You’ll find a boatload of freebies and dollarbies out on the bridge at Garbage Prototype’s shopping district, Starlust ‘A La Mode. There are clothing, skins, hair and eyes by Garbage and other Starlust designers. This weekend only!
Post Category: Asides, Freebies
Add comment June 27th, 2009 at 12:03pmRyan Darragh
It’s official–swaffette has gone a little bit mad.
In the best way possible, I mean. Her new Performance Suit, released earlier this month, may just be the most impressively flexible suit I’ve ever worn. Dozens of pieces provide for what seems like tons of mix-and-match wear options. I tried to count up the possibilities, but I gave up when I lost track and had to start over. Twice. I kid you not.
swaffette’s creation is a classic English three-piece suit, in an attractive slim cut, with two-button jacket. This simple description doesn’t begin to convey the extensive planning and effort that have clearly gone into such a generous “single garment” offering. If that doesn’t signify some kind of madness, I don’t know what does. But you be the judge. (more…)
Disclosure: Seen in World: Yes | Review Copy: Yes | Friends List: Yes
Notes: On Ryan: "Vivant Blush Clean" skin by CJ Carnot (Fleur). "Jude" hair by Aleri Darkes (Diversity). Oxford Loafers in Wolvercote by Drusus DuCasse (Zanzo). Dragon Slippers (a Midnight Mania freebie) by Photos Nikolaidis (A:S:S). "Arcadi" glasses by Rohal Schnyder (ROLE Optic).
Post Category: Business, Dressy, Freebies, Jackets, New Items, Pants, SF Design, Shirts, Suits, Ties, Vests
4 comments June 16th, 2009 at 02:59pmRyan Darragh
In celebration of the store’s grand re-opening, you can pick up a gift box of freebies at Moonshine. Look for the package on the table outside the main entrance.
Post Category: Asides, Freebies, Moonshine
Add comment June 1st, 2009 at 10:32amRyan Darragh
“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
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 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
It begins here for me on this road. How the whole mess happened I don’t know, but I know it couldn’t happen again in a million years. Maybe I could’ve stopped it early, but once the trouble was on its way, I was just goin’ with it. Mostly I remember the girl. I can’t explain it–a sad chick like that, but somethin’ changed in me. She got to me, but that’s later anyway. This is where it begins for me, right on this road.
Disclosure: Seen in World: Yes | Review Copy: Some | Friends List: Some
Notes: On Ryan: "Miguel" skin by Tricky Boucher (Belleza). 000 Jeans by Zabitan Assia (FORM).
Post Category: ARGRACE, Boots, Casual, Freebies, Grunge, Hair, Hats, Jackets, Jewelry, Miau Haus, New Items, Perfectionist, Relish, Treads, Vests
3 comments April 15th, 2009 at 12:49pmRyan Darragh
I think it might just be. An Easter freebie by Samantha Poindexter. In black, white and three colors (pastels, natch). Pick yours up at Samantha’s Shirts.
Post Category: Asides, Casual, Freebies, Samantha's Shirts, Shirts
Add comment April 11th, 2009 at 11:11pmRyan Darragh
I’m not usually able to spend much time on hunts, but they can be a lot of fun, and for a change this one sounds like it will actually be rewarding for guys! And so I bring you the following Public Service Announcement. — Ryan
I thought you’d like to know about an exciting month-long hunt called “Spring Is In the Air.” It’s for lesser known designers to show off just what they can do; all are small businesses. Each store owner hides an Easter Egg somewhere in their store and with a starting point and clues, our hunters begin! There will be assistants in many areas to help out with any issues. The Hunt runs from April 1 - 30! We’ve all made a huge attempt to design things with men in mind because so many don’t always think of them. So far, over half of our designers have items that would be of interest to men! (more…)
Post Category: Announcements, Events, Freebies
1 comment March 31st, 2009 at 09:03pmRyan Darragh
Kobe Flatley of Mechanism has put out a scarf, spiked belt, and tshirt in the lobby of his mainstore. While you’re there, also pick up his latest group gift — rolled up jeans.
Post Category: Asides, Freebies
Add comment February 22nd, 2009 at 01:32pmExpress Zenovka
Nothing says “I love you” like jewelry. And I’m not just talking about the ladies here–it’s a not-very-secret secret that guys like jewelry, too. I think it’s because there’s so little good lingerie out there for us. I mean, hey, a good pair of boxer briefs and we’re done. (Although, hmm, there are always silks…) I’m not talking about watches, either, at least not today. I love watches, but for me they’re more an accessory item than jewelry. Jewelry is something you wear just because it’s pretty. There, I said it and I’ll say it again: pretty. Deep down, you know it’s true.
In case you haven’t noticed, Valentine’s Day is coming right up, check your calendar! For your gift-giving consideration, I thought I’d suggest some jewelry items that I love and admire. I’m hoping that you (or your man) might like them too.
Disclosure: Seen in World: Yes | Review Copy: Some | Friends List: Some
Notes: On Ryan: "Ichiro" skin by denchu Dench (DEN-DOU). "Teddy" hair by machang Pichot (AOHARU). Kelp God merman gear by EmeraldEver Cline (Em's Mermaid Shop). "Ash" skin and BlueMist2 eyes by Darwin Mizser (AVid). "Illusion" hair by Khai Sinister (The Abyss). Classic Jeans by Jesseaitui Petion (Aitui). Camera Obscura by Tohru Kanami.
Post Category: Aitui, Casual, Dionysia Designs, Dressy, Freebies, Gothic, Holiday, Jewelry, Mhaijik Things, New Items, Underwear
2 comments February 12th, 2009 at 02:41pmRyan Darragh
Perefim Cao is having a store-wide sale down in the vault at [OMFG]. You’ll find tons of steampunk and other themed gear for just L$1. Clothing, boots, eyes, wings, weapons, insanely detailed accessories –you name it, it’s on sale…for now.
Post Category: Asides, Freebies, Novelty, OMFG, Period, Roleplay, Sales, Steampunk
Add comment January 12th, 2009 at 10:33amRyan Darragh
Before I talk about Jazz, y’all might be wondering what a busker is. Buskers are street performers.
Now, about Jazz. There’s no easy way to define what Jazz is but that’s what makes this a fun theme for the throwdown. From swing to bebop to jazz fusion *shudders*, there’s no easy way to define jazz. And there definitely is no easy way to peg someone as a jazz peformer. That’s why Ryan Darragh, our resident editor in chief, and I decided to each put down 3500L to start our own jazz ensemble.
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Post Category: Casual, Eyewear, Freebies, Hair, Hats, Jackets, Jeans, Pants, Shirts, Shoes, Skins, Style Throwdown
2 comments January 11th, 2009 at 05:43pmExpress Zenovka
You can pick up a couple of great sunglass styles as freebies at ROLE Optic: “Tom” in white, “Jerry” in black. They’re scripted for easy resize. Also available, “Olivia” in pink. Look for ‘em on the gifts table.
Disclosure: Seen in World: Yes | Review Copy: No | Friends List: No
Notes: On Ryan: "Antonio" skin by Funk Schnook (FNKY!). Freebie Hair #3 by Din Raymaker (Uncleweb Studio). Silk Shirt by Yelmer Pfeffer (Alphamale).
Post Category: Asides, Casual, Eyewear, Freebies, ROLE Optic
1 comment January 3rd, 2009 at 01:04pmRyan Darragh
You can pick up this “Festive Anniversary Party Hat” as a freebie at Grim Bros. It’s packed full of crazy detailing you’ll have to discover for yourself. Be sure to check for other freebies while you’re there–yesterday it was a Happy New Year 2009 hat, but today it’s a pair of chain-drive skates.
Disclosure: Seen in World: Yes | Review Copy: No | Friends List: No
Notes: On Ryan: "Kyle" skin by Theoden Ling (SUBARU). "Czech Mate" hair by Noam Sprocket (Gritty Kitty). Revenant Suit by Allegory Malaprop (Schadenfreude). Geeked Out Scientist Glasses by Cutea Benelli (Grim Bros.).
Post Category: Asides, Fantasy, Freebies, Grim Bros., Hats, Novelty
Add comment January 1st, 2009 at 04:08pmRyan Darragh
That’s right, the throwdown is back! As I told you last week, we’ve got twice as many people this time around for a tag team throwdown. I’m up against Nicolas Sinatra and Dahlia Eilde of the couples fashion blog, Bonnie & Clyde. Both are experienced models, currently employed by Nex-Core Model Management. On top of that, Bonnie & Clyde is one of the first couples fashion blogs for Second Life, so they have plenty of experience working together. I’ll be teaming up with my lovely wifey, TheDiva Rockin, Chief of the SL Fashion Police, and hoping we can keep pace with em.
Our theme is “Snow day.” Why’s that? Because a good portion of the Northern Hemisphere has experienced snow in the past few weeks. Basically, its too cold for me go outside. Luckily, SL lets us play in the snow without the cold, the wet, the mushy, and the soggy.
It’s a win-win for everyone.
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Post Category: Accessories, Boots, Coats, Eyes, Freebies, Gloves, Hair, Hats, Holiday, Jackets, Jeans, Pyjamas, Shoes, Skins, Sportswear, Style Throwdown, Sweaters, Underwear
3 comments December 29th, 2008 at 09:10pmExpress Zenovka
So, I had this crazy idea that I would do a series of posts featuring formal wear for the holidays. This thing called Christmas kinda got in my way, but I’m kicking it off anyway. I’ve got a few things already lined up; we’ll see how far I get. Consider these recommendations for winter parties in general, holiday or otherwise. Hey, New Year’s Eve is still coming! (more…)
Disclosure: Seen in World: Yes | Review Copy: Some | Friends List: No
Notes: On Ryan: "Antonio" skin by Funk Schnook (FNKY!). "Gabriel" hair by Lost Thereian (Naughty). H&H Oxfords by Eponymous Trenchmouth (JCS). Steel Cane by Vincente Shepherd (Gaslights Emporium).
Post Category: Accessories, Formal, Freebies, Hatpins, Hats, Jackets, Pants, Shirts, Spindle Vlodovic, Styles of edo, Suits, Vests
1 comment December 27th, 2008 at 11:38pmRyan Darragh
I won’t argue with you. The juxtaposition may indeed seem odd. Skinkie Winkler’s new “Esprit de Neige” (Spirit of Snow) men’s necklace is is a stunning piece of simple, icy elegance, eminently suitable for dressy, even formal holiday occasions. And I’m wearing it with…antlers?
Yes. Let me tell you why. There is, as the saying goes, a method to my madness.
I think we sometimes worry too much about “properly coordinating” our clothing, jewelry, hairstyle, accessories, toys and whatnot when we put ourselves together. Now, I’m not trying to discourage you from striving for sartorial harmony rather than chaos. But there’s also nothing wrong with whimsy, or with occasionally wearing, let’s say, a more “formal” piece of jewelry with a more “casual” outfit, just to let it really stand out and shine. Once you understand certain guiding principles, then you can begin bending them, even if you prefer not to break them outright. Hey, this is SL, not RL–it’s supposed to be fun! (more…)
Disclosure: Seen in World: Yes | Review Copy: Some | Friends List: No
Notes: On Ryan: "Alex" skin by thoden Ling (SUBARU). "Live Jazz" hair by Kumii Yoshikawa (69). Sexy Buttoned Down Shirt with Sculpts by Jesseaitui Petion (Aitui). Boots Cut Fit Denims by AIR Winx (ARGRACE).
Post Category: Accessories, Dressy, Freebies, Holiday, Jewelry, New Items, Novelty, Schadenfreude, flirt
Add comment December 23rd, 2008 at 05:52pmRyan Darragh
Regardless of whether you’re an American, you probably support at least one of these parties: neko, zombie, pirate, or ninjas. Show your support with a t-shirt from etchd.
Post Category: Asides, Freebies
Add comment November 4th, 2008 at 05:09pmExpress Zenovka
Free tank and pants at Kanan. What isn’t free is 100L or less, for when you need to let out your inner punk without a huge balance hit.
Post Category: Asides, Freebies, Pants, Shirts
Add comment November 3rd, 2008 at 03:12pmExpress Zenovka
Check out the freebie section @ Zoobong for amusing tees, polos, and a pair of jeans, each packaged as a dollarbie.
Post Category: Asides, Freebies
Add comment November 2nd, 2008 at 05:08amExpress Zenovka
In July of 1862, the Reverend Charles Lutwidge Dodgson and the Reverend Robinson Duckworth rowed in a boat up the River Thames with three little girls, the daughters of Henry George Liddell, the Vice-Chancellor of Oxford University and Dean of Christ Church as well as headmaster of Westminster School. During the ride, Dodgson apparently told the Liddell sisters a tale about a bored little girl named Alice.
Three years later, Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland by “Lewis Carroll” with illustrations by John Tenniel was published. Even the Queen of England loved the tale, and the tale has never been out of print since. While the tale has always been enjoyed by adults and children, the tale has always been a bit.. well.. creepy.
Alice’s journey “down the rabbit hole” has much in common with a nightmare. Isn’t that perfect for Halloween?
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Post Category: Accessories, Coats, Costumes, Eyes, Fantasy, Freebies, Hair, Holiday, Neko, Outfits, Pants, Shapes, Shoes, Skins, Style Throwdown
8 comments October 31st, 2008 at 07:29pmExpress Zenovka
Shinichi Mathy of Shiki has recently put up an a funky-colored argyle sweater for members of the Shiki Designs group. Also upstairs are previous group freebies, some swimwear and a unisex tanktop, next to the 50% off section.
Post Category: Asides, Freebies, Sales
Add comment October 24th, 2008 at 08:11amExpress Zenovka
Ryan forwarded me the review pack from WoE since we both agreed it’s more my style. Pretty much appreciated also. However, I was supposed to write this review when the item was still really new. My Second Life PC died but by now I managed to get things running very crudely on a old laptop. I’m on a pre-Windlight viewer, so the picture lighting is a bit crude sometimes (it’s easier than blaming my horrible photography skills). The outfit I’ll be reviewing is the Brody outfit. It’s for sale at 200 L$.
WoE sells urban clothes for both men and women. If you like baggy pants and graphic shirts it’s a good place to visit on your search for clothes. Did I mention they’re fairly priced as well? Enough about the store, on to the meat of the review.
The outfit contains a pair of baggy pants, two belts, a graphic t shirt and a longsleeve to wear underneath. The shirt uses the jacket layer, the longsleeve is available on undershirt and shirt layer. The prim parts are no-mod but come with a resize script. The clothing parts are no-mod as well, which means you can’t retouch the pants shape.
Disclosure: Seen in World: Yes | Review Copy: Yes | Friends List: No
Notes: On Daman: Skin by Khai Sinister (TheAbyss), Sunglasses by Maris Kanto (Kalnins Optics), Hair by Opera Qunha (Black Maria), Piercings by Geyer Schnyder (Primitive Design), Cigarette by Kunst Himmel (hoorenbeek), Shoes by Coke Dreadlow (Urban Bomb Unit)
Post Category: Freebies, Jeans, New Items, Outfits, Shirts, Urban, WoE
1 comment October 12th, 2008 at 12:00pmDaman Tenk
From noon on Sunday, Oct. 12 through Halloween, hunt for pumpkins scattered throughout Plunder and Miau Haus Street! Inside you’ll find freebies from Posy: candy, sneakers, clothing, accessories and festive Halloween stuff.
Post Category: Asides, Freebies
Add comment October 11th, 2008 at 09:00amRyan Darragh
You’ll find a freebie quality Blaze Coumbia tux on the SS Galaxy, at the entrance to the Zodiac Ballroom. There’s also a freebie Blaze Columbia gown for the ladies!
Post Category: Asides, Blaze Columbia, Freebies
Add comment October 7th, 2008 at 11:02amRyan Darragh
Late again due to RL interference, but still just as good as ever 
Back in the mid-80s, some hardcore punks started doing these “emotional” stage performances. As the 90s came around, they mellowed out into a more indie style. But singing emotionally and wearing geek chic wasn’t enough. Some band needed to dress in black and wear eye shadow to convey the depth of their emotion. Legions of rebellious suburban kids followed suit, the “emo” style that we all know was born. Here to explore and enjoy the fad is Creamy Cooljoke, queen of the freebies at Free*style. (more…)
Disclosure: Seen in World: Yes | Review Copy: Some | Friends List: No
Post Category: Eyes, Eyewear, Freebies, Gothic, Hair, Hoodies, Jackets, Jeans, Jewelry, Shirts, Shoes, Skins, Style Throwdown, Tattoos
10 comments October 4th, 2008 at 07:18pmExpress Zenovka
You may remember an announcement not too long ago regarding a quality freebie, a men’s bronze pendant necklace by dionysia Elytis. At the time, dionysia was just starting to design jewelry for men, and we had some fascinating chats about men and their likes and dislikes. Apparently I managed not to dissuade her entirely, as she has created a total of four different sets of matched jewelry pieces for men.
dionysia’s design approach is different from that of some other designers whose work I love–her pieces are simple and sturdy rather than delicate or elaborate. The bold shapes allow her beautifully detailed textures to take center stage. (more…)
Disclosure: Seen in World: Yes | Review Copy: No | Friends List: Yes
Notes: On Ryan: "Stephen" skin by VincentTalent Maximus (Styria). "Nick" hair by din Raymaker (Uncleweb Studio). Ornate Cardigan and Classic Jeans by Jesseaitui Petion (Aitui).
Post Category: Casual, Dionysia Designs, Dressy, Freebies, Jewelry, New Items
1 comment September 29th, 2008 at 07:13pmRyan Darragh
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