Matthias Zander

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)

May the Forth Be With You

I’ll admit it – I’m a geek. I’ve loved Star Wars since I was a kid, and have always gotten a giggle from May 4th being Star Wars Day because of the easy replacement of the date into the series’ phrase “May the Force be with you.” With today being that date, I wanted to do a little tribute photo to the series.

None of these items are particularly new, but I love both the atmosphere and the outfit that I was able to assemble. I hope you like it too!

Clothing
Tunic | !gO! StarKnight Tunic – 2 (Gacha Item)
Pants | !gO! StarKnight Pants – 2 (Gacha Item)
Vest | !gO! StarKnight Vest – 2 (Gacha Item)
Belt | !gO! StarKnight Belt – 2 (Gacha Item)

Accessories
Lightsaber | Equinox Modern Saber~Blue

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

Pose | Grafica Katana II Mirror

Surroundings
ISIL Designs Modular Sci-Fi Corridor Set
[europa] Large Crate

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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)

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