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It’s been a little while since we’ve had a Guest Style Consultant feature, so I’d say it’s about time. Roland Zepp shares his personal style, advice and suggestions in his own blog, Roland Zepp’s Fashion Sense. He was kind enough to agree to appear here, and it was a great opportunity for us to meet “in person” at last! — Ryan
I’ve gone through a lot of looks in my time here. Starting with the newbie/freebie and working up to writing about fashion and participating in the fashion world as a model and photographer, I’ve discovered a lot of styles, designs, and designers.
It’s hard to nail down exactly what my look is. At heart, I’m a minimalist kinda guy. Less is more in my book. It may not seem like it when you see all my various contests and looks and all, but when I’m just hanging out on the grid, I like to keep it pretty basic. I don’t wear a lot of extra crap in RL and I don’t see any reason to do it here.
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Post Category: Elephant Outfitters, Eyewear, Hair, Hoodies, Jeans, Jewelry, LeLutka, M.R.M., MADesigns, Marinesta, PrimOptic, Shiny Things, Skins, [Guest Style Consultant]
June 8th, 2009 at 03:35pmRyan Darragh
I like a good pun as much as the next guy. So it was, unsurprisingly, with a fair bit of amusement that I first visited the shop of Photos Nikolaidis, the puntastically named A:S:S. I seem to recall reading (in a notecard or somewhere?) that the name at least loosely stands for Another Stupid Shirt Shop, or some such. I admire a healthy dose of self-deprecation as much as or maybe even more than the next guy, so I heartily approve. Also, it makes me laugh, and what more do you really need? Hey, let’s see how many puns I can make! Go ahead, groan all you want, it won’t help.
Photos’ main shop is good, even impressive size–I had no idea that anyone’s A:S:S could be that big–and it’s well stocked with a wide variety of casual clothing for both men and women, including some unisex designs. I don’t mind admitting that I had some trouble deciding on a manageable handful of things to share with you here. (Setting my sights idealistically but unrealistically high is a recurring bad habit of mine.) I decided to start with a few designs that were just fun, and then go from there. (more…)
Disclosure: Seen in World: Yes | Review Copy: No | Friends List: No
Notes: On Ryan: "Dante" skin by Lost Thereian (Naughty). "Fastball" hair by Kavar Cleanslate (Exile). Akeyo Chucks hi-tops by Akemi Yoshikawa (Akeyo).
Post Category: A:S:S, Casual, Jackets, Jeans, Shirts, Shorts, Sweaters
June 5th, 2009 at 01:57pmRyan Darragh
Think back to high school. Go on, you can do it, it wasn’t that long ago. Now, be honest–with yourself, if no one else: Were you a 98-lb. weakling? A math geek? A member of the Chess Club? Here, I’ll go first. I was all of the above (okay, French Club, not Chess Club, but still). I was a geekboy, and proud of it! Well, I’m proud of it now. So it’s with no small frisson of delight (French Club, remember?) that I first surveyed and then tried on myvegancookbook Bolissima’s line of geekboy couture, out now at Adjunct. It’s all there, everything you remember–well, everything but the plastic pocket protector. And who knows? That could be in the works even as we speak.
Consider this classic ensemble. Maybe this was you, or another boy in your class, but somebody in your experience dressed just like this. Maybe he (you?) had no choice then, but now we do, and it’s empowering to take it back. The Short Sleeve Dress Shirt I’m wearing here can only be worn tucked in, of course–what self-respecting geekboy wears a dress shirt untucked? There’s a front patch pocket, and the white buttons are buttoned all the way to the top. No one would expect otherwise. Three colors, L$100 each. (more…)
Disclosure: Seen in World: Yes | Review Copy: Most | Friends List: Yes
Notes: On Ryan: "Justin" skin by sachi Vixen (Adam n Eve). "Loran" hair by Din Raymaker (Uncleweb Studio). Kicks shoes by Menno Ophelia (Kari). Knee Length Athletic Socks by myvegancookbook Bolissima (not for sale). Lunch bag by Posy Trudeau (Miau Haus).
Post Category: Adjunct, Casual, Designer Reviews, Jeans, Pants, Period, Shirts, Shorts, Sweaters, Ties, Vests
May 13th, 2009 at 07:13pmRyan Darragh
For a while now, Shinichi Mathy has been one to watch. His clothing designs have been not just colorful but impeccably textured and detailed, not just handsome but beautiful, not just interesting but fun. In my own humble opinion, that last might be the most important element of all. (more…)
Disclosure: Seen in World: Yes | Review Copy: Yes | Friends List: Yes
Notes: On Ryan: "Alpha" skin (Saxon) by Theodore DuCasse (Zanzo). "Jiro" hair by Kavar Cleanslate (Exile). Blossoms long-sleeve tees by Shinichi Mathy (SHIKI). Men's Belt Sandals by JB Gazov (J's). Wonder Ring by Mhaijik Guillaume (Mhaijik Things).
Post Category: Casual, Dressy, Jackets, Jeans, New Items, Pants, Period, SHIKI Designs, Shirts, Skins, Suits, Vests, Zanzo
May 4th, 2009 at 10:50pmRyan Darragh
I have a terrible confession to make. Are you ready? Please don’t make me say this more than once, it’s bad enough as it is. Okay, here goes: Stuff gets lost in my inventory sometimes.
There, I said it. Wow, I feel about a thousand times better already! Confession really is good for the soul.
Does this ever happen to you? It’s not just me, right? Tell me it’s not. Maybe “lost” is too strong a word, though. It’s really more about organization, or rather lack thereof, and therefore the possibility or impossibility of actually finding things, and less about items somehow going *poof*. Unfortunately, what this sometimes means is that interesting things I’ve acquired but not yet featured here end up falling by the virtual wayside. (more…)
Disclosure: Seen in World: Yes | Review Copy: Some | Friends List: No
Notes: On Ryan: "Antonio" skin by Funk Schnook (FNKY!).
Post Category: ARGRACE, Casual, Hair, Jeans, Jewelry, Kunstkammer, New Items, Novocaine, Sable Rose Jewelry, Shirts, Shoes
March 26th, 2009 at 03:15pmRyan 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
Ryan: The first thing I noticed about Dimitri is that all of his prim accessories–clothing components, hair, jewelry, glasses–were perfectly fitted. It’s not that I’m constantly going around and checking out how guys have fitted their prims…well, actually I guess I do in fact do that. Hey, it’s part of the job! But almost any guy will let one thing or another slide just a bit, or decide not to lose any sleep over that one last strand of hair. Not Dimitri. I’m pretty uptight about fitting hair myself, so I feel his angst.
Dimitri: Well, I must admit, I was a little nervous when I sent in the application for the guest style consultant. I have been interested in doing something like this for quite some time and when I saw [Ryan's] post on the web site, I jumped at the opportunity. I have been in SL about five months now, but ever since the first month I have really been into men’s fashion. I create my outfits with the intention of being noticed and standing out in a crowd. I am more of a casual guy when it comes to clothes, but I don’t limit myself to that type of style. I also love to dabble in other types. (more…)
Post Category: Aitui, Belleza, Casual, Eyewear, Hair, Jeans, Jewelry, Kalnins, MADesigns, Shirts, Shoes, Skins, Sole Accessory, Tattoos, WMD, [Guest Style Consultant], a.C, dEVOL
March 12th, 2009 at 02:38pmRyan Darragh
Life is like a box of chocolates. That’s all I have to say about that. Sexy is as sexy does. Okay, neither Forrest nor his mother ever said that last one. It sounds like something my granny might have said, if she hadn’t been raised so very prim and proper. My granny, and my grandad for that matter, had a million little sayings. One of her favorites was: “Some people just ain’t happy unless they ain’t happy.” I remember her using that one a lot when I was little. I didn’t understand what it really meant until years later, but then I realized it was one of the most true things I’ve ever heard.
What, then, is sexy? We could probably spend all day on that one and never agree, and even then neither your S.O. nor mine might agree with either of us. Sexy is a puzzle, a conundrum, a challenge. All I can say with certainty is that most of us would say we know it when we see it. Far from being a cop-out, that too is a profoundly true thing, if only because our evaluation process for what is sexy is, ah, not entirely cerebral. It isn’t just our brains that know from sexy. (more…)
Disclosure: Seen in World: Yes | Review Copy: No | Friends List: No
Notes: On Ryan: "Daniel" skin by Simple Spad (Signature). "TFH26" hair by boo Nakamura (booN). White tank by Shai Delacroix (Casa Del Shai). Boho Sandals by Fallingwater Cellardoor (Shiny Things). Heart Gold and Leather Choker by Mhaijik Guillaume (Mhaijik Things). Bone & Silver Engraved Choker by Faery Sola (Studio Sidhe). Guardian Cross necklace by Masaru Raymaker (M.R.M.).
Post Category: Casual, Coats, Cubic Effect, Designer Reviews, Jeans, Pants, Redgrave, Shirts, Sweaters
March 5th, 2009 at 05:02pmRyan 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 first found Theodore and Drusus DuCasse’s Zanzo a while back quite by accident–or maybe it was serendipity intervening, which is always fun. I noticed one of the small satellite shops (I think it was the one at The Wharf), did a little browsing, and took a few things home. Ultimately I ended up at the seriously extensive main store, which is laid out like small, themed specialty shops along a central main “street.” This layout seemed both smart and convenient, as it makes it easy to browse and shop for items in a particular style or genre, if you have something specific in mind.
King’s Road is Zanzo’s new line of menswear, inspired by different cultures across the world. It was launched recently with an introductory selection of nine different clothing designs, most enhanced with sculpted attachments. Here I’m presenting a cross section of these new designs, including some of my own favorites. (more…)
Disclosure: Seen in World: Yes | Review Copy: Some | Friends List: No
Notes: On Ryan: "BON75" hair by boo Nakamura (booN). GearShift Crest Shirt by Donovan Brennen (GearShift). Boho Sandals (because I'll wear them with anything) by Fallingwater Cellardoor (Shiny Things).
Post Category: Casual, Coats, Designer Reviews, Dressy, Eyewear, Jeans, New Items, Pants, Shirts, Skins, Steinwerk Designs, Ties, Zanzo
February 17th, 2009 at 01:00pmRyan Darragh
I love dressing up. I also love shiny things. When I can combine the two…I’m in Heaven. The newly revamped “Form” formal suits from Lookr are my perfect opportunity. A word of warning: Don’t stand in my way. Not when something shiny is involved. 
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Disclosure: Seen in World: Yes | Review Copy: Yes | Friends List: No
Notes: On Ryan: "Antonio" skin by Funk Schnook (FNKY!). "Nekoge" hair by hiko Nino (Happy Dispatch). "Repent" tee by Posy Trudeau (Civvies). Shanghai dress shoes by Eponymous Trenchmouth (JCS). Relics Casual shoes by Donovan Brennen (GearShift). Gold Diamond Celtic Ring by Alyssa Bijoux (Alyssa Bijoux Jewelry; custom mod of her own original design).
Post Category: Casual, Designer Reviews, Dressy, Formal, Hats, Jackets, Jeans, Lookr, Shirts, Suits, Sweaters, Ties, Updated Items
February 5th, 2009 at 03:33pmRyan Darragh
When I recently put together a new and very different avatar for myself (in response to a Style Throwdown challenge from Express), I never intended for him to be a one-shot deal. Frankly, the investment (in skins, hair, and attitue) was not exactly insignificant, and I not only planned but promised to bring him back now and then. I figured, if nothing else, he’d provide a way for me to explore and present some designs that might not otherwise be quite Ryan’s style.
Trevor Turner has been creating the Young Urban line for a good while now, refining his technique along the way, and his recent designs, while still low-key and relatively straightforward, have been ever more polished and interesting. Take for example the Vest shown here. The neckline scoops casually low, the fabric texture is slightly, comfortably rough rather than refined and smooth, the shading depicts realistic tugs and tension in the fabric rather than arbitrary wrinkles. Wear it alone, with tee, or with short-sleeved white shirt and prim cuffs. L$190 each in four colors: Black, Blue, Brown and Grey. (more…)
Disclosure: Seen in World: Yes | Review Copy: Some | Friends List: No
Notes: On Ryan: "Kamal" skin and "Busta 2" hair by shiloh Jun (Shiloh Jun).
Post Category: Casual, Designer Reviews, Eyewear, IcaruS, Jeans, Jewelry, M.R.M., New Items, ROLE Optic, Redgrave, Shirts, Shoes, Updated Items, Urban, Vests, Young Urban
January 29th, 2009 at 04:37pmRyan Darragh
People give me a hard time about how I — allegedly! – have no patience or room in my life for jeans and tees. This is an ugly rumor and quite simply not true. I love jeans and tees. I just don’t have any patience or room in my life for crappy ones. As I’m sure you’ll agree, that isn’t the same thing at all.
I hope you’ll also agree that the new line of jeans by CK Winx is decidedly non-crappy. The line is called “The Dude.” Now, I’m not sure if this is a reference to Coen Brothers classic “The Big Lebowski” or not, but I wouldn’t be surprised. Does The Dude abide? He does indeed. He most certainly does. And he probably wears these jeans. (more…)
Disclosure: Seen in World: Yes | Review Copy: No | Friends List: No
Notes: On Ryan: "Jiro" skin by denchu Dench (DEN-DOU). "Derick" hair by Din Raymaker (Uncleweb Studio).
Post Category: Casual, Jeans, New Items, Shit Luck
January 22nd, 2009 at 03:29pmRyan Darragh
Before I talk about Jazz, y’all might be wondering what a busker is. Buskers are street performers.
Now, about Jazz. There’s no easy way to define what Jazz is but that’s what makes this a fun theme for the throwdown. From swing to bebop to jazz fusion *shudders*, there’s no easy way to define jazz. And there definitely is no easy way to peg someone as a jazz peformer. That’s why Ryan Darragh, our resident editor in chief, and I decided to each put down 3500L to start our own jazz ensemble.
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Post Category: Casual, Eyewear, Freebies, Hair, Hats, Jackets, Jeans, Pants, Shirts, Shoes, Skins, Style Throwdown
January 11th, 2009 at 05:43pmExpress Zenovka
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 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
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
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
Sometimes I’m just not sure what approach to take when I’m putting together an outfit or outfits for an article. I mean, putting outfits together obviously follows a certain basic process that doesn’t change much–clothing that makes for a certain look, shoes that play along nicely or even make a statement, maybe some jewelry or other accessories that tie it all together. And there’s always the question of hair, and possibly a particular or even themed skin…but I digress.
So, anyway, yes, the process is pretty well defined, but for me the question is always, “What’s the hook?” By which I mean, What makes it special? Where’s the fun? What’s the challenge this time? What’s in it for me? (more…)
Disclosure: Seen in World: Yes | Review Copy: Yes | Friends List: Epo
Notes: On Ryan: "Daniel" skin by Simple Spad (Mirror Image).
Post Category: Boots, Dinzeo Designs, Diversity Hair, Hair, Hats, JCS (Jeepers Creepers Shoes), Jeans, New Items, Outfits, Pants, Shirts, Sweaters, Updated Items
November 19th, 2008 at 05:32pmRyan 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
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
Ryan forwarded me the review pack from WoE since we both agreed it’s more my style. Pretty much appreciated also. However, I was supposed to write this review when the item was still really new. My Second Life PC died but by now I managed to get things running very crudely on a old laptop. I’m on a pre-Windlight viewer, so the picture lighting is a bit crude sometimes (it’s easier than blaming my horrible photography skills). The outfit I’ll be reviewing is the Brody outfit. It’s for sale at 200 L$.
WoE sells urban clothes for both men and women. If you like baggy pants and graphic shirts it’s a good place to visit on your search for clothes. Did I mention they’re fairly priced as well? Enough about the store, on to the meat of the review.
The outfit contains a pair of baggy pants, two belts, a graphic t shirt and a longsleeve to wear underneath. The shirt uses the jacket layer, the longsleeve is available on undershirt and shirt layer. The prim parts are no-mod but come with a resize script. The clothing parts are no-mod as well, which means you can’t retouch the pants shape.
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Disclosure: Seen in World: Yes | Review Copy: Yes | Friends List: No
Notes: On Daman: Skin by Khai Sinister (TheAbyss), Sunglasses by Maris Kanto (Kalnins Optics), Hair by Opera Qunha (Black Maria), Piercings by Geyer Schnyder (Primitive Design), Cigarette by Kunst Himmel (hoorenbeek), Shoes by Coke Dreadlow (Urban Bomb Unit)
Post Category: Freebies, Jeans, New Items, Outfits, Shirts, Urban, WoE
October 12th, 2008 at 12:00pmDaman Tenk
This year, rather than doing one big “round-up” of Halloween ideas, I thought I’d put together a series of costumes and post them individually in the several days leading up to Halloween. I thought this would not only be more fun, but might also give you a little extra time to do your shopping. I have no idea how many posts there will ultimately be in this series, but I’m hoping for something in the neighborhood of “several,” so check back for more! (more…)
Disclosure: Seen in World: Yes | Review Copy: Some | Friends List: Some
Notes: On Ryan: "Stephen" skin by VincentTalent Maximus (Styria). "Hibiki" hair by din Raymaker (Uncleweb Studio).
Post Category: Accessories, Aitui, Atomic Kitty, Boots, BroGear, Costumes, Fantasy, Gothic, Holiday, Jeans, Jewelry, New Items, Shirts, Styria, Wings, Yukirei Greene
October 6th, 2008 at 04:32pmRyan Darragh
Late again due to RL interference, but still just as good as ever 
Back in the mid-80s, some hardcore punks started doing these “emotional” stage performances. As the 90s came around, they mellowed out into a more indie style. But singing emotionally and wearing geek chic wasn’t enough. Some band needed to dress in black and wear eye shadow to convey the depth of their emotion. Legions of rebellious suburban kids followed suit, the “emo” style that we all know was born. Here to explore and enjoy the fad is Creamy Cooljoke, queen of the freebies at Free*style. (more…)
Disclosure: Seen in World: Yes | Review Copy: Some | Friends List: No
Post Category: Eyes, Eyewear, Freebies, Gothic, Hair, Hoodies, Jackets, Jeans, Jewelry, Shirts, Shoes, Skins, Style Throwdown, Tattoos
October 4th, 2008 at 07:18pmExpress Zenovka
I’m back again, this time with a review of JHZ. JHZ is a small store that advertises as selling High Definition clothes for men. The style is somewhat urban with baggy, worn jeans and tight T shirts.
Some of the shirts they sell are branded with first life brand logos. I won’t cover these by blog policy. I’ll cover the jeans, some original t shirts and some layered tees though. The store also makes some accessories, of which I’m showing the bracelets in my review.
I’ll start with the jeans. The texture is quite ‘crispy’ and sharp. The only blurry area I saw on the jeans was around the crotch, but that was completely the fault of the SL mesh. I’m sure we’ve all seen how SL distorts baggy or loose clothing. Since the pants are modify enabled I fixed it for myself by lowering the crotch height from 33 to 15. (more…)
Disclosure: Seen in World: Yes | Review Copy: Yes | Friends List: Yes
Notes: On Daman: Scorpio skin by Khai Sinister (TheAbyss), Stripped Black Sneakers by Emilia Redgrave (Redgrave), Industrial piercings by Deekay Xavier (DEEKS), Jack hair by Wicked Loudon (Dernier Cri)
Post Category: Designer Reviews, JHZ, Jeans, Jewelry, Shirts, Urban
September 27th, 2008 at 11:00amDaman Tenk
Most folks tend to associate cowboys with “gunslingers” cuz of Western movies. I’d think that between the cattle drives, working around the ranch, and just tending to cattle a cowboy ends up pretty damn busy. In fact, that may be why Domch Raymaker of SLMen fame couldn’t make it to the throwdown on Friday. But, here he is on Sunday with an awesome entry. (more…)
Disclosure: Seen in World: Yes | Review Copy: Some | Friends List: No
Post Category: Accessories, Boots, Costumes, Freebies, Hair, Hats, Jackets, Jeans, Period, Roleplay, Shirts, Style Throwdown
September 21st, 2008 at 03:00pmExpress Zenovka
I was so impressed with the beautiful Emvee Cuba build by Menno Ophelia that I did “location photography” there for not just one but two of my recent posts–and I still haven’t exhausted all of its possibilities. It seemed something of an interesting coincidence, then, when I heard about Menno’s new clothing and accessories shop, Kari. It took me a few days (I got sidetracked by Hair Fair, so shoot me), but on my first visit to Menno’s shop I found myself grinning more often than not as I perused the eclectic selection.
“Kari has been in creation for over a year,” says Menno. “My style is not the easiest to describe, but basically it is unisex clothes, sculpted shoes, accessories, posed props and whatever I feel like making. My influence comes from personal things I wear, like to wear and see on the streets [of Amsterdam] on a daily basis.” I can only speak for myself, but I admire designers who follow their bliss, so to speak, simply creating things that appeal to them. I honestly believe that, when a designer is excited, passionate and having fun, that shows through in their work.
“If you build it, they will come”? Yeah, it’s a cliché, I know. But still. 
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Disclosure: Seen in World: Yes | Review Copy: Some | Friends List: No
Notes: On Ryan: Random skin by Garbage Prototype (Random). "Avant-Garde" hair by Kavar Cleanslate (Exile).
Post Category: Accessories, Bags, Casual, Designer Reviews, Hats, Hoodies, Jeans, Kari, New Items, Shirts, Shoes
September 13th, 2008 at 11:23amRyan Darragh
Wow, where does the time go? I knew this was coming up, and believe it or not I was even planning for it (as you’ll see shortly), but somehow I missed the actual date. Hey, I’ve been busy. Anyway–Men’s Second Style turned two years old on August 17! Who would have thought?
As much as I’d like to have a big party and invite all of you, something tells me that’s not really going to work. What to do, what to do? Gifts are always nice, but of course there’s a hitch–I couldn’t think of a way to get you all to give me something nice, that I actually wanted, or could sell for big bucks. So I decided to give a gift instead. Now that’s thinking outside the box!
This led me to think immediately of one of my favorite SL designers: the very lovely, the very talented, the very adorable, the very gifted Posy Trudeau, of Miau Haus, Civvies and Flesh Peddlers fame. With her generous participation, I’m pleased to present the outfit you see here as an exclusive gift to our readers. Not available on TV! Not available in stores! Not available, in fact, anywhere else! (more…)
Disclosure: Seen in World: Yes | Review Copy: N/A | Friends List: Yes
Notes: On Ryan: "Jack" skin by Posy Trudeau (Flesh Peddlers). "Halt" hair by Din Raymaker (Uncleweb Studio). Relics Casual shoes by Donovan Brennen (GearShift).
Post Category: Civvies, Freebies, Jackets, Jeans, New Items, Outfits, Shirts
August 30th, 2008 at 05:57pmRyan Darragh
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I’ve gone through a lot of looks in my time here. Starting with the newbie/freebie and working up to writing about fashion and participating in the fashion world as a model and photographer, I’ve discovered a lot of styles, designs, and designers.
