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Today new tattoos from negko Design and Devol!

Negko DeVinna (for Negko Design) always makes of his creations something special. His skins and tattoos bring to the customer more than a product, but also a story, a tale. His inspiration for tattoos is made of Polynesian classics, Chinese patterns and his special touch of ultra-modernity. Those tattoos show lighter zones, as if partly erased. Why? What for? You can write your own story about these tattoos. That very fact is the sign of true art!

I won’t forget to mention that negko tattoos are seamless. You can count on the fingers of one hand the designers able to do that…

The tattoos come in many versions. You can mix and match them with each other. They come in as many layers as possible. Price range is from 49 Lindens to 249 Lindens, following the amount of layers in the pack (from simple gloves to full body tattoos). They are no modify, copy and no transfer.

Kaori Masala is a japanese designer. Under her brand Devol, she offers japanese style tattoos. Here you are in the kingdom of realism, with pieces looking like the most classic Japanese tattoos. You are discovering today her last creation, Fish and Sea, showing a fish with all its movement figured. 230 Lindens, copy, modify, no transfer.

Silk is from The Silk Raven (Solange Cerveau). I don’t give Solange credit for her huge work on it, since I haven’t shown even a tenth of what you get in the pack! Short and long version of the loin cloth, also sheer version of it, bracers, chest danglies, circlets, armbands… etc. A mere 21 pieces in each color pack! Everything is copy and modify. You can choose from many colors, your favorites for 550 Lindens each!

My model for today is “Aidan,” shape by Vasean Talamasca for Flesh Peddlers. 200 Lindens for a modify skin is a very generous offer. If you don’t feel able to build your own shape, use a good one like this one, and please don’t spend a fortune on it!

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Negko Design: Tattoo 53: scorpio haka

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Devol: Fish & Sea Tattoo

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Negko Design: Tattoo 50: Lomu & Tattoo 54: Warrior Soul

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Negko Design: Tattoo 52: Dragon haka

Style, Photography: Ben Vanguard

Detailed credits after the jump!
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“By taking my hand, she showed me…that within the real world, a place like this existed. In the space of those ten seconds, I became a tiny bird, fluttering into the air, the wind rushing by. From high in the sky, I could see a scene far away It was so far off, I couldn’t make it out clearly, yet something was there, and I knew that one day, I would travel to that place. This revelation made me catch my breath, and made my chest tremble.” – ‘South of the Border, West of the Sun’, Haruki Murakami.

There’s something about the clothes from Grandma! that invariably brings a smile to my face. Perhaps it’s the tender humour inherent evoked by the name itself. Or the fact that Hanae Nishi works with a bright, happy palette for her line of clothes and unabashedly uses floral motifs in her designs – a real rarity in SL menswear. Or maybe it’s how she weaves in such pleasing little details into her pieces – a button here, a cunningly placed flower there – such that each Grandma! item feels like a veritable handcrafted labour of love.

I found Hanae’s Orange Blossom knitted cardigan an especially apt, lovely piece for spring – perfect for indoor wear or a walk along the beach at a time when there’s still a bit of nip in the air. The vivid, saturated blue brings to mind wide expanses of sky, and against this, Hanae has sprinkled a handful of orange flowers – just enough for a touch of whimsy, without being overwhelming.

To better bring out the bright tone of the cardigan, I’ve paired it with a recent release from Dutch Touch – the Blue Clamdigger, a pair of navy blue cargo shorts. This comes as part of the ‘Cool Blue’ package, along with three striped tank tops in various shades of blue, but as with Iki Ikarus’ work in general, these are all high quality pieces well worth the L$225 price tag.

Rounding off the outfit are Yukirei Greene’s Future Magic earring – a dazzling sapphire set into a silver square, and Noelle Elide’s vintage animal charm bracelet. The latter is a freebie from Le Zoo, and can be found in the gift shop.

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Style, Photography: Domch Raymaker

• Blouson / Jacket:
Grandma B-Orange-Blossam-Nit (M) (50 Lindens, Perms: M/C/NT)
@ Grandma! [Designer, Address & SLURL]

• Chemise / Shirt:
*Shai* Luna White Barong Shirt (part of The Luna Suit, 600 Lindens. Perms: M/C/NT),
@ Casa del Shai [Designer, Address & SLURL]

• Pantalon / Pants:
Clamdigger Glam Blue (part of the Cool Blue package, 225 Lindens, Perms: NM/NC/T):
@ Dutch Touch [Designer, Address & SLURL]

• Souliers / Shoes:
JGD - flipflop - White (150 Lindens/color, also available in green, brown and blue. Perms: NM/C/NT),
@ JGD [Designer, Address & SLURL]

• Boucles d’oreilles / Earrings:
YUKI Future Magic L Earrings (100 Lindens, comes with both right and left earrings. Perms: NM/NC/T),
@ Yukirei Accessories [Designer, Address & SLURL]

• Bracelet:
‘Les Animaux’ Vintage Souvenir Charm Bracelet by Joelle Eilde (FREE, Perms: M/C/NT),
@ Le Zoo Gift Shop [Designer, Address & SLURL]

• Coiffure / Hair:
Chase Black Collection - ‘Splash’ (295 Lindens/3 close colors, Perms: M/C/NT),
@ Chase [Designer, Address & SLURL]

• Yeux / Eyes:
Oldman Eye (20 Lindens, Perms: M/C/NT),
@ Kowloon Style Avatar Shop [Designer, Address & SLURL]

Skin: The Abyss

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JGD_Cardigan Turquoise, JGD_halfpant in Sky, JGD_flipflop in White, Hair PE Colby in white
(Full references at the end of this post)

Some other colors put together:
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Left to Right
• JGD_Cardigan Green, JGD_halfpant Grey, JGD_flipflop Green, Hair PE Colby in Natural Red
• JGD_Cardigan Red, JGD_halfpant Red, JGD_flipflop in Red, Hair PE Colby in Black

Style: Ben Vanguard

• Coiffure / Hair:
Philotic Energy Colby (150 Lindens/color & 900 Lindens/”Shabang” pack of 7, Perms: M/C/NT),
by Aemilia Case,
@ Philotic Energy at Lemon, Imogen (171, 10, 65)

• Pull / Sweater:
JGD_Cardigan (150 Lindens, Perms: NM/C/NT):
by Birdy Shepherd,
@ JGD main store, Envy (27, 92, 31)

• Pantalon / Pants:
JGD_halfpant (100 Lindens, Perms: M/C/NT):
by Birdy Shepherd,
@ JGD main store, Envy (27, 92, 31)

• Sandales / Sandals:
JGD_flipflop (150 Lindens, Perms: NM/C/NT),
by Birdy Shepherd,
@ JGD main store, Envy (27, 92, 31)

• Montre / Watch:
Outdoor Time - Boating (399 Lindens, Perms: M/NC/T),
by Fim Fischer,
@ Fim Fischer’s Watches at Slmen.com Headquarters, Birchwood (72, 206, 392)

• Bague / Ring:
Men’s Silver Blue Ring (200 Lindens, Perms: M/NC/T),
by Eggberta Echegaray,
@ The Willow Tea Room and Courtyard Garden, Babbage Square (206, 226, 28)

• Skin:
=RaC= Aidan01 skin design - 4000 Lindens (including 6 facial hair styles),
by Mallory Cowen,
@ =RaC=, RaC City (188, 136, 27)

• Yeux / Eyes:
EyeFidelity RealEyes - Gray Quartz (o) - SbZ - Outdoor version (100 Lindens, Perms NM/C/NT),
by Zada Zenovka,
@ Shapes by Zada - stunning shapes and eyes, Kusawa (221, 115, 36)

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Mannequin / Model : Ben Vanguard

• Cheveux / Hair :
Creeper *black*,
by Antonia Marat,
@ Artilleri Mainstore, artilleri (93, 123, 26)

• Skin :
FNKY! Antonio Medium - Stubble,
by Funk Schnook,
@ FNKY! & Cake, FNKY Cake (128, 45, 24)

• Yeux / Eyes :
FNKY! Eyes #W01-09 Dark Green,
by Funk Schnook,
@ FNKY! & Cake, FNKY Cake (128, 45, 24)

• Chemise, Pantalon / Short, Cargo Pants,:
holiday shirt grass (tuck in) with prim collar,
holiday cargo black Bothup with prim pockets,
by Birdy Shepherd,
@ JGD main store, Envy (27, 92, 31)

• Sandales / Sandals :
Boho Sandals Men - Black,
by Fallingwater Cellardoor,
@ Shiny Things, Shiny Falls (83, 187, 28)

• Collier, Bracelet, Bague / Necklace, Bracelet, Ring :
Gecko gecko gecko Bracelet Lg,
gecko 1 Ring Silver,
by Mhaijik Guillaume,
@ Jewelry Mhaijik Things, Pheosia (59, 212, 152)

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