Rare Fruit

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| HAIR |Wasabi.Autumn Hair – Autumn shade w/style & bands HUD (SLF&O/free)
| TATTOO |Carol G. (satellite store).Rapine Tattoo – tattoo layers + applier HUDs (group gift/free) 
| SUNGLASSES |Pure Poison.Spring Fever Sunglasses – resize + color HUD (group gift/free) 
| JEWELRY |Livia.Lovely Heart Earrings – with metal color HUD (group gift/free) 
| MANICURE |Mani Pedi.February 2020 gift – Signature Shomei with 7 color HUD (group gift/free) 
| HANDBAG |Micamee.Citrus Handbag – With Color HUD + pose (group gift/free) 
| TOP |Legendaire.Amarylis Set – Color/texture HUDs Maitreya/Belleza/Slink (group gift/free)
| SKIRT |Legendaire.Courtney Outfit – 8 color HUD Maitreya/Belleza/Slink/Classic (group gift/free)
| SHOES |Legendaire.Aliz Boots – 10 color HUD Maitreya/Slink/Belleza (group gift/free)
| POSE/PROP |Pose Fair 10th Anniversary runs through March 28th.K&S.Rare Fruit Gift – Black & Turquoise w/resize menu (group gift/free)

Is that a pink pineapple?  Why, yes it is!  I have to admit, I had absolutely no idea this seemingly mythical fruit even existed.  At least, not until I opened K&S’s Rare Fruit Pose Fair gift.  The colorful pineapple props peaked my interest immediately sending me on a fact finding mission.  Pink pineapples do exist.  And, though there may not be one in your local market, thanks to K&S you can now have your very own to pose with in Second Life.

Of course, K&S isn’t the only vendor giving gifts at the fair.   It happens to be Pose Fair’s 10th Anniversary, so the gifts are plentiful.  Simply join the free event group to collect all of the unique gifts.  You won’t be disappointed!

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Today’s outfit features several items from stores that normally have group join fees.  However, for a limited time both Legendaire and Carol G (main store). have set their join fee to zero Lindens (free). Best of all, both stores also leave out past gifts.

The lovely sunset toned braids are Wasabi’s current SLF&O gift.  Finish off the look with a charming citrus handbag from Micamee, and whimsical sunglasses from Pure Poison.

And, that my friends will do it!  Until next time, shop happy.

 

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Never Ending Advents

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HAIR |Analog Dog.Leela Hair – Dark Reds HUD (freeball/free) 
| MAKEUP |Livia.Just Reds – 6 color HUD appliers + system layers (GG/free)
| JEWELRY |Glitter.Magic Star necklace – with resize (Group Advent gift/free) 
| OUTFIT |Queenz.Amorous Bodysuit – blue Maitreya/Slink/Belleza/eBody/Katena/BBL/9s (Christmas tree gift/free) 
| SHOES |Queenz.Rebel heels – fatpack HUD Maitreya/Slink/Belleza/eBody (Group Gift/free)

I love it when an advent calendar stays active through the season, allowing for past gift pickup.  So, put on your comfy shoes and grab a trolley, we’ve got serious collecting to do.

Let’s start at eBento.  Their advent calendar features a whopping 70 gifts, and is unlocked for group members.  Simply join eBento’s free group to start clicking your way into gift oblivion.  This round closes December 31st, so time is of the essence.

Fan’s of short and sassy dresses should head over to DM Design next.  Join their free group to collect 24 lovely little dresses from their open advent calendar.  If that isn’t enough for you, visit the group gift area to gather 8 more gifts.

Next, head over to Glitter to raid their unlocked advent calendar.  Glitter’s group is temporarily free to join, so why not indulge?

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HAIR |Analog Dog.Leela Hair – Dark Reds HUD (freeball/free)
| MAKEUP |Livia.Just Reds – 6 color HUD appliers + system layers (GG/free)
| JEWELRY |eBento Advent Calendar.Ethereal. Trilogy Chest Piercing – Maitreya/Slink/Belleza/eBody/Tonic (Group Advent gift/free)
| TATTOO |eBento Advent Calendar.WitchCraft.Winter Friends – Maitreya/Belleza/Omega (Group Advent gift/free)
| DRESS |DM Design.Antonia dress – Maitreya/Slink/eBody/standard Large & Small (Group Advent gift/free)
| SHOES |Legendaire.Yuba boots – 10 color HUD Maitreya/Slink/Belleza (Group Gift/free)

Queenz‘ group members can still pickup several very nice gifts located under the Christmas tree.  The group is free to join, and features a generously stocked group gift wall.

Legendaire also has several Christmas gifts dotted around the store for its group members.  Normally, Legendaire’s group has a join fee, but the owners have temporarily set the fee to 0L.  Not only does the store give monthy group gifts, but it always maintains a generous group gift area.

The last store on today’s list is Analog Dog.  Today’s featured hairstyle can be found in their recently updated freeball.

Here’s to the holidays, and awesome free shopping!

 

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Unicorns & Goth, Who Knew?

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HAIR |Second Life Marketplace.Alli&Ali.Valentina Hair – Black/pink (free) 
| SKIN |Second Life Marketplace.Mert & BusenuR.Juliet Skin – one tone + no brow option Maitreya/Slink/Catwa/Loud Mouth/Omega/system layers (free)
| EYES |Second Life Marketplace.LadyBunny's Fantasy.Hallows Web – mesh/system/Omega/Lelutka (free)   
| MAKEUP |Livia.Just Reds – 6 color HUD appliers + system layers (GG/free)
| JEWELRY |Ajuda Brasil Voluntarios.RxK.Nina Chooker - mesh choker w/8 color HUD & resize (free)
| JEWELRY |Second Life Marketplace.Kukuvaya.Rose Eternelle Earrings – 10 colors + resize (free) 
| JEWELRY |Second Life Marketplace.Kukuvaya.Rose Eternelle Necklace – 10 colors + resize (free) 
| OUTFIT |The Gothic Unicorn.Halloween Outfit – dress/shoes Maitreya/Slink/Belleza (GG/free) 

The Gothic Unicorn, that’s who.  Simply visit the store and join their free group to make today’s outfit your very own.

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This lovely skin from Mert & BusenuR is a phenomenal gift.  It includes system layers for classic avatars, and a bunch of specialized appliers, plus the all purpose Omega applier.  Not only that, the package includes no brow and cleavage options.

I love these subtly macabre spider web eyes from LadyBunny. The included appliers work great.  However, it’s also wonderful to know the box contains both mesh and system eyes. Thanks LadyBunny for making a product all avatars can enjoy!

And that’s a wrap.  Until next time, shop happy.

 

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Oh Jessica, Oh!

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HAIR |Second Life Marketplace.Alli&Ali.Jessica Hair – Purple (free) 
| MAKEUP |Second Life Marketplace.Zibska.Silvi eyeshadow – 12 colors appliers + system layers (free)  
| MAKEUP |Livia.Just Reds – 6 color HUD appliers + system layers (GG/free)  
| DRESS |COCO DESIGNS.Sequin Slit Dress – Red Maitreya/Slink/Belleza (GG/free) 
| GLOVES |COCO DESIGNS.Opera Length Gloves – Purple Maitreya/Slink/Belleza (GG/free)  
| SHOES |Hilly Haalan.Opera Length Gloves – Purple Maitreya/Slink/Belleza (GG/free)

Happy October!  Let’s start off the month with a costume guaranteed to please Who Framed Roger Rabbit fans.  Thanks to COCO DESIGNS, we can all have our very own Jessica Rabbit experience.  The luscious red sequined gown and purple suede gloves are COCO DESIGNS’ latest group gifts.

Add a nice pair of heels from Hilly Haalan’s group gift area to complete the outfit.

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Next, we’ll need some dramatic eyeshadow, and glossy lipstick.  Zibska’s marketplace eyeshadow gift is absolutely gorgeous, can be worn by both mesh and classic avatars, and is free.

Visit Livia to pickup the Just Reds lipstick gift.  Simply join the store’s free group to get this along with several other wonderful gifts.

Finish off today’s look with another marketplace gift from Alli&Ali.  The Jessica gift only comes in one shade, purple.  Luckily for us, the hair is copy/mod which means a few tweaks in edit mode will create the exact color pictured above.  Set the Hex color to fa1605, glow to 0.15, and check the Full Bright box to wash that purple right out of your hair.

Enjoy!

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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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All About the Legs

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HAIR|Queenz .Jade Hair – rigged/unrigged w/7 color HUDs (GG/free)
| JEWELRY |AJUDA BRASIL VOLUNTARIOS .JUMO.Albany Coat Set – Necklace/Earrings resize on touch (free)
| DRESS|Queenz .Promise Gown – 6 color HUD + sleeveless option; sized for mesh bodies (GG/free)
| LINGERIE|Kaithleen's .Universal Thong – w/15 color HUD; eBodyCurvy/Maitreya/Slink/Belleza (GG/free)
| MANICURE |Livia .Metallics NO.1 Mesh Bento Nails – HUD w/3 polish colors & styles; Maitreya/Slink/eBody/Tonic (GG/free)
| SHOES|Ellnique Designs .October gift – basic black heels; Maitreya/Slink/Belleza (GG/free)

Sometimes ballrooms and their dress codes can be so very dull. That’s why I just love this gown from Queenz!  Instead of being a standard somewhat boring floor length gown, it features nearly scandalous slits that flash a whole lot of leg while managing to cover all the naughty bits.  As an added bonus, wearers can choose whether or not they wear the sleeves.
If you’re worried about accidentally being a flasher while busting a move, you can pair the gown with one of the best gifts on the grid.  What you ask could that possibly be?  Kaithleen’s Universal Thong group gift!  This thong fits mesh bodies like a glove, and remains hidden under most meshes.
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Pop by Livia to get these wonderfully pointy Bento rigged mesh fingernails.  They come in 3 shades, with 3 styles.
Remember, all of the stores featured in today’s outfit have groups that are free to join and offer several past gifts.  Which means lots of goodies to keep you shopping happy. Enjoy!

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Back in Black

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HAIR |Sintiklia .angela – cocktail pack HUD (luckyboard/free)
EYELASHES |Livia .snowy lashes – Genus/Lelutka appliers (GG/free)
ONESIE |Cremosas Store .jumpsuit – black for mesh bodies (GG/free)
SHOES |Ellnique Designs .heels – black for mesh feet (GG/free)
If you’re in the mood to show off your magnificence without flashing skin, I’ve found the perfect catsuit.  The classic mock turtle neck paired with a sleek satin finished spandex make this extremely versatile.  Pair it with a faux fur and jewels for a stroll down 5th Avenue. Or, add a leather bolero, platform boots, and a harness or two to add an Underworld flavor to your wanderings.
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The open back is perfect for showcasing tattoos and piercings.  Or you can do what I did, and simply highlight your haircut.  This classic mid-length style is a luckyboard gift at Sintiklia for anyone that’s willing to wait for their letter appear.
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While visiting Sintiklia, Lelutka head wearers should definitely pick up this free lipstick gift.  It comes with 6 deliciously glossy shades.
Genus, and Lelutka head wearers can indulge in the snowy lashes November group gift at Livia Livia’s group is free to join, and also offers a few past gifts.
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Pop over to Ellnique to pickup these classic black pumps.  The group is free to join, and the gifts are plentiful.  Happy shopping!

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Pergola Days

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Happy August everyone!
The Hashtag District is kicking August off with the UP! SUMMER event.  You’ll have to get a wiggle on if these goodies appeal to you because UP! SUMMER ends on the 15th. Yes there are many “gifts” dotted around the event, however not all are free.  Not to worry, the gifts that are free make UP! SUMMER worth a visit.
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This wonderfully naughty dress can be found right at UP! SUMMER’s landing point.  Simply join the free group, Inside your inventory, and click the two gift boxes on the ground.
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The Erika dress by Enigma Apparel is sized for Maitreya, Slink, and Belleza mesh bodies, and comes with a HUD offering 10 dress fabrics, 6 string colors, and 8 bow choices.  The detailing on the denim is terrific.   Thanks Enigma for including an ombre denim, we love it!
NOTE:  Erika does not include a built in panty.  Iona is wearing Kaithleen’s Universal Thong which is a free group gift.
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Our next Hashtag District find is this lovely set of classic silver hoop earrings from Modern Nostalgia.
This fabulous mop of hair can be found at Olive.  It’s one of many great Lucky Board items.  The letters change fairly fast, and when we check it is very rare to leave Olive without getting at least one great hair.
These luscious red lips are just one of 6 shades included in Livia’s Just Reds group gift.  We blogged this gift last month, click this link for a preview of all the boxed shades.  The gift is still available, and we did neglect to mention one very important tidbit – Just Reds includes appliers for mesh heads AND classic lipstick layers!
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From the delicate facial moles down to our model’s toes Lake, from 7 Deadly Skins, is simply beautiful.  The Lake Skin Box included 6 skin tones each with blonde or black brows, and a cleavage or no cleavage version.  This skin was a recent Midnight Mania gift.  The Midnight Mania boards at 7 Deadly Skins are free for everyone to slap.  If you are skin lover then 7 Deadly Skins is well worth a visit.
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Be sure to drop by the DBS booth at UP! SUMMER to pick up these fun little flats.  They’re mesh, resizable, come in black and red, and are free.
Iona’s Style Card:
HAIR – Olive Alvie Hair – Streaks HUD (lucky board/0L)
SKIN – 7 Deadly s[K]ins Lake Skin Box – mesh appliers only (midnight mania 0L)
LIPSTICK – Livia Just Reds Set – Appliers only 6 colors (group gift 0L/0L to join)
DRESS – Enigma Apparel Erika Dress  – Mesh only (Maitreya/Slink/Belleza) @ UP! SUMMER Event (group gift 0L/0L to join)
JEWELRY – Modern Nostalgia Earrings  – silver & gold @ UP! SUMMER Event (0L)
SHOES – DBS Casual Flats  – red & black resize option @ UP! SUMMER Event (0L)
THONG – Kaithleen’s Universal Thong – Mesh only, color HUD (group gift 0L/0L to join)
 
Location:
Two Moon Gardens – Scenic garden center with lots of fun interactive landscapes.

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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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Bubblelicious

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…and utterly delicious!
Today Team All Spiffed Up finally gets the opportunity to welcome the  ever gorgeous Lady Mystic into our model pool!  Freebies and Mystic don’t normally mix, but thanks to Blueberry’s fantastic new group gift, we caught her out.
The top-tied Mimi dress is sized for Maitreya, Slink, and Belleza mesh bodies and is packaged with the full fatpack HUD.  That’s 70 different looks with the option of a built in panty.
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Blueberry always adds such wonderful touches to their garments. Look at that fold detailing!
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Since our blogs are all about the freebies, we were able to talk Mystic into popping over to to Livia, joining their free group, and patiently modeling two of their wonderful gifts.
The Gianna lipstick gift is for mesh heads only with appliers for Lelutka, Vista, and Omega systems.
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Apologies dear readers, we experienced a little darkroom mishap in the main Gianna picture accidentally doubling one of the shades and omitting the luscious cherry red hue above.
***YIKES – while working in the darkroom for the next blog entry (Summer Nights) it was obvious that the last lipstick in the composite picture did not belong to the Gianna lipstick pack.  That lovely tomato red is actually part of Livia’s Just Reds set. 
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Who doesn’t love a cruelty free cheetah print?  The Cheetah Girl mani/pedi applier set is yet another terrific gift at Livia.  Appliers included are for:  Maitreya, Slink, Vista, Tuty, and Omega systems.
It would be remiss not to mention the bento ring set that is quietly stealing the scene from our manicure.  Yes it was free, but “was” is the operative word.  Not long ago eBento celebrated its birthday with a phenomenal gift rich round.  So many designers giving gifts galore, OMG – note to self:  never miss an eBento anniversary roundMeva was in attendance, their gift (Heidi Bento Rings Gold set) was one of the round’s best.
Though the Heidi Set is no longer free it is still available at Meva for a modest sum.  So, for those of you who can’t live without making this set your own, here is your taxi: MEVA.
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Up close and personal: Cheetah Girl’s six color options.
 
Mystic’s Style Card:
DRESS – Blueberry Mimi tied-front  – 70 color HUD, mesh only (group gift 0L/0L to join)
LIPSTICK – Livia Gianna Set – Appliers only 8 colors (group gift 0L/0L to join)
MANI/PEDI – Livia Cheetah Girl – Appliers only 6 colors (group gift 0L/0L to join)
 
 
 

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