So Many Gifts in Such a Little Box!

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| HAIR |Olive Hair.White Rabbit Hair – Blondes HUD w/streaks options (lucky board/free)
| JEWELRY |Imaginarium.Tardfish.Icey Heart Collar & Cuffs Set – Black & Turquoise w/resize menu (group gift/free) 
| MANICURE |Mani Pedi.February 2020 gift – Signature Shomei with 7 color HUD (group gift/free) 
| TOP |Beautiful Dirty Rich.Just a Rebel Shirt (10 Years 10 Gifts)  – Texture/color change/materials HUD Maitreya/Belleza/Tonic/eBody/Slink/TMP/Classic (group gift/free)
| SHORTS |Beautiful Dirty Rich.Focus Shorts (10 Years 10 Gifts) – HUD w/color Maitreya/Belleza/Tonic/eBody/Slink/TMP/Classic (group gift/free)
| SHOES |Imaginarium.Art&KO.Turquoise Shoes – sized for Maitreya (group gift/free)

It’s hard to believe I’ve made it all the way to March without a visit to one of my favorite stores.  Beautiful Dirty Rich, or B.D.R. for short, is definitely one of those stores that is always worth a visit.  In their 10 plus years of business they have generously maintained a free-to-join group, and a fantastic group gift area.

Almost all of the looks featured today support mesh and classic avatars.  Plus, the garments include feature rich HUDs supporting materials, show/hide options, and color pickers.

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| HAIR |Olive Hair.White Rabbit Hair – Blondes HUD w/streaks options (lucky board/free)
| JEWELRY |Imaginarium.Tardfish.Icey Heart Collar & Cuffs Set – Black & Turquoise w/resize menu (group gift/free)
| MANICURE |Mani Pedi.February 2020 gift – Signature Shomei with 7 color HUD (group gift/free) 
| OUTFIT |Beautiful Dirty Rich.Sunny Afternoon Outfit (10 Years 10 Gifts) – shorts & top as separates with/ Texture/color change/materials HUD Mesh/Classic (group gift/free)
| SHOES |Imaginarium.Art&KO.Turquoise Shoes – sized for Maitreya (group gift/free)

All of today’s garments are from B.D.R.’s 10 Year Anniversary gift box.  The box contains 10 different gifts, each featuring a detailed HUD.  These gifts can be mixed and matched to create a ton of different looks.

2020BDR3

| HAIR |Olive Hair.White Rabbit Hair – Blondes HUD w/streaks options (lucky board/free)
| JEWELRY |Imaginarium.Tardfish.Icey Heart Collar & Cuffs Set – Black & Turquoise w/resize menu (group gift/free)
| MANICURE |Mani Pedi.February 2020 gift – Signature Shomei with 7 color HUD (group gift/free) 
| DRESS |Beautiful Dirty Rich.Sweet Whatever Dress (10 Years 10 Gifts) – includes a detailed HUD for Mesh/Classic (group gift/free)
| SHOES |Imaginarium.Art&KO.Turquoise Shoes – sized for Maitreya (group gift/free)

This lovely manicure is Mani Pedi’s current group gift.  The applier HUD features 7 gorgeous shades.  Mani Pedi’s group is free to join and offers several past gifts.  This store’s landmark is a definite “must have.”

2020BDR4

| HAIR |Olive Hair.White Rabbit Hair – Blondes HUD w/streaks options (lucky board/free)
| JEWELRY |Imaginarium.Tardfish.Icey Heart Collar & Cuffs Set – Black & Turquoise w/resize menu (group gift/free)
| MANICURE |Mani Pedi.February 2020 gift – Signature Shomei with 7 color HUD (group gift/free) 
| BELT |Beautiful Dirty Rich.Brisa Dress (10 Years 10 Gifts) – HUD with show/hide Mesh/Classic (group gift/free)
| SWIMSUIT |Beautiful Dirty Rich.Hello Sunshine Swimsuit (10 Years 10 Gifts) – includes a detailed HUD with alpha blending options for Mesh/Classic (group gift/free) 
| SHOES |Imaginarium.Art&KO.Turquoise Shoes – sized for Maitreya (group gift/free)

Today’s accessories and shoes are gifts from Imaginarium.  Simply join the free event group to help yourself to several creator gifts.

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(back view of B.D.R.’s Hello Sunshine Swimsuit. This beauty has super high cut legs and a thong back. SMEXY!)

Last, but certainly not least is Olive’s spectacular White Rabbit hair.  This style is one of 15 lucky board gifts.  It comes with the blondes HUD, and has a streaks option.  Best of all, Olive’s lucky boards are free for all guests to play.

That’s a wrap folks.  Enjoy!

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A Gift a Day

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HAIR |Olive Hair.Sabrina Hair – Bubble Goth colorway & headband HUDs (lucky board/free)
| MANICURE |Cremosas Store.Bento Nails Gift – silver/black Maitreya/Slink/Belleza (group gift/free) 
| DRESS |Cremosas Store.January Calendar gift – gold dress Maitreya/Slink/Belleza (Day 18/free)
| SHOES |Mosquito's Way.Kendra Boots – one color Maitreya/Slink/Belleza/TMP/Classic (group gift/free)

Now that advent calendar season is officially over, I find myself mourning the loss of that steady supply of daily gifts.  At least I was up until the moment I stopped by Cremosas Store.  Lo and behold, I found a new monthly gift calendar for January.  Simply join Cremosas’ fee free group to collect the daily gifts from the January calendar. That’s a whopping 31 gifts available throughout the month of January.

Group membership also grants access to 28 lucky boards and 8 additional group gifts.  Plus, Cremosas supplies gifts to 30 different shopping groups, many of which are free to join.  That my friends should be enough goodies to help you through your postadvent depression!

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HAIR |Olive Hair.Sabrina Hair – Bubble Goth colorway & headband HUDs (lucky board/free)
| DRESS |Cremosas Store.January Calendar gift – white Maitreya/Slink/Belleza (Day 2/free) 
| SHOES |Cremosas Store.January Calendar gift – white/gold Maitreya/Slink/Belleza (Day 1/free)

The January gifts include articles from almost every section of the store.  I simply could not resist modeling thing this sexy little white dress and heels.

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HAIR |Olive Hair.Sabrina Hair – Bubble Goth colorway & headband HUDs (lucky board/free)
| ONESIE |Cremosas Store.January Calendar gift – blue/denim Maitreya/Slink/Belleza (Day 3/free) 
| SHOES |Cremosas Store.January Calendar gift – white/gold Maitreya/Slink/Belleza (Day 1/free)

Today’s featured hair is Sabrina from Olive.  This fun hairdo is one of many styles available on Olive’s lucky boards.  The boards are free for all visitors you play, so exercising a bit of patience virtually guarantees you’ll leave with a new do.  Happy shopping everyone!

 

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Let’s Go Batty, Let’s Get Chaotic!

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HAIR |Olive Hair.Berry Hair flipped – 2 styles fatpack (midnight mania/free) 
| JEWELRY |Second Life Marketplace.JAIRIS.WebSpider earrings – copy/mod (free)  
| JEWELRY |Trick Or Treat Lane.PKC.Batsy Septum – 3 colors (free)  
| SKIN |7 Deadly Skins.Feny – 3 tones w/brow option appliers (mini-mania/free) 
| EYES |Trick Or Treat Lane.A.D.D.Andel!.Bat Eyes – mesh/system/Omega applier (free)
| DRESS |{Chaotic}.Kane Dress – Bats Maitreya/Slink/Belleza/eBody/Tonic (free)
| TIGHTS |Trick Or Treat Lane.AlaskaMetro.Batty Tights – system layers & Omega applier (free) 
| SHOES |{Chaotic}.Bat Pumps – Maitreya/Slink/Belleza (free)

No matter how hard I try, today’s title simply doesn’t sub well into the Prince tune playing in my head.   Instead of wasting time trying to rewrite a classic, let’s just go to {Chaotic}.  The store always has a wonderful gift section, but with Halloween approaching, the freebies have multiplied.  Follow the pumpkins to the Halloween room to make the dress and pumps above your own.

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Pop over to the Trick Or Treat Lane event for the bat septum, bat eyes, and batty tights.  The event runs through November 1st, and is packed with over 50 designers.  There’s a fantastic free gift in every booth.

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Today’s boldly big hair is one of Olive’s rotating Midnight Mania fatpack gifts.  So, if you miss it this time, don’t worry, it will cycle back next week.  While at Olive, check out the fast moving lucky boards.  They are loaded with lots of lovely hairstyles.  Best of all, they’re free for everyone to play.

The last stop on our list is 7 Deadly Skins for the Feny skin.  Feny is featured on the free-to-play Mini Mania board.  This lovely skin comes in three shades with brow/no brow options.  7 Deadly Skins also sets gifts out for members of various Second Life shopping groups.

Until next time, shop happy.

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A Hint of Spring

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HAIR |Olive Hair .Sabrina – Bubble Goth HUD + Headband HUD (luckyboard/free)
| DRESS |Seniha .Lyna Dress V.2 – 2 textures for Maitreya/Slink/Belleza (GG/free)
| SHOES |Mosquito's Way .Clara March gift – chamois for Maitreya/Slink/Belleza (GG/free)

It’s not just the crocus and daffodils that are calling for an end to winter.  The designers at Seniha have put out a new group gift that screams for an early spring.  Lyna comes in two lovely versions sized to fit  Maitreya, Slink, and Belleza bodies.  Simply join Seniha’s fee free group to make this beauty your own.
Today’s coif is one of many fun styles available on Olive’s fast moving lucky board wall.  The bubble goth colorway so bright and cheery it seemed like the perfect fit for a spring themed outfit.
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Finishing off today’s look is a fabulous pair of ankle boots from Mosquito’s Way.  The Clara boots come in a highly versatile shade of chamois to fit Maitreya, Slink, and Belleza feet.  Though the boots are sized for particular mesh bodies, that doesn’t mean others can’t wear them.  Most classic avatars should be able to find an alpha in their inventory that will pair nicely with this style.
Shop happy everyone!

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Pajama Party

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| HAIR|Olive Hair .Wendy hair –  w/color HUDs  (luckyboard/free)
| OUTFIT |The Gacha Garden .Sorumin.1st Birthday gift – fits Maitreya (GG/free)
| SHOES|SL Marketplace .Living Vintage Couture.Christmas Slippers – mesh w/resizer (free)

Lots of fun gifts are waiting for you at the Gacha Garden. Join their free group, and prepare to open all sorts of varied gifts.  This cute pajama set can be found at the Sorumin booth.  The set is only sized to fit Maitreya bodies.  That doesn’t mean others can’t enjoy the set too as long as their body comes with an alpha system.  The t-shirt and shorts are a basic style that can easily work with standard t-shirt/shorts alphas in a classic avatar’s inventory.
Hang out at Olive Hair to get this cute style from their lucky boards.  No group join required.
Finish off the look with these cozy slippers from the marketplace.  The are sized for Slink flat feet, but are modifiable for easy resizing in edit mode so that everyone can enjoy them.
Until next time, shop happy.

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On the Hunt, and Distracted

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HAIR|Olive Hair .Sabrina – w/ hair color & headband HUDs (luckyboard/free)DRESS |Sevyn East .January dress – 4 colors for Maitreya/Slink/Belleza/Tonic (GG/free)
| SHOES |Mosquito's Way .Kendra boots – Maitreya/Slink/Belleza/TMP/Classic (GG/free)

Yes, I admit it.  I’m a distracted hunter.  I don’t think I’ve ever been into a store, found the hunt object, and left.  I can’t seem not to ogle all the new releases. If I see a few somethings I like there is always that light bulb moment.   You know the one.  The giant hmm, I wonder if this store has group gifts?
Thanks to my meandering hunting style, I discovered Sevyn East’s group gifts area.   Which is where I found today’s cozy sweater dress.  It comes sized for mesh bodies, but classic avatars could easily wear it by using an off the shoulder shirt alpha from their inventory.  Also included in the box is a texture changing HUD with four choices.
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These lovely boots are the current group gift at Mosquito’s Way.  Not only are they gorgeous, but they’re sized for Maitreya, Slink, Belleza, TMP, and Classic avatars.  Quite a nice gift, thanks MW.
Today’s hairstyle is one of many currently featured on Olive’s lucky board wall.  The lucky boards cycle quickly, and are available to all visitors – no group join required.
Shop happy everyone!

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Wildly Pink

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HAIR |Olive .Roz Bubble Goth – streak & “brainz” option HUDs (lucky board/free)
JEWELRY |All Spiffed Up .January Gift Set – earrings w/ resize menu (free)
DRESS |Beautiful Hustler .JAN 2019 GG – for Slink/Maitreya/Belleza (GG/free)
SHOES |Legendaire .Moonshine boots – for Slink/Maitreya/Belleza (SLF&O/free)
Who say’s wearing pink is all about kittens and unicorns?  Definitely not the designers at Beautiful Hustler!  This sexy number is their January 2019 group gift.  The dress comes in one color, and only fits mesh bodies (Maitreya/Slink/Belleza).
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Beautiful Hustler’s group is free to join, and well worth the effort of rearranging your groups if necessary.  A cursory glance shows 3 gifts, however, one of the gifts includes all of the past 2018 group gifts, and another holds the former 2017 gifts.  It’s a big haul!
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I popped over to Olive to check out their current freebies.  It doesn’t look like any new hairstyles have been added to their lucky board wall.  That said, Olive is still my favorite hair designer in SL.  Their free to play lucky board wall is packed with fast changing wonderful mesh hairstyles.  Plus, the daily midnight mania gives great fatpacks.
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These lovely strapped heels are Legendaire’s gift for SLF&O members.  They come with a 10 color HUD, and are sized for Maitreya, Slink, and Belleza bodies.  And that my friends concludes today’s outfit.  Happy shopping!

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Candy Pumpkin

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HAIR |Olive.Twirl – Redheads streak & bewbies options (lucky board/free)
| DRESS |{Chaotic}.Pumpkin Dress – orange Maitreya/Slink/Belleza/eBody/classic (free)
| SHOES |Ajuda Brasil Voluntarios.Emerald Couture.Audrey Gown - pumps rigged/unrigged (free)

What happens when a candy pumpkin and a cocktail dress combine?  I believe something very close to this delectably sweet little number from {Chaotic}.  Simply follow the pumpkin path to {Chaotic}’s Halloween gift area.  The gifts are plentiful and free.  No group join required.

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If you’re partial to luxuriously long hairstyles, then pop over to Olive Hair Twirl Redheads is currently featured on Olive’s lucky board wall.  Olive’s lucky boards are free for all visitors to play, no group join required.

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These luminous heels are show stealers!

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Namaste

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Who says you can’t look sexy while during your morning practice?  We found the Elisea swimsuit set at LRS.  It comes with a color changed HUD, and is sized for most mesh bodies.  Simply join the group and proceed upstairs to the freebie area.  With all the gifts to choose from, you’re bound to leave happy.
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If you need room to practice, but don’t want to leave your own corner of SL, simply open the marketplace and buy this free studio.  Since the build is copy/mod adding personal touches is a snap.
Carla’s Style Card:
HAIR – Olive Wendy Hair – Naturals + Streaks HUD (lucky board/0L)
MAKEUP1 – Lagniappe Lipgloss – tattoo layers & appliers @ SL Marketplace (0L)
MAKEUP2 – eleymode summer 2015 sampler – tattoo layers & appliers @ SL Marketplace (0L)
MAKEUP3 – eleymode eyeliners teal gift – tattoo layers only @ SL Marketplace (0L)
OUTFIT – LRS Elisea swimsuit – mesh bodies only w/ color HUD (group gift 0L/0L to join)
STUDIO – Eso Darkrose Bikram Yoga Studio – w/accessories @ SL Marketplace (0L)

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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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