I have been thinking a lot lately about the perfect skin. Designers ask me all the time what I think the average femme SL consumer wants from her skin - which elements to focus on, etc. I know what I like, but I really don’t have much inkling about how important it is to the SL population at large, although I do appreciate that designers would like to focus their energy where consumers have the most interest. I considered doing a surveymonkey, but a) we’re limited on the number of responses on surveys; and b) I really like to read your thoughts, suggestions, and input on matters such as these.
So, ladies, it’s grid-down day and now’s your chance. We have a lot of established and new designers who read this blog - tell them what you want from your next skin purchase. (Sorry, fellas, you kinda get left out of most of this one - unless you’re one of the 80% of men on SL pretending to be a woman. In which case, go for it.)
I. Price / What You Get
1. Price Importance
For me, price is:
a. The most important part of a skin purchase
b. An average consideration in a skin purchase
c. Not an issue if I like the skin
2. Prim Extras
I prefer:
a. When skins come with little extras like prim lashes and/or prim nails
b. To buy extras separately from a skin purchase
3. Selection / Range
Generally, I wear:
a. Many varieties of the skins I like and prefer lots of different options and selections
b. Only one or two skins - I don’t have use for a broad selection
4. Price
I expect to pay:
a. Under L$250 per skin
b. Between L$250 - L$500 per skin
c. Between L$500 - L1000 per skin
d. Between L$1000 - L$1500 per skin
e. More than L$1500 per skin
5. Variety Pricing
I expect to pay:
a. About the same price for each variation of the skin I buy
b. A larger base price for a skin, but then pay less for variations
6. Purchase Habits
I buy
a. Every single variation of a skin I like - I have to have them all
b. The majority of the variations of a skin I like
c. A few variations of a skin I like
d. One skin, one variation
e. One or few variations of the skin I prefer, but I’d buy more if price were less of an issue
7. Loyalty
Which best describes you:
a. I am very loyal to a skin line
b. I have my preferences and wear a few different skin lines
c. I’m fickle and wear lots of different skin lines
II. The Face & Cosmetics
1. Face / Cosmetics Importance
For me, the face / cosmetics of a skin are:
a. The most important part of a skin purchase
b. An average consideration in a skin purchase
c. Not as important as other factors
2. Brows - Color
I prefer skins with:
a. Black brows
b. Brunette or auburn brows
c. Blond brows
d. Tintable brows
e. No preference / other
3. Brows - Style
I prefer skins with:
a. Natural, bushy brows
b. Natural, but sculpted brows
c. Penciled-on brows
d. No preference / other
4. Cosmetic Style
I prefer skins with:
a. Natural or neutral cosmetics
b. Glamor or high fashion cosmetics
c. Goth, punk, or vamp cosmetics
d. No preference / other
e. I like it all
5. Cosmetic Colors
I prefer skins with cosmetics:
a. That focus on neutral-base shades - browns, taupes, and nude gloss
b. That focus on red-base shades - reds, pinks, and corals
c. That focus on blue-base shades - blues, greens, and purples
d. Other
e. I like it all
6. Cosmetic Elements
I like skin cosmetics that include:
a. Heavy eyeliner / mascara
b. Subtle eyeliner / mascara
c. No eyeliner / mascara
aa. Dark lip-liner
bb. Subtle or no lip-liner
aaa. Glossy lips
bbb. Flat lips
aaaa. Heavy blush/rouge
bbbb. Subtle blush/rouge
7. Nails
I prefer skins to come with:
a. A basic, neutral nail shade no matter the other cosmetics
b. A bold, red nail shade no matter the other cosmetics
c. Black nails no matter the other cosmetics.
d. The nail shade to match the lipstick and other cosmetics
e. I really don’t care about the nails
III. The Body & Bits
1. Body / Bits Importance
For me, the body / bits of a skin are:
a. The most important part of a skin purchase
b. An average consideration in a skin purchase
c. Not as important as other factors
2. Tone
My ideal skin comes in the following tone/styles:
a. Pale
b. Medium tan
c. Dark tan
d. Ethnic toned
e. Freckled
f. Goth, horror, punk or vamp
g. Alien, animal, or other exotic
h. Tintable so I can pick my own tone
3. Shape
a. I like it when a skin designer includes an “ideal shape” so I know what settings the features look best on
b. I really don’t care if a designer includes an “ideal shape” - I’m not changing my shape for a skin
4. Definition
My ideal skin:
a. Has a lot of detail and definition
b. Has subtle shading but not a lot of detail definition
c. Doesn’t really focus on definition
5. Photo Reality
I prefer my skins to look:
a. As photo-realistic as possible
b. Like really good anime
d. Like a combination of anime and photo reality
6. Textured-On Elements
Which of the below describes your feelings:
a. I prefer it when skins have textured-on elements like navel piercings and/or tan lines
b. I would never buy a skin with textured-on elements
c. As long as I can easily cover the textured-on elements, I don’t mind them
7. The Breasts - Detail/Shape/Shading
The detail/shape/shading of the breasts on a skin are:
a. Make or break on a skin purchase
b. Important, but not vital
c. Not very important
d. Of no importance whatsoever
8. The Breasts - Areolas / Nips
I prefer skins with:
a. Large areolas
b. Small areolas
c. Medium areolas
aa. Dark areolas
bb. Pale areolas
cc. Areolas shaded appropriate to skin tone
aaa. Textured / bumpy areolas
bbb. Neutral / smooth areolas
aaaa. Hard / pert nipples
bbbb. Relaxed / subtle nipples
xyz. I could really care less about the areolas / nipples
9. The Bum - Detail/Shape/Shading
The detail/shape/shading of the bum on a skin is:
a. Make or break on a skin purchase
b. Important, but not vital
c. Not very important
d. Of no importance whatsoever
10. The Kitty - Detail/Shape/Shading
The detail/shape/shading of the kitty on a skin is:
a. Make or break on a skin purchase
b. Important, but not vital
c. Not very important
d. Of no importance whatsoever
11. The Kitty - Style
I prefer a skin with:
a. Different kitty style options
b. A bare kitty, no detail
c. A bare kitty, well defined details
d. A trimmed patch or strip kitty
e. A natural / fuzzy “kitty”
f. I could really care less about the kitty
12. Feet
My general feelings on feet regarding the skins I buy are:
a. Feet are always screwed up - I settle for whatever I get
b. I know feet are challenging, but I appreciate the effort a designer puts into them
c. Skins have feet?
Yowsers, Okay, I’ll bite.
Skin: 1b 2b 3b 4c 5b 6e 7a
Face and Cosmetics: 1a 2b 3b 4d 5b 6b bb bbbb 7a
Body and bits: 1b 2h 3b 4a 5a 6a 7a 8c bb bbb 9a 10a 11a 12b
Comment by Cardie Mahoney — April 18, 2007 @ 1:41 pm
Jesus Christ, my SATs took less time than this.
I. Price / What You Get
1. Price Importance
For me, price is:
b. An average consideration in a skin purchase
2. Prim Extras
I prefer:
b. To buy extras separately from a skin purchase (but only because I rarely wear them so do not care.)
3. Selection / Range
Generally, I wear:
a. Many varieties of the skins I like and prefer lots of different options and selections - make up. Give me lots and lots and lots of makeup, and discount fatpacks.
4. Price
I expect to pay:
c. Between L$500 - L1000 per skin
5. Variety Pricing
I expect to pay:
a. About the same price for each variation of the skin I buy
6. Purchase Habits
I buy
b. The majority of the variations of a skin I like
7. Loyalty
Which best describes you:
a. I am very loyal to a skin line (but I do change skins / skin makers for shoots to match the clothes)
II. The Face & Cosmetics
1. Face / Cosmetics Importance
For me, the face / cosmetics of a skin are:
a. The most important part of a skin purchase
2. Brows - Color
I prefer skins with:
b. Brunette or auburn brows
3. Brows - Style
I prefer skins with:
b. Natural, but sculpted brows
4. Cosmetic Style
I prefer skins with:
b. Glamor or high fashion cosmetics (but I like PDs for natural looks and wear them)
5. Cosmetic Colors
I prefer skins with cosmetics:
d. Other - All of the above. I like a HUGE range of makeup styles as well as colours.
6. Cosmetic Elements
I like skin cosmetics that include:
b. Subtle eyeliner / mascara
bb. Subtle or no lip-liner
aaa. Glossy lips
bbbb. Subtle blush/rouge
7. Nails
I prefer skins to come with:
a. A basic, neutral nail shade no matter the other cosmetics
III. The Body & Bits
1. Body / Bits Importance
For me, the body / bits of a skin are:
b. An average consideration in a skin purchase (I will wear skins with so-so bodies but only clothed. Lack of skin detaling, however, makes me insane. You don’t have to excel at it but makde the effort.)
2. Tone
My ideal skin comes in the following tone/styles:
a. Pale
b. Medium tan
e. Freckled
h. Tintable so I can pick my own tone
3. Shape
b. I really don’t care if a designer includes an “ideal shape” - I’m not changing my shape for a skin
4. Definition
My ideal skin:
a. Has a lot of detail and definition - I want knees, elbows, palms, collar bones, etc but not buff bellies. Eww.
5. Photo Reality
I prefer my skins to look:
d. Like a combination of anime and photo reality
6. Textured-On Elements
Which of the below describes your feelings:
a. I prefer it when skins have textured-on elements like navel piercings and/or tan lines
7. The Breasts - Detail/Shape/Shading
The detail/shape/shading of the breasts on a skin are:
b. Important, but not vital - collar bones are vital!
8. The Breasts - Areolas / Nips
I prefer skins with:
c. Medium areolas
bb. Pale areolas
aaa. Textured / bumpy areolas
aaaa. Hard / pert nipples
9. The Bum - Detail/Shape/Shading
The detail/shape/shading of the bum on a skin is:
b. Important, but not vital
10. The Kitty - Detail/Shape/Shading
The detail/shape/shading of the kitty on a skin is:
b. Important, but not vital
11. The Kitty - Style
I prefer a skin with:
d. A trimmed patch or strip kitty
12. Feet
My general feelings on feet regarding the skins I buy are:
b. I know feet are challenging, but I appreciate the effort a designer puts into them
Comment by Sabrina Doolittle — April 18, 2007 @ 1:54 pm
I. Price / What You Get
1. Price Importance
For me, price is:
b. An average consideration in a skin purchase
2. Prim Extras
I prefer:
b. To buy extras separately from a skin purchase
3. Selection / Range
Generally, I wear:
b. Only one or two skins - I don’t have use for a broad selection
4. Price
I expect to pay:
d. Between L$1000 - L$1500 per skin (but this depends on quality)
5. Variety Pricing
I expect to pay:
b. A larger base price for a skin, but then pay less for variations
6. Purchase Habits
I buy
e. One or few variations of the skin I prefer, but I’d buy more if price were less of an issue
7. Loyalty
Which best describes you:
b. I have my preferences and wear a few different skin lines
II. The Face & Cosmetics
1. Face / Cosmetics Importance
For me, the face / cosmetics of a skin are:
a. The most important part of a skin purchase
2. Brows - Color
I prefer skins with:
d. Tintable brows
3. Brows - Style
I prefer skins with:
b. Natural, but sculpted brows
4. Cosmetic Style
I prefer skins with:
b. Glamor or high fashion cosmetics
5. Cosmetic Colors
I prefer skins with cosmetics:
b. That focus on red-base shades - reds, pinks, and corals
6. Cosmetic Elements
I like skin cosmetics that include:
a. Heavy eyeliner / mascara
bb. Subtle or no lip-liner
aaa. Glossy lips
bbbb. Subtle blush/rouge
7. Nails
I prefer skins to come with:
a. A basic, neutral nail shade no matter the other cosmetics
III. The Body & Bits
1. Body / Bits Importance
For me, the body / bits of a skin are:
a. The most important part of a skin purchase
2. Tone
My ideal skin comes in the following tone/styles:
b. Medium tan
3. Shape
a. I like it when a skin designer includes an “ideal shape” so I know what settings the features look best on
4. Definition
My ideal skin:
b. Has subtle shading but not a lot of detail definition
5. Photo Reality
I prefer my skins to look:
a. As photo-realistic as possible
6. Textured-On Elements
Which of the below describes your feelings:
c. As long as I can easily cover the textured-on elements, I don’t mind them
7. The Breasts - Detail/Shape/Shading
The detail/shape/shading of the breasts on a skin are:
b. Important, but not vital
8. The Breasts - Areolas / Nips
I prefer skins with:
b. Small areolas
cc. Areolas shaded appropriate to skin tone
bbb. Neutral / smooth areolas
aaaa. Hard / pert nipples
9. The Bum - Detail/Shape/Shading
The detail/shape/shading of the bum on a skin is:
b. Important, but not vital
10. The Kitty - Detail/Shape/Shading
The detail/shape/shading of the kitty on a skin is:
b. Important, but not vital
11. The Kitty - Style
I prefer a skin with:
d. A trimmed patch or strip kitty
12. Feet
My general feelings on feet regarding the skins I buy are:
a. Feet are always screwed up - I settle for whatever I get
Comment by Daise Beaumont — April 18, 2007 @ 3:05 pm
1. Price:
1-c 2-a 3-b 4-d 5-b 6-b 7-b
2. The Face & Cosmetics
1-a 2-d 3-b 4-b 5-a 6-a/bb/aaa/bbbb 7-d
III The Body and Bits
1-a 2-b/e 3-a 4-a 5-a 6-c 7-a 8-c/aa/aaaa 9-a 10-a 11-a 12-a
Comment by Leslie Trebuchet — April 18, 2007 @ 3:20 pm
I. Price / What You Get
1. Price Importance
For me, price is:
c. Not an issue if I like the skin
2. Prim Extras
I prefer:
b. To buy extras separately from a skin purchase
3. Selection / Range
Generally, I wear:
a. Many varieties of the skins I like and prefer lots of different options and selections
4. Price
I expect to pay:
c. Between L$500 - L1000 per skin
5. Variety Pricing
I expect to pay:
a. About the same price for each variation of the skin I buy
6. Purchase Habits
I buy
c. A few variations of a skin I like
7. Loyalty
Which best describes you:
a. I am very loyal to a skin line
II. The Face & Cosmetics
1. Face / Cosmetics Importance
For me, the face / cosmetics of a skin are:
a. The most important part of a skin purchase
2. Brows - Color
I prefer skins with:
b. Brunette or auburn brows
3. Brows - Style
I prefer skins with:
b. Natural, but sculpted brows
4. Cosmetic Style
I prefer skins with:
a. Natural or neutral cosmetics
5. Cosmetic Colors
I prefer skins with cosmetics:
a. That focus on neutral-base shades - browns, taupes, and nude gloss
6. Cosmetic Elements
I like skin cosmetics that include:
b. Subtle eyeliner / mascara
bb. Subtle or no lip-liner
aaa. Glossy lips
bbbb. Subtle blush/rouge
7. Nails
I prefer skins to come with:
a. A basic, neutral nail shade no matter the other cosmetics
III. The Body & Bits
1. Body / Bits Importance
For me, the body / bits of a skin are:
a. The most important part of a skin purchase
2. Tone
My ideal skin comes in the following tone/styles:
a. Pale
b. Medium tan
e. Freckled
3. Shape
b. I really don’t care if a designer includes an “ideal shape” - I’m not changing my shape for a skin
4. Definition
My ideal skin:
b. Has subtle shading but not a lot of detail definition
5. Photo Reality
I prefer my skins to look:
d. Like a combination of anime and photo reality
6. Textured-On Elements
Which of the below describes your feelings:
b. I would never buy a skin with textured-on elements
7. The Breasts - Detail/Shape/Shading
The detail/shape/shading of the breasts on a skin are:
a. Make or break on a skin purchase
8. The Breasts - Areolas / Nips
I prefer skins with:
b. Small areolas
cc. Areolas shaded appropriate to skin tone
bbb. Neutral / smooth areolas
aaaa. Hard / pert nipples
9. The Bum - Detail/Shape/Shading
The detail/shape/shading of the bum on a skin is:
a. Make or break on a skin purchase
10. The Kitty - Detail/Shape/Shading
The detail/shape/shading of the kitty on a skin is:
a. Make or break on a skin purchase
11. The Kitty - Style
I prefer a skin with:
a. Different kitty style options
12. Feet
My general feelings on feet regarding the skins I buy are:
b. I know feet are challenging, but I appreciate the effort a designer puts into them
My thoughts:
When shopping for a skin, I search for a good combination of bits and makeup. I have to be at least 95% happy with both before I can say I really like a skin. As a redhead, I am also in love with freckles. But the bits, the freckles, the makeup, the feet, the hands - all of these things hold equal importance for me. I want it all. I rarely sacrifice one option in favor of another.
I currently use skins from Empyrean Emporium and am happy with them. [In freaking love with them is more like it!] The price tag held me off for some time, but I now own almost all freckled skins in the medium range and have branched out to three other shades. The combination of good bits and good makeup has me convinced. The feet and hands are also quite nice, so I really am happy.
I do have skins where the makeup or skin tone was just so spectacular that I couldn’t resist, though, even without any bits at all! Nylon Pinkney, for example, has delicious skins that I wear quite often - but I only own a few of them, I wouldn’t buy them in bulk. Now … if there were detailed kitty options, I would be willing to buy more!
I would love to see more options provide with skins. Each “makeup” option would ideally come with a choice of freckles/no freckles, multiple options for the kitty, multiple brow options, and optional textured-on elements. Even if I have to buy each option separately, I would be happier to have the option than I would be to have no option at all.
Comment by Candy Flanagan — April 18, 2007 @ 3:25 pm
Ok, but only because the grid is down ;))
I. Price / What You Get
1. Price Importance
For me, price is:
b. An average consideration in a skin purchase
2. Prim Extras
I prefer:
a. When skins come with little extras like prim lashes and/or prim nails
3. Selection / Range
Generally, I wear:
b. Only one or two skins - I don’t have use for a broad selection
4. Price
I expect to pay:
d. Between L$1000 - L$1500 per skin
5. Variety Pricing
I expect to pay:
b. A larger base price for a skin, but then pay less for variations
6. Purchase Habits
I buy
d. One skin, one variation
7. Loyalty
Which best describes you:
a. I am very loyal to a skin line
II. The Face & Cosmetics
1. Face / Cosmetics Importance
For me, the face / cosmetics of a skin are:
a. The most important part of a skin purchase
2. Brows - Color
I prefer skins with:
d. Tintable brows
3. Brows - Style
I prefer skins with:
b. Natural, but sculpted brows
4. Cosmetic Style
I prefer skins with:
a. Natural or neutral cosmetics
5. Cosmetic Colors
I prefer skins with cosmetics:
e. I like it all
6. Cosmetic Elements
I like skin cosmetics that include:
a. Heavy eyeliner / mascara
bb. Subtle or no lip-liner
aaa. Glossy lips
bbbb. Subtle blush/rouge
7. Nails
I prefer skins to come with:
a. A basic, neutral nail shade no matter the other cosmetics
III. The Body & Bits
1. Body / Bits Importance
For me, the body / bits of a skin are:
b. An average consideration in a skin purchase
2. Tone
My ideal skin comes in the following tone/styles:
b. Medium tan
c. Dark tan
e. Freckled
3. Shape
b. I really don’t care if a designer includes an “ideal shape” - I’m not changing my shape for a skin
4. Definition
My ideal skin:
a. Has a lot of detail and definition
5. Photo Reality
I prefer my skins to look:
a. As photo-realistic as possible
6. Textured-On Elements
Which of the below describes your feelings:
b. I would never buy a skin with textured-on elements
7. The Breasts - Detail/Shape/Shading
The detail/shape/shading of the breasts on a skin are:
b. Important, but not vital
8. The Breasts - Areolas / Nips
I prefer skins with:
c. Medium areolas
cc. Areolas shaded appropriate to skin tone
bbb. Neutral / smooth areolas
aaaa. Hard / pert nipples
9. The Bum - Detail/Shape/Shading
The detail/shape/shading of the bum on a skin is:
b. Important, but not vital
10. The Kitty - Detail/Shape/Shading
The detail/shape/shading of the kitty on a skin is:
b. Important, but not vital
11. The Kitty - Style
I prefer a skin with:
c. A bare kitty, well defined details
12. Feet
My general feelings on feet regarding the skins I buy are:
a. Feet are always screwed up - I settle for whatever I get
Comment by MANDALANDA Allen — April 18, 2007 @ 3:30 pm
Skin: 1b,2b,3a,4d,5a,6e,7b
Face&Cosmetics: 1b,2d,3b,4b,5a,6a bb aaa bbbb,7d
Body&Bits: 1a,2a (but tintable is a plus I LOVE),3b,4a,5a,6b,7a,8b cc bbb bbbb,9a,10a,11a (if that’s too much to ask then d),12b
Comment by Irene — April 18, 2007 @ 3:34 pm
1. Price:
1-b 2-a 3-a 4-c 5-b 6-c 7-b
2. The Face & Cosmetics
1-a 2-b 3-c 4-b 5-e 6-a/aa/aaa/bbbb 7-a
III The Body and Bits
1-a 2-b 3-b 4-a 5-d 6-a 7-b 8-c/cc/bbbb 9-b 10-b 11-a 12-b
Comment by Absinthe Primrose — April 18, 2007 @ 3:37 pm
So I already knew I am picky about skins, but wow, no problem quickly answering this for me! LOL
Most skins I find too drastically highlighted, making them look very artificial.
I. Price/Options: 1a, 2b, 3b, 4c, 5a, 6e, 7a
II. Face/Cosmetics: 1b, 2b, 3b, 4a, 5a, 6b bb aaa bbbb, 7d
III Body/Bits: 1b, 2b, 3b, 4b, 5d, 6b, 7a, 8c cc bbb aaaa, 9a, 10a, 11a, 12a
Comment by Crystal Falcon — April 18, 2007 @ 3:49 pm
Yay, scrolling is fun.
1.b 2.b 3.b 4.c 5.b 6.e 7.a
1.a 2.d 3.b 4.a 5.a 6.b,bb,bbb,bbbb 7.a
1.b 2.a 3.b 4.b 5.a 6.b 7.b 8.c,cc,bbb,bbbb
(did you really just give us four questions about nipples?? oookay…) 9.b 10.c 11.a 12.b
Comment by Valerie — April 18, 2007 @ 3:53 pm
I. Price / What You Get
1. Price Importance For me, price is:
b. An average consideration in a skin purchase
2. Prim Extras I prefer:
b. To buy extras separately from a skin purchase
3. Selection / Range Generally, I wear:
a. Many varieties of the skins I like and prefer lots of different options and selections
4. Price I expect to pay:
d. Between L$1000 - L$1500 per skin
5. Variety Pricing I expect to pay:
b. A larger base price for a skin, but then pay less for variations
6. Purchase Habits I buy:
c. A few variations of a skin I like
7. Loyalty Which best describes you:
b. I have my preferences and wear a few different skin lines
II. The Face & Cosmetics
1. Face / Cosmetics Importance For me, the face / cosmetics of a skin are: a. The most important part of a skin purchase 2. Brows - Color I prefer skins with: d. Tintable brows
3. Brows - Style I prefer skins with: b. Natural, but sculpted brows
4. Cosmetic Style I prefer skins with: e. I like it all
“This really depends on what style clothes i’m wearing.”
5. Cosmetic Colors I prefer skins with cosmetics: e. I like it all
“Again this has to go with occassion and outfit. So i guess all styles should be available at anyone time.”
6. Cosmetic Elements I like skin cosmetics that include: b. Subtle eyeliner / mascara aa. Dark lip-liner aaa. Glossy lips bbbb. Subtle blush/rouge
7. Nails I prefer skins to come with: d. The nail shade to match the lipstick and other cosmetics
III. The Body & Bits
1. Body / Bits Importance For me, the body / bits of a skin are: b. An average consideration in a skin purchase
2. Tone My ideal skin comes in the following tone/styles: a. Pale h. Tintable so I can pick my own tone
3. Shape b. I really don’t care if a designer includes an “ideal shape” - I’m not changing my shape for a skin
4. Definition My ideal skin: a. Has a lot of detail and definition 5. Photo Reality I prefer my skins to look: d. Like a combination of anime and photo reality
6. Textured-On Elements Which of the below describes your feelings: a. I prefer it when skins have textured-on elements like navel piercings and/or tan lines
7. The Breasts - Detail/Shape/Shading The detail/shape/shading of the breasts on a skin are: a. Make or break on a skin purchase
8. The Breasts - Areolas / Nips I prefer skins with: b. Small areolas cc. Areolas shaded appropriate to skin tone bbb. Neutral / smooth areolas bbbb. Relaxed / subtle nipples
9. The Bum - Detail/Shape/Shading The detail/shape/shading of the bum on a skin is: b. Important, but not vital
10. The Kitty - Detail/Shape/Shading The detail/shape/shading of the kitty on a skin is: b. Important, but not vital
11. The Kitty - Style I prefer a skin with: d. A trimmed patch or strip kitty
12. Feet My general feelings on feet regarding the skins I buy are: b. I know feet are challenging, but I appreciate the effort a designer puts into them
“A personal whish in skins is to make some more knee and elbow nuances in the lighting to get some light shading there where it counts.”
Comment by Milano Vieria — April 18, 2007 @ 4:00 pm
1. Price Importance
For me, price is:
b. An average consideration in a skin purchase
2. Prim Extras
I prefer:
a. When skins come with little extras like prim lashes and/or prim nails
3. Selection / Range
Generally, I wear:
b. Only one or two skins - I don’t have use for a broad selection
4. Price
I expect to pay:
d. Between L$1000 - L$1500 per skin
5. Variety Pricing
I expect to pay:
b. A larger base price for a skin, but then pay less for variations
6. Purchase Habits
I buy
c. A few variations of a skin I like
7. Loyalty
Which best describes you:
b. I have my preferences and wear a few different skin lines
II. The Face & Cosmetics
1. Face / Cosmetics Importance
For me, the face / cosmetics of a skin are:
b. An average consideration in a skin purchase
2. Brows - Color
I prefer skins with:
a. Black brows
3. Brows - Style
I prefer skins with:
b. Natural, but sculpted brows
4. Cosmetic Style
I prefer skins with:
a. Natural or neutral cosmetics
5. Cosmetic Colors
I prefer skins with cosmetics:
a. That focus on neutral-base shades - browns, taupes, and nude gloss
6. Cosmetic Elements
I like skin cosmetics that include:
b. Subtle eyeliner / mascara
bb. Subtle or no lip-liner
bbb. Flat lips
bbbb. Subtle blush/rouge
7. Nails
I prefer skins to come with:
a. A basic, neutral nail shade no matter the other cosmetics
III. The Body & Bits
1. Body / Bits Importance
For me, the body / bits of a skin are:
a. The most important part of a skin purchase
2. Tone
My ideal skin comes in the following tone/styles:
d. Ethnic toned - specifically a major lack of asian skins out there.
3. Shape
a. I like it when a skin designer includes an “ideal shape” so I know what settings the features look best on
4. Definition
My ideal skin:
a. Has a lot of detail and definition
5. Photo Reality
I prefer my skins to look:
a. As photo-realistic as possible
6. Textured-On Elements
Which of the below describes your feelings:
a. I prefer it when skins have textured-on elements like navel piercings and/or tan lines
b. I would never buy a skin with textured-on elements
c. As long as I can easily cover the textured-on elements, I don’t mind them
7. The Breasts - Detail/Shape/Shading
The detail/shape/shading of the breasts on a skin are:
b. Important, but not vital
8. The Breasts - Areolas / Nips
I prefer skins with:
c. Medium areolas
cc. Areolas shaded appropriate to skin tone
bbb. Neutral / smooth areolas
aaaa. Hard / pert nipples
9. The Bum - Detail/Shape/Shading
The detail/shape/shading of the bum on a skin is:
b. Important, but not vital
10. The Kitty - Detail/Shape/Shading
The detail/shape/shading of the kitty on a skin is:
b. Important, but not vital
11. The Kitty - Style
I prefer a skin with:
a. Different kitty style options
12. Feet
My general feelings on feet regarding the skins I buy are:
b. I know feet are challenging, but I appreciate the effort a designer puts into them
Comment by XinXin Yue — April 18, 2007 @ 4:08 pm
I. Price / What You Get
1. Price Importance
For me, price is:
a. The most important part of a skin purchase
2. Prim Extras
I prefer:
b. To buy extras separately from a skin purchase
3. Selection / Range
Generally, I wear:
a. Many varieties of the skins I like and prefer lots of different options and selections
4. Price
I expect to pay:
a. Under L$250 per skin
c. Between L$500 - L1000 per skin
5. Variety Pricing
I expect to pay:
a. About the same price for each variation of the skin I buy
6. Purchase Habits
I buy
a. Every single variation of a skin I like - I have to have them all
7. Loyalty
Which best describes you:
a. I am very loyal to a skin line
II. The Face & Cosmetics
1. Face / Cosmetics Importance
For me, the face / cosmetics of a skin are:
a. The most important part of a skin purchase
2. Brows - Color
I prefer skins with:
d. Tintable brows
3. Brows - Style
I prefer skins with:
b. Natural, but sculpted brows
4. Cosmetic Style
I prefer skins with:
a. Natural or neutral cosmetics
b. Glamor or high fashion cosmetics
5. Cosmetic Colors
I prefer skins with cosmetics:
e. I like it all
6. Cosmetic Elements
I like skin cosmetics that include:
b. Subtle eyeliner / mascara
bb. Subtle or no lip-liner
aaa. Glossy lips
bbbb. Subtle blush/rouge
7. Nails
I prefer skins to come with:
a. A basic, neutral nail shade no matter the other cosmetics
d. The nail shade to match the lipstick and other cosmetics
III. The Body & Bits
1. Body / Bits Importance
For me, the body / bits of a skin are:
c. Not as important as other factors
2. Tone
My ideal skin comes in the following tone/styles:
a. Pale
b. Medium tan
e. Freckled
h. Tintable so I can pick my own tone
3. Shape
a. I like it when a skin designer includes an “ideal shape” so I know what settings the features look best on
4. Definition
My ideal skin:
b. Has subtle shading but not a lot of detail definition
5. Photo Reality
I prefer my skins to look:
d. Like a combination of anime and photo reality
6. Textured-On Elements
Which of the below describes your feelings:
b. I would never buy a skin with textured-on elements
7. The Breasts - Detail/Shape/Shading
The detail/shape/shading of the breasts on a skin are:
c. Not very important
8. The Breasts - Areolas / Nips
I prefer skins with:
xyz. I could really care less about the areolas / nipples
9. The Bum - Detail/Shape/Shading
The detail/shape/shading of the bum on a skin is:
a. Make or break on a skin purchase
10. The Kitty - Detail/Shape/Shading
The detail/shape/shading of the kitty on a skin is:
a. Make or break on a skin purchase
11. The Kitty - Style
I prefer a skin with:
a. Different kitty style options
12. Feet
My general feelings on feet regarding the skins I buy are:
a. Feet are always screwed up - I settle for whatever I get
Comment by Marcelle DeCuir — April 18, 2007 @ 4:11 pm
Price
1) B
2) B
3) B
4) D
5) A
6) C
7) B
Face & Cosmetics
1) A
2) D
3) B
4) A
5) A
6) B
7) A
Body
C
1) B
2) B
3) B
4) A
5) A
6) B
7) B
9) B
10) B
11) A
12) B
I try on almost every new skin that comes out. I like lots of them, but pick the one that best suits my avi. Most of the time I wear an older Naughty Design skin called Chase. It has the cutest chin dimple ever and looks great on my avi. So far I haven’t found any I like better, but have purchased a few of the Naughty Design Haley Skins as well. Face is most important to me as thats what everyone sees. Body comes second but is important as well.
Comment by Dorra Debs — April 18, 2007 @ 4:18 pm
hahaha… my 8 ) turned into a smiley
Comment by Dorra Debs — April 18, 2007 @ 4:19 pm
Yikes, huge subject!!! To be honest though, my skin is the only one I wear and intend to wear…the skin is my character. I can’t change her- I’ve tried and it really didn’t feel right. I’m very happy with the skin I’ve got and I recall I paid a few thousand Lindens for it ( the most I’d ever spent in SL up until that point) and I really can’t complain much. She looks just right-although if I had to change one thing, it would be her eyelashes as they bug me in close up shots! ( Too blurry) Her bits are nice and neat and fit the shape well too..(like some other newbies I got really confused between shapes and skins in the beginning.)She has a great figure if you ask me, but then again I’m biased. My tip is to concentrate on shading-make it as natural as possible, take into account the contours of the body and not just the obvious areas. If I ever intended to buy another skin then the price wouldn’t bother me one bit, it would be the realistic touches. As an SL consumer I want something that will make me, and other people stop dead in their tracks with awe:)
Comment by Kitty O'Toole — April 18, 2007 @ 4:21 pm
Part I
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1-b 2-b 3-b 4-c 5-a 6-c 7-b
Part II
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1-a 2-b 3-b 4-a 5-a 6-b, bb, aaa, bbbb 7-a
Part III
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1-b 2-a 3-b 4-b 5-d 6-c 7-b 8-c, cc, aaa, bbbb 9-b
10-b 11-a 12-b
Comment by Roenik Newell — April 18, 2007 @ 4:23 pm
I. Price / What You Get
1. Price Importance
For me, price is:
b. An average consideration in a skin purchase
2. Prim Extras
I prefer:
b. To buy extras separately from a skin purchase
3. Selection / Range
Generally, I wear:
b. Only one or two skins - I don’t have use for a broad selection
4. Price
I expect to pay:
c. Between L$500 - L1000 per skin
5. Variety Pricing
I expect to pay:
a. About the same price for each variation of the skin I buy
6. Purchase Habits
I buy
e. One or few variations of the skin I prefer, but I’d buy more if price were less of an issue
7. Loyalty
Which best describes you:
a. I am very loyal to a skin line
II. The Face & Cosmetics
1. Face / Cosmetics Importance
For me, the face / cosmetics of a skin are:
a. The most important part of a skin purchase
2. Brows - Color
I prefer skins with:
d. Tintable brows
3. Brows - Style
I prefer skins with:
b. Natural, but sculpted brows
4. Cosmetic Style
I prefer skins with:
e. I like it all
5. Cosmetic Colors
I prefer skins with cosmetics:
e. I like it all
6. Cosmetic Elements
I like skin cosmetics that include:
a. Heavy eyeliner / mascara
bb. Subtle or no lip-liner
bbb. Flat lips
bbbb. Subtle blush/rouge
7. Nails
I prefer skins to come with:
a. A basic, neutral nail shade no matter the other cosmetics
III. The Body & Bits
1. Body / Bits Importance
For me, the body / bits of a skin are:
b. An average consideration in a skin purchase
2. Tone
My ideal skin comes in the following tone/styles:
a. Pale
h. Tintable so I can pick my own tone
3. Shape
b. I really don’t care if a designer includes an “ideal shape” - I’m not changing my shape for a skin
4. Definition
My ideal skin:
a. Has a lot of detail and definition
5. Photo Reality
I prefer my skins to look:
d. Like a combination of anime and photo reality
6. Textured-On Elements
Which of the below describes your feelings:
b. I would never buy a skin with textured-on elements
7. The Breasts - Detail/Shape/Shading
The detail/shape/shading of the breasts on a skin are:
b. Important, but not vital
8. The Breasts - Areolas / Nips
I prefer skins with:
xyz. I could really care less about the areolas / nipples
9. The Bum - Detail/Shape/Shading
The detail/shape/shading of the bum on a skin is:
c. Not very important
10. The Kitty - Detail/Shape/Shading
The detail/shape/shading of the kitty on a skin is:
d. Of no importance whatsoever
11. The Kitty - Style
I prefer a skin with:
f. I could really care less about the kitty
12. Feet
My general feelings on feet regarding the skins I buy are:
b. I know feet are challenging, but I appreciate the effort a designer puts into them
Comment by Laverne Donat — April 18, 2007 @ 4:23 pm
I. Price / What You Get
1. Price Importance
For me, price is:
b. An average consideration in a skin purchase
2. Prim Extras
I prefer:
b. To buy extras separately from a skin purchase
3. Selection / Range
Generally, I wear:
a. Many varieties of the skins I like and prefer lots of different options and selections
4. Price
I expect to pay:
c. Between L$500 - L1000 per skin (on average, but perhaps as high as L1500 if the skin warrants it)
5. Variety Pricing
I expect to pay:
a. About the same price for each variation of the skin I buy
6. Purchase Habits
I buy
b. The majority of the variations of a skin I like
7. Loyalty
Which best describes you:
a. I am very loyal to a skin line
II. The Face & Cosmetics
1. Face / Cosmetics Importance
For me, the face / cosmetics of a skin are:
a. The most important part of a skin purchase
2. Brows - Color
I prefer skins with:
a. Black brows
3. Brows - Style
I prefer skins with:
b. Natural, but sculpted brows
4. Cosmetic Style
I prefer skins with:
b. Glamor or high fashion cosmetics
5. Cosmetic Colors
I prefer skins with cosmetics:
a. That focus on neutral-base shades - browns, taupes, and nude gloss
b. That focus on red-base shades - reds, pinks, and corals
6. Cosmetic Elements
I like skin cosmetics that include:
a. Heavy eyeliner / mascara (medium to heavy)
bb. Subtle or no lip-liner
aaa. Glossy lips
bbbb. Subtle blush/rouge
7. Nails
I prefer skins to come with:
a. A basic, neutral nail shade no matter the other cosmetics
III. The Body & Bits
1. Body / Bits Importance
For me, the body / bits of a skin are:
b. An average consideration in a skin purchase
2. Tone
My ideal skin comes in the following tone/styles:
a. Pale (very…as in ultralight, not just light)
3. Shape
b. I really don’t care if a designer includes an “ideal shape” - I’m not changing my shape for a skin
4. Definition
My ideal skin:
a. Has a lot of detail and definition (without being overdone)
5. Photo Reality
I prefer my skins to look:
d. Like a combination of anime and photo reality (overly realistic skins look strange to me in our cartoon world)
6. Textured-On Elements
Which of the below describes your feelings:
c. As long as I can easily cover the textured-on elements, I don’t mind them
7. The Breasts - Detail/Shape/Shading
The detail/shape/shading of the breasts on a skin are:
b. Important, but not vital
8. The Breasts - Areolas / Nips
I prefer skins with:
c. Medium areolas
cc. Areolas shaded appropriate to skin tone
aaa. Textured / bumpy areolas
aaaa. Hard / pert nipples
9. The Bum - Detail/Shape/Shading
The detail/shape/shading of the bum on a skin is:
b. Important, but not vital
10. The Kitty - Detail/Shape/Shading
The detail/shape/shading of the kitty on a skin is:
b. Important, but not vital
11. The Kitty - Style
I prefer a skin with:
d. A trimmed patch or strip kitty (emphasis on the former…not really a fan of the landing strip)
12. Feet
My general feelings on feet regarding the skins I buy are:
b. I know feet are challenging, but I appreciate the effort a designer puts into them
Comment by Ann Launay — April 18, 2007 @ 4:25 pm
What a timely survey! I’m shopping for my first real skins, having used some very good freebies for the first 3 months in SL.
I 1 b (I’m still trying to find THE skin, but won’t dump enormous amounts of money into it!)
I 2 b
I 3 b (Mostly true: I like a goth skin every once in a while.)
I 4 b
I 5 b
I 6 e
I 7 b (This will probably change over time; I haven’t been here that long.)
II 1 b
II 2 a,b,d (I wear 3 different hair colors and want brows to match)
II 3 b
II 4 a(most of the time),e
II 5 a,b
II 6 b, bb, bbb, bbbb
II 7 a (French manicure is ideal)
III 1 b
III 2 a,b (lightly-tanned) f (for those other times)
III 3 b
III 4 b
III 5 d (still thinking about this one)
III 6 Don’t know yet. I’d really like the option of selecting a full-time tattoo to include on my skin so that it doesn’t disappear every time I change clothes.
III 7 a
III 8 c, cc, aaa/bbb (natural & lightly textured), aaaa/bbbb (natural)
III 9 b
III 10 b
III 11
a (this would be great), e (in the absence of option ‘a’)
III 12 b (I’d like to wear open-toes shoes and look somewhat normal)
Comment by Barbara Onomatopoiea — April 18, 2007 @ 4:27 pm
I. Price / What You Get
1. Price Importance
For me, price is:
b. An average consideration in a skin purchase
2. Prim Extras
I prefer:
a. When skins come with little extras like prim lashes and/or prim nails
3. Selection / Range
Generally, I wear:
b. Only one or two skins - I don’t have use for a broad selection
4. Price
I expect to pay:
c. Between L$500 - L1000 per skin
d. Between L$1000 - L$1500 per skin
I’m willing to pay a good price for a fantastic skin, because I believe it is so fundamental to your overall look.
5. Variety Pricing
I expect to pay:
b. A larger base price for a skin, but then pay less for variations
6. Purchase Habits
I buy
e. One or few variations of the skin I prefer, but I’d buy more if price were less of an issue
7. Loyalty
Which best describes you:
b. I have my preferences and wear a few different skin lines
Skin line itself doesn’t matter so much to me as quality – if it’s good and I like it, then I’ll buy it, even if I’ve never heard of you before.
II. The Face & Cosmetics
1. Face / Cosmetics Importance
For me, the face / cosmetics of a skin are:
a. The most important part of a skin purchase
2. Brows - Color
I prefer skins with:
b. Brunette or auburn brows
d. Tintable brows
e. No preference / other
3. Brows - Style
I prefer skins with:
b. Natural, but sculpted brows
4. Cosmetic Style
I prefer skins with:
e. I like it all
5. Cosmetic Colors
I prefer skins with cosmetics:
e. I like it all
6. Cosmetic Elements
I like skin cosmetics that include:
a. Heavy eyeliner / mascara
b. Subtle eyeliner / mascara
c. No eyeliner / mascara
aa. Dark lip-liner
bb. Subtle or no lip-liner
aaa. Glossy lips
bbb. Flat lips
aaaa. Heavy blush/rouge
bbbb. Subtle blush/rouge
7. Nails
I prefer skins to come with:
d. The nail shade to match the lipstick and other cosmetics
III. The Body & Bits
1. Body / Bits Importance
For me, the body / bits of a skin are:
b. An average consideration in a skin purchase
2. Tone
My ideal skin comes in the following tone/styles:
a. Pale
b. Medium tan
c. Dark tan
d. Ethnic toned
e. Freckled
h. Tintable so I can pick my own tone
3. Shape
b. I really don’t care if a designer includes an “ideal shape” - I’m not changing my shape for a skin
4. Definition
My ideal skin:
b. Has subtle shading but not a lot of detail definition
5. Photo Reality
I prefer my skins to look:
d. Like a combination of anime and photo reality
6. Textured-On Elements
Which of the below describes your feelings:
c. As long as I can easily cover the textured-on elements, I don’t mind them
7. The Breasts - Detail/Shape/Shading
The detail/shape/shading of the breasts on a skin are:
b. Important, but not vital
8. The Breasts - Areolas / Nips
I prefer skins with:
b. Small areolas
bb. Pale areolas
bbb. Neutral / smooth areolas
aaaa. Hard / pert nipples
xyz. I could really care less about the areolas / nipples
9. The Bum - Detail/Shape/Shading
The detail/shape/shading of the bum on a skin is:
b. Important, but not vital
10. The Kitty - Detail/Shape/Shading
The detail/shape/shading of the kitty on a skin is:
c. Not very important
11. The Kitty - Style
I prefer a skin with:
a. Different kitty style options
d. A trimmed patch or strip kitty
12. Feet
My general feelings on feet regarding the skins I buy are:
a. Feet are always screwed up - I settle for whatever I get
Comment by Aike Repine — April 18, 2007 @ 4:28 pm
OK. This time I wrote down my answers before scrolling to the comment box:
I. 1.b 2.b 3.b 4.c 5.a 6.e 7.a
II. 1.a 2.b 3.b 4.a 5.a 6.Bs all the way 7.a
III. 1.c 2.E!!! 3.b 4.b 5.d 6.b 7.a 8.xyz 9.b 10.d 11.f 12.b
My Every Day Default Ida Skins are from Natural Skin: the shading is subtle, the ears are nice (I hate it when the ears are darker than the rest of the skin, it’s all I can look at), the makeup is understated and freckles very natural (as opposed to being drawn on with eyeliner). I’ve got other skins from other lines (sin skins, lovey darling, etc) for more my more glamorous moments and hoards of “novelty” skins that I collect like baseball cards. I don’t know why. Maybe for a rainy day. As a rule I favor skins that are not overtly photorealistic and skins without harsh shading (particularly on the collar bones and cleavage). In my eye, they better suit the world.
Incidentally, my favorite demo skins of All Time are some older ones from Nylon Pinkney (or maybe Toast Bard I can’t check right now) that have a mustache drawn on. I find them hysterical and will save them for ever.
Comment by Ida Keen — April 18, 2007 @ 4:34 pm
I. Price / What You Get
1. Price Importance
For me, price is:
c. Not an issue if I like the skin
2. Prim Extras
I prefer:
b. To buy extras separately from a skin purchase
3. Selection / Range
Generally, I wear:
b. Only one or two skins - I don’t have use for a broad selection
4. Price
I expect to pay:
d. Between L$1000 - L$1500 per skin
5. Variety Pricing
I expect to pay:
b. A larger base price for a skin, but then pay less for variations
6. Purchase Habits
I buy
e. One or few variations of the skin I prefer, but I’d buy more if price were less of an issue
7. Loyalty
Which best describes you:
b. I have my preferences and wear a few different skin lines
II. The Face & Cosmetics
1. Face / Cosmetics Importance
For me, the face / cosmetics of a skin are:
b. An average consideration in a skin purchase
2. Brows - Color
I prefer skins with:
d. Tintable brows
3. Brows - Style
I prefer skins with:
b. Natural, but sculpted brows
4. Cosmetic Style
I prefer skins with:
b. Glamor or high fashion cosmetics
5. Cosmetic Colors
I prefer skins with cosmetics:
b. That focus on red-base shades - reds, pinks, and corals
6. Cosmetic Elements
I like skin cosmetics that include:
a. Heavy eyeliner / mascara
aa. Dark lip-liner
aaa. Glossy lips
bbbb. Subtle blush/rouge
7. Nails
I prefer skins to come with:
d. The nail shade to match the lipstick and other cosmetics
III. The Body & Bits
1. Body / Bits Importance
For me, the body / bits of a skin are:
b. An average consideration in a skin purchase
2. Tone
My ideal skin comes in the following tone/styles:
a. Pale
c. Dark tan
d. Ethnic toned
h. Tintable so I can pick my own tone
3. Shape
b. I really don’t care if a designer includes an “ideal shape” - I’m not changing my shape for a skin
4. Definition
My ideal skin:
a. Has a lot of detail and definition
5. Photo Reality
I prefer my skins to look:
d. Like a combination of anime and photo reality
6. Textured-On Elements
Which of the below describes your feelings:
c. As long as I can easily cover the textured-on elements, I don’t mind them
7. The Breasts - Detail/Shape/Shading
The detail/shape/shading of the breasts on a skin are:
b. Important, but not vital
8. The Breasts - Areolas / Nips
I prefer skins with:
c. Medium areolas
cc. Areolas shaded appropriate to skin tone
aaa. Textured / bumpy areolas
aaaa. Hard / pert nipples
9. The Bum - Detail/Shape/Shading
The detail/shape/shading of the bum on a skin is:
b. Important, but not vital
10. The Kitty - Detail/Shape/Shading
The detail/shape/shading of the kitty on a skin is:
b. Important, but not vital
11. The Kitty - Style
I prefer a skin with:
d. A trimmed patch or strip kitty
12. Feet
My general feelings on feet regarding the skins I buy are:
b. I know feet are challenging, but I appreciate the effort a designer puts into them
One final thought. I believe when you buy a skin, that should be a “base” price and makeup options should be at the most a quarter of the cost of the skin. Why should I have to spend another thousand dollars on a skin just for different makeup? Makeup shouldn’t cost that much.
Comment by Jenna Jae — April 18, 2007 @ 4:39 pm
I. PRICE
1. c
2. n/a - dont care
3. a
4. b
5. a
6. b
7. b
II. FACE
1. A!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
2. e
3. b
4. e
5. e
6. ALL
7. a
III. BODY & BITS
1. b
2. b & c
3. b
4. b
5. d
6. c
7. c
8. cc
9. c
10. b
11. d
12. b
Comment by teegin otoole — April 18, 2007 @ 4:40 pm
I. Price / What You Get
1. Price Importance
For me, price is:
b. An average consideration in a skin purchase
2. Prim Extras
I prefer:
b. To buy extras separately from a skin purchase
3. Selection / Range
Generally, I wear:
a. Many varieties of the skins I like and prefer lots of different options and selections
4. Price
I expect to pay:
d. Between L$1000 - L$1500 per skin
5. Variety Pricing
I expect to pay:
a. About the same price for each variation of the skin I buy
6. Purchase Habits
I buy
e. One or few variations of the skin I prefer, but I’d buy more if price were less of an issue
7. Loyalty
Which best describes you:
c. I’m fickle and wear lots of different skin lines
II. The Face & Cosmetics
1. Face / Cosmetics Importance
For me, the face / cosmetics of a skin are:
a. The most important part of a skin purchase
2. Brows - Color
I prefer skins with:
b. Brunette or auburn brows
3. Brows - Style
I prefer skins with:
b. Natural, but sculpted brows
4. Cosmetic Style
I prefer skins with:
a. Natural or neutral cosmetics
5. Cosmetic Colors
I prefer skins with cosmetics:
e. I like it all
6. Cosmetic Elements
I like skin cosmetics that include:
b. Subtle eyeliner / mascara
bb. Subtle or no lip-liner
aaa. Glossy lips
bbbb. Subtle blush/rouge
7. Nails
I prefer skins to come with:
a. A basic, neutral nail shade no matter the other cosmetics
III. The Body & Bits
1. Body / Bits Importance
For me, the body / bits of a skin are:
a. The most important part of a skin purchase
2. Tone
My ideal skin comes in the following tone/styles:
a. Pale
e. Freckled
3. Shape
b. I really don’t care if a designer includes an “ideal shape” - I’m not changing my shape for a skin
4. Definition
My ideal skin:
b. Has subtle shading but not a lot of detail definition
5. Photo Reality
I prefer my skins to look:
d. Like a combination of anime and photo reality
6. Textured-On Elements
Which of the below describes your feelings:
c. As long as I can easily cover the textured-on elements, I don’t mind them
7. The Breasts - Detail/Shape/Shading
The detail/shape/shading of the breasts on a skin are:
b. Important, but not vital
8. The Breasts - Areolas / Nips
I prefer skins with:
c. Medium areolas
cc. Areolas shaded appropriate to skin tone
aaaa. Hard / pert nipples
9. The Bum - Detail/Shape/Shading
The detail/shape/shading of the bum on a skin is:
b. Important, but not vital
10. The Kitty - Detail/Shape/Shading
The detail/shape/shading of the kitty on a skin is:
b. Important, but not vital
11. The Kitty - Style
I prefer a skin with:
c. A bare kitty, well defined details
12. Feet
My general feelings on feet regarding the skins I buy are:
a. Feet are always screwed up - I settle for whatever I get
b. I know feet are challenging, but I appreciate the effort a designer puts into them
I’d also like to add, that another VERY important factor are the seams around the kitty/inner thighs. I have spent up to 4000 on skins that are absoloutly awful in that area when the legs are parted, whilst some far cheaper ones are much much better. I am not a raging SL nympho, but as and when I do indulge I prefer not to see a huge black gaping V shaped hole where the seams are, skin makers please take note, this is one of the most irritating things about skins and would deffo be a make or break factor for me when buying a new skin.
Comment by Aem — April 18, 2007 @ 4:42 pm
I. Price / What You Get
1. Price Importance For me, price is: c. Not an issue if I like the skin - if I like it I will buy it.
2. Prim Extras I prefer: b. To buy extras separately from a skin purchase - I may like all that comes with the package and do like to pick and choice myself. But I do like that option to choice from.
3. Selection / Range Generally, I wear: b. Only one or two skins - I don’t have use for a broad selection – One for me my blue skin that I will try to fit on other AV’s (harpy, medusa, so on) I like being different from everyone else and will pay more in skins to be so.
4. Price I expect to pay: c. Between L$500 - L1000 per skin – You want me to pay more you better be putting some dang good extra’s in the deal.
5. Variety Pricing I expect to pay: b. A larger base price for a skin, but then pay less for variations - being I like skins that are not the norm I know I will be playing more bang for my buck to start out with. Heck I’m still using the skin I bought the first week I started SL and haven’t found anything that beats it yet (Nomine’s Moody Blue)
6. Purchase Habits I buy c. A few variations of a skin I like – Now this I would love to do for the skin I have. I would love to be able to keep the shade of it but have different eye shadow or lip color to it.
7. Loyalty Which best describes you: a. I am very loyal to a skin line Like I said before I wear one and if I ever wanted another one I would go back to where I got my Moody Blue.
II. The Face & Cosmetics
1. Face / Cosmetics Importance For me, the face / cosmetics of a skin are: a. The most important part of a skin purchase – different lip color to fit the mood – from black to white and all colors would be great for me to go with whatever I’m wearing to my mood.
2. Brows – Color I prefer skins with: d. Tintable brows – Now that would be great!
3. Brows – Style I prefer skins with: b. Natural, but sculpted brows
4. Cosmetic Style I prefer skins with: e. I like it all
5. Cosmetic Colors I prefer skins with cosmetics: e. I like it all
6. Cosmetic Elements I like skin cosmetics that include: b. Subtle eyeliner / mascara and aaa. Glossy lips
7. Nails I prefer skins to come with: d. The nail shade to match the lipstick and other cosmetics
III. The Body & Bits
1. Body / Bits Importance
For me, the body / bits of a skin are: c. Not as important as other factors — I have my own mod to my AV’s shape and like to keep that so I do want something that can be modded.
2. Tone My ideal skin comes in the following tone/styles: h. Tintable so I can pick my own tone - - not sure what an Drow would fall under there
3. Shape b. I really don’t care if a designer includes an “ideal shape” - I’m not changing my shape for a skin
4. Definition My ideal skin: a. Has a lot of detail and definition
5. Photo Reality I prefer my skins to look: d. Like a combination of anime and photo reality
6. Textured-On Elements Which of the below describes your feelings: b. I would never buy a skin with textured-on elements
7. The Breasts - Detail/Shape/Shading The detail/shape/shading of the breasts on a skin are: b. Important, but not vital
8. The Breasts - Areolas / Nips I prefer skins with: b. Small areolas cc. Areolas shaded appropriate to skin tone
9. The Bum - Detail/Shape/Shading The detail/shape/shading of the bum on a skin is: b. Important, but not vital
10. The Kitty - Detail/Shape/Shading The detail/shape/shading of the kitty on a skin is: b. Important, but not vital
11. The Kitty – Style I prefer a skin with: a. Different kitty style options
12. Feet My general feelings on feet regarding the skins I buy are: a. Feet are always screwed up - I settle for whatever I get and hide them with boots or shoes that will cover them.
And I agree fully with the person’s post before me about the kitty/inner thighs. I hate to wear shirt that are so short they show off that area.
Comment by rmg Xeno — April 18, 2007 @ 5:05 pm
I Price What you get
1 b
2 a
3 b
4 d
5 b
6 e
7 b
II The Face andCosmetics
1 a
2 b
3 b
4 a
5 e
6 b
7 d
III The Body & Bits
1 b
2 a
3 b
4 b
5 a
6 b
7 b
8 c
9 c
10 c
11 d
12 b
Comment by Roxette Wise — April 18, 2007 @ 5:19 pm
Wow, this took long enough to write…does someone have enough time to read all of these too!
Generally, I agree with Kitty O’Toole. The skin is me and I don’t change them - apart from the makeups obviously - becase she no longer looks like me when I do that. It took me ages to find the one that looked ‘right’ and real, and as near to me as I might have looked years ago.
I. Price / What You Get
1. Price Importance
b. An average consideration in a skin purchase
2. Prim Extras
b. To buy extras separately from a skin purchase
3. Selection / Range
Generally, I wear:
About 5 of the skins I have .. is that a or b ??
4. Price
d. I expect to pay over L$1000 - L$1500
but less would be nice
5. Variety Pricing
I expect to pay:
b. A larger base price for a skin, but then pay less for variations
6. Purchase Habits
I buy
c. A few variations of a skin I like
7. Loyalty
Which best describes you:
a. I am very loyal to a skin line
(I get to see a skin as “me” and trying out a new one makes my avie look not like “me” any more)
II. The Face & Cosmetics
1. Face / Cosmetics Importance
For me, the face / cosmetics of a skin are:
a. The most important part of a skin purchase
2. Brows - Color
I prefer skins with:
d. Tintable brows
(I don’t vary my hair colour /that/ much but it does range from a bright copper to a darkish brown)
3. Brows - Style
I prefer skins with:
a. Natural, bushy brows
4. Cosmetic Style
I prefer skins with:
a. Natural or neutral cosmetic
AND
b. Glamor or high fashion cosmetics
( a girl has to go out sometimes!
5. Cosmetic Colors
I prefer skins with cosmetics:
a. That focus on neutral-base shades - browns, taupes, and nude gloss
…but some reds are nice to have too, of course.
6. Cosmetic Elements
I like skin cosmetics that include:
all of those!
7. Nails
I prefer skins to come with:
a. A basic, neutral nail shade no matter the other cosmetics
I prefer to add nails using glove layers. not super but good enough I think.
III. The Body & Bits
1. Body / Bits Importance
For me, the body / bits of a skin are:
c. Not as important as other factors
2. Tone
My ideal skin comes in the following tone/styles:
a. Pale
…but tintable so I can get a light tan when I feel like one.
3. Shape
b. I really don’t care if a designer includes an “ideal shape” - I’m not changing my shape for a skin
4. Definition
My ideal skin:
a. Has a lot of detail and definition
5. Photo Reality
I prefer my skins to look:
a. As photo-realistic as possible
6. Textured-On Elements
Which of the below describes your feelings:
b. I would never buy a skin with textured-on elements
7. The Breasts - Detail/Shape/Shading
The detail/shape/shading of the breasts on a skin are:
b. Important, but not vital
8. The Breasts - Areolas / Nips
I prefer skins with:
a. Large areolas
c. Medium areolas
aaa. Textured / bumpy areolas
bbbb. Relaxed / subtle nipples
9. The Bum - Detail/Shape/Shading
The detail/shape/shading of the bum on a skin is:
c. Not very important
10. The Kitty - Detail/Shape/Shading
The detail/shape/shading of the kitty on a skin is:
b. Important, but not vital
11. The Kitty - Style
I prefer a skin with:
e. A natural / fuzzy “kitty”
12. Feet
My general feelings on feet regarding the skins I buy are:
b. I know feet are challenging, but I appreciate the effort a designer puts into them
Comment by Christine Montgomery — April 18, 2007 @ 5:27 pm
I. Price / What You Get
1. Price Importance
For me, price is:
b. An average consideration in a skin purchase
2. Prim Extras
I prefer:
a. When skins come with little extras like prim lashes and/or prim nails
3. Selection / Range
Generally, I wear:
a. Many varieties of the skins I like and prefer lots of different options and selections
4. Price
I expect to pay:
c. Between L$500 - L1000 per skin
5. Variety Pricing
I expect to pay:
b. A larger base price for a skin, but then pay less for variations
6. Purchase Habits
I buy
e. One or few variations of the skin I prefer, but I’d buy more if price were less of an issue
7. Loyalty
Which best describes you:
b. I have my preferences and wear a few different skin lines
II. The Face & Cosmetics
1. Face / Cosmetics Importance
For me, the face / cosmetics of a skin are:
a. The most important part of a skin purchase
2. Brows - Color
I prefer skins with:
d. Tintable brows
3. Brows - Style
I prefer skins with:
b. Natural, but sculpted brows
4. Cosmetic Style
I prefer skins with:
a. Natural or neutral cosmetics
b. Glamor or high fashion cosmetics
(both answers apply here, I like variety)
5. Cosmetic Colors
I prefer skins with cosmetics:
a. That focus on neutral-base shades - browns, taupes, and nude gloss
6. Cosmetic Elements
I like skin cosmetics that include:
b. Subtle eyeliner / mascara
aaa. Glossy lips
bbbb. Subtle blush/rouge
7. Nails
I prefer skins to come with:
a. A basic, neutral nail shade no matter the other cosmetics
III. The Body & Bits
1. Body / Bits Importance
For me, the body / bits of a skin are:
b. An average consideration in a skin purchase
2. Tone
My ideal skin comes in the following tone/styles:
a. Pale (or light tan)
3. Shape
b. I really don’t care if a designer includes an “ideal shape” - I’m not changing my shape for a skin
4. Definition
My ideal skin:
a. Has a lot of detail and definition
5. Photo Reality
I prefer my skins to look:
a. As photo-realistic as possible
6. Textured-On Elements
Which of the below describes your feelings:
b. I would never buy a skin with textured-on elements
7. The Breasts - Detail/Shape/Shading
The detail/shape/shading of the breasts on a skin are:
a. Make or break on a skin purchase
8. The Breasts - Areolas / Nips
I prefer skins with:
c. Medium areolas
cc. Areolas shaded appropriate to skin tone
aaa. Textured / bumpy areolas
bbb. Neutral / smooth areolas
aaaa. Hard / pert nipples
9. The Bum - Detail/Shape/Shading
The detail/shape/shading of the bum on a skin is:
b. Important, but not vital
10. The Kitty - Detail/Shape/Shading
The detail/shape/shading of the kitty on a skin is:
a. Make or break on a skin purchase
11. The Kitty - Style
I prefer a skin with:
a. Different kitty style options
12. Feet
My general feelings on feet regarding the skins I buy are:
b. I know feet are challenging, but I appreciate the effort a designer puts into them
Comment by Angel — April 18, 2007 @ 5:37 pm
1. Price Importance
For me, price is:
c. Not an issue if I like the skin
2. Prim Extras
I prefer:
b. To buy extras separately from a skin purchase
3. Selection / Range
Generally, I wear:
b. Only one or two skins - I don’t have use for a broad selection
4. Price
I expect to pay:
c. Between L$500 - L1000 per skin
5. Variety Pricing
I expect to pay:
a. About the same price for each variation of the skin I buy
6. Purchase Habits
I buy
e. One or few variations of the skin I prefer, but I’d buy more if price were less of an issue
7. Loyalty
Which best describes you:
a. I am very loyal to a skin line
II. The Face & Cosmetics
1. Face / Cosmetics Importance
For me, the face / cosmetics of a skin are:
b. An average consideration in a skin purchase
2. Brows - Color
I prefer skins with:
b. Brunette or auburn brows
3. Brows - Style
I prefer skins with:
b. Natural, but sculpted brows
4. Cosmetic Style
I prefer skins with:
a. Natural or neutral cosmetics
5. Cosmetic Colors
I prefer skins with cosmetics:
e. I like it all (if it works together)
6. Cosmetic Elements
I like skin cosmetics that include:
b. Subtle eyeliner / mascara
bb. Subtle or no lip-liner
aaa. Glossy lips
bbbb. Subtle blush/rouge
7. Nails
I prefer skins to come with:
d. The nail shade to match the lipstick and other cosmetics
III. The Body & Bits
1. Body / Bits Importance
For me, the body / bits of a skin are:
a. The most important part of a skin purchase
2. Tone
My ideal skin comes in the following tone/styles:
b. Medium tan
c. Dark tan
3. Shape
b. I really don’t care if a designer includes an “ideal shape” - I’m not changing my shape for a skin
4. Definition
My ideal skin:
a. Has a lot of detail and definition (especially on muscle tone)
5. Photo Reality
I prefer my skins to look:
a. As photo-realistic as possible
6. Textured-On Elements
Which of the below describes your feelings:
b. I would never buy a skin with textured-on elements
7. The Breasts - Detail/Shape/Shading
The detail/shape/shading of the breasts on a skin are:
a. Make or break on a skin purchase
8. The Breasts - Areolas / Nips
I prefer skins with:
c. Medium areolas
cc. Areolas shaded appropriate to skin tone
bbb. Neutral / smooth areolas
aaaa. Hard / pert nipples
9. The Bum - Detail/Shape/Shading
The detail/shape/shading of the bum on a skin is:
a. Make or break on a skin purchase
10. The Kitty - Detail/Shape/Shading
The detail/shape/shading of the kitty on a skin is:
a. Make or break on a skin purchase
11. The Kitty - Style
I prefer a skin with:
a. Different kitty style options
12. Feet
My general feelings on feet regarding the skins I buy are:
a. Feet are always screwed up - I settle for whatever I get
Comment by Ryker Beck — April 18, 2007 @ 5:43 pm
I. Price / What You Get
1. Price Importance
For me, price is:
b. An average consideration in a skin purchase
2. Prim Extras
I prefer:
a. When skins come with little extras like prim lashes and/or prim nails
3. Selection / Range
Generally, I wear:
a. Many varieties of the skins I like and prefer lots of different options and selections
4. Price
I expect to pay:
d. Between L$1000 - L$1500 per skin
5. Variety Pricing
I expect to pay:
a. About the same price for each variation of the skin I buy
(But I’d prefer the other system.)
6. Purchase Habits
I buy
c. A few variations of a skin I like
7. Loyalty
Which best describes you:
b. I have my preferences and wear a few different skin lines
II. The Face & Cosmetics
1. Face / Cosmetics Importance
For me, the face / cosmetics of a skin are:
b. An average consideration in a skin purchase
2. Brows - Color
I prefer skins with:
a. Black brows
(And redhead options are awesome.)
3. Brows - Style
I prefer skins with:
b. Natural, but sculpted brows
(For not very skinny values of “sculpted.”)
4. Cosmetic Style
I prefer skins with:
a. Natural or neutral cosmetics
b. Glamor or high fashion cosmetics
(Both, please.)
5. Cosmetic Colors
I prefer skins with cosmetics:
e. I like it all
(…Except pink.)
6. Cosmetic Elements
I like skin cosmetics that include:
bb. Subtle or no lip-liner
(I like a variety of the other options. But I can’t stand lip-liner.)
7. Nails
I prefer skins to come with:
a. A basic, neutral nail shade no matter the other cosmetics
III. The Body & Bits
1. Body / Bits Importance
For me, the body / bits of a skin are:
a. The most important part of a skin purchase
(I don’t care about the bits, but the skin tone is a huge deal for me.)
2. Tone
My ideal skin comes in the following tone/styles:
a. Pale
d. Ethnic toned
e. Freckled
(And get the pale tones right! I’m very, very pale IRL and I know what my skin looks like, and the vast majority of “pale” skins I see in SL aren’t it. Not everyone with pale skin has yellow undertones.)
3. Shape
b. I really don’t care if a designer includes an “ideal shape” - I’m not changing my shape for a skin
(Well, I will tweak my shape, but I’ll do it myself, thanks.)
4. Definition
My ideal skin:
a. Has a lot of detail and definition
5. Photo Reality
I prefer my skins to look:
d. Like a combination of anime and photo reality
6. Textured-On Elements
Which of the below describes your feelings:
c. As long as I can easily cover the textured-on elements, I don’t mind them
7. The Breasts - Detail/Shape/Shading
The detail/shape/shading of the breasts on a skin are:
c. Not very important
8. The Breasts - Areolas / Nips
I prefer skins with:
cc. Areolas shaded appropriate to skin tone
(Not that I care much.)
9. The Bum - Detail/Shape/Shading
The detail/shape/shading of the bum on a skin is:
d. Of no importance whatsoever
10. The Kitty - Detail/Shape/Shading
The detail/shape/shading of the kitty on a skin is:
d. Of no importance whatsoever
11. The Kitty - Style
I prefer a skin with:
f. I could really care less about the kitty
12. Feet
My general feelings on feet regarding the skins I buy are:
a. Feet are always screwed up - I settle for whatever I get
Comment by Miriel Enfield — April 18, 2007 @ 5:48 pm
I. Price / What You Get
1. Price Importance
For me, price is:
c. Not an issue if I like the skin
2. Prim Extras
I prefer:
b. To buy extras separately from a skin purchase
3. Selection / Range
Generally, I wear:
a. Many varieties of the skins I like and prefer lots of different options and selections
4. Price
I expect to pay:
d. Between L$1000 - L$1500 per skin
5. Variety Pricing
I expect to pay:
a. About the same price for each variation of the skin I buy
6. Purchase Habits
I buy
b. The majority of the variations of a skin I like
7. Loyalty
Which best describes you:
b. I have my preferences and wear a few different skin lines
II. The Face & Cosmetics
1. Face / Cosmetics Importance
For me, the face / cosmetics of a skin are:
a. The most important part of a skin purchase
2. Brows - Color
I prefer skins with:
a. Black brows
3. Brows - Style
I prefer skins with:
b. Natural, but sculpted brows
4. Cosmetic Style
I prefer skins with:
e. I like it all
5. Cosmetic Colors
I prefer skins with cosmetics:
e. I like it all
6. Cosmetic Elements
I like skin cosmetics that include:
a. Heavy eyeliner / mascara
bb. Subtle or no lip-liner
aaa. Glossy lips
bbbb. Subtle blush/rouge
7. Nails
I prefer skins to come with:
a. A basic, neutral nail shade no matter the other cosmetics
III. The Body & Bits
1. Body / Bits Importance
For me, the body / bits of a skin are:
b. An average consideration in a skin purchase
2. Tone
My ideal skin comes in the following tone/styles:
b. Medium tan
3. Shape
b. I really don’t care if a designer includes an “ideal shape” - I’m not changing my shape for a skin
4. Definition
My ideal skin:
b. Has subtle shading but not a lot of detail definition
5. Photo Reality
I prefer my skins to look:
d. Like a combination of anime and photo reality
6. Textured-On Elements
Which of the below describes your feelings:
c. As long as I can easily cover the textured-on elements, I don’t mind them
7. The Breasts - Detail/Shape/Shading
The detail/shape/shading of the breasts on a skin are:
b. Important, but not vital
8. The Breasts - Areolas / Nips
I prefer skins with:
c. Medium areolas
cc. Areolas shaded appropriate to skin tone
bbb. Neutral / smooth areolas
aaaa. Hard / pert nipples
9. The Bum - Detail/Shape/Shading
The detail/shape/shading of the bum on a skin is:
b. Important, but not vital
10. The Kitty - Detail/Shape/Shading
The detail/shape/shading of the kitty on a skin is:
d. Of no importance whatsoever
11. The Kitty - Style
I prefer a skin with:
f. I could really care less about the kitty
12. Feet
My general feelings on feet regarding the skins I buy are:
b. I know feet are challenging, but I appreciate the effort a designer puts into them
Comment by antonia marat — April 18, 2007 @ 6:03 pm
I. 1c, 2a, 3a because of makeups,4 Price is not really an issue *if* the skin is worth it, 5b, 6e,7b
II. 1a,2e, 3b, 4a, 5e, 6b, 7d
III. 1a, 2h, 3b, 4a, 5a, 6c, 7a, 8 hard question it depends on too many factors, short answer is, c, cc, aaa, aaaa, 9b, 10b,11d, 12b
Comment by Mhati Myhre — April 18, 2007 @ 6:16 pm
Will we be graded?
1. Price Importance
For me, price is:
b. An average consideration in a skin purchase
2. Prim Extras
I prefer:
b. To buy extras separately from a skin purchase
3. Selection / Range
Generally, I wear:
b. Only one or two skins - I don’t have use for a broad selection
4. Price
I expect to pay:
d. Between L$1000 - L$1500 per skin
5. Variety Pricing
I expect to pay:
b. A larger base price for a skin, but then pay less for variations
6. Purchase Habits
I buy
c. A few variations of a skin I like
7. Loyalty
Which best describes you:
b. I have my preferences and wear a few different skin lines
II. The Face & Cosmetics
1. Face / Cosmetics Importance
For me, the face / cosmetics of a skin are:
a. The most important part of a skin purchase
2. Brows - Color
I prefer skins with:
e. No preference / other
3. Brows - Style
I prefer skins with:
b. Natural, but sculpted brows
4. Cosmetic Style
I prefer skins with:
e. I like it all
5. Cosmetic Colors
I prefer skins with cosmetics:
e. I like it all
6. Cosmetic Elements
I like skin cosmetics that include:
b. Subtle eyeliner / mascara
bb. Subtle or no lip-liner
aaa. Glossy lips
bbbb. Subtle blush/rouge
7. Nails
I prefer skins to come with:
d. The nail shade to match the lipstick and other cosmetics
III. The Body & Bits
1. Body / Bits Importance
For me, the body / bits of a skin are:
a. The most important part of a skin purchase
(I know, I said the face was most important, but really this is just about as important)
2. Tone
My ideal skin comes in the following tone/styles:
d. Ethnic toned
3. Shape
b. I really don’t care if a designer includes an “ideal shape” - I’m not changing my shape for a skin
4. Definition
My ideal skin:
b. Has subtle shading but not a lot of detail definition
5. Photo Reality
I prefer my skins to look:
d. Like a combination of anime and photo reality
6. Textured-On Elements
Which of the below describes your feelings:
b. I would never buy a skin with textured-on elements
(But never say never)
7. The Breasts - Detail/Shape/Shading
The detail/shape/shading of the breasts on a skin are:
b. Important, but not vital
8. The Breasts - Areolas / Nips
I prefer skins with:
c. Medium areolas
cc. Areolas shaded appropriate to skin tone
bbb. Neutral / smooth areolas
bbbb. Relaxed / subtle nipples
9. The Bum - Detail/Shape/Shading
The detail/shape/shading of the bum on a skin is:
b. Important, but not vital
10. The Kitty - Detail/Shape/Shading
The detail/shape/shading of the kitty on a skin is:
a. Make or break on a skin purchase
11. The Kitty - Style
I prefer a skin with:
a. Different kitty style options
12. Feet
My general feelings on feet regarding the skins I buy are:
c. Skins have feet?
Comment by Veronique Lalonde — April 18, 2007 @ 6:41 pm
I. Price / What You Get
1. Price Importance
For me, price is:
b. An average consideration in a skin purchase
2. Prim Extras
I prefer:
b. To buy extras separately from a skin purchase
3. Selection / Range
Generally, I wear:
b. Only one or two skins - I don’t have use for a broad selection
4. Price
I expect to pay:
c. Between L$500 - L1000 per skin
5. Variety Pricing
I expect to pay:
b. A larger base price for a skin, but then pay less for variations
6. Purchase Habits
I buy
e. One or few variations of the skin I prefer, but I’d buy more if price were less of an issue
7. Loyalty
Which best describes you:
b. I have my preferences and wear a few different skin lines
II. The Face & Cosmetics
1. Face / Cosmetics Importance
For me, the face / cosmetics of a skin are:
a. The most important part of a skin purchase
2. Brows - Color
I prefer skins with:
a. Black brows
3. Brows - Style
I prefer skins with:
b. Natural, but sculpted brows
4. Cosmetic Style
I prefer skins with:
c. Goth, punk, or vamp cosmetics
5. Cosmetic Colors
I prefer skins with cosmetics:
a. That focus on neutral-base shades - browns, taupes, and nude gloss
b. That focus on red-base shades - reds, pinks, and corals
6. Cosmetic Elements
I like skin cosmetics that include:
a. Heavy eyeliner / mascara
bb. Subtle or no lip-liner
aaa. Glossy lips
bbbb. Subtle blush/rouge
7. Nails
I prefer skins to come with:
a. A basic, neutral nail shade no matter the other cosmetics
III. The Body & Bits
1. Body / Bits Importance
For me, the body / bits of a skin are:
c. Not as important as other factors
2. Tone
My ideal skin comes in the following tone/styles:
a. Pale
f. Goth, horror, punk or vamp
3. Shape
b. I really don’t care if a designer includes an “ideal shape” - I’m not changing my shape for a skin
4. Definition
My ideal skin:
b. Has subtle shading but not a lot of detail definition
5. Photo Reality
I prefer my skins to look:
d. Like a combination of anime and photo reality
6. Textured-On Elements
Which of the below describes your feelings:
b. I would never buy a skin with textured-on elements
7. The Breasts - Detail/Shape/Shading
The detail/shape/shading of the breasts on a skin are:
b. Important, but not vital
8. The Breasts - Areolas / Nips
I prefer skins with:
c. Medium areolas
cc. Areolas shaded appropriate to skin tone
aaa. Textured / bumpy areolas
bbbb. Relaxed / subtle nipples
9. The Bum - Detail/Shape/Shading
The detail/shape/shading of the bum on a skin is:
b. Important, but not vital
10. The Kitty - Detail/Shape/Shading
The detail/shape/shading of the kitty on a skin is:
d. Of no importance whatsoever
11. The Kitty - Style
I prefer a skin with:
d. A trimmed patch or strip kitty
12. Feet
My general feelings on feet regarding the skins I buy are:
b. I know feet are challenging, but I appreciate the effort a designer puts into them
Comment by Ahnyanka Delphin — April 18, 2007 @ 6:56 pm
1. Price Importance
For me, price is:
b. An average consideration in a skin purchase
2. Prim Extras
I prefer:
Other - I like the eyelashes but I REALLY appreciate an extra freckle option (aka Celestial Studios)
3. Selection / Range
Generally, I wear:
a. Many varieties of the skins I like and prefer lots of different options and selections
4. Price
I expect to pay:
d. Between L$1000 - L$1500 per skin (I don’t think I would pay more honestly)
5. Variety Pricing
I expect to pay:
a. About the same price for each variation of the skin I buy
6. Purchase Habits
I buy
b. The majority of the variations of a skin I like
and
e. One or few variations of the skin I prefer, but I’d buy more if price were less of an issue
7. Loyalty
Which best describes you:
b. I have my preferences and wear a few different skin lines
II. The Face & Cosmetics
1. Face / Cosmetics Importance
For me, the face / cosmetics of a skin are:
a. The most important part of a skin purchase
2. Brows - Color
I prefer skins with:
d. Tintable brows
3. Brows - Style
I prefer skins with:
d. No preference / other (it depends on the skin)
4. Cosmetic Style
I prefer skins with:
e. I like it all
5. Cosmetic Colors
I prefer skins with cosmetics:
e. I like it all
6. Cosmetic Elements
I like skin cosmetics that include:
b. Subtle eyeliner / mascara
aaa. Glossy lips
bbbb. Subtle blush/rouge
7. Nails
I prefer skins to come with:
a. A basic, neutral nail shade no matter the other cosmetics
III. The Body & Bits
1. Body / Bits Importance
For me, the body / bits of a skin are:
c. Not as important as other factors
2. Tone
My ideal skin comes in the following tone/styles:
a. Pale
e. Freckled
3. Shape
b. I really don’t care if a designer includes an “ideal shape” - I’m not changing my shape for a skin
4. Definition
My ideal skin:
b. Has subtle shading but not a lot of detail definition
5. Photo Reality
I prefer my skins to look:
d. Like a combination of anime and photo reality
6. Textured-On Elements
Which of the below describes your feelings:
b. I would never buy a skin with textured-on elements (UNLESS IT’S A BEAUTY SPOT)
7. The Breasts - Detail/Shape/Shading
The detail/shape/shading of the breasts on a skin are:
a. Make or break on a skin purchase
8. The Breasts - Areolas / Nips
I prefer skins with:
c. Medium areolas
cc. Areolas shaded appropriate to skin tone
bbb. Neutral / smooth areolas
9. The Bum - Detail/Shape/Shading
The detail/shape/shading of the bum on a skin is:
a. Make or break on a skin purchase
10. The Kitty - Detail/Shape/Shading
The detail/shape/shading of the kitty on a skin is:
d. Of no importance whatsoever
11. The Kitty - Style
I prefer a skin with:
f. I could really care less about the kitty
12. Feet
My general feelings on feet regarding the skins I buy are:
a. Feet are always screwed up - I settle for whatever I get
Comment by Gillian Waldman — April 18, 2007 @ 7:32 pm
I. Price / What You Get
1. Price Importance
For me, price is:
b. An average consideration in a skin purchase
2. Prim Extras
I prefer:
b. To buy extras separately from a skin purchase
3. Selection / Range
Generally, I wear:
b. Only one or two skins - I don’t have use for a broad selection
4. Price
I expect to pay:
d. Between L$1000 - L$1500 per skin
5. Variety Pricing
I expect to pay:
a. About the same price for each variation of the skin I buy (but I would love the other option instead - a base price with a fee for extra makeups)
6. Purchase Habits
I buy
e. One or few variations of the skin I prefer, but I’d buy more if price were less of an issue
7. Loyalty
Which best describes you:
a. I am very loyal to a skin line
II. The Face & Cosmetics
1. Face / Cosmetics Importance
For me, the face / cosmetics of a skin are:
a. The most important part of a skin purchase
2. Brows - Color
I prefer skins with:
a. Black brows (since I wear black hair)
d. Tintable brows (in case I ever wanted to switch b/c I really love “chestnut” by ETD)
3. Brows - Style
I prefer skins with:
b. Natural, but sculpted brows
4. Cosmetic Style
I prefer skins with:
a. Natural or neutral cosmetics
5. Cosmetic Colors
I prefer skins with cosmetics:
d. Other (I like neutral for everyday, but when I want to glam it up, I like red lipstick and smoky eyes)
6. Cosmetic Elements
I like skin cosmetics that include:
b. Subtle eyeliner / mascara
bb. Subtle or no lip-liner
aaa. Glossy lips
bbbb. Subtle blush/rouge
7. Nails
I prefer skins to come with:
a. A basic, neutral nail shade no matter the other cosmetics
III. The Body & Bits
1. Body / Bits Importance
For me, the body / bits of a skin are:
c. Not as important as other factors
2. Tone
My ideal skin comes in the following tone/styles:
a. Pale
b. Medium tan
c. Dark tan
e. Freckled
f. Goth, horror, punk or vamp
h. Tintable so I can pick my own tone
3. Shape
b. I really don’t care if a designer includes an “ideal shape” - I’m not changing my shape for a skin (though having an idea of the ideal facial sliders would be cool, I am definitely not changing my body)
4. Definition
My ideal skin:
a. Has a lot of detail and definition
5. Photo Reality
I prefer my skins to look:
a. As photo-realistic as possible
6. Textured-On Elements
Which of the below describes your feelings:
b. I would never buy a skin with textured-on elements (I will never buy tan-lined skin ewwww)
c. As long as I can easily cover the textured-on elements, I don’t mind them (my skin has a very slight belly ring which is so light I can barely see it, and that’s ok with me)
7. The Breasts - Detail/Shape/Shading
The detail/shape/shading of the breasts on a skin are:
b. Important, but not vital
8. The Breasts - Areolas / Nips
I prefer skins with:
c. Medium areolas
cc. Areolas shaded appropriate to skin tone
bbb. Neutral / smooth areolas
bbbb. Relaxed / subtle nipples
9. The Bum - Detail/Shape/Shading
The detail/shape/shading of the bum on a skin is:
b. Important, but not vital
10. The Kitty - Detail/Shape/Shading
The detail/shape/shading of the kitty on a skin is:
b. Important, but not vital
11. The Kitty - Style
I prefer a skin with:
d. A trimmed patch or strip kitty
12. Feet
My general feelings on feet regarding the skins I buy are:
b. I know feet are challenging, but I appreciate the effort a designer puts into them
Comment by Phoenix Chapman — April 18, 2007 @ 7:37 pm
Part I
1.b
2.a
3.b 4.c
5.b
6.b
7.a
Lovey Darling does the only skins that suit my av. She has 8 sets per skin tone, so it’s kind of self regulating. Probably a good thing…..
Part II
1.a
2.b
3.c
4.e
5.e
6. Depends on my mood
7.a
Part III
1.b
2.a & e
3.b
4.b
5.d(c)…the 3rd one, lol
6.b
7.b
8.ccc
9.b
10.b
11.d
12.b
Comment by Eremia Woodbury — April 18, 2007 @ 8:00 pm
I. Price / What You Get
1. Price Importance
For me, price is:
b. An average consideration in a skin purchase
2. Prim Extras
I prefer:
b. To buy extras separately from a skin purchase
3. Selection / Range
Generally, I wear:
b. Only one or two skins - I don’t have use for a broad selection
4. Price
I expect to pay:
c. Between L$500 - L1000 per skin
5. Variety Pricing
I expect to pay:
b. A larger base price for a skin, but then pay less for variations
6. Purchase Habits
I buy
e. One or few variations of the skin I prefer, but I’d buy more if price were less of an issue
7. Loyalty
Which best describes you:
c. I’m fickle and wear lots of different skin lines
II. The Face & Cosmetics
1. Face / Cosmetics Importance
For me, the face / cosmetics of a skin are:
a. The most important part of a skin purchase
2. Brows - Color
I prefer skins with:
e. No preference / other
3. Brows - Style
I prefer skins with:
b. Natural, but sculpted brows
4. Cosmetic Style
I prefer skins with:
a. Natural or neutral cosmetics
5. Cosmetic Colors
I prefer skins with cosmetics:
a. That focus on neutral-base shades - browns, taupes, and nude gloss
6. Cosmetic Elements
I like skin cosmetics that include:
a. Heavy eyeliner / mascara
bb. Subtle or no lip-liner
aaa. Glossy lips
bbbb. Subtle blush/rouge
7. Nails
I prefer skins to come with:
e. I really don’t care about the nails
III. The Body & Bits
1. Body / Bits Importance
For me, the body / bits of a skin are:
a. The most important part of a skin purchase
2. Tone
My ideal skin comes in the following tone/styles:
a. Pale
b. Medium tan
g. Alien, animal, or other exotic
3. Shape
b. I really don’t care if a designer includes an “ideal shape” - I’m not changing my shape for a skin
4. Definition
My ideal skin:
a. Has a lot of detail and definition
Added - stomach & collarbone particularly for me
5. Photo Reality
I prefer my skins to look:
d. Like a combination of anime and photo reality
6. Textured-On Elements
Which of the below describes your feelings:
b. I would never buy a skin with textured-on elements
7. The Breasts - Detail/Shape/Shading
The detail/shape/shading of the breasts on a skin are:
a. Make or break on a skin purchase
8. The Breasts - Areolas / Nips
I prefer skins with:
xyz. I could really care less about the areolas / nipples
9. The Bum - Detail/Shape/Shading
The detail/shape/shading of the bum on a skin is:
c. Not very important
10. The Kitty - Detail/Shape/Shading
The detail/shape/shading of the kitty on a skin is:
d. Of no importance whatsoever
11. The Kitty - Style
I prefer a skin with:
f. I could really care less about the kitty
12. Feet
My general feelings on feet regarding the skins I buy are:
c. Skins have feet?
Comment by Lizardbeth Lulu — April 18, 2007 @ 8:30 pm
I. Price / What You Get
1. Price Importance
For me, price is:
b. An average consideration in a skin purchase
2. Prim Extras
I prefer:
b. To buy extras separately from a skin purchase
3. Selection / Range
Generally, I wear:
a. Many varieties of the skins I like and prefer lots of different options and selections
4. Price
I expect to pay:
b. Between L$250 - L$500 per skin
c. Between L$500 - L1000 per skin
5. Variety Pricing
I expect to pay:
b. A larger base price for a skin, but then pay less for variations
6. Purchase Habits
I buy
e. One or few variations of the skin I prefer, but I’d buy more if price were less of an issue
7. Loyalty
Which best describes you:
b. I have my preferences and wear a few different skin lines
II. The Face & Cosmetics
1. Face / Cosmetics Importance
For me, the face / cosmetics of a skin are:
b. An average consideration in a skin purchase
2. Brows - Color
I prefer skins with:
b. Brunette or auburn brows
3. Brows - Style
I prefer skins with:
b. Natural, but sculpted brows
4. Cosmetic Style
I prefer skins with:
a. Natural or neutral cosmetics
5. Cosmetic Colors
I prefer skins with cosmetics:
e. I like it all
6. Cosmetic Elements
I like skin cosmetics that include:
b. Subtle eyeliner / mascara
bb. Subtle or no lip-liner
aaa. Glossy lips
bbbb. Subtle blush/rouge
7. Nails
I prefer skins to come with:
e. I really don’t care about the nails
III. The Body & Bits
1. Body / Bits Importance
For me, the body / bits of a skin are:
a. The most important part of a skin purchase
2. Tone
My ideal skin comes in the following tone/styles:
a. Pale
3. Shape
b. I really don’t care if a designer includes an “ideal shape” - I’m not changing my shape for a skin
4. Definition
My ideal skin:
a. Has a lot of detail and definition
5. Photo Reality
I prefer my skins to look:
a. As photo-realistic as possible
6. Textured-On Elements
Which of the below describes your feelings:
b. I would never buy a skin with textured-on elements
7. The Breasts - Detail/Shape/Shading
The detail/shape/shading of the breasts on a skin are:
a. Make or break on a skin purchase
8. The Breasts - Areolas / Nips
I prefer skins with:
a. Large areolas
cc. Areolas shaded appropriate to skin tone
bbb. Neutral / smooth areolas
aaaa. Hard / pert nipples
9. The Bum - Detail/Shape/Shading
The detail/shape/shading of the bum on a skin is:
b. Important, but not vital
10. The Kitty - Detail/Shape/Shading
The detail/shape/shading of the kitty on a skin is:
a. Make or break on a skin purchase
11. The Kitty - Style
I prefer a skin with:
c.
A bare kitty, well defined detailsd. A trimmed patch or strip kitty
12. Feet
My general feelings on feet regarding the skins I buy are:
c. Skins have feet?
Comment by Simone Sautereau — April 18, 2007 @ 8:30 pm
I. Price / What you get
1. b
2. a
3. b
4. c
5. a
6. e
7. c
II. The face and cosmetics
1. a
2. d
3. b
4. e
5. e
6. b, bb, aaa, bbbb
7. e
III. The body and bits
1. b
2. a
3. b
4. b
5. d
6. b
7. c
8. xyz
9. c
10. d
11. a
Comment by Maegen Parvenu — April 18, 2007 @ 8:36 pm
I. Price / What You Get
1. Price Importance
For me, price is:
b. An average consideration in a skin purchase
2. Prim Extras
I prefer: b. To buy extras separately from a skin purchase
3. Selection / Range
Generally, I wear: a. Many varieties of the skins I like and prefer lots of different options and selections
4. Price
I expect to pay:
a. Under L$250 per skin
b. Between L$250 - L$500 per skin
c. Between L$500 - L1000 per skin
5. Variety Pricing
I expect to pay:
a. About the same price for each variation of the skin I buy
b. A larger base price for a skin, but then pay less for variations
6. Purchase Habits
I buy
e. One or few variations of the skin I prefer, but I’d buy more if price were less of an issue
7. Loyalty
Which best describes you:
b. I have my preferences and wear a few different skin lines
II. The Face & Cosmetics
1. Face / Cosmetics Importance
For me, the face / cosmetics of a skin are:
a. The most important part of a skin purchase
2. Brows - Color
I prefer skins with:
e. No preference / other
- This might fall under tintable, but the way Portia Sin did her skin/eyebrow combos is the best I’ve seen.
3. Brows - Style
I prefer skins with:
b. Natural, but sculpted brows
4. Cosmetic Style
I prefer skins with:
a. Natural or neutral cosmetics
b. Glamor or high fashion cosmetics
5. Cosmetic Colors
I prefer skins with cosmetics:
e. I like it all
6. Cosmetic Elements
I like skin cosmetics that include:
a. Heavy eyeliner / mascara
b. Subtle eyeliner / mascara
bb. Subtle or no lip-liner
aaa. Glossy lips
bbb. Flat lips
bbbb. Subtle blush/rouge
7. Nails
I prefer skins to come with:
e. I really don’t care about the nails
III. The Body & Bits
1. Body / Bits Importance
For me, the body / bits of a skin are:
B. Average consideration.
2. Tone
My ideal skin comes in the following tone/styles:
b. Medium tan
3. Shape
b. I really don’t care if a designer includes an “ideal shape” - I’m not changing my shape for a skin
4. Definition
My ideal skin:
b. Has subtle shading but not a lot of detail definition
5. Photo Reality
I prefer my skins to look:
d. Like a combination of anime and photo reality
6. Textured-On Elements
Which of the below describes your feelings:
c. As long as I can easily cover the textured-on elements, I don’t mind them
7. The Breasts - Detail/Shape/Shading
The detail/shape/shading of the breasts on a skin are:
b. Important, but not vital
8. The Breasts - Areolas / Nips
I prefer skins with:
c. Medium areolas
aa. Dark areolas
cc. Areolas shaded appropriate to skin tone
aaa. Textured / bumpy areolas
9. The Bum - Detail/Shape/Shading
The detail/shape/shading of the bum on a skin is:
a. Make or break on a skin purchase
10. The Kitty - Detail/Shape/Shading
The detail/shape/shading of the kitty on a skin is:
d. Of no importance whatsoever
11. The Kitty - Style
I prefer a skin with:
I could really care less about the kitty
12. Feet
My general feelings on feet regarding the skins I buy are:
a. Feet are always screwed up - I settle for whatever I get
I’m actually somewhat picky about which skins I like. I generally latch onto one or two and wear those all the time, only changing to match my makeup to my outfit if it’s necessary. I love to have makeup and skin tone variations and I also want to have nice collarbones, bum, etc. In addition to fabulous makeup.
Comment by Delfina Vacano — April 18, 2007 @ 8:45 pm
I. Price / What You Get
1. Price Importance
For me, price is:
b. An average consideration in a skin purchase
2. Prim Extras
I prefer:
a. When skins come with little extras like prim lashes and/or prim nails
3. Selection / Range
Generally, I wear:
a. Many varieties of the skins I like and prefer lots of different options and selections
4. Price
I expect to pay:
d. Between L$1000 - L$1500 per skin
5. Variety Pricing
I expect to pay:
b. A larger base price for a skin, but then pay less for variations
6. Purchase Habits
I buy
e. One or few variations of the skin I prefer, but I’d buy more if price were less of an issue
7. Loyalty
Which best describes you:
b. I have my preferences and wear a few different skin lines
II. The Face & Cosmetics
1. Face / Cosmetics Importance
For me, the face / cosmetics of a skin are:
b. An average consideration in a skin purchase
2. Brows - Color
I prefer skins with:
d. Tintable brows
3. Brows - Style
I prefer skins with:
b. Natural, but sculpted brows
4. Cosmetic Style
I prefer skins with:
e. I like it all
5. Cosmetic Colors
I prefer skins with cosmetics:
e. I like it all
6. Cosmetic Elements
I like skin cosmetics that include:
a. Heavy eyeliner / mascara
b. Subtle eyeliner / mascara
aa. Dark lip-liner
bb. Subtle or no lip-liner
aaa. Glossy lips
bbbb. Subtle blush/rouge
7. Nails
I prefer skins to come with:
a. A basic, neutral nail shade no matter the other cosmetics
III. The Body & Bits
1. Body / Bits Importance
For me, the body / bits of a skin are:
b. An average consideration in a skin purchase
2. Tone
My ideal skin comes in the following tone/styles:
h. Tintable so I can pick my own tone
3. Shape
a. I like it when a skin designer includes an “ideal shape” so I know what settings the features look best on
4. Definition
My ideal skin:
a. Has a lot of detail and definition
5. Photo Reality
I prefer my skins to look:
a. As photo-realistic as possible
6. Textured-On Elements
Which of the below describes your feelings:
c. As long as I can easily cover the textured-on elements, I don’t mind them
7. The Breasts - Detail/Shape/Shading
The detail/shape/shading of the breasts on a skin are:
b. Important, but not vital
8. The Breasts - Areolas / Nips
I prefer skins with:
c. Medium areolas
cc. Areolas shaded appropriate to skin tone
bbb. Neutral / smooth areolas
bbbb. Relaxed / subtle nipples
9. The Bum - Detail/Shape/Shading
The detail/shape/shading of the bum on a skin is:
b. Important, but not vital
10. The Kitty - Detail/Shape/Shading
The detail/shape/shading of the kitty on a skin is:
a. Make or break on a skin purchase
11. The Kitty - Style
I prefer a skin with:
a. Different kitty style options
12. Feet
My general feelings on feet regarding the skins I buy are:
b. I know feet are challenging, but I appreciate the effort a designer puts into them
I love many skins, and have probably at least one from every designer, I usually wear a Naughty one, but thats because it’s very light on the makeup and goes with many styles.
Comment by Kalia Meiklejohn — April 18, 2007 @ 9:26 pm
I Price/What You Get
1b, 2a, 3a, 4c, 5b, 6e, 7b
II The Face & Cosmetics
1b, 2d, 3b, 4a, 5e, 6 (ha ha, I like it all and want all options), 7a
III The Body & Bits
1b, 2h, 3a, 4a, 5d, 6c, 7b, 8cc, 9b, 10b, 11a, 12b
My general comment is that I love to update my look, but want basic consistency — to still recognize me, so to speak. I will be most loyal to a designer who offers lots of variety, with the ability to purchase just one or bundles. Of course, these suggestions might not be very practical from a designer’s point of view
I love to play with makeup and prefer lots of options. I would be most loyal to a designer who regularly offers new make-up styles for super cheap to repeat customers — like an upgrade.
Same with shapes. I like to keep one shape, but would like to see multiple shape options if the shape is not modifiable. Make available the regular and dress form for those non-mods; if I were designing I would, for example, create pregnancy shapes for various stages that match my shapes. Of course, I’m not trying to make a living through SL, so that’s easy for me to say
Comment by Feles Seitan — April 18, 2007 @ 9:27 pm
My turn!
I. Price / What You Get
1. Price Importance
For me, price is: b. An average consideration in a skin purchase
2. Prim Extras
I prefer: b. To buy extras separately from a skin purchase
3. Selection / Range
Generally, I wear: a. Many varieties of the skins I like and prefer lots of different options and selections
4. Price
I expect to pay: c. Between L$500 - L1000 per skin
5. Variety Pricing
I expect to pay: a. About the same price for each variation of the skin I buy
(b) sounds interesting too, but I don’t really know how it works.
6. Purchase Habits
I buy c. A few variations of a skin I like
7. Loyalty
Which best describes you:
b. I have my preferences and wear a few different skin lines
II. The Face & Cosmetics
1. Face / Cosmetics Importance
For me, the face / cosmetics of a skin are: b. An average consideration in a skin purchase
Well, it’s not really an “average consideration”. It’s an important part of my decision, but it’s definitely not the only deciding factor.
2. Brows - Color
I prefer skins with: b. Brunette or auburn brows
3. Brows - Style
I prefer skins with: b. Natural, but sculpted brows
4. Cosmetic Style
I prefer skins with: e. I like it all
5. Cosmetic Colors
I prefer skins with cosmetics:
a. That focus on neutral-base shades - browns, taupes, and nude gloss
6. Cosmetic Elements
I like skin cosmetics that include:
b. Subtle eyeliner / mascara
bb. Subtle or no lip-liner
bbb. Flat lips
bbbb. Subtle blush/rouge
7. Nails
I prefer skins to come with:
a. A basic, neutral nail shade no matter the other cosmetics
III. The Body & Bits
1. Body / Bits Importance
For me, the body / bits of a skin are:
b. An average consideration in a skin purchase
Once again, I wouldn’t call this an “average consideration”, lol! I spend hours looking at the shading, bits, face… you name it. I think I’m a bit picky.
2. Tone
My ideal skin comes in the following tone/styles:
a. Pale
d. Ethnic toned
f. Goth, horror, punk or vamp
3. Shape
b. I really don’t care if a designer includes an “ideal shape” - I’m not changing my shape for a skin
(although it could be useful for skins that are difficult to match, like the photorealistic ones)
4. Definition
My ideal skin: b. Has subtle shading but not a lot of detail definition
I do love the Yummy line, though. And it’s very, very detailed!
5. Photo Reality
d. Like a combination of anime and photo reality
6. Textured-On Elements
Which of the below describes your feelings:
b. I would never buy a skin with textured-on elements
7. The Breasts - Detail/Shape/Shading
The detail/shape/shading of the breasts on a skin are:
a. Make or break on a skin purchase
8. The Breasts - Areolas / Nips
I prefer skins with:
c. Medium areolas
cc. Areolas shaded appropriate to skin tone
aaa. Textured / bumpy areolas
bbbb. Relaxed / subtle nipples
9. The Bum - Detail/Shape/Shading
The detail/shape/shading of the bum on a skin is:
a. Make or break on a skin purchase
10. The Kitty - Detail/Shape/Shading
The detail/shape/shading of the kitty on a skin is:
b. Important, but not vital
11. The Kitty - Style
I prefer a skin with:
a. Different kitty style options
12. Feet
My general feelings on feet regarding the skins I buy are:
b. I know feet are challenging, but I appreciate the effort a designer puts into them
Other points I find important:
- no “oily skin” highlights
- I hate it when the shading is orange (which happens a lot on the paler skins I favour)
- the ears, feet and fingers have to be pretty
- nostrils
- I’ll tweak my shape to get the best out of the skin, but some of them just won’t work with me still looking like “me”. I won’t buy these ones, even if I like them overall.
Comment by Raindrop Drinkwater — April 18, 2007 @ 9:31 pm
1. Price Importance
For me, price is:
b. An average consideration in a skin purchase
2. Prim Extras
I prefer:
b. To buy extras separately from a skin purchase
3. Selection / Range
Generally, I wear:
a. Many varieties of the skins I like and prefer lots of different options and selections
4. Price
I expect to pay:
c. Between L$500 - L1000 per skin
d. Between L$1000 - L$1500 per skin
Both c + d
5. Variety Pricing
I expect to pay:
a. About the same price for each variation of the skin I buy
That’s what I expect, but…
b. A larger base price for a skin, but then pay less for variations
I like this. I LOVED the Tete a Pied Une makeup box, though the discount was too high. I wished there was a makeup box for TaP deux.
6. Purchase Habits
I buy
a. Every single variation of a skin I like - I have to have them all
b. The majority of the variations of a skin I like
e. One or few variations of the skin I prefer, but I’d buy more if price were less of an issue
I want them ALL but don’t have the L$ for them all. (I have to go custom because of the red brow thing)
7. Loyalty
Which best describes you:
a. I am very loyal to a skin line
At least 95% of the time I’m weaing a skin from one line. Tete a Pied, though I do have skins from other lines. As I’ve said many times, I’m Roslin’s and CJ’s *****.
II. The Face & Cosmetics
1. Face / Cosmetics Importance
For me, the face / cosmetics of a skin are:
a. The most important part of a skin purchase
I’m all about the face.
2. Brows - Color
I prefer skins with:
b. Brunette or auburn brows
e. No preference / other
Red brows! A good auburn is close enough though, since I wear reds, red-browns and brown shades of hair.
3. Brows - Style
I prefer skins with:
b. Natural, but sculpted brows
I like an nicely shaped brow. It should be classic and elegant looking. I wear a specific hair base to get the brow shape I want, thanks Roslin.
4. Cosmetic Style
I prefer skins with:
e. I like it all
I like it all but I don’ thave any goth/vamp skins, but it’s not like I wouldn’t buy one.
5. Cosmetic Colors
I prefer skins with cosmetics:
e. I like it all
I like makeup in RL too.
6. Cosmetic Elements
I like skin cosmetics that include:
a. Heavy eyeliner / mascara
b. Subtle eyeliner / mascara
c. No eyeliner / mascara
bb. Subtle or no lip-liner
aaa. Glossy lips
bbb. Flat lips
aaaa. Heavy blush/rouge
bbbb. Subtle blush/rouge
I don’t like dark lip liner with lips lighter than the liner, not in SL or RL. But mostly I like having different looks.
7. Nails
I prefer skins to come with:
a. A basic, neutral nail shade no matter the other cosmetics
III. The Body & Bits
1. Body / Bits Importance
For me, the body / bits of a skin are:
b. An average consideration in a skin purchase
2. Tone
My ideal skin comes in the following tone/styles:
a. Pale
Pale is the new tan!
3. Shape
a. I like it when a skin designer includes an “ideal shape” so I know what settings the features look best on
b. I really don’t care if a designer includes an “ideal shape” - I’m not changing my shape for a skin
a+b, it’s nice when a skin designer mentions/offers compatible shapes, but I like my shape and if s skin doesn’t look good on it, I probably won’t buy it.
4. Definition
My ideal skin:
b. Has subtle shading but not a lot of detail definition
I like a subtle skin.
5. Photo Reality
I prefer my skins to look:
A touch of photosourcing is fine, but I prefer hand drawn, but somewhat realistic. I don’t do the Nylon/Toast style skins.
6. Textured-On Elements
Which of the below describes your feelings:
b. I would never buy a skin with textured-on elements
A beauty mark is fine, but that’s it.
7. The Breasts - Detail/Shape/Shading
The detail/shape/shading of the breasts on a skin are:
a. Make or break on a skin purchase
b. Important, but not vital
sort of a+b. Boobeh shading is very important, because I’m a shameless hussy when it comes to cleavage.
8. The Breasts - Areolas / Nips
I prefer skins with:
cc. Areolas shaded appropriate to skin tone
xyz. I could really care less about the areolas / nipples
I’m not that picky about them but they should look appropriate for the skin.
9. The Bum - Detail/Shape/Shading
The detail/shape/shading of the bum on a skin is:
c. Not very important
A nice bum is nice, but it’s not something I focus on.
10. The Kitty - Detail/Shape/Shading
The detail/shape/shading of the kitty on a skin is:
c. Not very important
Since every once in a while I’m nekkid, the kitty should “fit” with the style of the skin. But it’s not something I focus on. That’s Sabrina’s job.
11. The Kitty - Style
I prefer a skin with:
d. A trimmed patch or strip kitty
f. I could really care less about the kitty
I’m not that into checking out the kitty’s but the TaP2 kitty is pleasant looking.
12. Feet
My general feelings on feet regarding the skins I buy are:
b. I know feet are challenging, but I appreciate the effort a designer puts into them
Comment by CronoCloud Creeggan — April 18, 2007 @ 9:41 pm
I. Price / What You Get
1. Price Importance
For me, price is:
a. The most important part of a skin purchase
2. Prim Extras
I prefer:
b. To buy extras separately from a skin purchase
3. Selection / Range
Generally, I wear:
a. Many varieties of the skins I like and prefer lots of different options and selections
4. Price
I expect to pay:
b. Between L$250 - L$500 per skin
5. Variety Pricing
I expect to pay:
b. A larger base price for a skin, but then pay less for variations
6. Purchase Habits
I buy
e. One or few variations of the skin I prefer, but I’d buy more if price were less of an issue
7. Loyalty
Which best describes you:
c. I’m fickle and wear lots of different skin lines
II. The Face & Cosmetics
1. Face / Cosmetics Importance
For me, the face / cosmetics of a skin are:
a. The most important part of a skin purchase
2. Brows - Color
I prefer skins with:
d. Tintable brows
3. Brows - Style
I prefer skins with:
b. Natural, but sculpted brows
4. Cosmetic Style
I prefer skins with:
e. I like it all
5. Cosmetic Colors
I prefer skins with cosmetics:
e. I like it all
6. Cosmetic Elements
I like skin cosmetics that include:
b. Subtle eyeliner / mascara
bb. Subtle or no lip-liner
bbb. Flat lips
bbbb. Subtle blush/rouge
7. Nails
I prefer skins to come with:
a. A basic, neutral nail shade no matter the other cosmetics
III. The Body & Bits
1. Body / Bits Importance
For me, the body / bits of a skin are:
b. An average consideration in a skin purchase
2. Tone
My ideal skin comes in the following tone/styles:
a. Pale
-or-
d. Ethnic toned
-or-
h. Tintable so I can pick my own tone
3. Shape
b. I really don’t care if a designer includes an “ideal shape” - I’m not changing my shape for a skin
4. Definition
My ideal skin:
b. Has subtle shading but not a lot of detail definition
5. Photo Reality
I prefer my skins to look:
d. Like a combination of anime and photo reality
6. Textured-On Elements
Which of the below describes your feelings:
b. I would never buy a skin with textured-on elements
7. The Breasts - Detail/Shape/Shading
The detail/shape/shading of the breasts on a skin are:
b. Important, but not vital
8. The Breasts - Areolas / Nips
I prefer skins with:
c. Medium areolas
cc. Areolas shaded appropriate to skin tone
bbb. Neutral / smooth areolas
bbbb. Relaxed / subtle nipples
9. The Bum - Detail/Shape/Shading
The detail/shape/shading of the bum on a skin is:
c. Not very important
10. The Kitty - Detail/Shape/Shading
The detail/shape/shading of the kitty on a skin is:
b. Important, but not vital
11. The Kitty - Style
I prefer a skin with:
b. A bare kitty, no detail
12. Feet
My general feelings on feet regarding the skins I buy are:
a. Feet are always screwed up - I settle for whatever I get
Comment by Dolores Myriam — April 18, 2007 @ 10:39 pm
One more comment tacked onto my survey answers: I had fairly muscular arms when I was THAT age from playing competitive tennis and from rock climbing. I’ve yet to find a skin with any shading on the arms. Anybody else seen one?
Comment by Barbara Onomatopoiea — April 19, 2007 @ 12:06 am
I. Price / What You Get
1. Price Importance
For me, price is:
b. An average consideration in a skin purchase
2. Prim Extras
I prefer:
b. To buy extras separately from a skin purchase
3. Selection / Range
Generally, I wear:
a. Many varieties of the skins I like and prefer lots of different options and selections
4. Price
I expect to pay:
c. Between L$500 - L1000 per skin
5. Variety Pricing
I expect to pay:
a. About the same price for each variation of the skin I buy
6. Purchase Habits
I buy
b. The majority of the variations of a skin I like
7. Loyalty
Which best describes you:
a. I am very loyal to a skin line
II. The Face & Cosmetics
1. Face / Cosmetics Importance
For me, the face / cosmetics of a skin are:
a. The most important part of a skin purchase
2. Brows - Color
I prefer skins with:
a. Black brows
3. Brows - Style
I prefer skins with:
b. Natural, but sculpted brows
4. Cosmetic Style
I prefer skins with:
a. Natural or neutral cosmetics
b. Glamor or high fashion cosmetics
5. Cosmetic Colors
I prefer skins with cosmetics:
a. That focus on neutral-base shades - browns, taupes, and nude gloss
6. Cosmetic Elements
I like skin cosmetics that include:
b. Subtle eyeliner / mascara
bb. Subtle or no lip-liner
bbb. Flat lips
bbbb. Subtle blush/rouge
7. Nails
I prefer skins to come with:
a. A basic, neutral nail shade no matter the other cosmetics
III. The Body & Bits
1. Body / Bits Importance
For me, the body / bits of a skin are:
c. Not as important as other factors
2. Tone
My ideal skin comes in the following tone/styles:
a. Pale
b. Medium tan
e. Freckled
3. Shape
a. I like it when a skin designer includes an “ideal shape” so I know what settings the features look best on
4. Definition
My ideal skin:
b. Has subtle shading but not a lot of detail definition
5. Photo Reality
I prefer my skins to look:
d. Like a combination of anime and photo reality
6. Textured-On Elements
Which of the below describes your feelings:
b. I would never buy a skin with textured-on elements
7. The Breasts - Detail/Shape/Shading
The detail/shape/shading of the breasts on a skin are:
c. Not very important
8. The Breasts - Areolas / Nips
I prefer skins with:
b. Small areolas
c. Medium areolas
cc. Areolas shaded appropriate to skin tone
9. The Bum - Detail/Shape/Shading
The detail/shape/shading of the bum on a skin is:
c. Not very important
10. The Kitty - Detail/Shape/Shading
The detail/shape/shading of the kitty on a skin is:
d. Of no importance whatsoever
11. The Kitty - Style
I prefer a skin with:
d. A trimmed patch or strip kitty
12. Feet
My general feelings on feet regarding the skins I buy are:
b. I know feet are challenging, but I appreciate the effort a designer puts into them
Comment by Rosamond Locataire — April 19, 2007 @ 12:58 am
I agree with Aem! The bain of my SL existance is what I call “the scary Vag spikes” that happen when bending over or spreading one’s thighs. I won’t comment on my SL sluttiness though.
———
I. Price / What You Get
1. b.
2. a.
3. a.
4. c. d.
5. b.
6.b.
7. b.
II. The Face & Cosmetics
1. b.
2. b. d.
3. b.
4. a.
5. e.
6. b. bb. aaa. bbbb.
7. a. e.
(I don’t like nail polish in real life, I find it distracting:))
III. The Body & Bits
1. b.
2. a. b. e. h.
3. b.
4. b.
5. d.
6. c. (Piercings I don’t mind, but the tan lines bug me, I don’t like them AT all.)
7. b.
8. c. cc. aaa.
9. a.
10. b.
11. a. d. e.
12. b.
Comment by Lokee Noltenius — April 19, 2007 @ 1:00 am
Um, SurveyMonkey.com?
Comment by Sansarya — April 19, 2007 @ 1:29 am
Survey Monkey is great when we need to gather statistical information and get one definitive answer, as outputting stats based on responses is really what it excels at.
Offline day Talkbacks are much more informal, and unlike the few polls we do, keeping it this way lets everyone read and discuss everyone else’s answers, which we can’t do at Survey Monkey.
Comment by Sabrina Doolittle — April 19, 2007 @ 2:16 am
I.
1. b
2. b
3. a
4. c
5. b
6. e
7. b
II.
1. a
2. d
3. b
4. e
5. b
6. a, b, bb, aaa, bbbb
7. a,e
III.
1. b
2. a/b
3. b
4. a
5. d
6. c
7. b
8. c, cc, bbb, bbbb
9. b
10. c
11. f
12. b
Comment by Tanya Book — April 19, 2007 @ 3:01 am
I 1. c, 2.b, 3.b, 4.c, 5. a, 6.e, 7.b,
II 1. b, 2.e, 3.b, 4. a/b, 5.a/b, 6.b/bb/aaa/bbbb, 7.e
III 1.b, 2.b, 3.b, 4.a, 5.d, 6. c, 7. a, 8.a/cc/aaa/bbbb
9.b, 10.b, 11.d, 12.b
Comment by Lilly Lalonde — April 19, 2007 @ 3:20 am
I. Price / What You Get
1. Price Importance
For me, price is:
c. Not an issue if I like the skin
2. Prim Extras
I prefer:
a. When skins come with little extras like prim lashes and/or prim nails
3. Selection / Range
Generally, I wear:
b. Only one or two skins - I don’t have use for a broad selection
4. Price
I expect to pay:
d. Between L$1000 - L$1500 per skin
5. Variety Pricing
I expect to pay:
a. About the same price for each variation of the skin I buy
6. Purchase Habits
I buy
c. A few variations of a skin I like
7. Loyalty
Which best describes you:
b. I have my preferences and wear a few different skin lines
II. The Face & Cosmetics
1. Face / Cosmetics Importance
For me, the face / cosmetics of a skin are:
a. The most important part of a skin purchase
2. Brows - Color
I prefer skins with:
a. Black brows
3. Brows - Style
I prefer skins with:
b. Natural, but sculpted brows
4. Cosmetic Style
I prefer skins with:
a. Natural or neutral cosmetics
b. Glamor or high fashion cosmetics
5. Cosmetic Colors
I prefer skins with cosmetics:
e. I like it all
6. Cosmetic Elements
I like skin cosmetics that include:
a. Heavy eyeliner / mascara
b. Subtle eyeliner / mascara
c. No eyeliner / mascara
bb. Subtle or no lip-liner
aaa. Glossy lips
bbbb. Subtle blush/rouge
7. Nails
I prefer skins to come with:
a. A basic, neutral nail shade no matter the other cosmetics
d. The nail shade to match the lipstick and other cosmetics
III. The Body & Bits
1. Body / Bits Importance
For me, the body / bits of a skin are:
a. The most important part of a skin purchase
2. Tone
My ideal skin comes in the following tone/styles:
a. Pale
b. Medium tan
e. Freckled
h. Tintable so I can pick my own tone
3. Shape
b. I really don’t care if a designer includes an “ideal shape” - I’m not changing my shape for a skin
4. Definition
My ideal skin:
a. Has a lot of detail and definition
5. Photo Reality
I prefer my skins to look:
d. Like a combination of anime and photo reality
6. Textured-On Elements
Which of the below describes your feelings:
b. I would never buy a skin with textured-on elements
7. The Breasts - Detail/Shape/Shading
The detail/shape/shading of the breasts on a skin are:
b. Important, but not vital
8. The Breasts - Areolas / Nips
I prefer skins with:
a. Large areolas
c. Medium areolas
cc. Areolas shaded appropriate to skin tone
bbb. Neutral / smooth areolas
bbbb. Relaxed / subtle nipples
xyz. I could really care less about the areolas / nipples
9. The Bum - Detail/Shape/Shading
The detail/shape/shading of the bum on a skin is:
b. Important, but not vital
10. The Kitty - Detail/Shape/Shading
The detail/shape/shading of the kitty on a skin is:
c. Not very important
11. The Kitty - Style
I prefer a skin with:
a. Different kitty style options
d. A trimmed patch or strip kitty
12. Feet
My general feelings on feet regarding the skins I buy are:
b. I know feet are challenging, but I appreciate the effort a designer puts into them
Comment by Jordan Hazlitt — April 19, 2007 @ 3:38 am
I. Price / What You Get
1. Price Importance
For me, price is:
b. An average consideration in a skin purchase
2. Prim Extras
I prefer:
b. To buy extras separately from a skin purchase
3. Selection / Range
Generally, I wear:
a. Many varieties of the skins I like and prefer lots of different options and selections
4. Price
I expect to pay:
c. Between L$500 - L1000 per skin
5. Variety Pricing
I expect to pay:
a. About the same price for each variation of the skin I buy
6. Purchase Habits
I buy
b. The majority of the variations of a skin I like
7. Loyalty
Which best describes you:
b. I have my preferences and wear a few different skin lines
II. The Face & Cosmetics
1 Face / Cosmetics Importance
For me, the face / cosmetics of a skin are:
a. The most important part of a skin purchase
2. Brows - Color
I prefer skins with:
b. Brunette or auburn brows
3. Brows - Style
I prefer skins with:
b. Natural, but sculpted brows
4. Cosmetic Style
I prefer skins with:
e. I like it all
5. Cosmetic Colors
I prefer skins with cosmetics:
e. I like it all
6. Cosmetic Elements
I like skin cosmetics that include:
a. Heavy eyeliner / mascara
bb. Subtle or no lip-liner
aaa. Glossy lips
bbbb. Subtle blush/rouge
7. Nails
I prefer skins to come with:
d. The nail shade to match the lipstick and other cosmetics
III. The Body & Bits
1. Body / Bits Importance
For me, the body / bits of a skin are:
b. An average consideration in a skin purchase
2. Tone
My ideal skin comes in the following tone/styles:
a. Pale
b. Medium tan
e. Freckled
h. Tintable so I can pick my own tone
3. Shape
b. I really don’t care if a designer includes an “ideal shape” - I’m not changing my shape for a skin
4. Definition
My ideal skin:
a. Has a lot of detail and definition
5. Photo Reality
I prefer my skins to look:
d. Like a combination of anime and photo reality
6. Textured-On Elements
Which of the below describes your feelings:
c. As long as I can easily cover the textured-on elements, I don’t mind them
7. The Breasts - Detail/Shape/Shading
The detail/shape/shading of the breasts on a skin are:
b. Important, but not vital
8. The Breasts - Areolas / Nips
I prefer skins with:
c. Medium areolas
cc. Areolas shaded appropriate to skin tone
aaa. Textured / bumpy areolas
aaaa. Hard / pert nipples
9. The Bum - Detail/Shape/Shading
The detail/shape/shading of the bum on a skin is:
b. Important, but not vital
10. The Kitty - Detail/Shape/Shading
The detail/shape/shading of the kitty on a skin is:
b. Important, but not vital
11. The Kitty - Style
I prefer a skin with:
a. Different kitty style options
12. Feet
My general feelings on feet regarding the skins I buy are:
b. I know feet are challenging, but I appreciate the effort a designer puts into them
Comment by Gwyneth Whitman — April 19, 2007 @ 3:42 am
I. Price / What You Get
1. c 2. b 3. a 4. d 5. a 6. b 7. a
II. The Face & Cosmetics
1. b 2. b 3. b 4. e 5. e 6. a/bb/aaa/bbbb 7. a
III. The Body & Bits
1. a 2. b 3. b 4. a 5. d 6. c 7. a 8. c/cc/aaa/aaaa 9. a 10. a 11. a 12. b
Comment by Cesta Bohemia — April 19, 2007 @ 4:05 am
I. Price / What You Get
1. c
2. b
3. a
4. d
5. a
6. c
7. b
II. The Face & Cosmetics
1.b.
2.d.
3.b.
4.e
5.e
6. b
7. e
III. The Body & Bits
1. b.
2. c or d.
3. b
4. a
5. a
6. c
7. b
8. c
9. b
10. b
11. d
12. b
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What the heck, ok…
I. Price / What You Get
1. Price Importance
For me, price is:
b. An average consideration in a skin purchase
2. Prim Extras
I prefer:
a. When skins come with little extras like prim lashes and/or prim nails
3. Selection / Range
Generally, I wear:
a. Many varieties of the skins I like and prefer lots of different options and selections
4. Price
I expect to pay:
c. Between L$500 - L1000 per skin
5. Variety Pricing
I expect to pay:
b. A larger base price for a skin, but then pay less for variations
6. Purchase Habits
I buy
e. One or few variations of the skin I prefer, but I’d buy more if price were less of an issue
7. Loyalty
Which best describes you:
b. I have my preferences and wear a few different skin lines
II. The Face & Cosmetics
1. Face / Cosmetics Importance
For me, the face / cosmetics of a skin are:
b. An average consideration in a skin purchase
2. Brows - Color
I prefer skins with:
b. Brunette or auburn brows
3. Brows - Style
I prefer skins with:
b. Natural, but sculpted brows
4. Cosmetic Style
I prefer skins with:
e. I like it all
5. Cosmetic Colors
I prefer skins with cosmetics:
e. I like it all
6. Cosmetic Elements
I like skin cosmetics that include:
d. I like it all
7. Nails
I prefer skins to come with:
a. A basic, neutral nail shade no matter the other cosmetics
III. The Body & Bits
1. Body / Bits Importance
For me, the body / bits of a skin are:
b. An average consideration in a skin purchase
2. Tone
My ideal skin comes in the following tone/styles:
h. Tintable so I can pick my own tone
3. Shape
b. I really don’t care if a designer includes an “ideal shape” - I’m not changing my shape for a skin
4. Definition
My ideal skin:
z. Has a nice balance of detail and definition and subtle shading
5. Photo Reality
I prefer my skins to look:
a. As photo-realistic as possible
d. Like a combination of anime and photo reality
6. Textured-On Elements
Which of the below describes your feelings:
c. As long as I can easily cover the textured-on elements, I don’t mind them
7. The Breasts - Detail/Shape/Shading
The detail/shape/shading of the breasts on a skin are:
a. Make or break on a skin purchase
8. The Breasts - Areolas / Nips
I prefer skins with:
e. placed in the right spot
9. The Bum - Detail/Shape/Shading
The detail/shape/shading of the bum on a skin is:
a. Make or break on a skin purchase
10. The Kitty - Detail/Shape/Shading
The detail/shape/shading of the kitty on a skin is:
c. Not very important
11. The Kitty - Style
I prefer a skin with:
a. Different kitty style options
12. Feet
My general feelings on feet regarding the skins I buy are:
b. I know feet are challenging, but I appreciate the effort a designer puts into them
Comment by Lizbeth Marlowe — April 19, 2007 @ 7:08 am
Which set of answers would get us a photo-realistic Aneli skin? Those are my answers.
Comment by Randy Giles — April 19, 2007 @ 7:34 am
I. Price / What You Get
1. Price Importance
For me, price is:
c. Not an issue if I like the skin
2. Prim Extras
I prefer:
a. When skins come with little extras like prim lashes and/or prim nails
3. Selection / Range
Generally, I wear:
a. Many varieties of the skins I like and prefer lots of different options and selections
4. Price
I expect to pay:
d. Between L$1000 - L$1500 per skin
5. Variety Pricing
I expect to pay:
a. About the same price for each variation of the skin I buy
6. Purchase Habits
I buy
e. One or few variations of the skin I prefer, but I’d buy more if price were less of an issue
7. Loyalty
Which best describes you:
a. I am very loyal to a skin line
II. The Face & Cosmetics
1. Face / Cosmetics Importance
For me, the face / cosmetics of a skin are:
b. An average consideration in a skin purchase
2. Brows - Color
I prefer skins with:
a. Black brows
OR
b. Brunette or auburn brows
3. Brows - Style
I prefer skins with:
b. Natural, but sculpted brows
4. Cosmetic Style
I prefer skins with:
b. Glamor or high fashion cosmetics
5. Cosmetic Colors
I prefer skins with cosmetics:
b. That focus on red-base shades - reds, pinks, and corals
6. Cosmetic Elements
I like skin cosmetics that include:
a. Heavy eyeliner / mascara
aa. Dark lip-liner
7. Nails
I prefer skins to come with:
a. A basic, neutral nail shade no matter the other cosmetics
III. The Body & Bits
1. Body / Bits Importance
For me, the body / bits of a skin are:
b. An average consideration in a skin purchase
2. Tone
My ideal skin comes in the following tone/styles:
b. Medium tan
3. Shape
b. I really don’t care if a designer includes an “ideal shape” - I’m not changing my shape for a skin
4. Definition
My ideal skin:
a. Has a lot of detail and definition
5. Photo Reality
I prefer my skins to look:
b. Like really good anime
6. Textured-On Elements
Which of the below describes your feelings:
c. As long as I can easily cover the textured-on elements, I don’t mind them
7. The Breasts - Detail/Shape/Shading
The detail/shape/shading of the breasts on a skin are:
a. Make or break on a skin purchase
8. The Breasts - Areolas / Nips
I prefer skins with:
c. Medium areolas
aa. Dark areolas
aaa. Textured / bumpy areolas
aaaa. Hard / pert nipples
9. The Bum - Detail/Shape/Shading
The detail/shape/shading of the bum on a skin is:
a. Make or break on a skin purchase
10. The Kitty - Detail/Shape/Shading
The detail/shape/shading of the kitty on a skin is:
b. Important, but not vital
11. The Kitty - Style
I prefer a skin with:
d. A trimmed patch or strip kitty
12. Feet
My general feelings on feet regarding the skins I buy are:
b. I know feet are challenging, but I appreciate the effort a designer puts into them
Comment by Tigerlily Hyun — April 19, 2007 @ 12:32 pm
1. Price Importance
For me, price is:
c. Not an issue if I like the skin
2. Prim Extras
prefer:
b. To buy extras separately from a skin purchase
3. Selection / Range
Generally, I wear:
b. Only one skin - I don’t have use for a broad selection
4. Price
I expect to pay:
c. Between L$500 - L1000 per skin
5. Variety Pricing
I expect to pay:
a. About the same price for each variation of the skin I buy
6. Purchase Habits
I buy
d. One skin, one variation
7. Loyalty
Which best describes you:
a. I am very loyal to a skin line
II. The Face & Cosmetics
1. Face / Cosmetics Importance
For me, the face / cosmetics of a skin are:
b. An average consideration in a skin purchase
2. Brows - Color
I prefer skins with:
a. Black brows
3. Brows - Style
I prefer skins with:
b. Natural, but sculpted brows
4. Cosmetic Style
I prefer skins with:
a. Natural or neutral cosmetics
5. Cosmetic Colors
I prefer skins with cosmetics:
a. That focus on neutral-base shades - browns, taupes, and nude gloss
b. That focus on red-base shades - reds, pinks, and corals
6. Cosmetic Elements
I like skin cosmetics that include:
b. Subtle eyeliner / mascara
c. No eyeliner / mascara
aaa. Glossy lips
7. Nails
I prefer skins to come with:
a. A basic, neutral nail shade no matter the other cosmetics
III. The Body & Bits
1. Body / Bits Importance
For me, the body / bits of a skin are:
b. An average consideration in a skin purchase
2. Tone
My ideal skin comes in the following tone/styles:
d. Ethnic toned
3. Shape
a. I like it when a skin designer includes an “ideal shape” so I know what settings the features look best on
4. Definition
My ideal skin:
b. Has subtle shading but not a lot of detail definition
5. Photo Reality
I prefer my skins to look:
d. Like a combination of anime and photo reality
6. Textured-On Elements
Which of the below describes your feelings:
a. I prefer it when skins have textured-on elements like navel piercings and/or tan lines
7. The Breasts - Detail/Shape/Shading
The detail/shape/shading of the breasts on a skin are:
a. Make or break on a skin purchase
8. The Breasts - Areolas / Nips
I prefer skins with:
c. Medium areolas
aa. Dark areolas
bbbb. Relaxed / subtle nipples
9. The Bum - Detail/Shape/Shading
The detail/shape/shading of the bum on a skin is:
b. Important, but not vital
10. The Kitty - Detail/Shape/Shading
The detail/shape/shading of the kitty on a skin is:
b. Important, but not vital
11. The Kitty - Style
I prefer a skin with:
d. A trimmed patch or strip kitty
12. Feet
My general feelings on feet regarding the skins I buy are:
b. I know feet are challenging, but I appreciate the effort a designer puts into them
Comment by Tenchi Morigi — April 19, 2007 @ 2:27 pm
I. Price:
1. C
2. B
3. B
4. E
5. A
6. E
7. A
II Face:
1. B
2. B
3. B
4. A
5. A
6. B, BB,AAA BBB
7. D
III Body:
1. B
2. A
3. B
4. A
5. A
6. B
7. A
8. C CC AAA AAAA
9. B
10. B
11. C
12. B
The only skin I wear is the X2 - all others I have tried on since I purchased it just pales in comparison. I do wish they offered a discount on subsequent skins or makeup packs to change the look of the skin.
Comment by Avalon Paderborn — April 19, 2007 @ 2:58 pm
I. Price / What You Get
1. Price Importance
For me, price is:
c. Not an issue if I like the skin
2. Prim Extras
I prefer:
a. When skins come with little extras like prim lashes and/or prim nails
3. Selection / Range
Generally, I wear:
a. Many varieties of the skins I like and prefer lots of different options and selections
4. Price
I expect to pay:
d. Between L$1000 - L$1500 per skin
5. Variety Pricing
I expect to pay:
b. A larger base price for a skin, but then pay less for variations
6. Purchase Habits
I buy
b. The majority of the variations of a skin I like
7. Loyalty
Which best describes you:
a. I am very loyal to a skin line
II. The Face & Cosmetics
1. Face / Cosmetics Importance
For me, the face / cosmetics of a skin are:
b. An average consideration in a skin purchase
2. Brows - Color
I prefer skins with:
d. Tintable brows
3. Brows - Style
I prefer skins with:
b. Natural, but sculpted brows
4. Cosmetic Style
I prefer skins with:
a. Natural or neutral cosmetics
b. Glamor or high fashion cosmetics
5. Cosmetic Colors
I prefer skins with cosmetics:
e. I like it all
6. Cosmetic Elements
I like skin cosmetics that include:
b. Subtle eyeliner / mascara
bb. Subtle or no lip-liner
aaa. Glossy lips
bbbb. Subtle blush/rouge
7. Nails
I prefer skins to come with:
d. The nail shade to match the lipstick and other cosmetics
III. The Body & Bits
1. Body / Bits Importance
For me, the body / bits of a skin are:
a. The most important part of a skin purchase
2. Tone
My ideal skin comes in the following tone/styles:
h. Tintable so I can pick my own tone
3. Shape
b. I really don’t care if a designer includes an “ideal shape” - I’m not changing my shape for a skin
4. Definition
My ideal skin:
b. Has subtle shading but not a lot of detail definition
5. Photo Reality
I prefer my skins to look:
a. As photo-realistic as possible
6. Textured-On Elements
Which of the below describes your feelings:
a. I prefer it when skins have textured-on elements like navel piercings and/or tan lines
7. The Breasts - Detail/Shape/Shading
The detail/shape/shading of the breasts on a skin are:
b. Important, but not vital
8. The Breasts - Areolas / Nips
I prefer skins with:
c. Medium areolas
cc. Areolas shaded appropriate to skin tone
aaa. Textured / bumpy areolas
aaaa. Hard / pert nipples
9. The Bum - Detail/Shape/Shading
The detail/shape/shading of the bum on a skin is:
b. Important, but not vital
10. The Kitty - Detail/Shape/Shading
The detail/shape/shading of the kitty on a skin is:
b. Important, but not vital
11. The Kitty - Style
I prefer a skin with:
a. Different kitty style options
12. Feet
My general feelings on feet regarding the skins I buy are:
b. I know feet are challenging, but I appreciate the effort a designer puts into them
all that said, i’m addicted to my PixelDeep skins. i love the make up packs, the ability to tint them, the kitty options. if she made them with tan lines and painted nails in the make up packs i would be in heaven.
Comment by Celadori Sakai — April 19, 2007 @ 5:52 pm
I. Price / What You Get
1. Price Importance
For me, price is:
b. An average consideration in a skin purchase
2. Prim Extras
I prefer:
b. To buy extras separately from a skin purchase
3. Selection / Range
Generally, I wear:
a. Many varieties of the skins I like and prefer lots of different options and selections
4. Price
I expect to pay:
b. Between L$250 - L$500 per skin
5. Variety Pricing
I expect to pay:
a. About the same price for each variation of the skin I buy
6. Purchase Habits
I buy
c. A few variations of a skin I like
7. Loyalty
Which best describes you:
b. I have my preferences and wear a few different skin lines
II. The Face & Cosmetics
1. Face / Cosmetics Importance
For me, the face / cosmetics of a skin are:
a. The most important part of a skin purchase
2. Brows - Color
I prefer skins with:
b. Brunette or auburn brows
3. Brows - Style
I prefer skins with:
b. Natural, but sculpted brows
4. Cosmetic Style
I prefer skins with:
a. Natural or neutral cosmetics
5. Cosmetic Colors
I prefer skins with cosmetics:
a. That focus on neutral-base shades - browns, taupes, and nude gloss
6. Cosmetic Elements
I like skin cosmetics that include:
b. Subtle eyeliner / mascara
bb. Subtle or no lip-liner
aaa. Glossy lips
bbbb. Subtle blush/rouge
7. Nails
I prefer skins to come with:
d. The nail shade to match the lipstick and other cosmetics
III. The Body & Bits
1. Body / Bits Importance
For me, the body / bits of a skin are:
a. The most important part of a skin purchase
2. Tone
My ideal skin comes in the following tone/styles:
b. Medium tan
3. Shape
a. I like it when a skin designer includes an “ideal shape” so I know what settings the features look best on
4. Definition
My ideal skin:
a. Has a lot of detail and definition
5. Photo Reality
I prefer my skins to look:
d. Like a combination of anime and photo reality
6. Textured-On Elements
Which of the below describes your feelings:
c. As long as I can easily cover the textured-on elements, I don’t mind them
7. The Breasts - Detail/Shape/Shading
The detail/shape/shading of the breasts on a skin are:
a. Make or break on a skin purchase
8. The Breasts - Areolas / Nips
I prefer skins with:
c. Medium areolas
cc. Areolas shaded appropriate to skin tone
aaa. Textured / bumpy areolas
aaaa. Hard / pert nipples
9. The Bum - Detail/Shape/Shading
The detail/shape/shading of the bum on a skin is:
a. Make or break on a skin purchase
10. The Kitty - Detail/Shape/Shading
The detail/shape/shading of the kitty on a skin is:
a. Make or break on a skin purchase
11. The Kitty - Style
I prefer a skin with:
a. Different kitty style options
12. Feet
My general feelings on feet regarding the skins I buy are:
b. I know feet are challenging, but I appreciate the effort a designer puts into them
Comment by Wendy Hill — April 19, 2007 @ 5:54 pm
To the ladies with the kitty seams - you shouldn’t have seams anywhere on your skins. I’d hope if someone found seams on mine they’d alert me so I could fix the issue. I’ll spend 4 days getting a hairline seam out of a new skin before it goes on sale, I’m not infallible but I do believe that a seam on a skin is a flaw the designer should be willing to fix.
Comment by sachi Vixen — April 19, 2007 @ 9:24 pm
Questions answered below, but the thing about me is that I wear ONE skin, I do NOT mess around with my shape to suit it, and I want the skin to look just like skin. No makeup or tan-look or anything. IRL I am not the type to wear makeup, and I don’t want my avatar to project a girly-girl image either, so skins that only come with makeup already drawn on make me irrationally angry.
Also, my avatar’s shape is not skinny. In fact, many people I meet on SL probably wonder why I would walk around in such a plump avatar. (Answer: I think she’s beautiful. If you don’t, oh well!) I appreciate skins that look OK on larger bodies, even if they are really meant for the 99.5% of SL women who shrink their avatars down to unrealistic proportions.
It took me a really long time to find a skin I like. I found it here at LL, of course! Pixel Deep! Thanks, ladies. http://lindenlifestyles.com/?p=297
My avatar’s skin and shape, and to some extent even hair and eyes, are not things I mess around with. My avatar looks how it looks. That’s virtual me. I love my Pixel Deep skin, and I can’t actually imagine a better skin for me.
I. Price / What You Get
1.b, 2.b, 3.b, 4.d, 5.b, 6.d, 7.a
II. The Face & Cosmetics
1.a, 2.b, 3.a, 4.A!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
5.a, 6.c, bb, bbb, bbbb
7.a
III. The Body & Bits
1.b, 2.a,h, 3.b, 4.a, 5.d,
6.b, 7.b, 8.c, cc, bbb, bbbb
9.b, 10.b, 11.e, 12.b
Comment by Andrea Kleene — April 19, 2007 @ 10:53 pm
I. Price / What You Get
1. Price Importance b. An average consideration in a skin purchase
2. Prim Extras a. When skins come with little extras like prim lashes and/or prim nails
3. Selection / Range b. Only one or two skins - I don’t have use for a broad selection
4. Price b. Between L$250 - L$500 per skin
5. Variety Pricing a. About the same price for each variation of the skin I buy
6. Purchase Habits d. One skin, one variation
7. Loyalty b. I have my preferences and wear a few different skin lines
II. The Face & Cosmetics
1. Face / Cosmetics Importance a. The most important part of a skin purchase
2. Brows – Color d. Tintable brows
3. Brows – Style b. Natural, but sculpted brows
4. Cosmetic Style a. Natural or neutral cosmetics
5. Cosmetic Colors b. That focus on red-base shades - reds, pinks, and corals
6. Cosmetic Elements b. Subtle eyeliner / mascara bb. Subtle or no lip-liner aaa. Glossy lips bbbb. Subtle blush/rouge
7. Nails d. The nail shade to match the lipstick and other cosmetics
III. The Body & Bits
1. Body / Bits Importance b. An average consideration in a skin purchase
2. Tone b. Medium tan
3. Shape b. I really don’t care if a designer includes an “ideal shape” - I’m not changing my shape for a skin
4. Definition b. Has subtle shading but not a lot of detail definition
5. Photo Reality d. Like a combination of anime and photo reality
6. Textured-On Elements c. As long as I can easily cover the textured-on elements, I don’t mind them
7. The Breasts - Detail/Shape/Shading b. Important, but not vital
8. The Breasts - Areolas / Nips c. Medium areolas cc. Areolas shaded appropriate to skin tone bbb. Neutral / smooth areolas bbbb. Relaxed / subtle nipples
9. The Bum - Detail/Shape/Shading c. Not very important
10. The Kitty - Detail/Shape/Shading c. Not very important
11. The Kitty – Style f. I could really care less about the kitty
12. Feet
My general feelings on feet regarding the skins I buy are: b. I know feet are challenging, but I appreciate the effort a designer puts into them
Comment by Glainfach Jewell — April 20, 2007 @ 6:36 am
I. Price / What You Get
1. For me, price is c. but I buy few and carefully
2. I prefer: a
3. Generally, I wear: b. 2 or 3 (budget) but I am always looking and willing to switch out if I find one I really like
4. I expect to pay: - around L$1000 for a quality skin
5. I expect to pay: a. I would prefer to pay: b
6. I buy: e. - usually only like 2 variations
7. Which best describes you: b
II. The Face & Cosmetics
1. For me, the face / cosmetics of a skin are: a. - other aspects are important also. I won’t buy a terrific overall skin, if I don’t like the face/cosmetics
2. I prefer skins with: b.
3. I prefer skins with:: b
4. I prefer skins with:: - Both b for evening and a for casual wear
5. I prefer skins with cosmetics: e
6. I like skin cosmetics that include: - a, bb, aaa, aaaa, bbbb - I like a balance, if the eyes are highly made-up, I prefer lips and blush that goes right along with it. If the cheeks and lips are pale, I don’t want heavily made-up eyes.
7. I prefer skins to come with: d.– perhaps a little lighter
III. The Body & Bits
1. For me, the body / bits of a skin are: b.– important but not as important as how well the overall skin is shaded and cosmetics
2. My ideal skin comes in the following tone/styles:
a. - pale, fair, light tan
h.– but not one that goes toward orange
3. Shape: b. – but I would have appreciated when I started out.
4. My ideal skin: a.– but the body and the face need to match. If the body is fairly realistic and the face doesn’t live up to that, I am not interested
5. I prefer my skins to look: d.
6. Which of the below describes your feelings: b. – not never, but it would be for a theme party. In the lighting my AV was in last night she appeared to have reversed tan lines as though she covered her upper chest and tanned her breasts! It’s a L$1000 skin. Hopefully I was seeing things J
7. The detail/shape/shading of the breasts on a skin are: b.
8. I prefer skins with: c, cc, aaa – I don’t look for bumpy as I do for nicely detailed in what ever way the artist draws them.
9. The detail/shape/shading of the bum on a skin is: b. - I won’t buy either a flat skin or an overly highlighted skins. Please blend the highlights and hairlines really, really well.
10. The detail/shape/shading of the kitty on a skin is: b. - I would say c, but I have a skin I like with a vertical strip kitty, which looks silly to me and it really bugs me. Can they be mod in shape? Or come with 3 choices – bare, strip, natural?
11. I prefer a skin with: e
12. My general feelings on feet regarding the skins I buy are: b. – they are hard, but please make the ends of the toes come to the tip of the feet. ‘tis the season for sandals.
Wrap-up: I am a detail-oriented artist. After I have looked at every aspect on zoom, it has to meet a 5 paces rule with an additional zoom to the face. I will buy a skin that isn’t quite right for me in some areas if it is a well-balanced package with the overall look I desire. If I ever find the ideal skin, I will buy it in every variation for that skin tone.
Thanks for the opportunity
Casandra Shilova
Comment by Casandra Shilova — April 20, 2007 @ 12:22 pm
III. 10. above - “3 choices - bare, strip, natural?”.
I wasn’t trying to put oodles of extra work on the designers. What I was thinking was can a skin come bare, with “extras” - strip and natural patches that can be added in the same way “extra” eyelashes can be presented and then just saved in appearance mode?
Comment by Casandra Shilova — April 20, 2007 @ 12:33 pm
I just wanted to add: so many people mentioned Pixel Deep in these comments that I went in search of her skins. I remember looking wistfully at Joannah Cramer’s posters when I fist started shopping a year ago but at the time I think there weren’t demos (or I was too new to notice the demos or some such). Anyway, I’ve got Luster now in Birch with Freckles and I am in love. The “build your own skin” approach is a great way to handle multiple looks. The only thing I didn’t like about the purchase experience was that the boxes are set to “pay” and not “buy” so you can’t see what all you are getting for your L$ (which is LOTS, but I still like to see it in the box becuase I am funny that way). And my one request is: more makeups with freckles please.
PS I had only to tweak my eyebrows to continue to look like myself.
Comment by Ida — April 20, 2007 @ 3:19 pm
I’m a Luster in Birch fan myself
And I like that you can buy the skin and then swap out the faces. My only issue with the PD sales method is that it makes your skin inventory VAST which I can find a little overwheleming when I just want to, you know, get dressed. For that reason I tend to stick to the full body base ones, but I’m a slow adapter.
Comment by Sabrina Doolittle — April 20, 2007 @ 3:54 pm
I. Price / What You Get
1. Price Importance
For me, price is:
b. An average consideration in a skin purchase
2. Prim Extras
I prefer:
a. When skins come with little extras like prim lashes and/or prim nails
3. Selection / Range
Generally, I wear:
a. Many varieties of the skins I like and prefer lots of different options and selections
4. Price
I expect to pay:
c. Between L$500 - L1000 per skin
5. Variety Pricing
I expect to pay:
b. A larger base price for a skin, but then pay less for variations
6. Purchase Habits
I buy
e. One or few variations of the skin I prefer, but I’d buy more if price were less of an issue
7. Loyalty
Which best describes you:
b. I have my preferences and wear a few different skin lines
II. The Face & Cosmetics
1. Face / Cosmetics Importance
For me, the face / cosmetics of a skin are:
a. The most important part of a skin purchase
2. Brows - Color
I prefer skins with:
b. Brunette or auburn brows
3. Brows - Style
I prefer skins with:
b. Natural, but sculpted brows
4. Cosmetic Style
I prefer skins with:
e. I like it all
5. Cosmetic Colors
I prefer skins with cosmetics:
e. I like it all
6. Cosmetic Elements
I like skin cosmetics that include:
b. Subtle eyeliner / mascara
bb. Subtle or no lip-liner
aaa. Glossy lips
bbbb. Subtle blush/rouge
7. Nails
I prefer skins to come with:
a. A basic, neutral nail shade no matter the other cosmetics
III. The Body & Bits
1. Body / Bits Importance
For me, the body / bits of a skin are:
b. An average consideration in a skin purchase
2. Tone
My ideal skin comes in the following tone/styles:
a. Pale
b. Medium tan
3. Shape
b. I really don’t care if a designer includes an “ideal shape” - I’m not changing my shape for a skin
4. Definition
My ideal skin:
a. Has a lot of detail and definition
5. Photo Reality
I prefer my skins to look:
a. As photo-realistic as possible
6. Textured-On Elements
Which of the below describes your feelings:
c. As long as I can easily cover the textured-on elements, I don’t mind them
7. The Breasts - Detail/Shape/Shading
The detail/shape/shading of the breasts on a skin are:
a. Make or break on a skin purchase
8. The Breasts - Areolas / Nips
I prefer skins with:
c. Medium areolas
cc. Areolas shaded appropriate to skin tone
aaaa. Hard / pert nipples
9. The Bum - Detail/Shape/Shading
The detail/shape/shading of the bum on a skin is:
b. Important, but not vital
10. The Kitty - Detail/Shape/Shading
The detail/shape/shading of the kitty on a skin is:
a. Make or break on a skin purchase
11. The Kitty - Style
I prefer a skin with:
d. A trimmed patch or strip kitty
12. Feet
My general feelings on feet regarding the skins I buy are:
b. I know feet are challenging, but I appreciate the effort a designer puts into them
Comment by Kayden Decosta — April 21, 2007 @ 4:50 am
Just wanted to add a comment for any designers working on Goth/Vamp skins - please step away from The Crow video before you start on the make-up!
We really really don’t need yet another crayon-faced, splat eyed goth skin.
Pretty make-up in darker colours - yes
Ultra-pale and pasty white skin tones - yes
Well defined pink naughty bits - yes
Crayon face - no no no!
For goth/vamp comsumers, I recenty found a small range of beautiful skins at Tete à Pied. They even have a “Sandman” Death skin, and she is cute as hell.
Comment by Sev — April 23, 2007 @ 6:48 am
1) c
2) b
3) b
4) c, but if I like it, e.
5) a
6) e
7) a
1) a
2) d
3) d
4) a
5) a
6) b, bb, bbb, bbbb. Basically, as natural as possible.
7) d
1) b
xyz
2) h
3) b
4) a
5) d
6) c
7) b
9) b
10) b
11) a
12) b
Comment by Tessandra Takakura — April 23, 2007 @ 9:27 am
I. Price / What You Get
1. Price Importance
a/b. ONE of the most important, but see #5.
2. Prim Extras
a. I like extras, but not too concerned about them. If you have one set of prim lashes, etc., can wear with any skin…
3. Selection/Range
a. I like a fair amount of variety among skin lines
4. I expect to pay:
d. Between L$1000 - L$1500 per skin, but see #5.
5. Variety Pricing
b. I expect to pay a larger base price for a skin, but then pay less for variations. I don’t see this in SL, but it irks me to pay 1000+ for only a slight change in makeup. Multi-skin purchase discounts help, but rarely include all the ones *I* like, i.e., ‘I want 2 from this row and 3 from that row.’ Nope. Have to buy the whole row up/down or across. That stinks.
6. Purchase Habits
c. I buy a few variations of a skin I like. I’d buy more if it weren’t for #5
7. Loyalty
b. I have my preferences and wear a few different skin lines, but not especially loyal to any of them, per se. Whatever I like *today.*
II. The Face & Cosmetics
1. Face / Cosmetics Importance
a. For me, the face / cosmetics of a skin are probably THE most important part of a skin purchase, but see #III 1, 7, 8, & 10.
2. Brows - Color
b/d. Brunette or auburn brows AND/OR Tintable brows.
3. Brows - Style
b. I prefer skins with natural, but sculpted brows
4. Cosmetic Style
I prefer skins with:
a/b. Natural or neutral cosmetics AND glamor or high fashion cosmetics.
5. Cosmetic Colors
e. I like all color combinations.
6. Cosmetic Elements
a/b. Heavy eyeliner / mascara AND/OR subtle eyeliner / mascara,
bb. Subtle or no lip-liner,
aaa/bbb. Glossy lips AND flat lips, depending on color, occasion, etc.,
bbbb. Subtle or NO rouge/blush.
7. Nails
a. A basic, neutral nail shade no matter the other cosmetics
OR better yet,
d. The nail shade to match the lipstick and other cosmetics, but ONLY if WELL-DONE!! Most aren’t.
III. The Body & Bits
1. Body / Bits Importance
a. & b., For me, the body / bits of a skin are about as important as the makeup. I will not buy a skin with awful bits, no matter how nice the face. Ditto for the reverse.
2. Tone
a/b. My ideal skin comes in pale to Medium tan–in-between,
OR
h. Tintable so I can pick my own tone.
3. Shape
b. I really don’t care if a designer includes an “ideal shape” - I’m not changing my shape for a skin.
4. Definition
My ideal skin:
a. Has a lot of detail and definition
b. Has subtle shading but not a lot of detail definition
(really sort of in-between…).
5. Photo Reality
d. I prefer my skins to look like a combination of anime and photo reality.
6. Textured-On Elements
c. As long as I can easily cover the textured-on elements, I don’t mind SOME of them… kind of depends…
7. The Breasts - Detail/Shape/Shading
a. The detail/shape/shading of the breasts on a skin are make or break on a skin purchase. Period.
8. The Breasts - Areolas / Nips
I prefer skins with:
a/b. Large to medium areolas
cc. Areolas shaded appropriate to skin tone–but darker than most designers go…
aaa. Textured / bumpy areolas
aaaa. Hard / pert nipples–sort of.
9. The Bum - Detail/Shape/Shading
b. The detail/shape/shading of the bum on a skin is important, but not vital.
10. The Kitty - Detail/Shape/Shading
a. The detail/shape/shading of the kitty on a skin is make or break on a skin purchase. I don’t care if no one sees it but me. I won’t buy a skin with an ugly kitty.
11. The Kitty - Style
The ones on the vogue line are OK to me. Realistic, but not total bushes. (Although, you gotta go Brazillian/bare with the Copacabana thong…et al. Probably need a bare skin along with a natural one.)
e. I prefer a skin with a natural / fuzzy “kitty,” but NOT too much!!! Maybe a naturally trimmed, fuzzy patch of a kitty?
12. Feet
My general feelings on feet regarding the skins I buy are:
a. Feet are always screwed up - I settle for whatever I get
b. I know feet are challenging, but I appreciate the effort a designer puts into them
c. Skins have feet?
All of the above seem correct to me.
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