It was a hard life, living in the Wastelands. No one denied that. In fact, it was one of the hardest lives one could be born to. It was even harder living on the edge of the Great Fissure. No one quite believed that, unless they themselves had been born to it. Or exiled there. (more…)
Disclosure: Seen in World: Yes | Review Copy: No | Friends List: No
Notes: On Ryan: "Koji" skin by Ororon Kamachi (Animus).
Post Category: Accessories,Bare Rose,CheerNo,Cyberpunk,Eyes,Fantasy,Hair,OMFG,Outfits,Pants,Razorblade Jacket,Roleplay,Shirts,[Destinations]
April 28th, 2012 at 03:58pmRyan Darragh
He hated the term. He hated it, but no matter what he did, no matter who he tried to be, he could not escape it. He had been trapped by it from the very beginning, from his very incept date, for the phrase had been prominently featured in his homeostatic promotional material—in shining, swirling letters, in multiple languages, and repeated in subliminal whispers that could barely be heard, yet made their way deep into the mind and all but guaranteed a purchase, if not actual satisfaction. In fact, if he had come with an interactive instruction manual—which he had not—the phrase would no doubt have been emblazoned across every virtual page.
Basic pleasure model.
(more…)
Disclosure: Seen in World: Yes | Review Copy: Some | Friends List: No
Notes: On Ryan: "Syu" skin by Ramses Meredith (Egoisme). "Armand" shape (modified) by Annalesca Ashbourne (annaA). Soot Jeans by Zabitan Assia (FORM). Boxer briefs by Donovan Brennen (GearShift).
Post Category: Accessories,AoD Designz,Casual,Fantasy,Grasp,Hair,Hoodies,Sci Fi,Shirts,Shoes,Tattoos,Trapt,Vests,Void,Zeus,[Destinations]
April 16th, 2012 at 06:53pmRyan Darragh
As a rule, out of professional and general courtesy, I make every effort not to co-opt someone else’s idea for an ensemble, no matter how impressed I am with the accomplishment. However, a while back I was at one of my more favorite dance clubs, and it was a theme night, but a non-specific theme night, if you know what I mean—I think it may actually have been Come As You Are. It definitely wasn’t Sands of the Sahara, Enchantment Under the Sea, or Pocket-Sized And Smokin’ Hot (at least, I don’t think so). Anyway, I noticed a guy there rather boldly attired all in pink, and I thought, “Unexpected, and yet it works.” So of course, as one does, at least as I do, I sent him a complimentary IM and hoped he would volunteer a shop name or even a landmark (otherwise, I would just have to inquire more directly). Turns out he was called Galen Dudek, and he was in fact the designer of his own ensemble, which just goes to remind us once again how very small the Second World can be. (more…)
Disclosure: Seen in World: Yes | Review Copy: Some | Friends List: Yes
Notes: On Ryan: "Hyperion - Alexander" skin by Theodore DuCasse (Zanzo). "Scott" shape by Noon Twine (Noon Shapes). "Toby" hair by Asuka Martin (Dernier Cri). Lustrous eyes by Brandy Rasmuson (Shine). "Hunapo" tattoo by Hunain Bellic (Huz Tats). Chucks shoes by Armin Rickena (Maschienenwerk). Advanced Glowsticks by Abyssin Otoro (A2NZ).
Post Category: Casual,Dressy,Jeans,Shirts,Twin Bridges Designs
March 23rd, 2012 at 06:49pmRyan Darragh
If you haven’t yet, take a few minutes to check out the new monthly sale event Narcissus’ Room (slurl, blog). You’ll find a good selection of designs just for men, including a skin/hair combo pack from Dekade and these two gentleman’s accessory packs (above) from Plank Couture. Everything is priced at just L$40 to L$90, and participating designers will change out their sale items each month.
Post Category: Sales
March 10th, 2012 at 06:54amRyan Darragh
I believe firmly that we can all learn from History. In terms of cold-weather attire for the male of the species, History shows us (if nothing else) that oh, I do so love a good pea coat. In RL, I have a calf-length pea coat in a wonderful foresty green, with burnt-orange lining—not exactly traditional, but really quite handsome. In SL, on the other hand, I have…well, not just one but two more. At least. Three (or possibly more) pea coats should surely be enough, at least one would think so; yet how could I resist one more? As it turns out, I could not. (more…)
Disclosure: Seen in World: Yes | Review Copy: No | Friends List: No
Notes: On Ryan: "Hyperion - Lysander" skin by Theodore DuCasse (Zanzo). "Loki" shape (modified) by Vasean Talamasca (Flesh Peddlers). "mShort03-E" hair by Aska Watler (CriCri). Oxford Shirt in Ivory by Allegory Malaprop (Schadenfreude). Argyle Crows V-Knit sweater by Elka Lehane (boing fromage). Leather Pants in Port by Aeon Jiminy (no. 07). DH Boots DB02 by traveller Bade (Dirty Hands). Delta Glasses by myvegancookbook Bollissima (Adjunct).
Post Category: AMERIE,Casual,Coats,Dressy
March 7th, 2012 at 04:46pmRyan Darragh
One of the beautiful things about SL is that I can (virtually) wear things I wouldn’t, couldn’t, or simply have no need to wear in real life. Although I do tend to express my own personal and particular tastes more often than not, I’ve also learned to find the fun in putting together looks for different “personalities” of my avatar that aren’t Ryan. Sometimes this is more challenging (I imagine because of a combination of “I know Ryan so well” and “There’s already a lot of me in Ryan”–both of which are of course true), but other times everything seems to come together almost as if by magic. (more…)
Disclosure: Seen in World: Yes | Review Copy: Some | Friends List: No
Notes: On Ryan: "Hyperion - Theon (Stubble II)" skin by Theodore DuCasse (Zanzo). "Trick" shape by Flight Metall (Maverick Design). "Foresight" hair by Diarmuid Miklos (Ispachi). Plain Tank top by Jesseaitui Petion (Aitui). Midnight Blue Jeans and Grey/Black Scarf by Shinichi Mathy (SHIKI).
Post Category: Boots,Casual,Dressy,Halcali,Jackets,Reek
February 24th, 2012 at 06:37pmRyan Darragh
The city in winter was a wet, sopping ruin. The darkness at night was total, except for what light there was from the few proton-bombardment streetlamps that still burned, and the daytime gloom was oppressive and soul-crushing. There was no escape from the rain; brickwork, soaked to its dusty core, crumbled overhead and underfoot, and it was almost impossible to keep even an everglo cigarette alight.
Almost. But not quite. (more…)
Disclosure: Seen in World: Yes | Review Copy: No | Friends List: No
Notes: On Ryan: "Hyperion - Zeno" skin by Theodore DuCasse (Zanzo). "Marco" shape by Noon Twine (Noon Shapes). "Hank" hair by Truth Hawks (Truth). Wool Suit Pants by Blaze Columbia (Blaze). Clifton shoes by Eponymous Trenchmouth (JCS). Black Umbrella by Mila Edelman (Old Time Prims). Cigarette sculpty v3 by Bigsin Wormser (Sinister Designs).
Post Category: Casual,Coats,Dressy,Hoorenbeek
February 11th, 2012 at 05:18pmRyan Darragh
I remember, when I was a kid, seeing photographs of people celebrating Christmas in shorts and sandals, even though their (fake) snow-flocked tree looked decidedly wintry to me. Mom, how can that be? Are they having Christmas in the summertime? (My mother was a schoolteacher before she retired.) Well, yes and no. You see, the Earth is a giant sphere, and some countries are on the other side, and the sun…and seasons… Well, my little head nearly exploded. I still can’t help thinking, deep down, that it’s kind of strange.
(more…)
Disclosure: Seen in World: Yes | Review Copy: Yes | Friends List: No
Notes: On "Scott": "Hyperion - Alexander" skin by Theodore DuCasse (Zanzo). "Scott" shape by Noon Twine (Noon Shapes). "Liam" hair by Wicked Loudon (Dernier Cri). Lotus Fantasy and Flare Lotus Color tattoos by ilotus Resident (Black Lotus). Fire Walk With Me necklace (yes, it lights!) by Plurabelle Laszlo (Bliensen + MaiTai). On "Kamal": "Morris" skin by Shiloh Jun (Shybooty). "Crow" shape by Fade Dana (CMSS). MohOwk#2 hair by Shiloh Jun (Shybooty). Wet Look Tank by JohnnyD Posthorn (Juice). Kaimana necklace and bracelet by Caliah Lyon (Muse).
Post Category: Casual,Micoolie,Sandals,Shorts
January 28th, 2012 at 11:21pmRyan Darragh
You know, this might just be the last sweater in this series. Not because I don’t have more lined up and ready to go—as a matter of fact, I do!—but because there are, of course, other things. Like coats. Don’t worry, I’ll do something else before moving on to more winter wear, but I do think I feel a coat or two coming on. Maybe three…we’ll see. (more…)
Disclosure: Seen in World: Yes | Review Copy: No | Friends List: No
Notes: On Ryan: Ocean 2.0 skin by Simple Spad (Zoobong). "Nick" hair by Din Raymaker (Uncleweb Studio). Baggy Jeans - Regular by Posy Trudeau (Homespun). Old Shoes by Fallingwater Cellardoor (Shiny Things).
Post Category: Casual,Reila Skins,Sweaters
January 20th, 2012 at 06:26pmRyan Darragh
It isn’t always a simple task to make “dressing up” look effortless and natural. Traveller Bade makes it his singular mission to assist you in this endeavor, and his fine men’s clothing store is just a click away, should you require his services. The very name “Sartoria” tells the tale: your every fine sartorial sense will be spoken to, your every refined sartorial whim indulged. In this case, I would argue, self-indulgence is not necessarily a vice. (more…)
Disclosure: Seen in World: Yes | Review Copy: No | Friends List: No
Notes: On Ryan: "Morris" skin by Shiloh Jun (Shybooty). "Crow" shape by Fade Dana (CMFF). Chocolate Suede Cords by Shai Delacroix (Casa Del Shai). Classic Loafers by Viola Leigh (Redgrave). Wide Band Fedora in Brown Suede by Ranena Oliver (ROC).
Post Category: Dressy,Freebies,Sartoria,Sweaters
January 17th, 2012 at 05:28pmRyan Darragh
Nope—I haven’t run out of sweaters! Not yet. I’m sure you were wondering, those of you following along at home. But yes, I do have some other things to share, a bit more variety waiting in the wings. But check outside—isn’t it chilly? Just a little? It’s still Winter out there, and my inventory hasn’t crashed the asset server yet, so here’s one more warm-and-fuzzy sweater for your consideration. I do have even yet still more to come, at least a few, but I’ll try to mix things up a bit, here and there, to keep things interesting. (more…)
Disclosure: Seen in World: Yes | Review Copy: No | Friends List: No
Notes: On Ryan: Ocean 2.0 skin by Simple Spad (Zoobong). "Trend" hair with cap by Diarmuid Miklos (Ispachi). Baggy Jeans - Regular by Posy Trudeau (Homespun). Old Shoes by Fallingwater Cellardoor (Shiny Things). 2Color Scarf by icco Halcali (Halcali). Cozy Mittens by Riq Graves (Reek).
Post Category: Casual,Sweaters,Zoobong
January 13th, 2012 at 10:41pmRyan Darragh
I know what you’re thinking—Christmas is over. It’s true, December 25 has come and gone. But there are, after all, twelve days of Christmas, and I like to make the most of it. Only just today is it Twelfth Night, the Feast of the Epiphany, and I’m still listening to holiday music at home, although I’ve moved on almost exclusively to instrumental recordings. I kind of can’t stand it that the Christmas decorations are out for sale before Halloween, but I do like to let the season wind down gracefully and naturally across all twelve days. (more…)
Disclosure: Seen in World: Yes | Review Copy: No | Friends List: No
Notes: On Ryan: Ocean 2.0 skin by Simple Spad (Zoobong). "Nathan" hair by Truth Hawks (Truth). "Kevin" shirt by Floatie Hock (Hell Bop). College Bound white tee by Guapo Hansome (Havok). "Bret" pants by Antonia Marat (Artilleri). Watch 01 Brown by Guu Nishi (HOC Industries). Clubmaster sunglasses by Antonia Marat (Artilleri).
Post Category: Casual,Hell Bop,Retro,Shoes,Sweaters
January 6th, 2012 at 11:58pmRyan Darragh
Before we return to the Showcase of Sweaters, as indeed soon we must, there’s one other very fine formal suit I want to share with you. After all, if you’re keeping up with this blog in real time, you still have time to go shopping for that perfect something for your New Year’s Eve festivities. It’s not too late! Ric Dulce’s “Douglas” Formal Tux is a fine piece of clothing design at a price that seems, quite simply, too good to be true. Well, it does appear to be a “promo” price of some kind, so while it may actually be too good to be true, I suspect it is too good to last. Consider yourself forewarned. (more…)
Disclosure: Seen in World: Yes | Review Copy: No | Friends List: No
Notes: On Ryan: On Ryan:"Ocean 2.0" skin by Simple Spad (Zoobong). "Nash" shape by Noon Twine (Noon Shapes). "Dapper" hair by Diarmuid Miklos (Ispachi).
Post Category: Crickets,Formal,Suits
December 31st, 2011 at 05:26pmRyan Darragh
I suppose by now it’s more than just a tradition for me to share with you, ’round about the end of the year, my favorite new tuxedo design from Styles of edo. When I browsed through the Flickr image sets announcing edo’s 2012 tuxedo collection, I knew that this year would be no exception. Without further ado, I invite you to admire edo Tone’s new and beautiful Athos Tuxedo. (more…)
Disclosure: Seen in World: Yes | Review Copy: Yes | Friends List: No
Notes: On Ryan:"Ocean 2.0" skin by Simple Spad (Zoobong). "Melvin" hair by Alair Cortes (Pocket Mirrors). Moliere dress shoes by Storm Schmooz (L'Atelier Storm Schmooz). Bekkou eyeglasses by Aslan Kish (AIR).
Post Category: Formal,Styles of edo,Suits
December 29th, 2011 at 04:45pmRyan Darragh
Candace Hudson’s Cable Knit N Blues sweater/scarf combo is a superbly handsome example of the form. The sweater is a very deep charcoal, the better to coordinate with pretty much anything, and the set includes not just one but two scarves: a more conventional “narrow” scarf fitted around the neck, and a more substantial “wide” scarf that’s wrapped around both shoulders. An optional matching headband doesn’t cover your ears and may or may not keep you warm, but it certainly coordinates nicely. The sculpted turtleneck collar, sleeve cuffs and sweater bottom make the fit look appropriately but not overly bulky. (more…)
Disclosure: Seen in World: Yes | Review Copy: No | Friends List: No
Notes: On Ryan: "Ocean 2.0" skin by Simple Spad (Zoobong). "Akio" hair by Kavar Cleanslate (Exile). Baggy Jeans - Regular by Posy Trudeau (Homespun). Old Shoes by Fallingwater Cellardoor (Shiny Things).
Post Category: Casual,Hudson's Clothing Co.,Sweaters
December 28th, 2011 at 07:54amRyan Darragh
Jesseaitui Petion’s rigged-mesh Schofield Sweater is perhaps less obviously wintry in its styling than Guapo Hansome’s more traditionally constructed College Bound Cardigan, but it’s equally well suited for crisp, cold weather and fun activities that go along with that. The texture work is smooth and delicate, and the sweater’s weave has a lovely sheen. The loose, deep cowled collar might suggest the risk of catching a chill, but since it’s never really cold in SL, why worry? Four different tattoo-layer alpha-channel “invisibility cloaks” are included, to ensure that your avatar doesn’t show through inappropriately.
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Disclosure: Seen in World: Yes | Review Copy: No | Friends List: No
Notes: On Ryan: "Ocean 2.0" skin by Simple Spad (Zoobong). "Cool" hair (with hat) by kawadai Criss (Salon de GLOW). Baggy Jeans - Regular by Posy Trudeau (Homespun). "Ugra" tattoo by Hunain Bellic (HUZ-TATS).
Post Category: Aitui,Casual,Sweaters
December 26th, 2011 at 04:20pmRyan Darragh
…keeps Old Man Winter away? Something like that.
Now that it’s officially Winter, it feels right and appropriate to share with you some sweaters I’ve been saving up for when the weather finally began to get cold where I live. (Those of you in the Southern Hemisphere should feel free to follow along, but of course you should also feel free to enjoy wearing shorts and flip-flops while you’re at it.) Now, please don’t get the idea that I’ll be presenting a new sweater here every single day. That would suggest far too much organization on my part, in spite of the title of this little series of short-and-sweet posts I’m planning. But I do have several lined up that I think are worth sharing, and I’ll be doing that, one at a time, for a while, until I feel like moving on to something else. (more…)
Disclosure: Seen in World: Yes | Review Copy: No | Friends List: No
Notes: On Ryan: "Ocean 2.0" skin by Simple Spad (Zoobong). Merrit's Hat (with hair) by Autumn Hykova (Tiny Bird / Reek). Baggy Jeans - Regular by Posy Trudeau (Homespun). Rock Boots by Traveller Bade (Dirty Hands). Leather Messenger Bag by Guu Nishi (HOC). Wasabi Scarf by Eclectic Wingtips (E! Eclectic Accessories).
Post Category: Casual,Havok,Sweaters
December 24th, 2011 at 02:41pmRyan Darragh
Not just anyone, and certainly not everyone, can be a dandy. My own image of the contemporary dandy is quite specific: Richard Jeperson, investigator for the Diogenes Club. Perhaps you’ve heard of him? Although little is known of his background, he is perhaps as well known for his flamboyant 1970s dress sense as for his psychic investigative work on behalf of perhaps the most secret branch of Britain’s secret intelligence services. Along with his sidekick and fellow operative Vanessa, he has been responsible on any number of occasions for preserving the safety of Britain, and perhaps the world, in the face of supernatural forces beyond our understanding.
Oh, and also—he’s fictional. But that doesn’t keep him from setting the bar pretty high when it comes to dandy. No indeed, it does not, believe you me. (more…)
Disclosure: Seen in World: Yes | Review Copy: Yes | Friends List: No
Notes: On Ryan: "Ocean 2.0" skin by Simple Spad (Zoobong). "Boston" hair by Limer Fredriksson (MADesigns). Spencers shoes by Fallingwater Cellardoor (Shiny Things). Joyride glasses by myvegancookbook Bolissima (Adjunct).
Post Category: Accessories,Casual,Dressy,Egoisme Haute Couture,Jackets,Jeans,Outfits,Pants,Sweaters
December 19th, 2011 at 10:59amRyan Darragh
I’m still exploring the Wonderful World of Mesh, slowly but steadily. It’s interesting and encouraging to see the increasingly polished and sophisticated design work being done. Of course here I’m thinking specifically of clothing items, but I’ve seen some remarkable pieces of furniture and other creations as well. Although opinions vary and mesh is by no means a magic bullet for any of the clothing issues we’ve grumbled about for so long, I think it has some great features. Properly rigged, mesh garments are able to move impressively with your avatar—and neither skin-tight, like garment-layer clothing items, nor segmented, as prim or sculptie attachments that span joints necessarily are. I also love the level of textural detail that’s possible, which far surpasses what can be done with garment-layer clothing textures. (more…)
Disclosure: Seen in World: Yes | Review Copy: Yes | Friends List: No
Notes: On Ryan: "Scott" shape by Noon Twine (Noon Shapes). "Hard Candy" hair by Sebastian Aries (SHAG). Plain Tank Top White by Jesseaitui Petion (Aitui). "Math" sneakers by OHARA Portal (OHARA). Eirik Bracelet and Eirik Ring by Que Dexler (Bastian).
Post Category: Casual,Neurolab Inc.,Pants,Skins,Urban,eep
November 25th, 2011 at 10:16amRyan Darragh
Life is interesting.
Real life has been particularly interesting for me of late. And when I say interesting, I mean interesting in the way of the old Chinese curse. I’ve recently become suddenly (but not entirely unexpectedly) unemployed, which among many other things has been, as I mentioned, interesting. (In case you’ve been wondering, this is the main reason I haven’t been around much since Halloween.) It’s nothing to worry about, at least not yet–I’m not alone in the world, we have savings, I qualify for unemployment benefits, and there’s also a surprisingly decent severance payment coming from my (now former) employer. At the end of it all, maybe it’s just time for a change.
Which brings me to today’s topic. Changes in life may or may not be scary, but in my experience they are, more often than not, disruptive. I’m still having fun here, and as you may remember that’s my main criterion for what I do and don’t do in SL. I’ll still be around, possibly now even a bit more than before–my real challenge may be not screwing around in SL all day when I should be, you know, looking for a job–but some things may well change. For starters, don’t be surprised if I discover and share a new fascination with bargains! Seriously though, I do still have some stuff in the works, some of it unfortunately delayed by RL events, but there it is.
The future had better watch out, because here we come!
Post Category: Announcements,Commentary
November 22nd, 2011 at 06:57pmRyan Darragh
In J-horror (and to a certain extent in horror from Asian countries other than Japan) there’s a well known archetype: the scary girl with long hair. She is traditionally a ghost or spirit, often with a horrifying face and inhuman skin, and she is most definitely scary. She is almost always bent on vengeance for wrongs done to her in life. Think of the central supernatural figures in “Ringu” (“The Ring”), “Ju-On” (“The Grudge”), and “Janghwa, Hongryeon” (“A Tale of Two Sisters”, actually an example of K-horror )—you’ll know just what I mean. (more…)
Disclosure: Seen in World: Yes | Review Copy: No | Friends List: No
Notes: On Ryan: "Halloween limited group gift" hair by Din Raymaker (Uncleweb Studio; Halloween 2009 group gift). Old Shoes by Fallingwater Cellardoor (Shiny Things).
Post Category: Bare Rose,Casual,Dimbula Rose,Hoodies,Jackets,Outfits,Pants,Shirts,Skins,Vests
October 29th, 2011 at 12:27pmRyan Darragh
For those of you keeping score at home, yes, I’m still powering my way through the Bare Rose folder in my inventory. Hey, if I’m lucky I may empty it out completely before the end of the year! Well, unless I make another shopping trip in the meantime. Another great ensemble (slash outfit, slash costume, slash roleplay gear) I found stashed in there is “Voyager 3b”. This is a fully detailed and outfitted astronaut’s spacesuit, complete with oxygen supply hoses and gleaming helmet. These are good things, too, unless accidental asphyxiation isn’t a problem for you. (more…)
Disclosure: Seen in World: Yes | Review Copy: No | Friends List: No
Notes: On Ryan: “Fox” skin by the body co. “Josh” shape by Noon Twine (Noon Shapes). “Alex” hair by Maddox Dupont (MADesigns).
Post Category: Bare Rose,Costumes,Outfits,Roleplay,Sci Fi
October 28th, 2011 at 08:00amRyan Darragh
For Halloween this year, or rather for the ongoing series of run-up parties and gatherings I’ve been enjoying attending, I’ve been sorting through the shockingly large accumulation of outfits and avatars in my “Bare Rose” inventory folder. Needless to say, it’s been a fascinating experience. How did so many things from Bare Rose pile up? I only wondered that until I remembered how a typical shopping trip to that amazing store tends to go, at least for me:
- TP to Bare Rose
- Wait for new-items vendors to rez
- Wait for vendor textures to rez
- See something delightful that I can’t live without
- Click to buy
- Go to step 4 and repeat until crash or time for dinner, whichever comes first (more…)
Disclosure: Seen in World: Yes | Review Copy: No | Friends List: No
Notes: On Ryan: "Fox" skin by the body co. "Josh" shape by Noon Twine (Noon Shapes). "Akin" hair by MissAllSunday Lemon (Wasabi Pills). Lustrous eyes in Isla by Brandy Rasmuson (Shine). Stylish sandals by Yukirei Greene (Skill Normal). Saint Halo by Kya Eliot (Hexed).
Post Category: Bare Rose,Costumes,Fantasy,Outfits,Roleplay,Wings
October 25th, 2011 at 08:41pmRyan Darragh
Ray Bradbury has written rather famously over the years in books and story collections about things deliciously and delightfully macabre. Evocative titles like Something Wicked This Way Comes, The Halloween Tree and From the Dust Returned hint at the fantasies and wonders to be found in the pages that lie between the covers. Of all Bradbury’s strange and wonderful autumnal fantasy titles, perhaps none more so than The October Country seems somehow to speak directly to something deep inside, something visceral, something primal. Ray’s vision is of not just a time of year but an almost-actual place where everything is slightly askew, where the weird is not at all unusual, and where the Pumpkin King reigns supreme. In autumn, the leaves fall and rot gently into the soil, the green of summer grass long gone. In autumn, the air turns crisp and cold, and often smells of bonfires. In autumn, jack-o-lanterns gleam and spirits roam the earth. In autumn, we journey into the October country. (more…)
Disclosure: Seen in World: Yes | Review Copy: Some | Friends List: No
Notes: On Ryan: “Songe – Ghost Natural” skin by Jahen Foxclaw (Mascarade). “Bernard” hair by Maddox DuPont (MADesigns). Milestone shoes and Astor glasses by Maris Kanto (Kalnins). Scale Nail Necklace (Onyx) by Yukirei Greene (Skill Normal). Bloody Bandaged Wings by Ivy Graves (Atomic). “Sinner” horns by Kya Eliot (Hexed).
Post Category: Jackets,Lapointe & Bastchild,New Items,Pants,Rain,Shirts
October 22nd, 2011 at 08:22amRyan Darragh
Note: This post is the second of two installments. If you haven’t already read part one, take a moment, click through and check it out now! (more…)
Disclosure: Seen in World: Yes | Review Copy (Shapes): Yes | Review Copy (Skins): Some | Friends List: No
Post Category: Belleza,Egoisme Haute Couture,Filthy,Noon Shapes,Shapes,Skins
October 8th, 2011 at 02:47pmRyan Darragh
Those of you who have been following along here for a while will surely know that for quite a long time I wore almost exclusively my own shape, for pretty much everything. What you may not know is that, while I’m still recognizable as that boy who emerged fresh from Orientation Island in July 2006, my shape has indeed changed over the years. I have the whole “History of Ryan” in my inventory, from Ryan 1.0 on up—I think the current version is 3.2b. All the changes have been relatively minor, some less so than others, and I haven’t made many changes at all in probably the last year or so. (more…)
Disclosure: Seen in World: Yes | Review Copy (Shapes): Yes | Review Copy (Skins): No | Friends List: No
Post Category: Noon Shapes,Shapes,Skins,Tableau Vivant,The Body Co.
October 1st, 2011 at 04:16pmRyan Darragh
It is not widely known that the Fae Airborne Legion played a critical role in several key victories during the Clockworks Campaign of 1864. In fact, the very existence of the Fae Airborne Legion is not widely known. This is doubtless due to the fae people’s resistance to fame and publicity. Written history (human, of course, as the fae keep no such tradition) is all but mum on the subject. Nonetheless, oral histories of fae and human alike document and retell tales of decisive victories, such as the one at Gorham Grange, that would surely have been routs but for the contributions of the FAL. (more…)
Disclosure: Seen in World: Yes | Review Copy: No | Friends List: No
Notes: On Ryan: “Paris - Charonne” skin by Theodore DuCasse (Zanzo). “Billy” shape by Kitty O'toole (Kittylicious). “Lysander” hairstyle by Calico Ingmann (Calico Ingmann Creations). “Ears Escape: Elf Edition” ears by Jazz Wikifoo (Wolves' Escape). Fallen Gold tattoos by Alia Baroque (Fallen Gods). Steampunk Badlands II boots by Thomus Keene (Steam Powered Nuts). Steamy Victorian – Gemsworth hat and Cameron Spectacless by Reghan Straaf (Hatpins). The Kraken necklace by Menno Ophelia (Kari).
Post Category: Accessories,Calico Ingmann Creations,Eyewear,Fantasy,Outfits,Pants,Period,Silent Sparrow,Steampunk,Vests,Wings,Wolves' Escape
September 17th, 2011 at 10:07amRyan Darragh
There’s been a lot of talk lately about mesh. If you’re watching the login screen while you’re waiting impatiently to rejoin your second life, you’ve probably seen the messages about places to go for mesh clothing and avatars, and of course there’s a lot of coverage on the Second Life blog. What is this mesh of which you speak? Go ahead, ask, you’re dying to—I can almost hear you already. (more…)
Disclosure: Seen in World: Yes | Review Copy: No | Friends List: Some
Notes: On Ryan: "Julian" skin by Reila Karu (Reila). "Chase" shape by Alexx Usbourne (Shape It Up!). "YH-01" hair by Fuu Sohl (Zeus). "Burn" T-shirt by Traveller Bade (Dirty Hands). Punk Rock Allstar high-tops by 7ommy Gunes (Sentou Yousei/Battle Fairy). Rock-n-Rolla Heartbreak Belt by Naith Smit (NSD). Mr. Skully necklace and Mark Up & Style bag (as shown above, plus six other artwork textures) by Noam Sprocket (Gritty Kitty).
Post Category: Business,Casual,Dressy,Jackets,Pants,SF Design,Suits,Zoobong
September 11th, 2011 at 12:46amRyan Darragh
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