Just own it, my loves!
This isn't a Mask and Mien post so much as a crossover between two genres. Yes, insanely slick JD stilettos are going to break a medieval RPer's immersion but there are plenty of mid-level and flat-foot options out there for medi Role Players; if you need a hand, I'm glad to help. And sure, the beautiful Chop Zuey pieces I've chosen to showcase today are going to overwhelm any other jewelry you might want to wear (in in any genre) .. but that's not the point.
The point is that sometimes there isn't much difference between dressing like a queen on a fantasy RP sim and presiding royally over the dance floor at your favourite romantic venue. It takes confidence to wear this much sparkle so unless you ARE the queen of your home RP sim, you might want to keep your gown and shoes low key. Well, subtle might be a better word. Junbug's 'Phoebe' gown is one of those marvelous pieces that are timeless and elegant and if you'll look below, you'll see a romantic gathered skirt and rose accents that will figure prominently in any princess' dreams. Since the picture (above) was taken to show Chop Zuey jewelry, I selected a hairstyle that allowed me to wear TWO of Belle Roussel's gorgeous hairbands. LeLutka's 'Athena' is, in my opinion, one of the loveliest hairstyles available on the grid, even now. Stately without being stiff, it's a perfect balance for all the flash and glitter of this outfit.
This isn't a Mask and Mien post so much as a crossover between two genres. Yes, insanely slick JD stilettos are going to break a medieval RPer's immersion but there are plenty of mid-level and flat-foot options out there for medi Role Players; if you need a hand, I'm glad to help. And sure, the beautiful Chop Zuey pieces I've chosen to showcase today are going to overwhelm any other jewelry you might want to wear (in in any genre) .. but that's not the point.
The point is that sometimes there isn't much difference between dressing like a queen on a fantasy RP sim and presiding royally over the dance floor at your favourite romantic venue. It takes confidence to wear this much sparkle so unless you ARE the queen of your home RP sim, you might want to keep your gown and shoes low key. Well, subtle might be a better word. Junbug's 'Phoebe' gown is one of those marvelous pieces that are timeless and elegant and if you'll look below, you'll see a romantic gathered skirt and rose accents that will figure prominently in any princess' dreams. Since the picture (above) was taken to show Chop Zuey jewelry, I selected a hairstyle that allowed me to wear TWO of Belle Roussel's gorgeous hairbands. LeLutka's 'Athena' is, in my opinion, one of the loveliest hairstyles available on the grid, even now. Stately without being stiff, it's a perfect balance for all the flash and glitter of this outfit.
A quick note re: photography.
Since I've been learning more and more about photoshop, I've really come to enjoy working with the pictures I take. The topmost picture is one that has received a fair bit of love; I played around with saturation levels in addition to my usual toolbox of crop (lol), brightness/contrast, blur, and soft light. I even got fancy and added a fill layer! The second picture is more basic but heck, what more does this gown need?
Since I've been learning more and more about photoshop, I've really come to enjoy working with the pictures I take. The topmost picture is one that has received a fair bit of love; I played around with saturation levels in addition to my usual toolbox of crop (lol), brightness/contrast, blur, and soft light. I even got fancy and added a fill layer! The second picture is more basic but heck, what more does this gown need?
Credits:
Skin: [PF] Harley <Porcelain> - Lid 02 - (ltbrow - A) ~ Mochi Milena
Eyes: IKON Hope Eyes - Silverleaf ~ Ikon Innovia
Nose: [PF] <Porcelain> Harley - Button Nose ~ Mochi Milena
Makeup 1: DeeTaleZ Makeup NATURAL Lip shades (Shade 1) ~ Steffi Villota (NEW FAVOURITE!)
Makeup 2: DeeTaleZ Makeup Lips GLOSS ~ Steffi Villota (NEW FAVOURITE!)
Lashes: *MC* "Falsies" Eyelashes ~ Freya Olivieri
Mesh Bod: Slink Physique Mesh Body V1.4 ~ Siddean Munro
Hands: Slink Avatar Enhancement Hands - Elegant1 ~ Siddean Munro
Feet: Slink Female Feet (AvEnhance) - High ~ Siddean Munro
Hair: [LeLutka]-ATHENA hair - Powder ~ Thora Charron
Gown: *{Junbug}* Phoebe [Blush] ~ Juno Mantel
Shoes: JD - Cult Slink - Lacq. Vanille ~ Davidfre Resident
Hairband: Chop Zuey ~ Sub Umbra Floreo Headband (I'm wearing two of these) ~ Belle Roussel
Earrings: Chop Zuey ~ Sub Umbra Floreo Earrings ~ Belle Roussel
Necklace 1: Chop Zuey ~ Sub Umbra Floreo Choker ~ Belle Roussel
Necklace 2: Chop Zuey ~ Sub Umbra Floreo Single Pearl ~ Belle Roussel
Necklace 3: Chop Zuey ~ Sub Umbra Floreo Double Pearl ~ Belle Roussel
Bracelet: Chop Zuey ~ Sub Umbra Floreo Bracelet A ~ Belle Roussel
Rings: Chop Zuey ~ Le Voyage Rings 1&2 ~ Belle Roussel
Photo 1 Set Items: [vandelo]gold mirror and [vandelo]livingroom flowers table1 ~ VandeLo Resident
Photo 2 Backdrop: Amala - The Studio Backdrop ~ Crystalny Resident
Pose 1: Le Poppycock *Gallery Set A* Venus - Queen of Love ~ Olivia Lalonde
Pose 2: Le Poppycock *Gallery Set A* Venus - And the heavens stream with light ~ Olivia Lalonde
Skin: [PF] Harley <Porcelain> - Lid 02 - (ltbrow - A) ~ Mochi Milena
Eyes: IKON Hope Eyes - Silverleaf ~ Ikon Innovia
Nose: [PF] <Porcelain> Harley - Button Nose ~ Mochi Milena
Makeup 1: DeeTaleZ Makeup NATURAL Lip shades (Shade 1) ~ Steffi Villota (NEW FAVOURITE!)
Makeup 2: DeeTaleZ Makeup Lips GLOSS ~ Steffi Villota (NEW FAVOURITE!)
Lashes: *MC* "Falsies" Eyelashes ~ Freya Olivieri
Mesh Bod: Slink Physique Mesh Body V1.4 ~ Siddean Munro
Hands: Slink Avatar Enhancement Hands - Elegant1 ~ Siddean Munro
Feet: Slink Female Feet (AvEnhance) - High ~ Siddean Munro
Hair: [LeLutka]-ATHENA hair - Powder ~ Thora Charron
Gown: *{Junbug}* Phoebe [Blush] ~ Juno Mantel
Shoes: JD - Cult Slink - Lacq. Vanille ~ Davidfre Resident
Hairband: Chop Zuey ~ Sub Umbra Floreo Headband (I'm wearing two of these) ~ Belle Roussel
Earrings: Chop Zuey ~ Sub Umbra Floreo Earrings ~ Belle Roussel
Necklace 1: Chop Zuey ~ Sub Umbra Floreo Choker ~ Belle Roussel
Necklace 2: Chop Zuey ~ Sub Umbra Floreo Single Pearl ~ Belle Roussel
Necklace 3: Chop Zuey ~ Sub Umbra Floreo Double Pearl ~ Belle Roussel
Bracelet: Chop Zuey ~ Sub Umbra Floreo Bracelet A ~ Belle Roussel
Rings: Chop Zuey ~ Le Voyage Rings 1&2 ~ Belle Roussel
Photo 1 Set Items: [vandelo]gold mirror and [vandelo]livingroom flowers table1 ~ VandeLo Resident
Photo 2 Backdrop: Amala - The Studio Backdrop ~ Crystalny Resident
Pose 1: Le Poppycock *Gallery Set A* Venus - Queen of Love ~ Olivia Lalonde
Pose 2: Le Poppycock *Gallery Set A* Venus - And the heavens stream with light ~ Olivia Lalonde
P.S. - Can I just say how nice it is to work with the poses from Le Poppycock? This shop is a new find for me but I can tell already that Ms. Lalonde's poses are going to be among my favourites. The poses are elegant and natural and the transition between them is always smooth (which I love). On top of that, each of the poses I've purchased is named, rather than numbered. Names like 'She of Beautiful Buttocks' can't help but make a photographer smile and, well, they really do get the point across. (No, I'm not mooning anyone tonight.) So well done, Olivia, and keep up the amazing work!