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alaskametro at the For Aeva/Heartsick fundraiser

Posted on May 1, 2013 by Alaska Metropolitan

I’ll be participating in the For Aeva/Heartsick fundraiser. This 2-week event raises money for Amesha Jewell, long-time talented SL creator, who is facing financial difficulties due to RL illness.

alaskametro metallic leather ballet flats

Limited-edition “Alexa” flats (left to right): Tourmaline, Aquamarine, Amethyst

I’ve created limited edition versions of the “Alexa” metallic ballet flat in 3 pretty Spring colours. These colours will only be available during the event, and priced at L$100 (with 75% going to Amesha.)

I’ve also put out the “Cyber” necklace, an older piece I still like, with bright shiny plastic shards. L$100 during this event (regular price: L$200,) with 75% of the proceeds going to Amesha.

The alaskametro<3 booth at the fundraiser! Open until May 14th, 2013.

The alaskametro<3 booth at the event. Open until May 14th, 2013.

I decided to shop and put together an outfit using fashion from the fundraiser! I wanted to highlight my pieces, but show how they can be incorporated in a more subdued casual look, despite the vibrant colour palette.

I was inspired by the fresh, spring colours of new leaves and blue skies filled with puffy clouds.

Aeva skins come with a myriad of options, including eyebrow-less. They’re perfect to wear with my eyebrow sets (or those from other creators), allowing you to match any hair colour. They’re natural and fresh-faced, allowing you to layer on makeup as needed. I adore the pouty lips and gorgeous shading on this skin.

[Context] offers mesh clothing with a HUD that allows you to customize your outfit’s colour scheme. This minidress, Zane, offers 8 possible combinations. I like to think of this as a mood ring for dresses… today I was feeling pale grey and pastel green.

I love blue. For accessories, I paired the limited edition Aquamarine “Alexa” flats with the “Cyber” necklace in Pearl, then remembered that I picked up an affordable little blue purse on the Marketplace a while ago.

My look:

Skin: Aeva Arielle skin, Tone 4 – Natural (Aeva/Heartsick fundraiser item, L$100)
Eyebrows: alaskametro<3 Mocha brows 01
Hair: [e] “Again” in Brown 04
Eyeshadow: alaskametro<3 Creme duo “Peacock”
Eyelashes: alaskametro<3 Au Naturale
Lipstick: Aeva Glossy Kiss lips (Aeva/Heartsick fundraiser item, L$75 for 6 pack)
Freckles: alaskametro<3 upcoming release (sparse)
Nails: alaskametro<3 “Pool”
Eyes: alaskametro<3 “Ocean”
Dress: [Context] “Zane” mesh dress (Aeva/Heartsick fundraiser item, L$100)
Necklace: alaskametro<3 “Cyber” in Pearl (Aeva/Heartsick fundraiser item, L$100)
Shoes: alaskametro<3 “Alexa” flats in Limited Edition Aquamarine (Aeva/Heartsick fundraiser item, L$100)
Handbag: Magi Take mini bag (blue), no longer available

For more information on the fundraiser: foraevaheartsick.wordpress.com

Visit the fundraiser! | Visit the alaskametro<3 booth at the fundraiser

Posted in Alaska's Looks, Events, Fairs & Expos, Looks, News & Updates | Tagged aeva, ballet flats, charity, fundraiser, heartsick, jewellery, makeup, shoes, skins | Leave a comment

New Release: “Alexa” metallic ballet flats (plus Limited Edition holiday gift versions!)

Posted on December 20, 2012 by Alaska Metropolitan

“Alexa” metallic ballet flats are a cute sculpted shoe with a shiny leather upper. Carefully textured in tones of precious metal and pearl, these versatile shoes work for daytime or evening wear.

Available in gold, silver, bronze, pearl, pink pearl, and black pearl. L$175 each. Click here to shop online, or visit the in-world store (NEW) to shop.

alaskametro "Alexa" emerald green limited edition ballet flats

“Alexa” in emerald green – FREE but only available until January 1, 2013 (get the shoes – click here)

alaskametro "Alexa" ruby red limited edition ballet flats

“Alexa” in ruby red – FREE but only available until January 1, 2013 (get the shoes – click here)

I also have a special gift: before January 1, 2013, you can get “Alexa” ballet flats in ruby red or emerald green for free at the in-world alaskametro<3 store. They’re now up on the Marketplace for L$0, too.

Posted in Accessories, Gifts, New Releases | Tagged alaskametro, christmas, footwear, freebie, freebies, gift, gifts, holiday, marketplace, Second Life, shoes, SL fashion | Leave a comment

Now open: my NEW in-world store!

Posted on December 16, 2012 by Alaska Metropolitan

Visit the alaskametro<3 main store, Lionheart Kiara, Second Life

I might’ve been quiet lately, but that doesn’t mean I haven’t been busy! I’ve been building an in-world store, after years of only selling on the Marketplace. While I’m not fully set up, you can visit the main store (now open!) at Lionheart Kiara (18,200,28).

Second Life’s changing economy means land is available to rent at a lot less than a few years ago. That’s the primary reason I’ve decided to build an in-world store. I also really like setting up store/vendor areas and seeing all my stuff in a space I designed. Lastly, I figured some people simply dislike shopping on the Marketplace, so it’s good to give them another option to buy alaskametro<3 stuff.

Play the vending machine gatcha (now L$10) for a randomly-generated earring or bracelet set

I still haven’t finished the accessories wall, but you can get your jewelry fix by playing the L$10 gatcha for “Rhayne” earrings and bracelets.

Lots of nail polish colours available!

The back section of the store includes all beauty by alaskametro<3 skins, eyebrows, and makeups. Demos are available for the skins & eyebrows; for testing the makeup, there’s a free colour tester for most makeups!

All lipsticks can be purchased individually… and include a copy of the lipstick tube object. There’s a lot of testers available, make sure to try one for other creators’ skins!

Make sure to pick up your holiday gifts on the table!

For now until January 1, 2013, there are 6 gifts for you waiting at the in-world store. I’ve got the “Laara” sequin dress in both “Poinsettia” (red) and “Evergreen” (green), shimmer nail polish in Ruby and Emerald, and “Alexa” metallic ballet flats in Ruby and Emerald. If you haven’t yet, sign up for the mailing list because I’ll be sending a special gift to my mailing list members too!

Holiday gifts! Visit the store before January 1 for your free copies of Alexa ballet flats, nailpolish, and Laara sequin minidress.

So what are you waiting for? Visit the new in-world store now!

Posted in Gifts, News & Updates | Tagged alaskametro, beauty by alaskametro, christmas, free, freebies, gifts, holiday, insl, interior design, nail polish, presents, Second Life, shoes, store, store opening, vendors | Leave a comment

Mailing list presents – sign up before Tuesday to receive!

Posted on July 3, 2011 by Alaska Metropolitan

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!

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!

Posted in Gifts | Tagged bikini, earrings, fashion, free Second Life fashion, freebies, gifts, jewelry, shoes, SL fashion, swimsuit, swimwear | Leave a comment

Preview: “Persephone” shoes from hunt

Posted on April 20, 2010 by Alaska Metropolitan

About a week from now, I’ll be holding a fun Spring-themed hunt (flowers will be hidden around the Second Style Island park and my store, with clues to find them all and complete an avatar look!)

Coming up with every part for a complete avatar has been challenging! So far, I’m most pleased with how the shoes have turned out. The “Persephone” shoe will be part of the regular Spring 2010 line once I release it, but this fiery orange/red look will only be around for the hunt!

The “Persephone” shoe has a leather upper, black patent leather sole, mirror silver inner sole and signature silver heart. If I owned these in First Life, I doubt they’d ever leave my feet. Except maybe to shower.

Once I put the finishing touches on the hunt avatar, I’ll be sure to post a preview and more details here!

Posted in Previews | Tagged 2010, fashion, leather, persephone, platform, pumps, shoes, spring, stiletto, texture, Wirefly | Leave a comment