Tattoos from InkD and TRUTH

Truth Hawks of TRUTH Boutique has recently branched out into tattoo making with his new range called "Truth Ink". These tatts are impressive not just because of the quality of the designs, but because they come with so many layer options. We're not just talking clothing layers here, you can choose which parts of the tattoo you want to wear as well - full, front only, back only, back and sleeves, sleeves only. Shown below is "Betty", a sexy retro pinup design which retails for 475L. Truth Ink already has a couple of other designs available too with a slightly darker theme, and all tattoos are unisex.

Truth gave me these tattoos on the condition that I take topless pics of myself wearing them. So here you go Truth, topless pics just for you! ;)

Another recent tattoo release is Tinker from InkD. This full body tattoo is colourable and unisex, and comes with different layer options for 400L. The transition from upper body to lower body is nice and seamless, and I love how unique this design is. I'm modestly modelling it for you below, carefully hiding my lack of unnecessary male appendages......... hey, it may be fun to have a male av sometimes, but I really don't wanna take it that far!

This Trashy Life

Swirly seems to have already given me a fairly decent introduction so I don't really see a need for me to give the obligatory self-intro. I am Dakota Buck and you should already know the rest.

In Second Life, where anyone can have all the most fabulous clothes, it would be easy to assume that those with the best clothes will be the best dressed. At a glance it's fairly easy to see that this is not so. Nothing's stopping you from buying every item ever blogged (congrats' if you can, but try to do it without ending up in jail – the food isn't too crash hot) but this exercise is close to pointless if you can't rock your look.

There's a trashy craze emerging from our little virtual fashion world, now this is not the Club Arsheba escort service kind of trashy, this is fierce and colourful and inspired by trashylife.com. Items are being released by content creators like Arbel Vogel (Winter Moon) and Pandora Jensen (PanJen) as the charge is lead by the perma-fierce Ms. Satine Dot (Old Gravy). These girls have got it, but unfortunately simply wearing their stuff doesn't mean that you do. Exploring your trashy side can be a dangerous business for the junior fashionista when you take into consideration how easy it is to look like a dirty dirty cumdumpster in sl – not a challenge to be taken lightly. I've put together some hints for trying out this trend before you start ripping your tutus, tanks and tights.

Just say no to hooker heels. You know the one's I'm talking about, Trashiness calls for some impressive stilettos but once you cross that line into stripper shoe territory you'll be filling in a GOL (Goddess of Love) application form in no time.

Ban the bling and other faux-glamorous jewelry. If your body is blingin' you have no right to be within a four sim radius of me or anyone else for that matter. There really needs to be a separate blingtard section as with the smoking and non-smoking sections in real life. Relating this back, the other prevalent jewelry sin is that hideous white/silver texture, accessories crafted from this will not work with your trashy life look (or any other time while I'm on the topic). If you want to work this look try brightly coloured plastic - like hat you used to wear as a little girl. Get multiple bangles, the type that clack together when you move, and link them together. Layer your necklaces. Mismatch your earrings.

Mix and match until you find the trashy look that works for you. Be theatrical and glam.
Scum
Scum Set from Winter Moon.
Vogue Skin (Last Call-Babydoll) from Last Call.
Custom Tattoo from Bellish Ink
Trash (Brown Streaks) from Old Gravy.
Trashville 5 Star Boots from Jeepers Creepers.
Fairy
Sticky Fairy from Winter Moon.
Trasher Skin from PanJen.
City Blossom Set from Earthtones Boutique.
Shit Kicker Boots from SiniStyle.
Guns Tattoo from Lush.
Christina (White Frosted) from ETD
Wrist Wrap Ribbon Watch from Tickled Pink.
Daring
Dare Pumps (Teal) from Shiny Things
Snakeskin Wrap Belt (pink/blue) from Shiny Things.
Dark Sticky Fairy Tank from Winter Moon.
Lamina Bikini Top from Winter Moon.
Leopard Pants from artilleri.
Honey (Brown October) from artilleri.
Ganguro Skin from PanJen.
Buncha Heart Bangles (Pastels) from boing fromage.
Retro Heart Earrings from Kitty's Rampage.
Winged Heart from Yummy.
Body Graffiti (Suicide Girls) from Canimal.

1. Buncha Heart Bangles (Pastels) from boing fromage.
The buncha heart bangles by elka Lehane are one of my favourite accessories whether I'm trashily dressed or not. They come in several colour combinations and can be teamed with most outfits.
2. Wellies (Blue) from Jeepers Creepers.
3. Dare Pumps (Teal) from Shiny Things.
Proof that you can be glam and sexy without the use of hooker heels.
4. Elizabeth Button-up Boot from Lassitude & Ennui.
5. Cassette Earrings from Happy Junk.
I'm a BIG fan of Happy Junk. There's not too much in the store at the moment but what is there is fantastic. Natalie Defiant does some rad tiny prim-work.
6. RaGe Gloves from SiniStyle.
Trashy is fierce. The RaGe Gloves by Krius Misfit are a great way to get that hard edge without changing out of your fairy wings.

So remember:Photo by Menno Ophelia.

Guns and ammo

It's the question on the minds of so many SL fashionistas .......... what can I wear that is going to show off my AK-47 or Desert Eagles to full advantage? After scouring my wardrobe and trying on countless gowns from Dazzle and Simone, I have to say I was nearly pulling my hair out, especially when my AK kept getting replaced by pretty corsages and flowing scarfs, and my holsters were almost completely hidden beneath flowing flexi-prim skirts. With formal wear relegated to the scrap heap, there was only one thing left to do - hit the men's department! Who needs to look pretty anyway when there is such a huge variety of heavy artillery in SL with which to adorn oneself?

The basis of my outfit is from FORM, I chose the lowcut shredded black jeans and Suspect tank to show I really mean business. I threw on a tied at the waist flannel shirt from Miau Haus, mainly because I thought it might get a little chilly out later on. The RaGe Gloves from SiniStyle help provide a good grip during combat (and hell, those just LOOK damn cool, especially when you add the spikes). The Oi! 16 eye Doc boots from Beckenbauer Productions are great for kickin' some ass, and no outfit would be complete without some killer tattoos, in this case the Henkei Tattoos from FORM.

So there you have it! No need to worry your pretty little head about matching your clothes to your guns again ....... just raid your boyfriend's wardrobe and you are all set!

STEAL STEPHANIE'S LOOK:
AK-47 Spetsnaz from Operations in Los Altos
Desert Eagles from Breach Combat Store
Shane Hair Drama Pack from Gurl 6 Hair
Vogue Skin in Smoky Brown (Champagne) from Celestial Studios
Prim lashes from Celestial Studios
RaGe Gloves from SiniStyle Design
Womens-Oi! 16 eye doc' boots from Beckenbauer Productions
Tintable Flexi Flannel Shirt at Waist from Miau Haus
ShredR Black Jeans Low from FORM
Suspect Tank from FORM
Henkei Tattoo 01 from FORM