Posts filed under 'Jewelry'
Being classy on Second Life in a predominantly hip-hop environment is not easy. I’ve been on the game for well over one year and from the first day to the day I wrote this I can honestly say certain scenes on SL have and will never change. Every group, every clique, every organization has a particular style they represent. In the hip-hop community it’s usually as follows:
1 pair of Nike Uptown styled sneakers (tennis shoes for those of you in the south)
1 pair of baggy jeans
1 sports jersey
1 excessively over-primmed platinum chain and matching earrings
And last but not least, 1 oversized baseball cap representing the local team (more…)
Post Category: Adam n Eve, Dressy, Epidermis Emporium, Exotique, Eyes, FNKY!, Jackets, Jewelry, Kalnins, Muism, Naith Smit Design, Pants, Poetic Colors, Rogue Men's Clothing, Sartoria, Shirts, Skins, Suits, [Guest Style Consultant]
June 25th, 2009 at 12:11pmRyan Darragh
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
We still have a few weeks left of Spring, but Summer’s coming on fast. I can feel it sometimes in the air, and already we’ve had to run the a/c for a day or two here and there. I’ve pulled out my shorts for the season in RL, and it seems appropriate to do the same in SL.
And there’s a bonus–in SL (although not in RL, at least not yet), I have some favorite new cargo shorts. And cargo pants. All in one. I’m talking about Masaru Raymaker’s new 4-Way Cargo Pants. What exactly are 4-Way Pants? you may well be wondering. Never fear! I shall tell you.
It’s fairly straightforward, actually. The name pretty much tells the whole story. By mixing and matching from an impressive selection of clothing-layer pieces and sculpted pockets and cuffs, Masaru’s 4-Way Cargos can be worn in four different ways, for four different looks: as shorts; cropped, or rolled to just below the knee; with the standard “system” pants cuffs we all know and love/hate; and with flared, slouchie cuffs. Not only are these impressively flexible, like all of Masaru’s designs they’re amazingly good-looking. (more…)
Disclosure: Seen in World: Yes | Review Copy: Some | Friends List: Some
Notes: On Ryan: "Gen-X" skin by Theodore DuCasses (Zanzo).
Post Category: CREAMSHOP, Casual, Eyewear, Hair, Hats, Jewelry, M.R.M., Monolith, New Items, Pants, Shirts, Shoes, Shorts, Sweaters, Zanzo
May 27th, 2009 at 12:18pmRyan Darragh
It begins here for me on this road. How the whole mess happened I don’t know, but I know it couldn’t happen again in a million years. Maybe I could’ve stopped it early, but once the trouble was on its way, I was just goin’ with it. Mostly I remember the girl. I can’t explain it–a sad chick like that, but somethin’ changed in me. She got to me, but that’s later anyway. This is where it begins for me, right on this road.
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Disclosure: Seen in World: Yes | Review Copy: Some | Friends List: Some
Notes: On Ryan: "Miguel" skin by Tricky Boucher (Belleza). 000 Jeans by Zabitan Assia (FORM).
Post Category: ARGRACE, Boots, Casual, Freebies, Grunge, Hair, Hats, Jackets, Jewelry, Miau Haus, New Items, Perfectionist, Relish, Treads, Vests
April 15th, 2009 at 12:49pmRyan 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
I love dressing up and going out. I mean, hey, who doesn’t? There’s just something about looking good that makes you feel good. Plus, as my granny used to say, “Looking nice shows people you care.” If there’s one thing my sisters and I have learned in life it’s that, over time, our granny and our mom are always right.
What does it take to “look good”? Of course there’s no simple way to answer that question, but I’m going to take a fairly traditional approach today and start with a suit. If you’re worried that this means I’m suggesting that “looking good = stuffy,” fear not! And trust me.
Although it’s not a new discovery, I truly feel you just can’t go wrong with the classic Wool Suit by Blaze Columbia. There are certainly plenty of other suits out there, and I own a number of other fine ones, but this is the one I keep coming back to–the lines are clean, the style classic, the detailing meticulous, and the colors to die for. I love this luxurious, softly shiny blue like I love my dog. Well, like I imagine I would love my dog, if I had a dog. (more…)
Disclosure: Seen in World: Yes | Review Copy: Yes | Friends List: No
Notes: On Ryan: "Antonio" skin by Funk Schnook (FNKY!). "Surf's Up" hair by Kavar Cleanslate (Exile). Wool Suit by Blaze Columbia (Blaze). Form dress shirt by Adam Soler (Lookr).
Post Category: Blaze Columbia, Bliensen + MaiTai, Dressy, Jewelry, Lookr, Mhaijik Things, New Items, Shirts, Shoes, Suits, Ties
April 2nd, 2009 at 03:17pmRyan 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
You never know what a billionaire might look like. Not all of them look like Rockefellers. It might be the guy sitting next to you on the bus (improbable), or the woman with the gaudy jewelry and the loud voice in the ladies’ room at the opera (more likely). Chances are it’s not the checker at the supermarket, although a recent lotto win is at least technically possible. But it certainly could be the guy sitting in front of you at the racetrack–you know, the guy in the fedora, very casually dressed, sitting alone, doesn’t talk much, never even glances at the racing form. The one who never cheers or has any reaction at all to the outcome of the races. The one who never seems to win or lose, just makes silent trips to the mutuel window every so often. The guy who pays zero attention to the cute blond jockey-ette to his right (although that could be her choice of skin, which although pretty is a demo). He could definitely be a billionaire, or at least a millionaire, especially if it’s a weekday, when the gainfully employed are typically at work, gainfully pursuing their employment. So, yeah, you never know what a billionaire might look like. I mean, look at Bill Gates.
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Disclosure: Seen in World: Yes | Review Copy: Some | Friends List: No
Notes: On Ryan: "Daniel" skin by Simple Spad (Signature). "Modern Rail" hair by rika Oyen (ARGRACE). Boxer briers by Donovan Brennen (GearShift).
Post Category: Casual, Civvies, Hats, Jewelry, New Items, Pants, Shirts, Shit Luck, Shoes, Unknown Boutique, Urban Bomb Unit
March 19th, 2009 at 04:38pmRyan 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
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
Nothing says “I love you” like jewelry. And I’m not just talking about the ladies here–it’s a not-very-secret secret that guys like jewelry, too. I think it’s because there’s so little good lingerie out there for us. I mean, hey, a good pair of boxer briefs and we’re done. (Although, hmm, there are always silks…) I’m not talking about watches, either, at least not today. I love watches, but for me they’re more an accessory item than jewelry. Jewelry is something you wear just because it’s pretty. There, I said it and I’ll say it again: pretty. Deep down, you know it’s true.
In case you haven’t noticed, Valentine’s Day is coming right up, check your calendar! For your gift-giving consideration, I thought I’d suggest some jewelry items that I love and admire. I’m hoping that you (or your man) might like them too.
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Disclosure: Seen in World: Yes | Review Copy: Some | Friends List: Some
Notes: On Ryan: "Ichiro" skin by denchu Dench (DEN-DOU). "Teddy" hair by machang Pichot (AOHARU). Kelp God merman gear by EmeraldEver Cline (Em's Mermaid Shop). "Ash" skin and BlueMist2 eyes by Darwin Mizser (AVid). "Illusion" hair by Khai Sinister (The Abyss). Classic Jeans by Jesseaitui Petion (Aitui). Camera Obscura by Tohru Kanami.
Post Category: Aitui, Casual, Dionysia Designs, Dressy, Freebies, Gothic, Holiday, Jewelry, Mhaijik Things, New Items, Underwear
February 12th, 2009 at 02:41pmRyan 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
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
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
He knew that most of his neighbors thought him mad. He preferred to think of himself as eccentric, although he suspected that most at his end of London would find that far too mild a word. No matter. Although it was not (and for obvious reasons could never be) public knowledge, he knew that his mechanised creations pleased none other than the Queen herself. He was satisfied that, if he was indeed mad, it was madness of a uniquely creative and inspired nature. If this was madness, then he would be mad, and happily so. (more…)
Disclosure: Seen in World: Yes | Review Copy: Yes | Friends List: No
Notes: On Ryan: FORM skin by Zabitan Assia (FORM). "Gabriel" hair by Lost Thereian (Naughty). Indigo Evening Suit and Black Suede Shoes by Vincente Shepherd (Gaslights Emporium). "Geoffrey" Monocle by Allegory Malaprop (Schadenfreude). Special mention: Flying Crescent by Onakagoo Epin (109prims).
Post Category: Casual, Dressy, Jewelry, Mhaijik Things, New Items, Period, Steampunk
November 16th, 2008 at 08:27amRyan Darragh
You know the type. You see them hanging around at family holiday parties, off to the side. This one’s just like all the rest–he’s your typical goth/emo/slacker boy, or whatever they’re into now. God only knows. He looks like he might be one of your wife’s cousin’s kids. And what’s with the attitude? This one’s sullen, broody, moody, like he’s disappointed by the world. You can’t get a word out of him, so don’t bother trying. You’d think his lips really were sewn shut or something. Don’t expect him to step up for karaoke, much less put on an actual costume. At least he made his face up, give him credit for that. But it’s a little too scary, really. That kid is seriously weird. I mean, what’s wrong with a cheap plastic mask? And would it kill him to bob for apples with the little kids? At least it would make his mother happy.
The thing is, he’s both more and less ”dressed up” than he realizes. He thinks he’s so special, but really they’re all more alike than different. He and his friends try to rebel, and the result is that you can’t tell one “rebellious” gothboy from another. Trying not to be posers, they end up posing like crazy. We were nothing like that when I was his age.
Kids these days…who can understand them? (more…)
Disclosure: Seen in World: Yes | Review Copy: Some | Friends List: Some
Notes: On Ryan:"Stitches" skin (Tone 01) by Draconic Lioncourt (Crimson Shadow). "Owen" hair (styles A and B) by Din Raymaker (Uncleweb Studio). Classic Jeans by Jesseaitui Petion (Aitui). Skully belt and high-tops by Menno Ophelia (Kari).
Post Category: Casual, Gothic, Gritty Kitty, Grunge, Holiday, Jewelry, New Items, Shirts, sey
October 20th, 2008 at 11:19pmRyan Darragh
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
You may remember an announcement not too long ago regarding a quality freebie, a men’s bronze pendant necklace by dionysia Elytis. At the time, dionysia was just starting to design jewelry for men, and we had some fascinating chats about men and their likes and dislikes. Apparently I managed not to dissuade her entirely, as she has created a total of four different sets of matched jewelry pieces for men.
dionysia’s design approach is different from that of some other designers whose work I love–her pieces are simple and sturdy rather than delicate or elaborate. The bold shapes allow her beautifully detailed textures to take center stage. (more…)
Disclosure: Seen in World: Yes | Review Copy: No | Friends List: Yes
Notes: On Ryan: "Stephen" skin by VincentTalent Maximus (Styria). "Nick" hair by din Raymaker (Uncleweb Studio). Ornate Cardigan and Classic Jeans by Jesseaitui Petion (Aitui).
Post Category: Casual, Dionysia Designs, Dressy, Freebies, Jewelry, New Items
September 29th, 2008 at 07:13pmRyan Darragh
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
Today I found a beautiful freebie (okay, it’ll cost you L$1) men’s necklace, in bronze with triskelion design, by dionysia Elytis. Pick it up at her shop The Perfect Gift.
Post Category: Asides, Dionysia Designs, Freebies, Jewelry
September 7th, 2008 at 07:14amRyan Darragh
I had a hell of a time finding a neko skin I liked. I looked all around, asked people for recommendations, tried on demos like you wouldn’t believe. My thing was, I wanted a skin that, kitty markings aside, would also look good as a skin on its own. I wanted a skin that still left me looking like Ryan, but not Ryan turned feral. What about neko tattoos? you may be wondering. You’re right, some of those look very good, and of course the big plus is that you can wear them with your favorite skin. This approach may well work for you. But I wanted markings on my face, too, and what if I wanted to wear them with some specific clothing and I had a layer conflict? What if I wanted to wear other tatoos? What if I wanted to wear them with underwear? (Nekos get nasty, too, you know.) Maybe, if they came on all the clothing layers… No, what I really wanted was a skin. A really good neko skin. (more…)
Disclosure: Seen in World: Yes | Review Copy: No | Friends List: No
Notes: On Ryan: "Al" hair by Din Raymaker (Uncleweb Studio). Gray Skull shirt by beanster Potato (Ducknipple). SubZero cargo shorts and GearShift boxer briefs by Donovan Brennen (GearShift). On Posy: "Classic - Carbon" skin by Gala Phoenix (Curio). "In Space" hair by Rita Groshomme (Curio). White Neko Ear & Tail set by Wynx Whiplash (ExtroVirtual Headquarters). White Whiskers by Noam Sprocket (Gritty Kitty). Purr Girl Tee (Miau Haus) and Posy-Dukes shorts (Civvies) are her own designs. Gray Knee-hi Tubesocks by Starley Thereian (Celestial Studios). PornStar Xtra Hi-Tops by Coke Dreadlow (Urban Bomb Unit). Belted Collar in Black by Ivy Graves (Atomic Kitty).
Post Category: AV Puli Animations, Animations, Atomic Kitty, Casual, Ducknipple, Ephemeral Creations, Eyes, Fantasy, Hybrid, Jewelry, Neko, New Items, Roleplay, Shoes, Skins, Socks
September 6th, 2008 at 03:15pmRyan Darragh
While Law was busy handing out favors and bribes for votes these past two weeks, I’ve been busy with yet another throwdown. This time I’m up against Oscar Page, a relative new guy on the block when it comes to blogging but who has been fashionable in SL for ages (2004, that is). (more…)
Disclosure: Seen in World: Yes | Review Copy: Some | Friends List: No
Post Category: Accessories, Business, Eyes, Hair, Jewelry, Pants, Shirts, Shoes, Skins, Socks, Style Throwdown, Ties, Underwear
August 22nd, 2008 at 12:22pmExpress Zenovka
It was a dark and stormy night when the taxi dropped me off at the high iron gates of Miskatonic University, at Arkham, Massachusetts. The driver seemed nervously distracted and sped away quickly into the darkness after unceremoniously hurling my heavy bags to the curb, but not, I noticed, without first grimacing in apparent annoyance at the paucity of the tip I had given him. I am, after all, a struggling student—now officially so—and as a consequence I must carefully mind my budgetary expenditures. (more…)
Disclosure: Seen in World: Yes | Review Copy: Some | Friends List: Some
Notes: On Ryan: "Jack" skin by Posy Trudeau (Flesh Peddlers). "Ilias" hair by Din Raymaker (Uncleweb Studio). Ribbed Tank Tops by Shai Delacroix (Casa Del Shai). Scrunchie socks by Posy Trudeau (Civvies). On Sean: Cthulhu avatar by Starax Statosky (no longer available).
Post Category: Accessories, Bags, BroGear, Casual, GearShift, Grunge, Hoodies, J's, Jewelry, New Items, Shoes, Shorts, Sprawl / Pushbutton Industries, Urban
August 18th, 2008 at 01:35pmRyan Darragh
Primitive Design is one of those stores I’ve been familiar with for quite some time, and had on my list of places to review for nearly just as long. For some reason I’ve never gotten to it however, I should blame my lack of time in the past. A few days ago the creator Geyer Schnyder gave me a full tour of the store however after a mention of Ryan - and now here I am, finally writing the review I’ve been meaning to do for ages.
The store makes items of a grungy urban/street style. They sell pretty much everything you need for a full avatar, including skins since a few days ago. The skins are only available in two white skintones however, so I can’t review them. Luckily I’ll already have my hands full enough with the clothes and accessories.
I have put two full outfits together with the store’s items, and will show those in the review. There’s so much more for sale though that you should definitely check the place out. My goal here is to give you an idea of the designer’s work in general, so I’ll try to keep it as short as I can by not spending more than a paragraph on each individual item. (more…)
Disclosure: Seen in World: Yes | Review Copy: Everything except for the hair | Friends List: No
Notes: On Daman: Scorpio skin by Khai Sinister (TheAbyss), Akeyo Lowtop chucks by artoo Magneto (Akeyo), Pornstar Hi-Tops by Coke Dreadlow (Urban Bomb Unit)
Post Category: Accessories, Bags, Designer Reviews, Grunge, Hair, Jackets, Jeans, Jewelry, Primitive Design, Shirts, Urban
August 16th, 2008 at 07:07amDaman Tenk
I wonder what it’s like inside the mind of Raven Pennyfeather? I imagine a vast, dimly lit chamber draped in heavy, dark velvet, with plush carpets underfoot. Great paned windows look out into the starry, starry night like inquisitive eyes. Scattered about are immense wooden chairs, elaborately carved and with deep upholstery, perfect for pausing to reflect on one of the many ideas that flit about quickly, glittering in the dark.
Or maybe this is just Raven’s design studio. It certainly seems that only such a place could possibly be origin to her outrageously elaborate gothic haute couture clothing designs. Her new ensemble for men is called “Dysis,” perhaps named after the Greek goddess of the hour of the sun’s setting. This would seem appropriate, perhaps on more levels than that most immediately obvious. (more…)
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Notes: On Ryan: FORM skin (pale, with eyeliner) by Zabitan Assia (FORM). "Ewan" hair by Din Raymaker (Uncleweb Studio). Cambridge Cuffed Shirt by Hudsen Armidi (Armidi/Gisace). Wolfsbane boots by Severina Dollinger (First Flower). Oslo boots by Eponymous Trenchmouth (JCS). Black Titanium jewelry by Mhaijik Guillaume (Mhaijik Things). Carmine wings by Kala Bijoux (Material Squirrel).
Post Category: Boots, Coats, Fantasy, Gothic, Jewelry, New Items, Outfits, Pants, Period, RFyre, Shirts, Wings
August 12th, 2008 at 10:12pmRyan Darragh
If you’ve been searching for the perfect casual wardrobe for summer, you may need look no further than Common Thread by meriwell Faddoul. I didn’t know what to expect when I made my first visit to meriwell’s shop, but the clean designs and gelato-bar color palette brought back memories of Don Johnson in “Miami Vice.” In the best possible way, of course!
I’ll start with simple and classic. The Threads Button Tee (L$100) has a button-up front, collar and chest logo, so for my money it’s more polo than tee. I’m not going to quibble, though. It’s available in a handful of colors, and shown here in Green and White. Here and throughout I’m also wearing meriwell’s Light Linen Trousers (L$100). The fabric has a delicate crosshatch texture, and meriwell mentioned that he left off the side seam because he preferred the softer, casual feel that provided. Three styles are included: belted, unbelted, and tapered at the ankle for wear with sculpted cuffs. (more…)
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Notes: On Ryan: "Daniel" skin by Simple Spad (Mirror Image). "Anji" hair by Din Raymaker (Uncleweb Studio). Boho Sandals by Fallingwater Cellardoor (Shiny Things).
Post Category: Casual, Common Thread, Designer Reviews, Jackets, Jewelry, New Items, Outfits, Pants, Shirts, Studio Sidhe
August 6th, 2008 at 07:33pmRyan Darragh
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