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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Saturday Shopping

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OUTFIT |Seniha Originals.Briit Set – top/skirt 2 colors Maitreya/Slink/Belleza (GG/free)
| SHOES |Chic & Shoes.Joy Sandals – w/40 color HUD Slink/Maitreya (GG/free)

I thought I’d kick off the weekend with six easy to assemble outfits.  Today’s shopping trip requires four teleports, so let’s get to it!
First stop – Seniha Originals for a wonderful separates set.  The Briit set is currently Seniha’s gift to the Mesh Body Friends shopping group.  It comes in two colors sized to fit Maitreya, Slink, and Belleza bodies.
While at the store, be sure to join Seniha’s store group to pickup several other fantastic gifts, along with a chance to win five spring hued luckyboard selections.
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TOP |Shana Fashion.Mesh Long Sleeve Shirt – w/6 color HUD Maitreya/Slink/Belleza/Ebody/TMP/Tonic (GG/free)
| SKIRT |Seniha Originals.Briit Set – skirt 2 colors Maitreya/Slink/Belleza (GG/free)
| SHOES |Chic & Shoes.Joy Sandals – w/40 color HUD Slink/Maitreya (GG/free)

Here’s a look at the second Briit skirt color.  I paired it with a classically styled mesh blouse I found at our second shopping destination, Shana Fashion.  It’s sized to fit most mesh bodies, and comes with a 6 color HUD.  The lighter hued color palette is perfect for Spring.  You’ll find the blouse, along with several other group gifts on the first floor.
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| OUTFIT |Sweet Temptations.Romantic – one piece Maitreya/Slink/Belleza/Ebody/TMP/Tonic/Classic Avatars (GG/free)
| SHOES |Chic & Shoes.Joy Sandals – w/40 color HUD Slink/Maitreya (GG/free)

Third stop, the Virtualworx sim.  Virtualworx is home to Gaal, Vaxer, Sweet Temptations, and Chic & Shoes (C&S).  You may have noticed the lovely sandals featured in all of the outfits keep changing color.  The Joy sandals come with a generous 40 texture HUD, are sized to fit Maitreya and Slink feet, and are the current group gift at C&S.  You’ll find the sandals by teleporting up to the first floor.
From C&S, simply walk over to Sweet Temptations to make this fun pink suit your own. It comes sized for both classic and mesh avatars.  This suit is located on the back of the new release ad board.
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TOP |Sweet Temptations.Moonshine Allerhand – denim shirt Maitreya/Slink/Belleza/Classic Avatars (subscriber gift/free)
| SKIRT |Seniha Originals.Briit Set – skirt 2 colors Maitreya/Slink/Belleza (GG/free)
| SHOES |Chic & Shoes.Joy Sandals – w/40 color HUD Slink/Maitreya (GG/free)

While at Sweet Temptations simply subscribe to the Moonshine Allerhand board to automatically receive this fantastic denim shirt sized for both classic and mesh avatars.  Pair it with the Briit skirt, change the Joy sandal texture, and presto you’ve got a new look.
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| DRESS |Gaal.Christina Gift – dress Maitreya/Slink/Belleza/Ebody/TMP/Tonic/Classic Avatars (GG/free)
| SHOES |Chic & Shoes.Joy Sandals – w/40 color HUD Slink/Maitreya (GG/free)

Next, saunter over to Gaal to grab this warm and cozy Spring dress.  The Christina dress is sized for most mesh bodies, and also classic avatars.  The loose fit is perfect for achieving a stylish yet casual look.
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| OUTFIT |Vaxer.Christina Gift – top/pants/boots Maitreya/Slink/Belleza/Ebody/TMP/Tonic/Classic Avatars (GG/free)

Simply walk over to Vaxer to pickup today’s final outfit.  Indy is a complete outfit in a box, consists of pants/shirt/boots, and can be worn by mesh and classic avatars.  Since the pieces are separates, they can be mixed and matched quite easily with several of the items included in previous looks to give you well over 10 different looks from today’s haul.
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| EYES |Arata Shouten.Skin Fair 2019 gift – mesh eyes w/6 texture HUD 6DOO/CATWA/Genus/LAQ (free)

Though I’ve assembled six outfits, there is still one last store to visit.  Arata Shouten has generously set out their 2019 Skin Fair mesh eyes gift as a store freebie for all visitors.  These eyes have a captivating quality that enhances the look of any avatar.   The gift includes a  texture HUD plus six sets of mesh eyes sized for 6DOO, Catwa, Genus, and LAQ heads.
If you don’t have any of those mesh heads, but would like to  wear the eyes, it’s not a problem.  Since the mesh eyes are unrigged they’ll work with any mesh head or classic avatar by simply positioning/resizing in edit mode.  Classic avatars will also need to wear an eye alpha.
Until we meet again, shop happy!

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Something Blue

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HAIR|Olive Hair.Cutie Hair – fatpack w/streak options (luckyboard/free)
| JEWELRY|AvaWay.Twins Jewelry Set – Earrings/Bracelet/Necklace/Ring (GG/free)
| DRESS |!Soul. Pepper Dress – Maitreya/Slink & Classic Avatars (GG/free)
| SHOES |The Free Dove.Sevyn East.Kenya Boot – w/8 color HUD Slink(mid+high) & Classic(mid+high) (GG/free)

…Sparkly, and new.
Here’s a lovely shiny dress perfect for outdoor spring music festivals, walks along the boardwalk, and afternoon tea.  The Pepper mesh dress is sized for Maitreya, Slink, and classic avatars.  This dress, along with a sizable cache of goodies, can be found at !Soul.  The location I’ve landmarked for you is a freebie room, so everything costs 0 Lindens if you’re a  member of the !Soul group.  Did I mention there is no group join fee?
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The surprisingly flirty back gives you a chance to show off all those hours spent in the gym.
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Today’s hair is one of the many free luckyboard  styles available at Olive Hair.  The Cutie style is perfect when you want to show off your back, comes in an awesome fatpack, and is a “must have” item for long hair lovers.  Olive’s luckyboards and midnight mania are free for everyone to play.
Visit AvaWay, join their free group, and walk away with no less than three new pieces of jewelry.   The Twins Set is copy/mod and unrigged, which allows wearers to make extra copies and layer the pieces which is precisely what our model did.
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Though the Kenya boots were featured in my last post, unfortunately they were hidden under the jumpsuit.  These boots are so nice, I thought they needed a chance to shine.  The included eight color HUD allows for lots of customization. The only drawback is that they are sized only for Slink’s hourglass/physique bodies.  However, that doesn’t mean you can’t try them on a body with Slink compatible feet.  Our model is wearing Altamura’s Juliet body,  and as you can see, the model for Slink classic worked quite well.
Happy Shopping!

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Season of Pink

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HAIR|SL Marketplace.Alli&Ali Hair.Suki – Light Blue Pink (functional demo)(free)
| JEWELRY|SL Marketplace.Sweet Thing.Sweetheart Pendant – Gold/Silver copy/mod (free)
| JUMPSUIT |Seniha Originals.Zoe Jumpsuit – Pink Maitreya/Slink/Belleza (luckyboard/free)
| SHOES |The Free Dove.Sevyn East.Kenya Boot – w/8 color HUD Slink(mid+high) & Classic(mid+high)  (GG/free)

Warmer longer days demand pink.  Pink socks, pink bikinis, pink hair, and of course the quintessential pink jumpsuit!  Thanks to Seniha Originals, this dreamy pink jumpsuit can be yours without reaching for your virtual wallet.   Seniha spoils their group members with lots of high quality gifts, several luckyboards, and also supports a few shopping groups.  It’s hard to believe this group is free to join.
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The Zoe jumpsuit fits like a glove!
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To finish off today’s look, I paired the outfit with another functional demo from Alli&Ali’s marketplace store, and a copy/mod necklace gift from Sweet Thing.  Though they are hard to see, Sevyn East contributed a fun set of heels via The Free Dove.
Until next time, enjoy the pink.

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Get Inked

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HAIR|Olive Hair.Kelley Hair – Blondes w/regular & bewbies models + streak options(luckyboard/free)
| LINGERIE|BouBouKi.Sporty Set – Bra/Panties for Maitreya/Slink/Belleza/TMP (GG/free)
| TATTOO1 |Carol G Tattoo. Zebra Tattoo – black/4 intensities + Maitreya/TMP/Belleza/Slink/Omega appliers (GG/free)
| TATTOO2 |Carol G Tattoo. Spider Garter Tattoo – black/4 intensities + Maitreya/TMP/Belleza/Slink/Omega appliers (GG/free)
| SHOES |Ava Design.Fay Heels – red & black Maitreya/Slink/Belleza (GG/free)

Alert!  Alert! Danger Second Life residents – I see fresh ink in your very near future!  On April 1st Carol G Tattoo set their group join fee to 0 Lindens for 5 days.  Which means my dear readers, there’s plenty of time to teleport over to Carol G Tattoo for some fresh ink.
Carol G generously keeps a well stocked group gift area that is often updated with new goodies for both male and female avatars.   Today I’ve featured only 2 of the many gifts available.  If you were to buy these tattoos in Carol G’s markeplace store they would set you back 280L each.  Need I say more?
Until next time, shop happy!

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Make Them Struggle to Speak

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HAIR|SL Marketplace.Alli&Ali Hair.Nikita – Frosted Raspberry (functional demo)(free)
| LINGERIE|Julia's Scandal.Xena Set – Bra,Belt,Panties w/6 color HUD Maitreya/Slink/Belleza/Tonic (GG/free)
| STOCKINGS |SL Marketplace.CT. free stockings – black Omega appliers + classic layers (free)
| SHOES |Ava Design.Fay Heels – black & red Maitreya/Slink/Belleza (GG/free)

It’s hard for anyone not to stammer when staring down this much satin and lace.  This fabulous lingerie set is a current group gift at Julia’s Scandal.  Not only is the set a gorgeous mesh item, but it also comes with a six color HUD allowing the wearer to mix and match colors on the bra, belt, and panties.  Since the group is free to join, there is absolutely nothing standing between you and your inner vixen.
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Here’s a look at all that lovely detailing from the back.  Stocking fans will be happy to learn that these beauties are a wonderful marketplace freebie for both classic and Omega compatible avatars.
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Today’s hair is yet another functional demo from Alli&Ali’s marketplace store.  The store is packed with all sorts of free goodies.  If you find you’re having difficultly isolating the freebies, simply refine your search terms by setting the price from zero to zero.
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Finishing off the outfit is a classically sexy pair of heels from Ava Design.  The Fay heels come in two shades, black and red, and are sized to fit Maitreya, Slink, and Belleza feet. The free group join fee paired with a nice supply of past gifts is bound to make you smile.
Happy stammering everyone!

 

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Lazy Weekend

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HAIR|Imaginarium.Analog Dog.Annoh Hair – fatpack (GG/free)
| HAIR JEWELRY|Imaginarium.Yokai.Crystal flowers – 4 flowers (GG/free)
| MAKEUP|Imaginarium.VENGE.Shamrock green – Lelutka applier (GG/free)
| SHOES|Imaginarium.AtaMe.Silver Flowers – Maitreya (GG/free)
| TOP|COCO Design.Cropped Tank Top – black & grey S/M/L + alphas (GG/free)
| SKIRT|Cremosas Store.Boho Skirt #140 – black/white for Maitreya/Slink/Belleza (GG/free)
| CHAIR|Imaginarium.M.Law.Eloisa Set – Garden Iron Chair (GG/free)

I don’t know about you, but I’m ready for a little rest and relaxation in a nice secluded sunny patch.  Of course, we’re going to need a comfy piece of furniture and some relaxed clothing to make that happen.  So, let’s get started.
First stop, Gimme Gacha’s Imaginarium event.  Most of the designers at the event have set out a free gift for members of Gimme Gacha’s group.  The group is free to join, so you’re bound to leave with a load of fun freebies.  Our model’s hair, hair jewelry, eye makeup, slippers, and the large comfy chair can all be found at Imaginarium.
Pop over to Coco Design to pick up this cropped tank.  It comes in two shades, black and grey, and three sizes.  Alphas are also included for classic avatars.
Our last stop is Cremosas Store.  There are over 40 gifts just waiting to jump into your inventory.  The Boho Skirt #140 is sized for Maitreya, Slink, and Belleza mesh bodies.  Of course, this skirt is easy enough for classic avatars to wear when paired with a lower body apha.
Until next time, shop happy!

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I’ve Been Scandalized!

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HAIR|SL Marketplace.Alli&Ali Hair.Olivia – Blonde Blue rigged (free)
| OUTFIT|Scandalize.Khaila outfit – yellow/white/ombre/stripes w/belt HUD Maitreya/Slink/Belleza (GG/free)
| SHOES|Scandalize.Graci Heels – 11 color HUDs for solid or embroidered Maitreya/Slink/Belleza (GG/free)

…in the very best way possible.
Scandalize has temporarily set their group join fee to 0 Lindens.  So, for those of you that are not members, now is a great time to join.  Scandalize is notorious for the quality and quantity of their group gifts.   Even if you had to pay the normal 100 Linden join fee, their gift area offers so many goodies, you’d get your money’s worth in one visit to the store.
I’ve put together a quick preview of a few items currently available in their group gift area.  Hopefully they will entice you to slip Scandalize into one of your coveted group slots.  Remember, the items modeled here are just the tip of the iceberg.  Many more fantastic gifts await you in-world.
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HAIR|SL Marketplace.Alli&Ali Hair.Olivia – Blonde Blue rigged (free)
| OUTFIT|Scandalize.Khaila outfit – yellow/white/ombre/stripes w/belt HUD Maitreya/Slink/Belleza (GG/free)
| JACKET|Scandalize.Elva – 2 colors w/button HUD Maitreya/Slink/Belleza (GG/free)
| SHOES|Scandalize.Graci Heels – 11 color HUDs for solid or embroidered Maitreya/Slink/Belleza (GG/free)

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HAIR|SL Marketplace.Alli&Ali Hair.Olivia – Blonde Blue rigged (free)
| TOP|Scandalize.Renee – white w/button HUD Maitreya/Slink/Belleza (GG/free)
| SKIRT|Scandalize.Renee Spring – w/button & Panty HUDs Maitreya/Slink/Belleza (GG/free)
| SHOES|Scandalize.Graci Heels – 11 color HUDs for solid or embroidered Maitreya/Slink/Belleza (GG/free)

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HAIR|SL Marketplace.Alli&Ali Hair.Olivia – Blonde Blue rigged (free)
| DRESS|Scandalize.Gilda – 6 Colors Maitreya/Slink (GG/free)
| SHOES|Scandalize.Graci Heels – 11 color HUDs for solid or embroidered Maitreya/Slink/Belleza (GG/free)

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HAIR|SL Marketplace.Alli&Ali Hair.Olivia – Blonde Blue rigged (free)
| LINGERIE|Scandalize.FROU – Aqua Maitreya/Slink/Belleza (GG/free)
| SHOES|Scandalize.Graci Heels – 11 color HUDs for solid or embroidered Maitreya/Slink/Belleza (GG/free)

There’s even several somethings for lingerie lovers.
And if that’s not enough, the group gift area also has a row of recently updated lucky boards.  The items are nice enough that teleporting into the sim may be a bit challenging.  I recommend joining the group off-sim to make sure you get in while the fee is 0L.  (Scandalize group join link)
Enjoy.

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Spring Floral

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HAIR|SL Marketplace.Alli&Ali Hair.Madeline – Dark Mahogany rigged (free)
| DRESS|Beautiful Dirty Rich.Unforgettable Dress – HUD w/12 prints, 12 solids, lace & grommet options, + color picker Maitreya/Slink/Belleza (GG/free)
SHOES|Lemur Store.Alina Sandals – 2 colors Maitreya/Belleza (NO LONGER FREE)

If you’ve got unresolved floral fantasies, then a quick teleport to Beautiful Dirty Rich may solve your springtime woes.  The Unforgettable Dress is an absolute knockout!  It has an extensive HUD with 12 prints, 12 solids, lace/bow/grommet/materials options, and a tint picking system.  All the possibilities contained in a single garment make the Unforgettable Dress your spring must have outfit.

You may have noticed I set the materials options above to bold.  Materials on is the Unforgettable Dress’s default state.  Personally, I don’t enjoy seeing nice cotton t-shirt type textures that would normally have a matte finish sporting a forced materials shine.  To enjoy that natural cotton knit finish simply click the X near Materials on the HUD.  **Remember with the default state as on, you’ll need to click the materials off every time you change the main dress fabric.** 
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Here’s a nice view of the back.  I love a modest neckline combined with an open back. Notice the complementary rolled edging.  Thanks Beautiful Dirty Rich for the great gift!

The brunettes in the crowd will love the Madeline functional demo from Alli&Ali.  This rigged beauty comes in a rich dark mahogany shade.  Simply click the marketplace link to get your new do.

Since the shoes originally featured in this blog are no longer a free gift, I thought I’d point readers in the direction of a few lovely gifts currently available at Breathe.  Simply join Breathe’s free group to pick these up.  Each style comes with a fatpack HUD featuring over 18 shades, and is sized for Maitreya, Slink, and Belleza feet.

Until next time, shop happy!

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