One year ago today, a little Neko blog was born into a virtual world called Second Life.

At the time, I had no idea what it would become… I just knew I wanted to figure out this Neko thing — what was a Neko, why did someone become a Neko, and more to the point, how could I become a Neko in Second Life?

Come nibble a birthday cupcake with me, and if you're...

Some builds in Second Life leave you breathless. Others make you gasp. And then there are a rare few that cause your virtual spirit to soar with a sense of fresh air, wide open spaces, and limitless dreams. What’s a Neko to wear, while exploring such loveliness? Find out on my Virtual Neko blog.


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There I was, innocently exploring a Neko mall when I spotted an amazing texture inside a store across the plaza. Neko ears in the vendor picture reassured me that potential shopping quarry was at hand, and I sauntered closer.

That’s when it happened. A dress with black lace arrested my texture-loving heart and dragged my mouse (evil, singularly-minded, linden-devouring creatures that mice are) up to the “purchase” position. Suddenly “Nightshade” was mine… now… where to explore? Come find out on my Virtual Neko blog…

In the weeks leading up to the creation of this blog, I spent a lot of time researching Neko styles — ranging from Steampunk, Goth, and Vamp, to Kawaii, Geisha, and pretty much everything in between. I tracked down countless Neko designers, many of whom were often situated in fantastically built sims that offered just as much fun for the explorer as they did for the shopper (did I really just say that?!).

One such example is Steam Forge.

It’s become one of my favorite...

Although Virtual Neko won’t be focusing solely on fashion, it’s safe to say that roughly half of my posts will cover kitty couture on a regular basis. Because hair is such an essential element of an outfit — especially critical for Nekos, in light of the extra furry parts on our bodies — I wanted to share four of the styles I’ve been wearing lately on my Virtual Neko Blog.

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