To really do this topic justice I would have to shoot probably 100 different photos — the new ETD opens tomorrow January 1, but Elika graciously invited her update group members to stop by a day early and get the scoop — so here’s your preview of what’s on tap for tomorrow when the new sim opens to everyone at 10am SLT. (By the way, Canimal and Starley will also be opening their new sims tomorrow at 10 too.)
First, Elika’s completely revamped the way she handles textures on her hairs. There’s now 30 core textures, and 4 varients of each core — regular, blackened, frosted and burnt. So when you buy a color pack you get four wigs in it. A willow pack now consists of all 30 cores + each variant for a total of 120 wigs per style. (And each willow pack is priced at L$2000, which seems like a total bargain.) Single color packs are priced at L$175 and the combo packs are L$300. I really like this new system of packaging and pricing. Of course if you lost your favorite ETD texture maybe you won’t be as sanguine, but this really seems like a fair way to handle pricing/packaging to me.
Second, in addition to around several dozen new hairstyles, Elika’s been hoarding up several clothing releases. As before some of my favorites from all of the new releases are her “business” type releases, including this awesome pinstriped set. Obviously, there’s way more than I can cover in a simple paragraph, so the best bet for a comprehensive preview is by scrolling through Elika’s blog for December. She’s been slowly posting sneak peeks over the last two weeks.
And finally, there’s new shoes too! I fell in love with the buckled calf boots shown in the picture to the far right. But there’s also a set of ballet flats look great and several different pairs of strappy heels which I enjoyed (but I decided I had enough strappy heels 
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If you’re lucky enough to be in Elika’s update group, I definitely recommend a stop now since I’m positive the sim will be absolutely crushed when it opens to everyone at 10am tomorrow.
Seen in world: Yes
Review copies: No
Friends list: No
In the left photo: skin: light (kissed) by Maia Blackthorne, Maia; hair: Reese by Elika Tiramisu, ETD; top and pants: Pinstripe 4 piece by Elika Tiramisu, ETD; shoes: Lace up heels by Elika Tiramisu, ETD (discontinued)
In the middle photo: skin: light (spiced) by Maia Blackthorne, Maia; hair: Alana II by Elika Tiramisu, ETD; sweater: Argyle (pink) by Elika Tiramisu, ETD; skirt: khaki by Sol Columbia, Luminosity; boots: Riding Boots by Sol Columbia, Luminosity
In the right photo: skin: Redhead Trendy (indigo) by CJ Carnot and Roslin Petion, Tete a Pied; hair: Couture: Half-Up (rust) by Elika Tiramisu, ETD; earrings: Fer by Canimal Zephyr, Canimal; halter: Belted halter (green) by Elika Tiramisu, ETD; pants and hip buttons: Sobriety (3/4th length) by Kaysha Sion, WRONG; boots: Buckled calf boots by Elika Tiramisu, ETD
