Chery Amore

Actually I still see a lot of support for Belleza Freya, but the other two Belleza bodies, Isis and Venus don't have near as much and I'm thinking the OP of the thread must wear one of the those two Belleza bodies. There are many makers out there though that are only doing Legacy and Maitreya. I see this a lot when going to clothing events and I flat out refuse to buy anything from them, not even accessories. I can't support them if they don't support me. I think Legacy must be making it really easy for creators to make clothing for them, which is of course a smart move. I'm just hoping Inithium shakes things up and makes a few more body types. There's a market out there if they reach for it.

If Kupra makes one with a smaller butt and thighs I'm definitely changing over, especially if the non-support continues on as it is with Belleza. For me Maitreya's bust is too small and the shoulders and underarm areas are weird. I don't want to use Legacy because I don't like the way they do things. I love my Belleza Freya.. but I have to keep on top of the hand problems. Right now I'm making sure to answer every survey about what body you use... just so makers don't drop making clothes for Freya.

DJ events where we had more variety and more places to go too... that actually had some people attending. It's rough to land in a place with 4 employees (or bots), A DJ and a host and nothing else. Then they are nudging for tips on autopilot and gesturebating. Little involvement or conversation is encouraged.. and often it seems to be discouraged. I do know there are still some popular places but they seem to be dwindling. Connected to that there are few places to dance that aren't completely dead either, we have all this stuff to dress up in, all these wonderful dances but just not as many places to use them at. People seemed nicer too before, just running into strangers. Now it seems like most have blinders on, are in IM. I'm guilty of that too from time to time but I do try to be inclusive and helpful in chat when it seems like the situation calls for it. I do think there was more griefing before though.. I've run into very little of that for a long time. Sometimes I feel like SL is dying. I don't miss prim buildings though.. unless well done it's usually an eyesore comparatively.

I agree don't rush and demo, demo, demo. For a good look at least 10-15k including some good hair, but sometimes there are nice sales or even give-aways. Problem is you kind of have to know what's out there to see it... and you have to have some patience. I've gone through three mesh heads before I finally really liked the one I have now. Then for clothes if you get a well known body there are lots of freebies and lots of group gifts or group join specials to start you off. If you know a look you like ask them what they have on. Remember the shape you make under it can make the mesh look really different also. You can buy skin also but many mesh heads come with skin appliers for major mesh body brands.

I was really excited to try this body, but after working and working with the shape... I just can't make the butt small enough to suit me. I do see on their web site a coming soon area where the Kupra mesh body is so I'm crossing my fingers for more mesh options in the future. I use Belleza Freya and nothing is as good to me shape wise yet for the look I want, but I'd love to switch to a body that has the look and the support also, because Belleza isn't doing good with support or upgrading. I'll keep an eye on this creator!

For me avatar looks definitely play a big role in second life friendships. My avatar represents what I live out in second life and a big part of why I'm here. I know this and have pursued it and am great with it. When I meet someone their looks tells me a whole lot about why they are in second life too. Is there a possibility to have in-world fun with them? .. shopping, dancing, chatting about common interests... having a good time. If they don't appreciate similar things looks wise we just are not going to have much in common to maintain a relationship in second life. Not saying I haven't had some wonderful passing conversations with folks that are in system avies or avatars that are very extreme to me. Those don't turn into friendships though even if we friend each other. Looks are usually the first stepping stone for me... of course there is more required to build an actual relationship than looks.

It's really nice.. I had lots of trouble cause I'd change from really tall shoes to normal heel shoes or barefoot and I hate using the hoverheights... theres a demo of course too.

This was made for me after I kept having problems with my own shoe heights, and I told him he should put it on sale so everyone can try. https://marketplace.secondlife.com/p/Auto-Magic-Shoebase/19928317

You might want to look into Maitreya too. It can be made slender and without too many curves. There is also the Lucy body that you can get for free by clicking a midnight madness board. Look up Lucy Shoes in world to find that option, join the group for free and hit that midnight madness board. That way you don't have to put much investment (if any) into your first mesh body. There's is a purchase you can make for about 200 linden that makes it BOM capable. The Lucy body uses mostly Maitreya clothing and slink shoes and there are lots and lots of group gifts and great freebies out there so you don't make a costly mistake your first time out. Also remember the shape can be adjusted... so if it seems too curvy adjust your shape under to see if it looks better. You can start with the shapes provided. A lot of shapes provided are very tall also so you can shorten it, but remember to make adjustments to keep the proportions where you want them. Don't be afraid to demo, demo, demo and play with the shape underneath until you find the body shape you want.