Pour Homme #2: A Little Less Conversation

There's several very good reasons why I don't blog.

Firstly, I style what amuses me, not what looks good. Secondly, I am not a photographer by any calibre. Thirdly, I'm not accustomed to writing creatively. While these three points serve as a general disclaimer (you'll notice my pictures are raw unedited uploads), I occasionally decide to buck the trend, because I have suicidal tendencies regarding my friends' efforts to market themselves as credible blogs.

I know there are plenty of blog posts out there with much better styling, much better photography and much better composition of prose, but for a split moment in the narrow snapshot of time, I tricked you here over all those other ones. Nyah nyah! (seriously, though - please move your cursor away from that little X in the corner...)

This blog is titled "A Little Less Conversation" after Mr. Elvis Presley and is heavily themed around music and the 'rockstar lifestyle'. It predominantly features meshwear for men.

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On Tour

"Oh shit, am I meant to be on stage right now?!?!"

*chronokit* checkered mesh shirt (black)
OHARA male tshirt (Kong design)
Kauna mesh jeans (dark blue)
Kauna Brogue mesh shoes (black)
Redgrave ZENITH sunglasses (silver frame setting)
HOC Industries mens watch (black)
Rawdolls Nothing But Trinkets mens bracelet

K_gs BIGHORN headset (adjusted for left hand, red setting)
Ralph Dirval's Cigarette V.2.
:SEY Guitar Bag [for guys] (red bah outer setting)

Pose: Self-created, not for sale.

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Tuning by Torque

"I'm pretty much going to smash this guitar against the amp after I'm done to emphasise my apathy toward copyright infringement of brand logos."

<kal rau> Plaid mesh shirt (red)
[ hoorenbeck ] Classic mesh jeans (indigo)
*FIR & MNA* The Ashford Brogues mens shoes (biege)
[GoS] Custom Eyewear - INTUITION glasses (adjusted for mouth attach, black)
DEF! Beanie (stripped 2)

Marshall guitar amp: self-created, not for sale.
Stainless steel cases: self-created, not for sale.
Acoustic guitar: {what next} Fleeftone Acoustic Guitar

Pose: Self-created, not for sale.

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Work In Progress

"Next."

<kal rau> Leather Jacket mesh mens jacket (brown)
[GoS] Triumph Boots for men mesh shoes (black, silver eyelets, red lining)
Kauna mesh jeans for men (black)

Sheet music: Self-created, not for sale.
Cigarette: Ralpha Dirval's Cigarette V.2. (adjusted for left hand)
Zippo lighter: Malified Zippo (display version)
Grand acoustic piano: ANAM Acoustic Piano v1.31 [no longer in business Edit (8 Jun 12): still in business at http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Harshap/34/15/53 but only his older stuff! - he's no longer actively making new products]
Whiskey bottle: cYo Whiskey bottle

Pose: Self-created, not for sale.

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That's all folks. I know there's no shadowing and post-editing, but whatever.

Fuck the King's Guard. Fuck the city.

And fuck the King.

Pour Homme #1: It's Business Time

First off, let me just say that I had a lot of help from Vitt and, without her keen eye at picking out certain matches of clothing the way that fashionable women do, I would be left with only her amazing photography and patience to work with. Many thanks.

Now get back in the kitchen and make me that fucking sandwich.

Alright, down to business (which also happens to be the theme of my very first post). Bear with me; I'm male and by definition I will wear things because "I think it's awesome" not because I think it's fashionable. I spend a lot of time wearing suits in my day job outside of Second Life, so I figured I'd take a closer look at what's available inworld. I'm not just talking the standard "business suit" package you find on the Marketplace, but more a mix'n'match of items that come together into something that a guy would wear on the job in real life. With a bit of digging, I found a few key items that I think the average dude on the grid could totally buy off the Marketplace for a (relatively) decent price, look halfway decent for his more sensible half and be done with it all.

If spending thousands of Linden dollars a week qualifies a girl as the "more sensible half".

ENSEMBLE #1: Day Trader
Jacket: ARMIDI 'Classic Blazer', Charcoal
Shirt: AOHARU 'Striped Shirt', White
Pants: CATTIVA E CATTIVO 'Men's Dress Slacks', Charcoal
Shoes: REDGRAVE 'Classic Loafers', Black

Skin: SOUL 'Apolo', M3
Hair: MADesigns 'Richi', Smooth Brown
Eyes: FANTASTIC EYES 'Ice Blue'

ENSEMBLE #2: Rainy Day
Coat: LAQROKI 'High Collar Coat', Beige
Shirt: HASENDOW 'Black Modern Suit', Red Tie Shirt
Pants: NSD 'Chinos', Gray
Shoes: REDGRAVE 'Aviator Loafters', Black

Glasses: SOLAR EYEWEAR, 'Kastra'
Cigarette: GENTLEMEN, 'Dirty Cigarette'
Umbrella: URID DAI, 'Umbrella 2.2', Black and White Pinstripes

Skin: SOUL, 'Apolo', M1
Hair: MADesigns 'Boyd', Dark Brown
Eyes: FANTASTIC EYES 'Ice Blue'

ENSEMBLE #3: After Hours
Shirt: LAQROKI, 'Pinstripe Shirt', White + Black Tie
Pants: SWEETEST GOODBYE, 'School Boy', Indigo+Red
Shoes: SHINY THINGS, 'City Walk', Black

Skin: SOUL, 'Apolo', M8
Hair: TRUTH 'Drake', Espresso
Eyes: FANTASTIC EYES 'Ice Blue'
Tattoo: GARDEN OF KU, 'Ghost Geisha', Medium

Wristwatch: HOC, 'Mens Watch', Black
Beer Bottle: CYO, 'Beer Bottle'
Puppy: ZOOBY, 'Pug', Black & White

Poses by DIESEL WORKS & EXPOSEUR.

That's all from me, folks! I spent the entire time writing up this blog post complaining bitterly to Vitt about how long it takes to find and list out everything I wore for each shot.

Hey, I figure...if I'm going to dress like a douchebag, I might as well blog like one too ;-)

Décor #2: My Own Home! Pt. 2

Round 2. The dining area. This took a while, mostly 'cause I still aspire to have neat 'clutter' and I can't stand empty corners. I like my home to feel lived in and not quite so sterile, but still pretty.

The main feature of course is the Klee Dining Room set from Colleen Desmoulins' THE LOFT. This is one of the releases she had over Christmas and I lost a few of the holiday props, but still love the setting so much that when the making merry was over, it had to stay.

My second favourite item is the Nevsky Prospekt tea service from POST. A new to me store with loads of eclectic, beautifully textured items for your builds. It rates highly amongst my must see furnishing LMs.

So, who's up for a dinner party?

xoxo
Vittoria



Dining Set: THE LOFT Klee Dining Room
Bar Stools: THEOSOPHY Garvagh Stool, Tan (Season's Hunt)
Sidetable: NOTSOBAD Divo Console Table
Tea Service: POST Nevsky Prospekt Tea Set
Liquor: YONEYA Bottles Set
Glasses: CYO Whiskey Glass
Cake: LISP Homemade Chocolate Cake
Cupcakes: AZ Cupcake Server



Hatstand: XEN STLYE Xenston Hat Rack
Sidetable: LISP Suede Suitcase Sidetable
Stand: LISP Umbrella Stand
Clock: LISP Restoration Clock
Potplant: ARCTIC GARDEN Short Bronze Vase, Marigolds
Wheel: TEKKON Wagon Wheel Full Size
Hat: THEOSOPHY Waterbeck Hat
Handbag: THE SECRET STORE Innocence Handbag
Tote: TRES BLAH Pret-a-Porter Tote
Cane: DECO Duckhead Cane, Black
Flowers in Vase: PAPER COUTURE Antique Flowers
Boots: MON TISSU Provence Riding Boots, Brown

Skybox: THEOSOPHY 'Port Eynon Skybox'