One of the hardest things for me over the years in regards to photography on Second Life was the close up photo. Before I had my good computer everything got choppy up close, and since I couldn't render materials, I could never show off jewelry or makeup very well and it broke my heart. Once I did an upgrade on the computer I suddenly could do things I had never dreamed of with my photos and the settings on Second Life, but still the great close up alluded me. Everything always looked disproportionate and out of focus and I continued to struggle. After reading a few photo tutorials and learning a bit more about Firestorm I suddenly had perfectly proportioned, clear close ups and could show off jewelry and makeup like I had always wanted to, and this photo is a perfect example!
August 1st marked the release of the Powder Pack for LeLutka August edition and I had been dying to dive into the boxes, but my schedule hadn't permitted that until yesterday. This is probably my favorite pack since I started getting them, so I know they are expensive but do yourself a favor and go grab one, or make sure to reserve the next one, because you won't ever be disappointed. Today I am showing off gorgeous new eyes from Avi Glam, fresh new skin from Essences, and makeup from Zibska, Arise, and OHeMO. One of the things I love the most about the last full month of Summer, is the trend towards a redheads colour palette! It's the time of year when the palettes meet and meld together in some of the most spectacular of ways and I absolutely fell in love with this combination! As always Zibska has released perfect eye shadows that remind me of the sunsets in Arizona. The colours are blended well and I love the sparkles and shine, especially combined with this subtle brown lipstick from Arise. As most of you know, I have been an IKON eye addict, and I truly have never worn anything else because I love the shine and wide variety of colours. Avi Glam has blown me away with the Lure eyes, a new release for the August LeLutka Power Pack, with their gorgeous shine, fabulous colour choices and fantastic HUD to change the colours, size, and depth, making them incredibly versatile and you can bet I will be heading over to check out more eye releases!
One of the thing photographers often have happen in real life, are bokeh lights. They occur a lot around water and where there are lights and reflections and can add depth and shine to your Second Life photos, but they have to be added after through an editing program. Persefona has released a Bokeh Photography gacha set for the latest round of Cosmopolitan and I loved playing with them via the hud, changing their glow and size allowing me to create the lighting for this photo without having to add them via after effects. All photographers need to add this to their box of prop goodies, you won't be disappointed, and you can bet I will be avidly watching Persefona from now on! I hope you enjoy this look and this month's Powder Pack as much as I did and have fun shopping!The Fashion Details
Head - LeLutka - Simone - Bento
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/LeLutka/119/138/24
Body - Maitreya - Lara
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Maitreya%20Isle/128/133/24
Skin - Essences - Grazia - Pale #2 @ Powder Pack - August - LeLutka
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/The%20Last%20Forever/93/116/22
Hair - No.Match - No Pressure
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/No%20Comment/131/61/22
Eyes - Avi Glam - Lure Eyes @ Powder Pack LeLutka - August
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/The%20Last%20Forever/93/116/22
Lashes - Tameless - LeLutka Lashes NEW!!
149L
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Dreyfus/184/162/1504
Eye Shadow - Zibska - Sal Eye Makeup @ Powder Pack - LeLutka - August
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/The%20Last%20Forever/93/116/22
Lips - Arise - Stella @ Powder Pack - LeLutka - August
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/The%20Last%20Forever/93/116/22
Mole - OHeMO - PP LeLutka August Moles @ Powder Pack - LeLutka - August
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/The%20Last%20Forever/93/116/22
Earrings and Necklace - RealEvil - Kitty Pearls Set
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/RealEvil%20Industries/114/132/24
Top - Dead Dollz - Vacanze Romane - Dove
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Endless%20Summer/193/121/21
Pose - An Lar - The Still Series
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Remarkable/84/74/22
Bokeh Prop Lights - Persefona -Bokeh Photography Set - Gacha @ Cosmopolitan
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/No%20Comment/131/61/22
Have a wonderfully wicked rest of your day and remember to always stay true to your style and make today's trends in fashion and home decor work for you!
~Jade~
