73. Moto Jacket from L&B.

I gotta say I'm a happy boy!  What's better than to log in after a nice enjoyable sunny weekend in the rl only to see that one of your favourite designers had done it again with a new release!

I'm talking about the new "Moto" leather jacket that has just been released by Lapointe & Bastchild.  This great looking jacket has the detail you always expect from them and comes in 9 colours and 3 designs (2 of which are limited editions).  I picked up the fatpack that came with a hud to change the jacket texture and includes everything except the limited editions.

I have to admit that I'm usually more into the open jackets than the closed ones.  But, this jacket is pretty sweet and flawless!  The detailing on the back panel is brilliant.  I can't tell you how many times I've loved the front of something when shopping around only to be disappointed by the lack of attention paid to the back ... definitely not the case here!

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58. Standard Sizing

Hey Guys!

Ok, no sensational styling or couture coolness today.  Today, I just wanted to take a moment to let you know about standard sizing.  The ladies have had it for awhile and and the collective that established standard sizing for women has now done so for the men.

What's this mean?  Well, there are 9 sliders that you might want to adjust and from then on ... wait for it ... no more adjusting your shape with every new purchasae you make!  I know, crazy stuff!  Provided of course you purchase from designers that create their mesh fashions under the standard sizing guidelines.  How would you know?  Easy, they will show the logo for standardized sizing on their ads.

I know the idea of changing your shape to one of the standard sizes sounds off-putting and will likely make us all the same.  But, it won't.  Only nine of your sliders are effected and the rest you can leave as they are.

So, as it stands for me, I tend to range between a small and a medium in mesh and have a ton of variations of my shape to allow for the differences in designers.  To help illustrate the point, I've gone ahead and made a small and medium standard sizing version of my shape to compare against the one I am most often using now.  Have a look:

From Left to Right: Standard Sizing Small, Current Shape, Standard Sizing Medium

From Left to Right: Standard Sizing Small, Current Shape, Standard Sizing Medium

 The differences are subtle, but I think I'll be adopting the Medium Size when the designs are actively producing items that adhere to these specifications.  You can get the specifics on the slider values and more information here:

Standard Sizing Package

The bigger question that remains for me is this:  Will the creators that have already made so many great mens mesh fashions go back and redo them to adhere to these sizes and provide the new versions to anyone who bought them previously?  Most likely not, but we can hope.  So, make sure you keep a copy of your current shape that you are using before you tweak.

Take care for now,
Ty

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55. Nivaro's PANtastic New Skin!

See what I did there?  LOL.  Yep, Nivaro has a new great skin out called PAN.  It comes in a wide range of skin shades as usual and I went with the Pan theme on this shoot.  The body definition on this skin is a step up from previous skins and really needs to be seen in person to be appreciated. 

Ok, I'm not really one for making fantasy AVs.  So, please, go easy one me!

I also have to comment on the amazing two tone Northern Dawn Eyes by Mayfly that are exclusively available at Zombie Popcorn Carnival.  I find the contrasting tones colouration of the eyes captivating.  Makes sure you stop and give Mayfly's booth at the carnival a look.  But, hurry!  You only have until June 30th before the carnival closes.

Oh, and Happy Friday!  Hope you all have a great weekend.

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54. Make A Splash!

Ok.  So, I have this external pressure to do underwear from time to time.  Now is the time!  I made my way to Vitamen recently to pick up their group gift for May/June.  They are tight, they are white and they are free!  What's not to love?

This set includes the white boxers with the gold waistband featured in the main photo along with the all white version in the inset photo.  Go grab some.  Did I mention they were free?

Oh!  And Butter ... do these pass the sexy quality control test? LOL

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48. Rock n Roll Dreams Come True.

Here's one with a little but of 'tude.  Just be prepared to use a shoehorn to get the pants on and good luck getting them off again!  Tight leather pants may have worked for the '80s hair bands, but damn!

LOL.  Hope you all are off to a great start of the week.

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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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39. Skulls...

Happy Saturday!

I hope everyone is enjoying a beautiful sunny day like I am up here in the Great (Not White Anymore) North.  Seeing as today is the fifth of May, it wouldn't be hard to figure out my inspiration.

I got these great skull slip-ons at the Narcissus room earlier in the week and the face paint from Muertos!  The shoes are fun and colourful with their playful skull design.  And with everything at Narcissus' Room being under 100L, you really can't go wrong.

The face paint is a little more on the dramatic side but is done extremely well with lots of detail.  It definitely brings your mind back to the beautiful decorated skulls.

Well, I think that's it for.  For now.  I'm heading back outside to enjoy the sun and warmth.

Enjoy the rest of your weekend and, in case I haven't said it, I really appreciate you coming by and visiting my blog.  Feel free to drop me a line or leave a comment about ... well ... anything.

Cheers!

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25. I wanna be a...

... Porn Star!  Ok, maybe not, but my shirt does! LOL

I picked up this very cool hair by Shag and paired it up with some stuff that's been kicking around my inventory for awhile. 

The look comes off as cool and relaxed with the tousled hair, playful shirt and subtle piercings.

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Darkness Falls

I felt like doing something a bit different and went for a darker look.  Kinda romantic, Gothic and vampiric.

There are a couple items in this outfit that I picked up at the MWFW2012.  The event is only until March 31, 2012.  So, take the time to pop over and see some of the great stuff and take in one of the inspiring runway shows.

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GSP vs. NR

So, I jumped around today and threw a look together with my findings.  The items mostly come from The Grunge Soul Project and Narcissus' Room with some blanks filled in from some other places.

Poses by Glitterati

Poses by GOLA

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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

Crack that whip!

Is it just me or does SL sometimes feel like a circus?

This virtual world of ours gets to feel like we are centre stage in a three ring circus.  Sometimes we're the Ring Master, sometimes the clown and sometimes the sucker following the elephants.  Whether you are soaring with your accomplishments, delighting in the company of your friends and loved ones or feel like you just stepped in a steaming pile of elephant dung...it's sometimes the greatest show on earth.

At least, that's what came to mind for me when I first spotted this Ring Master's Jacket from Lazybum.  The strong lines in the structure of the collar and lapel accentuated by the striped insets make this an eye catcher!  The jacket comes in a variety of colours to suit your mood.  And, yes, this outfit is definitely a flight of fancy.  An extreme look that may not work for day to day life.  But, for today, the look sums up the excitement, beauty, awkwardness and oddity that is our SL lives.

 

Just as we manage to take all that our SLives throw at us and turn it into a positive and rewarding experience, in an upcoming posting, I will take inspiration from this over-the-big-top look and turn it into a fun look for everyday wear.

The Details:
Skin: Damian skin for Back To Black by Akeruka
Hair: Yves Hair - B&W - Licorice Black by Entente
Right Eye: Deep Sky Mesh Eye (Deep Marjorelle, W4) by Mayfly
Left Eye: Deep Sky Mesh Eye (Glacial Dusk, W4) by Mayfly
Facial Piercings: Scorpio v2 Piercings - Slide by HoD
Gloves/Nails: Taped Fingers & Black Nails by SiniStyle
Tattoo: Mash Up Color Dark by Para Designs
Jacket: Ringmaster Jacket Red by Lazybum
Hat: Top Hat 02 Sample Black by Meli Imako (Marketplace)
Underwear: Glitter Briefs Onyx by Lazybum
Stockings: Fishnet Leggins (black) 1 by -=MY=- (Marketplace)
Boots: Riding Boots - Men - Black/Tan by hoorenbeek