Also, don’t be cheap. When I started, I bought about $10 worth of Lindens, and it was easily one of the best investments I’ve made recently. For the cost of a movie ticket or a drink in RL, you can afford an entire wardrobe in SL.

Remember, it’s not just about looking good for OTHER people. It’s about looking good for YOURSELF. When you’re comfortable with your char’s look, it makes for a far better game experience.

No amount of Lindens or flowing Gurl 6 hair will give you style (and I’m NOT knocking Six Kennedy’s great hair). That’s what many avies lack imho. The best looking avies to me are not necessarily the sexiest or even the most beautiful, it’s the ones that are unique with an innate elegance and attitude that shines. Ladies, don’t buy flexi hair that drags on the ground or is far too ‘big’ for your av’s face – it becomes then not just an accessory but a separate entity worthy of its own SL account – besides that look is just too Dynasty for words! Must you have mammaries that defy the laws of gravity, does ‘in proportion’ mean anything? Guys, don’t customise your body so it looks like a triangle with shovel sized biceps and hands. The list is endless of fashion faux pas – blinding bling, lifesaver sized lips, legs that start at the neck, skins that everyone wears, mismatched trash mix n match, ho clothes with 12 inch boots or stilettos with walking sounds no less, unless you’re a hooker or stripper AVOID! Please people, just relax, tweak and shop smart till you find the look that’s right for you. Think class, not arse!!

WTF…anyway, you think maybe he got off peeking at my nakey Ruth bodeeee? LMAO *snort*

You’ve been LIED to!

Besides, isn’t that just stupid?

I’m just sayin’.

But… over time, my ideas about SL changed. Sure, we may all be ‘beautiful’(cue Christina Aguilera back ground music)no matter what they say… but I think the amount of time and effort, and yes, $L you put into your avatar can say a lot about who you really are.

Just like RL, your appearance DOES matter. Even if you’re no model… quality and attention to detail in your exterior sometimes means quality inside.

I met my partner in a sandbox. I was a total Ruth newb. I was cussing loudly about my ugliness, and he just walked in on my scene. He told me I was cute. He gave me some clothing from his inventory and in my haste to change, I ended up naked. He politely turned his back. He was one month older than I but smoking hot! Then he gave me some $L and told me to start with some hair. He even showed me where to go and he ended up my very first friend on the list.

We stayed close friends and talked to each other often. He witnessed my transition from newb to schmexy, and after 3 months of friendship he asked me to partner.
The moral of this story is, even as a Ruth if you let your personality shine, you’ll find your someone special too.

Now my noob look may not be there I do know where my roots come from, and for that I always help out them whenever i get a chance. Sort of like a Pay it foward type of Deal, and when I am not working in SL or in RL, I am a Mentor on Help Island. If anyone ever needs help…Just IM me Aya Pelous

I in turn de-noob people happily whenever I can.

Oh, um, You Might Know Me, out of curiousity…. which club was this Herald Reporter dancing at?

If you’re new (less than two weeks), you can get a Hair Voucher at Calla and get your selection of any hair in the store. Also, there’s a freebie hair place at the Hairspray sim with lots of nice stuff.

For clothing, just search for Freebie and go to Vienna Freebies, Freebie Beach and Freebie Island. You’ll have more clothes than you can wear in months .. for no cost at all , or for L$1 each. There isn’t as big a selection for guys , but there’s a lot for them there too

Learn to mix and match …. those slacks don’t have to be worn with the shirt that came with them. That dress top might go well with a different skirt. Experiment !

When you finally have some L$, invest in some nice basic/never goes out of style stuff at places like Style Starts Here (men and womens clothes), Blaze (mens clothes), or any of the nice womens places. Don’t overdo it .. buy little, but buy quality .. just like in RL.

As far as places to meet people, go to a building class, to a play or an art gallery, or to a live performance. While you can meet someone nice in a strip club with naked girls on dance poles, people howling at the top of their lungs, and mindnumbing music playing, you’ll have a lot better luck in a park, sitting on a beach, etc and talking to people …. make conversation, get to know people, don’t try pickup lines .. just TALK. It’s the same as RL, folks, honest it is! LOL

It doesn’t take much to look good … but most importantly, work on your PERSONALITY ! You can look like a troll or a dragon if you want but if you come across properly, how you look won’t matter.