[tragic ecstatic agony]

The androgynous supermodel Andrej Pejic is an inspiration for designers not only in real, but also in Second Life, as the numerous releases carrying his first name proof. ~Tableau Vivant~'s latest faces are Andrej and Noctis, for example, with the shown version of Noctis being the current group gift you can snatch up in store, and Exile has just recently released this very Andrej-esque hairstyle that goes pretty well with a variety of skins and outfits. To not distract too much from the stunning skin, I've chosen a rather simple outfit - a long, white tank from Zoobong, the studded belt from *BLITZED* (best belt shape ever, imho) and [Cynful]'s droolalicious low-cut Eve britches. Yes, I admit, I love to show 'crack' from time to time! :)

Skin: ~Tableau Vivant~ - Noctis Group Gift (in store)
Hair: ::Exile:: - Andrej
Eyes: negaposi - Creature Eyes - Revenant - Burnish

Tank: !ZB: - Long Tank
Belt: *BLITZED* - Legacy Belt
Pants: [Cynful] - Eve Britches

[you may leave... this way]

This extraordinary collar is a creation from Indyra Originals for the Tropicalia Bazaar and available for a mere 150 L$. It comes in two versions: a regular fit and one for a short neck, and is also resize scripted. The leather- and latex-textures look so real that you think you might hear it squeak when rubbing your finger over the surface, and I especially adore the vibrant red of the roses and the detailed side lacing. -Glam Affair- is participating The Dressing Room again and offers a special edition of their luscious Gio skin, a darker tone with a contrasting orange eye make-up. Since this picture has been post-processed, please try a demo before buying!

On Raven

Skin: -Glam Affair- - Gio Dark - Arancio
Eyes: negaposi - ELFIN EYES - Darkmatter
Collar: Indyra Originals-Indy&Co. - La Belle Epoque'
Pasties: *HD* - Hearts (different colours free in store)

[make me fly]

Make me fly and forget
all the sorrows of
today

Hold me in your arms
and protect me
forever.

Miamai has just recently released their latest Blacklabel-Collection named Chod, and I immediately fell in love with it. Black pearls, embedded in luscious, almost ethereally arranged folds of sheer cloth, fur and delicate lace are the main themes of those carefully crafted items - and a lot of dark glamour. I particularly love the overlong 'goth-sloth' sleeves which also look stunning worn without the rest of the jacket, and the loose-sitting and wide pants are not only comfortable, but also rich in detail and continue the jacket's theme, making them a perfect match.



The Begtse-pants are available in both black and white, whereas the Skanda-jacket comes in black only. However, they are unisex, so all of you fashionable gals don't need to feel left out and can feast your eyes on those beautiful pieces as well. In honour of the new collection you can also grab the matching Warcry necklace as a group-gift in the new Blacklabel building - there is a slightly different female version up for grabs, too, so don't miss out on those!

On Storm

Hair: RAW HOUSE - Destroyer
Skin: ~Tableau Vivant~ Vincent February
Eyes: Negaposi - Creature Eyes - Burnish
Beard: *Valiant & Sacred* - 2.0 Chin Patch v2
Horns: *~*Illusions*~* - Cylindriculus Horns (previous hunt gift)
Piercing: [ni.Ju] - Chain Chomp Piercing w/ flexi chain
Hairbase: custom - not for sale
Eyeshadow: A:S:S - Goth makeup - 04

Jacket: MIAMAI_Skanda (M)
Pants: MIAMAI_[BL]_ChodCollection_Begtse Black
Necklace: MIAMAI_[BlackLabel]_Chod_WarCry Necklace (group gift in store - joining fee!)

On Khaokash

Hair: /Wasabi Pills/ Maeve Hair – Branches
Skin: SCALES xy +Fallen Gods Inc. +SKIN+ TERRA arkanum
Eyes: Sterling Artistry - sa_DragonEyes_FieryVision
Horns: /Wasabi Pills/ - White Death Horns
Shape: [CS Shapes] - Declan Shape

Pants: MIAMAI_[BL]_ChodCollection_Begtse White
Harness: Al Jamal - Daeva harness

Pose: :+:SS:+: - Running Up That Hill 3 - Couples Pose

[squeaky red]

As someone who actually has a 'latex'-folder with many subcategories in their inventory, I couldn't help but to snatch up this purdy huntgift of squeaky red goodness that is +DV8+'s contribution to the Dark Future hunt. You receive both outfits shown in the picture in one single hunt item, so there is no extra search to find a hot club-outfit for your boy- or girl-alt in addition.



The male item, Reznik (in firebrick) consists of shirt and pants, whereas the female prize, Merciless (in blood), features a futuristic looking bodice with shoulderpads, stockings and gloves. I'm always amazed how well +DV8+ manages to pull the latex look off, so this outfit will surely become one of my favourites in my Saturday-night-party wardrobe.

On Storm:
Skin: .:Hermony:. - Kriz ST1 - Shaved (currently there is a 50%-off sale in store!)
Hair: +BM+ - Mohawk_H043_Black (free)
Eyes: negaposi - Lunar EYES - Eclipse
Beard: -dD- Beards - Rodrigo
Eyeshadow: A:S:S - Drama shadow - Ruby
Nailpolish: A:S:S - Nailpolish - Jet black

Outfit: +DV8+ - Reznik - Fire Brick (Dark Future Hunt Gift for Guys)
Cuffs: [ h ] - Cuffs - Metal Ring 2.0 - Black
Tattoo: La Malvada Mujer - Cubico (free)
Boots: New Rock - Neptune Black Boots

On Raven:
Skin: - Glam Affair - Castalia Vampire skin B (previous TDR-item)
Hair: *C + C* - Apnea
Eyes: {nestle my bosom} - Tunnel eyes
Lipstick: :GP: - Pout-Lips 3 (previous gift)

Outfit: +DV8+ - Merciless - Blood (Dark Future Hunt Gift for Girls)
Boots: +DV8+ - Eliminator Boot 2.0 - Blood

[...on which we're waiting for spring to arrive]

Just me and a hint of emerald and snow-white, waiting for either spring to arrive or winter to return on Luna Jubilee's blogger challenge '52 Weeks of Color' - go and check it out!



Skin: .:Hermony:. Kriz ST1 - Shaved
Eyes: negaposi - Lunar Eyes
Hair: [Anaphora] - Fronz

Make Up: !MM! - Smoky Sparkle Green

Tank: *Connors* - Cotton Tank Organic
Blazer: Armidi - Classic Pinstripe Blazer
Pants: [ Cynful ] - CapeyoJeans - green
Scarf: ::[ Mr.Poet ]:: - Wide Scarf (free in store)

Bench: aDORKable Poses - The Lazy Bench (free in store)

[indigo man]

Underground yard
Lilly white

He's the charted lover
An indigo an indigo man
He's the black of the night
An indigo, an indigo man
Watching your underground yard
An indigo, an indigo man

Morning comes
Lilly white man
Your holy water



Darker than as morning fine
Watch the steps of an indigo man
Wants torment your secret lie
Open to hold your lilly white hand

Longing to mix your holy water
Romancing on his planet mars
With the clearing of the sun
Making love amongst the stars

Where where go

[Deine Lakaien ~ Indigo Man]
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Skin: LaVie - Azriel (previous huntgift)
Eyes: negaposi - Lunar EYES - Water
Hair: Maitreya - Lila (ebony)
Beard: -dD- Beards - Rodrigo (Jet)

Shirt: sf design - poets shirt (blue)
Pants: Poison - Black Leather Pants
Tank: *FIR* - Wife Beater Black

[silenced by green]

You kiss me
a whisper, green as
the leaves above our heads
a taste of spring and meadowy life is
what you seed on my lips
before you
vanish.



It's the 8th week of lovely Luna's blogger challenge 52WoC and I bet you can guess the colour even without me mentioning it. Since I didn't feel very festive this year, you're not getting a christmas-related picture, but one that speaks of temporary loss and the delicate, little plant called hope - hope that the bliss of love will return soon, just as spring returns from its hibernation below snow and ice each year.

Skin: Nuuna's Skins - Male Black Green
Eyes: ::: LPD ::: - Creature Eyes - Burnish (Emerald)
Hair: :KM: - Mash Wolf No1

Shirt: *Linc* - Button Down Shirt Black
Necklace: [MANDALA] - Luck Necklace

[december undies]

Guess what: it's time for Vitamen's monthly freebie again, and this time we're being gifted with golden-bronze patterend underwear that makes you feel festive even inside of your pants. Ahem.

The necklace I'm wearing is Rozoregalia's contribution to the ZombiePopcorn Hunt and is unisex, coming in both spine- and chest-attachment points. Guys and gals, this is a real must-have, so grab it quick!


Skin: *KENTO* - Josh_T1 - Vegas
Eyes: negaposi - Lunar Eyes
Ears: AITUI - (Type 2) Stretched Ears Human - 1"
Necklace: +ROZOREGALIA+ - *Gemma* Necklace (free)
Piercings: - .HoD. - Fallen - Razor
Underwear: VITAMEN - Monthly Freebie December (free)

[ancient times love]

This is my entry for Luna Jubilee's blogger challenge '52 Weeks of Color' - and it was sepia-week! Time for me to harvest through some really old pictures and show you that true love indeed stands the test of time.



On Photos:
Skin: KENTO Cherish_T4 - Pure
Shoes: HOC Apparel - Formal dress shoes
Suit: Gaslights Emporium - Sepia dinner suit
Monocle: Gaslights Emporium - Elegant monocle
Cane: Gaslights Emporium - Statesman's cane
Pipe: [kusshon] - Tobacco pipe with smoke
Hair: [Shag] - Animal Nitrate
Eyes: A:S:S - Sparkles in your eyes II

On Storm:
Skin: Hermony - Kriz ST1 - Shaved
Hair: **Dura-Boys&Girls** - 04
Eyes: negaposi - Lunar Eyes
Outfit: ~silentsparrow~ sweeney 08'
Shoes: [ hoorenbeek ] - Riding Boots

[warmth in black and white]

This stunning pea coat in tweed is the generous Christmas gift from +KiiToS!!+ that comes in male and female version and is available in store until Dec. 31st. Afterwards, make sure to stop by at ::[Mr.Poet]:: to grab the colour-changeable scarf for free and you're perfectly prepared for the next batch of snow!


Skin: .:Hermony:. Kriz ST1 - Chinstrap
Hair: **Dura-Boys&Girls** 05
Eyes: negaposi - Lunar Eyes

Jacket: +KiiToS!!+: Pea Coat *Tweed* (free)
Pants: Armidi Limited - Low Rise Chinos
Scarf: ::[Mr.Poet]:: Wide Scarf (free)

[silence is golden]

...you silenced me with your kiss - will it get worse than this?



For Luna Jubilee's '52 Weeks of Color' blogger challenge:
Week 3 - Goldenrod

Skin:.:Hermony:. - Kriz ST2 Shaved (V-DaySpecial)
Hair: +BM+ - PuNk hair H040 (free)
Eyes: negaposi - Lunar eyes

Pants: A:S:S - Rocker Leathers
Mouthzip: *SiSSi* - Silence is Golden V2

[lotn: red right hand]

Take a litle walk to the edge of town
Go across the tracks
Where the viaduct looms,
like a bird of doom
As it shifts and cracks
Where secrets lie in the border fires,
in the humming wires...


Hey man, you know
you're never coming back
Past the square, past the bridge,
past the mills, past the stacks
On a gathering storm comes
a tall handsome man
In a dusty black coat with
a red right hand.

Skin: .:Hermony:. - Kriz ST1 - Chinstrap
Eyes: negaposi - Lunar Eyes
Ears: AITUI - Stretched Ears - Human - 1"
Hair: [COLORS] - FREE_AB (freebie in store)

Coat: *FIR & MNA* - The Dorset Coat
Vest: A:S:S - Cotton Vest
Pants: A:S:S - FF Jeans - dyed

Necklace: :+:SS:+: - Alphabet Necklace
Tattoo: ::Para Designs:: - Venom Tattoo
Belt: *DECO - Test Boots*

Song: Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds - Red Right Hand

[the dojo]

The ultimate unity between body and mind...



...will make you one with the weapon of your choice.



Time to show you another lickable piece of 22769's latest collection, the 'Stekka'-outfit. It includes a fully sculpted linnen pants that reminds pretty much of a hakama, and a sculpted vest with an adorable chest piece that looks like being carved from jade. In addition, you get the taped gloves and the white sash. All in all, a perfect ensemble for roleplay, fighting or just getting comfy at home and a steal deal.

Skin: .:Hermony:. Kriz ST1 - Shaved
Eyes: negaposi - Lunar Eyes

Outfit: 22769 - Stekka

[52 weeks of color... grey]

Don't you know how that goes: you're sleeping over at a friend's, and as soon as you wake up you wish you were actually at home? Happened to me yesterday... I must say, his crypt really isn't the comfiest, but at least he is having an internet connection down there, so I could read about Luna Jubilee's latest blogger challenge.



'52 Weeks of Color' is its name and you can grab more information about the 'why?' and 'what?' here. As the post's title already tells, this week's colour is grey, and here is what I put together for you.
Skin: .:Hermony:. Kriz ST1 - Shaved
Hair: fri.day - Lola
Eyes: negaposi - Lunar Eyes
Beard: -dD - Rodrigo

Cardigan: *FIR & MNA* - Addison Cardigan Grey (at Albero Gacha Festival)
Tank: A:S:S - Summer tank - grey, extra sheer
Pants: Poison - Grey striped jeans
Shoes: [ hoorenbeek ] - Mullingar Boots

Piercing: - .HoD. - Fallen - Razor
Tattoo: ::Para Designs:: - Jattoo Tattoo
Belt: *~MM's~* -Free-BlackMeshBelt

[spiderized]

The store .:ellabella:. is known by many for its extraordinary piercings made from teeny-tiny prims, and even though I'm not a big fan of spiders when they're not pixelated, I instantly had to run over to the shop when the creator, ellantha Larsson, announced this Halloween-realted, new release - and wasn't disappointed!


.:ellabella:. Woven Thoughts
The 'Woven Thoughts'-piercing turned out to be my favourite, mostly because I like the symbiosis between jewelry and name and for the simple reason that I consider the forehead to be a neglected area when it comes to piercings. This one is really perfectly crafted, and the little spider dangling down between your brows even casts a shadow.


.:ellabella:. It Dangles!
The lip ring shown is a dollarbie and comes, as usual for .:ellabella:.-stuff, in three attachment points (nose/mouth/chin). No matter if drow or not - hurry over to .:ellabella:. to grab yourself some spooky critters for your face!

Piercings:
(forehead) .:ellabella:. Woven Thoughts
(lip) .:ellabella:. IT DANGLES! (dollarbie)

[lotn - blue in brown]

Trying to adjust my mood to fall, craving for hot chocolate and worshipping the scent of falling leaves billowing in through the open window. Sprinkles of golden sun on my screen. The year is breathing its last breaths. I'm feeling blue in brown.


Skin: *KENTO* Josh_T1 - Vegas
Eyes: negaposi - Lunar EYES (gold)

Coat: *fir & mna* - Duffle Coat (free/Seasons Hunt)
Tanktop: +KiiToS!!+ Border Tank *Brown* (Renewal open's dollarbie)
Scarf: {theosophy} - Auldearn Scard (free/Seasons Hunt)
Pants: Poison - Dark brown jeans

Pose: aDORKable Poses - Dorky Pumpkin Sit (free/subo-gift)
Leaves: ~Scribble~ Autumn Leaf Set (free/Seasons Hunt)

[leaving in style]

When your time to ride the Bus to Nowhere has come...

...be sure to do it in style.


This outfit's centerpiece is the delicious long leathercoat from 22769, of course in my favourite colour - black! I'm really a big fan of coats, and this surely has the potential to become one of my permanent favs. It has prim-cuffs and a sculpted (not flexi!) chest-/bottom piece that is resize scripted, so the fitting was an easy thing to do and took merely seconds.

Shimmering, black leather builds the hull of this garment, so you're pretty safe even in the worst autumnal rain or wintry snowfall, and the warm inner lining will keep you from freezing for sure, building an interesting contrast of light sheep's wool against the leather's darkness.

Picking up this colour theme, I decided on a pair of black and white striped pants with sculpted cuffs, also from 22769, and a plain shirt from Schadenfreude. Said button-down shirt is a perfect piece for both casual- and formal outfits and is available in a gazillion colours, with different attachment-points for the collar, in all possible clothing layers and even the possibility to choose if you want to wear its tails in a tidy, tucked fashion or in a messy way.

Skin: Dutch Touch - iAN (former groupgift)
Hair: Exile - Akio
Beard: Discord Designs - Rodrigo
Eyes: negaposi - Lunar Eyes

Coat: 22769 - Long Leather Coat
Shirt: Schadenfreude - White Oxford Shirt
Pants: 22769 - Black and White Striped Jeans
Belt: *~MM's~* -Free-BlackMeshBelt (freebie, also available in white)