Hello there Fab Free’rs! I hope everyone who celebrated Thanksgiving enjoyed the holiday, and that everyone is having a great week. I was visiting relatives for a few days and while it was a nice visit, I’m genuinely happy to be home. I’ve missed being here; I always do when I have to be away for very long. Now, to the good stuff!
There are just a few weeks left in the fall season, I for one have been enjoying the cooler days and the gorgeous autumn colors. Petite Mort recently set out an adorable set of cropped sweaters perfect for fall as a group gift. One sweater is brown with a cute fox graphic, while the other (pictured above) is a lighter shade of brown with an equally cute owl graphic. I love the extra long sleeves, and the slight cowl neck. Both sweaters come in several mesh sizes. At this time the Petite Mort group is just 75 linden to join. There are also group lucky boards at Petite Mort waiting to be played.
It felt like it was time to go clubbing. I hadn’t gotten all gussied up to dance for ages, so I needed something new. Luckily, Julia’s Scandal had me covered!
Causing a Scandal
I was happy to come across Julia’s Scandal, a shop that has quite a few affordable items on display, as well as several group gifts. My eye was drawn to the jumpsuit with its plunging neckline, and cool netted back, absolutely necessary for my death-defying dance moves. The group is freeto join, making this sexy number completely free! The jumpsuit comes with an Omega applier, and the package also contains a red version. Woot!
Sorry guys, no more time to talk, gotta go and dance!
The 10th round of my favourite Second Life hunt, The Peace On Earth Hunt begins in just three days! The Peace on Earth Hunt is the longest running hunt on the grid, and always boasts wonderful FREE gifts for women, men and even children too. If you can believe it… I think there are close to 300 stops being set up!! I was fortunate enough to get a preview of many of the prizes as an official Peace on Earth Hunt Blogger and I’ll be sharing them here on FabFree with you up until the start day on December 1st, and there after throughout the duration of the hunt along with my fellow FabFree Bloggers. There is a prize guide live on their blog if you’d like to peek there to see more of what’s in store for the hunt.
What I’m Showing Off Today…
I am wearing two Peace on Earth Hunt prizes today that will be available on December 1st.
You’ll see me wearing a stunning Peace On Earth Formal Gown by Siss Boom which is beautifully textured in a a pearl woven vintage print. This gown also includes an optional fishtail flexi addition if you really want to get your frou-frou on.
Sizes Included:
Maitreya Lara
Slink Physique & Hourglass
Belleza Freya, Isis & Venus
Tonic Curvy & Fine
Ebody
TMP
Also on my avatar is the shimmery Noelani Jewelry Set by Beloved Jewelry which includes the necklace and matching earrings. Both of these items are resize so you can adjust them on your avatar and are also texture change with option for six icy colours.
Mark your calendars!!
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Love is wearing…
Mesh Body – Maitreya Lara Mesh Head – Catwa Catya Head Applier – DeetaleZ Maxille 2 Freckles & Lipstick Applier – Glam Affair Renee Eyes – IKON Triumph Eyes Dusk Hair – Exile Friday Morning Dress – Siss Boom Peace on Earth Formal (free / 0L / Peace on Earth Hunt – Available 12/1) Jewelry – Beloved Jewelry Noelani Set (free / 0L / Peace on Earth Hunt – Available 12/1) Pose – LW Poses Brave Enough Sim – The Mill
Hello Fabulous Readers! One of the hardest things to adjust to when I moved south in RL was a “snowless” holiday. For the first few years, it just didn’t seem the same without cold weather and white flakes drifting down. Now, I’m not sure how I would adjust to the bitter temperatures I grew up with, and the RL Ripley has never even seen snow. Would he gaze up in wonder and dig like mad in the white stuff like his SL version does? One of these days, we will have to make the trip up to the mountains to see.
We Go Together Like Winter and a Sweater
My adorable knitted dress and shrug are a free gift from PaperMoon Creations for their group members. Since the group has a 0L join fee, I was able to scoop up this set completely for free! I love the cheery combination of white and red. You can pair the two pieces together as I have done in my snapshot, or wear them separately. The dress features a high neckline, spaghetti shoulder straps and a white Nordic-style border below the waistline. With a slightly faded hue, the texture in the frock is well done, and looks like real yarn. The open weave of the shrug allowed the top of the dress to peek through, but also provided welcome warmth down my arms. I didn’t try pairing it with other tops/dresses, but since it can be donned by itself, it could be added to your separates collection for added versatility.
Mesh Body Compatibility:
Hourglass
Maitreya
Physique
Eight other past free group gifts are still on the wall for members to scoop up, so if you haven’t visited PaperMoon Creations before, here’s a chance to add a whole collection of free outfits to your wardrobe. Until my next post, happy shopping!
This time of year, it’s unavoidable. No matter how much of your Christmas shopping you accomplish online, there are just some things you have to go to the traditional brick and mortar stores to find. I’ve discovered a few tricks to make those times when you have to venture out a little less scary.
Weekends are a no go… We may have time away from our jobs on the weekends, but hitting the stores during them is a big NO, unless of course you like crowds, long lines and getting backed into by careless drivers of electric carts. If you must venture out on the weekend, go early, VERY early to avoid the crowds.
Weekdays, a big yes… If you do have a day off during the week (holidays excluded), this is a a time when you can actually browse the merch and not get bruised and battered.
Late evenings… Hit the shops an hour or so before closing. The later you go, the less people you will have to fight to get to the things you want.
Hopefully, these tips will spare you unwanted grief and unexpected trips to the emergency room.
Shopping in comfort…
That’s the most important thing, really. Wear comfortable clothing. The more comfortable you feel, the more relaxed you’ll be, even in the most harrowing of situations like when a child spills a slushie down your leg… Yes, it has happened…. My outfit today is both stylish and comfortable. I found the Male Shirt Jacket at AmAzINg CrEaTiOnS as a FREE gift to members of the Third Life Group. The shirt jacket comes in 3 fitmesh sizes and standard sizes S-L and with and without the shirt underneath. The Third Life group has a one time 10L join fee. I picked up the Wasted” Skinny Jeans on one of the many group Lucky Boards at REBELLION. The jeans come with a texture HUD for four different denim colors. You need to be part of the Rebellion group to play, but joining is FREE. And I’m still wearing my new favorite, the Wagner Flat Cap, the FREESLF&O group gift at Fe Style.
Don’t let the holiday shopping blues get you down…
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Carson is wearing…
Mesh Body: ADAM -Mesh Body v2
Mesh Head: Catwa – Daniel v3.0
Head Applier: Labyrinth – Tylar
Beard Applier: Nivaro – Jawline
Hair: no.match – No Cloud
Eyes: IKON Triumph Eyes – Evening
Shirt: AmAzINg CrEaTiOnS – Male Shirt Jacket (Third Life Group Gift 0L/10L to join)
Pants: REBELLION – “Wasted” Skinny Jeans (Lucky Board FREE / 0L / 0L to join)
Cap: {Fe Style} Wagner Flat Cap (SLF&O Group Gift FREE / 0L / 0L to join)
It’s hard to believe how close we are almost to December. To celebrate the beginning of the holiday season, Baby Monkey is giving out a special group gift to their members. All you’ll need to do is be a member of the group (it’s only 20L to join).
To get the gift
Join the group by pasting secondlife:///app/group/56b559e4-74aa-2b4a-deeb-7c5d4517fe3a/about into your local chat and then check the group notices for the gift. Notices expire after 14 days, so be sure to hurry to get this beautiful Olive Wood Nativity from Baby Monkey.
Not just for Christmas
One thing that really resonated with me about this beautiful gift from Baby Monkey is that it can speak to many people. As said in the beautiful little note that was included with the gift: “If you are not a Christian we think this is still a charming family group that speaks to the enduring love of parents for their child.” This is a gift that is for all families, not just those who celebrate Christmas.
Just 2 Prim
The lovely sculpture come in at just 2 prim and is also modifiable if you want to make it larger. Currently it is tabletop size.
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Gift…
Sculpture – Baby Monkey – Olive Wood Nativity (Free Group Gift/Group is 20L to Join)
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