Additions to the Interactions Range

This week has been a week of finishing off items and projects and catching up on things. These two additions to the Interactions range are available at both my Mainstore on Juicy (the one that looks like roman ruins) and my new shop on Pamran.

Firstly, a choker. It comes in all eight of the Interactions colourways, and although it is "no modify" it contains a resize script so you can achieve the perfect fit with just a few clicks.

A second bracelet for the range, this one considerably chunkier but bang on trend (if these things are important to you). Shown in two of the eight Interactions colourways.

Talking of "bang on trend", I hope the fashionista's amongst you will love this ring. Try it with a pair of long black gloves for a look that won't leave you ignored.

Again, these are available in the eight Interactions colourways at the ~flirt~ store in-world, and soon (when SL allows people in) OnRez

Interactions

I've been so busy building (the store and jewellery) recently that I have neglected to blog my finished pieces as I've released them, so, here is a bit of a catch up, starting with a range that is important to me on a personal level. Let me explain a little more.

Interactions :: Coming Full Circle

Snapshot of Interactions :: Coming Full Circle

This is an exert from the notecard included with the sculpture.

"This piece of Kinetic Art, by Skinkie Winkler is her representation of the interactions we experience as we walk through life. Each curved spoke symbolises a relationship, the circular levels indicating the level of significance, affecting the heart or soul of an individual. As the interaction takes place, as the prims cross , there is disruption of the other, less obvious as the observer moves further away, some causing more interference than others. The prims move on to a period of calmness, before the next interaction, never-ending, ever-changing, the pattern never quite the same again. For the most part the background is slightly blurred, slightly irregular, with highlights and shadows. Yet in the very centre is a small constantly moving window offering a glimpse of what it hidden, what is yet to be, what the future might hold."

Interactions Jewellery

Why art? Because, to me, it has meaning. It's creation changed something inside my soul and expresses a part of me. You may call it what you like - jewellery, bling, junk, it doesn't much matter. To *me*, it's creator, it is art. :: The Meaning Behind The Interactions Jewellery Series :: The design is based upon a kinetic sculpture I built back in January 2008 called "Interactions::Coming Full Circle". This jewellery captures a moment in time, a snapshot of an individual's interactions, their relationship(s) at a point when it is perfectly balanced, symmetrical. At that moment there is perfection, calmness, bliss. Moments later, the balance has gone, but it's not forgotten. It will return, eventually, but it will never last long and it will never be exactly the same. In this wearable art however, it is remembered, treasured and celebrated.

As you might imagine, there is a specific moment in my life that this relates to and was inspired by. Creating this set has allowed me to acknowledge it, to recognise it's beauty, to indulge it's memory and to move on. To look at it and think "wow, that was wonderful" rather than yearn for it's return. Perhaps you have a similar special moment? If so, I hope this piece helps you to remember, cherish and celebrate it.

"Je ne regrette rien"

















Interactions pieces are available singly, or as a set. I do not apologise for the high price tag on them. They represent many many hours of work, and, in essence, contain a small part of me.

Thanks go to Noel Oh for the high resolution images of the jewellery.

Available at the ~flirt~ mainstore in Juicy and from my OnRez Shopfront

~flirt~ spiral piercings

I have made a further two sets of piercings to add to the ~flirt~ piercings range. What I love about these piercings is that you don't have to be a goth/punk/urban/street/ghetto/whatever-usual-clichés-wear-piercings" to wear them. They are a little subtle and truly beautiful whilst giving you a certain "edge". Of course, I'm slightly biased *grins*.

These two sets are based on a spiral piercing, with a "dangle" of either a tiny prim diamond/gem or a tiny sculpted prim heart. Four pieces are included for both ears, right eyebrow and lip. Male and female sizes are included. The male diamond lip piercing is slightly different to the female version to avoid it looking too..... errr... girlie. I think the lip-ring and diamond chin stud however works well. They come in my usual 5 metal colours, plus gunmetal & silver with onyx in place of the diamond.

See in store for full range.

Thanks to the delicious JoshuaStephen Schism for modelling with me for the pictures (it was tough work! *grins*) and Noel Oh for the jewellery close-ups and male silhouettes.

Some Saturday fun

Apparently I'm not very psychic..... but then you knew that of course.




Are you?

Change to ~flirt~ blog

Due to the recent changes in Linden Lab® policy regarding trademarks and the usage of the name Second Life® and abbreviations, I have had to change the URL of the ~flirt~ blog *sigh*. Please could you update your bookmarks/links to http://flirtacious.wordpress.com

Also, as I am *still* waiting for the ~flirt~ blog to be added to the Fashion Planet newsfeed (and probably longer now I've changed the URL) I will be cross posting store news here for the time being. Not ideal, but that's the way it is.

~flirt~ gets a blog!

Now that the store is set up and has some stock, and more on the way, I decided it isn't really right to fill this blog with posts about new ~flirt~ releases, that isn't what this blog was for. So, I've started a new blog specifically for ~flirt~ releases and information.

CLICK HERE for the ~flirt~ blog

However, while I have your attention I may as well tell you about my new line of ~flirt~ piercings and the two sets of ear cuffs I released today.




Each pack of cuffs, crafted from precious metals and the tiniest of tiny-prim diamonds (not just texture diamonds), comprises three versions for each ear. Positioned to attach to the nose, mouth or chin respectively you can wear your ear cuffs easily with other attachments such as a face-light or sunglasses without the hassle of tricky repositioning. Male and Female versions are available, positioned and sized for the “average” shaped avatar for each gender. A single pack costs L$75, with the fatpack priced at L$375, available at the ~flirt~ store in Juicy or OnRez








For a limited time I have placed two packs, one for men, one for women, out in the store for just L$1.

PS:: The guy in the ad is JoshuaSteven Schism, a good friend who put up with me getting up-close and personal to get these shots. Josh, you rock! [and you're hot, phew! - cold shower anyone?]

~flirt~? Moi? (and other news)

I've been a tad slack at blogging over the last month. I could make all sorts of excuses.... but I won't, 'cos I've been SLACK. But.... I will show you what I've been busy doing in SL *grins* Well, hint at it anyway ;-)



~flirt~ is the name of my upcoming jewellery and art venture. The name kinda seemed appropriate dontcha think? It will be part art gallery, with some of my favourite creations on show, maybe for sale, and part shop, selling pieces of jewellery I have created, some of it inspired by the art I've made, some of it requested by friends, and some of it just for fun.

My first finished items are now available FREE as part of the La Reina Valentine Hunt which runs until February 15th. There are cute bright pink hearts hidden all over the shops and boardwalk at La Reina which contain gifts from the vendors and some of the residents. I have put out three special valentine editions of my ~flirt~ Hearts & Diamonds set which includes choker, earrings and two bracelets. Another special set is also being sent out to the ~flirt~ group later today (if SL stops kicking me offline every two minutes). As soon as I have finished the vendor images for this set (they are taking an age as there are 25 variations) I will put them up on OnRez and SLX.

I am hoping to get the shop set up in the next week or so, to coincide with the release of my first "couture" jewellery set called "Interactions" plus some male jewellery I have been working on, so keep your eyes peeled for further news.

Oooohhh, in the "other news" part of this post, I was approached by Celebrity Trollop a couple of days ago and... well... I'm going to be blogging for Second Style Fashionista! Woot! Although I'm not sure I'd call myself a fashionista I will try to bring you some of the more interesting of my finds as I trawl the Second Life designer outlets, corner shops, markets or my already grid-crashingly large inventory.