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By Keliah Angelis | Thursday, February 28, 2013 | Leave a comment

Old Man and the Sea
Contributed by Xomar Mycron


Ahoy, ya landlubbers! You may be wondering who this fragile old man is; well, it's Xomar again. As I mentioned before, I have a few alts for roleplay purposes and this fellow, Skip Zelin, happens to be one of my favorites. (Keliah's favorite, too!) Since the month is ending tomorrow, I figured now would be the perfect time to rave about what was easily my favorite item available at the Men's Dept. This month; this amazingly detailed peacoat from Sleepy Eddy. Sleepy Eddy is a store I've been impressed with for some time, but they took their time entering the Mesh zone. However, that time was obviously worth it if they can continue to pump out clothing like this. The embossed buttons, the pocket details, the textures; it's pretty much the greatest coat you can buy in SL. Hell, I'd buy it in RL if I could find out. *searches eBay for several hours*


This peacoat put me in mind of an old salt fisherman, service in the navy far in his rear view mirror, eking out a living fishing along the eastern seaboard and probably hunting down man-eating sharks while he compared old wounds with upstart, preppy marine biologists. Of course, that's probably because I just watched Jaws which is still probably the best movie Spielberg ever directed. It beat the hell out of Lincoln, anyways. Of course, my sailor would most definitely have grounded his vessel somewhere and went down with his ship. FYI, the only ship I've ever been put in charge of managed to get grounded on the coast of Catalina island, so let's just say it's not that far off from reality. 

Credits:
Jacket:     Sleepy Eddy - Peacoat Navy
Pants:    Ispachi - Executive Chinos
Glasses:    Mr. Poet - Half Rim Glasses
Pipe:    NikotiN - Godfather pipe
Hat:    CatniP - Captain Hat
Pose:    Self

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By Keliah Angelis | Wednesday, February 13, 2013 | Leave a comment


There Can Only Be One
Contributed by Xomar Mycron


Because nobody demanded it...I'm back, baby! Okay, that's not entirely true. One person, the world famous, award winning, fake ginger mistress of the blog did happen to mention that I hadn't sent her anything in months. I suddenly felt ashamed that I had been wrapped up in trying to keep my job in a crummy market by working most of my free time instead of goofing around on SL and making photos. Obviously, I most repent for that at some point, but luckily, the pope has stepped down today so I'm pretty sure I can put that off a bit.

I paid a visit to the Men's Dept. for this month and found a couple of great buys, but we'll just start with the skirt I'm wearing. Yes, apparently, the men (and I use that term loosely) in Scotland like to prance around wearing in skirts and growing their hair long for some reason. They say it's tradition, but, please. Some traditions need to die. I'm part American Indian, but you don't see me eating hallucinogenic mushrooms so I can trip the light fantastic and find my spirit guide. I mean, there was that one trip to Amsterdam, but that doesn't count. Anyways, I saw this kilt and I knew I had to buy it. Some of you are probably thinking, 'Oh yeah, because he wants to paint his face blue and go off on Jewish slurs while he talks about female cop's sugar tits like Mel Gibs...I mean William Wallace in Braveheart.' No, actually, the first thing that came to mind was THERE CAN BE ONLY ONE! I was about to Highlander up, bitches.

If you haven't seen the Highlander, well, you need to stop reading this and go pull it up on Netflix. Right now. I'll wait. *drinks a glass of scotch in honor of the Highlander* Okay, I can't actually verify if you watched it, but if you didn't, you're a failure as a human being. The rest of you know why the legendary Ricky Bobby mistakenly thought this movie won the Oscar for best movie ever made. Starring the odd looking Frenchie Christopher Lambert as a Scotsman with the worst Scottish accent pretty much ever, he discovers he's an Immortal and must fight all the other Immortals until only one is left. After meeting with the actual Scotsman and pretty much coolest man alive Sean Connery, who even stranger, isn't playing a Scot, but a Spaniard or maybe an Egyptian with what is actually the best Scottish accent in the movie, but probably not purpose,  he trains to become an expert sword fighter since the only way to kill another Immortal is to cut off his head. 

So, anyways, this was my chance to channel my Gorean ego once again by wearing long, flowing hair as I swung around a gigantic, not overcompensating for anything, broadsword. I was inspired by his training montage where he inexplicably practiced sword techniques at the top of towering mountains, mostly for the arial shots, I'm sure. Because, when I lost my sword at the bottom of that mountain, I would have just said, 'fuck it...I'll buy another one.' Speaking of another one...*heads off for another glass of Scotch*

Credits:
Skirt:    !gO! - Maccloy Kilt
Shirt:    Snatched - Buccaneer outfit
Boots:    Coco Designs - group gift Suede Boots 
Ridiculous Fabio Hair:    Wasabi Pills - Hawk

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By Keliah Angelis | Thursday, September 27, 2012 | , Leave a comment

I Think I'm Turning Japanese..
Contributed by Xomar Mycron



Xomar back for another unnecessary fashion post. What's that, you say? I don't look like Xomar? Well, this true. Actually, there is so much concentrated awesomeness within me that had I attempted to bottle it all inside just one avatar...we're talking the equivalent of a star collapsing on itself and sucking all of Second Life into a black hole of nothingness. I couldn't bear to be the destruction of the internet's most popular fake clothing shop outside of World of Warcraft, so I've been known to create a few alts. They actually come in pretty handy for roleplaying...and you know, hiding for psychopathic exes. 

*Waves to his psychopathic exes*

Meet Jubei, my Japanese vampiric Yakuza boss who runs a club within the realm of Raven City, formerly Ravenhurst. His story is quite the tapestry of intrigue and adventure, but I'm not going to tell you about that. I know; that would be way more interesting than what I'm wearing, but sorry, blog rules and all. Send all complaints to Tits McGee.

Bare Rose was one of the first shops I discovered in Second Life when I joined...holy shit, it's been 6 years!? What have I been doing with my life?! 

*sobs in the corner for an hour*

Sorry, where was I? Oh, right, Bare Rose has long been a source for inventive and extremely affordable outfits, geared more towards roleplay fantasy and sci fi wear. I'd say high quality too, but, well, it's sort of hit or miss, really. However, with prices from 150-200 Linden for complete outfits, you'll rarely feel like you were ripped off like you would from other shops. It seems they've finally gotten into the Mesh game and so far I'm rather impressed. 

As I mentioned, they're very good for various RP outfits, especially if you're looking for any sort of Japanese/Anime appearance. I decided to go with the samurai because, let's face it, samurais are awesome. I know some people will go on about ninjas, but samurais have always had a soft spot in my heart since I read Shogun back in Jr. High. Their code of honor, known as bushido, was so powerful that they had the will to commit suicide, or seppuku in the name of their lord or daimyo to defend it. Of course, most of it is bullshit, historical revisionism during World War II in order to push forward on their drive to conquer all of Asia, but it's still pretty bad ass. Plus, Star Wars is basically a rip off of a samurai movie by the great Japanese director Kurosawa, The Hidden Fortress. So, it has that going for it, too. Everyone loves Star Wars...at least until Lucas ruined it with the prequels and than set fire to the legacy of Indiana Jones. But I digress which is distracting me from getting a refill. Sayonara, peeps.


Credits:
Xomar (Jubei)
Outfit:    Bare Rose - Kokubyaku Mesh
Sword:    EZ Shinoken Katana
Skin:    Prodigal - Sho (fair)
Hair:     Amacci - Rune (Black)
Feet:    Coco Designs [Group Gift]
Pose:  Self

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By Keliah Angelis | Wednesday, September 19, 2012 | , , Leave a comment

Ahoy, Me Hearties!
Contributed by Xomar Mycron


Ahoy, ya land lubbers! Captain Xomar back for 'nother round of sartorial nonsense for the beauty with the most impressive treasure chests that keeps the wind a blowin' and the grog a flowin', Keliah. Speaking of which, I think I need some alcohol. 

*heads into the bowels of his ship and fiddles with his bunghole.*

Alright, where were we? Oh, right, it's talk like a pirate day and I'm already exhausted with the silliness of it all, Especially since pirates didn't talk anywhere near like they do in the movies. Nor did they actually make people walk the plank or bury treasure to be found by later generations of Goonies to save their towns from development. In fact, almost every cool thing that pirates are associated with is all bullshit. Why are they so popular, I hear nobody asking? I'm going to go with their fashion sense. Peg legs, eye patches, and puffy shirts make quite the statement.

Now, I've been many things in SL, Russian spy, asshole, vampire, giant asshole, Gorean outlaw, unrepentant asshole, but pirate is one of my favorites. Unfortunately, there haven't been a lot of quality swag for pirating over the years. However, with the magic of mesh, I've found what has to be the best pirating get up amongst the seven seas...of Marketplace. The store Snatched created by Braydon Randt, an old acquaintance from my Gor days (ZAO represent!), has this awesome outfit simply called Buccaneer. It comes in several different colors; I'm wearing the natural version with a basic white shirt/brown pants combination. If there's anything to complain about this item aside from the laughably bad mesh beard (have they made a beard yet that doesn't look like you skinned a Loraxx and glued it to your face? if so, I haven't seen it) is the fact that your midsection is rather, uh, meaty. Let's just say you'll feel like maybe you should cut back on the grog and start jogging or something.

Either way, get in the spirit and strike a jaunty pose on a barrel before yer keelhauled, ye scallywags!


Credits:
Outfit:    Snatched - Buccaneer (Naturals)
Pose:    Self


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By Keliah Angelis | Tuesday, September 18, 2012 | Leave a comment

Miami Vice
Contributed by Xomar Mycron
Hello peeps; Xomar back again for another round of partially informed reviews by people far more talented than I am. I'd like to say that I felt the need to review more of FATEwear clothing out of a sense of duty, but it's mostly because this particular outfit gave me 80s flashbacks to when Don Johnson was cool and, more importantly, thin. The white sportcoat with t-shirt combination totally screams out Miami Vice, so I decided to try my best to imitate Tubbs and Crocket as best I could. 

As with all FATEwear clothing, the mesh item itself is practically a work of art, and the textures, while being as cold and sterile as a 70's Sci Fi movie costume, still look amazing. My only complaint with the coat is the European cut. I hate sport coats with one button and the rear vents are way too close to the middle of the jacket, two vents also being a little too Eurotrash for me. Then again, some jackets I've seen don't even have a vent, which makes you look like you just bought a crappy 90's suit from the Men's Wearhouse. The lapels on this coat are a little too wide for the style it's going for, but it's easy enough to overlook. I would have preferred to have the t-shirt tucked in for that 80's look, but the untucked shirt is just the right length, being out for that casual feel, while being short enough to remain under the coat; the modern high/low style that's so popular in men's fashion nowadays.

The slacks are also nicely textured with a more casual break in the pant length, looking a little more rumpled and devil may care than, say, Hoorenbeek's dress pants. I finished it off with a pair of boat shoes from Gabriel and, of course, no socks. Funny  how that trend has made an appearance once again. If you wait around long enough, your clothes and fashion will always come back in style. Except for giant shoulder pads. Those will never come back. The 90s were just an abomination.

Of course, putting this look together, I felt like I was missing something. You can't have Sonny Crocket without Rico Tubbs! It's like peanut butter without jelly, Lewis without Clark, Lindsay Lohan without gonorrhea. I thought about contacting Philip Michael Thomas, because after looking at his IMDb page, I'm pretty sure he was available. But, he's also old, so I'd probably have to teach him how to use a computer and what these internet tubes are all about, so it was easier to just to get another stand in. Cheaper, too. But, probably not by much.


Credits:
Sonny Crocket
Jacket/T-shirt:  FATEwear - Chung Blazer/Shirt
Pants:  FATEwear - Christopher Pants
Shoes:  Gabriel - Mesh Boat shoes (group gift)
Glasses:  Hoorenbeek - Risky

Rico Tubbs
Jacket:  Epicosity - Suit (Black)
Shirt:  Redgrave - Classic business shirt
Pants:  Hoorenbeek - Mesh Suit White
Shoes:  FIR & MNA - The Emilion Shoes

Poses: Self

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By Keliah Angelis | Thursday, September 13, 2012 | Leave a comment

FATEwear: A Review
Contributed by Xomar Mycron


So, Damien Fate, the co-creator of Cold Logic and the man behind the new FATEwear men's clothing line somehow decided that I was a blogger and sent me over some stuff to...um...blog, I suppose. I'm not sure how the hell that happened, but I'm thinking a certain redhead might have been responsible for it. No matter; I've got free crap so I might as well review some of it. This is a little weird for me because not only am I not really a blogger who offers reviews, but also I'm stone sober. I should probably rectify that last problem. Excuse me for a moment.

*heads off the kitchen for some scotch*

First off, I have to say that everything I was handed was crafted with exquisite care and talent; this wasn't your average template texture type gear. However, I have to say that the textures and color scheme he uses are a little bland for my tastes. It feels very cold and sterile, like I just walked into the doctor's office and am afraid to touch anything, one because it looks like it's freezing to the touch, the other because God knows what sick freak has put their hands all over everything before I stepped inside. 

Another problem I have with the collection I've seen, including pieces I wasn't sent for the blogger review, is that their seems to be overlapping items in order to make an outfit. This might work for female clothing, but I'm not sure I really want to buy the same shirt twice because it comes with different pants or a different tie this time. The model that Hoorenbeek has set, most of their clothes having multiple options that can be mixed and matched with their other pieces, seems to be the optimal design for men's clothing. Case in point; Hoorenbeek's shirts all come with options to wear underneath one of their existing mesh coats. With FATEwear, you pretty much have to buy a preexisting outfit with a shirt that will fit under the coat instead. It's a minor thing to pick at, but mixing and matching my clothing is hard enough with mesh clothing all fitting differently; making it even more complicated within the same designer seems unnecessary.

Now that I've done a good job being the Baby Ruth in the swimming pool, I should probably tell you what I do like. As I mentioned above, the clothes themselves look like real clothing. The subtle wrinkles, the shading, the details with the buttons and cuffs, they're probably better than anything you'll find in SL at the moment. I decided to choose two of his more basic items to show you just how well they fit. The shirt I'm wearing, Hank, is your standard baseball t-shirt, but just look at the way the carefully crafted wrinkles about the midwaist and the subtle shading on the chest. It actually looks like there's a body underneath as opposed to some sort of claymation Gumby figure like much of the mesh templates out right now. The pantleg breaks at the bottom of the jeans are probably my favorite of any jeans I've seen in SL. Even better, these jeans don't make you look like you just took a massive dump in them. That right there puts them near the top of the list. I did have to adjust my shape a bit, but that seems to be the standard with mesh. FATEwear seems to run a little smaller since I was just too damn big. That's often a problem, but mostly with the ladies. They're always screaming about me being too big which is usually a sign I need to tighten their ballgags.

This combination reminded me of my high school days and playing two hand touch football in the alley behind my buddy's apartment building, so I figured, what the hell, it's just recreate it, complete with inappropriate footwear choices. I don't care how cool Vans look, playing anything in them is usually a good way to end up with a nice sprained ankle. 


Credits:

Shirt:    FATEwear - Hank
Jeans:   FATEwear - John
Shoes:   BC322 - Slip-on Sneakers 
Hat:   CS420 - Yin & Yang Baseball Cap
Glasses:    Hoorenbeek - Risky Glasses

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By Keliah Angelis | Saturday, September 8, 2012 | Leave a comment

I Don't Always Wear Full Perm, but When I do...
Contributed by Xomar Mycron


Since Keliah missed my colossal presence so much (only slightly smaller than my ego), I've thrown together another post for her to dump onto her blog whenever she gets around to it. I believe she told me my last submission was great filler to which I responded, "Of course it's great. Consider the source!" Anyways, I've seen these mesh robes floating about in various places and finally stumbled upon the original template full perm version from Meli Imako. Like any red blooded American male, I've always looked upon Hugh Hefner with awe (well, until he turned into a decrepit little muppet who's still getting laid like tile as long as he has his Viagra), so the idea of lounging around bedraped in the mantle of King of Poon appealed very much. The problem was that I could not find a robe colored to match my ridiculous argyle slippers. Full perm to the rescue! As far as being a builder, I know only enough to completely ruin any item I have that's mod, but I have managed to figure out how to tint colors properly and presto, change-o, the exact robe that I want. 

Now, I can't be sporting a robe just anywhere. There's a fine line between what Hefner does and that crazy old homeless guy on 4th and Spring who wanders around in a disheveled, brown bathrobe screaming obscene retorts to the voices in his head. That line is, of course, money. To paraphrase Tony Montana, first you get the money, then you get the power, and then you get the women. He also said 'say hello to my little friend,' which seemed oddly appropriate while gyrating your hips in a robe. But I digress. I picked up this skybox at the past August Collabor88 by Barnseworth Anubis called Fabienne pied-a-tierre. What does that name mean? Hell if I know, but it sounds foreign and we all know chicks dig European accents. Well, except for the German, because, let's face it, they're just frightening to listen to. Where was I? Oh, right, the skybox. It has the high ceilings and molding of an old European apartment or high end hotel room like something out of a House Hunters International episode. 

Sometimes after a hard days work, all you need is a comfortable robe, slippers, a glass of scotch, a smoke, and nubile redhead sexily wrinkling up your favorite shirt. The mileage on the redhead may vary, but in this case I have Lexie doing the honors. Luckily, she's wearing another full perm creation by Meli Imako called Ladies Men's shirt, which is much better than my actual one. She's pretty terrible at ironing, you see.  


Credits:
Xomar
Robe:    Meli Imako - Full Perm Rigged Mesh Men's Bathrobe Set- Fashion Kit
Linen Pants:    Willow - old hunt gift
Slippers:    Epic - old hunt gift
Cigarette:   NikotiN - Cigarillo Gold
Glasses:    ISON - Quinton Glasses

Lexie
Shirt:    Meli Imako - Full Perm Rigged Ladies Men's Shirt
Panties:     None, because that's how she rolls



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By Keliah Angelis | Wednesday, August 29, 2012 | Leave a comment

Bad to the Bone
Contributed by Xomar Mycron



Citizens of SL, your prayers have been answered. Xomar is back again. The silly redhead who runs this establishment loved my last entry so much, she begged and pleaded until I agreed to send up another blog post. If there's one thing I love, it's a beggin woman in tears, so I decided to do her another favor.

So, in RL, I'm not really a motorcycle enthusiast. Being I work in downtown Los Angeles, riding a crotch rocket down the congested highway with all the nutbags, coke fiends, women drivers, and the like on the freeways, it sounds about as enticing as hitching a ride with Lindsay Lohan. But, within the confines of SL, I like to let my rebel without a clue persona explore the space.

Imagine my delight...wait, that sounded way to effeminate. Bikers should never use the word delight...or imagine. Okay, let's try this again. Brah, I was so stoked by the kickin' threads released this week by the makers Lapointe & Bastchild. They seriously rock, homie! *pounds a beer and burps loudly* Much better. Anyways, the Moto jacket has all the amazing detail and texture one of their older prim jackets, but actually stays on your body when your AO pose twists you into a pretzel. Gotta love mesh. Except for the part where you have to completely alter your shape until you can barely recognize yourself. Or when it just decides not to show up on your viewer and you're a floating, severed head to everyone around you. On second thought, forget that second point. That's always awesome.

The jeans are simple and understated with a solid boot cut, unlike the majority of jeans I've seen lately. Personally, I was just happy to see another pair of jeans that didn't look like I just crapped my pants. I'll save that look for when I'm actually on a motorcycle driving along the 10 Freeway, hoping Lindsay Lohan isn't on another bender. 

Okay then, back to your regularly scheduled programming of whimsical girly sh*t starring Tits McGee. Xomar out.

Credits:
Jacket:  L&B - "Moto" Leather Jacket - Vintage
Jeans:  L&B - Men's Jeans boot cut
Boots:  Treads - Kboots (Still the greatest boots ever made in SL)

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By Keliah Angelis | Tuesday, August 21, 2012 | Leave a comment

Off to Find the Arc, brb!
Contributed by Xomar Mycron



You may all be wondering, "What's with this strikingly handsome male suddenly gracing this blog? Where's the redhead with the big tits?" Well, allow me to introduce myself; the name is Xomar. Consider me a change of pace as I help out my good friend Keliah with a male perspective. She begged me for weeks to offer my style advice and I kept telling her, "Kel, you can barely handle this whole package here; what makes you think your audience can do the same?" But, she kept up her begging as she's wont to do and I couldn't help but toss her a scrap or two.

All the men gazing at this photo must be asking, first of all, "How did I end up on this chick blog? There's not even any nudity!" Once they have recovered, they're probably asking, "Xomar, how can I look as awesome as you?"

To which I must sadly shake my head and answer, "That's obviously impossible. I mean, let's face it. I'm pretty much perfect. However, you can improve yourself and at least dress like me."

Speaking of dress, I'm wearing this shirt/shorts combo that Keliah graciously pointed out to me. It appears the talented creator of the Cold Logic line is dipping his toe into menswear with the newly formed store Fate, and as I can never resist a well made freebie, I was happy to model the outfit for her. The textures and shadowing on the shirt is quite remarkable, including a bulging at the chest area as though my rippling muscles are about to burst through and cause a riot, as they are wont to do on occasion. The shorts compliment this top with their utilitarian cargo style with an understated camo design.

I decided to add my Rerty retro camo high tops to complete the look, which, to be fair, can complement any outfit. From casual to formal, you really can't go wrong with shoes like these, unless it's a funeral. I may have just made up that rule, but it sounds pretty damn good, so let's go with it. Besides, how many funerals are you going to be attending in SL? These shoes are pretty much bulletproof. (Warning: Will not stop actual bullets.)

In conclusion, I'm very much excited for the opening of Fate as it appears to be a very promising store for men that have some semblance of fashion, i.e. don't wear skirts and long, flowing Fabio style hair. Xomar out.

*drops the mic and tries to figure out where the hell he is.*


Credits:
Shirt/Shorts:     FATEwear - Carter [Subscribe Gift]
Shoes:     Rerty - SNeakers Box R Pump
Glasses:     Blitzed - previous hunt gift