Dove Swanson, how I heart thee. ‘Twas not so long ago that I discovered your tiny gem of a store with the clever name, Long Awkward Pose, with its discounted prices and fell head over heels in SLove.

Since then, like the good little shopping whore that I am, I’ve acquired nearly every pose set available, for both genders (as one never knows when one will need to stick a hot man up on the stand to pose for a photo) and almost all of the group poses as well. So, with all of that said, here are some of my absolute favourites of them all.

All of Dove’s poses have been refined as her skills have improved, and she started including priority-4 level poses (static head) along with more relaxed poses, which could be used in an AO without looking too weird and stiff.  I am in love with her work and look forward to each and every release of this prolific designer, even the porn star ones she made a while ago!

From left to right is Adorable from the sweet ‘Sugar’ set, Awmahgah from the ‘Spice’ set, and Anticipating from the ‘All Walled Up’ set.  Even though each of these poses are from different sets, I think they all work with the outfit and portray a certain sassiness.

On the left is the weirdly named Ka-me-ha-me-ah from ‘Hand Job’, in the centre is Little Love, again from the new ‘Sugar’ set, and on the right is Jus Standin, from ‘Casually Chill’.

From left to right is Oh Please from the aptly named ‘Drama Queen’ set, Seduction from ‘Casually Chill’ and Strip Tease from ‘Durty Girl’.

The ladder prop is one of my favourite props from any store on the grid.  There’s just something about pose props, and even though I may not use them often, they’re always sitting there in my arsenal, just waiting for the chance to be whipped out at a moment’s notice if I’m feeling playful and need to sit on the top of a ladder with my back arched.

(disclaimer: I don’t actually remember if this ladder has such a pose as was just described, but it sounded funny in my head so I’m keeping it here).

The circle prop set is a bit industrial looking, sort of like what a large pipe might look like, if you spent time hanging out in a big pipe in silver pants and glammed up makeup, that is.

I have barely scratched the surface with the multitude of poses and theme packs that are on offer at Long Awkward Pose, so you’ll definitely want to get thee over there and test out the demos available.  Make sure to take lindens with you, and don’t forget to click on her subscribe-o-matic sign if you’re not already subscribed, so you can be informed when she has her semi-sekkrit sales for her group members.

Credits below the cut:

Picture 1:

Skin - Zero in Light 2B by MM Skins \ Hair - The FuturePony by Armidi in True Black \ Nose Ring - Aitui 1 captive bead eyebrow ring (refitted to chin to wear as nose ring) \ Jacket - Metallic Bomber by Viva La Glam in Gold \ Shirt - Glam Tank by Michami in Black \ Shorts - Mitya Shorts by Zaara in Blue \ Shoes - Supernovas by Shiny Things in Black \ Necklace - Niama necklace by Armidi in Gold (edited to remove double strand) \ Earrings - Antonia by =DeLa*= in Black \ Bracelets - Aida by =DeLa*=.

Picture 2:

Skin - Zero in Light 2B by MM Skins \ Hair - The Soho in (unidentified brown colour, since I have the whole pack and I forgot to write down which shade :P) by Armidi \ Nose Ring - Aitui 1 captive bead eyebrow ring \ Jacket - Vintage Coat by Novocaine in Zest \ Shirt - Glitter Tube by Michami in Black (part of Glitter Tube & Leggings outfit) \ Capris - Genesis 10 by Decoy in Midnight \ Shoes - Peep Toe Pumps by Kitties Lair in Stellar Black.

Picture 3:

Skin - Zero in Light 2B by MM Skins \ Hair - Chalisa II by ETD in Chestnut \ Nose Ring - Aitui 1 captive bead eyebrow ring \ Top - Bustier by Michami in Beige (part of Bustier & Shorts outfit) \ Pants - Journey Tweed Slacks in Twig \ Shoes - Frenzy Banana by Maitreya in Brown \ Necklace - Niama necklace by Armidi in Gold (edited to remove double strand) \ Bracelets - (left) Snakeskin Bangle in Copper & Metallic Tres Bangles in Steel, both by Armidi (edited and linked together), (right) Triple Pearl Bracelets by Armidi in Shore.

Picture 4 - Ladder:

Skin - Celebrity in Ginger by LF Chai \ Hair - Phoenix in Dark Choco by Truth \ Top - Broken Lullabye Tee by Armidi Limited in Tea \ Shorts - Denim High-Waist Shorts by Viva La Glam in Black \ Socks - Tube Socks by Sinistyle in Black \ Shoes - Xtra High Tops by Pornstar.

Picture 5 - Circle Prop:

Skin - Diva Light 7A by MM Skins (discontinued) \ Hair - Venessa in Chestnut by MM Skins \ Shirt - Blouse & Sweater Vest in Tan & Brick by ETD \ Pants - Buckle Pants in Silver by SLink \ Shoes - Sasche Flats in Wine by Armidi \ Bracelet - Bangle in Turbulent by SLink.