Black & Gold

BAX, the Queen of the sexy laced boot, is on the verge of releasing an unexpected Winter treat. In 2008 we all fell in love with her sexy stiletto high skates in traditional white - this year we all get to go a bit more luxe - now with options; Silver, Gold & Black. These should be out very soon, and you won't want to miss a chance to let your inner Gold Medalist out. Here is a taste of the Black & Gold and a little music to skate to. Have a happy day!

Locate BAX Main Store here.

The stuff:

Shoes/Boots: BAX Ice Skates (Black)

Skin: LeLutka - Mila (Walnut) - Makeup 2 (HB)
Face Tattoo: Stellar - Freckle Face tattoo

Hair: Mirai - Owen - Darkcherry

Clothing:
Mon Tissu - Prudence Cardigan - Black
Mon Tissu - Pretty Pleats Skirt - Black
Maitreya - Allure Tights - Black

Armidi - Sweater Scarf (F) - Faded Chic

Accessories:
LUCE - American Pierce - Foliage


Shoes/Boots: BAX Ice Skates (Gold)

Skin: LeLutka - Mila (Raizin) - Makeup 7 (HB)
Face Tattoo: Stellar - Freckle Face tattoo

Hair: Tukinowaguma - Lavina - Brown (with tint).

Clothing:
bijou - (Op) Boycott - Black

Accessories:
kOwP - Earrings - Friday Nights (Black)

Poses: Exposeur, Everglow & others.
Black & Gold by Sam Sparrow.

A Week of Top-Fives: Day Three, Long Boots

My ode to the long boot could last for days. I love them, revere them and have a real problem with restraining myself from buying them whenever I see them, even if I already have a pair that's pretty similar. They're all just so awesome!

I had a hell of a time picking boots out for this post. I wanted to show a lot more, but I limited myself to stiletto-heeled long boots only.

J's is a master when it comes to working the prims, and the texturing is always amazingly well-done. He told me not so long ago that he doesn't like to advertise himself, he only likes to make shoes. So besides his own update group, his only real form of advertisement is his amazing workmanship and killer options, like colour-change menus on the fatpacks, so you only have to have one pair in your inventory, not 12.

When the new incarnation of the Bax Prestige boots came out, I was in heaven, and they were my introductory post on this very blog. The best thing about these boots, besides the gorgeous texturing and amazing sculpty work, is the awesome features. When you buy them, they come boxed. You can unbox them in the store, and then either fit them yourself (because they are designed to fit very tightly to your leg) or have one of the very friendly store staff help you with the cool remote script system. Once you have one pair fitted perfectly to your shape, you can unbox any others you may have purchased and the store will automatically recognize you and ask if you'd like to use the last settings! Once you say yes, your boots will automatically fit to you like a glove. That, and the tonal colour change menu makes every Linden spent well worth it.

SLink's Sydney boots are beautiful works of architectural wonderment. I tried to imagine how I could ever wear these in real life, and I decided I can't. I'd love to, but I'd fall flat on my face. Luckily, my avatar doesn't have the same problem and she can happily prance around in these all day, and dance around all night.

YourSkin & YourShape is a store that's fairly new to me, never having heard of them before hosting them at the shoe fair this year. I can't imagine how I ever lived without them though, because their stock is absolutely amazing. The Big Sur boots come in lots of colours, and they'll go with anything from your favourite pair of jeans (hello Decoy, my ass loves you!) to a cute little dress.

Tesla is a big name in footwear, and there's little reason to wonder why. The Angelina boots were one of those purchases that I absolutely had to make, even though I have other boots that are similar (except for the fun laces detail at the back). Of course they're resizable and you can find a colour and look to suit whatever you're wearing.

Stick with me for heels tomorrow!

StyleCard: More Prestige

So Phoenix reviewed the fantastic new BAX Prestige Boots in Suede not long ago, but I love Bax Coen's suede boots so much that I decided to do a quickie post on them today as I was running around taking some photos in them. So here they are, and if you hadn't heard they come in a rainbow of shades, well there are 5 sets; Black, Green, Purple, Blue and Brown - and each set allows for four unique shades of suede, metal options, trim features, etc. So these really do offer a lot of value for your dollar. The fit on these is very easy to adjust, and they look perfect!

Visit BAX to see the full range of shades.

The stuff;

Boots: BAX Boots, Prestige Boots Suede, Black (set to Dark Grey).

Skin: Curio, Sundust June, Frex - Swan 2 (Dark).

Hair: BooN, VYN287, Mat.

Outfit: Blacklace, Guinevere: Silver Sequins Evening Gown (includes Lingerie.)

Accessories: SAIKIN, Rabbit Fur Mittens and Scarf (Grey). Aluinn Earrings.

Pose in 1st Image: *xoxo ania*, against the wall.

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Prestigious Boots!

Hey all!

I'm so happy that I took the plunge and asked Anessa if she'd ever want me to write for On Your Toes, because as a long time fan of both shoes and SL, it's perfect :-) Anessa has been doing some amazing blogposts for the SL Footwear Expo, which is ending tonight at 8pm SLT (if I'm home from dinner out :P). In any case, hi!

Ever since I returned to SL a few months ago, I've been in love with my Bax prestige boots. The second I saw them for the first time, my heart skipped a beat, and it didn't start up regularly again until I had not only bought the fatpack, but also put on every colour and tried all the options.

And then the other day I heard a rumour, saw a picture, got wind of some news: they're coming out in suede! Of course, I was very excited, even though many many amazing shoes have come out in the past few weeks (gawd, I love shoe fair!).

I IM'd Bax as soon as she asked for a group invite to rez something new at the fair, breathlessly asking if it was true, if she was putting out the suede boots at the fair, and all I got was an enigmatic "maybe". So I went instead to stalk her at the mainstore. I saw her and one of her very nice CSR's there, fitting boots for customers. I stood around, taking in the ambience, and then Bax very kindly offered me some review copies, *and* let me send my shoe fair partner-in-crime some boots too!

Enough chatter. More boots!

As you can see, the boots are in some fairly luscious colours. At first, I wondered where my favourites were from the leathers pack, but then I came to realize that it only makes sense to have some completely new colours! I love all the rich tones, and the suede texture is pretty perfect as well.


So for the numbers: each colour package - black, brown, green, purple and blue - is L$875. If your favourite colour is fatpack, then that will cost only L$3499. But that's a screaming good deal when you think about it. There are four tones in each colour pack, and the extras alone are hugely amazing. If you put these on at the store, then you can be fitted by one of their experts, or do it yourself because it's super easy. Once that's done, you can put on any other pair you happened to have bought, and it remembers your fitting! A blue menu box will come up and ask you if you want to use the same fitting parameters, and then fit them automatically for you. It's absolutely amazing. Bax was telling me that she was updating the leather boots to have this feature as well, so if you have yet to see or buy these boots, there's no better time.


TP to Mainstore.

Bax's blog.

StyleCard: BAX Prestige Boots

It seems like Boot weather is definitely here, at least in SL, where designers are churning out sensational boots for Fall that are very easy to fall for. Bax Coen, the Queen of Boots in Second Life, has released a series of boots that surpass many in style and options. The fitting system on the BAX Prestige Boots is pretty much revolutionary, and very easy to use. Topper options abound, denim cuffs in 3 shades, leather cuffs up or down, and perfectly plain. More customizable options and trims make these a treat in the available Black, White, or Red options.

Take a closer look at BAX Boots.

The Stuff;

Shoes - BAX Boots - Prestige Boots - Black

Skin - Curio - JUNE - Sundust FREX, Pure 4

Hair - fri.day - Eloise - Thoughtful Brown

Outfit - DCNY Swing Coat - Red (with Beret), DCNY Basic Jeans - Black.

Accessories - Fleur Gloves - Short Black, Paper Couture Multi-Stone Ring

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And Then There Was Pink!

Bax Coen has cornered the market on irresistible ankle boots. The suede leather and patent... topped with lace, or festooned with fur - they are slick and sexy, whether your focus is fashion or fetish... these are some really hot boots. No surprise that Bax has served up a Valentine sized treat with her latest edition, the Patent Pink Ankle Boot.

These laced up beauties come with 3 shade options; Baby Pink, Hot Pink, and Purple... to get your heart a pounding. Featured on this set are the many optional toppers and customizable laces, eyelets, metals, heel colors... it's one stop shopping for fun and funky mash-ups. The latest feature is really quite clever, Bax has included a 'fixed feet' option, that corrects awkward foot movement. Additionally if it suits you, there are the optional sounds and AOs included for your walking pleasure.

Get your dose of Pink at Bax Boots!

The stuff; Redgrave Skin - Naomie2, LAMB Hair - Breeze, Blacklace Lingerie - Enticement Set.

sk8tr girl

Weeee! I am Canadian, that should mean I grew up in skates, and I did, but most of that time was spent waiting to get them laced up along with my siblings, driving to the arena or frozen lake, and then inevitably on my backside trying to catch up to all the really cool girls in my class that were lucky enough to get figure skating lessons. So anyways, here in SL I am so blissfully free of all the negative parts of the experience, and can fully enjoy myself, just open a folder, wear, and TP to the virtual rink of your choice for a full on Sasha Cohen experience, with the exception of the fugly freebie skates.

Thanks to Bax Coen, I can now say that my winter dream is complete. An extremely over the top stiletto style boot skate, laced up and ready for action. It is pure white, like any good skate ought to be (though I wouldn't mind a set of Pink faux-Angora boot warmers like the girls in school had). These come with the very necessary built in skating AO, which will have you gliding like a pro in no time, but can be used with your own AO or skating animations if you turn that option off, they are also sizable for a custom fit. Ahhh, sweet love!

Be sure and lace-up and join the Bax Boots Crew for this afternoon's Winter Party, a fun reason to get together and enjoy the start of a fantastic season... 4:00PM SLT today!

See you there! CLICK FOR TP

The stuff; Redgrave Skin, ::69:: Hair/Hat, momo T-shirt, HUB Undershirt (from dress), Prim Vest by COCO, Yellow Mini Skirt by Sweetest Goodbye, Leggings by Punch Drunk (Last Year's Holiday Freebie), Socks by NC, Gloves are Fleur, Bracelet by Violet Voltaire, Candy Necklace by Fresh Baked Goods. Top Photos take at Retrology.

Sexy in Red

Another sexy ankle boot release from Bax Coen's Bax Boots, this time in hot Red Patent. If you are familiar with these amazing boots and all their options and features you will be pleased to know they all turn up again in this boot. For those who may have missed it, I am referring to the customizable aspects of the boot... metals, laces, trims, toppers, sizing, and so on. I have to thank Azufr3 Catteneo for his assistance in creating the fantastic image to accompany this blog post, apparently candy apple red patent leather can inspire a man to do all sorts of things.

Bax has more treats in store for us, a Winter Party is planned for December 5, 2008 at 4PM SLT, at Bax's Main Store. Get your Boots there, and join the fun!

The Stuff; (In top photo) Tutu skirt by Simone, Stockings by Jaywalk. 'Boots on Ice' flyer by Zoe Demar.

StyleCard: BAX Boots

Ahhh! Nothing like a release from BAX Boots to get me to lace up and get back to blogging, needed a bit of a break after that all out marathon of shoes while Graci was away. But she is back, and I have had my little break... and here come the boots! Bax Coen really doesn't fail with her sleek sculpted lace-up ankle boots, her latest are the Brown Suede Ankle Boots. They offer an amazing 4 boot suedes to choose from and multiple cuddly toppers in wool, fur and animal prints. Metals are easily changed between Gold and Silver, and there is even a lace version of the topper and a customization menu that allows for more personal choices for the various parts.


These remind me of the completely impractical winter boots I always wanted in high school... walking in 3 feet of slush in a stiletto heel isn't really wise, but for SL and it's oh so mild winter ahead, I can't think of a more perfect choice to go with all those practical and sexy sweaters, dresses and denims. I threw on my favorite tights from Persona and the amazing belted dress from AOHARU (comes with a stand alone belt option making it a great accessory investment too!). A bit cute, a bunch sexy, a great value with so many options!

Visit BAX Boots soon!

The Stuff; Redgrave Skin, Mirai Hair, AOHURA Dress & Belt, Persona Tights.

StyleCard: Bax Boots & Bijou

Sometimes the right shoe and the right outfit seem to materialize at just the right second, and in this case it was worth staying up late to get them blogged. Bax Coen one of my all time favorite boot creators dropped her latest on me tonight, just as I saw the newness at Bijou come up on the feed. Off I dashed to get this amazing and versatile Phantom Dance outfit, and I couldn't be more pleased with the finished look.

Bax's Black Patent Ankle Boots have the most wonderful shape and texturing. They are an easy cross over for cutting edge fashion looks as well as those more intimate styles that involve latex, rubber and a whole lot of sexy. As with her previously released white version, you get a full range of colour customizing options in a convenient HUD format, and size and AO options too. One of my favorite features of the boot is the colorable optional lace topper, worked well with this look when worn two ways.

The Phantom Dance set comes with all the requisite layers and then some, it was my pick of the new releases because between the jacket, pants and ruffled blouse there are so many mix and match possibilities here. I added a few great bangles from DeLa and the amazing Hunting Cap Hair from Argrace (currently at Hair Fair).

Visit Bax Boots main store to get a pair of these hot things!

The Stuff; Giusia Skin, Argrace Hat/Hair, Bijou Outfit, Bangles from DeLa.

Footwear Expo Update: Bax Boots

Oh Yeah! It's some white patent leather love from Bax Coen of Bax Boots. When Bax dropped her latest on me this morning I knew exactly what to expect... sexy, perfectly detailed lace up ankle boots. But these are really a whole bunch different than what Bax has created before, these are a sculpted boot... and the shape and fit are sensational. They come with scripted modifiable parts for perfect fit and custom color accents. The white patent seems somehow perfect for the hot summer nights... white and fresh and ready for some dancing in the hottest of clubs, with the hottest of DJs.

Go see for yourself at Bax Boots Booth at Footwear Expo!

Also wearing; Minnu Skin, Gurl6 Hair, Dress (with Feathers) by JE Republic, Accessories by Jador.

Bax Again!

SL's™ reigning queen of the pointed toe boot has emerged from whatever terrific place she's been hiding the past little while and invited us to fall in love with her new ankle boots. Bax Coen celebrated the opening of her new main store with a little bit of dancing, some great tunes from DJ SerinaJane Loon and some sexy ankle boots too.

The new release comes in 2 colors of sueded boot - red and black, that said these things come equipped with optional lace toppers, eyelets, laces, soles, heels and tips that are all color changeable to several great presets or you completely custom shades too. Metals can also quickly swap between gold and silver. There are AO options and walk sounds if you are in need... they have an easy switch off in the 'touch for' menu if they are not your thing.


I had a lot of fun playing with the options on these... possibilities are literally endless. You can find these at Bax Coen's NEW Main Store!

Also wearing; with Black boots - Minnu Skin, Dernier Cri Hair, 'heart' Cupcakes Dress, Battered Boudoir Hosiery, Lacet Gloves (White, hand tinted) from Draconic Kiss, Pearl Necklace by +plus. with Red boots - Minnu Skin, Exile Hair, Canimal Dress, Fresh Baked Goods Bangle.