Summer Nights

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Is the heat getting you down?
Though we can’t physically cool you down, we can offer a distraction.  Why not pop over to the Helping Haven Gateway for a round of Greedy Dice, a stroll along the beach, a romp through the forest, or you know –  do as Team All Spiffed Up does – raid their freebie cache!
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This colorful mini is just one of the fun finds.
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Nice detailing and an included alpha for classic avatars.  Not a bad freebie, not bad at all!
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Since we managed to hijack Lady Mystic along with her lovely lips for another post, we simply had to feature more lipstick from Livia. Just Reds is this month’s group gift at Livia. This lipstick set is simply awesome.  Thanks Livia for another great gift!
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There is no need to say no to these quality sandals.  The detailing is fab, they are sized for Maitreya, Slink, and Belleza feet, are black, and best of all they’re free.  So pop over to Pure Poison to complete today’s look.
 
Mystic’s Style Card:
DRESS – *Stars*Fashion Mini Dress  – Mesh & classic avatar @ Helping Haven (0L)
LIPSTICK – Livia Just Reds Set – Appliers only 6 colors (group gift 0L/0L to join)
SHOES – Pure Poison Claudia Sandals – Mesh only, black (group gift 0L/0Lto join)
 
Location:
Helping Haven Gateway – Great gateway sim run by dedicated volunteers committed to helping new residents.

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SL15B Gift Parcels

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Let’s talk gift parcels! There are two nestled within the SL15B regions, and they are loaded with goodies free for the taking. No Lindens or group slots necessary,  just plain old awesome free gifts waiting to invade your inventory.
The SL15B regions will remain open through July 1st, so you’ve plenty of time to go forth and raid.
This post features just a few of the items available at the SL15B gift parcels, and though we focused on clothing there are many more non-clothing gifts to be found including gifts from KittyCats! & BioBreeds.
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All of these mesh outfits are sized for mesh bodies and include the alpha layers for classic avatars, so everyone can enjoy them!
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**The sweat pants are not a gift parcel item,  but are free at COCO Designs.**
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**The skirt above not a gift parcel item.
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At this point you may have noticed the changing color of our model’s hair in all of the pictures. This fabulous hair comes boxed with Lamb’s entire set of colorway HUDS. There are so many great choices we decided to show as many as possible.
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Let’s finish today’s post with a new goto summer footwear item.  This gorgeous espadrille is an item your wardrobe can’t do without! So, pop over to ALB, join the group, and grab these puppies.  The high level of detail and versatile stripe pattern are bound to make these a new summer favorite.
Joule’s Style Card:
HAIR – Lamb Dissolved – Complete color HUD set (group gift 0L/0L to join)
ALL OUTFITS – Various Contributors Gift Parcel – SL15B (0L)
SWEAT PANTS – COCO DESIGNS Jogger Pants – for mesh bodies only (group gift 0L/0L to join)
SHOES – ALB Dream Fashion Maitreya, Slink, Belleza only (group gift 0L/0L to join)
 

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Look, No Hands!

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Happy Saturday!  Hope you’ve got a hot evening in Second Life planned because we’ve found a fun little outfit that simply begs for a night out on the town.
In our ongoing quest to find fantastic free footwear we wandered into Gos BoutiqueGos is filled with gorgeous footwear, their group is currently free to join, and the group gifts are simply WOW!
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Valentina opened the Bardot Sandal gift and squealed in delight when she discovered this lovely ruffled mini included in the box.  All plans for a quiet night-in vanished.
Gos’ creators not only do a wonderful job with their textures, but they are also conscientious of their customer’s individual graphics preferences.  Each of the gifts we opened included regular and advanced lighting models.  The sandals are for Slink, and Maitreya mesh feet.  The dress is sized for Maitreya, Slink, and Physique mesh bodies.
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The level of detail on the advanced lighting model is marvelous.  Thanks Gos Boutique for the stunning gifts!
Valentina’s Style Card:
DRESS
SHOES Gos Boutique Bardot Sandals & Dress Tawny Port mesh (0L)

MESH BODY
MESH HEAD
MESH FEET
SKIN
SHAPE
& PHYSICS – Altamura  – Valentina @ Ajuda Brasil Voluntarios (0L)


**Past Gift**
HAIR – Analog Dog  – past freeball gift  (0L)
 

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Is It Spring Yet?

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No, no it is not.  But, that doesn’t mean we can’t get a jump start on our 2018 Spring wardrobe.  !SOUL is the perfect store to help vanquish those pesky winter blues.  !SOUL has a dedicated freebie room loaded with skins, hair, clothing, and some accessories.  Simply join !Soul’s fee free group and load your closet.
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The mesh overalls & ankle boots are boxed together and come in 8 color choices.
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The blonde locks are !SOUL’s Lily Hair.  Lily has 14 colorways with 168 nuances.
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These ankle boots are fun, funky, and sturdy enough to cross gravel without twisting an ankle!
Gabby’s Style Card:
HAIR – !SOUL Lily – 14 Color HUDs  (group gift 0L/0L to join)

OUTFIT – !SOUL Overall & Boots – classic & mesh (group gift 0L/0L to join)
 
***NOT COMPLETELY FREE, but as close as it gets for only 1L****
BODY – eBODY  – Classic “FREE” (0L)
NOTE:  More details about eBODY Classic “FREE” can be found in the Saying Goodbye blog entry. 

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Afternoon Stroll

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Gather around guys, this post is for you! In just two teleports you’ll walk away with a new free mesh body and a complete casual outfit.
The Aiden outfit is a January group gift at Lupus Femina.  And, as usual joining the Lupus Femina group is free.  Aiden is a three piece set that fits both classic and mesh bodies.  The set is composed of the jacket, running shoes, and jeans. 
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After picking up the clothing we recommend you rush over to syhk ASAP to get yourself the free male mesh body 1.2.
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Our model Wolfgang is wearing the fabulous syhk 1.2 body and the included shape.  This is by far the nicest free mesh body Team All Spiffed Up has encountered to date.  There is so much to love about this body that we decided to let the pictures do our heavy lifting.
We have included a picture of the body’s HUD.  syhk 1.2 comes with an extensive alpha system, an included tattoo, mesh underwear, and preset skin & nail colors with the additional ability to use a color picker to make your own skin tones.
Since we were unable to find any sort of neck fix option in the box, the color picker is a great feature that allows a patient person to nearly match whatever head option they choose to wear.
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Below is the included tattoo which can easily be worn by clicking on the tattoo picture.  To remove simply click hide. The same process applies to the underwear.  The HUD’s simplicity makes wearing syhk 1.2 a joy.
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Wolfgang’s Style Card:
MESH BODY – syhk mesh body 1.2 – HUD controlled (group gift 0L/0L to join)

OUTFIT – Lupus Femina Aiden outfit – classic & mesh (group gift 0L/0L to join)
 
Location:
Cafe – O @ Austin Island is a scenic city space filled with numerous public spaces that are visually engaging.  Austin Island is definitely worth exploring.
**Please note this is an ADULT rated area.**

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& Stuff…

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The ‘stuff Groups SL are kicking off the new year with a flurry of freebies! If you are thinking ‘stuff Groups who, what, huh?  Don’t worry you’re not alone.  Most likely you’ll recognize this group more readily by the individual hunts they organize:  Menstuff, Womenstuff, Kidstuff, Homestuff, & Posestuff.
I know hunts can be annoyingly frustrating, BUT ‘stuff Hunts are in a class of their own.  Why we love ‘stuff Hunts:

  • The gifts are great!
  • The gifts are free (0L)
  • The hunt objects are easy to find.
  • The hunt runs from January 1st – January 31st
  • The hunt hints make sense! (for those of us having a problem finding the object)
  • The participating designers tend to be generous.  If the hunt gift is not to your liking there is an excellent chance a more interesting freebie is lurking in the store’s group gift or lucky chair area.
  • Womenstuff hint page:   Store listing, hints, & landmark page

Our first model Lucy is Team All Spiffed Up’s go to gal for hunts and bustling events.  She decided to keep today’s post simple and show off the first three items from the Womenstuff hint page plus a free hair from Radex DesiGn.
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Lune~Bleue’s Womenstuff gift is this wonderful black and white winter ensemble.  The Frosty outfit comes complete with a coat, tank & skirt, and half-boots & socks. The coat and socks are separates, thus can be mixed and matched freely with other items in your inventory.
Best of all, Lune~Bleue  has considerately provided the Frosty outfit sized for both classic and mesh avatars.  Which explains why we are blogging the same outfit on three different models today.  Lucy is a classic avatar wearing an XS tank & skirt combined with a S coat. She advises wearing the coat one size larger than your tank & skirt size to prevent them from poking through the coat when moving.
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Everley wears the TMP basic free mesh body.  This body is quite lovely, but does have it’s challenges for those of us not willing to spend lindens.  The basic free body lacks an alpha system. So, when we find outfits that support or fit TMP we feel compelled to share them with our readers.
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Though Lune~Bleue did not include a mesh specifically for TMP, the HourGlass tank & skirt mesh worked perfectly.  Unfortunately, none of the coats concealed the TMP arms.
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Everley’s necklace is the Womenstuff gift from Zuri Jewelry.  The necklace has a color change menu for the metal, gems, and large heart.  Zuri Jewelry’s mainstore also has free gifts for members of MLM, SLF&O, FabFree, Maitrya Gifts Sales & News.  Simply wear your tags to add a few lovely new pieces to your virtual jewelry box.
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The last model is the ever versatile Iona.  Iona wears the Maitreya Lara mesh body.  The Frosty outfit fits the mesh bodies supported perfectly.
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Here is the boot and sock closeup.  Both items are non-rigged for easy adjustment.
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Womenstuff Hunt Style Card:
NECKLACE – Zuri Jewelry Twinkle Heart Pendant – (0L)
OUTFIT – Lune~Bleue Frosty – standard & Fitmesh, Maitreya, Slink, HourGlass,  (0L)
DECORATOR SIGNS – The ‘stuff Group All Hunt Group gifts – (0L)
Lucy’s + one item:
HAIR – RaDeX DesiGn Allcolor HUD – Cisil rigged (group gift 0L/0L to join)

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Green Velvet

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Happy 2018! It’s a new year filled with fantastic new freebies. So, let’s get down to business.
Today Carla is modeling a matched set from Emerald Couture. This great little number is currently free for the taking. It comes sized to fit Slink & Maitreya along with 5 Fitmesh sizes & an alpha for standard avatars. The stocking/boots are sized for SlinkH, SlinkP, Belleza (Freya, Isis, Venus), and Maitreya. Not only is Emerald Couture’s group free to join, but they also have 4 lucky chairs and Men’s clothing too!
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The black chair Carla is posing with is a fun marketplace freebie that can be found in Irrie’s Dollhouse store.  The Pose Chair comes with 5 adjustable poses, is copy/mod, and has a LI of 2.
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RaDeX DesiGn has put out several new hairstyles on their group gifts wall.  Carla is modeling the Juliiet hairstyle. Juliiet comes with a HUD offering several colors.  Best of all, the RaDeX DesiGn group is free to join.
The December Necklace is a gift in alba fashion’s marketplace store.  This is a fun little necklace that is copy/mod which allows the wearer to put a picture of their choice on the pendant.
Capping off the ensemble is a lovely little faux fur rigged mesh stole.  During the photo shoot several members of Team All Spiffed Up felt the outfit needed a little something extra.  After a quick session of brainstorming we put together the ASU stole, which can be found at the All Spiffed Up headquarters in-world. Simply drop by and have a little warmth on us.  Enjoy!
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Here’s a closeup of that fab footwear Emerald Couture.
Carla’s Style Card:
HAIR – RaDeX DesiGn Allcolor HUD – rigged (group gift 0L/0L to join)
STOLE – All Spiffed Up ASU Faux Fur Stole – (0L)
OUTFIT – Emerald Couture Tina Outfit – Fitmesh & mesh body (group gift 0L/0L to join)
NECKLACE – alba fashion – Alba2Rossini December necklace @ SL Marketplace (0L)
CHAIR – irrie’s Dollhouse  – Studio Pose Chair @ SL Marketplace (0L)

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Up Up and Away

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In a hurry to get out and about in SL?   We’ve got a no-brainer outfit guaranteed to slash your dressing time today!  Simply teleport over to R&R Swag, join their group and grab the Meadow Outfit (white).
The Meadow Outfit comes complete with top, pants, sandals, necklace and bracelet.  Meadow sizes include most of the various mesh bodies along with standard sizes.  The sandals are sized for Slink feet only.
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The embroidered details are a charming touch.
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The sweet jewelry is non-rigged making positioning quite easy.
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Today’s featured hair is a fun throwback to the 80s found in Analog Dog’s current freeball.
The eyes are a great group gift from Avi-Glam.  They come in 8 shades with your choice of either standard system eyes or a mesh set with a color changing HUD.
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And…for everyone out there that has yet to change over to a mesh head, we’ve got a nice standard skin from Mother Goose’s.  Yes, Mother Goose’s is still in world!  Better yet, they still have 2 pillars worth of fast changing Lucky Boards.  No group join necessary.
Personally, I love the mesh bodies. But, I have yet to adopt a mesh head.  The nice thing about not using a mesh head is that all of your fun old style skins can be worn with your mesh body.
What?  Wait you say… you can’t put those old skins on your nice new mesh body unless the company makes appliers for you.   Yes that is true, but you don’t need specialty appliers.  Simply wear the skin with the face you like, layer on all the extra makeup you love, and then use your mesh body’s skin hud and match the body’s skin tone to your face.  No one will ever know the difference.
If that sounds like something that appeals to you, then I highly recommend popping over to Mother Goose’s and picking up a bunch of the Lucky Board skins for yourself.  Who knows how long these old skins will be available.
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Rounding out our ensemble is a lovely pair of gladiator style sandals that come boxed with the Meadow Outfit.  These sandals are quite nice, and highly detailed.
 
Iona’s Style Card:
HAIR – Analog Dog Gabby – Dark Blonde Hud w/ombres found in current freeball (0L)
EYES – Avi-Glam  AG Pastel Eyes (lemon) – fatpack & HUD (group gift 0L/0L to join)
SKIN – Mother Goose’s Sasha II – system skin (Lucky Board/0L)
OUTFIT:

  • TOP
  • PANTS
  • SANDALS – for Slink feet
  • JEWELRY – R&R Swag Meadow Outfit (white) – (group gift 0L/0L to join)

 

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Greedy On

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Looking for something to wear to your weekly Greedy Greedy game? We found the perfect casual outfit at Legendaire. The Riley Outfit covers all the basics in a single box: shirt, skirt, boots, and a belt that is not pictured.
Everything except the boots comes in 5 standard sizes with matching alphas and also fitted sizes for Slink and Maitreya bodies. The boots were designed for Slink feet.
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Legendaire is extremely generous with their gifts. There are two gifts at the door for anyone who visits. A third gift is for members of SLF&O. Then there are over 10 free gifts for Legendaire group members. Thanks Legendaire, we love the goodies!
Today’s model, Carla, is wearing the free Ava Shape from Curves Shapes and Skins. The Ava Shape is included in both the female mesh head gifts.
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Carla’s Peek-a-boo midriff looked a bit bare so we went hunting for a piercing in the marketplace. We found this fun rainbow piercing at Stuffery.
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Carla’s skin and hair are group gifts from 7 Deadly S{k}ins and Venus Mesh Hair.
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All of the jewelry and eyes are great marketplace freebies.
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I love this playful pink leather bracelet by Candy Crunchers. Best of all, you can pick it up for free in green, blue, and purple too!
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Here’s a closeup of those boots.
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Just in case you were wondering: How did team All Spiffed Up choose this outfit out of all the other freebies at Legendaire to blog? Simple, we love the hipster cat! A few years ago one of our team members found hipster cat and made it into a Greedy poster.
The minute Carla modeled the t-shirt the vote was unanimous we’d do a Greedy Greedy post. We’ve boxed up the poster in three sizes as a gift for our lovely readers. The poster is double sided, with one side set to full bright. So stop by the All Spiffed Up headquarters and pick up your August gift!
Carla’s Style Card:
HAIR – Venus Mesh Hair – Dolce Pink (group gift 0L/0L to join)

SKIN – 7 Deadly S{k}ins Eilis Cashew – 12 skintones (August Group Advent)(100L to join)
SHAPE – Curves Shapes & Skins Ava Shape – (group gift 0L/0L to join)
BOXED OUTFIT INCLUDES:
T-SHIRT
DENIM MINI SKIRT
BELT
BOOTS – Legendaire Riley Outfit – (group gift 0L/0L to join)
**group join fee was free for a limited time and ended 8/8/2017**

***The Riley outfit was removed from the Group Gift Wall 8/8/2017***
EYES – Frozen Night – Rainbow Mesh & System eyes @ SL Marketplace (0L)
NECKLACE – Shop Avatars – Flu Butterfly Necklace @ SL Marketplace (0L)
BRACELETS – Jergi Designs – Bracelets 4 in 1 @ SL Marketplace (0L)
BRACELET – Proof. – Button Bracelet @ SL Marketplace (0L)
BRACELET – Candy Crunchers – Kitty Ribbon Bracelet Pink @ SL Marketplace (0L)
RING – Adjunct – Unisex Ring Set @ SL Marketplace (0L)
PIERCING – Stuffery – Rainbow Navel Jewel @ SL Marketplace (0L)
All Spiffed Up August Gift:
HIPSTER CAT POSTERS @ All Spiffed Up Headquarters (0L)
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(The accidentally overlooked belt found in the Riley Outfit Box)

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Almost the Whole Enchilada


Happy weekend!  Today we have a great quick and easy ensemble for you.  Outfits in a box are the best way to satisfy your need for speed and new clothing in one shot.

I absolutely love it when I open a box that has garments, shoes, and accessories that combine in a pleasing manner to make a great outfit.  Thanks to Hilly Haalan’s generous group gifts, I dressed Iona in record time.

Hilly Haalan’s boxed outfits are a cut above.  Not only does the designer give a complete outfit, but the outfit’s mesh items fit 5 standard sizes, Hourglass, Maitreya,  Physique, Belleza, TMP, Slink, Freya, Isis, and Venus.  Best of all, the Hilly Haalan group is free to join.


The last notable item is Iona’s hair.  Analog Dog is one of my favorite hair stylists in SL.  They have great hair, even greater sales, participate in an annual advent calendar, and always have a freeball packed with hair for anyone observant enough to mouse over the items in the BBQ area. No need to join a group.  Simply right-click on the giant soap bubble and buy the freeball for 0L.


Iona’s Style Card:
HAIR – Analog Dog AD- samadhi Mesh Hair – Light Reds Color HUD (0L)
BOXED OUTFIT INCLUDES:
SCARF
NECKLACE
SWEATER
LEGGINGS
SHOES – Hilly Haalan New Year Gift Box 1 – (group gift 0L/0L to join)

LOCATION – Pandora Resort  – A scenic mountainous sim reminiscent of the Cascades

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