Secrets

It's time to make good on my promise and talk a little about mesh heads. The mesh head adaptation isn't one that has been easy for me. I'm kinda am going back on my word by even stumbling into mesh head territory, but I realized that if I didn't try...I would be left behind. I always feared that getting a mesh head would mean that I would lose my individually and the little things that made me unique in SL would fall to the side. I did try a few things to give myself some unique aspects..I'll mention them below.

It seems more and more designers have geared their new release skins to work exclusively for mesh heads. This made shopping events I loved to visit a little frustrating because I couldn't purchase the newest skin. I did however do the following for months before getting my mesh head. I collected every freebie or low cost applier that I could get my hand on. Even though I had no intention at the time to actually get a mesh head I wanted to be prepared in the event I did.

I had several talks with my SL friends about mesh heads so I had a lot of opinions and thoughts to take into consideration when choosing one. Above all, I took my time, I test drove several heads and skin appliers before making the final purchase. Mesh heads are not cheap, I think mine cost about 6k in Lindens. Quite a hefty price to pay. So if you are thinking about making the transition to a mesh head I strongly encourage you to take your time in order to avoid buyer's remorse. (which might happen)

Which head and skin combo did I pick? Well,  let me tell you. I stuck with my old faithful and trusted skin designer, Glam Affair. Glam Affair imho, makes the best skins in SL. Everything is pretty much flawlessly desinged. Glam Affair skins also are 100 percent compatible with my mesh body from Maitreya. For me, Catwa seemed like the only choice when it came to picking a base mesh head, here's why. Catwa seemed to be the most popular, meaning LOTS of skin designers and appliers had been made for this skin. Also, there are Animation Huds that are included in your purchase which allow some emotion to be shown. I've been having fun playing with them so far.

So what are some things that I did to make my SL face slightly more unique?  I used appliers. Two key things that I feel are a trademark on my SL face are freckles and eyeliner. I wanted to keep these things when making the transition to mesh, but was worried I was going to lose them since Glam Affair didn't have an applier for these two options. What I did was ask around. My friend Daallee was able to steer me into the right direction and provided me with a link to Izzie's appliers and I found both freckles and eyeliner. These appliers can be totally removed and added via a HUD and I feel help make me a little more unique. You can also choose different SL mesh eyes and lashes to enhance your SL Face.

The bottom line when it comes to purchasing a mesh head is DON'T rush into it. Take your time and try many different skins, mesh heads and appliers. There is a way to get your unique style through. You just have to work a little to uncover it.

The Look- Secrets
Hair-Oleander ~ Madison. Essential Tones- (Collab 88, August Round)
Head- CATWA HEAD Alice
Skin-Glam Affair - Gio Applier- (Uber September Round) 
Dress- David Heather-Alejandra Dress- Rose

Musical Inspirational: Secret, Mary Lambert

 

Purple Haze

It seems everyone right now has Arcade gacha fever, which means you can totally hit up Uber and pick up some goodies with lag free shopping. I made the trek to Uber yesterday and picked up some cute items to add to my overflowing inventory. Today's look is inspired by Uber's theme this month which is, "Spice"....No, not Spice girls, but think more along the lines of spicy, hot and totally tempting. I decided to play up the purple and gold hues I found in Nylon Outfitters Tunic, Elephant. The main reason I picked this tunic is because of the color, what can I say I'm a sucker for pink/lavender hues. Nylon's Tunic feels soft and flowy. It highlights an asymmetric cut along the bottom of the dress which is perfect in living into the, "Spice" theme. I paired this spicy tunic with a pair of gold gladiator sandals from Pure shoes, a little treasure in my inventory. I hope you take the time to head over to Uber and pick up some spicy items of your own.


The Look- Purple Haze
Hair- TRUTH HAIR Katara
Dress- (NO)Tunic Dress - Elephant- Uber
Shoes-Pure Poison -  Gold Goddess Sandals

BulletProof

They call me....Semyorka, Bells Semyorka and I like my drinks shaken not stirred. Ok, ok I'm totally kidding, but today's look is totally inspired by a spy type movie. More specifically, True Lies and Jamie Lee's character, Helen Tasker. You know she had that sultry sleek look after her transformation into a spy.

I recently took a trip to Uber and picked up this sleek black dress from Ryvolter, Elen Plunge. What I really like about this dress it the low cut front and back. I feel it captures the perfect look of a femme fatale. The Elen Plunge dress is available in several different colors to align with Uber's theme this month is Miami. The entire collection of designers, and creations is great and it shouldn't be missed.

Musical Inspiration: La Roux, Bulletproof

The Look-BulletProof
Hair-Tableau Vivant~ My love hair - Basics
Skin--Glam Affair - Katra skin-Party
Dress- Ryvolter, Elen Plunge- Black
Shoes-Dunc- Dita in Black for Maitreya Lara

A Long December

"A long December and there's reason to believe......Maybe this year will be better than the last."
 
The Look- A long December
Hair-Truth- Vixen
Skin-Glam Affair- December II (Uber)
Dress- Zenith- Vintage Chiffon Dress- Rose (Uber)
Fur- Zenith- Vintage fur Muffler (Uber)
Pose- Diesel Works-Zahra-1

Location: CDS Come Explore the Sims


*Uber

Fall isn't over Yet

Living in Texas means we get quite a mix of weather. In the part that I live in we haven't quite hit "winter" and are still clinging to fall. Temperatures are steadily declining which means that a light pull over is needed to keep warm not to mention the seasons favorites, Boots.

Today I've pulled together a look that is completely perfect for my area and to compliment it all I've discovered a deliciously wonderful pose set from Rogan Diesel of Diesel Works, Zahra. Zarah is available at Uber, which opened today and will probably welcome a packed house for the following week or so, but it's totally worth the trek to get in. As far as Diesel Works' pose set in concerned Im particularly fond of pose number 7 which is a fantastic pose if you are in love with bums. I'm sure I will be using this pose in an upcoming shoot.

Oh , and I did pick up the hair I am wearing from LeLutka at Uber and it's gorgeous and so much fun to wear.

The Look- Fall isn't over yet
*Hair- LeLutka-VAGUE hair - IrishFade- Uber
Skin-Glam Affair - Candy - America - 09  
Boots- fri. - Maggie.Boots (Earth)- Collab88
Pose- Diesel Works- Zahra10- Uber

*located at Uber