Leggo My Aoharu

If the words frugalista + fashionista reside anywhere in your SL shopping soul, you've likely been trying to battle your way into the Aoharu + Anexx SIMs to do the grabby grabby thing at their much-anticipated 50% off sale.

Because these stores have such classic pieces for guys -- it's definitely one of Gavin's faves -- we thought it would be fun to shoot both guys + girls looks to show you. -- For my frugalistas: as usual I've tried to incorporate at least one freebie or other gift into nearly all of these looks, so even if you have zero spare $L, hopefully you'll still see some things you wanna scoop below.

I have a thing for jackets + when I saw this candy pink cropped leather one with roll-up sleeves + a blue denim lining, I was a goner. (Or more precisely, my $L were Just. Gone). This thing is bursting with details, from the gold studs on the jacket to the "rough" collar texture. I layered this jacket on top of one of my go-tos tank tops, the free white lace-edged pink "Spicy" tank by PARADISIS. -- Gavin's black vest + gray hoodie combo is one of my faves on him -- especially with these black "vintage wash" jeans. To me, this guys' look oozes relaxed cool, with none of that TTH-ing (you know, Trying Too Hard) thing.Here's a close-up to show a second look at the open black lace "patchwork" that's inset into these jeans. (Sorry this image is a tad fuzzy, SL refused to cooperate with me on this shot). The little scratchy textures might be '80s-retro but as in RL, that style period throwback simply refuses to vanish completely. LOL.
Isn't this 1-sided pony cap hair cute? It's also free, courtesy of the MM board at IrEn. It comes with your several color change optionns for both the hair + the cap. There's more cute free hairs here scattered thru the store (as hunt items + other gifties) too; be sure to scoop the free "Geisha" tattoo on the ground which is kinda cool (look near the freebies table).
I've had my sad, /me-wants-those eyes on these Anexx "ribbon pumps" for awhile now. Good thing 50% off sales are like, instant mood lifters! *happy dance*
One of the best men's holiday gifts previously at Le.Look! was the men's brown leather jacket by Aoharu. Gavin liked this jacket so much that he scooped the black leather version as well, which comes with the option of wearing a just-wrinkled, button-down black shirt inside (that's nicely unbuttoned at the bottom). -- Here I'm wearing Aoharu's belted black snakeskin trench dress which I have a feeling is gonna become my go-to for when I can't decide what to wear. You literally just slip it on + hey presto! Instant pulled-together look.

See how dressed up we get for sushi here.
Yes, I am a Truth hair addict. This "Saskia" style is one that I actually purchased by mistake (by chatting + not paying attention + hitting the "Buy" button . . . danger!) -- and then promptly fell in luhs with. My $L have a deep + abiding connection with the Truth store and I am powerless to stop it. *sighs*
These Aoharu lace-up platforms are both dramatic + sexy; the gold-tinged ribbon at the back adds just the right oomph of color contrast. These are such a statement, especially when worn with a clean or relatively simple black look, so that the ribbon lace-ups on these really pop against the legs.
Gavin + I decided to do a li'l record shopping, so a more dress-down vibe was in order. Check out this slouchy, off-the-shoulder zebra top that I'm modeling here, that I paired with these black lace "patchwork" gray jeans (both by Aoharu). The PacMan necklace is free by Ducknipple + this ridic sexy "Reese" hair (with choppy layers that fall longer in the front) is -- yup, from Truth.
Isn't this skin divine? It's free in the Cupcakes group Notices (the group join fee is currently $0L until I believe this coming Sunday). These undereye bags are somewhat of a novelty in face-perfect SL skinland; there's funny "drunken" skins included in the gift too.
Gavin is modeling the Aoharu men's jeans in "vintage blue" wash here. He's also showing last week's $1L men's fashion week giftie from Connors, this beige henley with a nicely shaded V-neck collar.
Of course a certain someone couldn't resist the 99 cents bin.

"Geez, they don't they have any old Boyz II Men albums here! -- Wait! Is that an original Britney Spears in this 99 cents bin? Score!"
Meanwhile I was having awes vinyl scoring luck too. Here's me getting my paws on an original De La Soul 12" -- also in the 99 cents section! Somebody really needs to pay better attention about their store inventory here.
These Anexx yellow gold "fringe pumps" were so yummehs that I had to score the fatpack (actually the best deal for how many colors you get, especially after the 50% off). -- See how my SL gfs failed at preventing me from yet another shoes splurge? *giggles* Oh wellz. Life goes on.
Check out how snuggly these light pink Anexx boots are. You get your choice of 2 textures; I'm showing the "Nordic" legwarmers knit here. My calves are so warm + toasty now. Oh yes.
This is another denim jacket by Aoharu (it comes with an optional leopard print which I've left off here), which I've paired a sexy sheer cami from Sassy! that you can get for free in its subscribo. I'm also wearing the free Fhang Candy skin that you can win in the store's MM board. The skin has intensely-hued makeup with a candy-pink lip, and a gorgeous tan glow. *mwuahs Michi Fhang for the bazillionth time*

Gavin is wearing the free unisex sunglasses gift for the the Shoes & Accessories Hunt by Kumaki Glasses Style (this is such an awes store for both glasses + sunglasses), which come in your choice of customizable tints + shading colors. I'm wearing another color of the Aoharu black lace "patchwork" jeans here. -- Aaaah this brisk winter air is so great for striking these super nonchalant poses.
Now for just the thing after a hard day of elbow jostling + battling the dreaded lag monster . . . a foot massage . . . by a guy! This sweet + funny foot massage animation chair is the Burning Hearts Hunt gift from Kabuki Creations + comes with a gentle foot stroking ani. -- Ladies: this is life as it should be, no? Many thanks to Dudda Susa for helping me with this one . . . . my weary feets were thanking you girl! *mwuah*
The Aoharu + Anexx SIM sale runs thru January 24, so you have time. If you've got some $L to spare, shoe mavens will wanna do an Anexx drive-by. At the 50% off price, most shoes seemed to be under $300L (with some under $200L). -- At Aoharu, a single piece of women's clothing started roughly around $150L-$200L; guys' clothing started even lower (for example, jeans and tops seemed were around $100L per color). Fatpacks were also a far better deal per item so make sure you check them before you buy the single (I found these worth it if you really like 2 or more colors of the same style).

O you amazing sales. Why do you always end up costing me more $L? *sigh*

Love + fashionista kisses to all!

xoxo
ღTeshan2222 Wycliffe
(who finds it physically impossible to resist any great sale, in any life)
http://slexyfashionista.blogspot.com/

STYLING CREDITS:

on Tesh:

Pink jacket look:
Jeans: Aoharu - Aoharu_BT_LaceCrashDenim_Black - 50% off sale
Belt: Aoharu - Aoharu_BT_LaceCrashDenim_Pink(Belt/Studded) - 50% off sale
Pink leather jacket (comes with or without denim shirt inside): Aoharu - Aoharu_BT_RollupRidersJK_WithDenim_Pink - 50% off sale
Pink tank top: PARADISIS - Spicy - Top pink - free
Black stilettos w/ pink-red ribbons: Anexx - Anexx_RibbonBeltPumps_Black/Red - 50% off sale
Ring: Fairy Tail - Rose Ring - previously free (shown right)
Hair: IrEn - Tasha brown MM board gift - free
Hairpin (2 pink roses): Noju - Antique 2-rose hair clip(red)
Skin: Curio - :GP: Sundust Frex [Dark] Winter-Chestnut 1
Hand tattoo: This Way! - 8Ball Nails - $25L (shown right)
Eyes: Negaposi - Lunar - Water (Large Iris) - $30L
Lashes: Cake - Bedroom Lashes

Black trenchcoat look:
Black trench dress: Aoharu - AOHARU_BT_SnakeTrenchCoat_Black - 50% off sale
Lace-up shoes: Aoharu - AOHARU_WALK_CrossLacedUpHeels_Black - 50% off sale
Necklace: Donna Flora - Spring red necklace (shown above)
Hair: Truth - Saskia - Espresso
Skin: Curio - :GP: Petal [Dark] Elf-Soot 2
Eyes: Negaposi - Glass Eyes (Raven) - $30L
Lashes: Cake - Bedroom Lashes

Zebra top look:
1-shoulder zebra top: Aoharu - AOHARU_BT_KawaiiBaggyT-Shirt/Zebra - 50% off sale (shown above)
Jeans: Aoharu - Aoharu_BT_LaceCrashDenim_Gray- 50% off sale
Yellow ankle fringe pumps: Anexx - Anexx_FringePumps_Gold - 50% off sale (shown below)
Necklace: Ducknipple - Pacman Necklace - free
Bracelets: Crazy - Gift Bracelets (Golden Brazelet and Serengeti Bracelet Left worn) - $1L (shown left)
Earrings: Glow Studio - Glam Earrings (Gold)
Yellow ring: Elate! - Sunny Rose Ring - previously $1L
Purple rose ring: mocha - Classica Rose Ring - $20L gatcha - Albero Sweethearts Festival
Purple Double rose barette: Noju - Antique 2-rose hair clip(purple)
Hand tatoo: Cyanide - Tattoos - In the Dead of Night - former hunt gift - previously free
Tattoo: I Heart Rien - Natural Girl - lucky board prize - free
Hair: Truth - Reese - Espresso
Skin: Cupcakes - JDiamond - Nutmeg - Hungover - Jan group gift - free (*NOTE: $100L group join fee is wavied only thru this Sunday)
Eyes: Negaposi - Glass Eyes (Raven) - $30L
Lashes: Cake - Bedroom Lashes
Legwarmers boots + denim shirt look:
Jeans: Aoharu - Aoharu_BT_LaceCrashDenim_Blue - 50% off sale
Shirt: Aoharu - Aoharu_BT_VintageDenimJK_Washed_WithShirt/Leopard - 50% off sale
Cami: Sassy! - Wet n Wild tank top - silver sheer - subscribo gift - free
Knit boots: Anexx - Anexx_KnitLegwarmers_Pink
Hair: Argrace - Standard Casket & Straight
Skin: Fhang Candy - [FC] Bianca//Crazed/FhangCandy - MM board gift - free
Tattoo: I Heart Rien - Natural Girl - lucky board prize - free
Eyes: Negaposi - Lunar eyes - Azur - Large Iris - $30L
Lashes: Cake - Bedroom Lashes
Mouth ladybug: IrEn - Your Own Ladybug - Snail Hunt gift #34 - free

Foot massage chair with animation: Kabuki Creations - Special Memories - Burning Hearts Hunt gift #55 - free

Poses include those by: Penny Dreadful Arcade @ Haiti disaster relief event (thank you OMGWTF Barbeque for organizing this heartfelt event!) - Esme for (pda) myth.takes - Haiti Disaster Relief special - $100L; Ks2cool - $5L per pose pack; Izumiya - free; and Sunflower Poses

on Gavin McGinnis:

Black vest with gray hoodie + black jeans look:
Black down vest w/ gray hoodie: Aoharu - AOHARU_BT_DownVest_with_W-ZipHoody_Black - 50% off sale
Black jeans w/ vintage wash: Aoharu - AOHARU_BT_VintageDenim_Black - 50% off sale
Black boots: Nardcotix - NX-Nardcotix Claudio Boot Black - (SAH) BOYZ - #85 hunt gift - free
Tattoo: Broken Rulez - Dragon Tattoo - previously free
Skin: BeReal - Exclusive Max Skin - previously free
Hair: Junwave - Natural Short (black) - previous $50L sale
Eyes: Negaposi - Glass Eyes (Lagoon) - $30L

Black leather jacket + black button-down shirt look:
Black leather jacket + black jeans: Aoharu - AOHARU_BT_LeatherTailoredJK_withShirtBK_Black - 50% off sale
Hair: Sadistic Hacker - Magnoria II (Dark)

Beige henley + blue jeans look:
Beige jersey top: Connors - *Connors* CountryBoy_Beige - group gift - free
Jeans: Aoharu - AOHARU_BT_VintageDenim_Dark - 50% off sale
Shoes: Hoorenbeek @ LE.LOOK! - l'homme - Boots -previously free
Hair: Sadistic Hacker - Magnoria II (Dark)
Eyes: Negaposi - Glass Eyes (Lagoon) - $30L
Skin: BeReal - Exclusive Max Skin - previously free
Tattoo: Broken Rulez - Dragon Tattoo - previously free

Dark brown henley + jeans look:
Brown henley: Saikin - henley neck shirt brown - previous $50L sale
Jeans: Aoharu - AOHARU_BT_VintageDenim_Dark - 50% off sale
Sunglasses: Kumaki Glasses Style - K_gs SAH GoodWorld 1.00 - Shoes & Accessories Hunt #24 - free
Shoes: Hoorenbeek @ LE.LOOK! - l'homme - Boots -previously free

Gavin's poses by: Long Awkward Pose and Izumiya - free

Miss Frosty

Winter White is one of my fave reasons to break out the white fur + other snuggly wuggliness. Which is why I just died when I saw this drop-dead gorgi white fur collar + minidress free from B&T, scooped by my lovely gf Holli Thespian. (You da best Holls! Mwuah!) This thing totally fit my "Miss Frosty" mood.
This poofy, dramatic fur collar didn't really need any extra accessories, so of course I just had to add some. *giggles* Just to do the whole white fur thing properly, I added the furry wrist cuffs from the current Girls Style free giftie for that li'l extra Miss Frostyness. Free white lace leggings from Daydream ramped up the cute for this look (check out the Styling Details below for a better view of the leggings).
One of my favie jewelry gifts at the mo' are these free "across the hand" rings by U&R Dogs. This meticulous level of detail is like a fashion tickle for the hands: see how these teeny tiny gem beads are "woven" around each finger? Yet there's something so gangsta about the way these fairy-delicate rings drape long + across the entire hand. This stylistic contast is just Deeply. Brill.
Free Christmas booties from Sentou Yousei topped off this look. Luh the white slouchy ankle parts and tiny golden snowflake accents.
I also wanted to show you 2 accessories alternatives in case you felt like dialing down the white fur factor for this Winter white look. Instead of the poofy fur collar, decorate your neckline with this stunning free "swirly globe" necklace from CCD. This round charm actually swirls and glows, adding an eye-poppingly dramatic touch to the neck. (I particularly like how realistically this jewelry store does their metalwork, even when its for a piece as fanciful like this).
Also, in lieu of the white fur wrist cuffs, you could add a touch of color to your wrists instead with these free jingle bells bangles by Apple May Designs. Love the way the red bows drape down towards the hands.

All this posing in the chilly air made me tres hongry for a li'l treat. When you're Miss Frosty, what better than a yummeh free snowflake to hold daintily in your mouth? Tast-eee.
Gavin and I were in a holiday kinda mood, so we hit the Mr. Scrooge store, a holiday store where everything is free. You can go nuts here for all festive fun stuffs (inventory, shminventory). Here's just a few of the things we scooped: this snow angels animation was way fun, and this pretty snow globe came with a cute rotating snowpeople couple inside. There was also reindeer, this snowman family snow scene + my favie, a mysterious "Festivus Pole" (not shown here 'cuz it kept vanishing off this SIM for some reason).
There were surrounding frozen ponds nearby, so I slipped on these free super girlie ice skates, which totally went with my Winter white. These come with the option of "animations off" + a pretty little secret: they leave a trail of small white stars wherever you go! *faints, dies*
See how Gavin "Danger Is My Middle Name" McGinnis + I totally scoff at danger.
What do you do when you feel like a snack, but just wanna snuggle with your food? Why, take a nappie-poo next to your own gingerbread man rug, o' course! This hunky (not tall), dark + handsome man-treat was a freebie from Prim & Pixel Paradise + is one of many to be found there (including a cute low-prim Christmas jukebox that plays holiday music from various radio stations, also for free).
My friend Nikita Weymann of Grimalkin Workshop passed me this lovely wooden writing desk as her lovely gift in the Candy Cane hunt. These little cookies + steaming mug of coffee will so help me get thru my Xmas cards easy this year. I love the little banker's light on top too. This Xmas cards thing is serious bizness.
Speaking of which, I just had to hop on Santa's lap to ask for some fashionista goodies.

"Hi Santy Claus. Miss Frosty has been tres good this year."
"Santy Claus? Who in hell is Santy Claus?"
And now I really must get going on all my RL holiday biznatches! *painfully hauls self away from computer* Love + fashionista kisses to all!

xoxo
Teshan2222 Wycliffe
(who can never remember all of the words to "Frosty the Snowman")
http://slexyfashionista.blogspot.com/

STYLING DETAILS:

Dress: B&T - Frostbitten Hunt Snowflake Gift #077 - free
Fur wrist cuffs: Girls Style - from GS*Group Gift *Holly Night pk - free
Rings: U&R Dogs - Novellette Ring Jingle - Peace on Earth hunt gift - free
Leggings: Daydream/Last Eden - Lace Leggings 1 (white) - free
Christmas booties: Sentou Yousei - *BF* Christmas Boots - lucky gift - free
Glowy globe pendant necklace: CCD - Christmas Gift - Peace on Earth hunt gift #126 - free
Girlie ice skates: Fierce Designs - Ice Skates (Animated) - Candy Cane hunt gift #32 - free
Red ribbon jingle bell bangles: AMD - Holiday Bangles - profile picks rewards gift - free
Snowflake mouth treat: Whonose - Snowflake Gift - subscribo gift - free
Skin: Curio - GP: Sundust [Light] Winter-Pure 4
Hair: Fri.day - Rashelle - Cynical Black - $75L sale
Eyes: Negaposi - Lunar Eyes - Large Iris - Water - $30L
Lashes: WWI - Snowflakes on my Lashes - Peace on Earth hunt gift - free
Gingerbread man rug: Prim & Pixel Paradise - Gingerbread Snuggler (Advent gift) - free
Writing desk: Grimalkin Workshop - Wearable Writing Desk + Swank Pen - Candy Cane hunt gift - free

Spanking pose: Kabuki - I'll Be Good For Christmas - free
All other poses by: Glitterati + S.Loves

On Gavin McGinnis:

Red down jacket: Gabriel - ::GB::Down Jacket_MENS - lucky board gift @ Mimi's Choice - free
Jeans: Alphamale - Industrial Jeans - Black
Tattoo: Aitui - Vintage Hawaii (faded) - previously free
Skin: BeReal - Exclusive Max Skin - previously free
Eyes: Negaposi - Lunar Eyes (Water) Large Iris - $30L
Hair: Sadistic Hacker - Magnoria II (Dark)
Shoes: SoReal - Superstars black/white

FreeSexyCool: The Plastik, Magika + Maitreya

After the hunt + costume madness that was Halloween in SL, some really cool gifts have surfaced on the grid this week. If you haven't done the Trapped in the '80s hunt yet, do it. This free giant hovering vinyl record seat from Concrete Flowers is reason enough. It spins you round 'n round. In the immortal words of Dead or Alive: "You spin me right round baby right round . . . Like a record baby, right round round round. . .". I totally heart the cheesy synth madness that is '80s music. Here I am chillin' with my Rubix cubes (two, unsolved) and Butterfinger (loose, still wrapped). Such insane things are hugely necessary in any life.
Check out this free giant color-changeable Legos seat from Mudhoney -- another Trapped in the '80s hunt gift. Comes with lotsa built-in poses too, like this chillax one here. You wouldn't think it, but giant pink Legos are very well-suited for lounging.
I was doing the Changing of the Seasons Hunt when I happened to see one of my favie dresses from this summer being given away for free on the The Plastik's lucky board. This killer dress comes complete with near-scandalous decolletage + an even more daring barbed wire belt. I also love how the dark teal hue being gifted is such a flattering color on all skin tones.
As part of the Changing of the Seasons Hunt, Magika is gifting this free winter "bobble hat" hair with sexy long ponys trailing down either side. These free black pump-boots from Maitreya that everyone + their mother have been parading around totally channel Prada for me so I heart them much. And here are those brand-new boy sox from Naive again. Their cam-worthy, micro-detailed ribbing textures are downright yum.
YV's silver-rimmed Lady Gaga-like gloves + Kosh's free adorable "vinyl record charms" bracelet capped off this look. And the mouth razor blade? Just seemed like a badass touch. Didn't hurt at all, either.
Hoops are essential wear for toughie chicks + my beloved go-to jewelry store U&R Dogs has put these free gorgi oversized ones in their 10-minute camping chair this week. Finally, this simple, fluttery white feather necklace that I found for $1L at the (now over) Designer's United showcase is so smex. You know something's good when you want one in RL. I just love posing in impossible places. Zooming up 20 stories to pose provocatively on a narrow steel beam? Eh, no probs. These pictures were shot in Sick, hands-down one of the most eye-popping cityscapes in SL.
All this high-altitude posing set my tummy to rumbling, so I skipped over to RazzBerry for some tasty yummies, like this jumbo maraschino mouth cherry. Not sure why this pic looks so naughty, but it kinda does, doesn't it?
A grilled cheese sandwich and giant chocolate chip cookies followed. Stop it, rumbling tummy!
Check out my continuing foodie adventures here (my fellow fashionista + SL foodie Sileny's site that focuses on SL foodstuffs).

Back to fashion, Gavin seemed to like this dress too. Here we are gettin' our squeeze on. I changed hair for better nuzzling. Hee.
Now if you'll excuse me, I'm off to download some supercheeze '80s tunes + air-guitar it somethin' fierce when I think nobody is looking. Love + fashionista kisses to all!

xoxo
Teshan2222 Wycliffe
(who is eternally grateful that '80s hair didn't come back too)
http://slexyfashionista.blogspot.com/

STYLING DETAILS:

Dress: The Plastik - Infinity Dress (Dark Aqua) - lucky board gift - free
Hair: Magika - FallWinter Black A (Changing of the Seasons Hunt gift #2) - free
Boots: Maitreya - SoHo Boots PatentMixBlack - subscribo gift - free
Knee-high socks: Naive - Double Socks Fatpack (black)
Hoops: U&R Dogs - I'Isle Joyeuse Pierced Earring- 10-minute camping gift - free
Initial charm necklace: Fairy Tail - Initial Necklace (T) - in-store diamond hunt gift - free
Bracelet: Kosh - The Gloomy '80s (Trapped in the '80s #6) - free
Boob tape: Dark Eden - Bloodrage Pasties - free
Gun thigh strap tattoo: I<3> - "Power Doll" - lucky board gift - previously free
Feather necklace: Gabriel Flower - Designer's United II showcase - previously $1L
Mouth razor blade: Nightly's Bloody Mouth Razor Blade (no sLURL, unknown where I got this)
Gloves: YV - Vivien - Shiny Black Short (Silver)
Thumb ring: Gabriel Flowers - Thumb Cross Ring (pictured right) - free
Knee-high socks: Naive - Double Socks Fatpack (Pink)
Skin: Curio - GP Sundust Frex [Dark] Beach-Crude2
Eyes: Negaposi - Lunar Eyes (Water) Large - $30L
Lashes: Cake - Bedroom Lashes
Jumbo mouth cherry: RazzBerry - lucky cupcake gift - free
Hug animation (photo with Gavin McGinnis): Kabuki - profile pick rewards gift - free
All other poses by: Posies, Flowey and Sycophancy
Hair in hug photo: Hair Solutions - Shae (Sable) - previously free with subscribo gift card

PS. A word about content theft:

A lot has been going around on the blogs circuit this week about content theft and the 2-day boycott that was called for today + yesterday. While I totally appreciate the concept behind the boycott, I would like to share my own thoughts on it. In this blogger's humble opinion:

A) I think that the best way to support designers is to purchase their stuff legitimately, not boycott it, for any amount of time. (The 2-day boycott called for no purchasing whatsoever during this time). Regarding the effect of a boycott making a statement to Linden Labs -- see (D) below.
B) I think that the best way to get a movement heard is to provoke discussion, not silence it. (The 2-day boycott called for an outright silence on blogs, which I think is just downright nonsensical. If you are going to have a movement or boycott as an intended statement, at the very least, you need to let people know why it is happening, while it is happening, or the result is just apathy and confusion).
C) I think that the most effective way to prevent content theft is for each of us to flat-out refuse stolen materials, 360 days out of the year, not just for 2 days.
D) While I understand that the boycott was intended to be a statement to Linden Labs, I would be genuinely surprised if any of this got any meaningful response from LL, since in this (jaded) SLer's opinion, it would have to actually cost LL a significant chunk of money or resources to deal with, over a sustained amount of time (i.e., it would have to amount to an actual headache for them), before anything other than the mandatory lip service was in fact accomplished.

There were also different "calls to action" by separate awareness groups in-world, which I believe ultimately created some confusion (even for those of us who wanted to support the boycott) regarding what was actually being requested of us to do (i.e., which group do we listen to?) In addition, the 2-day boycott fell smack in the middle of the $50L Fridays that we now all know + love. In the future, I think unifying various groups' efforts as much as possible would really help make a more effective and cohesive statement to LL (which I recognize is much, much easier said than done).

That being said, I am a pessimistic optimist and despite my thoughts above, I sincerely commend anyone trying to take (any) action possible against this concern, in whatever way each of us chooses to do it. Clearly, thievery of any kind is stealing + not only hurts creators by undermining all their efforts to bring us the coolest, funnest goodies around, but therefore, us consumers who enjoy their products as well. Tesh out.