Flirt is pleased to be offering four limited editions of The Tiffany Ring for Relay For Life 2008. Available at the ~flirt~ mainstore, all proceeds from the sale of these versions will go directly to RFL and American Cancer Research. Please give generously, thank you.
The Tiffany Ring :: RFL Platinum & Pink Diamond Ver.1
The Tiffany Ring :: RFL Platinum & Pink Diamond Ver.2
The Tiffany Ring :: RFL Platinum & Pink Diamond Ver.3
The Tiffany Ring :: RFL Platinum & Pink Diamond Ver.4
The Tiffany Ring by ~flirt~
The Tiffany Ring was designed for a dear friend of mine, JoshuaSteven Schism as an engagement ring for his now fiancée, Carly Corleone.
As we talked about the design it became clear that he wanted something out of the ordinary, something that she could show off and be proud of, something a bit different to the rings commonly available on the grid. He left the details to me. As I browsed the net for ideas and inspiration it becaome clear in my mind that I wanted to make something that was slightly ostentatious, something that, in the real world, would be coveted and way above the price bracket of average Joe’s like Josh and I, but was still elegant and classy. Something in the vein of the classic Tiffany designs… and, well, diamonds are a girl’s best friend! Of course, the design evolved during the creative process to become something unique, but in naming the final design I wanted to reflect the source of my inspiration, credit where credit is due, and the Tiffany Ring was born.
The Tiffany Ring :: Platinum & Diamond
Shortly after finishing the ring, after Carly had said “yes” to Josh, Linden Labs announced the introduction of Avatar Rendering Cost, initially on the Release Candidate viewer, but soon to hit the main viewer. At 178 tiny tortured prims, I feared that the lag caused by such a piece, measurable by everyone around the wearer, would be a major negative incentive to anyone wanting to wear the ring, myself included. After much research, experimentation, and learning about how ARC works, I was finally able to come up with a slightly modified design that had an ARC so low it could almost be ignored (see here for details of that process).
And so, I present to you, The Tiffany Ring. Comprising a single flawless 7.15 carat Linden precious gemstone surronded by double row of 75 melee diamonds set in platinum on a band shouldered by a further double row of diamonds, the ring is available with five central gemstones - Diamond, Ruby, Amethyst, Sapphire and Emerald. With an Avatar Rendering Cost of only 20-25 (minumum possible being 10, suggested avatar total being 500-1000) this ring is the perfect way to show a loved one just how much you care. Two rings are included in the box, fitted to the left and right hand respectively, and whilst sized for the average female hand size (20), it is fitted with a resize script to ensure the perfect fit for every shape. Priced at a very reasonable L$349.
These chunky metallic bangles came about as a result of the Interactions Bangle. I so loved the way that bangle looks I wanted to make a version that was simple and affordable and in colours that would go with absolutely anything. Available singly for L$50 each or L$275 for a Fatpack of 7, they are on special offer this weekend with 40% off ONLY at the ~flirt~ mainstore.
Comes attached to the right wrist, but these are all copiable, so can be worn on either/both wrists as you wish.
Also, as so many of you enjoyed the mini-hunt I had last week, I have hidden a jewel box containing the Copper & Bronze Chunky Bracelet somewhere amongst the rubble that comprises the ~flirt~ mainstore. Find it, and it’s yours for L$1.
“Simple” merely because they don’t include the characteristic wheel of the Interactions range, the 272 hand placed prims that comprise this necklace and earring set do not reflect their name in any other way. In fact the set contains a multi-texture changer written specifically for ~flirt~ by the marvellous Tecak Oyen which allows the wearer to change the metal and/or gemstones at a single click for 24 possible combinations.
Available in-world at both ~flirt~ locations (Juicy and Pamran). Will soon be available OnRez.
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
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.
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.”
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
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.
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
I hope you are all enjoying the festivities and freebies of the St. Patrick’s celebrations this weekend. I’ve not forgotten you, but you will have to read down to find out what I have in store ;-)
::Interactions::
I have been working extremely hard over the last weeks and finally I have finished the first part of the Interactions series. Woohoo! It’s been many many weeks of prim-bending to get it to this stage, working and re-working it as I noticed imperfections. There still are some, I’m sure, but it was time for it to be finished and I’m happy with what I have to offer you.
However…… it is not on general release *yet*. Mainly because I am running out of prim space at the store and I don’t want it to be squashed into a single vendor. But I will let you in on a secret - all the items have been uploaded and are available in my OnRez storefront, so please take a look and perhaps snap up a piece or even a set before it’s available to the SL public.
Also, I have set out a few selected pieces at a completely bonkers knock-down price JUST FOR THIS WEEKEND at Baron Grayson/Sue Stonebender/Tryst’s “Group Colonic Event” (read the Tryst group notice archives for an explanation). Mostly I have put out one item from each set in different colourways, but it is possible to get the entire Silver/Nickel/Diamond set for a mere L$396 - full price will be L$1000 per set. Each individual item is L$99, but remember, it’s for this weekend only, so hurry! There’s also some unreleased goodies by other fabulous (way more fabulous than I) SL artists and builders available there for knock down prices, so well worth having a wander around.
::St. Patrick’s Day Gift::
I have a St. Patrick’s Day Surprise for you all that I think you will LOVE. I’m not going to tell you what it is, but I will be dropping it directly to members of the ~flirt~ group on Monday 17th February, St. Patrick’s Day itself, so if any of your friends have left the group (why they would wish to I don’t know, lol) they need to rejoin before then to get the goodies. Feel free to tell your friends/colleagues/groups/the old lady down the street. The group will be closed for a few hours during the course of Monday whilst I dish out the gift to you all, and then reopened, and it will NOT appear in the notice archives, you have been warned.
::Soon to be Released::
Lastly, I have finished some more facial piercings for the ~flirt~ piercings range. They are sat in my inventory waiting for me to get the vendor images done, them boxed up and put into vendors which will (hopefully) be in the next few days, God and family willing. I’ll let you know when they’re in the shop, and yes, these are for men too. (I’ve put a few of these out at the Tryst Group Colonic too!)
Phew! Well done for reading so much! I’ll try to keep it shorter next time, I promise ;-)
*hugs*
Skinks xx
A few of my male friends have been nagging me a bit because I’d not made anything for them yet so I started a new line, ~flirt~ piercings. And, as they look so good on men, why not on us girls too?
I’ve released two designs of ear cuffs today. Some facial piercings will follow once I’ve finished the recolours and vendor ad’s.
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
Huge thanks to JoshuaSteven Schism who most graciously agreed to be my male model for the ad’s and endured posing naked with me whilst I nagged him to death about not wriggling his eyes. You sure are one HOT avi Josh! *hugs*
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