I used to really enjoy making videos for my channel. I’m out of practice, so I’m waffling on a bit, but I hope you can tell how enthusiastic I am about this lovely skin, ‘Michelle’ from Powder Pack March 2019, which was specifically for Genus heads.
Tag: Amara Beauty
Be My Valentine?
Is it me or has FAMESHED really knocked it out of the park the past few months? I’ve enjoyed their recent editions more than I have in a long time, and I congratulate them on managing to keep it fresh and fantastic when other events can look stale by comparison. I made a number of absolutely cracking purchases there this round, let me tell you all about them!
First of all, my frock. The dress I am wearing is called ‘Gia’ from REBEL HOPE DESIGNS. I really like the simple styling that’s accented by fluted sleeves and a lace panel at the rear. I also really like that it comes with options, us girls love our options after all, and you can choose a delicate sleeve (which is what I am wearing in the photo) and change the colour of the lace panel at the back. The large sleeve option is very romantic so perfect for Valentines Day, but don’t go near any naked flames, because if you knock a candle over you’ll be barbecue!On my tootsies, I’m sporting a pair of GOS’s finest, the ‘Lady G’ pump. I was hoping for a leopard print or patent, version of these but I couldn’t see one (I am as dizzy as a bat though when I’m shopping at events so that doesn’t mean there isn’t one for sale, although if there isn’t please make them!) so I opted for my ever favourite red. Now, Lady G is a bit special; GOS describe her as a “… classic high platform pump that is anything but basic. Four shoes in one, choose between a sky-high stiletto or block heel and an open foot or Mary Jane strap..” I opted for the classic heel, thicker and more substantial than a stiletto with a chunky pointed toe (the kind of toe that if you kicked someone in the nethers they’d know about for at least a week) and the aforementioned Mary Jane strap detail across the top of the foot. Now, one of the things I have always loved about Gospel Voom‘s footwear is the attention to detail. The texture is spot-on, it looks real and zooming in to check out these shoes is very satisfying. Look at the clasp, it looks like it’s been fastened properly and you can even see a hint of the fastening bar behind the leather strap. I love the attention to detail like that. The shoes are equally well textured inside, even though you’ll never see that element because you’ll be wearing them, and they sport branding on the sole. They’re perfect.
Last but not least an honourable mention: I’m sporting new brow happiness from NAR MATTARU. Jade Glazner has long been a favourite creator of mine and I love her brows as much as I adore her tattoos and skins. These brows are her latest and how I wish they were mine in real-life, I need more than some ABH brow pomade and concealer to shape these babies! Fortunately, in Second Life I can look utterly perfect, and these TARA brows work beautifully upon my AMARA BEAUTY ‘Hanna’ skin. They come with a HUD that allows you to choose from five colour variations, including a white brow option. Glorious!
Finally shout-outs to the poses I’m using in this post; first-up for the main shot I’m using a nifty wee pose from AUTHENTIC POSES called ‘Confidence 04’, and the neon heart and pose are from a set called ‘Lovely Poses (Bento)’ by CNZ. Both are from THE CHAPTER FOUR.
KITTY WEARS:
HEAD & EYES: CATWA ‘Kimberly’ and ‘Mesh Eyes’
EYES APPLIER: ARTE ‘Supernova’ THE CHAPTER FOUR
BODY: MAITREYA ‘Lara’
SKIN: AMARA BEAUTY ‘Hanna’ POWDER PACK EXCLUSIVE (December 2017) (Worn on CATWA ‘Kimberly’ mesh head and MAITREYA ‘Lara’ mesh body) Worn with Powder Pack January exclusive Amara Beauty makeup
TATTOOS: NAR MATTARU ‘Hold Fast’ tattoo
EARS: RANDOM MATTER
NOSE RING: YUMMY
HAIR: ‘Jen’ WASABI
SPECTACLES & RINGS: YUMMY ( Rings exclusive to N21)
NECK BOW: Bow by BOOM
DRESS, SHOES, BROWS AND POSES ALL DETAILS ABOVE/LINKS IN TEXT
The Love Witch
It’s hard to believe we’re almost into February; Christmas only seems like it was five minutes ago, yet at the same time it seems so very far away. Still, there are lots of events to look forward to in 2018, and coming up we have St. Valentine’s Day, where we celebrate the beating, stoning and eventual beheading of this religious martyr…
No, we don’t actually, we celebrate romantic love and all that it entails. Like most real-life holidays and festivals SECOND LIFE embraces St Valentine’s Day with as much gusto as it can, meaning that the grid will soon be festooned in frothy pink and red hearts everywhere, but there’s also going to be some excellent shopping opportunities.
If you like your looks romantic but retro with a modern edge, here’s an outfit to get you going. I’m sporting a beautiful frock from VALENTINA E (perfect place for Valentine’s Day fashion, right down to the name!) in a perfect shade of blush pink, although other colours are available. It features puffy sleeves and a nipped-in, banded waist with a ‘V’ neck to both the front and back, along with excellent creasing and seam detail. I’ve teamed it with some edgy tattoos from NAR MATTARU, and a cracking necklace I discovered whilst mooching around RANDOM MATTER (one of my absolute fave stores in-world for edgy and unusual accessories). My rings are from YUMMY, a brand that is quite frankly on fire at the moment, releasing epic ring set after ring set (and here I am buying them all) and this one is no exception. This is the ‘Sweetheart’ ring set, featuring a ginormous, gem-encrusted heart, along with individual decorated bands and statement rings to adorn your paws in perfect Valentine fashion. It’s available right now at N21 and is available to fit either Maitreya or Slink.
Right, that’s one look sorted for Valentine’s Day. Plenty of time left to change my mind and my outfit a million times over. Watch this space!
KITTY WEARS:
HEAD & EYES: CATWA ‘Kimberly’ and ‘Mesh Eyes’
BODY: MAITREYA ‘Lara’
SKIN: AMARA BEAUTY ‘Hanna’ POWDER PACK EXCLUSIVE (December 2017) (Worn on CATWA ‘Kimberly’ mesh head and MAITREYA ‘Lara’ mesh body) Worn with Powder Pack makeup
HAIR: ELIKATIRA ‘Mabel’
DRESS: VALENTINA E ‘My little Pink Dress’ (Exclusively for Maitreya Lara)
TATTOOS: NAR MATTARU ‘Hold Fast’ tattoo
EARS & NECKLACE: RANDOM MATTER
SPECTACLES & RINGS: YUMMY ( Rings exclusive to N21)
POSE: LUXE Sonya 5
SOTW: As Samhain passes..
.. it’s time for SEASON OF THE WITCH to come to a close. It’s been a phenomenal event and I’ve enjoyed everything about it, from the Witchy aesthetic at the HQ and the sim itself, to the wares that could be purchased. I’m really pleased that the team behind this event have elected to do another one next year, ‘The April Witch’, because I think it’s really bridged a gap enabling us Pagan-inclined folk to purchase quality Witchy wares for our abodes and ourselves.
If you’ve missed anything be sure to save the link to the Seraphim review page, that way you can locate the names of the designers and visit their in-world stores once the show has closed.
Here’s a final look using items from the event, and I’m sure you’ll spot many others on this page in the weeks and months to come!
KITTY WEARS:
SKIN: AMARA BEAUTY ‘Megan’ (Worn on CATWA ‘Kimberly’ mesh head and MAITREYA ‘Lara’ mesh body)
HAIR: ENTWINED ‘Kira’ Hair (Dark Roots) FAMESHED
EYES: CATWA MESH EYES featuring IZZIE’S ‘Tokyo Lights’ applier
EARS: SWALLOW ‘Pixie’ ears
TATTOO: IVORY & ROSE ‘Moth and Moon’ tattoo (faded) @ SEASON OF THE WITCH
MANICURE: Taken from Maitreya body HUD
CAMISOLE & CARDIGAN COMBO: DEAD DOLLZ ‘Cozy’ (Black) UBER
SCARF: PAPER MOON ‘Tarot Infinity Scarf’ (Rider-Waite print) @ SEASON OF THE WITCH
BOOTS: CANDYDOLL ‘Alaria’ Boots in Black UBER
NECKLACE: SUPERNATURAL ‘Chandra’ choker @ SEASON OF THE WITCH
NECKLACE: VIOLETILITY ‘Persephone’ @ SEASON OF THE WITCH
CHOKER: YUMMY Corset Choker
EARRINGS: REIGN Pentagram Earrings
RINGS: L’EMPORIO ‘Amuletum Wicca’ (Maitreya) @ SEASON OF THE WITCH
POSE: POSEIDON Wiccan Complete (1-6: Pose 5 used) @ SEASON OF THE WITCH