June 20th, 2008 by Candy Flanagan

Model
Silent Sparrow (SLURL)
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Closeup of Face and Skin Line-up; Contains nudity

Over the last year, I have likely tried hundreds of skins. I am constantly on the lookout for the perfect skin. Unlike some of my friends, though, I don’t have a very long list of demands. The most important feature of a skin for myself is the face - I absolutely must have freckles. My first big purchase in SL was Lisa, from Camilla Yosuke’s first line of skins. I really liked it, but was set on having freckles! Camilla recently released new skins and when I saw the Estelle face it was love at first sight. These skins are smooth, while still retaining the distinctive, photorealistic look that Insolence (SLURL) is known for - in short, buttery goodness.

If you’re in the market for a new skin, check out the new faces (click here for a link to detailed pictures - not safe for work!). Each skin is distinct, so try them all. I loved the lips on Carol and Claire, but the freckles on Estelle won me over! Plus, that’s got to be the cutest tush in all of SL.

By the way, I was at Silent Sparrow (SLURL) for the current sale. Items in the Secret Sewer Sale Area will be removed permanently on June 24th and there are a slew of other items on sale in the main shop. Check it out before you miss out!

June 9th, 2008 by Candy Flanagan

Drow Warrior
L’Arbre Monde (SLURL)
(Full Credits)

I am in love. I have been unable to change my appearance in Second Life for nearly a week - I’m just having too much fun as I am! It’s all Achariya Maktoum’s fault. She’s been blogging the fantastic skins from MiaSofia (URL, SLURL) since late last month, beginning with the startlingly vivid Blu Beauty skin. When she blogged the Steel Starlet skin, it was love at first sight. Two words: “drow freckles.” I was a little worried that the skin wouldn’t match my favorite ears from Illusions (URL, SLURL), but they are scripted with multiple skintone and jewelry options. I chose the first skintone in the Adam ‘n Eve (URL, SLURL) category and it matched perfectly!

I also knew exactly what I was going to wear with it - I dusted off my Elven Warrior armor from Random Inspirations (URL, SLURL). I love this set, but it’s all prim, so fitting it to my pudgy tummy took some doing! A quick trip to Magika (URL, SLURL) turned up the perfect hair to complete the look.

Glowing Fountain
L’Arbre Monde (SLURL)
(Full Credits)

Of course, it wasn’t enough to just get dressed, I also needed the perfect location! L’Arbre Monde (SLURL) is one of my favorite places to explore in SL. It’s like stepping into a traditional fantasy roleplaying game, with a very, very large tree, a village, and many hidden surprises. I felt right at home. Go check it out for yourself!