[Marketplace Beta Search - New Information]

I contend that the boolean search does not work as intended.  I search for "women and mesh and skin NOT male" and I the only result I get are 8 body appliers of a male applier.  What the heck???? I specifically said NOT male and all I get is male.  What is the problem with the search engine?

[Where to buy rl designer brands (or close facsimiles)]

No I guess I better not!  Sorry about that!

[Where to buy rl designer brands (or close facsimiles)]

I've seen some rl designer brands (Gucci, Chanel, Louis Vuitton) and I even have a few items.  I've searched by the actual brand and close spellings which I guess are used to avoid copyright infringement.    Are there any designers or stores that specialize in real life brands?  Also is there a list of the stores that have close spellings (Chanelle vs, Chanel for exampe) to also search?  Looking for women's clothing and accessories in particular.

[I"m SOOOO confused!!!]

Thank you to everyone for your advice.  I'm taking your words to heart and moving slower!  Thanks again!

[I"m SOOOO confused!!!]

Hi everyone.  I am an ultra-noob and I am spending money foolishly on items that wont' work together (I think).  I understand the concept of mesh bodies vs prim bodies so I'm good there.  However, I see names of things that I don't understand and I'm really struggling to make sense of the mesh body process.  I see names like Bellezza, Eve Slim and Pulpy, Maitreya, Slink, Catya, etc.   

First, are those body STYLES or are they the store?  I don't see that explained anywhere but I admit  I haven't scoured the thousands of posts prior to this one so please don't get mad by asking a question that others have asked.  

Second, how do I find a body that I like?  Are all bodies modifiable so it doesn't matter what you start out with?  

I'd appreciate any help that you guys have.  I love the concept but it just seems so daunting.