Biding My Time – Nightshade 2024

It’s always a joy to feel inspired when planning a blog. These Thorn Vines by Botanical at this year’s Nightshade event had me thinking of all sorts of ways to use them (making prop work and decorating a breeze, many options to choose from and MOD) , then remembering that I had picked up this Spectre outfit from FLF-Ween by Fashionably Dead that fit perfectly with the theme was such a bonus – the strapping at my wrists is actually the headpiece of the outfit, which looks awesome in front of the face etc, but I did not want to block my makeup.

So many of the Nightshade items are incredibly well thought out, and one that really stood out to me was these Planterra quills by Ichor. I have them poking out of my arms, legs, and spine – they honestly don’t hurt! They’ve been brilliantly designed, and I’ll explain why…(Side note: I don’t know why more people don’t use this feature!) They’ve made it so that the parts that stick out of your body are using the Second Life UV. This means that when you wear your skin, no matter what kind it is, those parts of the quills will match your exact skin shade because it’s your skin being applied using bakes on mesh. The quills themselves have their own unique texture, and this product goes even further by including the UVs for the quills, so you can make your own textures if you want, as they’re modifiable. What a win-win product!

I picked up these Mortis tone skins by Lumae at a hunt event, but with the option to buy the skin packs for 50L not just for the faces, but the full bodies as well, I went the easy route – I just wanted to wear a fun skin that fit the vibe, and it worked so well with these Nuve Runny Mascara and Lipstick in a great black. The pale green of the skin created the perfect backdrop for fun makeup. I used the fun Rave’n Dance poses inspired by the Wednesday Addams Dance, and this pose worked perfectly for the shot.

Credits:

Equipment Used

VR Studio and HUD/Library – VR Foundry Marketplace

LeLutka Axis HUD Face – LeLutka

Important: Moles featured on face or body unless otherwise stated are created by me, for me personally. If wearing moles or freckles etc layers by other creators they will always be credited. As my face moles are the same always, it will be clear to know it is mine not part of the skin.

Poses & Props by :

Rave’n Dance – Nantra Poses @ Nightshade 2024

Thorn Vines – Botanical @ Nightshade 2024

Body Parts

Body :

Reborn – EBody

Head:

Genus Morph (Straight – NoseMorph, Heavy – Lipmorph, Round – EyeMorph, Triangle – HeadMorph, Ears Human) – Genus

Appliers:

Nail appliers – Flair – Marketplace

Skin Worn:

Alys Skin Mortis, Body Skin – Lumae @ Trick or Treat Lane Oct 2024