The History of Amanda Jones II

Amanda the Second, known at the time of birth as New Amanda, came into being somewhat by accident.  Firstly, I was ready to consider a new model after over five years with the first one; and the fact I was doing ever more 'Young' and 'Adult' versions and spending my time on that was proof.  Second, I was really sick of Amanda I's hair model ('Eden's Bob'), which was lovely for standing pictures, but defied gravity and also covered her ears all the time.  By 2016 there were many new hair models to consider but putting any of them on regular Amanda I made her look like 'Not Amanda'.

About a year before, Amazon Arrow had made their own Amanda for a guest appearance in a picture story, and I took a liking to the model they had used, and had to ask about it.  The model was called Silver Sapphira, also a Victoria 4, and she had a look which I really liked and even secretly preferred.  At this time I didn't know if I was 'allowed' to remake Amanda (bearing in mind 5-10k deviantART watchers might get pissed with me) so I covertly went with my inspiration and built Amanda II, with 'Wild Hair', a really nice hair model.  She had a much more supermodel / actress look, without the doe eyes but with strong, arched brows and a serious face.  My influence at the time was Lauren Cohan (Maggie from the Walking Dead) and thus I chose her style for Amanda II's first published render.

After getting a good reception, Amanda II immediately forged her own path, stylistically, and was frequently seen in smart businesswear, suits and heels.  For the very first time Amanda occasionally wore glasses.  This was not to say that Amanda II didn't rock 'THE OUTFIT' (tietop/tights/shorts) although she chose eventually to ditch Amanda I's converse and bring either patent flats or heels into the mix.  Amanda II tended to get involved in more grimy and monstrous situations than her predecessor, facing the undead on multiple occasions.

Amanda II tended to represent the period from mid-late 20's in Amanda's life, where her best friend is Ciara, and Hannah has developed into an unlikely love interest.  'Supermodel' Amanda remains a favourite for some, not least because she was not afraid to be seen in glamorous evening wear or even lingerie.  She was a little more unobtainable, rather than your friendly girl next door.  Her more mature and angular face lent itself less well to 'Young' versions, although there was a brief run by a 'Young New Amanda', who had her moment in the unfinished story Night Investigation.

Amanda II's career spanned 2016-2020, which was a decent stint.  Her reign was eventually put to an end when I moved onto Daz Studio 4 and wanted to use a Genesis 8 Female model...

Was Amanda II your favourite?  What was your favourite look for her?  Was she an upgrade on Amanda I or not?  Would you like to see a new Supermodel Amanda one day, styled more on Amanda II?  Leave your comments down below...