Maxis Taste Weekly Dare 002: Freestyle make-over

[strangetomato]

If you haven't already checked it out, I recommend the maxis_taste community to anyone who shares the love of Maxis-made sims (I'm assuming that includes many of the people reading this journal). It's all about the Maxis-made sims and content that matches the Maxis style, which is right up my alley.

I decided to participate in the latest challenge (or "dare" as they are referred to in this community), which asks the participants to do a freestyle makeover of a pre-made sim (up to three), using any cc available to them. I chose Johnny and Jill Smith, since I've been wanting to make them over anyway. I did a little photo shoot, and here they are...

Here they are, enjoying the sun and sand (nice abs, Johnny!), but wait... there's something different about them.
 



I decided to make them over to be more genetically realistic. I'm not sure if this really fits the purpose of the challenge, but it didn't say we couldn't mess around with genetics. Either way, I've wanted to try this out for a while, so I did.

Jill hair is a little on the shiny side to be a Maxis match, I know, but that doesn't always bother me so much with hair. I really like this long flowing mesh to go with the beach look. (It would be cool to retexture it to be more Maxis-match... that could be another possible project.)




Here they are, fully clothed. They're fairly different from my other take on them in Strangetown, HWC, but I could still see them wearing something like this.

 Don't you love the scenery on Twikki Island? It's so beautiful.




This photo would be another nice addition to the wall in the Smith family den, don't you think?
 


Custom content used:

- Jack's alien eyes by pixel_and_bean
- lipstick and eyeliner by HystericalParoxysm
- eyeshadow by Lyran
- Johnny's hair by Maxis Dreams
- Jill's hair by Nouk
- Johnny's outfit is from the EA Store
- Jill's dress is a recolour of an H&M dress by me
- Jill's bikini is by HystericalParoxysm

Comments

[redqueenofevil.livejournal.com]

YES!!!! Johnny looks gorgeous with red locks. I didn't recognize him at first, thinking you were using one of simgaroop's sims for a second. But yes, he's totally rockin' the red.

Jill looks great too, especially considering that long hair doesn't usually match up with her face as well. Maybe it was an issue with her eyes.


Very good work on this photo shoot. The water at Twikki looks inviting, and now I wish I was back at the ocean again.... *wistful sigh*

[strange-tomato.livejournal.com]

Well, I have been known to use some of simgaroop's sims, especially those alien redheads (I have big love for Helena). Johnny does look good as a redhead. I really hope his (eventual) children have red hair.

I usually prefer Jill with short hair too, but this style seems to work for her.

Yeah, Twikki makes me miss Bermuda. The sand isn't quite as pink in Twikki, but it's still lovely.

[redqueenofevil.livejournal.com]

I've never been to Bermuda, but I've heard great things about that place. I'm always in awe when I encounter the ocean though. Your post last night inspired me to take some island shots in game. I hope to post them soon...... (as soon as I figure out LJ image hosting).

[strange-tomato.livejournal.com]

Bermuda is gorgeous. I've been there a number of times now, to visit my family, and I'd gladly go back. I love how small it is. I feel like I know it really well, even though I haven't spent that much time there.

Do you live very far away from the ocean? I feel don't feel at ease when I'm away from it. I've always lived within walking distance of salt water.

Oooh. I'd love to see your shots.

[redqueenofevil.livejournal.com]

We're about 40 minutes from the beach, if traffic cooperates with us. To live as close as you do, that must be paradise.

I feel ill at ease when I'm away from mountains, truth be told. I am always in awe of the ocean when I go to the beach, but growing up next to the Rockies means that I always use some sort of mountain range for direction. Too bad in Los Angeles, the mountains are not to the west (like in Denver, where I grew up), but to the east and north. Ahh well, it's still gorgeous on a clear day.

I'll try to work on getting photos up soon. I just learned how to use LJ scrapbook today with some ts2 shots. So real photos shouldn't be far behind (except I'm going camping this weekend).