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Tuesday, July 27, 2010

Fine Jewelry!

Fine Jewelry
Finesmith's New Releases

Artistic Picture: Marissa Bruun wearing Idioma

Finesmith has two new releases, as well as a great 55L Thursday gift. Three shiny things!!! *stares with twinkling eyes and mouth agape*


1A.

First we have the Idioma set. Now, this name means "language" in Spanish, and I feel that the jewelry really speaks for itself, in that it is a very bold statement piece, especially the necklace. It has a nice scalloped design on the earrings and the necklace, with nicely sized gems, and then it has the bangles, which on the backside also have the scallops and gems.


Now, the latest Finesmith pieces are equipped with a gemchange script. There are options like emerald, amethyst, ruby, aqua, onyx, and then the diamond. I love jewelry that does color change to some extent, whether it be with a menu script, a HUD, or even it being mod and diamond colored, and I can choose which color I want myself. When you have the option to change the gems, it gives the jewelry so much versatility. One negative though, the onyx option leaves the gem solid black.

1C.

Now, I didn't realize at first that there was a seperate metal changer. See, under the gem change under the menu, you have "gem" to change gems, or "object" to change metals. So I hit object, and obviously was changing it the colors of the gems (ruby, emerald, aqua, etc.). Now, you do have to admit, it is pretty cute! You can mix and match gems and metals. However, I went around and explored some more, and found that you can also change the metals silvers, golds, bronzes, etc. Then I explored some more, and found that you can also change the gems silvers, golds, bronzes, etc. This really is a versatile piece! Here you can see the only downside I found, which was the onyx on the right bracelet.

Final Review of Idioma: I found the design, with the scallops and gems very charming, and I liked it a lot, and I think it is very well made. I think the gem and metal change script makes this piece super versatile, and one that will really speak to you! Lastly, I found one flaw -- the onyx. Even with the onyx defect, this piece is sure to give use to anyone who buys it, giving it a 4.5 out of 5.

2A.

yula Finesmith's second new release is the Heart Attack set, cleverly named for its onset of hearts that join on the pieces. You have a chain design in the necklace, that has two round gems, that go down to a curve of metal, that makes a slight heart. Then they meet at the center with a metal heart, with a gem tip on that that sprouts another heart, which at the tip, meets the tip of three other hearts, creating a nice diamond-shaped pattern of gems, each with a metal heart sprouting. The last element of the design, are the gems that connect each heart on the sides. The earrings bear a similar pattern as the pendant of the necklace, and the bracelet could be the necklace torn apart and linked together around the wrist. A perfect design in my opinion!

2B.

Like Idioma, Heart Attack is equipped with a brilliant gem-change script. It has the same ruby, amethyst, aqua, etc. I made all of the gems in the picture a color to show where the gems are, versus where the metal is. So, with the brilliant gem-change this set is also ultra versatile.

2C.
Now, also like the Idioma, I didn't realize the Heart Attack had the same metal-change with golds, and bronzes, and silvers. So, I just used the gem-change to change the metals as well. Which, has a really unique look, and also adds even more versatility. Brilliant!

Final Review of Heart Attack: I fell in love with the unique design incorporating the hearts in all different angles, and joining them strategically to create something that isn't the norm. My favorite part of the set is the necklace, simply because I just adore the pendant and how bold it is. The gem and metal change scripts are just brilliant! Another similarity to the Idioma, is that Heart Attack also has the problem with the onyx. However, I still give this piece a 4.5 out of 5 for the excellent design, and the brilliant script that gives so much versatility.



3A.
55L Thursdays

This was a 55L Thursday item for Finesmith. It is two pairs of modern-style earrings, one in silver and one in gold. Although it doesn't feature the gem/metal-change scripts, it has the brilliant design by yula Finesmith. It features three hollow cubes, connected at the top, with strips dangling beneath. Like most Finesmith jewelry, it makes a statement. I'm not sure if it is still available to purchase, but you can join the group in-world called Fashion Alert! to get the latest 55L Thursday list.

Check out Finesmith by clicking here.


sTyLiNg dEtAiLs
All pictures feature...
/Pose: Ground Sit animation from Vista AO
/Hair: !lamb - Witch in Kit Kat
/Lashes: PACADI - Shoot!
/Skin: Belleza - Alyson Deep Tan 2
Artistic + 1A-1C feature...
/Jewelry: Finesmith Idioma
2A-2C feature...
/Jewelry: Finesmith Heart Attack
3C features...
/Jewelry: Finesmith Prisma Earrings

Thanks for reading, and make sure to check out Finesmith here.

Check out the next post, Happy Birthday Moonstar!

It's My Way,
Marissa Bruun

Monday, July 26, 2010

Coming this Week to the Rissa Way!

We're Weak for Hair!
Hair was the winner of our What's Your Weakness poll. In this post, expect to find great hair of all different styles, colors, and designs. Learn what I think is the most versatile hair in SL, along with my favorite hairs. Maybe you'll even discover a new hair store you've never heard of...


Fine Jewelry
Check out FineSmiths newest releases, along with their neat gem and metal change script, and other cool features.


Happy Birthday Moonstar!
Moonstar recently celebrated their second anniversary, and I had the pleasure of being in it, along with planning it. Check out some of my outfits from the show if you missed it, along with full styling details if you made it and are wondering where I got that fabulous cosmic alien skin from!

These posts, and more...coming soon!

Back in action!

Okay, I do apologize for the looooooong time I was not blogging. I am back and better than ever... better I say, "how" you may ask? Well, not only have I learned some new styling ideas, and has my own style developed more...BUT, I also have been taking super great pics lately! There will be a post on my photography laaaaater on, although for now, let's just enjoy some great style posts that will have better pictures!

Expect a post on the winner of the What's Your Weakness poll later this week. That is HAIR! Hair won, and I will be doing a post on hair. So, you can get on later, look at my blog while sitting in your curlers, and then decide what to do with your hair for the day!

Hasta manana! (yeah, I don't know how to do the little ~ over the first "n")

Rissa <3

Monday, July 19, 2010

THIS SATURDAY...


Help us celebrate Moonstar's Second Birthday with a Fashion Show, Dance Performers, Musical Guests, Hostess labella Farella, Clothing Giveaways, and the fabulous designs by Arora Meili and Vamilia Vella all under one roof! You do not want to miss it!

Saturday July 24 at 12:00 PM SLT

SLURL: maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Ghloogums/161/104/24

Photography by Valeria Endrizzi
Model: Marissa Bruun wearing Donna by Arora Meili

Shame On Me!

I just realized I haven't touched my blog in a month! SHAME ON ME! That will soon change. The winner of the What's Your Weakness poll was hair! Woot! Expect a post on hair coming soon. As well as some of Finesmith's new releases. Get ready to rumbleeeee!

I'm back and ready to blog a lot! *hugs*