...I had a customer sort of suggest that the Essential Sweater Dresses should maybe include mesh skirts (when intially released it was merely prim skirts)...which is something I never considered being as my pear-shaped ass looks *horrid* in mesh skirts...heh...but...it's a really good suggestion that I *should've* thought of.
SO...anywho today I've made some mesh skirts and updated all the packs/boxes/bags/vendors etc...andddd...gone thru records and dropped the mesh skirts on everyone who bought dresses before today...
...SO...if you bought an Essential Sweater Dress or dresses and didn't receive your mesh skirts...please just drop me a notecard in world (make sure your name's on it o.O) and lemme know so I can get it to you!!!
<33333
Monday, September 29, 2008
soooooo...
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Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Yesh! New Stuffs!!!

I've had a buncha requests to have the dress in the 'Victoria' set in different colors...sooo...today's release is...just that. ;)
The Essential Sweater Dress (yeah...I couldn't think of a more original name :P) is a sexy, chic, simple sheath-style knit sweater dress designed to look great on its own...or as a beautiful palette for all those belts, coats, jackets, sweaters, ponchos, scarves...and all those other great fall/winter accessories you collect and seem to never use enough. It's a piece you'll find yourself reaching for again and again to put together that perfect fall/winter look...and I hope you love it as much as I do! ;)
21 Yummy colors are available (and a 22nd that went out just to CKSD group members) at the CKS Designs Main Shop in Selby as well as SL Exchange & OnRez for $L165 each...$L300 for a pack of 3...or $L1500 for the entire pack of 21. Some piccies follow...happy shopping! ;) <333






Pretties:
Skin: Fleur - Vivant Sultry 3 in Buff, Hair: ETD - Hayden in Fire Burnt, Boots: Maitreya - Dune (Various Colors), Glasses: Dark Mouse - Catty Eye Sunglasses in Black
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Friday, September 19, 2008
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
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Friday, September 12, 2008
YAYYY Pretties!!
A couple of new dresses today @ CKSD!!
'Victoria' started out with just the sweater...a cropped, crocheted piece with sculpted sleeves and a little sculpted peplum. Then I decided it would pair nicely with a basic knit dress. Soooo I added a black, above-the-knee length ribbed knit dress with a sculpted turtleneck & sleeves...the sort of thing that makes a great staple to your fall/winter wardrobe. The sweater comes in 10 bright colors...and is itself a great piece that will find multiple uses in your inventory!! Here's a couple of pics: ;)

'Caroline' is a sweet, floaty little mod confection of a cocktail dress...a halter-style babydoll with a sculpted collar and flexi skirt that comes in 4 vibrant colors, as well as white. I've been wearing it around (even half-finished :P) for a cpl days now...I'm in love with it!!

'Victoria' is $L275/single or $L630/pack (which includes the dress plus 10 sweaters) and 'Caroline' is $L165/single or $410/pack of 5. Both are available at the CKS Designs Main Shop in Selby as well as SL Exchange & OnRez. Happy weekend! :P <33333
Pretties:
Victoria Ads:
Skin: Fleur - Vivant Chaton 3 in Buff, Hair: Alice Project - Yuki in Dark Medium Brown, Shoes: Redgrave - Sculpted Leather Boots in Black, Earrings: Diamonde - Geometric Jewelry Set
Caroline Ads:
Skin: Fleur - Vivant Feline 3 in Buff, Hair: Aden - Sienna in LightBrown, Shoes: Shiny Things - Belles in Gold
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Friday, September 05, 2008
I've Been In A Football Frame Of Mind...
...and today's release at CKS Designs is reflecting that a bit. ;)
So once again a small idea blows up into a big one...and what started out as a pullover with changeable letters...ended up as an entire collection of separates. I showed my friend Dot a piccie of the pullover when I'd first started working on it...bemoaning the fact that I was having brain block when it came to thinking of a name (at that time it was still *just* the pullover :P)...and she came up with 'Old School'...which was faboo & perfecto and I begged to be allowed to use it. :P
'Old School' is a sporty collection of separates that make me think of crisp nights & cool days...pep rallies & bonfires...back to school and, of course, football. Pieces include the original pullover with changeable letter...a turtleneck with sculpted collar & sleeves that makes a great wardrobe staple for fall/winter...athletic-style shortie-shorts w/side stripe detail...a teenie cheerleader-style mini that you can wear with or w/o the included panties o.O...and some high-on-the-thigh snuggly fuzzy socks that come with and w/o the contrasting stripe detail. I've been wearing them all week...and it's making me ache to slip into cozy sweaters rw...still a tad too warm here though. :(
Pieces are available in a variety of colors, centered around 5 color combos...and can be purchased separately or in bundles of type and/or color...or the big 'ol Kit & Kaboodle. Prices vary, depending on what you want. I'm including pics of the color packs here...it's the best way I know to give you a peek at everything!!!




As always...it's available at the CKS Designs Main Shop in Selby, and will be up on SL Exchange & OnRez sometime tonight. Happy NFL Week One weekend! ;) <33
Pretties:
Skin: Fleur - Parfait Deux 2 in Strawberry, Hair: Curio - Gertrude in Dark Brown, Shoes: Kitties Lair - Francine Mary Janes in Black
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Thursday, September 04, 2008
YAY!!
It's football time again....WOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!111111111
So the one & only Dot Lane & I...being the girls & football lovers we are, decided to do a football blog this season. We're looking forward to having lots of fun with it!!!
Check it out at http://backfieldsinmotion.blogspot.com/!!! <33333
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Thursday, August 28, 2008
Sculpties?!
Bleh. So I've been dealing with an early fall cold that's kept me sidelined and/or in a semi-comatose NyQuil fog for the last few days...BUT...I managed to get out a new outfit last night that I've been working on that marks my first foray into sculptie prim use (Dun dun dun...scary!).
'Parker' is a pantset with a tank top that was giving me some issues. It's a really cute, sweet little top...with a lace front and bow accents...but I wanted a bit of a flared bottom with little ruffles. Initially I tried using the skirt layer...but was just...not happy enough with my results...then decided to bite the bullet and face my sculptiephobia...and see if I couldn't get something more to my liking with it. (Huge thanks to Phay for the sculptie advice...it was a godsend!! <3333.) Sooo after much fiddling and tinkering etc...I got a result that I'm pretty happy with!! So...the tank has a 'finished' bottom...making it wearable with or without the sculptie bottom...anddd I paired it up with some low-rise plaid pants that have optional sculpted flares. All in all...I'm tres happy with it...esp the top, which I've been running around in with my Gidget panties. :P
Anywho...she comes in 8 colors...$L195/single or $L750/pack...available of course at the CKS Designs Main Shop in Selby, as well as SL Exchange & OnRez. Leaving you with some piccies!! <33333

Pretties:
Skin - Fleur: Vivant Blossom 2 in Buff, Hair - 69: Babydoll in Redishbrown, Shoes - Detour: Glamour Metallic Pumps in Black
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Thursday, August 21, 2008
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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Thursday, August 14, 2008
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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Wednesday, August 13, 2008
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.
<3333
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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Sunday, August 10, 2008
[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!) | |
| 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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Tuesday, August 05, 2008
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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Labels: CKS Designs, CKSD Releases, Dresses, Latex, Shopping, Sundress
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
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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Tuesday, July 22, 2008
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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Labels: Babydolls, CKS Designs, CKSD Releases, Dresses, Summer
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
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 I Wanna See The Rest!!
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Monday, July 14, 2008
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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Wednesday, July 09, 2008
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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