Perfectly Relaxing

Perfectly Relaxing

I don’t know about you, but I’m ready for summer to get here.  Thankfully, Trompe Loeil is helping is get ready early with this amazing new set that they released at FaMESHed, which opened yesterday.  The set consists of two different types of chairs (one with a towel on it, one without) in both white and black wood, a beach towel, this pool area, and a free umbrella as a gift to celebrate FaMESHed’s fourth anniversary.  All of the fabrics have a ton of different texture choices, which just adds to the awesomeness of the set.

There are also a couple of great accent pieces here from a new gacha set by ChiMia from a machine at this month’s Gacha Garden.  The lemonade can bucket and beach bag really add a lot to the scene, I think.

In addition, one of my favorite stores, [ kunst ], has released this great new leather cuff for the event MIX.  It’s so incredibly customizable, so it’s sure to fit whatever outfit you put it with.  Enjoy this early taste of summer!  I know that I will.

A Quick Soak

Clothing
Swimsuit | [Pumpkin] TMP Beach Shorts: Lime

Accessories
Necklace | .: RealEvil Industries :. Savage Necklace (at Men Only Monthly)
Cuff | [ kunst ] Navigator Cuff (Right) (for MIX)

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
Hairbase | AITUI Etched Hair Base – Waves – Sideburns
Hair | *drot* Zale Charcoals
Facial Hair | Unorthodox Superb Noir (A)

Surroundings
Trompe Loeil
Keliana Lounger White {A} (at FaMESHed)
Trompe Loeil
Keliana Umbrella (Free Gift at FaMESHed)
Trompe Loeil
Keliana Lounger White + Towel {A} (at FaMESHed)
ChiMia Beach Bag (Gacha Item at The Gacha Garden)
Trompe Loeil
Keliana Sunbathing Towel A {A} (at FaMESHed)
ChiMia Lemonade Can Bucket (Gacha Item at The Gacha Garden)
Trompe Loeil Keliana Pool {A} (at FaMESHed)

A Spring Walk

A Spring Walk

Clothing
Jacket/Shirt | F.A. T Ethan Blazer (Serene Blue) TMP (at Men Only Monthly)
Shorts | Lumiere Chino Shorts No. 1
Sandals | {kokoia} Mehari :: Man :: Shoes :: for tmp

Accessories
Necklace | .: RealEvil Industries :. Elegant Necklace
Bracelet | Clef de Peau Outlet Chain Bracelet Red (from Men Only Hunt 7)

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 25 Black (at Shiny Shabby)
Hairbase | AITUI Hairbase 2.0 – Fade + Hard Part (at Men Only Monthly)
Hair | Tableau Vivant LeeJae
Facial Hair | Unorthodox Superb Noir (A)

Pose | RK Poses Chris 2 (at Shiny Shabby)
Location | Anarchist Keys

Defending the Throne

Defending the Throne

Like many people, I enjoy the TV show Game of Thrones.  I’ve been waiting for the new season since the last one ended last year, and rushed to watch the first episode when it came out a couple of days ago.  Then I saw this rendition of the Iron Throne from the series that Amitie released at Lost and Found, and knew I had to do a photo that included it.  The photo is not a re-creation of any particular moment from the show or the books that it is based on.

One of my favorite events of the year, the Fantasy Faire, opened its gates last week, and I have pulled in a couple of the Relay For Life donation items as decor pieces for this castle.

Full credits for the outfit and scene are below.

Clothing
Armor | [The Forge] Osiris Armor (at We❤ RP)
Pants | [The Forge] Bran Pants

Accessories
Belt | [The Forge] Stomach Belt (Black)
Necklace | -SECRETS- Nomad Necklace (from Men Only Hunt 7)

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 25 Black (at Shiny Shabby)
Eyes | IKON Odyssey Eyes – Tropics
Hairbase | AITUI Etched Hair Base – Waves – Sideburns
Hair | NO!Project DASH Gray 1.5 (at Men Only Monthly)
Facial Hair | Unorthodox Superb Noir (A)

Pose | Amite Lords of Thrones (at Lost and Found)

Surroundings
Felixx Shepherd Bloodstone Castle
Amite Lords of Thrones (at Lost and Found)
AIR Hafiz (stand) Silver RFL (RFL Donation at Fantasy Faire)
Fallen Gods Inc The Golden Delta – Bracier, strong fire (RFL Donation at Fantasy Faire)
Fallen Gods Inc The Golden Delta – Torch, intense fire (RFL Donation at Fantasy Faire)

Captured

Captured (PG)

I really love sci-fi and fantasy, so this time of year when Second Life’s Fantasy Faire is open is like heaven for me.  There’s not too much science fiction there, but the fantasy elements are incredible, and from a wide range of creators.  For this photo, I used the Puzzle Orb (Silver) from !Musa! as an accent piece, along with many pieces from Neurolab to create an alien atmosphere for the photo.  The real star of the show, though, is the restraint and pose set from Ama. and Nais, at the event ROMP.  They really give this photo so much feeling and emotion.

There’s also a non-PG version of this photo that is be on my Flickr.  As it is a Restricted-rated photo with full frontal nudity, you need to be signed in on a Flickr account to see it.  It is how I truly pictured this photo looking.

Clothing
Underwear | [Noche] Classic Underwear No.2

Accessories
Collar | [Neurolab Inc.] CR-3 Collar White

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 Etched Hair Base – Waves – Sideburns
Hair | *drot* Seven – Animated RARE
Facial Hair | Unorthodox Superb Noir (A)

Surroundings
[Neurolab Inc.] SFX-1 Couch
[Neurolab Inc.] SFX-1 Table
!Musa! Puzzle Orb (Silver) (at Fantasy Faire)

Pose/Ropes | Ama. and Nais Neon Bondage 2 (at ROMP)

Temptation

Temptation

When I first saw these wings from Blueberry at The Epiphany, I was so sad that they were in a gacha machine full of female items.  Then, I saw just how good they were, and I decided that I needed them anyway.  They were definitely worth what I spent getting them.  Paired with these pants and boots that just came out from [Body Factory] at Men Only Monthly, it makes for a perfect look for an incubus.

Clothing
Pants | [Body Factory] Lethal Pants (Black) (at Men Only Monthly)
Boots | [Body Factory] Beron Boots (Black) (at Men Only Monthly)

Accessories
Wings | Blueberry Oakley Wings – Black (at The Epiphany)
Necklace | .: RealEvil Industries :. Savage Necklace (at Men Only Monthly)
Bracelet | [ kunst ] Infinity Cuff / left (at The Liaison Collaborative)
Ring | !NFINITY “The King” Ring – Right Hand (from Men Only Hunt 7)

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
Tattoo | .Facade. Befallen Stars (from Men Only Hunt 7)
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 | [taketomi] Shin – blacks
Facial Hair | Unorthodox Superb Noir (A)

Pose | XXY My Way 3

One Shining Moment

One Shining Moment

As soon as I saw this basketball gacha set that Bad Unicorn was releasing at The Epiphany, I knew I had to do a photo like this using one of the event-exclusive animations.  I just love how high-quality it all is, especially the rare basketball court.   With the right lighting, I think it really pops and becomes spectacular.

Court Vision

This hair is also brand new from Tableau Vivant at Kustom 9.  It’s a big change for me, but I like it!

Clothing
Shorts | Noche Sports S Shorts No.5
Shoes | Wonton Comme Des Verse / Gray

Accessories
Bracelet | ieQED Holger Bracelet Black
Basketball | Bad Unicorn “Orange” Basketball (at The Epiphany)

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 | Tableau Vivant Mon (at Kustom 9)
Facial Hair | Unorthodox Superb Noir (A)

Surroundings
Bad Unicorn Cage Court RARE (at The Epiphany)
Bad Unicorn Bleachers (at The Epiphany)
Studio Skye Wild Grass Type 4 Light Green
[Neurolab Inc.] SF Urban Roads Kit
URBAN JUNGLE City Filler Fatpack
[Gentek] CityLite Traffic Signal Pack

Poses
Photo 1 | Bad Unicorn Hoops 8 (EVENT EXCLUSIVE at The Epiphany)
Photo 2 | Bad Unicorn Hoops 4 (EVENT EXCLUSIVE at The Epiphany)

Sick Day

Sick Day

I was feeling fine when I went to bed last night, but I woke up this morning with a sore throat and congestion.  I guess I caught something from the guy I was next to on the plane flying home a few days ago.  Lucky for me, Dynasty came out with their “Care Package” gacha set at The Epiphany a couple of days ago.  It looks great with the the Stationed in Soho set from Sayo at the same event.  Seriously, though, this couldn’t have been better-timed to match what’s going on for me right now in my real life.  It’s crazy how things work out like that sometimes!

Surroundings
Skybox | Sayo Stationed in Soho SKYBOX RARE (at The Epiphany) Bed | Sayo Stationed in Soho – Kiev Bed RARE (at The Epiphany)
Wall Hanging | [ zerkalo ] Black Line – Frames – Limited Edition
Flowers | [ keke ] Paper Whites – Rectangular
Tray | DYNASTY The Care Package – Wooden Tray RARE (at The Epiphany)
Tissue Box | DYNASTY The Care Package – Tissue Box (at The Epiphany)
Teacup | DYNASTY The Care Package – Tea (at The Epiphany)
Soup | DYNASTY The Care Package – Alphabet Soup (at The Epiphany)
Cough Syrup | DYNASTY The Care Package – Cough Syrup (at The Epiphany)

Accessories
Nose Piercing | [ kunst ] Septum Keeper (right)
Thermometer | Somethin’ In Your Mouth Digital Thermometer

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
Hairbase | AITUI Etched Hair Base – Waves – Sideburns
Hair | *drot* Seven – Animated RARE
Facial Hair | Unorthodox Superb Noir (A)

Tropical Winds

Tropical Winds

I’m currently a tropical paradise in Real Life, but when I saw this new shirt at The Men’s Department from Fabulous and Trendy, I knew I had to photograph it in a tropical locale in-world immediately.  Unfortunately, that means the photo quality is a bit lower than usual, since I’m on my laptop.  I also love these jeans, which are at the same event.

Clothing
Shirt | Fabulous and Trendy Ben (at The Men’s Dept)
Jeans | not so bad WABAN Jeans black (at The Men’s Dept)
Shoes | Wonton Comme Des Verse / Gray

Accessories
Right Bracelet | ieQED Holger Bracelet Black
Necklace | Empyrean Forge Ah-Kin Collar Silver (at We ❤ RP)
Nose Piercing | [ kunst ] Septum Keeper (right)
Belt | not so bad WABAN Belt (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
Hairbase | AITUI Etched Hair Base – Waves – Sideburns
Hair | *drot* Ash (Greyscales)
Facial Hair | Unorthodox Superb Noir (A)

 

A Walk in the Woods

A Walk In The Woods

I’m headed out of town for about a week and a half so I probably won’t be able to post anything for a bit, but I just heard about this sim and absolutely had to take a photo there before I left.  Netherfeild is a stunning sim that has so many places that are perfect for taking photos.  While I take a little stroll through the woods, I hope all of you have a good few days!  Don’t do anything I wouldn’t do!

Clothing
Vest | Gabriel Pudding Vest Only (TMP) Sage
Shorts | Lumiere Chino Shorts No. 1
Shoes | Wonton Comme Des Verse / Gray

Accessories
Necklace/Right Bracelet | .: RealEvil Industries :. Ankou Set (at GEN-Neutral)
Watch | MINIMAL Boss Watch -Limited Edition-
Left Bracelet | {theosophy} Worthenbury Bracelet (Aqua)

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
Hairbase | AITUI Etched Hair Base – Waves – Sideburns
Hair | *drot* Seven – Animated RARE (at The Arcade)
Facial Hair | Unorthodox Superb Noir (A)

Matthias Zander

Off In The DIstance

I came to a sad realization recently – I’ve been in Second Life for almost 12 years, but I have very few photos from that time.  Sure, I have memories, but I can’t go back and look at a lot of the great moments.  With that, I started posting photos to Flickr.  Soon, friends were urging me to start blogging, and I got a few people asking me where I got things.  So, here we are!  I guess more accurately, here I am.  For my first post, I’m in one of my favorite spots on the grid, taking a new profile photo to help symbolize this new start.  I’m here, and I’m not going back.

Accessories
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 James (tone 5) Freckles
Eyebrows | Clef de Peau Eyebrows 8 Black
Eyes | IKON Odyssey Eyes – Tropics
Hairbase | AITUI Etched Hair Base – Waves – Sideburns
Hair | *drot* Seven – Animated RARE (at The Arcade)
Facial Hair | Unorthodox Superb Noir (A)