DeeTaleZ Grand Opening!!!

As far as I know, anyone that has a sense of style and an eye for the fabulous has a Top 5 (or 10). The places you can go into and NEED to buy something in there! It doesn't matter what day of the week you go, or even every day...you will see something u didn't see before that you have to own! I have such a list...mine happens to be more of a Top 15, but lets not dwell ok? This particular blog is more of an homage, for lack of a better adage (u like the fancy words, right?) to one of the first stores I gasped for. There aren't many designers that can really surprise you with what they come up with in a good way. Believe me, I've looked! Once upon a time, Gio & I were looking for nice men's clothing, which is for some reason incredibly sparce in SL. We came across FreeSoul and were pleasantly surprised and shocked at the same time LOL...mind you, we were both fairly new and had not been on a shopping spree so to speak. The quality of clothes blew us away, and so did the prices! When you are new, you just don't know the difference between people that just want to charge and not give quality and what is truely quality. Freesoul was obvious quality and we did end up buying some items for the both of us! Price and all, it was worth it because dagnabit we looked GOOD. Recently, I had a small SL break and came back to a notice that Freesoul was closing! I was completely devistated for 10 minutes, until I read further and realized they were going to re-open with a new name and new designs *WHEW* lol.

I was given the privilege of being able to walk around the sim before it was done, and see what was being done. It was such an amazing sight, to be able to see it mid-creation and although not before everyone, before most! Steffi Villota, Owner of DeeTalez (formerly FreeSoul Design) and Dark Hennesy, DeeTaleZ Builder are a power couple taking SL by storm! Not only have they re-designed their clothing line, but they've revamped their accessories, prim nails, new skins, shoes, eyes and even teeth! Yes, people I said TEETH. DeeTaleZ Dental can be found in the Bodyshop of the DeeTaleZ sim and I have never heard of such a thing which goes to show what visionaries these two really are. They are also very sweet, down to earth people that just want to do good work and they succeed as far as i'm concerned. I had the opportunity to ask them a few questions, little impromptu blog interview - here's what they had to say!

Anjelyc ~ The world needs to know! I have to ask! Why the new name?

Steffi & Dark - Well the reason for the new name is, we became a RL company and Freesoul Design is a registered Trademark already. And to not get into any trouble we thought it might be better to change the name.

Anjelyc ~ That is a very good idea lol, we don't want to see you guys on the news one day. Do you think it will be difficult to transition from FreeSoul, which everyone knows - to DeeTaleZ? Why?

Steffi & Dark ~ uhm well...wont be that hard...okay there are many many many people who know us as Freesoul Design, and it probably will be impossible to reach them all but also there are many who havent heard of us yet and maybe we can get their attention now ;o)

Anjelyc ~ That is so true, way to think positive. I took a walk around your new sim, and its looking great! How did you go about deciding on moving to a new sim?

Steffi & Dark ~ first of all, tyvm :) the decision came with the new name....we thought it would be better to not only come up with a new name but rather with a whole new layout.

Anjelyc ~ Great idea, its really creative. How hard is it to get everything just as you want it?

Steffi & Dark ~ best example would be the new SIM....6 MONTH of building!!! lol

Anjelyc ~ Ok that's crazyness lol, you guys sure work your butts off. Is there a tentative Grand Opening date? Will there be a celebration of any kind?

Steffi & Dark ~ No, there is no tentantive Date set yet....but yes....there will be a Big Ass Grand Opening Party :DDD

Anjelyc ~ Very cool, i'll keep my calendar open hehe...what made you branch into tattoo's?

Steffi & Dark ~ Well we have had Tattoos with Freesoul already, but never had the time to work on them constantly. But now our talented Tattoo Artist Ines Craft joined us and we can offer a wide range of Tattoos !

Anjelyc ~ I had no idea! Shows how clothes-centric I can be grrr. So all of your customers know your designs are AMAZING! Who is the real mastermind behind the creations?

Steffi & Dark ~ Mastermind & Bosslady Steffi Villota :D

Anjelyc ~ YAY for GirlPower lol! How do you go about putting together the pre-selected outfits that you sell as a whole ensemble?

Steffi & Dark ~ imagine, Steffi going through the Store picking this and that, wear it all together and the Outfit is done.

Anjelyc ~ Geez that woman of yours has got some talent huh! What are the inspirations for the designs?

Steffi & Dark ~ They just come up...lol...well from surfing through the www looking for actual trends of course and a bit from the taste for Fashion maybe :D

Anjelyc ~ Your attention to detail is incredible! How long does it take to create a piece?

Steffi & Dark ~ Always depends on the piece....but normally like 1 - 3 days.

Anjelyc ~ Being a fan of your designs, I feel it is an honor to be given the opportunity to write on your behalf and the behalf of DeeTalez. If you could say anything to all of your loyal fans/customers, what would it be?

Steffi & Dark ~ Thanks so much to each and everyone of you !!! Your the ones who made us who we are today !!! Keep Supporting original Creators and not cheap copys without their own idea. THANK YOU ALL !!!!

Anjelyc ~ Thank you so much for the opportunity to see your new creations, to walk your sim and to blog about your amazing stores!

Steffi & Dark ~ You are very welcome Anjelyc. Thank you aswell for the job your doing! Meaning giving designers the chance to present their creations that way!

Yesterday happened to be the Grand Opening and I was fortunate enough to attend. The sim was PACKED, let me tell you what it was...LAGTASTIC! That's what it was lol, but it was lots of fun. After I detached some HUD's and turned my graphics way down, I was able to walk a bit and see the crowds of people walking & flying the sim. Steffi and Dark were walking the im as well, randomly giving gift cards out to the crowd that came out to help them celebrate their Grand Opening! The party had some great music as well, DJ'd by Jayce Slade of WJay 106.9 - The Experience. Their station is streamed in the DeeTaleZ sim 24/7! Music, gifts, fun and lots of friends to help celebrate the incredible job we all know Steffi and Dark will continue, hopefully for a long time! If you haven't already stopped by the new sim, DOOOO IT! There is so much to see, so many shops to wander...so much to spend all your lindens on! The jewelry store is still under construction but there are items in there for sale! Freebies around the sim as well, and take the subway downstairs for customer service and gift cards.

Words can't begin to express how much of an honor I feel it is to be able to blog about this event, the new line and also getting to know both of these talented souls. With Steffi as Owner/Creator, and Dark as Builder, they can't seem to go wrong. I admire the dedication and attention they give to the things they create. It shows in their work that they aren't just out to make a buck, they want their names to be synonymous with QUALITY.

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[Clothes: All clothing by DeeTaleZ]

[Tattoo: Skull by DeeTaleZ Ink]

[Female Hair: Angel & N Curl by Analog Dog]

[Male Hair: Deception by Naughty Design]