This morning I was collecting vintage 2009 pix of my interview with Honey Puddles to resurrect here at KateNova.uk. I logged into SL to look up some info. Of course I TP’d to The Pink Institute and plopped my pixels down in a glorious pink & gold Baroque Roche Chair by Precious Restless. After a while an IM came in: [07:37] Valarie Thor: hey there – lovely look today – hope your weekend is treating you well so far. We had a nice conversation. Then I finally decided to look up from my self-absorption and see who I was talking to…After I finished drooling, I picked my butt, and the rest of my pixels, up off the chair and sauntered over to where Valarie was standing.Valarie has a shop, Appliers by Valarie, “ABV”. She has this cool process combining BOM + Appliers. The outfit (current prototype) you see her wearing is all BOM. But then she adds SL Materials effects with an Applier and BOM-BAM-WOW! Besides looking awesome, what I love about this is that she’s able to make something beautiful without having to go to “Overseas Manufacturing” in Blender or Maya. If you aren’t already a 3D modeler I think it takes about a full-time year to get up to speed on modeling, texturing, rigging, etc etc. Mesh has taken SL creation and apparel to a new level. But the cost is that instead of everybody being a maker, now only a skilled few are. That Valarie can make something contemporary and awesome with only SL+Photoshop is so cool. And the results! Hang on while a get a towel to wipe up the drool.Not that I noticed, because I totally did not, but Valarie has the perfect lips.Valarie and I had a nice conversation about her work and SL generations and whatever else. After we parted I went home and what should be waiting on my doorstep but a package from Appliers by Valarie! What could be inside??? I had to fight off the cats to grab Valarie’s package and take it in the house. I can’t wait to see what’s in the box! You will have to wait till tomorrow!
Valarie Thor
Owner / Creator @ Appliers By Valarie, specializing in materials-enabled latex/rubber clothing.
Chances are, I’m wearing something shiny, if my clothes look bland and dull, check your graphics settings 🙂
Also, if I don’t respond to your IM, I’m probably AFK, or working on the other monitor / window, etc. Additionally, I’m generally friendly and happy to talk, etc.… please see picks ♥
Retired latex model. Over the years so many “SL Killers” have come & gone: Cloud Party, Blue Mars, InWorldz, Sansar, HiFidelity, and more. Meanwhile, SL keeps pressing on.
Retired latex model. Over the years so many "SL Killers" have come & gone: Cloud Party, Blue Mars, InWorldz, Sansar, HiFidelity, and more. Meanwhile, SL keeps pressing on.
Cheerleader, Roller Derby girl, Barista, and Host. I've seen so much love, beauty, and desire in SL. I'm touched by the tiny acts of kindness that surround us every day.
Proud Woodcrest University Cheerleader!
Don't mess with the Angry Beavers!!!
Currently accepting applications for a partner in crime and fellow Netflix binge-watcher.
A big girl in a virtual world. Lover of EDM, Deep House, Afro, Funky, Tech, Reggae, Ambient & Underground. I love the diversity of SL! I love my avatar body filled with endless curves.
I was the facilities manager at Medici University. Currently semi-retired. Leisurely strolling the SL grid. A little salsa dancing. A little salsa & chips. Maybe looking for a new job, who knows?
My pronouns are Blonde / Brunette / Ginger. I love body paint! So much less messy in SL than in FL! Find me dancing at the CMNF Lounge in the body & hair colors of the day!
1542 – 1576 – 2014. Having your brother order your husband to murder you is a lot. If anyone needed a reboot, it was me. In SL I'm all about education: body, mind, soul.
Hi! I'm Butter, a new Second Life avatar from Firenze, Italia! I'm an SL supermodel (at least in my own mind) out to look great, shop hard, dance wildly, and have all the fun (and none of the drama) that SL is famous for.
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