Maitreya - Desert Boots

I was perusing my shoes the other night and realized that I didn't own any casual shoes at all - nothing appropriate for hiking a trail or wandering in the woods. Having just picked up a few outfits that really *needed* something more rugged and less precarious than a pair of stilettos or sandals, I went searching. As I have so many times before, when I saw Maitreya's Desert Boots, I bought them immediately.

The boots come in green, brown, beige, mud and black and, for L$400 per color, you get both the laced and unlaced versions. Matching socks with prim cuffs come with each and, for the gal who spends a lot of time outdoors (or who just loves the look of these rugged boots), there is a Fat Pack of all colors available for L$1500.

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Fun is an understatement and you will love the detail and the texture of the Desert Boots. Slightly scuffed, whether you choose to lace them up for serious hiking or slide them on and leave them unlaced for a casual look, you can wear these with skirts, pants or shorts.

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For an afternoon of birdwatching (or people watching), pick up the Desert Boots at the Maitreya Main Store at Glam World.

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Both pictures:
The Birdwatcher Safari Suit (Khaki) by Casa del Shai
Desert Boots (Beige) by Maitreya

The Abyss - Ele Zip Lingerie

The Abyss is one of those stores where there is something for almost everyone. I have some wonderful hair from there and their Hell and Back jeans get more wear than most any other single item in my wardrobe. While I'm not utterly convinced that the Ele Zip outfit is best worn as lingerie, I suppose that anything where the pants are panties probably qualifies by default.

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The top is a full coverage back with a strappy front, the panties are, frankly, perfection. I loved this outfit so much that I refuse to keep it underwraps and quickly discovered that throwing on the aforementioned Hell and Back jeans and a great pair of boots made it a great edgy casual club outfit. It only comes in a dark gunmetal grey, but I don't think it would be nearly as strong a look in other colors. At a mere L$150, Ele Zip is a bargain and comes with four pieces to allow for choice in layers - very tattoo friendly.

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Make a descent into The Abyss.

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On the left:

Lingerie: Ele Zip by The Abyss

Shoes: Dentelle by Storm Schmooz

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On the right:

Lingerie: Ele Zip by The Abyss

Jeans: Hell and Back (Light) by The Abyss

Boots: Bot's Black by Storm Schmooz

Dark Eden - Cephalopod Silken Bondage

Silks don't play much of a role in my wardrobe, but they are a recognizable part of SL. When I was hunting up boots at Dark Eden, I saw the Cephalopod Silken Bondage set and figured if I was going to have a silk, this would be it. So I bought it. I suppose if you looked at percentages, this might be a metal/silk - but the detailing on both is spectacular. The silks are available in Obsidian and Silver, the Cephalopod boots are a separate purchase, available in 8 colors - Bloodrage, Mistweave, Abyss, Midnight, Absynthe, Nocturne, Desire, Candykill for $150 per color or a fat pack of all 8 for $600.

The outfit is entirely prim and includes the loincloth in 2 sizes to minimize adjusting - in fact, it was the only thing that required adjusting at all for me, which was a pleasant surprise. One tip - before you start adjusting up and down trying to find the side portion of the hips, look closer because there isn't one. The front and back loincloth base is anchored with four spikes around the hips. The cuffs and boots as well as the full ensemble (wrist and ankle cuffs) are all Lockmeister Enabled.

As you can see, I tried a variety of combinations and poses and just about every piece of footwear in my inventory - truly the silks go better with either the boots or barefoot with just the cuffs, the boots can be worn with a variety of outfits. As always, Dark Eden colors are consistent across the store, so you can also mix in other styles. The full ensemble including the wrist and ankle cuffs is L$250, just the silks are L$200 - the collar (L$25) and cuffs (L$100) are available separately as well as part of the full outfit.

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Slide some silk and metal at the Dark Eden Main Store.

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All pictures:

Silks - Cephalopod Silken Bondage (Obsidian) by Dark Eden

Boots - Cephalopod Boots Remix (Midnight) by Dark Eden

Bobbysocks - Thigh High Straps

In a metaverse where anything is possible, my search for the perfect thigh high boots seemed incredibly long. Not that there aren't a lot of great thigh highs out there, but I wanted something that would go equally well with latex, leather or a plain ol' pair of jeans. It was also a challenge looking for something that wasn't either very plain or very ornate - simply because I wanted a lot of versatility and options (I just don't have a need for multiple pairs of thigh highs.) Enter the Thigh High Straps by Bobbysocks. Wow. Just wow. Exactly what I was looking for - subtle detailing but with plenty of oomph. (And, again, my apologies, my graphics card does not do either the boots or the clothing justice.)

Now, when you go to pick yours up - get the Bobbysocks boot fitting information card before you buy your boots. It gives approximate leg sizes for avatars, including a second set of measurements for petites (which is a good thing, since that was me). It also explains their custom fitting policy which is free for the first fitting on the majority of avatars. I was a little worried about the fitting process, but a quick IM and a little bit of instruction (to me, LOL!) and my boots had gone there and back and were on my legs - completely painless. At L$575, they aren't cheap, but considering the level of service and the fact that I just sigh happily when I put them on, they are well worth it.

If you are looking for some thigh loving leather, head to the Bobbysocks Main Store.

On the right:

Outfit - Nienor by Husky GFX

Boots - Thigh High Straps by Bobbysocks

On the left:

Shirt - Shirt H3 (Blue) by Cubic Effect

Belt - Lilith by Dark Eden

Pants - Nienor by Husky GFX

Boots - Thigh High Straps by Bobbysocks

Dark Eden - Thetis Boots

You might have noticed from my first few posts that I adore these boots and pair them with just about everything. I can honestly say that these boots make looking at your feet a pleasure - from the shading and texture to the heel work. I love ankle boots and the details and style of these just can't be beaten. They look great with most any fabric, can (and should) be worn with pants or skirts alike and are probably the inventory item I get asked about the most when exploring SL.

They come in 8 colors - Mistweave (white), Candykill (deep pink), Desire (light pink), Nocturne (purple), Abyss (blue), Bloodrage (red), Absynthe (green), and Midnight (black). The colors are consistent through the Dark Eden accessories, so you can mix and match these with anything in the shop - I highly recommend taking a peek at the Lilith belts while you are there. At $L 150 each, the Thetis boots are a bargain, but the Fat Pack of 8 for $L 600 may be the best boot deal in SL. Yes, I'm kicking myself for not having "bought them all" when I saw them the first time. They are copy, mod, no transfer and you will find yourself reaching for them over and over.

Get your boot on at Dark Eden - your feet will love you for it.

On the left:

Boots - Thetis (Abyss) by Dark Eden

On the right:

Outfit - Fever by DE Designs

Boots - Thetis (Bloodrage) by Dark Eden