As you probably know, I’ve been here a long time. And although I sometimes run down memory lane looking at old photos and laughing at what I used to think were great looks — just like we do in RL when we can’t believe we actually wore our hair like that or glasses that size lol! — the time capsule exhibit at SL16B really brought it home for me about how much has really changed since I first entered Second Life back in 2007. A lot of it has obviously been behind the scenes, but it’s enabled everything that’s changed with how we look and how we move. And I’ve realized that THIS is why I keep falling in love with new heads (because yes, as I mentioned several posts back, I have a new absolute favorite)… my new head is not just beautiful in the way I’ve always wanted to be (ALL the heads are beautiful), but the way she’s animated, the way her eyes and lips move, her animations… they very much reflect ME as well. And to my mind, that’s the essence of SL growth… towards individuality. Yes, we all use the same basic parts, but we don’t have to look like clones if we don’t choose to. It’s not like that Twilight Zone episode where you pick a body from one of five models, hang your name on it to differentiate yourself, and that’s it. You mix and match the parts you want, tweaking as you go, to create something unique, something that is as much YOU as you can. And then the technology will move forward, new options will become available, and you get to start all over. It’s a blogger’s dream! 😉
- Makeup: SLACKGIRL – HD22 Eyeshadow, made for Akeruka Deluxe heads. HUD includes 8 shades (see below for HUD pic). At the Designer Circle 13/19 June 22rd – July 6th. Demo available. Also worn: HD14 Lips (also by SLACKGIRL, also for AK Deluxe)
- Head: Akeruka (AK) – Cleo, the new deluxe bento head from AK
- Skin: theSkinnery – Flora
- Eyes: IKON – Triumph
- Lashes: SLACKGIRL – Thay Deluxe Lashes
- Hair: Exile – Torn
- Freckles: Izzie’s – Heart Mole & Freckles (Omega)
- Nails: Livia – Deep Gel
- Pose: Lyrium – Profile Bento Pose Set, Pose 7 (MarketPlace & Events)
