3 months ago I posted a music playlist over there on the left *points*...meaning to update it regularly...and like...today I updated it for the first time ever. :)
Just some random stuff...old...new...w/e...that I like...and that you may or may not like...:)
Just double click the song name to give it a listen...or click the green play button & leave it going to let the entire list play!!
Gots some new stuffies I did for the Carl Crabe show over the weekend...that I'm *finally* blogging about! ;)
I'm sort of excited about these outfits...#1 because I really love them all and #2 because a couple of them represent my first (and maybe last lol) foray into making shoes. They're all 60's/retro/mod-style outfits...and I had a lot of fun just playing with textures and prims and imagination when putting them together. Hopefully y'all enjoy them as much as I have!!
Those out there who know me know that I work frequently in this genre of fashion...I love the boldness and creative freedom it allows...and so when it came to naming this time I decided to use the names 3 of the most influential fashion districts of 60's London...really the birthplace & center of 'mod' fashion at the time.
'Chelsea' is a white babydoll-style minidress with a crocheted layer over a linen lining. I love how this one came out...the bodice has a very delicate look...and I love how the layers work together in the skirt. White knee-high vinyl boots are also included...and earrings and a bangle bracelet in a black/white geometric print to break up the allll white of the dress a bit. This one is prolly my fave of the three...definitely a very tradtional 60's look...anddd here's a piccie! :)
'Kensington', to me, has a bit more of an edgy, dramatic feel. It's a one-piece shorts suit/romper-style outfit in black crepe with sheer black sleeves, lots of ruffles, and a low-slung belt. I decided to use black/white polka dot patterns for the accent textures...I felt it gave it a bit more of a dramatic contrast and geometric look. The shoes, platform wedges which also feature the polka-dotted textures & earrings are also included. Clearly I'm not the best shoemaker on the grid (well..or even close..haha)...but I did have fun with these and hopefully I'll get better in the future. Mostly, this outfit is all about the fun, sort of outrageous & dramatic side of mod fashion...and I really had a lot of fun creating it. Here's a piccie!! ;)
Last up is 'Soho'...which is a bit dressier and a whole lot brighter than the others! It's a satin minidress with a keyhole bodice, gradient color scheme and a paisley pattern that's sparse on top and 'falling' to a concentrated border on the skirt hem. A sheer, tulle, 'trapeze-style' skirt (also with the same gradiated color and paisley trim) flows gracefully over the satin...falling a bit further onto the thigh. (Glitch pants are included...cos mesh skirts w/o glitch pants make me weep!! :/). A matching satiny bangle bracelet is also included...along with a choice of 5 vibrant, bold colors. 60's fashion is currently very hot in the rw right now...and to me this dress represents a bit of a modern take on the genre...and would even be right at home with a pair of leggings beneath to dress it down a bit! Anywhoooo...piccies belowwww!!! :)
They're all available at CKS Designs in Selby, and will be on SLexchange, & SLboutique sometime tonight...pending my procrastinatory abilities, which are considerable. Chelsea & Kensington are $L350 each...and Soho is $L200 single/$L500 pack of 5.
HAPPYYY MONDAAYYYYYYY!!!!!!!!!!!!!1111111111111111111111111oneoneoneoneone
Pretties:
Chelsea Ad: Skin - Lovey's Boutique: Honey in Aemilia, Hair - Armidi: The Poynter in Ginger I.
Kensington Ad: Skin - Celestial Studios: Charmed Tone 20 in Sea, Hair - ETD: Modish in Burgundy Burnt.
Soho Ads: Skin - Tete a Pied: Redhead in Trendy Copper, Hair - ETD: Mary in Copper Burnt, Shoes - ETD: Ballet Wedges (Color-Change), Earrings - Kitty's Rampage: Dangle Disc Earrings (Various Colors).
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Just a heads up...one of the swimsuits I released last week...the Addison one piece...had the wrong bows in the pack!! o.O
Thanks so much to Sasy for giving me a heads up on it...I think I corrected all that went out...but if you have one and I didn't get you ping me & lemme know!!!
Happy Monday everyone!! :D
I'm just updating this to let everyone know that the RFL goodies I put up for yesterday's Midway Fair are now in the CKSD Main Shop in Selby. I've put them, along with the Undies For Life on the back left windows next to the MobVend. I'm also getting ready to put them up on SLexchange & SLboutique in just a few mins here!! At some point this week we're going to have a separate kiosk for RFL goodies on a plot of land adjacent to the main shop...I'll post that up along with a lm once it's finished! ;)
Just a reminder that 100% of the sales of the RFL items go to Relay For Life...and the items will only be available til about the first week in August...so get 'em while you can and help this worthy cause!!
Also repeating a couple of things from the Undies post back in April:
A word of caution about the RFL vendors...they DO NOT give change. All money paid into them is sent DIRECTLY on to Jade Lily, the SLRFL event chairperson. Therefore...be extra careful to not put in less than the right amount...cos if you put less than the price of the item...no refund...no item! Of course you can always pay more than the item price if you'd like to make a larger donation, and you'll still get your goodies! ;)
Also, pledge cards are included in each package, should you wish to make further donations. All you have to do is rez the pledge card on the ground and pay it...the money paid in will be forwarded directly to Jade. You can also pass copies of the card to your friends who would like to donate!!
The newer items are again the halter & tube-style baby doll tops. They come in packs of 6, with matching bangle bracelets for each, for $L250/pack. Two packs are available. I've included another set of piccies of the new stuffs below!! TTFN!! <33
Pretties:
Tropical Halter Ad: Skin - Lovey's Boutique: Chai in Peach, Hair - Calico Creations: Samantha in Copper, Earrings - Shiny Things: Glass Squares Earrings in Pink, Jeans - Launa Fauna: Sherry Jeans in Light.
Tropical Tube Ad: Skin - Lovey's Boutique: Chai in Peach, Hair - Naughty Designs: Pierce in Sable, Earrings - Shiny Things: Glass Squares Earrings in Pink, Jeans - Launa Fauna: Sherry Jeans in Light.
Helloooo out there!!!
I hope everyone's planning on coming out to the Relay For Life Midway Fair today!!! Second Life's RFL teams have been hard at work creating great games & contests as well as some wonderful, limited-release items that you can feel GREAT about buying...since 100% of the proceeds are going directly to Relay For Life!! There's a little something for everyone...so please come out and help support a wonderful cause!!
Here's a little preview of some of what my RFL team, Meet The FOC'ers, has to offer!! You can check it out live and in person here!! ;)
Frans Charming, our captain, has set up this gorgeous Zen Garden to display our wares...the garden itself (and trust me...it IS gorgeous, much moreso than a pic can do justice) will also be for sale! ;)
Armath Severine has this uber cute pink GloWorm & Toy Wagon...get it while you can!!
Kisa Naumova's made some stunning limited editon artwork that I'm totally coveting!!
Check out these incredibly detailed special edition swords from Amulius Lioncourt!! (I particularly love the one with the pink rose! :D)
From CKS Designs...I've put out a couple of sets of fresh, summery baby doll tops...just released today!! They come in packs of 6...one set is tube-style tops, while the other is halter-style...in bright, vivid, tropical prints with matching bangle bracelets for each. (The bracelets are also great, fun, summery pieces to wear with just about anything!) Also, the tops can be worn with or without the flexiprim babydoll ruffles. Each set (6 tops + matching bangles) is $L250!!
Also, the Undies For Life sets which were released in April are available!!
The fair is officially on from 1:00pm - 7:00pm game time...but the sims are open now and there's lots to see, do, and buy already!! I'm not sure how long the builds will remain up once the event officially closes...so get out while you can!! Of course all the items you see here (and more more more!!) will ONLY be available until the 2007 SLRFL campaign is over in August...so get 'em while they're hot!!!
Here's your landmark...come play, shop, and be a part of the cure!!
Right..I should've said that the swimwear (/me points at last post)is available at CKS Designs in Selby, SLexchange, & SLboutique for $L175 each.
And here's another gratuitous pic of them...just b/c I can.
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Summer's less than a month away!!! How wonderful it is not to be waking up to snow & brrrrrr every day...and to not have to bundle up in 83 layers of clothing just to go out the door!!! :P
When I first started designing...(which was just about this time last year)...I didn't really think in terms of seasons or particular articles of clothing...I just sorta randomly worked on ideas that popped up for various reasons. I find as I have more experience (and ffs let's hope I'm better at what I do now than I was a year ago) I think more along the lines of seasons and particular types/styles of clothing. I find that lately I like to dabble in uncharted (for me) territory...try things I haven't yet tried...and the result is that I bounce around a good bit with what I make. I'm not sure if that's good or bad...but hopefully it's at least not boring. :P
So with all that said...we come to today's new realeases. (OK OK..technically they're last night's...I was just too tired & lazy to blog! :P) Swimwear was one area of clothing I'd never tried my hand at...and my recent foray in to lingerie + impending summer + the lure of something new had me thinking about it and wanting to give it a go. Soooo I started thinking it over...and decided I wanted to make some really fun, cute, flirty & girlie swimwear in some preppy plaids & argyles...with sweet flexiprim bow accents...and I wanted something that (mostly) covered the bootay ffs...cos tho I have no problem with my avi displaying her bootay in swimwear...I sometimes get frustrated at the sheer number of swimsuits in my inv that simply don't cover it enough for my taste. o.O
Andddd here's what popped out. Addison (my personal fave), Bitsy, Molly, & Peyton. Of course I gave them preppy names to go with their preppy styles...these are like those spoiled little rich girls who have nothing better to do than play at the beach alll summer long...taunting the boys and showing off their tans. Each has her own unique style...as you can clearly see:
Addison: The Sophisticate. She enjoys spending her beach time on the sand...reading...building castles...soaking up the sun. Her quirky, somewhat aloof personality fascinates the boys...after all...who doesn't like a challenge?!
Bitsy: The Little Sister. She's sweet & social but a little bit shy & innocent. She loves hanging out at the beach...flirting with her brother's friends...and they're noting she doesn't seem so young anymore.
Molly: The Flirt. She comes to the beach to see and be seen...she's fun, playful, & full of energy...and every boy within a half mile radius seems drawn to her magnetic personality.
Peyton: The Tomboy. She enjoys the rough & tumble fun the beach has to offer...volleyball, football, swimming, surfing...you name it...she's game to try it. She can definitely keep up with the boys...and they definitely love it! ;)
Okies there they be...if you've stuck thru this long post...xomg! Bonus cookies for you!!
Imma get back to work...baibai!! <33333
Pretties:
Earrings in all ads: Gurl6 - Silver Hoops
Addison Ad: Skin - Gala: Pale in Indian Summer, Hair - ETD: Willis in Copper Burnt, Shoes - Fashionably Dead: Jellies in Sky.
Bitsy Ad: Skin - Tete a Pied: Redhead in Avril, Hair - ETD: Daisy II in Mocha Blackened, Shoes - Tickled Pink: Tinkers in Pale Pink.
Molly Ad: Skin - Nylon Outfitters: Pearl in Black, Hair - ETD: Patootie in Chocolate Frost, Shoes - Fashionably Dead: Jellies in Happy Sun.
Peyton Ad: Skin - Celestial Studios: Charmed Redhead Auburn Tone 30 in Barest, Hair - ETD: Bridget in Red Blackened, Shoes - Fashionably Dead: Jellies in Lime.
