Aquarelle

Just little me… all alone… waiting for my ship to come in. And celebrating the arrival of spring in this stunning Aquarelle Gown in Turquoise, the latest group gift from ::PurpleMoon:: Creations. The ::PurpleMoon:: group is 50L to join, but the gifts are generous and frequent, and so worth the Lindens. After all, 20,000 members can’t be wrong, can they?

This luminous skin is Margot, the latest release from Glam Affair featured at the current round of Collabor88. I love the subtle freckles, and her wry, knowing smile. My hair, which I’ve shown before, is still available as a free group gift at “”D!va”". It comes with a dress, texture-changing flowers, and a wig with a couple of extra buns on top. I wanted to add some simple jewelry, so I went with Beloved Jewelry’s Modern Flowers in Silver set, which I found on the Marketplace for only 1L.

Looks like my ship has arrived!  /me swoons…

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Serena is wearing…

Skin – Glam Affair Margot America 06 (288L / featured @ Collabor88)

Eyes – IKON Ardent Eyes Virtue (not free)

Eyelashes – *Redgrave* 38-Classy (not free)

Hair – “”D!va”" 30,000 Members Group Gift (group gift / 0L / free to join)

Nails – Izzie’s Long Metallic Nails (not free)

Dress – :: PurpleMoon :: Aquarelle Gown (group gift / 0L / 50L to join)

Jewelry - Beloved Jewelry Modern Flowers in Silver (1L)

Poses by aDORKable Poses

Location – Bay of Balfalas

Afternoon Interrupted

Oh no! Gavin and I were spending a relaxing afternoon together, and now I walk in to find that Nessie has left me a little… present!  BAD NESSIE! Sigh… it has really been one of those days, so I guess this should be no surprise.

While I’m cleaning up, take a look at Gavin. He’s wearing the new Chris skin/shape/hair from REDGRAVE. Not free, but soooo handsome! His outfit, on the other hand, is free, and is the .:Mr. Hunter Hunt:. v.IV gift from Shadow Moon (0L). It includes the mesh shirt and vest, pants, and boots. There’s also a pair of sunglasses in the box, but instead he’s wearing these new Smoovies glasses from the Bitch/Bastard Store. For 1L, you get your choice of 4 different colored lenses. The frames also come in tortoise shell, if that’s more to your liking, and there are sizes for the ladies, as well (1L each).

As for me, I’m wearing a mesh outfit from {Liv-Glam} which is currently featured at Fi*Friday for only 55L. My shoes are one of the new group gifts at Baby Monkey (250L to join), and come in 9 different colors. I’m once again wearing the Classic Pearls jewelry from Lazuri, this time in completely different colors. Oh, and my skin is from [ROCKBERRY], and is currently featured as a free gift at FabFree Headquarters. Uma comes in 4 different skin tones.

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Serena is wearing…

Skin – [ROCKBERRY] Uma FabFree Light (0L / featured @ FabFree HQ)

Eyes – IKON Lucid Eyes Blue-Gray (not free)

Eyelashes – REDGRAVE 6-Natural (not free)

Hair – ^;^CaTwA^;^ Maria (not free)

Nails – Izzie’s Spring/Summer 2013 Nails (not free)

Pants/Top – {Liv-Glam} K Collection Sandra (55L / featured @ Fi*Friday)

Jewelry – Lazuri Classic Pearls (free gift / 0L)

Shoes – Baby Monkey Ultimate Roxane 2013 (group gift / 0L / 250L to join)

Poses by aDORKable Poses (not free)

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Gavin is wearing…

Skin - REDGRAVE Chris Tan (new! / not free)

Shape - REDGRAVE Chris (new! / not free)

Eyes – REDGRAVE Hollywood Blue (0L / featured @ .the event. HOLLYWOOD)

Hair - REDGRAVE Chris Brown (new! / not free)

Complete Outfit - Shadow Moon Invested (free / 0L / Mr. Hunter Hunt)

Glasses - Bitch/Bastard Store Smoovies Bastard Black (1L)

Poses by the {what next} Charlotte chair (not free)

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Other Items…

Pizza Box – Quark Yifu (0L)

SLmonopoly Game – Supernerd (10L)

Poop – Blot Brickworks (25L)

Puppy – Virtual Kennel Club (not free)

Pretty in Pink (or Holly in Hollywood?)

Roses are pink… and so is this beautiful dress from the swag bag of [FA CREATIONS] at .the event. HOLLYWOOD. It comes with many swirly layers of fluffy, pink skirt, as well as a layer of floating silver leaves, to which this picture does not do justice. You’ll just have to try it yourself to see what I mean. Also included in the box are the Leaves earrings and necklace that you see here.

Many of you probably know that I regularly wear eyelashes by Redgrave. Well, if you stop by the Redgrave store at .the event. HOLLYWOOD, you can pick up these lovely Hollywood lashes for free! Also in the box are these Hollywood Blue eyes, so you’ll get a two-fer makeover for your eyes, courtesy of Redgrave. And how gorgeous is this skin? It is Holly Spring Edition Sunkissed, the April group gift from Izzie’s (250L to join). She comes with and without cleavage, and with all the makeup you see here.

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Serena is wearing…

Skin – Izzie’s Holly Spring Ed. Sunkissed (group gift / 0L / 250L to join)

Eyes – *Redgrave* Hollywood Blue (free / 0L / .the event. Hollywood)

Eyelashes – *Redgrave* 41-Hollywood (free / 0L / .the event. Hollywood)

Hair – >TRUTH< Briony (not free)

Nails – *Sexy Mamas* Deluxe French Manicure (not free)

Dress – [FA CREATIONS] Assyria (free / 0L / .the event. Hollywood)

Jewelry - [FA CREATIONS] Leaves (free / 0L / .the event. Hollywood)

Poses by aDORKable Poses (not free)

Location – World’s End Garden

Free Join Weekend @ Baby Monkey!

Hello Fabulouses! Just a quickie to let you know about Baby Monkey’s Free Join Weekend, April 6 & 7, 2013. Baby Monkey Junkies receive lots of group gifts throughout the year, as well as special discounts on selected new releases, and the holiday gifts are particularly amazing. The usual group join fee is 250L, so here’s your chance to get into a great group for FREE!

Current group members: be sure to stop by the store and pick up the current group gifts, as they will be removed during the free join weekend.

Oh, and my dress? I picked it up from one of the many lucky chairs in the store. It’s mesh, and comes in standard sizing.

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Serena is wearing…

Skin – [:Tuli:] Elyse Pearl – dimples (not free)

Eyes – IKON Ardent Eyes Blossom (not free / featured @ The Boutique)

Eyelashes – *Redgrave* 38-Classy (not free)

Hair – >TRUTH< Tymber (not free / featured at FaMESHed)

Nails – Izzie’s Classic Nails (not free)

Dress – Baby Monkey Carissa Olive (free / 0L / Lucky Chair)

Jewelry – Maxi Gossamer Sybil’s LadyBug (not free / featured @ FaMESHed)

Shoes – Baby Monkey Riva Pump Nudes (previous group gift / no longer free)

Bag – ::Duh!:: Big Tote Brown (20L)

Pose by aDORKable Poses (not free)

Location – Small Town of Green

Not Quite Live from HOLLYWOOD: More Goodies!

Oh my goodness, the paparazzi is out in full force today at .the event HOLLYWOOD! The sim was so full that I couldn’t even TP in to take photos or get exact SLurls. Ah well, you’ll just have to wander around and pick up all the great swag bags until you find exactly what you’re looking for.

Let me first say that the designers at .the event. HOLLYWOOD have been so generous. When Love told me to go over and take a look, I thought there would only be a few designers with swag bags. But nooo, almost every store has something wonderful for you, for FREE! And with 80 designers to choose from, your virtual arms are going to be very full! So let me show you a few goodies that I picked up yesterday…

I loved this Ballerina Aurora Dress by Snowpaws as soon as I tried it on. It’s part ballet tutu + part sexy corset, and the flexi skirt moves so gracefully. Plus, it’s purple, my favorite color. I added these sparkly Mesh Glitter Heels in silver by *Epic*.

Snowpaws was also thinking of our jewelry needs, and included these dangly, purple Felin Parvant Earrings in the box with the Aurora dress. I couldn’t resist adding this silver and purple ring from FINESMITH, which I picked up yesterday at The Spring Fling Hunt (more about that in a future post). The skin I’m in today is a free gift from [HUIT] at The Skin Fair, and it comes with and without cleavage. My Angelina Eyes are from MULHOLLAND’s swag bag, and my hair is Kate by Miss. C. It does not come with a hairbase, so like Love, I also paired it with a hairbase from >TRUTH<.

Many thanks to the wonderful, generous designers at .the event. HOLLYWOOD!

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Serena is wearing…

Skin – [HUIT] Skin Fair 2013 Gift (free / 0L / available @ The Skin Fair)

Eyes – MULHOLLAND Angelina Eyes (free / 0L)

Eyelashes – *Redgrave* 19-Diva (not free)

Hair – Miss C Kate (free / 0L)

Hairbase – >TRUTH< (free / 0L)

Nails – Izzie’s Long Metallic Nails (not free)

Dress/Earrings – Snowpaws Ballerina Aurora Dress (free / 0L)

Ring – FINESMITH Maziar Ring (free / 0L / SFH)

Shoes – *Epic* Mesh Glitter Heels (free / 0L)

Poses – aDORKable (not free)

Location – Hollywood Sim (NOT .the event.)

A Dirty Little Secret @ The Wash Cart Sale

Confession: I sometimes sing and dance around my house when no one is looking. Ok, Nessie is looking, and she probably thinks I sound like a sick cat. But she’s a good sport and always puts up with my silly antics.

I might sound awful, but at least I look good. Nessie and I popped over to The Wash Cart Sale today and boy, the joint was jumpin’! I picked up some great deals from [dirty.little.secret] and wanted to show you a few of my favorites. I love the textures and vivid colors in this mesh Spring Poofy Party Dress. And my pumps, also mesh, are texture-change with 3 different colors/patterns.

[dirty.little.secret] Mesh Spring Poofy Party Dress (10L / TWCS)
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/The%20Wash/206/89/23

[dirty.little.secret] Mesh Spring Pumps (10L / TWCS)
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/The%20Wash/206/89/23

These Spring Love Letter Jeans are not mesh, but they do come in both gray and pink. I still haven’t figured out what they say, but the writing is pretty. These mesh flats are texture-change with 3 different colors/patterns. You can even change the amount of shininess!

[dirty.little.secret] Mesh Spring Tube Top (10L / TWCS)
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/The%20Wash/206/89/23

[dirty.little.secret] Spring Love Letter Jeans (10L / TWCS)
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/The%20Wash/206/89/23

[dirty.little.secret] Mesh Spring Ballet Flats (10L / TWCS)
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/The%20Wash/206/89/23

Why yes, I do like to dance around and sing in my undies sometimes, especially in cute, FREE undies! That’s right, these undies are a free gift from [dirty.little.secret] at The Wash Cart Sale, so be sure you stop by and pick up a pair. These fun, pop star poses – which include the microphone – are by aDORKable Poses for this month’s round of My Attic. All items at My Attic are 95L, which is a steal for such cute poses and props! But here’s the bad news: today is the last day for the February round, so HURRY!

[dirty.little.secret] Spring Undies (free gift / 0L / TWCS)
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/The%20Wash/206/89/23

[dirty.little.secret] Mesh Spring Pumps (10L / TWCS)
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/The%20Wash/206/89/23

My necklace and earrings (which are buried in my hair) are the current group gift from Virtual Impressions (free to join). There is another gift box sitting at the bottom of the stairs which is free for everyone, so don’t miss it while you’re there!

Oh, and this GOR-JUSS skin is by [TULI] for My Attic for… that’s right, 95L! Zoe :: Pop comes in 3 skin tones (I’m wearing the fairest, Petal), and comes with the eye makeup you see here (excluding the lashes), 2 types of cleavage, a nail concealer (THANK YOU!), and the purple lipstick you see me wearing in the first two photos. But again, you only have TODAY to get the great My Attic sale items, so don’t delay! Seriously, it’s not often that I try on a new skin from a new-to-me designer and say, “WOW!”, but… wow! I’ll definitely be looking for more from TULI.

As you can see, there are tons of great items for sale at The Wash Cart Sale, and this is just one cart! All items are 10L or less, and many carts have freebies just waiting for you. You have until March 13th to check out all the 10L goodness!

VISIT THE WASH CART SALE
http://slurl.com/secondlife/The%20Wash/166/79/23

The Wash Official Blog

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Serena is also wearing…

Skin – TULI Zoe/Pearl:: Pop (95L / My Attic)
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/The%20Deck/88/185/22

Eyes – IKON Lucid Eyes Blue-Gray (not free)
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Hot/250/82/38

Eyelashes – *Redgrave* 6-Natural (not free)
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/REDGRAVE%20Skins%20Fashion/94/178/21

Hair – [elikatira] Return (70% off until 3/10/13)
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Elikatira/62/127/34

Nails – Izzie’s Classic Nails (not free)
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Izzies/115/125/34

Jewelry – Virtual Impressions Avril in Pink & White Diamonds
(group gift / 0L / free to join)
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Ekho/171/108/32

Puppy – Virtual Kennel Club Birch Puppy (not free)
https://marketplace.secondlife.com/stores/63657

Poses – aDORKable Poses Pop Star (95L / My Attic)
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/The%20Deck/88/185/22

MOCKing Bernadette in Glitterati

I’m feeling all “50′s Pin-up Girl” in this fabulous, poofy dress, the February group gift from !Glitterati by Sapphire. The !Glitterati! group is 50L to join, but the monthly group gifts and member discounts are plentiful, and more than worth the join fee. My Loveshack updo is  by ::Exile::, and is available for only 95L until February 28th at My Attic. Does it remind you of the B-52s, or is that just me? My bag is the Little Clutch by ::Duh!::. I sprang for the 50L fatpack, but you can get 2 colors for only 20L, if you prefer.

In search of accessories, I wandered into the Womenstuff Lounge and found this Pearl & Ruby set by Always Eclectic. The Womenstuff group is 50L to join and worth every Linden. This lovely skin is a group gift from M.O.C.K. Cosmetics . The M.O.C.K. group is 250L to join, but Mockie is more than generous with the gifts, and when she’s feeling creative, look out! Right now, there are so many gifts sitting in the notices that I haven’t even had enough time to open them all yet! Bernadette comes in 4 different brow colors, and includes skin appliers for Lolas. Also included are several different layer options for cleavage (I’m wearing the size D tattoo layer). I’ve added another gift: an eyeshadow called The Great Neutraliser. Both group gifts can be found in the notices, along with at least 2 dozen other make-ups and gifts!

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Serena is wearing…

Skin – M.O.C.K. Cosmetics Bernadette (group gift / 0L / 250L to join)
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Business%20District%20Delta/128/146/23

Eyes – IKON Utopia Eyes Light Silver + Blue (not free)
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Hot/250/82/38

Eyelashes – *Redgrave* 6-Natural (not free)
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/REDGRAVE%20Skins%20Fashion/94/178/21

Eyeshadow – M.O.C.K. Cosmetics The Great Neutraliser
(group gift / 0L / 250L to join)
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Business%20District%20Delta/128/146/23

Hair – ::Exile:: Loveshack (95L / My Attic)
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/The%20Deck/88/185/22

Nails – Izzie’s Classic Nails (not free)
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Izzies/115/125/32

Dress – ! Glitterati ! February Group Gift (free / 0L / 50L to join)
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Gigli%20Aragami/64/54/27

Jewelry – Always Eclectic Pearl & Ruby (WS group gift / 0L / 50L to join)
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Gizza%20Creations%20II/33/33/73

Shoes – [Gos] Sophia Peeptoe (not free)
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Gos/110/110/302

Bag – ::Duh!:: Little Clutch (20L)
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Coco%20Falls/87/118/897

Poses by aDORKable (not free)
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/The%20Deck/135/191/21

Location – petit pas
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/petit%20pas/123/82/32

Cashmere and Suede: Tuesday’s Temptation

Laptop, scanner, magnifying glass… I’m heading out for a long day of research at the library, and I sure hope I didn’t forget anything. I certainly didn’t forget to wear this fabulous new group gift from Baby Monkey. The group is 250L to join, but in this gift alone you get the mesh sweater and skirt, plus these cute ankle boots. There are several other gifts still on the board, so you’ll come away with plenty of really great stuff, with more to come!

My necklace and earrings are the latest offerings from Maxi Gossamer at the February round of Collabor88. Called Khaleesi’s Temptation, both are texture change with gold/silver metals and 12 gem/stone combinations. Finally, since I have so much to carry, I picked up this Big Satchel from ::Duh!:: for 20L to hold it all.

Now… where did I put my keys?

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Serena is wearing…

Skin – Glam Affair Roza Basic America (not free)
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Beauty%20Avatar%20couture/164/134/24

Eyes – IKON Utopia Eyes Pale Sepia (not free)
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Hot/250/82/38

Eyelashes – *Redgrave* 38-Classy (not free)
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/REDGRAVE%20Skins%20Fashion/94/178/21

Hair – ^;^CaTwA^;^ Bella (not free)
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/CaTwA/127/10/22

Nails – Izzie’s Metallic Gradient Nails (not free)
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Izzies/115/125/34

Outfit – Baby Monkey Cashmere Sweater & Suede Skirt Sable
(group gift / 0L / 250L to join)
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Dindrane%20Elfor/191/76/42

Earrings – Gossamer Jewellery Khaleesi’s Temptation (188L / Collabor88)
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/8%208/88/188/890

Necklaces – Gossamer Jewellery Khaleesi’s Temptation (288L / Collabor88)
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/8%208/88/188/890

Bag – ::Duh!:: Big Satchel Brown (20L)
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Coco%20Falls/86/121/905

Pose by aDORKable (not free)
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/The%20Deck/135/191/30

Location – Small Town of Green
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/pretty%20island/192/121/27

I Love Noel in the Springtime

It’s no secret that I love fantasy clothing. I don’t role-play; I just like to dress dress the part. Anyway, this lovely satin, brocade gown is -Lara- Turquoise, the February group gift from *Aggressione*. The group is free to join, and when you do, you’ll get another little giftie just for joining! If turquoise isn’t your color, there are 6 others from which to choose, all for 100L each.

When I saw this gorgeous Noel skin from -Belleza- advertised for today’s Fifty Linden Friday, I knew I had to have it. I mean, how beautiful IS that eye shadow?! Such a perfect match for the -Lara- dress. I’m a child of the 70s, and blue eye shadow never looked so good, trust me. So if you like Noel too, head over to -Belleza- before midnight tonight or you’ll miss the sale.

I’m standing near the landing point of The Realm of Mystara North, to which I was introduced by the blog, Where’s Dim Sum? That cat really knows the best places to visit, so I suspect I’ll be following her around more often.

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Serena is wearing…

Skin – -Belleza- Noel Spring Skin (50L / FLF)
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Belleza/86/140/25

Eyes – IKON Horizon Eyes v2 Pale Glass (not free)
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Hot/250/82/38

Eyelashes – *Redgrave* 6-Natural (not free)
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/REDGRAVE%20Skins%20Fashion/94/178/21

Hair – >TRUTH< Jade (not free)
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Truth%20Hair/114/34/27

Nails – *Sexy Mamas* Deluxe French Manicure (not free)
https://marketplace.secondlife.com/p/Sexy-Mamas-Deluxe-French-Manicure-Sculpted-Prim-Nails/1590244

Dress – *Aggressione* -Lara- Turquoise Gown (group gift / 0L / free to join)
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Pleione/206/229/28

Jewelry – KOSH Tink (not free)
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Rain/94/131/28

Poses by aDORKable (not free)
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/The%20Deck/135/191/30

Location – The Realm of Mystara North
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Stromness/199/155/22

Cherry Picking at ::PurpleMoon::

If you haven’t been to ::PurpleMoon:: yet for the Cherries on Top Hunt 2, you’ve got until February 15th to head over and pick some cherries! This hunt is free to the public – no group required – and all the prizes are free (0L). You’ll be looking for a small pair of cherries with a stem and leaf. There are no hints, but this hunt is easy peasy, and there are GIANT cherries hanging from the ceiling of each room containing a prize!

NOTE: This hunt has been extended until 17 February, 11:59 PM SLT.

There are so many sweet gifts to be found that I just don’t know what to wear first! I’m hoping maybe Nessie the Fashionista Pup can help me decide.

Skinny Jeans in Cherry #10 (free / 0L)

Kade Top in Old Pink #2 (free / 0L)

Frozen Dew Earrings & Necklace #8 (free / 0L)

Floral Dress in Pink #4 (free / 0L)

Mara Boots in Old Pink #6 (free / 0L)

Frozen Dew Earrings #8 (free / 0L)

Cindy Dress in Pink #9 (free / 0L)

Mara Boots in Old Pink #6 (free / 0L)

Rosali Necklace in Pink/Cherry/White #7 (free / 0L)

Flower Power Pants in White/Cherry #3 (free / 0L)

Kade Top in Old Pink #2 (free / 0L)

Frozen Dew Earrings & Necklace #8 (free / 0L)

Cordelia Dress in Pink #1 (free / 0L)

Mara Boots in Old Pink #6 (free / 0L)

Mara Handbag in Old Pink #5 (free / 0L)

Frozen Dew Earrings & Necklace #8 (free / 0L)

The skin I’m in is Alyss Wonderland Fairy, the current group gift from Al Vulo that Love wrote about a while back. Oh, and the pretty picture I’m standing next to is the Mon Amour Hunt gift from Immerse (formerly Prism Furniture) #130. All items in the MAH are free/0L.

Can you ever have too much pink? I don’t think so, and I’m pretty sure Nessie agrees!

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Serena is also wearing…

Skin – Al Vulo Alyss Wonderland Blonde Fairy (group gift / 0L / free to join)
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/ReMix%20Yo%20LIfe/178/160/1351

Eyes – IKON Utopia Eyes Pale Mint (not free)
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Hot/250/82/38

Eyelashes – *Redgrave* 6-Natural (not free)
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/REDGRAVE%20Skins%20Fashion/94/178/21

Hair – >TRUTH< Dawson (not free)
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Truth%20Hair/114/34/27

Tights – Izzie’s High-Waisted Tights Colors (not free)
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Izzies/115/125/34

Nails – Izzie’s Long Metallic Nails (not free)
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Izzies/115/125/34

Shoes – [elikatira] Move Pumps (70% off on sale)
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Elikatira/70/127/35

Puppy – Virtual Kennel Club Birch Puppy (not free)
https://marketplace.secondlife.com/stores/63657

Poses by aDORKable (not free)
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/The%20Deck/135/191/21