Happy Spring

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HAIR|SL Marketplace.Alli&Ali Hair.Rita – Pastel Unicorn w/resizer (free)
| BODY|Ajuda SL Brasil Voluntarios.Altamura.Valentina – Bento Mesh body w/alpha, facial AO, & hand AO HUDs (GG/free)
| JEWELRY1|SL Marketplace.Robbie Roo's Whatchamagoos.Think Pink Set – glasses/watch/necklace/bracelet (free)
| JEWELRY2 |SL Marketplace.La Moyet Design.New Years Earrings – 6 stone and 6 metal options (free)
| JEWELRY3 |SL Marketplace.Nerox.Cute Skull belly piercing – rigged for kenmono basic & chubby (free)
| OUTFIT |LSR MODA.Sexy Maira Set – 4 colors Maitreya/Freya/Hourglass/Altamura (GG/free)
| SHOES |ACE Event.BF.Fofina Boots – 4 colors Maitreya/Slink/Belleza (GG/free)

Daffodils at every turn can only mean one thing:  Spring is here!  To celebrate the change in seasons I’ve put together a fun lighthearted look.  Best of all, today’s model could be you.  That’s right, everything including the Bento rigged mesh body is free.
I’m going to break with tradition, and start by talking about the shoes. Usually I start my commentary at the head and work my way down the body ending with the shoes.  However, these lovelies could disappear at any moment.  So, if you like them I suggest you stop reading and teleport to the Ace Event ASAP!  The event has officially closed, and the ban lines have gone up.  But, the gift is still out.  You can teleport over, cam in, join the group, get the gift, and run right back here to finish reading the blog.
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Today’s dress from LSR Moda is a special treat for anyone wearing an Altamura body.   The Sexy Maira gift set includes mesh models for Altamura, Maitreya, Freya, and Hourglass.  The dress fits Altamura bodies perfectly with no need to use the alpha system whatsoever!
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All of this outfit’s jewelry are marketplace freebies.  The Think Pink gift set from Robbie Roo’s Whatchamagoos is simply fabulous.  As an added benefit the items are copy mod, which makes tinting an extra option.  I subtlety changed the shade of the sunglasses to better compliment the dress tone.
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I love the Rita hair from Alli&Ali!  This is another one of the many functional demo’s available in their marketplace store.  The pastel unicorn colorway epitomizes spring’s essence.   I can’t help but smile every time I wear it.
Happy Spring Equinox.
 


FYI – Today’s “look” could be you.  Everything in this post from the mesh body, it’s shape, the head, and slink compatible feet plus the clothing is 100% free thanks to the generosity of today’s featured designers.


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Short & Sassy

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HAIR |The Liaison Collaborative Event.Iconic. Araina Hair – fatpack/riggen & nonrigged w/materials options (GG/free)
| MAKEUP |The Liaison Collaborative Event.Izzie's. Eye Blush – 3 color HUD w/ tattoo layers/Genus/Catwa/Lelutka/Omega Appliers (GG/free)
| DRESS |The Liaison Collaborative Event.Valentine E.Valeria Gown Rose Hazel – for Maitreya/Slink/Belleza (GG/free)
| JEWELRY1 |The Liaison Collaborative Event.Mia.Green Necklace – nonrigged (GG/free)
| JEWELRY2 |The Liaison Collaborative Event.EarthStones.Lava Rock Bracelet – Chrysocolla (GG/free)
| SHOES |The Free Dove.Rebel Hope.Libby Heels – for Maitreya/Slink/Belleza/TMP (GG/free)

The Liaison Collaborative Event is celebrating its 6th anniversary in the most wonderful way, with lots of talented designers and a large well stocked gift area.  Simply join the free event group to gather the gifts.  Not all of the gifts are located in the designated gift area.  So, be sure to wander the booths to find even more anniversary goodies.
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This wispy, sassy bob is Iconic’s event gift.  Iconic has generously given the full fatpack including materials options and rigged plus re-sizable models.  There are so many interesting color choices you’ll find it hard to decide which to wear.  Thanks Iconic for a terrific gift!
Izzie’s Eye Blush gift is fantastic for all of you makeup wearers out there.  And, in true Izzie fashion, the gift box is packed not only with appliers, but also the system tattoo layers.  This set comes with 3 shades that offer the choice between a darker or lighter application.  Whether you favor a bold statement, or a subtle hint of color you are bound to be pleased with this gift.
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I’ll finish off this post with a great pair of heels from The Free Dove.  Rebel Hope’s Libby heels are surprisingly versatile.  At first glance, you might get the impression they are for formal wear.  But, several of our models have added these lovelies to their inventory, and all have remarked how often they wind up wearing them when no other shoe seams to fit an outfit. So, if you wear Maitreya, Slink, Belleza, or TMP feet then you might want to make a quick run to The Free Dove for these flashy, yet stylish heels.
Happy Saint Patrick’s Day!

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One Box, New Look

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HAIR|SL Marketplace.Alli&Ali Designs. Akiko – black raspberry (free)
| MAKEUP|SL Marketplace.Zibska. Silvi Eyemakeup – 12 colors tattoo layers/LAQ/Catwa/Lelutka/Omega Appliers (free)
| OUTFIT |Nala Designs.Fresh Cass Purple – for mesh bodies (GG/free)
| TATTOO |SL Marketplace.Isuka Tattoos.Illuminati tattoo – Classic layers/Slink/Omega Appliers(free)

I’ve got to admit, I love it when designers package a complete outfit tidily into one gift box.  Don’t get me wrong, finding freebies and creating new looks is definitely an obsession for all of us at All Spiffed Up.  However, every so often it’s simply nice to just open a box, wear its contents, and hit the grid.  For me, it’s the Second Life version of taking a day off from bed making.
Thanks to Nala Designs we can all have a lazy dress day in a brand new outfit.  The box includes the fringe halter, jeans, heels, and necklace.  The skinny jeans are sized for classic, Maitreya, Slink, Belleza, and TMP bodies.  The halter comes with a fitmesh and Slink Physique model, plus 5 standard sizes.  The heels are sized for Slink, Maitreya, and Belleza feet.
This outfit can be found in the far right corner of the store.  It is a gift for Fabulously Free in Second Life group members, so you’ll need to join the free group.  Nala supports many other free shopping groups.  The shopping group gifts are dotted around the store, one in each room.
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In this closeup the gold necklace included with the outfit is visible.
Today’s sassy hairstyle is a “functional demo”, or more aptly a free sample from the marketplace.  It comes in the one shade, black raspberry, and is yours to wear indefinitely.  Be sure have a lengthy browse through Alli&Ali Design’s other styles, there are lots of interesting freebies in their marketplace store.
Finish off today’s look with another marketplace freebie from Zibska.  This fantastic eyeshadow set can be worn by everyone!  The box is packed with appliers galore and system tattoo layers.
Until next time, shop happy!

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Summoning Spring

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HAIR|Summoning Spring Fair .Charme. Valentine – Brown/Blonde/Red/Monotone HUDs (free)
| BEAUTY MARK |Summoning Spring Fair .If Design.Beauty Mark – mesh w/color HUD (free)
| SUNGLASSES |Summoning Spring Fair .Tiar.Sunglasses – dark (free)
| JEWELRY |Summoning Spring Fair .Oxide.Chained necklace – 3 colors (free)
| DRESS |Summoning Spring Fair .Faida.Violetta – ethinc dress (free)
| SHOES |Summoning Spring Fair .eXcape.Gift Heels – black for Belleza/Maitreya (free)

Looking for a large cache of freebies?  Then you definitely need to visit the Summoning Spring Fair which runs through March 13th.  Every vendor at the fair is giving an absolutely free gift.  That’s right, over 50 gifts hassle free gifts are yours for the taking.
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Here’s a closeup of some of the smaller gifts modeled.  The beauty mark from If Design is mesh and unrigged for easy positioning.  It also comes with a color change HUD.  It is a nice option for both mesh and classic avatars looking to add a bit of glam to their look.
Enjoy the fair, and shop happy!

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Happy Women's Day

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DRESS|Virtual Diva Couture .Utopy Woman's Day Gown – fitmesh (GG/free)
| JEWELRY |The Free Dove .Lazuri.Valentina Special Edition – texture changer on touch + resize (GG/free)

It’s International Women’s Day and the grid is popping with gifts.  If you’re not sure where to start looking for gifts, I recommend stopping by all your favorite stores.  More likely than not, they’ll have a special gift set out to celebrate.  If you’re on lot’s of store subscriber lists you’ve probably already got a few gifts in your inventory that were sent out.
Virtual Diva’s Women’s Day gift is simply stunning.  This is a fitmesh model, so you might need to use your alpha system a bit.  You’ll need to join their fee free group to take this gown home.  It’s really not a problem, since Virtual Diva also has several lovely past gifts out.
To finish off your ballroom look, head over to The Free Dove to get this beautiful jewelry set.  It’s a lovely older set that changes the metals and gems from an on touch popup menu.
Enjoy your day, and 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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Back 2 Biz

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HAIR|Adoness.Frigg – 3 colors + head tattoos (GG/free)
| JEWELRY|SL Marketplace.RAPTUS_. Shura piercing set – black/silver/gold mesh copy/mod (free)
| DRESS |No Cabide.Catya Dress – w/10 texture HUD for Maitreya/Slink/Belleza (GG/free)
| TATTOO 1 |SL Marketplace.AFRO Creations.Back & Arms tattoo – Maitreya & Omega Appliers(free)
| TATTOO 2 |SL Marketplace.Black Design.This Way Up – Omega Appliers (free)
| SHOES |SL Marketplace.D'eVil.Redneck Chain Heels – one color for Maitreya (free)
| SHOES |SL Marketplace.D'eVil.Redneck Chain Heels – one color for Slink (free)

It’s easy to forget all about the great freebies lurking in the marketplace when running back and forth between the never ending stream of grid events.  So, today I’ve put together a fun little outfit that requires only two teleports and a handful of clicks in the Second Life Marketplace.
Join the free shopping group, Fabulously Free in SLthen visit Adoness to make the Frigg hairstyle your own.  The head tattoos included in this gift are for classic avatars.  Our model used one of the hairbases included with her mesh head to achieve today’s look.
Next, pop over to No Cabide and join the Mesh Body Friends group to get this wonderfully showy little nothing of a dress.  Catya comes in 10 fantastic shades, and is sized for Slink/Maitreya/Belleza bodies.
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Today’s heels, piercings, and tattoos are great marketplace freebies.  Anyone with an Omega applier compatible body can enjoy these tattoos. The heels are available for Slink and Maitreya feet.
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Here’s a nice closeup of the piercings.  They are mesh, copy/mod, and come in gold/silver/black.  More likely than not, you’ll need to go into edit mode to fine tune the fit.  Don’t forget to highlight “edit linked” to allow for easy resizing of the individual parts.
Until next time, happy shopping!

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Barely There

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HAIR|Lamb .Fate – color HUD fatpack (GG/free)
| TOP|Beautiful Dirty Rich .Breathin' sweater – w/24 texture HUD w/materials & tint picker (GG/free)
| SKIRT |Beautiful Dirty Rich .Let Haters Hate skirt – w/10 texture HUD for classic/Maitreya/Slink/Belleza/Tonic (free)
| BOOTS |SL Marketplace .D'eVil.Via Boots – 2 HUDS for latex and leathers w/tint & materials options for Maitreya (free)

Here’s a chance to add a bit of that naughty school girl look to your wardrobe.  Simply pop over to Beautiful Dirty Rich (B.D.R.), join their free group, and help yourself to this outfit.  The sweater and skirt are separates, so you’ll have to click on two boxes.  But, my guess is, you’ll do a bit more clicking since B.D.R. also has past group gifts out.

Today’s featured hair is another one of the gifts currently available at Lamb.  Fate is a full fatpack which is always a bonus, and the group is free to join.
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Here’s a closer look at the micro-mini.  It’s so mini, finding panties to wear with it is definitely a challenge.  Our model cheated and just use her alpha system.

These delisciously high though boots are a marketplace freebie from D’eVil.  I’ve actually seen these boots in the marketplace and passed them by on several occasions.  After convincing today’s model to try them, I’m actually sorry it took me so long to pick them up.  They come with to great HUDS, one for latex and the other for leather.   The HUDs include slider controls for glossiness and environment effects, plus a tint picker.  Basically, you can create any color you’d like to wear making these boots a definite “must have” item.

Until next time, shop happy!



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It's a Bird, It's a …

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HAIR|Lamb .Lovesong – color HUD fatpack (GG/free)
| EYES|Mayfly .Luminous Mesh Eyes – Dark Snow Leopard w/HUD (GG/free)
| BODY |London City .Altamura.Jenny Body (bento rigged) – w/alpha & AO HUDs - head & Slink compatible feet included (free)
| JEWELRY |SL Marketplace .Broken Princess.Square Chunk Set – Necklace/Earrings in silver & gold (free)
| DRESS|Ava Design Shop .Ina Dress – 12 color HUD sized for mesh bodies (GG/free)
| LINGERIE|Kaithleen's .Universal Thong – w/15 color HUD; eBodyCurvy/Maitreya/Slink/Belleza (GG/free)
| SHOES |The Free Dove .DE.Boutique.Jasmine Heels – 8 texture HUD Maitreya/Slink/Belleza (GG/free)

I’m not sure I’d stand there gawking up when shadows like that paint the ground.  Hopefully, it’s nothing more then a couple of Warbugs engaged in a dogfight.  If not, I hope our model knows how to run in heels.
Speculations aside, today’s look could be you.  Everything from our model’s head to her her Slink compatible feet is free!  Assembly is as easy as six teleports, five free group joins, and a few clicks in Second Life’s Marketplace.
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Here’s a closer look at the Square Chunk Jewelry Set from the marketplace.  It comes with earrings and a necklace in two shades.  Each piece includes a resize on touch menu.
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I love the detailing on the Jasmine heels.  These heels are sized for Maitreya, Slink, and Belleza mesh feet.  They are currently available at The Free Dove, and come in eight fantastic floral prints.  You can also view the purple iris variation here.
Happy shopping!

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One Stop Shopping

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OUTFIT |The Free Dove .Emerald Couture.Dolores Outfit Pink Latex – black leather jacket/black boots/pink dress/omega stocking in black & white Slink/Maitreya/Belleza/TMP/Classic  (GG/free)

I love it when I find a complete outfit in a box!   Thanks to Emerald Couture’s generous gift at The Free Dove duplicating today’s look on your avatar can be done in record time.  The Dolores Outfit Latex Pink comes packaged with: pink dress, black leather jacket, black boots, and Omega fishnet stocking appliers.
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Each item is separate for easy mixing and matching with other clothing in your inventory.  The jacket and dress are sized for both classic and mesh avatars.  The boots are sized for Maitreya, Slink, and Belleza bodies.  Of course, classic avatars can easily use an ankle boot alpha already in their inventory to make these boots work.
Mesh body wearers will be especially happy with the included fishnet stocking applier HUDs.  The stockings come in black and white, and work with Maitreya, Slink, Belleza, and Omega compatible bodies.
Until next time, shop happy!

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