The Squirrel'd Away Hunt 2!!

The Squirrel'd Away Hunt 2 is starting tomorrow! LnL has created a very elegant unisex Gothic monocle (check squirrel above!!!) with a gold ornament and a diamond! This prize comes in two versions, one for the right eye and one for the left, so you can use it with different types of hair styles, and it is resizable! For a hint, click the red "i" (hint giver) by the hunt posters at LnL's store! Enjoy!

"Viewer of choice"!

On 26 May we had another discussion in the Lounge. This week, coinciding with Linden Lab's release of the new Search test beta, our topic was “Viewer of choice”. As I expected, most people were quite dedicated to one viewer or another, and the general consensus was a preference for 1.23-based viewers and Phoenix in particular, which has a lot of extra features not present in other viewers.

We discussed and compared in depth several specific features of both TPVs and the official viewer; multiple attachments and clothing layers, tattoo layers, radar, avatar physics and shadows. For many people, a particular feature (such as a good radar) is an essential component of a viewer and without it, any other viewer would be useless to them. It seems that the only feature in which the official Viewer 2 is ahead of the others is with the multiple items on tattoo layers. A rumour that those on TPVs cannot see multiple layers if someone is wearing them in V2 was soundly myth-busted, at least by those present who were all quite capable of seeing my multiple clothing & tattoo layers.

It's clear though, that at some point in the not-too-distant future, the 1.23-based viewers will be deprecated and unuseable, which will be a sad day for those who are not able or willing to convert.

All in all this was a much more “practical” discussion than some of the others we've had at the Lounge, and I found it all very interesting and helpful. In fact as a direct result of comments made during the discussion, the following day I installed Firestorm, and I've been using it as my viewer of preference ever since.

Next week on 2nd June: “Alts Frenzy!” We'll be discussing the use of alts, both legitimate and more shady, as well as some suspect tools available which purport to be able to detect them. We'll talk about the many reasons people use alts, their advantages and disadvantages. I encourage anyone who would like to do so, to attend as an alt, either anonymous or not. I shall be doing so but I'm sure you'll recognise me; there will be one very distinctive clue.

Hope to see you there (whether we recognise each other or not).

== Lewis (moderator)

New Gothic Releases at LnL!!

LnL G21-O115 is an impressive unisex outfit in black and a hint of red. The riveted top (worn as a shirt) has a red jabot and a fantastic rubi jewelry piece. The pants (mod) match the riveted pattern in great detail. This outfit is completed by a pair of black gloves adorned by red laced cuffs, a coat bottom for the male avatar, a gown skirt partially open in the front for the female avatar and an impressive Gothic collar. All accessories are resizable for a perfect fit.

LnL G22-O53 is an amazing unisex outfit in tones of burgundy. The top (worn as a shirt) is decorated with a discreet texture pattern and silver details in the front, sleeves and back at waist level. The pants (mod to fit any shoewear type) matches the top and the gloves. This outfit also brings a top hat, a coat bottom for the male avatar and a wide gown skirt for the female avatar plus a stunning collar with a drapped look. All accessories are resizable for a perfect adjustment.

To visit the store click --> here!

Thusday's discussion -- Viewer of Choice!

On Thursday 26 May at 2pm prompt, we'll be having another discussion in the Lounge. This week: Viewer of Choice? It’s been over a year since Linden Lab launched Viewer 2. Do you use it? Do you prefer the old style viewers, and why or why not? Do you trust and use Third Party Viewers? What features would your perfect viewer have? We’ll be discussing these and related questions. Join us at LnL!

= Lewis (moderator)

Looking for bloggers!

LnL is looking for bloggers! Are you interested in blogging new releases, existing products and/or group/store/hunt gifts? If yes, do read further.

LnL Square is a clothing store with unisex products organised in
* a Main Collection (outfits in many different styles)
* a Gothic/Vampire/victorian Collection
* a Kimono Collection
* a Tshirt Collection.

Main Collection Catalog online (click buttons on the right for other Catalogs).
SLURL to the Store
We invite you to drop by for a visit.

Blogging Process -- you will be invited to see the new product (either in the catalog or in the store) and agree/not agree to blog that particular item.

Should you agree:
*LnL commits to delivering the item directly to you (free of charge, when the product is not a free item in the store).
*You commit to posting it within the following 3-5 days and sending the URL of the blog post to Lizzie Gudkov (either inworld or through the email address lizziemelody@gmail.com).

Please fill out the Application below.
Any questions you may have, don't hesitate to ask.
Lizzie Gudkov and London Junkers
LnL Square


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LNL SQUARE
Blogger Application

Create a notecard and rename it to -- LnL - Blogger Application (your name here) -- and send to Lizzie Gudkov inworld. Thank you.

Blog Name:
Blogger Name:
Blog Link:
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Types of Products you blog (mark with a cross _X_):
All items ___ Only free items___
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New Group Gift in the store!

There is a new Group Gift in the store! It's this skully black hat that comes in two versions, one with a flexi scarf around it with its tips floating at the back, and one without the flexi ornament. Wear your group tag and click the blue box by the Group joiner! Enjoy!

"Relationships in Second Life"!

On Thursday 19 May we had a discussion about relationships in Second Life.

I started off by asking people to share, if they were willing, whether they had relationships in SL, and I'm happy to say that there were several people (including our very own Lizzie and London of course) who were in successful long term relationships. Others stated that they were single and happily so, with no desire or intent to get involved with such a thing. There was a discussion about whether using voice was desirable or necessary in a romantic relationship, and the general consensus was no, and most of the group did not use it. We decided that written words can be just as sexy as spoken ones. It was also pointed out that relationships are not always about romance and sex – there are also other kinds of relationships that may or may not include love as well. It was said that sex was important but not defining or irreplaceable.

One couple present (who had been together a long time in SL) said that they had no desire to meet in RL because they didn't want to spoil the fantasy. Others said that meeting in RL would be an ultimate goal. The first couple then said they were both happily married in RL and this had led to their decision. This then spun off into a discussion about whether it was cheating to have a SL relationship in RL. Many of us felt that if the RL partner was fully aware and comfortable with the SL relationship, then it was not cheating, but it was also understood than may people are not lucky enough to have such open-minded partners.

The question was asked then, “Is it still a SL relationship if it also exists in RL as well?” It was pointed out that SL and RL relationships have different characteristics and there is a definite change when it moves from one to the other. It was said that SL relationships are more intense, more open and more volatile than RL ones and that may contribute to the reason why they tend to burn out faster. It was also said that commitment and willingness to work hard on a relationship were key and lack of these were often a reason for failure of a SL relationship. We also discussed how commitment wasn't just “not cheating” - it was also a commitment to communicate and spend time with each other. Compatibility of RL circumstances (like whether both people can be online at the same time) were important.

When the hour was up we felt that there was still much more to talk about, and many of us stayed later, not least for a demonstration of hug attachments, involving yours truly!

In the end I wonder if SL relationships and RL ones are really that different after all?

Here is the schedule of forthcoming discussions from now up to the end of June:
26 May: Viewer of Choice?
2 June: Alts Frenzy!
9 June: No discussion
16 June: Decline and Fall of the SL Empire
23 June: Subcultures – BDSM and Gor (UPDATE: postponed for next week due to RL)
30 June: Profiles

Hope to see you there!
== Lewis

NEW Releases! O-59 and G20-O114!!!

Outfit 59 is a classic emsemble! Its tones of black and gray offer an elegant look to a unisex outfit that comes through as sexy on a female avatar and masculine on a male avatar. The leather jacket (worn as a shirt) presents a perfect detail of a vest, a tie with a discreet ornament and big buttons in the front. The matching pants (mod) show a belt texture with a bat buckle. This outfit also has very elaborate gloves complemented by white laced cuffs and one coat bottom for the male plus one for the female avatar. All accessories are resizable.

LnL G20-O114 is an absolutely fantastic unisex black outfit! Both the top (worn as a shirt) and the pants (mod) are decorated with frog closures. The top shows an impressive rubi winged necklace! This outfit also brings black gloves, a gothic collar and a coat bottom for the male avatar plus a gown skirt, open in the front, for the female avatar. All accessories are resizable for a perfect fit.

To visit the store click --> here!

LnL two years and a few months later!

LnL Square is not your average store. London and I have founded the group first, to keep friends together and only later decided to open a store. It has been a long path filled with amazing experiences. We started with a small store selling Tshirts! Now LnL is made of 8 parcels spread throughout Borgatti and Memussi. The Gothic store, the latest addition, is home to the Gothic Line, which after the Tshirt Collection, the Main Collection and the Kimono Collection, now contributes to LnL's diversity, one of its main characteristics.

New areas have opened in the past few days in the Gothic store. Here we show you only a few. To see it all, we invite you to drop by for a visit! Above you can see the Ballroom. Yes, I know what you are thinking... Ballroom? In a store?! Well, that is what LnL is all about, bringing people together. So, we have several lounge areas, some more public like the Lounge where there is a weekly discussion, others more secluded, like the ones below.

The organ room and the cosy Lenormand room (below)!

This gorgeous area below leads up to the Cathedral!

The Cathedral is fantastic! It has plenty of room to sit about and it leads out to the garden where you can sit down and enjoy the quietness of LnL.

To facilitate the moving about through the 8 parcels, we have installed a TP System (round big coinlike thingy on the floor!). Just click to sit and scroll left/right to choose your destination, then click "energize" and off you go!

A lot of time has passed since that small store! We have become bigger and we have brought our friends, old and new, together in so many different ways. Come on over and enjoy LnL! You have a lot to discover!

Thursday discussion: Relationships in Second Life!

On Thursday 19 May at 2pm SLT we'll be revisiting an old favourite topic, "Relationships in Second Life". Partnerships - marriages and all the associated drama. But can they work? Or should they be avoided at all costs? What's your experience of relationships in SL? Hope to see you at LnL's Lounge.

==Lewis (moderator)

“Second Life - a Window to reality” !

On Thursday 12 May we discussed the topic “Second Life - a Window to reality”.

To begin with we discussed the question of whether it is possible to keep RL and SL completely separate, or if it is inevitable that RL will creep in. It was a general consensus from most of is that it is almost impossible to keep RL out; even if roleplaying, there would be elements of our RL personality found in the SL avatar. We then discussed how important it was, and it was decided that if a relationship was involved then it became more important. The question was asked, whether falling in love in SL also meant that you were in love in RL, and most people felt that the answer was yes.

We then diverted away from relationships (a topic which will return very soon!) and we discussed one member's idea that avatars can be separate characters, like a novelist's characters in a story. In the end we discovered that this was not true for anyone else present.

Someone suggested that the virtual world was “easier” because it is not real, and we talked about that but did not come to a consensus, and then it was asked whether it works the other way round – does our SL show up in RL? People then talked about ways their SL experience has impacted on their real lives, in ways such as increased confidence, healing past hurts and being more appearance-conscious. It was certainly a positive experience for most people.

There was one last suggestion that maybe our real life bodies are avatars for our souls... but that's a whole different topic altogether.

Next week on 19 May we'll be revisiting an old favourite topic, "Relationships in Second Life". Partnerships - marriages and all the associated drama. But can they work? Or should they be avoided at all costs? Whats your experience of relationships in SL? Hope to see you there.

==Lewis

LnL's Main Store with NEW look!

LnL is always evolving! Check out the new look in the main store! The textures have been changed and a lean, elegant and modern feel to the store has been added. Drop by for a visit and check it out! :)

The Skate'N Surf Hunt -- Ready for a swim? ;)

The Skate'N Surf Hunt has started and LnL decided to gear up for the waves! This is the hunt prize, a fantastic and very elegant outfit! This hunt is circular, so you start at LnL and move on from here. Click the red "i" for a wavy hint and happy hunting! :)

New Releases - Outfit 58 and G19-O113!!

LnL G19-O113 is a unisex outfit in tones of black and gray. The top (worn as a shirt) has an imposing texture! On the front, a row of three buckled locks and two crosses, one on each side of the torso, plus on the back an elegant criss-cross detail. Both patterns are replicated on the pants (mod). The black gloves present a superb velvety look. This outfit also brings a collar, plus a coat bottom for the male avatar and a gown skirt open in the front for the female avatar. All accessories are resizable to fit perfectly.

Outfit 58 is absolutely fantastic! This unisex outfit in shades of bronze, auburn and rust, was inspired in the elf, a figure of Germanic mythology strongly linked to Nature. The top (worn as a shirt) has a detailed texture both in the front and in the back with a criss-cross closure. It is complemented by matching pants (mod) and truly impressive gloves. It also brings a collar and a unisex coat bottom with a belt tied in a knot. The accessoires are all resizable for a perfect adjustment to your avatar.

To visit the store click --> here!

Presenting LnL's Gothic Outfits G13 and G14!!

LnL G13-O18 is a classical unisex goth outfit with a modern touch. In red and black it features an amazing texture with very elaborate details. Its top has the look of a coat complemented by a cross brooch and a belt with a fantastic buckle and the pants, modifiable to fit any shoewear fit perfectly with the dark gloves. A coat bottom, suitable for both the female and male avatar, is completed by a sceptre that has awesome details in red and black and the most elegant top hat with a rich decorative element. All accessories are resizable for a perfect fit.

LnL G14-O97 is splendid. The top resembles a coat with a fine detailed vest in tones of grey and a gravate in ivory white. The pants, modifiable so they can be adjusted to all types of shoewear, have a discreet belt detail. The white gloves add a dramatic touch. To complete this unisex outfit, there is a coat bottom for the male avatar and a gown skirt, open in the front, for the female avatar. All accessories are resizable to fit to perfection.

To visit the store click --> here!

This Thursday's discussion: "Second Life - a Window to reality"!

On Thursday 12 May at 2pm prompt, we'll be having another discussion in the Lounge. This week: Second Life - a Window to reality. How does our Second Life show what we are in Real Life? What's it like when you feel more real in SL than you do in RL? Is it ever possible to have a SL that's totally separate from RL or is it inevitable that RL will creep in? We'll be discussing these and other related questions. Join us! == Lewis

New LnL Store @ Damnation!!

LnL is happy to announce that a new store is now open in Damnation, a Vampire Roleplay community with CCS (Community Combat System). This sim has a fixed Landing Point, so let it rezz a bit and then walk towards the fountain; from the fountain turn left and straight forward. Yyou'll spot the LnL logo immediately! The store is absolutely gorgeous, as you can see in the photo above, and it has several levels, so don't hesitate to walk down the stairs and explore around! There are even a few darker corners you might have fun finding! As Damnation's Destination Guide page says, What danger lurks in Damnation? ;) Drop by for a visit!

UPDATE: This store is now closed! To see our products, go to the Main Store - click the button to the right!

New release - Kimono Line - K-5!!!!!!

K-5 is a beautiful kimono in tones of black, gray and soft brushes of light wine colour. The high quality texture features a detailed classic design with discreet flowers. This kimono brings pants, a top worn as a shirt, a kimono skirt, a flexi hakama and obi (for both the female and male avatar and resizable), flexi sleeves, the gettas (shoewear) and matching socks. To visit the store click --> here!

New Release -- Gothic Line -- G18-O112!!!

LnL G18-O112 is a very powerful unisex outfit. In black tones, it distinguishes itself from the rest of the collection by its multiple rows of buckles and a very draconian look that allows for a masculine presence of the gentlemen and a very sexy style for the ladies. It brings a top, pants (mod to fit every show type), an extraordinary gothic collar (resizable) and a pair of riveted gloves. To finish the look, a coat bottom for the male avatar and a gown skirt partially open in the front for the female avatar. All accessories are resizable for a perfect fit. To visit the store click --> here!

Fantastic New Release - O-54 - LnL Biker Outfit!!!!!!

This is a spectacular release!!! A great texture and a number of accessories!!! Outfit 54 is a very special unisex outfit! It’s the LnL Biker Outfit. It includes a classic and classy biker jacket (worn as a shirt) featuring a custom made LnL tribal at the back (visible in the poster) – a pair of leather pants (mod), gloves and a black scarf. It also comes with a few accessories, a pair of cool sunglasses, a pair of loop earrings, two bracelets and a biker ring, all resizable to adjust perfectly to your avatar. To make it even better, this outfit brings the LnL bike (LnL Silver Chopper), rideable and absolutely monumental! To visit the store click --> here!

Presenting LnL G12-O110!!!

LnL G12-O110 is a remarkable unisex outfit. In tones of black and red, it reveals a large criss-cross effect, both on the top and on the pants (modifiable to fit all shoewear), and an elegant brooch. The gloves are matched by red laced cuffs and by an impressive collar. The outfit is completed with a coat bottom for the male avatar and a gown skirt, partially open in the front, for the female avatar. All accessories are resizable to fit precisely. To visit the store click --> here!

Presenting LnL G10-O108 and G11-O109!!

LnL G10-O108 is absolutely gorgeous. Perfect for the female and the male avatar, it presents an imposing contrast between its black color and a blood red gravate. The gloves are surrounded by rich red laced cuffs. This outfit is completed by an impressive collar and a coat bottom for the male avatar and a gown skirt, open in the front, for the female avatar. All accessories are resizable so they can be fitted flawlessly.

LnL G11-O109 is an impeccable unisex outfit. A black texture with fine details, a three row buckle line on the top , a criss-coss effect on the pants (mod to fit every shoewear) and gloves, is complemented by a red scarf and a cross pendant. A stunning collar and a coat bottom for the male avatar and a gown skirt, open in the front, for the female avatar, complete the look. All accessories are resizable to fit perfectly.

To visit the store click ---> here!

Discussion this Thursday 2pm SLT: Breedables!

On Thursday 5 May at 2pm prompt, we'll be having another discussion in the Lounge. This week: Breedables. It started with Sion Chickens, and now breedable animals are the latest craze sweeping the grid. Are they harmless fun, a laggy menace or a money-sucking scam? We'll be discussing this and other related questions. Hope to see you all there.
== Lewis

Presenting LnL G8-O106 and G9-O107!!

LnL G8-O106 is an impressive unisex outfit. The top and pants (mod to fit any type of shoewear) present a rich detail of two rows of buttons and jade brooch. The gloves totally fit the laced cuffs. This outfit is completed by an elegant collar and a coat bottom for the male avatar and a gown skirt, partially open, for the female avatar. All accessories are resizable to fit perfectly.

LnL G9-O107 is absolutely stunning. Its black and white grandiose look comes from a rich buttoned top with a white gravate and a royal silver crown brooch, and a two button detail. Both the pants, modifiable to fit all types of shoewear, and the gloves, enriched by white laced cuffs, show textures that fit perfectly. This outfit is completed by a coat bottom for the male avatar and a gown skirt, open in the front, for the female avatar. All accessories are resizable for a perfect fit. To visit the store click ---> here!