[#436] I’ll Always Be Your Biggest Fan

Through the storms and through the rain
You always gave me shelter
And through my doubts and through the fame
You never let me stray
For everything I’m not you are
I need everything you are

♫Your Biggest Fan♫ – Boyce Avenue

With recovering from all the holiday stuff I thought I’d take it a little easy and share a little about the person behind the art. I consider myself a private person in nature and I don’t like to offer up much about what my non-blogging life is like but this particular blog post is not only special but also personal too.

On October 29th, 2017 I started a new journey. A new journey that was not one of solitude when I pledged my heart and soul to a woman who pulled me out of a really dark place and has continually shown me that even when it seems like the worst is backing you into a corner there are reasons worth fighting out of it. With that said, this blog entry is not just mine alone and I share it with my wife, Rosalie.

This is our moment.

With this being the last week of December and the new year looming, I chose to look at this entry as one of those “year in review” type deals because our wedding was something that I consider to be the event of my year and I’m sure that if you ask Rosalie, she’ll say the same thing. These photos were not shot on the same day but it was a fun reason for us to get back into the things we wore that part of what made it special.

This is the first entry in a while that does not feature any new items at least from me but I can still offer a little information on them; I am also including the credits for Rosalie’s look but since I did not wear them or own them I could not possibly say anything about these items. For any of you gals that are interested in any of the items, the taxi’s to the locations will be included so you can take a look for yourself.

For those visiting, I thank you for taking a stroll through what I consider to be one of the greatest days of my life (so far…as I am sure the two of us will have many more to come). It took a little bit of courage for me to really offer up anything from my personal life outside of the usual showing of clothing and art. It was a special time for us and having shared it with friends and family and now you, the readers, makes it even more so.

I know this was rather short but sweet but I think it is much better that way and I will be back again hopefully before 2018 with at least one more blog entry for you. Thank you for taking the time to read/view this journey of ours as it is one of the best conversations for me. Take care until we meet again.

Onto the next conversation…

⊰HAIR⊱ Burley – Gosling (Black 02)
⊰HEAD⊱ LeLutka – Andrea v 3.1

⊰EYES⊱ MESANGE – The Novelist Eyes (Brennan)

It’s very fortunate for me that most of the brands I’m partnered with it’s more than just a working partnership but that we are also friends as well. Some time ago, Jadis, who is the brand owner/creator of MESANGE created a version of The Novelist Eyes that were made just for me. Even though I was not the bride in this case and it wouldn’t apply, it would be my something blue. I have to thank Jadis for being in attendance that day it meant a lot that she was there. Even though these eyes are not available to you, MESANGE does have a great assortment of eyes to check out and I encourage you to do so.

⊰FACE⊱ Stray Dog – Cody T2
⊰BODY⊱ Belleza – Jake

⊰JACKET⊱ [Deadwool] Peak Suit (Royal) – Jacket – Blue Pin

When it comes to suits, [Deadwool] has the bar raised really high. This is why when I was choosing my wardrobe for the special day I wanted to wear one of theirs. This was not one that I already had in my closet for blogging or other purposes so it was instantly special to me. In the age of mesh bodies and such, this item that was originally made for regular avatars still fits great with a mesh body like Belleza’s “Jake” male body.

⊰SHIRT⊱ [Deadwool] Peak Suit – Tux Add-On

In a way I suppose you could say that I was a mad scientist when I was putting this outfit together. This add-on is originally a part of the Peak Suit Tuxedo but it works perfectly with the Royal version of the suit seamlessly so I could be the most handsome I could be. For those who might never have thought about combining different pieces from the [Deadwool] suits, now you know you can!

⊰PANTS⊱ [Deadwool] Peak Suit (Royal) – Trousers – Blue Pin

What can I say that I haven’t already said? All I can offer up is that I really loved the blue pinstripe version of this suit and it’s forever going to be one of my favorites as it is linked to a very important date in my life.

⊰SHOES⊱ A&D Clothing – Shoes – Firenze

⊰HAIR⊱ Magika – Meadow
⊰HEAD⊱ LAQ – Scarlet
⊰EYES⊱ Buzzeri – Zodiac Eyes
⊰FACE⊱ LAQ – Luna (1.5)
⊰BODY⊱ Maitreya Lara v4.1

⊰TOP⊱ Junebug – Olenna Top (Ivory)
⊰SKIRT⊱ Junebug – Olenna Skirt (Ivory)
⊰SHOES⊱ Reign – Star Spangled Heels

⊰HEADBAND⊱ Cae – Entwined

Photo taken @ Netherwood

Purple Poses – Couple 730
NRage Studios – We Day Dream

[#380] And I…I Don’t Want To Speak These Words

“Why does tonight, have to end?
Why don’t we hit restart
and pause it at our favorite parts
We’ll skip the goodbyes
If I had it my way
I’d turn the car around and runaway
Just you and I“

“Tiger Lily” – Matchbook Romance ♫Listen♫

It’s been a bit since I last created an entry and I deeply apologize for those of you who enjoy seeing my work. The real world has been a handful lately and it’s kept me from completing projects like the one you’re reading and seeing now. Hopefully things will calm down just a bit so that I can get more great looks to you and keep you informed about what’s out there.

I have been enjoying the skin and eyes that you’ve seen become more of my overall look as of late. While I am still going to showcase new items that catch my eye or are even a part of my great sponsors, I like just a little bit of normalcy with my non-blogging life as well and this has helped with that.

Last month at The Men’s Department, I picked up the “Quinn” hair from +elua+ and because I enjoy the products the brand puts out it was almost a sure necessity that I get this one because of the ties to part of my name even if there is not any direct affiliation. It’s a nice mid-length hair that is combed to the left side of the body. It has excellent textures and comes in many color packs which may cause you to have to make a decision…that is unless you get the full fatpack and just wear the ones you like whenever you want to.

Every once in a great while I find something great at Uber, which is very female-centric with male items thrown in every once in a great while. Gabriel has released an outfit that you could easily wear together or separate with other brands of clothing to mix and match but I honestly can say that it looks really good together so you may find it hard to. The “Half Pants In Shirt” is a long sleeved partially open tucked in formal type shirt. It comes in three different colors (Blue, Dark Gray, and White). The other half of the outfit are the “Suspender Half Pants” which are knee length shorts that have pulled down suspenders resting upon the sides of each leg. You can get these in black, khaki, and olive. Keep in mind that even though this outfit goes together the pieces are sold individually or in fatpacks of the three shirts together and also the three shorts together.

The “Summer Drive” pose set from Come Soon Poses really caught my eye when I was looking for a very cute couples type pose that I could set somewhere that had exceptional views, such as Netherwood. The cars that are a part of this pack are very well detailed and work really well to give that overall romantic feel.

I’ve also included in the style credits the look of what my lovely assistant is wearing. Just in case any of the ladies taking a look at this like what they see and want to do a bit of shopping as well.

That takes care of another entry for me and now that you know more about the look and what went into it, you can venture down below into the credits for transportation to the fine stores and events that make up what you see. I look forward to bringing you another great new look soon but until then as always, stay stylish fellas and stay classy gals!

⊰HAIR⊱ +elua+ Quinn
⊰HEAD⊱ CATWA – Daniel (Bento)
⊰EYES⊱ AG. – Lucent Eyes ♯ ☆NEW☆ @ Souled Out
⊰FACE⊱ Stray Dog – Arthur (02) ☆NEW☆ Destination of Hope Hunt
⊰BODY⊱ [SIGNATURE] Gianni – Body – v3.5

⊰SHIRT⊱ :GB: Half Pants In Shirt – White ♯ ☆NEW☆ @ Uber
⊰SHORTS⊱ :GB: Suspender Half Pants – Khaki ♯ ☆NEW☆ @ Uber

⊰HAIR⊱ Truth – Imani ♯ ☆NEW☆ @ Uber
⊰HEAD⊱ LeLutka – Simone 2.0
⊰EYES⊱ Buzzeri – Zodiac Eyes (Ocean)
⊰FACE⊱ Lara Hurley – Rie (Pale)
⊰BODY⊱ Maitreya – Lara

⊰BLOUSE⊱ XIV – Blouse Bonnie (Red) ♯ ☆NEW☆ @ Vintage Fair
⊰SHORTS⊱ XIV – Jeans Shorts Bonnie (Blue) ♯ ☆NEW☆ Vintage Fair
⊰SHOES⊱ Reign – Mini Slips

⊰NECKLACE⊱ Cae – Triskele
⊰EARRINGS⊱ Cae – Embellish

Photo Taken @ Netherwood

*CS* Summer Drive ♯ ☆NEW☆ @ The Chapter Four
(includes poses and Car Props)

[#373] But I Won’t Let This Build Up Inside Of Me

“A catch in my throat choke
Torn into pieces
I won’t, no
I don’t wanna be this…“

“Vermillion Pt. 2 (Bloodstone Mix)” –  Slipknot  ♫Listen♫

It has finally arrived, the moment many fellas on the grid have been waiting for and now it is here. This past weekend Belleza released their first ever male mesh body: Jake. This omega friendly body could be just the thing everyone needs. With a easy to use HUD and millions of alpha cuts to ensure clothing fits just perfectly, it is hard to go wrong with this body. The package comes with an applier for the Catwa Daniel head to match the included skins tones within the HUD. There is even a spot in the HUD where you can store saved body appliers that you love so you don’t have to dig into your inventory to find it and put it on. While I have not tested tattoos on it yet, I have tried several different skins using the Omega Applier system from Love n Lust. Please note that at the time of writing, the kit for Belleza is located in the women’s section of the Omega store.

This body has a lot to offer and takes things that other bodies have or have lacked and made this possibly one of the best, along with the [SIGNATURE] Gianni model. I can surely see myself switching between these two depending on the types of products that get released. If you have not had the chance, take a stroll to the Belleza store and grab a demo and see for yourself how versatile this product is.

Sometimes I like doing fantasy or horror themed shoots and I think this could easily file under that category. I managed to find quite a few things at the Memento Mori event that is currently taking place until the 27th of May. It is where I found both the “Blood Drink” and “Blood Drainer” to help aid with my vampiric activities. The Drink comes with several ways to display it. As you can see in the photos there is a mouth version, also in the package is a holdable version for both left and right handed people.

Finding eyes to match the overall feel of this look was relatively easy. I received a review copy of the “Undead Eyes” from Go&See that is currently available for a little bit longer at The Dark Style Fair 4. There are 10 different horror centric iris choices to choose from and are compatible with Catwa eyes only. If you play a vampire, zombie, or any type of creature in role-play settings then I urge you to give these a try. There is literally nothing to lose by doing so!

The skin I am wearing is a specialty skin by the brand ^^Swallow^^, it is simply called “Bloody” and comes in just the ivory tone which is one of their palest complected skins that they offer. It has four applier options with two different styles. The regular skin with brows (and one without) as well as a blood splattered version with brows (and without).

I am wearing a recently released product from [BODY FACTORY] which is called “Destruction”. These leather type jeans come in Standard Sizing but I find with the alpha cuts on the Belleza body they fit perfectly without any type of clipping or needing to use what is called “post production magic”. If I would have to describe this product it would be like a cross between leather jeans and cargo pants with some chords to make it different from other items you see out on the market.

Honorable mentions for this look are the “Tommy” hair from Exile and also the “Dylan” pose pack from XXY Poses. I’ve also included the look of my lovely assistant below in the credits as well for those of you gals who might be interested as well.

I’ll be back again soon with another inspired look for you to feast your eyes on but until then as always, keep it stylish fellas and for you gals keep it classy!

⊰HAIR⊱ Exile – Tommy
⊰HEAD⊱ CATWA – Daniel (Bento)
⊰EYES⊱ Go&See – Undead ♯ ☆NEW☆ @ The Dark Style Fair 4
⊰FACE⊱ ^^Swallow^^ Bloody – Ivory
⊰BODY⊱ Belleza – Jake ♯ ☆NEW☆

⊰PANTS⊱ [BODY FACTORY] Destruction Pants (Black)

⊰DRINK⊱ Fiasco – Blood Drink ♯ ☆NEW☆ @ Memento Mori

⊰DRAINER⊱ Fiasco – Blood Drainer ♯ ☆NEW☆ @ Memento Mori

⊰HAIR⊱ Truth – Azalea
⊰HEAD⊱ LeLutka – Simone 2.0
⊰EYES⊱ Buzzeri – Zodiac Eyes (Ocean)
⊰FACE⊱ Lara Hurley – Rie (Pale)
⊰BODY⊱ Maitreya – Lara

⊰JACKET⊱ ALT By Truth – Mischief Layered Jacket
⊰SKIRT⊱ Blueberry – Kyla

⊰NECKLACE⊱ Cae – Triskele
⊰EARRINGS⊱ Cae – Embellish

XXY – Dylan Pack (2)

[#368] Baby, I Could Die A Happy Man

“I don’t need no vacation
No fancy destination
Baby, you’re my great escape
We could stay at home
Listen to the radio
Or dance around the fireplace“

“Die A Happy Man” –  Thomas Rhett  ♫Listen♫

It seems like spring and summer is not arriving fast enough (at least in my area) so I thought I’d warm the spirit with a lovely beach couples photo that for you gentleman is loaded with new goodies from events such as The Avenue and the now monthly SIGNATURE Event. I also have some great news for those of you who are looking for a good pair of jeans. I’ll get to that in just a moment but here’s the low down on the latest event releases.

I was browsing my go to website Seraphim to look at the latest events and shopping guides and I stumbled upon an event called The Avenue. I don’t believe it’s been around very long and if it has it hasn’t really hit my radar but I thought I would give it a look through to see if there was anything that I might want to use. While looking I found a brand called Erde that have released a skin called “Kai”. I thought it looked interesting so I went over there and grabbed a demo. This skin definitely has a macho side to it with facial stubble already built in so there was really no need to add anything to it. I do implore you though if you head to The Avenue to take a look at this please take a demo because the skin tone chart is not the usual light to dark. I found that after applying the demonstration that tone #7 was the right fit for me. They also have for purchase the fatpack of skin appliers so you don’t have to instantly run to the main store just so you can look like a whole human being.

After a bit of a break, the SIGNATURE Event is back with a vengeance. Let me tell you for someone that owns both the head and the body this place was like a candy store. Clothes, skins, just about everything you might want is there for you to bring home. One of the items that you can purchase from there is the “Andrew” Tank Top from RIOT. Now let me tell you even though I received a review copy as the brand is one of my sponsors, I would still buy this tank because it’s the epitome of summer wear. The entire collection of colors would be worth it because there are a ton of them and I’m definitely not disappointed in this release. Also included in the package are sizes for Adam, SLink Physique, and TMP mesh body types.

I paired the tank with another item from RIOT, the “Lennon Long Line” Jeans which compliment it well not only in the way they fit together but also because these jeans are just really top of the line. What’s even better is that right now at the RIOT main location these jeans are 50% the regular price during the duration of The Dressing Room event. You can head over there by taking the taxi down below in the credits and catch a great deal.

Given the choice of going barefoot or wearing something on my feet, I choose to go with the latter because I found a great pair of sandals that are available at the SIGNATURE Event as well. {kokoia} has been killing it lately with their footwear and the “Alessio” sandals are no different. There are five different colors in the included HUD that you can change both the straps and soles to. You don’t even have to buy them individually, it is all together for a great price. Considering I’ll probably spend a good amount of time on the beach this summer,

As you’ll notice from the photo I have a lovely assistant joining me for this blog entry. I’ve included the credits for what she’s wearing as well so if those of you gals that read this site are interested you can also participate in shopping with or without a gentleman.

Now that you know what went into this post I’ll encourage you to look just a little further down and see the taxi’s for the stores and events included here. I’ll be back with more SIGNATURE Event goodies and possibly some things from events such as Memento Mori, The Dark Style Fair 4, and the freshly opened May round of The Men’s Department. Until then as always, stay stylish fellas and for you gals…keep it classy!

⊰HEAD⊱ CATWA – Daniel (Bento)
⊰EYES⊱ AG. Ardor Eyes
⊰FACE⊱ Erde – Kai (#7) ♯ ☆NEW☆ @ The Avenue
⊰BODY⊱ [SIGNATURE] Gianni – Body – v3.5

⊰TANKTOP⊱ RIOT / Andrew Tank Top ♯ ☆NEW☆ @ SIGNATURE Event
⊰JEANS⊱ RIOT / Lennon Long Line Jeans ♯ Currently 50% Off
⊰SANDALS⊱ {kokoia} Alessio ♯ ☆NEW☆ @ SIGNATURE Event

⊰HAT⊱ {Sleepy Eddy} Classic BB Cap (Black)

⊰HAIR⊱ Exile – Reveling In You
⊰HEAD⊱ LeLutka – Simone 2.0
⊰EYES⊱ Buzzeri – Zodiac Eyes (Ocean)
⊰FACE⊱ Lara Hurley – Rie
⊰BODY⊱ Maitreya – Lara

⊰SHIRT⊱ Neve – Swing Lively.
⊰PANTS⊱ Blueberry – Rica Skinny Jeans

⊰NECKLACE⊱ Cae – Triskele
⊰EARRINGS⊱ Cae – Embellish

*CN* pose C22