Urban Strata….

***Urban Starta featured in the December issue of Avenue Magazine with the theme given: lavish layering.***

JACKET: Strip’d – Finn – Black
SWEATER: Aoharu – Ribber Collar Sweater – Grey
SHIRT: HVK – Formal Shirt – White
PANTS: Ispachi – Executive Chinos – Grey

JACKET: Kal Rau – Casual Blazer M4 – Brown
SWEATER: INDI Designs – Knit Pullover – Red
SHIRT: Redgrave – Classic Shirt – Bright
PANTS: LaPointe & Bastchild – S’wear Boot Cut Jeans – Black
SHOES: Keane – Laven -Sienna
BELT: Mandala – Kookai Season 2 – Brown
SCARF: FATEwear – Harry – Tundra (tinted)

JACKET: Entente – Taureau Leather Jacket – Navy
SWEATER: NSD – Kill Cardi – Green
SHIRT: NSD – Rebel T-Shirt – Yellow
PANTS: Entente – Au Fait Jeans – Homme Cuffs
SHOES: Redgrave – Walker Boots – Brown
BELT: Mandala – Kookai Belt – Dark Brown
NECKLACE: Kosh – Adain – Brass (The Men’s Department)

JACKET: Strip’d – Finn – Black
SWEATER: Aoharu – Ribber Collar Sweater – Grey
SHIRT: HVK – Formal Shirt – White
PANTS: Ispachi – Executive Chinos – Grey
SHOES: Kalnins – Terra – Black

JACKET: Kal Rau – Casual Blazer – Brown
SWEATER: LeLutka – Vic Sweater – Linen
SHIRT: Redgrave – Classic Shirt – Ink
PANTS: Entente – Couleur Jeans – Orange
SHOES: Hoorenbeek – Dockers – Blue/Brown
WATCH: Mandala – Hokusai – Formal/Brown

All’s fair in love…

The past month or so has seen its share of fairs and events that designers flock to to display a wide variety of various exclusive items.  These events span from annual fairs to monthly exchanges in different themes. A few of the items show here are from events, such as, the ongoing Vintage Fair, past Fairy Tale Event, and monthly installments from Collabor88. We put this shot together with various items from each and decided to stick with vintage since the event is still going on.

He Wears:
SUIT: GizzA – Vintage Tuxedo (Vintage Fair)
SHOES: Redgrave – Classic Loafers – Charleston
HAT: GizzA – Vintage Tuxedo (Vintage Fair)

Shes Wears:
SKIN: Belleza – Betty – Med0 (Vintage Fair)
HAIR: Elikatira – Thrive – Blonde 04 (Collabor88)
DRESS: Chantkare – Sequin Patchwork Gown (Fairy Tale Event)
SHOES: Slink – Glitter Peeptoe – Red
NECKLACE: Caroline’s Jewelry – Audrey Pearl Necklace – Black/Silver (Vintage Fair)
RING: LaGyo – Dano Ring
BRACELET: MG – Black Tahitian Pearl – X3

SET: Lost Angel – Film Noir – The Dark Alley
POSE: Stakey – Attached

MrVW Redgrave Suit – Custom

I wanted to thank Viola Leigh from Redgrave for working with me and customizing a suit for the Mr. Virtual World 2012 finals and Faint Paulse for the MVW pin. Being MrVW 2011 was a great experience and I couldn’t have been more happy to end it wearing something that I love. Thanks again Viola and Faint for all of your help and hard work, it is greatly appreciated.

Photographer: Badon Rain

SUIT: Redgrave – Milan Suit – Creme (Custom)
SHOES: Redgrave – Classic Loafers – Mokka
PIN: Ladies Who Lunch – MVW Logo Pin (Custom)

LOTD 05 12 12 – Piano Man

I’ve been wanting to do a series of these pictures for awhile, and I finally got around to doing it. I had some inspiration from a few RL pictures in W Magazine and this is what I came up with in the process. I could just post regular blog pics, but after all the ones I’ve done, I find these to be more enjoyable and still display clothing and items.

JACKET: Sartoria – BW Suit – Black
SHIRT: Sartoria – BW Suit – Black
PANTS: Redgrave – Milano Suit – Black
SHOES: Redgrave – Elegance Leather Shoes – Black
PIANO: Abiss – Piano – Black

MWFW – Ladies Who Lunch Outfits

Faint Paulse from Ladies Who Lunch was nice enough to ask me to put together the outfits for her show at Men’s Wear Fashion Week 2012 from her collection. Below are a few of the stylings.

SHIRT: LWL – Francois Hoodie – Heather
PANTS: LWL – Billie Jeans – Regular
HEADPHONES: LWL – Twitter Phone – Silver
SHOES: Redgrave – Athletic Sneakers – Red/Black
GLASSES: LWL – Traffic Shades

SHIRT: LWL – Kaftan Buttondown – crimson (top, hood, lapel)
BOTTOM: LWL – Kaftan Buttondown – Arabian Night (sash & mesh)
SHOES: LWL – Mr Fancypants Slides – Black/Side Lume

SHIRT: LWL – Sheer Shift – Tangerine
TANK: LWL – Racerback Tank – Heather
PANTS: LWL – Drop waist Skinnies – Stone washed
SHOES: Entente – Cousteau – Beige
HELMET: LWL – Scooter Helmet – Summer Leather

JACKET: LWL – Askew Crop Blazer – burgundy
SHIRT: LWL – Tuxedo Shirt & Collar – White
PANTS: LWL – Stovepipe Slacks – Black/Silver Belt
SHOES: LWL – Escarpa – Black Lady
HAT: LWL – Inventor Top Hat
TIE: LWL – IT Top – Canary

LOTD 04 26 12 – The Capitol

In case you haven’t seen the movies or read the books, The Hunger Games is greatly influencing fashion with its “Capitol Couture.” This look was fun to put together with many items that I already had in my inventory. Gear up for this weekend’s party at MAD by pairing traditional items with ones that push your style over the top. There will be a style challenge and prizes for the winners. Show us what you’ve got and may the odds be ever in your favor!

HAIR: SHAG – One Night Stand – Undressed (tinted)
EYES: Glam Affair – Stella Eyes V2 – no. 11
NAILS: Mandala – Palette 2 – Short
EYELASHES: Redgrave – Extra Long – 31
JACKET: CheerNo – Lambert – Black
JACKET SLEEVES: LeLutka – Irinushka Bolero – Black & White
VEST: Boom – Vest – White (Tinted)
SHIRT: COCO – Bow Shirt – White
PANTS: COCO – High Waist Tuxedo Pants – Gray
SHOES: Entente – Christian Loafers – Black
EARRINGS: Rozoregalia – Belial – Pierce 2
RING: Finesmith – Onyx Ring
WATCH: Earthstones – Pocket Watch – Thomas/Silver
MAKEUP: CheerNo – LaVita Purple – 03
MAKEUP: Tableau Vivant – Vincent- 1 Eyeliner
POSE: MADesigns – M Model – 3

LOTD 01 06 11 – Night On The Town

New suit from Shinichi Mathy of SHIKI.

Models: Jax Aster & Eve Petlyakov

He Wears:

HAIR: COLORS ~ 39A ~ Dark Brown

EYES: MADesigns ~ MUTATION ~ Neutral

SUIT: SHIKI ~ ROPPONGI NIGHT ~ Purple

SHOES: KALNINS ~ Terra ~ Black

She Wears:

HAIR: Elikatira ~ Rhythm – Black 04

HAIRBASE: Analog Dog ~ Jet

EYES: MADesigns EYES ~ PROMISE – Green 11

MASCARA: Cheap Makeup ~ Lashes – Babs 8

YELASHES: MADesigns EYELASHES ~ Moonlight

NAILS: Mandala ~ SHORT Female Nails

DRESS: Epoque ~ Bulb – Black

BELT: Artilleri ~ Snakeskin Sash Belt – Blue (edited)

SHOES: Maitreya Gold ~ Hana – Black Leather

NECKLACE : Donna Flora – Willa

LOTD 01 02 12 – Winter Wonderland

I recently posted “Judge” that contained some of the same times I wore to this year’ MAD Agency Christmas Ball shown here in this post.  I either edited the pieces by changing the color or added parts from other outfits or simply wore a different color.  I wanted to show how you could use the same items in an outfit and can change them around to create a completely different look. I hope that this clearly shows how you can create your own look for different occasions using the same items without having to purchase a whole new outfit.

MAD Agency Winter Wonderland Party 2011

HAIR: MADesigns ~ DORA ~ Silver Tones I
EYES: MADesigns ~ INDIVIDUAL ~ Iceman
JACKET: LeLutka ~ La PATRONA ~ White
VEST: AOHARU ~ BT Set Vest ~ White
SHIRT: COCO ~ Skinny Tie & Shirt ~ White (edited)
PANTS: AOHARU ~ BT Slacks ~ White
SHOES: Kalnins ~ Terra ~ v.1.7/White
JACKET SLEEVES: LeLutka ~ IREINUSHKA Bolero ~ Arctic (arms only)
POSE 1: MADesigns ~ M Model ~ 15fh
POSE 2: F Runway ~ 9

LOTD 12 17 11 – Judged

MVW 2012 Judge

Trying some new things with light. Comments/suggestions welcome.

HAIR: LeLutka ~ Caleb 2 ~ Blonde
EYES: MADesigns ~ Mutation ~ Conversation
JACKET: LeLutka ~ La Patrona ~ Black
JACKET CUFFS: LeLutka ~ Stigma Jacket ~ Black
SHIRT: COCO ~ Skinny Tie & Shirt ~ White
VEST: BOOM ~ Vest ~ Gray
PANTS: CheerNo ~ Corbin ~ White
SHOES: Hoorenbeek ~ Mullingar ~ Black

LOTD 11 28 11

Inspiration

Photographer: Marcopol Oh

HAIR: VCD ~ Express Yourself ~ Elegance/Homme
EYELASHES: CheerNo ~ Male Lashes ~ Natural
JACKET: AOHARU ~ BT Pinstripe Formal Suit ~ Black
SHIRT: AOHARU ~ BT Pinstripe Formal Suit ~ Shirt/NoTie
TIE: Gabriel ~ Loose Shirt ~ Black/Zebra (Tie Only)

LOTD 10 05 11 – Better Alone

Don’t you hope we can start again? Endings are old, but they help you see.  Can’t quite believe all of this and what it means. You’ve become so bitter.

Been here before. Seeking safety or something to blame.  You feel so hollow you could swear that you’ve grow.  Where did you think, as big as your dream, you’ve become so bitter.

Never had the nerve to begin with. Got to come to your senses. You think you’re better alone for the sake of your sanity.  It won’t resolve if you just learn to breathe again. You think you’re better alone.

Carolina Liar – Better Alone

VEST: BOOM ~ Vest ~ Grey
SHIRT: AOHARU ~ Formal Suit ~ White/No Tie
SHIRT CUFFS: AOHARU ~ Elegant Suit ~ WildShirt/White
PANTS: LaPointe & Bastchild ~ Milan Pinstripe ~ Black
SHOES: *COCO*HOMME ~ Leather Shoes ~ Black
EYES: MADesigns ~ Clarity ~ Pale Brown
EARRINGS: ROZOREGALIA ~ Belial Pierce 2 ~ Black
BRACELETS: ROZOREGALIA ~ Gazellver

LOTD 08 15 11 – Kill the Lights

My new friend since the MVW competition in July, Mr. Japan, Zach Zufreur, recently asked me to take a picture of him and asked me to join in.  This was a fun take on formal wear, and I’m ready to see what Zach comes up with for his picture.

Models: Jax Aster & Zachary Zufreur

Jax:

SUIT: Lapointe & BastChild ~ “Milan” Pinstripe  ~ BLACK
SHOES: *COCO*Homme ~ LeatherShoes ~ Black

Zach:

SUIT: **GizzA** ~  Formal Men’s Suit
SHOES: *REDGRAVE* ~ Elegance Leather Shoes ~ Black
BAG: CheerNo

Styling – #1

So this is the first that I have been asked to style someone other than myself and/or quick questions from various friends.  I took a before picture just for reference but now I’m glad I did.  I chose everything in the after pictures from skin, hair, and eyes to clothes and shoes for her. Style Card is as follows (top left to right):

1.  Before
2.  Skin: Tuli ~ Emma ~ Tan
Hair: Truth ~ Mischa ~ Copper
Eyes: Lelutka ~ Reflections ~ Control
Lingerie: Blacklace ~ Velvet Corset Set ~ Teal
3. Skin: Tuli ~ Emma ~ Tan
Hair: Truth ~ Kelsey ~ Copper
Eyes: Lelutka ~ Reflections ~ Control
Dress: lelutka ~ Marta Dress ~ Brown
4. Skin: Tuli ~ Emma ~ Tan
Hair: Lelutka ~ Inverted ~ Copper
Eyes: Lelutka ~ Reflections ~ Control
Jacket: Diram ~ Cassie Outfit ~ Black
Top: Diram ~ Cassie Outfit ~ Black
Glasses: Diram ~ Jocker Sunglasses ~ Black
5.  Skin: Tuli ~ Emma ~ Tan
Hair: Truth ~ Mischa ~ Copper
Eyes: Lelutka ~ Reflections ~ Control
Swimsuit: WaterBabies ~ Tied SashOne Piece ~ Light Blue
Hat: COCO ~ Straw Hat ~ Natural Ribbon
6. Skin: Tuli ~ Emma ~ Tan
Hair: Truth ~ Blake ~ Copper
Eyes: Lelutka ~ Reflections ~ Control
Jacket: Mon Tissu ~ Rockaby Blazer ~ Gray
Top: Mon Tissu ~ Park Avenue Top ~ White
Belt: Mon Tissu ~ Seneca Threaded Belt ~ Sable
Jeans: Mon Tissu ~ Lou Lou Denim ~ Dark
Boots: Mon Tissu ~ Province Riding Boots ~ Dark Brown
Bracelets: Mandala ~ 7 Luck ~ Brown
Necklace: Wippet & Buck ~ Memory Collector Necklace ~ Speckled
7: Skin: Tuli ~ Emma ~ Tan
Hair: Truth ~ Diana ~ Copper
Eyes: Lelutka  ~ Reflections ~ Control
Dress: Azul ~ Sora ~ White
Shoes: GE ~ Kylie ~ White
Bracelets: Mandala ~ Milky Way Bracelet ~ Polly White
Earrings: Mandala ~ Milky Way 2 ~ Polly White

LOTD 05 27 11 – A Suit That Suits

http://madimage.wordpress.com/2011/05/27/a-suit-that-suits/#more-14194

Finding a suit that fits your personality in SL can be a ticky ordeal.  Most suits come directly out of the box with little of few layer options that you can add to another suit. By finding designers who include many different layers, lapel styles, and color options, you can create your own unique look and stand out in a  drab sea of navy, black, and gray.

Credits:

HAIR: MADesigns HAIR ~ ALEX – Dark Blonde
EYES: MADesigns EYES ~AUTUMN Gold – Clarity
JACKET: *COCO*Homme ~ BlackLeatherJacket – Silver
VEST: BOOM ~ Vest – Grey
SHIRT: AOHARU ~ ElegantSuit – Shirt_LightBlue(Collar/ShortTie)
PANTS: AOHARU ~ ElegantSuit – Black(Slacks)
SHOES: Kalnins Footware ~ Portrait – Standard
GLASSES: GOS Custom Eyeware ~ SENTINEL – Black
RING: NSD ~ Cross Men’s Ring

LOTD 03 04 11

Credits:

Hair: [CheerNo] Hair YALLI [Blond 10.2XL] by CheerNo Destiny
Hair Base: [CheerNo] ColorHAIR base B Medio by CheerNo Destiny
Eyes: [LeLutka]-Reflections-Dew-Eyes by Minnu Palen
Sweater: [NSD] Trident sweater/Green by Naith Smith
Belt: [MANDALA] Kookai Belt /Dark Brown by Kikunosuke Eel
Rings/Nails: [MANDALA]SINRA2 NAILs&Rings SET/MALE/SAMURAI BLACK by Kikunosuke Eel
Jeans: *BOOM* Gettin Low Jeans -v2 (black) by Aranel Ah
Boots/Socks: MIEL FAR BOOTS – solid (Pumpkin/Broccoli) by Mika Nieuport

LOTD 02 19 11

Credits:
Eyes: [LeLutka]-Reflections-Dew-Eyes by Minnu Palen
Hat: [LeLutka]-DICTATHOR hat – by Minnu Palen
Jacket/Shirt/Tie: : Defectiva : Oppressive Force – Traditionalist by Disembodied Hand
Pants: : Defectiva : Oppressive Force – Traditionalist by Disembodied Hand
Boots: [ hoorenbeek ] Riding Boots – Black by Limer Fredriksson