Archive for December, 2007
For my final post of 2007, I thought I’d make just a few suggestions for possible New Year’s Eve party attire. It seemed to me that formalwear was called for, so here are just a few of my favorites, some recent, that haven’t been featured here before.
If you’re looking for a beautifully designed traditional tuxedo, consider the variety of styles by designer edo Tone. The simple, classic style at right (L$400) has clean lines, a notched silk collar, and silk-edged pockets. The pants are elegantly textured, with a cleanly defined crease. The shawl collar tux at left (L$500) is done with the same attention to detail. Also available are a “High Grade” tux (L$600), with jacket textured in deep charcoal rather than inky black, and for variety a grey tux (also L$600). Note that the prices given here are for the tuxedo jacket and pants only; all tuxedo styles are also available in “coordinated sets” with wing collar shirts, vests, cummerbunds, and ties in various colors and styles. These accessory items are also available individually, so you can mix and match or expand your wardrobe with specific items to your personal taste. (more…)
Disclosure: Seen in World: Yes | Review Copy: Some | Friends List: Some
Notes: On Ryan: "Dante" skin by Lost Thereian (Naughty). "Wentz" hair by Truth Hawks (TRUTH). City Walk shoes by Fallingwater Cellardoor (Shiny Things).
Post Category: Casa Del Shai, Dressy, Formal, JCS (Jeepers Creepers Shoes), Jackets, New Items, Pants, SF Design, Shirts, Shoes, Styles of edo, Suits, Ties, Vests
December 31st, 2007 at 12:57pmRyan Darragh
You probably already know that I’m a horror movie buff. One of the classics of the genre is F. W. Murnau’s 1922 “Nosferatu, eine Symphonie des Grauens” [”Nosferatu, a Symphony of Horror”]. The film was ssentially an unauthorized film adaptation of Bram Stoker’s novel Dracula, and although character names and some plot details had been changed (Max Schreck starred as “Count Orlok,” not Count Dracula), Stoker’s widow sued the production company–and won. All prints were ordered destroyed, but thankfully some survived. (Wikipedia presents a decent summary of the film’s history.) Far from genteel or gentlemanly, Schreck’s undead count is arguably the most feral and beastly interpretation of this iconic character. Murnau’s film was mind-bogglingly re-imagined by Warner Herzog in 1979 as “Nosferatu: Phantom der Nacht” [”Nosferatu: Phantom of the Night”], this time with Stoker’s original character names and with Herzog’s “best fiend” Klaus Kinski in the Max Schreck role. (more…)
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Notes: On Ryan: FORM skin (Very Light, with Eyeliner) by Zabitan Assia (FORM). "Illusion" hair in Blood (how ironically appropriate) by Khai Sinister (The Abyss).
Post Category: Coats, Dressy, Fantasy, Goth, JCS (Jeepers Creepers Shoes), Jewelry, Mhaijik Things, New Items, Outfits, Pants, Period, Schadenfreude, Shoes
December 29th, 2007 at 12:09pmRyan Darragh
Although Christmas Day was fair and mild (if blustery) where I live in Los Angeles, since then it’s been just plain cold and windy. If this keeps up, this might be the first year in a long time that the weather is actively unpleasant for the Rose Parade on New Year’s Day. (The standing joke is that the parade commissioner must long ago have made a deal with the devil for good parade weather every year. Don’t believe the clear, sunny skies you see when you watch the parade on television–they’re the work of Satan! Every other day of winter is ugly and cold.) These classic “long johns” by Ichibod Etchegaray are just the thing for cold winter nights, and I’m thinking seriously about investing in some for my RL self…especially if I can find some that look like these. (more…)
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Notes: On Ryan: "Jack" skin by Posy Trudeau (Flesh Peddlers). "Nekoge" hair by hiko Nino (Happy Dispatch).
Post Category: New Items, Novelty, Period, Pyjamas, Underwear
December 27th, 2007 at 03:37pmRyan Darragh
In what threatens to become an annual tradition if he keeps it up, Dragontat Zagato has released the 2007 edition of his holiday collection of briefs and trunks at Brief Encounter. There are eight different designs this year: Blue Yule, Canes, Ho! (no puns, please), Xmas Mosaic, Naughty, Xmas Paisley, Xmas Plaid and Rudolph. As always, all designs are available both brief and trunk styles, and all are provided on both underwear and pants layers, for wear with tattoos and other layering convenience. I personally prefer the trunk style, and in my humble opinion it seems a bit more forgiving of the inevitable “tearing” at the edges as your avatar moves and assumes different poses. In fairness, pattern stretching is arguably worse on trunks as the fabric extends onto the upper leg, so it may come down to which you find less objectionable, or (imagine!) simple personal preference. (more…)
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Notes: On Ryan: "Jack" skin by Posy Trudeau (Flesh Peddlers).
Post Category: Brief Encounter, Holiday, New Items, Novelty, Underwear
December 24th, 2007 at 02:35pmRyan Darragh
In addition to the Santa hats at Chicanery and the Candy Cane at Gaslights Emporium, I found a number of great holiday freebies this year. One man’s no-brainer is another man’s brilliant inspiration, and rather than sit on these selfishly I decided to share just a few of my favorites here. I hit the holiday jackpot, so to speak, at Wilted Rose, where I found this Winter Outfit by Lotti Lusch for just L$1. This really is a complete outfit–the set includes pants, shirt-layer V-neck sweater with prim cuffs, chunky prim shoes, long flexi scarves in red and grey, and fuzzy ear muffs. The sweater, pants and scarves are very nicely done, with realistic fabric textures. The pants in particular look like they feel soft, comfortable and happily worn. If you only spend a single L$ on yourself this holiday season, drop it on this outfit–it’s easily the best quality-and-value bang for your Linden buck. Ladies note–the set includes a women’s version too! (more…)
Disclosure: Seen in World: Yes | Review Copy: No | Friends List: Some
Notes: On Ryan: "Jack" skin by Posy Trudeau (Flesh Peddlers). "Nekoge" hair by hiko Nino (Happy Dispatch).
Post Category: Accessories, Adam n Eve, Casual, Freebies, Hair, Hats, Holiday, Outfits, P. Irate & Co., Pants, SF Design, Shoes, Sweaters, Underwear, Wilted Rose
December 22nd, 2007 at 09:58pmRyan Darragh
If you’ve been searching for a new suit that’s just right for Christmas caroling, holiday parties and other celebratory gatherings, you may need look no further than the Festive Suit, newly released by Vincente Shepherd at Gaslights Emporium. This is a richly textured, finely tailored suit with detailing that is festive indeed, as its name promises. This is what Father Christmas would wear to parties, if he had any time during this of all seasons to hobnob with other smart gentlemen and ladies.
The suit includes trousers, jacket, flexi jacket bottom, black waistcoat, and prim white fur collar and lapel. I’ve added a white Victorian shirt from another of Vincente’s suits, but any simple white or contrasting shirt will do. The jacket is blessed with an eye-catching, slightly asymmetrical placket, close-fitting flexiprim tails, and elaborately detailed fur collar and lapels. (more…)
Disclosure: Seen in World: Yes | Review Copy: No | Friends List: No
Notes: On Ryan: FORM skin by Zabitan Assia (FORM). "Gabriel" hair by Lost Thereian (Naughty). Gentleman's Black Canvas Shoes by Vincente Shepherd (Gaslights Emporium).
Post Category: Accessories, Dressy, Freebies, Gaslights Emporium, Holiday, New Items, Period, Suits
December 20th, 2007 at 02:53pmRyan Darragh
One evening last summer, after several gimlets (as typifies these things), a friend and I got on the subject of uniformity of dress. “A suit and tie is conformity as its worst,” my friend declaimed. “Constricting, it hampers freedom of movement; mandated, it hampers freedom of expression; and bland, it hampers the freedom to be creative. You are a fool to let yourself be forced to wear them and a lemming to do so uncomplaining.”
My smile had far too many teeth: “You’re one to talk, scion of the IT department,” I observed archly. “Ill-fitting Gap khakis and a royal blue polo do not make you the hacker baron of the network closet, any more than your bowlers make you Dick Weber. Mind you, don’t get any pretzels in one of your dozen or so pleats.”
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Disclosure: Seen in World: Yes | Review Copy: Yes | Friends List: Yes
Notes: On Secundus: GAVIN-bald shaved skin by Melvin Demain (Mirror Image). Rayon glasses 1.12 by Nibb Tardis (primOptic).
Post Category: Accessories, Casual, Dan Senyurt, Gaslights Emporium, Hats, JCS (Jeepers Creepers Shoes), Little Rebel Designs, New Items, Pants, Shirts, Shoes
December 19th, 2007 at 03:01pmSecundus Jacobus
apex-high studio. has teamed up with ASpiRE! to hold a contest for male fashion in Second Life. In an effort to promote male this contest was created not to help place more emphasis on male fashion and male designers in Second Life. This contest is the first in a seasonal contest meant to advertise the best, most creative new male fashion line for the upcoming season.
Prizes for this contest are:
- A Fashion show in Second Life, performed by ASpiRE! on ASpiRE Isle and sponsored by apex-high studio. on February 17th, 2008
- 3 issues of free full-page advertising in the ASpiRE! Magazine
- A fashion launch party at your location in Second Life provided by Nexeus Fatale
This contest has two phases, the submission phase and the call-back phase. The submission phase is open to any Second Life designer that has 1 line of male clothing (5 or more male clothing pieces) and will start that from November 5th, 2007 to January 21st, 2008.
The second phase, the call-back phase, will happen between January 22nd, 2008 and January 31st, 2008, where the top five submissions will be called back for a final review.
On February 1st, 2008, the winner of the contest will be announced and have a fashion show sponsored by apex-high studio. and performed by ASpiRE! on February 17th, 2008.
apex-high studio. is run by Nexeus Fatale. ASpiRE! is ran by Bianca Darling and Trina Noland.
For full information and contest rules, visit: http://www.apexhighstudio.com/?p=23
Post Category: Announcements, From Other Sites
December 19th, 2007 at 09:00amCatero Revolution
So what if, as the song says, the weather outside is frightful? I’m such a whore for sweaters and coats as it is, I barely need winter as an excuse. This month you get to benefit from my hedonistic accumulation of cold-weather wardrobe items, as I’m sharing some of my favorites, both old and new.
First up, an old favorite of mine. These Pea Coats by Donmai Frederick, released last winter, have classic lines and a beautiful wool fabric texture. The set includes coats in six colors: Beige, Black, Blue (as shown here), Brown, Gray and Green. A simple undershirt also adds shape and bulk to the coat, so you look like you’re layering properly for the cold weather, just like your mother told you. As if that weren’t enough, you also get four flexi scarves, plain and striped, in short and longer lengths. Undershirt and scarves are tintable, so you can customize to your heart’s content. Also available in a set styled for women. Pick these up for L$300 for the set at Back and Forth (Metabirds 192, 71, 25). (more…)
Disclosure: Seen in World: Yes | Review Copy: Some | Friends List: Some
Notes: On Ryan: FORM skin by Zabitan Assia (FORM). “Deviance” and “Gabriel” hair by Lost Thereian (Naughty). “The Ibiza” and “Poynter” hair by Liam Oliver (Armidi). Flaunt Jeans by Shai Delacroix (Casa Del Shai). Old Shoes and Spencers by Fallingwater Cellardoor (Naughty Designs). Pointy Dress Shoes by Barnesworth Anubis (Barnes Boutique). “Rectech” glasses by Cienna Rand (Primcrafters). Steel Cane by Vincente Shepherd (Gaslights Emporium). On Posy: Chai skin by Lovey Darling (Lovey's Boutique). "Pinup" hair by Kin Keiko (Kin). Bowtie Betty shoes by Eponymous Trenchmouth (Jeepers Creepers).
Post Category: 1-800-BETTIE'S, Accessories, Back and Forth, BareRose Tokyo, Casual, Coats, Costumes, Dressy, Fantasy, Formal, Men's Corner, New Items, Outfits, Pants, Period, SF Design, SLAB Designs, Savvy Avvy, Shirts, Sweaters
December 18th, 2007 at 09:47amRyan Darragh
From another Japanese dystopia, here’s a fine jacket bristling with prim add-ons. It’s by mk Curtiz and it’s called the S.I.C Staff Jacket. S.I.C apparently stands for Science Innovation Company. But it will also serve to remind you of the name of the sim, “sick.”
The jacket is available in three colours, dark green, grey and red. Allthough I love the dark ones, the prim attachments will show up better against a red background, so let me take you on a guided tour of that version of this complex piece of clothing.
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Disclosure: Seen in World: Yes | Review Copy: No | Friends List: No
Notes: On Mr. Oh: Nora Entice - Hunter Almond by Sezmra Svarog (Nora BodySkins & Fashion). "Common" hair in silver by hiko Nino (Happy Dispatch). "Arctic" glasses with scripted frames and lenses by Nibb Tardis (primOptic). Coal-coloured jeans by Chez Nabob (CHEZ).
Post Category: Jackets, S.I.C, Urban
December 17th, 2007 at 09:10amMr. Oh
Tonktastic is one of those stores not many people seem to know. In fact, to my big surprise I noticed that none of the men’s fashion blogs I visit ever reviewed one of Tonk Tomcat’ s items before. For me it all started when I was looking for a trenchcoat. I found the perfect one at Tonktastic several months ago and since then I have returned there regularly to spend my hard earned lindens.
A few days ago I noticed that under the banner New, he had placed three types of Biker Boots. Considering that I spent my first 3 months in Second Life in a biker bar, I decided I just had to have these. When I mentioned to Tonk that I wanted to review the boots, he was very enthusiastic and immediately gave me a free pair of the Xtreme version.
And if you’re like me, you love anything extreme. Either way, the boots are released in three versions. Or 2 versions really, of which one in 2 colors. First off you have the Xtreme version which I’m covering in this review, only available in black. These are based on a basic biker boot, but have additional belts and buckles. It gives them a slightly gothy look in my mind.
The other version is a standard biker boot, available in black and in brown. They look like the Xtreme version without the belts. Each version shares the huge amount of detail and sense of quality Tonk claims to strive for in all his items. (more…)
Disclosure: Seen in World: Yes | Review Copy: Yes | Friends List: No
Notes: On Daman: "Nora Entice - Hunter Espresso" skin (Nora Fashions & Bodyskins). Mishima gloves (GearShift). StainD Black Beater (FORM). =BG= Highwayman Black Biker (Brutal Gear). Industrial Piercing Collection (DEEKS). "Jet - Sterling Midnight" hair (Calico Creations).
Post Category: Goth, Grunge, New Items, Shoes, Tonktastic
December 15th, 2007 at 03:02amDaman Tenk
Candy Cerveau has just released at Eye Candy her new “Mokume Gane” jewelry collection, which includes several pieces for men. What is Mokume Gane? you may well ask. I will enlighten you by stealing shamelessly sharing from Candy’s release announcement: “Mokume Gane is an ancient Japanese technique that merges many individual layers of different metals using heat and pressure to form a single layer that is then carved and polished to form lovely organic patterns. I have been an admirer of the metalworking style for many years and I now have exclusive textures that capture the effect so I’m pretty excited to bring it to Second Life.” Candy’s designs for men include the Banded Ring, Triangle Necklace, and Leather Cuff shown here. All are available in your choice of Silver, Gold or Copper and showcase her beautiful Mokume Gane metalwork textures. (more…)
Disclosure: Seen in World: Yes | Review Copy: No | Friends List: No
Notes: On Ryan: "ML020" skin by Yukimaru Koba (Z#road Men's Shop). "Mystikal Page" hair by Mystikal Faddoul (Mystikal Hair Designs). Ornate V-top and Classic Jeans by Jesseaitui Petion (Aitui).
Post Category: Casual, Dressy, Eye Candy, Jewelry, New Items
December 13th, 2007 at 07:36pmRyan Darragh
First off, my apologies for the relatively low level of activity on the blog recently. RL is taking its toll in the unhappy form of me being pretty much slammed at work, and also in the happier form of general holiday busy-ness. As my granny used to say, it never rains but it pours. Balance is the key and I’m working to keep mine, so bear with me through a crazy time.
Now on to more important things. It’s been a while since we featured any of the retro/vintage stylings of designer Antonia Marat, and she’s got some new items out at Artilleri that I think are well worth our L$. Here you see Antonia’s new Lumberjack Jacket, which I’m wearing with her new Cargo Pants, both in Black. This pairing is one that would have suited James Dean, although it does seem, at least in retrospect, that he was iconically committed to his red canvas zip jacket, white tee and blue jeans. If only he had known about Artilleri. (more…)
Disclosure: Seen in World: Yes | Review Copy: No | Friends List: No
Notes: On Ryan: "Dante" skin by Lost Thereian (Naughty). "Creeper" hair by Antonia Marat (Artilleri). Hightop sneakers by Arycon Fasching (KK Outfitters).
Post Category: Artilleri, Casual, Eyewear, Jackets, New Items, Pants, Period
December 11th, 2007 at 04:58pmRyan Darragh
Chicanery Turnbull has produced some of the quirkiest, most whimsical creations I’ve seen in SL. I have four of his bouncy-spring playground animals, and they make me smile every time I see them (okay, and ride them). In plenty of time for enjoyment throughout the Christmas season comes this collection of beautifully sculpted and textured Christmas-themed hats. I’ll start with my favorite, which has to be the decidedly traditional-and-yet-not Xmas Tree Hat I’m wearing here. As you can see, this is kind of a stealth tree, as the tree design doesn’t straight straight up from your head and so isn’t obvious from the front. Don’t be surprised if you see me wearing mine around the whole month of December. Permissions are Modify / No Copy / Transfer, so you can resize as needed and give as a gift to someone lucky. L$1,000 worth of fun for just L$100. (more…)
Disclosure: Seen in World: Yes | Review Copy: No | Friends List: No
Notes: On Ryan: "Antonio" skin by Funk Schnook (FNKY!). "Mess It Up" hair by Lost Thereian (Naughty). "Daru" hoodie and jeans by Iki Ikarus (Dutch Touch).
Post Category: Casual, Chicanery, Freebies, Hats, Holiday, New Items, Novelty
December 7th, 2007 at 01:10pmRyan Darragh
Preppie alert! It’s true, we cover a lot of preppy casual. What can we say? We like it. And we especially like it done tongue-in-cheek. The men’s range at Ducknipple is definitely Fortified with Irony. After leaving the shop wearing one of my new sweaters, I ran into its creator — beanster Potato. I told her I loved the sweaters, and told her I was thinking of writing about them. “…about how much they itch?” she said.
She’s only been in business a few months, but has about 5 small vendor places dotted around the grid as well as the main shop. Her specialty is retro with a dry humour. And the prices are dead reasonable. This deliberately drab olive green sweater is the first one that caught my eye. Wooly jumper plus untucked striped shirt are a single jacket-layer garment. You can’t buy it on its own. Instead it comes with a charcoal grey/black sweater of a different knit pattern: both for L$70. I liked them enough to buy some others. (more…)
Disclosure: Seen in World: Yes | Review Copy: No | Friends List: No
Notes: On Mr. Oh: Nora Entice - Hunter Almond by Sezmra Svarog (Nora BodySkins & Fashion). "Common" hair in black by hiko Nino (Happy Dispatch). "Tortoise-shell glasses" by Arcadia Asylum (Hobo freebies). Moss-coloured jeans with sculpted prim pockets by Adam Soler (Lookr).
Post Category: Casual, Ducknipple, Novelty, Period, Sweaters
December 6th, 2007 at 07:26amMr. Oh
In fact, if my IMs-to-email do not deceive me, I’ve been double-tagged. Looks like Grazia got me first, followed by swaffette. Now in all honesty this is the kind of thing where I usually just roll my eyes and hit Delete, but these are nice people, everybody else seems to be playing along, and I don’t want want to get the reputation of being a spoil-sport. Plus, it could be fun. 
So here we go.
The Rules
- Each player starts with eight random facts/habits about themselves.
- People who are tagged need to write a post on their own blog (about their eight things) and post these rules.
- At the end of your blog, you need to choose eight people to get tagged and list their names.
- Don’t forget to leave them a comment telling them they’re tagged, and to read your blog.
Oh dear. I guess you’re going to learn more about me today than you may have wanted to know. Read on…at your peril. (more…)
Post Category: Commentary
December 4th, 2007 at 07:54pmRyan Darragh
At the risk of reinforcing my admitted bias toward menswear that may best be described as “preppie,” I want to share with you these new sweaters and pants by Relika Itamae. Although Relika has been creating women’s fashions for some time, this is her first menswear item. Relika says, “The Lucas Collection is indeed my first set for men. I have been told by some of my male friends that I should do men’s items, too, so I decided to give it a try and had much fun making [these]. I am definitely planning more men’s items in the future. Suggestions are always welcome, of course! :)” Her new “Lucas Collection” includes layered sweaters in six different colors paired with pants in three colors: Fall Leaf and Green Shimmer sweaters with Brown Country pants; Dark Grey and Navy Blue sweaters with Classic Light Grey pants; and Cherry and Turquoise sweaters with Classic Black pants. (more…)
Disclosure: Seen in World: Yes | Review Copy: Yes | Friends List: No (Relika), Yes (Eponymous)
Notes: On Ryan: "Dante" skin by Lost Thereian (Naughty). "Perry" hair by Truth Hawks (TRUTH).
Post Category: Boots, Casual, Dressy, JCS (Jeepers Creepers Shoes), New Items, Outfits, Pants, Relika, Shoes, Sweaters
December 4th, 2007 at 10:55amRyan Darragh
You only have to glance once at the Linden template maps for textures to understand why it is that shoes, like skins, tend to be more expensive than shirts, jackets, trousers or even whole suits. A few names have become legendary for their mastery of the challenging art form of the humble shoe. Today we’ll look at the work of two designers. The first one is the legendary Fallingwater Cellardoor of Shiny Things, who has recently released a wonderful new line of shoes called Murphys. The second is someone you are far less likely to have heard of.
It’s a new name in shoe design, though it hasn’t exactly risen overnight. Perfect Tomorrow so far has only one basic design for men although it’s available in a huge variety of colours. When I first visited the shop a month or so ago, there were no demos available, though copies of the sculpted prim numbers were out on display. That has changed now and when I contacted Perfect Tomorrow about this review, I encountered a one-person band who had just overhauled the sizing of the whole product range completely and was now working through the customer list, sending each person updated versions of the shoes that they’d bought. The new versions are worth writing home about.
Here’s the bad news: I think you’re going to want to buy both designers’ shoes. Let me tell you why.
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Disclosure: Seen in World: Yes | Review Copy: Yes | Friends List: No
Notes: On Mr. Oh: Nora Entice - Hunter Almond by Sezmra Svarog (Nora BodySkins & Fashion). Freebie "Linden Labs Male Korean Avatar" hair by unknown (NCI). Scripted colour-change "Aviator 1" sunglasses by Damanios Thetan (Collection Damani). Black Tweed Denin jacket and trousers by Chloris Hathor (Indigo). Shirt and tie by Chez Nabob (Chez).
Post Category: Casual, Dressy, Perfect Tomorrow, Shiny Things, Shoes, Urban
December 2nd, 2007 at 03:47pmMr. Oh
I came to with a start, my head jerking up. It ached and my eyes hurt. I laid my face back down on the cold concrete floor. Everything was buzzing and spinning, the world had become fuzzy. I could hear the sound of shoes scuffling on the floor but my eyes wouldn’t focus. 
Now if I could just remember how I got here and what I was doing here. The last thing I could remember was being in a bar in Capistran, a small harbor town. I had finally found some peace. It had been months since the encounter with the bounty hunter and had to run, paranoia following me everywhere I went. It was impossible to be in a populated area and still be able to sleep and eat. I saw Luminares minions everywhere, whether they were real or not. Every stare or quick glance had shivers running up my spine and me looking for a place to hide or run to. Finally I decided the safest place for me would be in a farming community, so I took to the road at night and walked till I came across the small village of Sandfall. It was a sleepy town, full of hard working men and women just trying to survive and keep their kids safe. (more…)
Disclosure: Seen in World: Yes | Review Copy: Yes | Friends List: No
Notes: On KandieKain:*Mai* Black hair by 0 Style, Gunslinger Boots BLACK/Silver by *Solange!*, Jayden Beach Tan ~Coral~ skin by Dragonfly Designs, !X2_FUSION_EYES Blue by X2! ** On Mel: Beach Tan/Joshua After Five skin by Dragonfly Designs, "Tamed" - Black pearl hair by Naughty Designs, Extreme Blue Eyes by (c) Avalon Design, Men's Blade Runner Boots by Digital Dragon
Post Category: Casual, Costumes, DE Designs, Fantasy, New Items, Outfits
December 1st, 2007 at 12:39pmMel Fitzcarraldo
For my final post of 2007, I thought I’d make just a few suggestions for possible New Year’s Eve party attire. It seemed to me that formalwear was called for, so here are just a few of my favorites, some recent, that haven’t been featured here before.
If you’re looking for a beautifully designed traditional tuxedo, consider the variety of styles by designer edo Tone. The simple, classic style at right (L$400) has clean lines, a notched silk collar, and silk-edged pockets. The pants are elegantly textured, with a cleanly defined crease. The shawl collar tux at left (L$500) is done with the same attention to detail. Also available are a “High Grade” tux (L$600), with jacket textured in deep charcoal rather than inky black, and for variety a grey tux (also L$600). Note that the prices given here are for the tuxedo jacket and pants only; all tuxedo styles are also available in “coordinated sets” with wing collar shirts, vests, cummerbunds, and ties in various colors and styles. These accessory items are also available individually, so you can mix and match or expand your wardrobe with specific items to your personal taste. (more…)
