Tamara and I would like to congratulate our friends Madison Carnot and Corey Akula on their podcast being nominated for a Podcast Award in the Comedy category.

Now we would like to encourage you to vote for them and they would like you to just vote.  To get you to vote Bucket has a contest with some great prizes.  Go to http://www.bucketpodcast.com for contest details or just go to http://www.podcastawards.com and vote for a podcast in any or all categories.

The Podcast Awards ceremony is the Thursday night before the Podcast and New Media Expo in Ontario, CA.  I will be at the conference and Tamara would like to go.  She has started a donation site if you would like to help her get to PME.  The link is on the right sidebar.

-Daphne

We began Episode Six of Going Broke with Daphne and Tamara with our interview of Lucas ("Luck") Lameth.  Lucas brings what he sees on the streets of New York City to life in his creations.

In his store, Earthtones (http://slurl.com/secondlife/Bushido%20Bay/76/236/24), you'll find everything from casual, down-to-earth wooden bangles to exquisite formal jewelry that will draw all eyes to you!  No matter what you choose, we're sure that you will treasure your Earthtones jewels the rest of your Second Life!

Don't forget to check out Lucas' designs for the male avie!  However, don't be jealous if your guy's getting more admiring glances, it's the Earthtones jewelry, for sure!

After visiting Earthtones, we swung by Caroline's on the Lo Lo sim (http://slurl.com/secondlife/Lo%20Lo/128/196/23); Simply Spoiled in Mechozilla (http://slurl.com/secondlife/Mechozilla/102/143/44); Mad About in Satang (http://slurl.com/secondlife/Satang/117/233/27); and Ricx's in Nepessing (http://slurl.com/secondlife/Nepessing/64/97/125).  Check out our reviews below and see pictures of our new Avatar of Style, Dakota Buck!

Of course, there are so many more jewelry stores in Second Life, one show wasn't enough to cover all of our favorites!  Don't despair if we didn't hit your favorite store, we're going to do another jewelry show in the future!

Music in this episode: "Gems and Jewelry" by Causeway provided by the Podsafe Music Network, http://Music.Podshow.com.

I have been trying since yesterday to get Episode 6 out for your listening pleasure.  While it appears on the website for some reason, yet unknown, the feed from Libsyn to the podcatcher of your choice isn't working.  If you need your Going Broke fix or want to find a jewelry store to buy something for yourself, a loved one or your favorite over-stressed podcast host, you can use the player on the website.

If you need something for your MP3 player here are a few recommendations:

SL Under The Radar: http://www.slundertheradar.com
Radar has a different sense of humor and he has a hard time keeping his guests on topic but it's an enjoyable show and if you listen to some of his older episodes you will also get your Daphne and Tamara fix

The Traveling Avatar's Quick and Dirty Tips for a Better Second Life: http:/www.qdnow.com
Will is on a mission to help you find the best in SL and with his short, around 5 minutes each, podcast you can get your tips and be on your way.  I think it will take you all of 2 hours to listen to every show he has put out to date.

And if you want to hear Daphne, and sometimes Tamara, use the creative part of their brains go over to http://podcasting.isfullofcrap.com and listen to the 100 Word Story Weekly Challenge.  I often send in a submission and Tamara does on occasion if the topic moves her.  Also it's hosted by her partner Crap Mariner, but he goes by another name on the show.  If you have an extra minute and a half to listen to something creative and most of the time witty subscribe to 100 Word Stories, I listen in the morning and it starts my day off with a smile.

Hopefully Libsyn will have our feed working soon, we already have Episode 7 planned out, but if you have show ideas please e-mail me or Tamara at the links on the right.

Thanks for your patience,
Daphne

Model/designer or designer/model?  No matter how you describe her, Dakota Buck is hot with a capital "O," as in "OMG!   Where did she get that outfit?"  Perhaps she got it in Second Life's newest cutting-edge boutique?  Perhaps it's her newest design?  Savvy?

There's nothing we hate more than seeing the jewelry on every other avie out there.  That's why we go to Ricx Curie's RICX Jewelry in Nepessing (http://slurl.com/secondlife/Nepessing/64/97/125).  Visit RICX limited edition vault in back for something out of the ordinary.  If you really want to be sure your jewels are one-of-a-kind, Ricx does custom work and engraving!

We've all had days where we couldn't decide between fun & frivolous and classic.  When you're having one of those days, stop in at Mad About in Satang (http://slurl.com/secondlife/Satang/117/233/27) for Angelina Burali's designs.  Rack up her Get a Cue set for billiards-inspired style.  Or check out her diamond jewelry for a more traditional look.  Whatever you do, don't miss her fire bead jewelry!

Has your hair been feeling neglected?  Has it suffered from a lack of bling?  Stop fretting and teleport your fashionable self to Simply Spoiled in Mechozilla (http://slurl.com/secondlife/Mechozilla/102/143/44) and check out Sampson Suntzu's hair jewelry.  Don't forget to peruse the rest of his dazzling collection of gems!

Caroline's in the Lo Lo sim (http://slurl.com/secondlife/Lo%20Lo/128/196/23) is a great place to find a gift for that special avie.  From Faberge-style eggs to cameos, Caroline Apollo has designed all sorts of special pieces at reasonable prices.

In Episode 5 of Going Broke with Daphne and Tamara, we explore the dark side of shopping in Second Life, and we don't mean when your purchase doesn't show up in your inventory!

We speak with Vivianne Draper about her work with Dark Eden designer Etain Peregrine and the new Dark Eden Plaza  (http://slurl.com/secondlife/Indigo/161/184/504 ). 

Teleport into Indigo and you'll find the latest in fetish wear by Etain as well as sexy clothes by dana Archer of Creative Kaos.  Pony girls will also want to stop in Alyssa Jessop's shop, Prancing Harlot for the latest pony gear. 

Craving a fur-trimmed cape any Cossack would envy?  Visit Ookami Ringen for Zorena Deckard's Asian, Russian and Victorian designs with amazingly sophisticated primwork.  Need some jewelry to dress up your look?  Check out the unique designs of Ciphertazi Wandin at Red Queen.

If you'd rather be tied up in realistic Japanese Shibari ropes, go to LaFel Elvehjem's Oubliette and try out the demos.  But if you're in need of horns or tentacles (hey, who isn't?), be sure to pop by Charissa Korvin's Devil Made Me Do It. 

Grunge guys can't get enough of Cancer Manimal's boots and hip accessories.  Finally, don't forget the Dark Eden Rogues' Gallery on the second floor for new designers!

We can't forget to thank Etain and Vivianne for the Lilith boots that Vivianne dropped on us when we visited with her a couple of weeks ago!  They usually retail for about $200L in the Dark Eden store.  Also, we have to point out that the model in the picture above is Etain Peregrine herself!

Now, get yourselves to Dark Eden Plaza for their big sale this weekend!  If you don't, we'll use some of our new toys on you!

SL Name: Etain Peregrine [Charissa Korvin is modeling Etain's design Erebus, above]

Where from in RL: Texas currently live in California

RL line of work: SL is my RL baby!

Time in SL: um, Been on since late 2003, if that's what you are asking, also I am almost constantly on but not always on as Etainnnn....

 What do you design/make?  Boots, outfits to go with said boots, fetish gear of all sorts, occasionally furniture but not often. We have plans to expand into bold new areas soon so look for that ...

 if pressed... silks, gorean equipment, weapons and  items geared to support dark rp areas of SL

How long have you done this?  Seriously for about a year, unseriously for about another year. I hope to do it for quite some time to come.

Why did you start?  

There are people who tell you they started because they were making things for themselves and then people asked to buy them so they selflessly opened a store to give out the things the public was demanding out of of a noble sense of altruism.

I'm not one of those people. I started the store because Linden Labs cut my stipend, so i had the find a way to get more lindens. I wasn't willing to buy too many lindens so I had to start up a store. My first products were whatever was laying around in my inventory that I thought I could reasonably pawn off on some poor sucker. And the rest is history.

How has your product evolved?
Its been a trial and error process. I originally started doing furniture but I quickly figured out it just doesn't sell well. Or else my furniture was just really bad. or a combination of the two. On a whim I tried to do some boots. I had always been curiou sabout how the invisible prims worked so it was more to satisfy my curiosity. They sold better than the rest of my stuff put together so again I quickly figured out this was the way to go. I continue to experiment and try to go in new directions with each product release. Hopefully I have achieved that. I never want to get stale.

Where do you see your SL work going?
See above.

This is something I have struggled with for a long time. What is the endgame for SL businesses? I'm hesitant to keep all my eggs in one basket in just SL. I am interested in expanding to other worlds like SL, the only problem being nothing is out yet that competes with it. However if there was I would be there in a heartbeat. I'm interested in getting into more and more scripting and offering more functionality with my products, and expanding into new markets and demographics.

What skills have you mastered during your time in SL?
IM bar juggling, that's a handy skill. I think I'm pretty good at manipulating prims.

What skills would you like to master?
I really want to get better with textures. Mine are at best adequate, but don't come near the greats in SL texturing. I want to be among the best at every aspect of Dark Eden. I want to continue to improve until I deliver the top quality to my customers. They deserve my best.

Where can people go to see and buy your work?

 Go to Indigo!

Can you give us a price range?
I try to keep it within the range of newbies. 200 to 300 for a full set and I usually offer pieces for sale separately for 25L to 150L or so depending on the piece.

Whos' work do you admire?
I have always admired Bare Rose, June is just a phenomenon. Lately her sculptie work and her textures have gone off the charts in quality.

I also admire the girls at Curious and Deviant Kitties, Gritty Kitty, Sinistyle. I love the sort of grunge kitty look that a few designers are mastering.. I wish I could do it myself but its just not quite my style. A couple of hot japanese designers I always keep an eye on is Kru and Tohru.  both their work is great but a little pricey for me. Old school when I was starting out I had a huge huge huge thing for Nomine and I still check her place at least once a week. Her old stuff still maintains its quality even against brand new releases and shes very affordable so new people coming in try out Nomine, its fantabulous.

Do you consider anyone to be a major influence?
Well outside of SL probably the single greatest influence would be Michael Manning, an american fetish artist and author. You can check out his astounding work at www.thespidergarden.net.  Anime is also a huge influence on me though I'm not sure its as obvious in my designs.

Who would you like us to feature?
I'd love to see more on the grungey kitty types, their work is so amazing and detailed and vibrant. Its also a look I think is fairly unique to SL, or maybe I'm just too sheltered fashionwise. Gritty Kitty, Sinistyle, anyone from the Block or Koreshan Point. Wow. they blow me away every time I go through there. Bastards.