Are blogs like mine becoming obsolete? More and more, I’m seeing bloggers who post only on Flickr/PrimFeed, putting topline details in the description/comments. When I first started blogging 9 years ago, having an actual blog was an almost-if-not-quite a requirement. These days, not so much; one blogger app actually PREFERRED all the details being on the post there rather than having to click over to a blog. Which made me start to wonder — again — why I spend so much on mine. The answer is actually very simple… I do it for ME. First of all, there are times when I just really appreciate this ability to spontaneously talk about whatever is on my mind; it’s very cathartic. Secondly — and sadly most important — it’s a record for ME of how I did an outfit, all the little details that aren’t captured in my “saved outfits”, or when I want to “borrow” part of a look. It’s a fashion and photo shoot diary of all those supportive details that would otherwise just be lost. And since (I’m rather embarrassed to say) it’s rare that I actually re-wear an outfit other than gowns and swimsuits (always working on the NEXT post!), the “detail diary” can be quite useful, especially in my fantasy posts. When I had to migrate to a new hosting site I realized how much info I could lose without the actual blog. Now that everything is prepaid for several years, it’s more idle questioning than anything else. But for ME, it’s often those non-sponsored-item-details that I look for on someone else’s blog (I get a little pissed off when I click through to only see the exact same info on the main item when I want to know the hair or the pose or the backdrop or where it was shot, etc). But with views — and therefore faves — tanking on Flickr (unless it’s just me and my work? though I hear it from other bloggers and designers too), I’m beginning to wonder how much effort I’m willing to continue putting in. Well, I guess time will tell, though I’d love to hear YOUR thoughts as well! Just comment on the post or even reach out inworld… Otherwise, enjoy!
- Gown: PurpleMoon Creations – Clementine. PBR ONLY, this sensational gown is available in your choice of 12 glorious shades, or as a Megapack so no choosing involved! Sized for Reborn+Waifu, Legacy, & LaraX, Clementine includes optional body lights to really make Clementine sparkle, plus a HUD to turn the sheer panel on the chest on/off. EXCLUSIVELY AVAILABLE at the July round of Designer Showcase, open July 5th – 20th. See the poster below; demo available.
- Head: LeLUTKA – Nova Head (EvoX)
- Body: eBody – Reborn
- Skin: Amara Beauty – Vania, in Bronze (body skin by Velour)
- Hair: S-Club – Elsa (includes tiara)
- Eyes: EUPHORIC – Freya
- Makeup: WarPaint – Opaline ES + Angel Liner; Velour – TikTok Diva LS
- Moles: Moccino – GIFT (Face); Ambar Beauty – Natural Moles (Body)
- Tattoo: Venge – Boheme
- Jewelry: Suga Baby – Tierra earrings & necklace; L&B Jewelry – Radiance Ring
- Nails: Veechi – Precious Metals
- Pose: OMY – Opal 2 w/ eye focus
- Backdrop: SATO – Silk Night Oasis
