Bobbysocks boots: Wrapped & Strapped

Deirdre:

A very good leather texture, shines and reflections in just the right places. These boots caught my eye when I saw someone wearing them at a club. There's no envy in SL.. I jumped right to the store and bought myself a pair.

An important note : Bobbysocks does not design for the slim girl. The pair I bought first were the normal ones, and I only saw the (slightly slimmer) *petite* version after buying :(

The owners were quite good about the exchange. I even got a fitting of sorts by giving my shape - which I wasn't especially thrilled about, but understood. The boots came back unchanged as far as I could tell, and I was told they would need to be re-done for my shape.

This being said, I'm not unhappy with them. If they were mod and copy (and no transfer, natch), I might experiment with sizing... hint hint, designers! ;)

So. Gorgeous straps all over, down to the heels, which are way cool. Great boot shape for a curvier girl. Definitely a part of your wardrobe if you like good leather. Totally suitable for bike babes. Hey, Motor Loon, make a deal with these folks!

The store is something of a maze, but I'm starting to see that it takes extraordinary efforts to avoid that. There is a fixed TP point, a new development, I believe.

I don't care for that, personally. Landmarks let you find things again in a store. The Wrapped & Strapped thigh boots in *petite* size are at 143,177,28 and the normal (I say, large) size are at 143,196,28.

lelo:

These boots have a great look. The folds on the foot give a very realistic look, the heels are simple but fit the boot well and they are covered by the strap. The strap and the fold-down top really give these boots their unique look.

Like Mistress already pointed out, the boots are quite large, look for the *petite* version if your shape is normal to small - you can always try the free demo boot to see how it looks on you. And ask the owners about their fitting service.

A final nice thing about these boots it that they are transferable: good for gifts, sharing between friends and between alts. A great extra you don't get with many designers these days.

They offer a great selection of leather wear at the shop, finding it is another thing, and the theme of the store will not be to every ones taste.

The store name : The Bobbysocks Shoppe
The owners : Bad Bobbysocks, Beyond Bobbysocks.

The SLURL : http://slurl.com/secondlife/Demented%20Isle/202/146/29

	Deirdre	lelo
Quality	8	8
Price	7	8
Service	9	9
Store	6	6

Minx Shoe Design: Boots, Sultry Obsession

Deirdre:
Best, boots, ever. Mmkay? ;)

Heels : I haven't seen better in nearly 15 months in SL.
Texture : very good.
Extras : Fun details like studs and tie behind the knee.
Sound : Bitchin' heel click.
Price : Well, they ain't cheap, but they're worth every thousand L$ ;) No, I kid. Not that much.
Store : Terrific, we said that before.

More? You bet. Two sizes of prim calves, for us slender types and for the curvier girls.

The boots are copy but not transfer, so you can experiment and not ruin your originals.

I just wish that they were modify. The studs are great, but not for all occasions.

lelo:

i just love these boots, they are just right: the look, the details, the sound... only thing missing is the smell ;)

Designer : Nikki Clayton

the store can be found here:

http://slurl.com/secondlife/Hauwai/46/96/98

	Deirdre	lelo
Quality	9	9
Price	7	7
Service	-	-
Store	8	8

Kayliwulf Kingdom - Shaved Ice

Kayliwulf Kingdom is one of the largest stores in Second Life, fetish or not.

The owners, Lazarus Luan and Daphne Goodnight, have been pioneering the marketing technique of "give till it hurts" : freebies, parties, fashion shows... it's really hard not to love these folks.

The parties are great fun, and a perfect excuse to wear the new outfits you buy. Laz is an amazing DJ... some of the oddest requests get played ;)

My latest purchase from Kayliwulf is this outfit, FetishDoll X Shaved Ice. Don't let the color put you off : it looks fantastic in sunset or midnight lighting, it totally brings out my tan, and if you want to stand out in a crowd wearing black latex, this is for you.

I love the calf and thigh straps, and my pictures don't do justice to the sculpted prim heel and foot. As with most SL clothes, they look better in movement.

The store has an incredibly wide inventory - to the point of being a little slow. A bit of patience is definitely required, for visiting the store or the parties.

Kayliwulf Kingdom SLURL : http://slurl.com/secondlife/Kayliwulf%20West/115/97/39

	Deirdre	lelo
Quality	8	7
Price	7	5
Service	10	9
Store	6	6 (lag)