Sunday, August 31, 2008

Wisteria Vines Body Tattoo


New at Talon Faire Wisteria Vines.... Mother Eve herself would have worn this deliciously tempting body tattoo... Find your own bit of Paradise.

Sylvan fairy of the forest and glade - Magical beings dressed in nature's beauty.


Friday, August 29, 2008

Keepers of the Thread Calendar is out!


The Ladies of the Undying Thread got together and posed for a calendar! Yours truly and Allegria Kanto are Miss June - I am the fair haired one; Allie greets the Sun at Solstice.

The calendar was put together by Oryx Tempel and is on sale at the Forum Cartel hangout for $100.00 Linden. The proceeds of which are going to Heifer International:

"As agreed, it's been hung in the Cartel Hangout by HeiferInternational Xue, my charity alt. I've set it for sale for L$100, and 100% of the proceeds will go to Heifer International. Check out www.heifer.org for more info on this great organization." Oryx Tempel

Please visit the Forum Cartel and get your copy today! http://slurl.com/secondlife/Allana/145/41/37

Thursday, August 28, 2008

Talon Faire Overall Look Right Now


Here is a shot of the store right now - I think it's looking pretty good :)

Shoes!!!


I have played with shoes and had made a pair I had been gifting to friends and other unfortunates... This time however, I think I am ready to release them to the public at large. So far I only have two colors but am planning on several others. What do you think?

Wednesday, August 27, 2008

Blood- Red Sequins Gown


Red Sequins Gown


Deliciously sparkling sequins gown in blood red... stun them with your beauty in this fairy tale, sophisticated, form-fitting gown. A night of dance or moonlight romance... who could resist this elegant beauty? Is that you?


LOW ARC - Zero prims- delicate detailing around the neck and sensual cut work along the back. Includes Top, Skirt and glitch pants.

http://www.slexchange.com/modules.php?name=Marketplace&file=item&ItemID=869129

http://talonfaire.blogspot.com/

Visit Talon Faire:
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Misto%20Presto/216/21/155- Main Store

http://slurl.com/secondlife/Katla/167/143/22 – Wren
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Cicero/246/17/253Shiraz

Monday, August 25, 2008

Summer & Smoke


Sexiest you have ever seen- A whisp, a mere suggestion that u might possibly be dressed... Wrapped in a whiff of smoke... you drift thru the night.. Naughty but nice.. soo sexy - Do you Dare???

Here is my latest offering - when I first made it I made myself blush! Went back and added the underthings so as not to be chased out of most places.. It is still tremendously revealing.

Sunday, August 24, 2008

Strawberries & Cream


This is my response to Mickey's Weekend Challenge -

The reason it was a challenge to me was that it is so unusual for me. I did learn some delicate handlings in AvPainter - I also got to work on my patience quotient since I trashed the thing twice!
It is now available at Talon Faire Main Store- I will release it later at the other stores and OnRez and SlExchange.

Special Surprise Sale!

Run to Talon Faire RIGHT NOW- Main Store at Terminus Gardens- hidden among the already affordable fashion finds.... are FIVE secretly marked down gowns! Hurry- it is only for today!!

Thursday, August 21, 2008

Woohoo!!! Talon Faire was blogged!


Peeps- see this at SL For Nowt! : http://sl4nowt.wordpress.com/2008/08/19/forum-freebies/

I am so excited :)

Thanks to the folks at SL For Nowt- I have noticed new peeps coming in- I have also added a new Freebie- it is Called Embroidered Flowers - make sure you stop in for your very own!

Wednesday, August 20, 2008

Princess


Also Released this weekend At Talon Faire!

This exquisite satin gown, encrusted with seed pearls and sequins. Delicate blue highlights shimmer against a white satin background. A hint of the exotic East? Note the silver buttons that glint along the front closure of the feminine top.

Low Impact ARC

This gown is Copy/Mod no Trans- please contact Talon Faire for gifting options. Enjoy!


http://slurl.com/secondlife/Misto%20Presto/216/21/155




http://www.slexchange.com/modules.php?name=Marketplace&file=item&ItemID=855646

Ooh! It's Magic!


On the Biz Merchant's Thread in SL Forums - http://forums.secondlife.com/showthread.php?t=274749&page=1&pp=40
a challenge was posted to come up with something unique-
Well, this is Unique to me- I first made these up to wear under a gorgeous set of body jewels I picked up from Rha! Designs that will be my attire in the upcoming release of the Women of the Undying Thread calendar- I really liked it and imagine it would be very in keeping with a dryad or forest sprite theme... Ladies and Gents- my first Fantasy Creation: Vines...

Wednesday, August 13, 2008

Coming Soon!


This will be my first attempt at ladies' intimates. I have created this corset, panties and stockings set that I shall release later tonight. Each link is hand drawn - every aspect of this set is created by hand - the original color source is a ruby for its sparkling clarity and richness of color. I hope it will be well received.

Please click on advert for larger view.

Tuesday, August 12, 2008

Kissed by an Angel


Following fellow Biz Network, Skell Dagger's advice- I have made a Freebie of the Month and released it in Talon Faire.



What we are doing must somehow be working for me- I had two prospective customers at Talon Faire this morning. Don't know yet if they bought anything since I had to rush off. But ... at least warm avies walking the place is closer than not!

Monday, August 11, 2008

Saturday, August 9, 2008

First meeting with the new Advertising and Marketing Networkers Consortium in SecondLife

The Distilled Results of the Meeting

Size of the advert boxes- they may look adequate, but get other opinions- in this case, bigger is better

Keep in mind the skin and hair of the model avie- light hair and and light skin work best against a dark background

Minimalism – less is more. Simplify to keep attention on the merchandise not the model

Marketing for what sells as opposed to just what appeals to you in order to increase sales

Have the destination TP close to our door or storefront

Look at Freestyle, FabFree and Free Dove as possible outlets that might garner attention.

Briefly talked of Youtube videos – Microsoft’s Windows Movie Maker- a free program- was mentioned as an easy tool for producing a vid from stills.

PrimPerfect was mentioned as an advertising option for furniture and décor oriented people: [slurl]http://www.primperfect.net/[/slurl]

Goodwill advertising- Jojo that mentioned how she does free custom work to encourage future sales for hopefully repeat customers.

Freebies to friends and good customers – hoping that when they wear it or show it- they will get the, “Oh where did you get that?” comment.

Free stuff to your group- make them come to your store to get it rather than deliver as an attachment- makes them look at what u offer.

Free to group members only- script to generate group only access

Offer a Teach Me option- generates good will and name recognition- if tied into big group like Etopia, benefit of already created group

Set your Freebies for sale- at Zero- this ensures you have a list of peeps who took the item- then u can approach them again for group membership or other. Thank yous very big on this- send them a thank you note with your LM and a group invite.

Other options- Cart Rentals- Free Yard Sale Adverts

Friday, August 8, 2008

Enchanted


This is my latest creation, Enchanted- the detailed sequins and beaded bodice hugs you and encases you- held closely as if in a lover's embrace. The delicate, flowing skirt defines your shape and draws the eye. The gown comes with a flowing prim scarf, and two prim skirt options. Not released yes- this is a preview.

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Thursday, August 7, 2008

Explorations

Today I am visiting stores from the other designers and content creators now posting on the Sales and Marketing Thread in the SLForum: http://forums.secondlife.com/showthread.php?t=274749&page=1&pp=40

So far I have visited Etcetera Furniture Accessories and Rose Encrusted Fantasy.

Etcetera located at: [url]http://slurl.com/secondlife/Dream%20City/108/157/24[/url]
is owned by MickeyVandeverre. It is a hypercool and super modern locations with vibrant colors - the prim load isn't heavy and the prices are awesome. The store has great presentation - There is good flow to the store and it was easy to navigate. Good feel to the place- slick, and great selections.


Rose Encrusted Fantasy: [url]http://slurl.com/secondlife/Dream%20City/108/157/24[/url]

Rhianna Larkham is the proprietress of Rose Encrusted Fantasy. The location is very clean and modern with glitzy brushed metal highlights. It is an effective showcase for her attractive modern styles- The store and the clothes are a perfect match - I liked the Monkey Mall store too though it was very low key and I did not find it easily. For the Monkey Mall store, I would ask if there was some signage options that could be set downstairs- directing prospective customers to her locale.

Next I looked at Imnotgoing Sideways - Darkly Cute: [url]http://slurl.com/secondlife/Ferguson/54/237/94[/url]

The store is absolutely adorable! Like a teapot or a ceramic container- the whole mall had such a sweet and wholesome appearance makes one wonder where the darkness comes in :)
I loved the little glasses and the poses on the wall were well displayed. The merchandise is definitely niche- market though. As such I wold try to get in some place that features similar if only for recognition- the glasses would be very at home in Caledon, I think- Also, it looks a tad sparse - a little unfinished. Perhaps more merchandise inside would complete the look and I would like to see something additional on the outside that draws attention. Overall, a welcoming place but to keep the buyer needs a little more punch through merchandising - the marketing we're working on-

Next I went to Kesseret Steeplechase's Kess Kreations: http://slurl.com/secondlife/Amira/42/84/22

I love the location- it was like strolling thru some elegant boutique area and encountering her store. Inside is a little barren which can detract from the merchandise since it looks unfinished in places. But Kes explained she is having a decorator come in and was, in fact adding some decorative touches when I arrived.

I found the displays easy to negotiate - easy rez, of a good size and informative. I would have liked to have seen some rezzed items, but I realize, prim count is a concern as it is for many of us.

In conclusion, Kes' store is inviting- it uses a minimalist appeal to get its understated elegance across to the shopper. I would add a little in the way of decor for impact- I think the store will look wonderful when complete. The colors were restful and understated. I have become a fan of LM givers- not the in your face sort- but the ones that are there and you choose to take or not- I think Kes should add an LM giver.

Just listed to SLExchange and OnRez - this enchanting Black Velvet and Linen gown features intricate cut-work and a curve hugging system skirt and top. The gown is Copy/Mod non Transfer- but if you want as a gift- please IM me in world. Than you and enjoy.

Please join my group Talon Faire and receive a multiple-use $100 Linden Rebate voucher for an purchase thru the month of August.


This sweet treat - Cotton Candy - will have everyone enjoying their sweet tooth.

Marketing in SecondLife (TM)

Having my ladies fashions concern I am now exploring and learning re marketing techniques and what works best for SecondLife (TM).

Maybe if I blog a few of these ideas it will inspire others on their quest. So here is what I have done so far. I created this blog and made it public access in hope others searching for SecondLife (TM) information will discover it and it will garner me more exposure. I put up a video of my catalogue in Youtube - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2y1AGK12tI8

Using the Classifieds in SecondLife (TM) I first searched other designers to see what search words were working for them. Then, the ones that also fit my own offerings, I used in my adv- no use putting in "low-prim" when I sell clothes- not furniture! Then, as to how much I was willing to pay for my advert- I decided to start with just my weekly stipend of $300 L's - it is not an expense that way and it put me fairly high in the search. Of course, I intend to revisit this as my fortunes ebb and flow ;)

I am currently proposing a sort of SL Small Business Coalition- or Networking group where we the small designers and content creators may be able to contribute to each other's livelihood through support of each others' ventures and creative suggestions that may lead to increased exposure and sales for all.

Well- let's see how it goes ... Crossing various appendages as we speak.

Saturday, August 2, 2008

Peel Me A Grape




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"Peel me a grape, crush me some ice
Skin me a peach, save the fuzz for my pillow
Talk to me nice, talk to me nice
You've got to wine and dine me"

Diana Krall

This gown comes with THREE prim skirt options- three co-ordinating colors and lengths. Enjoy.

Birds of a Feather


The inspiration for this gown was a simple feather... But simple equals elegance and seduction in this fantastic gown that will give you wings.

Experience this Flight of Fancy... Birds of a Feather...

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Mardi Gras Queen



This festive gown brings to mind the streets of New Orleans at Mardi Gras. Queen of the Mardi Gras Parade - the jewel like tones of azure and gold shimmer in the celebration.


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