Saturday, March 1, 2008

Socializing on IMVU

IMVU Socializing by Fifi Leigh

Avatars flock to the Buckstars Coffee Shop, wearing their favorite outfits based on their personalities, in the hope to meet someone interesting to chat with, companionship, or maybe a mate for a long-term relationship. Whether living in the middle of nowhere or just too tired after work to go out, people are turning to IMVU for a light chat and some after-hours fun. Some people create other relaxing rooms, set in various environments and locales, for a fantasy escape into cyperspace, away from reality, work, family, boredom, and everyday real life problems. People all over the world have joined this social network because of the exciting 3D graphics and entertainment, and the opportunity to be creative and create their own cyberworld.

But one thing to remember is that IMVU is still a chatroom, where people type conversations with one another, hopefully positive and enjoyable dialogs. Some people might not speak English, some might be new, confused and lost, while others go on a chatroom to vent out their problems on strangers in order to feel better about their own messed up lives. Nevertheless, all kinds of personalities join a chat room, hoping to click with someone who is similar in some way.

Here are some tips for an icebreaker and a positive experience.

  1. ASL: age, sex, location; if nothing in common from this question, go to the next question until you find a common interest. If there is a common interest, chat about it. This can take hours.
  2. What are your hobbies? Sports?
  3. What do you do for work?
  4. Favorite vacations?
  5. Do you have any pets?
  6. Do you go to school? What are you studying?
  7. What is your country or state like? Culture? Food? Fun hangouts? Entertainment? Weather?
  8. What kinds of movies, TV shows or books do you like?
  9. What languages do you speak?

Spring 2008 Fashions

Spring 2008 Fashions By Fifi Leigh

Trends this Spring include bold florals, patterns and prints, sheers, bold colors, neons, romantic and feminine styles, exposing lots of flesh, navy and white classics, rich jewel-toned colors, and ethnic-inspired patterns.

Men’s style clothing for women is made feminine and flirty with huge jackets over short skirts, shorts and pants for a feminine women’s suit. Rebellious streetwear fashions are made feminine and softer for women by wearing black studded vests and suit-inspired feminine outfits like feminine tuxedos in black and white.

Expose a lot of flesh by wearing bustiers, sheer clothing over a bright and bold outfit underneath, uniform-inspired clothes with sheer accents, and bodice dresses.

The hippie look involves wearing patterned clothing, vests, graphic tees, Hindi, Native American, and Gypsy-inspired styles with feathers, beads, tassels, bold belts, off-the-shoulder dresses. Also, Birkenstock with socks is an accessory to this hippie look.

Neons are popular this Spring in bold dresses with ruffles. Whether wearing a long dress or a short dress, or dressy verses casual, Spring dresses are fun and flirty.

Ethnic styles make a comeback this Spring featuring tribal African-inspired designs.

But every Spring, the nautical navy and white style always returns as a classic Spring look. Navy and white striped blouses with polka dot scarf gives a French accent to this nautical look. An all-white outfit is always fresh and clean for Spring. Trench coats, pleated skirts, spectator shoes, cardigans, sheaths, and military coats are added accessories to this look.

Bold is popular with jewelry, belts and nails. Bejeweled cuffs are piled on the wrists with a simple outfit. The more cuffs, the simpler the outfit worn. Bold necklaces in long and chunky is worn with same color clothing for a monochromatic look. Bold dangling earrings, worn with a sleek chignon or with hair covered by a chic hat are some Spring fashion hair accessories.