Behind The Scenes : Let's Party like its 1929

" Let's Party Like It's 1929"
Pose by Anlar Poses from Anais mini series pack out @ Shiny Shabby (Feb 2016)

When I received the blog pack from Bampu Legacies for "The Great Gatsby Headdress", of course I just had to write about it!

Art Deco and Art Nouveau are some of my favourite periods in art and coincidentally - as one of my (many) side projects; I'd been fabricating some hand-drawn art deco style "Great Gatsby" inspired wallpaper which is what I've used in the background to these images.

Bambi is such a creative designer who lavishes so much detail on all of her projects and this one is no exception with it's jewelled/embroidered rosettes, feathers and sparkling gem stones. Perfect for every chic flapper living it up in virtual 1920's.

"Post Modern Juke Box I"

Complimenting this lovely headpiece are the beautiful organically shaped set of "Sile" earrings by Kunglers.

"Sile" available as a new release @ Shiny Shabby

"Post Modern Juke Box II"

Soooooo....

Well, I think I can take my "Blogging" hobby to extremes sometimes - when I have an idea in mind on a sort of image I want to create but cannot find the items I need to make this happen, I make these props myself; which is how this dress and telescopic cigarette holder came to be.

I'll have a mini rant here about the idea that "bloggers" are free loaders begging for free stuff.

This really infuriates me because to reach this point (writing this blog) has been a labour of love with hours invested in creating the dress (2+ hrs), the cigarette (2+ hrs), the look , the shoot and pose (many more hours) - and that's not even including how long it takes for me to sit down and gather my thoughts to compose a blog entry in itself. This culture of misunderstanding really makes me shy away from applying to blog for anyone. *mumbles*

Sometimes I am frustrated at myself for being "trapped" by details - I have this need to get it just so... and this cigarette holder is a good example. I just could not seem to find one on marketplace with the exaggerated length and telescopic detail I wanted in the design like so :

A silly thing that S. finds endearing about me and I find annoying in myself because in the end who is going to look at these details in my image? (Laughs) But you know how it is... I would know and so that is that :

The cigarette itself is made with laid paper and is signed "Oddfish"
This is actually a tribute to
Sobranie Cocktail Cigarettes

My Telescopic Cigarette Holder
I imagine it to have been hand turned ebony,
tipped and capped with embellished silver and set diamonds for silly sparkle
Iconic objects have that sort of faff.

Screen captured details of my outfit as is.

Full Creds :

Dress & Cigarette (Made by me)

BamPu Legacies for the J&A 2016 Expo (Feb 26-Mar 5) - The Great Gatsby Headdress

Kunglers Sile Earrings for Shiny Shabby (Now)

Siratama Pearl Bracelet & Breath Gold Gift ring are gifts out at Creator's Collection Box

Hair is *barberyumyum* 49

The Skin that I am wearing here in these images is Rosie from Elysium in Creme worn over Lelutka Simone Head on Maitreya Lara Body with Slink High Feet (adorned with Poute Oasis Heels) 

and IKON Triumph Eyes in Dusk

Other Jewels & Fluff :

Eclectica Dragonfly Ring

Lassitude and ennui Knotted Pearl Necklace (still a fav!)

The Annex Snow Queen Pearl Choker

Birdy Foxy Neck Snuggler {Sugar}

News : Oddfish Studio is Migrating

I received news this morning from my landlord that the parcel I rent for Oddfish Studio will need to be vacated. Moving is always difficult both in SL and RL!

However, it gives me a chance to revisit the design of my store and a new location which is always exciting! I will update you guys on how I get on with this but meanwhile a temporary place is being set up at

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Tuvuca%20Bay/241/81/401

If you happen to pop by do forgive the mess as I put together a better store soon!

Meanwhile - to make up for the inconvenience, my MP products will have a moving sale of 20% off!

My first 2016 release! Oddfish Landmark To SLURL Translator Pin.

Yes I'm afraid the geeky rather than arty me has decided to have a go at making something which I hope will make your SL Blogging and Event Co-coordinating experiences that much easier! Converting a list of Landmarks to SLURL's is something I do almost everyday for blogging, but recently I was given a notecard for an event with some 60 Landmarks to participating designer booths. The idea of having to look up each landmark for their URL's was far too daunting a thought (and I know other people must do so much more!)

I had a look for something to convert LM's to SLURL's  but couldn't really find what I was looking for and so with the help of a superscriptor friend, I have come up with this solution.
Currently I have released it on Marketplace as early access for 20 participants at a very low price.
It will also be available to buy in store in final release.

The Oddfish Studio Landmark To SLURL Translator Pin
A useful gadget for anyone who needs to convert a batch of LM's to SLURL's quickly!

I've also created a Product Support page - thought it might be a good idea.
I'll keep adding and refining the way information is provided here.

So if you feel that this gadget might be useful to you, pick it up for a steal on
http://marketplace.secondlife.com/p/Oddfish-Studio-LM-to-SLURL-Translator/8442351

Enjoy your Second Life <3
D

All Oddfish Products come with full product support 

More New Stuffs! : Upcoming Genre

I don't do many new releases I have to admit but the theme for Genre in Dec is Regency and I decided to participate! For me, the whole Regency era brings to my mind the presence of great blousey blooms and plumes, as well as genteel romance. It all starts with the roses that come in six colours;(CanaryYellow, Rose Red,Chuch White, Magnolia Blush, Pink Tearose and Frozen) and I've used this idea to weave together a motley collection of items in a theme.

First Up :

Poses for Poseys

Static Photography Poses with Holding Props

A collection of 7 poses designed for the theme. Pack also comes with a holding posey and full colour hud as well as Single Transferable Roses in each of the six colours.

Next :

Petal Peepers

"Porcelaine"

Taking the same Regency rose based theme, I decided to translate the use of Roses for decoration in the era to modern make-up aesthetics.

And finally  :

Regency Roses

It's hard to convey how the roses really look in the cover photo 

so I've cobbled together a filmlet