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Blogger Vivianny2014

by BonieFacio

Vivianny, a passionate photographer, turned her blog into a hub for fun, stylish photos. What began as a hobby became her daily devotion, driven by her desire to UHȴQH KHU SKRWRJUDSK\ DQG VFHQH VHWXS 'HVSLWH VHWEDFNV ORVLQJ KHU )OLFNU DQG EORJ VKH WUDQVIRUPHG WKLV LQWR motivation to shine in the blogging world. %H\RQG EORJJLQJ VKH ORYHV PDNLQJ GDQFH DQG PXVLF videos,

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Can you tell our readers about yourself and

Why did you start with blogging? Describe your

your blog?

writing process, from concept to publishing.

I’m

a

friendly,

cheerful,

spontaneous,

fun

How do you stay motivated?

girl who loves taking photos and looking for

I started blogging as a joke and I ended up

cool places to post fun, stylish and unique

enjoying it and started taking it seriously and

photos on my blog to make my blog a unique and

other bloggers are my inspiration and many

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and I love fashion and this has become my passion.

I started blogging for fun and then I started to like it because I started blogging in stores that I’m a

How do you motivate yourself to keep the blog

fan of and I ended up liking it and taking better

up and running?

photos and getting better every month. Blogging

My motivation is that I’m always taking photos

has become my daily passion

and I love taking photos and that motivates me to continue my favorite pastime

Can you tell me some of your strengths that really helped you in blogging?

The fashion industry has a lot of bloggers, how

I’m a bit of a perfectionist when it comes to scenes

do you get in contact or how do you pick the

and photos, this is my strong point as I always

designers to blog for?

want to improve with each photo.

I’m a very simple blogger I love elegant and dark clothes and I love costumes and decoration so I’m

What was your greatest failure and what did

always looking for stores with these categories but

you learn from that?

I’m very generic when it comes to stores because I

My biggest failure happened this year when I lost

love fashion if I like the clothes I’ll make a post

Flickr and blog and it was desperate and very sad for me but I’m overcoming it and it taught me that

We bloggers know that Blogging is really time

I’m on the right path posting photos and blog-

consuming and a lot of work. How do you deal

ging in a unique way that even bothered some

with organizing your posts?

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I always try to take several photos on the same

blog thought I was going to give up but everything

day and then post them during the week, I take

that happened encouraged me to continue and

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be even more unique in this world of bloggers.

post them during the week so I’m always posting something and with these photos ready I can take

Second Life is a big place, do you have any

others without rushing, calmly because I already

other interests besides blogging?

have several more to post and next week I already

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addition

love

have another pack of photos to post and that’s

recording videos dancing with friends, making

why my social networks and blog are always with

music videos, but I continue to improve myself in

photos and updated.

videos.

to

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I

How would you describe your personal style and is there a person who is a fashion inspiration to you?

I’d describe my personal style as a blend of elegance and allure, aiming for a chic yet alluring

look.

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I think what attracts people to come and see my blog is that I always post constantly and I think that attracts people beyond fashion and style.

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I use blogotex to get my products How active are you on a weekly basis? How often

do

you

communicate

with

your

followers?

I’m always communicating through stories or posts.

What would you like to achieve in the future?

Any Dreams?

I would like to be a great blogger

IT-Girl of the Year TwinkieBean

by BonieFacio

Twinkiebean reigns as the current IT-GIRL of the year.

In an exclusive interview, she shares her joy at the recognition, highlighting the honor of standing alongside top-notch competitors. Excited about her upcoming role as a judge in the 2025 IT-GIRL challenge, Twinkiebean emphasizes her deep respect for the fashion world and its talented contestants. Enjoy the interview we had with her.

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title and be the winner of all those that competed?

Oh, wow! I have to say, I’m very surprised and very happy because I won IT-GIRL. It’s really amazing to be seen as equal to top-notch opponents. And I get to be a judge in the much anticipated 2025 IT-GIRL challenge. It’s a competition that I will face with real enthusiasm and deep respect for the world of fashion and the contestants. I’m really thankful for all the help and let’s keep our online fashion world going!

While the Second Life universe is expansive, the fashion industry within it might seem relatively small. What aspects of yourself would you want people to discover or understand that might currently elude their knowledge about you?

So, as for this question, it’s all about being honest and true.

Outside of just pretending to dress up

online, I strongly value being able to sympathize and relate with others. I want to make places that are

It’s not just about the clothes, but how they can make

Creating a positive environment is crucial, so

people feel understood and strong. I hope that as

instead

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others’ victories, driving inspiration and shared

part of me.

development within the dynamic world of fashion.

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fashion industry, or even having a recognizable name,

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other

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winners.

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like-minded

or

individuals who share a passion for fashion was

having a popular name can surely go a long way

exciting. I believe these connections could be

towards leading you to victory. You have access to

expanded and strengthened in the future as we

advice from the experts, top-notch tools and the

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it’s about proving your skills and winning with integrity.

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of IT-GIRL? Did this accolade lead to new friendships?

the way people regard me. I’m really not sure. But

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just in case, I’ve upped my clothes game. With this

interaction and connection with the other winners on

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the whole?

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candidates with constructive advice. I have the

initially. However, during the contest, seeing Obi,

opportunity to be a mentor to others in their pursuit of an

the previous winner and judge, with a similar style

individual style. Additionally, this accomplishment

motivated me for the challenges.

allows numerous brand partnerships and campaigns.

This award has led to new friendships. After the

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learning, evolving and staying ahead of the curve of the

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fashion industry in Second Life unique, from its

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animations, adding vitality to virtual wardrobes.

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everyone, or did you feel there were distinctive qualities

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background in the club scene, where I learned to

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community

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New Year new Goal

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The past year has been a formidable challenge, taking a toll on both my well-being and health.

Consequently, my primary commitment for the coming year is self-care. As the old year drew to a close, I engaged in a symbolic ritual: listing all the adversities on paper and consigning them to WKH ȵDPHV :RUULHV DQG SDLQV WXUQHG LQWR HSKHPHUDO VPRNH A heart-shaped piece of paper became a vessel for the best moments, carefully tucked into my wallet as a companion into the new year. My aim is to allocate more time for activities that bring me joy, such as capturing moments in virtual realms or immersing myself in the pages of a book.

I intend to optimize my energy distribution to extract more from each day.

Above all, the paramount objective is self-love—a genuine appreciation for who I am, acknowledging achievements, and focusing on my capabilities rather than dwelling on limitations.

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If the saccharine atmosphere of Valentine’s Day feels overwhelming, it’s perfectly acceptable.

Gather like-minded friends and steer clear of the love-centric celebrations. Numerous places cater to those seeking an escape from the overtly romantic atmosphere, providing a haven for enjoyable moments without the sentimental frills.

Photographer Gwyndoleen

by BonieFacio

Could you share some details about yourself,

What 3 words describe your personal photography

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style?

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I’m a quiet introvert psychology student that

I’m sure many of our readers will be intrigued to

enjoys the silence and the calm of my home

hear how you actually make your pictures regarding

and gets annoyed by the chaotic noisy world

windlight, size of the pictures, pixels. Do you have a

outside. I’m just a normal person that decided to do

favorite that you always turn to? And what do you

pictures and then I did it. On my work I’m mostly

think makes the best angle to take a picture?

trying to show something real on screen, despite

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being a virtual reality, so there is a connection

then I manually change the settings to achieve

between the environment and my avatar.

the result I want. I always shot in a really high

Sometimes

situation,

resolution, around 6500x4000 pixels. This gives me

sometimes I’m trying to translate a feeling of mine

more space to change the frame size and zoom

into an image. The goal of my photography is to

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express feelings I’m unable to do with words, so

because even thought I always try to do something

it works as therapy. Music is my main inspiration.

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I’m

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what you feel you have to do.

graphic design, or do you have a background in it?

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which aspects of virtual photography do you discover

holds a special place in your heart? If so, could

to be the most captivating or challenging?

you share the link and tell us what makes that

I don’t have any formal training or background in

particular

anything about design. When I got back to Second

“There are a few, but if I were to pick one

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it would be the picture on the next page.

started to think: “well, I can do this”. So I started

I made this picture when I was going through

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some weird days, feeling that my life in general is

kept going, spending lots of time to learn, to try

too boring, quiet and empty, but at the same time

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it’s what I enjoy. It’s about feeling the inner void,

tutorials. I always enjoyed photography in RL,

being bothered by it but paradoxically enjoying it.

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The inspiration came from those days when I

social media. In SL I feel free to express myself and

was feeling down and from the song Finale, by

to use photography to achieve that, since people

Slipknot.” student that enjoys the silence and the

don’t really know who I am. It’s often a challenge

calm of my home and gets annoyed by the chaot-

to put to work an idea I had in my mind, so not

ic noisy world outside. I’m just a normal person

always I’m able to convert my feelings into an

that decided to do pictures and then I did it. On

image.

my work I’m mostly trying to show something real

image

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you?

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Lastly, could you provide insight into the projects currently occupying your creative focus? Are there particular areas you wish to explore in the future?

Additionally, do you have any aspirations or dreams within your photography journey, and do you believe you’re making progress toward achieving them?

I still do my phography for Flickr, 2 uploads per week, trying to improve on every shot. I also do comissions for customers who are interested. But at this month I’ve been focused in my new store at the marketplace called Dream Emporium, where I’m selling paintings and posters, with plans IRU PRUH VWX΍ VRRQ 6R P\ HQHUJ\ LV IRFXVHG RQ Blender right now. With almost 400 pictures uploaded in my Flickr, I’ve achieved a personal IXOȴOOPHQW ZLWK SKRWRJUDSK\ VR QRZ ΖȇP PRUH focused on making 3D objects, which doesn’t mean I will abandon photography, of course, I’m still exploring new things and improving overtime.

Is there something else you would like to say to our readers?

Don’t set conditions to achieve your goals, as if life would praise you with your requirements.

Simply put in action what you wanna do in the present, with the tools you have at your disposal.

Gradually you will master it.

I’m a quiet introvert psychology student that enjoys the silence and the calm of my home and gets annoyed by the chaotic noisy world outside. I’m just a normal person that decided to do pictures and then I did it. On my work I’m mostly trying to show something real on screen, despite being a virtual reality, so there is a connection between the environment and my avatar. Sometimes I’m photographing a situation, sometimes I’m trying to translate a feeling of mine into an image. The goal of my photography is to express feelings I’m unable to do with words, so it works as therapy. Music is my main inspiration.

MYSTIC BEACH