Second Style Magazine

One of my earliest joys in SL was the ability to dress totally off the wall in all sorts of costumes, hair, and skin. This included mermaids, Elizabethan era courtisians, aliens, super heros, etc. What makes a great costume is a fab skin to put together that polished look. It’s one thing to put on a costume, but to totally transform is another.

Early on I was fortunate to have been led to PanJen to find some really cool skins. There are also regular type skins for those of you who like a toned down look. Oh and did I mention the cost? Yeah, each skin is 350L! Worth a gander and really afforable for playing dress up.

Skins shown here are PanJen Drow, PanJen GlamGoth 3, PanJen  Mystery MKII 4 blue, and PanJen Goth Elegance 1. Lashes are also from PanJen.

Created by Pandora Jensen who has been a SL’er since 2004, the skins at PanJen meet a wide range of styles. From Goth, to Pixies, or Drow to Sparkles this is a shop I highly encourage you to visit.

Visit PanJen at Absence (65, 146, 454).

Iki Ikarus of Dutch Touch has been making wonderfully made clothing for as long as I have been on the grid and then some I’m sure. I’ve always been a fan of her fashions and I am also an admirer of her skins.

Featured here are the Amy skin line in the Powder Pink skin tone. Again, this is a soft skin with beautiful lips and simple, yet sultry eye makeups. Features that I really like are the nose and the philtrum, you know that little groove under the nose above the lips. FYI: The ancient Greeks believed that the philtrum was one of the most erogenous spots on the human body. And on this skin it looks like it wants to be kissed. I also like the soft collar bones and then the tiny peeking of bootie cleavage viewable on my back shot.

Makeups shown below are makeup 1 and 3, with a double shot of 3 featuring the freckled option that comes with each skin. These skins run 950L a skin and come with eyes, skin with and without freckles, and some eyelashes.

SLURL and other items include: Hair from Truth, Earrings from ETD, Bra and Panties also from Dutch Touch, and shoes from Dirt Road.

The Abyss is situated with one of the more interesting store fronts and atmospheres. Looming above some sort of uber modern urban squaller, it’s grungy and edgy. Many of the skins, hairs, clothing available there  could be said to share the same qualities, edgy, grungy, and I’d also add beautiful. While you can find a nice selection of beat to hell faces and skins, this post isn’t going to feature those. Not because I don’t think there is a special place in the inventory for such types of skins, I personally have a couple rough and ragged faces myself, but because I personally enjoy the Jadiza Sol line available at the Abyss. Why do I like this skin? Well I love the softness that it projects, and the eyebrows and eyes are very pretty to me. The body also has a soft feel to it, and doesn’t have sharp edges. This being said it’s not the most detailed skin when it comes to body features, and the lips have a bit of a fuzz to them. It’s not a perfect skin, but it is one that I find beautiful. (full body front & back)

SLURL: The Abyss

 Starley Thereian is highly regarded by many as one of SL’s premier skin makers. Using a combination of photo sourcing for body parts and meticulously painted on features such as makeup and beauty marks, the Vogue skins first debuted January 1st of 2007 and while they are now over 2 years old, unlike so many things in SL (like some relationships) they only get better with age.

The Vogue is my first love, and honestly has stuck with me much longer than any of my past adorations. I love the eyes, the lips, the small delicate beauty mark under the left eye and the body is quite lovely.

 Starley put a lot of attention to detail with this skin, and I’d hate to think of newer SL residents not having a chance to demo these skins because to some of us they aren’t the “newest” skin out there.

Vogue skins come in so many makeup choices, and don’t forget the freckle option. I selected 9 of my personal favorites, and I’m somewhat scared to admit that I think I own every make-up combination in the cashmere skin tone.

Vogue is available in 5 skin tones with over 60 makeups per tone. This is the first real skin I bought in SL, and it was the best L’s spent based on longevity, quality, and just the way it makes my heart happy to wear.  If you haven’t already, visit Celestial Studios InWorld.

Make up shown are: Peach Smoky, Winter 1, Classic Glitter Gold 1, Summer 2, Spring Vernal, Red Glitter, Fall 4, Jade Glitter, & Noir Glitter.

Welcome to day 2 of the 30 glorious days of skins. Today  I’d like to feature a skin that is a new addition to my own personal wardrobe, aka inventory. The Belleza Belle in the medium tone. When I first saw these skins on a friend of mine, I knew I had to try it out. I like many things about the creations by Tricky Boucher, but most important to me personally is eye and lip makeup. I hate fitting eyelashes, yes I’ll be blunt, it is a weakness of mine, so I look for skins with a thicker eyeliner. I also have to love the lips. This is where the Belleza Belle skin did not let me down.

This skin is available in 4 tones with 32 makeup options for each. I also like to point out the collarbones and neck cords. They are sexy in my opinion.

The places where some skins, even good ones can look odd, such as the ears look good on this skin as well. The hands also are feminine with SL limitations with hands and feet. I hate man hands, and these don’t give those to me.

I’ll be honest and say that I don’t have a lot of reasons to have a naked AV, but the body on the Belle is worth finding a reason. The bootie is cute and firm, and small details like the back of the knees are worth mentioning.

Shown here is 3 of the makeup options, and I have to say that I had a tough time deciding on only 3. I love the shimmer on the face and am very happy with my purchase.

Belleza can be found at Belleza (80, 224, 22); Starley Pumps by Elika Tiramisu, ETD Isle (187, 198, 31); Hair by Maitreya, Glam World 2 (242, 213, 26); and Truth, Truth Island (135, 67, 22);  Lingerie from Blacklace Alphamale (121, 119, 36).

Check out what was going down this past week at On Your Toes!

1.  Shiny Things Skyliners

2. She’s So Unusual Back Bow Pumps

3. She’s So Unusual Crystal Clear Pumps

4. Adam & Eve Duckies

5. Poo Bear CHUX

6. LeeZu Baxter Klara Stilettos

See you next week! Happy Shoe Shopping!

What’s been shaking this week…On Your Toes! 

1. Yes, Virginia, There is a Gladiator.

2. Being a Member has its privileges…

3. Vivid Venus

4. Sasy Chic

5. A Trip for Dolly

6. Subscribing to Pixel Mode

7. Color Therapy

8.It’s Tesla Two

See you next week! Keep on Steppin’

Here’s what happened last week…On Your Toes.

1. Tesla’s Athena

2. Periquita Funny Girl Flats

3. Kitties Lair Francine Mary Janes

4. Spring Ballet Class Set from Spirit

5. Spirit Ballet Boots

6. Kitties Lair Peep Toed Mules Kewt

7. Decoy Francisco Wedges

8. Decoy Francisco Wedges

9. Paper Couture Shoe Tights

Happy Shopping and see you next week!

This week I’m trying something new…less talkie talkie, and down to the point. Check out the week at On Your Toes…

Shoes featured this past week include……

1. Siren on Stilettos
2. PixelMode
3. Jaywalk
4. Periquita
5. Five Minutes After
6. House of Nyla
7. Truth
8. Tesla
9. Armidi

Welcome to another weekly round up dedicated to fashionable feet, featuring what you should be wearing On Your Toes!

First up this past week, Anessa brought us the ultra high heels from Adam and Eve, the Seductress Stilettos! These are some serious shoes! Available in 14 shades, these are made to impress, and maybe even intimidate. My fab find of the week was the new shoe goodness from AW Designs, the Schoo (shown left). There are 9 choices to pick from, and a few animal prints. I love animal print!

Never one to slack, Anessa was all on top of the shoe scene. She featured shoes from Truth Hawk’s store and created by Ignite Nightfire, the Newtown Wedges and the Balmoral Pumps. She also brought us an update of the UBU cute cute cute rain-boots, now in 3 adorable new designs.

Anessa was sleuthing and discovered a reduction in prices over at FNKY! She has a nose for fab finds and SALES!  Speaking of fab finds, check out the Sulaco pump from Enkythings. To quote Anessa,  ”…the quality of these is exceptional. They are exceedingly well done, loads of detail from stitching to strap, a perfectly shaped heel and lovely thin sculpted leather parts.”

Finally, is the newness from Lyra Muse at Jaywalk, the Talithia (shown left), a cute combo of leather and wood that gives you height, but still is casual for everyday spring and summer wear.

Well that’s all for now, until next week….Happy Shopping!

Why hello there, how are you? I know it’s been a long time, but you never were far from my mind!

So yes, I took a long break…but the great news is that I’m back! After frying my mother board, taking a vacation, and just generally being a flake…I’m happy to say I’m back on the round up wagon!  Anyone who would like to spank me for my badness…well, I’ll be available in-world most evening! :p

So, to start off I have to give a big THANKS to Anessa Stine for single handedly holding up the fort over On Your Toes in my hiatus. She is awesome and she has such a passion for the pixel toes, and she did some amazing work while I was gone that if you aren’t a regular reader, you really should check out. 

Sooo without further ado…here is the SL Shoe Week in Review:Just over a week ago we were lucky enough to snag Jonny Tobias for a guest post. Jonny was great and featured some of the great new shoes and clothing over at Redgrave. 

Anessa brought us some uber cute newness from *HUB*. The Venus sandals are worth taking a TP over to. They are sexy and cute and just in time for the warmer weather months.

Next up are the Tie Me Up Dollys and Wrap Me Up Dollys from Erpla Prieto.  These are fun, flirty pumps available in many pretty colors.

Kuranosuke Kamachi of DeLa released some sexy sandals called the Namid Sandals. These strappy heeled shoes come adorned with a gem in the center of the foot. Very cute, very classy for a dressed up summer  look.

My first post back was featuring the newest from Fallingwater Cellardoor of Shiny Things. The Brandys are corked soled slip ons that will add a bit of height to your avatar. These also can be dressed up or dressed down, depending on your mood.

Anessa and I both featured some of the fabulous footwear from Detour. Her picking the Layback FlipFlops and I the SuperSprint Sneakers. Detour has a wide range of products, from hair, clothing, skin, and shoes.

Time flies when you have cute shoes…that’s what I always say.

My post this week will be short, sweet, and to the point. Last week Anessa featured the Nana Pumps from Enkythings, and they come in so many colors, I know you will find one that you will enjoy. Anessa also thew in some older releases from Enkythings that I really think are worth a look at. check out the link.

My ”DeLa-ite” of last week were the newest shoes from DeLa, these are pumps, with the most adorable ankle ribbon (shown left) and come in a wide range of colors to choose from.

Never one to rest, Anessa brought us some great write ups on the newest from Melanie Zhao of ZHAO Shoes.

And what about Tesla’s Sherry sandals (shown left). These are just what I want to see my feet in after a long and very cold winter!

I’m so excited to see all the sandals out for spring, and of course these include the Hampton Wedges from ETD. These shoes are just adorable!

Anessa also let us in on a little secret with the shoe store of Tree of Second Life. Some GREAT boots for those of you holding onto the last bits of winter.

And then there are the Peep toed Heels from Babette Ultsch of Kitties Lair. Sexy and sassy…these you don’t want to miss.

Last but not least is the amazing St. Patty’s Green Shoe contest we are having…the details are TOO huge to include all of them here, so you HAVE to go look. Let me just tell you for the grand prize winner  there is $2000L in cash, 8 Pairs of the Ltd. Edition Sherry St. Patrick’s Shoes (you can share with friends!), and A Collection of Shoes selected by Tesla herself!!!! there is also prizes for the 2 runner ups. So check out the rules and get those pictures in…time is a wasting!….

Until next week…