It's Kinitime!

I've got 4 hot hot hot new releases tonight...only available at CKS Designs @ The Deck!

So...any SL Designer will tell you that swimsuits (along with lingerie) are among the most frustrating pieces of clothing to make in SL. It might seem counterintuitive...after all they are tiny and thus shouldn't require much work, right? Wrong. They are evil little things that like to taunt you relentlessly with this little piece here...that little piece there...that still isn't. quite. right. I designed clothing for over a year in SL before I finally bit the bullet and made a serious go of making some swimwear...and every summer since, I've tackled them again...always starting from the ground up...always trying to improve on my last efforts. It's a fun challenge...and I'm happy to say that (after starting in June...and getting derailed by rw over and over) this year's are finally finished YAYYY!!!!

This year's are a varied bunch of 4 bikinis...and w/o any further yakkity yakking from me....let's get to them! I'm gonna go light on the piccies so you don't have to scroll thru a bunch to see 'em all...;)

'Sparklebum' is a sexy little string bikini with sequin accents and sculpted ties. It's a little glitz & glam and just the sort of thing for the girl who likes to be the center of attention. 8 sparkly colors are available. ;)




'Going Commando' is a skimpy little number all full of camoflauge-y & ruffly goodness...with sculpted ties & some fun color combos! I liked the combination of camo & ruffles...sort of girly yet not. Without doubt the least skin coverage of the 4...in 6 color combos:




The 'Dotty Bikini' (the last one made and prolly the least creatively named :P) is a cute bra-top style with criss cross straps in the back. Both top & bottom are accented with little gold bows...it's a very fun & girlie style that comes in 10 bright colors:




Andddd last but certainly not least is 'First Mate'...a nautical inspired bikini with prim ties & a teenie little cheerleader-style skirt. In 3 colors...this one is great for mixing & matching!




As I said at the beginning of the post (if you can remember that far back :P), these kinis are and will remain available exclusively at CKS Designs @ The Deck! So get on over there and enjoy some fantastic shopping in a beautifully designed sim!!

'Sparklebum' is $L170/single or $L680/pack of 8, 'Going Commando' is $L165/single or $L575/pack of 6, 'Dotty Bikini' is $L130/single or $L650/pack of 10, & 'First Mate' is $L190/single or $L330/pack of 3. Happy shopping!!! <33333

Pretties:

Sparklebum Ads: Skin - Fleur: Allure Biba #2 in Truffle, Hair - Truth: Natasha in Barley, Shoes - Shiny Things: Plainers in Black

Going Commando Ads: Skin- Fleur: Allure Kit #3 in Truffle, Hair - Truth: Carissa in Carrot, Shoes - Shiny Things: Jane Wedges in Brown

Dotty Bikini Ads: Skin - 5th & Oxford: Audrey in Holiday Medium, Hair - Truth: Giselle in Caramel, Shoes - Shiny Things: Belles in Gold

First Mate Ads: Skin - Fleur: Allure Kitten #1 in Truffle, Hair - Truth: Linda in Cherry, Shoes - Shiny Things: Tuli Pumps in Red

I Wanna See The Rest!!

Wheeeee more newness!!

So as promised...a cpl more new dresses today @ CKSD! ;)

First up is a little summery confection with a dangerously cleavage-y square cut bodice. It didn't start OUT this cleavage-y...but...I kept adjusting...and adjusting...and then I LIKED the cleavage-y so there it stayed. The texture on this one is a soft 3 color gradient that sorta reminded me of those rocket pops we used to get when we were kids. (And well...if you don't know what a rocket pop is uhm...look here!) Therefore, I decided to call it 'Rocket Pop'. Cos hey, once I have a name, who am I to question that?!! It's finished off with a floaty layered prim skirt and I am just LOVING this dress. Summer can't come soon enough!!! This one comes in 4 yummeh colors:






A little while back, Tesa Jewell blogged about these fantastic go-go boots from Kakaue Kreation which of course I had to run right over and purchase. Back when I started designing, mod-era clothing was something I was very inspired by and I did a lot of mod designs...and these boots inspired me to want to make more! One of the first designs I ever made (long before I started blogging) was a dress called 'Mode' which featured a vertical half-black/half-white pattern. Since I HOPE I'm a better designer than I was in early 2006...I decided to do another version using this same color block pattern...hence 'Mode II'. It's the first time I've ever done a new version of an old design...I feel so OLD! :P It's not a redo of the original but rather a different style of dress using the same color pattern. This one is a sleek, short mini with a halter-style bodice. I bemoan the sl templates which allow us only one sleeve and one foot...so I couldn't make contrasting sleeves or tights...but I still think it's pretty hot. ;)


'Rocket Pop' is $L140/single or $L280/pack of 4 & 'Mode II' is $L140. All are available of course at the CKS Designs Main Shop in Selby as well as XStreet SL

Happy weekend! <33

Pretties:

Rocket Pop Ads:

Skin - Fleur: Allure Audacious 3 in Truffle, Hair - Truth: Sehra in Copper, Shoes: Shiny Things - Kelly Sandals in White, Jewelry - Caroline's Jewelry: Cupcake Charm Set in Gold

Mode II Ad:

Skin - Fleur: Parfait Trois 4 in Strawberry, Hair - Armidi: The Poynter in Ginger I, Boots - Kakaue Kreations: Gogo Boots in Black & White, Earrings - Celestial Studios: Lulu Chunky Hoops, Bracelet - CKS Designs: Chelsea Outfit

I Wanna See The Rest!!

YAY Newness!!

Whee some new pretties today at CKSD as I get my butt in gear to get a pile of stuffs done today!!

I've been eagerly awaiting spring/summer and well...these releases show it for sure!!

I've been wanting to do a new schoolgirl set for a while...and so had an idea for a shorter-length stripey sweater...and decided to experiment with that...and...I'm SOOOO thrilled w/the results. 'Teacher's Pet' is a set I'm loving...with that stripey sweater that comes in a plain version and a version with a shirt beneath that includes sculpted cuffs & collar. I also added Sasy's fave (well maybe it's just Mel's fave :P): a no-glitch skirt with contrasting solid/stripe texturing and some matching knee-highs. (Panties are included of course...should you have the desire to wear them. :P) As I said, I'm really very happy with how this one turned out...especially the color combos...of which there are 7. Here come some piccies yayyy!!








I had an idea to do a cute, ruffly top with stripe & polka dotty patterns...and once I started on the textures...it kinda turned into this cute tube top that has a folded down front detail with a babydoll-type ruffle. I'm really happy with how the textures came out on this one...there's a big 'ol cutie-cute sculpted/flexi bow on the back which I love. Of course the tube is totally finished and wearable sans ruffle too! I decided to call it 'Bubbly' cos that's how it feels to me...just light and happy and summery and well...bubbly!! 10 colors available...check it out!:












Teacher's Pet is $L260/single or $L910/pack...and Bubbly is $L110 single or $L550/pack. They're available of course at the CKS Designs Main Shop in Selby as well as XStreet SL. Stupid Cupid and Stella are now also available at the main shop...and I'll be setting up an RFL vendor area there soon!! Happy Shopping!! <33

Pretties:

Student Body Ads:
Skin - Fleur: Parfait Trois 4 in Strawberry, Hair - Truth: Scarlett in Nutmeg, Shoes - Shiny Things: Flare Oxfords in Black, Earrings - Caroline's Jewelry: Seven

Bubbly Ads:
Skin - Fleur: Parfait Trois 1 in Strawberry, Hair - Novocaine: Tayanna in Macaroon, Earrings & Necklace - Caroline's Jewelry: Tricolor Heart Lariat Set

I Wanna See The Rest!!

The seasons are changing....

...and so...I decided to celebrate the beginning of fall with a little sale this weekend on fall/winter clothing...and then I thought about the people down under who are celebrating the arrival of summer...and thought hey...why not have a sale that gets you ready for both seasons?!!

SOoooooooo...from now until noon game time Monday (9/22/08) @ CKS Designs, selected seasonal items are 50% off!!! Selected items include many recent releases and popular favorites...so it's a great time to snap up those warm weather/cool weather items!! Just look for the little sun/snowflake markers show in the pic above to locate the sale goodies!!

ALSO...I have a brand spanking new pj set...PJ Princess. It's an uber cute cropped graphic tank that comes with some sweet little matching panties and some cuddly warm pj bottoms....so it's just perfect for lounging around no matter what season you're in. In 5 yummy colors...and the best part is...for the duration of the sale you can pick up each and every one for free. Just look for the 5 little sun/snowflake gift boxes scattered around the shop to nab yours!!

I leave you with a pic of the free goodies...happy shopping...happy weekend...and happy fall OR spring...depending on what's going on in your world. ;) <333




Pretties: Skin - Fleur: Parfait Deux 3 in Strawberry, Hair - ETD: Brittany in Copper Burnt, Shoes - Next Step: Neko Slippers, Earrings - Caroline's Jewelry: Seven

I Wanna See The Rest!!

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.

I Wanna See The Rest!!