Blogging is such an interesting job… considering that it’s unpaid, it’s amazing how much work some of us put into it. Granted, I’m a bit more obsessive than most. I’ve never once just thrown on a look, stood in front of a blank screen, taken a shot, added a color to the background, and called it a day. And yes, I know I’ve talked about this before, but every once in a while it really starts to kill me when I see so many bloggers who do the absolute minimum to really poor effect AND get tons of faves. I don’t get it, I just don’t get it. As a blogger-manager, I sometimes get pix submitted from event bloggers that actually leave my speechless (and not in a good way!!!); my designer recently commented on one that it was like they hated her for what they did to her outfit (none of our brand bloggers would EVER do a pic like that). For me, this is a creative exercise, an outlet, and I pour a lot of energy and a lot of ME into it. It just amazes me what some other people are willing to put their name to, as their “best” effort for that look. I don’t do it for the faves, but there’s so much of me in every shot that it does hurt just a little bit when a pic really doesn’t do well. I do sometimes need to remind myself that I’m the only one who has to be happy and satisfied with a final pic (and my sponsors, of course!!), but each pic does take me hours of time. On the other hand, I’m often completely blown away by the beauty of others’ shots, humbled to the point where I wonder if I’ll ever be able to achieve anything equal. That kind of photographic excellence inspires me, gives me ideas on how to improve, things to try… I often wish there were “blogging classes” but we’re all on our own except for those blogger-managers and top bloggers who truly try to teach the rest of us the little tricks… the rest of it is just having the eye and having the desire to do one’s personal best… and neither of those can be taught. OK, enough ranting & griping for the day… there’s lots more blogging (and shopping!!!) to do, not to mention landscaping and home decor since I just moved (again!) in SL (not to mention getting ready for a big vacation IRL). Enjoy!!!!
- Outfit: Vega Design – Eda Jumpsuit. I’ve always loved jumpsuits. To me, nothing is quite as casually elegant as a well-designed jumpsuit… & this one is definitely well-designed! Just slightly loosely draped low on the chest, the patterned shoulder straps turn into the most amazing back straps (three across, one down from the neck to the top strap), changing at the waist to a skin-hugging pattern down to the ankles. Sized for Legacy, Hourglass, Freya, Isis, & Maitreya, includes a HUD with 12 textures… me, I just couldn’t resist the animal print! EXCLUSIVELY at the April Swank Event, April 7th – 30th. Demo available.
- Jewelry: IT! (Indulge Temptation) – Victorian Earrings & Necklace, Set 3. HUD driven, materials enabled, 100% resizable mesh with 10 metal versions & 4 x 8 gems options so that you can set the color for each gem separately. Available in 6 separate sets or as a fatpack, EXCLUSIVELY at the April Swank Event, April 7th – 30th. Other sets with just one or two “danglers” (as opposed to the three in this set) also available. Also worn: Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band; Glowing Gems – Jenny Bangle Bracelets
- Head: LeLUTKA – Nova Head (EvoX)
- Body: LEGACY – Mesh Body Special Edition, Feminine
- Skin/Makeup: DeeTaleZ – Esra in Chantilly; DeeTaleZ Smokey Eyes; DeeTaleZ Lip Tint
- Freckles/Moles: DS’ELLES – Charm Moles
- Hair: Doux – Mecca
- Eyes: ARTE – Green Eyes