Free Falling.

So last night I was a little tuckered out before I had a chance to talk about this one, but I had a rare opportunity to host for the Clockwork Spiral music event, with DJ Lokii Violet of Malfean Visions acclaim rolling out the music.   The theme was 'Best in Steampunk', and while usually I'd have taken a hundred pictures of all the awesome costumes (seriously: best in steampunk winner was a brass horse with articulated moving gears blowing steam from various pipes and whatnot), the sim was PACKED and I just didn't have a chance to turn on shadows.  

Luckily, Axi Kurmin (owner of *takes deep breath* Cursed, Club Gothika, Damned Good Design SL, House of Rain, Beautiful Freak Cosmetics, and is partner in GALLACTIC, and Pale Empress... dat lady is BUSY yo) has a much better computer than I do, and has an awesome flickr stream set up for the Clockwork Spiral happenings.  My absolute favorite photo she took of my costume (and I cannot emphasize enough: Axi is an AMAZING photographer with an ASTOUNDING eye, and this photo is ALL hers):

Isn't that just gorgeous?   She calls it "She looks far more angelic than she is."  And she ain't wrong.  There was mutiny.  Matches.  Sail fisting.  You name it.

Needless to say I had a lot of fun, and in case anybody hasn't had a chance; go visit A Clockwork Spiral (click this link for an slurl).  The grid's best steampunk/dieselpunk designers and creators all gathered together for one event, sponsoring the National Kidney Foundation.   Which is a foundation that deserves more attention, so I'm super keen to see it get as much money as it can.  

And while you're there, don't forget to hunt down the Ampersand Photography gacha.  It's only 25L to play, and a percentage of the proceeds go towards the National Kidney Foundation.   It is a limited run of a series called 'Gloom', and will only last the month of September, after which it will be retired forever. 

Also it's mine, and I worked very hard on the photos in it.  Hey, what's a little shameless self promotion?  You can find it near the ~Oceania Breedables~ booth, which has a really cool Steam Powered Animated Pet Dolphin that you can attach and it swims around you!   Just don't rez it on the ground, you will have one hell of a time catching the little guy.  100% of its proceeds go towards the National Kidney Foundation, and so far over 40 have been sold!   It is exclusive to the event, so don't go and wait.   It'll be gone by the 22nd and at that point you'll have to beg someone to cough one up someday.

I was exceptionally glad to participate in this event, really.  And apparently I didn't fuck it up too badly, because Lokii invited me back to host for her on Friday nights from here on out at Club Gothika.   I do have a lot of fun with the Gothika crew and have a soft spot for both Axi (the owner and a damn fine DJ) and Lokii (who's shenanagins I love almost as much as sleeping and drooling on her fluffy pillow boobs), so I agreed. 

A quip from the evening:

Now playing: Jackie Beat - Baby Got Front
Eden: Oh they finally made a song about Loks's clitsquiggle?
Lokii: EGWE@#) LAWL
Lokii: Fuck you Red.
Eden: <3
Axi: AHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

Shenanagins.  I do love them. 

Additionally my friend Jalynne Ohmai who owns 'Unrepentant' (creating full perm mesh kits) asked me to use my photography skills to make a couple vendor pics for her after I made with the 'GIMMIE' hands after she started flashing her latest creation around like a pair of tits.  What was really cool was the item in question was a pair of steampunk wings, and the result is something I am very proud of.

In case you're curious about the props, there are few.   
[UN] Steampunk Seraph Wings
[ContraptioN] Masks: King of the skies *Trapeze* (freebie from the Twisted Hunt)
:{MV}: Racer Corsetry Thong (Noir)
:Little Pricks: Psychic Cross Nipple Tape
[INK] Hair___SURREALISM for DU5 ::Black

Designers United 5, Surrealism.

Designers United 5 has arrived and with it, a veritable plethora of goodies for the beloved odd person in your life.  Why?  Well, the theme is 'Surrealism' and below you'll find just a taste of the breathtaking clothing, decor, accessories, and hair you'll find there.  There's a distinction between 'surrealism' and 'freaky' and it was delightful to discover that this event is about surrealism. 

From !Ohmai: Nezumi (mouse), Usagi (rabbit), Neko (cat) ice creams!   Now as far as ice cream is concerned, you wouldn't usually think 'hey I want a cat/mouse/rabbit in it', but Ohmai makes it work.   In each pack there are 5 versions included: a food version, pet version (head), pet version (hold), and finally an ice cream you can rez and click or an ice cream you can wear and click to make the cat/mouse/rabbit pop out.  It's really quite cute!

From Nuwiggles you have this awesome 'Trapeze Telephone Pole Pose Prop' which, as I'm sure you guessed, is exactly as advertised.  Six poses, and in case you're still waffling despite it being a Nuwiggles product: it is stunning aesthetically as well as being a fabulous photography prop. 

Now here we have two Beetlebones contributions that are both such kooky accessories that you do not want to overlook.  The first is a class pipe that blows bubbles (what else is bubblecco for?!) and the second is 'Koi Bag' in four styles.  Let me add: the koi tails wiggle.  THEY WIGGLE. 

From Maitreya we have 'Hera' and I've got to say I might have a new favorite 'dress up' outfit in SL because of this.   In my mind: who WOULDN'T want to look like a walking piece of Dali art?   

This is BBQQ's contribution and while you might be thinking "...gramophones? Really?  Why?", you should just listen to them.  Each one plays four retro chinese songs, and if added to any build or home, will only enhance the beauty of the build with its own curious soundtrack. 

From INK we have three hair styles: (from top to bottom) 'Surrealism' 'Moses' and 'Worldview'.  I went ahead and grabbed 'Surrealism' because it is difficult to find a well made 'windswept' hair and this one might be the windiest. 

Secret Store released this 'E-Motion' dress, and it is animated.  Let me repeat that really quick: it is animated.  While wearing this, the sky texture will roll across your dress.  

Duboo added these two 'helmets' (though don't let that description fool you, both versions come with the glass or without the glass).  'Space Wanderer' and 'Sea Wanderer'.   They are not animated, but don't let that deter you.   They both make excellent photo props (or accessories if you're like me).

There is plenty more to see and find, and still more that needs to be taken home.   The event runs from September 15th to October 4th 2013.