Distinguished Aesthetics

unabashed commentary & reviews by a gentleman of the grid

Rabbit Kiss – Fanciful Japanese Apparel

Elric Anatine | September 19, 2009

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Name of Ensembles: Un riche etudiant, Tuxedo II SET, and Classic suit “Mod’s” type-1
Creator: Jeter Jun
Shoppe: Rabbit Kiss (Umi Usagi)
Comments:
Umi Usagi creates some delightful kimono and Japanese styled cosplay (maid, goth lolita, manga/anime inspired) ensembles for women. Imagine my surprise when I learned that Umi Usagi, [...]

BlakOpal’s Levant Suit

Elric Anatine | September 13, 2009

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Name of Ensemble:BlakOpal Levant Suit – Black-Red
Creator: blakopal Galicia
Shoppe: BlakOpal Designs
Comments:
BlakOpal is a designer I have been keeping my eye on since I first discovered them perhaps over a year ago. Some creators simply stagnate, some are very consistent and reliable for outstanding quality (i.e. Falln), and a few not [...]

SL Photography Tutorials

Elric Anatine | September 12, 2009

In an effort to learn a little more about taking photos in Second Life, thanks to Marianne Little, I am perusing the blog of one Ryker Beck, most notably her Tutorials.
Unfortunately I do not have time to review them in depth at present, but I wished to make a note of this blog as a [...]

Fox Gets Inked

Elric Anatine | September 10, 2009

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Name of Ensemble: belladonna:lepidoptera
Creator: hyasynth Tiramisu
Shoppe: Silent Sparrow
Comments:
Today Silent Sparrow released another fabulous tattoo. For the ladies, of course. But during the course of a conversation with Hya, we pondered whether or not my fox self could successfully wear one of the tattoos.
After selecting the bluesky colour, I teleported [...]

Pop Japan Styling

Elric Anatine | September 4, 2009

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Name of Ensemble: =IZUMIYA=Fashion Set NO.M11
Creator: Izumi Homewood
Shoppe: IZUMIYA
Comments:
I am seldom one to back down from a challenge, and this was the gauntlet thrown down before me by my lovely Lady earlier this week: “I challenge you to use (the pink Hello Kitty) background in a blog picture.” I [...]

Guest Spot on Men’s Second Style

Elric Anatine | September 1, 2009

Ryan of Men’s Second Style was kind enough to feature myself in a second spot as a Guest Style Consultant. My first spot was as my human self and I thought this time around, my fox self would be appropriate.

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We had a most enjoyable photo session and chatted about a [...]

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