Tag Archives: Gothic

Captivating…

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Sometimes it is just a Discord call and you got a new sponsor for your blogging *giggles* It wasn’t planned in any way… it just happened. I did follow the releases or Rubedo for quite a while, since my friend Chey  told me she got a custom make up for one of her contests made by Foxy Ruby, owner and designer behind Rubedo.  Today when we talked I teased her with the question if she thinks, that I would qualify for being a Rubedo blogger when we again talked about the brand again – 5 minutes later I was a Rubedo blogger *giggles* I am always a bit nervous when it comes to makeup, as I do not have too  many good experiences with blogging makeup, since I am not the typical beauty, closeup, clean blogger. But Chey is the blogger manager and she knows my work so… lets give it a try!

I do like creative, unusual makeups and eyeshadows, they do give a face character and you can do so much with a certain color and style. When I tried the “Titania” eyeshadow,I instantly had the vision of one of those popular tattoo models in RL. I do not remember her name, but she does wear colorful and bold makeup when she does TV shows, events and interviews. I do like the dark casual, urban, Goth looks a lot anyway and so it wasn’t too hard to come up with a matching look 😉

To match the “Titania” eyeshadow from Rubedo, I used one of the lipsticks I recently got at Top1Salon. So the green was set already, as I liked that combo of black and green (certainly the eyeshadow comes in 13 more colors so you can find the one you need for your look) and I came across my usual problem – one shade of green now I need to find fingernails with the perfect matching shade of green – that can end up in a headache! But not of you have the awesome “My Nails” from L’Emporio! You can hide the text in the nails and with their amazing HUD you can have preset colors PLUS you can edit them with a colorfield.

Vegas now does tattoos that work with the LeLUTKA EvoX heads. At Uber they do have one of their newest releases called “Siren” and it perfectly matched the look which I was going for. The incredible amazing necklace was made by AsteroidBox while the cool rings are from Eclipse Art Studio. Now who made that super cool glasses? Certainly CerberusXing! Those glasses are available in gold and silver and you get a HUD to texture the lenses in 8 different colors and as well each of them separately.

I am super excited what else the Rubedo makeup will challenge me to develop – I am looking forward to it 😉

Thank you Chey and Foxy for the opportunity ♥

Clothing

Top: Nerido – “Malfa Top – Black” (Maitreya)

Accessories

Glasses: [CX] – “Farseer Glasses – Gold” – NEW @ The Warehouse Sale // July 2021

Earrings 1: cinphul – “tempest ii [earrings]” – NEW @ The Warehouse Sale // July 2021

Earrings 2: .:E.A.Studio:. – “Earring Mads All Linked Human EvoX”

Nose Piercing: Wicca’s Originals – “Jadeon” – NEW @ The Warehouse Sale // July 2021

Necklace: AsteroidBox – “Bailey Jewelry – Collar – Smaller Fit”

Rings: .:E.A.Studio:. – “Morphine Rings” (Maitreya, Bento)

Nails: L’Emporio&PL – “*My Nails*::Text Linked” (Maitreya, Bento)

Hair & Makeup

Hair: adoness – “beanie”

Eyeshadow: Rubedo – “Titania 02” (Lel EvoX BoM) – NEW @ Orsy Event // August 2021

Lipstick: Top1Salon – “HD Pride Milk Lipstick” (LeLUTKA EvoX HD Applier)

Head, Body & Tattoo

Head: LeLUTKA – “EvoX Fleur 3.1”

Eyes: A.D.D.Andel! – “Redd Eyes” (Omega Applier)

Teeth: [CX] – “Strigoi’s Fangs – Silver Type.1 ( Size E / Wider )”

Body: Maitreya – “Lara V5.3”

Tattoo: .:Vegas:. – “Tattoo ( Medium ) Siren” (Lel EvoX BoM) – NEW @ Uber // July 2021

Poses, Props & Tools

Pose (incl. Book): Le Poppycock – “*Book Lovers* Portable Magic”

Backdrop: .PALETO. – “Backdrop . Paranoia”

Model, Stylist & Photographer

Wicca Merlin

Wasteland Summer…

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TUNES

Hot town, summer in the city
Back of my neck gettin’ dirt and gritty
Been down, isn’t it a pity?
Doesn’t seem to be a shadow in the city
All around people looking half-dead
Walking on the sidewalk, hotter than a match head

[- Joe Cocker -]

Clothing

Top: .{PSYCHO:Byts}. – “Cordelia Summer – Crosses Top” (Maitreya Petite, Gacha, Rare)

Panty:  .{PSYCHO:Byts}. – “Cordelia Summer – Crosses Bottom” (Maitreya, Gacha, Rare)

Shoes: Wicca’s Originals – “Brida Booties” (Maitreya)

Accessories

Hat:  .{PSYCHO:Byts}. – “Cordelia Summer – Hat Red” (Gacha, Common)

Glasses: .{PSYCHO:Byts}. – “Cordelia Summer – Sunglasses Red” (Gacha, Common)

Septum: -[TWC]- – “Thirst Septum -Silver-“

Collar: [CX] – “XenoCircuit – Blood” (Maitreya)

Body Chain:  .{PSYCHO:Byts}. – “Cordelia Summer – Chest Chain” (Maitreya Petite, Gacha Rare)

Nails: L’Emporio&PL – “*My Nails* – Graphic Glass” (Maitreya, Bento) – NEW @ The Darkness Monthly // July

Hair & Makeup

Hair: KUNI – “Ara” (Maitreya Petite)

Face Art:  Nefekalum Tattoos – “Hunger #01” (Lel. EvoX BoM, Materials)

Head, Body & Tattoo

Head: LeLUTKA – “EvoX Avalon 3.0”

Body: Maitreya – “Lara V5.3” + “Lara Add-On Petite V1.1”

Tattoo 1: .:Vegas:. – “Tattoo Darl Lovely Day” (BoM)

Tattoo 2: TF: – “Machinist Light 50%” (BoM)

Body Effect: Artemisa/.~DN~. – “Crystal Flame Body Effect” (Maitreya, animated)

Poses, Props & Tools

Poses: Foxcity

Prop: Artemisa/.~DN~. – “Essence of Nightshade” (animated, color modded)

Deco 1: DRD – “The Beercorner”

Deco 2: DRD– Trailer Park” (Gacha)

Poser: AnyPose – “BVH HUD v1.82”

Face Expressions: LeLUTKA – “Axis HUD Face 1.1”

Location

Bartertown

Model, Stylist & Photographer

Wicca Merlin

Wicca’s Originals @ The Warehouse Sale // June 2021

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Wicca’s Originals @ The Warehouse Sale // June 2021

The Maddy Gloves, by Wicca’s Originals, are a fun, but practical arm accessory. Whether you need to wear it as a compression glove, or simply want some extra padding on your arms, these arm sheaths have you covered. These gloves extend from elbow to the base of the thumb and forefinger, and are secured by a series of four straps and buckles, allowing the wearer to adjust the tension in them for comfort or muscle and joint relief around the wrist. And even if there is no practical need, be bold and try them anyway; they’re a great alternative to the everyday bracelet, and can add some more ‘edge’ to your styling. They come in 10 different colors with 10 metal options as well, and are fitted for Maitreya, Legacy (F), Slink (F), and Gianni bodies.

Event Location: The Warehouse Sale

Wicca’s Originals @ The Warehouse Sale // May 2021

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Wicca’s Originals @ The Warehouse Sale // May 23rd – June 18th

The Carvis Bindi is the latest in esoteric accessories for your enjoyment and spiritual growth by Wicca’s Originals. This simple headpiece adorns your sixth chakra, and resting the pentacle design is said to help the wearer attune their personal energy to the five elements, represented by the five points; spirit, air, earth, water, and fire. Meditating on these energies, to concentrate them to one’s seat of concealed wisdom is a source of great strength. The Carvis Bindi can be held in place by a single chain, with two optional side chains, depending on personal style. It is a unisex, unrigged piece, intended to be worn on any head, and comes with 10 metal color options.

Event Location: The Warehouse Sale

New Ventures…

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New Ventures…

I gave myself a new duty since I realized, that I do have a shopping addiction when it comes to sales. I am sure you all know that feeling, if you go and look at sales you will find a reason for each and every item you like, so you can buy it. But ever so often I fund stuff I bought weeks or month later, still unpacked in my inventory, because I forgot about them for quite a while. That doesn’t make them bad or ugly, but it makes me sad that I saw things, liked them and then forgot about them. So I made it a new rule to use everything I buy, at least once for a picture… we will see how that goes, but I am positive about it for now and already didn’t shop as crazy as usual for the past 2 weeks *giggles*

So this is my first post for some “private” fun… with some of my prey from my last shopping tours *giggles*

Since I felt the freedom to not have to be specific about something I thought I could practice my “built a set and nit just use a backdrop” skills and went a little crazy with all kind of deco and furniture from DRD, NOMAD, 22769 and some more – I do have to admit, first I thought it is too cluttered, but then I did really like it 🙂

This is just the beginning of a new venture for me, so I am sure there will follow some more until I know, if it was a good idea or not… but that only time will show *winks*

Clothing

Top: +Psycho Barbie+ – “Mythos Top & Sleeves” (Maitreya Petite)

Pants: ROULY – “Drive Crazy Denim Shorts – Black” (Maitreya)

Shoes: UTOPIA@Design – “Ashley” (Maitreya)

Accessories

Bindi: Wicca’s Originals – “Lita Bindi”

Glasses: – TRIGGERED – – “Warrior Glasses”

Face Tattoo & Feathers: – Tivoli Inc – “Raven Feathers Tattoo” (Lel. EvoX BoM)

Septum: -[TWC]- – “Thirst Septum -Silver-“

Necklace: ::GB:: – “Long Chain Collar Black / Silver” (Maitreya)

Nails: FORMANAILS – “Eve” (Maitreya, Bento)

Right Upper Leg: -Narcisse- – “Sabrina Thigh Harness -R-” (Maitreya)

Knees: TABOU. – “Diana Leg Garters” (Maitreya)

Hair & Makeup

Hair: Exile – “Dani”

Face Art:  Nefekalum Tattoos – “Hunger #01” (Lel. EvoX BoM, Materials)

Lipstick: Mad’ – “Daemon Lips” (Lel. EvoX BoM)

Head, Body & Tattoo

Head: LeLUTKA – “EvoX Avalon 3.0”

Teeth: [CX] – “Strigoi’s Fangs – Silver Type.1 (Size E / Wider)” (Bento)

Body: Maitreya – “Lara V5.3” + “Lara Add-On “Petite” V1.1″

Tattoo: .:Vegas:. – “Tattoo Dark Transparency” (BoM)

Body Mods:  TF – “Machinist (F) :: Without Sore – Light 50%” (BoM)”

Poses, Props & Tools

Poses: Foxcity

Backdrop: .PALETO. – “Backdrop:. P25 (MATERIAL)(LIGHT)”

Bench: 22769 – “Industrial Bench – PG”

Kiosk: NOMAD – “Derelict Bar”

Barriers: NOMAD – “Tape Barrier Set”

Animals: .:Tribal Tuesday:. – “Black Rats Collection x12”

Trash 1: DRD – “Converted Tram – Trash Can”

Trash 2: DRD – “Powergaming Shed – Trashcan”

Trash 3: DRD – “Killer’s Cabin – Trash”

Racks: NOMAD – “Magazine Rack // Rust”

Light: NOMAD – “Industrial Neon Lamp // Aged Metal”

Pose Tool: Anypose – “BVN HUD v1.6”

Face Animation Tool: LeLutka – “Axis HUD Face 1.1”

Model, Stylist & Photographer

Wicca Merlin

 

“Don’t try to talk, she ain’t in the mood…”

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TUNES

The one that you fear is so close
The woman tattooed with the rose
Claws that are sharp, she’ll tear you apart
Make you into food for the crows

Revenge is her aim, she’ll make you pay
She talks a mean game and she’ll blow you away

Get out of town as soon as you can
You don’t want to face the Queen of the Damned

[- Motörhead -]

Clothing

Dress: [LeiMotiv] – “Brynn Short Dress” (Maitreya)

Gloves: Skellybones – “Rae Gloves” (Maitreya, Bento)

Shoes: UTOPIA@Design – “Kora” (Maitreya)

Accessories

Headpiece & Horns: L’Emporio&PL – “::*Hella::*” -Maskface” (LeLUTKA EvoX, Bento) – NEW @ Pandora Fair // May 2021

Forehead Horns: .:E.A.Studio:. – “Magnus Horns”

Septum: -[TWC]- – “Thirst Septum -Silver-“

Face Chain: [CX] – “Tyrant’s Chain (Silver) R”

Collar: [CX] – “Hell’s Harbinger (Black Out+Silver)” (Maitreya)

Nails: FORMANAILS – “Eve” (Maitreya, Bento)

Hair & Makeup

Hair: DOUX – “Valentina Hairstyle [S]”

Face Art:  Nefekalum Tattoos – “Hunger” (EvoX BoM, Materials enabled)

Wound: Nefekalum Tattoos – “Promethean Tone 01 70% Mirror” (Lel. EvoX BoM, Materials) – NEW @ Mainstore

Face Tattoo & Feathers: – Tivoli Inc – “Raven Feathers Tattoo” (Lel. EvoX BoM)

Head, Body & Tattoo

Head: LeLUTKA – “EvoX Avalon 3.0”

Body: Maitreya – “Lara V5.3”

Tattoo 1: .:Vegas:. – “Tattoo ( Dark ) Rising” (BoM) – NEW @ UBER // May 2021

Tattoo 2: .:Vegas:. – “Tattoo ( Dark ) Secrets” (BoM)

Poses, Props & Tools

Backdrop: [..::CuCa Designs::..] – “The Cult Backdrop”

Throne & Columns: [CX] – “Cerberus’ Throne Fatpack” – NEW @ Fantasy Faire // April 2021

Poses: Selfmade

Model, Stylist & Photographer

Wicca Merlin

“In this Paradise you’ll find just what your looking for…”

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TUNES

I could take your breath away,
I could make this feel so right
Out of the blackest shadows
Into your burning light
Your touch would enthrall my heart,
My touch could release your soul
Lying warm and dark in your arms,
Come close to me now and take control
Riding through endless nights,
Bury the nameless dead
The stars will rain down in the night
Cast out of Heaven by jealous angels of death
Together we’ll rule our world
Together we’ll rule theirs too

Lightning and thunder collide
At the edge of the world for me and you
In this Paradise you’ll find just what your looking for,
Beauty right before you eyes,
How could you ask for more?
Here behind these eyes,
Here inside my soul
Hear the screams of a crucifixion ring through the dark,
Ring through the cold
Reach up and pull me down
Into your hallowed ground
I’ll lead you into temptation,
Buried in passion I’ll lead you down…
[- London after Midnight -]
Clothing
Dress: AsteroidBox – “Cara Dress” (Maitreya) – NEW @ Equal 10 // March 2021
Shoes: UTOPIA@Design – “Kora” (Maitreya)
Accessories
Septum: -[TWC]- – “Thirst Septum -Silver-“
Face Chain: [CX] – “Tyrant’s Cain (Silver) R”
Collar: [CX] – “Hell’s Harbringer (Black Out+Silver)” (Maitreya)
Necklace: DRD – “Holy shit wtfbbq Retro Box – Anarchy Necklace”
Bracelet (left): :::NOIR::: – “Sofia Bracelets [L]”
Bracelet (right): [ kunst ] – “Conrad Bracelet / Female (right)” & “Taylor Bracelets /Right (F)”
Rings: .:E.A.Studio:. – “Morphine Rings” (Maitreya, Bento)
Nails: L’Emporio&PL – “*My Nails::Nails & Text*” (Maitreya, Bento)  – NEW @ Main Store
Hair & Makeup

Hair & Hat: KUNI – “Jimin (Unrigged)”
Face Art: Nefekalum Tattoos – “Hunger – EvoX” (EvoX BoM, Materials)
Lipstick: LeLUTKA – “Avalon 3.9 Head HUD”

Head, Body & Tattoo
Head: LeLUTKA – “Avalon 3.0”
Tattoo: .:Vegas:. – “Tattoo ( Dark ) Illusion” (BoM) – NEW @ UBER // March/April 2021
Body: Maitreya – “Lara V5.3”
Poses, Props & Tools

Poses: Foxcity
Backdrop: ::WetCat:: – “Forsaken”

Model, Stylist & Photographer

Wicca’s Originals @ The Darkness Event // April 2021

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Wicca’s Originals @ The Darkness Event // April 5th – 28th

Item:
One pair of tall boots, nicknamed 'Lagoa' Boots'. Designer: Wicca's
Originals.

At first glance, subject appears to be another tall pair
of boots, rising to the mid-thigh. A set of studs line the front of
the two-tone, subtly patterned material, providing security for the
lacing which criss-crosses over the leg, binding the boot securely
and snugly to shapely legs. A tall heel works in conjunction with a
high pitched arch of the boot's outersole to lift the wearer's foot
to a pleasant height, tightening the leg muscles and buttocks in
order to support the pose.

However, those trained in the esoteric and
the strange may recognize that there is more to these boots than
style alone. The inclusion of three crosses wrapped around the front
of the platform seem to promise either protection against or command
over demons and spirits. With the inclusion of the inverted pentacle
on the back of the heel, the latter seems more likely. These are the
boots of one who dabbles in dark arts, who makes deals and consorts
with devils. As a last resort, this particular set of footwear arms
the wearer with a very sharp, tapered heel spike, which is capable of
being changed out with different metals. It is well documented that
some extraplanar beings are susceptible to different sorts of things,
silvers, irons, some even respond to gold or brass, so this seems a
very deliberate choice. Recommended next steps for this investigation
are to track down those who have acquired a set of Lagoa Boots and
observe them, covertly if possible, in order to see what connections
they may have to the other world. This pair of Lagoa Boots will be
kept for 24 hours for continued study, after which time they will be
destructed in accordance with protocol. Other pairs may come in up to
10 color options and metal options, for Maitreya, Legacy, Freya, or
Hourglass bodies

Event Location: The Darkness

 

Going to Hell

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TUNES

Father did you miss me,
Been locked up a while.
I got caught for what I did but took it all in style.
Laid to rest all my confessions I gave way back when.
Now I’m versed in so much worse,
So I am back again, …

[- Pretty Wreckless -]

Sometimes you meet people and after a short while you get the feeling you know them since forever…

While I was styling I showed the style to Vivien and she seemed to like it so I asked her if she would not want do join in the picture. In seconds she had a matching style and we started to have fun quite a while. I already had done my pose and it was awesome to see how fast she arranged herself around and between me to make her fit into the scene. I anyway love her creativity when it comes to making poses. My head is always so stuffed, that I rarely be able to really make my own poses. But since I saw her working, Í found my way slowly back into that, too – and I really enjoy it again – nevertheless I always love when Vivian does her magic and so for the closeup I again could not resist to ask her, if she would like to make a pose again and she did another kick ass, cool one 😉

I have a feeling that won’t be our last collaboration, since we seem a pretty productive and creative team for that – plus, I hae to admit I immensely enjoy the time working with her. We have so much fun and it is a complete different journey that just doing pictures on my own. It does trigger other parts of my creativity and it as well challenges me to break my usual Photoshop routine, having a second person with a complete different skin and shape as my normal workflow and techniques apply differently on her avatar 🙂

Clothing

Top 1:[CX] – “Nimue Bra” (Maitreya, part of a full outfit)

Top 2: Mug – “Elina Top” (Maitreya)

Top 3: Grima – “Fur Feathered Leather Harness” (Maitreya)

Gloves: Skellybones – “Rae Gloves” (Maitreya) – NEW @ The Warehouse Sale // March 2021

Pants: Mug – “Dani Shorts” (Maitreya)

Socks: -SU!- – “Garter Socks Nylon BLACK” (BoM)

Shoes & Socks: L’Emporio&PL – “*Asahi*” (Maitreya) – NEW @ NEO Japan // March 2021

Accessories

Face Chain: .:E.A.Studio:. – “Gunnhild Cross Goth” (Gacha, Rare) – NEW @ Kinky // March 2021

Collar: [CX] – “XenoCircuit – Night” (Maitreya)

Nails & Rings: [CX] – “Essential Dirty Claws” (Maitreya, Bento)

Hair & Makeup

Hair: {Limerence} – “Bria hair-s”

Face Art:  Nefekalum Tattoos – “Hunger” (BoM, Materials enabled)

Scars: . The Rotting Lab . – “Waster – Scar – Pale” (BoM)

Head, Body & Tattoo

Head: LeLUTKA – “Erin 2.5”

Ears: .:BoD:. – “Sasha Croses BoM & Tint Ears” – NEW @ Necrosis // March 2021

Body: Maitreya – “Lara V5.3”

Tattoo 1: .:Vegas:. – “Tattoo Dark Earthly” (BoM)

Tattoo 2: TF: – “Machinist (F) :: Without Sore – Light 50%” (BoM)

Poses, Props & Tools

Backdrop: .PALETO.– “Backdrop:.KPRED” – NEW @ The Warehouse Sale // March 2021

Pose 1: Vivien De’Lancoure & Wicca Merlin

Pose 2: Vivien De’Lancoure

Models & Stylists

Vivien De’Lancoure & Wicca Merlin

Photographer

Wicca Merlin

“Out of the Dark…”

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TUNES

“Out of the dark”
Hörst du die Stimme, die dir sagt
“Into the light
I give up and close my eyes
Out of the dark”
Hörst du die Stimme, die dir sagt
“Into the light
I give up and you waste your tears
To the night”

[- Falco -]

Clothing

Top: AsteroidBox – “Lexi Shirt” (Maitreya Petite)

Pants: .{PSYCHO:Byts}. – “Yule Leggings” (Maitreya)

Shoes: AsteroidBox – “Spencer Boots” (Maitreya)

Accessories

Glasses: -SU!- – “Midnight Doll Sunglasses”

Nails: L’Emporio&PL – “*Espi*::-Ring+Nails” (Maitreya, Bento)

Hair & Makeup

Hair: no.match – “No_Rhyme” – NEW @ DUBAI // February 2021

Eye Art: Nefekalum Tattoos – “Hunger” (BoM, Materials enabled)

Lip: .:E.A.Studio:. – “Deadly/Virtues – Mouth Justice” (BoM, Gacha, Common)

Scars: . The Rotting Lab . – “Waster – Scar – Pale” (BoM)

Head, Body & Tattoo

Head: LeLUTKA – “Erin 2.5”

Eyes: Madame Noir – “Sarah Eyes” (LeLUTKA Evo. HD Applier)

Body: Maitreya – “Lara 5.3”

Body Add On: Maitreya – “Lara-Add-on-Petite V1.1”

Poses, Props & Tools

Poses: Myself

Backdrop: .PALETO. – “Backdrop:.Memphis”

Seat: NOMAD – “Junk Bag Seat”

Deco 1: NOMAD – “Magazine Rack // Rust”

Deco 2: HILTED – “Gym Bag – L’homme Edition – 2”

Model, Stylist & Photographer

Wicca Merlin