Solaris from Aii

• This round of the Engine Room brings you Solaris Layered Armor from Aii. 
• Whether your particular style is Fantasy/Renaissance or Futuristic/Space, the armor pieces will suit your needs. 
• Pieces can be worn as a Full Outfit as shown or choose just the parts you want. Multiple styles of Gauntlets, Pauldrons and an optional Codpiece are included.
• There is a huge texture hud to personalize the different parts, including striped and solid versions for the corset and stockings.

• It features PBR so be sure you have the latest viewer versions and have Advanced Materials active to enjoy the best textures. 
• Currently available for Reborn, VTech and Legacy bodies with variations. Demos are available @ the Engine Room and @ Aii MAIN STORE.

• I paired the new armor with a number of Aii and Aii & Ego classics available at the MAIN STORE: 
• Hell Hair Sonata (top & bottom) and Serenity (center). Hair Hell styles have 64 colors in each of the 4 tabs in the hud: Solid, Ombre, 2-Tone and Roots. You can also tint the hair using the BOM option.
• Fallen Comet body tattoo in Oblivion, Neptune, Mars available in a huge Fatpack with EvoX and SLUV.
• Mythical Eye Shadow is from Mythical Mega Makeup Pack with EvoX and SLUV.

Hair ~ Aii & Ego Hair Hell  
Head ~ LeLutka EvoX Avalon 4.0

Body ~ eBody Reborn
Outfit ~ Aii Solaris Layered Armor
Jewelry ~ Petrichor Vionne Earrings
Tattoo ~ Aii Fallen Comet BOM Tattoo

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Photos ~ Forest by Cica Ghost

Props and poses ~ Axix Lady Crow (no longer available)

Midnight Matinee

Would you enjoy attending a movie at a dilapidated movie theater in a harbor town inhabited by questionable and slightly disreputable characters? 

Every Wednesday @ 1 pm slt, the residents of Innsmouth, a light RP region dedicated to the works of author H.P. Lovecraft, share a B-rated movie complete with brilliant comments and heckling from the audience ala MST3K. You're invited to join us in the Innsmouth Theater. There is plenty of seating. Come for the movie and stay to explore. 

Innsmouth is not a temporary build for spooky season. It recently celebrated its 15th anniversary. The tingles going down your spine are real, as are the wonderfully unique residents. 

If you enjoy Gothic vibes, early 20th century ambiance or just free-floating weirdness, check it out HERE. 

I arrived early to get my favorite seat. I grabbed some popcorn in the lobby and could feel my eyes glaze over as I walked down the aisle. Ah! Guilty pleasures!

• I'm wearing Kiraz, a sexy leather outfit from Le'La which is currently available @ Designer Showcase. It comes with 30 colors to mix and match and fits a wide variety of mesh body types. It is sure to be the star of the show any time you wear it.
• Matching Heels are included. 

Hair ~ Truth Radiance
Head ~ LeLutka EvoX Avalon 4.0
Skin ~ DeeTaleZ Kayla Nordcold
Makeup ~ Zibska Noir Eye Shadow
Body ~ Erika Mesh Body
Outfit ~ Le'La Kiraz Outfit and Heels *
Jewelry ~ Livia Amore Rings

Tattoos ~ Rainbow Sundae Beauty's Thorns (no longer available)

* Kiraz Outfit available @ Designer Showcase till the 20th of the month

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Photos ~ Innsmouth Movie Theater. Movies every Wednesday @ 1pm slt. Usually, B movies with G or PG ratings. Everybody welcome.

Dust Devil

I live in the US desert southwest. I wanted a look that would reflect the spirit of the high desert. 

In this part of the country, the local wisdom is that everything is trying to kill you: animals are fierce, plants have thorns and insects are poisonous. It isn't unusual to see large columns of swirling dust moving across the desert floor. These are known as "dust devils", so my avatar needed to be a dust-colored and without even a hint of softness. 

• Aii to the rescue! Everything I'm featuring today is available in the MAIN STORE [Click each link below to go directly to the item in the store].

• Draconis is one of my favorite Aii mods. It's been updated for use with a variety of mesh bodies both male and female and comes with both EvoX BOM and SLUV head tattoos. Dragon scales cover the face, arms and legs. Other BOM tattoos are included for totally different looks, though for me, the gold metallic scales are the most important part of the look.

• I combined Draconis with Ancient Wings. These wings come with their own AO and include feathers and several different styles of decorative armor for use as Dragons, Angels or Demons. I wanted a rough desert look, so I'm using them stripped down to the skin with just the basic armor for a touch of shine.

• My BOM Finger mods and Claw Jewelry are Demonic Touch. Like all Aii products, there is a large texture hud and variations to personalize the look. There are creepy eyes to add to the hands as well, but that isn't part of the desert culture, so I'll save those for another time.

• Necromantic Hair is part of the Hair Hell collection. It includes the optional Horns. There are 64 colors in each of the 4 tabs in the hud: Solid, Ombre, 2-Tone and Roots. You can also tint the hair using the BOM option (be sure to follow the instructions carefully for the best result). 

Hair ~ Aii & Ego Hair Hell Necromantic Hair 
Head ~ LeLutka EvoX Billie 4.0

Eyes ~ Gloom Darkness Collection 
Skin ~ Lumae Eirtae T9
Body ~ Maitreya Lara 5.3
Outfit ~ Broken Style Sansa old GG
Nails ~ Aii & Ego Demonic Touch
Other ~ Aii Draconis Legs & Tattoos / Aii & Ego Ancient Wings w Armor / Aura sparkles from Cole's Corner and Raven Bell / Ocotilla (cactus) fronds are from Fanavatar & Moonstruck

When using Aii products, use the latest viewer version and have materials and graphics quality maximized.

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Mystical Market ~ The End is Near

• Death grins at our little concerns and guides us around our biggest pitfalls. Occasionally, he leaves us to our own devices. That's when we join him.  

• Mystical Market continues till August 24. Don't miss 25-50% discounted prices on all featured items and Hunt items perfect for fall events and decor. 

• I'm modeling one of the three mini dresses Zoom offers. I wanted to show what a difference a change of color and accessories can bring. 
• The purple Elara Dress with flowers and hares could be a springtime signature look. 
• Aine Fae Eyes from Arkhive. Be aware that the eyes are BOM only. [29 colors] *
• Tapered Square Nails are from [QE] Designs as part of Mega Pack 01*

• The black and gold dress with flowers and moons seems better suited to autumn. Zoom Elara Dress with 4 textures*
• The tattoo is Blessings from Leave Your Mark *  
• Magnetic Moon and Stars Aura *
• Stellar Elf Boots in both pictures from Goth1c0 *

Hair ~ Lamb Gem
Head ~ LOGO Harlow 1.0
Body ~ Maitreya Lara 5.3
Skin ~ Damn & Sweet Fantasy Skin / 7 Deadly S[K]ins Daizy
Outfit ~ Zoom Elara Dress *
Shoes ~ Goth1c0 Stellar Elf Boots *

Tattoos ~ Leave Your Mark Blessings *
Nails ~ [QE] Design Tapered Square Nails Mega Pack 01 *

*Featured items @ Mystical Market August 10-24

Merchant & Hunt Gallery

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Photos ~ Mystical Market

Rabbit ~ Psycho:byts Witchy Rabbit

HAPPY BIRTHDAY HPL!

 August 20th is HP Lovecraft’s 124th and

Innsmouth’s 15th birthdays!

To celebrate, Arik Metzger will be reading live in voice from Lovecraft’s works, starting with The Call of Cthulhu for Beginners, an illustrated graphic novel parody, some short stories and then delving into “The Shadow Over Innsmouth” over two nights.

Join Arik and Fuzzbutt for this celebration of our favorite Author in the tribute region to Innsmouth in Second Life.

8pm SLT, Monday August 19th

 8pm SLT, Tuesday August 20th

at the Innsmouth Opera House

Photos:
1. The Entrance to Innsmouth. Beyond lies nothing but darkness.

2. H.P. Lovecraft and his Muse.

3. Arik and Fuzzbutt in their opera wear.

4. The Innsmouth Opera House.

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Birth of a Legend

• Whether fighting dragons or tilting at windmills, every man needs a suit of armor. Fortunately for you, you'll find a unique one by Punkin Blend @ Mystical Market.

• The EXCLUSIVE Nocturnal Nectar armor includes everything from the Circlet for your head to the Boots for your feet. There is a Mail Shirt, Gorget, Chest plate armor, Gloves (not shown), Shoulder Armor with attached Wings, Pants, Leg Armor and Boots. Everything is augmented with good black leather and metal textures. 
• Rigged for use with the Legacy M body. 
• Demos available.

• Recounting my adventures from the comfort of the Dragon's Bench from Mythmakers. Available @ Mystical Market with 9 wood textures + 18 blanket colors with G, PG, or G/PG/A animations for singles and couples. 
• Everything at Mystical Market is 25-50% off.

Hair ~ No. Match No_Sweat

Head ~LeLutka EvoX Kris 3.1

Body ~ Legacy Classic (m) 1.7
Skin ~ Pagan Beauty Steven

Outfit ~ PunkinBlend Nocturnal Nectar Armor *

*Featured items @ Mystical Market August 10-24

Merchant & Hunt Gallery

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Photos ~  Mystical Market

Pose and Prop ~ The Mesh (s)Hit

Memento Vivere

 Translation: Remember you must Live.

• The paths at Mystical Market are lined with mausoleums and there is more than one cemetery in the region, but life here is sweet for anyone who prefers the dark side of SL. 
• Mystical Market continues till August 24 with 25-50% discounts on everything. There is also a HUNT. The region is beautifully landscaped with haunting scenarios for your photography needs.

• Boho style dress from Witch in a Box. Elikatira Outfit includes Top, Shirt, Belt, Headband in 4 colors. 
• Lolapop! Gothic Romance Makeup. Showing the Basic and Under Eyeliners, Beauty Marks (which are microscopic bats), Red Blush and HD Lipstick over the White Face. I used my own black smudge shadow. 
• The Memento Vivere quote goes across the belly of the They Won't Burn tattoo from Leave Your Mark. 
• Nails are from the Tapered Square Nails Mega Pack 01 by [QE] Designs. 2 Collections available.

Hair ~ Truth Whisper
Head ~ Lelutka EvoX Billie 4.0
Makeup ~ Lolapop! Gothic Romance *
Body ~ Maitreya Lara 5.3
Skin ~ 7 Deadly Skins Viool Halloween edition
Outfit ~ Witch in a Box Elikatira Outfit *
Nails ~ [QE] Design Tapered Square Nails Mega Pack 01 *
Tattoo ~ Leave Your Mark They Won't Burn *

*Featured items @ Mystical Market August 10-24

Merchant & Hunt Gallery

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Photos ~ Mystical Market  

Props and Poses ~ Posideon Tarot