Kira At Skye Neist Point

Let's get away from formal jewelry for a bit.  This week, I'm wearing my jeans and taking a walk at Alex Bader's new place, Skye Neist Point.  As you might expect, this is a lovely sim with beautiful landscaping, and some good photo spots.  Above, I'm on the beach with sand between my toes.  I'm wearing the new Kira Necklace & Earrings from ELEMENTAL JEWELRY.  This set features a teardrop pendant, swirled rings, and bunches of tiny beads in your choice of 6 semi-precious stones.  You can change the main stone, rings, and small beads independently, mixing the stones for various looks.  Above, I'm wearing the Kira Cools set with peacock chrysocolla, but the beads are turquoise.  Other choices include purple agate, sugalite, blue chalcedony, and moonstone.

In the bottom photo, I'm wearing the Kira Warms set, featuring ruby stone and rings, with fire opal beads.  Other stone choices in this set include fire agate, amber, red lace agate, and a pretty red Italian glass.  Both sets change from silver to gold.  You can find them at ELEMENTAL JEWELRY:
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/bono/221/224/22

I'm wearing:
Jewelry:  ELEMENTAL JEWELRY--Kira Necklace & Earrings.
Hair:  Truth Hair--Enisa in light browns.  Purchased full price.
Eyes:  Mayfly--Liquid Light Eyes in Paris Green Shadow.  Group Gift.
Skin:  League--Jen in pale.  Purchased full price.
Top:  Zaara--Zayba in ruby.  Purchased full price.
Location:  Skye Neist Point.

Viva Italiano!

I really like pizza.  How can you go wrong?  Yummy, fresh-baked bread with tomatoes, basil, cheese...mmmm.  That's right, my favorite is the Marguerita pizza.  I was exploring Solaria, an Italian sim that you must go see, and I found this lovely cafe.  Well, I just had to sit down for some pizza...too bad it's made of pixels!  LOL.  After my delicious lunch, I took a walk around Solaria--there are lots of details to see, so I will certainly need to pay another visit.

Yes, I am sporting a new skin--did you ever think it would happen?  This is a League skin, and I think it's just beautiful.  I'm wearing a new top from Sn@tch, called Ultra Lounge.  It's a classic tank design, but with a dressier twist.  And it's perfect for showing off this new long pendant from ELEMENTAL.  The Drew Pendant & Earrings are available in 2 color sets--Darks & Lights.  Both are texture changing so you can choose from gold or silver and 4 different stones.  The "Darks" set includes green Maw Sit Sit, blue Jasper, Ruby, and Amber.  The "Lights" set includes some stones that will be great for your spring-time wardrobe--pink Rhodochrosite, green Peridot, blue Larimar, and yellow Aventurine.  I have the long pendant layered with a simple little Heart Pendant, also texture changing.  It can be gold or silver, and the heart can be plain gold or silver, or a bold green, red, blue, or gold. 

All are available right now at the ELEMENTAL JEWELRY mainshop:
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Belle%20Island/232/31/23

I'm wearing:
Jewelry:  ELEMENTAL JEWELRY--Drew Pendant & Earrings, texture changing in either "Lights" or "Darks".  Heart Pendant, texture changing.
Hair:  Amacci--Linda in Henna.  Purchased on sale.
Skin:  League--Jen in pale.  Purchased full price.
Top:  Sn@tch --Ultra Lounge top.  Lucky board prize.
Jeans:  Zaara--Classic indigo.  Purchased full price.
Location:  Solaria sim.

I'm Already Tired Of Snow!

You know, it's Christmas time, so I guess I should be posting some winter scenes for the season.  But, all I need to do is look out my rl window to see the white stuff, and I do like green places the best.  So, let's just close our eyes and pretend that I've taken a trip south for my holiday vacation!  HeHe.  Besides that, winter clothes don't really offer the opportunity to show off a fabulous pendant.  I picked up this great mesh top over at ColdLogic.  I don't really like mesh dresses, but I do like mesh tops if I can find one that really fits.  You have to adjust the placement of your jewelry just a bit or it will sink into the mesh, but I think it's worth it.  Here, let me give you a close up:

This is the Astra Pendant & Earrings from ELEMENTAL JEWELRY.  The one shown above is the turquoise from the "Blues" set, silver or gold with 3 blue stone choices--it's texture changing, so no need to buy three.  There's also lapis lazuli and larimar in this one.  Below is the "Reds" set, shown with gold & coral, but also including ruby and rose quartz.  You will also find a "Greens" set with peridot, malachite, and a green turquoise, and a "Neutrals" set with moonstone, tiger eye, and slowflake obsidian.  Oh, and there's a slightly modified version available for my petite friends @ PETITE ELEMENTAL JEWELRY!

Well, I'm off to finish wrapping some gifts.  Hop on over to ELEMENTAL to have a look at some of the new, and old, designs.  You're sure to find something to add bling to your holiday!

ELEMENTAL JEWELRY mainshop in SL:
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Belle%20Island/232/31/23

PETITE ELEMENTAL JEWELRY mainshop:
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Belle%20Island/231/66/23

I'm wearing:
Jewelry:  ELEMENTAL JEWELRY--Astra Pendant & Earrings, available in texture changing sets of blue, red, green, and neutrals.
Top:  ColdLogic--Breeze in coal.  Purchased on sale.
Hair:  Truth--Enisa--gingers.  Purchased full price.
Skin:  Curio--Pout 2.  Purchased full price.
Jeans:  Zaara--classic blue jeans.  Purchased full price.
Location:  My friend Tucker's house.  Sorry, he's moved.

Just A Bit Of Shopping

I just couldn't resist snapping this picture of me doing a bit of Christmas shopping.  From the looks of things, though, I think I need a warm coat--let's add that to Santa's list.  I'm a little behind in my blogging due to the Thanksgiving holiday, but I'm back now with some new jewelry items from ELEMENTAL.  In the photo above and at the bottom of the page, you will see the Sasha Necklace & Earrings.  Sasha has 4 texture changing medallions and 4 sets of stone beads to match.  The medallions are all the same motif, just in different colors.  I really like this burgandy one, which will look great with several of my winter outfits.  There is also a deep blue, a pretty teal, and an earthy brown included in the set--all very warm colors for cold weather.

This week's second new release from ELEMENTAL is the Jehan Necklace & Earrings, a texture changing set with 6 floral medallions and beads in 6 semi-precious stones--turquoise, purple, gold, pink, green, and a lovely periwinkle blue.  I've read that turquoise is going to be big in 2013, so you might want to start collecting some pieces now--for yourself as well as for holiday gift giving.

Here's a slurl to the ELEMENTAL JEWELRY mainshop in second life:
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Belle%20Island/232/31/23

I'm wearing:
Jewelry:  ELEMENTAL JEWELRY--Jehan Necklace & Earrings, and the Sasha Necklace & Earrings.
Hair:  Truth Hair--Adeline in browns.  Purchased full price.
Skin:  Curio--Jewel Gold Tones.  Purchased full price.
Red top w/ long sleeves:  DCNY Crimson Velvet Top.  A Vintage Fair gift from last year.
Jeans:  Zaara--Classic Jeans in indigo.  Purchased full price a long time ago and worth every linden.
Boots:  Sakide--CrocFur Boots in red.  Purchased full price.
Turquoise Dress:  Kastle Rock Couture--Madeline Dress, petals.  Purchased on sale.
Red top with flowers:  Zaara--Zayba Cross Top in ruby.  Purchased full price.
Location:  Small Town of Green at Pretty Islands and Image Essentials.

Alimah Visits Japan

I took a walk at Edo Japanese Castle, a role play sim in SL.  Now, I don't know about the role play, and I was kind of glad there weren't many people around.  But it sure is a pretty sim, and I had a nice time looking around.  I'm wearing a new top I got at Sn@tch.  (I know, I get many things there.  Well, what can I say?  Those fat packs of cute tops are great for jewelry photos.  And, hey, they have a big sale this weekend, so run on over!)  I'm also wearing the Alimah jewelry set from ELEMENTAL JEWELRY--there are 5 sets to select from, each with texture changing beads with 5 semi-precious stones to choose from, and 4 different ornamental beads (the large ones).  And, of course, you can make it silver or gold, resize it, adjust the glow, shine, etc.  Above, I'm wearing the Alimah "Neutrals" set in gold agate--this set includes blacks, whites, golds. 

And here I'm wearing the "greens" set--it includes 5 different green shades like the blue-green amazonite above, but also emerald, and yellow-green peridot, etc.  And, oh, I do love purple.  The set below is purple agate, but there are 4 other purple shades as well.  When you pop into the shop, you will also find a blue and red set.  Something for everyone and every outfit.  Here's a slurl to the mainshop:

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Belle%20Island/232/31/23

I'm wearing:
Jewelry:  ELEMENTAL JEWELRY--Alimah Necklace & Earring sets, texture changing, in blues, greens, purples, reds, & neutrals.
Hair:  Truth Hair--Briony--browns.  Purchased full price.
Skin:  Curio--Jewel Gold Tones.  Purchased full price.
Tops:  Sn@tch.  --Ginger & Jazz Halters--fat pack of colors.  Lucky board gift.  Thanks!  But, remember there is a sale this weekend.  I've been there once, and will go back again just as soon as I decide what to buy!
Jeans:  Zaara--classic jeans.  Purchased full price some time ago, but still my favorite.
Boots:  Sakide--CrocFur Boots in black.  I just don't remember whether I purchased these full price or on sale.  I got them last year some time, and I love them.  They are a good fit.
Location:  Edo Japanese Castle.

Cross My Heart & Wait, Where's My Curio?

I found this very interesting sim with all sorts of good photo ops--Mysterious Dream.  I really appreciate it when some artistic soul creates a beautiful place in SL.  It is a much larger effort than most people might think, and make no mistake about it, it does take an artist.  Let's not even consider the real life expense of maintaining such a virtual masterpiece.  My thanks to Lillith Morgwain.

Now, for what I'm wearing.  You know this blog is mostly all about my jewelry, as well as showing off some pretty clothes, hair, skin, etc. that I pick up along the way.  I'm wearing a new release from ELEMENTAL JEWELRY called the Cross Your Heart Necklace & Earrings (the petite version came out last week), which will appear in the shop tomorrow evening.  This is a really pretty set made of silver, with 4 stone choices--purple sugalite, pink rhodochrosite, green peridot, and a stunning blue jasper.  The necklace & earrings will be sold as a set, so this jewelry is a real bargain @ 125L.  (Although, if you get over to the shop this weekend, you can grab some in the 60L Weekend Sale!)

What's that?  You see a really nice bracelet in the photos?  Yes, I had fun with this heart motif.  There is a matching bracelet for each stone choice, resizable and packaged with both left and right.  I don't tend to wear many bracelets, but I think I will wear this one. 

Also in the photos, I'm wearing my standard Curio skin.  Speaking of Curio, I am very saddened to report that you currently can not purchase a Curio skin.  Gala Phoenix is in a legal dispute with another skin designer.  All I know about it is in this blog post--http://curioonline.org/2012/07/05/curio-news-release/.  Until now, I was unfamiliar with the other designer's work, but I've since looked, and she makes some lovely skins.  I think this is a very unfortunate state of affairs, and I'd like to make a few personal comments, so I beg your pardon for my wordiness in this post--and remember this is an editorial because I do not in any way know all of the facts.  First, I don't understand the legal aspects of this case, but I think it's unfair that the Curio skins have had to be taken off the market while the other designer's have not.  Second, I think it's EXTREMELY important that creative and intellectual works are protected.  I am acutely aware that there are thieves all around us who would think nothing of stealing our work.  So, it's understandable that paranoia sometimes gets the best of us.  There have been times when I've noticed that immediately after one of my releases, another jeweler came out with a similarly themed item.  I always have to stop and remind myself that even though the theme may be the same, their product is much different.  Maybe I inspired them!  Or....maybe it's just a coincidence.  I would NEVER intentionally steal another designer's work.  In fact, I purposely try to avoid other sl jewelry shops in fear that I might subconsciously register a design and pull it out later--OR that someone might incorrectly assume that I'm there to steal ideas.  (Tangent--This happened to me once.  Sometimes, I very badly want to purchase another jeweler's product to wear, or maybe I'm doing a hunt.  I have no problem admiring, recommending, or wearing other people's jewelry.  I went to a jewelry shop for a completely innocent shopping mission.  Shortly after that, I was doing a hunt and found that I'd been banned from that sim.  Sad.  But, then, she doesn't know me.)  Third, there are only so many colors, notes, lines and curves to go around.  They are going to be used over and over by many designers and artists.  I am honest, and it's a shame I have to worry that someone might acuse me of stealing their work--but this incident has made me stop to think about that possibility.  My little SL shop is not my rl income source, it's what I do for fun, relaxation, and a creative outlet.  I don't think any big time designer is going to feel threatened by me.  I give away as much as I sell, and my goal is to just cover my SL expenses and enjoy seeing other people enjoy my jewelry.  I don't want it to invade my real life with unpleasantness.  But, I understand that for some designers, SL is a business.  Good luck to the judge who has to make a decision in this case--even I see similarities between the skins, but then aren't there similarities between ALL skins??  I hope everything works out for everyone, and that the judicial system is not as slow as usual, because I'm missing my Curio.  Big fan.  Really big fan.

I'm wearing:
Jewelry:  ELEMENTAL JEWELRY--Cross Your Heart Necklace, Earrings, and Bracelets.
Hair:  Truth Hair--Rhonda--blondes.  Purchased on sale.
Skin:  Curio--Pout 2--Petal (dark)--Indulged 2.  Purchased FULL price--have never even received a group gift.  Just so we are clear on that.
Purple Top:  Snatch--Cami Tank in purple.  Lucky board gift.
Pink/Green Top: LeeZu--Punjab top in pink.  Group gift.
Green Pants:  Zaara--classic jeans in moss.  Purchased full price.
Blue Dress:  The Secret Store--Lullaby Dress in colbalt.  Subscriber gift.
Locations:  Top three--Mysterious Dream.  Bottom--I'm at the Petite Elemental Jewelry shop on Belle Island.

There's Nothin' Like Wearing Your Favorites

Today, I'm exploring the Santorini sim, a beautiful replica of the rl Greek town.  This is a very lovely place with lots of nooks and crannies, romantic spots, and opportunities for dancing.  I'm wearing one of my favorite outfits from Zaara (I have many favorites from there), my favorite shoes from Enkythings, one of my favorite hairstyles from Truth, and the newest jewelry from ELEMENTAL JEWELRY--the Sierra necklace & earrings in gold with Italian glass beads and green agate stones.  Here's a closeup so you can see the details:

It's also available in blue with blue chalcedony stones, and in red with fire agate stones.  And, all are only 60L this weekend! 
ELEMENTAL JEWELRY mainshop:  http://slurl.com/secondlife/Belle%20Island/231/65/24

And last, but not least, another favorite top from Zaara, and the current special edition jewelry from ELEMENTAL JEWELRY @ Designer Showcase--the Butterfly Kisses set in red abalone.  Beautiful--I've received many complements while wearing this jewelry.  This jewelry set is specially priced @ 85L for the entire set!  Here's a slurl to Designer Showcase:  http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Flawless/79/238/27

I'm wearing:
Jewelry:  ELEMENTAL JEWELRY--Sierra necklaces & earrings in green, blue, or red.  And the Butterfly Kisses necklace & earrings, special edition for Designer Showcase.
Hair:  Truth--Isidora--browns.  Purchased full price, and one of my favorites.
Skin:  Curio--Jewel Gold Tones--Pure 1 light.  Purchased full price, and also a favorite.
Tops:  Top photo--Zaara Yauvani top in lime.  Purchased full price.  I'm also wearing Zaara's classic indigo jeans, also purchased full price.  Blue photo--Piccara bodysuit in blue, review copy.  Red photo--Crazy Leire top in green, purchased full price.  Bottom photo:  Zaara--Nilaya in crimson, purchased full price.
Shoes:  Enkythings--Baba Yaga Zenobia shoes in blue.  Purchased full price some time ago.  Also a huge favorite, and unfortunately no longer in the shop.  I have them in red as well, and would purchase more colors (hint, hint).  These shoes have fantastic detail.
Location:  Santorini.

My Mood Is Moroccan

I love lapis lazuli.  I probably use it way too often when I'm designing jewelry, but I just can't get enough of that vivid blue color.  Here I am wearing the latest release from ELEMENTAL JEWELRY--The Moroccan Mood Necklace & Earrings, in Lapis & Silver.  Have a look at the closeup below.  Pretty.  Of course, being the practical gal that I am, I also like versatility--so this set has texture changing stones in lapis, jade, amethyst, and red coral--lots of options without clogging up your inventory!  Both the earrings and necklace are resizable for the perfect fit--and because you may not like your earrings quite as large as I do.

And, as usual, if you hurry on over to ELEMENTAL this weekend, you can grab your own Moroccan Mood for a fantastic price!  The earrings and the necklace are featured in the 60L Weekend Sale this weekend only.

ELEMENTAL JEWELRY inworld:  http://slurl.com/secondlife/Belle%20Island/231/65/24

I'm also wearing:
Hair:  Truth Isidora in mahogany.  Purchased at full price.
Skin:  Curio Pout 2 Sundust Light, Pure 4.  Purchased at full price.
Top:  Zaara Yauvani tank top in electric.  Purchased at full price.

This Jewelry Is Simply Alluring

ELEMENTAL JEWELRY--Simple Allure Necklace & Earrings--Gold Double Pendant with Leaf Motif Settings & Texture Changing Stones in Malachite, Blue Jasper, Black Onyx, Red Sea Coral, & Amazonite.  Resizable necklace.  A beautiful addition to your holiday wardrobe!  (60L Weekend items this weekend only.)

ELEMENTAL JEWELRY inworld:  http://slurl.com/secondlife/Belle%20Island/231/65/24

Here I am sitting by a warm bonfire at The North Pole Sleigh-Ride Adventure at Atrum Complexo.  This lovely winter sim is well worth a visit and be sure to hop on a sleigh, cover up with a cozy blanket, and crank up the Christmas tunes.

I'm also wearing:
Skin:  Natural Beauty Tulip--pale-05 Special Edition for The Fashion Garrett. 
Makeup:  R.icielli - Gold Eyeliner.  This is Christmas Hunt item #6, and there are tons of other gift boxes.
Hair:  Diva Hair "Naomi" in black amber--a group gift.
Top:  DCNY Vintage Fair Gift--Crimson Velvet Top.
Jeans:  Zaara classic indigo jeans--purchased full price, and well worth it.
Boots:  Sakide CrocFur Boots, red.  Review copy.  Folks, these are some gorgeous boots. 

Amazing Elegance

The Amazing Elegance Necklace & Earrings @ ELEMENTAL JEWELRY--Silver with Lapis Lazuli accent stones & texture changing feature stone in Red Spinel, Amber, or Green Turquoise.  The necklace is resizable.  Both the necklace and the earrings are on sale this week in the 60L Weekend sale!

ELEMENTAL JEWELRY inworld:  http://slurl.com/secondlife/Belle%20Island/231/65/24

I'm also wearing:
Skin:  Mamboo Chic Anka.
Makeup:  Label Mode La Vie Makeup in berry.
Hair:  Truth Hair Trinity in chocolate.
Top:  Zaara Azyba Cross Flowers in ruby.

Black Friday Sale at ELEMENTAL JEWELRY!

This Friday is Black Friday, and the 60L Weekend group is having a special sale for the occasion.  At ELEMENTAL JEWELRY, you can grab the latest release--Vintage ~ Ava Silver Necklace or Earrings for only L$60 each.  This set has texture changing stones in Rose Quartz, Blue Topaz, Peach Moonstone, Amethyst, Yellow Sapphire, and Tourmaline. 

ELEMENTAL JEWELRY inworld:  http://slurl.com/secondlife/Belle%20Island/231/65/24

Also on sale for Black Friday:  The Sunset Beauty Necklace or Earrings--gold with texture changing stones in 5 choices, and the Bewitched Blossoms Necklace or Earrings in Rose Red--a perfect choice for your red holiday wear.

I'm also wearing:

Skin:  Glam Affair Layla D.

Hair:  Waka & Yuki 53 New.

Dress:  Zaara Chaya "Lotus".

I'm line dancing at the Mocambo Club with my friends Azucena Villota (in the green) and Gabriell3 (in the blue).

And now...Amazon Silver

This week's new release at ELEMENTAL JEWELRY is Amazon Silver.  That's right--it's the same necklace & earring set as last week, only in silver--due to numerous customer requests.  Gotta keep those folks happy!  There are the same teardrop shaped, texture-changing Jasper stones in vivid shades of Red, Blue, Green, or Orange.

And...ELEMENTAL JEWELRY has just been accepted into the L.O.W. Sale Group.  The letter of the week is...A!  How timely!  So, both the Amazon Gold and Amazon Silver jewelry sets are on sale for 60% OFF the ALREADY LOW INTRODUCTORY PRICE!  You heard it--you can have either set for a mere L$60.

Slurl to ELEMENTAL JEWELRY inworld:
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Belle%20Island/231/65/24

Also pictured:

Hair:  Truth Hair LuLu in sahara.  Destined to be a favorite!

Skin:  Essences Alma 01 in nougat.  Beautiful!

Top:  That's right--it's Zaara!  the Yauvani tank in lime.  (Hope you didn't miss Zaara's 50% off sale!)

These Are A Few Of My Favorite Things

Well, I just want to show you my favorite set of jewelry--the ELEMENTAL JEWELRY SENSUOUS WIND NECKLACE & EARRINGS.  This is my "go to" set of jewelry because it just seems to match everything I wear.  Not only is it just pretty with all of it's swirly pieces--and those are all tiny prims, not alpha textures--but it's texture changing!  The beads change between LAPIS LAZULI, BLACK ONYX, AMETHYST, RED CORAL, AND GREEN TURQUOISE, (original stone textures, not just colors) or you can mix and match.  So it's like getting 5+ sets of jewelry for the price of one.  You can't beat that!  And the price is only L$300 at Elemental Jewelry.

Also pictured:  My favorite hair--"Lillian" by Truth Hair  (Yea Truth!!)
                       My favorite skin--"Leona" by Redgrave  (I am rarely seen without my Redgrave skin!!)
                       Shoes (although you can't see them well--sorry)--"Baba Yaga Zenobia" by Enkythings

                       Top--"Yauvani" by Zaara.  (The jeans are my favorite--also by Zaara.  OMG,

                                                                  I LOVE Zaara!)

OK, if you're all dressed up in your favorite things, you might as well do your favorite thing--DANCE!

Yea!  Here are some photos of me with my friend Kristine Kristan dancing to the music of yet another favorite--Hazideon Zarco, at the ChilBowl Bowling Alley and Live Venue in the Chilbo Community.