Local Affinity…

**Styles and photographs featured in the February issue of Avenue Magazine**

SHIRT: FATEwear: Hei – Tundra

JACKET: Kokane – Stroke
PANTS: Entente – Au Fait
SHOES: Hoorenbeek – Ray Ray
NECKLACE: Mandala – Onigiri

SHIRT: Redgrave – Turtleneck Sweater
PANTS: Ispachi – Executive Chinos
SHOES: FIR&MNA – Ashford Brogues

SHIRT: FATEwear – Irwin Opened
TANK: Aoharu – BT Tank
PANTS: LaPointe & Bastchild – S’Wear Mesh Jeans
SHOES: Redgrave – Walker
BRACELET: Mandala – Okaki

SHIRT: Kal Rau – Casual Shirt
PANTS: Hoorenbeek – Mesh Pants
SHOES: Hoorenbeek – Dockers
WATCH: Mandala – Hokusai

LOTD 01 26 13 – Mesh

HEAD: CheerNo – Mesh Head – Diego/Smile
HANDS: CheerNo – Relaxed
EYES: CheerNo – Vivare – Gray
TOP: Entente – Gaston Jacket & Hoodie – Homme
PANTS: Entente – Au Fait Jeans – Homme
SHOES: Redgrave – Walkers – Brown
HAT: Argrace – Fedora – Straw
NECKLACE: Mandala – Onigiri – Charcoal
BELT: Mandala – Kookai Season 2 – Brown

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 06 11 12 – Steel Blue

As I was searching for something to wear to the finals for the upcoming Mr. Virtual World next weekend, I put this look together in one of my favorite colors: blue. This took some work as pieces have been torn apart and put back together with pieces from other outfits that have various pieces attached to them. In addition to the outfit, I tried drawing on my pictures a bit more than usual. It’s not my normal thing, but I was bored so I thought I’d give it a try.

HAIR: Exile – AJ – Flash
EYES: MADesigns – Confidence – Intense Kindness
HANDS: M-Arc Mirror – Real Hands
JACKET: Redgrave – Milano Outfit – Jacket Only (mod)
SHIRT: Aoharu – Elegant Suit Option – Light Blue
VEST: Boom – Vest – White
PANTS: Redgrave – Milano Suit – Steel (pants only)
SHOES: Kalnins – Palermo – Black
GLASSES: GOS – Aviator -Pilot
CAR: Haru Motors – Kanae – Dark Gray

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 05 04 12 – Caught Up

SHIRT: Mr. Poet – Flying Jacket Set – Gray (2in1 Knit Jumper/Teal Only)
PANTS: Muism – Wrangler Denims – Black
SHOES: Redgrave – Aviator Boots – Black Mix
SCARF: Mr. Poet – Flying Jacket Set – Gray (Snood/Black Only)
NECKLACE: Kosh – The Leaf Necklace – Black/Ebony

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

Linden Lab – Fresh Fashion – Guest Blog

Spring into Fresh Fashion

By: Jax Aster

Featured: Second Life Blog 3/7/2012

When first approached to take part in this event, I was immediately excited to participate.  Spring fashion is always full of a wide variety of fun colors and styles.  But because pastels are not always my first colors of choice, I decided to stick with shades of blue, white, and khaki, as they portray the “fresh” theme of this event. I also wanted to show how you can use the same color scheme for several different looks while still maintaining the same theme.

Hoorenbeek’s new mesh line includes these white slacks (also available in other colors). They come in a variety of sizes and rises and with different belt options to suit each avatar’s preference and stature. These pants are paired with a cool and breezy shirt from Mr. Poet that I tinted to my color of choice.

SHIRT: Mr. Poet – Loose Shirt – White (Tinted)

PANTS/BELT: Hoorenbeek – Mesh Pants – White (Low Rise/Fabric Belt)

NECKLACE: Rustica – Antique Cabochon – Turquoise

WATCH: Chronokit – Watch No.36 Dio – Silver

 

Redgrave always has a great selection of apparel in many different colors. For a long time, this jacket was only available in black, but the recent release of several new colors makes this the perfect light jacket for spring. Pairing this jacket with other newly released polo, pant, and shoe colors from the old Redgrave El Ganso, makes this an easy one-stop-shop for a fresh spring look.

JACKET: Redgrave – Suit Jacket – Creme

SHIRT: Redgrave – Classic Polo Shirt – Light Blue

PANTS/BELT: Redgrave – Herringbone Pants – Creme

SHOES: Redgrave – Classic Sneakers – Creme

After styling two looks that could either be dressed up or dressed down, I decided to go with a very casual, outdoorsy look. Spring is a great time to unpack your shorts and polo shirts and just have fun.  These shorts from NSD paired with a white polo shirt from Aoharu make a light and airy addition to anyone’s spring wardrobe. The sweater is from Gizza’s new mesh line that has just been released, while the shoes are a favorite from FIR&MNA.

SHIRT: Aoharu – Simple Polo Shirt – White

SWEATER: Gizza – Jacket for Shoulders – Ice

PANTS: NSD – Tour Boas – Tan

SHOES: FIR & MNA – Gumshoes – Cream

WATCH: Hoorenbeek – Magnum – Brown/White/Silver

Escape with me…

He wears…

JACKET: Kal Rau – Classic Blazer – Black, SHIRT: Redgrave – Classic Business Shirt – Bright, PANTS: NSD – Chinos – Dark Gray, SHOES: Kalnins – Terra – Black, BELT: Kalnins – Elegance – Black

She wears…

DRESS: Epoque – Ruche – Black, SHOES: Slink – Glitter Peeptoe – Red, NECKLACE:  Je Suis – Tente – Fire

LOTD 02 03 12 – Weekend Traveler

Models: Jax Aster & BlackBarbie Bravin

He Wears:
HAIR: MADesigns ~ Bruno ~ Dark Blonde VII
EYES: MADesigns ~ Mutation ~ Neutra
JACKET: Redgrave ~ Suit Jacket ~ Dark Blue
SHIRT: Redgrave ~ Classic Polo Shirt ~ White
PANTS: NSD ~ Homme Jeans ~ Black
SHOES: Kalnins ~ Terra
SUNGLASSES: Gos ~ Aviator ~ Steel
BELT: AOHARU ~ Vintage Cashed Jeans ~ Black (Belt Only)

She Wears:
HAIR: Boon
JACKET: Gizza ~ Velvet Jacket ~ Red
PANTS: Gizza ~  Tartan Pants ~ Creme
SHOES: Maitreya ~ Pumps
MAKE UP: !Facepaint ~ BlackBarbie

Other:
CAR: GEMC – Gmund Stuttgart ~ Red 1
BAG: Mon Tissu ~ Weekend Traveler ~ Camel

LOTD 01 17 12 – Everyday

Okay, so out of my last four or five posts, there is probably only one or two that I would actually wear on a regular basis in SL or RL. So, I thought I would blog  one of my favorite things to wear as an everyday outfit; and also, show a new skin from Lulu Jameson and his store Vaya Con Dios (VCD).

SKIN: VCD – Rafael – Tone0/Shaved
HAIR: MADesigns – Aaron – Light Brown I
EYES: MADesigns – Purpose – Moss
JACKET: PIVAACA – Pea Coat – Navy/Open
SWEATER: LELUTKA – Vic Sweater – Cornflower Blue
SHIRT: REDGRAVE – Classic Shirt – Bright
PANTS: NSD – Homme Jeans – Black
SHOES: KALNINS – Terra
COAT RACK: WHAT NEXT – Winter Hat Stand – Winter Blue
BENCH: WHAT NEXT – Laurel Blanket Box & Book Pile

LOTD 12 15 11 – Cool Blue

My favorite items from Redgrave are being released in new colors!

HAIR: MADesigns ~ BRUNO ~ Dark Brown VIII
EYES: MADesigns ~ Mutation ~ Neutral
JACKET: Redgrave ~ Suit Jacket Sculpted Open ~ Creme
SHIRT: Redgrave ~ Classic Polo Shirt ~ Light Blue
PANTS: Redgrave ~ Herringbone Pants ~ Creme
SHOES: Redgrave ~ Classic Sneakers ~ Creme

LOTD 12 05 11 – Uninhibited

JACKET: [LeLutka] ~ SIERRA Coat ~ Dirt
SHIRT: INDI Designs ~ Knit Pullover ~ Beige
PANTS: JANE ~ Wide Leg Pant Loungers ~ Khaki
SHOES: Redgrave ~ Classic Loafers ~ Mokka
SCARF: [LeLutka] ~ Editorial Scarf ~ White (tinted)
HAT: ARGRACE ~ Fedora ~ Dark Blonde/Wild Curl

LOTD 11 17 11 – Fall’s End

HAIR: [iruco] ~ Hair 18M ~ Brown
EYES: MADesigns ~ Honesty ~ Self Honesty
JACKET/SCARF: INDI Designs ~ Stand Collar Jacket ~ Red/Plaid Scarf
PANTS: [NSD] ~ Homme Jeans ~ Navy
SHOES: RedGrave ~ Classic Loafers ~ Black

LOTD 11 06 11 – Fall

Photographer: Leah McCullough

JACKET: .:L&B:. ~ S’Wear Aviator ~ Black
SHIRT: [LeLutka] ~ Vic Sweater ~ Khaki
PANTS: [NSD] ~ Chinos ~ Brown
SHOES: Redgrave ~ Classic Loafers ~ Caramel
BELT: GizzA ~ Tartan Pants ~ Cream
SCARF: ::[Mr.Poet]:: ~ Wide Scarf ~ Maroon