Etheria: MONKEE & Evie’s Closet

The idea behind Etheria is designers are to bring their talents to the jewelers. The two work in unison to compliment the jewelry. When I saw that Darion and Evie were paired, I was excited!

Here’s a close up of Darion’s delicate work:

Feel free to take a look at the fair: Etheria. The event started earlier today and ends on June 20th.

products used
hair: >TRUTH< Lydia – mahogany by Truth Hawks
skin: []::Tuli::[] Jade (tone 2/bl) :: 02c by Tuli Asturias
dress: *Evie’s Closet* – (Etheria) Lyric – Raspberry by Evangeline Miles
jewelry: [MONKEE] Dreamers for Etheria – When Jewelers Dream by DarionMonkee Levitt
feet: SLink Jolie Pied Barefeet Tiptoes by Siddean Munro
pose: [LAP] – Fantasy-Faepose9 P4 by Dove Swanson

Thank you to plurk for pointing me to the poses at LAP

What a dream

I really should stop saying I’m not a gown person. I guess I am. I enjoy the drama of a long flowing skirt. Miamai, for me, was “introduced” to me during the Pose Fair a few months ago. When I saw there is a clothing line as well as awesome poses, it caught my attention.

Caroline’s Jewelry has been and will continue to be a wonderful brand name. The store is full of many new items and some of my old favorites. Caroline’s jewelry is always beautiful. This set will be released during the week long event called Etheria and it starts tomorrow.

The best location to show off both these items is the MacBeth sim. I shot another gown post here just a few months back. The sim is intriguing and allows items to be rezed. Perfect for photographers who use pose stands. Or you can pick up Tillie’s Pose Stand to take photos anywhere! I’ve been using this pose system for 2 years or so now.

products used
< skin: -Belleza- Alyson PALE 15 by Tricky Boucher
hair: MMShair-O’HARA – Chestnut by Thora Charron
< jewelry: (Caroline’s Jewelry) Carlotta in Onyx by Caroline Apollo
< gown: Miamai_Victa Red* by monica Outlander
< shoes: Maitreya Gold – Esprit by Onyx LeShelle
pose: [LAP] – RCD-Classic Right PR4 by Dove Swanson
(sorry I didn’t write down the other pose)

*small waist seam in the gown
< denotes review copies or gifts

Creamed Corn Wrestling

When Elizabeth told me she had something new planned, it intrigued me. I had no idea she was planning to set the fat pack for sale during her SL Daily Deals day. No. Clue. When I opened the site today I knew I needed to make time to get the set blogged.

Frippery isn’t a store that I see blogged often … and wow, shoppers are missing this brand. The products are top notch for quality and so very whimsical. Its a smaller boutique with a ton of personality.

Speaking of a personality, the blog title was suggested by OMGWTF Barbecue. I think she’s stalking my plurk line just to suggest name posts. This was her second title, check out her first. I’m such a glutton for punishment.

Store Location: Frippery

products used
*hair: >TRUTH< Nadia – champagne
*skin: []::Tuli::[] Jade (tone 2/br) :: 05c
*shirt: [W&B] Simple Cropped Bustier ANTIQUE 2
*jewelry: ET~Happiness Shared in Raspberry and Pink Lemonade
*pose: [LAP] – SU-HandsUp3

*gift and/or blogger copies

A Spring in my Step

Indyra Originals has begun releasing Spring items. This designer has always been a fav of mine and will continue to be one I enjoy.

In Indyra’s Spring collection is this dress and jewelry set. Both are available in a wide range of colors. As an added bonus to purchasing the jewelry you’ll receive an additional set. The added set is shown below and called “Pearl”.

Store Location: Indyra Originals

Products Used
hair: >TRUTH< Yvonne – mahogany
skin: []::Tuli::[] Eva (tone 3/br) 03a
eyes: CHAI Eyes +Allure+ [SEA 3] small pupil
lashes: MADesigns EYELASHES ~ Diva
dress: Indyra Originals: Minerva Dress & Belt: Gold
jewelry: Indy&Co.: PortaNova Set: Pearl
shoes: J’s Real Toe Cross Belt Sandals PEARL *gold*
poses: Diesel Works Shake12 | [snOok] Hai im Emleigh

Shoot Location: Vague

*review* Phoenix Rising- Spring Blossom

Yesterday I did a little plurk tease about the stunning things coming out of Phoenix Rising. This store is known for its wonderful clothing designs but did you know the jewelry is just … wow. Its been awhile since something like this has come my way … and took my breath away.

There are plenty of colors (and one void of color, my other fav). The next time you are at Phoenix Rising, check out the jewelry!

Store Location: Phoenix Rising

Products Used
hair: (Dernier Cri) Madeline – Blonde Shades
skin: []::Tuli::[] Eva (tone 2/li) 04b
necklace: -Phoenix Rising- Spring Blossom (Dream)
pose: [LAP] – MS2-Runway14

Accessory Fair 2010: EarthStones

The Accessory Fair is just days away and the designers, like the AF team, are all a buzz. I’m thrilled to be able to share one of the items that’ll be released at the fair.  This is from EarthStones and called Hera Diamond Earrings, shown here in spice, will surely be a hit for this designer. Each earring is 255 prims! I still don’t know how Abraxxa isn’t blind from working with so many tiny prims.

I was lucky enough to get a quick chat in with her last night. She’s hoping to release a matching rin. Not to push Abraxxa but I hope she does! I’m really looking forward to making this into a set.

Again, the Accessory Fair opens on March 6th. Get more details in my prior post.

Products Used
hair: >TRUTH< Jocelyn – mahogany
skin: L.Fauna {Lapine . Tan 1} [Mystic] OO
eyes: L.Fauna [Beta testing & hoping they'll be released cuz I love 'em]
earrings: EarthStones Hera Diamond Earrings – Spice

LunaJubilee.com & ShopaholicFeed.com are media sponsors of GIA’s Accessory Fair 2010. I’m one of the 25 chosen bloggers for the fair.

~teaser~ {Zaara} New Jewelry

{Zaara} will be packed tomorrow I just know it! There are a few new necklaces to be released. Here’s one:

Vanisri wrapped necklace in onyx has to be my fav out of what I have seen already. Even the back is awesome … I love the intrigue of jewelry that has a front and back. What I’m not 100% sure of how many colors will be available. I’m hoping to pick up a few other colors so I can wear them with a wide variety of outfits. Zaara always uses the best color palette!  See you all at {Zaara}’s tomorrow!

Store Location: {Zaara}

Products Used
skin: []::Tuli::[] Hope (fair/li) star
hair: >TRUTH< Genie – mirage
eyes: CHAI Eyes +Allure+ [BLUE 1]
lashes: MADesigns EYELASHES ~ Diva
jacket: MichaMi: Carmela Cardie in Camel (Jacket)
jeans: Zaara : Jeans {classic} *indigo*
necklace: Zaara : Vanisri wrapped necklace *onyx-silver* (chest)

pose: Glitterati – Pearls 3
prop: Diesel Works PolyWall

*Review* Rebel Hope Designs & RH Engel Jewelry

Its rare to see me in a gown, let alone one seen here on the blog.  I was really quite excited to see RH and Rebel sharing their creations with me.  (I just hope I did them justice!)

I’m not surprised to see this longtime partnered designing duo come together for such a beautiful product called Ginger.  The jewelry really compliments the gown … and vice versa.  Yes, they can be worn seperately but really, why would you want to break up the set?!

Also, through the fashion grape vine, I hear there is a skin for this set as well.  Exodi has a new skin (not shown here but rather here with product close ups) that was designed just for Ginger. I love when designers get together!

Store Location: Rebel Hope Designs (RH Jewelry is located here too)

Products
skin: :: Exodi :: Lily Dove (Errands – LtBrow – Faded)
hair: >TRUTH< Isabella – platinum
gown: !Rebel Hope Designs – Ginger Gown Gold
jewelry: RH Engel Jewelry  Ginger Jewelry Set

*Review* Insolence & Dark Mouse

Nothing makes a girl feel more like a girlie-girl than jewelry and lingerie.  INOSOLENCE and Dark Mouse both had beautiful releases this weekend.  Here are just a sampling from both of their collections:

INSOLENCE released Emily Tulle which is a base white full-seated panty, demi style bra and corset set. The only hints of color is on the flowers and trim – 6 colors to choose.  Created on all the layers except the jacket layer.  The best element other than being completely adorable is that the layers are sheer until you add in the other layers. Less the layers, the more sheer the look. Kinda nice for lingerie! (shown: Emily Green Set by INSOLENCE, Emily Pink Set by INSOLENCE, Emily Lavander Set by INSOLENCE)

Dark Mouse released Black and White Drama set. Its looks like grey/white and black pearls paired with floral embellishments.  The items are sold separately. Since I have entire set, its bracelets (for the left and right wrists), a necklace (chest and spine attachment points), earrings, and a cocktail ring. I’ve been looking for a bold but yet classic set like this for some time.

Store Locations
INSOLENCE
Dark Mouse

Products Worn
Skin: [ROCKBERRY] Uma Group Gift Light
Eyes: (Miriel) Standard Eyes – Light Blue
Hair: Exile Janine harlow
Shoes: J’s Real Toe Cross Belt Sandals

~Tease~ NS Design

Naith Smit of Naith Smit Design allowed me access to his rebuilt store.  I was totally amazed to see the new look.  I’m not telling you anything as I know you will be wow’d like I was to see the remodel and all the new products.

You are invited to come to Grand Re-Opening!

Sunday May 3rd
12 Noon SLT
Naith Smit Design

Psst, there is a ton of new jewelry… start to say your goodbyes to your lindens now.