It's The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year...

Of course I'm referring to football season...but...there is that whole Back To School thing going on as well...and in that spirit...a little mini-collection new today at CKS Designs.

'Student Body' is an adorable, colorful set of soft little cleavage-baring polos & glitch-pantless minis (white panties included :P) with plaid, stripe, & argyle patterns & accents AND some matching knee highs. Pieces are available as separates (sold in color-matched pairs), color packs (all pieces in one color-matched family) or the entire Kit & Kaboodle...prices range from $L40 - $L1000 depending on what you want.

I'm closing out with some piccies that'll give a little more detail here...all pieces/packs are available at the CKS Designs Main Shop in Selby, as well as SL Exchange & OnRez. Happy Thursday!!! <333









Pretties:
Skin - Fleur: Parfait Deux 2 in Strawberry, Hair - Detour: Hazy in Red, Shoes - Edelweiss: School Loafers in Black

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Stuff 'n Crap

So...about a monthish or so ago I blogged about our CKSD shop rebuild...basically saying 'hey...it's done'...and not much else. :P

Therefore...I thought it was about time I talk just a bit about the entire scope of that project...we started it in the spring...and it just seems like the summer has flown by so fast...just catching up and keeping up has been a task! ;)

So...I had taken quite a break from designing...I did a few things around V-day...paticipated in the RFL clothing fair...and beyond that had just really needed a break from all of it. Instead...I had been spending my time on DiVAS...working with CC on the new sim we got for our homes...and just...kicking back and enjoying SL some. :)

However...when the time came around and CC started working on the new shop (which is faboo...she outdid herself with the new build!)...I realized there were a few other projects I needed to tackle before turning back to creating new content...I call them my two hell-projects. :P

One was a total assessment of my CKSD inventory...re-evaluating...repricing...etc...and WHEEEEEEE I had not realized how much inventory I really had until I started in on it. I knew I had a lot of older content that was not up really to my current standard of work...and I felt it needed to be retired or repriced accordingly. The result of this is...upstairs in the new shop there's a 'Bargain' section with drastically marked-down/freebie older stuffies. Assessing...repricing...relisting on SLX/OnRez...all of that was just a huge time eater...and it took a while to push through it.

In addition/concurrently with that was the fact that we decided to re-do the old ads to be more in line with the new shop design as well as more uniform overall. Since CC was already busy to the hilt with the build itself...I tackled that job...and...once again...helllll project. Recutting all of the ads...reuploading...redoing the vendors...and then updating the pics on SLX/OnRez...again...it was all just a huge job...what a sigh of relief I breathed when that last pic went up on OnRez. :P

So...there's that...there's updating some rental spots which I hadn't touched in a while...bleh blah...and then of course today I've been working on updating the 'ol blog here...I had tons of broken links etc...removed some things...added some things...put in some dynamic link lists which I looooooooooooooove...and generally cleaned it up a bit. Now if only I could figure out how I managed to uncenter the entire thing...

/me sighs

Anyhow there you go...my ramble for the day...just updating y'all on my SL and STUFF.

I need food. :P <333

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When Good Girls Go Bad...

Yus...new pretties today at CKSD!! Well actually new pretties last night but I was too zonked to blog. :P

So I have to admit...when the idea hit me to do a more 'hardcore' version of the Gidget lingerie...the first person I thought of was Sasy. We've had many convos during the time I was making the original set (which btw...Sasy named) and since about how much we love ruffle-bum panties. :P

Making the Domina outfit was tons of fun...and so I really wanted to push on into something more of that style...and I loved the idea of a sexed-up version of a sweet lingerie set...and so it formed from there. 'Gidget X' is the result...a strappy, fetish-y, latex version of the original. The entire time I was working on it...I had no idea what I was going to call it...but used the 'working' title 'Gidget X' for the files...and after a few days it kinda grew on me. So...there she is. As in the Domina set...a nipply and non-nipply version of the top is included...and again at the great suggestion of Sasy...I included a version of the panties sans stockings...as well as tons of layers per the usual. I really loved working on this one...AND...thanks to my friend Val for showing me where to find the awesome whip. :P <333


'Carrie' is a shorts set with a vest-style top. I wanted something versatile...and so the top is 'finished' to work with or without the babydoll ruffle. The top is also a great piece to wear over tee-shirts etc. It's a nice set made of basic pieces that'll stretch nicely but don't look 'basic' at all.



'Miranda' is a sweater-knit dress with a style that's very reminiscent of the 80's to me...the colorblock stripes...and the colors themselves...and just the style of the dress overall. It's sort of hard to see in the pics but the stripe pattern narrows to a series of thinner stripes down the body of the dress. I couldn't decide if I wanted to be short...or *really* short...so I provided both options. The *really short* version can be worn sans glitch pants, if that's your thing. :P



'Gidget X' is $L265...'Carrie' is $L165/single or $L330/pack of 4...and 'Miranda' is $L170/single or $L425/pack of 5...all avaialble now at the CKS Designs Main Shop in Selby, as well as SL Exchange & OnRez.

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Pretties:

Gidget X Ad:
Skin - Fleur: Vivant Biba 2 in Buff, Hair - HCT: Hara in Red, Shoes - Kitties Lair: Francine Mary Janes in Black, Earrings - UnTone: Silver Earring, Whip - Dictatorshop: Bullwhip

Carrie Ads:
Skin - Fleur: Vivant Marni 3 in Buff, Hair - Zero Style: Yui in Auburn, Shoes - Jaywalk: Misha in Onyx, Necklace - Miriel: Secret Necklace in Antique Gold & Diamond, Bracelet - Lassitude & Ennui: Love Conquers All Bracelet in Gold & Moonstone

Miranda Ads:
Skin - Fleur: Vivant Dig Ophelia 3 in Buff, Hair - Calla: Marshmellow in Chestnut, Shoes - Canimal: Gothdamn Stilettos in Black, Jewelry - Caroline's Jewelry: Gold Circles (Necklace & Earrings)

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[4:55:09 PM] Bredero says: yay @ random online quizes

Yeah...anyone who knows me at all is going to be utterly shocked by this...heh.

What Be Your Nerd Type? Your Result: Science/Math Nerd   (Absolute Insane Laughter as you pour toxic chemicals into a foaming tub of death!) Well, maybe you aren't this extreme, but you're in league with the crazy scientists/mathmeticians of today. Very few people have the talent of math and science is something takes a lot of brains as well. Thank whosever God you worship, or don't worship, so thank no deity whatsoever in your case, for you people! Most of us would have died off without your help.
Musician
Drama Nerd
Gamer/Computer Nerd
Literature Nerd
Social Nerd
Artistic Nerd
Anime Nerd
What Be Your Nerd Type? Quizzes for MySpace

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A Little Sweet...A Little Spicy...

YAYYYy...a couple of late releases tonight @ CKSD...chock full of cute & sexy goodness!!

So...I love trying out new things...experimenting etc...and I've been wanting to delve into something like this for a little while. Hence tonight's first release, 'Domina'...a latex-y...skin-baring coat that comes with a little (very little :P) pair of booty shorts (though I find it equally at home with a pair of jeans). The coat has an open front...with cut-outs in the front and back. The version in the ad is a bit uhmm...nipply...but, at the excellent suggestion/request of the lovely Sasy...a more 'modest' coat is also included sans nipple effect. (A funny request for someone whom, on first viewing said...'dip the back more...show a little crack'...:P). I had a lot of fun working on this one...so maybe I'll delve a little more in the future...we shall see. Here's a piccie! <33


Today's other release is completely different from Domina...a cute little ballet-inspired sundress that I chose to call 'Sorbet' because that's what the colors reminded me of. The dress has a simple tank-style bodice with ribbon trim at the waist & zipper detail in the back, with a sweet little girly skirt overlayed with tulle and tried off with a big bow in the back. The dress is very short...but...if you're so inclined...it's perfectly wearable sans the included glitch pants. ;) She comes in 5 sweet & yummy colors...and here are a cpl piccies for your viewing pleasure: :P



'Domina' is $L245 & 'Sorbet' is $L140 single/$L350 pack of 5...available now at the CKS Designs Main Shop in Selby, as well as SL Exchange & OnRez.

Happy shopping!! <3333


Pretties:

Domina Ad: Skin - Fleur: Vivant Biba 2 in Buff, Hair - Boon: HNB27 in Chestnut, Shoes - J's: Real Toe Ankle Belt Sandals in Black

Sorbet Ads: Skin - Fleur: Parfait Deux 2 in Strawberry, Hair - Gurl6: Jawbreaker2 in Dark Brown, Shoes - Armidi: Sasche Flats in Black, Jewelry - Canimal: Candy Collection in Cupcake.

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New Stuffs!!

A couple of new pretties today...a hot little dress and...something for hot weather...available at CKS Designs. :P


So I decided to call this dress 'Monica' for no real reason...sometimes a name just comes and you say...ok yeah that's good! It's a sexy, shimmery halter dress with an asymmetrical skirt. It's tad dressy...done with silver/gold metallic accents...and I'm in love with it!!!!! :P 4 colors...here're a cpl of piccies!




Also some cute little summery halter tops in bright prints w/prim ties. Great basics for the wardrobe...provided on all layers for versatility! I've included some random pics...there are 10 prints available in the shop as well as one made just for the CKS group (so join up!! :P)




...and this one's just for the group! ;)


Monica Dresses are $L170 single/$L340 pack & Flirt Halters are $L65 single/$L325 pack...and available at the CKS Designs Main Shop in Selby, as well as SL Exchange & OnRez.

That's me for now. Buh-bye. :P <333

Pretties:

Monica Ads: Skin - Fleur: Vivant Biba 1 in Buff, Hair - Boon: SHY48 in Brown, Bracelet - Lassitude & Ennui: Love Conquers All Bracelet in Silver/Moonstone & Gold/Moonstone, Earrings - UnTone: Dragon Earrings (gold/red) & Silver Earrings (silver/black), Shoes - Maitreya: ChiChi Pumps in Black Velvet

Flirt Halter Ads: Skin - Fleur: Vivant Automne 1 in Buff, Hair - Shop Seu: Yuruyuru Odango in Brown, Earrings: Canimal Collection in Cupcake, Shorts - CKS Designs: Surfer Girl Shorts (Various Colors)

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YAYY Prettiesss!!

Some new goodies being released today wheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!! I've been a busy bee trying to catch up a buncha things...but found some time to have fun in photoshop andddd...here's what we gots!

'Alyson' is a cute little summery jumper-style dress. The high-waisted jumper bit is something I've been wanting to do for a while...and it was actually the tops from the OTHER release today that finally gave me the mental picture of how I wanted the overall outfit to look. Sooo...underneath the jumper (and yesh it's a separate piece...someone asked a few mins ago!) is a little off-the-shoulder peasant-style sort of white linen top with some drawn-on ruffle/gathering trim. Optional prim sleeve poofs are also included...but imo the top is totally darling either with or without!! Anddddd for you ladies who like to flash a little panty (or lack thereof o.O) with your dresses (*cough* Sasy *cough*)...you can wear the jacket layer version of the jumper w/o having to put on the glitch pants beneath. She comes in 7 cute pastel-y colors...& I'm including a piccie of the Apple & the pack ad!




Anddddd...a top that was inspired by one I saw rw...'Breeze' is a ruffly, light off-shoulder top with sheer, animal-print babydoll & sleeve ruffles. It works just as nicely without the ruffles as it does with...so it should work as a great mix & match piece for ye olde wardrobe. I've included a piccie of the Giraffe print top (my personal fave...which went out freeee to CKSD group members) & also one of the lot. :)




The Alyson dress ($L230 single/$L550 pack of 7) & the Breeze Babydoll top ($L140 single/$L350 pack of 5) are available at CKS Designs in Selby, as well as SL Exchange & OnRez...AND...the Surfer Girl collection is finally up on SLX/OnRez as well. YAYYYYY!!! <33333

Pretties:

Alyson Ads: Skin - Fleur: Parfait Deux 3 in Strawberry, Hair - Boon: UZU22 in Chestnut, Shoes - Jaywalk: Odessa in White, Earrings - UnTone: Drop Earrings in Silver (A FREEBIE!!!!!), Anklet: J's - Heart Anklet

Breeze Ads: Skin - Fleur: Vivant Marni 1 in Buff, Hair - Deviant Kitties: Kayliane in Brown Honey, Jewelry - Carolline's Jewelry: Ladybug Set in Gold (Necklace, Earrings, Ring), Shorts - CKS Designs: Summer Safari Shorts in Khaki.

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Monkey See Etc

Ok since Dot posted about this I had to do it too. :P

You are The High Priestess

Science, Wisdom, Knowledge, Education.

The High Priestess is the card of knowledge, instinctual, supernatural, secret knowledge. She holds scrolls of arcane information that she might, or might not reveal to you. The moon crown on her head as well as the crescent by her foot indicates her willingness to illuminate what you otherwise might not see, reveal the secrets you need to know. The High Priestess is also associated with the moon however and can also indicate change or fluxuation, particularily when it comes to your moods.

What Tarot Card are You?
Take the Test to Find Out.

All this wisdom etc I evidently hold would no doubt be the reason I routinely do things such as get a plate all ready and sit down to eat and then realize I hadn't gotten a fork to eat with, but only after staring at the plate for a bit thinking...'Something's not right here...can't quite put my finger on it...'. Yeah. Clearly all that knowledge is blocking up my brain.

In my ongoing push to be productive, I'll also say that the Summer Safari collection is now up on SL Exchange & OnRez. Progress... <333

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Just a reminder...

...that the 50% off sale is still going strong at the CKSD Main Shop in Selby...and ends tonight at 9:00pm game time (or...whenever we get the vendors changed back...:P).

Also...the Life Guard, Safari, Sailor, & Surfer Girl Bikinis are now posted on SL Exchange & OnRez. I'll get the rest of the newness up in the next cpl days. :)

Go forth and shop!!!

Happy Monday!!! <33333

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ZOMG!! NEW STUFF!!

SO YAYYYYYYYYY...we finally have the new shop build up and going...AND...we've decided to celebrate with a 50% off sale!!

There's lots of newness (brief preview above :P) & lots of newly marked down items...and from now until 9:00pm Monday (7/14)...*all* of it is 50% off. So...get on in and have a peek and nab some bargains at the newly rebuilt CKS Designs...or have a gander after the cut for the longgggggg version of the newness!!! <3333

Sooooo I have a couple of collections and some hot kinis to offer up today!!

First up the kinis!
The Safari Bikini is made to complement the Summer Safari collection. It's a sexy-but-not-too-skimpy little linen bikini that comes with a matching sarong. I wanted to do a basic sort of tie-side bottom/triangle top...but I think the textures really make this one pop. It's available in 5 colors, $L210 single/$L525 set...here's a pic of the khaki one! ;)


I love sailor/nautical-style clothing...and I've wanted to do a swimsuit in that style for a while...hence the Sailor Bikini. This one ended up being my favorite of the bunch...with a cute little sailor collar and a very sort of retro look to it. She comes in three colors, $L165 single/$L265 pack...all of which are shown below!


Also made to complement a collection (Surfer Girl)...is the Surfer Girl Bikini. My plan with the swimsuits this season was to make some varied styles...and I really wanted something with a boyshort-style bottom. After playing around with a hibiscus print...I thought a sort of retro-surfer style would be nice...and I loved the print so much I ended up building an entire collection around it! The Surfer Girl Bikinis come in 11 colors, priced at $L165 single/$L825 pack. The blue is shown below!!


Last up is the Life Guard Bikini. This one's the skimpiest of the lot...it's designed for the girl who wants to show off that toned, tanned bod on the beach. Available in 4 colors, $L115 single/$L250 pack...all colors are shown below!


So...the Summer Safari collection is something I've been actually batting around for months...first in my head...and then finally I got around to putting it 'on paper' or...putting it to pixels...or...whatever...and then I decided I wanted a bikini to go with. :P

It features 6 pieces (Jacket, Shorts, Pants, Skirt, Halter, & Sheath Dress) in 5 colors. The pieces make for great mixing and matching...nice, summery wardrobe basics that should stretch your inventory nicely. Also...since the fabrics are matched to those in the Safari Bikini...those pieces will also coordinate nicely!! The pieces are available individually and in sets at various prices...grouped by color or type of piece. I'm selling it in the same way I did the Amarantine collection last fall...so you can get one piece in a single color...one piece in all colors...all pieces in one color...or just go for the whole Kit & Kaboodle. Thanks to Dot Lane for suggesting a dress...I think it made a great addition to the collection! I'm including a set of pics to give you some detail on each piece!!







And...the collection that was inspired by the bikini...as opposed to the other way round...the Surfer Girl Collection. It's larger than the Safari Collection...with 7 pieces (Hoodie, Baseball Tee, Shorts, Skirt, Capris, Halter, & Dress) plus some matching bangles...in 11 colors, at various prices...also available in singles, piece packs, and color packs. Like the Safari Collection...the bikini pieces will also coordinate with the collection pieces perfectly! Much more casual than the Safari collection, the pieces are sexy, skin-baring, & sporty...perfect for hot days & warm nights on the beach! I'm including a close-up of each piece here...in various colors!









AND...WHEW...there we go!! Remember...through Monday everything is 50% off...so get on in to CKS Designs!!

Pretties:

Safari Bikinis: Skin - Fleur Boutique: Parfait 5 in Strawberry, Hair - Gurl6: Lola Revised in Blonded, Shoes - Shiny Things: Skyliners in Black.

Sailor Bikinis: Skin - Fleur Vivant: Pin-Up 1 in Buff, Hair - ETD: Xaria in Tawny, Shoes - Maitreya: Verve Pumps in Red, Earrings - Phaylen Fairchild Designs Dreamcatchers in Hope.

Surfer Girl Bikinis: Skin - Fleur Boutique: Parfait 2 in Strawberry, Hair - ETD: Emily in Copper Burnt, Shoes - Jaywalk: Kithryn in White Leather, Earrings - Caroline's Jewelry: Seven.

Life Guard Bikinis: Skin - Fleur Vivant: Natural 3 in Buff, Hair - Boon: HNB27 in Chestnut, Shoes - Armidi: Dhali Bown Platforms in Red.

Summer Safari Collection: Skin - Fleur Vivant: Lalique 3 in Buff, Hair - Zero Style: Orie in Ginger Brown, Boots - Maitreya: Dune in Black, Bracelets - Lassitude & Ennui: Love Conquers All Bracelet in Silver/Moonstone and UnTone - Heart Bracelet.

Surfer Girl Collection: Skin - Fleur Boutique: Deux Parfait 3 in Strawberry, Hair - ETD: Nadia in Crimson Faded, Shoes - Detour: Mixflip Sneakers in Various Colors, Earrings - Paper Couture: Lilium Drops.

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A Taste Of Things To Come

So...I've been hard at work and I just felt like posting up a little teaser preview...:) <333

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There Are Few Things More Annoying In SL...

...than making any piece of clothing that's cut anywhere even remotely near the crotch area.

Just saying.

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So Yeah

The other day I got chided (by Phay :P) b/c I hadn't blogged since March 30...and at some point this morning while I was out and about I remembered my chiding and thought...'damn she's right...I think I'll blog when I get home!'.

So here I am with my venti Doubleshot on Ice (b/c evidently, according to Starbucks, people only want honey in the winter but *nothing* screams summer like 4 shots of espresso in a 24-oz cup) wondering...well...lessee...hmmm...what exactly do I have to say? And the answer is...sorta nothing...sorta a lot...blah blah blah.

I had started on posts about American Idol, but frankly the entire season was too 'eh' for me to care that much. Sure there were some great funny moments etc along the way...but all in all it was just like...well...'eh'. Hard to care that much. I'd much rather blog about 'Lost'...but if I did that y'all would be begging me to stfu after one post. Let's say I'm slightly obsessed. :P Besides...it's a *Second* Life blog...so...maybe I should get to what's been going on/what's coming up in my SL.

I've sorta had a break from designing/CKS work...mostly because other things have been filling up my time...and also b/c sometimes well...I just don't wanna design I guess. However, in the past month CC has been working on a shop rebuild...and I have been working on pricing/ad redesign for us. Andddd we've both been working on new pretties this week...and plan to continue doing so. So look for an announcement soon on that...once we decide when we wanna go in and put the new shop and goodies up!! It's always fun to get back into it after a break...and I'm really excited about the new build and the new ideas we've both been working on...can't wait to have it all pulled together & show it off!!

Also we have the big season finale of DiVAs coming up. If you've been following along on the DiVAs Blog then you've seen Phay's marvelous trailer for the finale. Having seen a preliminary final edit...I can honestly say that viewers are in for a real treat. I don't want to give *anything* away...but definitely expect the unexpected. I've watched Phay & Evie grow so much over the course of these 6 episodes in their technical skills...and I really think everyone is going to be awed with what they've done with this one. I'm so proud of both of them...and so honored to be a part of this incredible, amazing creative journey. We're going to be having an in-world screening of the finale...so stay tuned for info on that!

Also on a machinima note...my friend Tuber Potato, who directed a machinima version of the Ray Bradbury short story 'The Veldt' last summer, (it can be viewed here), will be directing another machinima based on a famous short story in the next couple of months. I won't say more as again I don't want to give anything away...but it's another project I'm very excited about participating in.

What else...welll...ok so anyone who knows me knows that I love (ie..am obsessed with) football. (yeah, American football...stop groaning you Euros...you know who you are) My friend Dot, who also loves football, suggested we start a football blog this fall...and I am so psyched about the idea!! I suggested we also have an SL fantasy football league. Anyone out there who has some interest in that (if you've read this far :P) drop me an email/notecard/something. Serious fans only please...those who know how to trash talk etc. :P

Also there's the little matter of the sim that CC & I have spent the past 3 months on. Terraforming. Reterraforming. Putting up houses. Putting up new houses. Reterraforming. Etc. (It's personal space, not shop space.) I've learned that I love terraforming (who knew?!) and I hate building (more like trying to build) waterfalls. :/

ANDDDDD then there's this Jim Honey dude. Good-looking, rebellious type. Prone to mischief. Maker of extraordinary animations. I really love spending time with him. Lots of time. <33 :)

So there we go...(Phay...I BLOGGED!!)...stuff I've been up to...stuff I'm being up to...stuff I'm gonna be up to etc. Like I said..stay tuned....

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YEYYYYY new DiVAS!!!

DiVAS episide #5 is up and running!!!

Special thanks to our great guest stars: EnCore Mayne, Jezabell Barbosa, Lumir Beleza, & QueenKellee Kuu (winners of our Flickr contest) as our featured dancers...and Roslin Petion as our very own Paula Abdul :P...as well as all of the fabulously fun and patient extras who endured our goofiness...we couldn't have done this epi without y'all!! <333

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Extras Needed Tonight!!

Are you a member of the DiVAS ExTRAS group in Second Life®? Well if not, you should be! Tonight we're calling one and all available members to take part in a HUGE scene! We could use your help! If you're not doing anything at 5pm Pacific, 8pm Eastern, lets us know! You'll need to sign a release, and our need for residents is limited so what are you waiting for? Contact Evie Fairchild in world for information and access to the secret location!

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St. Patty's Goodies yeyyyy!!!

For those of you looking to get out and about in SL this weekend and snag some fab St. Pat's-themed stuff...might I suggest the treasure hunt over in Dublin?!!

Vivianne Draper has coordinated a fab trivia contest with lots of great prizes for those who come out and find the clues!!!

CKS Designs & DiVA Designs has teamed up to create the following prize for the contest...but it's only one of MANY...so go here to get started...and get out there and have some fun!!



Info on the Dublin St Pat's celebration, which will be going the entire weekend, follows...straight from Viv herself!! Enjoy!!


"Tabhair 'om p�g, is �ireannach m� Kiss me, I'm Irish!

Everyone is Irish on St. Patrick's Day and what could be better than St. Patrick's Day in the Dublin Sim? How about St. Patrick's Day on all three Dublin Sims? That doesn't do it for you? Ok how about a huge treasure hunt on all three Dublin Sims?

Look for the clue signs around the Dublin Sim beginning Saturday, 12:01 am, March 15. Find and email the answers and win a prize! Everyone who gets just ONE question right wins the wee prize. People who answer anywhere between 11-29 questions right win the wee prize AND a big box of cool stuff! Those who find and answer all 30 questions correctly win the wee prize, the big box of cool stuff, and a cash bonus!

We'll kick off the hunt Saturday morning, March 15, with an hour-long event at the Art Park in Dublin 3, hosted by DJ Vivianne Draper who will be playing celtic music and helping you get started. The Hunt continues until 12:01 am Tuesday morning, March 18. So look for the clue signs and join us for our St. Patrick's Day treasure hunt on the three Dublin Sims!

We would like to thank the following content creators who have generously donated prizes:

Ookami Ningen
CKS Designs
DiVA Designs
American Shaker Shop
Psycho
JX Designs
Creative Kaoz
O'Dwyer's Mens Shoes & Accessories
Kaimi's Normal Wear
Love Me Tender
Tartan Shop
The Devil Made Me Do It"


Thanks to Viv for the info and for letting Phay & me be a part of the fun!! <33

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H.O.T.

...I think the pic speaks for itself...<333

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Attention Shutterbugs!!

We know there are a bunch of y'all out there who love to take piccies!!! So we're looking for a few Dancing Divas who want a shot at a guest spot in DiVAS Episode 5!!!!


All you have to do is go to Flickr, log in & join the 'DiVAS UnDERSTUDIES' group...take an in world snappie of yourself in your fave dance attire (any type of dance attire you like....be creative!!!)...and post it to the group!! Entrants may post one piccie per day...starting today (3/12/08) and running through next Wednesday (3/19/08). At the end of this period, a winner will be chosen by Phaylen, Evie, & myself...and that winner will get a special guest role in the upcoming DiVAS episode!! If you don't have a Flickr account simply go to http://www.flickr.com and create one...it's easy and free!!!


There'll be plenty of room for extras in the episode we're currently shooting as well...so anyone who's interested in being on call as an extra please do join the DiVAS ExTRAS group in world!!! We'll be pinging the group for extras in the upcoming week or two!!

So get out there and put on those dance duds and show us your fabulous selves!!! <333

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Top 12!!

Sooo the AI top 12 is upon us!!...and last night they were tasked with performing a Beatles song of their own choosing. Results were mixed...and if you wanna hear my opinions on em...and add some of your own....have a clickie below then! ;)

So hmm I think today...I'm going to go in order from my favorite performance to my least favorite...all songs courtesy of Lennon & McCartney...audio clips provided for your listening pleasure! ;)

1) Chikezie - She's a Woman

All I can say is WOW!! After the Whitney fiasco last week...and seeing as how I've not liked him much at all during the preliminaries...I was all for cutting him loose before the top 12. But this was just....WOW!! I'm glad he at least got the chance to show he could do this...but I wonder now which Chikezie we'll see from here on out...

2) David Cook - Eleanor Rigby

Like last week...what an incredibly modern arrangement of an older (in this case MUCH better than last week's :P) song. I listen to this and think...it could be a single I'd hear on the radio today. He reminds me a lot of Chris Daughtry...but let's hope he can overcome the comparison!

3) Carly Smithson - Come Together

Funny...before Simon said it...I was thinking...a lot like Kelly Clarkson. Everything about this performance was fabulous imo...incredible vocals...great stage presence...great arrangement...it all came together beautifully!

4) Brooke White - Let It Be

She doesn't have a big 'diva' voice...but she does have such a connection with the song and with the music when she sings. I love that she uses instruments...it's a very natural thing with her...and I love the quiet intensity she has in her voice. She'd never be powerhouse like Kelly Clarkson or Carrie Underwood...but she has a really great quality...as the judges have noted...more like a Carly Simon. I <333 her!!!

5) Jason Castro - If I Fell

I think...much like Brooke...Jason is just an incredibly emotional singer who really connects with the song. It's not a 'big voice' sort of thing...it's very quiet and intimate and real...yet not plain or boring. I hope he's around for a long time!

6) Amanda Overmeyer - You Can't Do That

Amanda has been my personal favorite among the women from the start. I just love her voice...her personality...everything about her. I loved that she changed up the song to suit her style...and loved the delivery and performance. It was somewhat on and off pitchwise in parts but...I'm rooting for her to push through to the final two!

7)Michael Johns - Across The Universe

Wellll. He's been one of my faves from the start...really my personal fave among the males. His performance on this was...good...but really it relied so much on his amazing stage presence...and that imo made it seem so much better than it really was. I think on someone with less personality...it would've come off as very, very boring.

8) Ramiele Malubay - In My Life

Well...as far as pitch she's dead on...sings well...it's just...b o r i n g. *yawn*
She should stay...at least for now...but if she doesn't bring more I don't think she's gonna last long.

9) David Archuleta - We Can Work It Out

Ok welll...yesh he totally butchered the lyrics...repeatedly. But he's still not my personal worst...because I still liked his voice...because I've seen more from him in the past...because I think he has more to offer than those I ranked beneath him. Here's to hoping he gets another chance!!

10) Syesha Mercado - Got To Get You Into My Life

Reaalllllyyyy off pitch at the start...like...bad....but once she got into it the singing was ok. Overall tho just kinda...eh...nothing to write home about at all.

11) David Hernandez - I Saw Her Standing There

Well...we knew that some of the greatest songs of all time were bound to be butchered tonight...and this was just...ugh. Like a bad cruise shop performance by a former (very former) boy band member or something. Just ugh.

12) Kristy Lee Cook - Eight Days A Week

Yup. This is the ONLY thing that kept the David Hernandez debacle from being the bottom of the barrel. I dunno even WTF that was. It's like...she should be shot. Twice. Once for butchering a great song...then again for insulting the entire country music genre. But hey...if you always wanted to hear a 'hoedown' version of a Beatles song...sung by a singer who seems a half beat ahead of her band thru the entire thing...then...I guess you voted for Kristy!!


Okies that's it for me....I mean obviously I think Kristy should be the one to go. She should be launched off the stage from a cannon for that horrific performance, in fact, imo. :/

Lemme hear what you're thinking out there, AIers!!! <333

I Wanna See The Rest!!

And btw...

Ok yeah I know I said last season that keeping Paula was imperative cos she's way too entertaining to let go...but....

....yeah maybe it's time cos is it just me or is she really starting to become annoying?...

I mean the other night poor Jason stood there uncomfortably and nodded his head while she gave this lovely tidbit of advice to him:


"Although it's a level of difficulty you made it sound so effortless with ease and I am so glad you showed a beautiful vulnerability and you are great in front of the guitar and leaving it down that...I...you know...there's something...first of all...let's get back...all the guys you're great so far...great job...amazing...and Jason you are exactly what I'm loving about this season is you are unique and you are definitely recognizable in your technique...and I think that your phrasing...your phrasing is what makes you great."

(Yes...I made sure I got that verbatim before I erased it from my Tivo. If you don't watch the show...imagine that in a slightly slurred kinda drugged-up voice.)

And...pretty much...that's a fine example of what she says to everyone. In between jumping up and dancing around sort of drunkenly and being pulled back into her seat by Simon. Yeah. It may be time for Paula to go.

I Wanna See The Rest!!