“Frankly, my dear, I don’t give a damn.”
Most people know this iconic line from Gone with the Wind, but have they actually sat through all four hours of the movie? If you haven’t, you should at least once. Scarlett O’Hara isn’t exactly likable, but she was a survivor, and that’s probably why she’s remained such a memorable character all these years later.
I recently rewatched Gone with the Wind to get in the mood for photographing my current obsession from this round of The Arcade.
My friends were absolutely gushing over the Monique dress from PurpleMoon, and of course we all wanted the rare Floral version. With the right styling, it looks like something Scarlett herself might have worn while dramatically descending a staircase at Tara. As you all know, I have a weakness for period-inspired fashion, so even though the print does remind me a little bit of a floral sofa, I was willing to overlook that minor detail. The gloves are a lovely touch, and I’m even wearing the matching heels underneath the dress, though you can’t see them in these photos.
I normally don’t pay much attention to gacha these days, but once in a blue moon I’ll keep playing until I get exactly what I want.
Speaking of that famous line, let’s circle back to it for a moment.
The thing amusing me this week is watching some designers encourage other creators to drop support for LaraX, while also suggesting customers should simply switch bodies instead.
This dress is made for LaraX. I bought it because it’s made for LaraX. If it wasn’t, I wouldn’t have.
I’ve never switched mesh bodies just to wear a particular outfit, and I probably never will. If something isn’t made for the body I’m using, I move on. There is so much talent in Second Life that no single brand is irreplaceable.
Until something better comes along, I’ll continue wearing Maitreya LaraX. It does everything I need it to do. It’s funny to me that there are still residents happily wearing system bodies, yet some people act as though using a mesh body that’s still one of the most widely supported on the grid somehow makes you outdated.
I’m not resistant to change. I’m not afraid of trying new things. I’m just not interested in switching to something that doesn’t offer me anything better than what I already have.
So frankly, my dear…
I don’t give a damn.
What I’m Wearing:
PurpleMoon – Monique Gown, Earrings, Opera Gloves, Heels @ The Arcade
Sparkle Skye – Cora Comb (Silver Peach) @ Hair Fair
Truth – Subtle
Insomnia Angel – Nana Magical Headdress
Glam Affair – Lumi (L003)
LeLutka – Billie Mesh Head
Frankly, my dear, I concur.
GoGoGorgeous photos!
And I’m with you on LaraX! The body looks great naked, which I rarely am, and once you drape clothing over it, the distinctions between it and the design darlings that cost 2x the price and have the shittiest external-server-required HUD on the grid are minimal at best.
Exactly! I am with you. I am not in a hurry to change.
I bought Maitreya because it *was* the most popular body nearly 10 years ago, and it still is the most worn body when you check the BonnieBots stats. I wear Lara and LaraX interchangeably because there’s nothing wrong with my clothes for Lara. *shrugs*
I saw an argument on the Second Life subreddit a while ago about how anyone wearing Maitreya is “old” and outdated. Um, no. And sorry, not everyone wants the body shape the other bodies give. Some of us want to just look normal and proportioned… not like if you poke us with a pin we will pop.
I am frustrated and disappointed every time I see something that isn’t made for my body, but it will not force me to change to that body *just* so I can buy clothes from that shop. Lol. I will buy from people who make stuff for me.