#44 When A Man Loves A Woman

So Mad Men's the craze of late, (SEX YAY!) makes for some fun blogging opportunities. I'm going to have to admit, some alcohol was harmed in the making of this blog post. But it was fun! I love Mad Men. I really do.

Whilst a lot of the themes ring true for me personally, I'd have to say the character I identify with most is probably Sally Draper. Although my parents remain happily married and very devoted to one another, I empathise heavily with a sort of distance from my father (he being a massive workaholic) and at the same time, sharing a close bond with him. I understood from a young age that whenever we had to go to one of Dad's business dinners or parties that I had to look nice, be charming and be well behaved. Every single outing, just before we left the car or entered the venue, my father would squeeze my hand and murmur, "Best behaviour". I remember being proud and looking to my dad for his approval when someone mentioned how smart I was, or how cute I looked or how funny my naivety was. Whilst this all probably sounds fucking BIZARRE (and like I have some serious daddy issues - I promise I don't), it's some of the fondest memories I have of him.

So with Mad Men as a basis and within the scope of that period, onto bloggage - some amazing releases have come out of the latest COLLABOR88, including this incredible build from TROMPE LOEIL. Naturally we've allowed that to influence our homage to the swingin' sixties. Love the decor, love the fashion, love the alcohol and love those bunnies - Enjoy!

xoxo
Vittoria

Disclaimer: Most definitely includes traces of MESH.



VITTORIA
Skin: DUTCH TOUCH "Jolie V2 Olive - Frost"
Eyes: POETIC COLORS "Night Rain - Medium"
Hair: LELUTKA "Phoebe - Toast"
Makeup: FASHIONABLY DEAD "Bardot Makeup/Teeth" [New - C88]
Lashes: BEETLEBONES "Mesh Lashes v.01 Uptown Black"

Boots: CELOE "Cairo Boots - Dark"
Tights: TRES BLAH "Plain Black Tights"
Dress: SCHADENFREUDE "Mondrian Color Field Dress" [New - C88]
Gloves: CELOE "Mery Gloves Mine"
Necklace: MIEL "Osa Necklace"

PIZZA

Skin: THE BODY CO. "Iris - 02 Ivory, Black Brows"

Eyes: APHOTIC GLOOM "Clarus Eyes, Chocolate - Small"

Hair: CLAWTOOTH "Shaken Not Stirred - Black Beauty"

Lipstick: IZZIE'S "Lipstick Red"

Brows: LA MALVADA MUJER "8 Eyebrows Black"

Liner: TRES BLAH "Indie Cupid - Liner Style 1"

Dress: MAITREYA "Nolita Dress, Cerise"

Shoes: INGENUE "Judy, Ruby"

Brooch: MOHO INC. "Gold Ruby Peacock Brooch"

EMERY

Skin: THE BODY CO. "Hunter, 04 Medium"

Eyes: THE ABYSS "Dave Gears, Light Blue"

Hair: EXILE "Jackson, California"

Suit: JH COUTURE "Dolce Mesh Suit, Gray"

Shoes: HOC APPAREL "Leather Loafers"

Glasses: FIR & MNA "Hemmingway Glasses, Dark"

Briefcase: CARTEL DIABLO "Closed Briefcase"

Skybox: TROMPE LOEIL "NYC66 Skybox"

PIZZA

Skin: THE BODY CO. "Iris - 02 Ivory, Black Brows"

Eyes: APHOTIC GLOOM "Clarus Eyes, Chocolate - Small"

Hair: CLAWTOOTH "Let's Get Married - Black Beauty"

Lipstick: IZZIE'S "Lipstick Red"

Brows: LA MALVADA MUJER "8 Eyebrows Black"

Liner: TRES BLAH "Indie Cupid - Liner Style 1"

Outfit: HUCCI "Cocktail Bunny, Collection" [New - C88]

Shoes: INGENUE "Judy, Ruby"

EMERY

Skin: THE BODY CO. "Hunter, 04 Medium"

Eyes: THE ABYSS "Dave Gears, Light Blue"

Hair: EXILE "Jackson, California"

Lipstick Stain: WAFFLE "Kiss, Kiss Face Tattoo"

Shirt: SCHADENFREUDE "White Oxford Shirt"

Tie: MIEL "RE Tie for Guys"

Briefs: RONSEM "Boxer Briefs/Gray"

Feet: SLINK "Men's Natural Barefeet"

VITTORIA

Skin: DUTCH TOUCH "Jolie V2 Olive - Frost"

Eyes: POETIC COLORS "Night Rain - Medium"

Hair: LELUTKA "Phoebe - Toast"

Makeup: FASHIONABLY DEAD "Bardot Makeup/Teeth"

Lipstick: CHEAP MAKEUP "Vintage Reds Cherry Lipstick"

Lashes: BEETLEBONES "Mesh Lashes v.01 Uptown Black"

Outfit: HUCCI "Cocktail Bunny, Midnight" [New - C88]

Shoes: CELOE "Zoe Pump, Domino"

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.

...

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.

#35 Epoch Event - CLOWNING

WALLY

Hair: Iruco "Epoch - A Blond" (EPOCH EVENT- CLOWNING)
Skin: Antebellum &Bean "Northern Lights"
Facial Hair: Iruco "A+B - Face Tattoo" (EPOCH EVENT - CLOWNING)
Eyes: Tellaq - "Black Eyes"

Shirt & Vest: Iruco "Epoch Vest & Shirt" (EPOCH EVENT - CLOWNING)
Pants: Iruco - "Cropped Trousers" (EPOCH EVENT - CLOWNING)
Shoes: Fir & Mna - "The Ashford Brogue" in black

Pose and Props: (book1) HPMD* Pop-Up Book



VITTORIA

Hair: Elikatira - "Abbey" in Brown 05
Skin: Dutch Touch - "Jolie in Olive - CatsEyesRed"
Eyes: pc eyes by LL - night rain
Makeup: Love Soul - "Makeup*clown*" (EPOCH EVENT - CLOWNING)

Bodysuit, Jacket, Socks & Hat: The Secret Store - "Circus Outfit/ Vanilla" (EPOCH EVENT - CLOWNING)
Shoes: Paper Couture "Suede Platform Pump" in red
Glasses: Anya Ohmai "Epoch Groucho Mask" (EPOCH EVENT - CLOWNING)

Props: (book2) HPMD* Pop-Up Book
Pose: (PDA) "Golden Atoms"



PIZZA

Hair: Love Soul - "Hair *Clown*"(EPOCH EVENT - CLOWNING)
Skin: Fashionably Dead - "Morning Sun Matte Cateye 1"
Eyes: Tres Blah "Jejune Steel Blue"
Makeup: Love Soul "Makeup *Clown*"(EPOCH EVENT - CLOWNING)
Polish: Tres Blah - "Nail Colour" in red

Top: Milk Motion "Black Bustier" (EPOCH EVENT - CLOWNING)
Skirt: Milk Motion "High Waist White Skirt" (EPOCH EVENT - CLOWNING)
Shoes: Kookie "Vo Pumps" in Pillar Red

Pose and Props: (book3) HPMD* Pop-Up Book