Skins 50% off at Fleur
All skins are currently 50% off at Fleur. This means you can take home a quality skin for just L$250! Get ‘em while they last.
Post Category: Asides,Fleur / TaP,Sales,Skins
Add comment May 31st, 2009 at 10:16pmRyan Darragh
Archive for May, 2009
Make Him Over Hunt
“Make Him Over Hunt ~ Second Life’s first MEN ONLY hunt”
June 1 – 30, 2009
The organizers of the Make Him Over Hunt understand your frustration with most hunts, oriented as they often are toward women and their interests. Their goal is to get men involved in the fun of a hunt, giving them a chance to pick up some free items while discovering and exploring stores they might not be familiar with.
As with most hunts, once a starting location has been set, participants will be provided with a starting landmark. At each store, you can find and claim your gift item, along with the landmark for the next store location, until you reach the end. The hunt is circular, which means that the landmark at the last location will direct you to the first location. Even if you start the hunt somewhere in the middle, you’ll still be able to visit all the participating stores. Gifts will be hidden somewhere in each store–just look for the orange “male” symbol. Designers may be offering one of their current designs, an exclusive item available only during the hunt, or a store card.
Visit the official hunt blog for the latest updates and a complete list of participating designers!
You may also join the MAKE HIM OVER group inworld to receive updates.
Post Category: Announcements,Events,Freebies
1 comment May 29th, 2009 at 11:23amRyan Darragh
Easy being green
We still have a few weeks left of Spring, but Summer’s coming on fast. I can feel it sometimes in the air, and already we’ve had to run the a/c for a day or two here and there. I’ve pulled out my shorts for the season in RL, and it seems appropriate to do the same in SL.
And there’s a bonus–in SL (although not in RL, at least not yet), I have some favorite new cargo shorts. And cargo pants. All in one. I’m talking about Masaru Raymaker’s new 4-Way Cargo Pants. What exactly are 4-Way Pants? you may well be wondering. Never fear! I shall tell you.
It’s fairly straightforward, actually. The name pretty much tells the whole story. By mixing and matching from an impressive selection of clothing-layer pieces and sculpted pockets and cuffs, Masaru’s 4-Way Cargos can be worn in four different ways, for four different looks: as shorts; cropped, or rolled to just below the knee; with the standard “system” pants cuffs we all know and love/hate; and with flared, slouchie cuffs. Not only are these impressively flexible, like all of Masaru’s designs they’re amazingly good-looking. (more…)
Disclosure: Seen in World: Yes | Review Copy: Some | Friends List: Some
Notes: On Ryan: "Gen-X" skin by Theodore DuCasses (Zanzo).
Post Category: CREAMSHOP,Casual,Eyewear,Hair,Hats,Jewelry,M.R.M.,Monolith,New Items,Pants,Shirts,Shoes,Shorts,Sweaters,Zanzo
2 comments May 27th, 2009 at 12:18pmRyan Darragh
Blogger Style Throwdown #19: Results and Aftermath
This follow up post is only.. oh.. about two weeks late. Autumn kicked my ass with 34 votes to my 15, so she gets a shiny trophy. She seems bored of it already.
As for next week, there won’t be another throwdown just yet. This so-called “real life” thing has been keeping me busy and will continue to do so till the end of the month. As a result, the next throwdown will be up on June 12th, so check back then.
Post Category: Style Throwdown
Add comment May 24th, 2009 at 07:34pmExpress Zenovka
Something old, something new, something fishnet, something…purple
Before we get started, I’d just like to mention out that I was working (albeit vaguely) toward a goth-themed post of some kind even before a recent discussion in comments touching on the relative merits of themed or “genre” style, such as goth, emo, neko and grunge. To me it seemed that the upshot of our dialogue was that themed styles like these are great, but it’s good not to fall into the rut of any one style and never do anything else. Fair enough! I’d buy that for a dollar.
So, as I say, I was already working on something, and by this I mean that I was accumulating some things (too many things, in turns out) that I thought would work and letting the ensemble percolate in my mind, waiting for it to be birthed fully formed, like Venus. Lest you get the wrong impression, I hasten to add that it is only sometimes that serendipitous. Most often, I find that I have to sweat a little bit to make the magic happen. (more…)
Disclosure: Seen in World: Yes | Review Copy: Some | Friends List: Some
Notes: On Ryan: Ash Jeans by Zabitan Assia (FORM).
Post Category: Accessories,Aphrodites Skin and Shapes,Boots,Casual,Dressy,Eyes,Fantasy,Gothic,Grunge,Hair,New Items,Schadenfreude,Shirts,Simply Neko,Skins,Styria,TESLA,Ties,Wasabi Pills
Add comment May 21st, 2009 at 05:02pmRyan Darragh
When formality is called for
It will come as no surprise to you when I observe the truism that Spring and Summer are, sartorially speaking, quite different from Fall and Winter. Fabrics are lighter in weight, brighter in color, bolder in pattern, and layering for hot and cold weather are entirely different things. Even though the climate where I live is overall pretty mild, my RL wardrobe for warm weather is very different than for the cooler seasons. Temperatures and precipitation aside, Spring and Summer just feel more casual to me–I wear a lot of shorts, linen trousers and casual shirts, and apparently I’ll wear sandals with anything. But what to do when the sun is blazing down, but the occasion is formal, and a linen suit simply won’t do? (more…)
Disclosure: Seen in World: Yes | Review Copy: Yes | Friends List: No
Notes: On Ryan: "Miguel" skin by Tricky Boucher (Belleza). "Alex" hair by Maddox DuPont (MADesigns). "Moliere" shoes by Storm Schmooz (L'Atelier Storm Schmooz).
Post Category: Belleza,Formal,Jackets,New Items,Pants,Rebel Hope Designs,Shirts,Skins,Socks,Suits,Ties,Vests
Add comment May 19th, 2009 at 02:23pmRyan Darragh
Geekboys need love too [ii]
This is Part Two of yesterday’s feature, which I split in two because it was long and complex and overly ambitious, I was tired of working on it, you were tired of waiting for it, and figured I might as well milk it for as much as I can get out of it. Nah, just kidding on the “milk it” thing. But it really did make much more sense as two separate posts. So there (or rather here) you have it.
Geekboy though you may be, nobody will ever mistake you for a 98-lb. weakling in any of sachi Vixen’s new skins–at least, not once you take your shirt off. Here I’m wearing “Justin,” just one of nine new skins in the “Skin Evolution” line. The first thing you’ll notice is that this skin is more muscular than the skins I usually prefer and wear–in fact, it’s positively ripped. This makes for something of a dichotomy on my slimmer shape. I tried a few other shapes from my inventory as well, and the look is indeed more balanced on a more muscular avatar. But there’s no way around the fact that Justin’s is the prettiest face of the nine skins in sachi’s new range. That’s part of why I like Justin so much, but then there’s also the fact that Justin is designed for redheads–so we can be real real redheads, if you know what I mean. Yes, that’s naturally red pubic hair! Eyebrows and head hair match, so nobody will ask what shade you buy. (more…)
Disclosure: Seen in World: Yes | Review Copy: Yes | Friends List: No
Notes: On Ryan: "Loran" hair by Din Raymaker (Uncleweb Studio). GearShift boxer briefs by Donovan Brennen (GearShift).
Post Category: Adam n Eve,New Items,Skins,Uncleweb Studio
5 comments May 14th, 2009 at 03:37pmRyan Darragh
Geekboys need love too [i]
Think back to high school. Go on, you can do it, it wasn’t that long ago. Now, be honest–with yourself, if no one else: Were you a 98-lb. weakling? A math geek? A member of the Chess Club? Here, I’ll go first. I was all of the above (okay, French Club, not Chess Club, but still). I was a geekboy, and proud of it! Well, I’m proud of it now. So it’s with no small frisson of delight (French Club, remember?) that I first surveyed and then tried on myvegancookbook Bolissima’s line of geekboy couture, out now at Adjunct. It’s all there, everything you remember–well, everything but the plastic pocket protector. And who knows? That could be in the works even as we speak.
Consider this classic ensemble. Maybe this was you, or another boy in your class, but somebody in your experience dressed just like this. Maybe he (you?) had no choice then, but now we do, and it’s empowering to take it back. The Short Sleeve Dress Shirt I’m wearing here can only be worn tucked in, of course–what self-respecting geekboy wears a dress shirt untucked? There’s a front patch pocket, and the white buttons are buttoned all the way to the top. No one would expect otherwise. Three colors, L$100 each. (more…)
Disclosure: Seen in World: Yes | Review Copy: Most | Friends List: Yes
Notes: On Ryan: "Justin" skin by sachi Vixen (Adam n Eve). "Loran" hair by Din Raymaker (Uncleweb Studio). Kicks shoes by Menno Ophelia (Kari). Knee Length Athletic Socks by myvegancookbook Bolissima (not for sale). Lunch bag by Posy Trudeau (Miau Haus).
Post Category: Adjunct,Casual,Designer Reviews,Jeans,Pants,Period,Shirts,Shorts,Sweaters,Ties,Uncleweb Studio,Vests
12 comments May 13th, 2009 at 07:13pmRyan Darragh
In case you’re wondering…
Yeah, I’m still here. I’m just desperately busy in RL–lots of stuff going on, including another month of physical therapy. That’s going well, though! My doctor and I both think so. Hopefully the next few weeks will bring further improvement and increased happiness on my part.
I do have a post in the works, although as per usual I’ve been overly ambitious and it’s taking longer than I expected to put together. With any luck, it’ll be ready by tomorrow. I really need to work out a better routine of alternating shorter, less complex articles with the longer, more ambitious ones. Hey, what a great idea! Why didn’t I think of that before?
Just as a reminder, if you’re interested in appearing here as a Guest Style Consultant, please let me know by dropping me a notecard! I think all the guys who have appeared so far would tell you that I’m fun and easy to work with. You can read more about how the process works here.
Thanks for reading! 
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1 comment May 13th, 2009 at 02:22pmRyan Darragh
Screw success–I’m dressing for paradise
So, I’ve been dreaming of a summer vacation. And not just any summer vacation–the perfect one, the one you never want to come home from. It’s unlikely that I’ll manage to pull off anything quite like my dream in RL, but I figure, why let that stop me in SL? And so, as you see, the beach hut in Bora Bora. But then there’s the eternal question: what to wear? (more…)
Disclosure: Seen in World: Yes | Review Copy: No | Friends List: No
Notes: On Ryan: "Kamal" skin and "Busta 2" hair by shiloh Jun (Shiloh Jun). Finz shoes in Bronze by Eponymous Trenchmouth (JCS). Kaimana necklace and bracelet by Caliah Lyon (Muse).
Post Category: ALB Dream Fashion,Casual,Eyewear,Freebies,Juice,Kilts/sarongs/wraps,ROLE Optic,Shirts
3 comments May 6th, 2009 at 09:06pmRyan Darragh
Uncleweb Studios Reopening Gift
Uncleweb Studio is back with a new main store and bunch of new styles. To celebrate, owner Din Raymaker has put out the Reed style in 3 tones (blond, black, brown) for free till the end of the month.
Post Category: Asides,Freebies
Add comment May 5th, 2009 at 10:24pmExpress Zenovka
Spring bends toward Summer
For a while now, Shinichi Mathy has been one to watch. His clothing designs have been not just colorful but impeccably textured and detailed, not just handsome but beautiful, not just interesting but fun. In my own humble opinion, that last might be the most important element of all. (more…)
Disclosure: Seen in World: Yes | Review Copy: Yes | Friends List: Yes
Notes: On Ryan: "Alpha" skin (Saxon) by Theodore DuCasse (Zanzo). "Jiro" hair by Kavar Cleanslate (Exile). Blossoms long-sleeve tees by Shinichi Mathy (SHIKI). Men's Belt Sandals by JB Gazov (J's). Wonder Ring by Mhaijik Guillaume (Mhaijik Things).
Post Category: Casual,Dressy,Jackets,Jeans,New Items,Pants,Period,SHIKI Designs,Shirts,Skins,Suits,Vests,Zanzo
3 comments May 4th, 2009 at 10:50pmRyan Darragh
Blogger Style Throwdown: Rock Star under 2500L (vs. Autumn Hykova)
There have been music-based throwdowns in the past, but there’s always something special about rock stars. Whether it be for their music skills, on stage presence, or armies of fans, rock stars have “made it big.”
Here to explore the world of sex, drugs, and rock ‘n roll with me this week is Autumn Hykova, owner of the hair store Tiny Bird. Autumn doesn’t seem to use her personal blog, Second Living on the Edge, any more but has nonetheless managed to stay in the blogosphere. A clear master the art of cameo blogging, Autumn put a lot of work into the Victorian Bushfire Appeal, has been modeling over at Of Deer & Dogs, and is the Bonus Jewnas. She even managed to cameo on Men’s Second Style.
Post Category: Style Throwdown
1 comment May 3rd, 2009 at 05:33amExpress Zenovka
He’s alive! … alive!
It’s true — I am alive, I haven’t died yet, although on Wednesday I did think my physical therapist was trying to kill me. When I accused her of this, she was indignant and responded, “No! Of course not. I was only trying to make you cry.” Which she almost did, but I was too manly to let that show.
So far I’m giving the process a verdict of qualified success. I have a few more sessions before following up with my orthopedist, and then we’ll decide if I need further therapy or if they’ll discharge me. I’m hoping this will be all I need — my therapist is great (aside from trying to kill me and make me cry), but even though my insurance does cover the bulk of the cost the co-pays do add up, pretty scary, pretty quickly. And of course I’d like to feel better sooner rather than later.
In the meantime, I know I’ve been pretty absent (as I had feared I would be), but I am working on a post now and am hoping to be back in my “regular” swing of things soon. My apologies all around, both to readers who wonder what I’m liking lately and to designers who have generously provided samples for review consideration and hope to see their creations here. It truly does suck to have your time constrained in ways that aren’t even any fun.
Also, Express told me this morning that this week’s Style Throwdown is experiencing some technical difficulties due to RL interference. We’ll have that back on track as soon as all the participants are ready and able, not just willing.
Post Category: Announcements
Add comment May 1st, 2009 at 03:01pmRyan Darragh
