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My small size booth: Jewelry Fair 2011

Posted on September 18, 2011 by Alaska Metropolitan

One of the things I really enjoy about joining a shopping fair in Second Life is the booth design. I always try to come up with something unique and themed to distinguish my booth from others.

Last year’s Beauty and the Beast theme had me working with light and dark colours to create a theme of duality. This year’s Jewelry Fair theme is Elements; I’m on the Fire sim, a wonderfully gloomy burnt out lava castle look.

I’ve departed from my usual bright, cheery colour scheme and incorporated the decayed, burnt theme for my booth. The wallpaper is burnt and peeling. The jewellery is displayed in shadow boxes with an antique frame.

You can shop for earrings, necklaces, and bracelets in select colours at my booth. There’s also a little silver jewellery box containing a free gift for you!

Come visit my booth at Jewelry Fair 2011!
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Jewelry%20Fair%20Fire/223/151/69

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alaskametro at Elements: Jewelry Fair 2011!

Posted on September 6, 2011 by Alaska Metropolitan

I’m very excited and proud to be a part of the Elements: Jewelry Fair 2011 in support of OXFAM. alaskametro<3 will have a small booth on the Fire sim, where you’ll be able to find revised and revamped jewellery… the best of the OPIUM stock from years ago, that many new avatars never had the opportunity to own.

I’ve been retexturing everything and refining prim work on some of my favourite pieces from Second Life days gone by. I hope you’ll enjoy wearing it as much as I enjoy making it!

For the bloggers, I’ve put out a gift box with 4 pieces total… you’ll get samples of the “Drop” flexi thread earrings, “Lyvia” pearl strands, the “Zipper Rosette” necklace, and the popular “Lynda” crystal chandelier earrings. Don’t forget that bloggers are invited to enter a Jewelry Fair contest, too!

Full information on the event: http://jewelryfair2011.wordpress.com

See you there!

Posted in Events, Fairs & Expos, Gifts | Tagged alaskametro, earrings, Elements, jewellery, jewelry, necklace, necklaces | 1 Comment

Garden City Relief – shop for a great cause!

Posted on February 26, 2011 by Alaska Metropolitan

As I’m sure you all know, a devastating earthquake hit Christchurch NZ for the second time in 6 months, this time causing much more damage and loss of life. Shelly Toonie and other Second Lifers with big hearts have organized Garden City Relief, a project where 100% of your shopping Lindens go to earthquake relief in New Zealand.

Garden City Relief - a fundraiser for earthquake relief in New Zealand

The event runs from February 26th to March 5 at the Copley Square sim. There’s something for everyone, from fashion to home decor to landscaping to gadgets, and for a great cause!

SLURL: maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Copley Square/128/210/24
More info: gardencityreliefsl.wordpress.com

Posted in Events, Fairs & Expos | Tagged charity, Christchurch, earthquake relief, fundraising, New Zealand, philanthropy, Second Life, shopping | Leave a comment

photostyling contest: Jewelry Fair 2010/alaskametro<3

Posted on October 8, 2010 by Alaska Metropolitan

alaskametro<3 Jewelry Fair Contest 2010

What better way to kick off Jewelry Fair 2010 than with a contest?? Here’s how to enter:

1. Wear either OXFAM DONATION jewellery item from the alaskametro<3 booth (Limited Edition “Diva” choker in gold, or the “Lyvia” pearl and gold beads).

2. Style an outfit around the piece.

3. Take a photo of your outfit.

4. Submit the photo to the alaskametro<3 flickr group. Make sure you tag the photo “alaskametro” and include your outfit information!

DEADLINE: October 22, 2010, but the jewellery will only be around until October 17th!

PRIZES

Grand prize: all (non-donation) alaskametro<3 jewelry shown at the Jewelry Fair 2010 booth, free! (value: L$2100). Your photo will be featured on the alaskametro<3 blog.

Runner up prizes: Your photo will be featured on the alaskametro<3 blog. You may choose one (non-donation) alaskametro<3 jewelry item from Jewelry Fair 2010 booth, free!

Photos can be retouched or raw snapshots from Second Life. Contest will be judged on how you’ve incorporated the jewellery into your personal style. No limit to number of entries per avatar. Your outfit can consist of anything; the only requirement is one alaskametro<3 Oxfam donation item from Jewelry Fair 2010. Employees of alaskametro<3 are not eligible to win. Minimum donation of L$200 for the jewellery item is required to enter. Once submitted to the alaskametro<3 flickr group, photos become the property of alaskametro<3 and can be used for promotion for the brand (photo/model credit will be provided.)

Good luck! I can’t wait to see what you come up with.

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alaskametro<3 at the Jewelry Fair

Posted on October 8, 2010 by Alaska Metropolitan

Jewelry Fair 2010

I’m thrilled to be part of the 2010 Jewelry Fair! You can find me at Beauty’s Castle, where I have a small booth set up with new releases.

That’s right; I’ve made new pretties for you!

alaskametro<3 "Cyber" necklace - pink alaskametro<3 "Zipper Rosette" in silver

“Cyber” necklace – (shown above in pink) Transparent glossy plastic pieces arranged on a thick silver chain
Comes in pink, cyan, purple, “smoke” (black) and “pearl” (white)

“Zipper Rosette” necklace – (shown above in silver) Zippers sewn into large rosette/oval shapes and arranged on a silver chain
Comes in silver and gold

“Rachelle” earrings – thick black hoops with large studs, metallic inside
Comes in silver and gold

“Rachelle” bangles – thick black bangles, some with large studs, all have matching metallic inside
Comes in silver and gold, each arm has a different assortment

Also at the Fair:

• I have released a LIMITED EDITION gold version of the popular “Diva” necklace (retextured.) This necklace features long, flexi-threads around a metal choker base. This is a donation piece for the Oxfam charity, and is only available at Jewelry Fair 2010.
• Retextured and renewed beaded necklaces, renamed to “Lyvia”, featuring a pearl/gold finish. These necklaces use two different attachment points and can be stacked or each worn separately. This is a donation piece for the Oxfam charity.
• “Lynda” earrings – These popular chandelier earrings can be purchased at the Fair.

VISIT THE JEWELRY FAIR: direct link to alaskametro<3 booth