The synergy of shape and skin [ii]

October 8th, 2011 at 02:47pm Ryan Darragh

Note: This post is the second of two installments.  If you haven’t already read part one, take a moment, click through and check it out now!

“Scott” ( [full] [torso] [portrait] ) is tall, slim, almost but not quite gangly–I couldn’t resist making him a bit of an exhibitionist in this carnival setting.  Although Noon personally recommends another skin for this shape, I think it works very well indeed with “Johan”, a particularly fine recently released skin from Egoisme.  The face is striking, with a strong jaw and full lips.  The torso is taut and trim, with slim but not skinny hips and long limbs that are lean rather than heavily muscled.  Some might call him a long tall cool drink of water.  You and your S.O. should judge for yourselves.

“Johan” skin by Ramses Meredith (Egoisme)
“Potencial” hairstyle by CheerNo Destiny (CheerNo)
Man’s Sexy Shorts and Necklace 08 by Xiaodo Abbot (JOMO)
Rainbow Roller Skates by bee Baroque (justB)
“Spector” sunglasses byMaris Kanto (Kalnins)

In contrast, “Elliott” ( [full] [torso] [portrait] ) has a physique that’s more muscular than Scott’s, some might say more masculine, although now we’re well into eye-of-the-beholder territory.  The face is strong and quite simply handsome, with strong but not angular cheekbones and well balanced features.  The torso’s shape, well worked-out but nowhere near ’70s-era Arnold Schwarzenegger, plays well with nicely defined but not heavily ripped skins, like this one from Belleza.  Overall, this shape is expertly proportioned–Noon has a very good eye for balance.

“Jacob” skin by Tricky Boucher (Belleza)
“Reese” hairstyle by Kavar Cleanslate (Exile)
Alex Sheer Tank by Gareth Sodwind (Sexy Threads)
Net Briefs by Luciano Enoch (Lazybum)

“Thorak” ( [full] [torso] [portrait] ), like Noon’s “Lestat”, is entirely suitable for fantasy and roleplay settings, especially in its “Thorak the Barbarian” variation, which is also included (but not shown here).  In contrast to yet in harmony with the strongly built body, the proportions and balance of the facial features are delicately chiseled, refined and serene.  The whole that is the sum of the parts is commanding and regal, a shape equally worthy of the kind of a noble, honorable people or the leader of avenging hordes.

“Sept GG” skin (group gift) by Alexandra Barcelos (Filthy)
“Hair03_Shadow” hairstyle by Sheena Ale (Air)
Muthic Rising Silks by Miro Collas (Animations Rising)
Infinity necklace by Zoya Neaph (Yulicie)

Shapes by Noon Twine are available at Noon Shapes (ZHORA GALLI BAY 28, 26, 601).  Take home your choice for L$1200 each.  (No demos are available, which is really my only complaint.)  Shapes are mod/copy and include styling notes and a bonus male AO.  Some shapes include variant versions.  Shapes for women also available.

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