Posts filed under 'Accessories'
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, House of Curios, 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?”
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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…)
Disclosure: Seen in World: Yes | Review Copy: Yes | Friends List: No
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
The Ancient Elf
I am the maker,
The builder, the breaker,
The eagle-winged helper,
The speedy forsaker! (more…)
Disclosure: Seen in World: Yes | Review Copy: Some | Friends List: Celty
Notes: On Ryan: "Jiro" skin by denchu Dench (DEN-DOU). "Sebastian" hair by Noam Sprocket (Gritty Kitty). Multi Tone Elven Ears by Leopold Foley (Ye Olde Elven Shoppe).
Post Category: Accessories, Boots, Dressy, Fantasy, Formal, Furniture Adagio, New Items, Roleplay, Silent Sparrow, Suits, Tattoos, Thea Tamura Fashion
January 27th, 2009 at 10:51amRyan 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
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
December 27th, 2008 at 11:38pmRyan Darragh
So y’all might be wondering what happened to the throwdown. Basically, my last opponent had a lot of RL issues come up halfway through the round and I’ve had RL and SL issues so we called it off for a bit. I had been planning to introduce something new, so that’s coming to you now.
The process of choosing a theme is basically spinning a big wheel. I use two random numbers. One of them acts as a bit of salt, choosing where the wheel starts spinning from. The other, usually much larger, is the equivalent of actually spinning the wheel. I get the numbers in different ways — sometimes I use a website and other times I just ask my opponent to pick a number.
I’m thinking of using yet another wheel. Up till now I’ve used a somewhat vague theme, that both my opponent and I can interpret as we see fit. But more and more, those outfits and feeling like costumes and not actually something most folks could wear on a day to day basis. To remedy the situation, I just need to have more types of themes — another wheel. (more…)
Post Category: Accessories, Boots, Eyes, Gloves, Gothic, Hair, Jeans, Shirts, Skins, Style Throwdown, Vests
December 24th, 2008 at 11:35amExpress Zenovka
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
December 23rd, 2008 at 05:52pmRyan Darragh
The ARGRACE Fall/Winter collection by AIR Winx is, in a word, impressive. A good double handful of the designs have been burning a hole in my inventory for several days now–I’m long overdue sharing them with you. Although I love and enjoy exploring some of the incredible variety of themed clothing you can find in SL, there’s still a place in my heart (and room in my wardrobe) for contemporary designs. A beautiful sweater, a handsome jacket, an eye-catching accessory: these all make me happy. If they do the same for you, I’d be surprised if you don’t find something here worth taking home. (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). Beach pants by swaffette Firefly (SF Design). Toltec shoes by Eponymous Trenchmouth (JCS).
Post Category: ARGRACE, Accessories, Casual, Designer Reviews, Dressy, Formal, Hoodies, Jackets, Jeans, New Items, Shirts, Sweaters, Ties, Vests
December 17th, 2008 at 04:18pmRyan Darragh
Although I live in Los Angeles now, my family moved around a lot when I was growing up. From fourth through eighth grade, we lived in Kansas City, land of hot, muggy summers and cold, snowy winters. I had all kinds of winter gear that I somewhat sadly have no need for now–the number of winter days I actually need my beloved forest-green peacoat is vanishingly small. So Winter in SL for me can be something of a virtual return to childhood exuberance, if not actual innocence. I do find that the accessorizing is a lot more fun and elaborate…maybe because these days it’s not my mother picking out things for me at Kmart. (more…)
Disclosure: Seen in World: Yes | Review Copy: Some | Friends List: Yes
Notes: On Ryan: "Antonio" skin by Funk Schnook (FNKY!). Classic Jeans by Jesseaitui Petion (Aitui). "Matthew" sweater by Nessinger Loveless (beef+cake).
Post Category: Accessories, Boots, Casual, Hats, Holiday, JCS (Jeepers Creepers Shoes), New Items, sey
December 9th, 2008 at 04:25pmRyan 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, Urban
December 4th, 2008 at 04:12pmAidan Recreant
In which Ryan indulges yet again his skull motif fetish. He has yet to admit that he has a problem, but clearly he needs help. Is there a support group? Quick, somebody call an intervention!
Sometimes I’m just not able to restrain myself. Honestly, sometimes it isn’t even my fault, not really. There I am, minding my own business, just shopping, sometimes just browsing, and something with skulls on it just leaps from the vendor and lands in my inventory. I don’t even remember clicking Buy. It’s like it just happens. Well, if I’m going crazy, I figure you may as well come along with me.
As its name suggests, the Skull Romance Polo (L$70) by Drusus Ducasse is something of a two-for-one special. The two-tone grey/white shirt is decorated not just with skulls but with hearts as well. Rather than suggesting Young Cadavers In Love, the artwork here is bold and friendly, almost cartoony, with wide-eyed white skulls-and-crossbones (notice the absence of threatening teeth) and pink Valentine’s Day paper-cutout hearts. The polo comes on the shirt and jacket layers, so you can wear it tucked or untucked (although there’s no underwear-layer extension for tucking into low-rise jeans). The Union 82 Basic Torn Jeans (L$98) by Theodore Ducasse are pretty much barely hanging together, due to copious rips and tears. I also noticed the same exact worn spot that my jeans in RL get from the corner of my wallet, right at the bottom of the back pocket. Polo and jeans are available at Zanzo (Splintered Rock 224, 172, 714). (more…)
Disclosure: Seen in World: Yes | Review Copy: Some | Friends List: Some
Notes: On Ryan: "Kyle" skin by theoden Ling (SUBARU Design). "Raymond" hair by Din Raymaker (Uncleweb Studio).
Post Category: Accessories, Casual, JHZ, Jeans, Miau Haus, New Items, Shirts, Shoes, Zanzo
December 1st, 2008 at 04:48pmRyan Darragh
Supposedly, the sport of surfing has Polynesian roots — where chiefs of certain tribes were the members of the tribe who were best at riding the waves on wooden boards. In Hawaii, surfing was a art that was tied into religion. What we know as surfing today only came about in the last 100 years, spread from Hawaii by Olympian and actor Duke Kahanamoku. Surfing is considered a sport by some and a lifestyle by others, with some surfers devoting a large part of their life to “finding the perfect wave” and furthering sport for those around them. Even Second Life has a large and thriving surf community, with organizations such as the SLSA and others documented on Surf Watch.
Unfortunately, being an outdoor sport, surfing is a little rough for vampires. In Cold Blood blogger Winter Jefferson stepped up to the task and even de-fanged himself to hit the beach and catch a few waves.
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Post Category: Accessories, Avatars, Casual, Eyewear, Hair, Jewelry, Sandals, Shirts, Shorts, Skins, Sportswear, Style Throwdown, Swimsuits, Tattoos
November 28th, 2008 at 08:25pmExpress Zenovka
When crossing the Wastelands, it’s a good idea to make sure you have adequate provisions for the journey. Whether it’s food and water, equipment or other supplies, you’ll need something to help carry it all. (After all, the inventory is a wonderful, magical tool, but it’s neither visual nor particularly romantic.) Here I present for your consideration a handful of backpack-style accessories in different styles and configurations. One of these may be just what you need before setting out on your dusty trek. Always be prepared!
The first four designs here are creations by Cutea Benelli, of Grim Bros. You won’t have to look too closely to notice a certain stylistic similiarity: they’re all grungy. But there the resemblance ends, as each is thematically distinct and a unique creation in its own right. Here I’m wearing Cutea’s Enormous Pipe Dream, which has for its base a handsome but fairly standard-issue leather backpack. All pretense to the ordinary ends right there, though–the pack is crowned with a veritable halo of plumbing that suggests something very interesting indeed going on inside. (more…)
Disclosure: Seen in World: Yes | Review Copy: Some | Friends List: Push
Notes: On Ryan: "Jack" skin by Posy Trudeau (Flesh Peddlers). "Forsaken" hair by Tami McCoy (Hair Designs by Tami McCoy). Mechanic Beater by Zabitan Assia (FORM). Predator Cargo Shorts by Donovan Brennen (GearShift). Bug Goggles by Pushbutton Skolnick (Sprawl). The Cog Necklace and Steampunk Crazy Watch by eko Merlin (Blitzed).
Post Category: Accessories, BLITZED, Boots, Fantasy, Grim Bros., Grunge, Neko, Novelty, Sprawl / Pushbutton Industries, Steampunk, Zero Number
November 26th, 2008 at 11:29pmRyan Darragh
The term rockabilly is a portmanteau of rock and hillbilly. The former is short for rock ‘n roll and the latter is a semi-derogatory reference to country music. As one of the earliest styles of rock ‘n roll, rockabilly music reveals a lot of about rock ‘n rolls origins developing out of blues, r&b, country, and gospel music. There’s always been a few styles associated with the movement — the gaudy stage clothes of stage performers, the clean cut pastel suits as those performers started to perform on television, and of course the “retro” style of the bad boys and pinup girls from the 50s. Because back then rock ‘n roll was just starting to be accepted by the masses as acceptable for the youth of the country. Here to reminisce with me is Achariya Maktoum of achariya.net. I don’t think I can classify her to a single style, since every time I go to her page I see a new one — she seems to have em all covered. Either way, that just makes this throwdown more challenging and fun.
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Post Category: Accessories, Boots, Eyes, Eyewear, Hair, Jeans, Period, Shirts, Shoes, Skins, Style Throwdown, Tattoos, Ties, Vests
November 14th, 2008 at 10:49pmExpress 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
October 31st, 2008 at 07:29pmExpress Zenovka
Although I had some other stuff lined up for Halloween coverage here, I fear this will be my last article for Halloween 2008 (tomorrow being the 31st and all). I guess my plans were more than usually ambitious, and I’ve been slammed with RL work and family stuff the last several days, which has kept me away from SL more than I expected. Such is life. (more…)
Disclosure: Seen in World: Yes | Review Copy: No | Friends List: No
Notes: On Ryan: FORM skin (pale, with eyeline) by Zabitan Assia (FORM). "Sway" hair by Jesseaitui Petion (Aitui). Sylar Coat by Krius Misfit (SiniStyle Design). Old Shoes by Fallingwater Cellardoor (Shiny Things).
Post Category: Accessories, Costumes, Fantasy, Gothic, Hats, Holiday, Novelty, SiniStyle Design
October 30th, 2008 at 04:24pmRyan Darragh
Summer may be over where you are–it is where I live, at least technically–but it’s always summer somewhere in SL. Even if the days are no longer warm outside your RL window, you can still catch a wave or work on your tan in SL. Here are just a few ideas to get you rolling.
Whether it’s at the beach, poolside, or just running through the backyard sprinklers, getting wet is a summer tradition. To make a proper appearance at any aquatic event or gathering, it’s essential to be properly outfitted. And I’m not just talking about swimwear, either, although that’s a very good start. No, you’re going to need more than a pair of trunks. You’re also going to need accessories, equipment, and maybe some toys. What boy, of any age, doesn’t love his toys?
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Disclosure: Seen in World: Yes | Review Copy: Some | Friends List: Some
Notes: On Ryan: "Thomas" skin by Tricky Boucher (Belleza). "Alex" hair by Kavar Cleanslate (Exile). Neko Pride ring by BastChild Lotus (BastChild Design).
Post Category: Accessories, Casual, JCS (Jeepers Creepers Shoes), JGD, Neko Gear, SHIKI Designs, Shirts, Shoes, Shorts, Splash Aquatics, Sportswear, Swimsuits, [Men's Corner]
October 18th, 2008 at 02:04pmRyan Darragh
So one of the things that Throwdown winners get to do is come up with ideas for other throwdowns. Domch Raymaker had a great theme for me: “aristocracy”. Unfortunately for him, he told me this while changing from his old outfit into a pink Darth Vader suit, and SL didn’t play nice. The end result in my head was even more fun: “dystopian masquerade ball.” Honestly, I had no clue where to start with this one, but I think that helped level the playing field against my opponent Iustinian Tomsen. Model, magazine writer, contributor to many blogs and owner of SLStyle, Iustinian is one of the classiest dressing males on the grid. With a budget of 3000L, I’m sure he and I will both have interesting interpretations of the theme. (more…)
Disclosure: Seen in World: Yes | Review Copy: Some | Friends List: No
Post Category: Accessories, Boots, Coats, Costumes, Fantasy, Gloves, Grunge, Hair, Jeans, Outfits, Shirts, Steampunk, Style Throwdown
October 17th, 2008 at 07:11pmExpress Zenovka
I am the stone that breaks all hearts. I am the nails that bound the Christ to his cross. I am the arrow that pierced a King’s eye. I am the necessary suffering that makes us all stronger. … I maintain the Great Experiment, watching over it, and sitting in judgement on all who might seek to disrupt or tamper with its essential nature. I am the scalpel that cuts out infection, and the heartbreak that makes men wiser. I am the Lord of Thorns, and I know you all.
– Simon Green, Hex and the City
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