Bakes on mesh lingerie

In case you’ve been hiding under a rock, Bakes on Mesh support is in the latest version of Firestorm.  I’m not game to wear an outfit relying on in out in public yet, at least until more people update to the latest viewer, but let’s see an example of how well it works.  Here’s an old favorite lingerie set from Carrie’s that is (mostly) system layers, but using BoM, we can now wear it on our mesh bodies!

In these photos, I’m wearing my normal Lara mesh body, with Slink hands and feet.  One of the shortcomings of BoM is detail for fingers and toes, so if you have mesh enhancements for hands and feet (obviously Lara comes with both, although I prefer my Slinks for the number of appliers I have) you should keep wearing them.

All the lingerie is system layers, with the exception of the hands and feet which are done with Omega appliers.  I’m wearing an undershirt for the bra, a shirt for the corset, underpants for the panties, and gloves and socks for the gloves and stockings.  And the skin you are seeing is the system skin (not as you may think, the Omega applied skin on Lara).  I hope you didn’t throw all your system skins away!

Currently for Lara, you need a BoM relay to get the bakes on mesh textures onto the body.  You can grab the relay from marketplace for free.  To use, it’s literally a one click and you’re done.  Take off your full body alpha as BoM automatically hides the system body parts you wear a layer for, and wear the system layers you wish.  That’s all there is too it!

And you must admit, the results are pretty good.  The huge advantage with this is that multiple textures are reduced to just two at most for the body.  So for example, if you want to wear a shirt, undershirt, and a tattoo, without BoM that would be potentially three 1024×1024 images you’d have to download to view.  With BoM, that’s reduced to a single texture, saving download bandwidth and video memory.  Win-win!

If that’s not enough, one of the limitations of mesh bodies was that you could only wear one thing on one layer.  For example, you could only wear one tattoo on your upper body.  With BoM, you can wear multiple, as the bake server will automagically combine them all for you into a single texture!

Eventually, Maitreya have said that they’ll release a new version for Lara, doing away with the need for the BoM relay.  I expect they may also do away with a couple of layers on the body too, reducing its complexity, for yet another win!

So, while you can completely ignore BoM if you like, and continue using appliers, in the right situation, everyone wins with BoM.  And of course, you also get all your old system lipsticks back (which I have a ton of!) as BoM will work with mesh heads too!


Amyah

I was interested to see Carrie’s Lingerie participating in the Evil Bunny Hunt.  Carrie’s is certainly still one of the best when it comes to applier lingerie, but we haven’t seen much new stuff from them in ages.

This sexy little set comes in standard system layers, and an Omega applier.  I think  the edges of the lace are a tiny bit too sharp, making this set a little “painted” looking.

While I’ll always love some of the applier lingerie I got from Carrie’s, and in particular, one of my favorite flexi gowns, I think applier lingerie is pretty much superseded by wonderful mesh undies, such as this set from Cynful, or this one from Aisling.

Don’t get me wrong, I still wear applier underwear with mesh all the time, but I think as a standalone as this is, a mesh set would have worked better.


A touch of darke

I’ve been blogging about Petite Mort for a while now, but I don’t know how many of you know about Melora’s more recent venture, Oubliette!  Oubliette has a different flavour than Petite Mort, a bit of goth, a bit of darkness — or as one of my favourite book series says, “darkeness”.  That darkeness fires Lucretia, an exclusive art-deco inspired gown for the Midsummer Enchantment event!

Lucretia comes in fitmesh sizes for Maitreya, TMP, both SLink and all three Belleza bodies, and there’s a lovely palette of six colours for you to choose from.

  • {Way} — Katherine 03 pose

I really love the beautiful way that Melora has worked the angular lines of the dress into the more flowery curves at the top and at the hem.   That’s always seemed the beautiful paradox of art deco to me, drawing from art nouveau, merging the linear and the curved.

Stop by Midsummer Enchantment, visit Oubliette, and revel in the darke.

Mahalo!  A hui hou!


Andie’s Candies

I always figure that the right bit of lace…. will make you feel more exposed than if you were bare.

Stop by Carrie’s Lingerie to see what nakeder-than-naked things she has for you… and surprise that special someone tonight.

Mahalo!  A hui hou!


Sami revisited

Carrie’s Lingerie has released another new update on an old friend.  Sami was one of my favourite old applier pieces of lingerie, so I’m so happy to have the updated version with Omega appliers.  The lace-up back is just mmmmms.

  • Carrie’s Lingerie — Sami (fuscia) corset and stockings
  • .woundRibbon choker (dark)
  • Lazuri — Classic Pearls earrings and bracelet
  • [L.Warwick] — Savannah Ankle Strapped Heels (Noir Leather)
  • <K&S> — Candy #1 pose

Sami comes in six strong colours (and a fatpack is available), so you’re sure to find your look.

I usually don’t follow boudoir shots with something more covered up, but I do like wearing a corset and a pair of jeans… it’s perfect for a casual sexy look when you’re out for the pub.

I am so glad that Carrie’s Lingerie has continued to update some of the older pieces with Omega appliers.  I can think of quite a few to put on their list — Fireangel in particular, and that one burlesque-y outfit that I haven’t seen in the main store for ages!

Mahalo!  A hui hou!


Reese

She stopped by Carrie’s Lingerie on her way, found that special treat — Reese, a lovely new corset/bodysuit in Omega appliers, complete with backseam stockings and gloves…..

…and she’s waiting for you to get home.

  • Carrie’s Lingerie — Reese bodysuit/corset, gloves and stockings
  • .woundRibbon choker (dark)
  • [L.Warwick] — Savannah Ankle Strapped Heels (Noir Leather)
  • Model Pose #34, created by Princess Medici

  • (AO Capture pose)

Please don’t make her wait…


Faerie of the star

A sweet friend gave me the title Faerie of the Star a long time back… and it is silly and fun and something I treasure.  And Kerryth at Spyralle has created an outfit that matches that title: the lovely Starseeker, exclusive for Fantasy Faire 2017!

This fae may not have typical wings, but her heart and soul soars in a shower of stars.  Starseeker includes a full-body-and-face tattoo (System and Omega appliers) with a set of flexi drape pieces and mesh arm vanes and headpiece/crown.   The Crown and armpieces are included with Starseeker, but are also available as a separate package.

The headpiece is a beautiful work of art.  Star-particles twinkle between the wings, and shower softly from either side.  Both side and centre effects may be turned on or off separately.  The arm vanes likewise issue a gentle shower of stars and may also be turned off as desired.  Little invisible star trails (particle generators) may be added to each hand.

If that weren’t enough, Spyralle has collaborated with Tai’Dyed to include a beautiful matching version of the Nebula dance attachments.  This is a set of 22 flexi attachments that swirl about you as you move.  The effect is stunning and must be seen to be believed!  You can pick and choose from the 22 included attachments to achieve the right look for you – or run out your maximum allowed attachments!

This outfit was made for dancing, and is absolutely gorgeous in low light.  It may be my favourite creation from Kerryth and Spyralle yet.  What’s best is that 100% of the proceeds from these items go to Relay for Life.  You can support The American Cancer Society and shine as a star at the same time!

I’ve left one more image with the dancing whisps for you on my flickr page.  It’s my favourite, and a little present for you.

Thank you so much for following us, I love bringing you some of the treasures of SecondLife!

Mahalo nui loa!  A hui hou!


Sensuous lace

Light as a sunbeam, soft as a feather, a caress of lace and angel’s wings… Carrie’s Lingerie brings you Sensuous Silks, a beautiful little set of applier lingerie and silks that’s simply angelic.

I added my new favourite feathered wings from Bare Rose.  B-Wings are bento-enabled, and have the most amazing bird-wing like fluttering!  They’re full mesh, so they have proper three-dimensional structure: they’re not flat flexi-prims.  They’re GORGEOUS, and they come with a small flapping AO hud.

Oh, and one other lovely — I just discovered that my favourite hair stylist, Calico, re-released many of their recent (past year or so) hair styles with an improved colour HUD that features their older shades!  I get my light ginger again!  Yay!

Sensuous Silks is available in six lovely pastel shades, and comes with an additional modesty version.  No, I didn’t show that, what, me modest?

Mahalo my friends!  A hui hou!

 


Relay for Life magic

A spring evening, a glimmer in the moonlight, a glimpse of something magical…. Carrie’s Lingerie offers Dreamy in lime, complete with lingerie, wings, and makeup as an exclusive supporting Relay for Life!

Some matching makeup?  Dreamy includes eyeshadow and lippy, and it works so well with the ensemble.

I’ve added the Forest Edge mask from Spyralle and a beautiful pendant from EarthStones here.

Carrie’s mainstay has been in standard layer and applier items, and Carrie does it to good effect.  skin-tight clothing, things that should look painted on work so very well!  Add in some flexi gauzy panels and we’ve got something beautiful going on. Now… if you want something a little racier,  Carrie’s Lingerie includes two options in Dreamy: the opaque butterfly top and panty shown above… or a very lacy one shown below.

Best of all, Dreamy is one of three outfits offered by Carrie’s Lingerie for Relay for Life.  Proceeds go to the fund, so please stop by and help out the cause, and get yourself a little treat in the bargain.

And those stars?  Those are my falling stars from Blue’s Fantasy!  They’re in the inworld store, so check them out!

Mahalo!  A hui hou!


Catty Polka

A little lace, stockings and gloves from Carrie’s Lingerie, a bit of moonlight… a little wine and the right company, and that makes for a lovely evening.

Catty Polka is a beautiful Omega applier/SL standard layer lingerie set in six lovely accent colours.  And as usual, each part is individually selectable.

My favourite ribbon from .wound and Tantalize earrings from Dressed by Lexi complete the look.

Now… as sexy as this is, won’t you help me out of it?

It’s always fun to see what new sexy designs Carrie’s has for us.  Stop by and take a look!

Mahalo — a hui hou!