Archive for 2010

I don't cover skins here too terribly often because I'm one of those that likes to know when people look at me, they know "that's HoneyBear", so I don't change skins like some others. Nothing wrong with changing, it's just not me.

So, when I got the preview package of the new skin by Tuli Asturias called "Jade", I figured I'd blog it and be done with it....but not this time!

First off, I've always liked Tuli's eyes, and would wear them full time if she ever hits that particular shade of teal that I love so much. The ones in this picture are her "Cloud" eyes...a really pretty shade of gray.

But the star of the show today is Jade....she is simply stunning. Areas I'm really fussy about are great: that area just above the lip and under the nose is nicely shaded, the lips are beautifully shaped, the skin on the chest and arms is smooth and not overly shiny. The makeups are very nicely done and placed well.

I looked the body over carefully for signs of seams and they're there as you're rezzing like any skin, but they quickly blended in, and I couldn't see any signs of them after a moment. Breasts and genitalia are nicely done, and in fact, the skins are made in three breast "sizes".

I have to be honest....for me, there were two very small concerns. First, the eyebrows seem kinda flat. Nothing I can't live with though. The other area of concern is kind of a double-edged sword. As a photographer, I have to spend a lot of time smoothing out skins for a final product, and at first glance, I noticed this skin was soooo smooth that you don't have to do it. The photo above is untouched, other than a tiny bit right around the nose. So for photography purposes, this skin is ideal. But for day to day wear, it's almost too ideal...kind of like, nobody's skin is that perfect, and it struck me as very gently fuzzy.

I'd definitely recommend running by Tuli's tomorrow (Friday) when it's released and demoing this skin for yourself. What may be a concern to me, may be heaven to you, and honestly, even with those two tiny things, I have to say that I love this skin! It's found its way into my favorite skins folder for those times when I do need a skin change.

Tuli

Till next time,

Honey

I love jewelry....I'm the first to admit it. You will not ever catch me without it, unless it's impossible because of the attachment points of the outfits themselves...and I try to avoid outfits like that! So, I'm always thrilled when there's new jewelry around and I run to look at it.

The set below Nightlife, is a new one by alaMood, made especially for the Accessory Fair 2010 by Jori Watler.

I totally love the simplicity of this set, which suits my personality quite well. The lines are clean, not fussy, and yet is clearly a classy, elegant piece. It rapidly became one of my favorites. Nightlife, a set of earrings, necklace and ring is available in Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Ruby and Sapphire, and with either Gold or Silver metals. It is more than reasonably priced at 400L.

alaMood Main Store

Next, we have two new offerings by Alienbear Designs. What I really like about both of these pieces is they can be worn different ways, allowing you some flexibility with your necklines.

The first, River of Love, comes in 9 different colors. The necklace (400L) is sold separately from the earrings, which are available in two different styles. Style 1 sells for 200L, while Style 2 sells for 100L. Shown below is Style 2, which is a shorter dangle than Style 1. The earrings are sold in the same colors as the necklace.

As you can see, by wearing both pieces, you get a longer necklace suitable for those plunging necklines, while wearing one piece alone makes it best for shallower necklines. Truly a beautiful set.

Below is Almas. Almas is available in yellow and white gold and 8 different colors, with three different styles of earrings. Shown is #3. The Almas necklace is 300L. The earrings shown are 60L, Set 2 is a hoop style and sells for 80L, while Set 1 is a longer curved set for 80L.

I have to be honest, I preferred the Almas set. It has beautifully clean lines and can be worn with or without the choker, as shown. The gold set is a beautiful tone that looks great worn. I'm pretty fussy with golds and won't wear any that look less than perfect - and this one is perfect.

Alienbear has long been a standard for jewelry in Second Life, and she has certainly created two pieces here that are bound to be favorites for a long time to come.

Alienbear

Till next time....

Honey