Utopia, in Blue

Word to my fellow SL explorers: a truly spectacular SIM showcase has kicked off in honor of the World's Fair in RL. Linden Labs has donated 5 SIMs towards these "Utopia" builds, which feature creators like Bryn Oh and her lonely, eerie landscapes. -- Check out this half-drowned merry-go-round. Cool eh?
I just had to explore these in this sky blue bodysuit that's free courtesy of the Pig lucky boards. Some newish Truth hair + Laq redhead "Julie" skin + I was ready for my Utopian travels.
What I love about Bryn Oh's builds is the uneasy balance she strikes between the warm, rosy glow of nostalgia + the dark dread of futuristic horror. Spindly metal arcs + massive stone formations cut striking silhouettes against the sky. It's like walking thru sculpture.
The sounds are also striking. A whirring of metal here, a metallic slicing noise there. Enormous glowing blocks materialize out of nowhere for you to tread on. Everywhere, you are alone amidst isolated structures + pooling water. And that's just SIM 1!
As a caveat, these were shot on my own Windlight settings (since for whatever reason, Gavin and I couldn't get the recommended WL settings to work). I'm sure they look much more awes on the recommended. Le grrr.

All the SIMs are full of hidden secrets, like this phonograph tucked into a glowing sculpture, which plays "I'm In The Mood For Love" and a sweetly tinkling "Somewhere Over The Rainbow" while droning bees buzz all around your face (you can hear their ominous swarming sound).
A message from Bryn Oh, alongside egg-like formations of gestation and mechanized birth. I also loved how there was some utterly random trinket next to this that was $5,000L. Hee.
As a nod to the RL home to the World's Fair in Shanghai (in RL), the visual art theme centers around a Chinese folk tale of "The Whisper Tree," where you can whisper to a tree what's missing (each of the SIMs are "missing" something, from "sound" to "energy"). -- Check the Styling Credits below for a shot of the tree in Utopia 5, which I thought was one of the most spectacular of all.

We SLifers know that this is truly one of the most amazing things about SL: to lose yourself in this crazy metaverse of fantasy and imagination. It's all about the meta, baby.

You can see these spectacular SIMs thru (I believe) October, when they will be dismantled. *mwuahs* to Bryn Oh + all the other creators for creating something truly fantastic for us. Love + fashionista (explorer) kisses to all!

xoxo
ღTeshan2222 Wycliffe
(who lives for exploring, in any life)
http://slexyfashionista.blogspot.com/

STYLING CREDITS

Bodysuit: Pig - The Helendale Azur - lucky board prize - free
Socks: Pig - Knee Sock Mit Suspenders - Aqua
Skin: Laq - Julie - 04 [Peach] Glow skin
Necklace: TBP - Tahitian Pearls Necklace Gold
Lashes: Cake - Bedroom Lashes
Hair: Truth - Marcelle - copper
Earrings: Donna Flora - Violetta Earrings - $1L
Ring: Chuculet - My Sweep Ringpop - strawberry - $5L
Eyes: Negaposi - Lunar Eyes - Azur and Fairy Eyes - Azur
Bracelets: LP vs Garage - Connected bracelet [resize]
Poses by: With Love & Squalor - $50L Fridays sale

Take Utopian flight here: World Expo - Bryn Oh (this is just 1 build -- make sure to see all of 'em!)

Schoolgirl Lost En Route To Disneyland

Once upon a time, this naughty li'l schoolgirl (moi) decided to ditch school and head to Disneyland for a day of fun. What could possibly happen?
Strange, I always thought my school was in a better neighborhood. These grafitti walls are sure purdy tho.
Well I might be lost, but at least my pants are fabby. Aren't these "slashes" of asymmetrical red plaid (on the inside of the leg) totally brill? I'm so living for these black leather half-gloves. Plus my red bow Minnie ears are way cute. -- Lemme tellya when you're sad, lost and alone, it's such a comfort to rely upon your own steely-strong fashion sense. I was totally congratulating myself on my stylistic clear-headedness when I bumped into Weird Guy.
"Hey there Disney girl. You lost? You want some candy?"
Um, no thanks Weird Guy. Interesting hat hair situation you got goin' on tho.

"Well can I film you for a minute then?"
"How's about a game of Twister?"
At this point, an unfriendly Rottweiler suddenly appeared + started attacking Weird Guy. (Seriously. They appear outta nowhere in the Silent Hill SIM + start biting you). Miraculously at the same exact moment, a busload of senior citizens en route to Disneyland stopped + cheerfully offered me a lift. Here I am running for their bus (carefully, 'cuz my superhigh stilettos wouldn't let me run too fast).
I was glad to be rid of Weird Guy. I mean he was super friendly + all, but his fashion choices so did not go with my outfit.

Finally, Disney! I was way excited for the teacups ride.
Dumbo is one of my favorite characters. Who can resist an elephant in a neck ruffle? When I spotted him I just had to rock a li'l pose. And since it was getting cold, I slipped on my matching cropped black jacket. Aren't these puffy half-sleeves + high collar too good?
School has been a real snoozefest lately, so tomorrow I think I'll head to Sea World. Lesson of the day: arrange mode of transportation beforehand.

Love + fashionista kisses to all!

xoxo
Teshan2222 Wycliffe
(who forever wants to live at Disneyland)
http://slexyfashionista.blogspot.com/

STYLING DETAILS:

Pants, collar, tie + driving gloves + jacket: Indyra Originals - Fairfield Prep - Candy Apple Schoolgirl
Minnie Mouse ears: Duboo - Minnie's Ears
Shoes: Indyra Originals - Coquette Noir Olivia (black)
Hoops: U&R Dogs - L'Isle Joyeuse - 10 min camping gift - free
Skin: Curio - GP Sundust Frex [Dark] Vixen-Gunmetal2
Eyes: Negaposi - Glass Eyes (Raven) - $30L
Lashes: Cake - Bedroom Lashes
Hair: Truth - Polly (Caramel) - $25L sale
Bracelet: The Body Politik - Tahitian Pearl Bracelet Gold - MM board gift - free
Balloon: Kue - daily gatcha gift - free
Poses include those by: Shoen, Flowey, Posies and Sycophancy
Shot in-world at the urban cityscape SIM of Silent Hill and Magicland Fantasyland

Special thanks to 1 of my longtime favorite stores Indyra Originals for delivering such a killer retake on schoolgirl style. Special thanks also to Duboo for your absolutely darling Minnie ears. Both of your special pieces are what inspired this post!

A very special thanks to my friend and SLexy Fashionista model Ethan Kanahoe for so graciously posing as Weird Guy (perv cam included). Lotsa giggles followed these pix since Ethan is one of the most normal (i.e., favie) people I've ever met in SL. Mwuah E!