XStreet is for Lovers
I pride myself on being progressive when it comes to customs, taste, and technology, but there are times when I myself drag my feet. I certainly am not the first person to try something new (because I know that it is often the case that first time technology comes with a long list of grievances), but I never want to be the last, or even one of the last, to try something.
This time I am referring to the online marketplace for Second Life, XStreet. Three years into the game and I flat out refused to use the thing. I have always loved using the search algorithm inworld and going from store to store in order to get that vibe that comes with shopping. However, even I change my mind about most things and XStreet is no different.
My turning point was when I was planning my wedding. I was getting so frustrated going from one wedding store to another and not seeing what I wanted. How do you search for burgundy flower arrangements and sculpted prim bouquets? I must admit that a lot of things I used for the wedding was either found or purchased on XStreet. It was just so… convenient.
If ever I need something obscure or specific, the search usually does a good job sifting through the tens of thousands of items sold on XStreet. I use it to find costumes and scripts. I even found my house on XStreet and even though I still like to buy things in SL (I tend to choose XStreet items that are also sold inworld and then go there) I am increasingly finding myself relying on XStreet. Now I will visit almost everyday even when I am not looking for anything particular; just like I used to do inworld. There are no rez times, no lag, and the deals are amazing. I have bought beautifully crafted shoes for under 50L and furnished skyboxes for under 100L. I truly never know what wonderful thing will be sold next and I can spend days browsing.
And the convenience just got better now that all linden transfers do not have to be done at a kiosk in Second Life but in your XStreet account online. So today’s post features some of the things that I have bought online.
The motif today is clubbing. I enjoy the music scene and put on something that’s fashionable, sexy, and moves well. The Xstreet items that I bought on a whim because they were so inexpensive were the red boots and the black dress. I also bought Truth’s Brit hair online because of the almost guaranteed crowd that always shops inworld.
Outfits from left to right:
[LeLutka]-EclatPale-makeup6(DARK BROWS)freckles, !lamb. Ghost – Rotten Carrot, Cake – Deco Lashes – Tintable, +*CC*+ T-Shirt (Black), AOHARU_BT_Leggings_Black, :+*U&R*+: LE.LOOK! la femme – Earrings, MIEL VIV NECKLACE, Vida red suede buckled ankle boots v1.02, belt from middle outfit
Lara Skin-Adina smokey1-nude lips pale, >TRUTH< Brit – cocoa, Cake – Bedroom Lashes – Tintable, NADAS*MINIDRESS LAURA*, Ms.O.Lei-ny “Swirling Heart” necklace / choker / collar, Anthrax (Cyanide), BAX Prestige Boots Black Leather
LAQ ~ Blondie 08 [Milky] Glow skin, ((JUNWAVE))LoosePony*GOLD*, Cake – Vamp Lashes – Tintable, Canimal – Body Graffiti (black magic), {SMS} Tweed Corset White BF, (Elate!) Betsy (Cobalt), winter blue bangle (Argyle), Maitreya Frenzy – Retro
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