Here are a few guest submissions remember you can send your photos of then and now to closetcrisissl@gmail.com and include a little blurb about how you’ve changed! Here is the original link to the challenge on Sophia Harlow’s blog
Marissa Goodliffe
Marissa just provided a photo but you can see what a difference today’s realistic skins and hair make. Her shape looks like it stayed the same but she looks fabulous now.
Raynee Lisle
I was lucky, when I first logged into SL in August 2007 I had a friend who took me hair shopping within an hour! I picked something close to my real hair style and color. I didn’t get the skin for 2 months though! Eeek! I wore linden skin that whole time because I didn’t know what a skin was! But I had great hair and kick ass spikey color change heels! I wear glasses in RL so I decided to wear them in SL; my friend got me these colorchange ones from primOptic that first day after the hair. My shape is fairly similar to what it was, just a bit less hippie and bustier (and omg what was with my giant man-hands?). Overall I am pretty much the same avatar as I started out as, just more polished… and with a much larger inventory!
I saw this challenge mentioned by Brandy Rasmuson and the originator of the challenge was Sophia Harlow. I usually am too late to do these blogger challenges by the time I get to them it’s way too late. But for this one I could actually dig out some of my old things. I think it’s a great look back to how far people have come, or maybe they haven’t come that far at all.
I can’t say for sure they are they absolute oldest that I own but I have been playing since 2004 and I know most of this is from then or 2005. I still feel like other than updating for new sl technique I would wear all of this. My shape has been the same for years and that blonde hair by Lash was pretty much the only decent blonde to be found on the grid when I first started. Of course I had a Celestial Studios skin I have always loved her skins and the outfit is actually one she did for Valentines Day in 2005. I loved that outfit I think I wore it for 2 months haha. Also look at those bangles I LOVED those bangles I wore them every day along with my first simple little lip ring. This was also before I really started venturing out and mixing and matching my clothes. Thank you for the trip down memory lane Sophia and Brandy!
I also want to open this up to anyone without a blog that wants to submit their own picture and story. Just send them to closetcrisissl@gmail.com and I’ll try to get them up in a timely manner.
What I’m Wearing Now:
Oh quick note on this outfit. I was searching for the perfect texture/clothing layer belts and I couldn’t find any so I put out a request/question on Plurk and Ivey from Sn@tch sent me these, so thank you thank you Ivey!
This belt is perfect and it comes in 9 colors. I have a few other texture/clothing layer belts from other creators but they are so hard to find I wish there were more in world.
What I’m Wearing:
Starbunny Knitty Sweater
from ~ silent sparrow ~ gothic : victorian : eclectic : at silent sparrow 201/88/21
Luth Polo (Marine/Pink) from .:StoRin:. at Lalique 189/52/28
Roxy skinny jeans (black denim) from Opium Everyday at Le Zoo - (Soon to be Second Style Island) at Le Zoo 206/220/23
Braided Belt (Blue) from Sn@tch -Punk Goth Urban Horror Sexy Neko Grunge Clothes Gothic at Pulse 175/223/30
Mussed Up Necklace (Silver/Pink Topaz) from ***Dark Mouse Jewelry and Whimsical Creations Houses*** at Taber 97/176/22
Enchanted Heart Earrings from Otaku Designs at Kali Isle 194/111/24
[Lion & Lamb] Bella Crest Ring from Caroline\’s Jewelry - Main Store at Lo Lo 37/180/23
the ROCK by caLLie cLine *blogger group gift*
Vixen II Classic Stiletto Heel Pumps (blue) from ! TESLA - FlagShip Store - Premiere Sculptie Shoes and Hats at Tesla 46/82/54
She’s Come Undone (blonde) from Shag Hair - Main Store at Silent 197/148/36
Catalina . 001 . Electric from PixelDolls <3 LoveLace Boutique at Port Seraphine 98/56/269
Monochrome Eyes - Amber 3 from [Scarlia Inc] at Tora 5 76/178/24
Wow things have been crazy busy around here but I finally managed to put together an outfit! I was inspired by the Koale Dress I got at Ty Zvezda during 50L Fridays. Sometimes sculpted dresses can be done so well that I don’t even miss my system skirt (and you know I love them) this is one of those times. With minimal adjusting I got the prims to fit around my large hips. I love this shade and I wanted to wear something really fun but a little elegant so I picked accessories that reflect this.
3 of the things I’m wearing can be found at sales currently going on this weekend. My skin is the Catalina in Petal from Pixeldolls you can also find the lovely lace collar there and everything is marked down to 50L on all layers. My super fun purple plaid leggings are from Sn@tch and they are having a huge 50–75% off sale this weekend and then will be discontinuing a few things so you must go if you know there are things you’ve been wanting.
Things are of course still crazy around here but I think we’re starting to see some light at the end of the tunnel hopefully that means I’ll be around a little more!
What I’m Wearing:
Koale Dress (Fuschia) from T.Z. - Ty Zvezda at Daffodil Island 23/181/22
Purple Plaid Leggings from Sn@tch Main Store: Punk Urban Club Goth Clothing Shoes Neko at Snatch City 64/192/30
Cheshire Crop Jacket from ~ silent sparrow ~ gothic : victorian : eclectic : at silent sparrow 201/88/21
Bella Lace Collar (Black) and Catalina Skin – Petal (001) from PixelDolls <3 Main Location at Port Seraphine 249/122/257
Victoria Cameo Broach in Black from Caroline\’s Jewelry - Main Store at Lo Lo 37/180/23
Little Miss Veil (Cerise) from 5th & Oxford at Nouveau 236/237/23
Flowers are Blooming Earrings (Silver) from ***Dark Mouse Jewelry and Whimsical Creations Houses*** at Taber 97/176/22
Reform School Drop-Out Bracelet from Ticky Tacky at Horst - Starlust Extended at Horst 52/84/23
Jam Gem Thumbprint Cookie Cuff from Fresh Baked Goods Mainstore @ Retrology at Retrology 156/186/40
Avanti Flats (Black) from Celestial Studios at Celestial City 68/240/27
Vivian from ETD: Elika Tiramisu Designs at ETD 120/128/30 **Possibly Discontinued and I know this is an old texture**
Monochrome Eyes (Amber 3) from [Scarlia Inc] at Tora 5 76/178/24
What I’m Wearing:
Ivey’s Chicken and Waffles Top from Sn@tch Main Store: Punk Urban Club Goth Clothing Shoes Neko at Snatch City 64/192/30
Leather Crop Pants (Teal) from PixelDolls <3 Main Location at Port Seraphine 249/122/257
Pearl Shrug (Black) by Ginny Talamasca *Designer Retired no longer available*
Mother of Pearl Belt from Dark Mouse Jewelry at Taber 97/176/22 *Only 10L in bargain section*
Zoe Necklace from Dark Mouse Jewelry at Taber 97/176/22
MIB Stilettos 2 from HOC Industries - House of Curios at Upper Fenland 25/37/68 *Only 50L and texture changeable*
Tiara hair (blonde) from TEKUTEKU at White 141/168/22
Turkish Delight Tiled Metal Bangle from Fresh Baked Goods Mainstore @ Retrology at Retrology 156/186/40
Gutter Glitter Bracelet from {Violet Voltaire} at Katat0nik 208/185/22
Flexi Tassle Set Earrings from Caroline\’s Jewelry - Main Store at Lo Lo 37/180/23
Chai Nova (Tone 03) XOXO 1 from CHAI Skins by Launa Fauna at CHAI Skins 123/134/487 *Group Freebie*
