1-31-08_002

1-31-08_002, originally uploaded by nissa.nightfire.

I love this tassel necklace, from Prim and Proper (going out of business sale).

1-31-08_003

1-31-08_003, originally uploaded by nissa.nightfire.

Trying out some poses; and working on putting together new outfits. I've finally gotten a pose stand, and learned how to load poses into it. Even bought a couple of special jewelry-modeling poses, so can't wait to try those out with my bangles. It reminded me, too, that I need earrings to go with the sets!

Blue Bangles & Tee

Blue Bangles & Tee, originally uploaded by nissa.nightfire.

Here's a new Tee that I did last night. Nothing too fancy, but I'm learning to manipulate the layers and files, so am pleased with that. And -- I do need to spend my time working on the actual painted design right now, so am sticking with a standard t-shirt template. I imagine I'll be able to graduate to some different shirt shapes soone enough.

I also put together this set of bangles. I added a complementary set for the other arm -- a little smaller, and using only one texture. If you are a jewelry fan, (like me), its nice to have something for the other arm as well! I may need to go back and make similar complementary sets for other sets. After I've got a few more sets ready to go, I think I'll try adding them to my vendor at NCI -- or maybe OnRez would be a good place to start. I don't nearly have enough to start up even a cart! (but, soon!)

pink passion bangle set

pink passion bangle set, originally uploaded by nissa.nightfire.

Just realized I hadn't actually blogged this set -- not the best picture, but not too bad. I love the bright color, and I wear this set quite a lot. I've got it in a vendor at the NCI mall in Kuula -- but haven't had any sales (quite a bargain at $1L! {but, I did learn a bit about vendors!} Well -- and in fact, I'm not even entirely sure this crazy vendor works. Gotta get someone to try it out for me!

you can see the vendor (and purchase the set) at:
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Kuula/40/232/35

Red-Gold Bangle Set_001

Red-Gold Bangle Set_001, originally uploaded by nissa.nightfire.

This is my second complete bangle set -- obviously it is the same design as the pink set, just different textures. But -- I am quite pleased with the look of the set. It is fairly chunky. But, as far as SL jewelry goes, that is sometimes a good thing. Jewelry that is too delicate might be beautiful to look at in a closeup photo, but might be completely overlooked in-world. I think this achieves a nice balance. I've got a few more sets I'm trying to put together all over my workbench (using up my prim allowance!)

Still Here!

1-29-08_004, originally uploaded by nissa.nightfire.

I know it's been quite a while since I've blogged! I'm still enjoying SL, and feel like I've learned so much since my first days here. I've started learning to make clothes -- which I'm enjoying more than I expected! You can see a few of my hand-painted tees in my flickr stream. I've still got quite a learning curve there, but am hoping to produce more. And, I'm certainly hoping to do some original hand-drawn textures for my bangles.

I still play with my look occasionally -- but am really getting quite attached to this general look. Whenever I try on new skins and hair colors, it just doesn't seem quite right. So -- yes -- this is me!

Fashion style is still evolving -- and I'm trying a wide array of things. I've been working with some victorian and steampunk styles, as I'm hoping to settle in Caledon in the near future. Gov. Shang tells me I'm on his list for land when it becomes available. But -- with my tees and bright chunky bangles, I do occasionally go for a more casual look. But -- I do find that I'm tending to shy away from the overly revealing looks -- go figure :)