Pink always was and is a challenge to me. Some of you might remember times, when I tried to act like I had a pink allergy and even had a special skin with pimples and spots. Or if I got pink outfits for shows, I always predicted I had to have my medicine and pills with me to not get those allergy symptoms again. It was fun times and for what ever reason even nowadays people approach me about that allergy π
That even more encourages me sometimes, to try something in pink as it can be a very strong color and not just a Barbie girl tone.
First I wanted to do a picture where I sit on an object, because I wanted to showcase the shoes as well as the dress, the hair and the jewelry. I realized, if I just have a simple standing pose, most of the time the shoes get lost in the whole picture as they turn out way to tiny compared to the the rest of the picture. But I did not just want a little close up on the blog either and no hint for my flickr picture.
Everything what I tried to sit on – that did not seem boring and strong enough as well as matching my mood – did not work out. After some time I really got frustrated and had to step away from the whole thing. I logged out and went to the couch, to continue reading my book. After a couple of hours, I took a look at the watch and it was not yet that late. I thought I should give it another try and see if now the muse would be genuine enough to come back and maybe even kiss me again.
First I did throw the idea away to pose sitting on something and reduced the set drastically to some lights and effects from E.V.E Studio. I still was I a certain mood, which I wanted to express via the pictures as well. Something pensive, lightly fragile and with – here I have to credit Ephemeral Skye, since he was so kind to listen to my frustration and had kind words, which helped to go back to the whole project – “a hint of defiance in her as well”. It made me speechless that he tried to see “behind” the picture and saw what I tried to aim for. He is an incredible artist, which I adore personally for his creativity and ideas and if someone with that outrageous skills gives you such kind words… that is really motivating I have to admit and I am really grateful about that.
If you have a very minimal background, poses and angles count even more to have an interesting picture in the end. I love to jump into my Poseidon poses folder when I try to have a strong mood or attitude in mind. I have no idea how Gryphon Vendetta does it, but he ALWAYS hits the nail on the head when he makes his poses. They are so strong and expressive, even if they have an ’emo’ feeling to them. You can play with the angles amazingly with Poseidon poses as there is always more than one view that works. With the right crops you can even use extreme poses or flying poses without having their initial purpose shown.
Before I now go back to my inventory and look, what I could use for my next look, I would like take a closer look at the shoes, even if they are shown in the picture at the beginning. I so often feel that shoes are underestimated and as well way too often taken for granted.
The new “Charlie Platform Sandals” are available at the actual round of Fameshed (like the amazing dress that I am wearing for todays post as well). The perfect spring season heels come as usual for Maitreya, Slink and Belleza feet and have the amazing 3 new HUDs that [Gos] includes for all their new releases. The Boutique HUD for the amazing [Gos] colors we all know,Β as well the Metallic and the Blueberry HUD with matching colors for your Blueberry clothing.
Afterall I have to admit… pink isn’t that bad π
Outfit & Accessories:
Dress: [Gos] – “Charlie Wrap Dress” (Maitreya) – NEW @ Fameshed
Shoes: [Gos] – “Charlie Platform Sandals” (Maitreya) – NEW @ Fameshed
Collar & Brows: Zibska – “Florenz”
Cuffs: .:E.A.Studio:. – “Mordrem”
Rings: *elise* – “Brenda” (Maitreya, Bento)
Nails: ::SG:: – “Catarina” (Maitreya, Bento)
Hair & Makeup:
Hair: A&Y Cybernetics – “Cyber Ghost”
Makeup: Zibska – “Agafia Eyemakeup” (LeLutka Applier)
Body & Tattoos:
Head: LeLutka – “Simone 3.0”
Ears: ^^Swallow^^ – “Pixie Ears”
Body: Maitreya – “Lara 4.1”
Face: Izzie’s – “Pores & Blemishes” (LeLutka Applier)
Poses & Props:
Poses: Poseidon
Props: E.V.E Studio – “Heart Stars-Leaves” & “Sunny Spells”
Model & Photographer:
Wicca Merlin