Shop & Hop Your Heart Out!

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HAIR |Shop & Hop Event .Vanity Hair.Monaco – resizable w/4 color HUD (free)
EYES |SL Marketplace .NSS.Vermeer mesh eyes – wearable demo Amethyst (free)
JEWELRY1 |Shop & Hop Event .Elle Boutique.snowgirl necklace – w/HUD (free)
JEWELRY2 |Shop & Hop Event .Azoury.Sagesse set – earrings & hat (free)
ONESIE |Shop & Hop Event .Bakaboo.Fantasy jumpsuit – mesh & classic (free)
SHOE |Shop & Hop Event .Momento.chunky sandals – 2 colors (free)


HEAD |Altamura .12 Days of XMAS – Leila head Omega compatible (GG/25L to join)
With so many wonderful free events going on across the grid it’s easy to miss out on a load of excellent goodies.  I’ve been so focused on checking out advent calendars I almost missed a giant winter shopping event organized by the Lindens.
The Shop & Hop Event has 100 stores spread out over 5 sims:

And, as you may have guessed, each store has set out one completely free (no group join required) gift.  Shop & Hop runs through January 4, 2019.  So, gather your shopping bags together and shop happy!
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Here’s a closeup of a few of the Shop & Hop jewelry gifts and the gift from Vanity Hair.
Though it will cost you 25 Lindens to join the group, this is Altamura’s Leila (12 Days of Chrismas) group gift.  She is quite lovely as is (pictured above), however she’s also Omega compatible.  A quick visit to Omega Solutions to purchase the Omega Applier HUD for 99 Lindens will leave you with lovely bento rigged mesh head that only cost 124 Lindens total.
Leila, does not come with a HUD controller, but it’s not necessary.  Altamura supplies an easy to follow notecard with links for free eyes and free applier clearing HUDs that make changing skins a snap.
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Above is a picture of Leila wearing applier skins from 7 Deadly Skins.  I was a bit skeptical when I realized Leila didn’t come with a HUD interface of her own.  But, after working with her for literally no more than 10 minutes, I realized a HUD simply isn’t necessary.  And, in some ways it’s a lot easier adding your makeup without using a cumbersome HUD.
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Let’s finish off with a closeup of Momento’s Shop & Hop shoe gift.  Happy Christmas Eve everyone.  Enjoy!

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Formal Again

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SKIN |7 Deadly Skins .cecily/sand – Omega applier (Fashionable GG/free)
LIPSTICK |Access Event .cream collection – Omega applier (GG/free)
JEWELRY |RealEvil Industries .orbit set – w/color HUD (GG/free)
DRESS |Patula’s House .diana gown – classic & mesh (GG/free)

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Happy Tuesday!  We’re trying out a new format for our blog.  Hopefully this will make getting these fantastic freebies a bit easier for all.
This show stopping gown is one of many group gifts to be found at Patula’s House.  The Diana gown is sized for both classic and mesh avatars.  Patula’s House spreads its group gifts over several levels.
The two newest group gifts are located near the entrance on the ground floor.   Continue up to the second floor to access their wall of group gifts.  The walk is most definitely worth it!
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Visit the Access Event to pickup this wonderful set of 10 lipsticks made by Lisa Walker.  The Cream Collection includes appliers for Catwa & Lelutka heads.
The last stop is 7 Deadly Skins.  Even though the 7DS group has a join fee, the store does have several free offerings for all visitors.  One of the most notable free gift areas is right behind the main desk.  There are 6 different free gifts for members of several free shopping groups.  The sand tone skin featured on our model is one of 6 skin tones in the free gift for members of the [fashionable] group.  This is a lovely gift, thanks 7DS!

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Autumn Formal

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Don’t let today’s title fool you, we’re still on the hunt!  Namely,  SL F&O’s 1st Annual Hunt.  These gifts are simply awesome, and with nearly 100 stores participating we’ve got a lot of hunt items to share.
Today’s show stopper hunt item is the lovely Paulina gown from A&J Creations.  Best of all, Paulina is sized for classic and mesh bodied avatars.  Inside the box you’ll find an alpha for classic avatars, 5 standard mesh models, 5 fitmesh models, plus models for Maitreya, Slink, and Belleza.  
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If you wear an Omega compatible head and body then 7 Deadly Skins’ SL F&O gift is for you.  Noira is pleasingly tanned with just the right amount of beauty marks.
Chop Zuey’s contribution to the SL F&O hunt is this delicate leafy jewelry set.  It comes with a HUD that changes the metal and gems.
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Yesterday we featured the Nina Elegant Heels v.2 from Mangula. Today we’re showing the Nina Elegant Heels v.1.  Both versions are packed in the same gift box and come with a HUD offering 14 different colors, and are sized for eBODY, Maitreya, Slink, and Belleza feet.  Simply join their subscriber group, wait a few seconds for the database to update, then click the gift boxes and leave happy.
 
Iona’s Style Card:
SKIN – 7 Deadly Skins Noira – Omega applier one skin tone (SL F&O hunt gift 0L)
DRESS – A&J Creations Paulina dress – Classic & Mesh bodies (SL F&O hunt gift 0L)
JEWELRY – Chop Zuey Fleur Delique Set – gem & metal color HUD (SL F&O hunt gift 0L)
SHOES – Mangula  Nina Elegant Heels 2 – mesh feet + color HUD (subscriber gift 0L)

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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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Got Cake?

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… the eBento Event does, lots and lots of gift filled cakes waiting to satisfy your freebie loving sweet tooth.  Once at eBento simply join their free group and then snarf up all the lovely cakes.  You won’t be disappointed!
It’s going to take a few teleports to recreate today’s look, so let’s dive straight into the descriptions.   Let’s start with the Summer is Coming! tank top from Beautiful Dirty Rich.  This wonderful gift is free for anyone that visits the store, fits mesh and classic avatars, and has a HUD with 20 color choices including a materials option.
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The embroidered denim jacket is a group gift at WellMade.  It comes with a 3 color HUD, and sized for Belleza, Maitreya, Slink, and TMP mesh bodies.
No Cabide paired the jeans and flats in their Biah gift.  Both pants and shoes are controlled by the same HUD containing 6 color variations.
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JellyRoll’s May group gift supplied today’s hairstyle.  This hair can be worn with or without the flower.  Both the hair and flower are HUD controlled allowing for 10 different looks and 8 flower tones.
This freebie train’s last stop is eBento.  If your avatar’s head and body are Omega compatible then you’ll love the Yoga skin gift from Seven Deadly Skins.  The eyeshadow pictured here is a gift from ArteArte’s gift eyeshadow pack includes appliers and system layer tattoos so both mesh head users and classic avatars can share in the fun.
Be sure to stop by the GA.EG booth to pick up these fabulous mesh eyes!  These very well may be our favorite item at eBento.
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This delicate tattoo is a gift for mesh bodies from Madame Noir.
Both of these photos feature different views of the Yoga skin.  Look at that bellybutton!
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Supernatural gifted the rings.  Both are Bento rigged.
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SlackGirl supplied these glamorous fingernails.  They are specifically rigged to fit just about every mesh body available.  Which is especially nice for anyone wearing a scaled down freebie mesh body that lacks fingernails options.
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Here’s a closer look at the sandals from No Cabide.
Iona’s Style Card:
HAIR – JellyRoll Alice Hairstyle HUD & optional flower (group gift 0L/0L to join)
SKIN – Seven Deadly Skins Yoga skin mesh avi’s only @ eBento Event (group gift 0L/0L to join)
EYES – GA.EG Ultimate Eyes mesh w/detailed HUD  @ eBento Event (group gift 0L/0L to join)
EYESHADOW – Arte Verity set 3 (mesh & classic) @ eBento Event (group gift 0L/0L to join)
TOP – Beautiful Dirty Rich Summer is Coming! Tank – mesh & classic (0L)
JACKET – WellMade Sandra Jacket – 3 color HUD for mesh only (group gift 0L/0L to join)
JEANS &
SHOES – No Cabide Biah Set6 color HUD for mesh @ eBento Event (group gift 0L/0L to join)
FINGERNAILS – SlackGirl Flow Bento Mesh for Mesh bodies @ eBento Event (group gift 0L/0L to join)
TATTOO – Madame Noir Secret 1 tattoo mesh applier @ eBento Event (group gift 0L/0L to join)
RINGS – Supernatural Bento rigged @ eBento Event (group gift 0L/0L to join)
 

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