Lair of the Fender Fangs Gang

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STORYLINE: He tapped his fingers impatiently. The Immortal 500 race would begin soon. Where was Darren Darkfire and his bike, Infection? The Fender Fangs were supposed to win this year, thanks to Darren's amazing blood powered bike. But no knew where he was. What to do... what to do....

ROMP has returned during the month of love to spice up your SecondLife. Shown above is super cool autoshop bike lift stool and motorcycle lift bench by Dictatorship. The lifts come with poses for all combinations of couples, and will auto attach props. Also shown from ROMP is the nice Lincoln harness by Salt and Pepper. It comes with a hud to change the colors of the leather, rivets, and chains. Other fun items are: the Scout Jacket by L&B with a hud to change the textures. The Spitfire helmet by Remarkable Oblivion. The nicely fitted pants for Belleza Jake by Mossu.  Garage props by [sau]. And this fun electric coffin backdrop with lighting by Saxiem.   ROMP ends February 28.

On Him:
Harness: Salt & Pepper S&P harness Lincoln, Jake [mesh](ROMP)(480L)
Jacket: Lapointe & Bastchild L&B JAKEfit Swear Scout Jacket [mesh](799L)
Pants: Mossu James.Pants - Belleza Jake - Black [mesh](299L)
Boots: A&Y Cyber Bunker Deuz Boots Metallic [mesh](690L)
Shades: Kumaki K_gs Kasha_R2 [mesh](400L)
Piercings: Haus of Darcy KYO Mesh Ear Piercing, Facial Piercing - Slide [mesh] (150L)
Hair: NO.MATCH NO.ONE. B-Version, male [mesh](200L)
Ears: Mandala STEKING_EARS_Season5 [mesh](697L)
Hand, hand pose: Slink Male Hands Dynamic - BENTO [mesh] (875L)
Mesh head: Raven Bell James, Bento [mesh] (2000L)
Body: Belleza Jake Mesh Body *Beta* V1.0 [mesh](2999L)
Pose: momomuller / 3M[3m]**_chair5_0 (40L)

Setting:
Bike lift stool: Dictatorshop [Ds] Bike Lift Stool [mesh](ROMP)(adult 1996L)
Motorcycle Lift bench: Dictatorshop [Ds] Motorcycle Lift Bench [mesh](ROMP)(adult 1996L)
Helmet: Remarkable Oblivion Speed Demon Helmet - Spitfire [mesh]
Tool storage: Sau bikecover, gacha [mesh](150L)
Tool storage: Sau Bike lift[with shadow for bike], gacha [mesh](150L)
Tool storage: Sau bikestand, gacha [mesh](150L)
Tool storage: Sau toolwagon[red], gacha [mesh](150L)
Signage: Sau Wheel Art, gacha [mesh](150L)
Backdrop: SAXIEM CRUXCIFER'S COFFIN [mesh](399L)

The Castle of the Marquis d'Auvergne, 1

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STORYLINE: The elderly man guided his unassuming grey roadster down a gravel path. His passenger was a wealthy American rock star traveling incognito. He was paid well to secretly escort the strange youth to the crumbling castle of the Marquis d'Auvergne, but he sincerely dreaded going to that haunted place. "Le château est maudit," he shook his head sadly. "Oh, cursed you say?" a delighted grin curled across the lips of his passenger. The lad spoke French, but it was an odd dialect his old ears could barely comprehend. It was easier his patron used English instead. "I sense there is an entertaining story behind this so-called curse. Tell me everything."

This amazing French castle by Death Row was just begging for a twist that I'm sure vampire aficionados will appreciate. *wink* The french style castles are my absolute favorites. This castle is the rare in the Mystic Bastion gacha. Inside this massive castle there are 10 rooms. From the main purple hallway you can go to the stain glass staircase, turn right to the grey hallway to the green bedroom, and library. Then climb the stairs to the 3rd level brown room, and washroom. Take the green hall and stairs up to the 4th level's bedroom and balcony. From the left of entryway is the ballroom. You will need a plot size around 64 x 128 to rez it and 1100 free prims. The gacha is also stuffed with many other wonderful gothic goodies.  Other gacha items in the image are: the Roadster by Consignment, Paris suitcases by Apple Fall, Nikotin cigarette, and the new outfit gacha by Gabriel on sale at The Epiphany.  The Ryleigh hair by Truth I'm in love with, it's the best body wave hair I have seen in SL, and it works perfectly for the men. The back is cut up higher so it works great with jacket collars. It's marked down for the 12 Days of Savings in the marketplace.  The nails and locket .Shi necklace was from the past Bluebeard round of Enchantment. It's a very cool design, and one of the items recently on sale recently at .Shi for their anniversary.  The goggles were a past hunt prize by Kumaki but you can find similar styles in their mainstore.  Are you wishing you had some nice gloves for your MeshProject body? Swagga has you covered with the new Leather Gloves. They come with two colors, black and brown, and two fits for normal and under the sleeves. My avatar is wearing the new beautiful Tox head applier by Tableau Vivant. (more shots of it to come as the Phototelling in this series to continues.)

On Him, Rock star:
Coat: Gabriel Side wrap long coat / Gray RARE. gacha [mesh](The Epiphany)(50L)
Pants, boots: Gabriel Lace-up boots with Pants ( TMP ) /Black, gacha(The Epiphany)(50L)
Gloves: SWaGGa Leather Glove Black (TMP) Jacket Cut [mesh](199L)
Necklace: .Shi Evra Pendant Homme [mesh](65L)
Goggles: Kumaki K_gs Fledermaus/DKH4 [mesh](no longer available)
Hair: Truth Hair Ryleigh [mesh](12 Days of Savings)(100L)
Suitcase, pose: Death Row stack of suitcases, with holdable suitcase [mesh](188L)
Cigarette: NikotiN Cigarette_CROCO, gacha  [mesh] (80L)
Applier Head: Tableau Vivant Tox Skin - Tone 03 Blonde (600L)
Skin applier body: Tableau Vivant TMP Body applier - Tone 3 (400L)
Head: TheMeshProject (BETA) Head(m) - Anime (Deluxe) [mesh](5000L)
Body, hands: TheMeshProject (BETA) Deluxe Body [mesh](5000L)

Setting:
Castle: Death Row Mystic Bastion MB rezzbox Full castle 1100Li, gacha RARE [mesh](75L)
Car: Consignment [Con.] Tilbury Roadster - grey, gacha [mesh](75L)
Bag: Apple Fall AF Plaid Luggage Bag Paris, gacha [mesh](75L)
Bag: Apple Fall AF Monogram Luggage Bag Paris, gacha [mesh](75L)
Bag: Apple Fall AF Worn Luggage Bag Paris, gacha [mesh](75L)
Sim Surround: Landscapes Unlimited YOSEMITE SILVER (2990L)

The Baron Samedi

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STORYLINE: The shaken schoolgirl was now cursed with the ability to see spirits. It was the price she paid for entering their realm. Still, she hoped the curse would end. She took a different route home to avoid the Possessed Doll. As she passed the outskirts of the US Air Force base, she saw a horrific plane crash. She was glad the pilot safely parachuted down. But something was not right about the strange man in a tuxedo and top hat who stood on the runway without a care. When the firetruck passed right through him, she knew for sure it was a ghost. No sooner had she thought that, then the dark man's head jerked in her direction. He waved his hand, she felt a swoosh of air, then she suddenly found herself in a swamp in some far away place. This ghost must be powerful, she thought. He spoke English, but she could understand him. "A child sees things not meant to be seen. The Baron can not allow this." He handed her a bottle with hot peppers decorating its label. "One drink from that, Cheri, and the walking nightmare will be at end."

I'm thrilled about the theme for this round of the Fantasy Collective, the Swamp! Finally a theme that's closer to home. I live in swampy area and often visit the New Orleans/Baton Rouge areas. Naturally, I am wild for Baron Samedi too, having done a lot of research him for a story. When I saw this badass Baron hat and hair by Tableau Vivant, I did a happy dance! It comes in a male and female version, each hat slightly different. The girl's has a rose and the guy's a cross. The hair is separate from the hat. Going with a witch doctor theme, Death Row has a stunningly cool witchdoctor mask that is perfect for a spooky swamp. It has a matching staff complete with little bottles and a voodoo doll. Over on the Coffin Shelf by Noctis, is the top hat on the skull by Sweet Lies gacha. I won the rare which comes with a texture change hud. Next to it is another gacha from Fantasy Collective, the Shrunken Head Potion Canteen by Eskimo Fashion. The bone necklace the Baron is wearing is part of the BOOM set that includes a Baron mask. The masks come in several colors. For today, the Baron wears his signature dark shades. The sunglasses by Kumaki are perfect for him, they even have skulls on the side. Holding his voodoo dolls or potions is the handy Hipster Bag by Remarkable Oblivion. It's on sale at FaMESHed and comes in 3 different colors. You can resize it with a menu on the x,y,z. From Totally Top Shelf is this awesome fitted mesh snake! YES! There are 4 styles, and each one comes with a texture hud to change your precious snakeypoo's colors. This picture was taken on the Madpea's Green Mire sim. If you do thier side hunt for Evil Bunny, you will score green bunny slippers and a green bunny shoulder pet. You until the 31st to do the hunt.

On Him, Baron Samedi:
Staff: Death Row Designs DRD witchdoctor staff [mesh](Fantasy Collective)(120L)
Hat, hair: Tableau Vivant Baron Hair, Samedy Hat [mesh](Fantasy Collective)(300L)
Necklace: BOOM Bonnwi Collier (his) bleached[mesh](Fantasy Collective)(225L)
Bag: Remarkable Oblivion Hipster Bag - Coffee [mesh](FaMESHed)(199L)
Pet: SWaGGa Elemental Snake Type 4 v2 [mesh](TotallyTop Shelf)(200L)
Shades: Kumaki K_gs Kasha_R2 [mesh](400L)
Necklace: Scrub Urban Voodoo Silver [mesh](225L)
Necklace: Mandala KOTOWARI Necklace_set_All colors [mesh](397L)
Tuxedo: Kauna Tuxedo handkerchief, jacket, cummerbund, trousers black [mesh] (896L)
Sweat: *eL* Wearable Sweat (150L)
Lip: Random Matters Chapstick - Mercury (130L)
Makeup: Pin Me Down Tili in black, Cheeks, Lips (no longer available)
Gloves: A:S:S Slink glove appliers -  Skull black & white (115L)
Hands: Slink Male Hands [mesh](450L)
Skin: Tableau Vivant Nathan - tone 9 (990L)
Cigar, Pose: Aphrodite Shop Dracula's living room, gacha (no longer available)

Setting:
Mask: Death Row Designs [mesh](Fantasy Collective)(120L)
Hat: Sweet Lies *SL* Voodoo Priest Hat, gacha RARE [mesh](Fantasy Collective)(50L)
Canteens: Eskimo Fashion Shrunken Head Potion Canteen, gacha [mesh](Fantasy Collective)(60L)
Bookshelf: Noctis Coffin Shelf [mesh](155L)

Location:
Madpeas: The Green Mire

The Immortal 500: The Fender Fangs Garage

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STORYLINE: Getting the Fender Fang gang back together wasn't too hard. Everyone had already forgotten about what happened last year to the unfortunate mechanic Eddie. They were too smitten with the spitfire girl who replaced him, Naar. She had a burning love for speed and a fascination with fire. She was perfect, he didn't think she would run away when he showed her the gang's secret weapon to assure their victory, the "Daylight FireBomb."

Is this racing theme at Level Up, fun or what? Aarya and I have teamed up once more. I'm shooting the pictures while she is away from her photography computer. Head over to her blog for more details on her outfit and a wider view of the Fender Fangs garage here: Dark Phantom. I am wearing the new SummerWind hair by Tableau Vivant available at SummerFest. The shades by Kumaki have a popup menu to change the colors, and switch from up to down positions. I love the skulls and pipes pattern on the side. You can read more about my jacket, pants, and boots here: The Immortal 500: Fender Fangs ride again! On the bed next to me is the SpitFire version of the Speed Demon Helmets by Remarkable Oblivion. I'm showing you the materials and closed version. The bed I am messing up with my dirty, oily footprints is the Vroom Bed by Fetch. It's 4 land impact and comes in PG and Adult versions. The tire chair by Kuro is 2 land impact, can change between black and white tires, and has a bunch of single poses including one that will attach to you a steering wheel for your pretend driving purposes. lol  Next to Naar is the adorable car backpack by Tentacio. It comes in 8 different colors. ...Okay we will be back with another team from the Immortal 500 race soon.

On Him, Dev, the Racer of the Fender Fangs:
Hair: Tableau Vivant SummerWind Gents, spring [mesh](SummerFest)(250L)
Shades: Kumaki K_gs Kasha_R2 [mesh](400L)
Jacket: R3VOLT [R3] - Kyler Jacket V3 [mesh](250L)
Boots: Razor Dread Boots - Mens [mesh](599L)
Gloves: Vrsion KONVERT 2.1 Male Glove [mesh] (200L)
Pants: 19 MOTORCYCLE RACING Suit-01 Red (800L)
Eyes: S0NG Charmmy - Lust Eye [mesh] (50L)
Skin: Tableau Vivant Nathan - tone 1 - blond (990L)
Pose: momomuller / 3M squat1_m_000 (sit on ground) (40L)

On Her, Naar, the Mechanic of the Fender Fangs:
(For stylecard, See Aarya's blog Dark Phantom )

Setting, Fender Fang garage:
Helmet: Remarkable Oblivion Speed Demon Helmet - Spitfire w/ Materials [mesh](Level Up)(249L)
Bed: Fetch Vroom Bed [mesh](Level Up)(pg 150L, adult 200L)
Chair: Kuro Tire Chair [mesh](Level Up)(210L)
Bag: Tentacio Racing Car Backpack [mesh] (Level Up)(80L)
Motorcycle, props: [sau] Raven 50% Promo version [mesh](1980L)

 

MWFW: Inside the Photographer's Studio 2

It was two years ago on April 30th, when my blog began with an idea of mixing two different styles to create something new: "Fashion Mash-up: Motley Crue vs Tomb Raider." Today, I'm going to do it  again! Gothic vs Hip Hop! This unholy mix was inspired by the thick Cuban Link chain necklace by Illmatic XY. It comes with a hud to change the texture from gold to silver, but it also included black. So that's what got my wheels rolling on this idea. lol The B-Boy shorts from SWaGGa are awesome! They're fitted mesh and come with a hud to change the textures on your peek-a-boo undies and pants. There is a matching Hip Hop hoodie SWaGGa too, be sure to check that out. The Cropped Sweatshirt by Illmatic XY comes in several colors. This loud Flamingo color is too fun, and it perfectly matches the Maiko hair by Truth. The heavy metal MechanizedCuff are by STONE Baubles for Men. Just in time for the summer are these non-rigged mesh sandals by Pure Poison for the Slink male flat foot. This nice pale skin is Knight silver by Kooqla. The backpack by Tableau Vivant is a past gacha no longer available, however the Retro headphones by Standby are still available. MensWear Fashion Week ends May 3rd.

On Him, L New York:

Shirt: Illmatic XY Kudi Cropped Sweat - Flamingo [mesh] (MWFW) (169L)

Shorts: SWaGGa B-Boy Shorts FITMESH [mesh] (MWFW) (299L)

Necklace: Illmatic XY Oversized Cuban Link Necklace [mesh] (MWFW) (300L)
Bracelets: STONE Baubles for Men MechanizedCuff (MWFW) (145L)

Shoes: Pure Poison Adam Sandals - Black [mesh] (MWFW) (199L)

Hair: Truth Hair Maiko Black Fade Pink, gacha [mesh] (no longer available)

Backpack: Tableau Vivant Backpack - Black, gacha [mesh] (no longer available)

Headphones: Standby Inc. Retro Headphones - Panther, gacha [mesh] (50L)

Feet: Slink Male Feet Flat [mesh] (650L)

Hands: Slink Male Hands Relax [mesh] (450L)

Nails: Dark Passions Koffin Nails - Klotchyn Klaws (We're All Mad Here Hunt #36)(1L)

Applier skin: Koolqa Knight - Slink Appliers HANDS (100L)

Skin: Kooqla Knight of Rose - silver (Men's Department) (350L)

Eyes: Poetic Colors Nightfall - night mood [mesh] (100L)
Eyeliner: CL-NINE CL9v2l_HeadEyeline01C(bk)(free)

Pose: Del May DM - Double take you male (50L)

Anime fans might catch my allude on the MWFW models for today. Blame Ayashi because her Kira hair also works great for the Mod style of this suit by Blvck Anchor. The coat has a hud to change the shirt and belt textures. The thick Kasha shades by Kumaki have skull details on the side, - very appropriate for the writer in the Death Note. To match the Tableau Vivant skin Kevin to the Slink hands, use the Tone 5 appliers. If you want to catch a live fashion show at MensWear Fashion Week, you can find the schedule here: http://sirenproductionsl.com

On Him, K New York:
Suit: Blvck Anchor Grey Suit [mesh] (MWFW) (700L)
Hair: Ayashi Kira - brown set [mesh] (250L)
Shades: Kumaki K_gs Kasha_R2 [mesh] (400L)
Hands: Slink Male Hands Relax [mesh] (450L)
Applier Hands: Tableau Vivant Tone 05 (90L)
Skin: Tableau Vivant Kevin Skin - Tone 05 - dark blond (990L)
Shoes: PixelFashion Bradford Shoes Black V [mesh] (390L)
Pose: Zzang Strength 002 (10L)

Bunny and Stag

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Many great new things to show you today. First up, these two new mesh chairs, Bunny and Stag by Tableau Vivant, are at the 2nd Anniversary of Collabor88. The theme is 1920s. I love this time period!  So many fantastic items. Keep trying to get in, so much coolness going on there. The T.V. chairs can change light wood to dark, and 5 fabric colors are in the event theme color palette. Bunny uses the girl palette, and Stag uses the guy palette. On the right, our elegant, yet powerful Stag girl is wear the new ruffle dress by Ambrosia. It also comes in green, blue, pink, and white pokadot. The dress includes a matching hairbow and bow at the front of dress. We are both wearing the new WTG rings, nails, and bracelets B&C Jewels for girls and guys. They come with a nice hud that will resize to any size hand shape! Fantastic. This huge mane for hair that says, "King of Jungle" is called Leah by Alice Project and it's available at the current round of the Zodiac. The outfit I have on is by the Black Carney. I am still crossing my fingers the entire store will come back online. But until then you can pick some highlighted items at RMK Gothic.

On Him:
Nails, Rings, Bracelet: WTG B & C jeweled nails male (260L)
Hair: Alice Project Leah [mesh] (Zodiac) (187L)
Chair: Tableau Viviant Bunny [mesh] (Collabor88) (88L)
Jacket, Pants: The Black Canary ~*{TBC}*~ Gentry (350L)
Shades: Kumaki K_gs Kasha_R2 [mesh] (400L)
Necklace: Rozoregalia Nornir Necklace 1/c (500L)
Boots: lassitude & ennui Suede mesh boots - black [mesh] (280L)

On Her:

Dress, bows, hairbow: Ambrosia Ruffled Dress - black [mesh] (130L)
Nails, Rings, Bracelet: WTG B & C jeweled nails female (260L)
Chair: Tableau Viviant Stag [mesh] (Collabor88) (88L)
Neacklace, earrings: Frozen Night crystal rose antique (free)
Stockings: Erratic patterned stockings skulls - white (150L)

Shoes: G Field *GF* Strap Shoes Alex patent white (200L)

Hair: Wasabi Pills Jamie - Crystal pink [mesh] (250L)