Outfit: “Mad Love”

January 19th, 2007 at 03:12pm Ryan Darragh

I’m trying something new here, and a little bit different.  Actually, I’m shamelessly stealing Ben Vanguard’s “Outfit of the Day” concept from his new blog.  I told him that really I wouldn’t be stealing, it would be more of an homage.  He laughed, so I think I’m safe. 

You’ll notice that I’m not calling this an “Outfit of the Day” post–I won’t be doing this every day, but if the response is positive I may do it once in a while.  This is also a perfect opportunity for me to showcase some great new items that I haven’t been able to feature in a dedicated review post.  If you’re interested in trying your hand at something like this for the blog, let me know!

I’m calling this ensemble “Mad Love” after the fantastic tee I started with and built from there.  Both the Mad Love shirt and Muddy Cut Tyler Jeans pictured here are by designer Rhyph Somme and are available at Sidewalk (formerly RS Creations) at Isabella 102, 21, 123.  The graphic and artistic design on this shirt are gorgeous, from the rough-edged band of the knit collar to the subtle torso contouring and detailing.  My mama always told me that redhead boys shouldn’t wear red clothes, but I think we can cut her some slack there–after all, she’s never seen me quite like this.

The jeans have a truly scruffy look and feel, with some beautifully realistic rips and scuffs in the fabric.  Clearly you’ve had this pair a long time, loved them well, nearly worn them out, but can’t bear to let them go.  Here you also see the Nightstalker wristwatch, by Luv and Aveline Stein (previously reviewed), which adds some interesting high-tech contrast with its sharp, clean edges and jet black casing.

A simple shirt is the perfect ground for a more elaborate piece of jewelry than you might otherwise wear.  I decided to go with Mhaijik Guillaume’s new Gold and Wood Pendant for its rich design and inspired blend of?natural materials.  Mhaijik’s line of gorgeous jewelry designs for men is available at Mhaijik Things (Pheosia 56, 227, 152).  She has an amazing selection of pieces for women, too, in case you’re shopping for a gift for that special lady.

The color scheme of this outfit also gave me the perfect opportunity to wear the flame-red “Momo” hairstyle just released by Mystikal Faddoul (and reviewed here).  In a nice bit of serendipity, this standout red resulted in a new friendship last night while I was strutting around and showing it off.  It also prompted me finally to create the group Redheads of SL, so if you too are a redhead (natural or from a bottle, it doesn’t matter), look us up and join!  We plan to take over the world, if we can get ourselves organized. 

Last but certainly not least–the shoes.  I thought about some simple red sneaks, but then decided that something funkier was called for.  I dug through my inventory and came up with these Gecko Walkers.  Success!  The intricate texture of the upper, thick black sole, and detailed laces make for a fun and funky design, and the deep red-brown color is a perfect match for the jeans and shirt.  The Gecko Walkers are designed by Leyla Firefly and available at Gecko Clothing (Boulevard Mystique 166, 87, 24).

And there you have “Mad Love.”  Feel free to put this together for yourself, or better yet use it as a jumping-off place and build your own original ensemble!

Disclosure: Seen in World: Yes | Review Copy: Some | Friends List: No

Notes: On Ryan: Skin, FORM Skin (Redhead) by Zabitan Assia (FORM Gear). Intense Jade/Caramel eyes by Portia Sin (Sin Skins). Gold Diamond Celtic Ring, custom by Alyssa Bijoux (Alyssa Bijoux Jewelry).

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