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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 only improve by leaps and bounds in a short amount of time, but continually outdo their own creations with each successive release (i.e. Silent Sparrow).

BlakOpal has steadily improved and I have been meaning to acquire their last few creations. This weekend I finally picked up the Levant Suit, and I’m reasonably pleased with it.

Overall the ensemble is fairly consistent, and quite dashing. I believe the cloak pin could differ in a way to accent this ensemble much better and although it is modify, it would take a little effort to do so to my satisfaction.

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The jabot and collar is excellent, the fabric exquisite. The presentation and style are definitely to my taste.

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The vest clasps are refined (and a little unique as well) and definitely draw the eye.

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The prim coat tails flow nicely and fit seamlessly to my frame.

Boots are also by BlakOpal, and I was pleased the colours matched well.

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Without the jacket, jabot and cloak, the ensemble still stands on its own. Perfect for lounging in one’s study at the end of the day.

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The boots, unfortunately, are not quite what I am (still) searching for. They are modify, and if I wish to spend considerable time rebuilding them to my size, I could likely improve on them for myself. Boots are difficult to construct, and I understand that avatars come in all shapes and sizes.  On a larger avatar, I have no doubts these boots fit perfectly.

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Furry friendly? Most definitely (I didn’t even have to switch to my other tail). The trousers are modify, making shortening for digitigrade legs easy.

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A little more casual, and still very elegant.

I look forward to acquiring a couple of BlakOpal’s recent releases and seeing future improvements to this Pirate Ware (and a little more) specialty shoppe.

Other Details:

Shoes: BlakOpal Sculpted Riding Boots – Black And Red by blakopal Galicia of BlakOpal Designs
Gloves: sylvan gloves (ash) by hyasynth Tiramisu of Silent Sparrow
Socks: (ashes) nemu suit socks by hyasynth Tiramisu of Silent Sparrow

Photos taken in My Photosphere

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• Hair – Elliot (LightBlond) by Six Kennedy of GuRL 6
• Skin – Scorpio Revelation (3A Smooth) by Khai Sinister of The Abyss
• Eyes – Blue Opal by Miriel Enfield of Miriel (very sadly retired)

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• Avatar – Male White Fox by Mephitis Jezebel of Aventity
• Hair – The Dauphin (Powdered) by Siyu Suen of Illusions

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Name of Ensemble: Pirate Poet (Black)

Creator: Miss BlakOpal Galicia and Mr. TriloByte Zanzibar

Shoppe: Black Opal

Number of Pieces: 8

Variations Within Ensemble: 2 trouser styles

Comments:

This is my first purchase from Black Opal, having recently added the shoppe to my list of Gentleman’s Attire. I confess that the buckles and shiny attributes are what appealed to me first and foremost (although I intend to acquire another ensemble from Black Opal at some point in the future).

The textures are quite nice, and while I thought that I might be disappointed by the textured belt on trousers, I was not. My only wish in this regard was that an option for unbelted trousers was also included so that one might wear a prim belt — particularly with a rapier attached given that the ensemble incorporates the verbiage of “Pirate”. Regardless, the textures are mostly attractive.

I was only disappointed in the pirate poet’s shirt. I felt the texture could have leaned towards the exotic and refined, but perhaps that’s a personal preference and desire at play here. Some textured laces or frills or even prim options for such would have completed this ensemble.

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I am pleased the ensemble is fur friendly (no disappearing tail with the wearing of the lower prim coat).

Two variations of trousers — one form fitting and one flared, are perfect depending on your choice of footware. Speaking of footware, I did not spy any demos of footware and as particular as I am, did not purchase those available at Black Opal.

This is most certainly a fun creation, with snaps and buckles to satisfy the most discerning pirate of poetry and more. I look forward to plundering Black Opal’s offerings further.

Other Details:

Shoes – Pirate Boots (Beau/Strapped/Flared/Small) by Siyu Suen of Illusions (the ultimate pirate boots, in my not so humble opinion)
Gloves – Fur Gloves from the Fur Coat ensemble by Darwin Mizser of AVID

Photos taken in My Photosphere

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• Hair – Elliot (LightBlond) by Six Kennedy of GuRL 6
• Skin – Scorpio Revelation (3A Smooth) by The Abyss
• Eyes – Blue Opal by Miriel Enfield of Miriel

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• Avatar – Arctic Fox by Cheetah Kitty
• Hair – The Dauphin (Blonde) by Siyu Suen of Illusions