Serenity Updates #1

30 06 2009

Morning Everyone!

         With the warmer weather comes a busier RL it seems. Hubbie’s been home a lot more too, so we have been doing some work on the RL house. (I think I’m getting a Cedar front porch! Woot! Best part??? It’s going to be from Recycle telephone poles!!!)

 Anywho… Really wanted to just clear up a bit of confusion. Yes, the Main Shoppe is gone for now. Yes, Oak Tree Shoppes has closed and been sold off. No, I am not around much. But… I did not leave. :) I’m still here working in PSP when I can and hoping to get some new stuff out within a couple of weeks.

It’s more of a hiatus really.

 

See you all soon I hope. :)

Kurston B





So Much to Share!

20 04 2009

What is one major thing I have learned in the past month about design?

When blogging, it’s best not to save it all up for one huge*ss post once a week. lol… Practice makes perfect huh?

I swear I will try and work on this aspect before I get shot…lmao. I’ll try to keep this as short as I can and space some pics out over the next few days.

First up… I would like to announce that Sway has been awesome and let me open up a small shop in her Village! Now, if you have never been to Sway’s Village… run! This is a must visit! (And I’m not saying that because of the new shoppe. ) What this lady can do with Sculpties and animations is mindblowing!

http://slurl.com/secondlife/Sways%20Creations/125/49/22

 

 Serenity @ Sway's

To Celebrate I played with the Store Card Vendor and set it to sell at 50% off! Till Friday and only at the Sway’s Village Location!

50% Off All Store Cards!

And now for some New releases!!!!

Taxi to Main Shoppe

I had so much fun with the ~Springtide Sweaters~ that I couldn’t resist playing with some ideas and as a result … I give you…

~ SS ~ Transitions Swester Sets!

These are too fun…lol. Each Sweater Set comes with 3 versions the sweater. You can wear it as a regular Sweater or, if it gets warm, take it off and tie it around you Waist or Shoulders! I set out 6 colors and an extra in the camp chair. They come in Adult and Kid sizes and sell for $150 L each.

 

 Transition ~ Kiwi ( Waist Tied)Transitions ~ Candy (Worn)

ss-transitions-tealss-transitions-peach

Also New … A Darker Side to Serenity Style!

The ~SS~ Moonlight Collection!

These Romantic and Versitile outfits are perfect for a dark night out with your lover or a daring night out with the gals! Each comes with Sculpted Stilletto shoes and features a unique pattern woven into the Corset Bodice. 5 Sets to choice from with an extra version in the Lucky Board and a Time Limited edition for Relay for Life. Sets sell for $250 each.

Moonlight Rose (dress)Moonlight ~ Bloom

ss-moonlight-birdsongss-moonlight-breeze

Relay Edition

ss-moonlight-relay

Lucky Board Edition

~SS~ Moonlight ~ Splash   (Lucky Board)

Camp Chairs

Transition Sweaters ~ RougeTransition Sweaters ~ Rouge ~ Kids

Credits:

Adult Skin : Redgrave

Kid Skin : Robin Soujourn

Jeans: HOC Stiched Jeans

Poses: [LAP], SA, Stricking poses

Hair: {fascino} & Gurl6

Black boots: Dominion Fashion District

EnJoy!

Kurston Brody

~Serenity Style ~





~SS~ Spring Styles 1st Shipment

24 03 2009

*waves* Morning Everyone!!!

   I don’t know about anyone else, but omg I’m soooo excited that Spring has finally sprung in my area! And with it came a flood of fun ideas! These New Releases were a hoot to make and I hope you have just as much fun wearing them!

Grab them Fast!

#1: Springtide Sweaters!

These cute and cozy crop sweaters are perfect for any get-together! They come in 12 colors and feature a scaloped bottom edge and some fun and funky sculpted assymetrical sleeves.
They sell for 50L each or you can get a 4 pack for 150L.

There is also a Special Relay for Life Edition!

~SS~ Springtide Sweater ~ Pastel Pack~SS~ Springtide Sweater ~ Jewel Pack

~SS~ Springtide Sweater ~ Basic Pack~SS~ Springtide Sweater ~ Relay for Life Edition

#2 : BroomBlooms!

Silly name, great skirt!
These scripted broomstick style skirts come in 6 fun Boho colors and sell for 85L each or you cna get the 6 pack for 450L.

~SS~ BroomBlooms ~ Carnivale~SS~ BroomBlooms ~ Garden

~SS~ BroomBlooms ~ Full Pack

I have also changed out my Lucky Chair to a Lucky Board and added a Special LC Edition of “Dinner Date“!

~SS~ Dinner Date ~ LC Edition

As always… Coffee, tea, and sweet snacks are on hand and fresh! Have a great day everyone!!!!

 

Kurston Brody





Happy St. Pat’s Day!!!

17 03 2009

In Honor of St. Pat’s… I’m going green today!

Ride a Shamrock!

Ok, that’s better…  Let’s Recap shall we? *lol*

For St. Pat’s… ~SS~ Shamrock Seducuction!

This hot little combo comes with lots of change-ups and details! It features 2 styles… Sexy Skintight Pants w/ Handdrawn Corset top & Jacket or go softer with 2 different scripted skirts. Both styles can be worn with the carefully woven jacket & Sculpted 3 fold collar. Pack also includes the Woven green Stillettos in gloss! Who doesn’t like getting shoes with?…lol

 St. Pat's in PantsSt. Pat's 2

Also out today… errrr… yesturday… (time to switch text colors again)

 

** Romance ~ Relay for Life Edition! (for 150L Donation … Vendor located just outside the Serenity Style Main Shoppe.)

~SS~ Romance - Relay for Life Edition

 

Credits:

Earthstones: For Keeps Set & Gimme those wood Bangles

Redgrave: Leona Deep Tan Skin

{fascino} Arime Hair

Dollyrock Smile

[Long akward pose] : all poses

 

More news later… and maybe some more releases!!!!

Have a beautiful day all * waves

Kurston Brody





Wicked Busy Weekend @ Serenity Style!

13 02 2009

Good Morning Everyone!!!

    Wow, what a week! As many of you know, I closed EC&M and opened Serenity Style  last Saturday. It was a wild transition, but I think it is for the best. So far the response to the change over has been positive.   Looks like it’s going to be a very busy weekend so I’m sorta of taking a momment to do a “get-caught-up-here’s-what’s-coming” entry.

Before I get into the hunt or item info stuff, it’s important to touch base on what’s been happening in Victoria and ask everyone again… If you haven’t stopped by a participating fundraiser… please do! You can find a full list of who & where from Dakota Buck’s Blog.

I have set out ~Phoenix~ @ both Serenity Style locations, but there are lots of AMAZING items all over the grid to chose from.

Avalible at either Serenity Style location

Avalible at either Serenity Style location

 
Next on the list of importance:
The Kid’s Grid-Wide Hunt!    This should be a fun one. :) The theme was “My Favorite Things” and we were asked to run with it. The Hunt starts Friday the 13th @ midnight and runs until March 14th. As far as I know, there are at least 43 designers paticipating. You can find out more @ The Kid’s Grid-Wide Hunt!Kid's Grid Wide Hunt
 
Ok… now for some New Release info:
 
All Store Cards are still 50% OFF till .. what the heck… say Sunday? Sounds far to me. (has going to say Saturdy… but what the heck…lol) You can find the Store Card Dispensor in the center of the Main Floor of the Oak Tree Shoppes Location ONLY!  
I still have the Lucky Dip out as well, and someone told me they actually won a free store card from the silly thing. Please note the I use MultiVendors with the Store Card, so if you want to use a card, please make sure to WEAR the card and TOUCH the “CARD” Button. You can pay linden by Right clicking and selecting Pay as normal.
 
Starting Tomorrow (I hope) I will start featuring one of the New Releases each day. (until I have to run and make new stuff…lol… opps… to late)
 
For Today: Please, please, please take a second to visit a Victoria Bushfire Fundraise Shop! Every little bits helps! Namaste and may your light shine.
 
Kurston Brody
Serenity Style
 




Grand Opening Day!!!!

7 02 2009

Woot!!! It’s finally here!!!

 After some last minute panic and breathing… ~ Serenity Style~ Is now Officially open for business!!!

Hop a Limo

 

** Grand Opening 50% Store Cards! **
 
 
    ~~~ Come one come all to the Grand Opening of Serenity Style! ~~~
      Come visit and have a snack as you browes lots of new fashions. Everything from Romantic , delicate gowns to to warm knit sets for that late night snowball fight!
    Mommy and me fashions too. Lucky Chair and camp chair have been set with Limited Edtion Valentines gear and the Lucky Dip is full with goodies!!!
       For this week only… All Store Cards are 50%… yes that is 50% OFF!!!

 See you there!!!!

 

grand-opening-card





Late night short entry…

6 02 2009

Evening All… No pics this post. Just touching base to let you guys know how the change over is coming.  The EC&M Apparel Building is no more. A vaccant lot sits there… whimpering.

The New building will go in tomorrow & I can get started setting things up. I have a few of the Vendors ready… still a lot left to fill. Gotten bitten by the “need to doodle” bug and ended up making about 6 fun new Do-da’s. Mostly Lucky Dip silly stuff.

So… all in all, the change over is going well at this point and I hope to stay on track for Saturday Afternoon. (I’m on EST not SLT) I will try to list the Grand Opening in Events if I can.

Ok all… heading for some much needed sleep. Sweet dreams guys & gals. See you tomorrow!

 

Kurston Brody /Serenity Style





It’s that time… *holds breath*

5 02 2009
 

Greetings & Namaste Everyone,

     It’s finally that time. After many hours in the workshop, the new Brand is Ready!!! The offical closing of EC&M Apparel will take place this morning to clean up the area where I will be placing ~Serenity Style~ . 
    Last night I officially opened the Serenity Group “Serenity Seekers”.
   It is open admission and totally free to join if you would like an in-world tag. I will be sending out Group Freebies and gifts via Subscribomatic, as well as, in world Group as I understand that the 25 group limit makes it hard on everyone.

Re-opening info:

Feb 5, 2009 ~ Closing and clean-up of EC&M  Apparel.
                            
Feb 6, 2009 ~ Installation of new building and
                              set-up. (Set-up of store cards,
                               placement of vendors, etc.)
                             
  *It’s gonna be a long day and you are welcome to come on by and get a sneak peek. (I’ll leave some snacks out)

Feb 7, 2009 ~ Grand Re-opening!!! (prob. mid to late afternoon) Lots of fun stuff! Lucky Chair, Camp chairs, and even a Lucky Dip! 
                           
** There will be snacks and music, plus….
            All Store Cards will be 50% Off!
           
            (Some very fun stuff in the Lucky Dip for the weekend)

Attached are some pics of what you will find @ the new store:

Toasty ~ Pure Love Valentine Special Edition Toasty ~ Pure Love Mitten Earrings SEToasty ~ Pure Love HuggyBear SE

Set also comes in Black!

(ok… I’m really excited here…lol)

~Serenity Kids~ Will be open as well, but it will not be fully renovated by the 7th. It will be open and active tho. :) I am hoping to have it fully finished by months end.

Hope to see you all there. Again, Thank you all for sticking by me and I hope that as time goes on we all find some Serenity… be it in Second Life or Real.
Hugs to you all,

Kurston Brody
~Serenity Style~

Sneak Peek at New Releases

Sneak Peek at New Releases





Re-opening Update

2 02 2009

Greetings & Namaste Everyone!

** Update ** Re-Opening date has been pushed back to Feb 7. Sorry for the delay. There is still a bit left to do, but I swear I am busting butt to get it all done. :)

        Happy New Year!  *smiles* I have some (I hope) exciting news to share. I’m jazzed and I hope you will be as well. )

       First … the sad news. EC&M Apparel will not be putting any more clothing out.

      Now the Good news!!! … I’m restructuring and rebranding. That means brand new styles, brand new building, and lot of fun new stuff!
   My goal is to have everything ready to go by the first of February. It may seem like a long time, but there is just so much to do. EC&M will still be here till the new stuff is ready. I am also leaving everything at 50% off till the re-opening!!!  Many of the current outfits will be discontinued and retired to make room for the  new.
    The Blog address will stay the same, as will the LM to the shop, & the Subscribomatic Group. I will be starting up a new SL Group for those who want it. ) I will still offer lots of matching kids clothes as well.

   So why the change?
  
Well… in my heart it is time. When I started designing I had never intended to call the shoppe EC&M Apparel. EC&M is short of the name of my very first SL shop, Evolution Creations & Mystics. Some of you might remember those days. ) The Apparel side came as an offshoot of the metaphysics shop and was located in the same building, so the name made much more sense back then.

As time went on, Sis opened Oak Tree and the Clothing side moved there. Saddly, the Metaphysical shop closed. Since then “EC&M” just doesn’t feel right. So onward and upward as they say.

     What does the future hold?
    
New Fashions, new group gifts, more new resident help, photo contests, maybe Store cards, and so much more!

I want to thank all of you who have stuck by me this year. Without each of you EC&M would never have been possible. I hope you will all stay on and enjoy our new evolution …

               ” ~ Sereninty Style ~ “
                      Coming Soon
              
Your’s truely,
   Kurston Brody
  
   Hugsssssss
  
   PS.. The new SL Group is Serenity Seekers

 

Sneak Peek at New Releases

Sneak Peek at New Releases





Holiday Fun!

16 12 2008

Season’s Greetings Everyone!!! Lots of fun stuff to share with you this week!

Chase a Snowflake to us!
 

First up: *Festive Impressions*

(as seen in above pic)

The Bodice is set off by a cute ruffle style accent. The ruffle secures a back that plungs down to just above the “we don’t need to see that” zone. Adding to the Dramatic effect of the Backline is a wonderful Bustle piece that really gives this dress some size. :) Now avalible in 7 color combos.

 * Child Version is out as well.

This adourable Child’s dress features a Peter pan bowed collar, Sculpted Sleeves, Sculpted Cuffs, and a cute Little Bustle to set the whole outfit off! Matching Huggable Bears are also avalible. :)

 Holiday Freebie!!

Stop on by ad grab these wonderful little add-ons!

 

Next up: *Yuletide Cloaks*

This soft & warm cloak is perfect for Caroling!  The Hood goes up and down on touch and the muffler has it’s own animation. Priority 4, so your hands should stay warm even while to stroll the winter gardens. :) 4 color choices avalible: Holly Song, Midnight Snows, Richberry, & Royal Melody
Kids Sizes avalible too.
  

 

Also out: *Winter Warm Sets*

These wonderfully fun sets includes: Down Vest, Down Vest w/pockets, Gloves, Sculpted glove cuffs, and adourable legwarmers w/ socks! Perfect for staying warm durning a good old snowball fight. Avalible in 5 colors. Kids Versions out as well.

 

Can’t forget that Lucky Chair!

Located by the front window of the Oak Tree Shoppes location you will find a cozy LC that has just been updated with *Gingerbread Festival* and set for a 10min timer. This cute Christmas knit sweater dress comes with sculpted ruffles, legwarmers, SP skirt, and a set of gingerbread cookies to snack on. The bag it comes in is wearable and makes an adourable little shopping tote.

 

Wishing you all the very best of Holidays,

                                    Kurston Brody