Distinguished Aesthetics

unabashed commentary & reviews by a gentleman of the grid

About this Blog

Elric Anatine is an apothecary in Second Life with a penchant for exquisite apparel (especially canes), Victorian (and inspired) fine furnishings, and intoxicating absinthe. Within this blog will reside his reviews and thoughts regarding these very important topics.

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No Mod Items — A Lament & Sigh

Posted By Elric Anatine on May 5, 2009

First of all — apologies for my extended absence. Although I returned from holidays (delicate fish was consumed in mass quantities, and creative Tokyo cocktails heavily imbibed) nearly one month ago, I have had to take stock of my life (both RL and SL) and tend to some backburner projects that have now caught on fire. My time in SL is minimal and limited at the moment, but I have every intention of following up on all my SL projects and joys in due course. In fact, I’m making some fantastic progress.

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Using Xstreet

Posted By Elric Anatine on April 25, 2009

Xstreet logo

In efforts to assert that my blog is not JUST about my apparel addiction, I present to you sundry methods of navigating Xstreet (the SL product purchasing site formerly known as SLX). Mind, my purpose for navigating the seemingly labyrinth-like digital hallways of this epicentre for virtual consumerism is but one method I use to stay abreast of new clothing ensembles, shoes, and more. But still… there is more to my blog than fashion. … Really. You are not buying into my proclamation, are you?

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It’s a MadPea World

Posted By Elric Anatine on April 15, 2009

Earlier this week my lovely Lady, Pipsqueak Fiddlesticks, led me to a sim that was recommended to her. We travel far and wide based on recommendation and sometimes we are never quite sure what we will find. And sometimes what we expect is not at all what we discover. Case in point — MadPea (more specifically, yet unbeknownst to us at the time, Swamp Hotel).

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A Gentlemanly AO Part II

Posted By Elric Anatine on April 12, 2009

[click for larger image]

Further to yesterday’s blog regarding a gentlemanly AO, I have spent considerable time combining the Gentleman Jim and Irresistible Male AOs to what I feel is a pleasing effect. While results and preferences will vary between individuals, I pass the contents of two notecards on to you for your use if you so desire:

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A Gentlemanly AO

Posted By Elric Anatine on April 11, 2009

[click for larger image - one of Posture is Everything's original stand animations]

While clothes may make the man, an inappropriate Animation Override (AO) may negate any desired impression one wishes to give and I therefore attribute to an AO a very close second in terms of importance after clothes. The default walk we are born into this world with makes us appear as though we are comprised of popsicle sticks bound together with electrical tape, and the recently added male walk is not much improved.

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