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Christmas Redemption

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This is my entry in the Flawless Collective Christmas photo competition, which closed last Friday.  I just happened to have used a nice bodysuit by Entice to set up a fallen angel themed outfit for a contest recently, so I thought I’d use that to do an entry.  The rules were simple, take a photo on one of the three sims from the Collective (this was taken at the Entice sim) and be wearing a piece of clothing from one of the Collective’s stores.

There were two main categories for entries, SL snapshots and retouched photos.  Obviously mine is in the latter category as I like to take huge pics in SL (usually around 4200 x 2200 pixels) so I can get good detail, save them to disk, then crop and resize them in Gimp.  For this photo, I also used Darktable to do some color balance, some sharpening, and to get more control over background blur than SL would allow me.  I also added some hair with my meager drawing skills.  As usual, I’m using a projector light to get the lighting effects on the avatar and the ground.

In addition to the two main categories, if a photo doesn’t win the grand prize, it automatically get considered for three themed prizes: most creative, best showing of holiday spirit, and best display of product.  Strangely, by doing a photo of the redemption of a fallen angel at Christmas time wearing a bodysuit by Entice, I think I have all of those covered lol

I can’t wait to see the results, which should be announced on either the 18th of December or the following Friday, as “Friday December 18th” as stated on their web page doesn’t exist on my calendar, at least for this year!

Here’s what I’m wearing:

Nighty night

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This is the Advent gift from Entice’s calendar for day 13!

The lace detailing is super nice.  There are fits for Freya, Isis, Hourglass, and Lara.  The bodice has visible mesh structure (you can see the individual triangles).  Looks like someone forgot to hit the “Smooth” button in Blender, but it’s OK as long as you don’t cam too close.

I took these photos in our house.  I just wanted to point out that the bit of “artwork” over the fireplace is actually a photograph of a section of the Veil Nebula from the Hubble space telescope!  The universe is truly a beautiful and fascinating place!  Both Aeon and I love astronomical things, hence the number of objects I’ve built around astronomy 🙂

Lace Chocolate

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OK, why do I keep finding lingerie to blog?  It seems that I’ll have to run out and do a hunt or something for some winter wear!  This set of lace is from Day 12 of Entice’s Advent Calendar.  Not very seasonal, but I don’t mind 🙂

The set consists of fitmesh bodice, panties with garters, and a skirt that are all separates.  It comes in sizes for Lara, Freya, Isis, Venus, Hourglass, and Physique.  The stocking are applier for Maitreya and Omega.

And here’s the skirt mentioned above.

Ivy Sweater

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I seem to have been coming across lingerie and swimsuits lately so I thought I better find something for the season, and who doesn’t love a cute little sweater dress, tights, and boots during the colder weather?

The sweater dress comes in classic mesh sizes, plus fit mesh for eBody, Freya, Venus, Isis, Lara, Hourglass, Physique, Curvy, Find, Ocacin, and TMP.  I paired it with some leggings from a few years back, and one of my favorite pairs of calf boots!

  • Dress: Ivy Sweater Dress Crystal by BlackRose
  • Tights: Tights Fall/Winter 2015 – 16 by Baby Monkey
  • Body: Lara by Maitreya
  • Hands: Slink Dynamic
  • Boots: Laced-Top Leather Boots, Nude by NYU
  • Hair: Zuyu by Monso

Martha

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This amazing bodysuit is a group gift from Salt. The group is FREE to join and there are also a number of previous group gifts available.

This is fitmesh (bet you thought it was applier at first glance!)  It’s only available for Maitreya Lara, sorry everyone else 😉

Daria

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As I point out to you every month (or when I manage to get to the event), if you are missing out on Monthly Midnight Madness, you are missing out on a lot!  There are a number of stores giving away high quality free gifts on the second weekend of the month, one gift at midnight, and one the following midday.  Join the group and join the madness!

First up this month, we have this fantastic fitmesh lingerie from Glitzz.  It comes in grey and turquoise (one at midnight, one at midday, you get the idea) and in sizes for  eBody, Hourglass, Physique, and Lara.

The top and bottom are separates.  The texturing is nice but not fantastic, but oh the fit is really nice!

Here’s the grey version.

Maillot

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It’s nearly winter and I’m showing you a swimsuit 🙂  It’s available at The Avenue event on now!

This is a truly awesomely textured suit with brilliant use of materials.  The gold glitters beautifully as you move.  It’s only in one size with I suspect is for Lara, although it might be one size fits all fitmesh.  Whatever it is, it fits my shape perfectly.

The folds in the fabric are nice too, although I would have preferred a smoother fit, but all the surfaces add to the glitter.  Lovely work!

Over the Rainbow

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This lovely little gingham dress is from day 5 of Entice’s Advent calendar.

Sizes include Freya, Isis, Lara, and Physique.  No classic sizes are included.

The modeling is really nice, and the fabric folds are realistic.  It fits my shape perfectly with no alphas needed.  A wonderful little Advent gift!

Secret Key

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These pants are from Day 2 of the Advent Calendars!

They come in classic rigged mesh sizes, plus fitmesh for Classic, Freya, Isis, Venus, Lara, Hourglass, Physique, and TMP.  The little triangle cutouts are cute cute 🙂

I also got around to unpacking some new poses too.  These are really nice and not your typical fashion poses.

Supernova

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Put simply, these are the best pair of leather pants I’ve ever seen in SL.

The pants and top are separate and come in classic mesh sizes, plus fitmesh for Curvy, Fine, Lara, Isis, Venus, Freya, EBody, Oscacis, and TMP.

The use of materials on the pants gives them a wonderful polished leather look, that changes subtly as you move.  When you take into account the fabric detailing and the fit, they are the best!

  • Top and pants: Supernova by OMG! Inc
  • Body: Lara by Maitreya
  • Head: Jennifer by GA.EG
  • Hands: Slink Dynamic
  • Boots: Laces & Strapped Black Leather Heels by Blackburns (marketplace link)
  • Hair: Stone Cold Seduction by Exile