Posts filed under 'DE Designs'
So, I picked up this period suit a little while back, with a certain larger, themed article in mind. For a variety of reasons, that didn’t quite work out–it happens, unfortunately. Ever since, it’s been sitting in my inventory, waiting patiently, reminding me every so often that it’s still there, still beautiful, eager to be worn. Absent the larger article’s context, I couldn’t decide how to present it. Finally, last night, it came together in my head…with, as the song says, a little help from a friend.
DoC Eldritch’s “1846 (Blackened)” suit has a fantastic Old American West feel–I can easily see Al Swearengen wearing it just to intimidate Cy Tolliver or impress Mr. Wu, unlikely though he might be to achieve success in either endeavor. It represents true, lovingly maintained gentleman’s finery of an era when true finery might be found but rarely, and then it was quite likely to be ill cared-for and shabby. Not so here. (more…)
Disclosure: Seen in World: Yes | Review Copy: No | Friends List: No
Notes: On Ryan: "Noir" skin and eyes by Posy Trudeau (Flesh Peddlers, Silent location only). "Serafin" hair by Din Raymaker (Uncleweb Studio). Quixote boots by Eponmyous Trenchmouth (JCS).
Post Category: Coats, DE Designs, Dressy, Fantasy, Outfits, Pants, Period, Shirts, Vests
August 14th, 2008 at 07:35pmRyan Darragh
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
The Drifter grabbed the body now laying lifeless on the stone and dragged it around a corner of the building, leaving plain sight. He was breathing heavy, sweating, his eyes darted around searching for movement. His ears were keen, listening for any kind of alarm. 
He paused and listened, holding the man by the collar of his jacket. He wiped the sweat from his eyes with a forearm and quieted his breathing, straining for any sound. Nothing. How lucky can you get? he thought. He’d been on the run for months now. This running was differerent - running away instead of to someplace. He squatted down beside the dead body, letting the strength return. Fighting for your life tends to take it out of you, even if it is a short fight. He’d changed his appearance as best he could, cutting his hair, growing some facial stubble. It wasn’t much but at least it was something. He’d even had to lose the clothing he’d spent so much for, bundling them up and throwing them in the river, stealing a pair of rugged farmer pants and an old pullover for a shirt. He’d made his way along the river, breaking into a flat out run for kilos when the baying of the houndslogs started up behind him. Somehow he’d managed to stay ahead and finally lose them. He’d wandered for days, finally catching up a caravan to Penelos, a small village. He’d managed to find some work there, enough to make food money and keep out of sight. So many times he’d see some passer-by gazing at him just a little too long. It kept him awake at night, listening for the inevitable attack. It never came. Maybe he was just paranoid. Glancing down at the body at his feet, he knew he wasn’t too paranoid. (more…)
Disclosure: Seen in World: Yes | Review Copy: Yes | Friends List: No
Notes: On Mel: Hair-[ND] "Mess It Up" - black pearl by Lost Therian, Skin-Trixxxotic - Rugged MALE - Dark Rugged by Trixie Wexler, Eyes-=RaC= Reflect Aqua by Mallory Cowen, Shoes-(Shiny Things) LG Spencers - Black by Fallingwater Cellardoor, Necklace-DA Worm Tooth Necklace by Ghanie Lane
Post Category: DE Designs, Fantasy, New Items, Outfits
November 2nd, 2007 at 02:24pmMel Fitzcarraldo
The Drifter walks in the nearly empty bar as the few patrons casually turn to check out the intruder, the dust from outside following him in. The Drifter looks around, finds an empty table, sits himself down and looks around and waits.
He looks down at his dusty overalls, battered and torn. He frowns as he remembers how each hole was ripped, climbing jagged cliffs, chasing down a wild muklok for food, running from a bandow who thought he got a little close to her cubs. It’s been a long trip, but worth it. An old man in the corner rises from his table and makes his way over to where The Drifter sits, settling in a chair opposite. “Call me Doc,” the man says. The Drifter nods. “Do I know what you’re here for?” Doc asks slowly. The Drifter nods again. Doc sits for a moment, gathering his thoughts, looking The Drifter over. “All right. Follow me.” Doc gets up and heads for a door in the rear of the bar. The Drifter follows behind.
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Disclosure: Seen in World: Yes | Review Copy: No | Friends List: No
Notes: On Mel: "Dante" skin and "The Outside" hair by Lost Thereian (Naughty). Bikerboots Classic 01 boots by Armin Wiefel (Drawmachine).
Post Category: DE Designs, Fantasy, Outfits, Updated Items
October 17th, 2007 at 06:37pmMel Fitzcarraldo
“Ten-HUT!”
DE Designs’ newest release is Military Brat, a stylish takeoff of camo wear in three colors– “Urban” (blue/gray), “Desert” (tan/olive), and “Recon” (black/gray). Designer DoC Eldritch has created a fine interplay of texture that fits into a coherent whole. The pants are a low-contrast camo design with a coarse mesh weave. The fabric must not hold together very well, as a rip in one thigh is repaired with grommets and lacing, and the other thigh is repaired with a bandanna tied in place. The wrinkles in the pants and bandanna are particularly well done. Another bandanna, riveted in place, patches up rips near the waistband of the pants, and continues around the front to act as a second belt. And on that belt– D-rings! God, I’m a sucker for metal in an outfit. (more…)
Disclosure: Seen in World: Yes | Review Copy: No | Friends List: No
Notes: On Aidan: FORM Pale Skin with Hair by Zabitan Assia. GB Jump Boots by Gutterblood Spoonhammer. The Jewel Spicer Silver Link Necklace With Dog Tags by Jewel Spicer.
Post Category: Casual, DE Designs, Outfits, Pants, Shirts, Sportswear
June 4th, 2007 at 10:46pmAidan Recreant
If you liked Fallingwater Cellardoor’s Old Shoes, then check out this tall boot version just released today. I got a copy of these a couple of weeks ago and like the Old Shoes, the textures are very realistic, looking every bit liked scuffed leather. The prim buckle detail is very rich, and every edge and seam is carefully planned.
These boots honestly don’t work with just jeans and a t-shirt for the most part (something Fallingwater agrees with so it’s not a dis of the product). The delay in the release was to time it with DoC Eldritch’s new outfit Chapter 1. Fallingwater describes the outfit as “piratey” while DoC thinks it has more of a Robin Hood feel.
I haven’t written much about DE Designs here as it typically isn’t my style, but there is no doubt that DoC is talented and creates very creative and high quality designs.
The boots come n black and brown and are no modify/copy/no transfer. A demo version is available, and they cost L$450 to buy. They can be found at Shiny Things in Hotei.
The Chapter 1 outfit is available for men and women and can be found at DE Designs.
Disclosure: Boots - Seen in World: Yes | Review Copy: Yes | Friends List: Yes
Outfit - Seen in World: No | Review Copy: No | Friends List: No
Post Category: DE Designs, New Items, Outfits, Shiny Things, Shoes
September 17th, 2006 at 11:56amNicholas Shaftoe
So, I picked up this period suit a little while back, with a certain larger, themed article in mind. For a variety of reasons, that didn’t quite work out–it happens, unfortunately. Ever since, it’s been sitting in my inventory, waiting patiently, reminding me every so often that it’s still there, still beautiful, eager to be worn. Absent the larger article’s context, I couldn’t decide how to present it. Finally, last night, it came together in my head…with, as the song says, a little help from a friend.
