Last week I was in search of a well done urban based sim for the above photo of Ms. Elle. Even in my SL past, urban sims could be seriously hit and miss and were often not updated. Honestly I had absolutely no idea where to even start when I began this endeavor but I had an idea in my head for this photo that I wasn’t willing to let go. To remedy this, I went directly to my beloved Explore Second Life group on Flickr to find a spot that might work for me. One of the few urban sims that popped up after searching a few pages was one called Sexy Cat. Yeah I know…I should have gotten a hint from the sim name but it seemed “clean” in the photos and well done therefore I thought to myself – Mission Accomplished!
Any who, I popped on over and found the sim to be relatively uninhabited – the only other avi on the sim had a profile description that more or less said “Second Life Explorer”. So I sent Elle on a nice leisurely stroll in search of that perfect photo spot – something that would make this outfit definitely stand out. As Elle made her way around the place, I went through a mental check list in my head: Nice urban grunge feel (check), Bodega like stores (check), nice use of colors (check) and once the spot was found I was definitely ready to Rock and Roll!
Well midway through my photo taking a shadow appears on my screen and it stays there for a good long while. Of course in my head I am thinking “Dude, I am standing here not moving, looking like a dumb ass so….GET OUTTA THE WAY!” Then the familiar “ding, ding” happens and I get this IM from the male resident:
[2017/01/02 10:52] xx: hey hun
At this point, the sighing commences on my part as I begin formulate my wordy reply:
[2017/01/02 10:53] Elle Couerblanc: hello (So thoughtful and elegant a reply, right? Now profile perving commences and the vedict for this fella was “harmless”)
[2017/01/02 10:53] xxxx: how are you
[2017/01/02 10:53] Elle Couerblanc:: fine (suddenly I feel the need to check out the land info tab. Whoops – all the key words are there that should have been a huge red flag about the point of the sim when I tp’d in!)
(Okay now…wait for it…wait for it – the important question suddenly jumps into my brain. After a brief pause I type the words……)
[2017/01/02 10:53] Elle Couerblanc: is this a sex sim or something? lol
[2017/01/02 10:54] xxxx: yes
[2017/01/02 10:54] xxxx: sexy avatar
[2017/01/02 10:54] Elle Couerblanc: haha oops I just liked the looks of it
[2017/01/02 10:54] Elle Couerblanc: thanks but I am just here taking photos (Now I feel bad…the guy really thought I was here for the same goals as him!)
[2017/01/02 10:54] Elle Couerblanc: sorry
[2017/01/02 10:54] xxxx: its ok hun
And then he continues on on his way leaving me to my work. Well you can’t blame the guy for trying, but unfortunately for him I was not his target audience! It was definitely a case of right place, wrong girl for this gentleman. At this point I am laughing at myself in real life for my total reborn noob mistake! Anyway Mr. Redacted Name Resident, I hope you found what you were looking for that day! Because regardless of anyone’s reason for being in Second Life, as long as you can legally buy cigarettes in the US and it involves others who can legally buy cigarettes as well (AND are on the same page as you), you are definitely entitled to live out your dreams in Second Life, whatever they may be! Rock on with your ePeens friends, just avoid the Blingis if you can!
+elua+ Jordan_Ombre Basic pack @Kustom 9
CATWA HEAD Catya
Lara Hurley– Diana Milky *Catwa Appliers* with Lara Hurley Gia Lips
Maitreya Mesh Body – Lara
-VA-F-VISTA BENTO PROHANDS
2byte ] Angel glow cap(wh)
Vinyl – Ephixa Leather Jacket @ uber
Vinyl – Bebe Bra – Cotton @ uber
Vinyl – Ephixa Hoodie @ uber
TETRA – Silk Track Trousers (Midnight)
Shoes – [VALE KOER] THE VASIFORM GROUP GIFT
Pose – Label Motion
Location – Sexy Cat
That is just so feminine and pretty. Beautifully styled Gogo.
Gogo,
I am all in a fluster.
Before I flap my arms around theoretically, let me get to the important part and say how sophisticated you look. I love that hairstyle. It’s a shame Fri.day wont be concentrating on as many hairs. I’m an RPer primarily, and am always look for no fuss hairstyles that are low ARC (which is, unfortunately, where TRUTH just doesn’t cut it).
I have a problem, Gogo. Can I call you Auntie Gogo; Fashion Fixer? Maybe that title is too long.
I have recently acquired an alt in order to basically have some quiet time to work in Photoshop. Now I can dress myself initially, and sort my skin out etc, but what I’m pretty bad at is finding poses for AOs. I usually make my own AO with separate poses etc, but the problem is; I’m at a loss as to where to find these poses.
And I was hoping you could advise me.
I’m looking for natural poses, especially a set that would move fluidly in sequence. Nothing too dramatic, or poserish. If I go back to RP etc, I need something that states ‘average Jill’ and not ‘hey look at mah bewbs!’
If you can’t/don’t want to help me, thank you for taking the time to read this blurb anyhow 🙂
And keep up the good work.
Perhaps you need a monthly feature where readers seek your advice on specific attachment points/clothing items/SL shenanigans.
Thanks Gogo.
hi Leni! Check out Reel Expressions (normal standing poses) and Sweet Lovely Cute (animated stading/sitting/turning poses), my two favorite shops to get AO poses, though certainly these are not the only ones. I’ve been planning on doing an AO tutorial for quite some time, just… laziness got in the way 🙂
hi gogo, i need some help with settings for picture taking with shadows on,
i have no lag with it on i can walk round just fine, although no eyes :/
but its not very flattering when taking snaps, i get it either too dark or no shadows when i use my skin preset.. any help u could offer would be great 🙂
As much as I love Fri.day – I think I probably bought the whole hair collection by now – this one doesn’t really cut it for me.
The front part is very nicely done, but when it comes to the hair knot in the back, I feel as if something was lacking. It doesn’t really look finished to me or at least finished in a hurry. There’s that thick strain of hair wrapping around the knot – can’t help it, I think that’s something you often find on designs by new hair designers who still lack experience to do the details. But I’m expecting better from Fri.Day, because the other styles simply are of better quality. 🙂
I really like Pearl on you btw – I think it’s my favorite. 🙂