Posts filed under 'Urban'
You meet the most interesting people when you take public transportation. Traveling by bus is always at least a potential adventure, and trains are both fun and fascinating, but subways are almost an ecosystem all their own. Maybe it’s the whole underground thing—it effectively separates and distances you from life on the surface, and with nothing to see outside the windows except the station stops, the city above retreats into mind and memory and ceases to be a presence. At least until you exit and return to the surface. (more…)
Disclosure: Seen in World: Yes | Review Copy: No | Friends List: No
Notes: On Ryan: "Kamal" skin by shiloh Jun (Shiloh Jun). Lustrous eyes by Brandy Rasmuson (Shine). X-Treme Sneakers by Tino Voom (X-Treme Wear).
Post Category: Casual,Hair,Hats,Hoodies,JP Design,Jeans,Shirts,Urban
August 29th, 2010 at 08:37amRyan Darragh
HREE WORDS about Connors‘ Dress Shirts, gentle reader: Consider the Fatpack.
I mean, just look at the fabric of Dress Shirt in Navy. The pattern of light and shade is beautiful in itself, but where there is light, you can almost see each thread in the weave. And the jewel-like depth of the colour blue is nothing short of delicious.
It’s summer here in Europe, so the shirt being so unbuttoned isn’t worrying me. But don’t let the irony pass you by. This is a dress shirt, but made to be worn in the most comfortable and casual way.
Now prepare yourself for a surprise and the reason for my advice about the fatpack. (more…)
Disclosure: Seen in World: Most | Review Copy: No | Friends List: No
Notes: On Mr. Oh: Johan SK skin by Tricky Boucher (Belleza). Brad hair in Ash Grey by Maddox DuPont (MADesigns). Steam glasses by Nibb Tardis (primOptic). Cargo trousers in white by Kerem Lunt (King). Boho sandals in tan by Fallingwater Cellardoor (Shiny Things).
Post Category: Casual,Connors,General,Shirts,Urban
July 6th, 2010 at 01:20amMr. Oh
or me to wear a shirt on top rather than a jacket or coat, it has to be special. I found just such a shirt at Traken Damone‘s shop Flavor: this is Kaine button-up shirt in Gold.
The styling is good and the prim pieces fit even my unusual shape, which is always a relief. But it is particularly the richness of the colours that makes this shirt so special to me. It’s called gold, but the rich earthy browns and soaring sky blue highlights are spectacular.
Kaine is also available with other designs, ranging from innocuous broad appeal like the deep dark violet Kaine Celt, or nearly oriental flower “Kaine Blood” in dark maroon and black, to the manga-drawn Kaine Guns and Lovecraft-esque Kaine Mech. (more…)
Disclosure: Seen in World: Yes | Review Copy: Yes | Friends List: No
Notes: On Mr. Oh: Johan SK skin by Tricky Boucher (Belleza). Brad hair in Ash Grey by Maddox DuPont (MADesigns). Hawke glasses by Nibb Tardis (primOptic). Indigo Wash Jeans by Adam Soler (Lookr; no longer available). Oslo boots by Eponymous Trenchmouth (Jeepers Creepers Shoes).
Post Category: Casual,Flavor,General,Shirts,Urban
June 26th, 2010 at 12:43pmMr. Oh
here are new sculpted-prim shoes at Guu Nishi‘s House of Curios Industries (HOC) and they are both stunning and inexpensive. We’ve featured HOC running shoes before: Rhys Ackmann, a guest consultant, loved his Bolts; Ryan wore some chucks as part of a rock-a-billy outfit and once called HOC‘s Skoochers “The best $10 shoes I’ve ever seen.” The new extended shoe selection at HOC offers phenomenal value for money and their flexibility makes them the new “Go To” shoes.
The newest pair in the HOC range are the Easy Striders, these comfortable slip-ons come with textures serious enough for business and others that are casual enough to wear with shorts. 
Many HOC shoes have tags with the company initials; on the Easy Striders, this is a little metal piece on the piping around the top of the shoe. Click the shoes to be presented with a blue dialog box to change texture. There are 10 texture possibilities in all, although the last 5 are only unlocked to HOC group members (you’ll need to have membership activated when you put on the shoe to enable the extra textures). All this for L$75! Copy and Modify are allowed; no Transfer. Also in the folder is a version of the shoes for Viewer 2. From what I’ve heard on the forums, I hope to never see that particular version in person. (more…)
Disclosure: Seen in World: Yes | Review Copy: No | Friends List: No
Notes: On Mr. Oh: Johan SK skin by Tricky Boucher (Belleza). Brad hair in Ash Grey by Maddox DuPont (MADesigns). Arach glasses by Nibb Tardis (primOptic). Baggy Jeans by Posy Trudeau (Homespun). Plain T-shirt in blood red by Truth Hawks (Truth).
Post Category: Business,Casual,Dressy,Formal,HOC Industries,New Items,Shoes,Sportswear,Urban
June 3rd, 2010 at 12:07amMr. Oh
ecause my avatar is unusually short and slight by SL standards, the growing trend of shirts and jackets to have prim cuffs, collars and lapels (sensible as it is to use 3D objects to represent parts of RL garments that are 3D) is unsettling. But in a few pieces, Winter DiPrima of Laqroki has managed to create prim-based collars that work — at least for me.
Buying myself garments with important sections that are prims is a form of gambling. Laqroki‘s High Collar Coat in Navy Blue was, my friends, the jackpot. It’s available in a range of colours, white, beige, grey, dark grey, military green and black, but the navy blue version seemed to me an exceptionally deep and beautiful hue. As well as the garment, given to us on undershirt, shirt and jacket layers, there is a prim skirt, prim sleeve details and the prim collar, which also adds the 3D pockets. All the pieces are tied together visually not only wtih the navy blue colouring, but also with some very distinctive large metal rings.
I have a lot of coats in my inventory, but High Collar Coat has got to be one of my two or three favourites. Much to my surprise, one of my favourite features is the collar, which is just a wee bit exagerrated… just a wee bit manga. What a brilliant piece of artistry. (more…)
Disclosure: Seen in World: Yes | Review Copy: No | Friends List: No
Notes: On Mr. Oh: Johan SK skin by Tricky Boucher (Belleza). Hair - HA Babbling in Ash by Heidi SeraKorea (TOP). "Steam" glasses with scripted frames and lenses by Nibb Tardis (primOptic). "Scratch" shoes in black by Eponymous Trenchmouth (Jeepers Creepers Shoes). Men's Flaunt Jeans in Lumberjack blue by Shai Delacroix (Shai). Tshirt in sky by Truth Hawks (TRUTH).
Post Category: Casual,Coats,General,Laqroki,Shirts,Ties,Urban
April 25th, 2010 at 05:00amMr. Oh
Nix Sands’s Impressionista line of waistcoats puts a museum’s worth of artistry into your wardrobe. There are currently 9 in the series, with more allegedly on the way, and each one is beautifully made. Some, like Monet’s Lilies and Van Gogh’s Starry, bring to mind whole paintings, cut into waistcoat shape. Others, like Klimt’s Kiss or Swirl seem more like motifs based on the painting rather than wearing the painting itself. Still others, like Lautrec’s plums or reds, look like more traditional waistcoats.
Nix generously includes some period-piece flap-fronted trousers and a dress shirt with each waistcoat, so you’re ready to go before you know it! Elsewhere in the Xcentricity shop, you’ll find bow- or string-ties to go with the shirt, if you so require. (more…)
Disclosure: Seen in World: Yes | Review Copy: Some | Friends List: No
Notes: On Mr. Oh: Johan SK skin by Tricky Boucher (Belleza). Brad hair in Ash Grey by Maddox DuPont (MADesigns). Formica No 2 in silver by Rozoregalia Braveheart (Rozoregalia). Blaze Regal Tux in Black by Blaze Columbia (Blaze); Casual Tux in Brown by Yelmer Pfeffer (Alphamale); Oslo boots in black and brown by Eponymous Trenchmouth (Jeepers Creepers Shoes).
Post Category: Business,Casual,Dressy,Formal,General,Period,Steampunk,Urban,Vests,Victorian,Xcentricity
April 1st, 2010 at 01:29amMr. Oh
see through our eyes, nor are they the window to our souls. Our Second Life vision cannot be brought into focus by interposing precision-ground prims between eyes and environment. Nor can Second Life’s blinding glare be tamed with tint or texture. We see, and are seen, as images adorned with objects that only change our view as much as they change our mood — expressions of my taste or of my familiarity or of my wishful thinking. I wear glasses not so I can recognize you, but so that we can recognize me.
When I surveyed some Second Life residents to find out why their avatars wore glasses, almost all of them said it was because they wore glasses in RL. When I asked, however, whether they were therefore looking for SL glasses that matched their RL ones, there was a lot more variety. Rozoregalia Braveheart created a series of 7 pairs of glasses called “Formica” that are not like your RL glasses. They’re sold in a shop of jewelry. And perhaps that’s how it should be. Most sets come in polished carbonfibre black and burnished chrome; these are finely crafted prims. They look great from a distance and even better when you zoom in. (more…)
Disclosure: Seen in World: Yes | Review Copy: Some | Friends List: No
Notes: On Mr. Oh: Johan SK skin by Tricky Boucher (Belleza). Spencer hair in smoke by Truth Hawks (Truth).
Post Category: Business,Casual,Cyberpunk,Eyewear,General,Rozoregalia,Urban
March 15th, 2010 at 09:33amMr. Oh
HESE ARE the thinking man’s version of the t-shirt and jeans ensemble: Isis Shirts and Classic Jeans from Zaara. There is, of course, a simplicity born of shallowness. But when you achieve simplicity through rich colour and intricacy of detail, you have arrived at intelligence. “Smart casual” indeed.
Zaara Kohime’s clothes and jewelry for women have always been full of grace, colour and hints of the exotic. The story goes that she created men’s versions of her hand drawn jeans after spotting males wandering the grid wearing the women’s version. Her small collection of men’s garments are very welcome. We can only hope that the range expands. (more…)
Disclosure: Seen in World: Yes | Review Copy: No | Friends List: No
Notes: On Mr. Oh: Johan SK skin by Tricky Boucher (Belleza). Brad hair in Ash Grey by Maddox DuPont (MADesigns). "Finesse" glasses by Nibb Tardis (primOptic). "Dublin" boots in black by Eponymous Trenchmouth (Jeepers Creepers Shoes).
Post Category: Casual,Pants,Shirts,Urban,Zaara
February 28th, 2010 at 11:08amMr. Oh
Gutterblood Spoonhammer has set up shop and is once again selling his fantastic boot designs. Drop by his beautifully eerie store and check things out!
Post Category: Asides,Boots,Casual,Grunge,Punk,Urban
March 19th, 2009 at 10:28amRyan Darragh
It feels like an age and a half since Fallingwater Cellardoor used her superpowers of creativity for the specific benefit of SL malekind, and we of that particular persuasion have been the poorer for it. Good lord, could her Murphy shoes really be her last release for us guys? Fallingwater, we’ve missed you! Please don’t leave us again like that. We promise to behave ourselves.
One look at her new men’s release, though, and I find myself thinking that maybe, just maybe, it was worth the wait. The Xing Boots are ferociously styled and immaculately constructed, with care, attention to detail, and love to spare. It’s good to feel the love again. (more…)
Disclosure: Seen in World: Yes | Review Copy: Yes | Friends List: No
Notes: On Ryan: "Gen-Y" skin by Theodore DuCasse (Zanzo). "BON75" hair by boo Nakamura (booN). Westhaven Sweater and Graphe Pants by Aleri Darkes (Diversity).
Post Category: Boots,Casual,Grunge,New Items,Shiny Things,Urban
February 19th, 2009 at 01:31pmRyan Darragh
I don’t often get the chance to attend inworld fashion shows these days. Largely that’s due to timing–a lot of these events seem to take place during my RL workday, which makes it impossible for me to attend. It’s also my own SL availabiity, which is limited by RL commitments (I do have a real life, and striking the balance is an ongoing challenge). Fashion shows are a lot of fun, but they can be something of a mixed bag in terms of “bang for the buck.” It’s not that the designs aren’t worth seeing. No, the problem for me is that the experience tends to be, shall we say, less than optimal. Clothing textures can take so long to rez for me that I can’t really get a good look at the designs before the next model hits the catwalk, much less come away with any usable pictures. This may be just the nature of the beast, but it really can be frustrating. (more…)
Disclosure: Seen in World: Yes | Review Copy: Yes | Friends List: Yes
Notes: On Ryan: "Cole" skin by Commandah Keen (Dernier Cri). "Loki" shape by Vasean Talamasca (Flesh Peddlers). "Yohkoh" hair by Kin Keiko (Kin). Urban Tactics boots by Tesa Miles (TESLA).
Post Category: Casual,Dressy,Fantasy,Gothic,Miau Haus,Outfits,Urban
February 10th, 2009 at 03:09pmRyan Darragh
When I recently put together a new and very different avatar for myself (in response to a Style Throwdown challenge from Express), I never intended for him to be a one-shot deal. Frankly, the investment (in skins, hair, and attitue) was not exactly insignificant, and I not only planned but promised to bring him back now and then. I figured, if nothing else, he’d provide a way for me to explore and present some designs that might not otherwise be quite Ryan’s style.
Trevor Turner has been creating the Young Urban line for a good while now, refining his technique along the way, and his recent designs, while still low-key and relatively straightforward, have been ever more polished and interesting. Take for example the Vest shown here. The neckline scoops casually low, the fabric texture is slightly, comfortably rough rather than refined and smooth, the shading depicts realistic tugs and tension in the fabric rather than arbitrary wrinkles. Wear it alone, with tee, or with short-sleeved white shirt and prim cuffs. L$190 each in four colors: Black, Blue, Brown and Grey. (more…)
Disclosure: Seen in World: Yes | Review Copy: Some | Friends List: No
Notes: On Ryan: "Kamal" skin and "Busta 2" hair by shiloh Jun (Shiloh Jun).
Post Category: Casual,Designer Reviews,Eyewear,IcaruS,Jeans,Jewelry,M.R.M.,New Items,ROLE Optic,Redgrave,Shirts,Shoes,Updated Items,Urban,Vests,Young Urban
January 29th, 2009 at 04:37pmRyan Darragh
Gasher: Holy bleedin’ ‘ell, mate, what happened to him?
Ben: Firefight, Gash. Bastards jumped us out of Bartertown, lookin’ for swag. We fought ‘em off, but they chopped poor Stevo into mincemeat. Mikey got ‘im, wossname, stabilated. He’s a right mess, though.
Gasher: He is that. Right. Mikey?
Mikey: Wot?
Gasher: You’re gonna rebuild ‘im.
Mikey: Wot?
Gasher: You ‘eard me.
Mikey: We ain’t got the technology.
Gasher: Don’t gimme that shite, Mikey. Do it. Make ‘im better. Stronger. Faster. (more…)
Disclosure: Seen In World: Yes | Review Copy: No | Friends List: No
Notes: On Aidan: Highwind Skin by Murgatroyd Zauberflote (Geektopia). Zack hair by din Raymaker (Uncleweb Studios). Darumi tank outfit by June Dion (BareRose). Nasty floppy boots by Gutterblood Spoonhammer (Gutter Boots).
Post Category: Accessories,Designer Reviews,Grunge,Novelty,Primtronics,Roleplay,Steampunk,Uncleweb Studio,Urban
December 4th, 2008 at 04:12pmAidan Recreant
I sagged against the ropes. Breath rasped in my throat, and I tensed as the cat came down again across my back. I would have pleaded for mercy, could I find the breath, though none would have given it. The boatswain shouted the count, and down came the cat once more. Pirates stood on either side of me, grinning and shouting. I took a grip on the ropes and yearned for unconsiousness. (more…)
Notes: On Aidan: Broder hair by Avant Scofield for The Good Life. Meno skin in Latte by Toshia Okawa for ::eXceSs::.
Post Category: Aunty Entity,Bloody Hell,Defiant Designs,Goth1c0,Grunge,GutterPup,Harmison's I.N.K.,Kinky Items,Night Spirit,Overviews,Roleplay,Ropeworx,Skin Enhancements,The Good Life,Ubercrummy and Kitsch,Urban,eXceSs
November 22nd, 2008 at 03:47pmAidan Recreant
I don’t know about you, but all that dressing up over Halloween took a lot out of me. As fun as it was, afterward I really just wanted to grab something easy and casual out of my virtual dresser drawer and throw it on. I reached in and, lucky for me, at the top of the pile I found these spiff new track suits by Donovan Brennen. Now, I understand if you’re smiling grimly and thinking, “Ahh, hmm, track suits…” with great skepticism. But hear me out, because really these just beg to be worn. You can choose from two different styles: “M.I.A.” in warm earth tones and “Zion,” in shades of blue and green. Each set includes a jacket that can be worn with long or rolled sleeves, plus matching pants. The jackets have sculpted turned-up collar and cuffs, and the pants have sculpted slouchie cuffs and a prim drawstring. (more…)
Disclosure: Seen in World: Yes | Review Copy: Yes | Friends List: Don
Notes: On Ryan: "Antonio" skin by Funk Schnook (FNKY!). "Dire" hair by Disembodied Hand (Defectiva).
Post Category: Casual,GearShift,Jackets,New Items,Outfits,Pants,SOREAL,Shoes,Sportswear,Urban
November 6th, 2008 at 05:45pmRyan Darragh
Forty-three years ago almost to the day, John Lennon wrote the Beatles’ first song that wasn’t about love. It was to appear on an album called Rubber Soul, and after that album, neither the Beatles nor popular music would ever be the same.
He’s a real Nowhere Man
Sitting in his nowhere land
Making all his nowhere plans
For nobody.
Doesn’t have a point of view
Knows not where he’s going to (more…)
Disclosure: Seen in World: Yes | Review Copy: Yes | Friends List: No
Notes: On Mr. Oh: Nora Entice - Hunter Cinnamon Mature by Sezmra Svarog (Nora BodySkins & Fashion). Male Hair Long Bang by Heidi SeraKorea(Sera Korea). Metal finch glasses by Wewi Yin(H4D). Faze purple shirt by Pompo Bombacci(SLAB). Sugoi Ronin Jeans by Maruko Sakigake(WMD) Dublin Boots in brown by Eponymous Trenchmouth(JCS).
Post Category: Casual,Jackets,Mako Magellan,New Items,Period,Urban
October 19th, 2008 at 03:02pmMr. Oh
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.
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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
October 12th, 2008 at 12:00pmDaman Tenk
I’m back again, this time with a review of JHZ. JHZ is a small store that advertises as selling High Definition clothes for men. The style is somewhat urban with baggy, worn jeans and tight T shirts.
Some of the shirts they sell are branded with first life brand logos. I won’t cover these by blog policy. I’ll cover the jeans, some original t shirts and some layered tees though. The store also makes some accessories, of which I’m showing the bracelets in my review.
I’ll start with the jeans. The texture is quite ‘crispy’ and sharp. The only blurry area I saw on the jeans was around the crotch, but that was completely the fault of the SL mesh. I’m sure we’ve all seen how SL distorts baggy or loose clothing. Since the pants are modify enabled I fixed it for myself by lowering the crotch height from 33 to 15. (more…)
Disclosure: Seen in World: Yes | Review Copy: Yes | Friends List: Yes
Notes: On Daman: Scorpio skin by Khai Sinister (TheAbyss), Stripped Black Sneakers by Emilia Redgrave (Redgrave), Industrial piercings by Deekay Xavier (DEEKS), Jack hair by Wicked Loudon (Dernier Cri)
Post Category: Designer Reviews,JHZ,Jeans,Jewelry,Shirts,Urban
September 27th, 2008 at 11:00amDaman Tenk
Xekello Shilova’s company, ShooZ, makes few things for men. But a number are unisex and these are some you’re going to like. Top quality graffiti for your feet, wrapped onto one of the best sculpted sneaker shapes you’ve ever seen; you can feel the sponginess of the rubber-substitute in those toe pieces.
The first ones I show you have to be Wicked Dice with their vivid colours and striped laces. Here the graffiti is wild spray acrylic paints. I seem to have gotten a shopworn demo copy, as the toes are not in pristine shape. Before I forget, I should tell you that these zneeks all have software size control. Click on a sneaker and a dialogue box appears allowing you to change its size by increments. (more…)
Disclosure: Seen in World: Yes | Review Copy: Yes | Friends List: No
Notes: On Mr. Oh: Nora Entice - Hunter Cinnamon by Sezmra Svarog (Nora BodySkins & Fashion). Black Tweed Jeans from Denim Suit Set by Chloris Hathor (Indigo).
Post Category: Casual,Gothic,Grunge,Shoes,ShooZ,Urban
September 11th, 2008 at 12:37pmMr. Oh
The collar is a prim of course. Somehow, despite the very tricky plaid pattern, Kobe Flatley has managed to blend the join seamlessly (except some facelights will cause a shadow). With that cut-out, it looks like a jacket lapels that have been turned up and securely buttoned up. I honestly don’t see how anyone can live without at least one of these. (more…)
Disclosure: Seen in World: Yes | Review Copy: Yes | Friends List: No
Notes: On Mr. Oh: Nora Entice - Hunter Cinnamon with stubble by Sezmra Svarog (Nora BodySkins & Fashion). "Yu-ya" hair by Orange Meili (Discord). "Twinz" glasses by Nibb Tardis (primOptic). Various jeans by Kobe Flatley (Mechanism) and, in the final photo, Ultimate Wool suit in grey by Blaze Columbia (Blaze).
Post Category: Casual,Jackets,Mechanism,Shirts,Urban
September 2nd, 2008 at 10:25amMr. Oh
It was a dark and stormy night when the taxi dropped me off at the high iron gates of Miskatonic University, at Arkham, Massachusetts. The driver seemed nervously distracted and sped away quickly into the darkness after unceremoniously hurling my heavy bags to the curb, but not, I noticed, without first grimacing in apparent annoyance at the paucity of the tip I had given him. I am, after all, a struggling student—now officially so—and as a consequence I must carefully mind my budgetary expenditures. (more…)
Disclosure: Seen in World: Yes | Review Copy: Some | Friends List: Some
Notes: On Ryan: "Jack" skin by Posy Trudeau (Flesh Peddlers). "Ilias" hair by Din Raymaker (Uncleweb Studio). Ribbed Tank Tops by Shai Delacroix (Casa Del Shai). Scrunchie socks by Posy Trudeau (Civvies). On Sean: Cthulhu avatar by Starax Statosky (no longer available).
Post Category: Accessories,Bags,BroGear,Casual,GearShift,Grunge,Hoodies,J's,Jewelry,New Items,Shoes,Shorts,Sprawl / Pushbutton Industries,Uncleweb Studio,Urban
August 18th, 2008 at 01:35pmRyan Darragh
Primitive Design is one of those stores I’ve been familiar with for quite some time, and had on my list of places to review for nearly just as long. For some reason I’ve never gotten to it however, I should blame my lack of time in the past. A few days ago the creator Geyer Schnyder gave me a full tour of the store however after a mention of Ryan – and now here I am, finally writing the review I’ve been meaning to do for ages.
The store makes items of a grungy urban/street style. They sell pretty much everything you need for a full avatar, including skins since a few days ago. The skins are only available in two white skintones however, so I can’t review them. Luckily I’ll already have my hands full enough with the clothes and accessories.
I have put two full outfits together with the store’s items, and will show those in the review. There’s so much more for sale though that you should definitely check the place out. My goal here is to give you an idea of the designer’s work in general, so I’ll try to keep it as short as I can by not spending more than a paragraph on each individual item. (more…)
Disclosure: Seen in World: Yes | Review Copy: Everything except for the hair | Friends List: No
Notes: On Daman: Scorpio skin by Khai Sinister (TheAbyss), Akeyo Lowtop chucks by artoo Magneto (Akeyo), Pornstar Hi-Tops by Coke Dreadlow (Urban Bomb Unit)
Post Category: Accessories,Bags,Designer Reviews,Grunge,Hair,Jackets,Jeans,Jewelry,Primitive Design,Shirts,Urban
August 16th, 2008 at 07:07amDaman Tenk
So much for putting up more than one post while I was away on vacation. It seems there’s never quite as much “spare time” as I think there will be. What is up with that? I had good intentions, but you know what they say…the road to hell and all that.
I learned about the new Urban Tactic boots by Tesla Miles just before leaving on a jet plane, almost literally at the 11th hour. Although I took these pictures the night before I left and carefully stashed them on my handy-dandy USB drive, I never got any further than sorting and cropping them. No actual writing took place, and don’t get me started on the internet access problem. Why do hotels charge for wi-fi? Because they can, I suppose. And I’m lazy, not to mention cheap, so rare indeed were the times when I toted my laptop down the block to the bar that offered free wi-fi–and excellent Bloody Marys and Red Snappers, I might add. Well hey now…I was on vacation, after all. 
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Disclosure: Seen in World: Yes | Review Copy: Yes | Friends List: No
Notes: On Ryan: "Kazho" corduroy pants by Posy Trudeau (Miau Haus).
Post Category: Boots,Casual,New Items,TESLA,Urban
July 23rd, 2008 at 05:03pmRyan Darragh
I don’t care how cut up they are, they’re currently my favourite pair of jeans and I’m going to wear them. They’ve got a lot of life left in them and they’re comfortable and they’re so London. The Union Jack on the front is ok, innit? But the London Underground logo on the back pocket is well bad. And I’ve washed the things so many times that the reds and blues are just faded enough. But the best part — you ready for this? — the best part of all is I can wear ‘em with anything. ‘Cos they’re actually two jeans in one. Low risers, for sure, you’ll see them in the other photos, but these are the high risers. Both in the same folder, pick whichever suits your top. Safe. They’re handmade for you by Maruko Sakigake of WMD — how can you not love a company named Weird Monkey Design? They come in lots of colours and designs; mine are Ronin London Edition; L$199 for the two pairs. There’s also a plain blue set for the special knock-down of L$50. Go get ‘em. (more…)
Disclosure: Seen in World: Yes | Review Copy: Jacket | Friends List: No
Notes: On Mr. Oh: Nora Entice - Hunter Almond by Sezmra Svarog (Nora BodySkins & Fashion). "Jared" hair in faded black by Elikapeka Tiramisu (ETD). "Arach" glasses with scripted frames and lenses by Nibb Tardis (primOptic). Murphy shoes in black by Fallingwater Cellardoor (Shiny Things). Basic Thermals (tops) in white and dark gray by Starley Thereian (Moderno).
Post Category: Casual,Grunge,Jackets,Jeans,Pants,Shirts,Urban,WMD
June 16th, 2008 at 09:19amMr. Oh
Izumiya is a wonderful store that I’ve been meaning to post about but never got around to actually doing it. Till now that is. I mentioned one item in an earlier post, but Izumi Homewood’s work deserve so much more attention than that.
Izumiya consists of mutually complementing halves. The second floor is all freebies and dollarbies. There are accessories, shirts, pants, hats(with hair), a suit, and even poses to be found up there. Creamy Cooljoke, of Free*style, and I coincidentally discovered this store at the same time, and she (unlike me) already covered the freebie side of things, esp. the dollarbie suit. So I’ll focus on the other half, the only slightly more expensive first floor.
Downstairs, prices range between 5L and 70L. Items range from pendants, hats, and hair to belts, bags, jackets. My favorite part, however, are the prepackaged outfits.
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Disclosure: Seen in World: Yes | Review Copy: No | Friends List: No
Notes: On Express: "brown gray" eyes available from Freebie Eyes Package (House of Zen).
Post Category: Belleza,Designer Reviews,Freebies,Grunge,Hair,Izumiya,Kalnins,Outfits,Skins,Urban,booN
June 13th, 2008 at 06:12amExpress Zenovka
Remember me? For the few of you who do.. no I didn’t die. I’ve just been very busy with RL and then “relaxed” a bit with a week of summer vacation. My vacation isn’t quite over yet, but I felt that I had to cover some freebies that might disappear soon. My laptop’s onboard graphics aren’t good enough SL so I snuck onto a friend’s machine to install SL to snap a few pics for this post. Thus, this post is brought to you by my friend with no desktop password 
Anyway, a long time ago I said that I couldn’t buy fancy clothes cuz I’m poor. Well, now a good number of those rich stores have freebies all in one spot: KMADD Enterprise. KMADD had a lot of gifts out from their opening, which disappeared a lil while back, before I could cover them (I hadn’t started blogging when they disappeared). Its not all bad though, because they replaced them with different gifts from a handful of the KMADD stores, including Tonic, Tango NY, Endeavor, Indigo, Redgrave, Mechanism, Mhaijik Things, SF Design, and of course MADesigns. (more…)
Disclosure: Seen in World: Yes | Review Copy: No | Friends List: No
Notes: On Express: "Andrew Chocolate" skin by Garbage Prototype (Random Industries) from GNUbie. "Vivant Chestnut Newbie" and "Vivant Bronze Newbie"skin by CJ Carnot (Fleur) from GNUbie. Eyes made using template by newbie_template Linden. Suede Topsiders by Virtual Revolution (Virtual Creations) from Free Dove.
Post Category: Accessories,Boots,Casual,Civvies,Desert Moon Clothiers,Electro Kitty,Freebies,GearShift,Hair,Indigo,Jackets,Jeans,KK Outfitters,MADesigns,Mechanism,Outfits,Philotic Energy,Redgrave,SF Design,Shirts,Shoes,TRUTH,Tami McCoy,Urban
June 6th, 2008 at 04:59pmExpress Zenovka
A few days before I headed out on my vacation trip (having a great time, wish you were here!), I ran into Donovan Brennen as he was updating his shop at Plunder. I do think I literally ran into him, or at least landed very nearly on his head when I materialized at the landing area as I logged in. I didn’t actually realize that he was there until he said, “Hey Ryan, what are you doing here?” I could only respond honestly: “Um, I think this must be where I was when I last crashed. And gave up. Last night. And please note that I say ‘crashed’ rather than ‘logged out.’” Which I guess is, more than anything, a sad commentary on the state of my five-year-old PC and the trouble it has with the newer SL clients. But that’s another story. Anyway, he laughed and sympathized and we chatted for a while about life, the universe and everything, including his recently renewed creative efforts in SL. You might have read on Don’s blog that he’s been taking a bit of a break. But he’s back now, creative juices flowing, and he’s getting busy. (more…)
Disclosure: Seen in World: Yes | Review Copy: Yes | Friends List: Yes
Notes: On Ryan: "Antonio" skin by Funk Schnook (FNKY!). "Enda" hair by Aemilia Case (Philotic Energy). Jeans 101 by Jonathan Hugo (Fuse).
Post Category: Casual,GearShift,Hoodies,New Items,Urban
May 6th, 2008 at 12:01pmRyan Darragh
Wavie Haller of Valiant has been getting a bit of press recently, and for good reason. He’s a bit of the new kid on the block in men’s fashion. Thing is, the new kids get older and wiser and he’s been no exception.
As part of the aging process, Wavie’s decided to retire a few of his earlier designs and offer them as freebies. That’s how I got my hands on the Relax Blue Shirt I’m wearing. There’s currently also a pink v-neck t and a light gray cardigan in the freebie bag, available on the front counter at his main store. These shirts all have tiny flaws, ranging from slightly mismatched seams to blurry edges, but most aren’t noticeable unless you stare. The only big complaint I had was over the length — most shirts were short even on the jacket layer. I had to dig a bit before I found the Brown D&G Pants to go with them. They’re from Jonquille Noir on the 3rd floor at GNUBie, in a pack of assorted Men’s clothing. (more…)
Disclosure: Seen in World: Yes | Review Copy: No | Friends List: No
Notes: On Express: "Vivant Bronze Newbie" skin by CJ Carnot (Fleur) from GNUbie. Eyes made using template by newbie_template Linden.
Post Category: Business,Freebies,Hair,Shirts,Shoes,Urban,Urban Bomb Unit,Valiant
May 4th, 2008 at 04:20pmExpress Zenovka
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