Bye-Bye, Mein Lieber Herr.
Farewell, mein Lieber Herr.
It was a fine affair,
But now it’s over.
And though I used to care,
I need the open air.
You’re better off without me,
Mein Herr.
Details ~
Categories: Boots, Gadgets, Grady Echegaray, Hair, Hats, Historical Clothing, Women's Clothing
It seems like every time I admire what the lovely Juana Manuel is wearing lately, it comes from Violent Seduction. When I finally had the time to shuffle myself on over, I discovered that it was the interesting Ikaru that I blogged a while back, rebranded and full of new awesome. Most items are sold in full sets, but I feel like they just begged for mixing and matching. So today I show you the fantastic bloomers from the Necromantic set, combined with the Aesthete Waistcoat from silentsparrow. Under that, Schadenfreude’s fabulously versatile oxford in white. I felt a quasi-piratey look coalescing, so I pulled out some lovely big French cuffs from a Gauze ensemble, and my favorite pirate belt from Illusions (which is definitely one of my wardrobe staples.)
I’ve been on the lookout for a pair of spats lately. The closest I’ve been able to find are these boots from Refuge. They are quite adorable, and conveniently scripted with a number of different colors and patterns. But they are also attached to the shoes, and no-mod. So if anyone sees any spats around, drop me a line, would you? I am still on the hunt.
I saw this hair from Another Level on Dakota Lubitsch the other day, and I just fell in love with the way it twirls into two adorable little dollops on top of the head.
Last but not by any means least: NEW EARS! Yay!
SLink has released a darling series of elf ears in a variety of ear shapes and jewelry styles. They come with the awesome SLink Omnihud. If you’ve never seen it in action on their prim feet and shoes, it is just dead easy to use. You can choose a greyscale or flesh colored texture base, then tint to match with an eyedropper much like the SL interface. Where it excels over the SL interface is that you can store about a dozen of your color presets in quick-grab swatches. So you only have to match them once to all your favorite skins.
Categories: Accessories, Boots, Hair, Historical Clothing, Mourna Biziou, Women's ClothingSteampowered Nuts is a huge steampunk-themed shop that has somehow escaped my notice until recently. They have everything from weapons to vehicles to clothes and accessories by various vendors. I’ll give you one guess what section I made a beeline for.
One of the goodies I picked up there is the Crimson Night set by Unzipped. This set includes an optional prim cape, sleeve flounces, two different skirt styles, and my favorite: bloomers.
I do have to nitpick a bit about the seams on the clothing layers. Not an issue with the prim skirts, but clearly seen if you wear the bloomers. All in all though, a beautiful set with rich texturing, good prim work, and enough options to make anyone happy.
Yes, still running around in the silk blindfold from Illusions. I keep meaning to take it off, but then I put on something new, color-match the blindfold with a simple click, and it looks so good together that I decide to keep it on.
I’m still sorting through all of my Hair Fair acquisitions. Both of today’s are from Diversity Hair. I really could kick myself for never having visited before, as I’m quite impressed with what I saw at the fair.
Categories: Accessories, Boots, Hair, Historical Clothing, Mourna Biziou, Women's ClothingWhen I spotted the amazing Ishiko hair in the Philotic Energy booth at Hair Fair, I knew I didn’t even need to try a demo. An elegant geisha style, bedecked with bones and skulls… I had no choice but to own it.
Then I discovered that Yukio Ida of [Gauze] had created a kimono inspired by the hair. Ishiko is a companion to the Ghost Hakama from [][]Trap[][] (which I blogged previously,) and both pieces rank among some of the most stunning and creatively interpreted clothing I’ve ever worn in SL.
I have an urge to go read Japanese ghost stories, now.
In other news, today marks one year to the day since I started Strange Pixels. I wasn’t even sure at the time if this would stick. I do have a tendency to start projects with a bang, only to fizzle out and slink away shortly thereafter. This little corner of the web that I began on a lark has become one of the most enjoyable ongoing projects that I’ve ever counted myself lucky enough to be a part of. Many hugs to Grady, Dan, and Recidivist for the love and attention they’ve dedicated to SP. Without this combination of voices, our conversation would grow quiet.
Thank you to all of you readers who have indulged us as we learn, grow, and find our path. <3
Categories: Costumes, Fantasy Clothing, Goth, Hair, Historical Clothing, Japanese Clothing, Mourna Biziou, Skins, Women's ClothingOnce upon a time (a few days ago,) the lovely Io Zeno showed up in this fantastic frock. I, of course, immediately corralled her into posing for a blog post. Fate intervened, however, in the form of a dead monitor. And so she passed on the details to me, so that I may share it with the world. I can’t do it nearly as much justice as she, but you’ll just have to take my word for it.
Despite its horrible name, I found a some really nifty things at the shop known as… Rotten Toe. *shudders*
This dress comes with 4 different prim skirts. I’m a total sucker for these caged skirts, so that’s the one I chose to feature.
Categories: Accessories, Boots, Hair, Hats, Historical Clothing, Mourna Biziou, Women's Clothing
~”The Kojiki”~
~The Shoku Nihongi Poem 1091~
“Be first of all prudent in your conduct and have correct manners, develop harmony between master and retainers, and have compassion on those beneath you. Be correct in the degree of rewards and punishments, and let there be no partiality in your degree of intimacy with your retainers. the foundation of man’s duty as a man is in “truth.” Beyond this, there is nothing to be said”.
~The Last Statement of Torii Mototada”
Dancien is Wearing:
Skin - Kabuki Okuni - Nomine
Eyes - Realistic Eyes (Shallow End) - Miriel
Hair - Sebastian (White) - Gritty Kitty
Outfit - Ragnarok Full Armor - Hanzo Blades Armory
Sword - Three Buddhas - Hanzo Blades Armory
Plants by Organica
Statue by Spooky Graves
Shot @ Club Baby Seals
So they have left me here.
On a little island.
With a little stone house.
For four years.
Because I dueled with a silly mademoiselle…
…who happened to be the daughter of Le Comte d’Auvergne.
So I read my books, and watch for a sail that does not come.
Of a time in the evening I greet the moon.
Such is exile.
Details below the salt.
Categories: Costumes, Eyes, Eyewear, Grady Echegaray, Hair, Hats, Historical Clothing, SL Locations of Note, Women's Clothing
Mourna Biziou
