You know the expression, “Going to the dogs?” Well, that’s pretty much where my day has gone. In addition to the many, many SL problems, there have been family interruptions, phones and doorbells ringing, and numerous computer problems that have left me eyeing the hammer for a solution. I had so much trouble taking this photo that I finally just gave up and went with one of the few shots I managed to get. So I apologize for the goofy errors you see here. 
Ok, enough whining. I’m sure you’d rather know what we’re wearing, anyway. 
Gavin and I are both wearing the April group gifts from Vero Modero. Gavin’s outfit includes the mesh hoodie and pants, and mine is this floral print, mesh dress. The sleeves of my dress are supposed to have the cutouts you see here, but the additional little “hole” is a break in the mesh from this pose, which I didn’t notice until after I had given up on the photos. I didn’t want you to think it was a flaw in the dress, because it’s not (Gavin’s pants have a little rip in the right leg, but that’s supposed to be there). Our necklaces are group gifts from Chop Zuey (350L to join). I apologize that you can’t see the earrings hidden in my hair, and bracelets that Gavin is blocking, as both are free gifts for everyone – no group is needed! If you head over to the Chop Zuey store, you’ll be able to see big photos of both of these under the FabFree sign. Gavin is still wearing the free group gift eyes from Hudson’s Clothing Co. (free to join) that he had on here. The sunglasses are part of the Mr. Hunter Hunt v.IV gift from Shadow Moon, which Gavin modeled here. Oh, and Gavin’s ring is a free gift from ::GABRIEL:: – no group is needed, but you do need the special code from their Facebook page.
If you have ventured into the world of mesh feet/hands, you’ve most likely heard that many skin designers have released texture applier HUDs for the recently updated Slink feet and hands. I won’t get into the details here, since several other bloggers have already written detailed posts on the how’s and why’s of using them. But I will say this: I’ve wasted spent many, MANY hours trying to match my feet to different skins, and it wasn’t easy. These appliers are literally ONE click to match. It’s that simple! To celebrate, [:Tuli:] is offering these cute henna tattoo appliers for her group members (199L to join). These are actual appliers for the Slink mesh feet – not simple tattoo layers – and include 3 different henna tattoos. I still haven’t made the leap to mesh hands, but in case you have, there is also a gift henna applier for hands. Note: these gift appliers only work with [:Tuli:] skins, and will not match skins from other designers (mesh feet are not included).
Ok dogs: I want my day back! 
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Serena is wearing…
Skin – [:Tuli:] Elyse Pearl (not free)
Eyes – IKON Ardent Eyes Blossom (not free)
Eyelashes – *Redgrave* 6-Natural (not free)
Hair – Analog Dog Smitten (not free)
Nails – Izzie’s Classic Nails (not free)
Dress – Vero Modero April Female Dress (group gift / 0L / free to join)
Necklace – Chop Zuey Tyger, Tyger Burning Bright! (group gift / 0L / 350L to join)
Earrings & Bangles - Chop Zuey Tyger, Tyger Burning Bright! (free gift / 0L)
Feet - Slink Women’s Natural Bare Feet (not free)
Henna Tattoo/Applier – [:Tuli:] Slink Feet Applier (group gift / 0L / 199L to join)
Pose by Atooly (previous hunt gift – no longer free)
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Gavin is wearing…
Skin - REDGRAVE Chris Tan (not free)
Shape - REDGRAVE Chris (not free)
Eyes – Hudson’s Clothing Co. Gazing @U Dusk (group gift / 0L / free to join)
Hair – REDGRAVE Chris (not free)
Pants & Hoodie – Vero Modero April Group Gift (group gift / 0L / free to join)
Feet - Slink Men’s Natural Bare Feet (not free)
Necklace - Chop Zuey Tyger, Tyger Men’s Choker (group gift / 0L / 350L to join)
Ring – ::GABRIEL:: Curb Chain Male Ring (0L / Facebook Gift)
Sunglasses – Shadow Moon Invested (0L / part of Mr. Hunter Gift)
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Other Items…
Blanket, Pillows, Book – LISP Bazaar Little Beach Reader Set (10L)
Candle – LISP Bazaar Montmartre Votive (1L)
Thermos – [monaya G] Thermos Bottle Spring Version (1L)
Picnic Tin – {what next} Vintage Picnic Tins (75L / Lazy Sunday)
Dogs – Virtual Kennel Club (not 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.
