A Longing For Lost Things

 I don't enjoy winter, and I refuse to wear a heavy winter coat.  I mean, you can't see your necklace, right?  But, I saw this beautiful winter sim, Dawn of Radiance, on  Ziki's Blog and Strawberry Singh's blog and just had to play copycat.  Above, I am a water goddess floating on an icy lake--at least, that's what I was imagining (insert giggle here).  I am wearing new jewelry from ELEMENTAL, the Galena jewelry.  I've been feeling like wearing long, flowing dresses and visiting fantasy sims, so I've dragged out some of my favorite things.  All of the dresses seen in this post are from Kouse's Sanctum, which closed earlier this year, but was always one of my favorites.  I don't like long dresses made of mesh--they just don't flow.  I miss Kouse, and I just don't understand why everything has to be mesh.  It just doesn't work well for some things.  (Although I am going through the painful process of learning to make my own mesh.  That, and my busy rl are why you haven't heard much from me recently.  And there it is--my excuse for no posts in November.)

 My hair is an old one from Truth Hair, and I am going to whine just a bit more.  As you may well know, Truth has always been my favorite.  Sadly, I can no longer say that.  Since Truth switched to mesh, the hair is like wearing a helmet--no realistic movement.  And, worse, my Truth mesh hair vanishes when I move my camera out normal walking distance, leaving me mostly bald.  And, it's not just me....I've had people tell me that I'm bald.  We can't have that!  I've asked for advice for adjusting settings (the reference in the Truth info card appears to no longer exist), and will post the info if I ever receive a reply.  In the meantime, I will just keep wearing my old Truth hair.  Too bad Truth doesn't make the old ones available on Marketplace.  (That's a hint.  Will someone with influence pass it along?)

Well, enough longing for lost things.  There are, indeed, some new and wondrous things to be had.  Pop over to ELEMENTAL and take a closer look at the Galena jewelry.  You will find 3 sets from which to choose.  Each set is texture changing with 5 metals and 3 stones.  Set 1 includes Red Jasper (bottom photo), peacock Chrysocolla, and Spiderweb Obsidian.  Set 2--Pink Opal, a lighter Chrysocolla (middle photo), and a yellowish Amber.  Set 3--Purple Agate, Chrysoprase, and Lapis (top photo).  The hairband works with lots of hairstyles, but you will need to adjust placement and sizing. 

I'm wearing:
Jewelry:  ELEMENTAL JEWELRY--Galena necklace, earrings, bracelets, and hairband. 
Skin:  League--Jen skin in pales.  Purchased full price.
Hair:  Truth Hair--Trinity in dark browns.  Purchased full price some time ago.
Eyes:  Mayfly Eyes--Liquid Light Mesh Eyes--tropical blue.  Purchased, probably on sale.
Dresses:  Kouse's Sanctum--I won't go into detail because they are no longer available, but I purchased the top 2 full price, and the red dress was a group gift.
Location:  Dawn of Radiance sim.  Please see the links to Ziki's and Berry's blogs for better photos of the actual sim and slurls.  And, by all means, go have a look around.

Yasmine In The City

 I stopped in at the Flawless sim to check out the new Designer Showcase lineup, and found that the sim has been redesigned.  This seems to happen often, but I'm hoping that the current design will last a while because I really like it.  It looks like a very elegant city shopping district.  I took the opportunity to take some photos of my new jewelry--the Yasmine pendant and earrings from ELEMENTAL. 

 There are two sets--one with decorative beads and one with solid beads.  Each set includes 4 gemstones and 4 matching beads, plus 4 metal shades--dark and light silver or gold.  The textures change with an easy to use menu.  In the top two photos, I'm wearing the "Classics" set, which includes red jasper, a really nice purple agate, spiderweb obsidian, and turquoise.  Below is the "Bolds" set, which includes pink jasper, a deep blue jasper, green maw sit sit, and purple sugalite.  My personal favorite is the "Classics" set because I really like the geometrically patterned beads.

I'm wearing:
Jewelry:  ELEMENTAL JEWELRY--Yasmine Pendant & Earrings--"Classics" and "Bolds".  Here's a slurl to the mainshop:  ELEMENTAL JEWELRY mainshop
Hair:  Truth Hair--Soleil in browns.  Purchased full price.
Skin:  League skins--Jen in pales.  Purchased full price.
Eyes:  Mayfly--Liquid Light Mesh Eyes in forest green.  Purchased on sale.
Red top:  Maitreya--Mignon top in cherry.  Purchased on sale.
Black top (middle)--ColdLogic--Breeze in coal.  Purchased on sale.
Black dress:  PurpleMoon--Audrey Tube Dress in black satin.  Purchased full price.
Location:  Flawless sim.

Twyla In The Kingdom Of Caprica

 Have you ever been taking photos, really concentrating, and suddenly you realize that you have an audience?  Well, that happened to me the other day when I was at Caprica taking these photos.  Lol.  It's not the first time.  Sometimes, it's a real problem, because the on-lookers don't realize that you are taking photos and get in the way of your shot.  (Well, I'm giving them credit for not doing it intentionally.  But, sometimes you do wonder.)  Usually, if you ask nicely, they will move.  Here, I'm modeling the new Twyla jewelry from ELEMENTAL.  Above, is my favorite version--gold with beautiful Turquoise stones.  The necklace is a collar type design with twisted wire accents, great accessory for a low neckline.  What a statement!

 The jewelry is texture changing!  You get 4 metal choices and 3 stones in each set--Blues, Neutrals, Reds, & Greens (not shown).  The Blues set includes Turquoise, Azurite, and Sugalite.  Neutrals--Black Lace Agate, Amber, Topaz.  Reds--Ruby, Fire Opal, Red Jasper.  Greens--Malachite, Maw Sit Sit, Green Jasper.  You can have a closer look at the ELEMENTAL JEWELRY mainshop in SL.  The jewelry is also available in a petite version, for Petite Mesh Avatars, next door at PETITE ELEMENTAL JEWELRY.

I'm wearing:
Jewelry: ELEMENTAL JEWELRY--Twyla Jewelry--Texture Changing, 4 color sets from which to choose. 
Hair:  Truth Hair--Eden in dark browns.  Purchased full price.
Skin:  League Skins--Jen in pales.  Purchased full price.
Eyes:  Mayfly Eyes--Liquid Light Mesh Eyes in Tropical Blue.  Purchased on sale.
Blue Top:  Sn@tch --Jaded Beyond Belief in teal.  Purchased on sale.
Black Dress:  Kouse's Sanctum--Kiwi gown in obsidian.  Purchased on sale.  (Unfortunately no longer in
                      business.)
Red Dress:  Sn@tch --Sinister Nymph dress in Fire.  Purchased on sale.
Location:  Caprica sim.

Lucky Arabella Wins The Prize!

 Do you like lucky boards?  I don't think it's a surprise to anyone that I LOVE them.  When I'm blogging, making vendor ads, etc, I see no reason why I should waste my SL time, so I'm usually standing in front of a set of lucky boards while I work.  Below, I'm patiently waiting at one of my favorite spots, Sn@tch.  Come on....give me a "C"!!  LOL.  (And, yes, I did win the dress!  Yay!)  Oh, yes, jewelry...In this post, I am modeling the newest release from ELEMENTAL JEWELRY, Arabella.  I actually started with the bracelet, which I think is the absolute best piece in the set, and everything else followed.  The set is divided into packages so you can pick and choose--A Necklace Set with a medium and long pendant which you can layer or wear separately, An Earring & Ring Set containing the earrings and left & right rings, and a Bracelet Set containing the left & right bracelets.  The jewelry is texture changing--gold or silver with 3 stone choices per texture set--#1 includes green Peridot, Turquoise, & Coral, #2 has Sugalite, Chrysoprase, & Fire Opal, and #3 includes Labradorite, Ammolite, & Unikite.  Above, I'm wearing Set #3 with gold & labradorite.

 In photos 2 & 3, I'm wearing Set #1 with gold & turquoise, and at the bottom, I'm wearing Set #2 with gold & sugalite. 

 You can find the Arabella Jewelry @ the ELEMENTAL JEWELRY mainshop.  This weekend, you can pick it up for a ridiculously low introductory price of 60L for each set!  And, while you're there, be sure to check out the hunts and group gifts.

ELEMENTAL JEWELRY mainshop: 
ELEMENTAL JEWELRY

I'm wearing:
Jewelry:  ELEMENTAL JEWELRY--Arabella Jewelry--Texture Changing.
Hair:  Truth Hair--Anya in light browns.  Purchased on sale.
Skin:  League--Jen in pale.  Purchased full price.
Eyes:  Mayfly--Liquid Light Mesh Eyes in forest green.  Purchased on sale.
Tops:  ColdLogic--Segel top in various colors.  Purchased on sale.
Pants:  ColdLogic--Lepore Capri in black.  Purchased on sale.
Shoes:  Prims & Pixels--Summer Wedgies Gothic Night Out.  This was a gift for some occasion, but I can't recall what it was.
Location:  Sn@tch City.

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.

Circe's Jewels

Circe, Greek goddess of magic, daughter of Helios & Perse, exiled to an island for murdering her husband (wonder what he did?).  Here she is, searching the woods for herbs to use in her potions.  When I was a child, my school library had a huge book about gods and goddesses.  It was filled with beautiful pictures of the immortals, and I loved to check it out and look at those pictures.  I am still fascinated by the tales and enjoy designing jewelry that I think the goddesses might wear.  Thus, the frequent theme.

I think Circe might have worn this jewelry, so it is named for her.  The Circe Necklace & Earrings will look great with your fantasy or role play dresses, as well as with formal attire.  Just use your imagination!  Plus, it is texture changing so it will give you many options without taking up too much inventory space.
I'm wearing:
Jewelry:  ELEMENTAL JEWELRY--Circe Necklace & Earrings.  Texture changing and available in 2 color sets--Classics and Brights.  Classics:  Malachite, Lapis, Garnet, Tiger Eye.  Brights:  Purple agate, Turquoise, Coral, & Peridot.  EJ mainshop:  http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/bono/221/224/22.
Hair:  Truth Hair--Alessandra in light browns.  Purchased full price.
Skin:  League Skins--Jen in pale.  Purchased full price.
Top Dress:  Evie's Closet--Aria in amethyst.  Purchased on sale.
Bottom Dress:  Snowpaws--Spree Dress in orchid.  I have no idea, could have been a lucky board or MM board gift.
Location:  Caverna Obscura.

Raquel Is Looking Forward To Spring!

I'm wishing for springtime, so this week I have to offer a new jewelry release called Raquel--a casual set with pretty, chunky stones in vivid colors.  This jewelry is perfect to wear with your jeans or with a cute spring dress.  There are 3 color sets from which to choose-- Lights, Bolds, and Earthtones--and here you see an example of each.  At the top, Earthtones, which includes this Spiderweb Obsidian.  I think you will like this black stone as much as I do.  It's difficult to come up with a black that has some character to set it apart, but this obsidian has white "spiderweb" veins running through it for just the right amount of variation.  Also included in Earthtones is a pretty Rutilated Quartz, Moonstone, and Amber.  The dangling pearl adds just enough of a "girly" touch.

Photo #2--The Lights set, which includes this beautiful Amazonite stone as well as a very lovely green Chrosoprase, Pink Opal, and Lavender Chalcedony.  Now, that's a set of springtime colors!

And, last but not least, I can never resist a set of bright Bold colors.  The Bold set includes this Amethyst and a gorgeous "peacock" Chrysocolla with blue and green shades, a peachy Coral, and Jade. 

Here's a slurl to the NEW ELEMENTAL JEWELRY location.  That's right, we had to move rather unexpectedly, so be sure to delete your old landmarks and get the new one.

ELEMENTAL JEWELRY mainshop:  http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/bono/221/224/22

I'm wearing:
Jewelry:  ELEMENTAL JEWELRY--Raquel Pendant & Earrings, Texture Changing sets in Bolds, Lights, and Earthtones, and each changes between Silver & Gold.  You can resize for a custom fit, and adjust the glow, shine, and full bright to your liking.
Hair:  Truth Hair--Rhonda in browns.  Purchased full price.
Skin:  League Skins--Jen in pales.  Purchased full price.  League has some very pricey skins, but OMG are they beautiful.  I had to save my lindens for months to buy this, but I'm really enjoying it.
Eyes:  Mayfly--Liquid Light Mesh Eyes in dusky hazel.  Yep!  I'm sporting some new eyes!  I didn't think I'd ever find some I liked as well as my old ones from Sin Skins, but these are just beautiful.  They come in a huge array of colors, and are very reasonably priced at only $99L each.  I really appreciate that, and I will be back for more.  This pair was purchased on sale for 60L!
Top:  The Sea Hole--LaceBack Tank, which I have in several colors.  Purchased on sale.
Location:  Tuckerdoo's Photo Studio.  My friend Tucker has a new photography studio where you can have individual or group photos made.  Lucky me gets to use the studio!

Petite Sylvain

I am sooo behind in my blogging!  It seems there has been an issue with uploading photos, and I've just figured out how to get around it until it's fixed.  I'll be playing a bit of catch up....
Here you see the petite version of the Sylvain Necklace & Earrings.  This lovely set is texture changing and comes in 2 lovely stone sets with 4 stone choices in each.  It's pretty much just like the standard size set in the last post, so I won't bore you with the details.   But, I do think I should have pulled out my fairy wings!

Coming up...
The new Chloe jewelry, and new Petite "All My Love" Engagement and Wedding Rings!

You can find the Petite Sylvain Necklace & Earrings @ PETITE ELEMENTAL JEWELRY in SL. 
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Belle%20Island/231/66/23

I'm wearing:
Jewelry:  PETITE ELEMENTAL JEWELRY--Petite Sylvain Necklace & Earrings, sets 1 & 2. 
Hair:  Truth--Soliel in chestnut.  Purchased full price.
Blue Dress--Kastle Rock Petites--Glimmer Glass Gown in blue.  Purchased on sale.
Green Dress--Kastle Rock Petites--Silk Flower Gown in seafoam green.  Purchased on sale.
Location:  Shrinky Dinks.

To Be Fae, Or Not To Be Fae, That Is The Question

I just couldn't make up my mind in what order to put these photos.  I was really going for an elf/fairy theme to start with, but then I drifted off to the jewelry emphasis--which I suppose is appropriate for this blog.  I really like this set of jewelry, so I finally decided to move this photo to the top so you could get a good view--it's a close up shot of the new Sylvain Necklace & Earrings in gold with aquamarine stones.  There are two sets, both of which change textures to give you gold or silver, and a choice of 4 gemstones.  The aquamarine is in set #1, which also includes a green turquoise, amethyst (shown at the bottom), and a lovely coral.  Set #2 includes amber (shown in photo 2 and 3), a pretty blue abalone, gold agate, and jade.  See...I did start off with fairies and elves on my mind--even as I was building.

You can find both Sylvain sets at the ELEMENTAL JEWELRY mainshop:
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Belle%20Island/232/31/23
And, set #2 is on sale!

Yes, I have already started making adjustments so that it will be available for petite mesh avatars.  So, patience my little friends, just a few more tweeks and it will be out next week!  Petite me is very anxious to wear this one, so I'm sure there will be blog photos!

I'm wearing:
Jewelry:  ELEMENTAL JEWELRY--Sylvain Necklace & Earrings--texture changing, with 2 sets available.
Hair:  Truth Hair--Soleil in dark blondes and browns.  Purchased full price.
          Diva Hair--Diva 2--group gift.
Skin:  Curio--Pout 2.  Purchased full price.
Blue Dress:  Snowpaws--Watercolor Lyric Dress.  I think this was a hunt gift, but I'm not certain.
Fairy Outfit:  Evie's Closet--Eden Fairy Autumn Edition.  Free gift.
Purple Dress:  Chantkare--Phlox Nights Dress.  Purchased on sale.
Location:  Solace Grove--Forest Park Sanctuary.

All White And Glowy

Merry Christmas!  My day has wound down, and my belly is full of good holiday food, so I've taken some time to relax and snap some photos in SL.  This month at PurpleMoon, there is a fantastic group gift--a beautiful poufy white dress.  It has a lovely white fur stole to wear around your shoulders.  I thought it looked great with a set of jewelry I've been working on for some time--the Celeste Necklace & Earrings.  The Celeste pieces are chainmaille, so they really catch the light in interesting ways.  There are three sets from which to choose--two sets have aurora borealis stones in 4 texture changing choices.  Here you see the Light Aurora Borealis set, but there is also a Dark Aurora Borealis set and a Semi-Precious set with Turquoise, Opal, Peridot, Purple Agate, Lapis, and Red Coral stones.  There is also a special edition set in silver and black onyx.  It doesn't change textures, but it is sold as a set, so it's a really good bargain.

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

Hurry on over.  There is a Group Christmas Gift under the tree that will be there until the tree is taken down.  The gift is a set of texture changing holiday earrings in red, green, and gold, but they can be worn at other times of the year as well.

I'm wearing:
Jewelry:  ELEMENTAL JEWELRY--Celeste Necklace & Earrings, in light aurora borealis, texture changing.  Available in many other colors. 
Dress:  PurpleMoon--Winter Queen in Ice.  Group gift.
Hair:  Truth Hair--Enisa in gingers.  Purchased full price.
Location:  The Looking Glass.

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.

Tessa's Traditional Holiday

Don't you think that Christmas is a time for tradition and classics?  I'm at my friend Celeste's house admiring her Christmas tree and wondering whether any of those pretty gifts are for me.  Hmm.  Should I shake the largest one, or the smallest...

I'm wearing a very festive, red dress just right for my traditional holiday color scheme, and the Victoria Necklace & Earrings from ELEMENTAL JEWELRY--a very classic design.  This jewelry comes in 4 color packs, the one above being the "Royals", which includes this vibrant red garnet and green tsavorite--perfect for my traditional holiday garb!  You can mix and match the stones--choose two colors, or go with all the same stone.  There are 4 stone choices in each pack, as well as gold and silver metal.  The other packs include "Pastels" (shown below), "Bolds", and "Neutrals".  All are available at the mainshop, as well as next door at the PETITE ELEMENTAL JEWELRY shop.

Here are slurls to pop you right over to the shops:

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

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

I'm wearing:
Jewelry:  ELEMENTAL JEWELRY--Victoria Necklace, Earrings, & Bracelet.  Texture changing and vailable in 4 different color packs.  Also available in Petite sizes at the PETITE ELEMENTAL JEWELRY shop.
Hair:  Truth Hair--Soleil--blondes.  Purchased full price.
Skin:  Curio--Pout 2--Melancholy Baby.  Purchased full price.
Red Dress:  Sascha's--February 2012 group gift gown.
Pink Dress:  Snowpaw's--Ballerina Powderpuff dress in pink.  Purchased on sale.

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.

Long Ago & Far Away

That's right--I've acquired yet another new dress from Sn@tch.  Isn't it too cute?  I have a fat pack, so I'll get plenty of mileage out of this one.  And the colors are perfect for the new Caliana Necklace and Earrings, above, from ELEMENTAL JEWELRY.  This is the set in purple, but it changes texture, so it's like a fat pack too!  There are six medallions and six semi-precious stones included, and it can be silver or gold.  The stones include blue, lavender, or peach moonstone, yellow sapphire, green turquoise, and pink rhodochrosite.  I really love vivid colors and geometric designs and this one really fits.

Here's another splash of color--the Rasine Necklace & Earrings in aqua.  This set is the same design as Caliana, but with six floral medallions in shades of yellow, purple, blue, red, aqua, and orange, plus stone and beads in blue chalcedony, turquoise, lavender sugalite, yellow aventurine, orange jasper, and fire agate.  You can find both Caliana and Rasine at ELEMENTAL JEWELRY:

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


I'm wearing:
Jewelry:  ELEMENTAL JEWELRY--Caliana Necklace & Earrings, Rasine Necklace & Earrings, texture changing.
Hair:  Truth Hair--Enisa in copper.  Purchased full price.
Skin:  Curio--Pout 2, Indulged 1.  Purchased full price.
Dress:  Sn@tch --Long Ago & Far Away dress.  Lucky Board gift.
Location:  Wizardhat Studios.

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.

An Autumn Walk In The Misty Mountains

When the leaves start turning in autumn, it's time for a walk in the woods.  Don't ya think?  I popped over to Misty Mountain, a perfect spot for such an outing.  (Isn't that a song by Led Zeppelin?  Misty Mountain Hop?  It's a great song, if you've never heard it you should look it up on You Tube.)  I just bought the latest hair from Truth, and I had to show it off, plus this week's new release from ELEMENTAL JEWELRY, the Amanda pendants and earrings.  This jewelry is named after my friend Amanda (aka Susan Branch) because it just looks like something she might wear.  There are three sets--Blues, Greens, and Reds, each with a central color theme and a couple of analagous colors thrown in for contrast.  That's right, it changes textures, from gold to silver, and there are 5 stone choices in each set.  The stones can be all the same color if you're feeling monochromatic, or you can mix and match as you please.  The colors show up great over a black top, and the "Reds" set will look great for your fall outfits--there are some beautiful red and orangy colors included.

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

All of the Amanda jewelry is on sale for 60L in the 60L Weekend Sale this week, so hurry on over before they are marked up to the regular price of 100L each.

I'm wearing:
Jewelry:  ELEMENTAL JEWELRY--Amanda Pendant and Earrings, texture changing.
Hair:  Truth Hair--Dawson in blondes.  Purchased full price.
Skin:  Curio--Pout 2.  Purchased full price.
Top:  Sn@tch --War the Roses in black.  Purchased full price.  I love this top, and it looks great with this long pendant.
Location:  Misty Mountain.
Poses:  Miamai.

Chloris--A Jewelry Tribute To The Greek Goddess Of Flowers

Okay, I watched a show about gods & goddesses in various cultures, so I've been reading a bit about them--thus the recent jewelry names.  lol.  Chloris was the Greek goddess of flowers--and I thought Cloris (no"h") was just a very funny lady!  In honor of the goddess--ELEMENTAL JEWELRY presents the Chloris Necklaces and Earrings.  The lariat necklace is a long chain with a floral motif on one end, and a long, slender stone on the other.  The end slips through an open flower petal to form the necklace.  There are 3 sets--each is texture changing with either gold or silver metal and a choice of 3 lovely gemstones.  Set #1 includes Blue Chalcedony, Rose Quartz, & Green Aventurine.  Set #2--Gold Aventurine (great for your fall colors), Lapis Lazuli, & Green Peridot.  Set #3--Red Coral, Black Onyx, & Purple Sugalite.  Plus, you control the amount of glow, shine, transparency, and full bright.  And, of course, it is resizable for a customized fit.  (The instructions for the change menu have been updated to help you navigate the menus.  It's really easy once you see the scheme, but there was some understandable confusion between "color" and "texture".)  I think the blue chalcedony and green aventurine look really good with about 20% transparency.

Here is a slurl that will get you to the ELEMENTAL JEWELRY shop inworld:
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Belle%20Island/232/31/23

I'm wearing:
Jewelry:  ELEMENTAL JEWELRY--Chloris Necklace & Earrings--Set 1, 2, & 3--Texture changing between silver/gold, with 3 stone choices each.
Hair:  Truth Hair--Briony in browns.  Purchased full price.
Dress:  Aleida--Antonia Poofy Dress in black.  Purchased on sale.  Alas, Aleida no longer exists.  (Sigh.)
Shoes:  Gos Shoes--Pimp Your Pumps texture changing shoes.  Purchased on sale.
Location:  The new ELEMENTAL JEWELRY shop on Belle Island in SL.

Athena @ ELEMENTAL!

I think I might be saying "taadaaaa".  lol.  I'm standing in front of the new ELEMENTAL JEWELRY shop wearing one of the latest releases....the Athena Necklace and Earrings.  This is the gold set, which features texture changing stones in Ruby, Jade, Lapis Lazuli, and Purple Sapphire.  It's also available in silver, with stones in Turquoise, Tiger Eye, Purple Sugalite, and Pink Tourmaline.  Both can be resized, and the glow, shine, and full bright adjusted to your liking.  (You'll see more photos when I post about the Petite Athena jewelry.  Or...you could just hop on over to the new shop and have a look around!  Here's a slurl:
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Belle%20Island/232/31/23

I'm wearing:
Jewelry:  ELEMENTAL JEWELRY--Athena Necklace & Earrings in gold with texture changing stones.
Hair:  Truth Hair--Briony in browns.  Purchased full price.
Dress:  Sascha's Designs--Shirley Red.  Purchased on sale.
Shoes:  Gos Shoes--Pimp Your Pumps V2--Purchased on sale.  Now, these are too cool.  They are texture changing, and you can add bows of various types in front or back.
Location:  ELEMENTAL JEWELRY on Belle island.