Dust Bunnies Happen

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Who would have thought the dreaded dust bunny would find its way into Second Life?  Quite a few peeps actually if you consider the amount of feather dusters and vacuum cleaners in the marketplace!
So for all of our readers needing to clean, but not wanting to do it in French maid attire, we’ve put together a casual yet stylish alternative.
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COCO Designs’ put out a new gift, the high waist dark grey jeans.  These jeans are terrific.  They are sized for Slink, Maytreya, and Belleza bodies.  However, there is nothing to stop classic avatars from enjoying them too.  More likely than not, you already have several pant alphas in your inventory.  One of them is bound to work.
While at COCO Designs take a few moments to peruse their gift wall.  There are several nice casual tops to chose from to complete the outfit.  Our model chose the the cropped tee.  There’s just something about seeing a bright hello in a strategic spot that makes a person smile.
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This slightly disheveled ponytail and headband hairstyle is perfect for an afternoon of light housecleaning.  You can find it at Opale Hair along with yesterdays featured style.  Both are currently available as group gifts, and yes joining is free!
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Here’s a closeup.
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EmmaKae’s coiled earrings add a touch of elegance to the ensemble.   Their HUD has 4 metal and 30 stone textures to choose from.
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Finish off today’s outfit by teleporting to JR Wolf Creations.  Join their free group, and help yourself to these fun spiky espadrilles.
Nina’s Style Card:
HAIR – Opale Hair Leo Hair – Rigged S/M/L – 4 tones (group gift 0L/0L to join)
TOP – COCO Designs Croptee – Belleza/Slink/Maitreya (group gift 0L/0L to join)
PANTS – COCO Designs Highwaistjeans – Belleza/Slink/Maitreya (group gift 0L/0L to join)
JEWELRY – EmmaKae Coiled Earring – metal/stone HUD (group gift 0L/0L to join)
SHOES – JR Wolf Creations Creide – Belleza/Slink/Maitreya 6 color HUD (group gift 0L/0L to join)
 
Location:
Mystic’s kitchen nestled away on a private island somewhere in the Blake Sea.

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Barbie Pink

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It doesn’t matter what season we are in, there is always time for an interlude in pink.
Team All Spiffed Up is pleased to welcome back our favorite guest model, the lovely Mystic, for today’s bit-o-pink.  The Sami top & skirt is Mia Styles’ September group gift. Mia Styles’ group is free to join, and also has several past gifts also available.
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The Sami set is actually two separate pieces so they can be worn together or mix and matched with other items in your wardrobe.  Sami comes with an 8 selection color HUD, and is sized for Slink, Belleza, Maitreya, Tonic, and E-body Curvy.
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Mystic’s casual hairstyle is a gift from Opale HairSofa is rigged for S/M/L, and comes in three tones.
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A quick trip to COCO Designs will get you these versatile mules.  Simply join COCO’s group and raid their gift wall.
 
Mystic’s Style Card:
OUTFIT – Mia Styles Sami Set  – 8 color HUD, mesh body only (group gift 0L/0L to join)
HAIR – Opale Hair Sofa – Rigged S/M/L – 3 tones (group gift 0L/0L to join)
SHOES – COCO Designs Open-toed mule – ivory Slink/Maitreya (group gift 0L/0L to join)

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Let's Do it Again!

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Do what again?  On9, of course.  Though we featured several of the fabulous gifts available at On9 yesterday, we still have more to share
ArisArisB&W’s Surprise Dress is a gift we couldn’t resist modeling.  This stylish handkerchief dress comes with 4 great fabric options sized for Maitreya, Slink, Belleza, Ebody, and Tonic mesh bodies.
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Here’s a nice side/back view of both the dress and the hair.
The Twirl hairstyle from Olive is quite possibly one of the nicest below-the-shoulder styles on the grid.  The rigging is super, and the fall is very natural.  Twirl even comes boxed with a unicorn horn for endless hours of roleplay.
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Today’s jewelry is all part of the Diana Full Set gift from Moondance Boutique at, you guessed it, On9.  The set has 5 earrings, 5 bracelets, 5 rings, and a necklace.  There are 20 opal colors and 8 metals to choose from.  Basically, this single set will pretty much cover most of your more modern themed jewelry needs.
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This is the circle/square bracelet design included in the Diana set.
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The “full” ring shown above is the only multi-stone ring style in the Diana set.
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Finishing off our post today is a pair of simple yet elegant heels from none other than the Heels store booth at On9.  The Ashleah heels are sized to fit Maitreya, Slink, and Belleza feet.
 
Nina’s Style Card:
 
HAIR – Olive Twirl – Redheads HUD w/detachable horn (lucky board/0L)
DRESS – ArisArisB&W Surprise Dress – mesh bodies only @ On9 (0L)
JEWELRY – Moondance Boutique Diana Set – Menu driven color & resizing @ On9 (0L)
SHOES – Heels Ashleah – black only sized for Slink/Maitreya/Belleza @ On9 (0L)
 
Location:
The Harshlands display booth @ Swank

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Back to School

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Joy of joys, we’ve finally assembled a Back-to-School outfit.  It has been a process that has left the All Spiffed Up studio littered with torn shopping bags, a few broken nails, and lots of outfits best suited for campus life in the animated series Bible Black.  That wasn’t quite the look we wanted to send our model to her first week of school in.
Thanks to the special gift round of On9 we were able to make this post happen.  Almost all of the 30 plus designers featured at On9 have put out a completely free (0L) no group required gift.  Find your happy place, pop over to On9.
Let’s start with the Sweet Cookie gift from BESHA&Loki. This prop/pose gift is fun, tasty, and calorie free.
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The centerpiece of today’s outfit is the Kanatan Backpack/Sweater from KiB Designs.  This sweater is sized for Maitreya, Slink, and Belleza mesh bodies only.  That being said, this is a large oversized sweater.  It easily fit over a standard large mesh skirt  which certainly means a classic avatar will have no problem wearing it too.  It may be necessary to hide the arms, but any sweatshirt or long sleeved top alpha should solve the problem.
We paired Kanatan with a skirt taken from a great freebie set in EXTAL’s marketplace store.
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Here’s a back view showcasing the backpack.  Thanks KiB for a great gift!
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These funky retro-ish glasses can be found at NYNE’s On9 booth.  They don’t come with a HUD, but they are copy/mod so you can easily color them any shade you desire in edit mode.
This gorgeous hairstyle is one of the many fantastic prizes currently available on Olive Hair’s lucky boards.  If you decide to do some shopping at Olive, this color is  in the Bubble Goth HUD.
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NaaNaa’s Accessories supplied the Magic earrings.  They are resizable, and come with a 4 color HUD.
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Everyone needs a diamond encrusted septum ring!  The designers at Dreamlight understand this hunger and thoughtfully packaged one in their On9 gift box.
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Quite possibly the most versatile On9 gift is at SLACKGIRL’S booth.  The Azzurra Bento Mesh Nails are high quality neutrally toned fingernails that leave the wearer lusting after more color options.  Best of all SLACKGIRL has thoughtfully rigged them for Maitreya, Tuty, Belleza, Altamura, Eve, Tonic, Slink, and Vista hands.
For everyone out there wearing any of the gift Altamura bodies, this is your chance to pickup a nice perfectly fitted new manicure.
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…exhales a sigh of utter contentment.  These boots are just too lovely for words. Thanks MSS for sending us into a freebielicious coma!

 
Alice’s Style Card:

HAIR – Olive Sabrina Hair – Bubble Goth + Streaks & headband HUDs (lucky board/0L)
TOP – KiB Designs Kanatan Backpack – for Slink, Maitreya, Belleza bodies @ On9 (0L)
SKIRT – EXTAL Hot Lips & Candy – full outfit @ SL Marketplace (0L)
GLASSES – NYNE Hipster Glasses – copy/mod @ On9 (0L)
EARRINGS – NaaNaa’s Accessories Magic earrings – 4 color HUD @ On9 (0L)
SEPTUM RING – Dreamlight Septum Diamond Ring – 16 gems+11 metals HUD @ On9 (0L)
MANICURE – SLACKGIRL Azzurra nails – Bento @ On9 (0L)
BOOTS – MSS Lace Boots – Black&Pink + 4 metal HUD  @ On9 (0L)
PROP1 – BESHA&Loki Sweet Cookie – poses+cookie prop @ On9 (0L)
PROP2 – WetCat Summer Backdrop – 5 scene HUD @ FaMESHed (group gift 0L/0L to join)

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Georgia on My Mind

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Thanks to the September round of FaMESHed I can’t seam to get Ms. O’Keeffe and Willie Nelson out of my head.  I blame the insanity on Belle Epoque for putting such a fabulous O’Keeffesque gift out at FaMESHed.
The Nerea Headpiece comes with an 8 color HUD that allows for changing the center and outer petals either together or independently.
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This wonderful catsuit is Kaithleen’s contribution to the FaMESHed gift wagon.  It is sized for Maitreya, Slink, and Belleza mesh bodies. The catsuit’s base color is Rose and cannot be changed.  However, the stripes, straps, and zipper are controlled by a HUD that offers 19 color options for the stripes and straps, and 3 metal options for the zipper.
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Here’s a closeup of the headpiece and a sneak peek at the gift from Empyrean Forge (EF).
Today’s casual up-do is a Midnight Mania fatpack gift from Olive Hair.  Though this hair is not on today’s board it will rotate back in.  Olive currently uses 7 fatpacks that are rotated for the daily mania, so if  you miss one simply keep dropping by until it is featured again.
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Empyrean Forge’s Serenity necklace is unrigged for easy repositioning and includes a 7 color HUD with 2 metal finishes. It’s a lovely versatile gift, thanks EF!
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This bit of bling is a gift from team All Spiffed Up to our fantastic readers.  Simply stop by our headquarters and leave happy.
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Today’s final freebie is from ElianaJaneya.  This mani/pedi gift has 20 great designs all Omega compatible for mesh bodies.  Best of all it a free for all visitors, no group join required.
 
Carla’s Style Card:
HAIR – Olive Peach Hair – Fatpack all colorway HUDs (Midnight Mania/0L)
JEWELRY1 – All Spiffed Up Earrings– opal/gold unrigged  (0L)
JEWELRY2 – Empyrean Forge Serenity – unrigged + color HUD @ FaMESHed (group gift 0L/0L to join)
HAT – Belle Epoque Nerea Headpiece – color HUD @ FaMESHed (group gift 0L/0L to join)
CATSUIT – Kaithleen’s Ava Chance catsuit – accent HUD @ FaMESHed (group gift 0L/0L to join)
MANICURE – ElianaJaneya Mixed Party– Omega applier HUD  (0L)



*** Carla’s boots are a current group gift at N-Core. Though they are free for group members, it will cost 299L to join.   There are currently 8 unique styles available on their group gift wall. ***



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Dancing Queen

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When a neckline plunges so far down it morphs into bikini line there is only one thing to do:  STRUT YOUR STUFF!
This daring romper from NyDesign comes in 5 colors with options of plain or lace for the bra and gold or silver for the metal accents.  NyDesign also has 3 other group gifts available and a row of Lucky Chairs.
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This romper’s revealing nature is perfect for showcasing our next freebie:  Altamura’s Jenny mesh body.  Jenny was a former hunt gift that Altamura has generously donated to the London City sim’s freebie center.  Jenny comes was a terrific alpha system and 3 foot heights that are compatible with Slink shoes.
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Here’s a look from the back.
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We left the packaged shape unmodified.  This is Jenny in her full glory.
You will find this hair along with several others at NYNE.  Keep in mind NYNE has two groups:  The free group, and a VIP group (not free).  The gifts to the right are for the free group members.
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These insanely high platform boots are the C&S gift at the Aloha Fair.  They are packaged with a fantastic 40 color HUD, and fit Slink, Maitreya, Belleza, & Tonic bodies.  Of course classic avatars can easily wear them by using one of their own alpha’s.
 
Jenny’s Style Card:
HAIRNYNE Dymetri – Color & Streak HUD  (group gift 0L/0L to join)

MESH BODY
MESH HEAD
MESH FEET
SKIN
SHAPE
& PHYSICS – Altamura  – Jenny @ London City (0L)
ROMPER – NyDesign Adele Romper – mesh bodies (group gift 0L/0L to join)
SHOES – Chic & Shoes Priscilla Boots – 40 color HUD @ The Aloha Fair (0L)

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Astronomy 101

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Is it just me, or do those planets look curiously similar to pressed powder eyeshadow?  I have a sneaking suspicion our Iona is deviating from the lesson plan.
Musing aside, we’ve got a few nice finds to brighten up your Monday. So let’s get down to business.
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Team All Spiffed Up discovered Safira this weekend.  Safira is a wonderful store run by generous owners.  Safira’s group gift wall is loaded with great items all of which are free
Iona chose to model Safira’s Noa dress.  Noa comes with a 6 color HUD sized for Slink Physique.  If you wear a different mesh body, don’t worry as long as you have a detailed alpha system you’ll be fine.  Iona wears Maitreya’s Lara body, and with a little trial and error on the leg alphas she was able to get the perfect fit.
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Look at the lovely shading in this eyeshadow!  It’s one of 12 great colorways featured in the Paulie gift set in Zibska’s marketplace store.  The set is packaged with mesh appliers for Catwa, Lelutka, and Omega systems.  Best of all, it’s free!
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Under the Paulie eyeshadow applier is the Blair skin from 7 Deadly s[K]ins (7DS) Blair was recently a Midnight Mania gift.  Though you won’t be able to pickup Blair today, you can slap both of the free Midnight Mania boards located on the wall behind the main desk.
After you click the Midnight Manias pan left and check out the gift boxes. 7DS supports several shopping groups with nice gifts.
Crowning it all off is Summer, another great Lucky Board gift from Olive Hair.  This gift features the blondes HUD, has a streaks option, and comes with rigged and unrigged models.
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These yummy espadrilles are still available at C&S.  They are sized for Slink/Maitreya feet, and come with a 40 color HUD that allows for overall color changes or separate colored laces.  You’ll find these beauties on the second floor.
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This fun 3D solar system picture is the September group gift at MUSU.  It also comes boxed with a smaller solar system compact.  The compact so strongly resembles holiday makeup sets purchased at a cosmetic counter that our poor Iona simply could not believe it wasn’t an actual applier gift.  She kept unpacking the original box thinking an applier set would be delivered.  Needless to say, that didn’t happen because this wonderfully quirky gift is a DECOR item only.
Iona’s Style Card:
HAIR – Olive Summer Hair – Blondes + Streaks HUD (lucky board/0L)
SKIN – 7 Deadly s[K]ins Blair Skin – in cotton candy (Midnight Mania/0L)
DRESS – Safira Noa dress – fits Slink Physique, 6 color HUD (group gift 0L/0L to join)
MAKEUP – Zibska Paulie gift – Catwa/Lelutka/Omega appliers 12 shade HUD@ SL Marketplace (0L)
ART –MUSU Solar Gift – 2 decor items (group gift 0L/0L to join)
SHOE – C&S Joy Sandals – Mesh feet, 40 shade HUD (group gift 0L/0L to join)

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To Change, or Not to Change?

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…silly question!
We’ve even found a classy new outfit at BlackRose to lure you back into your closet.  The Veronica Outfit is sized for mesh bodies and thoughtfully includes an alpha for classic avatar use.
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The outfit is one piece, so it’s super fast to get into.  Perfect for anyone with a hectic social schedule.  Gotta love that drape and button detailing on the top.
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Check out those stretch satin slacks.  The sheen is even nicer in person!
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This glamorous hairstyle is a gift at Firelight for Shelbyfied.  It is packaged with rigged and unrigged models, a 2 color HUD, and a tint HUD.
In her last ASU appearance, our model Gabby, discovered Esode’s Zoe Skin.  She liked it so much it has become her default look.  Luckily for us, Zoe is still Esode’s featured group gift.
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The necklace and bracelet featured above are part of Masoom’s gift available at The Free Dove.
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While at The Free Dove cruise by the shoe table to get these flashy fur boots.  The boots are rigged for mesh feet, and are not packaged with a foot hiding alpha.  However, that didn’t stop classic Gabby from enjoying these boots.  She simply kept the foot alpha from a pair of heels she was wearing on, and it worked perfectly.
 
Gabby’s Style Card:
HAIR – Firelight Destiny – Browns + color tint HUD (Shelbyfied gift/0L)
OUTFIT – BlackRose Veronica Outfit – Classic & mesh  (group gift 0L/0L to join)
SKIN – Esode Zoe Skin – Classic & mesh appliers (group gift 0L/0L to join)
SHOES – D & D Nina Boots – Maitreya, Slink, Belleza + color HUD @ The Free Dove (group gift 0L/0L to join)
JEWELRY – [[Masoom]] Alia Set – Resize @ The Free Dove (group gift 0L/0L to join)

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Move Over Big Bird

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…we’re stealing your signature color!
Belle Epoque’s current group gift is simply too vibrant to pass by.  The Giselle dress is fitmesh requiring a bit of tweaking using your mesh body’s own alpha system.  If  you have a detailed alpha HUD, then this dress is a keeper.
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The combination of a wrap top and long pencil skirt is sexy in its simplicity.  Great job Belle Epoque.
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15 no group required Lucky Boards plus a daily Midnight Mania always loaded with a complete fatpack is definitely this hair loving freebie hunter’s idea of bliss.  Make yourself happy, teleport to Olive.
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If you wear Omega compatible finger and toenails then we have the perfect hassle free gift for you.  Pop over to ~Mani Pedi~ to pick up your free Master HUD gift.  Simply join the subscriber group to automatically receive the Master HUD containing 7 polish sets each with 7 shades.  That’s a grand total of 49 different mani/pedis.  Each unpacked set supports Maitreya, Slink, and Omega systems.
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Though we’ve blogged these sleek satin mules before, since they are still available at COCO Design we’re featuring them again.  COCO’s group is free to join, and the gift wall houses several past gifts just waiting to invade your inventory.
Iona’s Style Card:
HAIR – Olive Sabrina Hair – Bubble Goth + Streaks & headband HUDs (lucky board/0L)
** Olive’s Mainstore appears to undergoing renovations and is hopefully only temporarily closed.**    OLIVE IS OPEN AGAIN – PHEW!
MAKEUP – Zibska Silvie Eyemakeup – appliers & tattoo layers @ Sense Event (group gift 0L/0Lto join)
MANICURE – ~Mani Pedi~ Signature Leather Tipz – appliers only (subscriber join gift/0L)
DRESS – Belle Epoque Giselle Dress – yellow fitmesh (group gift 0L/0L to join)
SHOES – COCO DESIGNS Satin Mules beige – for Maitreya, Slink, Belleza (group gift 0L/0L to join)

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Sand, Sun, & BBQ

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Looking for someplace to enjoy surf & sand?  Team All Spiffed Up’s location scout has you covered.  Why not try a visit to Brethren Cove.  The sim is filled with lots of great areas to lounge, entertain, and of course – pose.
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This beautiful dress is a free gift from LUXE Paris Fashion House for the Swank event.  It comes in 5 standard sizes and supports Maitreya, Belleza, TMP,  and Slink.  You’ll have to hurry to get one for yourself, the Swank Event ends August 31st.
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A quick teleport to Firelight will result in several new hairdos.  This style is one of three gifts for members of SFL&O (Second Life Frees & Offers).  Joining the Firelight group will give access to mania boards and lucky chairs.  Plus, Firelight is a participant in the Enchantment Hunt (it ends August 31st), so there are two 0L frogs to find containing cool new styles.
If the sheer number of different hairstyles doesn’t peak your curiosity maybe this will:  Most of the gifts we looked at came with a Color Tint HUD.  Which is how our model Nina was able to concoct her lovely shade.  Thanks Firelight we love your style!
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Wear your Free Dove tag to get these highly versatile earrings created by Poeme.  They come in two shades, gold and silver.  However, since they are copy/mod  a quick switch into edit mode means you can recolor them to suit yourself which makes them a perfect  accessory.
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A few clicks in the marketplace will finish off  today’s look with these flirty suede heels.
 
Nina’s Style Card:
HAIR – Firelight Mitchel Unisex – Browns + color tint HUD (SFL&O gift/0L)
DRESS – LUXE Paris Hibiscus Dress – for mesh bodies @ The Swank Event (0L)
EARRINGS – Poeme Riviera Pear – silver/gold copy/mod @ The Free Dove (group gift 0L/0L to join)
SHOE – Auradacious Downstairs gift – suede sorbet for slink @ SL Marketplace (0L)
 
Location:
Brethren Cove – Scenic beach area with lots of interactive tropical displays freely available to all guests no group required.  Swim, hot tub, host a dinner party, read, bar hop, BBQ, and the list goes on so grab your flip flops and it the teleports.

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