Second Life Book Cover Meme: Ready For My Launch

1 The Girl With The Cupcake Tattoo

Well, it took me all day, but I finally managed to get into Second Life to shoot the cover for my new book. Didn’t you know I’m a budding author? The plot is…well, there really isn’t one. It’s just about the frustrations of a forgetful cook. I have to say I don’t tend to lose recipes; I just forget to put the coconut in the ANZAC bikkies 😉

This week’s Monday Meme from Miss Berry is a really fun one. I must say coming up with a book to spoof was kind of hard, but I thought back to the recent book meme and used a book by one of my favourite authors as my inspiration.

I am talking about Stieg Larsson and the first of his Millenium trilogy, “The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo.” The story is dark, but the characters are unforgettable and I love Larsson’s style of writing. The fact that all three novels of the trilogy weren’t discovered and published until after his death just left me wanting more from this talented writer. So, as my tribute to him I chose to parody my favourite of the three.

There have been several reprints and covers for this book, but I chose the one that is sitting on my bookshelf.

If you want to play along or check out the other entries for this meme, here’s what you need to do:

Meme instructions: Create a book cover to show your avatar in fiction. It does not have to be based on a real book, it can be one that you make up. Don’t forget to leave a link to your cover in the comments (of this post) and share it in the Blog Memes flickr group.

If you would like an autographed copy, I’ll be doing a signing at Garages & Ignoble on Tuesday from 10:00 – 10:15.

Pretty stuff I’m wearing:

*Skin: 7 Deadly s{K}ins – WRATH B4d T2 by Izara Zuta (available at The Skin Fair 2014)
Tattoo: ::.L.O.O.:: Lil Cupcake Tattoo by Hacker Bluebird
Hair: *ARGRACE* Mia – True Red by rika Oyen
Panties: thong panties -= Kota Kirax=– by Kota Kirax (recoloured)

Pose: aDORKable Poses: Touch Me 5m by Adorkable Peapod

In The Still Of The Night

1 Moulin Rouge Sakide NanTra

Sometimes a dress just speaks for itself. No explanation is needed for the femininity and promise of romance a woman feels when she slips it on.

This dress by [ SAKIDE ] for the premier of Serafilms’ Moulin Rouge event is one of those.

1 Moulin Rouge Sakide NanTra F

In the still of the night her perfume lingers on the air, the gentle breeze washes over her, the night sounds dissolve into the beating of her heart.

Pretty stuff I’m wearing:

*Dress: [ SAKIDE ] Satine Gown Red by Kinu Mayako (available at Serafilms – Moulin Rouge)
Necklace: {Zaara} ZC : Nizam Pearl choker *white* by Zaara Kohime
Bracelet: *League* Pearls & Lace Bracelet by Nena Janus
Earrings: *League* Pearls & Lace Earrings by Nena Janus
Shoes: [Gos] Samantha Pumps – Patent by Gospel Voom
Hair: Analog Dog – ladonna sangria by Queue Marlowe
*Skin: 7 Deadly s{K}ins – WRATH B4d T2 by Izara Zuta (available at The Skin Fair 2014)
*Makeup: 7 Deadly s{K}ins Wrath M1 DEF by Izara Zuta (available at The Skin Fair 2014)
Tattoo: Letis Tattoo :: Pink Rose :: Back :: 50% :: B12019 by Leti Hax
Hands: Slink Mesh Hands (av) Casual by Siddean Munro
Eyes: Amacci Gaze Eyes – Ocean Blue by Carina Larsen
Lashes: Mon Cheri *MC* “Falsies” Eyelash by Freya Oliveri

*Pose: {NanTra} Diamonds 4 by Nancoix Urquan (available at Serafilms – Moulin Rouge)

Shot using the LumiPro HUD

Wrath

1 7 Deadly Skins - Wrath T2 Full

It’s time for Skin Fair again! Last year, I came home with a new skin from Tuli, and this year I was fortunate enough to be allowed early access through a blogger group. I completely love my Jade skin from [PXL] Creations, but I am always willing to give a new look a try.

One thing I discovered is that there are some absolutely amazing skins available on the three sims of the Skin Fair. I grabbed a LOT of demos, but as is always the case when choosing a new skin, unless you are willing to completely change your face – and I’m not – you are limited to what works with your existing shape.

Of all of the new looks I demoed, the only one that I loved with my shape was the Wrath skin from 7 Deadly S{k}ins by Izara Zuta. It fit my face like it was meant for me. And there are so many options with this skin! I admit that at first it was a bit daunting trying to decipher the coding she uses, but what it breaks down to is that each skin has a choice of tones, with or without cleavage, with or without freckles (full body, even!) and with or without sunkissing. And then you get combinations of all of those options. Check out the chart she has displayed and is included with your skin. It helps make easy work of understanding the options.

Of all of the tones, Tone 2 suited me best, and that is what I am wearing. I chose the option with everything – full-body freckles, sunkissed and cleavage. I do love that the freckles are all over the body. They are well done and cute. I generally shy away from freckles, but the skins I have previously tried only had freckled faces. And since I live on a beach, the sun-kissed highlights on the face, cleavage, arms and legs make perfect sense.

The skins come “naked” so you can add lipstick and eye shadow of your choice. You do get combined makeup on tattoo layers with the skin (I am wearing Makeup 3 in the photos), but this makes it easy to mix and match. And I honestly like the unadorned version. You will probably get to see me sans makeup here at some point.

1 7 Deadly Skins - Wrath T2 Close

As with every skin I have ever tried on, there is some little detail that I am not totally happy with. On my Jade skin, it is the elbows. With Wrath, it is the shading on the hipbones. However, since those don’t usually get a lot of daylight with me it wasn’t a deal killer. There is also a bit of shading under the jaw that shows up a bit dark in certain lighting. Honestly, I didn’t notice it until I was going through various Windlight settings for these photos and it was evident only with settings I won’t normally use – nor will most people who will be seeing me.

7 Deadly S{k}ins is located on Sim 1 at the Skin Fair and it is now officially open. Check out Wrath – she is a beauty. And there is a Skin Fair special that you need to check out. Two skins in Tone 2, makeup, and all appliers for only L$250! Nobody could accuse you of Greed if you pick it up 😉

Pretty stuff I’m wearing:

Lingerie 1st photo: The Sea Hole – Catalina Lingerie Set – Apricot by Drinkstein Sorbet (NLA)
Lingerie 2nd photo: Steffen Garcia – PARISA by Steffen Garcia, Aubergine
by Faenzo
Hair: /Wasabi Pills/ Kelly Mesh Hair – Cinnamon by MissAllSunday Lemon
*Skin: 7 Deadly s{K}ins – WRATH B4d T2 by Izara Zuta (available at The Skin Fair 2014)
*Makeup: 7 Deadly s{K}ins Wrath M3 DEF by Izara Zuta (available at The Skin Fair 2014)
Tattoo: Letis Tattoo :: Pink Rose :: Back :: 50% :: B12019 by Leti Hax

1st picture pose/prop: Diesel Works – DW Barstool v.2011.Br/B by Rogan Diesel
2nd picture pose: aDORKable Poses: Bam 5m by Adorkable Peapod