I Can Be Your Hero

Included in Post: Downvoting on Reddit and why it's so widespread against fashion bloggers.

Another pinup look for my blog. I every so often like to feature a few adult-orientated posts, since the naughty events are so widespread, though I try to make it as tasteful as I can. I won't even mention what my friends are saying about this one, though you're free to see what they said on Plurk. 

- Clothes - 

Crown - Grumble-Pretty Princess Tiara-Red (@Naughty Nitch Fair July 1st)

Mesh Top - MoDANNA [Ecoliere Collection] Mitsuko Schoolgirl Kit 

(@Manga Fair July 1st)

Undershirt - [LX] Wonderwoman Drip Tee (@Naughty Nitch Fair July 1st)

Thong - ToXiC HiGh-- Sexy Nerd Lingerie (Past Hunt Gift)

Skirt - MoDANNA [Ecoliere Collection] Mitsuko Schoolgirl Kit 

(@Manga Fair July 1st)

Socks - [trs] My Knee High Socks . Kawaii 07 (@Manga Fair July 1st)

Shoes - [trs] My Wedges . Kawaii  (w/ Color Hud)(@Manga Fair July 1st)

Katana (Back) - ::Tabou Irresistible:: Mesh Katana - Black 

(@Naughty Nitch Fair July 1st)

Katana (Held) - *Dirty Princess* - Daddy's Baby Princess Katana Sword

- Body - 

Hair - ::Tabou Irresistible:: Grungy Hair - (4 colors) Pack

Mesh Mouth - Loud Mouth - Alli 1.5

Ears - [MANDALA] Taper Ears

Skin - .tsg. Angel 2.0 A Tone

Hands - Slink AvEnhance Hands Female - Elegant 1

Kitty - {Amai} Chubby Neko. WalkMe - Cherry (@Manga Fair July 1st)

Pose - *Sadistic Hacker* Katana pose-2 (Closed)

Edited with Animare HUD V2.05

- Today's Tools -

Animare HUD V2.05

.:: [AVATARS Lightbox] ::.

[gi] Multi Pose Stands Rezzer v2.0

Tomorrow, just a little under twenty minutes from now, two events open I am participating in. The Naughty Nitch Fashion Fair, a monthly event to be hitting Second Life, and the much anticipated Manga Fair. There are so many exclusive items for both I will be featuring, so please keep checking back. 

- Taisynn's Rambles - 

I'd also like to bring attention to something that has been quirking my interests. Many of you know of my participation in the two Second Life subreddits. There is the Second Life Reddit and the SL Reddit. The Second Life Reddit, for the most part, is orientated more towards news and discussions about the virtual realms surrounding Second Life, while the SL Reddit is more orientated towards fashion, blogging, and a variety of other topics. The Second Life Reddit is not moderated, it depends on the upvotes and downvotes of the members to moderate the content, and the SL Reddit is heavily moderated with a rule against downvoting topics that follow the rules. 

What caught my attention on the Second Life Reddit is that nearly every single blog post was downvoted, and noting the massive responses to different discussions in this subculture being actually constructive and logical, it made me want to ask why. So I did. You can see where the discussion lead to at the discussion topic [here]. It received a very positive and insightful feedback, and it actually has given this subreddit some hope that maybe we, the fashion bloggers, would listen and perhaps improve our content to include their interests too. 

Another question I started a discussion on also received a very insightful set of feedback for both of the subreddits. I asked both what kind of content would they be interested in if the fashion bloggers were to improve their content and attempt to include their needs in with the members of this subculture. You can see the responses to both discussions [here] and [here]. 

These two Reddits have done wonders for my blog. Their comments and their feedback are typically rather positive, especially to my guides and tutorials, which they said they would love to see more of. However, a few things were mentioned as polite requests by the people who read the content there, and many of them said they'd stop the downvotes if they saw more of the topics they are looking for. 

The main thing is, they'd love to see less fashion blogs. There are so many people who are in the fashion industry in Second Life that it has flooded both of the Reddits to the extreme. The SL Reddit allows and embraces all bloggers, but the consensus between both Reddits is that they'd both prefer to see less fashion and more genuine news, tutorials, and travel guides. 

Another complaint was the massive self promotion, which, I am guilty of. I have posted every single one of my blog posts there since the beginning, and even though a majority of the people I have spoken to enjoy the topics I cover, they wish I'd do less posting and more participating in their discussions and posting other blogs I read, events I participate in, and actually talk more to them. They feel that Reddit is their platform for discussions about Second Life rather than a massive blog or link feed to side websites about them.  That can be hard because many of the blogs I do follow already post their links there themselves. I had been linking to them in the past but they wanted to take the reigns from me and do it themselves.

Now that we got through the negative, what they don't want to see, I'll start mentioning the things they do want to see. 

One main request was that they'd love to see more news and guides on locations, non-fashion related events, and more about what kind of activities there are to do on Second Life. They want to see what new activities and places they can explore, what groups they could join, and new things they could do to make their Second Lives more enjoyable. I'd also like to see more of this. I try to credit all the locations I visit and take pictures at, though that is not enough to qualify for the above criteria. They actually want guides to various places and what they offer. 

Another request was more educational and, or technical blogs about the inner workings of the Second Life systems of illustrating 3D, art, and creation. Many people, including myself, would love to have blogs posted that aim at teaching people to create on Second Life. Many of the older blender tutorials are old and outdated. Bloggers would get a massive following if they'd feature how to create. 

However, on another note, a lot of them don't hate fashion bloggers. They just wish their content was something discuss-able rather than the old, boring drabble people are used to seeing on so many fashion blogs already. 

I think this is a chance to branch out and try to attract a broader audience than what I have been holding. I don't want to annoy this particular subculture of Second Life. Reddit has been really good to me, in both discussions and making new friends, and I'd like to keep it that way. I hope many of you, my fellow fashion bloggers, will follow the suggestions they are asking for. I think, in the end, it would benefit you to take their suggestions and criticism to heart. Their replies were genuine and constructive, and all in the hopes that we'd stop posting the same things all the time.

I'd like to take this time to say thank you so much to those who participate in these discussions on both Plurk and on the two subreddits. I hope to have more discussions like this in the future, and if I do, I will be sure to write about them here at Dolly Loli. 

Sincerely,

Taisynn

Flying

This look is inspired by roller derbies and how I used to go to roller skating rings. It used to make me really happy, like I was weightless and could fly. I have since out grown my skates, and most likely lost the skill and balance to after all these years, but I will never lose the fond memories of it. 

Clothes

Glasses - [L. Warwick] Sophisticated Glasses (Mesh) -Noir-

Shirt - :Forever Young: Shredded Top (Darks)

Top & Shorts -LIKE DESIGN Kay Outfit Blue (@Naughty Nitch Fair July 1st)

Socks - :Forever Young: Destroyed Socks (Darks)

Skates - Suicide Gurls - Smoochie Rollers Blue 

(Gacha@Naughty Nitch Fair July 1st)

Suggested AO -{PopTart} Spooky Skates (Included in $50L Gacha)

Body

Hair - [^.^Ayashi^.^] Marise-Fatpack (@Manga Fair July 1st)

Eyelashes - :*BABY*: CUTE FREE LASHES (Free @Baby Princess)

Eyes - .tsg. Mori Eyes - Hazel (big shine) (Mesh)

Ears - [MANDALA] Taper Ears

Skin - 7 Deadly s{K}ins - Naughty Nitch BERBER (@Naughty Nitch Fair July 1st)

Hands - Slink AvEnhance Hands Female - Elegant 1

Feet - Slink Female Feet (AvEnhance) - Flat

Pose - AUSHKA & Co - Skatter Pose 05

Location - Pixel Junk Maintore @Neptune

One of my posts for both the Manga Fair and the Naughty Nitch Fashion Fair opening up July 1st. I'm going to have my hands full keeping up with my post quota. I was really pleased with how this look came out while still being colorful and fun. The location I took it had a beautiful skybox with a very beautiful backdrop in it. Certain parts of the floor glow as you walk across it. It's absolutely a stunning store. They also have a lot of freebies at Pixel Junk Mainstore for the Curious Chinchilla and other furry avatars. 

July 1st has so many events going for it and the SL11B continues until July 5th. I'm pretty sure everyone is really busy at the moment with blog posts, designing, or even just doing the hunts. 

One event I am particularly excited for is one I am running. Today at 6 PM SLT the Harajuku-Lolita's Union will be holding their first meeting. Discussions will range from what we want from the group, the next poll we will vote for, hunts and events we are looking forward to, and so much more. I'd like it if everyone came every Sunday at 6 PM SLT. Please bring your thinking caps. Everything in this group is decided by the players by a vote. We have grown to 166 members, all of which participate and enjoy the shelter for homeless cute boys and girls, the shopping locations, our various hang out areas, the free to use blogger box, and so much more.

Our location & Shops: Please click to come visit.

Thank you for reading,

Taisynn

Caught in the Fire

SL11B Coverage 2014 - Post 3

Inspired by Chimpmunk - Oopsy Daisy

Oopsy daisy I hurt you again

Crushed your heart in the palm of my hands

If you walk out baby I'll understand

'Cause all I'll do is hurt you again

I'm a walking disaster

Don't wanna hurt you that's why you got to go

Destruction like fire on the ground

Thats why you got to go, oh oh oh ohhh

How many times are we gonna try again

[Boy] it's like round and round we go

I'd prefer if you left me alone

'Cause I can't take the pain and my heartbeat feels like an 808

Clothes

Crown - [ Infliction ] Princess Band - White Witch (@Oh My Gacha July 1)

Blouse - The Creatures - Oria White (Wowmeh & Lolas) ($60L Marketplace)

Gloves - {K} Cutoff gloves for Slink- Devour HUDDED (w/ Color Hud)

Dress - Ambrosia  - Mesh:Vintage satin dress[MF_black](@Manga Fair July 1)

Stockings - PANTSU*HUNTER joestar stockings .coal. (Slink, Wowmeh, Azz)

(@Manga Fair July 1)

Shoes - .tsg. Cupid Creepers - SkullnBones -SLINK Flat-

Body

Hair - [Runaway] Dandy Hair - Ombres (@Manga Fair July 1)

Skin - .tsg. Angel 2.0 A Tone (&Appliers)

Shape - .tsg. Eun-Seo Shape (Heavily Edited)

Eyelashes - :*BABY*: CUTE FREE LASHES (Free @Baby Princess)

Eyes - .tsg. Mori Eyes - Hazel (big shine) (Mesh)

Lips - .tsg. Angel Lipstick - Pink Ombre

Hands - Slink AvEnhance Hands Female - Elegant 1

Feet - Slink Female Feet (AvEnhance) - Flat

Pose - *~*HopScotch*~* Sculpted Gown Pose - 6

Location - SL11B Impressive DJ Stage @SL11B Impressive

Exhibit by Kaz (kazuhiro.aridian)

Another day, another casualty of the virtual world we call Second Life. Yet we push on, continuing to pursue our dreams in this virtual reality of our own making. Just like in real life, Second Life can be painful; people come in and out of your life for various reasons. The ones who stay and cherish you; value and love them for as long as you can, because within a blink of an eye, the beautiful emotions you once felt for the person behind the pixels can be dashed across the ground and broken forever. 

Second Life is my escape from reality. The day to day struggle of my real life, and I could imagine it is for many of you. An escape; a vacation; an adventure. Whatever it is to you, I can most likely guess it is somehow therapeutic for you in whatever activity you decide to partake in. 

I would like to tell you all about some events that are going to open up on July 1st. I am covering both Manga Fair and the Naughty Nitch Fashion Fair this year. The expectations are high, but I hope I can meet them with vigor and bring to you the amazing news and fashion you crave. There is also the Oh My Gacha opening up on July 1st, which I do not blog for, but some of my sponsors are releasing items for this gacha event. 

I'll be mixing up a little bit of naughty and nice this season of posts. Be prepared for many pinups and cute little looks. 

Yours Always,

Taisynn

Tales of a Geisha

SL11B Coverage 2014 - Post 2

Clothes
Dress - *Cila*Modern Chinese Han Dress - Lavender
Shoes  - .{yumyums}. Traditional Getta {Lilac} ($75L @Thrift Shop)

Body
Ears - O.M.E.N Kitsune - Purple Lilac - Soft Colors
Hair - TRUTH Sakura Black & Whites/Kokeshi Dolls RARE (@The Arcade)
Eyebrows - **(*ANGELICA) THIN & DROOPY EYEBROWS 
(Free June Subscriber Gift)
Eyelashes - :*BABY*: CUTE FREE LASHES (Free @Baby Princess)
Eyes - Candy Mountain - . eye wrath - lilac . (Group Gift - Fee)
Makeup - *Tori-Tastic* Happy Geisha no lipstick Make-Up Tattoo 
($20L Marketplace)
Blush - *Tori-Tastic* Kawaii Geisha Purple Blusher 
($1L Marketplace)
Lipstick - kisetsu - Geisha Lipstick Variations 1
Skin - .tsg. Angel 2.0 A Tone (&Appliers)
Shape - .tsg. Eun-Seo Shape (Heavily Edited)
Hands - Slink AvEnhance Hands Female - Elegant 1
Feet - Slink Female Feet (AvEnhance) - Flat
Tails - O.M.E.N  -  Scripted Kitsune Tail - Lilac

Pose - [scene.]..Gift05(200404) ($1L Marketplace)

Location - SL11B Blue Lotus Exhibit @SL11B Beguile
Exhibit By Geisha Dreaming/Blue Lotus Ochaya

Paper/Book Templates from FreePSDFiles.net 

This is one of the most natural and beautiful exhibits in SL11B. This little parcel features lovely  lily pad ponds, lovely decor, and a little tea house with male and female seating inside. The creators behind it did a wonderful job at making it so beautiful. 

As you can see from these unedited landscape shots, the grounds are spacious and almost like a genuine Geisha House. The Geisha Mothers often prefer closed, walled spaced to keep their girls safe. I once watched a documentary on the dedication and loyalty these women give to the geisha mother. Their payment is in the enjoyment of service, lovely gowns, parties, and their living expenses paid for. They do not profit monetarily in a traditional geisha house. Though ancient tradition once allowed Geisha Mothers to auction off the virginity of geisha who had come of age, this practice is no longer legal and highly frowned upon. They remain celibate throughout their time as a geisha and only service business men and women in the arts of dance, drinking games, and companionship. This is just what little knowledge I know of them from a documentary I once watched on romance and love in different cultures. 

Many geisha, when they get older, do retire and on occasion marry, but the amount of dedication they give to this culture can also go on for life. Many older geisha become Geisha Mothers; they teach young women in the way of the geisha and handle the business side of things behind the scenes. 

My pictures, however, are not an authentic representation of geisha. The dress is actually a Han, and basically Chinese. However, the makeup, gettas, and decor are Japanese. I also took a little bit of my Asian heritage into the pictures I created. My grandmother is Vietnamese, my father is half, and I am a quarter. She has some beautiful portraits on very fine paper in her room. I decided to take this chance to try to recreate the heritage I have grown up with all my life. So this is a combination of many Asian cultures, not just one.

I do hope you continue to enjoy these posts as I cover the SL11B exhibits in my posts. I am very happy to be one of the Press and have been enjoying taking pictures. Even though I have been fighting lag and crowds, I'm still finding very beautiful and peaceful places to take pictures at on these 11 sims. 

I hope to be able to complete the hunt soon -- though I admit I have been swarmed with both Naughty Niche Fair items and Manga Fair items. These two events begin on July 1st and I will be participating in both of them. I'm still not sure how exactly I shall combine naughty and nice together to form looks, but keep an eye out on the blog. My schedule may have me posting every day this week. 

Thank you,
Taisynn

SL11B - A Sinister Abduction

SL11B Coverage 2014 - Post 1

Location - SL11B Astound Cake @SL11B Astound
Astound Cake Exhibit by Loki Eliot
Featuring the road to the Astound Cake Exhibit

Clothes
Hat - PANTSU*HUNTER imp maid .noire. (@Manga Fair July 1)
Mask - {VRD} Mah Nose (LQ Mesh) ($50L Gacha @Mainstore)
Top - Violent Seduction - Lolita Blouse (Black) ($100L)
Necklace - *Cila*TianDao Collarbone chain Sliver (w/ Color Hud)
Dress - /Dark Matter/ Sleeveless Lolita BlackxLight Blue ($30L)
Gloves - {VRD} Slink Fishnet Gloves ($100L)
Socks - {W&R} Melty Stars - Blue - Socks ($99L Cute Azz/Slink)
Shoes - .::DMD::. "Chubbits" Chunky Lolita Shoes + Socks (w/ Color Hud)

Body
Hair - TRUTH HAIR Birdie -  variety (w/ Color Hud)
Skin - .tsg. Angel 2.0 A Tone (@Appliers)
Eyes - Candy Mountain - . Dew - Drown (Group Gift - Fee)
Slink Nail Applier - Ingenious Fantasy- Zebra Nails ($65L Hud)
Hands - Slink AvEnhance Hands Female - Elegant 1
Feet - Slink Female Feet (AvEnhance) - Flat

Pose - *~*HopScotch*~* For the Beads 6
Rocket - *~*HopScotch*~* Rocket Woman - Rideable Rocket ($30L)

June has been really busy, especially with me volunteering to cover the SL11B exhibits for this year's 11th SL birthday. The birthday is officially June 23, 2014, but there shall be two full weeks of all kinds of fun including exhibits, live performances, discussions with designers, and more. This year's 11 sims feature tours via ride-able pods, exhibits created by members of SL, hunts, freebies, and gifts everywhere. Even if you aren't the sociable sort, you can still explore a vast majority of these sims without running into too many people.

Location - SL11B Astound Cake @SL11B Astound
Astound Cake Exhibit by Loki Eliot
Featuring inside the Astound Cake Exhibit

I was taken on a tour of the 11 Sims by our amazing guide Saffia Widdershins. She is one of the people guiding and feeding information to members of this year's SL11B Press Group. She did an amazing job showing us around and telling us about the exhibits all over. I really have to thank her for making my first encounter with SL's birthday festivities a pleasant one. I had never been to one of these events. She knew a lot of the history about the birthday and had a warm, bright sense of humor that made the tour the highlight of my day. 

Location 2 - SL11B Hunts SL @SL11B Facinate
Hunts SL Exhibit by Xia Nishi

Featuring the Beam of Light in the center of the exhibit

I'll have to say, the gifts and items are everywhere. Stores such as Kittycats have specialty free gifts placed everywhere around the 11 sims, and what is even better, you can fully participate in the 11th Birthday -without- spending a dime. Everything in this event is free. Free. Nada. Zilch. You can participate in this event without spending one linden towards anything. This entire 2 weeks of fun is completely free of charge. 

Location - SL11B Astound Cake @SL11B Astound
Astound Cake Exhibit by Loki Eliot
Featuring inside the Astound Cake Exhibit

There are many, many exhibits on these sims, but my favorite has to be Loki Eliot's Astound Cake Exhibit. I felt like I was in space or even included in a game of space invaders. The sky is 100% animated and can be seen even on low graphics. The lag is reasonably low when it isn't filled with a bunch of people listening to the DJ performances which take place in this part of the exhibit. The amazing thing is that you are encouraged to fly everywhere here and you can jump to the numerous platforms. I'm also going to mention that Loki hinted at hiding a bunch of free gifts in the cake exhibit. 

Location - SL11B Astound Cake @SL11B Astound

Astound Cake Exhibit by Loki Eliot

Featuring inside the Astound Cake Exhibit

The atmosphere of the exhibit is just extraordinary. It is literally the most beautiful thing I have ever experienced in my two years of playing Second Life. Our tour guide,  Saffia Widdershins, had a very difficult time trying to get everyone out of there to finish the tour. We were all astounded by how amazing and interactive this single exhibit was. I'm going to say I'm probably going to cry when these two weeks are over. I wish Linden Labs would make an exception for this exhibit and leave it up forever. 

Location - SL11B Astound Cake @SL11B Astound

Astound Cake Exhibit by Loki Eliot

Featuring inside the Astound Cake Exhibit

Gazing up towards the ceiling of the exhibit, I felt like I was gazing at the eye of Glados from Portal, or maybe a sister of hers. This place would be awesome to experiment with science. This exhibit brought so much joy to me. I loved it.

This is just one of the posts I will be featuring the SL11th Birthday on. I hope you'll enjoy the events just as much as I have been! 

Need for Speed Cutie

Inspired by Rihanna - Shut up & Drive
Also inspired by Wreck it Ralph

Hair Fair contest entry 2014

Clothes

Helmet - [geek.] Go Go Speed Helmet Pak -Pink- (@Level Up)

Arms -  .::Cubic Cherry Kre-ations::. {The Race~ Pink armwarmers(@LevelUp)

Outfit - :.Envious.: Beautiful Stranger *NEW*

(Includes top, skirt, and legwarmers)

Socks - :.Envious.: Dripping Cute Stockings

Shoes - [AdN] TRAGEDIE (Free MM Board)

Body

Hair - TRUTH HAIR Birdie -  variety

Skin - .tsg. Angel 2.0 A Tone

Lips - .tsg. Angel Lipstick - Pink Ombre

Eyes - Candy Mountain - . eye wrath - lilac . (Group Gift - Fee)

Mesh Body - ~WowMeh - Style ( v3.0)  Insize

Hands - Slink AvEnhance Hands Female - Elegant 1

Car - .{yumyums}. Racing Calories {Strawberry} (@LevelUp)

(Working vehicle with speed controls and more)

Pose - [Fotonix] Photogenic - 001

Edited with Animare HUD V2.05

Today's Tools

Anypose Expression Hud (Free)

Animare HUD V2.05

.:: [AVATARS Lightbox] ::.

[gi] Multi Pose Stands Rezzer v2.0

It's time to get into the Sugar Rush and get on over to Level Up. This gaming themed quarterly event is new on the grid and absolutely fantastic and fun. I went through and blasted through practically all my lindens getting these cute and adorable Level Up items at the event. You can't miss them. 

This is also a contest entry for Hair Fair 2014. I decided to be inspired by Shut up and Drive by Rihanna which is featured in the movie Wreck it Ralph. This car and items completely go with the theme of the movie. Hair Fair 2014 is an event dedicated to Wigs for Kids, and event that helps children's cancer patients around the world. 

I also want to mention that this Yumyums car comes in two versions: grape and strawberry. It is a working race car with speed control and many options that make it perfect for racing. You could race it at Racer's Island if you wanted to. If you do, say hello to my friend Nella there. She's super fantastic and talented at racing! 

Hope you all are having a wonderful Sunday. I know I am. Nothing could take me down from this good mood I'm in. Nothing. Well, except nuclear war or death... But I doubt that's gonna happen. 

Monster In Me

Why should I apologize for the monster I've become? Nobody has ever apologized for making me this way.

Clothes
Horns - .::Cubic Cherry Kre-ations:: {Hator~ black} horns .
 (Gacha @Tales of a Fantasy)
Headpiece -  .::Cubic cherry Kre-ations::.{Lyra~ white} jewels 
($50L @Fantasy Room) 
Collar - .Pekka. Chain Collar [Black]
Silks - Infliction / WickedNight - Slave Me (Black)
Anklet - [trs] Charm Anklet . Slink High Addon . Dragonfly (@She & Him)
Belly Piercing - ~C2X~ Gemstone Heart Belly Piercing ($15L Marketplace)

Body
Hair - Magika [01] Shine
Eyes - :[strip'd]: Real Iz (Mesh w/ Color Hud)
Lipstick - .::CENSORED::. Teena Lipstick_red
Skin - Essences - Paris *lumiere* (Appliers)
Tattoos - .: TAOX :. TaTToo & Applier // Flayed (Wowmeh)
Mesh Body - ~WowMeh - Style ( v3.0)  Insize
Hands - Slink AvEnhance Hands Female - Elegant 1
Feet - Slink Female Feet (AvEnhance) - High


Pose - FLY LILY ! poses BELLY DANCER 6 ($100L Fatpack Marketplace)
Edited with Animare HUD V2.05

Location - Mondrago Public Spaces @Marikesh Mondra

Today's Tools
Anypose Expression Hud (Free)
Animare HUD V2.05
.:: [AVATARS Lightbox] ::.

Taisynn's Rambles

So, as you know, I started interacting on a social network called Plurk. I'd like to address some of the "concerns" people have been expressing about my blog.

First of all, Dolly Loli is short for Dolly Lolita. I thought it was cute and it rhymed. I have a short avatar, but she is realistic. I am a quarter Vietnamese in real life -- my father is half, born there, and my grandma is full. My grandfather married my grandmother after meeting her during the Vietnam War. We live a very mixed American-Asian household and lifestyle. My grandmother is 4 foot 3 in real life and almost 70 years old. Being short does not make me a child or a child avatar. 

Second, I adore all kinds of fashion types. My interests span the globe. I love primarily Dolly and Lolita fashions, but I am also inspired by mythology, tribalism, belly dancing, bollywood, and all things of things. What I will post or blog about will depend on my mood, and from what I have been told, dolls are not purely Asian, Caucasian, or limited to any type of ethnicity or race.

I believe in 100% disclosure on my blog. I post my page views every month and I also link to my sources, all tools I have used, and what groups I am affiliated with. I'm a fairly open book. This blog is not solely based for Second Life readers -- I also post my art on DeviantArt and I have a very small following of people who enjoy 3D art, roleplaying, and games. So some of my views come from other sources other than Second Life ones. 

Most of my views do come from Second Life, as this is a Second Life blog, but I share art and screenshots with a variety of other gaming groups. My life is not all based on Second Life. I also participate on Steam, Guild Wars 2, Elder Scrolls Online, and so many other games. Clearly some of my friends from those games would want to see why I disappear for days at a time. 

And I'd also like to state, Dolly Loli was my idea, and I own both the name and the pictures behind them. They are my intellectual property. All my images on Flickr and here are all rights reserved. So, before you think of stealing or reposting my images else where, please ask me first. It's just respectful to do so. You respect me, I'll respect you. Very simple. 

Thank you. 

Love always, 

Taisynn

Just in Case

Hair Fair contest entry 2014

Everyone has had that moment where they don't want to let go. In our pain, we let our pasts define us, knowing that eventually we must let it go, but our hearts keep those memories captive... at least for a little while. This is dedicated to those moments, where all you can feel is the sadness and loss of what once was. 

Blogging has been my way of letting go of the past and healing my wounds. My family has said they've noticed a change in me. I'm happier, talking more, and not as afraid all the time. I still tremble in crowds, but I am not so quick as to run off and hide in a corner like I have been for the last year. It's because you, my readers, my sponsors, and this blog have given me a voice I never had before. Thank you all so much for being my outlet and the best friends I could ever ask for. I won't lie; I'm crying just writing this, but they are happy tears that have meaning. I've never had people so willing to listen to my words or advice before. I've never been able to express art in pictures that speak for themselves. To me, this is everything.

This picture tells a story of it's own. You write the tale. You decide the beginning, the climax, and the ending. This tale and picture is yours alone to narrate. I will not take away from your feelings in seeing this image. If you have a feeling, be it happy or sad, please share it with me in world or even on Plurk [here] or Twitter [here] and [here]. I really want your input, advice, constructive criticism, or even just the story or imagery you feel from the images. 

Clothes
Headband (Winged) - ::Envious:: Winged Headband 

(Lost Doll $99L @Thrift Shop)
Piercings - :Diamante:&{K} StarDust Facial Piercing (w/ Color Hud)
Choker - !The Little Bat - Dragon's Eye Choker (w/ Color Hud)
Shirt - EMPORIUM - Wings Shirt #1 (w/ Color Hud)
Skirt - ::Envious:: Lost Doll ($99L @Thrift Shop)
Socks - A.K BS Lolita Socks - Slink, Azz and WowMeh 
($15L Marketplace)
Shoes - [L.Warwick] Playful -Platform Mary Janes- Noir Leather
Polaroid - *Epic* Drag n' Drop  Polaroid Nom-Noms 
($55L Fatpack Marketplace)
"Puppy" - [geek.] Cerberpups -Classic RARE (@Totally Top Shelf)

Body
Hair - +Spellbound+ Junko // Natural Selection
Eyes - Candy Mountain - . eye wrath - black (Group Gift - Fee)
Tears - %.:Enelya's Créations:. Sadness (Free Marketplace)
Lipstick - {Tilly} - .Black. Lipstick (Free Fatpack Marketplace)
Skin - Essences - Paris *lumiere* (&Appliers)
Tattoos - Letis Tattoo :: Luxure :: H14001 :: (@Thrift Shop)
Mesh Body - ~WowMeh - Style ( v3.0)  Insize
Hands - Slink AvEnhance Hands Female - Elegant 1
Feet - Slink Female Feet (AvEnhance) - Flat

Pose 1 - frozen gift by Weronika Pobieski
Pose 2 - Orc Inc: Look at my awesome nails 5
Edited with Animare HUD V2.05

Location - Picklesong @Picklesong 

Today's Tools
.PoseBox Hud MP v1.01
Anypose Expression Hud (Free)
Animare HUD V2.05

Inspired by Just in Case by Demi Lovato. 

This is my representation of this song.

Pictures in my pocket
Are faded from the washer
I can barely just make out your face
Food you saved for later
In my refrigerator
It's been too long since later never came
I know
One day eventually
Yeah, I know
One day I'll have to let it all go
But I keep it just in case
Yeah, I keep it just in case
In case
You don't find what you're looking for
In case
You're missing what you had before
In case
You change your mind, I'll be waiting here
In case
You just want to come home
Strong enough to leave you
But weak enough to need you
Cared enough to let you walk away