I have big metal pumpkins! This is Halloween costume idea #1. I could go as a girl in a short dress with pastel hair, and a mysterious mask! LOL.
What I’m Wearing:
Pink Fuel Skin
Truth – Vixen & Mask
Katat0nik – (Virgin/Average) Heart Playgirl Dress
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MudHoney – Metal Pumpkins
Mamboo Chic is a new-to-me brand that has quite a large collection of skins. I haven’t done many skin reviews this year, and it’s been awhile since my last review (since August), so I thought I would share with you guys the newest skin from Mamboo Chic. This Shapira skin has a sweet lil’ face and comes with tattoo makeup and tattoo lipsticks. I love tattoo makeup, and I think every skin brand in SL should have ’em.
The Shapira skin is available in 5 skin tones, 8 lipstick (tattoos) and 15 make up (tattoos) layers. I have mixed-and-matched a couple of the tattoos to create different makeup looks above.
This skin has an attractive face & the options available are just enough to create many different looks. Of course there’s room for improvements, but from my interaction with this designer, I think she’s very willing to accept feedback and make improvements for future releases. I would love to see more brows (tattoos) offered with future releases, as well as some more upgrades on the body.
Visit Mamboo Chic
What I’m Wearing:
Exile – Aroha (Roots) Pecan
BettiePage – Bottan Shirts (Pink)
I’ve been wondering why so many SL residents aspire to be models. According to the SL Wiki site, this is an unskilled job, along with Dancer, Shop Attendant, and Bouncer/Security Agent.
Model
Another very glamorous unskilled job is becoming a model. Hiring is done in a similar way as with dancers, but the truth is, there are not many modelling job opportunities. There are a few modelling agencies around, and clothes designers usually contact them to organize big fashion events, just as in real life. These attract very large crowds and are certainly one of the best and more fun ways to present your clothing lines to the Second Life public.
To become a professional model, you’ll have to do a serious investment in yourself. To earn a large amount of L$, you not only need a gorgeous avatar, but highly-priced items like a special skin, hair (often prim hair, which is expensive), good make-up techniques, and catwalking animations, preferably unique (thus, often you have to pay someone to create them for you). To become a famous model, expect a recurring investment in more animations. Still, the job usually pays well. And you get the glamour and fame that comes with the job.
The above description is so inaccurate!!! I personally cannot name any SL famous models and I’ve heard that the pay is terrible or they’re only paid in stuff. I guess modelling could be considered a role-play activity, the chance to partake in an activity that’s ‘glamorous’ and be in the same place with other people.
My advice for newbies, or people who want to be a model for the money or fame (lol) is to start a blog instead!
Bloggers
Skill required (for fashion blogging)
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Models
Skill required (for modelling)
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Being a blogger isn’t that complicated, but neither is being a model. I’m sure there are more “skills” required to do both well, but I only have blogging experience and anybody can start a blog!
To start blogging, just buy stuff, wear it, take pictures and publish it on a blog.
To start modelling you have to buy stuff, wear it, find someone to hire you or join a modelling agency and pay them a ton of money… and maybe they’ll find someone to hire you.
Are you a model in SL? Do you want to be a model? What’s the best/worst thing about being a model?
Are you a blogger in SL? Do you want to be a blogger? What’s the best/worst thing about being a blogger?
If you’re not a blogger or a model, what do you think of these two jobs?
**** Most bloggers blog for fun, it’s not really a “JOB”
Bag Lady has these gorgeous 'rl inspired' designer handbags & backpacks. I thought it was pretty well made and would be a fun addition to anybody's wardrobe. There are a few things that I would have liked to change, like the ability to turn off bling scripts (I was able to remove this manually on some modifiable bags), and all bags should be copy/mod or mod/no trans. The permissions are inconsistent, so when you're buying a back pack, clutch, or booty bag, please make sure it is the perm you'll be comfortable with.
Shown here are Coach inspired bags in black – the clutch, booty bag, and back pack.
This is the Louis Vuitton inspired "Cherry Blossom" print back pack that I spent at least 30 minutes killing various bling scripts inside the metals. This bag is modifiable ~ but some in this series are not (like the LV Clutch).
This is a free pink Logo Booty bag located at Bag Lady's @ Juicy Del Mar. Be sure to visit Bag Lady's main location for the entire selection & another gift (a small white bag).
What I'm Wearing:
LeLutka – LondonRevolutionLight-makeup1
Maitreya – Amber (Beach Blond)
Armidi – Evelyn Square Cut Blouse (White)
Armidi – Grace Jeans
Calypso Giano Watch – Sweet Death
UBU – Drunks Sneakers
The new Ariella skin from Glam Affair has me absolutely thrilled! This beauty was featured in the Saturday Sale for just L$75 for the fatpack, and it might still be available at their main store. One of the things I truly appreciate about Glam Affair is their commitment to keeping their blog updated with the latest product releases. While their Flickr is a great resource, it doesn’t always showcase all the new offerings, so having a blog I can rely on is fantastic. Many brands have shifted away from blogs and are constantly hopping between social media platforms, but I value consistency. My main SL shopping catalog has always revolved around Flickr, but it’s nice to have that backup.
Lately, I’ve been obsessed with Glam Affair’s recent skin releases. The shading is much softer now, and the skins have a beautifully smooth finish that I can’t get enough of.
On another note, I’ve been wearing the Nysia Aviator Jacket from ISON, which is also part of this weekend’s sales events. Unfortunately, I can’t recall exactly which sale it’s in, as it’s not yet up on their Flickr at the moment I’m writing this. What I love about this jacket is its versatility; you can customize the colors of the jacket, shearling, and sweater. Plus, if you’re feeling a different vibe, you can turn the sweater off and layer it with another shirt underneath. I’m all about roomy jackets that offer mixing and matching possibilities with other pieces in my wardrobe. Happy shopping!
Read More “Chilly Out”I went to bitterCandy to pick up the free wardrobe set and found some top quality clothes there. Kal Rau is a Brazilian designer and creator of KR (which sells mostly men’s fashion) and bitterCandy which features casual women’s clothing, shoes, and accessories.
[bitterCandy – Jean Shorts + Belt | bitterCandy – Striped Hoodie | bitterCandy – Allanis Top NO Stress Pink | Dutch Touch – socks | KR – Street Next shoes (Black & Next Flower2 print)
Ohh.. I love these KR Street next shoes, especially the pink Hawaiian print! <3
Yum textures..
[Shown above is all the KR – Street Next shoes with flower print]
Even though I mostly shop for girl stuff, I have to mention that KR mostly has men’s clothing!!! All the clothes are transferable so it makes gift giving a breeze. I would totally recommend that guys check out this shop for some stylish casual wear.
TP to KR & bitterCandy to view the entire collection!
BeBae Skin re-launched today with a totally new skin!! The Nina comes in 5 different skin tones and seriously bold makeup. I loooooove the new body shading and LIPS!!!!! Luscious lips with a hint of lipgloss. <3<3
[BeBae – Sunkissed (check out that blue liner!)]
For more views of the makeup, please look at my BeBae Skins set on Flickr.
TP to BeBae to demo the new Nina. To celebrate the launch, there’s a FREE GIFT on the counter 🙂
