fashion spectacle where each year in mid-July, talented designers showcase their latest masterpieces at this, one of Rome’s most celebrated icons.
Mistress Taisha, a proud Italian herself, was thrilled to have the famous fashion show, the singers and her beloved country showcased in this way.
I hope you love the music as much as I do. An English translation of the lyrics follows the video. I'm afraid the quality of the video could be better, but, the audio is much better.
When they start to sing together, it's magical; when they smile at each other...I melt. They just seem to be having so much fun.
Here are the lyrics in the original Italian followed by the English translation, young love...
A Tour of Toy Slaves Brothel. It seemed like such a simple task, but, now on my 4th version I can feel the pain. In time, I may post some of the other versions. One even had sexy video running barely visible behind the tour, I really liked that one, but, it was impractical. I think you'll like this version and I hope you will offer your comments. So without further ado, here is the video. For those without sound, the script is available below it.
Click the video and view it in HD and full screen for the best experience
Welcome to Toy Slaves Brothel and
the world of sex in Second Life.Toy
Slaves Brothel is a premiere purveyor of all types of sex in second life, we
can handle your request, kinky or straight (sorry no age/child play) .Visit our club for an always enjoyable time,
we boast some of the prettiest girls in all of Second Life.Our girls are only too happy to serve.
Have a seat at the main stage,
the bar or on any of the comfortable sofas. The music you hear is from our very
own radio station, Brothel Radio, you'll hear things here you won't at other
places and we're available in the World Wide Web too.
Settle back and watch the girls
dance, there is no charge, but, the girls love tips and are sure to show a
little, hmmm appreciation. Don't be shy, talked to them, they are very
friendly.
Take a look at our escort boards,
after all, we're a brothel.All of the
girls have tested as submissives and we have a special area for Dominants, a
nod to our D/s DNA.We're quite proud of
our training and we've opened up some of it for new residents to Second Life
The triple X theatre here by the boards includes instructional videos and
panels along with some other essentials for your adult experience.
As we continue on our walk around
the main club, we come upon storefronts thatshowcase our play areas. The first of these is the Pain Prison, you'll
need to hire one of the girls to get there. The teleport pad is private. The
play areas are located on one of our other 4 islands, we keep lag under control
that way. Looking around you'll see some familiar and not so familiar pieces of
equipment. This is definitely our strongest sadomasochistic area, Dolcett play
is available and we can fulfil almost any request with enough notice.
Next is our Femdom salon, a place
to fulfil your worship and punishment needs. Check out the wrestling ring and
the salon services for that special spa experience. Especially popular here is
the sofa. I think this is perhaps Madame Aprille's favourite place.
Ah Asian, one of my favourite
places, maybe it's because it is a copy of my SL home. Here in the shadow of
Mount Fujiwe find many of the devices
we expect at Toys, special though is the Shibari frame and the waterfall. I
always feel relaxed here and it seems to rub off.
Ask about our bukkake experience,
invite your friends or join one of our groups.
Arabian Nights is one of the
areas, along with the Malibu Beach, that we've opened to the public. It's free
to visit and includes everything you'll need for a truly memorable sexual
experience. Click on the map teleporter in front of the storefront in the club.
There are beautiful lounges, pools, furs and beds...explore with your special
someone and find your favourite place.
Anchored just off the coast is
our Mediterranean Pirate ship. Abandon yourself to sex under the stars or in
the sumptuous Captain's quarters. A wonderful place for role play, check out
the toys available on deck or in the hold. This poor fellow ran afoulof the Pirate Queen. Take one of our girls
and be her Captain.
The Italian Villa is home to our
Italian Top Models. It, along with the French Villa is one of our most popular
areas both with the girls and our clients. It has three levels, a
cellar...fitted out as a dungeon play area, a second floor bed and bath and a
main floor living area. The main floor area is complete with a kitchen, living
and dining area. Those dents in the fridge are from my heels. We use everything
here, try the counter, the sink, the sofas and of course the dining room table.
Adjacent to the villa is the TP
pad to one of our newest areas, the orgy room can accommodate you and up to 9
of your friends, you'll need to hire one or more of the girls to obtain access,
but, how many people use her and how is entirely up to you. The wall paintings
alone are enough to get the juices flowing and the animations and pose
combinations are superb. Why not give it a try someday soon, make it a party.
Out next stop is nestled in the
French countryside. It has everything you've come to expect plus some of its
own special equipment. While the Master nestles comfortably in the bedroom
upstairs his next playthings wait for him in the cellar. The tub here is
especially nice as is the foot fetish couch.
We are very lucky to have the
Second Life University at Toy Slaves located here. The university is valuable
in teaching our girls to behave and giving them both medical attention and
physical exercise. The girls love it here using everything from the student
commons, to the gymnasium(where the equipment serves dual roles) to the
football field. Oh, there's a girl now, oh my!
On to Doll Island and the Malibu
Beach. Doll Island is a Second Life institution, yes, this is the place. It
houses the Doll Mall with things for everyone and so much more, punishment,
pleasure and just relaxing. Should I say watch out for traps?
Have you been a good dolly or a
bad dolly?
Doll is a hangout and playground
for doll lovers, a place where you can feel free to explore your dreams and
fantasies with other people who understand.It is the home of the Pleasure Dolls group,over 1500 people that love sexual role-play,
femdom, latex and rubber, BDSM, bimbofication, hypnosis, mind control and human
to doll enslavement.Members love short
and long Role Play (RP) activity. Feel free to help out by tossing a tip into
one of the tip boxes.
Right next door is the Malibu
Beach Babes area. The equipment here is free to use and it's everywhere. Sit
around one of the fires or enjoy one of the beds, oh and don't miss out on the
WV bus.
Thinking you just want a private
dance, some time alone with a girl or a quick little something? Maybe our
skyboxes are just what you're looking for. Choose a girl and give her your
preference, she'll teleport you to one of the boxes. Our skyboxes, among other
things, include a private grotto, a Vegas room, cozy winter retreat and a place
at the beach.
If you decide to join us as a
slave this is a very quick peek at the Phase2 training area. It prepares you
for your service to Madame in the club and starts you on the path to embracing
your slavery. I won't tell you much more than that here, if you're interested
click the burgundy sign behind the bar to get started.
This area is where our family
comes to relax, we have games and activities everything from popular SL games
like Greedy to boats and flying carpets...even a firing range.
It is a private family area. Long
term Dominants and Toy Slaves live here. The Toy Slave tag denotes an alpha
girl, someone who has committed to Madame and given up her freedom forever. We
don't value our Dancers and Escorts any less, it's just that they haven't yet
made that commitment. In many cases because they haven't been with us long
enough.
This video was shot at Toy Slaves Brothel in Second
Life. We're very proud of the hard work our girls put into making this a very
special place that we're all proud of. We hope you'll come to visit us in world
or on the World Wide Web.
If you have questions, come in
and ask a girl, they'll be happy to help.
Sorry about the quality of the video that goes with this post, but, I had to post it. Safe Words are no joke, maybe this humorous video does more to illustrate that than any amount of preaching we could do.
We support the use of safe words for our slaves at Toy Slaves Brothel.
Anyone who has been involved in Second Life for more than a few days will recognize that many of us identify very closely with what happens to our avatars. It is why D/s and BDSM work so well in the huge community of practitioners in Second Life.
If it is happening to your avatar, you feel it too. Our Dominants are instructed to get a safeword, sometimes the experience is that intense. It seems crazy somehow, but, one of my limits in Real Life is cutting, believe it or not, it freaks me out just as much in Second Life.
Come visit us in world, we have all the tools necessary for you to try it out. http://www.toybrothel.com/
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