Up, Down, Left...ACross

Wow... that was an epically bad pun!! How ya doing, dahlinks?? Well it's almost time for our time in 2009 to pass and for the new year to begin.  But we couldn't let you go this year without a new bobble to keep you going til the new year rings in!!

The Gothic Cross is the newest addition to the Dahlinks line of necklaces!  Available with resizer menu and choice of either silver or gold chain, this delicate cross will make even the most um..open-minded individual look saintly.  Available as either a chest or spine attachment, this necklace's center gem changes to dark emerald, pink diamond, chocolate, blood ruby, sapphire, ruby, black diamond, purple sapphire or your traditional diamond.

Definitely swing by the new releases room and pick up one last new Dahlinks item for the road! See you in 2010, kiddies!!

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!

~ Miss K

Dahlinks Captures Your Attention...

I've been wandering the grid trying to find a new look and decided...I need something ... pierced.  So I headed on over to Dahlinks and started poking around (bad pun I know! :P), only to find...PIERCINGS!!  This is one of many I'll be exploring as I search for my new look...

The Platinum & Diamond 3 Capture Ring Piercing Collection (L$100):

Piercings for the eye, nose and mouth are set perfectly apart so that all you have to do is slip it on and voila...you're done!  Now how's THAT for convenient.  The bonus?  It's platinum and diamond....two of my favorite metal/gem choices so I don't have to choose! ^.^  It's simple, sleek design ensures a little bit of edge can be added to any outfit you rez into and is so affordable that you can nab additional piercings from our store to add to your look.

Ta kids!! Off to continue the journey of a new look for the Kilo. I hope you had a most excellent holiday!  Be on the look out for new stuff coming soon ;)

<3 Miss K

Oh Christmas Jewels Ohhh Christmas Jewels...!

...how brightly Dahlinks shiiiiineees ^.^

Helloooooooooooooo Second Life!!

It is your friendly neighborhood blogger and I just wanted to give you a quick little peek at an oldie but goodie...just in case you're still looking for some last minute yummies for your friends and family!

Isn't it pretty? The Happy Holly Day Set (L$200) embodies all that Christmas is: silver bells, holly, and jewels!! *giggles*  This cute little set will definitely bring out the playful snow bunny in your intended.

The Christmas Liberty Set will make any Christmas Princess a beautiful Snow Queen with this wonderful set.  The pieces can be purchased individually (necklace - L$200; earrings - L$100; channel bracelets - L$150; tiara - L$150) or as a full set for L$450.  Accented with hollies and berries, this sparkly jeweled ensemble is gorgeous no matter what you wear.

I think...I'm going to go camp out at Dahlinks tonight and wait for Santa...and see what goodies he drops into the new releases room in the morning.  See you then Dahlinks...Merrrryyy Christmas!!

~ Miss K

Let Dahlinks Show You The Way through the Gates of Gift Giving

Hello darlings!!

In trying to figure out what I could get the women of my virtual family for Christmas, I came across I found myself going the tried and true route of gift sets.  Why?  Well...you get more for your money and let's face it...when we go out...it's easier to put on a set of awesome sparkly versus digging through each folder to find a piece at a time.

These are the gems I discovered today *opens her shopping bag to show you*...

The Gate Choker Set is a wonderful combination of choker, twin bracelets and earrings.  Available in a very of gems (as well as the awesome gate belt)

Not sure you're feeling the idea of dressing your lady love up in head to foot Dahlinks? Well try the Whitney on for size!  It's a very simple earrings and necklace set and is priced to move!  Coming in a variety of colors, I can see why gift sets are so vital to we women when it comes time to dress in the the sparkly.

There are other gift sets avaiable both inworld and on xstreetsl.com. So be sure to have a look at both while you pick through the stellar that is Dahlinks jewelry.

~Miss K

Give Hope this Christmas...Make her blush... ;)

My first piece of Dahlinks jewelry was from a Valentine's/Anti-Valentine's hunt back in 2008 *chuckles*. I wore that thing out. Then magic happened. One day I received a gift from Miss A and its brilliance made me smile for days. It's the gift that makes me continue to look down the halls and in the rooms of Dahlinks with amazement every day...presenting:

The Hope Diamond Series:

I love this set.  Diamonds encrusted with more diamonds that are all just so brilliant, it lights up even the simplest of outfits.  I personally recommend getting dolled up in a v-neck sweater and jeans and rocking this out with some boots...but that's deviating from our purpose here which is the jewels!!!  This set, priced at L$650, is available in: diamond, ruby, champagne, deep green, pink, classic blue (shown above), purple, black and cocoa ... you will find your perfect match for any outfit with these. 

Then, as I was ogling the hope diamond, I spied a hint of pink out of the corner of my eye. It sparkled and immediately drew my attention.  I read its name and giggled like a schoolgirl almost immediately as it definitely made me feel like a blushing girl. Presenting: The Sunrise Blush Set (L$650 for the set)...

This gorgeous pink and white diamond set comes in the shape of poinsettias and laces your wrist with the hint of a champagne blush kiss to your skin.  Available as a set for L$650 or in pieces (bracelets - L$200; earrings and necklace set - L$300; and the dress ring - L$300), you are sure to find something gloriously wonderful in this set that you can give your family or lady love and keep her smiling for a long time.

More new items and gift ideas are coming to this blog very soon, so keep an eye out. And in the meantime, grab your linden balance and come ready to shop for your glitter without the bling, babes ;)

~ Miss K

Christmas at Dahlinks in Full Force!!

With our shopping days before the big day closing in on us, you're probably wondering what to get your friend, family member or love interest(s) for the holiday gift exchange.  Well look no further.  When you head into Dahlinks and hook an immediate right, there is a Christmas gift room and in are these yummy little trinkets:

The Poinsettia Black Diamond in Silver is a gorgeous piece.  This colorful Christmas leaf has been immortalized in the halls of Dahlinks, with every gem, chain and leaf hand crafted with the utmost of care.

The overall elegance of the design can be used to spice up any outfit and I guarantee you...no woman should be without this collection.  Also avail for this set are: Pink Diamond, Black Ice Diamond, Emerald and Ruby in either silver or brown. Come stand out this Christmas...at Dahlinks!

<3 Miss K

Move Over Madame Rue...Dahlinks Has the Right Potion...

I took my troubles down to Madame Rue
You know that gypsy with the gold-capped tooth
She's got a pad down on Thirty-Fourth and Vine
Sellin' little bottles of Love Potion Number Nine

~ The Clovers, "Love Potion Number 9"

I logged in the other day and received what I can only describe as the best inworld pre-Christmas present in the history of Christmas presents...a bottle.  But not just any bottle, a bottle from Dahlinks.  Wanna see?  Ok...I'm not waiting for you to answer.  Presenting "Love Potion No. 9"!!

Now while this bottle looks like you could take out a linebacker with one hit...this little bottle of awesome is the best homage I've ever seen to the landmark song and I must say...I LOVE it.  I have even replaced my signature initial necklace from Dahlinks with THIS one.  And not just because she named a color after me (thank you, Miss A!) as Dahlinks has several named after her long time supporters in this release of product, but because it's a fun, eye catching piece that makes me sway from side to side like a bell while I hum one of my all-time favorite ditties.

No need to "hold your nose or close your eyes" with this yummy confection of jewelry, folks!  There's a flavor (and gem) for everyone! Available in black, aquamarine, amethyst, kilo purple (*beams*), midnight, blue, emerald, suite green, crystal, sofia chocolate, daqueen mandarine, skylerlynne pink, cynful crystal (an yummeh clear and mystical option...pictured right :P), roselynn ruby and red, you have plenty of choices to choose from the minute you walk into the store!

Priced at L$150, this wonderful bauble is priced to move and makes an EXCELLENT stocking stuffer.  So fellas...add this to the list for your sisters and homegirls.  Ladies, give this gift to your besties or just keep it for yourself.  But take the advise of the song and use sparingly...or you lips will chafe from all the lovins that both mistletoe and Love Potion No. 9 will bring you.

Ooh!! Ooh!! And before I forget...there is one more color available...but you have to join the subscribo or the inworld group to get it.  ONLY available til year end and then the rainbow crystal version is off the market...forever (muahahahahahaaha).  So act fast kids...or you'll miss it! Talk to you soon...MWAH!

(ok...I had to throw this shot in. It's the aquamarine...isn't it delightfully yummy looking??  ok ok...i gotta go...or i'll start taking swigs on these bottles..all of them.  even yours :P)

~ Miss K

p.s.  A thing to not forget: Dahlinks is in the Peace on Earth hunt...so explore the store for the free gift!!

Just Give Me .... The Moon

Hello Dahlinks!  This...is going to be surprisingly ... SHORT!!!  I was walking through the store today and spotted something I missed in the new releases section...moonstone and all in a cozy lil bangle set!!

The Dahlinks Woven Stack Bracelets with Moonstone are a mix of braided, flat, regular and chain link bracelets pulled together for stunning well fitted bracelet set sure to throw even the most sane person into a wave of hysteria (after all...the moon does make you do crazy things, do they not?) as you slide them on to any outfit.  No resize scripts; just pure unadulterated awesome for each wrist. 

Come on down to Dahlinks and pick up your set today. It's on the new releases wall by the window.  Or...you can go nab Christmas awesomeness right across the hall in our Christmas room.  Orrr (and Miss A is gonna kill me for sure), you could just troll the store for the secret sale O.O.  Something...is on sale in the store and could possibly change in price from day to day...or every few days...til year end.  So happy hunting kiddies and see you around Dahlinks *pulls out her magnifiying glass to start checking prices*!

~ Miss K

Something for Her ... and Him... O.O

Hello Dahlinks Family!  I really just am at a loss for words over the beauty of these two items, so I am going to do something I hardly ever do...post the pictures, drool and logout before I *urf* the pictures.

Presenting the Gothic Vial Blood Drop Chain Necklace:

This necklace, on the surface reminds me of a necklace I saw, not sure of the time period, but it was crafted to look like this intricate piece of art, but hid a weapon in its sheath, a blade to be specific.  Accented with gold, silver and black diamonds, this piece will be sure to draw attention no matter what you wear.  It's simply...stunning.  And funny enough...it has a partner of sorts! 

Presenting the Men's Gothic Blood Vial Pendant:

The S-Curve of the links on the chain and the overall awesome craftsmanship for some reason remind me of something I've seen in the movie "The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen".  It's sorta steampunk, completely gothic and like its mate...a complete eyecatcher.

Come on down and pick up your matching sets today...and don't forget about the many things going on at Dahlinks this month, like the Peace on Earth Hunt and our Christmas exclusives!

Have a good night all ^.^

~ Miss K

Evolution of an Avatar

As anyone who has noticed the Dahlinks blog would realise, up till now it has been mainly concerned with telling the grid about new releases from Dahlinks Jewelry. Well an interesting thing happened to me yesterday and it started me considering one of my other chief passions in SL, apart from glittery junk and SHOOOESESESESESSS... breath breath... okay I am good now, and that is skins.

You see, an avi I had never encountered and had no knowledge of called xxxxx xxxxx dropped a strange skin on me called xxxx xxxx’s Skin. [The names have been xxxed out for reasons that are about to become apparent]. Now I was curious and cautious at the same time but it was late at night so I tried it on. Oh My DAYUMN... Now this was a nice skin... Too tanned for a typical Alex skin but ver ver nicely done. In fact too nice for a full perm skin with a generic full avatar name... Yep you guessed it. Ripped skin anyone. And not any ripped skin. A little investigation revealed the original makers copyright name there on the lower skin tattoo and I immediately IMed one of SL longest established and best known skinners and let her know that she had been ripped. Of course I thought... She probably already knows and this is only the thousandth IM she is getting regarding this. Boy was I wrong. Nope. This was the first she knew of it and in fact this skin was one she had just released.


This finally brings me to the purpose of this post. I have a passion for skins. From my second day in SL I have hunted across the grid for skins that suited my shape and my vision of my avi. I have spent thousands and thousands of Lindens in homage to the long hours of photoshop pain that goes into creating a good skin. Along with numerous other lesser known designers my skin closet includes an X2 skin from the period BEFORE they were ripped and flooded the grid, TaP, Celestial Studio, Abyss, Redgrave and Damiani just to name a few. I name these skins for a very good reason though.

Dahlinks Jewelry is almost two years old. During that time I have ALMOST exclusively used my own avi to shoot my vendor shots. In most cases I have also used my skin of choice for that given period of my avatar’s journey. Anyone walking around my store will see the evolution of an avatar.. at least the evolution of MY avatar’s journey in search of the perfect skin. Over the next 6 weeks I will be reviewing different skins as I shoot my holiday and anniversary releases... Stay tuned... Aussie Madness ahead!

Alex

TaP Skin - Earliest SL Skin Used in Dahlinks Vendor Shots

It's Snowing at Dahlinks!

Close your eyes and tilt your head back.  Stick out your tongue and taste the first fall of snow...
                                                                        ... it tasted like popsicles :)
~ a childhood memory


Presenting the Falling Snow Set (L$450)

If someone were to ask what a tasty snowflake looked like (other than melted), I'd point them to the Christmas room at Dahlinks.  This set is utterly...breathtaking.  Available in two metals and your choice of diamond, emerald or ruby gems, this set is sure to warm even the most cold of hearts into an appreciation for snow.  An elegant addition to a gown or simply something cute to bound around the grid in with a nice sweater, the Falling Snow Set from Dahlinks is not just a wonderful gift to sneak into that special lady's holiday stocking...but a piece that can be worn year round as well.

Be sure to stop by...before I fall to temptation and taste the snowfall (see the hijinks that ensues at work...below):

[in private im upon receiving new release notification]

Kilolo: that's really pretty
Kilolo wil refrain from humping the vendor wall...
Kilolo WILL REFRAIN from humping the vendor wall
Alex: lol
Kilolo's lip quivers as she resists the urge to hump the display...

later at Dahlinks...upon finding the new release...

Alex shouts: Stop humping that Kilo
Kilolo shouts: i didn't! i swear i didn't!

[Direct TP To Dahlinks]

The Spirit of Chirstmas is Upon Us!

I'm sorry for the brevity of this blog, but when I found that Dahlinks is one of the vendors in the Peace On Earth Hunt...I simply had to start plowing my way through it to see what other nummies were on the visiting trail.  Then I remembered...I could just go straight to work and see for myself!

So as I forged through the store seeking the mysterious globe of anticipation for this hunt, I happened across our Christmas room and found ... NEW AWESOMENESS!!

Presenting...The Ho Ho Ho Belly Chain (pictured here in silver)

This delectable piece of Christmas cheer arrived in the store today ready to be wrapped and taken home to place in your stocking at a very affordable L$125. Also available separately in gold, this belly chain is a fabulous addition to any Christmas ensemble (or just wear it because it's so darn cute!).

Also...here's a peek at the Peace on Earth prize (a men's choker and a ladies necklace both included....it's the awesome!)

The men's choker features two pendant features available through our nifty menu as well as color and gem options. And...and...ladies don't think you can't benefit from this lovely gift. It's resizable and fits like a dream (*swooooon*).  So you get two necklaces for the ... click (?) of one!!  Speaking of which the peace chain for the ladies is fully gem changeable with nine gem selection as well as two metal options.  Talk about some wonderful things to get you in the holiday spirit!

I'm already abuzz with the holiday spirit...come on down to Dahlinks and pick up tons of wonderful things to fill everyone's holiday stockings.

Ni ni kids...time to make a shopping list *winks*

~ Miss K