Strange Pixels

I am not a person who usually enjoys hunts in SL.  The tedium just outweighs the haul for me in most cases.  That’s not to say there aren’t some great finds and participants, it’s just not generally my cuppa.

There are, however, notable exceptions.  And the upcoming WILD.Released stamp hunt is a big one.  It’s the brainchild of Faery Sola (of Studio Sidhe,) so that should tell you something about it right there.  If you haven’t heard of it, head over to the WILD.Released blog to learn more and get all excited with me.  It’s a small hunt, with some of my absolute favorite SL artists participating.  And let me tell ya, the prizes that I’ve seen are absolutely top notch.

I get the honor of showing you two of the upcoming prizes.  First up is the amazing Lysi set from ~silentsparrow~

(You had me at “steampunk silks.”)

And here is  the stunning Magma Crown  from [][]Trap[][].

Are you excited yet?

The WILD.Released Hunt will run from March 20th to April 18th.

Hey, here’s that Blog link again, where you can find a list of participants and detailed instructions on how to play. —–> WILD.Released Blog

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Categories: Boots, Fantasy Clothing, Goth, Mourna Biziou, Occulta, SL Locations of Note, Silks, Steampunk, Women's Clothing

Every now and then, as I am shopping, or doing a shoot, I run into someone with a truly amazing av. Normally I would take a pic or two, perhaps compliment them if I have time for a conversation. I ran into Krikon Ackmann while I was doing the shoot for Memento Mori and was so impressed I decided I needed to share his av foo with you. A few days later we arranged to meet to take some pics and he asked if he include his friend Siena. I am so glad he did as her av is a perfect mate to his.  Thank you both. <3

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Categories: Accessories, Boots, Eyes, Fantasy Clothing, Goth, Grady Echegaray, Hair, Men's Clothing, Occulta, SL Locations of Note, Skins, Strange Citizens, Tattoos, Women's Clothing

We are such sinners.

We should know better.

The trouble is…we do.

I know.

It’s a burden we must carry. *sigh

Do you think we will be forgiven?

*smiles

Aren’t we always?

Details in the Sacristy.

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Categories: Accessories, Boots, Buildings, Eyes, Goth, Grady Echegaray, Hair, Jewelry, Occulta, SL Locations of Note, Shoes, Women's Clothing

Death…

…smiles at us all.

But all a man can do…

…is smile back.

Marcus Aurelius Antoninus ~ 121 AD - 180 AD

Details in the crypt ~

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Categories: Accessories, Buildings, Eyes, Eyewear, Fantasy Clothing, Goth, Grady Echegaray, Hair, Occulta, SL Locations of Note, Skins, Women's Clothing

I thought that you knew it all
Well you’ve seen it ten times before.
I thought that you had it down
With both your feet on the ground.
I love slow…slow but deep.
Feigned affections wash over me.
Dream on my dear
And renounce temporal obligations.
Dream on my dear
Its a sleep from which you may not awaken.

You build me up then you knock me down.
You play the fool while I play the clown.
We keep time to the beat of an old slave drum.
You raise my hopes then you raise the odds
You tell me that I dream too much
Now I’m serving time in disillusionment.

I don’t believe you anymore…I don’t believe you.

I thought that I knew it all
Id seen all the signs before.
I thought that you were the one
In darkness my heart was won.

You build me up then you knock me down.
You play the fool while I play the clown.
We keep time to the beat of an old slave drum.
You raise my hopes then you raise the odds
You tell me that I dream too much
Now I’m serving time in a domestic graveyard.

I don’t believe you anymore…I don’t believe you.

Never let it be said I was untrue
I never found a home inside of you.
Never let it be said I was untrue
I gave you all my time.

Lyrics - The Ubiquitous Mr. Lovegrove by Dead Can Dance

Dancien is wearing:

Skin - Ash Vampire (Feeder) - Avid

Hair - HelloGoodbye (Black w/white tips) - Gritty Kitty

Eyes - Furian Eyes - Avid

Gauntlets - Penance - SiniStyle

Tattoo - Dark Yakuza - Garden of Ku

Pants -  Latex Pants (Male Black) - Sn@tch

Boots - Blasphemy - SiniStyle

Necklace - Hail Mary - SiniStyle

Categories: Dancien Graves, Eyes, Goth, Men's Clothing, Occulta, Skins, Tattoos

PixelDolls might not be the first place one thinks of when looking for gothic-y clothing, but I’ve always thought that Neph’s aesthetic lent itself well to a darkly elegant, romantic look that I particularly identify with.

Helena Stringer definitely needs to make more non-mohawk styles.  Not to imply that her mohawks are not completely awesome, because they are.  But I just don’t have the head shape for them.

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Categories: Goth, Hair, Mourna Biziou, Occulta, Women's Clothing

How shall I explain the dying that was done?

Shall I say that each one did the math, and wrote the value of their days
against the bloody margin, in an understated hand?

They will want to know, how was the audit done?

And I shall say that it was done, for once,

by those who knew the worth

of what was spent that day.

Details below.

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Categories: Accessories, Art, Cyberpunk Clothing, Eyes, Eyewear, Grady Echegaray, Hair, Occulta, SL Locations of Note, Women's Clothing

You’ll see him in your nightmares,
you’ll see him in your dreams
He’ll appear out of nowhere but
he ain’t what he seems
You’ll see him in your head,
on the TV screen

And hey buddy, I’m warning
you to turn it off
He’s a ghost, he’s a god,
he’s a man, he’s a guru
You’re one microscopic cog
in his catastrophic plan
Designed and directed by
his red right hand

Dancien is wearing:

Skin - Antonio Pale (Gothic Tears) - FNKY

Hair - Sebastian (Black ) - Gritty Kitty

Cassock - Nomine Trenchcoat (Cassock Male) - Nomine

Sunglasses - Stream - Role Optic

Gloves - Taped Fingers & Black Nails - SiniStyle

Pants - Formal Bondage Pants - Goth1c0

Piercings- Black Widow Collection 1 and 2 - Goth1C0

Boots - Blasphemy - Sinistyle

Rosary - Hail Mary Rosary - Sinistyle

Photos by the lovely and talented Mourna :)

Categories: Accessories, Boots, Costumes, Dancien Graves, Hair, Men's Clothing, Occulta