Narcissistic

For the last 8 years in Second Life I have been learning how to edit photos in gimp. I've been learning by myself and getting tips and tricks from other people who also do digital art. I've owned my own photo studio on and off for that amount of time as well and last year finally settled on a name that I'm completely happy with and have dedicated my time while in SL to continue working on my portfolio for my new brand and it's clothing store. 

Narcissistic is my photography business as well as the name for my marketplace store. I'm working on getting a new location in world and am setting up an independent website for those businesses so that Urban Myth Fashion may remain my personal fashion blog and fashion diary when I'm able to regain motivation and time to blog again. I miss it dearly and coming up with fun looks to share with all of you. SO with that being said if you or anybody you know would like photos done by me please see the Narcissistic Photography tab above or click here! 

Thank you for your patience as it took me so long to get to this point and thank you for your continued support!

Addicted

It honestly feels rare that I get inspired to blog outfits. I'm usually in the same outfit until I get so sick of it that I find something else to wear and it usually takes weeks for me to be satisfied for looks. Sometimes looks find me and this outfit from Cynful did just that. It was at the Salem event in October and I really meant to have this out last week but I had a really bad week last week in RL so I wasn't able to get this out when I had originally planned. (Kinda hard when you have to suddenly move out of your house.) ANYWHO!

I saw this pop up on my facebook feed and I fell in love with the pants. I didn't realize it was a full top and bottom outfit until after I had bought it and honestly I'm kind of happy it came with a top. I'd have a hard time finding the perfect top for these pants otherwise. I love how the bottoms hug all of my avi's curves and how sexy I feel wearing the outfit. I literally sat around my sister's house in this outfit for a long ass time wearing this. I keep finding myself going back to this outfit when I can't seem to find anything else to wear or having a hard time figuring out what I wanna wear. It's awesome. I love when outfits become a staple. It's few and far between for me anymore. Until next time whenever that may be! (Feel free to follow my RL blog too, I'll be posting about this last couple weeks there soonish. I hope! Click Me!)

What I'm Wearing: 

Body: 
    Body: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara
    Skin:  Glam Affair - Ayama ( LeLutka Applier ) Jamaica
    Shape:  Custom Made
    Eyes: [Buzz] Okina Eyes - Winter
    Ears: UNISEX [MANDALA]STEKING EARS Season 5
    Head:  LeLutka Bento Head-CHLOE
    Hair:  TRUTH VIP - Deja Updated *Fixed* (wear me)

Makeup: 
    Eyeliner: {MUA} Eyeliner - All the Ways - Pack 1

Outfit:  [Cynful] The Hunt - Black [Add me]
   
Accessories: 
    Tattoo:  .: TAOX :. TaTToo & Applier // Sleeve Malicious
    Ring: ~Misha Jesuil~ Bento Infinity ring PROMO!
    Belly Ring:  ~Misha Jesuil~ Belly Ring for Maitreya Lara
    Nose Ring:  :: SAGA :: K9 Birthday Gift - Flower Septum w.HUD
   
Pose: .[pose+ivity]. Kryssi6

All of My Friends are Heathens

It seems like everyone is talking about Bento lately with good reason. If you haven't heard of Bento by now crawl out from underneath your rock and join the SL World. Bento was released back in December I believe by Linden Labs as the new Avatar Skeleton. It makes for more realistic movement and makes the avatar as a whole more realistic for mesh creators. At least that's my understanding. With that being said let me talk about what Bento products I have tried.

I broke down and bought the Vista Bento Hands not thinking about seeing if Slink had updated her stuff. They aren't super duper user friendly like the Bento hands that come with the Maitreya Lara Mesh body. Slinks are more user friendly than the Vista hands but you have to buy the hand animations seperately or instead of updating all the hands you bought you suck it up and pay out of pocket for the big "Dynamic" hands. That too me is a bit excessive seeing as you're paying at least 500 - 700 L for each pair of hands before the Bento update. I've been a slink fan for a few years now but Maitreya's hands have won me over. So have her feet but Maitreya's feet aren't Bento as far as I know. I've talked to a few other mesh body users that own more than one mesh body, especially ones who own the Maitreya mesh body and Slink's bodies and all agree that Maitreya's is the most user friendly with everything controlled from one hud. I own the Slink Hourglass body as well and will probably do a post comparing that body with the Maitreya body, I just have a couple of shapes to tweak to make both bodies look proportionate.

Moving onto Bento Heads. I demoed a lot before deciding which one I wanted. I tried Catwa's Catya head which seems to be the most popular one by Catwa but I didn't like it. I didn't like how much editing I had to do for one head, it felt like there was too much editing involved for me. So I moved onto another company, I don't remember the name of, and although I liked the lips on the head none of the skin places I frequent make appliers for it so I steered away from it. I then tried two heads from Lelutka, the Simone head and the Chloe head. Chloe was by far my favorite and didn't require much editing to my shape's face. I liked that part but also liked how youthful it seemed compared to Simone at least in my opinion. It didn't take me that long to adjust my shape's face to fit the Chloe head and make it look more realistic looking. That made me happy.

All in all Maitreya and Lelutka did not disappoint me with their Bento. My suggestion to you is demo before you buy to decide. Be picky and if you don't like it don't buy it. Whether it's Bento heads, hands, feet, ears, tails or mesh bodies only buy something you're 100% happy with.



What I'm Wearing: 
Body: 
    Body: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara
    Skin: Glam Affair ( Lelutka Heads ) Misha - Asia
    Shape: Narcissistic Iriony Shape (Coming Soon)
    Eyes: [Buzz] Okina Eyes - Winter
    Ears: UNISEX [MANDALA]STEKING EARS Season 5
    Head:  LeLutka Bento Head-CHLOE
    Hair:  +Spellbound+ Bubsy // Natural Selection {WEAR}

Makeup: 
    Eyeliner: {MUA} Eyeliner - All the Ways - Pack 1

Outfit:  
    Top: Blueberry - Selena - Maitreya/Belleza/Slink - Black
 
Accessories:
    Necklace: [Cynful] Coax Necklace - Groupgift March 2017
    Tattoo:  ISUKA Mayonaka *Group gift*
    Ring: ~Misha Jesuil~ Bento Infinity ring PROMO!
 
Pose: [DB]Poses - twilight

Hey Girl

It feels so nice to find more clothing for the Maitreya mesh body. Addams has become my new favorite store to buy clothing from as I don't really have to edit my shape to make the clothing fit. What makes Addams epic is they have standard mesh sizes plus cater to other mesh bodies like Slink and Belleza for example. Most of my SL is spent in Addams now because I love how it looks on my avi and how user friendly Maitreya's hud is to create alphas. Also if you haven't already there is a new update for the Slink Hands, Feet and I believe their bodies.

I'm also proud to announce Dope Gurl. A new brand from the beautiful face behind Latreia Foot Fashions. These shoes are amazing and have some pretty color options and you can customize the entire shoe to be some pretty cool colors via convenient hud. They work with Maitreya, Slink Flat feet and Belleza feet. I will also be helping Galatea Aviatik Morane in becoming blogger manager for the store. :)

Before I go I do have a new mesh body part that I'd like to talk about. I recently purchased a mesh head from Lelutka. It's called Ever. While it is a beautiful head and Lara Hurley makes beautiful faces for them I do have a few complaints. Lelutka doesn't work with Omega and doesn't have baby hair hairbases or really work with a lot of hair. I wish it did because a lot of hair I have I can't wear unless I take the head off. I do have to admit that I'm loving the facial expressions and the options to wear lashes or not and the ability to change the opening of the eyes. If you have any mesh heads let me know in the comments below what you think about them and what you wish were changed.

What I'm Wearing:
Body:
     Body: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara
    Skin: Lara Hurley-Heidi natural midtone
    Eyes: Just Magnetized - Basic eyes - set 01
    Ears: UNISEX [MANDALA]STEKING EARS Season 5
    Head: LeLutka Mesh Head-EVER
    Hands: Slink AvEnhance Hands Female - Relaxed
    Feet: Slink Womens Natural Barefeet (Mesh Rigged)
    Hair: "LoQ Hair" Color Samples - Tiramisu Hair RETIRED

Makeup:
    Eyeliner: {MUA} Eyeliner - All the Ways - Pack 2
    Lashes: *MC* "Falsies" Mesh Alpha Lashes with HUD - Pack1
    Nails:  C h a r y . - French Tip Nails RETIRED

Outfit:
    Top: Addams // Revival Military Jacket // Black
    Skirt: :::insanya::: MicroSkirt - Black
    Shoes: Latreia- DopeGurl Solids
 
Accessories:
    Ring: JCNY - 'PROMISE Ring, Exclusive Engraving Edition
    Necklace: EarthStones Dusk Velvet Choker Set - Vampire Ankh
    Leg Dagger: Kennedy's "Leg Dagger"
    Pasties: Mad' - Free Pasties [6 Appliers]
    Piercing: PUNCH / Dolphin Bites

Pose: [PP] Black Out 3

This is Halloween And Pumpkin Spice

Events this month have been making me spend so much that I'm like WHY MUST EVERYTHING BE CUTE! Collabor88, The Arcade and Saving sight have been events that I've hit up a couple of times already this month and the month isn't over yet so I may hit them a couple of more times. Before I jump into my look and say how utterly amazed I am with it I'm going to tell you about Saving Sight.

Saving Sight is an amazing event that so many amazing designers have created for. It's to help the creator of Deadpool Jetx Chrome with his medical bills because he has a disease called Graves/Thyroid and every shot he gets into his eyes is extremely expensive. The whole event is centered around him and how SL looks after it's own and we take care of each other. If you would like more information I will link the gofundme and the facebook page below and I hope you go check out this event, It's an amazing thing to be able to take part in.

So on to my look! Collabor88 has this round dedicated to spooky and I may have went a tad overboard and was like omg everything is cute. I originally wanted maybe 2 things and came home with like 6. I have a serious shopping problem I swear. The Arcade didn't help because they have these cute things that although I didn't add my .birdy. pets were totally cute. I did however add this septum piercing that I'm kind of obsessed with because of how cute it is.

I do have a new mesh body that I've been seeing everybody talk about these last few months as well and I finally caved and spent the almost 3k for. The Maitreya Mesh body is TO DIE FOR. Yes finding appliers can be a little trying at times and you CAN expect to see Maitreya appliers from my store Narcissistic soon as soon as I figure out how to upload those items to marketplace. If anybody knows how please link that in the comments. Anyways the Maitreya body is compatable with Omega appliers and mesh clothing and the hud is incredibly user friendly. I was scared that since I was spending so much I wouldn't be able to wear some of my favorite brands or some of my favorite mesh but I can. Maitreya's default skin tones are the Glam Affair tones so for all of you Glam Affair lovers you DO NOT need to buy appliers UNLESS you have I think the Polar tones or the tones that were released AFTER the Maitreya body was already released so do not fret. I am in love with the body and I do have plans to do a post where I show you how the body looks nude soon as RL gives me some time to I promise. In the mean time please try the demo and let me know what you think of it. I'd love to hear from you! Happy Shopping!


What I'm Wearing: 
Body: 
     Body: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara
    Skin: -Glam Affair - Romy skin - Base ( Asia )
    Eyes: {S0NG} :: Yuki // Dark Blue Eye
    Ears: UNISEX [MANDALA]STEKING EARS Season 5
    Mouth: .Loud Mouth. - Fiona v3.0 (rez to open)
    Hands: Slink AvEnhance Hands Female - Elegant 1
    Feet: Slink AvEnhance Feet Female High
    Hair: TRUTH HAIR Shaylee -  variety

Makeup: 
    Eyeliner: -Glam Affair - Prezioso Eyes Makeup - 02
    Lashes: *MC* "Falsies" Mesh Alpha Lashes with HUD - Pack1
    Eyebrows: Zoul creations - Eyebrow Set 03

Outfit:  
    Dress: Foxes - The Craft - Black @Collabor88
    Stockings: :AC: Garter Socks[Neutral Collection]
    Shoes: Pure Poison - Ingrid Pumps [BOXED] @Collabor88
    
Accessories:
    Ring: JCNY - 'PROMISE Ring, Exclusive Engraving Edition
    Necklace: =Zenith=Muted Coven Collar (Black) @ Collabor88
    Piercing: (Yummy) Gold Septum Rings - Tribal @ The Arcade
    Piercing 2: PUNCH / Smiley Piercing
    Dagger: [BODY FACTORY] Legend Knife Holster (Black)
    Wings: ANE Wings Silver - 2 pack
    Bracelets: UNISEX[MANDALA]OKAKI Bracelet set/Black

Pose: -:{LYRIC}:-  Sophie Stands @Saving Sight

Photos Taken at *Everwinter* Post Apocalyptic Theme Park: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Elven%20Mist/242/122/26

Shane's GoFundMe: http://www.gofundme.com/d72yuxmc
Saving Sight Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/savingsights/info?tab=page_info

#FuckCancer

Lately it feels like I'm being pulled in different directions and want to show off one look but end up going with something completely different. It's like that with people too it seems and I'm getting pulled apart at the seams. One thing I'm proud of is that this look came together easily. I recently got this jacket from Delirium Style and wanted a cute vest to go under it and wanted to look like I was ready to go out on the town and make all the boys cry so I'm proud to present a new release from Narcissistic, the Tequila Vest. It comes in 3 colors and also has options to have tank tops. 

I also stopped by the Hair Fair. I have made it a point to go every year to support Wigs for Kids and help to support children who have cancer to get wigs in real life. Nobody should feel self conscious and this is one charity that I will support whole heartedly. I also found out that a designer I like and have followed for a couple of years now (who also used to sponsor my blog under it's former name Elfies Unite for Fashion) was diagnosed with Hodgkins Limphoma. She has set up a gofundme fundraiser to help with medical costs and support of her family while she undergoes treatments. I'll leave a link to her website and gofundme below. 

Body: 

    Skin: Glam Affair - Luna skin - Asia Tone - 01

    Eyes: Clemmm - The Whites

    Ears: UNISEX [MANDALA]STEKING EARS Season 5 

    Mouth: .Loud Mouth. - Fiona v3.0 (rez to open)

    Hands: Slink AvEnhance Hands Female - Casual

    Feet: Slink AvEnhance Feet Female High

    Hair: .LeLutka.Dakota hair.Range @ The Hair Fair 2015 Blonde Sim

Makeup: 

    Eyeliner: -Glam Affair - Prezioso Eyes Makeup - 02

    Lashes: *BC* Free mesh Eyelashes!

    Eyebrows: :Z.S: Gothic sharp tintable eyebrows

    Lipstick: [Repo.] Lipstick Applier 08

Outfit:  

    Jacket: :: D-Style - Cropped Jacket w.HUD ::

    Top: Narcissistic - Tequila Vest Fatpack

    Pants: [ Infliction ] Bitty Jeans/Shorts - Grey (unpacked)

    Shoes: Latreia- Solid SLink Roxy + Belleza Pair

    

Accessories:

    Ring: JCNY - 'PROMISE Ring, Exclusive Engraving Edition

    Ring Set: **{FORMANAILS}**Accessoires - CASUAL Slink - UNISEX black

    Necklace: [MANDALA]Pearl Rain set season 2/MAPLE BLACK(WEAR ME)

    Piercing: PUNCH / Smiley Piercing {wear to unpack} (unpacked)

    Bracelet: UNISEX[MANDALA]OKAKI Bracelet set/Black(wear me to unpack

    

Pose: Project Puppet Swag Pack 24 (Wear)

Lexi's GoFundMe: http://www.gofundme.com/zfb2ww

Lexi's Blog: http://angelredcouture.com/

Hair Fair Sims: 

Blonde

Brunette

Redhead

Noirette

I've Been So Hollow Inside

So I've been debating on getting the Loud Mouth for ages and have been putting it off because it was another Mesh Body Part that I didn't think I needed or really wanted. I was waiting to see if more skin creators would make appliers for this particular product and I was thrilled when I saw that Glam Affair did. I'm not sure if Lara Hurley has yet but I do hope she makes the appliers soon if she hasn't. I'm honestly in love with my Loud Mouth and love that you can get different teeth for it. Being the vampire freak that I am I purchased the vampire teeth, which are sold separately, but don't worry the mouths come with teeth that you have the option of wearing or getting other teeth for. But yea I'm loving the Mouth and how it looks tons better than my default mouth. Don't get me wrong I also love the default lips but these look better like I'm smirking more instead of just frowning. So if you've been debating on getting this product but haven't completely made up your mind I say go for it because it's a well crafted and easy to use product.

Anywhooooo I've also been wanting these little ring doohickies for my slink hands. I saw they were apart of an event but since I don't log into SL as often as I used to I missed out on the event. Thankfully though they're now on marketplace and the creator has so much for the slink hands that are usable on the Male and Female hands. Definitely check them out. I also kind of went overboard on getting things from Suicidal Unborn and grabbing up their group gifts. My eyes are the newest group gift and I have to admit I'm in love with these. I love how they look and how you can even put in the mesh eyes and make your eyes two different colors. I also picked up these garters that I adore and finally have use for this collar. All in all I got the Wednesday Addams vibe going on that I absolutely love.... because it feels like Wednesday Addams after she hit puberty and discovered dark kawaii. I hope you all have enjoyed the look as much as I've enjoyed putting it together. Happy Shopping!


What I'm Wearing:
Body:
    Skin: Glam Affair - Luna skin - Jamaica Tone - 01
    Eyes: -SU!- Nova Eyes (Add Me!)
    Ears: UNISEX [MANDALA]STEKING EARS Season 5
    Mouth: .Loud Mouth. - Fiona v3.0 (rez to open)
    Hands: Slink AvEnhance Hands Female - Casual
    Hair: +Spellbound+ Noir // Chapter I : Earth {WEAR}

Makeup:
    Eyeliner: - DAMNED - Cat Eyes  // FATPACK
    Lashes: *BC* Free mesh Eyelashes!
    Eyebrows: :Z.S: Gothic sharp tintable eyebrows
    Lipstick: [Repo.] Lipstick Applier 08

Outfit:
    Dress: -Pixicat- Darling.Dress (Black)
    Garters: -SU!- Gartered Legs (Add Me!)
    Tights: -SU!- Lady Rebel Nylon Tights #07 (Wear Me!)
    Boots: lassitude & ennui Wanderlust boots - black
 
Accessories:
    Ring: JCNY - 'PROMISE Ring, Exclusive Engraving Edition
    Ring Set: **{FORMANAILS}**Accessoires - CASUAL Slink - UNISEX black
    Choker: -SU!- Minerva Chain Collar (Wear Me!)
    Piercing: -SU!- Septum Piercing /ALL COLORS/ (Wear Me)
    Hand Tattoo: Clemmm - Damaged Hands *box*
 
Poses: GLITTERATI - Bitch