Casa del Shai
Footwear Expo: Booties
Have you heard that the Footwear Expo ends today? If you’ve not been yet, perhaps these booties will tempt you.
First, I must say, booties are generally terribly unflattering to most of our RL figures. The solid structure, ending abruptly where foot meets leg, destroys the leg line and makes you look short. That said, I adore them. They have a certain je-ne-sais-quois that just screams chic. And of course in SL we can just make our legs a bit longer to compensate.
What I find most striking about this set of booties, all available at the Footwear Expo, are the › Continue reading
Beauty
I read that when Sachi Vixen of Adam n Eve creates skins, she mentally creates unique characters for each skin, and it shows. Each of her skins has a unique personality, which for me is both interesting and attractive. I have my everyday av, which I adore, but I’ve been playing with new looks lately. Anyway, I’d just picked up wings and ears to create my first real fairy concept when Adam n Eve released the lovely Beauty skin. It was a Eureka moment — Beauty suits my regal fairy queen to a tee. Now, you may not be looking to be a fairy queen, but keep in mind the Beauty skin is stunning on human types, too.
One of my favorite parts of Sachi Vixen’s skins is the highlighting. Her skins shimmer, without looking like body oil. They have a slightly iridescent quality, subtly catching the light. I particularly love the way the light catches the thighs and collarbone.
The joints, I think, are stunning on this skin. Take a look at the knees (front and back), the elbows, the toes, the backs of the heels. (I’m a sucker for a great heel in SL. Don’t know why.) Also, please notice, the abs. This girl is ripped. The tone is well suited to a leaner shape. The muscularity, for some reason, puts me in mind of a marathon runner — all muscle, while maintaining a lean shape and not looking all bodybuilder-y.
The makeups, like all of Sachi’s makeups, are elegant and delicately handled, with an emphasis on realism. You won’t find extreme makeup here, but rather, perfectly applied makeup for the real woman. Soft smooth face, perfectly glossed lips, perfectly blended eyeshadows with the eyeliner smudged just so. The drawn-on lashes are enough for when you want to skip wearing prim lashes, but not too much to interfere with prim lashes. The eyebrows are perhaps my favorite of the Adam n Eve skins, with a well-groomed natural arch. (I should note that Beauty has a wide mouth, so you’ll need to tweak your shape slightly. I have my mouth width cranked down to almost zero here.)
I also really enjoy the more mature look of this skin. Beauty isn’t some girl dreaming of what she’ll be when she grows up; she’s a woman living it. Beauty looks as we all wish we could leave our twenties — with a hint of wisdom and the killer cheekbones, without any wrinkles or sagging.
Now, about the hair. Beauty is Adam n Eve’s first skin with painted-on hair. It has a very natural hairline, with a realistic blonde shade. You get both a traditional bald skin and a skin with hair base, as well as a prim mussed bun with strands around the face. I really like the included hairstyle; it’s simple and elegant, and the strands help to soften what could be a severe look. In addition, there is an add-on pack of three hairstyles available for sale to match the Beauty hair base.
A few final notes: Beauty is available in four skin tones. I’m wearing the lightest, T1, as it best suited my fairy. There are a total of eight makeups available for each skin tone. Each skin purchase includes the two skins, the bun, eyebrow shaper, and manicure/pedicure to match the lipstick. Individual skins are $L1200; fatpacks of four are L$3000.
Credits:
Skin: Adam n Eve Beauty, t1 tone, Blossom and Natural Gloss makeups
Eyes: Miriel Realistic Eyes in Gilded Plum
Ears: Illusions Fairy Ears – Natural
Top: part of Casa del Shai Soleil Lingerie Set – Lila
Bottom: Tuli Worn Denim Mini Skirt in Pink (pants layer only)
Wings: Fancy Fairy Azarelle Iridescent Wings
Poses: [LAP] Long Awkward Poses
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