Dekade is back, baby! OMGOMGOMGOMG! I’m really excited to be doing a skin review post cos I haven’t done one in awhile, and also I really like this new Bridget skin from Dekade. Bridget is one of two new women’s skin, and there’s also a skin for the guys, too!
I’m wearing the Light skin tone with Light Brows and a few of the lipstick tattoos. This skin also has Dark and Red brows, hair base, eye makeups and lipsticks on the tattoo layer.
My lingerie today is the Desiderio set from Fishy Strawberry, which will be available at Juicy Crush On You event this Friday!
I was digging around my inventory today, and re-discovered this adorable Broken Hearts Bleed (Elly) skin from Pink Fuel. Like many other skin addicts in SL, I’ve been waiting for Mochi to release this skin, so I’m *crossing my fingers* that the full Elly line will come out this month? or next month? Hurry up, Mochi!
Fishy Strawberry has a cute new Western outfit out! I can’t believe I found the most perfect pair of Anexx FringeWestern Boots to go with it. Now all I need, is a cowboy and a horse.
If you were hesitant to try the Aperture Viewer (by William Weaver) because it wasn’t listed in the official Third Party Viewer Directory, good news: it is now. Unless stated otherwise, most of my photos going forward will be taken using this viewer, mostly because it’s what I’m learning right now. I used the official Second Life Viewer up until 2020, when I finally decided to dip my toes into third party viewers. Since then, I’ve tried Black Dragon, Firestorm, Alchemy, and beta versions of these viewers. I’m comfortable with all of them, but I’m also a sucker for shiny new sliders. I like when a viewer can push the limits of what’s possible in Second Life without needing external photo editing apps.
That said, it really doesn’t matter what viewer you use to take photos in Second Life. At the end of the day, it’s the artist, not the tool. And honestly, I don’t even consider myself an art photographer. I’m just a fashion blogger. I shoot fast and move on.
For this look, I used the built-in poser to part my lips and add a side glance. You can always use a face poser HUD, but if you don’t have one, the built-in poser actually gives you super fine control. You can tweak all the sliders to get as expressive as you want. Yes, it’s a little time-consuming, but those small details can really bring your photos to life.
Also, Anthology is open. And for the first time ever, I made an alpha in Second Life. It was messy, but I did it in under 30 minutes, and I’m totally inexperienced. I’m wearing the Nida Sweater from Havoc. It’s made for Maitreya, but I wanted to wear it with the Maitreya LaraX body, so I had to make an alpha to cut out bits of the breasts and back. I love this top too much to switch back to regular Maitreya, so I went the hard route. If you want the alpha, just message me in SL.
And finally, can we talk about this Derpy Doge Plush from Sakura? I love holdables in Second Life, and this one is just too cute. The little tongue sticking out reminds me of my real life derpy dog. Instant favorite.
Jon Linden posted a link with some useful inventory management tips on the SL Official blog. But.butbutbut.. I NEED HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I have a giant Clothes folder. I’ve tried to organize with categories that make sense to me, like this:
Clothes
> Accessories
> Designers
> Random Designers
> Japanese Designers
> Random Japanese Designers
> Lolita
> Bikinis
> Lingerie
Those with their own category are because I have hundreds if not thousands of different labels all thrown in there.
My inventory is a hopeless black hole.. right now I have several hundred folders that are not filed. But since the grid is borked and I can’t tp anywhere! Guess what time it is…….. INVY MANAGEMENT TIME! *sulks*
Valentine’s Day came early! This absolutely stunning Angelberry set is from Blueberry at The Epiphany. What I like about this set is that you can mix-and-match the colors to make your outfit unique. I chose Lover and Shine (red and gold) for my look today, cos they pair so well together.
I saw that the Beppu SIM is closing from a Flickr contact, so I rushed over to take a picture. I remember taking pictures here once before, and it is definitely a gorgeous place. If you have some time, you should come check this sim out before it’s gone!
With the Presidential election coming up, I wanted to put together a look inspired by the First Lady. The Bristol Trench coat from Mon Tissu is just the prefect coat to wear with a short skirt & high heels. To accessorize, I wore the Petite Fleur earrings & ring from Maubray.
What I’m Wearing:
Truth – Portia w/ Roots (Swedish)
Maubray – Petite Fleur Earrings & Ring (Gold)
Mon Tissu – Bristol French (S) Patisserie
Mon Tissu – Westbury Mini (S) Dusty Rose
G-Field – Lace Tops (Lucy) Ivory
G-Field – Flower Pumps “Eve” Cream
I looove this outfit! Get this Embrace dress from Geometry at this month’s faMESHed event, and the Desire Ankle Boots from Gos are a Mesh Around Hunt gift!
I don’t know what it is about Pink Fuel’s Elly, but it’s like it puts all other skins to shame.
While I think this skin is very pretty, I don’t like how the face has this photoshopped type look.
But seriously, it’s probably just me, I love very natural I-dont-wear-foundation skins.
So this is were the Cheerno skins went to? O_O If so I’m happy cause those skins were lovley and certanly need a decent shape tweaking to make the skin look at its best.
To me, KA has always been better on her own (under KA Designs, and Dekade) label. When she closed Dekade and brought her skins to CheerNo, I was sooo sad. So glad to see her back under her own brand/sim.
The skin looks fabulous on you, I really like the one with the natural lip. Each day I tune in to your blog, Gogo, and drool over the way the mesh hair sits so perfectly in the photos. Shiloh and I were talking about it the other day, and I think it’s time for us to break down and give it a try! What are your suggestions for great mesh hair?
I don’t know what it is about Pink Fuel’s Elly, but it’s like it puts all other skins to shame.
While I think this skin is very pretty, I don’t like how the face has this photoshopped type look.
But seriously, it’s probably just me, I love very natural I-dont-wear-foundation skins.
well i finally (and i fought it believe me) went and checked out the pink fuel elly skin. oh damn you are right, it’s awesome i love it! bought it.
Somehow all skins look good on you, no matter what you do! :S This one is horrible on me.
aww thank you! give it a chance, I modded my lips and nose for the skin a bit 🙂
So this is were the Cheerno skins went to? O_O If so I’m happy cause those skins were lovley and certanly need a decent shape tweaking to make the skin look at its best.
Nice ones there 🙂
To me, KA has always been better on her own (under KA Designs, and Dekade) label. When she closed Dekade and brought her skins to CheerNo, I was sooo sad. So glad to see her back under her own brand/sim.
So she worked with them? I still love my Dhalia skin so I’m glad as long as she keeps making them.
The skin looks fabulous on you, I really like the one with the natural lip. Each day I tune in to your blog, Gogo, and drool over the way the mesh hair sits so perfectly in the photos. Shiloh and I were talking about it the other day, and I think it’s time for us to break down and give it a try! What are your suggestions for great mesh hair?