Posts filed under 'Accessories'
Every once in a while, my inner kitty wants to get out and play.
He has different moods. Mostly he’s friendly and playful, but sometimes he’s territorial and defensive. Once in a blue moon, usually after he’s watched “X-Men” yet again, he’s bold and aggressive. You might even call him scrappy. You’d definitely want to watch out for the claws. (more…)
Disclosure: Seen in world: Yes | Review copy: No | Friends list: No
Notes: On Ryan: "Red - Pale" skin by Iki Ikarus (Dutch Touch). Neko ears and tail by Zoe Llewelyn (Jungle Voodoo). Predator cargo shorts by Donovan Brennen (GearShift). Vader's high-tops by Eponymous Trenchmouth Jeepers Shoes). Scrunchie socks by Posy Trudeau (Civvies). Curious Kitties freebie sunglasses by Ameshin Yossarian (Curious Kitties). Fish Charm Necklace (Chrome) by Shattered Axel (BedlaM).
Post Category: Accessories,Boots,Casual,Designer Reviews,Eyes,Hair,Jeans,Jewelry,Neko,Pants,Shirts,Tattoos,Urban Dare
August 4th, 2010 at 06:59pmRyan Darragh
Well, I had pretty much zero luck a while back when I tried selling myself off, or at least adopting myself out, with the pathetic kitty look. I thought it was surefire, a complete no-brainer, but no such luck. Oh sure, a few people made offers in the comments, but did anyone ever come through with anything real? I’m talking about money, houses, gourmet caviar and gold-plated, diamond-studded scratching posts here, not just a litterbox in the corner. I figured anyone and everyone would love a sad kitty. Hey, it works for puppies, right? So where and how had I gone so wrong? I resolved that I would figure this out or cry trying. (more…)
Disclosure: Seen in world: Yes | Review copy: Some | Friends list: No
Notes: On Ryan: "Kosei - Eiso" skin by Theodore DuCasse (Zanzo). Doc Mason's shoes by Mason Kingsford (MK Fashion). Neko ears and tail by Zoe Llewelyn (Jungle Voodoo).
Post Category: A:S:S,Accessories,Ava-Tare,Casual,Eyes,Hair,Jeans,Neko,NyC,Shirts
May 7th, 2010 at 07:30pmRyan Darragh
The Dandy
His grandfather, Eustacio Babbage, had founded the great steamworks that had first allowed the great city of New Babbage to rise like a phoenix from the squalor of the grubby hamlet most now dismissed with no small contempt as Old Babbage, but which had then been simply Babbage. He himself now ran that steamworks, greatly expanded since its initial construction, and was immensely proud of the fact that it provided the power that drove most of New Babbage. Indeed, it was the steamworks that drove Industry itself and made life possible at their current impressive level of technological advancement, with all the accompanying creature comforts that the citizenry enjoyed so thoroughly. (more…)
Disclosure: Seen in world: Yes | Review copy: Yes | Friends list: No
Notes: On Ryan: “Daniel” skin by Simple Spad (Signature Skin Labs). “Serafim” hair by Din Raymaker (Uncleweb Studio).
Post Category: 22769,Accessories,Casual,Coats,Designer Reviews,Dressy,Eyewear,Freebies,Hats,Jackets,Outfits,Pants,Period,Roleplay,Sales,Shirts,Steampunk,Suits,Vests
March 8th, 2010 at 11:39amRyan Darragh
The Ruffian
The kid had earned something of a bad reputation for himself in New Babbage. He supposed that was due in no small part to his tendency to, shall we say, not always pay for everything he put into his pockets on Market Day. Also, quite possibly, the fact that, when he did make payment in actual coin, that coin had not necessarily been earned by way of actual honest labor. He rolled his eyes and sighed; such distinctions were boring and tedious, and they made him feel tired. And they were pointless as well, when there was such fun to be had! (more…)
Disclosure: Seen in world: Yes | Review copy: Yes | Friends list: No
Notes: On Ryan: “Daniel” skin by Simple Spad (Signature Skin Labs). "Serafim"
hair by Din Raymaker (Uncleweb Studio).
Post Category: 22769,Accessories,Casual,Designer Reviews,Gloves,Hats,Jackets,Outfits,Pants,Period,Roleplay,Sales,Shirts,Shoes,Shorts,Steampunk
March 5th, 2010 at 04:36pmRyan Darragh
[i] Things had never been easy on the farm. Raising crops was honest work, but hard, and it was all he had known his whole life. But since the drought had begun things had been ever harder. The soft greening wheat had turned brown and brittle; the dark brown earth had grown hard and grey. (more…)
Disclosure: Seen in world: Yes | Review copy: Yes | Friends list: Yes
Notes: On Ryan: “Justin” skin by sachi Vixen (Adam n Eve). “Adam” hair by Bryce Tully (Bryce Designs). Homespun Eyes in Chambray by Posy Trudeau (Homespun). Headphones and stick bundle by AM Radio.
Post Category: Accessories,Casual,Eyes,Hats,Homespun,Jeans,New Items,Pants,Period,Shirts,Shoes,Sweaters,[Destinations]
February 5th, 2010 at 10:06amRyan Darragh
Well, I had some more formalwear items lined up to share with you over the holiday season. Unfortunately, timing didn’t work out in our favor there, the holiday season now being over and all. If we’re lucky, I may well get back to some of those designs in the near future.
In the meantime, though, I feel like doing something a little bit different. I’ve had some winter gear piling up in my inventory over the last few weeks, and now seems like as good a time as any to break it out, even though for the last few days it’s been 75-80 degrees F where I live in RL. Hey, it’s technically winter, after all; I’ll just pretend that it actually feels like it outside. (more…)
Disclosure: Seen in world: Yes | Review copy: Some | Friends list: Some
Notes: On Ryan: “Antonio” skin by Funk Schnook (FNKY!). “Noah” hair by Truth Hawks (TRUTH). V-neck Sweater and Formal Pants by Yelmer Peffer (Alphamale). Couru shoes by Pique Flan (2g).
Post Category: Accessories,Casual,Coats,Hats,New Items,SHIKI Designs,Sway's Creations
January 7th, 2010 at 07:12pmRyan Darragh
I love New Year’s Eve. In some ways, it reminds me of my senior prom. It’s an opportunity to get all glammed up, go out to a fabulous party, and play for an evening at being grown-up, or maybe at being rich. Or both.
And a great beauty of SL is that you don’t have to be rich to play at being rich. For the equivalent of the cost of a mocha latte or two, you can outfit your SL self in stunning style, with attire and accessories that would be the envy of even the hottest flavor-of-the-moment supermodel. Not that supermodels care all that much, anyway; wearing beautiful clothing is just a job to them.
It’s become something of an annual tradition for me to feature formalwear from Styles of edo. I guess that shouldn’t be too surprising—edo Tone’s formals are among the best I’ve seen, and they’re always some of my favorites. I’ve chosen a few designs from his 2009 collection that I think are especially noteworthy. Hopefully you’ll think so, too. (more…)
Disclosure: Seen in world: Yes | Review copy: Some | Friends list: Some
Notes: On Ryan: "Narcissus" skin by Theodore DuCasse (Zanzo). Arabesque Cross Ring by Yukirei Greene (Skill Normal). Braced Wooden Cane by Vincente Shepherd (Gaslights Emporium).
Post Category: Accessories,Coats,Dressy,Formal,Hair,Hats,Jackets,Jewelry,Pants,Rozoregalia,Shirts,Shoes,Styles of edo,Suits,Ties,Vests
December 31st, 2009 at 06:23pmRyan Darragh
It had been an age since he had seen New Babbage. He couldn’t say for certain how long it had been since he had left, but after what had happened, it was to no one’s surprise that he had made himself more or less permanently scarce. (He understood that the incident had come to be known as “The Coppercog Debacle,” but the less said about that, the better.) Only an occasion of dire import could have induced him to return. He supposed that the reading of one’s father’s last will and testament would qualify, no matter how estranged that father might have been. (more…)
Disclosure: Seen in world: Yes | Review copies: No | Friends list: No
Notes: On Ryan: "MSkin Natural Light" skin by Crushed Clarity (Atomic). "Ville" hair by Arcana Ceawlin (Astaroth). Lustrous Eyes by Brandy Rasmuson (Shine). Old Shoes by Fallingwater Cellardoor (Shiny Things).
Post Category: Accessories,Bags,Casual,Coats,Eyewear,Fantasy,Hatpins,Hats,Kitheres,Mechanical Toy Factory,P. Irate & Co.,Pants,Period,Roleplay,Steampunk,Victorian
November 10th, 2009 at 10:20pmRyan Darragh
It’s good to know that some things don’t change. Or maybe Alphonse Karr had it right, and the truth is more along the lines of his famous saying, “Plus ça change, plus c’est la même chose” (usually translated as “The more things change, the more they stay the same”). I could get all philosophical, and bore you to death, but fortunately for you that’s not why we’re here today.
No, we’re here to talk about clothing. Men’s clothing. Casual men’s clothing, in fact. I don’t have to imagine your shock and surprise—I can feel it from here! Now, it’s true, I admit it—I don’t always give a lot of love to jeans and tees. It’s true that pretty much anyone and everyone who sells clothing in SL has taken a stab at jeans and tees, commodity items that they are. But it’s also true that, in spite of their commodity status, it’s possible to do them well, even exceptionally so. Some of my favorite jeans and tees have consistently come from the creative minds and artistic talents of Donovan Brennen, Dragontat Zagato and Zabitan Assia. (more…)
Disclosure: Seen in World: Yes | Review Copy: Yes | Friends List: Yes
Notes: On Ryan: "Steve Law" skin by Khai Sinister (The Abyss). "Jonas" hair by Maddox DuPont (MADesigns). "It was freedom" tattoo by Jesseaitui Petion (Aitui group gift). Low-top sneakers by Armin Rickena (Machienenwerk). "Porsh" and "Monza" glasses by Nibb Tardis (primOptic).
Post Category: Accessories,Casual,Deserted,Designer Reviews,Jackets,Jeans,New Items,Shirts
October 6th, 2009 at 09:19pmRyan Darragh
Getting dressed is as easy as throwing on a pair of jeans and a shirt. But style is in the details, and that often means accessories – an area of fashion often difficult for men. Should the belt match the shoes? Should the shoes match the coat? Should the coat match the watch? Can’t I just say to hell with it and put on my bathrobe and stay home?
In any outfit, finding the right balance of accessories is key. Too few is bland; many and you end up looking like Mr. T (and that is only a good look on Mr. T). Further, your accessories should complement each other. While they don’t have to match exactly, they should appear to have the same purpose. Dress shoes look good with a suit, or parts of one; less so with Bermuda shorts. (more…)
Post Category: 2g,Accessories,Casual,Dressy,Eyes,Eyewear,Flesh Peddlers,Freebies,GBTM,Hair,Hayate's Hair Lab,Jeans,Kari,Laqroki,LeLutka,Maschienenwerk,Shirts,Shoes,Skins,The Abyss,Ties,[Guest Style Consultant]
September 23rd, 2009 at 09:46amRyan Darragh
I must confess: I took Elric’s recent feature as something of a personal challenge. Not that he oh so gracefully threw down an elegantly embroidered velvet gauntlet, or anything like that. Oh, no—it was far more subtle than that. You had to read between the lines, quite literally. I’ve been fascinated by the furry culture in SL—who hasn’t?—but I never felt any personal interest in taking that particular plunge. I suppose the closest I’ve come to date has been my neko alter-ego. But Elric presented a furry of refinement and sophistication, and that seemed infinitely more accessible to me.
Elric’s gentleman fox was, however, most decidedly not a creation to be casually copied or imitated. In any case, I still didn’t feel any special pull or calling to be a fox myself, however gentlemanly a fox I might manage. I decided to ponder on what might appeal and even speak to me, and to be on the lookout for something intriguing as I shopped and explored around, as is my occasional wont. (more…)
Disclosure: Seen in World: Yes | Review Copy: Some | Friends List: No
Notes: On Ryan: "Gael" and "Ander" skins by Rack Brautigan (Imagen). "Justin" and "Mark" hairstyles by Maddox DuPont (MADesigns). Random eyes by Garbage Prototype (Random). Lustrous Eyes by Brandy Rasmuson (Shine).
Post Category: Accessories,Avatars,Crimson Sun,Hoof & Horn,Jewelry,Kilts/sarongs/wraps,Roleplay,Shine,Titania's Court
September 16th, 2009 at 09:24amRyan Darragh
Akin to humans, furs come in all shapes and sizes, with the added complexity of species to consider. Perhaps a little more challenging, albeit very rewarding, is customizing your furry self. Unlike humans, furry avatars do not have an easy to use slider system for changing the shape and size of various attributes. And while clothes may make the man, they most definitely make the fur–as do accessories; for it is the easiest way to express individuality when bound by a (usually) difficult-to-modify avatar. Before I jump into apparel however, I do wish to say a few words about some of the customizations possible with a furry avatar. Results vary, as does everyone’s desire to modify his or her base furry avatar. (more…)
Post Category: Accessories,Avatars,Aventity,Dressy,Fantasy,Furry,Illusions,Period,Roleplay,Serious Giggle,Silent Sparrow,Suits,Victorian,[Guest Style Consultant]
September 1st, 2009 at 10:58amRyan Darragh
I think it may have been Oscar I was talking to when we mutually agreed that, if for some reason we could only and forever dress in risey Arai’s clothing designs, that would really be okay with us. I mean, of course we would miss the artistic approach and creative touches of any number of other designers, not to mention the simple joy of sheer variety. But risey’s designs are so comfortable, so carefully put together, so flat-out beautiful that it’s hard to imagine feeling especially deprived if for some reason my wardrobe were mysteriously limited to things I could find at :sey.
Today I’m showing off a handful of risey’s more recent releases—just a few, but they’re all sweet. Most if not all of risey’s clothing designs are characterized by excellent use of sculpties, and these are no exception. Forgive me if I run out of superlatives; it’s an occupational hazard. (more…)
Disclosure: Seen in World: Yes | Review Copy: Some | Friends List: Some
Notes: On Ryan: "Edwen" skin by Namida Akami (MUWU).
Post Category: Accessories,Casual,Eyewear,Hair,Hats,New Items,PrimOptic,Shirts,Shoes,Shop Therapy,Shorts,sey
August 28th, 2009 at 01:27pmRyan Darragh
Do you ever get a crazy question stuck in your head, and you just can’t shake it? You know what I mean. It’s usually an “I wonder” type of question, typically one with no readily apparent answer. For a kid it may be, “I wonder why the sky is blue?” Adults may venture into the philosophical with “How do they get all those clowns in that little clown car?” And then there’s the eternal classic: “How many angels can dance on the head of a pin?”
Well, recently for me it was “I wonder how elves dress in summer?” I know—it’s not exactly earth-shattering. And yet…I really wondered. How do elves dress, anyway, for say a summer picnic? Or a cruise, maybe, or just business casual? Try though I might, I just couldn’t shake it. (more…)
Disclosure: Seen in World: Yes | Review Copy: Some | Friends List: No
Notes: On Ryan:"Edwen" skin by Namida Akami (MUWU). "Lovestruck" eyes by Photos Nikolaidis (A:S:S).
Post Category: Accessories,Casual,Caverna Obscura,Defectiva,Dressy,Gems & Kisses,Hair,Jackets,NachtMusik,Outfits,Shirts,Shoes,Shorts,Suits,Wasabi Pills,Yukirei Greene
August 20th, 2009 at 12:05pmRyan Darragh
I was told the hardest thing to do when you’re a guest style consultant was to write a few words on the outfit. They probably had never met someone like me before, with a cazillion outfits and different looks in my inventory, by far the hardest was finding just one that shouted out here is jamie Cheeky, mainly because I morph alot on style.
The skin part is easy. After 2.5 years of running about SL in a old Naughty skin I decided to go for a new look. Zanzo Seraphim – Raphael (freckly) was perfect. I’m not a 6 pack lover or a gorilla chest freak and Zanzo fitted the bill. I got the freckles just because I thought they were cute and added a youthful spirit to the look. $L 1200 at Zanzo. (more…)
Post Category: ARAI,Accessories,Akeyo,Black Operations LLC,Eyewear,Find Ash,Grasp,Hair,Jackets,Jeans,Love Soul,Muism,Primitive Design,Shirts,Shoes,Skins,Zanzo,[Guest Style Consultant]
August 17th, 2009 at 08:47amRyan Darragh
I don’t often venture into the realm of what could be called High Fashion. I guess it’s just not my thing. Now, when I say High Fashion I don’t mean Italian suits, expensive tuxedos, diamond-studded watches, that kind of thing. No, I’m talking about slick, celebrity-worthy clothing and accessories that in RL have price tags that range from extravagant to exorbitant to unthinkable, at least for you and me. The kind of designs you see on models in high-gloss layouts in big, shiny style magazines. The ones you leave out on your coffee table so people will think you’re Somebody. (more…)
Disclosure: Seen in World: Yes | Review Copy: Yes | Friends List: No
Notes: On Ryan: "Ichiro" skin by Denchu Dench (DEN-DOU). "Owen" hair by Din Raymaker (Uncleweb Studio). "Lovestruck" eyes by Photos Nikolaidis (A:S:S). Sensual Hoodie by Mat Kungler (Sensual Mistery). Stranded Jean X by Dragontat Zagato (Desert Moon Clothiers). Tube socks by Aimee Weber (for American Apparel).
Post Category: Accessories,Casual,Designer Reviews,Eyewear,Gloves,Jewelry,New Items,Shoes,Uncleweb Studio,Yvette Vultee
August 14th, 2009 at 09:35amRyan Darragh
Summer Trends
I’ve experienced a lot within my one year stay in this amazing world, and I must say I simply love it when summer time rolls in and everyone changes their wardrobe! Yes, it’s that time to wear form comfortable and relaxing clothing! So I did just what everyone else did, went shopping for the latest trends! There were so many options, and I had no idea what I wanted to go with–Tees, Cuff Shirts, Skinny Jeans…the list is endless! (more…)
Disclosure: Seen In World: Yes | Review Copy: Yes | Friends List: No
Notes: On Jeffery: Cole skin by Asuka Martin of Dernier Cri
Post Category: Accessories,Bryce Designs,Casual,Chinese Takeout,Cobrahive,Ducknipple,Hair,New Items,Pants,Shirts
August 11th, 2009 at 08:29amJeffery Worbridge
Every once in a while, I run into clothing designs that impress and even amaze me on every level: technical, artistic, aesthetics, style. It is, to say the least, an impressive accomplishment. Not because I’m difficult to please–I like to think that I’m selective and discriminating, but taste is after all highly subjective–but because of the amount of work the designer/artist has done to create the designs. I simply can’t imagine the the hours of painstaking effort it must take to create the textures, sculpts and prim designs that go together to make a virtual item that feels fully real. It makes my eyes cross and my head hurt just to think about it. (more…)
Disclosure: Seen in World: Yes | Review Copy: Some | Friends List: No
Notes: On Ryan: "Uchi II" Tan Chops Tattoo skin by Dismebodied Hand (Steam Powered Industries / Defectiva). "Zach" hair by Truth Hawks (TRUTH). Mayhem Umbrella 2.0 by Drack Diesel (freebie).
Post Category: Accessories,Arcavim,BLITZED,Boots,Designer Reviews,Dressy,Eyewear,Fantasy,Hats,Jackets,New Items,Pants,Period,Roleplay,Shirts,Steampunk,Ties,Vests,Victorian
June 2nd, 2009 at 03:43pmRyan Darragh
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
May 21st, 2009 at 05:02pmRyan Darragh
Some days I feel kind of James Dean-esque. By that I don’t particularly mean anguished, troubled, angst-ridden, and overwhelmed with longing for Natalie Wood (or Sal Mineo). I do mean what seems to us now a simpler time, when girls wore poodle skirts and cat’s-eye glasses, boys smoked without fear of consequences, and rebellion and romance were intimately related. I mean the brightly lit, soft-focus era when my mother grew up and remembers well, although having worn them every day she just doesn’t understand today’s nostalgia for yesterday’s fashions. I mean the kind of idealized Fifties that Antonia Marat seems to believe in with her whole being, and that she designs to within an inch of its virtual life. (more…)
Disclosure: Seen in World: Yes | Review Copy: No | Friends List: No
Notes: On Ryan: "Antonio" skin by Funk Schnook (FNKY!). "Rage" hair by Kavar Cleanslate (Exile). Day of the Dead tattoo by Truth Hawks (TRUTH). Jonas jeans (with ankle socks) by Antonia Marat (Artilleri). Dexter glasses by Zabitan Assia (FORM). Lucky Charm freebie necklace by Rosie Barthelmess (Sable Rose). 8-Ball ring by Elsa Weatherwax (SaLsA!).
Post Category: Accessories,Artilleri,Casual,HOC Industries,Juice,New Items,Period,Shirts,Shoes
April 22nd, 2009 at 08:52amRyan Darragh
To begin with, in second life, I’m a DJ and manager at The Wharf. I host events for other Djs, as well. If you’ve never been to the Wharf, you are missing out on a fantastic place. Chester Howley and Finnegan Chesnokov are the dynamic duo that own the place, and have made it into the awesome place it is today. I love to talk to and meet people. And I love to share my music – hence the DJ thing.
You could say that I spend a great deal of time in and around music on SL. I enjoy exploring various places, whether its a music club, seeing interesting builds, or going shopping and doing things with my friends. I have met some fantastic people, and have grown very close to a few. (more…)
Post Category: Accessories,Akeyo,Animus,BareRose Tokyo,Boobery!,BroGear,Casual,Earandil Lowenhart,Eyes,Eyewear,Fantasy,Grunge,Hair,Jackets,Jewelry,Pants,ROLE Optic,Shirts,Shoes,Skins,Snipster'Z,Styria,The Body Politik,Zanzo,[Guest Style Consultant],sey
April 7th, 2009 at 11:16amRyan Darragh
Once upon a time, there was a boy. But this was no ordinary boy–he was a boy who, perhaps through mutation or other accident of biology, was also a cat. This was unusual enough, but then one day he was bitten by a great wild dog. That’s when things really started to get interesting. (more…)
Post Category: Accessories,Aitui,Aventity,BLITZED,Breach,Discord,Eyes,Gloves,Grunge,Hair,Hoodies,Hybrid,Kat-AR,Monogrind,Neko,Pants,Roleplay,Shirts,Silent Sparrow,Skins,Starfuker Skins,[Guest Style Consultant]
March 30th, 2009 at 02:43pmRyan Darragh
“Greetings, my name is Leonardis.
“I used to be a man…now I’m not sure what I am. They say I’m an angel, but aren’t angels meant to be holy?”
(more…)
Post Category: Accessories,Amulius Lioncourt,Boots,Cyberpunk,Emery,Eyes,Gloves,Hair,Hybrid Productions,Jeans,Jewelry,Muism,Necronom,Roleplay,Skins,Tattoos,The Abyss,VAAS Innovazione,Wings,[Guest Style Consultant],ganymede
March 24th, 2009 at 11:46amRyan Darragh
After two years in Second Life (SL) I am only now realizing how much SL mimics Real Life (RL) — be it personalities, behaviours, creations, fashions and more (1). I dare say, without trying, my RL self has bled almost fully into my SL self. When I first entered SL I knew I wished to explore the Victorian gentleman aspect of myself. Being a clothes whore in RL, it was natural for me to insist on finding just the perfect outfits that I had envisioned towards my creation. Two years ago, the selection of Victorian clothing available was miniscule and in many cases, not exactly what I was looking for. I suffered my fashion crisis in silence, but remained vigilant in keeping a spectacled eye towards growing and new designers. (more…)
Post Category: AVid,Accessories,Coats,Dressy,Eyes,Eyewear,Falln,Formal,Gaslights Emporium,Gloves,Gothic,GuRL 6,Guild of Crie Eyewear,Hair,Hats,Lassitude & Ennui,Miriel,Pants,Period,Shoes,Skins,Suits,The Abyss,[Guest Style Consultant]
March 18th, 2009 at 10:32amRyan Darragh
Kith: I was really excited when Ryan first asked me to participate in his guest stylist column. But then came the ‘oh my god what do I wear’ part, so for days I was sifting through my wardrobe trying to find something suitable. Finally I settled on something casual and ‘me’ for the most part by simply pulling together some of my favorite pieces from my inventory. (more…)
Post Category: Accessories,Boots,BroGear,Casual,DEN-DOU,Elephant Outfitters,Eyes,Gritty Kitty,Hair,Jeans,Jewelry,Muism,Poetic Colors,Shirts,Skins,Zero Number,[Guest Style Consultant]
March 2nd, 2009 at 12:32pmRyan Darragh
I love me some steampunk. Truly, I do. So it was with no small pleasure that I explored the various accessories, clothing and other design offerings by Luther Carfagno at his shop, LCC. As will be made clear in short order, rather than the more typical Victorian-era styles, I was inspired by certain of Luther’s designs to shoot for a steampunk look that’s kind of contemporary. I think it works; you be the judge.
Among Luther’s relatively few clothing designs are the Lowrise Pants. These are indeed most certainly low-rise, so much (little?) so that you would never find them in any Victorian gentleman’s wardrobe. Such decidedly 21st Century styling more or less dictated the straight-ahead contemporary look I ultimately decided on. The Lowrise Pants come with larger and smaller sculpted cuffs, for larger and smaller avies (or, I suppose, really baggy cuffs). $100 a pair in four colors: Black, Blue, Brown and Green. As with a beetle’s hard wings, the pants often just look dark, but then the lighting will change and you realize they’re actually shot through with color. Also, although dark and unfaded, they aren’t just smears of charcoal gray–there’s noticeable fly and pocket detailing. The low low rise is dead sexy and worth a shopping trip, even if you’re not so much into the steampunk. (more…)
Disclosure: Seen in World: Yes | Review Copy: LCC | Friends List: No
Notes: On Ryan: "Antonio" skin by Funk Schnook (FNKY!). "IND525" hair by boo Nakamura (booN). Steampunk V-Neck by Jesseaitui Petion (Aitui). Stargazer Waiscoat and Starched Victorian Dress Shirt by Nix Sands (Xcentricity). Old Shoes by Fallingwater Cellardoor (Shiny Things).
Post Category: Accessories,Casual,Designer Reviews,Hats,LCC,Pants,Steampunk,Steinwerk Designs
February 24th, 2009 at 05:11pmRyan Darragh
Thanks for the intro Ryan!
Greetings, gents and.. well.. gents! My name is Micheru Mathys, and I’m the newest writer for Men’s Second Style! This is my first review, so please be gentile. 
Before I go into the clothing I’m reviewing, I’ll give a bit of background on myself, since I’m the new guy. I’m twenty eight, and I’ve been inside of Second Life since November of 2005. I’ve experienced a lot of awesome things here, and made friends that are more real than some of the real life people I know.
I work for a corporate entity known as Max March Industries, and I’m involved in metaversal branding. I’ve been involved in a number of businesses here in SL, and I’ve got a heavy wardrobe here of formal clothes for black tie events. My other primary styles are Gothic Aristocratic, upscale casual, and occasionally a good set of T-shirt and jeans. (more…)
Disclosure: Seen in World: Yes | Review Copy: Nope | Friends List: Morrigan
Post Category: Accessories,Black Canary,BlueBlood,Gothic,Outfits,Period,Punk,Victorian
February 3rd, 2009 at 11:57amMicheru Mathys
I happened to run into Oscar last night, still dressed as you see me here, and he said, “Oh, you look very Gangs of New York in that outfit.” I responded with something like, “But hopefully less bloody. And, frankly, less muddled and tedious.” Sorry, Marty, but I thought it was kind of a mess…a glorious mess, but still. Hey, I loved “The Age of Innocence”!
Oscar’s right, though: I do look like I’m either running dubious errands for Bill the Butcher, or on the run from him. I may be no Leo, but in this outfit at least I’ve got some style. This is “Elijah” by Jamie Holmer, recently released at INDI Designs. Although they’re quite different in the details, Elijah reminds me more than a little of Shai’s Newsboy outfit–not in any particular detail, but in the spirit of the era it evokes. While Shai’s newsboy ensemble delights with its youthful energy, to me Jamie’s outfit feels more mature, well suited for the former newsboy now older and working in his first apprenticeship. Sadly, every boy grows up; every youth becomes a man. The beauty of SL is that we can still go back at will, or whim, not just look back longingly from years down the road. (more…)
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Notes: On Ryan: "Antonio" skin by Funk Schnook (FNKY!).
Post Category: Accessories,Boots,Casual,Coats,Hats,INDI Designs,New Items,Outfits,Pants,Period,Shirts
February 2nd, 2009 at 07:18pmRyan Darragh
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