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 ;-)

Dressed Down #22: The 'It' Gurl

Despite being far from it myself, it's always fun to strut round like you're the shit. And these pants are the pair to do it in!

I love the print and silhouette on these new release harem trousers from EMERY. Now, they - are the shit. Also, my romance with ADDICT separates is still going strong (thanks for asking, we'll be celebrating an anniversary shortly), so I paired it with a breezy tank for effortless sex appeal.

Top it all off with a pair of oversized shades from EPOQUE, some glam accessories, and hot new hair from VIVE9 and leave 'em in your dust.

xoxo
Vittoria



Skin: DUTCH TOUCH 'Jolie in Olive' v.2 - Eagle/Blonde Brow
Eyes: GLANZ 'Transparency Shine', Dark Gray
Hair: VIVE9 'Bruna', 56th Marion (NEW)
Beauty Spot: DEZYNE 'Beauty Mark Tattoo'
Nails: TRES BLAH 'Nail Colour', Black

Bra & Top: ADDICT 'Filomina Top, Peach & 'Flomomina Bra', Black
Pants: EMERY 'Harem Trouser', Picnik (NEW)
Boots: REDGRAVE 'Girl's Bikers Reloaded
Watch: KARI 'Triple Strap Watch', Brown
Necklace: LASSITUDE & ENNUI 'Oreb Necklace'
Ring: MANDALA 'Sinra', Gold/Rings Only
Glasses: EPOQUE 'Oversized Shades', Neutral/Black

Poses by GLITTERATI & DIESEL WORKS.