I’ve been writing this for a few days. I noticed the sudden trend over the blog feeds (well, my neice pointed it out to me, actually, because I’m really not that much into reading blogs lately, too busy minding the animals really) anyway… where was I?
Oh, yes. The trend to be an old woman all of a sudden. Which I might suggest I find a little irritating. Just because a store called Baiastice did a new line in gear for grandmas, and suddenly everyone wants to be one? Well, I welcome my peers, and decided to blog this in response.
Regarding being a grandma* , I’ve been one all my life – my Second Life, not all of my real life – I was young once, and have got a bit of a past, yes. But a woman has to grow into her wrinkles, and take pride in her laugh lines, she does. It’s not just a matter of putting on a wrinkled skin, just because it’s free, my dears. So if you are about to take up on Baiastice’s very generous freebies, at least pass a thought across how the inner you should behave when wearing such lovely evolved skins.
* I am taking the liberty of presuming that ‘grandma’ is, in this instance, simply an indication of an elder status, rather than a technical reality of having given birth, and then having my progeny give birth to another generation. Because I am not, by fact, an actual grandmother – but I am a very good Aunt. And despite my name having this family title right inside it, (and my group tag says – “Just call me Aunty”) many a Second Life male has greeted me with, “Hello, Granny” rather than as directed, so I know I have the credentials for spouting on about this. In all intents and purposes, for the consideration of this post, please consider me a Grandma.
So, annoyed by the sudden immitations of the well-worked for maturity I like to think I possess, I went to take a look at this Baiastice place.
Which is when I realised my neice and I had already been there before Christmas, and in fact I’d already picked up some of the granny stuff given away there, and this was just a new free gift in the series for this year.
Grandma’s Closet
Baiastice already had a package out for free for some time. It’s still out there on the little table at the main entrance.
The package opens up into a real closet, and you have to open each of the non-linked clothing packages to get to them. Grandma’s Closet comes with four elderly skins, a shape, eyes and five different outfits including shoes and accessories.
It was the actual closet that I liked initially. And the more formal trouser suit is quite nice too. New hairs are always helpful also, of course. I do like a bit of new hair.
The glasses you see in these photos come in the original Grandma Closet package, whereas a cane comes in the Grandma Holiday suitcase.
The Outfits
Baiastice Grandma Day Grey outfit – I would suggest that it looks a little too Victorian in the advert shots. But once I put this on, I took a bit of a liking to it. The outfit comes with a nice carrier bag, too, for that busy day shopping. Although the bag appears to be somewhat filled already.
Baiastice Grandma Glitter Class outfit – nice swanky trouser suit – the outfit comes with shoulder pads, a cane and handbag with or without animation.
Baiastice Grandma Korea Style – this outfit comes with special hair too. But no shoes. Despite the beige colouring, once I put this on – it actually brought out my skin tones lovely. Very nice.
Baiastice Grandma Pretty&Young – perhaps this should be renamed Pink&NotSoYoung? It’s not that flattering to my thickening hips, I must say. But I do like the handbag and the stockings are quite sexy, don’t you think?
Baiastice Grandma Purple Poppins – another Victoriana outfit, and on this one I’m not so sure about the definitions on my nipples. A very nice hat with net makes up for this transparency on my chest, perhaps.
Grandma’s Holiday 2010
This is the package which has caused all the fuss recently. Baiastice gave it out as a group gift, but don’t worry about that, because it’s available for free off the floor of the shop now also. I literally teleported in, and picked it up from the floor to take a look.
This suitcase contains the granny skins and hairs, plus some outfits Baiastice suggests I’ll be needing whilst on my journeys. Like, er, a Parisian underwear white assemble (surely it will show all the travel stains?), a swimsuit with paddling pool, and a safari outfit. Now, although I don’t find a safari hat that flattering, to be honest, take a look at those kick-ass (as the Americans would say) boots which come with the outfit!
There is new hair and special holiday makeup for this package also. Plus eyes, and a cane with AO.
The Outfits
Baiastice Grandma2010 Lingerie – the suitcase comes with the lingerie already unpacked inside. No shoes, but with the cane possessing some lovely posing AOs, who needs shoes when you can stick your bottom out like that?
Grandma2010 Holiday Safari – I seriously didn’t expect to end up wearing an elephant when putting this entire outfit on, but the suitcase comes with not one, but two sets of these. There is a small elephant to sit on, or a pair with two sit balls (yes, I know there might be a male elephant joke in that one, too). Plus the boots I had my eye on, of course, and a veiled hat, or non-veiled hat. The belt needed adjusting to my waist size, which is telling me something, I should think.
Grandma2010 Paris White Dress – This outfit comes with long or short skirt, glitch pants, gloves, the shoes. And it’s very pretty once on.
Grandma2010 Swimwear – Okay, now we’re talking. Bathing suit, plus retro glasses and bathing cap. But also – the pool. I haven’t been in a paddling pool for sixty years, mind you – and can’t recall if I danced in one, but this one comes with a few good poses, and of course – the dance.
My Verdict?
Whilst I’m happy in my own naturally grown-into skin, thank you very much, I will admit that if Baiastice can make it more accepted to be of a more mature age within Second Life, then who am I to complain? It would be lovely to meet up with some older women within second life – although I hope they’re not all wearing the same face and clothing.
In fact, being older appears to have some bonuses – my younger niece has already pointed out to me how many hunky young men seem to want to be my friend on Avatars United compared to her.
And both of these collections are absolutely superb fun, and much of it is now a staple in my own wardrobe (once I get out of the pool, that is). And of course – all of it is free. That’s very generous of Baiastice to offer that, and to bring more recognition to the older generations within Second Life.
Credits :
Skin and Shape throughout – My Own (see Aunty Audrie’s Stylecard)
Closet Photo :
Hair – Pink and Green Hair Curlers – The Rural Route
Glasses – Horn Rimmed Glasses from Wrigglesworth Residence
Wings – Elda Wings from 2010: The Future is Now – Lazy Places
Outfit – Monypenny Wool Suit Ensemble in taupe – Milady’s Fancy Gowns
Other Photos :
Hair, Accessories and Outfits by Baiastice.
SLurl : Baiastice
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Thanks so much for the detailed review. I spent a lot of time the other eve trying to find my post on the original Granny outfit to no avail. Somehow my blog’s search feature isn’t the best sleuth. Maybe it simply has a limited number of posts it can look through
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Anyway you did a GREAT job posting on a deserving topic — both past and present.
Oh dear. Now my inventory has exploded. But at least I spread the joy. We’re aging well at Dreams now! Thanks for the review.