my computer

This has not been a good week...
I haven't been posting much in the last few days. Today I was going to take lots of pics but last night my computer didn't start. It started but didn't boot. I tried to repair/recover XP but it doesn't recognize my hard drive. Silly me for only having one! My computer was bought 5 months ago which means that is still within the warranty and I am buying a new hard drive for backup documents, pictures, whatever or maybe a dual boot.
In the next days, I will have the computer at work and a borrow computer where I can login in SL and organize my inventory.

-UPDATE-
I know what was wrong with my computer. The mother board collapsed. Now, I am waiting a new one which should arrive Thursday or Monday (since Friday is a holiday here). At least, I didn't loose any information that I had in my hard drive.

[review] Vitamin Ci - Tabitha

Ciera Bergman from Vitamin Ci released a new outfit for the Fall. The sweater has an amazing fabric that feels real warm. The pants have a prim bell attachment. The outfit comes in 6 colours: Brown, Electric, Gray, Purple, Red and Sage.

Vitamin Ci

The pics were taken in Support for Healing.
wearing: Vitamin Ci-Body Lights | ETD Mia - Auburn | (CS) Vogue Skin - Amber (Fall - 4) Freckled | Alienbear - Yuriko Pearl Set (white) | Calla Pearl Wrap Bracelet (Light Sky) | Maitreya - Solace Black

taxes in SL

Dear content creators of SL, I am sorry to say that I will reduce drastically my purchases in SL because I have to pay taxes for them!

Hello, Ana Lutetia.

We have identified that you reside in a European country. Accordingly, your next bill will reflect Value Added Tax (VAT) charged at the rate specified by your country. Please note that VAT applies to all payments to Linden Lab such as land sales, monthly maintenance fees and Premium subscription fees.
If you are eligible for a VAT exemption, you may submit proof of your exemption status, such as your VAT number, here:
https://secondlife.com/account/vat_enter_id.php

If you have other questions, please read the VAT FAQ:
http://secondlife.com/corporate/vat.php

You can also contact us via the support portal:
http://secondlife.com/support

Best regards, and thank you for your continuing support.

Linden Lab
Creators of Second Life

This means that LL will charge me 21% when I purchase Lindens...
Example:
Without taxes I would buy 7,974.892L$ and spent 21€. Now, when I spend 21€ I will receive 6,592.577 L$ because 3.64€ is tax that LL will have to give EU.

21 € = 7,974.892 L$ = 29.723 US$
17.36 € = 6,592.577 L$ = 24.571 US$
3.64 € = 1,382.315 L$ = 5.152 US$

BTW, the 21€ is a RL example. I bought something that cost me 21€ and paid 3.64€ in tax.
VAT is different around EU countries and ours is one of the highest.

Gwyneth Llewelyn explains it in SLOG.
Who wants to bet that in the next month (at least) half of the premium accounts will disappear...?

(If you are reading this post in RSS, you can comment here)

-UPDATE-
LindeX will not have VAT applied. Nevertheless, me and my friends will have more expenses each month to pay for our sim.

October Country

[review] [Encore] Charmed

Tracy Scofield from Encore has made a new cute outfit for the Fall. This outfit has the sweater with fur and pants in pure and black. But you can buy only the sweater in five different colours: pure, black, lilac, cotton candy and powder. This outfit or the sweater is a must have for the Fall. The fur makes the sweater SO adorable!
The outfit is called 'Charmed' and each costs $185. It's available in two colors, black and white. In addition, the sweaters are also sold separately for $75. They're simply titled 'Charmed Sweater' and are available in black and white as well as three additional colors, lilac, cotton candy and powder.

[Encore]

The pics were taken in Casablanca.
wearing: (CS) Vogue Skin - Amber (Noir - Mid) Freckled | *Etchd* Creeper | Alienbear - Lady Black Cameo Set | Awesome Designs Manicure Glitter Nails Black | ETD Madeline II - Crimson Faded | TESLA - 'Lyanis' hat | TESLA - Vinyl Vixens -BLACK- Heels | TESLA - Leather Vixens -MILK- Heels

[review] Cattiva

Lissa Maertens from Cattiva & Cattivo has moved to a new store and has made new clothes.
The All Business Foldover Suit comes in Navy and Ivory with two option for the jacket: short and long:
The Cattiva Foldover Business Suit is a new design by Lissa Maertens. A slight Asian influence is apparent in this suit as Lissa has tried to reverse the way the Western eye normally travels travels (i.e. left to right, top to bottom). The flow of this suit is opposite of that and the smooth curve of the jacket's edge leads the eye from the lapel to the waist where it continues through the dress pants. Lissa purposefully left this suit beltless so that the vertical flow would not be broken by a horizontal line. This also reverses the standard way that a suit for a woman is buttoned as well.
The Butterfly Kisses is a gown that comes in Lipstick, Sapphire and Amethyst with a top, a half jacket buttoned, leggings, two butterflies tattoos (solid and transluscent) and three prims for the skirt (main skirt, right and left leg).

You can also find casual clothes in her store like the Halter Tops and the Ripped Blues Hipsters. The Halter Tops come in 4 colours: blue, rose, green and lilac. The Ripped Blues Hipsters come in seven colours: Faded Blue, Indigo, Midnight, Olive, Standard Issue Blue, Sun Bleached and Wine.
The ever popular hipsters (Lissa's thong peeking low-rider jeans) and the highly detailed ripped blues lines have been blended into a sexy hybrid that we believe to be some of the highest detailed jeans in Second Life. The rip, texture and seams on the jeans comes from digital photos taken by Lissa herself and the wear and tear and folds are done by her hand as well in Photoshop. For the price, we also believe that you can't beat this deal. These jeans are hot and turn heads wherever you wear them!

Cattiva & Cattivo

wearing: ETD Ana - Auburn | (DN) Vogue Skin - Amber (Ether - Void) | Alienbear - Star Set (White) | TESLA - Gwyneth Black

[review] /artilleri/ kats coat

Antonia Marat from /artillei/ did an amazing job on these coats. By popular demand, she made more colours. The coats come in black, blue, green, maroon, orange, pink, teal, yellow, leopard and snow leopard. The kats meow coats (leopard and snow leopard) have the fur in black and in leopard or snow leopard. The collar has two different prim attachments (for you to choose): chest or spine. The bottom of kats has two sizes: large and small. You can buy them in packs or separated.

/artilleri/

The pics were taken in san francesco assisi. If anyone wants the HUD to visit this amazing place, IM me and I will give it to you.
wearing: Awesome Designs Manicure Glitter Nails Black | TaP Vivant Buff Feline 1 | [SC] Surf Couture - The Blue Jeans | Maitreya Dune - Black

[review] /artilleri/ beatrix shirt

These tops from /artilleri/ are not new but they are SO adorable that I had to post about them. They come in shirt and jacket with prim attachments to the collar (spine and chest) and cuffs. The prims are mod. The tops come in red, pink, orange, yellow, black, purple, lightblue and green.
If you haven't never been to /artilleri/ you will find a store with all you can imagine: separates, accessories, shoes, hair, skins, tattoos. The store is one of the cutest I have found in SL.

/artilleri/

The pics were taken in Torino
wearing: Awesome Designs French Tip Manicure White | TaP Vivant Buff Feline 1 | ETD Mary - Fire | Schadenfreude - Flewksbriar (necklace and earrings) | LF - Isabeax Leather Pants. [Black] | LF - Isabeax Leather Pants. [Pink] | LF - Isabeax Leather Pants. [Brown] | TESLA - Vinyl Vixens -BLACK- Heels

Something Fishy

[review] Scarlett Outfit by INSOLENCE

camilla Yosuke of Insolence sent me the new release: Scarlett. This set comes in 4 colours: Black, Brown, Bordeaux and White. It is a gorgeous and conformable set designed for the Fall. The outfit has garters, panties, corset, stockings, lace and a tiny bow. The prims have a spare copy.

Insolence

wearing: Perfect Image Glow | AVEDA - Long Wavy - AVEDA Amber | [Encore] Timeless Knotted Necklace (white pearl) | Calla Pearl Wrap Bracelet (Pearl)

[review] LaynieWear

Laynie Link from LaynieWear sent me a box with some goodies. LaynieWear has tees, dresses, socks, bangles and bindis. I am wearing LaynieWear LongSleeve Gathered Shirt and paired it with LaynieWear Teagan Bamboo Russet and with LaynieWear Teagan Bamboo Honey.

LaynieWear

wearing: Perfect Image Glow | AVEDA Med Straight - AVEDA Sienna | []::Tuli::[] medium tone/black brows ~ 15 | Fancy Schmancy's - Ceinture Militaire (Marron) | LF Sherry Jeans. [Light] | TESLA - Gwyneth Red

[review] Style Your Destiny

Teagan Blackthorne from Style Your Destiny sent me the pirate outfit and some shirts. I am wearing the Purple Tank Top and the Pirate Girl White Shorty Set. The Tank Top also comes in red, orange, yellow, green, blue, pink, grey, brown, black, and white. The Pirate Girl White Shorty Set also comes in orange accents and with a full v-neck choice as well.

Style Your Destiny

wearing: Perfect Image Glow | Cake - Rumor - Penny - Flexi Hair | []::Tuli::[] medium tone/black brows ~ 15

[review] Relika - Gemstone Blouses

Relika Itamae from Relika dropped on me the Gemstone Blouses. The blouses come in the shirt layer in amethyst, anthracite and golden. In the store you will find casual and evening wear, separates and a discount area.

Relika

wearing: Awesome Designs Manicure Glitter Nails Black | ETD Deidra - Copper | []::Tuli::[] light tone/black brows ~ 16 | Illusions - *~*Rosalyn Set: Antiqued | **Mis** NexGen Denims - Charcoal Boot Leg | TESLA - Vinyl Vixens -BLACK- Heels

[sneak a peek] [MG fashion] Silver Lake at Midnight

My friend Maria Gherardi from [MG fashion] asked me to model her new unreleased outfit - Silver Laker at Midnight. This outfit has all the option you can think: pantsuit, vest, low rise shorts, high waisted shorts, tube top, sculpted legs in different lengths.
The outfit will be released next week but if you stop by the store you will find her discount wall and if you join the group you will get an awesome freebie. Btw, this freebie fits guys too...

[MG fashion]

Pictures were taken in October Country
wearing: Perfect Image Glow | Awesome Glitter Manicure & Pedicure Combo Black | Cake - Europa - Dark Red - Flexi Hair | (CS) Vogue Skin - Amber (Slate - Light) Freckled | [MG fashion] Silver Lake at Midnight - THE SILK COLLECTION 1 | Bonita Popinjay - Black Pearl Double Wrap Bracelet ~2...Textured | Bonita Popinjay - Black Wrapped Pearl Necklace~Textured | Maitreya - Solace Black | Gwyneth Llewelyn - Cigarette Holder

modeling Veschi

[modeling] FashLink

I am modeling Veschi in FashLink fashion show this Saturday at 5pm SLT. In the show you will also see models wearing Casa del Shai, Veschi, Savvy, Truth Designs, Gracie and Minnu skins.
FashLink is also releasing a new magazine in SL and the first issue will have our pics with outfits of the show. Btw, the magazine still has available space for ads...

Hope to see you there (in low prims, please).
Fashlink

nerd test

A lot of people are doing this. So, here's mine:

[review] Vitamin Ci - Emma

Ciera Bergman from Vitamin Ci dropped on me the new release: Emma. This is a classy outfit with a cutoff sweater, a normal one and pants. The outfit comes in Blue, Gray, Lime, Pink, Red and Tan.

Vitamin Ci

The pics were taken in Demersal.
wearing: Perfect Image Glow | Awesome Glitter Manicure & Pedicure Combo Black | ETD Madeline II - Auburn | *Sin Skins* Luminous Obsidian Eyes | []::Tuli::[] medium tone/black brows ~ 16 | Bonita Popinjay - Black Marbled Double Wrap Bead Bracelet | Schadenfreude - Pearl Necklace with Cameo | Maitreya - Solace Black

[review] CKS Designs

Kit Maitland from CKS Designs released some very cute and classy outfits.
Beat is an outfit with a stunning coat and lots of options. The outfit has a turtleneck, glitch pants and the coat. You can wear the outfit with or without the coat. The texture of the coat is amazing! You can choose between black, red, blue, green, pink, purple and white.
Posh is a sweet babydoll set in satin layered under sheer chiffon. The prim skirt has the smart script. So, when you seat it doesn't look funny. The babydoll has a cute bow in the back. It comes in pink champagne, silver, teal, red and orange.
Jackie is a classy outfit - a knee-length linen sheath dress with a coat. This outfit resulted from a collaboration between Kit Maitland and Phaylen Fairchild (Diva Designs). The outfit (skirt and top) as amazing details and you can wear it without or without the coat.

CKS Designs

The pics were taken in SL Botanical Gardens.
wearing: Vitamin Ci-Body Lights | Awesome Designs Manicure Glitter Nails Maroon | AVEDA Med Straight - AVEDA Ruby | *Sin Skins* Fluff Lashes | (CS) Vogue Skin - Amber (Noir - Mid) Freckled | TESLA - Gwyneth Black || Awesome Designs Manicure Glitter Nails Black | AVEDA Med Straight - AVEDA Sienna | TESLA - Gwyneth Purple || Awesome Designs French Tip Manicure White | ETD Naomi - Auburn | Alienbear - Diamond Pearl design Set (pink pearl) | TESLA - Gwyneth White || ETD Tasha - Crimson Faded | TESLA - 'Jane' Stilettos - night | *EMJ* Platinum Multi-Gemmed Heirloom

[review] She's So Unusual shoes

Rowan Carroll from She's So Unusual Shoes sent me review copies of her new shoes and boots. I am wearing Taupe Quilted Calfboots; Pink Bow Strap Flats, Caged Monkey Platforms; Sculptie Paisley Pumps and Sculptie Zebra Pumps:

She's So Unusual Shoes

[review] Mischief - Macie

Janie Marlowe from Mischief released another classy outfit - Macie. The outfit comes with capris with a cute sculptie cuff with a bow, tank and jacket. The cute bow in the capris matches the tank. The tank and the jacket can be worn separated or together. The outfit comes in two colours: Snow and Blush.

Mischief
wearing: Perfect Image Glow | Awesome Designs Manicure Glitter Nails Wine Berry | ETD Wendy - Fire | *Sin Skins* Fluff Lashes | -N- (Bald) Alina Vintage Dangerous Eyelashes 2 | **Mis** Macie | Alienbear - Cross & Oval set Black | TESLA - 'Madonna' Shoe B/W

The furniture is "Breeze" (dark) by caLLie cLine home. The set is mod so you add your own textures. Also, each chair has a multiple menu driven poses for male and female.

I wanna be a calendar girl!

This is my entry for the contest. Now, I need your votes HERE - 53F! Each avatar can only vote once. You can vote with your alts... ;)

WHAT IS 12AVATARS.COM?
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12Avatars is the premier printed calendar of Second Life’s top beauties. With stunning women from cover to cover, it showcases the heights of virtual world beauty and fashion.
The 12Avatars calendar features an avatar-voted contest for selected slots on the calendar, as well as two real-world beauties who have been transformed into avatars.
Distributed for free in-world, and sold for a modest price in the real world, 100% of the proceeds will be divided between the avatars who sell the real calendars in-world and real world charities chosen by the calendar buyer.
The 12Avatars calendar is produced by a solid team that includes Apollo Interactive, America’s Leading Interactive Agency (http://www.apollointeractive.com), and Centric, Agency of Change (http://www.centric.com), who are looking to encourage in-world commerce and cross-promotion in Second Life.