Jori Watler has always been a great friend to Codie and I. She is, simply, family. So, when she offered to create an exclusive Rouge version of her gorgeous “Dream” Ensemble, we were over-the-moon excited, but not at all surprised by her generosity.

The “Dream” Rouge Ensemble includes necklace, rings, cuffs – and as an added incentive – the matching earrings.  The only place this set is available is at the Rouge Boutique and 50% of the proceeds benefit the Rouge Tiers fund.

The Rouge sim is owned by CodeBastard Redgrave and was designed and built by Eshi Otawara.  Rouge is home to the CodeRed Lounge, Boudoir Rouge Gallery Walk, Rouge Boutique and the Mechanized Life main store.

Designers, interested in the Rouge Affiliate Program? Contact me for more information about offering your items in the Rouge Boutique.  Many thanks to Jori for her continued friendship and patronage. Visit ala Mood for more of Jori’s amazing designs.

Rosie Barthelmess has been a very good friend for quite some time and not too terribly long ago she launched her own jewelry line, Sable Rose.  Tiny Dancer is the latest release from Sable Rose and is a delicate web of interlocking circles.  When I tried it on, I loved the way it complimented the outfit I was wearing, so I knew I had to take a few pictures to share.  Rosie makes some beautiful and interesting pieces, each new release demonstrates how her talent and aptitude for jewelry making is growing by leaps and bounds.  Often, her pieces are infused with a personal touch and are inspired by her close and eclectic circle of friends.  I do hope you will take a few moments to stop in Rosie’s boutique, I know you will find something (or several somethings) that will suit you as perfectly as Tiny Dancer suits me.

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For the next five days, March 18th through March 22nd, five of Second Life’s most renowned and talented jewelry designers present for you a very special trunk show: The Armoire. Candy Cerveau of Eye Candy, Caliah Lyon of Muse, Violet Voltaire of Violet Voltaire, Kesseret Steeplechase of Kess Kreations, and Saiyge Lotus of Balderdash have each created living dioramas to showcase the mood and theme of their collections.  These unique exhibits are hidden in a mystical labyrinth with a shopping pavilion nestled in its core.

So what makes this jewelry showcase different than any other?  Its designed to be interactive.  The jewelry will be displayed by live models positioned in each diorama and visitors are encouraged to join in the Journeyman’s Quest to collect gemstones that will lead them to spectacular qifts, including some limited edition items.  Here’s a bit of information about the quest as it was shared with me:

You are a journeyman jeweler newly learning your trade.  You have traveled to a magical labyrinth where you’ve heard you can perfect your skills with some of the finest jewelers in the land.  You’ve been given a jewelry box to collect gems for your creations, and in the labyrinth, your task is to seek those magical gems.  Collect six of each color to gain a Key of Knowledge that opens magical chests — do they hold the knowledge that you seek?  Open the chests of silver and gold, and your quest for the Master’s exemplary jewelry is complete.

Take this magic carpet to the event site and begin your own quest.  Keep reading for more information and photos of some of the designs that are featured.
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