The Fisherman

Ah… what a beautiful morning for some fishing on the lake. So far, I haven’t caught anything, but I’m not ready to go home yet. Good thing I brought my lunch. Anyway, my fishing gear today consists of these great cargo pants and skullie shirt by Ruca Tease for the Color Explosion Hunt. Care and Love have already shown you a few ladies items from this hunt, but there are also men’s prizes to be found. The hunt runs until May 31st, and all prizes are free. More info on the official blog.

My hat is a MENstuff gift from JfL, bracelet is a group gift from Ronsem, and my earring is a group gift from ::GABRIEL::. These unisex sneakers were just 10L at Duh! and come with both black and white versions in the box. However, if you’re a new resident under 30 days old, you can pick up a free pair at the front desk of the in-world store.

At the rate I’m going, we won’t be having fish for dinner tonight.

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Gavin is wearing…

Skin - REDGRAVE Chris Tan (not free)

Shape - REDGRAVE Chris (not free)

Eyes – IKON Vanity Eyes Denim (not free)

Hairbase – REDGRAVE Tyler (not free)

T-shirt & Pants – Ruca Tease Cargo Pants and Tribal Skull Shirt (0L / CEH)

Shoes – Duh! Unisex Black Leather Sneakers (10L)

Hat – JfL Crushable Denim Hat (MENstuff group gift / 50L to join)

Bracelet – Ronsem Leather Bracelet (group gift / free to join)

Earring – ::GABRIEL:: Achilleus Pierce (group gift / free to join)

Glasses – [Steinwerk] Alphabeat Glasses (not free)

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Other Stuff…

Boat – {what next} Lakeview Row Boat (not free)

Thermos – [monaya] Thermos Bottle Spring Version (1L)

Burger – Pilot Burger Meal (not free)

Lunch Box – {what next} Picnic Tins (not free)

Fishing rod and pose by the  boat

A Secret From the Shadows

Have you heard the secret? It’s Secret Wednesday! I know, I know; it’s Thursday now. And I apologize… I actually fell asleep last night before I could get this posted. I blame the FabFree shenanigans that Love told you about. Ahem… anyway, this sexy, mesh Boudoir Drape Dress II is one of six amazing Secret Wednesday deals found a Liv-Glam this week. Secret Wednesday sales items items are 49L each, and Liv-Glam typically keeps their sale items out all week long, so you should have a few more days to pick up this awesome dress. What I really love is the HUD which lets you choose one of six colors to wear as the back side. I’m wearing the fuschia/purple color, which you can see a hint of on the side. So with the HUD, it’s like you’re getting 6 different dresses in the box, so that works out to… <grabs calculator> a little over 8L per dress!

My jewelry is a previous group gift from Iron Tiger, and I’m disappointed to report that as of today, it is no longer free. You can, however, pick up a set in ruby or ice blue on sale for only 55L (necklace and earrings only), but I don’t know how long that deal will last. My clutch is still free (yay!) from Septem Essentia, and comes in both red and black, with our without a handle.

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Serena is wearing…

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

Eyes – IKON Vanity Eyes Denim (not free)

Eyelashes – *Redgrave* 31-Extra Long (not free)

Hair – >TRUTH< Winona (not free)

Hands – Slink Mesh Hands Casual (not free)

Nails – Izzie’s Slink Metallic Nails Applier HUD (not free)

Dress – [Liv-Glam] Boudoir Drape Dress (49L / Secret Wednesday)

Jewelry – Iron Tiger Victoria’s Jet in Silver (previous group gift, no longer free)

Clutch – Septem Essentia Crystal Flower Clutchbag (free gift / 0L)

Feet – Slink Medium Mesh Feet (not free)

Shoes - Slink Lulu Stiletto (not free)

Poses – aDORKable Poses (closing sale)

Location – Petit Pas

Sascha’s, Big and Small

If I were wearing this dress in real life, I’m certain that I would not be prancing through a meadow with deer. However, when I’m taking photos with my RL daughter hanging over my shoulder yelling, “Mommy, Mommy, DEER! Take a picture of the deer! You HAVE to take a picture of yourself with the deer,” then you take a picture of yourself with the deer. So… here we are. Me. And deer.

And a gorgeous gown from Sascha’s Designs! Sascha’s gives a new, different gown to group members every, single month. Plus, past years’ gowns are still out, yours for the taking! Isn’t that worth the 100L join fee? I think so! The skin I’m in today is Charm/Snow by Cupcakes, and is part of a huge gift for signing up for their subscribo. This particular skin comes with black, blonde, brown, and red brows, 4 lipsticks, teeth and freckles tattoos, and a set of eyes. And let me dispel a myth: Cupcakes is not closing. They are retiring their full permission developer kits, but will still be selling the Cupcakes brand of skins. It’s all good.

A few days ago, reader Jadelynne mentioned that you can wear the new Slink Nail Appliers without mesh hands, and I’m happy to say that she’s absolutely right! Behind the mesh hands display at Slink is a vendor for Slink Mesh Nails (150L). The nails auto-fit to your hands, and you can use all of your Slink Nail Appliers with these nails! You really can wear all those awesome, new nail appliers with or without mesh hands! Thank you, Jadelynne, for bringing this to my attention! Oh, and isn’t this jewelry gorgeous? It’s a special Mother’s Day gift from Chop Zuey. The necklace and ring are group gifts (350L to join), and the earrings are free for everyone – no group needed. But hurry! I heard that these gifts will not be out for long, so don’t delay!

Did you know that Sasha’s Designs is making dresses for petites? I sure didn’t until I found this gown on the wall across from the regular-sized group gifts. Wear your group tag to pick it up; you’ll find it next to the “Just Say No” poster, which I promise you absolutely cannot miss! Both gowns come with a bolero jacket, which I decided not to wear.

Hey, those “cute” deer look kinda scary from down here! Is that little one looking at me?

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Serena is wearing…

Skin – Cupcakes Charm Snow (free / subscribo gift)

Eyes – IKON Lucid Eyes Optimism (not free)

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

Lips – Cupcakes Charm Snow/Pretty Pink (free / subscribo gift)

Hair – >TRUTH< Magdalena (sale extended until further notice)

Nails – Slink Avatar Enhancement Mesh Fingernails (not free)

Nails Applier – Izzie’s Slink Metallic Nails Applier HUD (not free)

Dress – Sascha’s Designs May 2013 Gown (group gift / 100L to join)

Necklace/Ring – Chop Zuey With Love Mother’s (group gift / 350L to join)

Earrings - Chop Zuey With Love Mother’s (free gift)

Poses by aDORKable Poses (50% off closing sale until 9 June)

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Petite Serena is wearing…

Petite Avatar – Al Vulo Livia Fairy (not free)

Eyes – Al Vulo Petite Imagine (not free)

Hair – “”D!va”” Marie (free color sample gift @ Collabor88)

Dress – Sascha’s Designs May 2013 Petite Gown (group gift / 100L to join)

Jewelry – !Elemental Petite Dark Aurora (not free)

Pose by aDORKable Poses (50% off closing sale until 9 June)

Location – Lula

Mother’s Day in Diamonds, Pearls, and Glitter

It’s Mother’s Day here in the U.S., and I’m just hanging out, waiting for my family to start the lovely garden tea party they’ve planned in my honor. Ok, not really. My RL family plans to buy me a pizza later (I refuse to cook on Mother’s Day), so in the meantime, I’m visiting this gorgeous art installation at LEA23, Inside Art, Through Wonderland. It’s based on the Alice in Wonderland theme, but is unlike any other Alice installations I’ve seen recently. You really must visit, and if you’re into photography, check out the rules for the photo contest at the landing spot. You have until 30 June to enter.

What does one wear to a tea party? Well, I’ve selected this lovely, mesh maxi-dress, a free Mother’s Day gift from !Rebel Hope. Their mesh is always exquisite, and this dress is no exception; it fits and moves perfectly, and I love the racerback straps in the back. It comes with the Pearl and Diamond jewelry you see here, as well as the corsage. And what mom doesn’t need a corsage on Mother’s Day?

I was so surprised this morning when I opened my [mock] Cosmetics group notices and found not one, not two, but FIVE different nail applier HUDS for Slink Avatar Enhancement Hands! I’m wearing OMFG Glitter, a dark fuschia glittery nail. The [mock] group is 250L to join, but I can’t tell you enough how wonderfully generous Mockie is with her group members. Yes, I’m getting seriously addicted to these nail appliers, and I hope many designers keep cranking them out!

HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY to all of you moms and moms-to-be out there! It truly is the hardest, most amazing job you’ll ever love. ♥

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Serena is wearing…

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

Eyes – IKON Ardent Eyes Blossom (not free)

Eyeliner - [:Tuli:] Eyeliners (not free)

Eyelashes – *Redgrave* 31-Extra Long (not free)

Hair – >TRUTH< Sassy 2 (sale extended until further notice)

Hands – Slink Mesh Hands Casual (not free)

Nails – [mock] OMFG Glitter Polish HUD for Slink A.E. Hands (group gift / 250L to join)

Dress – !Rebel Hope Mother’s Day Mesh Dress (free gift / 0L)

Jewelry – !Rebel Hope Mother’s Day Pearl & Diamonds (free gift / 0L)

Feet – Slink Mesh Feet (not free)

Shoes - Slink Ilena Sandals Pink (not free)

Poses by aDORKable Poses (not free)

Location – Inside Art, LEA23 Through Wonderland

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.

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.

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

Samira By The Sea

My RL weather is so unpredictable. Most of the time it’s foggy and cold, and I long to escape to a warm, sunny beach. Thank goodness there are plenty of those to visit in SL! Today I’ve escaped to beautiful Baja Norte in my Samira t-shirt and capris, a new group gift from Kastle Rock Couture. My studded boots are not free, but are a brand-new release from [Liv-Glam]. 25 colors are included via HUD (I ♥ HUDs!).

My necklace is a free gift from Iron Tiger Jewelry, which for those of you who like to wander, is right across from Kastle Rock Couture. My hoop earrings are a free gift from Caroline’s. Finally, as I was browsing the feeds a few days ago, I stumbled on a new-to-me skin shop called POUDRE. I quickly tp’d over, joined the free in-world group, and found this [Eva] skin in the group notices as a gift for getting 1,000 members. I was happily surprised at how pretty this skin is! It comes with or without a hairbase, and includes cleavage, teeth, and freckles tattoos. I apologize for that weird shadow on my chest; it didn’t show up on my computer screen, but mysteriously appeared in my photo, for some reason. I didn’t want you to think it was a flaw in the skin.

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Serena is wearing…

Skin – -POUDRE- [Eva] – T – 01 (group gift / free to join)

Eyes – IKON Vanity Eyes Denim (not free)

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

Hair – >TRUTH< Bunny (sale extended to 10 May)

Nails – Izzie’s Metal Stripe Nails (not free)

Capris/T-Shirt – Kastle Rock Couture Samira (group gift / 100L to join)

Necklace  - Iron Tiger Jewelry Picado Series Gift (free gift / 0L)

Earrings – Caroline’s Large Gold Hoop Earrings (free gift / 0L)

Boots – [Liv-Glam] Stella Palladium Stud Boots (new release /not free)

Poses by aDORKable Poses (not free)

Location – Baja Norte

My Dressing Room in the Sky

It’s true: I use an entire skybox as a closet. My inventory is seriously out of control, so I’ve had to start storing my clothing stash in the sky. But I just can’t help myself when there are hunt prizes as wonderful as this one! My gorgeous mesh dress is The Runway Perfect Hunt prize from Prism. All prizes in this hunt are 5L, and you have until May 31st to pick them up. Love told you a bit about this hunt a few days ago. You’ll be looking for a black and gray rectangle that looks something like a tiny runway.

I was so excited to open my group notices from [Mock] Cosmetics and find these pretty Pink Glitter nail appliers for Slink Avatar Enhanced Hands. It’s great to see so many designers getting on the appliers bandwagon. My lemony-yellow butterfly jewelry is the current group gift from Virtual Impressions (free to join).

This amazing dressing area and vanity table are The Runway Perfect Hunt prize from ::WetCat:: (click to enlarge the photo). That’s right, the whole thing! Each item (dressing area, chair) comes with a variety of fun poses. In fact, all the poses in this post are from the ::WetCat:: pose props. I think I’ll just sit here for a while and admire my pretty closet.

OFFICIAL THE RUNWAY PERFECT HUNT BLOG

May 1 – 31, 2013

Hunt Icon – A rectangle (little runway-looking thing), 5L

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Serena is wearing…

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

Eyes – IKON Ardent Eyes Virtue (not free)

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

Hair – [elikatira] Rumor (66L /still on sale)

Hands – Slink Mesh Hands Casual (not free)

Nails – [mock] Pink Glitter Polish for Slink A.E. Hands (group gift / 250L to join)

Dress – Prism Charmie Pencil Dress (5L / TRPH)

Earrings/Necklace - Virtual Impressions Siobhan in Lemon & White (group gift / free to join)

Ring – Chandelle Ring Sine Yellow (not free)

Feet – Slink Mesh Feet Medium (not free)

Shoes - Slink Fabric Platforms (not free)

Furnishings & Poses – ::WetCat:: Backstage Glamour (5L / TRPH)

Friday GuyDay: For Men Only

FINALLY – a day off! I’m actually supposed to be taking Serena out for her Rez Day, but I thought I’d spend a little time relaxing at the beach first. Before heading out, I picked up these cargo shorts and tank top, the Men Only Hunt 3 gift from 22769. This hunt runs until May 31st, and all items are free. And you know how hard it is to find good free stuff for men!

Speaking of free, I’m wearing the new group gift eyes from IKON that Love showed you earlier today. Yes, guys can wear them too! All of my jewelry was also free; my earring and rings are gifts from GABRIEL (free to join), and my bracelet is a group gift from Chop Zuey (350L to join). My flip flops were not free, but are on sale for 30% off until May 5th at Slink. In fact, everything except hands and feet are on sale, so if you’ve been waiting to pick up a new pair of shoes, now’s the time!

Oh, one more thing: Katey Coppola of Glitterati Poses celebrated her birthday on May 1st, and is giving a gift to all of us! For a limited time, you can join the FREE Glitterati VIP group (not to be confused with the not-free, 500L, VIP group), click the gift board, and get 150L in store credit. If you happen to be a member of the 500L VIP group, or feel like joining, you can hit the other gift board and get 500L in store credit. So take your pick! But hurry – Katey said the gifts would only be out for “a few days,” whatever that means. And who doesn’t need a new pose or two?

OFFICIAL MEN ONLY HUNT 3 BLOG

May 1 – 31, 2013

HUNT ICON – A guitar (0L)

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Gavin is wearing…

Skin - REDGRAVE Chris Tan (not free)

Shape - REDGRAVE Chris (not free)

Eyes – IKON Vanity Eyes Denim (group gift / 0L / free to join)

Hair – SF Design Baseball Cap with Hair (previous group gift / not free)

Shorts & Tank – 22769 Cargo Shorts/Louder Than Life Tank (free / 0L / MOH3)

Feet - Slink Men’s Natural Bare Feet (not free)

Shoes - Slink Aussie Thongs (30% off until May 5th)

Bracelet - Chop Zuey Tightrope Men’s Bracelet (group gift / 0L / 350L to join)

Ring – ::GABRIEL:: Curb Chain Male Ring (0L / Facebook Gift)

Earring – ::GABRIEL:: Achilleus Pierce (group gift / 0L / free to join)

Glasses – *BOOM* Minimalist Glasses (featured @ Collabor88)

Pose by Glitterati Poses

Location – The Noble Storybook

I’m in a Happy Mood!

Why am I in a a happy mood? Because I’ve got some great gifts to share with you, of course! First off is this sweet ballerina-type dress, which is the April group gift from Glitterati by Sapphire. The Glitterati group is 50L to join, but there are tons of gifts from the past few years still available, and a new gift is set out every month.

This rosy make-up’d skin is the April group gift from 7 Deadly s{K}ins. The group is currently free to join, but only through the end of the day tomorrow, April 30th; as of May 1st, a join fee will be imposed. I’ve seen a picture of the May group gift, and it looks very pretty, so don’t miss your chance to pick up these skins for free! Look for the gifts in the group notices. My pretty Pearl Daisies earrings were sent to Gossamer Jewellery group members a few days ago, so be sure to check your group notices for these, as well. There are 3 different styles in the box.

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Serena is wearing…

Skin – 7 Deadly s{K}ins Group Gift April (group gift / 0L / free to join until 5/1/13)

Eyes – IKON Ardent Eyes Blossom (not free)

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

Hair – >TRUTH< January (on sale until 5/3/13)

Nails – Izzie’s Classic Nails (not free)

Dress – Glitterati by Sapphire Group Gift April (group gift / 0L / 50L to join)

Earrings – Maxi Gossamer Pink Pearl Daisies (group gift / 0L / free to join)

Poses – aDORKable Poses Sunny Pack (featured @ Zodiac Taurus)

Location – HappyMood

Friday GuyDay: The Guardian

Yo ho, yo ho, a pirate’s life for me! It’s Friday GuyDay again, and this time I’m bringing you The Guardian, the April group gift from PeKaS Design Gorean. Everything you see here is included, even the boots and the over-the-eyes hood. Perfect for maintaining anonymity while doing unscrupulous pirate things.

My skin is AKERUKA’s long-awaited new group gift, Caesar. He comes with the facial hair you see here, as well as the dark eye shadows. I’m also wearing the *DURA* Valentine group gift hair, which is still available (along with the Christmas gift hair), and was previously modeled by Kai Trill a few times, as well as guest blogger Kyle Beckett. It has a short ponytail in the back. Be sure to pick up the free pack of hairbases while you’re there.

Now, I’m off to drink some grog and count me booty! ARRRRR!

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Gavin is wearing…

Skin – AKERUKA Caesar (group gift / 0L / 250L to join)

Shape - REDGRAVE Chris (not free)

Eyes – IKON Lucid Eyes Machine (not free)

Hair – *DURA* Valentine Group Gift (group gift / 0L / free to join)

Hairbase – *DURA* Hairbase (free / 0L)

Complete Outfit – PeKaS Design The Guardian (group gift / 0L / free to join)

Poses by Glitterati Poses (not free)

Location – 1700′s Pirate Sea of Fair Winds