Vintage Fair is going on at the moment and even if the oder was “pre 80s” for the theme at the event, I could not resist to do another colorful 80s post with some items and designs I found there. The center of my style this time was the cool “Discordia” top from The Annex. Certainly you can style that top in a 70s style as well, but as you can see 80s works too.
Believe it or not, the Vintage Fair is one of my favorite events in Second Life. I know many of you know I am a friend of weird and dark things, but vintage styles especially the 20s to 50s are times and styles that really touch me somehow. Maybe it is because of the music. I love Swing, Rock ‘n’ Roll and Rockabilly! I do have some more vintage posts prepared, but I wanted to start with that cool top as it caught my attention from the moment I put it on the first time. The top is available in 5 different colors and made for Maitreya.
What perfectly fit the 80s look where the “Star Boots”, made by [Gos]. The certainly come with a color HUD, but that silver colors was so perfect for that look. On the picture above you can see a few more colors, but not all of the them 😉 In total you get 15 colors for the main boot, 5 for the lining, 2 for the heel, tread and laces and 3 different metals. For the heel, if you want it the same color as the shoes, you simply can chose the main boot color as that includes the heel, too.
Another cool thing I wanted to talk about is the LeLutka Axis HUD. I know, it is around for a while, but I still get asked how I do my facial expressions apart from the ready made ones you can buy for the LeLutka heads. The HUD is not limited to LeLutka only. You can animate other brands heads as well. I tried it myself with LAQ and Logo and I was asking a friend, that uses Catwa and she said it works too. The only tricky part is expressions with the tongue involved as those seem to react a little different. Other than that, the Axis HUD worked on the other heads just fine for me (You always can try the demo). If you want the full information, you always can look at the LeLutka website (http://lelutka.com/blog/axis-hud/)
That HUD opened a new world of close up pictures for me – not only close ups but there you can see the most impact certainly, if you have the face in your focus. With the Axis HUD you can either create a fully new expression OR you can alter expressions that you already have for your head. Since my English is not the best I would like to quote something from the website that explains the most important infos of the HUD:
“Most of what you need to know about getting started can be found on the info pages which show on HUD itself when you first wear it. You can return to those info pages at any time you like by clicking the “i” button on the top of your HUD.
You can click and drag on the point grids to rotate each facial bone on one, two or three axis, depending on the bone. Three axis bones such as the lip bones have an extra row underneath the main point grid which you can use to rotate the bone on the third axis. There are also larger circles at the edges of the brows and lips which allow you to move several bones together. Once you have the expression just how you like it, you can save your animation set into a savorite at the bottom of the HUD if you want to recall it later.
You can also target up to three other avatars and individually set up unique facial animations for group photos or just a bit of fun.”
I tried the HUD not only o myself, but as well with my partner and me no a picture and it worked perfectly.I was wearing the “Simone” head while he was wearing a Catwa one and it worked without any issues (https://www.flickr.com/photos/wiccamerlin/45078595804/in/dateposted-public/)
I was able to create way more moods and expressions, what really raised the bar for my pictures in my view. I am able to even more expressing emotions or having fun moments that without that HUD!
Last but not least – yes that again is a longer post, but there was so many details that should not be overlooked 🙂 – I would like to draw your attention to my hairstyle. It was made by no.match and is called “No.Stress”. You can find it at the actual round of eBENTO. Usually I prefer blond, because of my no eyebrow trademark. But today, for my 80s look I felt I should have some more colored hair, that as well is one of the reasons for me wearing eyebrows today 😉 For me it was the first time, that I touched the ‘unicorn’ color HUD from no.match – after seeing it I know it will not be the last time :p
I hope you enjoyed my little 80s trip as much as I did, tomorrow we will go back a little more in time I guess 😉
Clothing
Top: The Annex – “Discordia Top – Red” (Maitreya) – NEW @ Vintage Fair
Shorts: adorsy – “Sharon Jeans Shorts” (Maitreya)
Shoes: [Gos] – “Star Boots” (Maitreya)
Gloves: L’Emporio – “Fingerless Gloves” (Maitreya, Bento)
Stockings: {Luxuria} – “Spring Summer 19 Knee Heighs” (Maitreya Applier)
Legs: [ SAKIDE ] – “Yleria” (Maitreya)
Accessories
Headphones: BONDI – “The Retro Headphones” – NEW @ Vintage Fair
Collar: -[ darkling ]- – “Angelique Collar” (Maitreya)
Upper Arms: .:E.A.Studio:. – “Pyper 69 Upper Arms”
Piercing 1: BLAXIUM – “Dangerous” (LeLutka Simone, Bento)
Piercing 2: BLAXIUM – “Jaiden Chain Piercing”
Nails: BLAXIUM – “Mikah Nails” (Maitreya, Bento)
Hair & Makeup
Eyebrows: Izzie’s – “Vintage Summer Brows” (LeLutka Applier)
Hair: no.match – “No.Stress”
Eyeshadow: ALMA – “Alba” (LeLutka Applier)
Lipstick: alaskametro<3 – “New Wave” (LeLutka Applier)
Body & Tattoo
Head: LeLutka – “Simone 3.3”
Body: Maitreya – “Lara 4.1”
Tattoo: ((Mister Razzor)) – “Betina Tattoo – 75%” (Omega Applier) – NEW @ Vintage Fair
Poses & Props
Poses: Poseidon – “Hip Hop” & “Idols”
Set:
Backdrop: Foxcity – “Photo Booth – Neon Storm”
Couch: Foxcity – “Tasty AF (2) Diner Sofa” (Gacha)
Speakers: Daffy’s Gadgetmania Club Equipment and Structure Designs – “-[GFX- 800]- Mesh Advanced Speakers”
Clock: Visual Magick – “Retro Neon Clock – Bepis Cola”- NEW @ Vintage Fair
Sign: Saintstreet – “Neon Lady Symbol” (Gacha)
Model & Photographer
Wicca Merlin
