Posts filed under 'Boots'
I honestly hadn’t heard of this store before I got a landmark by way of the Free*Style group notices a few weeks ago. I finally head in to the store and I must say I’m glad I did. First of all, the store is really cool. The build is excellent quality, and its just a nice place to look at. On top of that, there are cool-looking clothes that aren’t same stuff you find everyone else wearing. Who doesn’t like being special like that? On top of that, and more important for this post, the owner has been quite generous and has a box full of cool clothes so we can try out his stuff.
The hat, shirt, pants, and gloves are all from MadHouse 88. Lets start from the top. The hat is a close-fitting Jeep Cap and comes in three different colors: gray, green, and red. Its easiest to wear with no hair underneath, so a skin with hair drawn on would probably come in really handy. If you don’t have one, it covers enough of your head most people wouldn’t give it a second thought. Its relatively easy to resize so long as the top of your head is generally circular. (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.
Post Category: Boots, Gloves, Grunge, Hats, Jackets, Jeans, Madhouse 88, Mechanism, Rosemar, Shirts
June 17th, 2008 at 03:50amExpress Zenovka
Before we start, you must first know that my friend Zazen always has the coolest toys imaginable. This is important information for you to know. So, the other day I was hanging out on my mile-high work platform (okay, it’s about 600 meters or so) when I heard a thump. This was quickly followed by a muttered “Oh dear.” A quick camera check showed that, as you may already have suspected, Zazen was indeed hovering just beneath the platform, where he had unwittingly bonked his head trying to fly up and see if that dot at altitude on the minimap might be me. It’s always nice to have the opportunity to catch up with Zazen–any excuse will do, really–and as I mentioned there’s the cool toy factor. This time my notice was irresistibly drawn to his boots, which were impressively constructed and animated with some really spiff effects. I had to know, so I asked. A landmark was immediately forthcoming. I went, I saw, I shopped. And here we are. (more…)
Disclosure: Seen in World: Yes | Review Copy: No | Friends List: No
Notes: On Ryan: Uchi II skin by Disembodied Hand (Steam Powered Industries). "Mikichan" hair by Bryce Tully (Bryce Designs).
Post Category: Accessories, Boots, Coats, Eyewear, Fantasy, Neko, Period, Steam Powered Nuts, Steampunk, Unzipped
June 9th, 2008 at 07:15pmRyan Darragh
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
The last few days, I’ve been hoping on and off (more on than off) that the “unseasonably warm” temperatures in my RL home city (Los Angeles) will return quickly to milder and more usual weather. Please, God, let the meteorologists be meaningfully right, just for once. I know it will be 110 Fahrenheit degrees plus in September, but right now it is quite frankly too damn early in the season for this nonsense. (more…)
Disclosure: Seen in World: Yes | Review Copy: Some | Friends List: Some
Notes: On Ryan: Envision Platinum skin by Maximillion Grant (The Body Politik). "Jason" hair by Garbage Prototype (Random Fashions).
Post Category: A2NZ, Accessories, BUKKA, Boots, Casual, Eyewear, Hats, House of London, Men's Corner, Outfits, Shirts, TheZoo, Vests
May 16th, 2008 at 09:38pmRyan Darragh
So, the Discord Nightmare City sim is amazingly awesome. First off, its just got awesome atmosphere — divided into smaller streets and sections each with its own feel and type of product. I will admit, though, it is a little bit tough to move around since there is no flying and no teleporting. Second — the prices are rather low. The most expensive items I saw were AOs and extremely prim-heavy outfits, including typing animations, at 250L. And third (and definitely most important) the content is just frickin’ awesome.
Before I prattle on about the owner and his stuff, let me get my announcement out of the way. Starting, well, since the first of the month there’s a hunt/prize/whatever ya wanna call it at the sim. Currently, there are two outfits (one for a guy, and one for a girl) scattered throughout the sim as 12 heart shaped boxes. These boxes are tough to find. Which is why you have a lot of time to find em. Six boxes are parts for the guys, and six boxes are parts for the girls. The six parts for the guys include jacket, pants, prim skirt, left sleeve, right sleeve, and collar/tie. All together, they form the sei-sou outfit (in hana orange) that I’m wearing in the picture. Hunts liked these are planned as part of the future of the sim, so there will always be somethin goin on. (more…)
Disclosure: Seen in World: Yes | Review Copy: No | Friends List: No
Notes: On Express: "Lf0y" skin by Eloh Eliot (Another Shop) from free*style. "Mike Oxlong" shape by Creamy Cooljoke(free*style).
Post Category: Aitui, Boots, Costumes, Discord, Events, Fantasy, Freebies, Hair, Neko, Outfits
May 3rd, 2008 at 09:00pmExpress Zenovka
RL’s been keeping me busy so I’ll try to make this short and sweet. Crimson Shadow has a freebie up till the end of the week. It’s a full outfit: shirts, pants, gloves, belt, bracelet, armband, piercings, socks, and shoes. It kinda speaks for itself. I was having SL issues and a) couldn’t attach my face lamp or b) change sky settings, so I’m sorry the pics are kinda dark.
As a word of warning, the piercings (you can see them after the cut below) attach to the skull. For most people, this means your hair will go poof. The ad art indicates this outfit was meant to worn bald, but I’d rather have a full head of hair since without it.. well.. my head’ll get cold. I used the following little trick to make repositioning the piercing from another attachment point easier. Since the prim parts of the outfit (bracelet, armband, piercing, and shoes) are all copyable, you can first make a copy of the piercing and then attach the original to skull where it wants to be while attaching the copy to another point (I used the left ear). Using this method, you can use the skull attachment as a reference as you adjust the copy into place before reattaching hair (so the former skull attachment poofs). (more…)
Disclosure: Seen in World: Yes | Review Copy: No | Friends List: Some
Notes: On Express: "Andrew Cream" skin by Garbage Prototype (Random Industries) from GNUbie. Eyes made using template by newbie_template Linden.
Post Category: Axis Mundi, Boots, Crimson Shadow, Exile, Freebies, Hair, Outfits
April 30th, 2008 at 07:16pmExpress Zenovka
Two questions for you: (1) Do you love sword & sorcery role-playing in Second Life? (2) Do you collect memorabilia from the Lord of the Rings films?
OK, yeah, me neither.
So why am I standing here in front of a map of ‘Middle Earth’ wearing clothes with names that are spelled a little like Welsh railway stations? If you have to ask, you clearly haven’t clicked the photos to enlarge them. These are beautiful beautiful clothes, detailed and rich and luxurious. I’m telling you, the role-players are better dressed than you. (more…)
Disclosure: Seen in World: Yes | Review Copy: Yes | Friends List: No
Notes: On Mr. Oh: Nora Entice - Hunter Almond by Sezmra Svarog (Nora BodySkins & Fashion). "Rei" hair in silver by Orange Meili (Discord).
Post Category: Accessories, Boots, Coats, Costumes, Fantasy, Gloves, Goth, Grunge, Husky GFX, Jackets, Novelty, Outfits, Pants, Period, Robes, Shirts
March 23rd, 2008 at 11:37pmMr. Oh
Well, today it’s still most pleasantly warm and fine in Los Angeles, although not as hot as it has been. But I’m in denial, or maybe it’s rebellion, and today I’m throwing a bone to Old Man Winter, who’s surely even now dreaming of staggering weakly to his icy bed for nine months of well deserved rest. Or does he melt away into water and vapor, to be reborn in an icy blast of wind from the North at the stroke of midnight on the last day of Autumn? Either way, here’s some cold-weather gear for you, recommended to me by Men’s Second Style readers just like you, by which of course I mean tasteful, discriminating, attractive, friendly, generous and helpful. And that’s just for starters. 
In case you’re wondering, although recommended to me by others these designs do indeed pass the stringent and critical Ryan Test. I’m being facetious, but this does mean that I took a look at the store ads, liked what I saw well enough to risk my own money, tried them on, liked what I saw then still more, and am pleased to recommend them to you. If you’ve seen some great design work and you’re willing to risk your own reputation along with mine, let me know! There’s no prize money involved, but you’ll be acknowledged here, unless you prefer to remain anonymous. (more…)
Disclosure: Seen in World: Yes | Review Copy: No | Friends List: No
Notes: On Ryan: "Adam" skin by Hart Larsson (PXL Creations). "Maxwell" hair by Truth Hawks (TRUTH). Fierce Denims by Rahsus Kronos (Urban Underground).
Post Category: BUKKA, Body Soul, Boots, Casual, Coats, Jackets
March 12th, 2008 at 02:26pmRyan Darragh
We all go a little crazy sometimes. It even happens to me. Fortunately in this case I’m not talking Norman Bates crazy; I just got a little click-happy and kept buying, and buying…and buying. I blame Posy (that’s my story, and I’m sticking with it) because she’s the one who dropped on me the landmark to Gaia Goodnight’s shop, Darkstar Designs. Hopefully this isn’t old news to everyone but me, but Gaia’s shop showcases some great design work with clear anime, steampunk and cyperbpunk influences, all at extremely reasonable prices. The beauty of this is that when you do go crazy (and you will, I say this with confidence), the effect on your L$ balance won’t be devastating. 
Unfortunately there aren’t a lot of men’s clothing designs beyond a few tees (although there are plenty of things for the ladies just across the way at Sh!t Happens), but as you’ll see I came home with hair styles and accessories enough to put together seven different looks. I may not have mixed-and-matched the way Gaia had in mind, or the way you would do, but that’s the further beauty of having such an embarrassment of riches to play with.
Let’s start kind of simple and work our way up from there. (more…)
Disclosure: Seen in World: Yes | Review Copy: No | Friends List: No
Notes: On Ryan: "Jack" skin by Posy Trudeau (Flesh Peddlers). Supertight Men's Tees and Filthy Canvas Pants by Posy Trudeau (Civvies). O-Ring Black Ribbon Jewelry by Mhaijik Guillaume (Mhaijik Things).
Post Category: Accessories, Boots, Darkstar Designs, Designer Reviews, Fantasy, Gloves, Hair, Novelty, Shirts, Steampunk
February 6th, 2008 at 04:58pmRyan Darragh
At the risk of reinforcing my admitted bias toward menswear that may best be described as “preppie,” I want to share with you these new sweaters and pants by Relika Itamae. Although Relika has been creating women’s fashions for some time, this is her first menswear item. Relika says, “The Lucas Collection is indeed my first set for men. I have been told by some of my male friends that I should do men’s items, too, so I decided to give it a try and had much fun making [these]. I am definitely planning more men’s items in the future. Suggestions are always welcome, of course! :)” Her new “Lucas Collection” includes layered sweaters in six different colors paired with pants in three colors: Fall Leaf and Green Shimmer sweaters with Brown Country pants; Dark Grey and Navy Blue sweaters with Classic Light Grey pants; and Cherry and Turquoise sweaters with Classic Black pants. (more…)
Disclosure: Seen in World: Yes | Review Copy: Yes | Friends List: No (Relika), Yes (Eponymous)
Notes: On Ryan: "Dante" skin by Lost Thereian (Naughty). "Perry" hair by Truth Hawks (TRUTH).
Post Category: Boots, Casual, Dressy, JCS (Jeepers Creepers Shoes), New Items, Outfits, Pants, Relika, Shoes, Sweaters
December 4th, 2007 at 10:55amRyan Darragh
*sticks head in* Anyone miss me? No? Ah well.
I had to take an unofficial leave of absence, due to actual paying work. (My God! The horror!) Itellya, when I hit the login button and saw my login still there, it brought tears to my eyes. Ryan, thanks for not kicking me to the curb!
Before I left, I had a couple reviews in the pipeline. They aren’t new anymore, but I like them so much I’m reviewing them anyway. (more…)
Disclosure: Seen in World: Yes | Review Copy: No | Friends List: No
Notes: On Aidan: Wraith Clean-shaven skin by Maximillion Grant. Syuriken headband and hair in RedTips by June Dion.
Post Category: Boots, Fantasy, New Items, Outfits, RFyre
November 14th, 2007 at 07:20pmAidan Recreant
sachi Vixen of Adam n Eve created one of my favorite themed outfits of the last several months, the Dandy Highwayman. I love its rich color and elaborately detailed design, and oh wow but it’s fun to wear (and show off). Perhaps more subtle and restrained but certainly no less impressive and thoughtfully designed are sachi’s new Hunter Tweeds. If you’ve been trying to find the proper attire for a fox-and-hounds event at your best friend’s country manor, or just weekend outings on horseback with the ladies and gentlemen who lunch, you may need look no further. The herringbone wool fabric is realistically textured, and double black buttons are smart and stylish without calling attention to themselves. The various prim accessories finish the outfit with sophistication and bring it to life. (more…)
Disclosure: Seen in World: Yes | Review Copy: No | Friends List: No
Notes: On Ryan: FORM skin by Zabitan Assia (FORM). "The Ibiza" hair by Liam Oliver (Armidi).
Post Category: Adam n Eve, Boots, Jackets, New Items, Outfits, Pants, Period, Sportswear
November 6th, 2007 at 09:18pmRyan Darragh
The Pirate of the Prairie
Pirates can be a bit harder to spot on land. They tend to dress very differently than do sea pirates. Some might argue that a better term would be highwayman, but I’d have to argue back that there are no highways across the prairie–just the rails that mark the old paths of the great iron horse. Land pirates have the same base motives as their seagoing brethren, though: they’re happy to assist with parting you from your money, or from anything they might feel they need more than you do. All in all, they’re much the same, certainly a bit dustier, and no more welcome as unexpected guests than those traveling under the Jolly Roger. And their lives can be just as lonely. (more…)
Disclosure: Seen in World: Yes | Review Copy: Some | Friends List: No
Notes: On Ryan: "Antonio" skin by Funk Schnook (FNKY!). "Poynter" hair by Liam Oliver (Armidi). War-Torn Shirts with Scarf by Posy Trudeau (Civvies). A001 Faded Classic Jeans by Nicole David (Armidi).
Post Category: Accessories, Boots, BroGear, Casual, Fantasy, New Items, Period
October 29th, 2007 at 07:47pmRyan Darragh
The Pirate of the Seas
Ah, the lonely life of the pirate. There’s something darkly romantic about the idea of the dangerous gentleman (or scoundrel) who make his risky and unconventional living plying the sea lanes for riches, rum, and other desirable commodities. Designer swaffette Firely of SF Design brings her considerable talents to bear on this interpretation of the classic pirate captain’s attire of choice. The new Captain’s Frock Coat (L$180) comes in both Black, as shown here, and a dashing Red. Either will impress the surly midshipman, craven deckhand, or about-to-be-boarded adversary. Clearly, the man wearing this coat is not one to be trifled with. (more…)
Disclosure: Seen in World: Yes | Review Copy: Some | Friends List: No
Notes: On Ryan: FORM skin by Zabitan Assia (FORM). "Drift" hair by Jesseaitui Petion (Aitui).
Post Category: Boots, Coats, Costumes, Fantasy, New Items, Period, SF Design
October 25th, 2007 at 07:58pmRyan Darragh
What do you get when you cross a Samurai Warrior, a Vampire and an Avatar? Sounds like the beginning of joke, but with the September 21, 2007 release of RFyre’s Tessen clothing, there’s nothing funny about the result.
If you haven’t heard of RFyre, or designer Raven PennyFeather, you might be missing out on some of the finest Goth and Dark wear in SL.
“Tessen” is a Japanese word for an iron fan carried surreptitiously by medieval Japanese Samurai warriors, particularly since wearing a sword in the Emperor’s Palace was a no-no. Warriors seldom liked to go about without their weapons, so the elegant but deadly fan became a tool of destruction for those stepping out of the straight and narrow in Feudal Japan. There is, in fact, an entire martial art centered around fighting with tessen. (more…)
Post Category: Accessories, Boots, Goth, New Items, Outfits, RFyre
October 7th, 2007 at 12:01pmXtabber Young
Those of you who have been following along for a while know that I’m a whore for long coats. It is arguably both a gift and a curse. Fortunately, the offerings of a variety of talented SL designers have made it possible for me to feel good about my addiction, if not overcome it. The new “Iron Cross” Long Coat (L$500) at Civvies is something of a cousin to Posy’s earlier Road Agent Coat, although with different coloring and finishing details. (more…)
Disclosure: Seen in World: Yes | Review Copy: Yes | Friends List: Yes
Notes: On Ryan:FORM Skin by Zabitan Assia (FORM). "Drift" hair by Jesseaitui Petion (Aitui).
Post Category: Boots, Casual, Civvies, Coats, Fantasy, Grunge, Hats, New Items, Outfits
September 21st, 2007 at 07:56pmRyan Darragh
The desert was the apotheosis of all deserts, huge, standing to the sky for what looked like eternity in all directions. It was white and blinding and waterless and without feature save for the faint, cloudy haze of the mountains which sketched themselves on the horizon and the devil-grass which brought sweet dreams, nightmares, death. An occasional tombstone sign pointed the way, for once the drifted track that cut its way through the thick crust of alkali had been a highway. Coaches and buckas had followed it. The world had moved on since then. The world had emptied.
–Stephen King, The Gunslinger (more…)
Disclosure: Seen in World: Yes | Review Copy: Some | Friends List: No
Notes: On Aidan: Male Lucent Skin 5'oclock Shadow by Maximillion Grant. Bare Rose Syuriken Hair (Black) and Daruma Tank & Pants by June Dion. Kalico Korners Blooded & Bandaged Shirt and Ripped Frayed Jeans by Kenny Sleeper. Goth1c0 Public Enemy Jeans by Keishii Roo. Homicide Designs Mothblood Shirt by Nerolus Mosienko. Brutal Gear Lowrise Grunge Jeans by Nex Brannan. Tattoos by me.
Post Category: Accessories, Angry Monkey, Boots, Casual, Designer Reviews, Gloves, Hats, Novelty, Steampunk
September 10th, 2007 at 11:58pmAidan Recreant
The Angry Monkey product selection was brought to my attention by Saeya Nyanda when I was looking for outfit components to support a review I was working on for Steam Powered Industries’ Jump Boots. Upon entering the store one immediately notices two things: (1) the level of texture realism embodied in the work and (2) the salvage yardian feel of the goods. I walked away with the Splinter Bracers and a lasting impression of the calibre of goods - the Junkyard Patriot flag being one of the most striking alternative accessories I’ve seen.
The quality of Vas Legend’s work speaks for itself. In fact, when I donned the pieces from his his newer “Distruzio”, “Road Warrior” and hobo-esque releases and wandered around the grid many people instantly reacted to the pieces. “Great gear” and “That is some ding dang diggity dong cool sh*t you have on!” were some of the comments aimed at the gear. If they weren’t strapped on tightly someone would have walked away with ‘em ([21:18] Aenea Nori touches Cat’s banjo. [21:18] Catero Revolution slaps Aenea’s hand).
Not too long ago Mr. Legend was kind enough to entertain some questions about his store, his content creation philosophies and his latest releases. (more…)
Disclosure: Seen in World: Yes | Review Copy: Yes | Friends List: No
Notes: On Catero: Skin, Justin - Dark, Aftermath (The Good Life / Avant Scofield); Hair, Sleepwalk Hair in black (Aitui / Jesseaitui Petion); Shirt, Brawler Tank - Steel (Truth Designs / Truth Hawks); Pants, Patched Jeans - Brown ([Civvies] Wearables / Posy Trudeau); Watch, Time by Kari - Male *not yet released* ({Kari} / Menno Ophelia); Cigarette, Lucky Sticks - Slim & Mild (Sakura's Smoke Shop /sakura Jannings )
Post Category: Accessories, Angry Monkey, Boots, Fantasy, Gloves, Grunge, New Items, Steampunk
September 9th, 2007 at 12:15amCatero Revolution
In 1949 George Orwell’s cautionary tale against totalitarianism and democratic socialism was published. Within the world of the novel 1984, social and political upheaval have resulted in a dystopian future. Institutional propaganda, complete subordination to political cause, sexual oppression, concentration camps and leader worship (Big Brother) weigh down on the masses. Personal expression is a crime.
Though his main store location is influenced by the novel and movie, Broder Kubrick’s creations attempt to break away from the standard issue to provide his own brand of gritty clothing and accessories in BroGear. The derelict shop is situated within an isolated, stone-set market amid large Stalin-esque banners of Broder, His Supreme Imminence, that warn “Big Broder is Watching” and “War is Peace; Freedom is Slavery; Ignorance is Strength”. As shoppers peruse the goods within, loudspeakers intermittently blaze with news of wartime progress. (more…)
Disclosure: Seen in World: Yes | Review Copy: Yes | Friends List: No
Notes: On Catero: Skin, Dante - Ebony (Naughty Designs / Lost Thereian); Hair, Dare in raven sunset (Naughty Designs / Lost Thereian); Tattoo, Ariki in green ink (Aitui Tattoo & Piercing / Jesseaitui Petion); Scratches, Stitches & Wounds (Kψoot Army / Saeya Nyanda); Pants, Bloody Psycho Pants (NIHILISMOST / Nihil Graves); Belt, Jamaica Flag Belt ([Renegade] / Kaejo DaSilva); Glasses, Aviators (Happy Bivouac / Penny Patton); Backpack, Military Brat Backpack - Black Label (BroGear / Broder Kubrick); Necklace, Tooth Necklace (BroGear / Broder Kubrick); Cuff, POET Arm Band (BroGear / Broder Kubrick); Watch, ROGUE Military Brat Watch (BroGear / Broder Kubrick)
Post Category: Accessories, Boots, BroGear, Grunge, New Items, Overviews, Urban
August 12th, 2007 at 06:45pmCatero Revolution
If you haven’t yet visited designer Posy Trudeau’s airship-themed shopping collaboration, Plunder, you’re missing out. Suspended high above Second Life by lighter-than-air ships, Plunder is an oasis of wood and metal, shopping and relaxation. In addition to Posy’s own shop Civvies, Zabitan Assia’s FORM, Dragontat Zagato’s Desert Moon Clothiers and others, you’ll find the Cloudbuster Cantina, where you can take a break and quench your thirst. When Posy was telling me about her new steampunk designs, she mentioned that she had discovered steampunk while researching airship designs for the Plunder build. Fascinated and creatively challenged, she’s taken that discovery and with it run headlong into that rich alternate Victorian era to create her new collection of steampunk gear: the Steampunk Coat, Steampunk Hat and Steampunk Boots you see me wearing here. (more…)
Disclosure: Seen in World: Yes | Review Copy: Yes | Friends List: Yes
Notes: On Ryan: Antonio (Pale) skin by Funk Schnook (FNKY!). "Mess It Up" hair by Lost Thereian (Naughty). Distressed Brown Jeans by Dolce Blackflag/Nephilaine Protagonist (PixelMen). Magnifocal Bifocals by Disembodied Hand (Steam Powered Industries).
Post Category: Boots, Civvies, Coats, Fantasy, Hats, New Items, Outfits, Period, Steampunk
July 26th, 2007 at 11:55pmRyan Darragh
Before the age of homogenization and micro-machinery, before the tyrannous efficiency of internal combustion and the domestication of electricity, lived beautiful, monstrous machines that lived and breathed and exploded unexpectedly at inconvenient moments. It was a time where art and craft were united, where unique wonders were invented and forgotten, and punks roamed the streets, living in squats and fighting against despotic governance through wit, will and wile. — Quoted from: Steampunk Magazine
I will admit that I don’t know much about Steampunk culture. I had never even heard of it before coming to Second Life. But then again, I’d never heard of Pony Girls, Furries, Gor and a host of other cultures and sub-cultures. SL can be such an educational and culturally enriching experience.
My days of living in partial ignorance of this particular community ended when Disembodied Hand introduced me to his Jump Boots (750L) - footwear scultpted from rusted out parts salvaged from a scrap yard. Dis gave me a lesson in cultural dynamics. “Well, there are two major factions of Steampunk, actually. The ‘true’ Steampunk which is 1940’s-ranged classical machinery Steampunk. Literal meaning there. Back when there really was just the steam engine to work off for mechanics. The flip side there is more what we do: the Post-apoc Steampunk. Basically, imagine culture as it is now failing and electricity takes it in the ass ’cause someone wakes up some day and goes ‘F**K IT, let’s make it rain nuclear winter on this piece,’ and we have to resort to old technology again - blacksmithing, steam engines etc.” (more…)
Disclosure: Seen in World: Yes | Review Copy: Yes | Friends List: No
Notes: On Catero: Skin, Antonio Pale - Stubble (Funk Schnook / FNKY!); Pants, Camo Cargo Pants (Penny Patton / Happy Biouvac); Jacket, Steampunk Long Coat in brown (Posy Trudeau / [CIVVIES] Wearables); Hat, Steampunk Top Hat (Posy Trudeau / [CIVVIES] Wearables); Belt, Caution Tape Belt (Jemca Arizona / [The Syndicate]); Bracers, Splinter Bracers (Vas Legend / Angry Monkey); Eye wear, Goggles from Zombie Dreads Hair (Noam Sprocket / Gritty Kitty); Cigarette, Lucky Sticks - Slim & Mild (Sakura's Smoke Shop /sakura Jannings ); Scratches, Stitches and Wounds (Kψoot Army / Saeya Nyanda)
Post Category: Boots, Fantasy, Grunge, New Items, Steam Powered Industries, Steampunk
July 12th, 2007 at 06:30pmCatero Revolution
On my honor, I will do my best:
To do my duty to God and my country and to obey the Scout Law
To help other people at all times
To keep myself physically strong, mentally awake, and morally straight
Pfft.
When the other boys were concerned with outdoor activities that would develop teamwork and leadership skills while building self-confidence the Bad Boy Scout was only interested in learning to set bigger, more glorious fires, torturing small animals and fooling around with the girl campers on the other side of the lake. His overzealous parents enrolled him in the character-building organization to set him on a path to Harvard or Yale, instead, he emerges as a seasoned firearms expert and gunsmith, knife thrower and arsenist. Living contrary to the image of the wimpy outdoorsy nerd he steps outside of Scout Law and throws his oath, like caution, to the wind.
To compliment the rascal footwear which was made available in early June, Posy Trudeau has issued her War-Torn shirts this week. Both the boots and shirts are available in female versions in-store. (more…)
Disclosure: Disclosure: Seen in World: Yes | Review Copy: Yes | Friends List: No
Notes: On Catero: Skin: Advance Skin - Sunkissed - Stubble (Aitui / Jesseaitui Petion); Hair, Fernando in chocolate ([Random] / Garbage Prototype); Outfit, Boy Scout Uniform (Teef 'R Us / Lookfar Callisto); Belt, Men's VooDoo Doll Belt (K?oot Army Army / Saeya Nyanda); Bandages, Scrapper Wraps ([CIVVIES] Wearables / Posy Trudeau); Backpack, The Hiker`s Bag (Accessory Arsenal / Jen Blackhawk); Necklace, Artillery Necklace *discontinued* (Last Call / Lyra Muse); Cuff, Artillery Cuff *discontinued* (Last Call, Lyra Muse)
Post Category: Accessories, Boots, Civvies, Grunge, New Items, Shirts, Urban
June 27th, 2007 at 09:10pmCatero Revolution
For those who have been hiding under a rock SL turns 4 years old this week. During all of our careers there have been many ups and downs - n’est-ce pas? - as we all go through our own growing pains in this surreal virtual space.
Within this anniversary week so much is in development or has occurred in the realm of culture relating to the Men’s Second Style blog as well as resident lifestyle in general.
Face of Asia Model Competition. Anyone who can coax those sliders in appearance mode to create a beautiful or handsome Asian shape is encouraged to enter this cultural modeling contest brought to us by the Asian Designers Summit. Contest guidelines can be found at the Women’s Second Style blog or by visiting the Men’s Second Style office, Casa Del Shai, Earthtones Boutique, Muse or Nicky Ree’s Boutique in-world. Face of Asia is open to all residents. Round 1 submissions close June 27, 2007 at midnight SLT.
Nora Body Skins by Sezmra Svarog. Since she teased audiences in mid-April with a sneak peak of her new generation of male skins in development I have been eagerly awaiting the release of her skins. This week, Sezmra displayed a more detailed vision of her skins - each appealing to a different segment of skin consumers: the toned “Hunter” and the svelte “David”. Nora is also offering up some SL4B freebies @ her shop and promises a rehaul of her store and sim.
Second Love Magazine. Tya Fallingbridge and Daphne Molinari announce this week the launch of Second Love Magazine on July 1, 2007. Second Love will be monthly PG publication covering a variety of issues affecting straight and gay residents whether in single, coupled or friendship relationships. The magazine will be accessible in-world and online. The launch party is set for July, 1st @ 7 P.M. SLT game time at Schmooze, Pixel Dreams (12, 146, 21).
As a reminder, if you are aware of any new designers or products that you discover during the week and would like to see included in this segment please look me up and IM me in-world.
[�] ACCESSORIES @ bind · Kψoot Army · Mhaijik Things · Philotic Energy · SiniStyle Design
[�] CLOTHING @ Blaze* · Casa Del Shai · [Random]
[�] HAIR @ Aitui · Gritty Kitty · [Random]
[�] SKINS @ Human Anatomy Skin Designs (more…)
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June 24th, 2007 at 10:50pmCatero Revolution
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I honestly hadn’t heard of this store before I got a landmark by way of the Free*Style group notices a few weeks ago. I finally head in to the store and I must say I’m glad I did. First of all, the store is really cool. The build is excellent quality, and its just a nice place to look at. On top of that, there are cool-looking clothes that aren’t same stuff you find everyone else wearing. Who doesn’t like being special like that? On top of that, and more important for this post, the owner has been quite generous and has a box full of cool clothes so we can try out his stuff.
