It’s one of my favorite times of the whole year. Mid-August, when the nights start to get just get a hint of fall in them. Those crisp undertones arrived late this week, after a truly scary, scorching July and beginning to August. I’m so here for it.
To celebrate fresh air in my house (instead of AC), I’ve styled my avatar in a dress I fell in love with at the recent Collabor88. How could I resist all the perfect details and the sweetest back? I chose – as you would expect – the creme option to best show all the reasons why Toast Bard’s (fd) fills one of the largest sections in my vast and varied SL closet. Oh and, my skin is new from Glam Affair, also at Collabor88. It’s been a bit since I have worn a GA skin.
Now off to enjoy this absolutely gorgeous weather!
xoxo
It’s about that time
Head: lel EvoX INEZ 3.1
BoM Skin: [Glam Affair] Jada Layer Rose Kiss **@Collabor88**
Eyeliner: Jack Spoon. Biba Kit
Beauty Marks: Jack Spoon. Biba Kit (beauty mark 1)
This new skin from DeeTaleZ features a lot of texture and imperfection. Pores, blemishes, smile lines, eye bags. It has it all. That’s also what drew me to it – and why I love wearing it. In the same way that I am drawn to a lot of the products from IRL beauty brand ILIA, more and more, I’m happy to show the real “me” – both my avatar and me, the actual human.
The rest of my look is – as usual – a mix of new and existing inventory…
New
Tank
Hair
Necklace
Heels
Bag
Existing
Earrings
Ring
Skirt
Talking about a different kind of texture, don’t miss this new flowy tank from ELIKATIRA at Fameshed. Be sure to zoom wayyyyy in. The textures are practically touchable. The soft white option I chose for this post is lightly ribbed and perfectly detailed in every way. I need something like this IRL for sure.
I am posting this from my wee vacation down the beach. I meant to squeeze it in before I left at the weekend, but at least I remembered to save the snapshots and write down what I was wearing so I could post it now. After this brief appearance, I will BBIAB (be back in a bit)!
The main thing for me about this classic style is how much it reminds me of Sara Al Madani(from the Real Housewives of Dubai). She’s my favorite, btw. I am obsessed with her natural beauty and classic style, while remaining very traditional.
See you soon-ish!
xoxo
BBIAB
Head: LeLutka EvoX
BoM Skin: Eudora Beauty Eloise (sandy)
Eyeshadow: {Guapa} – Rosalie Smokey Eyeshadow
Mole: DeeTaleZ
Earrings: [POM] Jhene Studs (Gold)
Ring: Orsini Jewelry LOLI Ring
Hair: DOUX Nova
Blouse: Rowne Liya Sleeveless Deluxe (Legacy Perky)
I’m gearing up for a couple weeks of vacation. One week away; one week at home; and hopefully two full weeks of R&R or at least, not full of work. I’m not sure if I will get to blog again before I leave – so I wanted to share that I have officially made “the switch.”
About a month ago, I made the switch to the Legacy Perky mesh body. It wasn’t elegant. I was confused by feet sizes and why the “Perky” body wasn’t just an optional add-on like with Maitreya Petite. I had to make an alpha mask for my avatar’s eyes for some reason. And worst of all, I worried (worry) that because I have SO much treasured old inventory that I won’t get full use of my beloved, carefully curated, digital closet. But still, here I am, and I am generally happy.
The best part about the Perky body for me – aside from the overall shape and detail, which I have grown to now strongly prefer – is the support system. Legacy’s live “support group” chat has solved every issue I have had so far – either due to my own stupidity or lack of specificity in the product’s documentation (on the website or in the package). And every single person in the chat has been kind and patient. Such a good experience.
But I still have questions. Like:
Why are body “deformers” only available with the main Legacy body?
Why are the “deformer” feet so much nicer looking than the feet that come with the Perky body?
What are deformers, anyway???
Why aren’t my feet and hands just alpha-able like Maitreya? I have to detach them like in the olden days with Slink hands and feet.
Why isn’t there a button to “show all” with the alpha HUD?
Why does the Style page of the HUD take so long to load?
How often does this body get updates?
The truth is, I don’t want to have to switch bodies as a regular thing. I have limited time in SL and just want things to work – out of the box. I hope I can stick with this one for a while. After all, I wore Maitreya – and then the Petite add-on for many happy years.
