Pudge pose pack 5 is in a pose vendor!

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Everyone loves pose packs (located at Pudge for only 350L for 20 sweet-ass poses) but not everyone is richy rich (like my mom) so when I'm not being tragically, hideously, horribly lazy I like to stick pose packs into individual pose vendors (only 35L per pose!) so that you (the working class after my own heart) may purchase poses one at a time!

I finally got around to putting pose pack #5 (see image above) into a vendor which I have conveniently placed right outside the PUDGEburger at Floyd (right next to two pudge shape vendors that look like waitresses).

You can TP to the Floyd PUDGE burger by clicking this link here: http://slurl.com/secondlife/Floyd/30/111/26 or you can look up "PUDGE" in a search (if you aren't looking for poses but are kind of in the mood to be sexually assaulted by a large stone bug you can look up "sensual stoneworks" in a search too, that place is pretty scrumptious).

Also, I swear I'll be working on new poses soon. In fact I've been thinking of opening a "poses only" store for those of you who loathe the hair I make so much that you don't want to be in the same room with it when you're purchasing the poses you love so dearly. Hip hip hooray and all that madness!

Also also, I love you guys. No, seriously. I do. Kiss? No? not this time...maybe later.

oh, holla!

I don't have much to say. Nothing witty, nothing funny, nothing entertaining in the least really. Don't take it personally, it's not because I don't love you; rather, it's because I had to work retail on Black Friday and I haven't quite recovered....

So, to the point I made new hair. It's pretty good (if you're into that kind of thing) so I recommend you come try it on and also purchase it, that is if you don't want to just walk around with the cupcake demo on your head...don't be a cheap-skate, it makes Crystyle cry tears of unending sadness (just like Tom Cruise when he found out he never was going to reach a "big boy" height).

PIX PLZ? YES OK UR WELCOME

GO GET IT: SL URL http://slurl.com/secondlife/Floyd/29/110/26

Holla.

New stuff and stuff. Stuff. Yeah. Tuff Stuff.

If I could have any poster above my computer desk right now it would be the classic image of the kitten dangling from the tree and the inspirational wording, "Hang in there baby!" because s*** has been absolutely nuts around these parts. The bad news is I've been working so much that in my down time I've been kickin' it with the children I gave birth to. The good news is I've been able to steal some time for myself to create hair again!

I have two new hairs to release but you only get one for now (heh-heh-heh) as I have not made an ad for the second one (heh-heh-lazy). The hair you see before you is called "Danzig's Girl" and it's a fun vintage style with a few modern twists. This style is located at the PUDGE mainstore on Floyd only (as I'm too lazy to put it in other stores right now).

(Special thanks go out to Toast Bard for making my ad since I presently do not have photoshop on the computer I'm using. You're a sensual creature Toast Bard and the world thanks you for your beauty, patience, and lusty outfits.)

Keep your eyes peeled for new hair and new poses coming soon!

Lordy, it's 5:00 am and I have not slept yet.

So people keep asking me if the hair that Noam Sprocket of Gritty Kitty made for Operation Bukowski is really modeled after my real life hair. Well I assure you all, it is. In case you were stalking me and wanted to properly pull some Single White Female action; you're all set up. Proof? Well, the proof is in the puddin...or pictures, if you want to get technical about it. Behold, it's meeee.

Crystyle is wearing: Hair by Gritty Kitty, Thermal top by Tres Blah!

Good Lord I'm so sleepy since I've been up since God knows when that I almost forgot. I wanted to update you all on Operation Bukowski. Things have been seriously amazing you guys. I can't begin to thank everyone who has purchased items from the big fundraiser board at the Starlust Motel or to those of you who were kind enough to just donate to me directly (you know who you are) I'd give you beautiful kissies (or butt touches) if I could! You all have NO idea how much you are helping me out right now. My friends, customers, and Starlust community ROCK.

For those of you who haven't taken your sweet little buns down to the Starlust, you really should. My friends made some seriously amazing stuff and I just know you'll want to slap it all over your bodayyyyy!

Above: Hair by Hiccup!

Above: Hair by PUDGE, Skin by Fashionably Dead, Jacket by Thimbles

Fundraiser! Hoorah!

So recently life has kinda decided to take a gigantic steamy dumparoo on me. Things have been rough folks...like...way rough. I'm getting beaten down by the man! Thankfully I have really amazing friends who have been willing to help me out. If you come on down to the Starlust motel you'll find a HUGE board right outside the lobby for "Operation Bukowski", a fundraiser designed to help me out. My friends are amazing. The following designers are participating in Operation Bukowski: Apatia Hammerer of Thimbles, Noam Sprocket of Gritty Kitty, Toast Bard of Fashionably Dead, Tilly Tokyo of Hiccup, and Julliette Westerburg of Tres' Blah. So you know there is some seriously amazing stuff to be found!

I have made a special hair for Operation Bukowski called "Bowie's in Space". This hair will only be available during Operation Bukowski (which runs from today, Tuesday Sep 30th until Sunday Oct. 5th!) and after the event it shall be retired. Get it while you can!

Thanks guys for all of your support and love and midnight butt touches.

~Crystyle Bukowski

Last chance for 50% off!

That's right folks, it's your last chance to run on over to the PUDGEburger on floyd and get hair, pose fat packs, and clothing all for 50% off the regular price. Hurry and get it while the gettin' is good. http://slurl.com/secondlife/Floyd/25/96/25 (that's the link to the PUDGEburger, click it, you know you wanna).

50% off sale on almost EVERYTHING at Pudge!

You heard me right boys and girls, PUDGE is having a 50% off almost ALL items in the PUDGEburger located at Floyd http://slurl.com/secondlife/Floyd/25/96/25

I'm dead broke right now. Like, if I could choose a special name for myself right now it would be Brokey VonBrokehousen of Brokerton. But do not despair! For my financial hardship shall benefit you greatly as I am having this sale! The only items in my store that are not 50% off are my individual poses (that's because they are only 35L a piece already, and I know that's pretty stinkin' cheapo).

So, what's on the menu? Well, I'm glad you asked:
All hair 3 packs are now only 112L (regular price 225)
All older hairstyles are now only 95L (regular price 190)
All fashion top 2 packs are now only 62L (regular price 125)
All dresses are only 75L (regular price 150)
All plus size shapes are only 25L (regular price 50)
All pose fat packs (20 poses) are only 175L (regular price 300)
And MUCH MUCH MORE (since I'm getting tired of typing out prices you'll have to just go see!)

Hair fair styles are at the PudgeBurger!

Tonight I ate a hot dog wrapped in a slice of white bread. I'm exceptionally classy and because of this I've decided to put my hair fair styles in my store (fashionably late of course due to my very hectic lifestyle of reading Chuck Palahniuk books in the bathtub and watching re-runs of "I love Money"). Now I've gone on rambling again, big surprise. Anyhooooo, the point of all this is that you now can shop for my 3 hair fair styles lag free and at your leisure at the PudgeBurger at Floyd. http://slurl.com/secondlife/Floyd/25/96/25

Pudge has a new store! Also, there's a HUNT. Mmm hunts.

So I have a new store on the Voo Doo Dolls Island at Dover Crossing. It's a pretty adorable little place. In honor of the opening of this island there will be a goodie hunt! I will be offering a new hairstyle called, "Let's do this thing!" for 1L per color (12 colors) hidden in little vooddoo dolls all over the island. I will also have a voodoodoll stuffed with the four poses you see below for only 1L. Aweeeesome.

Note that the hair seen in the pose ad below is a sneak peek of a new hair I've been working on. yay!

INFO ABOUT THIS EVENT:
Voo Doo Dolls has recently moved here to its own island, along with Rare Breed, Thimbles, and Pudge!!! After a months worth of hard work setting up and getting things ready, we would LOVEEEEE you all to join us in celebrating our GRAND OPENING here at Dover Crossing!!! There will be a meet and greet party here Friday evening, and a VOODOO HUNT that will span the entire weekend! See details below for all the info you don't wanna miss!!!
Event Start: Friday, August 29, 2008 Event End: Sunday, August 31, 2008
Hunt prizes will include various things from all vendors on the island. Never know what you might find! :)
Meet & Greet Party - 08/29/08 from 7-9pm slt. Just a lil party for you all to come have a look around and meet the vendors here at the island :) There will be a DJ and dancing and a whole bunch of silliness I'm sure...Don't miss it! We cant wait to meet you all!

Voodoo Hunt - 08/29/08 to 08/31/08. The hunt will start Friday at 7pm slt and will run till 7pm on Sunday. There will be teeny tiny voodoo dolls hidden all over the island for you to discover (see pic below), each filled with great gifts! No junk in this hunt... all quality items from our vendors here at the island. You definitely don't wanna miss this!

This is going to be FUN guys! Come on down and meet me. Touch my butt a little, I'm cool with it. Hummina.

Poses are for cool kids.

I said I would. I did. I finally did, yesssss. Pudge pose fat pack #5 is officially out and ready for your posing enjoyment. I have yet to put this fat pack in a scrolling pose vendor; however, I will do that soon. For now this fat pack is only available at my PUDGEburger at Floyd http://slurl.com/secondlife/Floyd/30/111/62

Also, go buy my hair at the red sim at hair fair (you'll get to see Jeff Goldblum if you do). Do it. Mmmmm.

Hair Fair 2008 all up on yo plate.

As some of you may know I'm participating in the 2008 hair fair
(Aug 22-Sept 2). I'm pretty pumped about it. Pumped like Chyna Doll (except without the bizarre set of genitals). This year the hair fair was trying to be super cool and let everyone slap demos for their hair onrez; however, it seems that we've all killed onrez at the moment so they've allowed us to put JUST THE DEMO at our store locations. These hairs are only available for purchase at the hair fair until Sep.3rd when they will be put in Pudge stores.

(When you purchase the Sweet Eva hair, 50% of the funds go to the Charity "Locks of Love". That's pretty flippin' sweet.)

So here is the scoop, my demos are located at the PUDGEBURGER at Floyd http://slurl.com/secondlife/Floyd/34/98/25 The demos are 1L and have a landmark to the red sim (PUDGE is located at booth spot 16 on the red sim at the hair fair.)

Also, I know I said I'd have new poses soon. I swear, I only have 5 more to make before I have a fat pack ready...I've just been trying to come up with some really funny stuff guys! Hang in there!

Clams and Hair, hell yes.

The Starlust clam dig (that's what I'm calling it in my head), known to some as "Clam hunt 2008" or "Super Find the Clam Fun Time" is still going on at both Floyd and Lloyd. As some of you may already know I stuck 12 different colors of a hairstyle called "Lady Spank Inferno" throughout the FLOYD sim in tiny golden clams. Other designers have put a lot of sassy underpants in tiny golden clams. I dare you to find them!

Also, I gave you a sneak peek yesterday of a hair that I was working on. Well it turns out that I was motivated enough today to recolor that action so it is available NOW at my Floyd Pudgeburger (do a search for pudge and you can get a LM to the new location). The hair is called "Organic Flower Beast" and is a quirky and fun style with some flexi pieces that frame the face nicely. As always my 3 hair packs are 225L. Let's do this baby.

Sneak peek for next week: POSES! You guys have asked for them so I'm working on new ones as we speak!

Underpants (and other stuff) hunt at Lloyd and Floyd!

Sup homies. I'm sorry that I've not gotten around to releasing anything new in ages and ages but I promise new things are JUST around the corner. The good news is I did manage to toss together some hair for the Floyd/Lloyd Underpants Clam Hunt. Thing is, I don't make very good underpants so I figured I'd slap some hair together for this event. There will be various designers from both Lloyd and Floyd participating. Take a peek around for the small golden clams hidden throughout the sims. I have 12 clams hidden as there are 12 different hair colors. Each clam is 1L so get to huntin' my beautiful Starlusty angels. Also, I am posting a pic of hair that shall be released sometime this week once it's totally recolored, just figured I'd give you a SNEAK PEEK.

Bringin' it back.

The Fair Verona: 225L per 3 color pack

So I've been kind of a busy beaver this week. Well, I'm not actually a beaver as I'm sure you could have figured out; however, were I an actual beaver I'd be building a mighty dam of hair. A dam that could withstand both nature's fury and beauty. Except the unfortunate thing is I can't unveil my fabulous theoretical hair dam yet (bear with me, I know this analogy is crappy) because I'm saving it for the hair dam fair. Ok, I think I finally (and ridiculously) explained what I've been doing in a not so proper or coherent way, I'll sum it up by saying this, "I can't release anything new because I've been too busy making stuff for the hair fair" hell, I probably should have just said it that way in the first place.

Anyhoo, I decided what I would do is re-release an older hair that I had made wayyyy back when The Starlust Motel was in it's infancy, when it was just a tiny little angel baby just begging to be nurtured and loved. This hair is called Fair Verona and was originally available only in fat pack form and was offered for a very limited time. I figured it was time to WHIP THIS SUCKA BACK OUT. So yeah, here it is for you available only at the Pudgeburger at Floyd right now (until I become less lazy and stick it out somewhere else).

Ooo, also Pose fat packs and old hair are STILL on sale at my Floyd location. Pose fat packs of 20 poses are only 175L (originally 350L) and old hair (in the drive thru area) is now 95L per 3 pack (originally 190L).

Sale still going on.

PUDGE is still having a 50% off sale on all pose fat packs (20 poses regularly 350L now only 175L) and older hairstyles (Located in the drive thru area. Regularly 190L now only 95L for a 3 color pack). I also have single pose vendors in both my Floyd and Caribe locations (single poses are 35L a piece).

I was tired, what can I say?

In my previous post I think I stated that Pudge has moved to Lloyd. I was incorrect because I was wayyyy super sleepy (it was about 3 am for me). To be accurate, the Pudgeburger has moved to Floyd (sim next to the Starlust Motel). So yes, the Pudgeburger is at FLOYD and not Lloyd. Lordy Lordy give me the strength not to post blogs when I'm ridiculously sleepy.

The Sale at Floyd is still up and running. 50% off select items. Comechexitoutttt.

PUDGE @ Floyd

The PUDGEburger at the Starlust Motel has moved to Floyd (sim next to the Starlust, just fly behind the Fashionably Dead Dinosaur). In honor of the opening of Floyd I shall have a few items on SALE! YAY. So come on down to the new PUDGE location and soak up the deals baby. Also note that the PUDGEburger now has a sweet box of french fries outside that hold discount, freebie, and dollarbie items.

50% off older hairstyles in the drive thru (originally 190L now 95L per 3 color pack).

50% off ALL Pudge pose fat packs! (originally 350L now 175L for 20 poses per pack).

Oh, also I have opened another small store at the LA street scene shopping mall. It's pretty jazzy, you should check it out too.

Dear Santa, please bring me money.

First of all, I made new hair, FINALLY!! It's called "I married Medusa" and it's a whole lotta bizarre (just as I'm sure you've come to expect from me) but ridiculously cute as well. I'm particularly fond of the bangs. Go check it out at the Starlust Motel PUDGE location. Do it. Now.
Special thanks go out to Toast Bard for making this ad for me since I presently have no Photoshop available to me.

Second of all...life...how it offers an interesting array of obstacles for you to hurdle from time to time. I haven't released anything in almost a month for a few reasons; most of them obnoxious (except #3). Let me now list the following things that have happened in the past month.

1. I injured my foot badly and it has prevented me from working (although it's almost completely better now) and making part of my income.

2. A HUGE storm came through my town and literally blew up parts of my computer (despite surge protection). I've had to use my husband's computer which has no photoshop, avimator, etc. It has so far cost me $200 I should not have spent to fix things that were damaged (and it's still not completely up and running yet). This has prevented me from making money in Second Life (another part of my income).

3. We saved a helpless little kitten from certain doom; however, it cost us $100 to take it to the vet for medicine for and eye infection and upper respiratory infection. But she's soooo damn cute I couldn't say no.

So folks, I'm normally not a beggar but I could really use some Lindens weighing down my virtual pockets right now because mama needs to recuperate some losses!! Help me feed a kitten, fix my computer, and buy things for survival. Swing by PUDGE and pick up some goodies, you know you wanna. Ta ta for now darlings!

Buy poses and make my son famous.

Alright boys and girls, I have in fact been working on hair; however, I am waiting to release some of them for special reasons (secrets, yay!). So, to tide my PUDGE peeps over I decided to release some poses.

For any of you who make poses you'll know very well how hard it can be to come up with new ideas constantly. It's damn exhausting is what it is! So, I enlisted help from my 8-year-old son Nigel to pose for me while I created some new magic. It's genius; seriously, I couldn't have come up with some of the stuff he did.

Come on over to PUDGE at The Starlust Motel and pick up the new PUDGE pose fat pack (350L) OR if you're so inclined you can check out my brand new individual pose vendors!! You heard me right, I finally got off my lazy butt and put out vendors so you can buy one pose at a time (35L per pose)! I put out every single pose I've ever made in my new individual vendors so come on over and pose like Madonna in a bad video from the 1990's.

Oh, and on an unrelated note to those that care, my foot is still ouch but I'm doing OK. I went to the orthopedic doc and was given a walking cast and an order to stay off my foot for a bit. I have to go back to work on the 4th of July but until then I have been keeping myself busy going insane due to some form of Cabin Fever. Nice.

Octopus's Garden in the Seaaaa.

So it's that time of the week, time to release new hair that is! My newest creation is the "Octopus Ponytail". It's a whole lotta wacky but cute none the less. Unfortunately I don't have a lot of time to elaborate on it's positive qualities beyond "wacky but cute" because I have to head out to an appointment with the orthopedic doctor (we finally get to see what happens from this point on in the fractured foot saga). So, I leave you with a picture of my fantastical new hair and many virtual kissies to warm your angel heart.

Mmm Cotton Candy!

Who doesn't love cotton candy? Hell, I'd give my right foot for some right now (granted my right foot is fractured so that wouldn't be too big a sacrifice). I made this hair with the help of prescription painkillers (that were prescribed to me for my foot pain thank you very much, haha) and I think that's obvious. I also think it's beautiful. Only 50L for 12 hair colors and you can walk around looking like some amazing sugary creation! This hair is at the Starlust Motel PUDGE location only for now (until I feel motivated to stick it other places).

Oh also, my birthday is June 21st (Saturday) so I will be gone for part of the weekend. I shall be attending a glorious "Mustaches and Cupcakes" party thrown in my honor by my charming and adorable friends. In case you were wondering I do accept lavish gifts and treats if you so desire giving them, hahahhaha.

On Friday I have to go to the orthopedic physician to see what needs to be done with my foot from this point forward (up until now I've been hobbling around on crutches with the foot brace given to me by the doctor at the emergency room). Here's to hoping he can pull some Mr.Miagi action (reference: The Karate Kid) and just fix it with some crazy karate magic (I'm sure all orthopedic physicians know karate magic).

I will be releasing a hair called "The Octopus Ponytail" either tomorrow or Saturday morning so stay tuned my darlingsssss.

I fell downz:(

Let me tell you a story of a clumsy girl who thought she knew how to walk properly. Well, the other night this girl (after polishing up a 2 am email to a friend) stood up too fast, spun around and her foot rolled under her weight making an ever so lovely "crunch" noise. The girl dropped to the ground and made unflattering sounds that signified that she was in pain. After making these pain/goat noises for a minute she looked at her foot to evaluate the damage; well, it was swollen and looking reddish purple (so cute!).

After some amount of passing time (could have been two minutes or two hours)the girl managed to hobble back to her bedroom where she woke up her husband and demanded that he magically fix her foot. Alas, the husband (although incredibly good looking and hunky) could not do this for her. The husband promised he would take her to the doctor once he got home from work later that day.

Ok, to make this ridiculously long story short turns out the girl (me) has a fractured foot. After 5 hours in the emergency room, some x-rays, and some unceremonious foot prodding the doctor told me that I have a fracture of some nature BUT I need to go see an orthopedic specialist to determine what needs to be done. So fun. Thankfully my birthday is June 21st and some girlfriends and I are getting together for some hoots and hollers no matter what (although bar hopping is now out of the question since I'm not too mobile, haha).

So I'm doped up on painkillers, hobbling around on crutches trying to keep up with my kids, and nursing a hurt foot. I did manage to make some hair the day before I screwed up my foot and I've put it out at the Starlust Motel location ONLY because I'm wayyyy too out of it and feeling too crummy to do much work; however, I really wanted to get it out there for you guys. I will put it out at my other locations sometime in the future.

The hair is called "Drunk Loretta and the Tri Balls". It's pretty fun and wacky hair that has optional bangs to allow for two different looks! Go on over to the starlust motel and try a demo. I even made it so that the demo bangs are detachable so you can get an accurate idea of how versatile this hair is:)

Cheers darlings!!

60's hair all up on yo skull.

You know what's neat? Being fabulous. Not just anyone can be fabulous. I hear your mom is pretty fabulous (oh my, what a woman), but are YOU? Well, when I think of being fabulous a certain era comes to mind. That era my friends is the 1960's. Sure, the 50's were great, everyone loves gigantic rolled coifs, dramatic A-line dresses, and cat eye glasses; however, it seems like so often the fabulous 1960's get overlooked in the land of contemporary fashion (or if we do remember them we only seem to recall garish prints, peace signs, and circular "John Lennon" style glasses).

I conjure images in my mind of massive creations that took 5 cans of ultra hold Eco-non-friendly hairsprays to maintain. Where they boxed your head into a dome of style unparalleled by anything in today's hair arsenal. Fabulous women strutting the streets of the world decked out in sleek calf high boots, ultra-mini skirts, and flawlessly sculpted hair-do's.

For you, my darlings, I've released a hairstyle called "Maude the Mod". This hair is not for the faint of fashion heart. It is big and commands attention! Heck, I don't think big even describes it properly...it's PREGNANT with FABULOUSNESSS.

Come on down to PUDGE at the Starlust Motel today and snag a pack. (Will be available at other locations soon).

OH! Before I forget. My friend Melatonin Hax of Thimbles and ::Split Pea:: made an AMAZING headband specifically for this hair. I offer an optional bow for the hair; but I'm going to be frank kids, her headband blows my bow out of the water! It is SO cute and has color change scrips in EACH petal of the flower so that you can do endless amounts of patterns and fun stuff. It will be offered this weekend at PUDGE and at ::Split Pea:: (once Mel makes a fabulous ad for it since she just finished it this evening). But I just wanted to let you know, because it's hecka hecka cute. Here's a sneaky peeky.

When it rains, it pours. More on "fatism" in Second Life(TM)

So with the whole pro-ana vs. body acceptance thing floating about like a bizarre rain cloud it's been a weird week. A friend and I were recently having a conversation about the ridiculous nature of some television programs that try to send a "fat positive" message by making Tyra Banks (or anyone else) dress in a "fat suit" for a day to see how people treat them.

I personally find these shows highly amusing considering the way in which they comically dress these women up and not only make them fat, but also make them look absolutely ridiculous. And in all the years I've been fat I've only ever faced discrimination based on being so in games like THERE or Second Life(TM), and that I think the depictions of an average day in a fat person's life in these shows are inaccurate. I don't know if there is some higher force trying to cosmically prove me wrong for saying those programs are a little exaggerated because this week has been nothing but fat comments and bizarre "fatism" (fatism is defined as discrimination against someone for being overweight).

This week I have, in real life, been called fat twice. The first time I was doing some grocery shopping very late at night (about 1 a.m.) and happened by a fellow who took it upon himself to state loudly, "Hey lady, nice fat ass". Now, the tone of his voice indicated this could have been either a compliment OR an insult; however, either way I wasn't super impressed.

Then as I was walking outside to take a break at work the other day there were a group of three men sitting outside smoking and one audibly commented "Fat ass girl" as I walked by. I'm not sure if people assume being fat also means I'm deaf too...as though cellulite is clogging my ear canals or something.

So I guess I wasn't super surprised when today in Second Life (TM) I was introduced to an absolutely delightful individual by the name of Drewseph Dinosaur. I happened upon this individual because I was standing outside of my PUDGE shop at the Starlust Motel. I was contemplating moving some vendors around and such when he meandered up to me and started to talk.

The conversation that took place between he and I is a perfect example of what I have encountered several times in Second Life (and other games) because of my avatar's size. It seems as though people have less of an internal dialogue based on the anonymity of games like these. I can see how that may be liberating in many ways (maybe for people who feel they can't express themselves properly in real life) but it also seems to make some people lose a sense of responsibility toward respect for other individuals and their feelings. Granted, I took nothing this individual said to heart because I honestly could care less if someone thinks I'm fat (I mean, no duh, I'm fat). But it does bother me that people think it's ok to randomly harass people without instigation.

You will notice that I asked Drewseph Dinosaur for his express permission to quote him in my blog. I didn't think it was fair to record and post a conversation without the permission of the individuals involved. I was granted permission and have proof of such (see convo below).
Note also in the conversation the part when I was told that I must have been "asking for" discrimination based on the fact that my avatar is fat and my shop is a gigantic hamburger. Alas...

I have "bleeped out" the cuss words for the sake that I may have underage readers.

[23:42] Drewseph Dinosaur: IS THIS A F**** BURGER!?
[23:42]You: It's not just any burger, it is in fact a f**** burger.
[23:42] Drewseph Dinosaur: F*** YEAH!
[23:42] You: It's my pudgeburger.
[23:43] Drewseph Dinosaur: you f***in fatty
[23:43] You: can i quote you on that?
[23:43] Drewseph Dinosaur: wyes
[23:43] You: Oh good
[23:43] You: I have been writing in my blog recently about fatism in SL
[23:45] You: So you have something against fatties or burgers? Or both?[23:46] Drewseph Dinosaur: i f*****g love burgers
[23:46] Drewseph Dinosaur: and i f******g love fatties
[23:46] You: Well burgers are lovely
[23:46] You: I agree fully
[23:47] Drewseph Dinosaur: i
[23:47] Drewseph Dinosaur: i have to go
[23:47] Drewseph Dinosaur: fatcampawaits me

At this point he left for a bit, only to return moments later with two friends.

0:02] Drewseph Dinosaur: OH
[0:03] Drewseph Dinosaur: WE MEET AGAIN, BURGER LADY
[0:03] You: True that sir.
[0:03] Drewseph Dinosaur: you f****n fatty burger-watchin woman
[0:03] Kaylah Debevec goes in for fries
[0:03] Drewseph Dinosaur: better?
[0:04] You: when did i go from "fatty" to "burger lady" then back again.
[0:04] You: you're a charmer
[0:04] Kaylah Debevec blinks
[0:04] Stein Shilova: Drew, you are being a d**k
[0:04] Drewseph Dinosaur: WHICH WOULD YOU PREFER
[0:04] You: Well, i do have an actual name.
[0:04] Kaylah Debevec hands him a burger, "Here.. eats"

(At this point I say something to the effect of, "Well done on being the first person in all of SL to notice I'm fat" but my text kept not showing up for me, so I figured i would try to fill in for you a bit).

[0:05] Drewseph Dinosaur: forgive me
[0:05] Drewseph Dinosaur: but i'm probably not
[0:05] You: You shall get an award for "pointing out the obvious"
[0:07] You: Well you're obviously bothered by the fact that i'm fat, although obviously I'm not (or I wouldn't have chosen to be this way). I'm curious, what is it about it that bothers you so?
[0:07] Thursday Schism: I can't walk at all on my lappy
[0:07] Kaylah Debevec: SIssy... we found burgers -hands her a boring french fry-
[0:07] Thursday Schism: :o
[0:07] Drewseph Dinosaur: you don't bother me
[0:07] Thursday Schism: Oooh, burgers and drama! Pass me the popcorn[0:07] Drewseph Dinosaur: this burger bothers me
[0:07] Kaylah Debevec get it out
[0:07] Drewseph Dinosaur: its....too big for me to eat in one bite!
[0:07] You: what about my burger bothers you?
[0:08] Kaylah Debevec whispers, He did it, i just thought the burger was neat[0:09] Drewseph Dinosaur shrugs "I'm just curious as to how this burger still stands. Don't you guys eat it when you're hungry?"
[0:09] Thursday Schism noms on her frosted flakes and watches intently
[0:09] You: Do you eat when you're hungry?
[0:10] You: Is that not a normal human response to do so?
[0:10] Drewseph Dinosaur: duh...which is wh i'm asking why you haven't eaten this burger when you were hungry
[0:10] Drewseph Dinosaur: fair question.
[0:10] You: Well, seeing as it's a virtual burger in a virtual game
[0:11] You: I figure it's impossible to eat.
[0:11] You: Call me crazy.
[0:11] Thursday Schism facepalms
[0:11] Thursday Schism: He is kidding lady.
[0:11] Kaylah Debevec munches her pixel popcorn with interest
[0:11] You: was he also kidding when he called me "f*****g fatty burger watching woman?"
[0:12] Stein Shilova: I think that you all should take your har dee har har attitudes and popcorn and leave.
[0:12] Stein Shilova: now
[0:12] Thursday Schism: probably, he's a d****e bag
[0:12] Drewseph Dinosaur: what was that skinny?
[0:12] Thursday Schism groans
[0:12] You: This is still quotable correct?
[0:12] Thursday Schism: <3s Drewbie
[0:13] Thursday Schism: him being a d****e?
[0:13] You: yes, I can see why. He's positively charming.
[0:13] Thursday Schism: It's mostly cause he's a tomcat in the sack, yanno[0:14] Kaylah Debevec groans and rolls her eyes
[0:14] Thursday Schism's shoulders shrug. "What, he's good."
[0:14] Stein Shilova: well he should be, he's a big enough d**k
[0:14] Thursday Schism smirks.
[0:14] Drewseph Dinosaur: angry inch!
[0:15] Kaylah Debevec tugs them, Can we go now??
[0:15] Thursday Schism: But, i like the smell of the burger...
[0:15] Kaylah Debevec blinks, YOUR A VEGGIE HEAD
[0:15] Thursday Schism: xDxDxD
[0:15] Kaylah Debevec giggles
[0:16] Drewseph Dinosaur: doesn't mean she can't sniff
[0:16] Thursday Schism: JUST LEMME EAT MY FROSTED FLAKES BISH[0:16] You: So, im going to ask again, is this conversation quotable, because it's going to be incredibly appropriate for my more recent blogging.
[0:16] Kaylah Debevec eeeeeps
[0:16] Kaylah Debevec shrugs
[0:16] Drewseph Dinosaur: depends what you're gonna do with it
[0:16] Thursday Schism: Oh sure, go ahead. You spell my name T-h-u- xD j/p[0:16] You: I'm more then happy to change names
[0:17] Kaylah Debevec: Put it on her blog der.. good in bed boy
[0:17] Thursday Schism: Make my name Wednesday!
[0:17] You: I'm going to use it to prove a point about some people's reactions to fat avatars.
[0:17] Kaylah Debevec cracks up and licks her, Dork
[0:17] You: Granted, the ladies have said nothing against anything.
[0:17] Drewseph Dinosaur: make me famous on the interwebs
[0:17] Thursday Schism: Well, that's because Kaly's thighs are huge
[0:18] Thursday Schism: <33333
[0:18] Drewseph Dinosaur: THUNDER THIGHSSSSSSSSS
[0:18] Kaylah Debevec: Actually.. to be fair and honest.. I didnt even realize he was talking to anyone.. however -glares.. leave my thunder's alone damn you both
[0:18] You: Fabulous
[0:18] Drewseph Dinosaur: OMFG IS THAT AWNING BACON~?
[0:18] Kaylah Debevec: You start in on my breats.. YOU DIE
[0:18] Thursday Schism: xD
[0:18] Thursday Schism NOMNOMNOMS TEH BACON
[0:18] Thursday Schism: oh shit, veggie.
[0:18] Kaylah Debevec: I am cuttin out tongues once and for all!
[0:18] Drewseph Dinosaur grabs thurs by the ankle "BAD VEGGIEGIRL"
[0:19] Thursday Schism: 2:
[0:19] Thursday Schism digs back into her frosted flakes
[0:19] Drewseph Dinosaur: 3:?
[0:19] Kaylah Debevec: So Crystyle.. mind if I ask you a question?
[0:19] Kaylah Debevec is just nosey and curious
[0:19] You: by all means
[0:20] Kaylah Debevec: Ok.. I can see being a bit larger than average on her.. would make for an interesting experiment
[0:20] Kaylah Debevec: Bu*here
[0:20] You: It's not an experiment actually
[0:20] You: shit, my text keeps not showing up
[0:20] Kaylah Debevec: Okay.. then fine.. being more yourself than some are willing to be..
[0:21] Kaylah Debevec smiles, It did
[0:21] You: this is my normal shape
[0:21] Stein Shilova: I'm guessing that neither of you ladies look exactly like your avatars...
[0:21] You: oh see, its all coming out of order for me. So wierd.
[0:21] Kaylah Debevec: lag.. -shakes her fist at sl-
[0:22] Thursday Schism shrugs. "I see nothing wrong with pudge avs, hell, i have the cutest neko alt that's about 5'8" and plump as hell. But uhh... making a chubby av and hanging out at a burger? Kinda asking for something."
[0:22] Drewseph Dinosaur sits on thursday's shoulder?
[0:22] You: Well
[0:22] You: the burger
[0:22] You: is my shop
[0:22] Kaylah Debevec hides her rl tail
[0:22] Drewseph Dinosaur: clearly
[0:22] Drewseph Dinosaur: wellt hey don't have tails or puppy aers
[0:22] You: And i dont think doing anything of the nature
[0:22] You: is "asking for something"
[0:22] Stein Shilova: she isn't hanging out here
[0:22] You: that would be like saying
[0:22] You: because you wear kitty ears
[0:22] You: i should make fun of you
[0:22] Thursday Schism: PUPPY!
[0:22] You: for being unrealistic
[0:22] Thursday Schism: And go right ahead.
[0:22] Thursday Schism: xD
[0:22] Stein Shilova: so if you guys are hanging around a litterbox, that would just leave you open for jokes?
[0:22] You: I choose not to.
[0:23] Thursday Schism: Yeah.
[0:23] You: I don't think anyone is "asking for something" by doing something they enjoy
[0:23] You: obviously my store name is tounge in cheek. And my avatar is fat[0:23] You: but
[0:23] You: calling someone a f*****g fatty
[0:23] You: is a whole other cup of tea
[0:23] You: and uncalled for
[0:23] You: I wouldn't say something degrading based on what you wear or are[0:23] You: even if i thought it was unappealing
[0:24] Drewseph Dinosaur: ................................!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!![0:24] Kaylah Debevec drags drew back by his leash
[0:24] Drewseph Dinosaur: \m/ ';,,,;' \m/ - AHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!! - \m/ ';,,,;' \m/
[0:24] You: and wouldn't think you were "asking for it"
[0:24] Drewseph Dinosaur: Its body is covered in hundreds of wires!!!!
[0:24] Kaylah Debevec: down boy
[0:24] Drewseph Dinosaur: The mouth attempts to speak but, only murmers collapse from its jaws!!!!
[0:24] Thursday Schism: oh noes!
[0:24] Drewseph Dinosaur: \m/ ';,,,;' \m/!!!!!!![0:24] Drewseph Dinosaur: \m/ ';,,,;' \m/!!!!!!![0:24] Kaylah Debevec facepalms

At this point they all teleported away. I just thought that everyone may benefit from seeing first hand what it is like sometimes when you represent yourself in a true-to-life way via a platform like Second Life(TM).

My thoughts on the whole Proana thing...

Normally I wouldn't use my fashion update blog to do anything but inform about updates and releases, but it has recently it has come to our attention (those who read the fashion feed and other SL players) that there is a flickr group dedicated to the idea that eating disorders are OK and that emaciated thinness is beautiful.

I personally have nothing against being thin; however, like many of you I was frustrated to learn that there was an SL group advocating eating disorders. I almost said I was "shocked" to learn of this, but sadly I am not shocked at all. In today's society where we are constantly force fed propaganda about what a body ideal is (or should be), I can't say it shocks me that people are falling into the various traps that exist surrounding this issue.

I am not angered at the individuals who run these sites, in fact I just feel very sorry for them. Many people struggle with illnesses like anorexia nervosa, bulimia, and body dysmorphic disorder and I do not think of someone with a disorder or a disease as being a horrible person based solely on behaviors triggered by their disorder or disease. Rather, I think in situations like this there needs to be an intervention of some nature involving people who post sites that advocate unhealthy ideals. Perhaps rather then chastise those individuals that run these self harm groups we should encourage them to seek the proper medical attention and help that they require for their illness.

Public awareness is important regarding these matters. It is important that the message of self love and body acceptance be nurtured and encouraged. For any of you who know me personally, have met me in world, or have seen my pictures here on my blog (just look through the history), you will know that my avatar is not skinny; in fact, she is on the very plump side. Some people live out fantasy via their virtual existence but that is not what I do. When I created my avatar she was an extension of my RL self and in being so she is fat. Heck people, my store name is PUDGE and there is a reason for that. I have always been an advocate for sending the message that beauty exists across a very broad spectrum and that although thin can be beautiful, fat can be too.

I decided to post here something I wrote on another blog about 2 years ago regarding the "fat" issue. I hope you can appreciate and enjoy it.

On being a fat girl
There are a few things that are apparent through the viewing of American television. A:) We love trash talking people and or watching people make fools of themselves for the sake of our own amusement/and or to make ourselves feel better. B:) We love all that is artificial, prepackaged, pre-determined, and thought out for us. And C:) You must not be fat, and if you are; you are a gross von grosserton and there is no reason you can not pop a bucket full of TRIM-SPA baby and make it all go away.

I like being fat. I am not saying it for the purpose of trying to make anyone else more body comfortable. I am not saying it for the purpose of trying to make people like/feel sorry for me. I am not saying it for the purpose of starting a new fat-positive trend, no, I really, truly and honestly like being who I am.

Granted, I am not just a fat girl. I am an artist, a student, a mother, a wife, a friend, a writer, and a person who really enjoys simplicity with moments of pure unfiltered chaos. But of course what you are aesthetically is the first impression people get of you (unless you have the luxury of being a shut in with only indirect means of communication). I am a lot of things. But in the white-bread-pop-culture-American eye I am a fat little ethnic girl.

Why would someone dare not want to be tall, blonde, and slender? How is it that with all the media corruption and constant propaganda that people like myself would choose to be fat? I have one very simple answer, because I think I'm hot and I like to eat. Yes, that is it. I have the biggest ego on almost any fat girl you will meet, at times to the point of being slightly narcissistic. Everyone has their preferences for what they find is their "body ideal" but to be frank, I think fat chicks are hot, hot shit. When I draw a woman's body, I draw one with substance, with girth, with beautiful rolling curves as that is what I find attractive; truly, from the deepest depths of my person.

I am proud of my body. It has carried children and given birth. It has tried to sabotage me through a medley of malfunction. It is soft and jiggly and sensual and round. It is funny and awkward at times. And it is the only one I will have the chance to be in (despite spiritual beliefs) at the moment.

When in public and I make a statement that pertains to my weight such as "Whoa, forget going for that long walk, I would not be a chubby girl if I were walking that far!" I do not expect those in my company to say something such as "Oh, why Crystal, how delusional you must be for you are nothing but a svelte little buttercup and of course by no means overweight!" I am not asking for someone to reply in such a way. In fact, I think it is rather sad that someone feels as though they have to.

Why is it so hard to fathom someone being completely and utterly comfortable in his or her own flesh? Granted, there is the media and those wonderful negative influences that haunt us: i.e., childhood taunting, parental influence, etc. It took me a great many years to come to terms with the fact that I will forever be a: short, chubby, black haired, Italian girl. Rather than having the chance to ever be a tall, statuesque, blond, American ideal of perfection.

It makes me very sad when I hear women say they are unhappy in their own skin. When I hear the girls at school say "God, if I could only drop 10 lbs I would be wearing a size 8!!" I laugh guttural laughs in response to these comments. All of these beautiful and intelligent women who put so much weight (no pun intended) on the importance of 10 lbs. why? Will it make a huge physical change in their appearance? Most likely not. Then why? It’s because of that number. Whatever beautiful number they wish to attain, be it 8, or 10, or 2. I feel sorry for the woman (or man I mean not to be sexist here as I imagine men go through body image difficulty as well, but seeing as I am a woman I can only relate to one side of the issue) who puts all her happiness eggs in the size 8 basket.

There is an understanding on my behalf though, that everyone is different. Not everyone can be thin, or fat (for my liking). And to me, the most important thing is that someone is doing what he or she is doing for himself or herself, not for anyone else. Be that the choice to loose weight, dye their hair, or get a breast augmentation. I really don't care. I understand the desire to do things to enhance ones appearance. I am guilty of that as well (tattooing for example is very much vanity on my part) but its the concept of being so unhappy with one-self unless they have one very specific thing. I think its a beautiful thing when someone can say "I look great now, but I have a size 8 pair of pants I adore and would love to fit, but if I never fit them, that is ok as I can stare at them and all their glory as they hang in my closet collecting dust until the day I can".

In closing I say, love who you are ladies and gents, because in all honesty things could be much worse...I am just going to throw out the term Leprosy here as a good example. Just remember when you want to put on that pair of jeans that just wont zip up right, be thankful that you don't have terrible skin lesions or massive tumors (or if you do, see a physician immediately).

Skin tight dresses for the masses.

I was sitting down the other day watching ludicrous amounts of 80's teen shows/movies and I thought about how much I wanted one of those skin tight, ruched, 80's prom dresses. I decided the only way to remedy this desire was to create this dream dress in our virtual world of course!

While designing these dresses I couldn't decide if I wanted the fabulous poofy skirted dress with the cliche' lace under layer or if I wanted the more Pretty-Woman-esque mini dress version. I decided I'd do BOTH. So these dresses come with a poofy and mini skirt option. Hot hot hot!

These dresses are called the, "I'm Not a Prostitute" dresses. 6 colors to choose from and with the 2 skirts and multiple layering options to choose from per dress you will have plenty of versitality at your fingertips.

Come on by and pick them up right now at the Starlust Motel Pudge (gigantic hamburger). These will also be available this weekend at: Fashion Victim, Caribe, and Moosh.

Shazam!

It's been a fairly bizarre week. In RL things have been kinda lame...my daughter got sick with strep throat, I have bronchitis, and Flavor of Love 3 finally came to a close (lets hope New York does another season or I'm completely out of horrible reality t.v. that I secretly love). In the virtual world; however, things have been on the upswing! The Starlust Motel has been doing faaaaabulously! Moosh is going to have a fashion show tomorrow (May 24th) and I've got some new releases just in time for extended weekend shopping (hooray for having Monday off, am i right?!)

The first new release I've got for all you lovelies is more basic shirts. I know that I personally can never have enough basic shirts in my wardrobe and therefore I'm offering you; the beautiful people, the same luxury. The shirts are called "Simple Scoops" and come in 2 color packs for your shirt-wearing enjoyment.

My second new release is a hairstyle that was inspired by a pair of glasses that Marcelle DeCuir created. The glasses are both awkward and adorable and I wanted the hair to basically convey the same feeling. I named the hair "Awkward in Jr.High" and I think once you try a demo you'll understand why:)

Come on down to PUDGE at the Starlust Motel (The gigantic hamburger) and get yourself some new goodies. I will ad this stuff to my other locations soon as well (once I'm feeling a little less ill). Ciao for now!