Friday, February 7, 2014

Underground : Men Only Gacha 2

The underground was the crossroads of the modern world. Thousands upon thousands of people streamed through doors and turnstiles here each day, and each night. From train to train, small gaps, down here it was never silent, never fully still. Always the hum of the rails, the skittering of rodents and other animals... 1 Winter or Summer, the only changes down here were the temperature, the posters on the walls and the graffiti which covered them. Tag over tag, spraypaint colours marked the seasons. Cold bit hard, heat sweltered; all those moving through the stations felt the effects. Wrapped up in layers just to peel them away. 2 A person could bump into anyone down here, packed in tight, strangers as close as lovers. For most, uncomfortable in the dark, cooped up with so many others, the station was an extension of the subway train itself, merely a space to travel through, to get from A to B. A rare few paused, taking their time, unlike others with solely nefarious motives. Pickpockets aside, there were some who watched people, just as readily as those high above, seated in sidewalk cafes. Human nature on display. 3 And always... always, the footsteps. 4

Flair For Events presents: Men Only Gacha 2 (MOG2).
Men Only Gacha (MOG) features over 50 designers of male items - many designers with multiple gachas at the show, which runs from Feb 1st to 15th 2014.

Good male items seem hard to find - and as I'm only ever really buying them as gifts, or for the boy blog alt, I tend to stick to the few stores I know who do what they do exceptionally well. A gacha event however, much like a hunt, gives easy access to a range of designers who's stores I would not otherwise have stumbled into. Gachas of course tend to offer items at a reasonable price, meaning even if what you get is not to your taste - no biggie. It does happen of course - that's the gamble of the gacha. Here, for example, I got a great shape / skin combo from Mr Bloch. I also gambled on another shape gacha, and received a shape that just isn't a style I would use. Being a gacha item, it's no mod - but also no problem - as I won't use it, it's still transferable, so can be given away to someone who might.

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/AMERICAN%20BAZAAR/213/6/26
http://flairforevents.wix.com/secondlife


Images 1+2
Shape : Mr Bloch : Jaber L$75
Skin :  7 Deadly S{k}ins : V2 L$99
Hat : Tartcake : Men's Slouchy Beanie Black (RARE) L$70
Hoodie :  MODA : Gamer Hoodie - Hadoken (MESH) L$50
Tattoo :  SPEAKEASY : Oh deer tat L$50
Pose : Stakey : Turn My Swag On L$50

Image 3
Shape + Skin : Mr Bloch : Jaber L$75
Hat : Pour Homme : Mister Depp Fedora RUM L$60
Shirt :  Rebell : Simple Longsleeve Gray (MESH) L$60
Pants :  Warehouse 68 Chino Pants Beige (MESH) L$75

Image 4
Boots :  American Bazaar - Funky boots Grey (MESH) L$90

Tuesday, February 4, 2014

Wolfmoon

They were walking for days. At the beginning of their march she had still had boots but her feet started to hurt and at the third day they were so swollen that she had to take off her boots. She carried them for some more days but when they reached the mountains the skin on her soles was so thick that she did not need them anymore and they also hindered her. She exchanged them for some fruits for herself and some raw meat for Herra. The wolf had guided her the whole way. When they reached the forest she enjoyed the scent of the flowers and the leaves. Secretly she wished to stay but that would be the desicion of the wolf.
The Ugly and the Beautiful have some awesome items which look like being inspired by several animes. The Cerberus Cloak is made of unrigged mesh which allows to edit it. This has been done to take the pictures. For example the hood has been moved a bit to the side and the parts on the shoulders have been moved forward to make sure that the mesh top does not cut into them. All in all they look great and are awesome for pictures but behave like sculpted items. There is unfortunately no demo available in the store.  The mesh top comes from 22769 and is very well made. In the choosen colours it can be used for fantasy outfits as well as in more elegant combinations. The set includes the top in the standard sizes there is a demo available in the store so it is possible to test how they fit. The skirt comes from *COCO* and is made of mesh.
All poses are made by Captivity Co. The wolf comes with several poses which can be adjusted and is currently available and testable at Enchantment.

Hair: /Wasabi Pills/ Dragon Mesh Hair - FEM - Iceberg
Coat: + The Ugly & Beautiful Designs + + Cerberus Cloak Pack +
Top: 22769 ~ [femme] Keiko Silk Top White
Skirt: *COCO*_PleatedMiniSkirt_Black
Feet: Slink
Nailpolish: A:S:S
Wolf: Captivity Co. Poses - My Wolf [sold at Enchantment]
Poses: Captivity Co. 


The pictures have been taken at Ode.

Friday, January 31, 2014

Caretakers

The wind made slight sounds while blowing through the leaves. But there was an other sound, the soft sound of creaking old moss covered twigs. For a moment the sound stopped and a woodden hand reached out to pick up a leaf which had fallen into the water. The leaf was turned to the side and bathed in bright white light for a moment then it started to age quickly until only crumbs of soil rested on the bark. The sound of the slow steps started again. They moved over to a tree then the being started to collect seeds.
After a while it seemed to be satisfied with the loot and went on. It bent over and started to poke one of it's long fingers into the ground until the digged hole was big enough for one of the seeds. Apparently it was searching for a fitting spot to plant the just obtained seeds. With every seed it planted it seemed to move slower and also the light in the middle of it's body seemed to glow less bright. Until it completely stopped to move. For some moments it stood completely still then suddenly there was a movements. The toes grew until they started to root in the ground. The light inside the being started to glow again and life returned to it. Until it started to continue it's path through the forest taking care of the trees.
The Tinderlings from Cerridwen's Cauldron remind on golems made of wood, eventually driven by the sigil on their forhead. They are complete mesh avatars with the posibility to adjust some of their features, for example the colour of the sigil, their eyes and also of the light in their inside. They are materials ready and it is possible to choose between several kinds of textures for the eyes. The hud which is being used to make those changes also allows to form the hands to fists and to decide if the included particle effects should be used or not. The sounds of the Tinderlings is an other speciality of those avatars. When moving they sound like twigs hitting on each other in the wind and when chatting there is the sound of wind blowing through the forest. The Tinderlings will be available in three different versions: Forest Tinderlings, Mushroom Tinderlings, and Boreal Tinderlings . Each of those is available in the size of an average avatar and a tiny.
Avatar: Cerridwen's Cauldron: [CC] Forest Tinderling Avatar (Release Date 1st Feb. 2014)
Poses: Purple Poses
Location:  Cerridwen's Cauldron

Wednesday, January 29, 2014

Small town escape

Life in the small town was repetitive... Day in, day out, hours rolled by, but it all seemed to stay the same. First there had been school, days segmented into classes, recess giving time to run around and play before being corralled back inside, more learning then lunch, more of the same, over and over. High school followed, less running around, more learning, more time under the teacher's eye, all of it had led to this.
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All summer following graduation Ana worked at the gas station. The job had been hers for years, evenings after school, and weekends, times when traffic flowed, to work, to school, to the mountains or the drive-in. Now the days dragged. While everyone else in town was at work, or off having fun, she waited, watching vapour trails of new jet liners criss-crossing the sky.
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When she wasn't waiting by the pumps, there was always other work for Ana to do in the garage. In the small town, small minds were secure in their mid century beliefs. Womens work was cleaning, and so she cleaned. She was about as satisfied with this as she was waiting by the pumps in the heat of the day. Who needed a clean garage anyway? Greasers coming inside to talk engines would use the main garage entrance, housewives and their husbands passed neatly folded bills through rolled down windows, never leaving their cars. The office was a place to pass time, doing as she was told.
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Out back, behind the garage, hidden among rusty junkers under a dirty tarp was her way out of the small town. At night, after Fat Pete locked up, tried and failed to pinch her behind and stumbled off home to his wife Ana would sneak back inside. No lights but her headlamp, she'd gather the tools and head out to the Chevvy she was bringing back to life. Some night soon, she would be free, out of here to places where horizons and opportunities were broader than traditions. It wouldn't be long now. Until then she would work, she would wait.

Some 50's fabulousness here from +REDRUM+

Gypsy Pants are available in five different theme packs, with three designs to each pack - Here I went for the Fifties! The little buttons down each hip seam are beyond adorable, and it made me chuckle a bit to see the VPL creases on the front - a nice touch!
All your usual MESH sizes are included, for just L$139

Grab this pack, or check out the other designs available at the mainstore on Death Row Island here...
Or on Marketplace here...

Gas Station :  Dirty Rat Gas station  L$ 2100
https://marketplace.secondlife.com/stores/8740

Ana 1
Hair : >TRUTH< Chynna - pumpkinpie
Skin :  :Sugar: [4] DB Chloe - Clear- Teeth
Top :  The Sea Hole - Painted Desert Bodysuit - Clay 3
Pants : +REDRUM+ GYPSY PANTS FLY - S
Shoes :  : S u g a r : Dangerous Heels

Ana 2
Hair : >TRUTH< Chynna - pumpkinpie
Skin :  :Sugar: [4] DB Chloe - Clear- Teeth
Top :  The Sea Hole - Lichtenstein Halter Top - Beetle 1
Pants :  +REDRUM+ GYPSY PANTS CLEAN TIME - S
Shoes :  : S u g a r : Dangerous Heels

Ana 3
Hair : >TRUTH< Chynna - pumpkinpie
Skin :  :Sugar: [4] DB Chloe - Clear- Teeth
Top : The Sea Hole - SailBetty Cardigan - Coral Red 1
Pants :  +REDRUM+ GYPSY PANTS DOTS - S
Shoes : : S u g a r : Dangerous Heels

Tuesday, January 14, 2014

Winter walk in the woods..OMG!

✯Jersey Shore presents: OMG - Oh My Gacha!✯
The magical nature of the forest in the snow beckoned her from her bed. Glinting lights strung between trees marked the way down the inviting path, ice crystals shimmering beneath her feet. Bear in arms, she began to explore... Further down the path strange shapes lurked under the blanket of snow. Trees around her shifted excitedly as she drew near, a soft jingling high in the branches as she reached out her hand, brushing away the white covering. Beneath, to her suprise, a machine! Pressing silver coins into the waiting slot, pulling down the handle, with a crank and a swish a drawer opened, and inside... what treasures! Scampering now from snowy bank to berm, she uncovered these machines, and marvelled at all they contained. Shiny jewels and big fluffy coats, prints and plains and characters galore. Even... some new friends so small they could live in a pocket! Unveiling each device, fingers tracing 'Gatcha' on metal, plastic and wood. She had only so much silver with her, she had to pick and choose but there was so much to see. She would pick her favourites, a first round of favourites, some things so beautiful she knew she would be back again for more. Pulling on each treasure, replacing the last with feverish haste she bumped into a fellow forager, who with a grin draped a fluffy bunny scarf around her neck.. "The best of it all is that we can share!"
✯Jersey Shore presents: OMG - Oh My Gacha!✯

The doors for the Winter Edition is now OPEN! If you can tear your eyes away from the beautiful SIM they have created, you can focus on gatchas sprouting all along the winding pathways.

Hosted by Holli Pocket : Sponsored by Gachatopia, Seraphim, Remarkable Oblivion, Essences, Sakide, Epic, TRS, Tentacio, TSG, Mon Cheri, 1 Hundred, Devious Mind, Fappy, Birdy, Anc Ltd, Geek.


✯ Event Details ✯

• Event Dates: January 1st - January 31st. 2014
• All items are exclusive for the duration of the event.
• Flickr group: http://www.flickr.com/groups/omg-ohmygacha

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Jersey%20Shore/144/41/1991

Shown here -

Tabou Irresistable - Black Horn Belted Horns - gatcha  L$60

SNAP  - High Waist Skirt  - Pine  - gatcha  L$50
5 sizes  XS - XL and 2 alpha layers

!TLB The Little Bat  - Morte Corset - Teal  - gatcha  L$40
5 Sizes XXS- L

Le Fil Casse - House Baratheon Necklace - gatcha  L$50

Emporium - Hoodie Cute  (HUD with 4 fabric options) - gatcha  L$75
5 sizes XXS - L

Tentacio - Bunny Scarf  - gatcha L$65

yumyum  - Powdered Sugar Bear - gatcha L$50

Saturday, December 28, 2013

Merry Crisis!

☠‡☠  MERRY CRISIS GACHA FAIR  ☠‡☠

 
It had been a long time, and she had been hiding beneath the earth. Hiding from others and herself. There was no need to think when buried so deep, and very little else to do but think - and sleep. So she had slept, and hidden, hidden and slept, covered by the earth through warmth of summer and fall of autumn. Now winter had come, chill penetrating the earth, icy fingers of Jack Frost tickling along her spine, beckoning her back to the surface, to play in the ice and snow.
Christmas had passed, but magic and merriment still hung over the world, steaming in clouds of fog from the mouths of drunks staggering from each tavern and bar. The new year was yet to break, and this night would be the longest and darkest for centuries. She emerged with the stars, by their distant light she pulled on ruby red skates, glittering and glinting. As the eclipse covered the moon, the only glow would come from the lights wrapped around her skating and sliding across the icy river.

       
Death Row Island is holding a Merry Crisis Gatcha Fair on the Carnival area of the Island
18th Dec to 3rd Jan

Gachas are set up from these wonderful Merchants -

✖ SOUR PICKLES ✖ MILK ✖ LOVE ZOMBIE ✖ DRD ✖ REDRUM ✖
✖ MADPEA PRODUCTIONS ✖ BOUDOIR ✖ PIXEL GEEK ✖
✖ IRRIE'S DOLLHOUSE ✖ AFTERSHOK ✖ KNOCKERS ✖ DONDI'S DOODADS ✖ SPOILED LIL BRAT ✖ STIGMA ✖ BROKEN BUTTERFLY ✖ OSITO ✖ PAPER MOON ✖ NINJA ✖ POTPOURRI DESIGNS ✖ LONE WOLF STUDIO ✖ CHOP SHOP ✖


http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Death%20Row/95/54/48

Hair : Magika [Hair L] Early Christmas (Group gift last year)
Skin : : S u g a r : Cry My Heart Out -C- :3: (Still my favourite)
Snow Tat : +REDRUM+ SnowFlake Tattoo
Pasties :  [Plastik]-Bandaids-F-J-Fade
Pants : +REDRUM+ Drop Crotch W CARNIVALE GREEN - M - Gatcha!
Skates : +REDRUM+ Ice Skate Red Glitter - Gatcha!

The skates contain an AO walk so you really skate!  Merry Christmas everyone - See you all soon!

Friday, December 13, 2013

Colours of the sky

kimonomask7The colour of the sky changed in the middle of the fight and then she stood on different ground. It had happened before to her and she had been training for those moments since she could remember.
The next would be that they would try to trap her. But she knew that the area which surrounded her could not be real. The light was wrong. She drew her sword. It had been made by the best author and best smith of her clan. No matter if the ones she would need to fight would be real or written she was prepared.
kimonomask8 The Surgical Nurse Mask from Razor is made of mesh and comes in the starndard sizes. The set includes an alpha layer and a hud which allows to colour the front part of the mask in different ways. For the pictures a black dye has been used.
The Hair is called "Erika" and comes from Wasabi Pills, it first has been released at the Fantasy Faire but is of course still available at their Main store. There is also a male version available with the name "Erik". The haircut fits great to romantic or fantasy looks but also works in combination with suits.
The Kimono is made of rigged mesh and comes from Sweetaholic. There are a wide range of colours available. As the Kimono contains the tabi socks as well as the geta it only comes in one size. This is sometimes a bit of a pity as it is not possible to wear it barefoot but as it is very well textured and nicely made it is not a real reason not to buy it.
The Katana is available at Messer Co. which means it does not only look great it is also scripted for CCS. Besides of being able to be used with racials it has some style options. The blade can be curved or straight and it is also possible to choose from several colouring options.
The poses come all from Captivity Co. Sometimes it is worth to test how normal poses look in combination with a weapon. No matter if it is a sword or a gun.
The used skin is currently a group gift at Glam Affair. It has a very intense make-up.


Hair: /Wasabi Pills/  Erika Mesh Hair
Mask: Razor /// Surgical Nurse Mask
Kimono: * Sweetaholic:*Sweetaholic/Furisode/Kiori#Red(mesh)
Gloves: *COCO*_LeatherGloves_Black
Skin: -Glam Affair - Vera - Horror edition GIFT
Katana: Messer Co. K98 - Katana v1.0

Poses: [Captivity Co.] Poses