August 28th, 2010 by Alaska Metropolitan
In March of 2010, I decided to rebrand my store with my own name. I did this for a couple of reasons:
1. The name “OPIUM” was no longer unique in Second Life. Note to those starting a new business: it is good practice to search for names under consideration before deciding on your Second Life brand.
2. “OPIUM Everyday” was a sub-brand of OPIUM. But I was no longer releasing anything under the OPIUM brand, so the name “OPIUM Everyday” made little sense without the umbrella brand.
3. I am a solo designer and all fashion I create is made by scratch, 100% handdrawn, without pre-purchased templates or photographs. (Note: I do buy sculpties sometimes, and I used Eloh’s open source skins as my base, though they have been dramatically changed from her versions.) Using my name as my brand reflects the pride I take in my work and the fact it’s unique to me.
→ Read the full press release on the new branding here
The new name is alaskametro<3 , all one word, lowercase, with the <3 heart on the end (or without if it’s not possible to write the less than symbol.) The logo is my own handwriting, to reflect the handdrawn and personalized aspects of my business.
The skin system called SYNERGY by OPIUM during beta testing is now referred to as beauty by alaskametro<3 , a division of the brand that includes all the skins, makeup, eyes, lashes and nailpolishes.
I’m going to be slowly renaming and keeping some OPIUM Everyday stock in my store, with the new brand. A lot of older stuff is going in the bin as I add new alaskametro<3 releases.
Unfortunately, I no longer have room for the L$1 store with all the OPIUM stuff from 2005-2008. If you have a newbie store or fashion/makeover centre for new players that has a lot of prims to spare, let me know and I’d be happy to move the L$1 store there. It did receive a lot of traffic and it was popular!
Tags: alaska metropolitan, alaskametro, fashion, opium, opium everyday, skin 2.0, synergy by opium, synergy skins
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August 19th, 2010 by Alaska Metropolitan
Just two days left before the Long Hot Summer Sale is over, and that means only two days left to get 50% OFF all alaskametro<3 skin bases.
Shown above: Bronze, Ebony, Rose and Spice skintones
beauty by alaskametro<3 skins are a unique system offering greater flexibility with your skin purchases. Select your initial base skintone, hair colour and eyebrow shape, and layer makeup and nail polishes (SL 2.0+) over top for a more affordable, customizable you.
Each base skin set (L$450, but only during the 50% OFF sale!!) includes 4 skins total: freckled version, natural, Brazilian waxed, and freckled/Brazilian waxed.
→ Lots more info on the skins here
→ What are you waiting for? Go go go get them before they’re not on sale!
Tags: alaskametro, beauty by alaskametro, long hot summer, sale, Second Style Island, skins, skintones, summer
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August 12th, 2010 by Ebony Chantilly
The “absinthe” makeup look (available limited time only, info here) spoke to me of carnivals, festivals, the bright garish fun of summer. I’ve put together a look for a hot summer night at the Fair.
alaskametro<3
I’m wearing:
Ebony skin base (Raven, brow 01)
Absinthe makeup layer (limited edition L$10 hunt item)
“Giselle” bathing suit top in gold
“Bromwyn” glass/copper bangles in green
“Diva” eyelashes
Other items:
WRONG fishnet stockings
Bolero “Denim mini” pants (worn as shorts)
Frangipani “Rachel” hair in Licorice
Bootgasm snake cowboy boots
Hybrid Elite ears + tail
Photo backgrounds from the Wikipedia commons
Tags: alaskametro, bikini, bolero, bootgasm, boots, carnival, festival, frangipani, fun fair, glitter, hybrid elite, makeup, neko, skins, sparkles, style, summer, wrong
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August 7th, 2010 by Alaska Metropolitan
★ From August 7 to 21st, all alaskametro<3 skin bases are 50 % OFF. Each pack contains freckled, Brazilian waxed, and plain variations. Choose your skintone, hair colour, and eyebrow shape… finally, a skin as unique as you are!
This sale is a limited opportunity to try a flexible, affordable skin system. All alaskametro<3 makeup layers work on top of the skin bases, letting you fully customize your look!
Part of the ongoing Long Hot Summer promotion at Second Style Island… check out the sim for lots of 50% off sales from your favourite designers, and look for the cocktail glasses for L$10 items!
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A is for Absinthe
My L$10 hunt items? I’ve made some cocktail-inspired makeup layers to go with your new skin. Look in my store for green, red, and blue cocktails… they contain awesome makeup looks (SL 2.0+) that are ready for a night on the town.
Left to right: Absinthe, Crantini, and Blue Curacao. Only L$10 and only during this event! Designed for alaskametro<3 skin bases, results with other skin creators may vary.
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August 6th, 2010 by Alaska Metropolitan
More new beauty products for all you classy virtual ladies!
NEW makeup pack: Vintage Glam
Reminiscent of a bygone era, these makeup layers are a modern take on beauty looks from the 40s to 60s.
01: “cat’s eye” black liquid liner, drawn-on under eye mole, vibrant red creme lipstick
02: dark creme eyeshadow, vibrant red creme lipstick
03: black creme eyeshadow, neutral nude lipstick (60s look)
04: “cat’s eye” black liquid liner, vibrant red/orange creme lipstick, light dusting of gold glitter on upper eyelids
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And what says “classic vintage” better than a french manicure? 9 new french nail makeups are available! Each bottle contains manicure and pedicure, both socks/gloves and textures you can add to your new makeup look (SL 2.0+).
There are a lot of nail makeup looks available at the store… enough colours to match any outfit or makeup.
The nail polish comes in its keepsake bottle (1 prim) which you can decorate with!
Best of all? Each nail bottle is only L$25.
[ BUY ON SL MARKETPLACE ] | [ VISIT THE STORE ]
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And I have some awesome news in my next post, so stay tuned. 
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