Designs of Darkness - Gears Tattoo

Inspired by Da Vinci's sketches, this tattoo caught my eye immediately and has become a staple in my ink collection. The only thing I really really wish is that it was a full body suit - I can just see the thigh gears in my mind. Still, it's hard not to be drawn to the beautifully inked gears, delicate lines, artistry and balance of this tattoo. A very clothing friendly tattoo, Gears comes in undershirt, shirt and jacket layers included for L$250 - a bargain for body art of this quality.

Initially I was skeptical about the fully inked left breast, but when I put on the tattoo I realized that it was sufficient "coverage" to be able to wear several "lifted" tops that had been languishing in the closet. The back design looks wonderful with either low backed dresses or midriff tops, and the sleeves alone are interesting enough to carry a look. I was very happy to find this shop - and to have the chance to chat with new designer Rezit Sideways. As well as tattoos, you will find quite an assortment of well done wings, pasties, stockings and a personal favorite - the Barbed Wire and Roses Tiara.

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Tattoos and much more at Designs of Darkness (D.o.D.) Main Store at Bay City.
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Outfits:

Top - Lifted Black Floral Tank by WWI

Shorts - Booty Shorts (Spattered) by League

Boots - Desert Boots (Beige) by Maitreya

Tattoo - Gears by D.o.D (Designs of Darkness)

League - Spattered Booty Shorts

Well, summer is here and it's time for shorts. Really short shorts. OK, booty shorts. But, like anything else, there are booty shorts and there are booty shorts. I came across the League Spattered Booty Shorts while I was cruising around on a Steampunk binge and landed at the League main store at Steam Forge. I've been regularly pulling them out of my inventory ever since - somehow they just seem right for wandering around exploring. Not up for a hike in the woods? Throw on a t-shirt, add some footwear with attitude and a killer pair of stockings for a completely different look.

The shorts are available in 6 colors - Spattered, Purple, Light Blue, Dirty, Dark Blue and Black at L$120 each. There is a fat pack of all colors available for L$500 and if you lean towards casual in your daily dress, it's well worth it. The shorts are wonderfully detailed with paint splatters, pockets that hang below the "cutoff" and terrific textures that make these "faded favorites". I should also mention that each short comes in both the underwear and pant layers for versatility with tattoos and multilayer tops.
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Paint the town spattered at the League Mainstore @ Steam Forge.

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On the left:
Shirt - Open Shirt (Red) by E. Watkins
Shorts - Booty Shorts by League
Hair - Beloved (Night) by Detour
Boots - Desert Boots (Beige) by Maitreya
Tattoo - Cherry Blossoms Tattoo by Garden of Ku
Bracelet - Stone Donut Bracelet (Labradorite) by EarthStones

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On the right:
Shirt - Talkin' T "Ubergeek" Cropped by Civvies
Shorts - Booty Shorts by League
Hair - Luna (Night) by Detour
Shoes - Natural Born Goth by The Padded Room
Tattoo - What is the Matrix by iNFLiCT
Earthstones Crystal Charm Earring - Creativity