Gothmas: The Black Poinsettia

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STORYLINE: Every year at 3 am, a dance hall performer known as the Red Poinsettia gives a free performance for all the lost and desolate on Christmas Eve. Some say it was at 3 am on Christmas Eve her husband-to-be was murdered, but no one really knows what turned the Red Poinsettia black.

Lots of great goodies at Gothmas for the ladies. This outfit was inspired by the black poinsettia shoes by Spyralle, and the hair which is a current NWSH hunt gift from Calico. The hair comes a headdress and color change hud. Giving a bit of burlesque is the amazingly versatile Criminal outfit by Violent Seduction that can be either prim and proper, or down-right, umm..., criminal. You can mix and match styles and it also comes with appliers. Burlesque poses are by Theater Chain, I included a mini preview of each one. The lovely purple eyes are by S0NG can you pick them up at RMK Frost Fair. Hurry! Event ends Dev 31st.  Gothmas ends Jan 5th.

On Her, The Black Poinsettia:
Outfit, appliers: Violent Seduction Criminal with appliers [mesh] (Gothmas, Cursed)(400L)
Rings: Eclectica "Catherine" Ringset-Rings in black [mesh] (Gothmas, Sium)(180L)
Shoes: Spyralle Poinsettia Shoe (edit) (Gothmas, Sium) (200L)
Skin: Jalwa Zahida - Coven - Salt (Gothmas, Sium)(199L)
Eyes: S0NG Winter Violet Eye (RMK Frost Fair)(50L)
Hair, Headdress: Calico Eira (NWSH2013 #30) (free)
Stockings: Erratic patterned stockings dots - black )(150L)
Tattoo Black Tears: AKA black tears tattoo free gift (free)
Wrist cuffs: LouLou&Co Bracelet :: CREPUSCULE :: V.2 (250L)
Chest: Lola Tango [mesh] (1750L)
Hands: Slink Hands Relax [mesh] (450L)
Pose: Theater Chain Burlesque pose 1-5 (100L)

News Event: Halloween at RMK Gothic

Nobody throws a party like the talented folks at RMK Gothic. This is a "Must Do." It's not only just a Hunt for awesome prizes, its a Major Event with a lot of fun and games! You'll love it. Grab your partner and buddies and head over to RMK Gothic. You'll have a great time!

You begin your journey in the garden. Touch the storybook at the landing point for the HUD to start a quest to get back something very important to you that was stolen by a naughty spirit. Find the StoryTeller ghosts throughout the sim. Each ghost will send you on a quest. Some are easy, some take practice to get right (like skydiving), and some will have searching all over the sim tiny ghosts or pumpkins. There are 20 quests in all, each one is different. Once you complete a mission, you get a piece of what was stolen from you. 17 prizes are randomly dropped with gifts for girls and guys. And by the last quest, you will have earned a cool skeleton avatar! Dev highly recommends this event with two thumbs up.

Participating stores are:

LIKKA*HOUSE, ***Ambrosia***, NAMINOKE, NONKO ROMANKAN, AD Creations Doll House, nukunuku pocket, Lo*momo, :::Dimbula Rose:::, Down Down Down, :: c.A. :: chocolate atelier, World's End Garden, Wretched Dollies, poche, FROZEN NIGHT, WTG, Bubblez Design, Rotten Toe, +RokumeikaN+,  +Theater Chain+

■THE ROKKIN HORROR SHOW■

Dance Master ROKIA Kristan and the RMK Dancers will have a show, followed afterward by dance for couples and single with Visual Kei band music.
Rokkin Horror Show & Dance
DATE: 27th.Oct. 2012
ENGLISH : SLT 22:00~24:00
PLACE: Around RMK Gothic Rose Garden 

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On Him:
Outfit: +RokumeikaN+ +RMK*Prince of Phantom* (vest style)(RMK Halloween 2012 prize) (free)
Skin: Tableau Vivant Gatcha The Art Series Bronze (The Arcade)(125L)

Tattoo: ..::AKA:.. black tears tattoo free gift (free)

Nommy: Down Down Down DDD_HWs2_{6}Syringe(blood), Gacha (15L)

Wings, Antenne, Tail: Down Down Down DDD_Halloween Devil set (50L)

Hair: Dura *Dura-Boys&Girls*36 (Strawberry) (tint added) (120L)

Eyes: CL NINE CL9eyes_DrippingRedSample (free)
Pose: Sparrowtree Studios Poses SSP Pumpkins pose (1L)

On Her:

Skin, Eyes: Dimbula Rose Halloween Girl skin_2012 (RMK Halloween 2012 prize) (free)
Outfit: NAMINOKE *N*Witch k-Dress(for RMK HW2012) (RMK Halloween 2012 prize) (free)
Nommy: Down Down Down DDD_HWS_(7)Pumpkin dip, Gacha (15L)
Hair: Dura *Dura-Girl*35(Blonde) (120L)

I will be showing more of these fantastic Halloween theme outfits that can be won during the RMK Halloween Story Tellers Quests soon!

BONUS: Devi's hunt tips:
1) Convert your avatar to the provided ghost one. You will be able to hunt much faster and combat sim lag since this is a hugely popular event and many people are there.
2) Take a friend, or make friends. Some challenges require two people to complete.
3) A wearable translator Hud will help you talk to non-English speaking people at the event.
4) If the sim is full, try coming in a less busy time such as 3pm SL.
5) If you run into trouble because of lag, go ahead and complete all quests. Use the white "POST" box next to the storyteller book at the landing. Be sure to keep your Hud! Event organizers will help you. Also the full skeleton is available on last quest.

For more details on RMK Halloween here, FAQ, and RMK Gothic blog in Japanese, and English.

Good luck! Have fun!
Thanks for your help Fulli!

The Last Days of the DV8 store

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When I read DV8 was closing, it was like someone telling me an icon had died. I couldn't believe it. It had to be a joke. The first lucky chair I ever tried was at DV8. I often go there to scoop up the many freebies. But sadly, it's true. The store closes Sunday the 17th, and then the DV8 in-world store is gone. So grab your girlfriend, cyber goth buddy, or neko pet, and take them to DV8. Right now everything is priced at only 50L (except hair fat packs). Gacha have all been brought back too. While you're there, don't forget to grab the freebies bag, free diadem,  free bracelets for Petites, try your luck at the Mix and Match, and the last DV8 Lucky Board prize for men is +DV8+ Nuada - Blue. DV8 will continue to exist in the marketplace albiet with only with around 30 items. For those you wondering what will happen to the epic Twisted Hunts, The Torch is reporting the Twisted Hunts will continue. And the DV8 Dreadnought Roller Derby team also plans to continue. I wish the best for all people behind DV8. The 50L sale is nice finale for a legend in Secondlife.

DevinVaughn:

Shoes: DV8 Psycho Kitteh Boots Blood (50L sale)

Shirt: DV8 Psycho Sweater Ash (50L sale)

Pants: Death Row Designs drd apocalypse full outfit (midnight mania)(free)

Skin: Death Row Designs Aeriq vampire gothic SKIN (midnight mania)(free)

Tattoo Eyeliner: Post Mortum Design - Eyeliner 7 (World Goth Day Gacha) (20L)

Tattoo Black Tears: AKA black tears tattoo free gift (free)

Tattoo: Dirtyland Drinking Blood Face Tat (free)

Hair: Ayashi Kaname black (200L)

Gloves: Sakide Ribbon Gloves Black /w Nails (World Goth Day Gacha)(20L)

Necklace: Fusion Horn Cord Necklace (295L)

Necklace: Poison Devastation necklace (free)

Bracelets: LaRosa Bangles Hunter (#48 The Accessories Hunt)(free)

Thank you to the DV8 Deviant group members who came out in force to show thier favorite DV8 gear and salute their beloved store in an impromptu photoshoot. You guys are great! 

(Click to enlarge)  The DV8 Deviants are: (from left to right)

Areadnee

DV8 Almost Violent Jett Safety Orange

Seijin Nightfire
DV8 Cybermancer Ashes

Dena Farspire

DV8 Dreadnought Roller Derby uniform

Ravenwings

DV8 Bad Poetry Go Fish Outfit
DV8 Bad Poetry Tank and Corset in Agate
DV8 Boots - Spider Slayer in grey from gacha

Zenzyk Frakture

DV8 Legacy crimson

DevinVaughn
DV8 Psycho Kitty sweater Ashe (50L sale)
DV8 Psycho Kitty boots Blood (50L sale)

Elizabeth DeClaun

DV8 Terminal Nikita Violet.

Ichiru1

DV8 Nuada Blue (lucky board)(free).
DV8 Rivet Kitteh 2.0 White (50L sale)
DV8 Deathrock Candy Bracelets (free)

Morphman DeClaunn

DV8 Cleric Medic