The Freebie Hook Ups

Where do I get all my information on freebies?

1. I mentioned this in another blog but I will repeat it. Join Fashion Consolidated update group in Second Life. This is one of the best resources and tips for freebies from the designers themselves. For more information read Consolidate My Fashion, Please. Another group that sometimes get freebies and tips is Savoir Hair.

2. Head over to Synthetick Subscribe-o-Matic group listings page located at http://sm.synthetik-on.net/groups/index and visit the stores you like to join their groups. These groups do not count towards your 25 limit and there is not IM spams. Many times the group owner will give out free goodies like hair, jeans, and even costumes. It cannot hurt you to be members of as many of these groups as you can.

3. Read blogs. A great place to do this all in one spot is Fashion Worlds of SL located at http://fashionplanet.worldofsl.com/. Not all blogs are listed here but it is a great start for hot tips on freebies.

4. Word of mouth. Pay attention to your surroundings. I have gotten freebie tips from people around me chatting away. These can be very useful.

5. Explore. If there is a designer you like, it cannot do any harm to go to their shop and see if they have any freebies. Or you can just put in any of these words(freebie, free, newbie, gift, lucky chair, wonder chair) into the search and hop around to the results. many times lucky chair or wonder chairs are located in freebie areas. This is time consuming because there is a lot of junk and resale stuff out there as well so this is if you feel like exploring.

6. Join groups that are known for giving out free items like Bewitched Hair and Talisman Designs.

7. Keep your eyes and ears open. You never know when a hot tip will land right in your lap.

Why don’t you use OnRez or SL Exchange for your freebies?
Simple, 95% of the items listed in their freebie areas are resells from business in a boxes, demos for products, non-fashion items, and noob-ware. By going to the shops in person, I can see the name of the creator on the items. I know this is not a 100% guarantee that these items are original but I stand a better chance this way. I will feature items in the future that are by established designers that can only be found on those sites but at this point I am looking for the items in SL instead.

Quickie: CaLLie CLine – aLLy Cat Coat

Fashion Consolidated group freebie: Do a search in groups for the group called Fashion Consolidated. (When I do a group search I use the phrase fashion consolidated and it is the fourth choice). Join this group. It is free to join. Go to the Notices. Sort the Notices by date. Go to the one dated 10/3/2007 with the subject Coat mob…. SO SO SORRY FREE. Click Open Attachment. You are now the proud owner of box that contains a coat from CaLLie CLine. Find a place that allow build. Unpack your box. This item is only going to be available as long as it is in the notice archives. So hurry!

caLLie cLine: aLLy cat coat – jade($0L group gift)
caLLefornia(220,208,22)

GuRL 6: Gwen – dark brown($1L)
GuRLyWood(133,65,33)

Muse Fine Jewelry: Dauphine Set($0L group gift)
Linji(143,151,49)

Sarah Nerd’s Freebie Paradise: Naughty Mary Janes($0L)
NineInchNerds(126, 111, 23)

SinSkin: Freckled Fresh Stratus Sin Skin($1L under 30 days only)
Sin Skins(28,7,25)

SYD: Style Your Destiny: Eve Shape($1L), Chestnut Eyes($0L)
Kidd(162,188,29)
Pamran(85,130,122)
Lemon Island(144,66,22)

Total Cost: $3L

Quickie: Muse Jewelry – Dauphine Set

Muse Fine Jewelry group member quickie: Do a search in groups for the group called Muse Fine Jewelry. (When I do a group search I use the phrase muse fine and it is the top choice). Join this group. It is free to join. Go to the Notices. Sort the Notices by date. Go to the one dated 10/3/2007 with the subject Muse Limited Edition Group Gift. Click Open Attachment. You are now the proud owner of box that contains a dress from Muse Fine Jewelry. Find a place that allow build. Unpack your box. This item is only going to be available as long as it is in the notice archives. So hurry!

GuRL 6: Gwen – dark brown($1L)
GuRLyWood(133,65,33)

Muse Fine Jewelry: Dauphine Set($0L group gift)
Linji(143,151,49)

PixelDolls: Celeste – black($0L)
Port Seraphine(19/162/27)

SinSkin: Freckled Fresh Stratus Sin Skin($1L under 30 days only)
Sin Skins(28,7,25)

SYD: Style Your Destiny: Eve Shape($1L), Chestnut Eyes($0L)
Kidd(162,188,29)
Pamran(85,130,122)
Lemon Island(144,66,22)

Total Cost: $3L

Quickie: Gritty Kitty – Hat & Scarf

Halloween has come to Gritty Kitty. I was exploring around Koreshan when I came upon Gritty Kitty. The store owner, Noam Sprocket is in a very giving mood. For Halloween he is giving out a scarf and witch’s hat for only $1L. The hat has a color changing script so you can match it to any outfit. This gift is located just outside the entrance on the right.

Calla: ImSoPreddy v1 – brunette ($0L)
Callatropia(142,159,24)

Gritty Kitty: 2007 Halloween Scarf & Color Changing Witch Hat($1L)
Koreshan(59,19,24)

Sarah Nerd’s Freebie Paradise: Naughty Mary Janes($0L)
NineInchNerds(126, 111, 23)

SinSkin: Freckled Fresh Stratus Sin Skin($1L under 30 days only)
Sin Skins(28,7,25)

SYD: Style Your Destiny: Eve Shape($1L), Chestnut Eyes($0L), Vampire Girl V-Neck($0L)
Kidd(162,188,29)
Pamran(85,130,122)
Lemon Island(144,66,22)

TorridWear – Favorite Jeans ($1L)
Indigo(236,52,31)

Total Cost: $4L

Tidbit: Parallax View – SnuggaFreebies

I must confess that I had never heard of a Snuggauzz before. Last night, while exploring, I got into a conversation with a girl hugging on of these things. She said I could get one for free and sent me to Parallax View. Inside the shop, on the back wall, there are 4 freebie boxes. There is a free box for men with a shirt and pair of jeans in it. There is a box free box for women with a shirt, flexi skirt with glitch pants, and socks. There is a $1L hairstyle that is unisex called the “Doo” and, yes, I snorted my soda when I saw the name. The fourth box costs $1L and has inside your very own Snuggafuzz with hugging animation, a shopping bag, a Got Fuzz? t-shirt and Snuggafuzz dog tags. If you are looking for a hug, head over there and grab your Snuggafuzz.

Parallax View: The Doo($1L), Got Fuzz T-Shirt, Snuggafuzz, Snuggafuzz Dog Tags($1L), Freebie Flexi Skirt($0L), Freebie Socks($0L)
Pahto(200,142,58)

Sarah Nerd’s Freebie Paradise: Naughty Mary Janes($0L)
NineInchNerds(126, 111, 23)

SinSkin: Freckled Fresh Sol Sin Skin($1L under 30 days only)
Sin Skins(28,7,25)

SYD: Style Your Destiny: Eve Shape($1L), Chestnut Eyes($0L)
Kidd(162,188,29)
Pamran(85,130,122)
Lemon Island(144,66,22)

Total Cost: $4L

Sinfully Charmed in Avillon

I was looking for a beautiful place to take some photos for Flickr when I happened upon an area called Mists of Avilion. This particular area has strict rules that you need to dress in their theme or be removed from the area. At the entrance of the gated area were two boxes, one for men and one for women. The women’s box has 3 gowns inside that come in black, baby blue, or lavender. The lavender appears a bit more blue than purple. The men’s box has a jerkin outfit with belt for a Medieval look.

For shoes to go with the gown I used a tip I got from Atos Cuttita and I headed over to Sin Shoes to get a pair of basic black heels. They are located right inside the main doorway to the left. To complete the outfit I added the Logo Set from Charmed with its subtle gold chain and the starry logo they are perfect for a period costume. Along with the logo set there is a constellation choker. At Charmed the freebie jewelry is located on the southern wall just above the cash register.

ALady Female Skins & Shapes: Prim Lashes($0L)
Alady Island(53,49,22)

Charmed: Logo Set($0L)
Flotsam Beach(61,70,22)

ETD: Airy – chocolate($1L)
ETD Isle(132,137,32)

Mists of Avillon: Lavendar Gown($0L)
Avilion(3,128,41)

Sin Shoes: Melanie Heels – black($0L)
Boudoir Isle (212,107,21)

SinSkin: Freckled Fresh Stratus Sin Skin($1L under 30 days only)
Sin Skins(28,7,25)

SYD: Style Your Destiny: Eve Shape($1L), Chestnut Eyes($0L)
Kidd(162,188,29)
Pamran(85,130,122)
Lemon Island(144,66,22)

Total Cost: $3L