Update 17th August 2011

Hi guys! After a long break, we are finally back. Just to let you know, we are working on many new posts at the moment. So come back very soon.

Styling Lesson No11 – Casual is cool

Hiya

I’ve got so much stuff that I really don’t know what to blog about! That’s true, sometimes changing for the day can be a real bummer, but you’ve got to remember that it’s for a good cause!

So today, messing up with my inventory, I ended up like this. In my opinion it’s a cool casual outfit, neither too posh nor flashy:

The sweater is part of the great down jacket you can find in AOHARU that comes in 3 different layers. So you can choose the combination you like the most!

Hope you like it!

SKIN from – : <TheAbyss> [ SKIN ][ Dave Gears_Light ][ Stubble_Freckles ]

HAIR and BEANIE from – :  *DROT* (The Kenji -Auburn) and  ( The Beanie)

JACKET and SHIRT from – : AOHARU (BT_DownJK_with_Sweater_Purple_[Male]  and  BT_DrapeNeck_T-Shirt_Border/Gray)

SUNGLASSES from – : ARMIDI [Armidi Gisaci] Lifestyle Aviators

BELT from – : :SEY Deka Logo Belt “KISS”)

PANTS from – : EMERY ( Jean Skinny Passe M #Yell)

SHOES from – :  *ordinary design* -Cebidae-

Skin Review – Redgrave Craig/King

Hi guys! It’s time for another skin review..! I’m honored to be able to show you these skins, they are of amazing quality and are very realistic.

So we all know REDGRAVE right? I’m pretty sure most of you actually already own skins from here.

Recently some new skins have been released, and they are very hi-def. Not only that, the choice and selection of each skin is great, there’s surely something for everyone. As I’ve mentioned before, REDGRAVE skins are very reasonable in price, much cheaper than most other big name skin shops and actually, the skins are much better quality then anything I’ve found before.

So I’ll start showing you the pics!

The Craig skin. This skin is a younger male and I think it’s actually designed around someone in RL. Choice in skin tones and features is wide, something there for everyone. I personally love this skin because it goes with pretty much all my inventory clothing and hair. When I’ve worn this skin people have complimented me and asked where it’s from (which I gladly tell them). It’s a personal favourite of mine and I’m sure many of  you guys out there will LOVE it! Also, the skin is available in many tones/hair/bald/bodyhair. So go try a demo and buy it if you love it! Enjoy.

Now onto the King skin. This skin is very unique actually, it has a more mature feel to it and the detail is outstanding. Getting a demo of this this is a must! I love this skin for the fact that it proves that the more mature man can be just as sexy as a younger one but in different ways. It’s a very attractive skin and I wish to see more of it around SL! Lol. So guys, get the demo or get the skin and enjoy it! This skin is also available in many tones, with or without bodyhair and more.

Now for something that I wasn’t expecting to see but came at a pleasant surprise. The King skin BUT with FX! If you’re confused as to what that means then take a look below. King FX is a multitude of different effects, like scars/blood/black eyes and many more. It’s definitely very unique and a must must must see! Again, go grab demo’s to see the whole selection.

So there you have it! My review on some of the fabulous REDGRAVE skins! Hope you guys enjoyed reading as much as I enjoyed writing

Skins from – REGRAVE

Styling Lesson No10 – Comfy Fashion Part 2

Hello everybody!

This is my very first post in this blog, so I really hope you will appreciate it

You gotta know that  -yes- I LOVE Fashion with a capital F, but I’m also VERY  partial to comfort. So I often like to mix the two things together: the result is usually a wonderful look that’s easy to wear, sexy and fashionable like the one I’m gonna introduce you:

As for the sweater, it’s from [Sleepy Eddy], a little shop with very high quality clothes, we all want it to expand so we will have brand new stuff, dont we? So go and spend your money there

The pants are from .:VILLENA:. and come in a wide range of colours for your personal tastes.

And -hear ye!-, hair, scarf and undies are amazing freebies! -for those who, like me, sometimes are very reluctant to spend their money!-

HAIR from – : >TRUTH< Snow Drake (Holiday Gift!)

SKIN from – : <TheAbyss> [ SKIN ][ Dave Gears_Light ][ Stubble_Freckles ]

SCARF and UNDIES  from – : ::[ Mr.Poet ]:: (Wide scarf)  – (Plaid Boxers)

SWEATER from – : [Sleepy Eddy] Long Knit Cutsaw /Gray/

PANTS from – : .:VILLENA:. – Baggy Pants Brown

CHUCKS from – : AKEYO (CHUCKS-HiTop)

Essentials – The Coat – Sophistication

Coats/Jackets.. oh how I love you. I gotta admit it, I love a good coat/jacket! I have many in my inventory and it’s a fact that everyone needs at least 1! A few days ago I seen some people with very weird coats.. the coat was ripped and pink, of very poor quality and most likely cost a fortune! Well the coat I’m wearing today was a bargain price of only L$200. It comes in a multitude of colours and the quality is just amazing, I’d say it’s best coat for a man in SL. Seriously, to understand how great it is you must own it! I got it from ::[ Mr.Poet ]::

Now onto the rest of the outfit haha! I chose this look because I like to look ‘sophisticated’ and ‘sexy’ at the same time.. but without my ass or a giant orange cock hanging out! This is a simp;e everyday/anywhere kind of look. It’s a very simple look, but I’m a firm believer in ‘simple can be sexy!’.

The skin is from Redgrave and WOW it’s amazing! It’s a high-quality skin. Likely the best quality in SL (I search for skins A LOT). Also, surprisingly it’s cheaper than a bunch of the best skin shops, which is always nice. A real bargain and a must have (in my opinion).

I hope you guys like this look as much as I do. Keep checking back for more updates

 

Coat from – ::[ Mr.Poet ]:: (Pea coat / Black)

Skin from -***REDGRAVE (King / Linebeard / Body hair)

Shoes are KBOOTS / Link a few posts down

Glasses from – FNKY! (FNKY! Agent Glasses)

Hair from – Uncleweb Studio (Reed Hair/Mesh Black) (Freebie)

Pants from – Young Urban ([YU]- Wool Pants Grey)

Cardigan from – Valiant (*Valiant* Soft Black Cardigan 2)

Grey Vest from – MAKNIE** (Loose shirt(gray) 1 1)

Styling lesson No9 Silks

Recently I’ve seen lots and lots of people wearing silks, that’s not a problem. Most of the silks I see people wearing all look the same, they aren’t unique and have a ‘slave’ feel to them. I was talking to someone recently and he has some silks, and I asked if he wanted to look like a slave or were they the best silks he could fine, and to my surprise he didn’t want to look like a slave at all. (I have nothing against those who go with the whole ‘slave’ theme)

So I started a search to find some unique and stylish silks that EVERYONE could wear, not just the slaves!

I ended up at House of Alcott. To be honest, I was totally amazed with the choice here, and the designs were great, really unique and just what I was looking for! The owner Cale Alcott is a very talented designer and a really nice guy!

So guys! If you wanna look sexy and hot in silks but don’t want the fear of a Master asking you to be his ‘boi’ then get down to House of Alcott

Below are some of mine and Cale Alcott’s favourites Hope you all like them! xxxxxx (click the images to see them full size)

Skins used – Both skins are John Paine Tone 1&4 from Signature Skins

All silks purchased from House of Alcott

Styling Lesson No8 – City Chic

Hello again, its time for a new lesson! Sit comfortable and try to memorize all the useful info…

Even though I was away for quite a long, I realized that  SL male style philosophy still follows the same old path. ” I am gonna dress just  like the guy I saw at that funky club yesterday!” . “What? I look like a clone? F#@K that! Who cares!”  . Well many people DO!  Its really gets frustrating to watch avatar clones walking by you or talking to you. This is not the Star Wars ya know!  Another funny thing is that usually they just copy a style that someone put together without putting any special effort. Oh wrong!  It can be challenging to put attachments in every attachment spot you have in your avatar..including the new double ones…LOL

Anyways,  my look today developed around the new awesome Riding boots from Hoorenbeek that if you hurry a bit you’ re gonna get in the special offer of 200L! City chic..I kept the rest of the outfit  simple because the boots are very impressing alone. I loved the dark gray combination of clothing with the tan leather of the boots to add some contrast to the final looks.

As for the rest of accesories tried to keep them at minimum as always…you know my moto “Don’t look like a circus”. I ll never stop repeating that. Maybe someone, somewhere, sometime will listen that simple rule.

Hope you like it! Till next time be safe and have fun!

Skin: *REDGRAVE* 07 Tan Skin -Tyson-

Eyes: +plus “Brown Eyes”

Hair: [ EGO ] MAR – Chestnut -

Shirt: MOGU :: Gradation Knit gray

Pants: +KiiToS!! Sinilintu+ Sarrouel Pants *Gray Brown*

Boots: [ hoorenbeek ] Riding Boots – Tan

Scarf: {theosophy} Auldearn Scarf (Coal)

Necklace: ::: B@R ::: Wood Plate Necklace  (part of set)

Gloves: [VG] – ‘Brody Gloves’ in Dirt  (no longer available)

Suitcase: Old Suitcase

Sunglasses: Mathias’ Vintage Brown ‘Masciano’ Wayfarers (free)

Styling Lesson No7 – Country Chic

Hello all,

its been a really long time since my last post…and the last time I logged in SL. Gladly I am back now and I have a lot of things to catch up with! I really enjoyed putting together a comfy and chic outfit and hope you like it too. Country chic…All you need is a great pair of cowboy boots from hoorenbeek to get the style.

I added the new leather jacket from Aoharu and kept accessories to minimum. Remember guys! You DON’T want to look like a circus! People must be able to see YOU under all the earrings , necklaces and bracelets! An advice that only a few people follow in SL sadly!!

Till next time…Take care, have fun and enjoy shopping!

Skin: *REDGRAVE* 07 Tan Skin -Tyson-

Eyes: +plus “Brown Eyes”

Hair: SOREAL Original Rasta Bun V2

Jacket: AOHARU_LeatherBlouson_withShirt_LightBrown

Sweater: MAKNIE**Loose shirt(white)

Jeans: AOHARU_Jeans_VintageCrashed_Dark

Boots: [ hoorenbeek ] Cowboy Boots – Men – Beige

Sunglasses: [Armidi Gisaci] Lifestyle Aviators – Black

Bag: [BUKKA]LeatherBag ::welcome gift:: (touch subscribe board)

Mouth: [SC] Surf Couture – Chewing Wheat (old gift – no longer available)

Tattoo: Aitui Tattoo- Vintage Hawaii/faded/

Poses: =IZUMIYA=

Skin Review – John Paine By Signature Skin Labs

Hello again,

I promised to write a detailed review about the latest skin release from Signature Skin Labs and so…here goes!

We all guys are familiar with the lack of male skin variety in SL, so any addition in  skins I think its great news! But we can’t blame the skin creators at all guys can we? Check your inventory and count how many skins you have in there! One? Two? When its the last time you felt the need to change the way you look? I mean honestly, men tend to buy one skin they like and stick with it for ages! Sometimes its the lack of male skins itself and we don’t find anything we like too much to change our skin. But guys I have news for you! John Paine has arrived and he rocks!

Simple Spad, the man behind Signature Labs presented lately his brand new line of skins with highlight the release of John Paine Skin. In my opinion this skin is the best work Simple has presented so far, paying extreme attention to shading and also to body and face skin  texture.

John Paine comes in 4 different tones to suit any preference from pale to deep tan skin. In each Tone you can find 9 different facial hair to choose and 1 shaved look with eyeliner (which is my best as always!). The skin is available in hair and non hair base in each package. The hair texture on the scalp is great and has absolutely no seams at all, so you can easily choose not to wear any prim hair if you like the short look! I love the eyebrows and the lips and and and..well everything in this face is just awesome and sexy.

As for the body, the shading and the texture is very detailed making this skin rated as one of the most realistic skins available on the grid, giving muscular look to any avatar shape and height. I really love the thighs and the back.  You can purchase the shape of John Paine from Signature Skin Labs to get the exact same looks. This is the shape I ‘ve put on today, but I made the body much slimmer to fit my taste.

So guys, go and try some demos NOW!

See you soon!

Styling Lesson No6 – Dress for Winter!

Hello again!

Its really late at night as I am writing this, almost 3.30 a.m. and its actually the first day in Greece that is a bit cold! To be honest, this summer was too long, so I am happy for first time in my life that winter is closing. Caught in this winter mood , I decided to show you a style I love. I hope you like it too!

Its  since 2006 that the fashion moto is “Grey is the new Black”. All the last seasons grey is so popular in both male and female fashion scene. Its softer than black and yeah I admit it,  I love it as much I love black. The outfit highlight is off course the stunning dark gray coat from Laqroki. I added a gray turtleneck sweater from [savvy avvy] and paired it with a gray faded jeans from Damiani that is actually a last night group gift from Pompeja. Lastly the (cant find any good word to describe) latest Patagonia Boots from [ hoorenbeek ] and a pair of a great detailed vision glasses from Kalnins. Just wanted to mention here, that the quality and the detail of the entire glasses line of Maris Kanto  is something to admire! I finished the look with the fab hair with hat from Gritty Kitty, in  which I modified the bangs quite a lot to fit my taste.

The stunning skin I am wearing is Kalil from Signature Skins (creator:  Simple Spad). I must tell you that from the moment my eye dropped on that skin I was instantly in love. I always search for skins that make me differ from the typical  tanned Caucasian stereotype, mainly because I am not like that in RL. Diversity FTW! And this skin has all the main features I was looking for a long time. Spad made exceptional work on the face especially the on the eyebrows which are gorgeous. Be sure to go and try a demo as soon as possible!

In my next post I ll show you more skins (including this) from Spad including the one he is about to release that is absolutely amazing in a detailed review! Beware! I ll show myself with undies! LOL

See you soon! And go for shopping NOW!!!!

Skin: <SIGNATURE> Kalil -Tone 2- Eyeliner

Eyes: +plus “Gray Eyes”

Hair: Gritty Kitty: BLACK Comrad

Coat: Laqroki ~ Dark Grey High Collar Coat

Sweater: [savvy avvy] mens rollneck sweater – grey

Jeans: Damiani Group gift//Rebel Jeans

Boots: [ hoorenbeek ] Patagonia 2.0 Loose – Used Black

Glasses: Kalnins Optics Glasses – Faust #4 v1.45