I'd say the weather is totally what made me go for this one! I don't know what it's doing in your part of the world, but summer has certainly fled from these parts! A week ago we had a heatwave, but now it's well and truly October; wet, grey and cold. Looking at this avatar is like looking through a secret window into a perfect perpetual summer. I'll bet there's not even any bugs that want to bite and sting you! Just those fireflies floating around, those might even be fairies as it's day time!
Some great balancing going on here, too! The head items look great together, the big flower pins go perfectly with the headband, the organza trim adds softness and light without being over-powering. The harness is the same shade as the centre of the flowers and the basket. The little touches of yellow on the outfit; the bead, the belt that looks fab underneath the harness, and do you see the yellow puffs peeking out from beneath the sleeves?
It's a sweet and lovely outfit, and makes me long for some sunshine!
I can't quite find the right words to describe this avatar: Outer space fairy bug? Frozen pastel magic girl?
Whatever she's doing, it works! Balancing out such pale and pretty colors with a hint of black was the perfect way to keep this outfit from looking washed out. Not to mention that the background creates a very ethereal atmosphere that's wonderfully alluring.
Congratulations, zig!
Awarded on 8-22-2014X
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Originally Posted by CK
Here is your Admin's Pick Winner for today!
zigbigadorlube: put together such a lovely, soft pastel avatar that feels very soothing and dreamy. She makes me think of a goddess of peace and harmony touring her garden. Any moment now, she'll turn into her dove form and go help ease someone's stress or anxiety.
Congratulations on the win, Zig!
Awarded on 12-26-2014X
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Originally Posted by BellyButton
Eegads, I've reached a very lumpy state of mind and I plumb forgot what day it was! Here's today's pick:
I was having a really hard time choosing a winner tonight because there are so many great avatars out there right now, but I keep coming back to this avatar. It's such an eye-pleaser! The colors are quite lovely and it's been put together with a lot of delicacy ~ she has quite a few items equipped, but it doesn't feel "heavy" and the black accents are only in the finest lines. Since she's left the background empty, there's nothing to detract from the avatar itself and we can really appreciate the nice layering job she's done here. Super pretty. :3
Congratulations, zig!
Awarded on 7-1-2015X
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Originally Posted by Cora
So guess what guys! Its that time again, time to announce another winner.
And the pick comes from yours truely!
Once again there are so many to chose from but this weeks choice came rather easily to me.
This avi is so incredibly fitting for the holiday this upcoming weekend. The layers are so seemlessly put together, it looks like one dress rather than a bunch of disjointed items just thrown together for color balance. The hair, the item choices and even the background lend way to fireworks on a summer evening in july. Definately a drool worthy avatar there! Good Work Ziggles!
Awarded on 3-22-2017X
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Originally Posted by Captain Howdy
Hellllooo, my little spookies! The wee hours of the evening, you say? Yes, it is! I've decided to make Admin Pick more dangerous, more diabolical, more... other word that start with 'D'. ... Also, i'm sick and me brain don't work so well no more.
Look at this? Do I really have explain my reasoning? Do I? ... I saw this beauty in the Pot of Gold thread and knew he had to come home with Howdy. --- It's the apocalypse! Mankind is no more! And now it's time to play. Yay! This avi is all kinds of charming. Our little reptile friend, frolicking in the wasteland, able to enjoy himself without humans coming around messing up the fun. Stupid Humans!
So congrats to zig on her fifth win!
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Second place in "Your Favorite Movie Character Cosplay Contest" (Hosted by Car'a'Carn, Prize: 1,500 gold):
First place in the "Estrella Themed Avatar Contest" (Hosted by Estrella, Prize: Les Voiles d'Or):
Honorable mention in "Halloween Horrors: Avatar Contest" (Hosted by DariaMorgendorfer and Sizzla, Prize: 500 gold):
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Originally Posted by DariaMorgendorfer
Group Costumes Results
Sizzla's Pick: I loved the creativity of this one. It was nice to see a Menewsha-related costume in the group category, and I was quite fond of these outfits. :D Congrats to CrimsonShadow and zigbigadorlube!
First place overall in "Fantastic Christmas" avatar contest (Prize: 12,000 gold):
Honorable mention in "Holiday Colors Avatar Contest" (Hosted by Linnea and DariaMorgendorfer, Prize: 500 gold):
First Place in "Valentine's Panties, Undies and Skives" contest (Hosted by bloodstainedwings, Prize: 500 gold):
First Place in "Phoenix Jubilee Color Contest" (Hosted by neller and Linnea, Prize: 5,000 gold):
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Originally Posted by Linnea
First Place with a prize of 5,000 gold goes to:
zigbigadorlube
Congrats!
neller and I were both unanimous!
You used some interesting items and that made your avatar stand out above the rest.
The spork's shape compliments the giant leaf's shape and your layering is very nice.
You don't have a lot of items but honestly, you don't need it
Great job!
Second Place in "Ribbons & Bows, Everything Goes Avatar Contests" (Hosted by neller, Daria, and Linnea, Prize: 3,000 gold):
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Originally Posted by DariaMorgendorfer
Once upon a time on Menewsha Island:
Second Place:
zigbigadorlube as Afro Donkey
Second Place in "'I Do' and Fashion Don'ts, An Avatar Contest" (Hosted by Daria and Linnea, Prize: 3,000 gold):
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Originally Posted by Linnea
Old, New, Borrowed, Blue! :: A Colors Contest Results!
SECOND PLACE
Looking like she was pulled right out of a science fiction anime, Ziggles is making a statement with this avatar!
We liked your over all theme and how it tells a story that we'd both like to read!
Simple background with a busy avatar made it balance nicely Congratulations on second place, zigbigadorlube!
Second Place in "BSW Scary Panties Contest" (Hosted by bloodstainedwings, Prize: 200 gold):
First Place in "BSW Winter Panties Contest" (Hosted by bloodstainedwings, Prize: 500 gold):
First Place in "Winter Nights Wardrobe Islands Contest" (Hosted by CK, Prize: 1 CI and 1 mennies item of my choice under 15k):
Quote:
Originally Posted by CK
Ziggy's Navarro avatar is great. The outfit is pitch-perfect, the scene is great, and I love the general color balance. It's just such an eye-pleasing avatar, I sat and admired it a lot. :)
Honorable Mention in "BSW Panties Contest of Love!" contest (Hosted by bloodstainedwings, Prize: 150 gold:
And a few others I forgot to record...
Other Special/Featured AvatarsX
Cain gave me a light spell for this avatar:
Avatar featured on the homepage to promote the Midnight Carnival CI:
Avatar featured on the homepage to promote the Reef Explorer CI:
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I'm not really sure how I feel about using the runway thread... I find it much easier to just put the avatars up in an album on my profile but I figured I'd try it out and see. Maybe I'll end up liking this way better.