94. The Falkoty Peacoat

Happy Hump Day!

Midway through another week and Hallowe'en is just a week away!  Time has really been slipping through my fingers this autumn and I'm not sure why or how...

I do have to admit that I've been feeling a little less than inspired lately when it comes to shopping.  I try to keep my eye open for things that show real creativity, skill and quality.  But, lately, I seem to just keep stumbling on things that don't really catch my eye, similar to other things that are already out there or are very simply a mesh full perm item that's in mass production all over the grid.

Don't get me wrong!  I have nothing against using the templated/full perms mesh, but I expect to some real creativity and thought to be put into the texturing of it.  Even then I don't expect to pay more for the item than the full perm package cost to start with!  But, that's just me.

I want to see creativity from creators.

That being said, I am showing off this outfit I put together around BuFu's Falkoty peacoat.  Yep, you've seen this same mesh in other stores.  But, BuFu added their own spin to this one!  I really love the fur lining details at the collar, cuffs and pockets.  It really does give it that warm comfortable feel.  I've added my fun scarf from Sey that was a group gift.  It comes with a hud to tint it as well as change between pumpkin and spider web textures.

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91. New Hoodies from FATEwear!

Ok, let's start this one out with a big ol' "Happy Thanksgiving" to all my fellow Canadians out there!  I hope you got stuffed with turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, yams....  Oh yeah, and I hope you had time to reflect and be thankful for those things you cherish in your life.

I know one thing that I'm thankful for in SL: Damien Fate is one hard worker!  He's just released a couple new hoodies at FATEwear.  You have your pick of solid (Slim) or multi-coloured (Marshall).  They come in FATEwears rich palette of hues and even include a tee for underneath.

Now, here's the thing.  Do you want to go all stylish or head off in the athletic direction?  Above I've teamed the Slim hoodie with a scarf to match the stitching of my embroidered jeans from Egoisme.  And below, I've gone straight forward with the Marhsall hoodie and FATEwear's Jimmy pants to hit the treadmill (Which is probably the best idea with all the turkey I've eaten...and pie...oh, the pie!).

Oh, and a side note kiddies: Boystown is giving away free pumpkins.  You can't beat that if you are trying to decorate on a budget!  So, pop over and check out the cemetery and pick up some pumpkins.  They are great for pie.  Oh...my stomach!

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89. Boot Pants!

I don't know if this drives you as crazy as it drives me, but I just hate when I'm wearing something and the mesh clips or pops through something else that I'm wearing.  The biggest area of concern for this issue has always been with the hem of your pants meeting your boots or shoes.  Well, Tableau Vivant has come up with a solution for those boot issue with their newly released Boot Pants!  These tight fitting pants stay tapered against the leg allowing you to wear almost any boot without the pants popping through.

I also had to pick up the amazing boots that they had used in their promo pictures because well...clearly they are awesome!  I carried the studs through into a cuff on my wrist and finished off the look with the classic staple of the motorcycle jacket.  But, the twist to this one is the python texturing.  You gotta keep things interesting ... especially if you are going with an all black look.  

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88. FATEwear 2.0

FATEwear hasn't been open that long, but we are already being treated to a new round of amazing creations.  I have a bunch of things to show you, so this is going to be broken into a couple posts again.

Above is the Dean Jacket in Volcano. And it sure is hot!  The styling is perfect for these coming autumn day. Half zipped with the fabric draped casual and realistically against your chest and the detailing of the straps and snaps.  This jacket is full of interest and comes in a range of colours and you can wear it with or without includes shirts.

The newly released turtleneck sweater Sheldon has a warm and cosy look while staying clean and stylish. It's straight forward restrained design is complimented by the rich detail in texturing of the fabric and shadows.  Perfect to pair with your jeans, slacks or leathers.

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78. The Pier

Alrighty!  Here is my third and final blog featuring my finds from the Fashion Voodoo event.  I suited up with my new threads and headed over to The Pier.  By the way, if you love great live music, you need to check this place out!

 

I picked up this V-neck with a cool neutral print when I was checking out the D R O P store.  I have to say this is a new store for me.  When you visit them, don't forget to pick up the gifts they have at the front of the store!

 

I love tats with colour.  And this one from Freaks & Geeks that is available at The Men's Dept. is extremely well done.  The colourful and clear design wraps around your neck/collar bone and wrists.  It works great for shirts like this one!

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72. New Vest from Sey

Happy Friday!

It's been a week since I posted last!  Time sure flies in the summer, eh?

Well, today I've got a great weekend look for you.  Sey has this amazing vest out now that is comes in a variety of patterns and it even includes an optional tee change with a hud to change the colour.  It's easy to make any outfit look pulled together with a layered item like this and you can't beat the attention to detail that goes into Sey products.

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70. My Hair Fair Find.

So, I made the effort to get to the Hair Fair this weekend.  Now, it's Tuesday and my hand cramps from the multiple attempts to TP to the event have finally eased off enough for me to type again.  Dramatic, eh?

So, today is a completely casual look.  I've teamed up his great 6th Avenue Heartache Wedge from Exile that I picked up at the Hair Fair with my stylish and relaxed suede blazer from hoorenbeek.  For a touch of colour: red pants!  It definitely attracts the eye if you have something you want to show off...  Well, just saying!

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67. Look To The Sky.

Well, today I guess I was inspired by the blue skies!  Don't worry, I pulled in lots of my signature black too. 

 I'm sporting the classic tee in sky from Entente and teamed that up with their well detailed Couleur Jeans (this is the default colour) and finally the Les Affaires Tie to as some whimsy to the look.  And, hell, I just had to dig out a hat.  Nothing says fun and carefree like a funky hat...or is that just me?  

The great back drop here is from Lisp.  It's the "Sunshine Sky Drapes" with matching rug.  It definitely manages to bring the outdoors inside in a querky and fun way.

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60. A Touch of Retro.

I had of a little bit of a 70's throwback vibe going on for this one!  The patchwork jeans the major 'stache! 

The fun and funky pants are the Madras Pants and like most of their clothing, it's more of a system than an article of clothing unto itself.  You buy the base pants for 400L and then are able to choose from a range of other colours at 150L each to add to the base.  Changing the textures are as easy as clicking on the included HUD.

The new Layered Vest by Epicosity was a great find.  The built in tee has a wide range of colours, so this one item could be the key piece to many outfits: just pair it with short, jeans or khaki's.

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51. Hoodie or Blazer?

Hmmmm.  What to wear?  A blazer and be all super suave or a hoodie and be all super cool?  I can't decide...

Why not both?  Kal Rau released this Blazer/Hoodie combo today to solve all those indecisive moments.  You can choose from 6 colours for the hoodie and and 9 for the string via a HUD.  As expected, the details are spot on and the styling with have you looking trendy in no time.

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50. Legal Insanity!

I'm excited to say that Legal Insanity has invited me to be one of their bloggers!  So, it makes sense that the focus of today's post is the recently released Lenny shirt by Legal Insanity.

The shirt comes in a wide variety of designs and each one has three versions: the regular shirt version I'm wearing here, a tank version and a necked version.  The fit and designs are all about casual comfort and range from wild and colourful to simple solids.  Do yourself a favour and go grab a demo today!

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45. You need this jean jacket!

Ok, I went MIA for awhile there.  Sorry about that!  I'm back and trying to catch up on the great stuff that I've missed out on.  The MOH2 hunt is almost over, The Mens Dept. has a new lot of items and Sey released this exceptional jean jacket!

The jacket itself comes in 8 colours and the shirt can be changed to your choice of 16 colours/patterns.  You can wear it over a tank, like I have, or put your perfectly sculpted abs to work and bare them to the world!  Go and try  a demo.  The fit is great and you'll be as blown away by the detail and workmanship as I was.

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40. The Mens Dept.: Collection 2

Hey Guys and Gals!

In case you haven't heard.  The Mens Dept. has released their second round of goods and, I have to say, it's even better than before.  I couldn't decide on just one outfit to show off for y'all.  So, expect a few updates.

Here's the first look.  I see it as more of a night look and it plays off that relaxed cool comfort vibe.

The leopard cardigan from Pivaaca comes in three colours and includes a version for women in it.  It adds some fun.

The scarf from Tee*fy comes in several colours and includes a solid or two-tone version of each.  The set even includes a rigged mesh version.  Which is ... awesome!

And how can you look chill without your loafers?  Balaclava takes care of that with their Pause Loafers in a rich brown tone.

Not to be outdone, MADesigns Hair offers up Sam to complete the look!


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34. Going Grey

This week I got an email that claimed grey and white were the new hot colour combo.  Ok, I'm an agreeable kinda guy, so be it.

Poses from the Cray set from Stakey at the Pose Fair

Have an awesome weekend everyone!  What?  I'm not always chatty! LOL

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26. Vested Interest

Hoorenbeek just released this amazing mesh vest.  The vest comes in 6 colours.  The shirt and tie can be changed via hud with 8 shirt colours and 9 tie colours.  This vest would look great with a pair of nice jeans or with slacks like I am am wearing below.

With the amount of colour options available, this vest will be a versatile and essential part of your wardrobe for those casual or dressy times.

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The Black Leather Jacket.

A guy just can't go wrong with a stylish leather jacket.  Whether you are throwing on jeans and a tee or going with a tie, the right leather jacket can definitely make a statement.

Obviously, I went with the laid back approach again.  This mesh leather jacket from Kal Rau is a sure fire attention getter and offers up a lot of variety for your wardrobe.  With 3 different sizes and 6 different tee shirts, this jacket will be a staple in no time.

As always, I've thrown in some of favourite accessories to add some excitement to the monochromatic look.  These new mesh sunglasses from [JP]:dsg. are loaded with textures options for the lenses, frame, logo and bridge.  I've brought the pink from the glasses down to my Kicks from Entente and echoed the blue accent with Cobrahive' Ear Swirl.

The Details:

Body -

Skin: Reese Skin (tanned) stubble_bodynormal-bald by Birth
Hair: Sofian Black01 by Burley                
Eyes: Deep Sky Mesh Eye (Deep Emerald, W4) by Mayfly

Tattoo: Wild Angel by Sweet Sin Tattoo
Makeup: Evian Addons - Make Up Male Curls by Egoisme

Accessories -
Glasses: Shades-Clubmaster *mesh* by [JP]:dsg.
Piercing: Ear Swirls by Cobrahive


Clothing -
Jacket & Tee: Leather Jacket Mes Black Tee 03 by Kal Rau
Jeans: Deep Pocket Jean - Slim - Grey by Entente
Gloves: Leather Gloves, Fingerless, Black by Hermony
Shoes: L'Equipe Kicks by Entente

Poses by Stakey

Cold Hearted Snake

Who says black has to be boring?  I found this snake print shirt at GizzA and had to pick it up.  All black was the way to go!  I complimented the snake pattern with a striped pant to keep things interesting.  I think the look is a winner.

The Details:

Body -

Skin: Reese Skin (tanned) stubble_bodynormal-bald by Birth
Hair & Base: Tupelo Hair - B&W - Licorice Black by Entente
Eyes: Deep Sky Mesh Eye (Twilight Steel, W4) by Mayfly
Facial Hair/Chops: Chops - Black by Jaryth's Barber Shop


Accessories -
Nail: Sinra Nail/samuri black - Mandala
Cuff: Leather Sinra Cuff/samuri black by Mandala
Belt: Bug Belt by Blitzed


Clothing -
Shirt: Snake Shirt by GizzA

Pants: Unisex Pinstripe Jeans - Black by Lowlifes
Boots: Engineer Boots (Black) by Coco

Poses by Stakey

Got Ya Gacha?

It's March Gacha Madness over on the Depraved Nation sim and the streets are lined with gacha machines of all things!  Who'd a thunk it?  Well, I rolled the dice and took my chances with a few of the machines and the outfit that you see here is the result.

Why not pop over when you get a chance and see the great offerings and test you luck?  But, don't think about it too long, March Gacha Madness only lasts until March 17th.

The Details:

Body -

Skin: Reese Skin (tanned) stubble_bodynormal-bald by Birth
Hair & Base: Tupelo - B&W - Licorice Black by Entente
Eyes: Deep Sky Mesh Eye (Glacial Dusk, W4) by Mayfly
Facial Hair/Chops: Chops - Black by Jaryth's Barber Shop


Gacha Plunder -
Ears: Livestock Ears Mod3 by Scrub
Butterfly: Animated Perched Sparkle Flutteryby by Epic
Shirt: No No No No No! ...okay yes bye ShirtShop
Pants: (from outfit) Taglio Outfit - Crimson by Rispetto Designs
Shoes: Flossy Slip Ons by AsYLUM

Just Relax

Here is a quick look for today.  I went for a more respectable "suburban Dad" kinda vibe, but a friend told me it's "Beverly Hills".  Either way, it's clean and relaxed and dressed up enough to get you through the day at those fancier events.

The Details:

Body -

Skin: Reese Skin (tanned) stubble_bodynormal-bald by Birth
Hair & Base: Thibaut Hair - B&W - Licorice Black by Entente
Eyes: Deep Sky Mesh Eye (Glacial Dusk, W4) by Mayfly
Facial Hair/Chops: Chops - Black by Jaryth's Barber Shop
Tattoo: Mash Up Color Medium by Para Design

Accessories -
Sunglasses: Custom Sunglasses v3.2 - Aviator [loaded] by Gos
Clothing -
Jacket: Jacket for Shoulder -Mesh [Blue] by GizzA
Shirt: Old PoloShirt - Lightblue by Redgrave
Pants/Belt: Mesh Pants - Beige - Low Rise by hoorenbeek
Boots:  Mens "Biker" Classic Shoe Distressed/Tan by Lapointe & Bastchild

Poses by Stakey

Crack That Whip! Redux

Well, I promised you a more street wear friendly version of my "Crack That Whip!" outfit and here it is.  I've retained several of the main elements, including the inspiration piece: The Ring Master Jacket!  By keeping the colour palette of the jeans and accessories dark and using a colour pulled from the jacket's lapel, the jacket is highlighted perfectly!

Let's face it, you'd be hard pressed to catch me walking around in the fishnet stockings featured in the first look, but by toning it down and replacing the over-the-top elements with more everyday casual items, the look is very accessible.  

The Details:

Body -

Skin: Damien Chinbeard Light Haired by Akeruka (Group Gift)
Hair:  Le Soliel Hat & Hair (Hat: Black, Band: Pebble Leather) by Entente
Eyes: Deep Sky Mesh Eye (Glacial Dusk, W4) by Mayfly
Facial Hair/Chops: Chops - Black by Jaryth's Barber Shop

Accessories -
Facial Piercings: Scorpio v2 Piercings - Slide by HoD
Necklace: Path To Forgiveness (Male) by HoD
Gloves/Nails: Taped Fists & Black Nails (Loose Hand - Forearm Gap) by SiniStyle

Clothing -
Jacket: Ringmaster Jacket Red by Lazybum

Pants: Superior JNS. *MESH* / Black / Male (S) by [JP]:dsg.
Shoes: 04 Sneakers - Black Canvas 007 by Redgrave

Poses by Stakey