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CONTRIBUTORS

Arya Braveheart

Coco St. George

Jamee Sandalwood

Reign Congrejo

Sarah E. Brenham

Shantal Gravois

Sita Writer

Tiyialic

LAYOUT

Viktor Serrao

COVER Magissa Denver

COVER MODEL

Lolita Paragorn

MODEL: JAMEE SANDALWOOD

PHOTO: JAMEE SANDALWOOD

September

Arya Braveheart

In Second Life, and often in RL, we follow a northern hemisphere seasonal calendar. This is mostly because of where the SL offices are, but also there are probably more people in SL from that half of the planet. Consequently, we have Easter in the northern hemisphere’s spring, Christmas in its winter, and Halloween in its autumn. However, for those of us in the southern hemisphere, Easter is in our autumn, Christmas is in the heat of summer, and Halloween lies in spring.

So, I decided to flip the Earth and gear this month to the onset of spring down here in the upside down. This is for all of you who are looking forward to the end of winter and counting down to warmer days and longer evenings. This is for all of you who live below the equator. I see you.

PHOTOS: ARYA BRAVEHEART

For this scene, I decided to create a little oasis of flowers, outdoor dining, and a home that brings the season inside. I was inspired by a wee build I found during my weekend sales exploration. The house is from InkMe and is called ‘La Casita.’ I love the way this home celebrates light and shade. It has huge windows that let the light stream in while still providing the warmth that is needed in early spring.

I wanted to create two sitting spaces: one just for relaxing and enjoying the vista, and one for working but with a comfy spot to take five when needed. In between the two is a little indoor garden, and I used some of the items that came with the house but replaced some more summery items with fruit trees. That means I can sit on the couch and eat cherries and apples if I want. How awesome is that?

I changed out the furniture in the office area that came with the house, adding more spring-themed items. I wanted to include some colour and create a relaxing space for blogging or working. It needed to be full of green, and I wanted plants to be the focus.

I also adapted the outdoor area from Kraftwork. The Ouray Gazebo and Pergola is actually a winter build, but I have adapted it for my spring look. I loved how it went with the house, but I did change over the Christmas-inspired art and rug and replaced them with things that better represent the green of the season. I still want the fires, though. The start of spring is not the warmest! It pays to have something to keep the chill away.

The last part of my spring scene was the garden. I had so much fun filling it with flowers, trees, and plants and fencing it off to create this spring oasis. It made me long for these days! I will be counting the days until September.

And remember, it is SL, so we can be in any season we want. You do you.

CREDITS DECOR STYLE CARDS

::INKME::

- La casita H2

KRAFTWORK

- Ouray Gazebo and Pergola, Garden Shed Unit Light, Terrarium Coffee Table

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- Coffee Table Books

APPLE FALL

- Small Batch Gin

ARCHITECT.

- Mossera Wall Panel #1

ATELIER BURGUNDY

- Abstract Canvas (texture change)

BOB’S CREATIONS

- Easy Door Mat

BOTANICAL

- Lawn Grass

BROKEN ARROWS

- Home Garden Shelf - White V.2

CHEZ MOI

- Morrison Living Room Set [CIRCA]

- “Highland Meadow” Rustic Fountain Pump & Wildflower 1

CRATE

- Patio Plant Cart - Gray Blue

DREAMLAND DESIGNS

- Old Cracked Door

DUST BUNNY

- dwarf fruit trees: red apple tree, cherry tree, green apple tree

EED

- Spring Patch, Vintage Garden Sink, Dove Cote

FANTASY ILLUMINATION

- The Ivy Arch

[FOURTH WALL]

- Perla Fence

GIORGIA DESIGN

- Mesh Garden Set Table in Flower

GOOSE - Magazines

HAYABUSA DESIGN

- Elegant Trees, Ginkgo Biloba, Acer Sengo

JIAN - Pekin Ducks

KAZZA - GreenWall

LITTLE BRANCH - Young Ginkgo Trees

MADPEA

- Mower Madness - Silver

<MAGIC PARTY>

- Nature - Cream Bakery N’ Coffee

MARE

- Spring Cart

[MERAK]

- Rattan Patio Sofa, Chairs and Table, Sophia Sofa and Chair

MIDWEST - Solaire - Chair White, Stool and Table

MITHRAL * - Young Olive Tree

NS DESIGN - Garden Path

NUTMEG.

- Wall Plant Basin, Framed Paintings Gift, Country Rug, Rosy Office Corner Wire Basket, Potted Tangerine Tree, Coffee Tray, Garden Sink

PITAYA

- Macrame plant hanger - Beige, Bushes collection

TARTE.

- pathway lights (tall) dark

SERENITY STYLE

- Gardener Wheelbarrow, Elisabeth spring bicycle [decor], Klein Coffee Cup

[ SQUARE ]

- OPLE Study Desk Set

THE LOOKING GLASS

- Tropical - Garden Path Edge, Dragonfly Fountain PotsCream

TROMPE LOEIL

- Trella Garden Bench

{WHAT NEXT}

- ‘Spring Bloom’ Daffodil Planters, Fish & Chips, House Plants - Rubber Tree, Coffee Time - Tray (wood), Picture Gallery Frames (Contemporary), Wine Caddy

~ XANTES ~

- Ferrets On The Rock

{YOUR DREAMS}

- Breakfast Nook - Ravenala Plant

BACK TO SCHOOL

Coco St. George

Learning what you missed on Orientation Island

Even if you have been a Second Life Resident for several years now, it’s quite possible that your very first days are still part of your fondest memories in this digital world. Remember the excitement of your early times in Second Life? The exhilaration of discovering you were able to fly! The thrill of meeting new and appealing people from all over the world! Oh yes, we were so excited we could hardly wait to leave Orientation Island and explore this fascinating world, full of mysteries just for us to discover.

We were eager to join a vampire family, to find a sexy master (or mistress, depending), or simply to go out and see for ourselves if everything that we had heard about Second Life was true.

And so, we rushed to hit the dance floor at the nearest club, to explore every conceivable sim, and to meet all kinds of people— while neglecting to pick up the most basic skills to survive and thrive in this peculiar 3D world. And now, years later, we find ourselves unable to build a plywood box or stitch together a simple loincloth, not to mention our inability to decipher the most basic scripting code even when our lives are at stake.

Time passed, and now you wish you had made better use of your early days. After all, that cool vampire family turned out to be devoted only to plucking out your hard-earned Lindens. And that sexy mistress you so loyally served for weeks, in real life, was a retired teamster from Ohio who ditched you for the next newbie who came her way.

Considering September usually is the time to go back to school— la rentrée in France, or der Schuhlanfang in Germany–, we would be well advised to take this opportunity to fill in the gaps our haste left in our knowledge and skills. Fortunately, Second Life

provides a lot of second chances to learn, relearn, and master any skill you might be lacking or flawed at in the form of educational groups that offer classes on almost anything. In case you’re having qualms over the integrity of your Linden balance, it’s worth noting that these classes are free, even if, in some cases, you’re encouraged to tip the teacher. And why wouldn’t you tip them? After all, the skills you learn may put you on the path to a successful and lucrative career as a builder, designer, or scripter.

So, you may want to visit the Builder’s Brewery and explore its offerings. I know: you’re wondering what a brewery has to do with building— or learning, for that matter. Believe me, that was also my first question; if I ever find the answer, I will come back to share it with you. Founded by Senn Maximus in 2008, the Brewery is one of the best-established

PHOTOS: COCO ST. GEORGE

learning centers in SL and has been recognized as one of SL’s favorite groups. When you land in the sim, you’ll find there not only the classrooms but also the schedule for the classes and an invitation to join the group (which is also free). Even if you don’t have time for classes, this group is one of the best resources to have every kind of question answered by one of the more than 10,000 members it has. Besides, there is a shopping strip full of shops for textures, building materials, and everything the creative mind might need.

If you like a setting where new and veteran residents can hang out, take classes, and even party and have a great time together, you may consider visiting New Citizens Incorporated (NCI). This group is devoted to helping new players but is also very helpful to anybody who asks for guidance. Join the group, ask questions, attend classes, learn skills, make new friends, and have a great time all along!

the mysteries of building, then be sure to explore the Ivory Tower of Primitives, a fascinating exhibit of everything you can do with a simple plywood box.

Whether you want to learn something new, add an ability to your particular set of skills, or just walk down memory lane, one thing is sure: the more you learn, the more things you’ll be able to do, and the more you’ll have fun and enjoy your Second Life.

But if you lean more towards a serious and academic approach, you should consider visiting the site of Caledon Oxbridge University Group. Here, you’ll find a lovely and safe Victorian atmosphere and lots of people eager to help you learn everything you need to make your Second Life experience more enjoyable, from scripting to role-playing.

Now, if you tend to avoid settings that are too structured and want to learn at your own pace, on your own time, you have one option: visit the Particle Laboratory to learn all about particles and, in that process, scripting. Or, if you’d like to learn about

EVERGARDEN EQUESTRIAN

Sarah Brenham

We all have become a resident of Second Life for one reason or another. For me personally, I never imagined how my life would be so enriched when I first joined. You see, when I saw a banner for SL on a website, I was intrigued. While I enjoyed the virtual environment that I was currently using at the time, the promise of 3D-like elements lured me into trying it. Well, after being in Second Life for over twenty years, I can’t fathom where I would be now without it. Being a severely physically disabled person in the real world, SL has allowed me to live a “normal” life. How is that possible, you ask? Well, Second Life allows people to do activities that might not be available to them otherwise. In today’s piece, I would like to highlight one such pastime, as I feel that it could be a game changer for reasons that I will discuss later on.

My suggestion would be to attend an event or two there before investing in a horse and everything that goes with it. I am pretty sure, though, that you will be hooked on this wonderful animal once you give them a try. While animals in general have been known to be therapeutic for people, horses specifically have additional. What can people gain from working with horses? A lot. Horses have been and continue to be used to help people physically and mentally. I understand that some individuals may question how people can obtain the same rewards from an online version as they do from their real-world counterparts. I can only speak for myself, but the physical and mental attributes that I have gained have been astounding. Let me give you some examples. I am only able to operate my computer with a mouse (I type with the help of an onscreen keyboard). When time allows for me to attend a riding class, I can work on my fine motor skills, as it is often expected that you ride your horses a certain way, even as a beginner, and this requires you to have a level of mastery of your keyboard and/or the SL movement controls. The last point that I want to make in support of spending time with horses in Second Life: . One night in December 2022, I joined a trail ride that just so happened to visit one of the most beautiful Christmas spots that I have ever seen in my entire life.

If you have a passion for or even an interest in anything horse-related, then the first thing that you need to do is visit Evergarden Equestrian. This place offers everything from riding lessons to trail rides.

So, let’s say that after you have stopped by Evergarden Equestrian a few times. you decided to make horses a part of your world permanently— where do you start? If you have been spending a good bit of time at Evergarden Equestrian, then you probably have an idea of what breed of horse you are thinking of getting. If you are unsure for any reason, then I encourage you to reach out to a staff member there; they are the experts and can help make the right decision for you. One thing that I would think about before buying a horse if you have not tested out all the things that you can do with them,

PHOTOS: SARAH BRENHAM

is what activities you want to do. What I mean by that is, different types of horses are better suited for specific pastimes. Once again, the amazing team at Evergarden Equestrian can assist you in finding the right breed for you.

Second Life offers so many wonderful things that one might not have or ever get the chance to experience. I do hope that you consider making time to try horses. Even if you are not a horse lover or are not really fond of animals in general, you should stukk give horses a chance, at least once. After all, isn’t life about trying out new things? So, open your mind and stop by Evergarden Equestrian today!

Visit Evergarden Equestrian: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/ Evergarden%20Equestrian/137/168/28

EXTRAORDINARY RAPTURE

Gin Blade

Sita Writer

Rapture has so many meanings: manifestation of ecstasy or passion; a state or experience of being carried away by overwhelming emotion; a mystical experience in which the spirit is exalted to knowledge of divine things… I experienced all of this and more with Gin Blade. I immediately realized how multi-cultural she is. That is no surprise, we all are, but the astounding element is her mind and flowing designs. We love that at BOSL.

Gin Blade, like many of us, found SL at the suggestion of a friend— and then fell into wonderland and her calling of creativity. “SL is an outlet for our creativity. I think it means different things for everyone, and we all have different reasons for being here. Some are here to create like myself, others are here to do something they love doing which they may not have the means of doing in RL, while some are here to meet people.”

Gin Blade is thoughtful in all she does, and she loves fashion… just look at her creations, and you can tell it is in her soul. If you pay attention, you already know it! “I’ve been in fashion most of my life, from modeling to fashion design. From a very early age, I started creating clothes for my Barbie. I was fascinated with fashion magazines and used to cut out different outfits to make collages by mood. Growing up, I knew I wanted to be involved in fashion, so I got a fashion design degree and launched my own clothing line— which I extended into SL 9 years ago.”

“SL gives me the ability to create almost anything,” Gin continues. “This goes beyond clothing design: it allows me to have experiences through themed events, which I LOVE, or even just a simple gettogether with friends. I love exploring SL. Most of

us don’t know a fraction of what there is to see, and I’m always amazed at what people have created here. I also love showing what SL has to offer to people who would never think about some of the things that are possible here.”

At the end of the day, Gin Blade loves to design amazing things and trust us, she does— and she does this from her very soul —because she wants peeps to be able to stand out in a sea of mediocrity and rise above looks that are cookie cutter and pedestrian with something timeless and thoughtful.

Visit Rapture

https://marketplace.secondlife.com/stores/129419

PHOTOS: GIN BLADE

BOSL Arts DANTE HELIOS

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ARTIST: DANTE HELIOS

ARTIST: DANTE HELIOS

ARTIST: DANTE HELIOS

ARTIST: DANTE HELIOS

ARTIST: DANTE HELIOS

ARTIST: DANTE HELIOS

Waterfront Gallery

BOSL INNOVATION PAVILLION

Having been interested in Art for most of my life, it was initially the visual aspects of SL that attracted me and made me want to explore what it had to offer. Unlike landscape photography in RL, it is possible to control the light and even the landscape itself when making SL photos. So making my own Windlight settings has become a big part of how I work here.

There are two branches to my SL photography, landscapes and erotica. Both of these themes fascinate me and continue to bring me pleasure in SL. I enjoy exploring beautiful sims and trying to capture the feeling of being there. I also enjoy seeing how women are far freer to express their sexuality in SL through their avis than they are in RL.

I've been in SL for many years now and am continuously inspired by the developing creativity of its artists and designers as well as some amazing people who I've met and befriended over the years.

- Dante Helios

BOSL FASHION TREND SHEER

BOSL

PHOTO: JAMEE SANDALWOOD

FASHION TREND

PHOTO: SHANTAL GRAVOIS BOSL FASHION TREND

MODEL: LOLITA PARAGORN

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MODEL: ISSY FLATLEY

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MODEL: ANGELINKANEGA

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PHOTO: SHANTAL GRAVOIS

MODEL: MILA BLAUVELT

PHOTO: TIYIALIC

MODEL: JONELLE DEVONSHIRE

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PHOTO: JAMEE SANDALWOOD

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MODEL: CRISSCRISTIAN

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MODEL: JAMEE SANDALWOOD

PHOTO: TIYIALIC

MODEL: SELENE TAKEDA

PHOTO: REIGN CONGREJO

CREDITS BOSL FASHION STYLE CARD

AME MORNINGSTAR

Hat | Vesta Cloths - Scia

Dress | Rowne - Damir

Shoes | Azoury - Ambiverti

Hair | Studio Exposure - Claire De Lune

Ring | Chop Zuey - So In Love

Piercing | Zoom - Ice Diamonds

Earrings | RCBY - Iced Wing

LOLITA PARAGORN

Trouser | Rosary - Gorjes

Top & bra | Rowne.Lexi & Rowne.Dnx

Jacket | ISON - evening shoulder jacket

Belt | DIRAM - ZARA

Bag belt | C'est la vie - Mazi

Earrings & choker | [POM] - Jane

Long necklace | Lazuri - Heiress Pearls

Hair | S.E - HERMOSA

Sunglasses | MAGNIFICENT - DWANE

Shoes | N-core - MIA

Rings | Orsini Jewelry - COCO

Rings | KUNGLERS - Yasmine

ISSY FLATLEY

Top | Rowne - Bianca Bralette & Argren Bra Top

Hat | Poison Rouge - Kittie Cap

Pants | Tacito - Pants Maitreya Nude

Shoes | Hilly Hilaan - Moxie Boots

Necklace | Purplemoon - Late Necklace

JAN BACON

Hair| WASABI - NIA

Headpiece | DAVID-HEATHER - FLEUR HEADPIECE

Makeup | LUXREBEL - EYES-PLANET HER; LIPSSUGAR DADDY

Jewelry | EARRINGS - SIGMA ORNATE EAR CUFFS

Bracelet | KUNGLERS - JONELLE SET

Dress | ROWNE SHIRRED

Bottom | ROWNE - LEXI BRALETTE SET

Sandals | [Gos] GIZA WRAP SANDALS - METALLIC

ANGELINKANEGA

Hair | S-CLUB - RINA

Top | Mossu - Brielle

Jacket | YoUnique Couture - Lorney

Panties | Rosary - Paris

Heels | UTOPIA@Design - JANICE

Earrings | *AvaWay* - NAOMI

Necklace | *AvaWay* - ANGELIKA

Ring | Ysoral - Lena

Ring | Ysoral - Ashley

NAILS | FORMANAILS - WEDDING

Eyeshadows | LUCCI - Ethereal

Eyelashes | WarPaint - Charmed

Lipstick | IVES - Slippy

Accessories | LW - Rose

Handbag | Revienne - Fleur d'Amour

SHANTAL GRAVOIS

Hair | Nonnative - Roseae Ponytail

Bag | Arnaud - Haus. Arnd Beaded Wristlet Black

Jewelry | Majesty X Cold - D Flame bangle [silver]

Top & Bottom | Rowne.- Emina

Dress | Rowne.- Karim

Shoes | Majesty - Shimmer

DESIREME FALLEN

Hat | LODE - Trussets

Jacket | Rowne - Amur Crop Blazer

Belt | Rowne - Aliet Leather

Panty | Rowne - Tao

Pant | COCO - Sheer Lace

MILA BLAUVELT

Dress | Ecru Couture - Nefertiti Black

Top & Bottom | Rowne - Isa Bralette Set Onyx

Shoes | Rowne - Jai Classic Pumps Deluxe

Belt & Necklace | Amataria - Silver Set Lisa

Belt 2 | AlmaMiranda - SCI-FI

Hair | FAGA - Celia

JONELLE DEVONSHIRE

Top | PlushStudios - Helena Lace Top

Panties | Demon Doll - shorts Panties

Skirt | Rowne - Xio Shirred Skirt

Sleeves | MILOTA - Alba sleeves

Jewelry | Son!a - Edge Stella earrings

Shoes | Remezzo - Kasslina Heels

Hair | RAMA.SALON - Andrea hair

MZZSAPPHIRE

Bolero | S&P - Jade Bolero Red

Bustier | Ison - Elin Red

Pants | Cynful - Selena's Summer Pants Red

Shoes | G&D -Pump Nova

Earrings | Leronso - Jadevine

Ring | Kunglers - Yasime ring

Ring | Ysoral - Luxe Ring

Eyeshadow | Livia - Festive Eyeshadow 1

Eyeshadow | Dotty's Secret - Cleo 5

Eyeliner | Guapa - Essential Eyeliner

Lipstick | Identity Faces - Genus Storm 6

Nails | Ascendant - Nata Nails

Hair | .fashionism - Bianca Hair Band

Headband | LF. - Diamond Headband Brick

LUCEMIA

Dress | JUMO - SIREN Jumpsuit

Jewelry | Heartsdale Jewelry - La Belle Epoch Collection

Hair | Stealthic - Break

Hat | VESTA - Odel Hat

Sleeves | LURE - Sleeves

Romper | SHOOSH - Dianne Romper

Shawl | SAS - Zaya Black Shawl

Heels | LB - Rita Fuzzy Heels Black

LUA VENDETTA

Dress | UC_Jules Mauve

Under Dress | UC_Jules Mauve

Nails | .::LUNA::. Body Art - Fresh flowers

Bracelet | KUNGLERS - Irene bracelet

Necklace | KUNGLERS - Pandora

Shoes | N-core EVA

Hair | TRUTH Collective / Promise

CRISSCRISTIAN

Hair | DURA - NA33

Coat | FAKEICON - hamis cape / clearJacket

Pant | AsteroidBox.- Theo Outfit

Boots |AsteroidBox. - Spencer Boots

Tattoo | DON'T DUP - dragon clouds tattoo

JAMEE SANDALWOOD

Top | Neve - Swimtop - Bienvenidos

Cardigan | Soliac - Cardigan Diamonds White

Leggings | Mug - Morgan Leggings

Shoes | Eamoni - Jhene Pumps

Necklace | Rawr - Savannah Necklaces

Hair | Stealthic - Docile

Makeup | Identity Faces - New Girl Collection

Coffee | Hive - On The Go Coffee

Handbag | Faun - Hato Bag Coral

Nails | Eventyra - Mirror Magic

SELENE TAKEDA

Top | Rowne - Jeune Argen Bra Top

Skirt | Rowne - Jeune Kyla Sheer Mini

Coat | ISON - Lace Coat

Panties | Gizza - Maddie Panties

Hat | SAS - Zaragoza Red Hat

Shoes | KC - Milano Heels

Hair | Vanity - Little Black Bun and Stealthic - Verge

Jewelry | Earthstones - Asian Influence Set

Rings | Ysoral - i Luxe Wedding

REIGN CONGREJO

Hat | Dernier-Ella Hat

Hair | All-Agatha Hairbase Evox

Robe | Mariah-Rosary

Panties | Mariah Rosary

Shoes | Salvadori-Patent Leather ‘Roisin’ Stilettos

COVER MODEL

Lolita Paragorn Trouser | Rosary - Gorjes

Top & bra | Rowne.Lexi - Rowne.Dnx

Jacket | ISON - evening shoulder jacket

Belt | DIRAM - ZARA

Bag belt | C'est la vie - Mazi

Earrings & choker | [POM] - Jane

Long necklace | Lazuri - Heiress Pearls

Hair | S.E - HERMOSA

Sunglass | [MAGNIFICENT] - DWANE

Shoes | N-core - MIA

Rings | Orsini Jewelry - COCO & KUNGLERS - Yasmine