Mariko Magic: Deadly Sexy

I love black lace. And I look so sexy in catsuits. So, naturally, I wanted a black lacy catsuit. Wouldn't you know it, I found exactly what I wanted, and it's aptly called Deadly Sexy. Now, I'm ready to go on the prowl.

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Deadly Sexy is the creation of KiRaDaRk Jigsaw, fashion designer and owner of PeKas Design. PeKas Design specializes in Gorean fashions; but, the collection ranges widely from fantasy to casual to formal. The outfits are extremely well done with great detail and design. Deadly Sexy comes with shirt, pants, undershirt, underpants, a belted skirt, gloves, and arm warmers. It is priced at L$250.

Darkness Falls at Pandemonium is a wonderfully spooky place that provided these highly atmospheric backgrounds for the pictures. The misty forests and swamps of Darkness Falls are made to order for this prowling feral feline. But be very cautious. The place is delightfully haunted.

I'm wearing Deadly Sexy without the belted skirt to get that the sleek feline look that I want.

This is the complete outfit with the belted skirt. It's also a great look.

My hair is once again from [kik] hair and is called Fine. Although the collection of styles at [kik] is small, the hair designs are wonderful, and the quality is equal to the best that I have seen in Second Life. Each color set sells for L$100. A six color pack is available for L$300 and a 12 color pack for L$450.

My earrings are from Mandala and are from the store's third anniversary collection called Kabuki. The earrings come in a set of four styles that sells for L$347. They are designed by the store's owner, Kikunosuke eel.

PeKas Design:
http://pekasdesigns.blogspot.com/

[kik] main store:
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Rhizome/135/70/33

Mandala:
http://slurl.com/secondlife/TEMPURA%20SOBA/93/109/23

Darkness Falls at Pandemonium:
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Bentham%20Hollow/106/134/21

Related Post:

Avatar Inspired Fashion at Boudoir (February 22, 2010)
http://marikomagic.blogspot.com/2010/02/avatar-inspired-second-life-fashion-at.html

Second Mill Pond Reunion

Quantamus Navarantha performing at the Second Mill Pond Reunion 

Mill Pond with its legendary coffee house, Open  Latte, closed over two years ago; and, yet, this is the second post that I have published motiviated by that unforgettable sim in the past six months. The occasions are the joyful reunions of Mill Pond alumni organized by Truthball Cafe's Leesa Donner and hosted by Johnny Firehawk. Mill Pond and its people touched the virtual lives of many in Second Life. The first Mill Pond Reunion held in February was an enormous success; so successful that they will become a regular event at Truthball. The Second Mill Pond Reunion was held on Saturday, and, again, it was a wonderful opportunity to party with many old friends. Well, let me post some pictures, and I'm looking forward to the next reunion.

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Leesa Donner with her boyfriend Les.

Most Popular Couple: Malcolm Aristocrat and Sparkle Loon. Real world husband and wife

who met in Second Life.

Zoelia Zabaleta

Maggie Haas

Nash Lannoch

Loretta McGinnis

Kirra Sirrah

Zoelia, Me, and Jaysun

Truthball Cafe and Coffee House:

http://slurl.com/secondlife/Ven%20River%20Port/34/158/22

Related Posts:

Mill Pond Reunion (February 22, 2011)

http://mariko-nightfire.blogspot.com/2011/02/mill-pond-reunion.html

Party Host Johnny Firehawk

Cheesecake Mariko: Chocolate Mint

It's about time for dessert. Something chocolate mint I should think. I love the aroma of sweet refreshing chocolate mint, don't you? What shall it be? Chocolate mint cookies do so well with coffee and after dinner drinks. Chocolate mint ice cream is always delightful. Wait! I've got ! We'll have a pan full of wonderful chocolate mint brownies,  still soft and warm from the  oven.

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Mariko Magic: Established ... Just Because

Established at Just Because

To establish – to bring about, to gain full recognition, to put beyond doubt. To be established is to have achieved all that. And Established by Annie Melson, fashion designer and owner of Just Because, is a statement of who you are and what you made of yourself. Established tells him that you're confident and independent. 'I know where I've been, and I'll get to where I'm going'. 'You're with a strong and undeniably sexy woman.'

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Well, that's quite a statement I must say. I've been featuring a lot of great leather outfits recently. But, this one is truly exceptional. The attention to detail gives this leather jacket a realism that is unsurpassed. Such fine craftsmanship is a hallmark of Annie Melson's collection at Just Because. But it is the casual grace of the whole look that is creating wonderful fashion magic. In the world of Second Life fashion, Established would certainly get my vote for the title of Best New Outfit of the month. Girls, it really is a must have item for your fashion wardrobe.

Established comes with a leather jacket with sculpted sleeves, coat bottom, and collar, a black button down shirt in all layers with sculpted rolled sleeves and collar, *JB* Original Brown Jeans with sculpted pant bottom prims - relaxed and cuffed, and a sculpted prim dark brown belt. Established is available at Just Because for L$450. At the Just Because store in world , you can choose which permissions you want. You can choose this outfit in Copy/Mod or in Mod/Transfer, so you can buy for yourself or for that special person in your life. Gift boxes are available to make your gift giving all the easier.

Established can also be worn without the leather jacket for another great look.

The black shirt with rolled sleeves can be worn tucked or untucked.

The hair that I am wearing is from [kik] hair and is called Olive. Each color set sells for L$100. A six color pack is available for L$300 and a 12 color pack for L$450. My necklace is from Vox, and it's from the Vox Golden Lucidity Jewelry Set designed by Eidolon Aeon. The Lucidity Jewelry Set sells for L$390.

Just Because store at Warwick:
http://slurl.com/secondlife/The%20Warwick/145/35/25

[kik] main store:
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Rhizome/135/70/33

Vox:
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Mugunghwa/119/228/876

These pictures were taken at the German Castle Ruins in Deutsche Burgruine, Frisch. The pictures are windlight free.

http://slurl.com/secondlife/Frisch/175/182/78

Related Post:

City of Darkness (February 15, 2011)
http://mariko-nightfire.blogspot.com/2011/02/mariko-magic-city-of-darkness.html

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Tub Talk is Back

Tub Talk Hosts Owly Indigo and Catalina Mistwallow

During my first year in Second Life, Thursday evenings were always reserved for the Tub Talk in Hallelujah. They were weekly gatherings where the female residents and friends of Hallelujah would enjoy good camaraderie and girl talk while relaxing in a steamy hot tub (later guys were permitted to join us to provide some eye candy). Owly, Cat, AngieBabe, Ariel and the rest of the girls were always so spontaneous and witty, and the discussions, wide-ranging. They were such fun times. So, I'm thrilled that Owly, et aliae have revived Tub Talk on Tuesday evenings at their sim, Ctrl Shift H. They are as fun as ever. The hot discussion topic of last Tuesday - Lizard Porn on TV!

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Original Tub Talk circa 2008.  My how our avatars have changed!

The new Tub Talk above the Albatross Coffee House in Ctrl Shift H.

Mariko Nightfire: How can you tell if two lizards are doing it?

Owly Indigo:        Mariko they showed closeups of everything.

Amorous doings of komodo dragons! Maybe I should watch more Discovery Channel, not!

Albatross Coffee House at Ctrl Shift H:

http://slurl.com/secondlife/Ctrl%20Shift%20H%20/141/139/22/

Related Posts:

Thursday Night Tub Talk at the Hallelujahs (January 8, 2009)

http://mariko-nightfire.blogspot.com/2009/01/thurday-night-tub-talk-at-hallelujahs.html
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Anna's Many Murders - The Babysitter

It’s a bit strange, a bit disturbing, and delightfully whimsical. It's Anna's Many Murders, and there's great applause across the blogs, indeed across the grid,  for this latest work by virtual artist Bryn Oh. Anna's Many Murders is about a girl who watches everyone around her add apps and gadgets to themselves until they cease to be human. She rebels by embracing madness and goes on a murderous binge. There's plenty of dark humor here that moves at a gleeful pace set by Bryn Oh's quirky rhymes. It's a wonderfully entertaining and a must see in Second Life.

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What is it about virtual art in virtual worlds that can make it such an exciting medium?  In my opinion, it's the immersion of our avatars into the work that allows us to experience it as no other art medium can. Not only can we can gain intimacy by walking about and interacting with the objects; but, our immersion can be so complete that we become part of the work itself. Anna's Many Murders is narrative art much like a graphic novel. I though it might be fun to push my immersion in it so as to become a character in the narrative with her own story to tell. 

So, Let me take you for a ride. It began with an urgent call to my i-Phone. 

I'm asked to babysit a sweet, precocious little girl named Anna.
 Her guardian is most anxious that I get there right away.

Well, I'm here. This is the address.
I'm not one to criticize; but, this neighborhood gives me the creeps.

I met my little charge. She's quiet and somewhat withdrawn.

But a lovely child. This should be an easy babysit.

Hmmm .. then again ... maybe not.

I went to prepare lunch. My blood chilled. I found the mortal remains of her previous babysitter, her dear grandad, sprawled across the kitchen table.

To my horror, the pasta is still warm.

"That was a very naughty thing to do to Grandad.
Go straight to your room, young lady."

 According to the Babysitter's Guidebook, I should have made her do corner time so I could keep an eye on her. Once in her room, she escaped through an open window and ran away.

This is where babysitting gets very serious. I am duty bound by the trust placed in me to track her down even to the ends of the Earth.

It should be easy to track her. Dear sweet Anna is giddily homicidal.
She's leaving a trail of mayhem and murder behind her.

The body count is rising; but, I'm closing in on her. She definitely needs a good talking-to. And I aim to do it, after all, that's my job, I'm the babysitter.

However, the Law got to  little Anna first and brought her to trial.
This wasn't the first time a jury acquitted a killer nor even the second time.

BUT as her babysitter, I still had a duty to perform.

Well, I finally caught up with Anna.
"What do you have to say for yourself, young lady?"

What do you do when your charge is coming at you with a butchers knife?
My Babysitter's Guidebook says that you should reason with the little darling.

But I could tell by the look in her eyes that this isn't going to end well.
She's about to throw a tantrum and then some.

Being a babysitter can be an Awesome Responsibility ...

... as there will be times when you have to Mete Out Justice.


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Anna's Many Murders is back in Second Life and now located on Originalia.

Bryn Oh - Anna's Many Murders:
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Originalia/54/221/108

The dress I'm wearing is from PixelFashion and is called Devil's Sexy Dress. This devilish outfit was designed by  amadine Arai, owner of PixelFashion, and sells for L$350.  I thought it would be a scream to have this very proper babysitter arrive in an outrageously sexy dress. It also contributes nicely to the dark humor of the visuals, and I love how it heightens the drama of the final scene. Devil's Sexy Dress also comes with a hat and veil that is perfect for funerals. There are also two skeletal hands holding up your breasts. I decided not to wear the hands; but, they would have answered the question that is on all of our minds - What is holding that freakin' dress up?

PixelFashion Main Store:

http://slurl.com/secondlife/PixelFashion/142/152/22

On a visit to the original site of Anna's Many Murders, I had the opportunity to meet and chat with the marvelous Bryn Oh. I am really looking forward to her future projects in Second Life.

Anna's Many Murders - A video by the creating artist Bryn Oh



Anna's Many Murders - Trailer

Take a bow, Anna dear.