Home for the Holidays

Would it even be Christmas without brightly colored matching Christmas sweaters? I think not. Honestly though, that man of mine is a pretty good sport for agreeing to matching holiday-wear in the first place. We packed up the car and our faithful companion for a road trip to visit relatives during the holidays. The sweaters just so happen to be Merry Christmas Hunt gifts at MystRie. The car full of gifts, the doggo, and pose are all part of a free gift available at Fashiowl. Keep reading for more details, and get all the credits at the very end. Happy Holidays Fab Free!

MystRie

The male and female Merry Christmas Hunt prize at MystRie are hidden separately, and will cost just 1 linden each once you find them. They come in the color shown with several size options, and an alpha layer for Classic avatars. Each gift also includes matching mesh socks. The Merry Christmas Hunt runs from now until December 31st.

Women’s Sizes: Belleza (Isis, Freya, Venus), eBody, Maitreya Lara, Slink (Hourglass, Physique, Tonic (Curvy, Fine), TMP, Fitmesh + Alpha
Men’s Sizes: Belleza Jake, Slink, Fitmesh + Alpha, TMP, Onupup

Women’s Gift Hint: I like retro, especially the fifties.
Men’s Gift Hint: This Lord doesn’t look like one of Santa’s reindeer.

 

Fashiowl

This pose and prop set by Fashiowl is just the cutest. It has several couples poses, and includes the car full of presents along with the family pet. Even better, this fun set is completely free. There’s no group required, just buy the set for zero linden. Also there are a few other cute pose sets out for free (including the stack of presents on the floor) at Fashiowl, so don’t wait!

 

Here’s what Blue is wearing:

Hair – Modulus – Marcus
Head – Catwa Dude
Skin – Clef de Peau – Talbot T3
Beard – Magnificent – Victor Bento Stache & Beard
Sweater – MystRie – MCH Gift – 1L MCH Prize
Pants – ALB Dream Fashion – Aurelo Suit Pants – Marketplace
Shoes – Edel Store – Popart Chucks 
Body – Belleza Jake

Here’s what Pru is wearing:

Hair – Besom – The Haus Witch
Head – Catwa Koura
Skin – YS&YS – Kitty
Sweater – MystRie – MCH Gift – 1L MCH Prize
Jeans – Blueberry – Melanie Jeans
Shoes – Flite – Remix Sneakers
Body – Maitreya Lara

Pose w/Props – Fashiowl – Ho Ho Ho – Free Gift
Photo taken at Authors Point

Tis The Season

With all the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, it feels good to stop and take a moment to enjoy time spent together. Blue and I took a minute to do a little hunting at Roped Passions. Their Candy Cane Hunt (Jack Frost Path) prize is a his & hers matching set. The prize for the ladies is the red belted coat with matching hot-pants, while the prize for the gentlemen is a matching shirt and formal vest. The single hunt prize is just 3 lindens, and it includes both gifts.

Female Gift Sizes Included: Standard Mesh & Alpha Layer, Belleza (Venus, Freya), Maitreya Lara, Slink (Hourglass, Physique), Tonic (Curvy,Fine)
Male Gift Sizes Included: Fitmesh Classic & Alpha Layer, Belleza Jake, Signature, Slink

Hint: Jack Frost Path – “In a Galax Far Far Away…”

For my look I paired the female Candy Cane Hunt prize from Roped Passions with the Candy Cane Hunt prize from Cog & Fleur. The necklace and earrings set are perfect for adding a regal touch to any holiday outfit. The beautiful red and gold jewelry has resize scripts, and there is an informative notecard in the box. Like all the Candy Cane Hunt prizes, this one at Cog & Fleur is just 3 linden.

Hint: Ice Queen Path – “Behind the reception desk there is a chair. Look Underneath!”

Happy Hunting Fab Free!

What Blue is Wearing:

• Hair – Modulus – Marcus
  Head – Akeruka Clay
  Skin – Belleza – Ashton Medium Hair (BOM) – Free Group Gift/Group is Free to Join 
  Facial Hair – Nivaro – 3rd Gen Beard Sexy Stubble (system layer)
  Beard – Chicago Ink – Beard (system layer)
  Shirt & Vest – Roped Passions – Nicholas Vest & Shirt – 3L CCH11 Prize
  Pocket Watch – Heth Haute Couture – Vol Goi Pocket Watch
  Pants – Moonlitecat Creations – Shade Dark Holly Corduroy Jeans
  Body – Belleza Jake

What Pru is Wearing:

• Hair – TRUTH – VIP Joy
  Head – Catwa Koura
  Skin – Essences Theo
  Jewelry – Cog & Fleur – C&F Xmas Gemstone Jewelry Set 3 – 3L CCH11 Prize
  Coat w/Shorts – Roped Passions – You Sleigh Me Outfit – 3L CCH11 Prize
  Stockings – Maai – MAAI stockings  * Maitreya Lara – Free Group Gift/Group is Free to Join
  Tattoo – Carol G – Gothic Tattoo

Lamppost – Roawenwood – {RW} Holiday Carolers Lamppost
Pose – Fashiowl – Feel 3
Backdrop (edited) – Come Soon Poses – K9 Winter
Photo taken at a private location.

Peppermint Mocha

This time of year I always find myself reflecting on the year past, and looking forward to the year ahead. This year has been and continues to be one for the books. I hope everyone reading this has had a great year full of things to be grateful for. I am thankful for so many things, and extra thankful that you’re here reading this post!

For this blog post I did some of the Candy Cane Hunt hosted by Kastle Rock Couture. There are several paths on this hunt, each with 3 linden hunt prizes. I picked up the free gift at Kastle Rock, along with the 3 linden hunt prize at Kastle Rock. I also got the hunt prize at Luna to share with you. Keep reading for some details about each one, or scroll down for full credits. Happy Hunting!

Kastle Rock

Kastle Rock is the starting point for the Candy Cane Hunt. It’s also where you can pick up the free sunglasses shown sitting on the pile of books next to me in the above photo. This unisex gift is meant to be worn, has resize scripts for easy fitting. You’ll find this freebie waiting near the entrance to the Kastle Rock main store. Kastle Rock also happens to be a stop on the Sugar Plum path of the Candy Cane Hunt. The comfy holiday jammies I’m wearing is their 3 linden hunt prize. The set comes with a color change hud for the top with the choice of white, green, or red. There are also quite a few sizes, including those suitable for classic non mesh avatars, and an alpha layer is in the package as well.

Sizes Included: Classic Mesh + Alpha Layers, Belleza (Isis, Freya, Venus), Maitreya Lara, TMP, Slink (Hourglass, Physique), Slender Fit, Curvy Fit

Hint – Sugar Plum Fairy Path – “Santa’s Helper says huh? August has a candy cane version?”

Luna

The deep red manicure and pedicure I am sporting is part of another Candy Cane Hunt prize. This one can be found at Luna. The red is a bit darker in my photo than it actually looks when worn. This cute nail applier set comes with 6 wintery/holiday options, 3 shimmery solid colors(red, white, blue), and red, white, or blue with cute snowflakes. Luna is also a stop on the Sugar Plum Fairy path of the Candy Can Hunt.

Appliers included: Slink, Maitreya, Belleza

Hint – Sugar Plum Fairy Path – “I love nutcrackers, reindeer and snowmen.”

Here’s What I Have On:

Hair – Lamb – Fox
Head – Catwa Koura
Skin – Essences Theo
Eyes – Buzzeri – Celestial Eyes – Hazel 
Pajamas – Kastle Rock Couture – :KR: Cotton PJs – Candy Cane – 3L CCH11 Prize
Mani/Pedi – .::LUNA::. Body Art – CCH 11 – Nails – 3L CCH11 Prize
Tattoo – Carol G – Gothic Tattoo

Sunglasses – Kastle Rock Couture – :KR: Candy Cane Sunglasses – Free CCH11 Wearable
Holiday Drink – Andika Happy Holidays Sweet Set (part of) – Currently @Uber
Books – Oubliette– Boudoir Books – Past Gacha
Chair w/Pose on site at Authors Point

There is Magic in the Air

There’s magic in the air this time of year. It’s when I feel most in my element. Having someone to share it with makes it even better! A recent free group gift at b[ELLE] is perfect for getting into the spirit of the season. It has a full outfit for the guys, and a cute dress with bat wings (not shown) for the ladies. The b[ELLE] group is free to join, and there are quite a few free group gifts available. For more info on each of the outfits included in this spook-tacular gift just keep reading. Otherwise, scroll down for full credits. Thanks for being here!

B[ELLE] Group Gift – Ladies Outfit

This halter style dress is every bit as cute on as it looks. I have to say I felt a little bit like Betty Rubble dressed in her Halloween frock. It comes in several sizes including sizes and an alpha layer for classic avatars. There’s a color change hud as well with 3 color choices for the dress, and 3 similar color choices for the men’s shirt. Also included are an adorable pair of bat wings which I chose to not wear.

Dress Sizes Included: Standard Mesh (small, large) + Alpha, eBody, Slink (Hourglass, Physique), Maitreya Lara

B[ELLE] Group Gift – Men’s Outfit

The men’s outfit part of the free gift includes the casual shirt and matching pants. I like the fact that the print is just on the front of the shirt. I think it keeps it from being too busy. It’s really perfect for the season. The same hud that is used for the dress also works for this shirt. The jeans and shirt come in several sizes, and there is an alpha layer for both so this outfit is suitable for classic avatars.

Shirt Sizes Included: Standard Mesh (small, medium, large) +Alpha, Belleza Jake, Signature (Gianni, Geralt), Slink
Jean Sizes Included: Fitmesh + Alpha, Belleza Jake, Signature Gianni, Slink

P.S. The hat Blue has on is also free! You can hunt it down at Horr. It’s their free Demons and Heathens Hunt prize. “I can see the alley from here.”

What Pru is Wearing:

• Hair – TRUTH – Caralisa
  Hair Stick – EarthStones Spider Cascade Hair Stick
  Head – Catwa Koura
  Skin – Essences Sibyl
  Lipstick – MILA – July Lipstick Catwa Applier *Past Group Gift – Free to Join 
  Tattoo (upper) – Carol G – Geometry – Group Gift *Originally Shown Here
  Dress – b[ELLE] His ‘n Hers Group Gift Oct2k19 – Free Group Gift/Group is Free to Join
  Tattoo (lower) – Ivory & Rose – Somber

What Blue is Wearing:

• Hat – Horr – Fairbanks Hat – Free Demons & Heathens Hunt Prize
  Hair Base – Not Found – Robert
  Head – Catwa Dude
  Skin – 7 Deadly Skins – Milo Caramel
  Facial Hair – Mister Razzor – Roman
  Shirt & Pants – b[ELLE] His ‘n Hers Group Gift Oct2k19 – Free Group Gift/Group is Free to Join

Pose w/Fence, Tree, Blowing Leaves  – Hazeel Poses – Fall Feeling
Photo taken at a private location

Did You Hear That?

Friday the 13th is the perfect day to go camping, right? Surely nothing sinister would happen… I can just hear the iconic “something bad is about to happen” music starting to play! I love a classic horror flick, so when Blue showed me these Camp Crystal Lake tees by ZFG (Zero F*cks Given) I had to share them with you; today being Friday the 13th is just the icing on the cake.

The matching his and hers shirts are the free Twisted Hunt prize at ZFG. When hunting be wary of the decoy boxes the Twisted Hunt is famous for. The Twisted Hunt runs through the end of the month, so you have some time to get things figured out. There are no hints either, so I can’t help you there. To get yours, you’ll have to head over to ZFG and hunt it down! The male and female version are in the same box.

Men’s Shirt Sizes: Aesthetic, Belleza Jake, Signature (Geralt, Gianni), Slink, Standard Mesh (xs – XL) + Alpha Layer

Women’s Shirt Sizes: Belleza (Isis, Freya, Venus), Slink (Physique, Hourglass), Maitreya Lara, Tonic (Curvy, Fine), TMP, Standard Mesh (xs – XL) + Alpha Layer

Here’s What Blue Has On:

Hair – Vango – Owen
Head – Akeruka – Clay
Skin – 7Deadly Skins – Earth – Caramel
Shirt – ZFG (Zero F*cks Given) – Camp Crystal Lake – Free Twisted Hunt Prize
Pants – Wilson’s Designs – Jeans – 1L *Part of the For Him Hunt Prize
Shoes – Native Urban – Enhanced Boots – Marketplace
Body – Belleza Jake

Here’s What I Have On:

Hair – TRUTH – Aislin
Head – Catwa Koura
Skin – Essences – Sibyl
Shirt – ZFG (Zero F*cks Given) – Camp Crystal Lake – Free Twisted Hunt Prize
Shorts – Oubliette – Cross Neo Witch Shorts
Shoes – REIGN – Stormiez Sneakers
Body – Maitreya Lara

Pose by Purple Poses

Photo taken at Authors Point

Birds of a Feather

In my experience old saying “Birds of a Feather Flock Together” is true. Love and I may be a little opposite in some ways, but we are definitely birds of a feather in all the ways that matter.

Helping us show off our friendship status is this free “Besties” tee at Legendaire. The t-shirt is a free gift, with no group needed waiting on a table just inside the Legendaire main entrance. It comes in a few sizes including standard mesh and an alpha layer for classic avatars, and has 2 color/texture change huds. There is one hud for each half of several best friends themed graphics like the “Best Bitches” version Love and I are wearing. I hope you have as much fun with this freebie as we did. Happy Shopping!

Sizes Included: Standard Mesh (xxs – L) + Alpha Layer, Belleza (Isis, Freya, Venus), Slink (Physique, Hourglass), Maitreya Lara, TMP

What I am wearing:

• Mesh Body – Maitreya Lara
  Mesh Head – Catwa Koura
  Head Applier – The Skinnery – Bria
  Eyes – Buzzeri – Celestial Eyes – Wolf
  Hair – Magika – Lush
  Horns – Imeka – Small Devil Horns – Marketplace
  Shirt – Legendaire Besties TShirt (free / 0L)
  Skirt – Petite Mort – Wool Pleated Skirt
  Tattoos – Absence – Maritime Rose – Marketplace

What Love is wearing:

• Mesh Body – Maitreya Lara
  Mesh Head – Catwa Nour
  Head Applier – Glam Affair Sybil
  Eyes – Avi-Glam Bliss Eyes
  Hair – Doux Kimma
  Shirt – Legendaire Besties TShirt (free / 0L)
  Jeans – Blueberry DWL

Pose – Lyrium Girls DuoMa

Photo taken at Athenaeum 

Why Not?!

My tank top asks “why?” but I like to ask “why not?.” For example, why not indulge in this delicious looking frozen orange confection by Andika, or the cute casual tank top by The Bold Lama? I can’t think of a single reason, especially when you consider the frozen orange is a free group gift at Andika, and the top is a dollarbie hunt prize at The Bold Lama. Keep reading for details about both of these fab finds.

Andika

I’m such a foodie sometimes, and SL food is no exception. I think these frozen oranges by Andika are not only very pretty to look at, they seem like they’d be fun to eat. haha The orange on the plate acts as a dispenser for a held version and the matching animated spoon. This free group gift at Andika comes in 3 color variations. Right now the Andika group is free to join. Also, there is at least one other free group gift currently available.

The Bold Lama

It is not lost on me that the Curiosity Hunt prize at The Bold Lama asks the question “why?.” The Curiosity Hunt is a dollarbie hunt that runs from now until the end of the month. This 1 linden hunt prize at The Bold Lama comes in the following sizes: Ocasin, TMP, Belleza (Isis, Freya, Venus), Slink (Hourglass, Physique), EBody, Maitreya Lara, Tonic (Curvy, Fine), Standard Mesh (xs – XL) + Alpha Layer.

Hunt Hint: Books aren’t the only way to satisfy curiosity. 

What I’m Wearing:

• Hair – Lamb – Vex
  Head – Catwa Koura
  Skin – The Skinnery – Bria
  Eyes – Buzzeri – Celestial Eyes – Honey
  Top – The Bold Lama – Curiosity Hunt Tee – 1L Curiosity Hunt Prize
  Tattoos – Absence – Maritime Rose – Marketplace

Frozen Orange w/Pose/Animation – Andika – [Frozen orange]Dispenser – Free Group Gift/Group is Free to Join 
Photo taken at a private location.

Witchy Woman

I couldn’t stop at just one. Just one what you ask? One post about the 5 linden hunt prizes at the Mystical Market. For this post I have 2 more of the Mystical Market hunt prizes to share with you. One from JR Wolf Creations, and one from Astara. As mentioned in my last post, the hunt object is a little black cauldron with purple brew. There are no hints for these hunt items, however they are not truly hidden so much as settled into the landscape. Some cauldrons are sitting inside their corresponding shop. Happy Hunting!

JR Wolf Creations

This witchy halter top is the Mystical Market hunt prize by JR Wolf Creations. The top has a cool watercolor/tie dye look overlaid with arcane symbols. It comes in quite a few sizes and like all the Mystical Market hunt prizes is just 5 linden.

Sizes included: Standard Mesh (xxs – L) + Alpha Layer, Slink (Physique, Hourglass), Belleza (Isis, Freya, Venus), TMP, Maitreya Lara, Tonic (Curvy, Fine)

Astara

The triple ring septum piercing I’m wearing is the Mystical Market hunt prize by Astara. The rings are thin which I think gives them a demure look which isn’t always easy with such a bold piercing. This 5 linden hunt prize includes a color hud with several metal color options.

What I’m wearing:

Hair – RunAway – [RA] Britney Hair – Ombres
Head – Catwa Koura
Skin – The Skinnery – Bria
Eyes – Buzzeri – Celestial Eyes – Ice
Septum Piercing – Astara – Triple Septum – 5L Hunt Prize @Mystical Market
Top – JR Wolf Creations – Sacred Halter Maitreya – 5L Hunt Prize @Mystical Market
Face & Body Tattoos – Nar Mattaru – Legend

Pose by Lyrium
Photo taken at Witchwood

Before the Rain

As we all know by now I’ve been thoroughly enjoying the Medieval Fantasy Hunt items. While wearing the free MFH prize from Secrets of Gaia, I felt transported, inspired by another time and place. I’m pleased my guy was willing to participate and help me capture this moment while showing off the male MFH prize from Secrets of Gaia. I considered writing a little narrative to go with this photo, but I’ll leave that to your imagination and just tell you about the freebies! 

Kimonos! There’s something majestic about a kimono in my opinion. These gorgeous his and hers matching kimonos are the free Medieval Fantasy Hunt prize at Secrets of Gaia. I love all the attention to detail in them. The women’s kimono includes matching flats, and hand fans (not shown) and the men’s gift includes the kimono only. 

Female Sizes Included: Belleza (Isis, Freya, Venus), Maitreya Lara, Ocacin, Slink (Hourglass, Physique), Tonic (Curvy, Fine), Voluptuous

Male Sizes Included: Standard Mesh (xs -XL) + Alpha Layer 

Hunt Hint: Let me check you out. (The male gift and the female gift are hidden together.) 

What I am wearing: 

• Hair – Tableau Vivant \\ Summer Hairplay – Chinook – Ombre
• Head – Catwa Koura
• Skin – The Skinnery – Bria 
• Makeup – ALMA Makeup – Geisha 
• Kimono – Secrets of Gaia – SoG Tsuru Women’s Kimono Outfit – FREE MFH Prize
• Body – Maitreya Lara

What Blue is wearing:

• Hair – No Match – No Siren
• Head – Akeruka [Ak] – Mesh Head Kenji
• Skin – Akeruka [Ak] – Omega Appliers #2 (Included w/head)
• Facial Hair – Mister Razzor – Kanye
• Mustache – Volkstone – Dashiell Facial Hair Mustache
• Beard – Volkstone – Dashiell Facial Hair Goatee
• Kimono – Secrets Of Gaia – Tsuru Kimono – FREE MFH Prize
• Sandals – Kisetsu – Men’s Geta
• Body – NX-Nardcotix – David Mesh Body

 

Pose by Reina Photography

Photo taken at Collin’s Land

The Promise of a Kiss

Sometimes that moment right before a kiss is just as exciting as the kiss itself. I got the chance to spend some quiet time with my handsome guy, needless to say the beautiful atmosphere at The Village of Ahiru lent itself nicely to a romantic moment or two. For our little date-night excursion Blue and I wore the free Medieval Fantasy Hunt gifts from Roped Passions. Keep reading for more info about each of these fabulous free gifts, and one extra not part of the hunt.

The men’s and the women’s Medieval Fantasy Hunt prizes at Roped Passions are packaged together. As previously mentioned, the MFH is a free hunt so the prizes won’t cost you anything. The hunt object is a little potted bonsai tree. The men’s gift is the cool Asian print shirt Blue has on, while the women’s gift is the long floral print dress I’m wearing. It also has a high slit in the front that can’t be seen in the above photo.

• Shirt Sizes Included: Standard Mesh (s-L) + Alpla Layer, Slink, Aesthetic, Signature (Gianni, Geralt), Belleza Jake, TMP
• Dress Sizes Included: Standard Mesh (xs- XL) + Alpha Layer, TMP, Maitreya Lara, Tonic (Curvy, Fine), Slink (Physique, Hourglass), Belleza (Venus, Freya, Isis)

Hint – Make Sure you checkout all we have to offer. 

Lastly, I want to tell you about an additional freebie find Blue happens to be wearing. The cool unisex ring he has on is a free group gift at Amias. There are quite a few mens and womens gifts at Amias, and the group is free to join. Happy Hunting & Shopping!

What Blue is Wearing:

• Hair – Vango – Owen
  Head – Akeruka – AK Deluxe – Mesh Head Clay Bento
  Skin – 7 deadly skins – Ake Caramel
  Facial Hair – Mister Razzor – Raphael
  Shirt – Roped Passions – (RP) Hideshi Button Up Shirt – Free MFH Prize
  Ring – Amias – November Ring – Free Group Gift/Group is Free to Join
  Body – Belleza Jake

What I am Wearing:

• Hair – RunAway – [RA] Britney TSS Hair – Ombres
  Head – Catwa Koura
  Skin – The Skinnery – Bria
  Jewelry – Cae :: Skylar :: Collection – Coming 8/1 to FaMESHed
  Dress – Roped Passions – (RP) Hisako Sleeveless Dress – Free MFH Prize
  Tattoo – Ivory & Rose – Downhearted
  Body – Maitreya Lara

Pose by The Owl
Photo taken at The Village of Ahiru