The Art of Avoiding the Mall

Well hello there, Fabulouses!  I know it’s prime shopping season, and I really should be starting to gradually cross off items on my family members’ wish lists, but I decided to avoid the crowds at the mall the woods were calling us…. so Ripley and I headed for the grove of birch trees at the edge of the forest.  (True confession time…….this time of year where I am in RL, the snowbirds flock to the stores and I dread, dread, dread trying to park and deal with crowds of shoppers).

All Toasty Warm

Although the air was brisk, I was all cozily bundled up in my white woolen sweater, which is part of the latest free gift for members of Fabulously Free in SL from Ashmoot Fashion & Beauty.  Over-sized for a comfy fit, the thick yarn shielded me from the early winter wind.  This pullover features a ribbed waistline and soft, realistic folds in the texture.  Also part of the gift set, my rich burgandy mini skirt contrasts beautifully with the creamy hue of my top.  I love the touches of gold in the pattern sprinkled across the background.  Best of all, since the Fab Free group is completely free to join, I picked up this adorable outfit and still kept my holiday shopping budget fully intact!

What’s Included:

• Belleza Freya, Isis, and Venus
• Classic (one size available but it includes the alpha layer for classic avatars)
• Maitreya
• Ebody
• Slink Hourglass and Physique

I Know, I Know…

It’s just going to get more and more crowded out there the longer I wait to hit the stores.  I think I should follow Love’s example and do all my shopping online.  I do need to pick up the ingredients for Ripley Snacks in time to bake for the big holiday.  I plan to make a double batch so we can leave some out for Santa’s reindeer, too.  We’d better hop in the truck and get a move on!  Until my next post, happy shopping!

~ Kat (and Ripley)

Kat is wearing…

Mesh Body:  Maitreya Lara

Mesh Head:  Catwa Kathy (Bento)

Head Applier:  Glam Affair Tessa

Hair:  Truth Hair Elspeth (includes scarf)

Eyeliner:  SimplyScha Arabic Eyeliner

Eyes:  IKON Triumph Eyes in Coffee

Lipstick Applier:  Izzie’s Catwa Lipstick Applier (Aiko)

Outfit:  Ashmoot Fashion & Beauty A/W Coll Large Sweater and Skirt (free gift for members of Fabulously Free in SL – 0L/0L to join)

Pose:  an lar [poses]

Sim:  Private Location

Snowflake

Getting ready…

Winter parties will soon be starting. All those invitations will be going out for the get togethers at different friends’ houses. I knew I needed the perfect dress to spark conversation. I can usually find what I’m looking for at Byrne! Their POE gift was no exception and I fell in love with this combination dress and mesh fur stole.

The dress has side cut outs to make it just a bit risky, while the white fur stole adds a bit of class. And of course since this is a POE Hunt gift, you can pick it up free by going to Byrne and hunting down the globe.

Dress sizes available:

• Maitreya – Lara
• Slink – Physique & Hourglass
• Belleza – Freya, Isis, & Venus

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Astrid (Portia Swords) is wearing…

Body – Maitreya – Lara V4.1
Head – Catwa Head – Tumble
Head Applier – Glam Affair – Miriam Winter Applier
Eyes – IKON Hope Eyes – Wight
Hair – elikatira – Chantal
Dress w/ Boa – BYRNE – Snowflake Dress (Free/0L/POE Hunt Gift)

Sim Location – Luane’s Winter World

Ho Ho No

After my outing with the so-called “Count” turned out to be a bit of a letdown (Read about it HERE), I got a bit Bah Humbug about all the partying going on around me.  It’s all tinsel this, and jingle that.  I again searched through my closet to find something suitably moody for my Grinchy mood, and of course nothing fit the bill.  Good thing Oubliette has me covered!

Hello Darkness

I ambled down to my favourite shop nestled in a graveyard, and much to my delight I found several new group gifts on the wall.  I picked up the Hamsa T-Neck top, and Muertos skirt which echoed my morose feelings quite well.  There were also these lovely Onyx Lennon Specs to block out the light of any too-cheerful holiday display.   Best of all, they were all free!  The Oubliette Group is free to join, so get yourself down to the graveyard!

Sizes

• Freya
• Hourglass
• Isis
• Maitreya
• Physique
• Venus
• TMP (skirt only)

Tortured Beauty

I now clearly needed some witchy locks to mirror the dark mood within, so I found my way to Sintiklia, where there are several group gift hairstyles out for the taking.  The Raphael hairstyle is sleek, and comes in a whole fatpack of colours.  You can’t say no to that!  The Sintiklia group is currently 100L to join.

After getting my goth on, I started to feel a bit peckish.  Wait….do I see Egg Nog and Cookies over there?  Hmm… maybe my Holiday spirit hasn’t completely died out…

xox
Aline

Aline is Wearing…

Clothes

Top– Oubliette (Free Group Gift/Group is Free to Join)
Skirt – Oubliette (Free Group Gift/Group is Free to Join)
Glasses – Oubliette (Free Group Gift/Group is Free to Join)
Choker – Open Collar Turian Rainbow

Body

Mesh Body – Maitreya Lara
Mesh Head – Lelutka Cate
Head Applier –  Glam Affair Cate
Eyebrows– Jumo Britani
Eyes– Mesange Goldmine
Hair – Sintiklia (Free Group Gift/ Group is 100 L to join)
Eyeshadow – Sn@tch Morgana Gothic Eyeshadow
Lipstick and Piercing – Sn@tch Hollow Lipstick
Tattoo – Sn@tch Filligree Sternum Tattoo
Sim- Private

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gO! be #Adored

Hi There Fab Free’rs! It’s December, and in Second Life that means Advent Season is upon us. Have you seen the amazing Advent Listing Love put together for us?! You’ll definitely want to be sure and check out the Advent Listing if you haven’t already. One thing to remember about some of the advent gifts out there, they are only available for one day, so you gotta be quick! I picked up today’s (December 2) advent gifts from gO! and #Adored, and I like them so much that I decided to put up a quick post and share them with you.

gO! Advent Day 2

This cute Christmas puffer vest is the Day 2 Advent gift at gO!. To get your copy you’ll need to wear the gO! group tag and click the Day 2 gift just inside the entrance at the main store. Remember, this festive gift will only be available today!

Mesh Sizes Included: Slink (Physique, Hourglass), Maitreya Lara, Belleza (Isis, Freya, Venus)

#Adored Advent Day 2

The gorgeous red lip color Pru has on is the FREE Advent gift at #Adored for today (December 2). The #Adored Advent is FREE for everyone, no group required. Each gift is available for that day only.  To get your copy of this deep red lip applier, head over to #Adored and click the Advent board.

Appliers Included: Catwa, Lelutka

Here are the details, Enjoy!

Hair – Elikatira – [e] Lena – Exclusives

Head – CATWA HEAD Sofia Bento

Head Applier – Essences – Luz – Currently @Shiny Shabby

Lipstick – #Adored  – exalted lips – #2 holiday advent – FREE Advent Gift Dec. 2 Only

Skin – Essences – Medium01

Vest – !gO! Autumn – vest – FREE Group Advent Gift/Group is 50L to Join Dec. 2 Only

Top – Forever Young – [OMEGA] :FY: Shaye Top (red)

Body – Maitreya Mesh Body – Lara V4.1

*Pose by Le Poppycock

 

Mrrfphhhr

You guessed it… We are STILL fighting over “the chair“…

These super cute jammie pants that Carson and I are wearing may be at Penny Lane, but you won’t need to dig any pennies out of your pocket for them as they are FREE for the Peace on Earth Hunt!  Just look for the hidden earth globe at the Penny Lane Store 🙂

btw…  Who’s your money on?  I do appear to have the upper hand currently thanks to this “Smother” pose by Foxcity that I picked up on marketplace for just 1L.

Sizes Included For Women:

• XXS – L Mesh
• Maitreya Lara
• Slink Physique & Hourglass
• Belleza Freya, Isis & Venus
• Tonic Curvy & Fine

Sizes Included For Men:

• XS-XL Mesh + Alpha Layer
• Adam
• Aesthetic
• Belleza
• Signature
• Slink
• TMP

More FabFree Peace On Earth Coverage:

• A Peace On Earth Peek by Love Trill (Beloved Jewelry & Siss Boom)
• Peace on Earth Hunt Preview:  Decor by Love Trill (Spider’s Design, Pharmacist, Dreamscapes Decor, Special Impressions & The Mercantile)
• Peace on Earth Hunt Preview:  Earth Maiden by Love Trill (Shanti’s)
• Peace on Earth Hunt Preview: That’s My Chair by Love Trill (Dark Water Designs, Kusshon, Beyond Magestic, Storax Tree & %percent)
• The Importance of Calling “Dibs” by Carson Caiben (Wilson’s Designs & Kusshon)
• It’s December, It’s December! by Astrid de Manyet (Roped Passions)
• Let It Snow 🙂 by Love Trill (Maci)
• Bad Santa by Carson Caiben (Zed)
• Christmas Magic by Carson Caiben (ALB Dream Fashion)

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Love is wearing…

Mesh Body – Maitreya Lara
Mesh Head – Catwa Catya
Head Applier –  DeetaleZ Maxille 2
Freckles & Lipstick – Glam Affair Renee
Eyes – IKON Triumph Eyes Dusk
Hair – Magika A Perfect Mess
Shirt – Blueberry Shyla
Pants – Penny Lane Pyjama Pants POE Hunt 2017 (free / 0L / Peace On Earth Hunt)
Socks – Friday Lovey Stockings

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
Pants: Penny Lane Pyjama Pants POE Hunt 2017 (free / 0L / Peace On Earth Hunt)

Pose – Foxcity Smother (1L / marketplace)
Sim – Private

 

Christmas Magic

Light up the season…

There is nothing more magical than the lights displays during the holidays. The are always must-see destinations in my area and even a lighted holiday parade. This is still something that brings out the kid in me, even after all these years…

Christmas dreams…

I have another great look from the Peace on Earth Hunt. ALB Dream Fashion is providing as their hunt gift the Ingo Outfit.This mesh outfit comes in sizes XS-XL for the pants and shirt, with three boot sizes and a resizable beanie cap. I am having to make room in my (virtual) closet for all the fantastic male gifts on this hunt. The Peace on Earth Hunt continues through the end of the month.

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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
Outfit: ALB Dream Fashion – Ingo Outfit (Peace on Earth Hunt FREE / 0L)

Pose: Double Take – Sidewalk (25L)

Sim: Private