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Love doesn’t grow on trees…

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One of the newest additions to yula Finesmith releases is the “Love doesn’t grow on trees” set. This set really touched me in a very special way. It is something completely different to yula’s awesome usual collection. The nature aspect in this new jewelry is very high and it makes a very vulnerable feeling if you wear it and look at it. For me it kinda shows how evanescent life is. The very filigree designed piece of art made me remember a song I did not hear in a long time and I have no clue why… with this song the styling and the idea for the picture was growing in my head…

TUNES

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=chF244LWWqg&list=PL9542149B005FD613

I would like to thank Daron Brandeis, who again made my vision come true 🙂

Details

Necklace and face decorations: Finesmith – “Love doesn’t grow on trees” – NEW

Gown: LeeZu – “Aimee”

Hair: Urban Lutz – “Bump and Do”

Skin: Silken Moon – “Rookie”

Stitched Scar: AQ – “Sheelin”

Broken Doll facetattoo: PurpleMoon – “Cracked Face”

Eyedecoration tattoo: White Widow – “Trees”

Model: Wicca Merlin

Photographer Pic 1: Daron Brandeis

Photographer Pic 2:Wicca Merlin

Wicca’s Wardrobe: Burlesque

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Today I would like to tell  little story again that this pictures, made by Daron Brandeis, have attached. The first picture, was the entry for the BOSL covercontest and was choosen into the Top 5 on Frolic Mills flickr stream. Sadly it did not make the cover but never the less it really was fun 🙂

I already blogged more then once the great new corset brand NV Corsetry. Their corsets are really amazing and I felt really honored as I was chosen to be part of the BOSL fashion spread of NV Corsetry. I already blogged many different styles with the corsets of NV Corsetry and for sure the burlesque theme was kinda bullseye for a styling with those corsets. In the burlesque aera, corsets were very popular and you could not think any styling without them nearly. I would like to showcase the stylings I made for the BOSL fashion spread, as I really had fun doing them and it shows another possibility for wearing the amazing corsets from NV Corsetry.

For the first look I got the “Ordained” corset and the short body from NV Corsetry and for the rest of the look I had my freedom to choose what I wanted, according to the challenge to create a burlesque outfit. I roamed through google and saw different pictures of amazing burlesque stylings, but one got stuck in my mind. It was a relativly modern picture but the girl had combined fishnet tights with cool boots and a litte hat. I remembered the “Rosenkavalier” hat from Rozoregalia and it matched perfect to what I wanted to go for. Fishnet tights I found on marketplace and for sure feathers and the long cigarette holder could not be missing. Them I found at !dM deviousBeauty out of their ‘Fetish Cabaret’ collection. I like the little details so I added one of those velvet chokers I saw on so many pics with the little rose in the front and the gloves of the Betty outfit from Angel Dessous. The awesome “Burlesque” boots, made by [GOS] made the perfect finish for Look No. 1 🙂

Look No. 2 was not that easy as the “Wrath” outfit from NV Corsetry comes with a long black latex suit. Latex was not that popular and known in the times of the burlesque aera. So I had to think harder for this look to make it work. First I slipped into my red BAX ankle boots. as red and black was used often for burlesque in the past. Then I made my way back to !dm deviousBeauty and took another look on their ‘Fetish Cabaret’ line. I found one outfit that had interesting huge red feathers for the hips, waist and head and as well a red feather boa that came with matching poses to wear it. The black “Wisper” boa I took from Miamai out of the ‘inMutatio’ collection. The 2 huge black fans were provided by Maya Paris.

I hope you liked my little trip into the burlesque aera 🙂

I would like to thank Sazzy Nirpaw for building the amazing burlesque set and modeling in pic 1 and Daron Brandeis for his great idea and the amazing pictures and as well modeling in pic 1 :p

Details

Look No. 1:

Corset & Short Body: NV Corsetry – “Ordained”

Lashes: Redgrave – “Vampire”

Boots: [GOS] – “Burlesque”

Feathers & Cigarette Holder: !dm – “Fetish Cabaret/Feather Queen”

Skin: Silken Moon – “Rookie” (special custom makeup)

Eyeliner: Silken Moon – “Wicca”

Birthmark: Miamai – “Birthmark 03”

Gloves: Angel Dessous – “Betty”

Fishnet Tights: Thalia’s Fashion Collection – “Fishnet Pantyhose with Seam”

Look No. 2:

Corset & Long Latex Suit: NV Corsetry – “Wrath”

Birthmark: Miamai – “Birthmark 03”

Eyeliner: Silken Moon – “Wicca”

Earrings: Chloe – “Black Drop”

Boots: BAX – “Ankle Boots”

Feathers: !dm – “Fetish Cabaret/Show Diva”

Skin: Silken Moon – “Rookie” (special custom makeup)

Boa: Miamai – “Whisper”

Hair: Baiastice – “Moira”

Model: Wicca Merlin

Photographer: Daron Brandeis

New Store and many fashion news from Baboom

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(Baboom – “Silver Spring”, Model: Wicca Merlin, Photographer: Daron Brandeis)

I already had a post about the stunning Valentine’s group gift from Baboom and today I wanna show you a few of Kyra Camel‘s newest creations. For today I would like to showcase 4 outfits and Sazzy Nirpaw helped to model them and the cool pictures are made by Daron Brandeis. I would like to thank Kyra for the great opportunity to model for her vendor and store pictures. The one you can see above is named “Silver Spring” and it is a wonderful and cute cocktail dress. The white basic carries the wonderful silver ornaments and really is an eyecatcher on every party.

(Baboom – “Passion”, Model: Sazzy Nirpaw, Photographer: Daron Brandeis)

“Passion”, modeled by Sazzy is an awesome evening gown with a wonderful sculpted prim that gives an extra fashionable eye catcher on the whole creation. The sweet fluffy boa adds some more elegance as well. Kyra Camel, owner and designer of Baboom, is known for her idea to make one outfit with different possibilities to wear it like we saw at the “Valentine Rose” gown in my last post (http://wiccamerlin.wordpress.com/2012/02/05/valentine-with-baboom-an-amazing-group-gift/) This as well is possible for the “Passion” gown.

(Baboom – “Passion”, Model: Sazzy Nirpaw, Photographer: Daron Brandeis)

Now I would like to switch to the casual corner of Baboom. The red line that Kyra follows for her creations is not any special style or trend, her redline is the variety 🙂

(Baboom – “Couture Leo”, Model: Wicca Merlin, Photographer: Daron Brandeis)

The “Couture Leo” is a perfect example after the “Passion” gown how versatile Kyra Camel works. The casual pants, still with style together with a tank top that only has one shoulderline. The shoes are included as well so you will get a ready to wear outfit if you purchase the “Couture Leo”.

(Baboom – “Stroll around Town”, Model: Sazzy Nirpaw, Photographer: Daron Brandeis)

Even mesh is not a problem for Baboom. One of the latest creations has a wonderful mesh skirt in 2 different sizes. The textures and colors are perfect for the actual season and you will be dressed perfectly for any casual occasion with the “Stroll around Town” outfit.

To see more of the awesome creations of Baboom, take the next TP to the Baboom Mainstore and see for yourself.

Details

Look 1:

Dress (incl. jewelry): Baboom – “Silver Spring” – NEW

Shoes: Stiletto Moody – “Bare Ginger”

Nails: Love Soul – “Retro”

Facetattoo: White Widow – “Cristal”

Hair: PurpleMoon – “Exa”

Look 2:

Gown: Baboom – “Passion” – NEW

Nails: Finesmith – “Painter”

Hair: Maitreya – “Siri”

Lashes: LeLutka – “2011 Lashes”

Look 3:

Dress: Baboom – “Passion” – NEW

Nails: Finesmith – “Painter”

Lashes: LeLutka – “2011 Lashes”

Hair: Shag – “Siren”

Look 4:

Outfit: Baboom – “Couture Leo” – NEW

Hair: Wasabi Pills – “Bambi” (mesh)

Necklace: Mandala – “Hannya”

Piercing: Mandala – “Female Piercing”

Look 5:

Outfit: Baboom – “Stroll around Town” – NEW (mesh)

Nails: Finesmith – “Painter”

Hair: Shag – “Bombshell”

Models: Sazzy Nirpaw & Wicca Merlin

Photographer: Daron Brandeis

The Undefeated Creature

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We all heard the stories about Yeti´s, unicorn, chupacabra or even Nessie. Many people claimed to have seen them, but nobody actually caught them. Rumors and stories about this fantasy beings have been told since generations.

But now in the year 2012 something strange is going on deep in the spooky forest.deep down in Ireland. People found foot prints, first they though it might be a hoofed animal but now it changed all. People claimed to have seen a mysterious wild creature, yet female looking , she got a dark skin, horns, wild hair and hooves. This creature must have been hiding good because nobody ever was able to catch her, rumours are spread that the one that tames this beast will have all the wishes fulfilled that he or she might have.

Many people failed at trying to find her, a lot of people even didn´t return from their adventure. But one day a brave young man decided to try his luck to find this being, he got laughed at and people took bets on him – whether he would come back and no.

One day this mysterious creature roamed around the forest to try to find something to eat, after all she was really gentle and friends with the nature, she wouldn´t harm animals or humans. Her food was nuts and plants. She was a peaceful being, and over the time she got sad, because people tried to chase her and the family and now she was the onliest one left from her species.

The friendly beast took a small break at a small lake, she didn´t feel any danger so she wasn´t aware that a man was sitting in the bush right next to her, she hummed a little song and thought about her joyful peaceful life in the forest when suddenly a man jumped out of the darkness with a drawn sword.

She stopped breathing for a moment and thought she would end up like all of her other ancestors before her. After she got some clear thoughts she jumped off and tried defending herself but couldn´t find a way to fight back. She started running, and she ran and ran. Her heart was beating heavily, she just wanted to carry on her species, even though she would be the last one alive.

The man was still chasing her, she looked back and saw him following her with the big sword in his hands. She ran faster, but then, she stumbled over a tree root and fell. Her ankle started hurting and she couldn´t find a way to stand up again. With the last power she got back on her feet, but the male was too close now and as she turned, she ran directly in the big sword he had in his hands right behind her. A huge pain run through her body and silver tears were running down her cheeks as the man stopped in front of her to finish his prey.

She felt her power vanish and broke down to the ground, feeling the smooth and damp grass of the morning underneath her. Her last view was the male, standing above her his hands raised, lucky about his victory. In the moment of her death he would loudly call his wishes out in the forest, like the rumors said and like it always had been when one of her species was murdered.

She closed her eyes, a last silver tear ran down her cheeks, her breathing went quieter and quieter until she finally died on the forrest ground, kissed by a few last sunbeams that guided her over to where all her ancestors waited for her.

Details

Wicca:

Outfit: Stygian

Socks: .:EC:. Enelya’s Creations

Skin: Nuuna’s

Horns: Wasabi Pills

Hair: Baiastice

Mask: Illusions

Hooves: VS – Kali

Collar: GizzA

Corset: Trilobite

Ears: Rebel – X

Piercings: [ni.ju]

Tattoo: Wicket Tattoos

Kenshin:

Hair: EMO-tions

Facetattoo: White Widow

Jewelry: Firestorm Creations & Mandala

Pants: Egoisme

Boots: Egoisme

Gloves: 1st Act

This story and idea was in my head for a long time, thank you so much Daron , Sazzy, Kenshin and Oralee to let it come true!!!

Models: Kenshin Xevion & Wicca Merlin

Story: Wicca Merlin

Set: Sazzy Nirpaw

Photographer: Daron Brandeis

Wicca’s Wardrobe: LOTD 11/29/2011 – Mother of Darkness

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Yesterday, again I made my way to the DAB Studios, owned by Daron Brandeis. He was IMing me, if I would have time for a shooting. A designer booked a commercial picture and he wanted me to style and model it. As I arrived, the designer was there and we had a short talk about what she wanted to have, the after all was cleared she left.

We did a few test shots to show her later and as we finished I was fooling around with a few looks and styles I created before as, I heard Daron freaking out about my actual outfit. Again it was clear that our crazy minds are not that far from each other and he started building a stand up little set. I put on the funny lightballs again and got very excited about, what he has in mind… I suddenly saw electric lights between my hands and instantly put on my glowy blue eyes… one word gave the other and I heard the camera going again and again… and what came out… was so incredible I have no words for…

Then suddenly I got a notecard from Pindar, who was sitting and watching the photography session… I had no clue that he writes and was hell touched by what just came up his mind watching the shooting. I asked him if I may use his little “poem” for the blog as it says more than 1000 words I could do…

Mother of Darkness by Pindar Kanya

I walk the spaces
between the worlds
and stalk the ebon reaches beyond Time
universes come into being
between the possibilities of my Will
to Be…or not to Be…there is no question
for I decide
what will and will not Be
I am the Smiter of Gods
the Eater of Worlds
and the Mother of Darkness
I call and the stars answer
I smile
and Darkness covers a thousand worlds
I wait for all beings
in the places where all fear to look
deep within
that raw, primal, ancient space
I stand
and one day…your final day
long after Death takes you…
you will see my face

Details

Outfit: Vaxer – “Sahara”

Spikes: SoliDea Folies “Cattiva”

Skin: Nuuna’s Skins – “Black Aqua”

Hair: Baiastice – “Xena”

Shoes: Shiny Things – “Oxford”

Model: Wicca Merlin

Poem: Pindar Kanya

Photographer: Daron Brandeis

Wicca’s Wardrobe: LOTD 11/23/2011 – The Dark Side…

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Today I saw a little note in Starwalkers from Daron Brandeis… he looked for a model he can do a face shot with. He told some requirements and it sounded like a sweet challenge and I IMed him. A few hours later we met at his studio. I already had some face looks prepared and after some time we developed what he had in mind. We changed around hair and makeup color. I really enjoyed it to help him, to get his vision to come true, of what he had in mind. I saw the background and my look and started to try to imagine what will come out. Daron added some lights as well – actually they looked like 3 funny balls floating around me as I had my settings lowered as usual when I just roam around :p. So I was not really able to get the imagination of the final picture. After he did the closeup, he took some more snaps… I heard the camera going ;). After some nice talking as well I went and let him do his work. After my LeeZu shift all of a sudden he told me he did the closeup… (wich you can see above)

Daron TPed me back to his studio and as I rezzed in and could see the picture…  something happened what’s really rare for me… I became speechless as the picture rezzed in. What I saw was simply breathtaking, never before someone catched me and as well my feelings so perfect! The picture really touched me with the look, the angle and the atmosphere… all was just perfect! I would say I never got a better closeup from a photographer then this one… I never got a closeup that showed me better than this one in that very moment. Not long after I left him with my incredible head shot, he IMed me again, telling me, he would have another one done… and not much time later the 3rd. Wich every picture I saw.. I more and more became silent, because of this wonderful images.  With this pictures I got an idea back in mind for a styling and picture I wanted to do for a long time and Daron seems to be the one that can do that picture for me… so I am looking forward to meet him again to realize this idea. If you need a picture, with soul, attitude and atmosphere… please consider Daron Brandeis. I really enjoyed working with him, he is very talkative, nice and kind and that really helps for getting the very best results for pictures if photographer and model are able to come together and talk about visions and ideas!

Details

Pants: LeeZu – “Brit Pants” /black

Corset: LeeZu – “Sablier” /black

Jewelry: Rozoregalia – “Hydra”

Skin: Redgrave – “Trinity”

Makeup: White Widow – “Fairy” /silver

Lashes: Finesmith – “Lashes 1”

Hair: LoQ – “Ouzo” /ash black

Nails: Mstyle – “Perfect Hand” /short

Model: Wicca Merlin

Photographer: Daron Brandeis