As the real world bursts with new life, so too does the virtual realm of Second Life. Springtime in Second Life is a spectacle of creativity, where sims transform into breathtaking landscapes of blossoming flowers, vibrant greens, and whimsical charm.
Why should you venture into Second Life’s spring and enjoy the sights that await?
Spring in Second Life is truly a feast for the eyes, with creators transforming their sims into breathtaking visual spectacles. Floral fantasias abound, showcasing meticulously crafted digital flowers, from delicate cherry blossoms to vibrant tulips, a testament to the sheer artistry of Second Life creators.
ARVOR CASTLE OF TENEBRA, AVOR
PHOTOS: ARYA BRAVEHEART
Landscapes are reborn as idyllic springtime retreats, featuring rolling green hills, sparkling streams, and sun-dappled forests, offering a serene escape. Furthermore, many sim owners employ spring as a canvas for visual storytelling, crafting elaborate scenes that capture the essence of the season, from whimsical fairy gardens and enchanted forests to romantic lakeside retreats.
Springtime in Second Life provides a wealth of cherished experiences, from vibrant seasonal celebrations like Easter egg hunts and flower shows, fostering social connections and community discovery, to the explosion of creative expression that blooms as creators unleash imaginative spring-themed designs in fashion, décor, and landscaping.
Beyond the social and creative aspects, these sims also offer a vital sanctuary for the soul, providing a tranquil escape where one can wander through peaceful gardens, relax by virtual waterfalls, and immerse themselves in the calming beauty of nature, offering respite from the overwhelming aspects of daily life.
Beyond the captivating visuals, spring in Second Life offers profound connections and personal growth. The numerous seasonal events act as vibrant hubs for community connection, providing opportunities to interact with fellow residents and forge shared experiences. These gatherings foster a sense of belonging and strengthen the bonds within the virtual world.
Furthermore, exploring the diverse spring-themed sims serves as a wellspring of inspiration and discovery. Immersing oneself in the creativity of others can spark new ideas and ignite dormant talents. Whether it’s observing intricate landscaping, admiring innovative fashion designs, or simply enjoying the atmosphere of a beautifully crafted sim, the possibilities for personal growth are abundant.
Finally, spring in Second Life provides a delightful retail experience. Many creators release exclusive spring-themed items, ranging from clothing and accessories to home decor and landscaping elements. This seasonal influx of new creations makes shopping a particularly enjoyable way to celebrate the season and enhance one’s own virtual experience.
So, whether you’re a seasoned Second Life resident or a curious newcomer, springtime is the perfect time to explore the virtual world. Step into the light, embrace the beauty, and discover the magic of spring in Second Life.
DOES THIS OUTFIT BRING ME JOY?
MARY KONDO
SNOOPS THROUGH YOUR INVENTORY
Coco St. George
We all know how this goes: you buy an incredible piece of cloth, and days later, you can’t find it anymore in your inventory. Where did it go? That is a mystery you don’t care to solve since you’re already busy shopping for your next favorite outfit. And then, you go to a shopping event where, by joining a free group, you may grab dozens of gifts that, after a few days, you have completely forgotten about. The unopened boxes are just there, gathering dust in a dark and remote corner of your closet. Not to mention, of course, all the freebies you so eagerly used to grab in your first weeks in Second Life. Originally the pride and joy of your wardrobe, they
fell out of the rotation as your dancing gig started to earn you enough lindens to buy “real” clothes. And they became definitely obsolete with the advent of mesh: mesh clothes, mesh bodies, mesh heads, mesh everything.
Sure, some of those old system clothes were cute and now, with the BoM feature, we can use them again. And yes, I know, from time to time, just out of nostalgia for the good ol’ days, you actually wear some of them. But… come on, you can’t compare a simple texture with the 3D possibilities of mesh clothes, enhanced now with the magic of PBR.
And you keep all that old stuff just in case one day you might need it again, right? Or so you say. Deep down, though, you can’t think of any circumstance in which wearing system clothes would be preferable, especially not after the weekend shopping sprees you indulge in.
Let’s face it, after a few years in Second Life, your inventory has become a “no-go zone” that you prefer to avoid. Rather than diving into that messy Room of Hidden Things taken straight from Hogwarts, you prefer to buy a new outfit, even if you know you have something very similar but whose name you’re unable to locate in that cluttered, bottomless black hole you call your inventory. You know you should
do something about it, but the simple term “inventory management” gives you the heebie-jeebies.
But, what about those spring cleaning resolutions you make every year? I know, cleaning up the mess your inventory has turned into may be boring and tedious, and, above all, sorting thousands and thousands of items poses a very hard question: what criteria will you follow to sort your stuff? Your inventory provides only two options: alphabetical and chronological. You also can type a keyword in the search bar of the inventory, but that’s useless if, as is often the case, you don’t remember the name of the item that earned you so many praises the day you wore it, remember?
This is where we could use a little help from abroad. Enter the Japanese Mary Kondo and her minimalist approach. You may have heard about her since she made the headlines years ago when she even deserved to be spoofed by The Simpsons, in an episode where Marge poses the key question: “Does this outfit bring me joy?”
Yes, that’s the main criterion of the KonMari method, as it is also known. Why would you want to keep something that doesn’t make you happy? We can use every bit of joy (second) life may throw our way. So if something doesn’t spark joy and it’s only cluttering
PHOTOS: REIGN CONGREJO
your inventory, the option is a no-brainer: get rid of it! Delete it and purge it from your Trash folder right now! And keep going until you have thrown away everything you don’t need, want, or like.
Do a search for the word “demo” in your inventory and don’t think twice: delete all the demos you have gathered through the years, most of which you never bought in their full version because you simply didn’t like how they looked. Now search for “free” and get rid of all those freebies from your early days. See what I mean? Have you ever needed a “free broomstick”? Do you really want a “free animated snowman”? And, did you even like that “free mermaid tail (purple)” which you never got to use? Honestly, what use could you have for a “free jubilee calculator”? And, oh, my God! Did you really keep that “Freebie Penis v.3” all these years? No wonder your inventory is the mess it is now!
Here we might stumble upon an often asked question: What’s a healthy limit for your inventory count? When we first joined Second Life and rezzed in world, our inventory was little more than 5,000
items, mainly because of all the stuff we have in our libraries. With time, that number will increase twofold, five-fold, ten-fold, and even twenty-fold. How do you locate your new shoes in a 120,000plus inventory? Exactly! You can’t. While there is no physical limit as to how many items the inventory can hold, common sense says there will be a point after which you’ll start having issues. Sure, you may hear people boasting their 175,000+ inventories but you’ll put them in a bind if you ask them to show the new hairstyle they bought last week.
I don’t want to burden you with technicalities but let’s consider for a moment that your inventory cache resides on your computer. That means that, at every login, your viewer needs to download the whole inventory to update it. The chance of something wrong happening increases along with the file size. People may live all of their (second) lives without a glitch but, if it happens, they’re bound to lose a lot of things they’ll sorely miss.
In a nutshell: there is no limit except for what your common sense dictates. But, alas, since that sense is not as common as its name wants us to suppose, let’s fix an arbitrary limit at 50,000 items, give or take. Also, never stuff more than 1,000 items in a single folder; that’s a recipe for disaster. Sooner than later, a big chunk of your inventory will be lost in the ineffable realm of the digital ether. And remember the first piece of Mary Kondo’s advice: get rid of all the junk you don’t need, want, or like. If you want some tips for organizing your inventory after you had it decluttered, here are some links that will help you in that Herculean task which, believe it or not, might be not only rewarding but also satisfying.
Inventory Organization (by Luna Sims) https://youtu.be/ TuLAWlvPkxw?si=CvrxzVD4OVwplSwC
Inventory: Tips and Tricks (by Naria Panthar) https://www.youtube.com/live/ N97C6q0FW4g?si=aNOF4XF_Y0AzZw5h
SPRING AT SIMURG
Sarah E. Brenham
Do you notice that sound? You don’t? Take a closer listen. Yes, that certainly is the first song that those have sung this year. So, you know what that means, right? That Spring is finally here, silly! To celebrate, let’s go check out a place that truly embodies everything this season is all about. While this tour will already be special, it will also be the first for 2025! So, grab your cardigans and antihistamines and let’s go!
I believe that everyone on my roster is here. For those who don’t know where we are, we have arrived at SIMURG. Now, I recognize most of the names on this list, but for the ones that I don’t, I am pleased to meet you and hope that you enjoy the expedition. We will explore most of this location, but it is always my wish that people return to the Sims that we have visited, so that they may relive the good memories that they made and perhaps find a space there that they didn’t get a chance to check out the last time. Okay, I will stop blabbing on, let's go to the first spot! Here, we are at my favorite little nook on property. I know that it might not look like much, but picture this: you and your special someone rendezvous to this very area. The friendly butterflies motioning you to sit on the small pile of books with your significant other to snuggle as the moonlight bestows her approval for you two. If you want to take this experience up a notch, you can hire or ask someone’s to showcase their skills as a pianist and/ or violinist with the beautiful piano and violin that are here.
Ah, we should probably head to the next place now before my mind wanders more. We are now at the lake. This would probably be a good time to tell you all that I am afraid of water. BUT for those of you when aren’t, there is a raft, bed and some boats that you can use, as you can see, of course. For the individuals like me, who don’t prefer anything aquatic, you can spend some time on the bench, sofa or the pillows. If you are really nervous around water, you can always go chill in one of the tiny homes. I am starting to get the heebie-jeebies, let’s move on to the next spot. We have now come upon the atelier. If those who are unaware as to what an atelier is, it
simply is a workshop. In this case, it looks like this is an art studio. I’m sure that you would probably be allowed to create a painting of your own in here, just
remember to clean up after yourself. The last section that we will be going to today is the caves. Please roll up your pants and place your feet coverings in your bag or pocket’s as we need to wade through this aquatic mass, but luckily, it’s only up to our knees (depending on avatar height). Our effort surely has been rewarded though with all of the gorgeous flowers surrounding us.
Spring is such a special time for so many individuals. This season typically heralds the births for a plethora of animals, as well as the rebirth for several different kinds of foliage. Do you know what else happens a lot during this special point in the year? Single people finding their true loves. Why? According to science, human beings tend to release a chemical called dopamine during the Spring. For those who don’t know what dopamine does, it basically is a substance that makes you crave things. This season is all about all things new and this activates the secretion of dopamine. This along with the warmer temperatures that usually happen during Spring, is apparently the perfect combination for people to fall in love. One last thought that I’d like to leave with about this beautiful season. If you’re not looking for your life partner but have an idea for a business or a product, this would be the ideal timeframe to take the first steps towards it. As after all, Spring is all about things in bloom and freshness. Regardless of what your intentions are for this particular season, I am confident that you can do it at SIMURG!
Glasses | Malena Von Dash - Butterfly Vintage Shades Mocha
Gloves | Caboodle - Natalia Gloves
Bag | My Bags - My Toronto Bag
Shoes | Reign - Garavanii Pumps
Earrings | Yummy - Hoops Set
CLAUDIA FOSSE
Hair | Raon Hair - Cleo
Earrings | Sigma - Maeve hoops
Necklace | Sigma - Long Chain necklace
Rings | Kunglers - Besty and Hayden rings
Glasses | Bondi - Nick Glasses
Bag | My Bags - My Siena
Shirt | Ison - Iola Wrap shirt
Skirt | Bauhaus - Letizia Skirt
Boots | Mogul - Imaj Shark Boots
Nails | Belle Epoque - Lola Nails
Lips | Mila - Baci Bare Lipstick
LOLANIPPO
Shirt | Ison - alayna silk shirt
Pants | Neve - Cruise pant
Shoes | Reign - Garavanii Pumps
Bag | DDL Accessories - Addie Nude
Glasses | Ysoral - Luxe Glasses Margaux
Necklaces | Avaway - Trip Necklaces Set
Earrings | Piece of Me - Amanda Earrings
Rings | Coral - Diana and Audrey Wedding Rings
Every quarter, submissions are taken for those aspiring to appear in Best of SL Magazine.
Entries are submitted and judged by our select panel of judges. The winners are then given an opportunity to have a photo session with one of our distinguished Best of SL fashion photographers.
This month we feature three who were selected from the entries submitted for first quarter 2025.
The theme they were given to style is STRIPES APLENTY.
They were asked to incorporate stripes into their stylings that also were high fashion and featured pantones for Spring 2025.
NemesisAzul was our photographer assigned this month.
We hope you enjoy these stylish aspiring models!
If you would like to have a chance to be chosen for the second quarter, join the Best of SL Magazine readers group in world and watch for the casting information!
The next set of entries will happen in May! Join here!
BOSL Arts SPRING
MULTI ARTIST SHOW
DANTE HELIOS
JENNIFER STEELE
JERZZIE REECE
BOSL FASHION TREND FLORAL VINTAGE
BOSL FASHION TREND
PHOTO: STEVIE BASEVI
MODEL: MILA BLAUVELT
BOSL FASHION TREND
PHOTO: GIN BLADE
BOSL FASHION TREND
PHOTO: GIN BLADE
MODEL: ANGELINKANEGA
BOSL FASHION TREND
PHOTO: NÉMESIS
MODEL: ADONIS HANDSOME
BOSL FASHION TREND
PHOTO: GIN BLADE
MODEL: AVAJEAN WESTLAND
BOSL FASHION TREND
PHOTO: JAMEE SANDALWOOD
MODEL: CAESAR LANGER
BOSL FASHION TREND
PHOTO: GIN BLADE
MODEL: ELEANORJEAN
BOSL FASHION TREND
PHOTO: JAMEE SANDALWOOD
BOSL FASHION TREND
PHOTO: STEVIE BASEVI
MODEL: JAN BACON
BOSL FASHION TREND
PHOTO: JAMEE SANDALWOOD
MODEL: ISSY FLATLEY
BOSL FASHION TREND
PHOTO: NÉMESIS
MODEL: LOLITA PARAGORN
BOSL FASHION TREND
PHOTO: JAMEE SANDALWOOD
MODEL: WYATT FROST
BOSL FASHION TREND
PHOTO: STEVIE BASEVI
MODEL: LUA VENDETTA
BOSL FASHION TREND
PHOTO: STEVIE BASEVI
BOSL FASHION TREND
PHOTO: GIN BLADE
BOSL FASHION TREND
PHOTO: NÉMESIS
BOSL FASHION TREND
PHOTO: STEVIE BASEVI
CREDITS
FASHION STYLE CARD
MILA BLAUVELT
Top | Hilly Hilan - Joele Lace
Skirt | Tres Blah -Sweetheart
Shoes | Gos - Boutique
Bag | My Bag -My Diva
Earrings | Sigma - Flowers Hoops
Gloves | Astralia - Drusilla
Hair | addon - Pedrita Hairbase
AME MORNINGSTAR
Bouquet | Celestina's - Bohemian
Bracelet | Orsini - Molly
Dress | AlaFolie - Opera Fleur
Earrings | Son!a Edge- Floral
Hair | Stealthic - Starlet
Headpiece | Rozoregalia - Sarajula
Nails | Livia - Nima
Necklace | Son!a Edge- Floral
Nose Diamond | Chop Zuey - White Gold
Petals | Lode - Bliss
Rings | Livia - Nima
Shoes | Salvadori - Dylan
ANGELINKANEGA
Hair | Wings - ER0326
Head Accessory | Lode - Roselace
Shoulders| Ersch - Tumna
Gown | Tiffany Designs - Fay Roses
Earrings | Son!a-Edge - Secret
Necklaces | Son!a-Edge - Secret
Bracelets & Rings | AvaWay - Eliza
Nails | Formanails - Marry
Eyeshadow | Lucci - Ethereal
Lipgloss | Ives - Babs
Pumps | Gos - Alexandra
ADONIS HANDSOME
Shirt I Dreamcatcher - Bouquest of roses
Trousers I Healthcliff - Lord of The Tides
Boots I Contraption - Deck Crew
Hat I JohnFrancis Laville - Recycled old fedora
Glasses I Gizza - Oversized cat eye
Mantle I Quills & Curiosities - Briar Rose
Beard I Magnificent - Pirate Tail
AVAJEAN WESTLAND
Corset | Aura Design - Vintage
Skirt | Aura Design - Vintage
Boots | Aura Design - Vintage
Umbrella | Yokai - Spring Bloom
Head Accessory | Antaya - Flowers with pearls
Hair | Camo - Ran Braids
Tattoo | BeMia - Stella - Purple Roses
Eyeshadow | Velour - Vibora
Lipgloss | Paix - Sierra Glow
Nails | Pure Poison - Alice
CAESAR LANGER
Shirt I Legal Insanity - Gabriel
Pants I Legal Insanity - Cooper
Shoes I Cult - Eric
Hat I Arcback - Trendy hat
Bag I Reverie - Haight Ashbury
Add-on flowers I Lapointe&Bastchild - Floral Rose
Boutonniere
Necklace I Lapointe&Bastchild - Swear Kai Tri-Necklace
Bracelet L I Badwolf - Sten
Bracelet R I Badwolf - Aeternitas
Rings I Kartel - Boms
Shades I Sorgo - Billionaire
Pipe I Dario's Creations - Animated PIPE
ELEANORJEAN
Dress | Giz Seorn - Raisel
Boots | Utopia - Amaranta
Hair accessory | Lode - Spring Roses, Customized colors
Necklace | Yummy - Cherished Photo Locket
Earrings | Sigma - Valentine earrings
Rings | Swallow - Handmade Ring
Rings | Luxe - Amelia Cross Ring
Ring | Kunglers - Calipso Ring 2
JAMEE SANDALWOOD
Romper | Giz Seorn - Miranda Floral Romper
Shoes | Tentacio - Jardin Shoes
Hair | Truth - Muse Blonde
Earrings | Kunglers - Sidonia Earrings
Necklace | Kunglers - Magda Bracelets
Bracelets | Kunglers - Magda Necklace
Handbag | Mintae - Minji Handbag Pink
Nails | Eventyra - Rosey Posie HUD
Lipstick | Delicata - Rose
Eyeshadow | Goreglam - Blossom
JAN BACON
Handbag| Clef de Peau - Biba Purse Nude
Shopping Bags | Foxcity - Lux Travel Bento Pose Set
Shoes | Gos Boutique - Florence Bowknot Pumps
Dress| Lavian AW1516 Essentials Peanut Butter Jelly Bag
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Hat | Ohemo - Doris pillbox hat
Gloves | RealEvil - Sofia Gloves
Hair | Studio Exposure - Lelutka X Total Eclipse Hair