Amour choices for Ele/Mo

Hi all, I was just wondering what type of armour would I be looking for, for my level 10 Ele? I've built a 55HP Monk where actual armour rating is unimportan and was just wondering if Ele armour is the same? I mean just get what you like the look of and fit some Runes and Insignias?

I like the look of the cheap 75g Armour from Lion's Arch so should I just get those or aim for a higher set?

Whilst I'm at it, what's a good collectors weapon I can get or one to look out to buy? My monk has the Fiery Flame Splitter for example. Is there a similar for an Ele?

I have Prophecies and Factions though my character is a Prophecies. Built so far is using all fire spells.

Anything else I've missed telling you please just ask.

Thank you.

Hop over to Kaineng Center and get some of the 1k armour there, statistically it's the best stuff available - 60 armour is the max for an ele, and having max armour is an issue for general PvE.

Then mod it up, Blessed or Survivor insignia are generally best (not Radiant. Eles do not need a higher energy cap), the best vigor rune you can buy, a minor Energy Storage rune (again, Superior or Major is a pointless waste of hp), then a Fire Magic rune on your Flame Aura headgear.
Personally, I'd fill the last two rune slots with a Minor Earth Magic (because wards = win) and a Vitae.

As for weapons, head on down to the Marketplace south of Kaineng and check out this guy - offering a Fire Staff for 5 putrid thingies (a quick WTB will get you some easily).

Also from there, you can go and track down [wiki]chung, the attuned[/wiki] - he gives Elemental Attunement, probably the best elite for a Fire guy without Nightfall.