Elora Lunasea

Gurl, you age well

It will be 11 years this coming August. Two or 3 very short breaks (the first, I was actually using an alt, not logging in my main). I still enjoy it a lot, and log in regularly several times a week.

Head: Vista, Zoe Bento Body: Maitreya, Lara Hair: Argrace, Yakumo, Dark Blonde Swimsuit: Blueberry, Mood, Black Applier: The Skinnery, Otty, Toffee Applier: Izzies, Wet Body and Face (just noticed a seagull is flying into my ear. I hate when that happens)

Same. I LOVE cooking in RL

Home and garden is my jam Me, at home in the kitchen. Took this a few weeks back and never did anything with it so I figured I'd share here

Really like the 2 Vista Animation Bento Heads. Finally working with Diana Head: Vista Animations, Diana Bento Body: Maitreya, Lara Hair: Sintiklia, Teri (Group Gift) Applier: DeeTaleZ, Mandy, European Top: Blueberry, Liza Corset Hoodie Dress, Black Pants: Blueberry, Cake, Black Pose: Exposeur, Monumental Fashion

Head: Catwa, Lilly Bento Body: Maitreya, Lara Bento Hair: Sintiklia, Sheba, Blonde Jeans: Blueberry, Lila Rolled Cuff Booty 2 Top: Blueberry, Zuzu Rolled Top Applier: Atelier Pepe, Jae, Sandy

As explained in my answer to the Creator - I purchased the item because I wasn't able to purchase the demo. I've been having issues with buying/rezzing/opening boxes. Based on her past creations (I own a couple already) I made the apparently wrong assumption the item would render properly. I've been inworld for over 10 years, I fully understand how things work. So yes, perhaps I should have waited until I was able to get the demo but I liked the item enough and wanted to use it in a photo, which in essence would have been good for the creator as I always tag everything on Flickr so others can find it. Bitsy - being on the tail end of complaints of quality is something that goes along nearly any business. Sometimes, a creator can get sloppy with an item trying to push it to market. I can't count how many times very well respected creators will send another version after release because they either are informed there's a problem or find it themselves. No need to get emo over it. People make mistakes and quickly admitting to them and rectifying them is a better reflection on their business and character than throwing their feelings against a wall over it. It wasn't like I didn't like the item itself, the quality of the item is what suffered. As the saying goes "There's no crying in baseball" and, shouldn't be in retail either. No reflection on self-worth, just on product.

The first one is from Pixicat and yes, I think it's well done. The second, is the one with the problem and for the sake of being nice, I won't mention the creator. I will, however, say I got a less than nice IM back from her. First, saying she was sad I didn't like the item and she was refunding me. Her commentary got progressively more heated and I'm sharing because I actually laughed at it and I hope, responded back appropriately. FYI, I also blocked her right after. Also, she says I put a photo of her piece out on Flickr for public view, which I did but did NOT mention who made it or the name of the product. All it said was "TEST". Anyone that saw it wouldn't have known why it was up. Everything else was privately said between us inworld. Sheesh. Creator: Hi Elora, are you here? Creator: I am very sad, you do not like my product, so I am refunding you the price you paid. Thank you for telling me. Creator: Honestly, I do not know what you want me to say. There is a demo, free for everyone, and I do not expect that absolutely everyone has to be happy with every single item I have. Therefore I put a demo with all the textures and all sizes, so that people can try and see if they like it. You don't like it, do not buy it. Creator: You say you are a photographer and I am sure that every photo on your flickr has a piece of your soul inside. I spend days on creating my items and trust me, there is a piece of soul in the furry too. Creator: How would you feel if I made a comparison of your photo to someone elses and put it on flickr for public view? Elora Lunasea Kips (elora.lunasea): Creator, I don't log on weekdays other than evenings so I didn't see any of your messages until just now. Thank you for the refund. I wasn't expecting you to say anything - I wanted to be sure it wasn't my viewer/laptop. And yes, there is a demo but I was having trouble the past days paying, rezzing and opening objects so I took a chance buying the product, based on the appearance of your other clothing. My apologies if you are offended by my comments. As for my own work, the difference is I do not get paid for my work. And, for that matter, I always welcome constructive criticism on all of my work, most especially my RL photos. I believe we all should strive to do the best possible but not be upset when others have an opinion which will challenge our own idea of what we thought was "good" but has flaws. Again, thank you for the refund and I'll take down the 2 photos on my Flickr as promised. Second Life: User not online - message will be stored and delivered later. Thank you everyone else for the suggestion to try another texture on it. I'm going to see if it's modify. Maybe I will find one that looks better than hers. If not, no big deal since she did at least refund me.

Hi everyone. Consumer here, not a creator. I recently purchased a fur textured item which, IMHO, looks nothing like fur. To my eyes, it looks more like blurry hair bases strung together. FYI, it is prim, not mesh which I'm sure has a lot to do with the problem. I have other fur items and none look like this. It was my first purchase from the creator (who I am not going to name). I though perhaps it was my viewer at first but after logging in with Firestorm and the official one, the texture looked exactly the same. I also tried using various versions included in the box, for Belleza Freya and Maitraya Lara. No difference. Thought maybe the HUD wasn't working right. Nope that's ok too. Anyway, she finally got back to me and she (politely) seems to think the texture for fur should look "blurry" since fur is soft. She linked me to photos she took which of course, look blurry like the item I purchased. Wrote her back, trying to word things nicely and linked to two photos I took; one of another fur item where the texture is way better rendered and another of her fur item (see below, I'm sure you all can figure out which is which). Is it just me? Are my expectations too high? I've been in world for over 10 years and I think I have a good sense of a well made item and one that isn't. And while I don't blog, I do frequently take photos of creators items to post to my Flickr which in essence is promoting them. I really wanted to utilize this fur piece but there's no way I can make it look good. I'm hoping at minimum she decides to refund me.

If cost isn't an issue these are the stores I shop in the most for landscaping: Hayabusa Botanica Little Branch Studio Skye Alirium Happy Mood Heart KIdd All of them have winter trees/bushes/grass which look great and some have texture change HUDS, so even though pricey you get more bang for your buck. Edit: Do you know you can turn "full bright" off for nearly all objects?

Head: Catwa, Catya Applier: Atelier Pepe, Jae, Sandy (Catwa only) Skin: Atelier Pepe,Goddess Applier, Sandy Body: Maitreya, Lara Outfit: Coco, Straight Leg Crop Pant and Blazer without Shirt , White (at Uber this month) Hair: Sintiklia, Freeze, Browns (group gift) Eye Makeup: Arte, Meow Eyeshadow, Powder Pack September 2017 Lips: Sintiklia, Cute Girl, Velvet Lipstick, Dark Eyes: Lotus, Origin Eyes, #6 Cheeks: Mila, Metallic Highlighter (Catwa)

A near oops!

First and foremost bad textures. There are several big name brands which I stopped buying and purged from my inventory because of this. I don't care for hair in wild colors, pastels, etc. I'll make exceptions if there's is a specific look I'm trying to achieve (like at Halloween) and the hair is inexpensive (such as a Fifty Linden Friday deal). Same for special effects like glitter, clips in the hair, flowers, what have you. I don't mind headbands though as long as they are basic looking. Not big on pig tails or braids, for the most part. I can tolerate a lot of other things others find problematic if the hair suits a look I'm trying to create.

Applier: Murray, Blana SKT10 (Skin Fair 2018) HeadL Lelutka, Simone Body: Maitreya, Lara Earrings: Stealthic, Shining Sun Hair: Tableau Vivant, Lil, Ombre Shirt: Blueberry, Bette, Dress Shirt Short, White (Fatpack HUD Leggings: Blueberry, Cake Black

I haven't tried those yet. So far none of my markets sell it although I'm hoping soon. We eat a lot of veggie burgers (partial to the ones made by Gardein - the Chipotle is fantastic) but unfortunately, it really is not flavor and feel substitute for beef. I'm hoping the Beyond one does the trick. I like food in general and am always open to trying new things! As for coffee, look at Oren's online if not scared off by price. Single origins from Latin America and Africa are my favs and they make a great blend also. We also tried the one Rhonda mentioned somewhere here "Death Wish" which was really good but then got a second bag and the quality wasn't quite the same as the first one. Seems inconsistent quality so nixed it from our list.

While I still eat meat, I've given up eating baby animals. I am in the "ethical quandry" stage of figuring things out. I REALLY love hamburgers. This has been impossible to defeat. And bacon because it's really candy. I tend to eat (mostly) plant based for breakfast and lunches. Overall making better choices since last year. It's a process. Life isn't worth anything without great coffee. I like to play indoors. I am not one with nature. I love it, it does not love me. And yet, I still garden. Having bunches of fresh roses all summer long is worth it. Atheist. Music, I would nearly ditto Rhonda's response. Hello!

Head: Genesis Lab, Marlene Bento Coat: Belle Epoque, Cold Outside, Red Hair: Sintiklia, Baby Girl, Elin Light Blonde Applier: Genesis Lab, Marlene Light Tones, Milk

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Try Junbug (by Juno Mantel). Specializes in really lovely gowns of all styles. Go the in-world store. The marketplace doesn't seem to have the most recent releases yet.

Finally got around to working with Vista Animations Lia Bento Mesh Head. Wasn't too sure about it at first (and I'm still have a neck issue hence the turtleneck sweater). Tweaked the shape that comes with it a bit; I do like her. Head: Vista Animations, Lia Bento Mesh Hair: Mina, Sanne, Dipdye Applier: YS&YS, Miki, Tone 02 (EBento)

My retirement plans include photography and lots of kittens if at all possible LOL I wouldn't mind fostering a whole bunch

Head: Catwa, Uma (modified) Body: Maitreya, Lara Applier: Almost positive it was an older Glam Affair, Tone Artic - will add name if I figure it out Dress/Accessories: Meva, Audrey, Rare and Commons Hair: Sintiklia, Baby Girl,Aisleen Monochromes Shoes: Maitreya, Gold Zest Pumps, Black Lighting: LumiPro Pose: DM Poses, Grown Up

Lucky you. I am counting down the years. I figure another 7 more give or take. I can't wait for the day that I don't have to wake up at 5:30 am and, get home 12-1/2 hours later. I need "me" time badly