How cool is this?

I often get chatting with people I meet in my store. Sometimes it's a brand new noob that has crashlanded and wonders where the hell he is, sometimes an older resident that I've heard of via forums or designs, and it's just nice to put a face to names. Sometimes however, it's someone that is just bursting to design and get creative.

I met Riley Rothschild a couple of weeks ago; she told me she was just starting to design her own clothes and we chatted for quite a while. This morning I got a surprise package in my inventory - she's created a new dress based on my Looped set of necklaces... I'm lovin it!

It's a loud 'n' wild print, perfect for crazy parties... the dress has a funky 70's vibe to me, especially with the one-shoulder-asymetric design. I teamed it with my Looped jewellery (of course!), Mischief Bound hair from Playful Kitten, and pinkred Lollies from Shiney Things (although you can't see those in the picture). Skin is my usual Nimbus Sultry Liner from Sin Skins.

And just because I'm a narcistic tart who can't resist taking photos of herself (grins) here's another view:

If you'd like to see more of Riley's designs, her store is called Fashion Slave, and is in Bravehearts.

I'm truely honoured to think someone has gotten inspiration from something I've made, and in this case is especially fun since the Looped set was inspired by an item of clothing I'd bought. Design circles in SL! Hooooo!

And so, here endeth my first attempt at fashion blogging.

Valentines gift to my group :)

To say thank you to all my lovely update group members, I've put up a new set of heart jewelry just for them! The stand is right at the store entrance in Gisborne, and it will only give out gifts to group members (you have to have 'Cailyn's Update Group' as your active group to get it). If you aren't a group member (and why not??!) there are instructions here on how to join.

It's available in diamond and ruby versions, and the box contains bling and plain as usual.

Happy Valentines! <3

Edwardian Engagement Rings

The first new release today (which has to rate as one of the most stressful releases I've ever done, thank you SL) is a set of stunning Edwardian Engagement rings. These were actually a commission for a wonderful couple (*waves to Howard & Grace*) - when I saw what they wanted I couldn't resist making it, even though I don't usually do custom work. It's a beautiful big bold gem design, with a tiny contrasting heart on the shank. I really want one of these in real life!!
As you can see, they come in five stones - Emerald, Blue Topaz, Ruby, Amethyst and Sapphire. My personal favourite is the emerald one, which is the one I originally created for Howard and Grace.

Although these are engagement rings, they could easily be modified to wear on the right hand to add a spot of bling to a georgous gown. Not that they bling that much... but as usual there is a sparkly and plain version included.

Modify & Transfer, available now from Gisborne, and later today from SLX & SLB.

Normal Service is being resumed!

... slowly but surely :)

I'm back inworld and building things - in fact I'm trying to package up two new items right now, only SL isn't playing ball. Things never make it to my inventory, and textures won't upload... what the hell has happened to SL in the few weeks I've been away??

Many thanks to everyone who has IMd asking if I'm ok (and especially thanks to Spike who sent a prim tub of Ben & Jerrys!! <3 <3 ) I'm just about over the flu now, and slowly recovering from the back pains that all the sneezing and coughing brought on. Don'tcha just love winter?

Anyway, I really wanted to have made loads of new sets for Valentines Day, but what with the flu and being unable to sit at the PC for long, nothing much got done. *sighs* Still, like I mentioned, I do have a couple of bits to release, one of which is a group special... but more on that later today!