Diversity in Black and White for SL Fierce

Dark Beauty for SL Fierce Magazine (https://issuu.com/slfiercemagazine/docs/fierce-feb17_final)

I love working for magazines and not too long ago the newest issue of SL Fierce was released.

SL Fierce, February 2017

SL Fierce is something special to me, as they (aka mainly Steele Sirnah, as SL Fierce is kinda his baby 😉 ) always come up with amazing themes and as well with challenging styling requests, but you always have to use your own inventory and have kinda free reign of what you are doing without any given items or rules.

Certainly it is fun too if you get things from amazing designers, but it is a totally different workflow for me then. When you get a design, then you try to highlight it in your look. You want to promote the designer that gave you the item and with the focus on that you built a style around that. I would not choose one over the other as I like both and each is a totally different challenge than the other 😉

This time SL Fierce was going for ‘Dark & Light Feathers’ as well as for ‘Dark Beauty’. When I was told, who I may shoot with, I totally was looking forward to the shoots, as I always feel an invisible band between me and her and she seems to think so much alike and always feels and gets my weirdness :p

I am talking about WrenNoir Cerise, one of the most creative and skilled artists I met in SL, when it comes to 2D art and as well a wonderful and kind lady.

Light Feathers for SL Fierce Magazine (https://issuu.com/slfiercemagazine/docs/fierce-feb17_final)

Working with Wren always means huge fun and as well amazing pictures 🙂 She loves to experiment and while she does her set ups or looks for the right poses she is even getting more into her creative universe.

The first look of the 3 I started with, was the Light Feathers, since I thought that might take me the longest to style since white is not my total comport zone 😉

First I thought about an angel, but what ever I tried it looked weird to me and so I decided to try something different. Something more fantasy and satyr or faun looking. I always loved the “Wisdom Angel Wings” from Astralia so much and now I got the chance to try something with them 🙂 The rest kinda fell in place very smooth 😉

For the Dark Beauty, I wanted a strong, dark diva look :p And with the outfit from Pixicat combined with the stole of *agp* it was easy to achieve that.

The Dark Feathers, that was the one I felt most comfortable with… that was my personal playground*giggles* I love to mis and match so I used a lot of different feather attachments for this look.

It is amazing to see how so many different outfit parts that do not really belong to ech other on the first view, can become a new outfit.

Thank you SL Fierce, especially Steele & thank you Wren for another amazing challenge and time working on those looks and having the photo shoots!

Dark Feathers for SL Fierce Magazine (https://issuu.com/slfiercemagazine/docs/fierce-feb17_final)

Details

Dark Beauty

Outfit: Pixicat – “Necromancer Body” (Maitreya)

Stole: *agp* – “Carla Fur Stole”

Gloves: Asteria – “Lady Faith”

Headpiece: DRD – “Dead Religion Headdress”

Mask: PurpleMoon – “Lost Heart”

Necklace: Kunglers – “Sahara”

Nails: Formanails – “Stiletto Nails – Maitreya Silver/Red” (Maitreya)

Makeup: Zibska – “Luise” (Lelutka Applier)

Lipstick: Zibska – “Greta” (Lelutka Applier)

Light Feathers

Outfit: Chocolate Atelier – “Thea Bodysuit” (Omega Applier)

Jacket: Moon Elixir – “Valhalla” (Gacha Item)

Wings, Belt & Bracelet: Astralia – “Wisdom Angel” (Gacha Items)

Legs: Astralia – “North Pole Faun Legs” (Gacha Item)

Thigh Bands: Promagic – “Ira” (Gacha Item)

Headpiece: PurpleMoon – “Savage Headpiece”

Rings & Handband: Formanails – “Handband & Rings 2” (Maitreya)

Hair: no.match – “No.Further”

Makeup: Nanika – “Gold Eyeshadow” (Lelutka Applier)

Lipstick: La Boheme – “Eve Set 4” (LeLutka Applier)

 Dark Feather

Outfit Part 1 (Bolero, Bra & Corset): Moon Elixir – “Houdini”

Outfit Part 2: PurpleMoon – “Be Mine Catsuit” (Halloween Special)

Feathers 1: PurpleMoon – “La Mort Douce Feathers” (part of the outfit)

Feathers 2: PurpleMoon – “Poe” (part of the outfit)

Feathers 3: GizzA – “Glam Rock Suit” (part of the outfit)

Legstrap: Pulse – “Leg Straps & Chains”

Headpiece: PurpleMoon – “Creatura Headpiece”

Hair: EMO-tions – “Laeticia”

Eyepatch: [sys] – “Grimm”

Wings: DRD – “Devine Wings”

Right Leg: DRD – “Post Apocalyptic Prostethic”

Left Leg: Wicca’s Wardrobe – “Fleur Boots” (Maitreya)

Rings: Formanails – “Rings Simple” (Maitreya)

Makeup: Zibska – “Sammi” (Omega Applier)

Lipstick: Zibska – “Black Top” (Omega Applier)

All Poses: Poseidon

Model & Stylist: Wicca Merlin

Photographer: WrenNoir Cerise

Basics

Head: LeLutka – “Simone 2.3”

Body: Maitreya – “Lara V3.5”

Eyes: IKON – “Hope Eyes”

Shape: Selfmade

Dark Victorian Princess for VERSUS Magazine

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Look 1

Read the VERSUS Magazine HERE

When Shena assigned me the trend for the current issue of the VERSUS magazine I was super happy. She said my trend would be ‘Dark Victorian Princess – but in an up-to-date look’ and she totally hit my heart with that 🙂

I always had an addiction to dark stylings… black always will be my favourite color 😉

The victorian princess merged into a more modern looking way was something quit interesting and as well challenging. My first step led me again to Google and I looked for Neo Baroque and New Baroque looks as well as for modern Victorian stylings.

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Look 2

I never tried to copy looks I found… more to find my own way of the styles I saw. When I look for a certain style, I try to find as many looks as possible to get the essence of the looks. To me styling a certain trend, theme or category does not mean to copy an existing look of a picture I found. I saw that so many times for challenges, contests or castings – People just open Google and get one of the first 10 pictures they see and try to find exactly that look in SecondLife. To me that is NOT really ‘styling’, it is just copying an existing look without any personal traits or edges, even if it can be a challenge to find all those items :p .

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Look 3

Copying looks to me never was fun and thank god I did not have to do that too often. But styling an assigned trend or style is the most fun challenge I can imagine, when I can try to put my own twist to something, but still cover a certain look. When you can bring something alive, that tells a general story about a look but as well a story about yourself… I do not know if that makes any sense but it is what I feel when I do those kind of stylings.

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Look 4

Thank you Shena, that I was again allowed to be part of your amazing VERSUS magazine. I always love the assignments you are giving to me, because you always think about, what would be fun for me or what would suit me. It is always an honor and pleasure to work with you and for you <3

Details

Look 1:

Dress: Wicca’s Wardrobe – “Johanna Dress”
Shoulders: GizzA – “Spiky Fur” (part of the top)
Shoes: Dirty Princess – “Madame Butterfly Princess”
Hair: enVOGUE – “Cassandra”
Necklace: GizzA – “Pure Romance Pearl Necklace”
Mask: Illusions – “Le Fleur Mask”

Look 2:

Dress: B E N D E R  – “Broken Dress”
Leggings/Shoes: GizzA – “Lolita Dress Leggings with Heels”
Sleeves: Wicca’s Wardrobe – “Anne Gown Sleeves” (part of the gown)
Hair: “”D!va”” Hair  – “Astralia”
Collar: :bijou: – “Couture Shirt Lacy Gathers”

Look 3:

Dress: Byrne – “DiamondDoll Dress”
Jacket: [SG*] – “4Minute Jacket”
Lipstick: L.Fauna – “Lipstick [Black]”
Shoes: MODA – “Lorna Laced Boots”
Hair: booN – “TYU321”
Earrings: Maxi Gossamer – “Little Tiny Dagger”

Look 4:

Dress: GizzA – “Desi Cocktail Dress”
Tights: LeeZu – “LaLun Tights”
Gloves: Likka House – “Carousel-West of the Moon”
Shoes: Miamai – “Karya Boots”
Hair: BURLEY – “Zia”
Hat: Xen’s Hats – “Danni”
Lipstick: Zibska – “Blacktop 14”
Makeup: Zibska – “Ltd Noir 18”

Look 1-4:

Model & Photographer: Wicca Merlin

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Thetra Blackheart for “Claim the Fame”: Week 9 – Rockabilly & Rock ‘n’ Roll

For the 9th week of Claim the Fame the designers had to create a Rockabilly or Rock ‘n’ Roll attire for male and female and make a description that was read during the TV show on Metaverse TV. (http://metaversetv.com/blog/2011/06/claim-the-fame-9/)

All designs are available at the KULT District (for slurl please click here)

Thetra Blackheart: “ Cherry Candy: Any lady wearing this outfit will be as sweet as the name! Cherry red gingham fabric dress adorned with cherries around the drop waist. Crinoline for that uplifting and puffy look while dancing at the Hop! Shoes, Hair, glasses, tattoo and bubble gum add to her adorable yet naughty look.

Rockabillie Rumble: This outfit screams ‘let’s rock and roll!’ leather jacket with the retro raised collar matches perfectly with this cotton vintage styled button down shirt. Denim jeans with turned up cuffs harbour his comb to keep his ‘do’ just right! Chain drive wallet and his camel cigarettes to keep him busy while at the Hop!”

Models: Redclaw Inshan & Wicca Merlin

Photographer: Wicca Merlin

Mayden Ushimawa for “Claim the Fame”: Week 9 – Rockabilly & Rock ‘n’ Roll

For the 9th week of Claim the Fame the designers had to create a Rockabilly or Rock ‘n’ Roll attire for male and female and make a description that was read during the TV show on Metaverse TV. (http://metaversetv.com/blog/2011/06/claim-the-fame-9/)

All designs are available at the KULT District (for slurl please click here)

Mayden Ushimawa: “The legendary 50’s! I love that years and that style! Jukebox and rock ‘n roll … this is life!!

For the woman I made ​​the typical dress with wide skirt with a cherries texture and a red pullover.The hair is also typical of those years. Glasses, shoes and hair are included.For man the classic hair and sideburns with a tuft. The shirt is reminiscent of the uniform of the players bowling. belt with keychain rigorously with the billiard ball number 8, and cuffed jeans. In those years have a nice car would mean many things, so I added a bright red Cadillac unmissable! The Cadillac is intentionally represented jokingly, with funny girls happy to be led around by a beautiful boy. *lol*”

Models: Redclaw Inshan & Wicca Merlin

Photographer: Wicca Merlin

Bubble Cyberstar for “Claim the Fame”: Week 9 – Rockabilly & Rock ‘n’ Roll

 

For the 9th week of Claim the Fame the designers had to create a Rockabilly or Rock ‘n’ Roll attire for male and female and make a description that was read during the TV show on Metaverse TV. (http://metaversetv.com/blog/2011/06/claim-the-fame-9/)

All designs are available at the KULT District (for slurl please click here)

Bubble Cyberstar: “NATALIE AND JOHNNY, united in their rebellion, the sweet and innocent character natalie johnny intoxicates the senses can not resist the temptation to love her even more if possible ..
Natalie wears a pink outfit in fuchsia and black, agreed with the detail of polka dots on your shirt, leggings and scarf knotted around his neck, a broad and flexible skirt gay movement and gives a super cute sunglasses hiding her sweet look ..
Johnny wears a classic black leather jacket very complete with all sculpt the neck, sleeves and belt, blue jeans and uploaded to the ankle inside white T-shirt that reveals her wild tattoo.”

Models: Redclaw Inshan & Wicca Merlin

Photographer: Wicca Merlin

Lexi Vargas for “Claim the Fame”: Week 8 – Fantasy Avantgarde

 

For the 8th week of Claim the Fame the designers had to create a fantasy avantgarde attire for male and female and make a description that was read during the TV show on Metaverse TV. (http://metaversetv.com/blog/2011/05/claim-the-fame-8/)

All designs are available at the KULT District (for SLurl please click here)

Lexi Vargas: “The male outfit is called Roundabout and the female one is called Fashion Go Round.”

“Fashion is ever changing, styles come, go, blend and morph.  With the use of bright  boho fabrics, victorian silhouettes  and avant-gaurde detailing, these carousel  themed designs give a playful homage to the ever changing world of fashion.”

Models: Greywolf Fairey & Oralee Fairey

Photographer: Oralee Fairey

Thetra Blackheart for “Claim the Fame”: Week 8 – Fantasy Avantgarde

 

For the 8th week of Claim the Fame the designers had to create a fantasy avantgarde attire for male and female and make a description that was read during the TV show on Metaverse TV. (http://metaversetv.com/blog/2011/05/claim-the-fame-8/)

All designs are available at the KULT District (for slurl please click here)

Thetra Blackheart: “La Marioinette Danceuse! what more could u expect from this incredible outfit but the  epitomoe of Avante Garde Fantasy! Noire Velvet and lace accented with leather off set by hand embroidered silk. Mask, hair, and boots are perfectly suited to this masterpiece.  This outfit once worn will sweep you away to a place of no return.
Le Marionettist!  This ensemble is matched his dancer!   Thick midnight velvet,  accompanied by  silk, lace and leather have produced a fantastic masterpiece. The collar is single stitched leather stems accented with lace. Checkered pattern inlayed in sleeves behind strapping to bring more dimension to the arm, and thickness to jacket.  Riveted leather pants harmonize boots and jacket.  The   Imagination has no limits with this oufit!”

Models: Redclaw Inshan & Wicca Merlin

Photographer: Wicca Merlin

Bubble Cyberstar for “Claim the Fame”: Week 8 – Fantasy Avantgarde

 

For the 8th week of Claim the Fame the designers had to create a fantasy avantgarde attire for male and female and make a description that was read during the TV show on Metaverse TV. (http://metaversetv.com/blog/2011/05/claim-the-fame-8/)

All designs are available at the KULT District (for slurl please click here)

Bubble Cyberstar: “FEMALE OUTFIT LADY SILVER = Silver Lady, full of magic and glamor night lights next to the moon … silver dress strips involves imitating the bust and legs, a small hat, boots and big shoulder pads of cold silver mixing fantasy with warmth of the feathers of a swan.

MALE = KING METAL OUTFIT Woo to the lady in the cold silvery full moon … costume imitating metal strips wrapped the body and legs, crown, shoulder pads and a metal fantasy magic wands with which it has the power to turn any metal that everything he touches …”

Models: Redclaw Inshan & Wicca Merlin

Photographer: Wicca Merlin

Mayden Ushimawa for “Claim the Fame”: Week 8 – Fantasy Avantgarde

For the 8th week of Claim the Fame the designers had to create a fantasy avantgarde attire for male and female and make a description that was read during the TV show on Metaverse TV. (http://metaversetv.com/blog/2011/05/claim-the-fame-8/)

All designs are available at the KULT District (for slurl please click here)

Mayden Ushimawa: “For this theme I took inspiration from nature.
For the woman’s dress I wanted to make a skirt that looks like a flower, enriched with three roses in the back. The hat is oversizeit is also a flower. colors are black, red and white and there are a sculpted underpants with diamond  to make it elegant and suitable for the evening.
For the man I drew a adherent black dress, with shoulders attach that give movement. on the hips are present attach white that remind of the shells. Running circles on the head and glasses are accessories that give a sense of future and avant-garde.”

Models: Redclaw Inshan & Wicca Merlin

Photographer: Wicca Merlin