Strange Pixels

When 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

(more…)

Categories: Costumes, Fantasy Clothing, Goth, Hair, Historical Clothing, Japanese Clothing, Mourna Biziou, Skins, Women's Clothing

I had to take it.

We all did.

Now I’m left standing here in a room full of pink polka dot bowling pins.

And Grady don’t bowl.

What’s a girl to do?

Details below ~

(more…)

Categories: Accessories, Art, Costumes, Eyes, Eyewear, Fantasy Clothing, Grady Echegaray, Hair, Japanese Clothing, Shoes, Skins, Women's Clothing

The many-clouds-rising

Izumo Takeru

Wears a Sword

With many vines wrapped around it,

But no blade inside, alas.

~”The Kojiki”~

Attendant to nobility

Ask for your master’s umbrella.

The dews neath the trees of Miyagino

Are thicker than rain.

~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

Categories: Dancien Graves, Fantasy Clothing, Hats, Historical Clothing, Japanese Clothing, Men's Clothing, SL Locations of Note

Although anyone who’s working against the deadline will probably scowl at me for saying so, I’m really impatient to see the Relay for Life Clothing Fair begin.  I caught a peek at some of the participating merchants for this year, and along with many familiar and favorite shops, I see many new faces… well, new to me.   So I’m banking on some new goodies and finds.  Also, the theme is pirates.  So there is the potential for some cool builds and some nifty themed releases.

Like the new release from Ookami Ningen, which I am absolutely in love with, and wore around for a good solid week.  (If you know me at all, you know how unusual that is. :D)

Pictured above is Kaizoku Night, in black and red.  Below is Kaizoku special RFL Earth edition in mink.  Both will be available at the Ookami Ningen RFL booth for the duration of the Clothing Fair, then in the main shop location.

The Relay for Life Clothing Fair will run from March 16 - 22nd on 9 sims .  More info here.

(more…)

Categories: Boots, Japanese Clothing, Mourna Biziou, SL Locations of Note, Skins, Women's Clothing

The wind from Mt. Fuji

I put it on the fan.

Here, the souvenir from Edo.

Basho Matsuo, (1644~1694)

~Details below~

(more…)

Categories: Costumes, Grady Echegaray, Japanese Clothing, Women's Clothing

*keys iPhone*

(Maddy! I just got in. You weren’t kidding about panic deadline. “Cept it’s a different deadline. The Suntory shoot is on the shelf for a coupla days. Now Yoshi is talking about Kami and Vogue. What’s up with that??? Did you know about this?)

“Chill babe. Yoshi called me while you were still in the air. Nonko Ramankan, one of Japan’s most illustrious designers has released a new art kimono, “Dessart2″

(But Yoshi is babbling, I mean BABBLING about Kami this and Kami that. What is he talking about?)

“Kami is Japanese for spirit, or ghost. He want’s you to project…um… ghostly spiritual qualities. Think of it as being like an angel. Oh and project with “intensity”, he loves intensity. Did I mention that this one is quadruple rate?”

(Quad rate? I can be intense for that! Though you know I’m no angel. *giggles*)

“yes doll, that little fact is at least semi-widely known by now.”

(But get this, they don’t want to shoot in the studio. Yoshi want’s me on the very tip top of the Midtown Tower!!! I’ll freeze!)

“Oh but sweetie, that makes total sense. That tower is the tallest in Tokyo. Yoshi is making a statement here. And it is also the home of the Suntory Museum of Art, AND the SMA is currently hosting an exhibition of Kimono’s called “Kosode: Haute Couture Kimonos of the Edo Period.” This will be a huge splash for you!.”

(*mutters under breath* It’ll be a splash allright if I fall off the tower.)

*iPhone battery dies*

(Damn it’s cold up here! I could really use a doubleshot latte.)

Details and SLurls in the clouds below.

(more…)

Categories: Eyewear, Fantasy Clothing, Grady Echegaray, Japanese Clothing, Women's Clothing