I’ve had these items sitting in my inventory for a while, so I felt it was time to release them so you can enjoy them too!
Carin I: layered filmy semi-sheer white and green abstract pattern over a solid white tunic with a green ribbon belt
[ BUY ON MARKETPLACE ] L$99
Carin II: layered filmy semi-sheer white and coral orange sparkling abstract pattern over a solid white top with an orange ribbon belt
[ BUY ON MARKETPLACE ] L$75
I’m been sadly neglecting my promise to deliver a gift per month to my loyal subscribers. I’m truly sorry – my First Life business has taken up all my free time, and I haven’t been active on Second Life at all.
To make it up to you (and perhaps convince a few more of you to sign up!) I’ll be sending a large gift on Tuesday, July 5th, with a bunch of previously-exclusive content and unreleased stuff. It’s time for summer, and feeling glamorous!
SIGN UP HERE with your email address and Second Life name (important) to receive the following goodies:
Limited edition black/rhinestone “Lynda” earrings. Previously a DSN exclusive item.
Cute white bathing suit on all layers. Previously under the OPIUM Everyday name. Item now retired. (Not shown, but also included, is a simple black bikini with the alaskametro heart logo, previously part of the Model Call Kit.)
“Paris” patent leather ballet flats in charcoal grey. Previously a one-day only gift at Second Style Island.
“Here Kitty” eyelashes with extra long false lashes to create a “cat’s eye” retro look. This is an item for sale that I haven’t gotten around to boxing up yet.
“Vida” eyelashes. I love the look where individual lashes are added to create drama. This is an item for sale that I haven’t gotten around to boxing up yet.
Here’s a simple black T-shirt with the alaskametro heart printed in metallic silver. One can never have too many black Ts!
Enjoy and don’t forget to sign up for the mailing list – I’m hoping to come back and regularly release content again!
We all have those moments where we feel like a rock star. On top of the world. Ready to sing it loud and proud. So slither into some leather pants, tease your hair, and let your inner rock star out.
Wearing:
alaskametro<3
Rose skintone base, redhead, brow 02 (freckles) – BUY ONLINE
“Arctic Ice” eyes – BUY ONLINE
“Classic” lashes – BUY ONLINE
“Matte 01″ makeup layer
“French Noir” nail makeup – BUY ONLINE
“Zipper Rosette” necklace in silver (UPCOMING RELEASE)
“Tori” leather skinny pants (UPCOMING RELEASE)
Layered bangle set
Other:
Lelutka “Hera” hair in Mahogany
Last Call “Cali” crushed silk top (store closed)
Maitreya “Virtue” patent sandal
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!
I’d love to see the way you make alaskametro<3 products your own – and give my customers some exposure as well!
Simply join either the Avatars United or flickr official groups for alaskametro<3 and submit your picture wearing alaskametro<3 products for your chance to win!
This is a monthly contest and I’ll be announcing one winner on the first of every month.
AU group | flickr group | alaskametro<3 store | alaskametro<3 official website
Official contest rules below: