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Sizzla 08-13-2010 06:56 PM

Main color: #2D4865
Secondary: #3B5A7C

You may have to lighten the secondary color some more, but that's a good starting point. :D

Death_to_the_reaper 08-13-2010 07:04 PM

I used #5a82af for my secondary.

Sizzla 08-13-2010 07:59 PM

I think you should go a bit lighter... The highlights don't seem defined enough. :yes: You always have to go a lot lighter than you expect -- at least most of the time. :D

Estrella 08-13-2010 08:28 PM

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Username: Estrella
Outfit that needs advice: http://www.menewsha.com/images/avatars/37851.png

I really just wonder if you know of an item I don't that might suit this avi. :ninja:
Which is totally possible. xD *doesn't shop much*

sweet_serender159 08-14-2010 02:18 AM

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Username: Sweet-serender159
Outfit that needs advice: This one please...
http://i654.photobucket.com/albums/u...nder/78386.png

Roka 08-15-2010 10:51 PM

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Username: Abomination.
Outfit that needs advice: http://i281.photobucket.com/albums/k...getpreview.png

Sizzla 08-15-2010 11:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by iinsanely Sane (Post 1768059466)
Unfortunately I dont, but don't worry about the hair, skin and eyes. XD

Okay, I came up with this:
http://i34.tinypic.com/28kh7ip.png

It's pretty similar to my usual style, so feel free to change it up a bit. :D

Quote:

Originally Posted by Estrella (Post 1768065701)
Give Me Some Advice!
Username: Estrella
Outfit that needs advice: http://www.menewsha.com/images/avatars/37851.png

I really just wonder if you know of an item I don't that might suit this avi. :ninja:
Which is totally possible. xD *doesn't shop much*

Oh man, I really like your outfit as is honestly. I think you could add some shoes -- the blue cutie shoes would be perfect I think. And maybe add some chickies at your feet for a splash of yellow down there. I really like that your avatar is simplistic, so I don't really want you to start adding more when it doesn't need it. XP I do wish there was some kind of blue item to go on your head, but we have very few things in that particular shade of blue. :sweat: The background from the Rainbow of Iris would probably look nice though. :D
Quote:

Originally Posted by sweet_serender159 (Post 1768067372)
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Username: Sweet-serender159
Outfit that needs advice: This one please...
http://i654.photobucket.com/albums/u...nder/78386.png

Hmm. I think you need to add another contrasting color in this outfit. As is, it's fine but I think you're missing a good opportunity to really complete the outfit by adding another color and another layer of complexity. I think you definitely need something to cover your stomach... You could probably layer a basic tank underneath that shirt to get that covered AND add another color. Then you could bring out that color in your hair by making it the highlight shade. You're also missing an opportunity for a more interesting avatar by using that long skirt. It covers so much -- I think it'd be nice if you did a shorter green skirt, then added the new color as tights or shoes or something like that. I'm not sure if you're going for a particular theme, but those are a few suggestions for you. :yes:

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Originally Posted by Abomination. (Post 1768078731)
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Username: Abomination.
Outfit that needs advice: http://i281.photobucket.com/albums/k...getpreview.png

Switch the doubled belt for the atlantis belt. The double belt teal color is all wrong for the atlantis colors in your kerchief and shoes. I think doing an open eye would be nice as well, perhaps in blue 1 to pull out the light blue in the shoe straps. I'd like to see some more light blue somewhere -- perhaps some long light blue gloves? Then you can do a light blue highlight on your hair. :D I'm also not sure about the bow and hairpin. Instead, maybe you could do the atlantis lotus hairpins and leave the teal doubled belt, since the hairpins have that darker teal color in it I think. :yes:

sweet_serender159 08-16-2010 06:11 AM

thanks very much... but I decided to just scrap that idea all together LOL
I just need to find some silver and red stuff to go with the dress atm

iinsanely Sane 08-16-2010 12:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sizzla (Post 1768079142)
Okay, I came up with this:
http://i34.tinypic.com/28kh7ip.png

It's pretty similar to my usual style, so feel free to change it up a bit. :D

Oh wow! Its beautiful! I do find it a bit full, a lot of items... but I love it! How much is it going to cost in total, for all the items? And do you have a list of the names or something? XD

Sizzla 08-16-2010 03:27 PM

@Insanely: Well, you wanted it to look foresty! XP

I'll work on an item list. I totally forgot to save it. :sweat:

And crap. :/ I failed on making it cheap. I totally forgot about that... :sweat: You can always save up for it though. It shouldn't take too long to earn enough really... And you can always add/remove items as you go. :yes: I'm sorry! I just got all off on making a nice avatar and totally forgot about your price range. T_T


Item List:

CIs/EIs
• Return to Nature (background) -- CI from May 2010 (It's going for around 1k)
• Taipo Defender (trees and arm tattoos) -- CI from December 2009 (priced around 1.3-1.6k)
• Halloween Lanterns -- from the Halloween 2009 event (priced around 300g)
Commons
• Green Flower Hairpins -- Petal Paradise, 1k
• Tiki Skirt & Bra -- Menewshan Imports, 210g, 160g respectively
• Midnight Fire Olympic Headband -- Headworks, 305g
• Midnight Fire Olympic Wrist Cuff -- Accentuate, 138g
• Olympic Midnight Sash -- Accentuate, 264g
• Orange Gumball Bracelet -- Jewel's Dream, 140g
• Black/Orange Nightstalker Choker -- Jewel's Dream, 220g
• Green and Gold Snake Plushie -- The Toy Box, 510g
• Sun Belly Tattoo -- Tattoo Shop, 150g
• Midnight Olympic Sandals -- Hopscotch, 193g

I would suggest making the outfit part first, then adding the background elements as you save money up. :yes: Plus, you can buy all the outfit pieces in the shops, for the most part.

iinsanely Sane 08-16-2010 04:10 PM

That's alright Sizzla, I'm happy I actually HAVE a nice dream avatar to save up for now, before it was more like, im bored with my avi *buys random item* that will do. XD Thank you so much, I will so return here in the future :D
Have got it subscribed and everything.

Sizzla 08-16-2010 04:14 PM

Well, good! :D Just think of it as something to work for! :D

Come back any time!

Estrella 08-16-2010 09:59 PM

I got those shoes.
I don't know how I missed them. o:
I actually just got really lazy.
>.>
I don't use the shops often and it takes forever for me to find stuffs.

bloodstainedwings 08-17-2010 01:56 AM

is the ax too much sizzla?

Sizzla 08-17-2010 02:09 AM

I like it. :oops: It gives that outfit a bit of extra sass!

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@Estrella: Yeah, those are good shoes to have. There's not enough stuff in that color of blue. :yes:

I know the shops pretty well by now, but I still have to scroll through all the pages every time. :lol:

blueblackrose 08-17-2010 05:01 AM

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Username: blueblackrose
Outfit that needs advice: http://i28.tinypic.com/2v8n68l.png

Iro 08-17-2010 06:36 AM

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Username: Iroase Delschatten
Outfit that needs advice: http://images.menewsha.com/avatars/29234.png?1281986744

:3

bloodstainedwings 08-17-2010 12:18 PM

sweet. thanx sizzla. im sorry i didnt use the proper format... but i wasnt really looking for more then what you said. lol :D

Sizzla 08-17-2010 01:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blueblackrose (Post 1768087793)
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Username: blueblackrose
Outfit that needs advice: http://i28.tinypic.com/2v8n68l.png

Okay.. I don't like the orange. I think it clashes a lot with the rest of the colors in the avatar. And while I admire you trying to make that skirt work with the candle flame, I just don't think that orange is the right color to add here. Instead, I think I'd just go with the light blue/red/ivory combo and stick to that. So instead of the circus skirt, why not try a teenie skirt in that ivory shade (maybe white chocolate?)? Then you can leave the blue belt and the red space skirt. And then you can change your hair to match the corset's ivory shade.

If you do want to keep the orange (and I can see more and more small orange details that indicate you put a lot of thought into using the orange), I would recommend taking off the waist bow. It makes the midsection really bulky, and I don't think it's all that necessary. I can see that you might be using it to cover the detailing on the belt, so if that's the case, why not switch that belt for a plain light blue belt? If you do decide to keep the orange, I'd switch your haircolor so that it matches a bit better. It needs to be darker/more saturated. I can pull colors for you if you want. :yes: Just let me know. I also think you should pick a hairstyle with more width/volume to balance out the bottom half a bit.


Quote:

Originally Posted by Iroase Delschatten (Post 1768088398)
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Username: Iroase Delschatten
Outfit that needs advice: http://images.menewsha.com/avatars/29234.png?1281986744

:3

I like this one Iro! :D I do think you need to either remove the white accents from your outfit, or find a way to get some white at the bottom. Normally I'd suggest red sandals with white socks, but that's not going to go with your theme very well. :sweat: So instead, I think I'd just remove the gloves and feather ruff. You could switch the ruff for a red or black one, but I'm not sure that'd give it the same look... Hmmm... I have a hard time giving you advice on avatars because you always have a similar color scheme, and I feel like you do themed avatars more often than not. Themed avatars are hard for me to give matchy-matchy advice on, since I don't want to ruin your theme by giving you strange item combinations. :sweat: Like, the hooch doesn't match at all, but I like it as part of your avatar, so I can't really fault you on it. :XP: But it does cover some white that's badly needed at the bottom of your avatar, so my matchy-matchy self really wants you to remove it. XP

Quote:

Originally Posted by bloodstainedwings (Post 1768089090)
sweet. thanx sizzla. im sorry i didnt use the proper format... but i wasnt really looking for more then what you said. lol :D

No problem. If it's a quick and easy question like that, I don't really need the form. :D

Iro 08-17-2010 01:49 PM

Thank you for your advice, Siz! I keep forgetting not to change my avatar. xD

This was the actual one.
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a1...roavatar21.png

I'll see if I can get some white on the feet area without botching the avatar.
Otherwise, I'll play around with the black and reds on the ruff and gloves and see how it blends. :D
Thanks again!

X---AznCo0ki3 08-17-2010 02:30 PM

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Username: X---AznCo0ki3
Outfit that needs advice: http://i986.photobucket.com/albums/a...0ki3/63043.png

blueblackrose 08-17-2010 06:04 PM

Thank you for the advice Sizzla.

Sizzla 08-17-2010 06:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Iroase Delschatten (Post 1768089310)
Thank you for your advice, Siz! I keep forgetting not to change my avatar. xD

This was the actual one.
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a1...roavatar21.png

I'll see if I can get some white on the feet area without botching the avatar.
Otherwise, I'll play around with the black and reds on the ruff and gloves and see how it blends. :D
Thanks again!

Oh, I like this one much more, since the white is more visible. :D It's more balanced this way. ;D

Quote:

Originally Posted by X---AznCo0ki3 (Post 1768089403)
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Username: X---AznCo0ki3
Outfit that needs advice: http://i986.photobucket.com/albums/a...0ki3/63043.png

Hmmm... I think this avatar looks pretty unfinished. Can you tell me what you're going for here before I try to give you advice? Is there a theme, are you trying to match, etc.?

Quote:

Originally Posted by blueblackrose (Post 1768090182)
Thank you for the advice Sizzla.

No problem! I hope I was helpful!

blueblackrose 08-17-2010 07:02 PM

Yes it was helpful. Now to get some more items to play around with for that avi.

Edit:
I did some playing around with the items I have. Is this better or should I just totally forget about adding in the orange?

http://i35.tinypic.com/9hhqaa.png

Skullushka 08-18-2010 04:08 AM

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Username: Skullushka
Outfit that needs advice: http://i903.photobucket.com/albums/a...g?t=1282086743

Which one is better? No one's looking at the item advice forum. D: Or should I not get the avatar at all?


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