Casual Friday at the Cherry Cafe

Thank goodness it’s the weekend! RL work has been kicking my fanny, and I’m so happy to get out in the fresh air. I decided to take my bicycle for a spin and found this cute cafe at Bay City… perfect place to relax with a cup of tea and a good book. 8-)

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I’m wearing a mesh shorts and shirt combo, which is a group gift at CHANDELLE. Now, there are two different VIP groups at CHANDELLE: a free group and a not free group. This gift is for the free group. :-) The shirt comes in white and black, and the shorts come in black, blue, pink, sea (like a seafoam green), and purple, which I’m wearing. I should tell you that these items aren’t exactly made to fit standard sizing. I normally wear a size XS, but here I’m wearing M. But… they’re free, so give ‘em a try, and see if there’s a size for you. My mesh ankle boots are a group gift from *COCO* (free to join). I decided to add a pair of socks from Maitreya, but the boots themselves do not come with socks.

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I am so loving the new applier HUD nails for Slink Avatar Enhanced Hands! My RL nails are super short and unpolished, but I never have to leave my SL home without a perfect mani/pedi. These gorgeous nails are the new group gift from Izzie’s (250L to join). There are 10 different designs in the HUD, and appliers for both fingers and toes. My Analog Dog hair is not free, but is featured until May 12th at Genre for 100L. I ♥ the casual, yet sexy, Princess Leia buns. ;-)  Love has shown you this Gold Heart Key necklace before, but I couldn’t resist wearing it myself. It comes in 3 different lengths, and is currently featured as a group gift at Energy Club (free to join). My little Pearl Daisies earrings are one of 3 pairs in a recent group gift from Gossamer Jewellery (I showed a different style here). You’ll find them in the group notices… still there as of tonight, but don’t dawdle, as they won’t be there much longer!

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Serena is wearing…

Skin – [:Tuli:] Eva Pearl Elementary (not free)

Eyes – IKON Ardent Eyes Frostbite (not free)

Eyelashes – *Redgrave* 6-Natural (not free)

Hair – Analog Dog Culprit (100L / featured @ Genre)

Hands – Slink Mesh Hands Casual (not free)

Nails – Izzie’s Slink Rainbow Nails Applier (group gift / 250L to join)

Shorts/Shirt – CHANDELLE Alex (group gift / free to join)

Earrings – Gossamer Jewellery Pearl Daisies (group gift / free to join)

Necklace – Gossamer Jewellery Gold Heart Key (group gift / featured @ Energy Club)

Boots – *COCO* Belted Ankle Boots (group gift / free to join)

Socks – Maitreya Scrunched Prim Socks (not free)

Bicycle – {what next} Brighton Bicycle Set (not free)

Poses by Glitterati Poses and {what next}

Location – Cherry Cafe, Bay City

A Flash of Cotton Candy

After a long day of research at the library, what’s better than coming home and slipping into something sexy to do more research? Actually, I don’t normally lounge around in my undies while I work. But not being one to let a good blogger prompt go to waste – especially when it has to do with sticky, sweet yummyness – I decided to participate in 50 Shades of Sexy, which is designed to highlight some of the gorgeous lingerie offered by SL designers. And if I can find something sweet for our fabulous readers, even better! This week’s prompt: cotton candy.

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I’m wearing Izzie’s Heart Undies, which I found on the Marketplace for 5L. Now, I know that’s not free, but consider this: you also get a second set of heart undies in the box, as well as a garter belt and stockings. So that works out to less than 1L per item… pretty close to free, right?

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The skin I’m in is Pink Flash, which is was Belleza’s offering for Fifty Linden Friday. Unfortunately, not only is it no longer offered for 50L, I couldn’t even find it in the store. :-( So sorry… I had intended to post this much earlier, but I fell asleep at the keyboard! Love showed the Purple Flash version earlier, so hopefully you were able to grab this gorgeous skin at the sale price. The good news is that you can pick up these Hammered Silver Earrings with Pink Crystals (and bling!) by Beloved on the Marketplace for just 1L. There is also a matching necklace available for the same price.

News Flash: My hair is not free, but it is by >TRUTH<, which is a really bad segue into telling you about the Truth District Winter Sale, starting January 20th. The sale is exclusive to group members, so if you want to take advantage of the discounted prices, be sure you join the Truth District Update Group before 12 AM SLT on January 20 to avoid a join fee.

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Serena is wearing…

Skin – -Belleza- Pink Flash (past FLF / no longer on sale)
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Belleza/86/140/25

Eyes – IKON Sunrise Eyes Pale Rose (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< Velvet (not free)
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Truth%20Hair/113/35/27

Nails – *Sexy Mamas* Sculpted Prim Nails (not free)
https://marketplace.secondlife.com/p/Sexy-Mamas-Manicure-Sculpted-Prim-Nails/1555563

Lingerie – Izzie’s Heart Undies (5L)
https://marketplace.secondlife.com/p/Izzies-Heart-Undies-Valentines-DOLLARBIE/1069824

Earrings – Beloved Hammered Silver Earrings w/Pink Crystal (1L)
https://marketplace.secondlife.com/p/Beloved-Jewelry-Hammered-Silver-Earrings-Pink-Crystal/723449

Socks – Maitreya Scrunched Prim Socks (not free)
https://marketplace.secondlife.com/p/Maitreya-Scrunched-PrimSocks-ColorSet-2/1751616

With Love Hunt – oOo The First Frost

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SAKIDE has two very nice gifts for the With Love Hunt, one being for women and one for men.  The First Frost outfit is the gift for women and includes the sweater, scarf, mesh skirt and mittens.  The White Crocodile Boots I am wearing are not free, but are available for purchase at SAKIDE, and match perfectly with this outfit!  Calgon is wearing the men’s WLH gift  from SAKIDE that includes the matching mesh sweater and mittens. His Lash-Ware Black Rolled Denim Mesh Jeans are also a steal at just 25L.

The couples pose we are using is a With Love Hunt prize too, and it can be found at oOo Studio.  It’s called “Sweetest” and includes the candy cane heart.

As mentioned in my previous post, all of the With Love Hunt gifts are 10L and the icon to search for is a black gift box with red ribbons. Complete list with slurls & hints - http://www.chic-management.com/

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Love is wearing…

Skin – Al Vulo Polly (not free) - http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/ReMix%20Yo%20LIfe/178/160/1351

Hair – Wasabi Pills Anais (not free) - http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Coraline/206/135/53

Outfit – SAKIDE First Frost (female) (10L / WLH) - http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Dark%20Tranquility/128/92/25

Boots – SAKIDE Crocodile Boots (not free) - http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Dark%20Tranquility/128/92/25

Cal is wearing…

Skin – Belleza Johan Tan 3E (not free) - http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Belleza/128/198/24

Hair – Truth Drake (not free) - http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Truth%20Hair/106/85/25

Sweater – SAKIDE First Frost (male) (10L / WLH) - http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Dark%20Tranquility/128/92/25

Jeans – Lash-ware Black Rolled Denim Mesh Jeans (25L) - http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Melioria/140/207/22

Boots – Maitreya Desert Boots (not free) - http://slurl.com/secondlife/Maitreya%20Isle/206/180/23

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Pose – oOo Studio Sweetest (10L / WLH) - http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/junkDrawer/32/81/25

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My Pumpkin Patch Prize

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“Weeee! Look what I found in the pumpkin patch – A Calgon Foxdale!! “.  He is looking a little nervous about my wheel barrow driving capabilities isn’t he…  lol!

What fun this pose was to work with!  I picked up this wheelbarrow pose from Sparrow Tree Designs for 5L as it is their Autumn Hunt Prize!  I am working my way through the entire hunt and found so many wonderful prizes that I thought I would show you a selection of them over the next few days so keep your eyes peeled for more to come. There are about 28 participating designers with Autumn themed gifts.

Official The Autumn Hunt Blog - http://slspecialsales.wordpress.com/hint-list-for-the-autumn-hunt/

October 20th – November 4th  *  Hunt Icon – Cornacopia *  5L Per Item

The white denim shirt Cal is wearing is a free group gift from Gabriel which you can find in the Group Gifts area where there are a ton of gifts for both men and women. The group is free to join!  He has paired them up with a pair of Ripped Jeans from Dirty Hands by Sartoria which are now on sale for 50L along with the entire rest of the store inworld and on Marketplace.

The dress I am wearing in this post is also a TA hunt prize and you can find this supa sexay partial mesh Wiggle Dress at Sassy!  I searched high and low for a matching necklace for this dress, and remembered a tip from FabFree Reader,Petuniia that Virtual Impressions has some gorgeous free jewelry!  I TPed my way down there and found the Bead Shower Necklace in Amber set out as a freebie!

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The pose used in this second photo is a The Autumn Hunt prize as well, you can find this fantastic pose in a pack of five hiding in the TAE hunt icon at -no wow-.

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Love is wearing…

Skin – PXL Faith (25% off VIP Sale) - http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Cindel/126/102/26

Eyes - IKON Horizon Eyes V2 Caramel (previous group gift / no longer free) - http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Hot/227/92/39

Hair – Truth Dawson (not free) - http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Truth%20Hair/113/35/27

Dress – Sassy! The Wiggle Dress (5L / TAH) - http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Sassy/57/103/34

Boots – Similar Viper (not free) - Similar Viper Boots (not free) - http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Sleeping%20Beauty/173/189/25

Jewelry – Virtual Impressions Bead Shower Necklace in Amber (free / 0L) - http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Ekho/185/138/27

Calgon is wearing…

Skin – Belleza Johan Tan (not free) - http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/shin%20zushi/150/161/26

Eyes – Ikon Horizon Eyes v2 Dark Turquois (no longer free) - http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Hot/227/92/39

Hair – Truth Drake (not free) - http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Truth%20Hair/113/35/27

Shirt – Gabriel Denimshirt White (free group gift / 0L / free to join) - http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/GABRIEL/116/175/24

Jeans – Sartoria Dirty Hands Ripped Jeans (50L Sale) - http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Burning%20Love/192/58/21

Shoes – Maitreya Male Desert Boots (not free) - http://slurl.com/secondlife/Maitreya%20Isle/206/180/23

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Wheel Barrow Pose by Sparrow Tree (5L / TAH) - http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Sanctuary%20Point/215/117/951

-no wow- Poses The Autumn Hunt Pose Pack (5L / TAH) -  http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Huron/98/167/3551

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Mother Goose, Bonne Chance, SOUL & SuPerBia

Its not really like me to deviate away from my usual Windlight settings of “AnaLutetia – AvatarOpt2 Whiter” but after wandering through Tempura and its beautiful Autumnal scenary I wanted to make at least one picture look really pretty. So I went through the options and settled on the Windlight Setting called “Annyka’s Soft Lavender Day” for these pictures!

I love the Autumn Poncho by Soul, its perfect to keep you snuggly warm while you go wandering through the woods. It might be a little too cold for shorts but the Group Gift Zoe Shorts by Bonne Chance! are just too cute to resist! Good thing I have these suspender socks by Dirty.Little.Secret to keep at least some of my legs warm!

I decided to sass the outfit up a little with some accessories by SuPerBia. You can find the piercings and Earplugs as Group Gifts at their mainstore and the Halloween Nails are free at their stall at The Midnight Nightmares Halloween Market

The skin is by Mother Goose and is another addition to their growing 1L skin range. I love the cute little stars above the eyes!

I think its time I went home and got a mug of cocoa before I catch a cold!

Free and Under 10L
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Sasha Skin by Mother Goose – 1L
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Turpentine/228/153/22
Mesh Autumn Poncho by SOUL – Group Gift – 0L
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Chestnut%20Valley/42/113/2953
Zoe Mesh Shorts by BCC Bonne Chance – Group Gift – 0L
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Cours/36/212/25
Suspender Socks Bright Pack by Dirty.Little.Secret – 0L
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Envision/112/63/1747
Piercing and Ear Plugs by SuPerBia – Group Gifts @ Mainstore – 0L
http://slurl.com/secondlife/The%20Slums/219/29/28
Nails by SuPerBia @ Midnight Nightmares Halloween Market – 0L
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Midnight%20Nightmares/127/173/23
New Subscriber Pumps by Maitreya – 0L
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Maitreya%20Isle/178/175/23

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Athena hair by LeLutka
http://slurl.com/secondlife/LeLutka/128/128/26

HINAKO Featured At Acid Lily

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Acid Lily has a new round of goodies again this week and as always, the Fashion Gallery is packed with wonderful goodies, all priced under 70L.  There are a few new designers participating such as HINAKO!  They are featuring their Belinda Bunny Hair in Cocoa Red that does include the bunny ears for 70L and also they have an adorable dollarbie!  You can grab the Mesh Ladies Denim A Dress for just 1L right beside the Belinda Bunny Hair.  I wore my Jane Intrinsic Tank with it, but you could wear it with a bra, bikini or even a long sleeved shirt for fall!  The MG Candy Love Heart Necklace is a Gacha prize that I picked up from The Arcade Gacha Event for 25L.  Kyle and I checked it out yesterday and there are quite a few really interesting things to be found there – make sure you check it out!

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Love is wearing…

Skin – Al Vulo Polly (not free) - http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/ReMix%20Yo%20LIfe/178/160/1351

Eyes - IKON Utopia Eyes Pale Mint + Gold (previous group gift / no longer free) -  http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Hot/227/92/39

Hair – HINAKO Hair Belinda Bunny Cocoa Red (70L @ Acid Lily) - http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Reality%20Dream/203/41/1701

Jane Intrinsic Tanks (free / 0L) - http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Zyrra/117/137/24 

Dress – HINAKO Mesh Ladies Denim A (1L) - http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Reality%20Dream/203/41/1701

Shoes – Maitreya Flip Flops (not free) - http://slurl.com/secondlife/Maitreya%20Isle/206/180/23

Necklace – MG Necklace Candy Love Heart (25L @ The Arcade Gacha Event) - http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Country%20Club/168/242/3115

Poses by LAP (closed)

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Fly It Like You Stole It

qbeedorkToday is a gorgeous sunny day in RL, and it’s a perfect day to “go fly a kite”, so I’m gonna make this short n’ sweet, and get my bottom back out there!
At Qbee, you can pick up their latest group gift with your free group tag activation.  The gift includes the Paisley Pretty Outfits in three different prints.  In the sets you will find, the printed skirt with back bow, solid tank top, headband and sunglasses.

qbeedork3The playful Kite Poses are a free gift at Adorkable which you can pick up just inside the entrance in the corner. It includes three holdable kites with co-ordinating poses. Tons of fun :)  This pose has been there for some time, and is not a new freebie – but I bet it’s new to some of you!  Adorkable is currently also having a super 50% off sale!

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I know you are probably thinkin.. “Why is she flying her kite so close to the power lines?”  And well.. it’s on account of..  Can’t do that in RL!  I am such a rebel.

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Love is wearing…

Skin – Al Vulo Polly (not free) - http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/ReMix%20Yo%20LIfe/178/160/1351

Hair – D!va Marie (free group gift / 0L / free to join) - http://slurl.com/secondlife/CalanDiva/148/157/24

Qbee Paisley Pretty 3pk Dresses (free group  gift / 0L / free to join) - http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Cherry%20Blossom/182/164/22

Shoes – Maitreya Flip Flops (not free) - http://slurl.com/secondlife/Maitreya%20Isle/206/180/23

Adorkable Poses: Kites (free / 0L) -  http://slurl.com/secondlife/The%20Deck/134/192/22

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Eye CandyMetal

Snapshot_003 My friend Mik, who is quite a nice piece of eye candy was kind enough to hold still for a few minutes on the PnP First Date pose I found for free on marketplace so I could snap pictures of him in the Men’s August Group Gift from CandyMetal!  It includes the mesh board shorts and matching towel over his shoulder.
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The Women’s August Group Gift at CandyMetal includes the two piece vintage bathing suit and also the mesh cover-up with the adorable anchor on the front.  The group is just 25L to join.
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Love is wearing…

Skin – Al Vulo Polly (not free) - http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/ReMix%20Yo%20LIfe/178/160/1351

Eyes – IKON Utopia Eyes Light Blue + Rust (previous group gift / no longer free) - http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Hot/227/92/39

Hair – LeLutka Aphrodite (not free) - http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/LeLutka/128/128/26

CandyMetal August Group Gift (free group gift / 0L / 25L to join) - http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/X/63/100/38

Shoes – Maitreya Flip Flops (not free) - http://slurl.com/secondlife/Maitreya%20Isle/206/180/23

Mik is wearing…

Skin – Belleza Ashton (previous group gift / no longer free) - http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Belleza/119/134/26

Hair – Wasabi Pills Teeloh (not free) - http://slurl.com/secondlife/Coraline/206/135/53

CandyMetal August Group Gift (free group gift / 0L / 25L to join) - http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/X/63/100/38

 PnP First Date Pose (free / 0L / marketplace) - https://marketplace.secondlife.com/p/PNP-First-Date/3749589

Photo Location – Eternidad - http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Eternidad/132/177/23

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Life’s A Beach

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Prism Designs has a super cute beachy group gift out for it’s members this month!  The photo above displays the Life’s A Beach outfit that includes the gold bikini top (and bottoms as well, not shown) and the adorable knickers with a fun swirly print on them.  The group is free to join.

While I was at Prism picking up the group gift, I noticed that they are participating in the Keep Me Cool Hunt that runs until August 31st.  If you locate the ice cream cone icon in the store, you can buy the partial mesh Josie outfit below that includes the dress, scarf and bracelet for 0L!

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The skin I am wearing today is not free, however I can’t help myself from sharing the details with you because I LOVE it and it’s a great deal!!  You can pick up Mirror Enigma’s Rachel in a tan skin tone at the Structure Your Skin Project for 99L this month.  The pack includes three makeups with and without cleavage, as well as eyes, lashes (not shown), and a shape (not shown).  What a steal for such a beautiful skin.  Mirror Enigma’s lips have been blowing me away lately!
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Love is wearing…

Skin – Rachel Tan Skintone SYSP (99L @ SYSP) - http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Kimberley/47/99/1300

Hair – LeLutka Magdalen (not free) - http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/LeLutka/128/128/26

Prism Life’s A Beach (free group gift / 0L / free to join) - http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Bal%20Harbour/27/183/22

Prism Josie (free / 0L / KMCH) - http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Bal%20Harbour/27/183/22

Shoes – Maitreya Flip Flops (not free) - http://slurl.com/secondlife/Maitreya%20Isle/206/180/23

Earrings – WTG Honey (previous group gift / no longer free) - http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Pearl/239/217/494

Poses by Glitterati - Poses by Glitterati - - http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Glitterati/95/161/21

Location – Solelua Beachhttp://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Solelua%20Beach/166/36/21

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Taking Calgon Away

Snapshot_001jj I borrowed the ever so handsome Calgon to help me display the latest male and female group gifts from GizzA.  I dragged him to Lost World for photos and he was very patient while I played with windlights and poses and made him rebake like a zillion times until I got a couple of shots I was happy with.  You might say Calgon is a unique name choice and probably the first thing that will come to your mind is “Calgon, take me away!”  lmao, which is what he says he hears all the time, but he says this was not the inspiration for his name.  He did not elaborate on the actual reason for his name…  It may take another photo session to get it out of him.

The belted pants, white shirt and navy unbuttoned blazer that Cal is wearing and the floral silks and hair accessory that I am barely wearing are the July group gifts at GizzA which you can pick up along with TONS of previous gifts with your free group tag activation.

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Love is wearing…

Skin – Al Vulo Polly (not free) - http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/ReMix%20Yo%20LIfe/178/160/1351

Makeup – MOCK Lip Color Venom (free wearable demo / 0L) - http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Business%20District%20Delta/126/163/23

Eyes – IKON Utopia Eyes Deep Faerie Green (previous hunt item / no longer free) - http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Hot/227/92/39

Hair – Elikatira Abbey (not free) - http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Elikatira/63/127/34

Outfit -  GizzA July Group Gift (free group gift / 0L / free to join) - http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/GizzA%20Creations/131/113/72

Feet – Slink Women’s Natural Bare Feet (not free) - http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Sanctum/21/124/22

Cal is wearing…

Skin – Belleza Johan - http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Belleza/119/134/26

Eyes – IKON Horizon Eyes V2 Turquoise (previous free gift / no longer free) - http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Hot/227/92/39

Hair – Damselfly Jair (not free) - http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Damselfly%20Hair%20Salon/222/191/31

Outfit – GizzA July Group Gift (free group gift / 0L / free to join) - http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/GizzA%20Creations/131/113/72

Shoes – Maitreya Male Desert Boots (not free) - http://slurl.com/secondlife/Maitreya%20Isle/206/180/23

Poses by PnP and LAP 

Photo Location – Lost World - http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Beguile/97/84/22

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