Gift Yourself Happy!

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HAIR |Cosmopolitan Room.EMO-tions.Rebecca Hair – Blondes HUD (Christmas tree gift/free) 
| EYES |Euphoric.Hypnotic Poison mesh eyes – color HUD & system eyes (SLF&O group gift/free)
| JEWELRY |Cosmopolitan Room.RHUDE.Lot of Love necklace – 2 colors (Christmas tree gift/free)
| COAT |Cosmopolitan Room.Amataria.Ashley fur coat – one color fitmesh (Christmas tree gift/free)
| TOP |Scandalize.Jazzie Top - patterned Maitreya/Slink/Belleza/Legacy (Christmas tree gift/Jfree)  
| PANTS |WellMade.Lilah Pants – Jean Colorway HUD Maitreya/Slink/Belleza/Legacy (gift card/free)   
| SHOES |Cosmopolitan Room.Little Fox.Amelia suede heels – color HUD mesh feet (Christmas tree gift/free)

It may be the day after, but there are still a ton of fantastic Christmas gifts around the grid just waiting to be found.  Not only that, but many normally fee based groups have dropped their joining fees for the holiday season that is rapidly coming to an end.  So, prepare yourself for a flurry of short and sweet posts highlighting great finds.

I bought these jeans at Wellmade.  Wellmade’s advent calendar day 24 gift is a gift card. It’s still available so hurry over.  Simply join the store’s free group, click day 24, and buy an item of your choosing.

Next, pop over to Scandalize for a giftaliscous experience.  The store’s group is temporarily free to join. Scandalize is notoriously generous to their group members,  Currently, members can pickup 24 gifts under the Christmas tree, along with over 20 gifts from the group area.  And, that does not factor in the numerous lucky board gifts waiting to be won.

Most of today’s items can be found on the Cosmopolitan Room’s Christmas tree.  Join the event’s fee free group and click on the gingerbread stockings decorating the tree.  Each stocking is filled with a lovely little gift.

Finish off today’s look with a visit to Euphoric.  At present, Euphoric’s group is free to join, and offers past group gifts.  The Hypnotic eyes featured above are a free gift for members of the SLF&O shopping group.  Did I mention SLF&O is free to join?

Until next time, shop happy!

 

 

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Stunningly Formal

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DRESS |Suna Designs.Ariel Gown – white/gold Maitreya/Slink/Belleza (GG/free)
| JEWELRY |Promagic.Dhara Earrings – 2 colors (GG/free)
| JEWELRY |Promagic.Zee Necklace – 3 colors (GG/free)
| JEWELRY |Livia.Moon Rings – Bento rigged w/metal&gem HUD Maitreya/Belleza/Slink/eBody/Tonic (GG/free)
| MANICURE |JAM.Mesh Nails – 10 color/accent HUD  rigged for Legacy/Maitreya/Slink (GG/free)
| SHOES |ChicChica.Dita Heels – white Slink/Maitreya/Belleza (small box on desk/free)

One of the nice things about virtual worlds is that everyone can dance like Fred Astaire & Ginger Rogers anytime the mood hits.  All that’s required is a ballroom venue, a willing dance partner, and of course the right attire.
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This lovely gown’s back features a stunning butterfly keyhole design.  The Ariel gown is one of 10 group gifts to be found at Suna Designs.  Suna’s group is currently free to join, so you’re bound to leave the store  smiling.
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Pop over to Promagic and Livia to pickup today’s featured jewelry.  Livia’s Bento rigged Moon Rings come with a versatile color HUD.

Fans of pointy manicures will appreciate JAM’s mesh nail gift.  The included HUD offers 10 solid and 10 accent colors which can be applied each fingernail interdependently if si desired.  This is an especially nice gift for anyone wearing a free mesh body that lacks a nail system.

Until next time, shop happy!

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Be Very Quiet I’m Hunting … Strawberries?

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HAIR |EMO-tions.Joiny – fatpack dark browns w/resizer (GG/free)
| JEWELRY1 |Cozy Spring Guest List Cart Sale.C&F.Easter Egg Earrings – w/resize menu (hunt gift/free)
| JEWELRY2|Cozy Spring Guest List Cart Sale.Beloved Jewelry.Bracelet – Palladium/Pink w/resize (hunt gift/free)
| DRESS |Cozy Spring Guest List Cart Sale.Applique Chic.Windblown Laced Dress –  Maitreya/Slink/Belleza/Tonic/TMP/Ocacin/Classic Avatars (hunt gift/free)
| SHOES |Cozy Spring Guest List Cart Sale.I.M. Collection.Jackie-O Heels – 6 colors Maitreya/Slink/Belleza (hunt gift/free)

I love hunts that give a touch of challenge, but ultimately let the hunter live victorious.  Cozy Spring’s Guest List Cart Sale and Free Hunt is exactly that kind of feel good, leave happy experience.  This event runs through April 21st, so you’ll have to hurry over to get in on the goodies.
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Here’s a nice closeup of the C & F’s hunt gift along with another of the fun group gift hairstyles available at EMO-tions.  The group is free to join, and offers several past gifts.
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Palladium, pink diamonds, and a resize menu – need I say more? Thanks Beloved Jewelry, a girl can never have enough bling!
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If you’re a classic pump lover, then the I.M. Collection’s Jackie-O hunt gift is bound to please.  They come in 6 colors, sized to fit Maitreya, Slink, and Belleza mesh feet.  Since there are so many other Easter goodies waiting to be unearthed I’m going to cut today’s commentary short.
Happy hunting everyone!

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Basket Up!

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HAIR |EMO-tions.Leotie – fatpack w/silver or gold jewels rigged (GG/free)
| HEADBAND |{Poeme}.Bunny Earcovers – mod/copy (hunt gift/free)
| JEWELRY|{Poeme}.Blue Bead Earrings – gold & silver copy/mod (hunt gift/free)
| TOP |{Poeme}.Pink Dot Egg – Crop Top Maitreya/Slink/Belleza/Tonic/TMP (hunt gift/free)
| SKIRT |{Poeme}.Yellow Egg – Wrap Skirt Maitreya/Slink/Belleza/TMP/5 Standard + alpha (hunt gift/free)
| SHOES |{Poeme}.Blue Egg – Sandals Maitreya/Slink/Belleza (hunt gift/free)
| HANDBAG |{Poeme}.Green Dot Egg – Tote bag copy/mod (hunt gift/free)

Success!  I found an Easter Hunt with free prizes.  The Good Eggs Hunt runs April 12th – 21st, and features 14 stores harboring 6 hidden eggs each giving out a whopping 84 prizes.  The eggs are hidden mostly in plain sight making the hunt challenging in a fun way.  The Good Eggs Hunt links lead to the start point, where you can collect a landmark HUD and a cute wearable Easter basket.  So, basket up chicks, it’s time to find some eggs!
This cute Spring blue outfit comes together after finding all 6 of Poeme’s hunt eggs.  The bunny headphones and handbag are copy/mod which allowed me to turn off full bright for the photo shoot.  Classic avatars will appreciate that the skirt’s packaging not only supports mesh models, but also includes the 5 standard sizes plus an alpha layer.
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I popped over to EMO-tions in hopes of finding a hairstyle that would work with the headband, and I wasn’t disappointed.  The Leotie hairstyle actually has extra hair jewelry hanging down from the leather braid, but since it is copy/mod I was able to make them invisible, which prevented the embellishments from upstaging headbands fluffy goodness.
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Here’s a nice closeup of the Spring blue sandals.
Happy hunting everyone!

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Witchery

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Happy almost Halloween!  This ensemble has been cobbled together from several sources, so we’re going to dive straight in.
This highly versatile skirt is part of Scandalize’s Halloween gift available on their group gift wall.  It’s sized for Freya, Isis, Maitreya, and Hourglass mesh bodies.
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Next stop is the Cosmopolitan Room for this fun witch hat and sumptuous top.  Simply join the event group and pickup these gifts on either side of the entrance.
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If you have not visited The Seasons Story (TSS) yet now is the time.  Last day for this event is October 31st.  This is The Seasons Story’s anniversary round, and 99% of the exhibitors have put out a free gift for event visitors.  Our model’s eyeshadow is part of Zibska’s gift for mesh and classic avatars at TSS.
Catwa and Lelutka head wearers can indulge their love of cosmetics with a new set of fall lipsticks from Amara Beauty.
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While at TSS you can find this charming manicure at the Mignon booth.  This is an applier for Maitreya nails only.  The lovely bento rings are another gift for Maitreya wearers that can be found at the Mug booth.
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Pop over to Sn@tch to pickup these fantastic boots.  The Lorna boots are this year’s Halloween giftThey are free for all visitors at the front desk.  These boots come with a fantastic HUD containing 8 Halloween/Gothic textures and 28 shades to apply to the laces and insert.  They are sized for Maitreya, Slink, Belleza, and Tonic bodies.  Since they are boots classic avatars can wear them too by simply borrowing an alpha from other boots in your inventory.
Near the boot gift is another freebie:  the Shopping Bag with lots of goodies including the modeled Spellcraft earrings.  To the right of the desk is an area that has several completely free items.  One of the gift bags contains the eyes our model is wearing.  The Shining Eyes gift contains 27 system eyes and a set of mesh eyes with a 27 color HUD.  Thanks Sn@tch for the outstanding gifts!
 
30 Days of Halloween 17/30 Style Card:
HAIR – EMO-tions Mono Hair – fatpack (group gift 0L/0L to join)
HAT – Cosmopolitan Group Gift Witch Hat – texture change menu @ The Cosmopolitan Room (group gift 0L/0L to join)
MAKEUP1 – Zibska Aysun eyeshadow – appliers & tattoo layers @ The Seasons Story (group gift 0L/0L to join)
MAKEUP2 – Amara Beauty Fall Lipsticks – appliers for Catwa & Lelutka @ The Seasons Story (group gift 0L/0L to join)
EYES – Sn@tch Shining eyes – 27 colors as system or mesh with color HUD (0L)
JEWELRY1 – Sn@tch Shopping Bag – Spellcraft earrings + other goodies (0L)
MANICURE – Mignon Halloween 2018 nails – applier for Maitreya @ The Seasons Story (group gift 0L/0L to join)
JEWELRY2 – Mug Camilla Rings – Bento rings for Maitreya @ The Seasons Story (group gift 0L/0L to join)
TOP – Tachinni Tina Set – for mesh bodies @ The Cosmopolitan Room (group gift 0L/0L to join)
SKIRT – Scandalize Halloween 2018 gift – mesh bodies (group gift 0L/0L to join)
BOOTS – Sn@tch Lorna boots – HUD w/8 fabrics and 28 shades for the laces and insert (0L)

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Medusa

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It’s Medusa time!  To make the 6th look of 30 Days of Halloween we’ve combined freebies from EMO-tions, the Linden avatar Kara, and MELONopolis.  Good news, this look can be worn by classic, mesh, or mesh/classic mixed avatars.
So, let’s dig in!
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Our model is actually wearing the Kara shape from Linden Labs with a system head paired with a mesh body.  The Kara shape is modifiable so if you choose to wear it adjusting is easy.  We added a light green tint on a tattoo layer over our models regular skin to add a bit of green/gray to her skin-tone.   To duplicate this tint on mesh body parts set  Hue: 134, Sat: 79, Lum: 30 to get the right shade.  This will be too dark, so simply click up your slider to lighten.
Classic avatars, or classic head wearers, can stop by the All Spiffed Up headquarters to pick the Medusa tint tattoo.  Keep in mind layering tattoos is crucial.  Wear the Medusa tint first, then layer your makeup on top to keep those eyeshadows and lipsticks nice and crisp.
One last tip for wearing Linden avartar items,  most of the of the components (ie shoes) are not fitmesh and will not fit all shapes.  We’ve found simply reducing your shapes leg muscles usually fixes most problems.
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This dainty mask is a marketplace freebie from MELONopolis.  It comes in 3 colors and is copy/mod.  We added a 10% glow to the mask to help with our lighting.
Now for the inspiration for today’s look:  EMO-tions’ Medusa group gift hair.  This snaky nest is a wonderful fit for your role play needs.  It’s a fatpack, comes with Catwa, Lelutka, and Omega hairbase appliers. I t’s also copy/mod, allowing for even further enhancement.  FYI, the Medusa style is only one of many group gifts available at EMO-tions.
Ending this post is one of team All Spiffed Up’s all time favorite freebies:  EMO-tions’ *BANGS* GIFT.  You can find the *BANGS* gift on the floor to the left of the gift area. This is a no hassle freebie that any visitor is welcome to take, no group join required.  Our model is wearing the V6 bang style in conjunction with the Medusa hair.
 
30 Days of Halloween 6/30 Style Card:
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OUTFIT – Linden Labs Petrol Sue Avatar @ Your SL Inventory (0L)
…PATH: Inventory/Library/Clothing/Initial Outfits/Kara
HAIR – EMO-tions Medusa – fatpack copy/mod (group gift 0L/0L to join)
HAIR2 – EMO-tions *BANGS* GIFT – fatpack copy/mod (0L)
TATTOO – All Spiffed Up Medusa tint – light green skin tint/tattoo layer (0L)
HAIRBASE – MELONopolis Opulant Masks – black/silver/gold @ SL Marketplace (0L)

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