Recently I was requested to pose for a vendor for Fluke poses, however, it was for my male avatar. Poor thing was cooped up in my inventory for a while. So when I brought him out, I figured I should get him some new clothes. I found this awesome mesh suit on marketplace. I’m wearing the slim version of the suit, but there is also a muscular version available. Before purchasing it, make sure to try the demo.

The hat and glasses I’m wearing are also mesh and from Entente. Entente is another great place to get stylish mesh items, especially for the boys. Check out the Entente website for more pics and details.

Credits:
*Skin: *Birth* Elixir Skin (straw) clean by Silent Alchemi
*Hair: [NSD] Justin Hair/Espresso by Naith Smit
*[PXL] Eyes – Glow – YellowGreen – Small by Hart Larsson
Suit: J.H. Couture *Dolce* MESH Suit (BLACK/WHITE) by Jada Humby (MESH)
Hat: -Entente- Batista Fedora by Meraud (MESH)
Glasses: -Entente- Bliblio Glasses by Meraud (MESH)
*2nd Pose: (Fluke) M.Runway by GM Nikolaidis

A few weeks ago I was contacted by Linden Lab® to create an image with a music theme. I wasn’t sure exactly what to do. Then I remembered this adorable pose I had from Olive Juice and asked Mr. Prad Prathivi to come sit with me. I think this is one of my most favorite pictures that I have ever done, it means so much to me. That’s why I’m so happy that it’s on SecondLife.com today. (Remember to logout if you are logged in so you can see it)

Along with Mr. Prathivi and I, you will see Miaa Rebane, Faint Paulse, Harlow Heslop, Sixx Yangtz, Harper Beresford and Ivoni Miles. Just click on the arrows to see all of the images. Congrats to them all. <3

After submitting the above picture (which is pretty much a raw screen shot) I had played with the image more in photoshop and posted it on my flickr, so sharing it below. While processing the image, I was listening to "I love you forever” by the amazing Two Steps From Hell.

The couple’s pose in this image is by IsabellaGrace Baroque of Olive Juice. She will be giving this pose out for FREE at Pose Fair which will run from April 15th till May 5th. So remember to drop by the Olive Juice booth and pick up your free pose! <3

Credits:
What Mr. Prathivi is wearing:
Shirt: Aoharu – Silk Shirt (Black)
Jeans: Zaara – Classic Jeans (Ash)
Shoes: Kari – Kicks Shoes

What I’m wearing:
Skin: Aura
Hair: Shag
Shirt: Erratic
Jeans: Maitreya Mesh Jeans
Jewels: Je Suis and Erratic
Shoes: Soreal Sneakers

It’s been a while since I’ve done a male fashion post on my blog so I thought I should bring it back with a bang by introducing you to one of the sexiest men in my friend list. I’ve known Mr. Claudius Fouroux for a few years now and I cannot say that I have ever seen him look anything but completely drool worthy. He may look like a gorean master to you in this post, however, he’s one of the most brilliant male stylists I’ve seen on the grid. Every time I have seen him he always has a completely new look that he’s been playing around with. My favorite was when he had his dreadlocks, I was just swooning! I wish I had taken a pic back then.

Rumor has it that Mr. Fouroux is quite the ladies man, although I haven’t really seen anything to back that up, but I thought I should mention it in any case to make this post more scandalous. Sorry Claud, but you knew I was gonna throw you under the bus when you signed up for this! <3

When Mr. Fouroux is not busy being his incredibly handsome self in SL, I really have no idea what else he does or what his likes and dislikes are. He’s actually kind of a mystery. I know he used to be a fashion blogger back in the day, but I really haven’t seen him doing much lately. Perhaps we should all do some investigating. :P

A big thank you to Mr. Claudius Fouroux for taking the time out of his busy shagging schedule and posing for me. Also a big thank you to Miss Zaara Kohime for joining us in this photoshoot to be one of his harem girls.

Credits:
Claudius Fouroux:
Skin – the body co. Blaze (08 Dark) black hair
Eyes – BIGBrown Eyes by Aradia Dielli
Facial Hair – *Valiant & Sacred* 2.0 Beard V8 by wavie Haller
Hair – /Wasabi Pills/ Magnus Mesh Hair by MissAllSunday Lemon
Piercings – [twee.] – Prime Piercing by Verinne Ansar
Outfit – Roquez T.E.D. /BLK by Valekio Rau
Gloves – Feroz – Vendas II (hands bandages) by Juampi Sparta
Tattoo – Tattoo Moa-Moa (male)_GoK by danel Kurosawa
Boots – T.E.D. Wurr-Blades/BLK by Valekio Rau
Weapon – Centipede Axe Pluto by Centipede Weapons

Zaara Kohime: (Girl on the right)
Skin: Body Co.
Hair: Maitreya
Clothing and Jewels: Zaara

Strawberry Singh: (Girl on the left)
Skin: Aura
Hair: Elikatira
Silk: Solange
Jewels: Zaara
Tattoo: Huz Tats

Poses:
1st Picture: Diesel Works
2nd Picture: oOo Studio & Geez

Or as I really wanted to call this post, “This Christmas – Give a Shit!” Hello; I’m the vampire Lord Winter Jefferson. The fabulous Barry Singe is allowing me to take over her blog (again) because… lets face it, she can be pretty slack at times. Can’t style herself either, takes second rate pictures and carries a whiff of curried mangos with her wherever she goes. I’ll admit to being somewhat fond of her, but only very occasionally and after a helluva lot to drink. This post does come out from both of us though, and it comes from some place pretty sincere. In Strawberry’s case it would be her heart but with me I’m not entirely sure as mine stopped beating a good 248 years ago. Self preservation perhaps; I like to maintain my food source in good working order.

This time of year… for most of us, we are so lucky. Sure everyone is doing it a lot harder, I won’t deny. But there’s usually enough to eat, we don’t have to boil our water before drinking it and we are mostly free to live our lives in a safe way. If you have the freedom to be online and read this post then you are doing relatively well. No one begrudges you this and it’s wonderful to see. We’d just like to invite you to take one extra step outside, as Second Lifers have proven themselves to be such a generous community on both local and global levels in this quite frankly crappiest of years.

What we would love is to open up comments to things that you do for others, share and provide inspiration for small acts that can provide cheer where it is least expected – and most needed. As an example, I give my family chickens in a card each year. It’s kind of hard stuffing them in and neither of us seems to enjoy the experience much, but I saw it as an idea on the Oxfam site  and I didn’t really bother reading it closely so I just put my own spin on it… no, really. What happens is you buy the card, and the cost goes towards giving a family in places like Laos a brood of chickens. You can give a friend crabs  (or as I call it “every other Friday night”) and you genuinely can give a shit. I personally recommend sending this one to your boss.

There are lots more ways that can be used to add some extra sparkle. That lonely old widow on the end of your street? Invite him around for some festive nog. That really ugly patch of weeds at the park? Pull an eco ninja and plant some flower seeds there so that everyone gets a Spring surprise. Leave a comment on the blog of someone you do not know. Throw in toll fare for the car behind you. Babysit for your harried friend. Write a letter instead of a text. Compliment a stranger on their style. Pat that strange cat winding its way around your ankles. Create little origami animals and leave them on park benches to delight small children. Reassure Berry that she doesn’t smell like rotten mangos… which means totally lie through your fangs.

I know that we don’t all believe in the same things. It doesn’t matter, beauty is non  denominational. Share with us what you do to make this season special. That’s the first step right there.

“Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle.” Plato.

What Berry Is Wearing and She Obviously Took This Picture Too And Was Quite Upset That I Didn’t Let Her Get An Ass Shot Into This Post:
Skin: Glam Affair Linn by Aida Ewing
Hair: Elikatira Early Black by Elikapeka Tiramisu
Boots: Slink Tall Leather Thigh Boots Curvy Red by Siddean Munro
Outfit: B@R Rolled Up Santa Girl Red by June Dion

What Winter Is Wearing:

Lap Warmer: Strawberry Singh by… well presumably Mr and Mrs Singh
Hair: LeLutKa Olja in Arctic by Thora Charron
Antlers: Illusions Florissinae by Siyu Sien
Skin: Tableau Vivant Vincent in January by M4r1lyn Magic
Eyes: Fashism in Pale Silver by Ikon Innovia

Chair + Pose: {.:exposeur:.} Cozy Santa Chair by RubyStarlight Writer

For today’s male fashion post I got to interview the stylish couple, Gabe Bookmite and Garrett Ceriano. I met and got to know Gabe and Garrett on plurk. Gabe has an innocence about him that is not only lovable but hilarious at the same time. His plurks and responses always leave me giggling to myself. Garrett on the other hand, well I’ll be honest here, he kinda intimidated me at first. LOL But after a while I realized he’s quite a nice guy and not so intimidating. :P

Now they have come together and started their own fashion blog. If you haven’t seen it yet, check out: The Cerianos | Love and Fashion

So while I was taking their pictures, I of course had to do my usual poking, prodding and asking completely innocent questions. I love their responses because they really made their personalities shine. Here’s a glimpse of the Cerianos. <3

Berry: How long have you guys known each other in sl?
Garrett Ceriano: 5 minutes
Berry: lol
Gabe Ceriano: two years
Gabe Ceriano: well one
Gabe Ceriano: almost two

Berry: and what made you guys decide to start a blog together?
Gabe Ceriano: Um, Garrett has a nice style and I was getting bored of just me
Garrett Ceriano: I chose to blog with him because it’s what’s good for me.
Berry: were you threatened and blackmailed to do it?
Gabe Ceriano: Yes I did.
Garrett Ceriano: Well, my life is in danger
Berry: hahahahahaha
Gabe Ceriano: I told him he has to blog with me
Garrett Ceriano: We had intended on blogging together but I had never gotten around to doing that with him because I resisted and also had something “better” to do
Berry: hahahahhahaha I love your bluntness.
Garrett Ceriano: So we just decided since we get dressed up and such to go to functions together we could do the same for a blog
Garrett Ceriano: And i’ll give him credit for our new blog totally being his idea and it gives me something to use my creativity on, I’m more productive under pressure lol
Berry: awwww, you guys make a good team.

Berry: ok Garrett, tell me what you like most about Gabe. :P
Garrett Ceriano: afk
Berry: hahahahahaha
Berry: I think he’s running away from the question
Gabe Ceriano: he is. He dislikes me T-T
Gabe Ceriano: So Garrett what do you like about me? lol
Garrett Ceriano: We just met like 5 minutes ago
Garrett Ceriano: The things I like most about him are…
Garrett Ceriano: He can stick to scheduling better than I can
Garrett Ceriano: He can wear anything and pull it off, I can’t…
Berry: I would have to agree with that (him being able to pull off anything)
Garrett Ceriano: He puts up with my temper
Berry: you have a pretty bad temper huh?
Garrett Ceriano: NO COMMENT
Berry: hahahha

Berry: ok Gabe you tell me now, what do you like most about Garrett
Gabe Ceriano: I typed this when garrett was talking so
Garrett Ceriano: He likes that I cut him off when I’m still talking
Gabe Ceriano: Garrett is very passionate with everything he does. He has his view points as is very unwilling to change his view points. Sometimes he lets me be the boss. Sometimes. He’s sweet and kind and childish and he fixes my typos. He always makes me laugh…like now <-<
Berry: awwwwwwww you guys are totally adorable.
Garrett Ceriano: I think we keep each other grounded

I really had such a fun time chatting with both of them. They are both very down to earth and friendly, not to mention incredibly stylish. So do check out their blog when you get the chance.

Thank you Gabe and Garrett for posing for me. <3

And now here's what they are wearing:

What Garrett Ceriano is wearing: (left)
*Skin: -Belleza- Ashton Medium Bald (chest hair) by Tricky Boucher
*Eyes: MADesigns- EYES_NATURE ~ Island Green by Maddox DuPont
*Hair: RAW HOUSE :: Flatliner [DkBrown 01] by Jay Khaos
*Hairbase: .::MADesigns HAIR::. ~ Hair Base ~ Dark Brown VIII
*Piercing: =Razorblade Jacket= – Sweet Spiked Face by Kehl Razor
*Glasses: *Muism*- Alibi shade [L] by Icemocolo Voom
*Jacket: Dirty Hands – Punk Outfit Male – Leather Jacket by Traveller Bade
*Shirt: /artilleri/- Bowling shirt *Flames – Black/Color* by Antonia Marat
*Watch: *chronokit* watch no.36 Dio Red by Kit Pizzacato
*Tattoo: AITUI TATTOO – Guided Stars by Jesseaitui Petion
*Pants: HAVANA- Checkmate Pants Red & White by Ricco Saenz (currently only available on marketplace, sold by Keebo Kidd)
*Boots: *Muism*- Troy boots_Black by Icemocolo Voom

What Gabe Bookmite is wearing: (right)
Hair/hairbase: [CheerNo] Hair DIAS / Dark 3.1
Eyes: CheerNo ~ Ollie. Prim Eyes Loked Brown
Skin: Tableau Vivant~ Vincent December
Nails Mstyle~ Male Nails – B&W+
Beard: NANUK ~ birk beard black
Vest: *Muism* Biker Vest/Grey p01
Shirt: [pivaaca] -Homme- Printing Cut ‘n Sew *09*
Pants: Adjunct Denim – Santa Fe Jean – Smokey Quartz
Boots: COCO ~ Homme EngineerBoots
Piercings: [CheerNo] Ears GAUGE Full SET 2