Leaving the matrix

It had been a long way out of the matrix. But not long enough to cool her anger. Hidden behind her mask she pressed her eyes together when the pure light hit her eyes. Oh she was ready and the dance would follow her beat.
Clockwork Orange is one of those books and films which somehow always stayed in my mind.
The black boots from GOS somehow reminded me on it. So I decided to try to put an outfit together which would also remind others on it. GOS is currently having a sale in their location at the Truth District which hopefully will help them to cover the costs they have because their cat got badly injured and they want it to be fine again.
The sale contains more or less only items for females.
When pondering about a fitting weapon I remembered the Baseball bat Messer Co released some time ago. Besides of being useful in any CCS or Lindendamage fight it looks great. The bat comes in two different versions and has a resizescript as well as the possiblity to choose between different amounts of blood and dirt on the bat. It can either be worn in the hand or carried on the belt which also belongs to the set.
To find a fitting bowler I had the help of Paco Pooley, one of the owners of 22769 who told me that I might find one at the vintage fair. He did not remember which store made it but luckily  Ravi Shelter had blogged it and was able and willing to help.
He also recommended me the pose used in the second picture, it is a gift from H<>W Pose. 
The pose on the first picture is contained in a prop which reminds on matrix. It is an other item in the sale to help with the vet costs and comes from Bent.
The Anais Hair from Wasabi Pills suits the look although it is long hair. But it goes great under hats as well as without them.
I m not sure if the guys in the film wear masks but the gin tattoo mask from #7 seems to fit to the outfit.
As shirt any white shirt works. This one belongs to a set from Phoenix Rising. It isn't possible to make the sleeves smaller but in this case that is bearable.
The white pants are available at the 100 L$ sale which still seems to be going on.

Items:
Hair: /Wasabi Pills/ Anais 2 Mesh Hair (1500 L$ for fatpack 250 L$ colourpack)
 Baseball bat and belt: [M e s s e r Co.] BALL-BUSTER (1150 L$)
Hat: Bubble Electric: stylish bowler hat  [black] (~ 150 L$ had been sold at the Vintage Fair)
Mask: [ #7 ] gin tattoo mask  (49 L$)
Shirt: -Phoenix Rising- Stolen (Red) (25 L$)
Pants: {Gisaci} Brindisi Slacks - White (100L$ sold at theWarehouse)
Boots: [Gos] MESH Triumph Boots in Worn (currently 398 L$ in the sale at Truth District to help the vet costs to get their cat healthy again)

1. Pose: BENT. Cyber Matrix (100 L$ GOS Cat Fundraiser at Truth District)
2. Pose: H<>W Pose - Samurai Single Poses (0 $L Menstuff Hunt gift)

The pictures have been taken at a private sim. Send NightTurist an im if you are interested in visiting it.

Comix

                                                                                                                          GEEK!
                      Nerd!
                                                                                       Loser!

Whatever.

What did she care about the names they called her? They didn't know her, perhaps they never would, and that was their loss. Not their only loss, not by a long way. She pitied them, as they wouldn't experience the magic, the worlds you could slip into between the pages. Glossy and crisp, scented with ink straight from the printer, or crumbling old pulp that sucked the moisture from your fingers as you turned each leaf. Super heros and their arch rivals, each villain wicked in their own way, each and every character flawed, some weakness to be found and exploited, and through which, their only hope of redemption.

She never could decide which it would be better to be, hero or villain. As she browsed the latest arrivals at her favourite store, flipping their plastic wrapped covers, searching for something, not knowing what, other than that she would know it when she saw it. The same conclusion as ever came to her mind, fingers walking through the copies, closing on the faded print in its shiny protective envelope, lifting it reverently from the rack. It wasn't the character that mattered, she would be every one of them as her gaze fixed on their antics, frozen in each square. It was the story itself, and the chance to be part of it.

Stuff in Stock has a new theme! Its all about the comic, the graphic novel, whatever you like to call it. It's always nice to be able to add a bit of your past, or your heros to an outfit, and this is a perfect excuse. Here shown is the : S u g a r : Puff Skirt - Vintage Comic, available at Stuff in Stock for L$75. Its MESH, a puffball skirt, with the fabric made up of a collage of scraps from vintage printed comics, from Dick Tracy to Superman.

: S u g a r : Puff Skirt - Vintage Comic L$75 @ Stuff in Stock
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Baron%20Island/159/118/1948

Harvest

It had been a good season. Thanata was quite satisfied with her work. And even more happy that she finally could go home. Now she would rest for ages maybe play some computer games and even found a band. Founding a band was something she always had wanted to do. Not that she played an instrument but she was sure that she would be able to learn it quickly if needed. Since she could remember she had been a harvester. It was the job she had been born for. Like others were born to be planters. And she was good. The souls she took hardly ever got damaged when she collected them. That kept them so nicely tasty. But now the only thing she wanted was getting home again. She just had managed to double her planned target, only by visiting one of those places where the weak souls came together. A nurse would be arested for killing all her patients but that was something Thanata was not able to think about. She only wanted to catch the next boat which would cross the styx. September is the time of great storms and colours. Fitting to this mood there will be a hunt running through the first weeks of this months. Organized by the EGO CO. more than 50 stores will take part in the Summer Harvest Hunt. 22769 is one of them. Their gift will be a wonderful dress made of mesh. The cut is very open so that it looks like only two bands of fabric connected to a collar covering the top while the skirt reminds on a big scarf being wrapped around the hips.
It is a great dress and hopefully the designers will make more versions of it.
The hair comes from Wasabi Pills. It is very cute and somehow a bit messy. The diagonal cut of the pony reminds a bit on the way how children cut their hair when playing hairdresser. It is made of unrigged mesh so it is possible to resize it with the help of the inbuilt script.
The skin and the shape are available at Mirror's Enigma while the poses come from Miamai poses.

Items:
Outfit: 22769 for Summer Harvest Hunt [#34] (0 L$ Hunt starts at 1st September)
Skin and shape: [:Mirror's Enigma :] Invidia Light Brown Skintone (Envy Bundle) (800 L$)
Hair: /Wasabi Pills/ Cookie Mesh Hair - (1500 L$ for fatpack 250 L$ colourpack)
Pose: Miamai Poses (traveller set)

Starborn

The meeting would be soon. Ira (her real name was way longer and a human would have gotten massive headache even when trying to think it) was not sure if she was looking forward to it or not. Of course their race was rare and he was her soulmate the one who made her complete. But often she wished to feel complete alone. 
They met at the usual location. Later some scientists would maybe wonder about a temporary black hole at that location this was one of the reasons why they only could meet for a short time. Of course their meetings were way longer than the lifespan of the halfsheer dreaming clouds on Treta Xanos or the purple froglike creaturs on Sasaraxinquonte. But for them they were short. Even the mightyest Gods can not escape time.
So they stood together for a while. Stars exploding near them and planets becomming covered with ice as the stars which had kept the climate on them comfortable for livings beings suddenly moved away. Not able to resist the pull of two hearts of the universe meeting. Wasted time in Ira's opinion. But he always wanted to have the chance to see every little change of her appearance. In his opinion they both changed with the universes they wandered through and he thought he would manage to see what was going on just by the changing patterns on her skin. While she could only think of the moment in which they would have to part again.

The Fortune Teller found his way back to Fallen Gods Inc. when finding your 100% match you receive a pack of skins which contains the depth skin in a male and a female version. The skins are great and although the name reminds on oceans the skin itself also remind on the universe. The black outfit comes from the same store. It is unisex but there are different sizes for males and females included. The yellow/orange coat with the beautiful patterns and the fitting pants come from 22769. The set is currently sold at the Gallery Gift Shop one of the cutest sale events on the grid. Both parts are made of mesh and come in the standard sizes. A version for females is available at the same event.
Both hairs come from Wasabi Pills. The short one is currently sold at the Zombie Popcorn brand. It is made of unrigged mesh. This means it is mesh but it is possible to make it smaller or bigger like prim hair. The long hair is of course rigged mesh.
The background comes from Garden of Dreams. It is the Space Dream Scene. Besides of being awesome for pictures it gives the possibility to meditate or to do other things with friends.



Items:
On Him:
Skin:  DEPTH male  +Fallen Gods Inc.+ Fortune Ed. (0 L$ Fortune Teller)
Outfit: 22769 ~ [homme] floating sunrise (160 L$ sold at the Gallery Gift Shop)
Hair: /Wasabi Pills/ Hawk MALE Mesh Hair - (1500 L$ for fatpack 250 L$ colourpack)

On Her:
Skin: DEPTH female  +Fallen Gods Inc.+ Fortune Ed. (0 L$ Fortune Teller)
Outfit: Arcangel Outfit Black +Fallen Gods Inc.+ (500 L$)
Hair: /Wasabi Pills/ Skye Mesh Hair (1500 L$ for fatpack 250 L$ colourpack sold at ZombiePopcorn Brand)

Background: ~*GOD*~  Space (2000 L$)
Poses:
Couple pose: ::WetCat:: First Light (60 L$ sold at the Gallery Gift Shop)
Female Pose: Miamai Poses
Male Pose: Purple Poses

Seawitch

Bubbles were floating through the big room. Later it would be crowded with people. Sarfenia was satisfied with the decorations. There wasn't too much of it and still everything looked nice.
She was already dressed for the party. As normaly she was mainly wearing green. A green dress, green shoes and she had even used moss to make her antlers green. Normaly those were white and reminded on bones but that wouldn t have fitted to the dress. And it would maybe have scared possible guests away. Seawitches were not to popular. A reason for this might have been their massive thirst for blood an other their love for war and a third their yearning to be rich. The last one was the most important one in Sarfenia's life. It helped her to have all the interesting ideas. The bar had been her last one. In combination with a little bit of magic it allowed seapeople to look for some hours like humans and to do all the things they thought humans would do. 22769 created some wonderful classic dresses for the vintage fair. The Jacky ones go well for business as for taking tea with a friend. They are made of mesh and the pack contains all five standard sizes. Besides green the dress is also available in blue, red and black.
Despite having a fantasy origin Wasabi Pills made some hair which makes every woman to somebody a future mother in law likes. The Veronica hair has that certain mix of being open and still classy. The Daisy high heels are one of the latest releases from Miamai. The shoes are available in many colours and made of mesh. Skins from Mirror's Enigma normaly come with fitting great shapes and is the same with their Socordia skin. The sets contain three shapes which are very well made. The skin itself is cute and versatile.
Poses are always important for pictures. The one used for those belongs to the Stella set by Purple Poses. It is currently sold at the Fashion Voodoo.
The background is the Water Disco by Garden of Dreams. It  looks like a underwater club. Being made of 274 prims it comes with dance poles, dancing animations and places to sit. It is a great place for pictures and to hang out with friends.

Items:
Dress:  22769 ~ [femme] Jacky Sheath Dress Green (mesh) ( 160 L$ sold at the Vintage Fair)
Hair: /Wasabi Pills/ Veronica Mesh Hair - (sold at the Vintage Fair)
Skin and Shape: [:ME:] Socordia V2 Pale Skintone (Nude Pack) (300 L$)
Shoes: Miamai_Daisy_Snake Myrtle (350 L$)
Nails and Ring: [VIRTUAL/INSANITY] NABOO Rings & Claws (66 L$)
Background: ~*GOD*~  Water Disco (1600 L$)
Antlers: Material Squirrel
Wristlets: ~silentsparrow~ Strawberry Girl Prize Set - (old huntgift)

Pose: Purple Poses STELLA (sold at the Fashion Voodoo)

[the doctor's secret]

If they'd ever find out what he was actually doing in his lab at night, instead of working on a cure for the living, he'd most likely be as dead as the human guinea pigs he had on his examination table. Their obscenely opened bodies, sprawled out on the blood soaked wood, gave him an insight not only into their mysterious anatomy, but also brought him closer to the fulfillment of his most secret ambition: his desire to find the last, the final ingredient he needed to brew the potion of eternal life... a passionate, loving heart.



Welcome back to Vintage Fair! Yes, it's still open and running until the 29th of August, so here's a little reminder in case you want to go and purchase some of the delectable and unique outfits and accessories being offered there. Today I'm featuring A:S:S's contribution, the Bryant outfit, which is named after a famous American romantic poet. This mint-teal coloured set contains the socks, breeches, vest, shirt and the sumptuous coat in all possible layers so you can mix and match it, and the tricorne is available in 4 different variants. No matter if you're involved in periodic roleplay or need a costume for a party - the Bryant suit is certainly not going to disappoint you!



Hair: TRUTH - Lourdes
Skin: ~Tableau Vivant~ - Adam
Eyes: Mayfly - Deep Sky Eyes (Paris Green)

Outfit: A:S:S Decades - Bryant [get it at Vintage Fair]
Furniture: Noctis

Sundowners

The summer was in its autumn, the days still hot, nights still more or less warm, and each evening saw the flaming orb of the sun swell, turning red as it dipped into the ocean, gilding the world with warm pink hues of dying light. Each day they would head to the beach, and when the chance arose, they took to the sea on the yacht...

Rising with the dawn was easy knowing you could spend all day on the waves, friends and music, food and sunshine all along for the ride. The summer days were long, the seas calm, and only the coming of evening meant it was time to head for port, not yet for home. Calli thrived on the salt air, was adept after many years handling the yacht, and loved nothing more than spending her days this way, with her friends. As sundown came, and their yacht, the Kittiwake, eased back into port, the first chill entered the air. Still warmed by hours under the clear blue skies, all she needed for the evening was her cardigan... Oversized and comfy, still stylish, as it bore the design of the exclusive yacht club. Stepping onto the dock she pulled it on, wrapping it around her, but letting it fall from her shoulder in an accidental shrug she knew suited her well.

New from S U G A R at the Stuff in Stock event is this Yacht Club Cardigan. Its MESH, and comes in 5 standard sizes, from XS to L. Shown here is the cardigan in red, it also comes in navy. Looking closely on the second picture,inside the cardigan on the left you can just about see the reverse yacht club logo, an anchor and life buoy ring. I'm still in two minds about MESH. On the one hand, the sizes rarely fit my av well, regardless of the shape I use (and I hate modding shapes to fit clothes!). On the other hand, this is pretty awesome. After years of often infuriating flexi, or skin tight clothing layers, here we have clothing that looks like clothing. Its rumpled, it has odd angles, and it moves with you. This cardigan is available for just L$80. Follow the link below, and head up in the lift. The theme for this Stuff in Stock event is Nautical, so there are lots of items you can use to build a great look, none for more than L$80.

S U G A R Yacht Club Cardigan (mesh) L$80 @ Stuff in Stock
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Baron%20Island/159/118/1948