So no, I’m not sad in real life, or nursing a broken heart. Valentine’s Day is NOT getting me down. I AM however, extremely frustrated with my photo editing limitations. Some of it, admittedly, is just lack of skill and experience. I’m teaching myself how to do some of the little things that just add so much to photos and help them come alive. BUT I don’t own Photoshop, so my options are rather limited… maybe an adept blogger could do more with the tools that I have available, but I’ve just wasted soooo much time trying to add smoke to the cigarette… something that seems so easy to do IF you have the right brushes (overlays simply do NOT work for me… again, a professional or highly experienced amateur could probably do it, but no, not ME), but I honestly couldn’t see my way to laying out a chunk of change (MORE than change, actually) for this one detail in one photo (though of course we all know that it’s not ever just one photo, now is it?). Well, maybe it’s only me who gets hung up on these little details, but in my heart I know it’s not… viewers may not notice “oh look at the smoke”, but it’s those little finishing touches that kick the result up a notch or two. Oh well… life goes on! I think it’s time to stop moping, drink some wine, post this baby & go out and flaunt my red!!! Enjoy!
- Outfit: M A H O G A N Y Store – Auntie Jacket. The cut, the styling of this jacket, is just sensational, & the colors are so rich! If you’re a gal who likes to wear red, THIS is a red you can revel in! If not, no worries, the Auntie Jacket includes a HUD with 9 texture options (6 solids; 3 with hearts), plus the optional BOM top in 6 solids for those who (like me) prefer to be a bit more demure when sporting something so attention-getting. Sized for Legacy, Hourglass, Freya, Isis, & Maitreya, the Auntie Jacket is EXCLUSIVELY available at the February round of Designer Showcase, open Feb 5th – 25th. Demo available.
- Head: LeLUTKA – Nova Head (EvoX)
- Body: LEGACY – Mesh Body Special Edition, Feminine
- Skin: DeeTaleZ – Esra in Chantilly
- Hair: Doux – Dani
- Eyes: Euphoric – Hae
- Freckles/Moles: DS’ELLES – Charm Moles
- Makeup: Sequoia – Anabella BOM Eyeshadow; Dernier – Eyeliner Set Vol. 1; theMARS – Organic Lip
- Nails: Miumiu – #38
- Jewelry: WILD Fashion – Amore Mio Jewelry Set; Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
- Pose: B(u)Y ME – Wine ‘n Smoke
- Backdrop: Synnergy Tavis – Soho Loft