Event – Page 2 – Matthias Zander

Tropical Breezes

This round of The Arcade was deadly for my wallet. As evidenced by the previous posts on my blog, I love beachy things, and there is so much beachy goodness there that it’s insane. Today, I’m showing a lot of the gacha set from Ariskea, including this great hut (which, of course, was one of the rare items in the machine). The hair I’m wearing, created by Ink, is also from The Arcade.

Also arriving on the grid yesterday was an incredible furniture set from Pixel Mode at FaMESHed. You can see a bit of the chair and throw rug towards the left side of this photo. I hope to feature both items again in another photo soon, because they are exquisite.

Stockholm&Lima released this bed at U L T R A that I really love, but haven’t had a chance to feature yet on my blog. With its billowy white fabric fitting with that in the gacha set, I thought this was the perfect opportunity to blog it.

Clothing
Shirt | :::BREATH::: Blowed Shirt 2 /White no inner (at Men Only Monthly)

Accessories
Septum | (Yummy) Luxury Septums – Silver Braid Septum (Gacha Item at The Arcade)
Necklace | Empyrean Forge Manawa Necklace – Silver – Right
Bracelet | {JAS} Alena – Black – Right

Body
Mesh Body/Hands/Feet | #TheMeshProject (BETA) Deluxe
Mesh Head | #TheMeshProject (BETA) Head(m) – Soft
Body Skin | Clef de Peau 6 pack (tone 5)
Face Skin | Clef de Peau James (tone 5) Freckles
Eyebrows | Clef de Peau Eyebrows 8 Blonde
Eyes | IKON Odyssey Eyes – Tropics
Hairbase | #TheMeshProject (HAIRBASE) ‘Shaved’ (Brown Hair)
Hair | [INK] Hair___UN ::Milktea (Gacha Item at The Arcade)
Facial Hair | Clef de Peau Stubble 4 Blonde

Pose | Purple Poses Patrick 01 (at Men Only Monthly)

Ariskea [Paradise] Hut (Rare Gacha Item at The Arcade)
Pixel Mode Toscano Throw Rug (at FaMESHed)
Pixel Mode Toscano Chair (at FaMESHed)
Ariskea [Paradise] Hanger Chair [Single Version] (Gacha Item at The Arcade)
Ariskea [Paradise] Mirror (Gacha Item at The Arcade)
Ariskea [Paradise] Plant Cactus (Gacha Item at The Arcade)
Ariskea [Paradise] Sheer Curtain [2] (Gacha Item at The Arcade)
Ariskea [Paradise] Sheer Curtain [1] (Gacha Item at The Arcade)
Ariskea [Paradise] Tropical Plant (Gacha Item at The Arcade)
Stockholm&Lima Elemental Canopy Bed (at U L T R A)
JIAN Beach Corgis :: ** Kite Flyer ** (Player Reward at The Arcade)
Ariskea [Paradise] Gold Table (Gacha Item at The Arcade)
Ariskea [Paradise] Tropical Drinks [Sex On the Beach] (Gacha Item at The Arcade)
Ariskea [Paradise] Hanger Chair [Couple Version] (Gacha Item at The Arcade)
Ariskea [Paradise] Ground Lamp [1] (Gacha Item at The Arcade)

Shade on the Beach

I really love spending time on the beach in Second Life, as you can probably tell from my blog. This new sheltered lounger from Di’Cor (available at Whimsical) is gorgeous and has some great animations in it. I also want to highlight this new tentacle bracelet from Ama., which is available right now at Cosmopolitan. It comes with a HUD that changes it to a few different metal types. Full credits are below.

Clothing
Pants | VALE KOER Distressed Denim Raw (at U L T R A)

Accessories
Necklace | MINIMAL Vincci Necklace Black (at Men Only Monthly)
Bracelet | Ama. Tentacle Wrist Cuff (at Cosmopolitan) *

Body
Mesh Body/Hands/Feet | #TheMeshProject (BETA) Deluxe
Mesh Head | #TheMeshProject (BETA) Head(m) – Soft
Body Skin | Clef de Peau 6 pack (tone 5)
Face Skin | Clef de Peau James (tone 5) Freckles
Eyebrows | Clef de Peau Eyebrows 8 Blonde
Eyes | IKON Odyssey Eyes – Tropics
Hairbase | Clef de Peau HairBase 5 Blonde
Hair | :::Phoenix::: Mike Hair Dark Blondes (at Tres Chic)
Facial Hair | Clef de Peau Stubble 4 Blonde

Di’Cor Comfy Shelter Light [Adult] (at Whimsical)

Vision In White

I recently discovered just how much fun it can be to decorate (mostly) monochromatic rooms with little pops of color here and there. For this photo, I decided to take it a step further and do my outfit in the same color palette as the decor. I’ve always loved decorating with plants, so I thought that some green pops, in this case both from the plants and from the absinthe fountain, would be perfect.

The true centerpiece of this photo, though, is the awesome bench that N4RS released at U L T R A. I recently became an official blogger for N4RS, who has long been one of my favorite furniture stores in Second Life. In the last couple of years, their mesh work has become so sophisticated to go along with their excellent animations.

Clothing
Shirt | [Deadwool] Henley Shirt – Beige (at U L T R A)
Jeans | [Pumpkin] Slim Chinos – White (at Men Only Monthly)

Pose | N4RS Maxim Bench Black – MM (at U L T R A)

Scarlet Creative Anya House
{iD} DrY LeaF {StanD}-WhitE01- (at Creators Collection Box)
{ -Maru Kado- } My Little Pond_Plate W (at Creators Collection Box)
hive Ahoy Table (at U L T R A)
hive Love You Like The Sea Frame (at U L T R A)
[ kunst ] Absinthe Fountain (Rare Gacha Item at Shiny Shabby)
[ kunst ] Absinthe Glass (empty) (Gacha Item at Shiny Shabby)
Kalopsia Bicolore Vase – White
The Loft La Sina Fluffy Rug White
N4RS Maxim Bench Black – MM (at U L T R A)
hive Corkscrew Willow Jug (at U L T R A)

Lakeside Reflections

There’s so much great new stuff coming out lately for guys that I’ve been absolutely astounded. This look is pretty different for me, but I really like it. For me, what really brings the outfit together is this brand new hair from Drot, available at Men’s Only Monthly. This is the first time that Drot has released dreads, but I think they came out really well. My tank top is also from Men’s Only Monthly, and was created by N-Uno. I’m also wearing new items from .: RealEvil Industries :., not so bad, E-Clipse Design, [Bad Unicorn], and RK Poses from a few different events.

I took today’s photo on the Hades sim. I’ve taken one other photograph there before, but it’s been a while. Hades is a beautifully-designed sim created by Pixel Sideways that is a great spot for gay men to meet other gay men. There are so many great spots on the sim to take photographs, so I’m sure I’ll do more there soon.

Clothing
Shirt | N-Uno Alex Top // N-5 (at Men Only Monthly)
Jeans | E-Clipse Josh Jeans WhiteWashed (at Tres Chic)
Shoes | not so bad HIRO sneakers (at The Men’s Dept)

Accessories
Earrings | .: RealEvil Industries :. Savage Ear Piercings A (at U L T R A)
Headphones | Bad Unicorn X7 Bluetooth Earphones (at U L T R A)
Necklace | [Pumpkin] Composite Necklace – Colors
Bracelet |.: RealEvil Industries :. Savage Bracelet (at Men Only Monthly)
Phone | Bad Unicorn X7 Smartphone (at U L T R A)

Body
Mesh Body/Hands/Feet | #TheMeshProject (BETA) Deluxe
Mesh Head | #TheMeshProject (BETA) Head(m) – Soft
Body Skin | Clef de Peau 6 pack (tone 5)
Face Skin | Clef de Peau James (tone 5) Freckles
Eyebrows | Clef de Peau Eyebrows 8 Black
Hairbase | AITUI Hairbase 2.0 – Fade + Hard Part
Hair | *drot* Odin – Blonde (at Men Only Monthly) *
Facial Hair | Unorthodox Superb Noir (A)

Pose | RK Poses Cody 3 (at Shiny Shabby)

Location | Hades

Summer Starts Now

The official start to summer in the northern hemisphere isn’t for another month, but the round of Whimsical that opened today will make you feel like it’s already here! This great set from SAYO is at the event in a gacha machine, and looks like a perfect summertime reatreat. As you can see, I’ve also gone blonde for the first time in a long time! I used to be blonde, but switched to dark hair a few years ago. It’s been my goal the past couple of days to get a good blonde look put together, and this is the result.

The hair that I’m wearing is from *drot*, who I am now an official blogger for! It came out today at Whimsical, and I was able to tint it to match my hairbase really well. It also comes with a hair base, though, which is great if you don’t have one that will work with it.

Clothing
Swimsuit | Simple Mesh Blue and Flowers Speedo

Accessories
Nose Piercing | [ kunst ] Septum Keeper (right)
Necklace | [MANDALA] YOLO – A_Necklace
Ring | [ kunst ] Heron Ring (at Men Only Monthly)

SAYO Bungalow Retreat Gacha – Bungalow (Rare Gacha Item at Whimsical)
SAYO Nightshade Garden Wicker Chair (at U L T R A)
SAYO Nightshade Garden Wicker Loveseat (at U L T R A)
SAYO Bungalow Retreat Gacha – Lounger (Rare Gacha Item at Whimsical)
Pixel Mode Hammock Chair – Tie Die – Aqua (at LTD)
hive Beach House Sign (at U L T R A)
Elin Arts Dancing Soul 2
SAYO Bungalow Retreat Gacha – Sofa (Rare Gacha Item at Whimsical)
hive Painted Seahorse Decor (at U L T R A)
Concept} Patio Carpet Light (Gacha Item at Kustom9)
SAYO Bungalow Retreat Gacha – Ocean Cushion (Gacha Item at Whimsical)
SAYO Bungalow Retreat Gacha – Concrete SideTable (Gacha Item at Whimsical)
[ kunst ] Cell Planter #6 (Gacha Item at The Chapter Four)
[ kunst ] Tradition Bourbon Glass #2 (at The Men’s Dept)
[ kunst ] Tradition Bourbon Bottle/Dispenser (at The Men’s Dept)
SAYO Bungalow Retreat Gacha – Bistro Set (Gacha Item at Whimsical)
SAYO Bungalow Retreat Gacha – Parasol (Gacha Item at Whimsical)
Fanatik Architecture Palm Trees

Waiting For Some Lover To Call

We’ve already established on the blog that I love gachas, but I also love wine both in my first and second lives, so when I saw this outdoor wine storage set from BackBone at Cosmopolitan last week, I knew that I had to have it and that I absolutely needed to photograph it. I’ve had the song “Hot Stuff” by Donna Summer stuck in my head all day today, so the photo morphed into something inspired by the song.

I’ve really been loving [Deadwool] lately, and their henley shirts at U L T R A are no exception. I think I’ll be getting a lot of wear out of these over the summer and into the fall. There are all kinds of other new items in this photo, with full credits just below.

Clothing
Shirt | [Deadwool] Henley Shirt – Olive (at U L T R A)
Jeans | 7mad;Ravens Dean – Worn – Jeans
Boots | [Deadwool] Ulrich Boots – Brown

Accessories
Glasses | Sleepy Eddy #Thurmont Glasses (black) (at XV)
Nose Piercing | [ kunst ] Septum Keeper (right)
Necklace | KOSH Infinity Necklace
Bracelet | -SECRETS- Uno Bracelet 2 – Silver (at GEN-Neutral)
Ring | [ kunst ] Heron Ring (at Men Only Monthly)

Body
Mesh Body/Hands/Feet | #TheMeshProject (BETA) Deluxe
Mesh Head | #TheMeshProject (BETA) Head(m) – Soft
Body Skin | Clef de Peau 6 pack (tone 5)
Face Skin | Clef de Peau James (tone 5) Freckles
Eyebrows | Unorthodox Flii Eyebrows (at The Men’s Dept)
Eyes | IKON Odyssey Eyes – Tropics
Hair | +elua+ Sena_Black (at U L T R A)
Facial Hair | Unorthodox Superb Noir (A)

The [Den.] Pavilion (at FaMESHed)
BackBone Outdoor Wine Storage (at Cosmopolitan)
Dutchie Aglaonema tall
BackBone Garden Chair (at Cosmopolitan)
BackBone Garden Table (at Cosmopolitan)
NBS NorPhone Slimline
[ kunst ] Malbec Glass #1
MadPea The Bow Bells Boozer Red Wine (Gacha Item at 6 Republic)
floorplan. Neon Love Sign (at Kustom9)
[ keke ] paper whites – rectangular
Apple Fall Crumpled Newspaper
The Loft Napa Entryway Orchid

At The Pub

From the first moment I saw this English pub gacha set by MadPea at 6 Republic, I knew I had to collect the whole thing. I love things like this where you can collect a matching building and interior from a machine, and it all looks put-together and cohesive in the end. The little details in the set are really great, as well. In my mind, it’s easy to imagine the noise of the patrons as the chat with each other and drink their drinks and feel the energy of a busy pub.

I’d also like to highlight the untied bowtie that I’m wearing. I recently became an official blogger for Ama. and though this is an older item of theirs that is in their main store, it’s the first thing from them that I am blogging since that happened. I’m so happy, proud, and appreciative to be on their blogging team.

Clothing
Shirt/Suspenders | [Deadwool] Ed shirt – dotted white + suspenders
(at The Men’s Dept)
Pants | [Deadwool] Peak suit (wool) – trousers – grey

Accessories
Bowtie | Ama. Undone Bow Tie : Plain Pack 1
Bracelet | AITUI Rocker Bracelet – Black, v1 (at The Men’s Dept)

Body
Mesh Body/Hands/Feet | #TheMeshProject (BETA) Deluxe
Mesh Head | #TheMeshProject (BETA) Head(m) – Soft
Body Skin | Clef de Peau 6 pack (tone 5)
Face Skin | Clef de Peau James (tone 5) Freckles
Eyebrows | Clef de Peau Eyebrows 8 Black
Eyes | IKON Odyssey Eyes – Tropics
Hair | Action Inkubator Kenny
Facial Hair | Unorthodox Noah V2 (at The Men’s Dept)

Pose | Glamrus Mervin 01 static

Surroundings
MadPea The Bow Bells Boozer Pub (Rare Gacha Item at 6 Republic)
[IDEZA Furniture] Vintage Tube Wall Sign (Gacha Item at 6 Republic)
MadPea The Bow Bells Boozer Table (Gacha Item at 6 Republic)
MadPea The Bow Bells Boozer Small Stool (Gacha Item at 6 Republic)
MadPea The Bow Bells Boozer Dominos (Gacha Item at 6 Republic)
MadPea The Bow Bells Boozer White Wine (Gacha Item at 6 Republic)
MadPea The Bow Bells Boozer Wine Glass (Gacha Item at 6 Republic)
MadPea The Bow Bells Boozer Cribbage (Gacha Item at 6 Republic)
MadPea The Bow Bells Boozer Hanging Wall Decor Flag (Gacha Item at 6 Republic)
MadPea The Bow Bells Boozer Cash Register (Gacha Item at 6 Republic)
MadPea The Bow Bells Boozer Last Orders Bell (Gacha Item at 6 Republic)
MadPea The Bow Bells Boozer Pork Scratchings (Gacha Item at 6 Republic)
MadPea The Bow Bells Boozer Pub Bar (Rare Gacha Item at 6 Republic)
MadPea The Bow Bells Boozer Tall Bar Stool (Gacha Item at 6 Republic)
MadPea The Bow Bells Boozer Writer’s Pale Ale Bar Towel (Gacha Item at 6 Republic)
[ kunst ] Cell Planter #2 (Rare gacha item at The Chapter Four)
MadPea The Bow Bells Boozer Pale Ale Bottle (Gacha Item at 6 Republic)
MadPea The Bow Bells Boozer Ice Bucket (Gacha Item at 6 Republic)
MadPea The Bow Bells Boozer Cocktail Shaker (Gacha Item at 6 Republic)
MadPea The Bow Bells Boozer Bar Optics (Gacha Item at 6 Republic)
MadPea The Bow Bells Boozer Beer Mats (Gacha Item at 6 Republic)
MadPea The Bow Bells Boozer Beer Pumps (Gacha Item at 6 Republic)
MadPea The Bow Bells Boozer Beer Tankard (Gacha Item at 6 Republic)
MadPea The Bow Bells Boozer Water Jug (Gacha Item at 6 Republic)

Protect This Hill

As you can probably tell, gachas are a big weakness of mine. I’ve been trying to do better lately, but when I saw this incredible set from Gabriel at The Fantasy Gacha, I knew that I had to have all of it, but especially the black set (which, of course, includes the two rares). The rare Ares tattoo from Ghost’Ink at the same event compliments it perfectly, I think.

Clothing
Harness | Gabriel Armour Gorget Collar / Black (Rare Gacha Item at The Fantasy Gacha)
Belt | Gabriel Gladiator Belt / Black (Rare Gacha Item at The Fantasy Gacha)
Pants | Gabriel Gladiator Pants / Black (Gacha Item at The Fantasy Gacha)
Boots | Gabriel Gladiator Boots / Black (Gacha Item at The Fantasy Gacha)

Body
Mesh Body/Hands/Feet | #TheMeshProject (BETA) Deluxe
Mesh Head | #TheMeshProject (BETA) Head(m) – Soft
Body Skin | Clef de Peau 6 pack (tone 5)
Face Skin | Clef de Peau Colton (tone 5) Freckles (at The Men’s Dept)
Face/Body Paint | Ghost’Ink ARES Complete (Black) (Rare Gacha Item at The Fantasy Gacha)
Eyebrows | Clef de Peau Eyebrows 8 Black
Eyes | IKON Odyssey Eyes – Tropics
Hair | *drot* Ash (Greyscales)
Facial Hair | Unorthodox Superb Noir (A)

Pose | an lar [poses] The Evan series – One (at Men Only Monthly)

*HEXtraordinary* Druid Temple Ruins (at We RP)
Stormwood Timber Tiptoe Path (at We RP)

Fresh Pizza

There were so many great things released at 6 Republic, with many of them being gacha sets. This pizzeria by unKindness is one of them. Unfortunately, the creators didn’t have a building in the set for all of the pieces to go into, but I think it fits this new skybox from BALACLAVA!! really well. For decor, I used pieces from a lot of other stores at 6 Republic, because so much of it fits together really well.

Clothing
Tank Top | Gabriel Long Tank White (at Shiny Shabby)
Jeans | not so bad LUCA jeans bluewash
Shoes | not so bad HIRO sneakers white (at The Men’s Dept)

Body
Mesh Body/Hands/Feet | #TheMeshProject (BETA) Deluxe
Mesh Head | #TheMeshProject (BETA) Head(m) – Soft
Body Skin | Clef de Peau 6 pack (tone 5)
Face Skin | Clef de Peau James (tone 5) Freckles
Eyebrows | Clef de Peau Eyebrows 8 Black
Eyes | IKON Odyssey Eyes – Tropics
Hair | Dura 68 – DARK COLOR (at The Men’s Dept)
Facial Hair | Unorthodox Superb Noir (A)

Surroundings
BALACLAVA!! Peckham Skybox (at 6 Republic)
.:: THOR ::. NY Industrial Sliding Door (at 6 Republic)
Apple Fall Clawfoot Height-Adjusting Table
Apple Fall Cafe Chair
MINIMAL Broadway Sign (Gacha Item at 6 Republic)
MINIMAL Fifth Avenue Sign (Gacha Item at 6 Republic)
MINIMAL Times Square Sign (Gacha Item at 6 Republic)
MINIMAL New York Sign (Gacha Item at 6 Republic)
MINIMAL Wall Street Sign (Gacha Item at 6 Republic)
unKindness Giovani’s Display Counter (Rare Gacha Item at 6 Republic)
+++SOMALI+++ S-NEON [B] (at 6 Republic)
+++SOMALI+++ Fluorescent Lamp (at 6 Republic)
unKindness Giovani’s Pizza Panned Pepperoni (Gacha Item at 6 Republic)
unKindness Giovani’s Pasta Menu Board (Gacha Item at 6 Republic)
+++SOMALI+++ License Plate [BROOKLYN] + screws (at 6 Republic)
unKindness Giovani’s Pizza Panned Cheese (Gacha Item at 6 Republic)
unKindness Giovani’s Pizza Box Cheese (Gacha Item at 6 Republic)
unKindness Giovani’s Pizza Pan(Gacha Item at 6 Republic)
unKindness Giovani’s Pizza Slice Cheese (Gacha Item at 6 Republic)
unKindness Giovani’s Pizza Slice Pepperoni (Gacha Item at 6 Republic)
unKindness Giovani’s Pizza Box Cheese (Gacha Item at 6 Republic)
unKindness Giovani’s Pizza Ovens (Rare Gacha Item at 6 Republic)
unKindness Giovani’s Pizza Menu Board (Gacha Item at 6 Republic)
unKindness Giovani’s Pizza Box Pepperoni (Gacha Item at 6 Republic)
MadPea The Bow Bells Boozer Cash Register (Gacha Item at 6 Republic)
unKindness Giovani’s Pizza Spatula Full (Gacha Item at 6 Republic)
unKindness Giovani’s Pizzeria Board (Gacha Item at 6 Republic)
unKindness Giovani’s Pizza Work Station (Rare Gacha Item at 6 Republic)
unKindness Giovani’s Pizza Dough Rolled (Gacha Item at 6 Republic)
unKindness Giovani’s Cutting Board Empty (Gacha Item at 6 Republic)
unKindness Giovani’s Dough Ball (Gacha Item at 6 Republic)
unKindness Giovani’s Pizza Spatula Empty (Gacha Item at 6 Republic)
BALACLAVA!! Peckham Bar Shelf A (at 6 Republic)
[ kunst ] Tradition Bourbon Glasses x3 (at The Men’s Dept)
[ kunst ] Tradition Bourbon Bottle/Dispenser (at The Men’s Dept)

Starry Night, City Lights

The Event 6 Republic just opened yesterday, and has all kinds of great stuff from many creators, themed around two of the world’s most iconic cities – London and New York. I spent way too much there, so there will be a few posts drawing heavily from the event. This photo started out as a much bigger set that I was putting together, but then I realized that I had a much better photo staring me right in the face, and ended up with this. I used to live in New York City, and can remember many nights when I sat in the living room of my apartment with the moonlight streaming in, trying to figure out what I needed to do. This photo captures some of that feeling that I had back then.

Clothing
Shirt/Suspenders | [Deadwool] Ed shirt – dotted pistachio + suspenders
(at The Men’s Dept)

Accessories
Cuff/Watch | [ kunst ] Sentinel Cuff & Watch (at The Men’s Dept)
Nose Piercing | [ kunst ] Septum Keeper (right)

Body
Mesh Body/Hands/Feet | #TheMeshProject (BETA) Deluxe
Mesh Head | #TheMeshProject (BETA) Head(m) – Soft
Body Skin | Clef de Peau 6 pack (tone 5)
Face Skin | Clef de Peau Colton (tone 5) Freckles (at The Men’s Dept)
Eyebrows | Clef de Peau Eyebrows 8 Black
Eyes | IKON Odyssey Eyes – Tropics
Hairbase | AITUI Hairbase 2.0 – Fade + Hard Part (at Men Only Monthly)
Hair | Tableau Vivant LeeJae
Facial Hair | Unorthodox Superb Noir (A)

Surroundings
N4RS Aspen Sofa (at 6 Republic)
Soy. BKLYNITES LOFT – Old American Flag (Gacha Item at 6 Republic)
Soy. BKLYNITES LOFT – DIY Shelf (Gacha Item at 6 Republic)
Soy. BKLYNITES LOFT – Old Books [TypeC] (Gacha Item at 6 Republic)
Soy. BKLYNITES LOFT – Old Books [TypeB] (Gacha Item at 6 Republic)
Soy. BKLYNITES LOFT – Old Books [TypeD] (Gacha Item at 6 Republic)
Pixel Mode Greenwich Apartment Skybox (at 6 Republic)

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