88. Jewelry Fair & more

57. Sweet as Sugar

Do you love challenges? Here's one for you: 7 Deadly s{K}ins wants the biggest sinner! The winner who has the most 7 Deadly s{K}ins items may pick up a free skin fatpack including matching appliers as a Thank You for your loyal support. All information can be found by clicking the huge panel next to the Hunts & Events LM giver (located on your right hand side when you enter the main store).

While you're there, don't forget to join the group. Group fee is 200 L$ but it's worth it: you get a monthly skin gift, male & female. For August's group gift, matching appliers are included in the pack!

Skin: 7 Deadly s{K}ins @ The Great Summer Bash (Aug 10 > Aug 25) ✼ Debby V2 (incl. appliers!) ✼ 400 L$ *tyvm!*

Shape: .:Panda Punx:. Body Shop ✼ Brooke  ✼ as posted here (n/a)

Hair: TRUTH HAIR ✼ Jinx pastels (Mesh) ✼ special store gift ✼ 0 L$ (lto)

Eyes: * Inkheart * (marketplace) ✼ Glimmer Specials I Proud ✼ 49 L$ *tyvm!*

Make Up Lashes: Lumae (in-world) ✼ Odette ✼ group gift ✼ group fee 0 L$

Nails: Nail Me! ✼ Sampler (slink polish) ✼ group gift (notices Aug 12) ✼ group fee 50 L$ (or buy it at the mainstore/marketplace for 5 L$)
Top, Pants, Sneakers, Backpack: NS:: ✼ Sweet as Sugar (Mesh) ✼ store special ✼ 1 L$ (lto)
Poses: Vestige Poses ✼ Female/Male July gift ✼ "SL frees & offers" group gift ✼ group fee 0 L$

42. Royal at the seaside

The Hair Fair 2014 has its last day today! There are so many great gifts to find, so if you haven't been there, this is your last chance. A few of the gifts are shown here.

pics taken at black kite

Skin: .:Panda Punx:. Body Shop @ Lubbly Jubblies (in-world) ✼ Neri Cream Tone (incl. appliers HUD) ✼ 199 L$ (limited time offer from July 15th until August 13th, 2014) *tyvm*
Shape: .:Panda Punx:. Body Shop @ Lubbly Jubblies (in-world) ✼ Neri ✼ 299 L$ (limited time offer from July 15th until August 13th, 2014) *tyvm*

Hair: [LaNoir Soleil Designs] @ Hair Fair (in-world) ✼ Ally (incl. colors HUD) ✼ store gift ✼ 0 L$

Eyes: IKON (in-world) ✼ Immortal Sage (Mesh) ✼ group gift ✼ group fee 0 L$

Nails: {Peachy} (in-world) ✼ Deco (slink polish) ✼ store gift ✼ 0 L$

Headpiece: ISON @ Hair Fair (in-world) ✼ Royal Crown (available in gunmetal, silver & gold) ✼ store gift ✼ 0 L$

Earrings: Bliensen + MaiTai @ Hair Gift (in-world) ✼ Quel Night (available in black, green, red, white) ✼ store gift ✼ 1 L$

Necklace & Bangle: [Bizarre Hair] @ Hair Fair (in-world) ✼ Vintage store gift ✼ 1 L$

Top: :jazzitude: (in-world) ✼ Brandi Nautical (Mesh) (incl. texture HUD) ✼ group gift ✼ group fee 0 L$

Pants: !!! Karla Boutiuque !!! (in-world) ✼ Rene Turkish trousers (Mesh) (incl. texture HUD) ✼ "SL frees & offers" group gift ✼ group fee 0 L$

Shoes: Pure Poison (in-world) ✼ Logo Sandals (slink flat feet) ✼ group gift ✼ group fee 0 L$

Pose: Vestige Poses (in-world) ✼ Female Gift July 2014 ✼ "SL frees & offers" group gift ✼ group fee 0 L$

32. Modern Mermaid

I've already told you about the Butts, Boobs & Beyond event, and here's another item you can find there: the Evangeline skin of Panda Punx!

:jazzitude: released a brand new item this Monday: a nice & naughty topless Mesh catsuit. I really love its details! It comes with a HUD for 8 color options and the best part of it is: it's offered for a very reasonable price! It's currently 50% off, as well as the matching slink nails.

pics taken at The Veeper's

Skin: .:Panda Punx:. Body Shop @ Butts, Boobs & Beyond (in-world) ✼ Evangeline {4 My Heart} Peach (comes with various appliers!) ✼ 399 L$ (50% donation to Breast Cancer Action) *tyvm!*

Shape: .:Panda Punx:. (in-world) ✼ Evangeline (comes with skin and various appliers; shape has been slightly modded for Mesh standard sizing) ✼ Pink Fusion Hunt ✼ 5 L$
Eyes: .::: eSSe STORE :::. (marketplace) ✼ Beatrix (Mesh) ✼ 1 L$

Hair: *Alice Project* (in-world) ✼ Yuri Glitter Rainbow (Mesh) ✼ Gacha item ✼ 50 L$ per play

Nails: :jazzitude: (in-world) ✼ Gina Black (slink avatar enhancement; coordinates with Gina Catsuit!) ✼ regular price 50 L$ (still 50% off at the moment!) *tyvm!*

Catsuit: :jazzitude: (in-world) ✼ Gina Black (Mesh) (with HUD for 8 colors! requires slink avatar enhancement high feet) ✼ regular price 200 L$ (still 50% off at the moment!) *tyvm!*

Props & Poses:

[LA] LostAngel Industries (marketplace) ✼ Enchanting Siren (3 poses, 6 LI) ✼ 1 L$

Sweet Peccati (marketplace) ✼ Girl ✼ 0 L$

Vestige Poses (in-world) ✼ May gifts ✼ group gift ✼ group fee 0 L$

30. Orange blossom

From May 9th until May 30th is still running the Boobs, Butts & Beyond charity event which should be important to all of us ladies. Various designers, and 7 Deadly s{k}ins is one of them, donate special items to Breast Cancer Action. Since Angeline Jolie underwent her extreme precaution, we should be aware of breast cancer at the latest!

Izara ανιαтιк мσяαиє Zuta (izara.zuta), owner of 7 Deadly s{k}ins, has also another special offer for us during the next days: the in-world group is free to join! Unfortunately, her MAC graphic card died and she will be slower than usual with customer service. So as a compensation for any potential inconveniences, she decided to make this special offer. WOW! These are the actions of designers which I appreciate a lot because it cannot just be seen as a matter of course but it's generous and extensive customer service! It's a great group, so I highly recommend to join if you couldn't afford it yet - now is your chance!

pics taken at Garden of Dreams

Skin: 7 Deadly s{K}ins @ Boobs, Butts & Beyond (in-world) ✼ Brigitte (comes with various appliers!) ✼ 250 L$ *tyvm!*

Shape: own creation

Hair: *Alice Project* (in-world) ✼ Aphrodite Mini Medley (Mesh) (with HUD for colors) ✼ Midnight Mania board ✼ 0 L$

Eyes: Avi-Glam (in-world) ✼ Tropical Eyes (Mesh) ✼ group gift ✼ group fee 0 L$

Nails: Antielle (in-world) ✼ Perlea (slink avatar enhancement) ✼ "SL frees & offers" group gift ✼ group fee 0 L$

Hat: {amiable} (in-world) ✼ Straw Hat ✼ group gift ✼ group fee 0 L$

Glasses: [LW] L. Warwick (in-world) ✼ Sophisticated Glasses Mandarin (Mesh) ✼ "SL frees & offers" group gift (gift comes with Mesh stomper boots!) ✼ group fee 0 L$

Necklace: ::Duh!:: (marketplace) ✼ Orange Agate Stone Pendants ✼ 0 L$

Rose: Simona Erin (marketplace) ✼ Orange Rose in your hand ✼ 0 L$

Dress: Lineal Rise Design (in-world) ✼ Sunbeam (Mesh) ✼ group gift ✼ group fee 10 L$

Heels: [Gos] Boutique (in-world) ✼ Charlotte Mary Jane Pumps Tangerine (Mesh) ✼ group gift ✼ group fee 500 L$ (reduced to 50 L$ when no group gift available)

Poses:

Vestige Poses (in-world) ✼ various from May gifts for 1) store group and 2) "SL free & offers" group ✼ group fees 0 L$

Label Motion (in-world) ✼ My Cold Drink (with prop, 4 poses included) ✼ suscribo gift ✼ 0 L$

28. Interview with: ::Toxxic:: Pandora // opening on May 16th!

When I was looking for some nice slink avatar enhancement nail appliers, I stumbled over the Nails of ::Toxxic:: Pandora which are offered here for free on the marketplace. I usually inform every designer about the article when I have blogged them. So did I with ɮȼαυ ɮƦȼɀσίαɳυ (beaunciea.silvercloud), the owner of ::Toxxic::. Pandora. She let me know that she's about re-opening her store in a few days as she has been creating a new line. 

I took my chance and asked her for a little interview -- here it is! Don't forget to check out the upcoming goodies below!

Rubilyn: When did you start with designing in SL, and for which reason?  

ɮȼαυ: Honestly, I would love to have some epic answer for this, but  I just got really bored watching my then husband dj all of the time.  I was at Burning Man (I think that's what they call it in SL) and was looking at people's clothes like " hmmm that would be cute if"...  I just started tinkering, and it turned out that I had some talent.  BOREDOM is an amazing motivational tool for me!

Rubilyn: Getting inspiration is certainly the most important part of the working progress for every designer. What motivates you for your work?

ɮȼαυ: Everything motivates me, and I can find inspiration in just about anything,  but I am very much my own person. I do try to stay with some of the fashion trends, but as more of my line progresses people will start to see I definitely have my own flavor.   I am all about great texturing, you could have the best looking thing in SL but if the texturing is bad, it throws it all off. Truthfully, I just get lucky, and my tinkering turns out cute.

Rubilyn: What kind of upcoming products may we expect from you in the near future?

ɮȼαυ: I really don't have a set style, though I tend to focus on sexy, not sex.  I draw inspiration from everywhere so I really just design what pops into my head. I am focusing on cosmetics, nails, and clothing for now. I will eventually stroll down the Slink Shoes avenue. (I have all of these amazing ideas for shoes in my head, but am still learning about mesh bones and rigging etc....) I am also thinking about stepping  into mens clothing, because they just don't have enough option IMO.

Beau in her "Penelope Top" and "Emphatic Fades Jeans": take a look on my pictures below to see how you can mix & match those two creations! 

Rubilyn: A lot of SL designers promote their products by participating various events. Some are just for fun, some have a very serious background. Will you take part in any event, and if yes: which ones do you have in mind?

ɮȼαυ: I am an avid supporter of anything Autism, and have recently joined the ranks of BCA supporters because of my sister, Nicki Dakun. (GO TEAM KONA). I will gladly support any legitimate foundation or cause.  As far as events go, it just depends on what I have time to commit to.  I have two beautiful reasons to be in RL, and they are little time suckers! I have talked some with my sister about creating a new event  in the future.

BCA Product for May: Twinkle Purple for slink high feet ✼ 250 L$ ✼ the whole amount will be carried forward to BCA

Rubilyn: What makes your work special in comparison with other designers?

ɮȼαυ: I really do not have a definitive answer for that, as I try not to compare myself to other designers. SL is vast place, there are many people with formidable talent!  I do have an amazing support system that some other designers may not have. I am blessed!

Rubilyn: You let me know that you are about re-opening your store. Do you intend any specials for that purpose, or specials in general over time?

ɮȼαυ:  I remember how hard it was to be new, I will always have a monthly freebie/dollarbie, and a Group exclusive. I will also be introducing an opening only limited edition dress. ( prim dresses are my forte, that's all I made when I owned my first store)  I may also annoy my brother into piping some music into the sim for a small opening bash! 

Rubilyn: Marketing, promotion, advertising are very important as well. How do you manage that beside creating?

ɮȼαυ: I am always busy, and running around with a million ideas in my head, and rl on my plate, but I have a saving grace! My sister, Ginny Nostram (Oxidor) is amazing! I wouldn't be able to get anything done if it wasn't for her! We both take the time to do things for the store obviously, but she handles finding events, doing tedious things, that while I know how to do them, saves me time to be creative! In truth, it's enough that she puts up with me!  We work well together because we have concrete roles and know where we stand. I own the brand, create the clothes, and pay the bills, she manages the store,  keeps things functioning, does our blogging, and helps with ads! She does more but, I could  type forever about how incredibly wonderful she is, and she would edit this note card and be like "Really Sis?" so I digress......   

My husband Sal, keeps me grounded. I am shamefully honest and blunt. I will be typing a response to someone and while it looks ok to me, and I am not trying to sound a certain way, he will be like "baby, you may want to say it this way instead."  He is also not afraid to tell me when something is not cute!  He is incredibly supportive and understanding of my long creation times.

Rubilyn: Last but not least: Is there anything else you'd like to let us know?

ɮȼαυ: I am still learning about mesh, I do know how to create things, I just haven't figured out rigging yet.  I have no shame in admitting that I use some mesh templates, that is what they are there for. I do normally make my own textures, and I will put a note in with the product to let you know who made the original mesh. I figure it's best to be honest.  I do create my own prim dresses, and other products.  I tinker with building  things that will not be found in-world but will be listed on marketplace.  I am an approachable designer, don't ever hesitate to ask a question!

Rubilyn: Thanks a lot for your time, ɮȼαυ! I wish you all the best for your opening, and a lot of success with your creations!

ALL INFORMATION ON THE RE-OPENING EVENT

Date: May 16th, 2014
Location: ::Toxxic:: Pandora Main Store (in-world)
Group: ::Toxxic:: Pandora (group SURL) (fee: 75 L$)
The goodies: 2 group exclusive gifts. 2 new freebies. Gachas. Random raffle prize ball gifts. 2 exclusive and limited gowns (only 10 copies of each in-world), and maybe also some music during the event!

MIX & MATCH - JEANS

Skin: ::JOLI:: (in-world) ✼ Marie (with various appliers plus freckles/teeth tattoo) ✼ group gift ✼ group fee 0 L$
Shape: (Byte Sized Shapes) (in-world) ✼ Chillee (slightly modded for Mesh standard sizing) ✼ group gift ✼ group fee 0 L$
Hair: adoness @ FabFree Headquarters (in-world) ✼ Luna champagne/cappuccino ✼ 0 L$
Eyes: Avi-Glam (marketplace) ✼ Stargaze black (Mesh) ✼ 0 L$
Eyelashes: Maitreya (in-world) ✼ EyeLashes (Mesh) ✼ group gift ✼ group fee 0 L$
Nails: -{ZOZ}- @ Cosmopolitan Sale Room (in-world) ✼ Floral Solids Polish (slink avatar enhancement) ✼ "Cosmopolitan Sale Room" group gift ✼ group fee 0 L$
Glasses: : SMC : @ Kiyomizu shopping mall (in-world) ✼ Glasses Red ✼ Lucky Letter Board ✼ 0 L$
Jacket: HOLLYHOOD (in-world) ✼ Plush Sweater (Mesh) (available in 5 colors) ✼ group gift ✼ group fee 0 L$
Top: *COCO* Design (in-world) ✼ Skinny Tie & White Shirt ✼ store gift ✼ 0 L$
Jeans: ::Toxxic:: Pandora (in-world) ✼ Emphatic Fades 2 Ripped Jeans (with appliers for Cute/Phat Azz) ✼ 160 L$
Heels: 9ty @ Cosmopolitan Sale Room (in-world) ✼ Coffe! Pumps (slink avatar enhancement, mid feet) ✼ 50 L$
Pose: Label Motion (in-world) ✼ Hunt Gift ✼ Old Free Gifts/store gift ✼ 0 L$

MIX & MATCH - TOP

Skin: MOJO (in-world) ✼ Suzanne ✼ group gift ✼ group fee 0 L$
Shape: (Byte Sized Shapes) (in-world) ✼ Chillee (slightly modded for Mesh standard sizing) ✼ group gift ✼ group fee 0 L$
Hair: [Due] (in-world) ✼ Melody (with HUDs for all available colors!) ✼ group gift ✼ group fee 0 L$ (as far as I'm informed, free join is a limited time offer!)
Eyes: Avi-Glam (marketplace) ✼ Stargaze black (Mesh) ✼ 0 L$
Eyelashes: Maitreya (in-world) ✼ EyeLashes (Mesh) ✼ group gift ✼ group fee 0 L$
Nails: -{ZOZ}- @ Cosmopolitan Sale Room (in-world) ✼ Floral Solids Polish (slink avatar enhancement) ✼ "Cosmopolitan Sale Room" ✼ group gift ✼ group fee 0 L$
Hat + Glasses: Brii Underground (in-world) ✼ Tiffany (part of a whole outfit!) ✼ The Breakfast At Tiffany's Hunt (May 10th - May 31st, 2014) ✼ 0 L$
Bracelets: Pure Poison (in-world) ✼ Screw HandCuffs silver (Mesh) ✼ suscribo gift ✼ 0 L$
Bag: NS:: (in-world) ✼ Happy Mother's Day (Mesh) ✼ store gift ✼ 0 L$
Top: ::Toxxic:: Pandora (in-world) ✼ Penelope Top Antique (Mesh) ✼ 100 L$
Capri: ::JK Style:: @ Feeb's Rascals St. Shopping District & Sales Room (in-world) ✼ Keri (Mesh) ✼ previous "Feeb's Rascals St." group gift ✼ group fee 0 L$ (sorry, not available anymore but check out the new gifts!)
Heels: BabyDoll. (in-world) ✼ Peeptoe Zebra (slink avatar enhancement, high feet) ✼ Sexy And I Know It 2 Hunt (May 2nd - May 18th, 2014) ✼ 1 L$
Pose: Vestige Poses (in-world) ✼ May Gift ✼ "SL frees & offers" ✼ group gift ✼ group fee 0 L$