New Men's Hair from Exile @ Hair Fair 2015

My apologies for the lateness of this post.  Real life has been a bit hectic for me and I haven't had much time to myself recently.  The good news is that even though there are only a few more days left for Hair Fair 2015, Exile has always been very good about getting their Hair Fair releases into the shop shortly thereafter - and this is one you won't want to miss.

"Voltage", the new Men's hairstyle from Exile is just the sort of style that I love...  short on the sides, voluminous on top, and it doesn't have that pre-formed soft serve ice cream shape that so many similar styles have had in the past.  It's tame enough to wear with a suit and tie, yet also messy enough to wear with a pair of jeans and a T-shirt.  Thanks to Exile's fantastic HUD coloring system I am able to show it to you today in my new favorite color "Brond" (yes you read that right) from their "Natural Fusion 2" texture pack.

Featured Items:

Hair:  "Voltage" by [Exile @ Hair Fair 2015]

Tattoo:  "Koi" TMP applier by [Letis Tattoo]

Skin:  "Calum" Tone 4 TMP applier by [Clef de Peau]

Ispachi Closes its Doors

This is sad news, indeed.  Diarmuid Miklos and Andred Quinan have decided to close the doors on Ispachi for the forseeable future.  Ispachi was a beacon in men's fashion, accessories, hair, and skins on the Grid for as long as I can remember.  They will be missed.

A message on the Ispachi flickr page reads:

"...due to changes in our lives, particularly with regards to accessibility, game-play and schedule, Ispachi is now closed and will be until further notice.  We want to thank you all for your support in the past and for giving us a creative outlet! It has been a memorable and enjoyable one.  We will hopefully be back in the future. So for now we both wish you all farewell!"

Look of the Day

Featured Items:

Shirt:  "Shirt 04" Plain White by [chronokit]

Pants:  Military Sarrouel Pants by [chronokit]

Hair:  "M-03" Hair (Dark Blond) by [Salon de GLOW]

Skin: "Prince" by [Body co AKA The Shops]

Ears:  Steking "Season 5" by [Mandala]

Shoes:  "Mason" Brogues by Ispachi (No longer available)

More than a Dream...

This past week I got a group notice about the new "Essex" male outfit over at a store called FashionNatic, which I was not familiar with.  It looked rather nice in the photo and the price was just perfect for me since I had tier due, so I TP'd on over to check it out.  To be totally honest with you I was not prepared for how well made this clothing was.  Not only does it include shirt, vest, pants, and shoes; but it also comes with a HUD that allows you to customize the whole ensemble to your liking.

Once I tried on the demo on I was floored at how nicely it fit.  It was actually man-shaped which doesn't sound like a big deal, but given the sheer volume of 'unisex' crap guys in SL are forced to deal with I think it's noteworthy.  You need to check this one out, guys.  

Featured Items:

"Essex" Male Outfit by [FashionNatic]

"Inkubator" Hair (Kyle) by [Action]

"Ardent Eyes" (Skyfall) by [IKON]

"River" Skin by [Aeros]

NB:  The hair in this post is about a month old now, but it is worth mentioning since it's the first new release in a while from Action Surf & Sk8.  They've totally re-worked their coloring system for this new "Inkubator" series of hair and there are themed color packs that can be purchased separately.  The blond tones could be a bit more natural looking, but it's definitely worth having a look at.

MENSTUFF 2015

It's that time of year again, folks!  We are pleased to announce that Agape Men's Shapes will be participating in this Summer's MENSTUFF hunt beginning June 1.  This blog will be on hiatus until the hunt is underway, but in the meantime we leave you with this image of our gift for the hunters - a new base shape for the TMP male body...

See you on the Hunt!

Crazy White Boy

Since the Beta version of Niramyth's "Aesthetic" male body went on sale last month, the list of vendors selling compatible mesh and applier clothing has really taken off.  Content creators have been popping up in world and on the Marketplace, many offering top-notch products.  Featuring original hand made textures, Toni Antfarm's "Crazy White Boy" has a little bit of something for everyone.  Surfer's wetsuits, casual wear, and workout gear are only a few of the things you'll find in his shop on the Marketplace.

Today we'll have a look at some of their more "intimate" apparel...  This ensemble features a rigged, fitted mesh top as well as a non-rigged thong bottom, which may be resized via HUD.

Featured items:

"Sheer Lift & Thong" Outfit by [Crazy White Boy] (Marketplace Only)

"Aesthetic" Male Body by [Niramyth]

"Traveller" hair by [Exile]

The "Aesthetic" Male Body by Niramyth

Hello, everyone!  Today we take a first look at the Grid's first serious alternative to the TMP Male Body, Niramyth's "Aesthetic" Male Body.  If you've ever dreamed of being a "hardbody" in SL, this just may be the mesh body for you.  Over the coming weeks, we will be looking at this new product (still in Beta) in depth, but for now we'll start with some pics of a basic look I was able to create.  This is not for the fainthearted...  You will be quite muscular by the time you're through.

Featured Items:

"Aesthetic" Male Body by [Niramyth]

"Ken" hair by [ARGRACE]

AESTHETIC "Duo" outfit by [Crazy White Boy] (Marketplace Only)

AESTHETIC Cord rings by [Crazy White Boy] (Marketplace Only)

"Freestylerz" Sneakers by [2Real]

NB:  To those who don't like being 'too' muscular (and to those who like being REALLY muscular), the creator of this mesh body has stated that once the Beta period is over he will begin working on both a slimmer and a bulkier version.  As always, if you have any questions about the items featured here, leave them in the comments section and I will get back to you ASAP.

New Men's Hair from EXILE plus a TMP surprise...

Today we have two new items: a great new male hair from EXILE, and a new one-piece outfit from Pumpkin designed with the TMP Male Body in mind.  The new male hairstyle is named "Rise Above" and like all of EXILE's new mesh hair, the texture is HUD-driven.  If you buy the "Reds" pack for example, you are actually getting 20 color options - and that's a pretty damned good deal if you ask me.  Today we'll see a texture called "Miami" from their "Fantasy 1" color pack.

Pumpkin's "Streetwear" ensemble comes in 4 colors.  Pictured is the "Brown" option.  the ensemble features a long sleeved pullover type top, an overshirt worn tied around the waist, and a pair of dark 3/4 length trousers.  Both standard-fitted and TMP-fitted versions are included with each purchase.  As mentioned above, the entire ensemble is designed as one piece so you don't have to hunt around in your inventory every time you want to throw something on that's casual yet stylish.

Featured Items:

"Rise Above" Men's Hair by [Exile for Collabor88]

"Streetwear" One-piece Ensemble by [Pumpkin for April 2015 TMD]

Eyes: "Ardent Eyes" (Skyfall) by [IKON]

Skin: Jeremy (Tone 4) by [FRUK]

Ears:  Steking "Season 5" by [Mandala]

Tattoo: "The Classic" (TMP Applier) by [Reckless]

Free Group Gift @ Cosmopolitan Sales room

Hi guys!  Just a quick post today to let you know that there is a new free Group gift for men over at the Cosmopolitan Sales Room.  Their group is free to join and as an added plus, you get updates when each round of Cosmopolitan Sales Room begins.

Featured Item:

Faded Denim outfit by [MSS for Cosmopolitan Sales Room]

Be sure to check out their $L50 "Hello Tuesday" deals...  Unlike a lot of other events, the Cosmopolitan Sales Room has great clothing, hair, and skins for guys almost every month  :)

I'll be your Fire when the Lights go out...

Featured Items:

Hair:  **NEW** "Joe" Veganic hair by [Action]

Skin:  "Jeremy" skin (Tone 4 - blond version) by [FRUK]

Ears:  Steking "Season 5" by [Mandala]

Scarf: Leather Scarf (Black) by [CX for UBER]

Pants: Military Sarrousel Pants Striped by [Chronokit]

Look of the Day

Featured Items:

Hair - **NEW Men's Hair**  "Give Away your Secrets" by [Exile]

Top - "Lazy home wear" tank & sweater by [HOWL @ March 2015 TMD]

Shoes - "ZANOCCI" in Suede Blue by [Balkanik 2.0]

KOTOWARI Necklace (Short version) by [MANDALA]

By the way...  If you have not been to Exile before, you owe it to yourself to check them out.  Their hair textures are some of the nicest ones you will find on the Grid no matter which color you prefer to wear.  I don't know about you, but it's the little things like this that really matter to me  :)

Look of the Day

Featured Items:

"Loose Pants V2" by [IRUCO]

"Nero" sandals for SLink Male Feet by [Illi]

"El Buho" tattoo by [Reckless]

"DTU831" Hair by [Boon]

"Onyx Crush Necklace" by [7 Mad Ravens]

Skin - "river" w/SLink appliers for feet & toenails by [Aeros]

NB:  The Iruco pants in today's post happen to perfectly fit the TMP Male Mesh Body, even though they do not appear to have been designed for it, so if you're a meshie hop on over and grab a pair or two.  They come in 4 different colors .  Also, the necklace pictured may have been purchased at Depraved Nation's "Project Limited", so I'm not certain that it's still available at 7 Mad Ravens.

Look of the Day

As luck would have it, I stumbled upon a new non-TMP item a few days ago that fits my new TMP Male body; so as promised, I'm here to share it with you...

Featured Items:

Mesh Body: "TMP Male Mesh Body (Beta)" by [Body co AKA The Shops]

Skin: "Prince" by [Body co AKA The Shops]

Hair: "Broken Strings" by [Exile]

Jeans, Belt, Bandana: "Compton Jeans" set by [Legal Insanity @ Men Only Monthly]

Necklace: "Corsair Necklace" by [eudora 3D for December 2014 TMD] (No longer available)

Flip flops for TMP: Free gift from [DUFAUX] (Marketplace Only)

NB:  The Compton Jeans, Belt, and Bandanna set do not appear to have been designed with the TMP Male Body in mind, however (on myself and others I have seen), they are a perfect fit.  As always, try the demo first before purchasing.

What a Wicked Game you Play...

Featured Items:

Mesh Body: "TMP Male Mesh Body (Beta)" by [Body co AKA The Shops]

Skin: "Prince" by [Body co AKA The Shops]

Tattoo: "Koi" TMP Applier by [Letis Tattoo]

Hair: "Ryan" by [MINA]

Vest: Gilet (stars) w/out the included shirt by [SEY]

Pants: Maharashi Pants (Grey) by [David Heather @ Feb 2015 TMD]

Necklace: ReVoX Fallen Angel Neklace [RealEvil Industries]

Bracelet: LUCK Bracelet (Male) by [Mandala]

NB:  The clothing in this shoot was not made for the TMP Body, but I discovered by accident that it fits very well and decided to share it with you, since there are currently few choices for quality Men's clothing that fit this body.  I will try to bring you more over the coming weeks.

They Say I'm a Walking Dreamer, Baby

Featured Items:

"TMP Male Mesh Body (Beta)" by [Body co AKA The Shops]

"Prince" skin by [Body co AKA The Shops]

"CM-01" Hair (Dark Blond) by [Salon de GLOW]

"Sirius" Tattoo applier for TMP Male Mesh Body (Beta) by [Letis Tattoo]

Loose Cotton Tank (black) for TMP Male Mesh Body (Beta) by [DUFAUX]  (Marketplace Only)

Baggy Pants (blue) for TMP Male Mesh Body (Beta) by by [KOBALT]

Black Camo Creepers by [7 Mad Ravens] for MOH Hunt (no longer available)

Chipped Stone necklace by [7 Mad Ravens] for Project Limited (no longer available)

NB:  [KOBALT] also now sells a short version of the pants in their mainstore.

Look of the Day

Every now and then David Heather comes up with something that initially catches my eye but isn't really something I need in my SLife.  When I saw this one I knew I had to have it.  Catering mostly to women in the past, this designer is making more quality men's items and this particular one looks like a winner to me.  The ensemble comes in several colors and is available at this month's TMD.  Check it out...

Featured items:

"Yves" Pants & "Yves" Shirt in grey by [David Heather @ January TMD]

"Prince" skin by [Body co AKA The Shops]

"Sam" Hair by [Action]

Tattooed Tuesday

Featured Items:

"Llanowar" full body tattoo by [Bolson]

"Jacob" Hair & Baseball Cap by [ARGRACE]

"Tyler" skin (Shell tone) by [Samurai HQ]

"2 Low" slim baggies by [Balkanik 2.0] (Novus Edition for TMD - No longer available)

"Sean #4" tintable eyebrows by [Tableau Vivant]