Those Moments When Life Just Happens -- Featuring Totally Random, GALLI, AIDORU, Kyxe Skins & Shapes

In the course of a regular, normal evening, I got to see a designer's newest project in progress. Novey Benoir of Totally Random had been working on a trench coat and asked for input. Anyone who was in world and happened to be watch Starwalkers could have answered, and I hope several weighed in with their opinion. It's always good to get a cross section of opinion.

Featuring Totally Random Creme de Menthe Dress

Featuring GAALI Think Sandals

1. RYCA: Gold Hoop Earrings

2. [Mirror's Enigma]: Heather Tan Skintone

3. Candy Nail: Rain Drop Green

4. MADesigns: Eyes Confidence ~ Subtle Moss

5. MADesigns: Eyelashes ~ Perfection

6. MADesigns: Hair ~ Christina

7. Face Paint: Metallic Green Liner

8. Taken on Site at TCL Photo Studio - Built in Poses

I offered my input and went back to work that evening, doing whatever blog or styling whatever item it was I'd been working on, and smiled. I like the interruptions that make my day whole. I like looking at items in progress, cheering on content creators who have a beautifully artistic hand when it comes to Second Life, and all the personal people aspect of this business.

Featuring Totally Random Creme de Menthe Dress

Featuring GAALI Think Sandals

1. RYCA: Gold Hoop Earrings

2. [Mirror's Enigma]: Heather Tan Skintone

3. Candy Nail: Rain Drop Green

4. MADesigns: Eyes Confidence ~ Subtle Moss

5. MADesigns: Eyelashes ~ Perfection

6. MADesigns: Hair ~ Christina

7. Face Paint: Metallic Green Liner

8. Taken on Site at TCL Photo Studio - Built in Poses

A couple of days later, Ms. Novey IM'd me and asked if I would like to blog one of her items. I said, "Of course!" and smiled. She sent me a blogger's bag and I went to work. Inside was this pretty Creme de Menthe cocktail dress. I knew I wanted to work with The Creative Loft's photo studio, and found (what I think) the perfect background for the dress.

Featuring Totally Random Creme de Menthe Dress

Featuring GAALI Think Sandals

1. RYCA: Gold Hoop Earrings

2. [Mirror's Enigma]: Heather Tan Skintone

3. Candy Nail: Rain Drop Green

4. MADesigns: Eyes Confidence ~ Subtle Moss

5. MADesigns: Eyelashes ~ Perfection

6. MADesigns: Hair ~ Christina

7. Face Paint: Metallic Green Liner

8. Taken on Site at TCL Photo Studio - Built in Poses

When I was just about done with the raw photos for the dress, I sent her a brief IM thanking her for the chance to work with her beautiful new dress. She sent me a "??" response, and I told her that she'd sent me the dress and I'd thrilled at the chance to style it. It was soft and feminine and thought it's simplicity was elegant.

Featuring Totally Random Purple Polka Dot Trench

Featuring Kyxe Skins & Shapes Lips Glamour II Cocoa

Featuring AIDORU Vintage 70s Tartan Ankleboots

1. Wunderland: Dots Leggings

2. Chop Zuey: Christmas Earrings

3. Kyxe Skins & Shapes:

-- Orchid Skin

-- Eyeliner ~ Onxy

-- Eyeshadow ~ Splendor - Amethyst

4. MADesigns:

-- Eyelashes ~ Simplicity

-- Eyes ~ Confidence - Subtle Moss

5. Face Paint: Gem Nails

6. EMO-tions: Winter Night (Modified slightly to include colors on Snow)

At that point, I could tell she was a bit flustered. When she'd originally asked if I would blog for her, I thought she WAS sending me the trench that I'd seen several days earlier. Though I was surprised to receive a dress instead, I just threw my energy into making it look as good as I could as I styled it and had fun in the process. Styling distracts me more than almost any other thing, and I love it.

Featuring Totally Random Purple Polka Dot Trench

Featuring Kyxe Skins & Shapes Lips Glamour II Cocoa

Featuring AIDORU Vintage 70s Tartan Ankleboots

1. Wunderland: Dots Leggings

2. Chop Zuey: Christmas Earrings

3. Kyxe Skins & Shapes:

-- Orchid Skin

-- Eyeliner ~ Onxy

-- Eyeshadow ~ Splendor - Amethyst

4. MADesigns:

-- Eyelashes ~ Simplicity

-- Eyes ~ Confidence - Subtle Moss

5. Face Paint: Gem Nails

6. EMO-tions: Winter Night (Modified slightly to include colors on Snow)

She 'Ooops'd and smiled. She had intended to send me the trench. I told her not to apologize. I was grateful to work with her items, and wasn't disappointed at all that I'd gotten to work with the dress. The thing was, she's a designer in progress, learning, trying new things, and each new project means so much because each new idea, texture, practice, and all that goes into it means a certain sense of success.

Featuring Totally Random Purple Polka Dot Trench

Featuring Kyxe Skins & Shapes Lips Glamour II Cocoa

Featuring AIDORU Vintage 70s Tartan Ankleboots

1. Wunderland: Dots Leggings

2. Chop Zuey: Christmas Earrings

3. Kyxe Skins & Shapes:

-- Orchid Skin

-- Eyeliner ~ Onxy

-- Eyeshadow ~ Splendor - Amethyst

4. MADesigns:

-- Eyelashes ~ Simplicity

-- Eyes ~ Confidence - Subtle Moss

5. Face Paint: Gem Nails

6. EMO-tions: Winter Night (Modified slightly to include colors on Snow)

This trench coat, which comes in a vibrant array of colors, some with dots, some not, she created most recently, and felt it was the best design she'd done yet. I love the passion with which she spoke, and could sense that raw pure energy of someone who's eager and pushing and seeking more. I told her that I'd enjoyed the dress, and I loved the trench. I'd just put both on my blog today and showcase her heart and work.