"Forgotten City...Forgotten Punk"
The Forgotten City is up there on my top 10 list for favorite sims. Up until just recently, I never really ran into anyone while I was lurking around. That always shocked me because the sim is absolutely gorgeous and you can tell that the creator put in a lot of time and effort.
It’s a steampunk paradise, and because of that, it needs a wardrobe to match. That’s where this little number comes in. Aside from the last two images in this post, these shots were taken in late May. Since then, there have been a few new additions and some changes to the Forgotten City sim but this outfit hasn’t had any.
"Bravery will determine your survival."
There’s several reasons for that. For one, I’m in love with several of the key pieces. The dress is by Rotten Toe and it’s both gorgeous and intricate. The subtle glow effect on the full skirt adds a great effect, especially when you’re playing around with windlight settings to add fog and darkness. I did, however, layer both skirt options (mod and resize) that the designer includes in order to get even more fullness. Alone or doubled up, the piece looks great, though. Not to mention the blood splatter all over the dress adds a lot of character.
"Lost in time, you're vulnerable even if you feel protected."
The bow attachment to the dress didn’t really fit with my steampunk theme since it has this rad little sculpted human heart attached. The sculpted bow was something I wanted to use, however, so I modified the piece by pushing the heart back into my torso and out of sight. I love garment pieces that you can play around with. I do the same in real life to get the sort of look I want for shoots (although, I probably can’t be pushing things into models’ torsos without them getting a tad upset). The heart attachment is really cool though. Just be aware that if you choose to buy the dress it won’t look exactly like the one I show here.
"Shadows keep you safe. Now, even the sunrise has a fear all its own."
The corset and the stockings I added are both by !K&L!. I’m really liking the ripped stocking look lately, and these thigh highs look pretty tight. It’s a great way to glam up a harder look. I don’t think there’s anything wrong with looking glamorous while you’re kicking some ass!
"Make sure you know where you're walking, especially if you've made enemies."
And then there’s one of my favorite parts! SHOES! I am so thrilled with these boots by Bytegang Worlds. I had to have them, and even though I’ve read reviews that claim they’re difficult to size, they fit my avatar wonderfully. Not to mention, the textures are gorgeous and the small details make these boots one of the best additions to my collection I’ve ever made.
"Grow. Learn. Survive...or pass like the time that binds you now."
Accessories are just as important as the dress or pants suit you’re wearing, and this styling makes no exception. I added the goggles and the awesome collar from Bytegang Worlds as well. The quality is great and the hard look of the pieces, in my opinion, compliments the softer lace and ruffles of the dress.
Steampunk really is a great style to play around with and I hope a lot of you get involved with it as well. Fashion is about letting your imagination run wild, no matter where or in what time it may take you.
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Style Card: Forgotten Punk
Dress: Rotten Toe: Zombie Bloom
Corset: !K&L!: Part of the Corset Kitty pack. (Bonus Corset)
Stockings: !K&L!: Ripped Black Garter
Arm Warmers: Epic: 2.0 Arm Warmer Slouchies (Includes Color HUD)
Collar: Bytegang Worlds: Kimiko: Steampunk/Victorian Choker
Goggles: Bytegang Worlds: Kimiko Air Pilot Goggles
Shoes: Bytegang Worlds: Kimiko: Victorian High Heels w/Warmers
Hair: Truth: Tilly in Crow (Streaked)
Skin: Redgrave: Leona
Makeup: BunnyStar: 10×10 Night Pack (smokey)
Tattoo: Para Designs: SyKaDeliK (Black/Medium)
Nails: Sexy Mamas: Manicure – Sculpted Prim Nails
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