The Big Apple

I’m in New York!  Doing New York things!  Yay!  In all seriousness, I do happen to love the Big Apple very much.  There’s something about those deep urban canyons and massive parks and incessant honking that just make me happy.  Well, maybe not the honking part, but the rest of it…yes!  I really have been having a great time exploring the Wandering New York sim which lets me visit NYC when I can’t get there in RL.

Buzzing with Excitement

It’s been a while since we visited the Lucky Boards at Bumblebee here at FabFree, and I heard people discussing them in group chat recently, so thought they might be worth a revisit.  The group is free to join (plus you get a 300L gift card as a gift when you join), and the lucky boards are packed full of really cool classic items, like jeans, leggings, tanks tops and sweaters.  They move pretty quick too, which always makes me happy.  I left with a bunch of great staples for my wardrobe, and I’m sure you will too!

Sizes

• Freya
• Isis
• Legacy
• Maitreya
• Hourglass
• Physique

I heart NYC!

xox
Aline

Aline is Wearing…

Clothes

Top and Sweater – Bumblebee Rome Loose Sweater (Free Lucky Board Prize/Group is Free to Join)
Jeans – Bumblebee Ali Distressed Knee Jean (Free Lucky Board Prize/Group is Free to Join)
Handheld Accessories – Movement Coffee Lover
Shoes – Pure Poison Ariana

Body   

Mesh Body – Maitreya Lara
Mesh Head – Lelutka Cate
Skin Applier – Glam Affair Cate
Eyes– Euphoric Dolly Babe Eyes
Tattoo – Sn@tch Filigree Sternum Tattoo
Eyeshadow – Alaskametro Fall Essentials
Lipstick – Alaskametro Fall Essentials
Nails – Maitreya Lara
Hair – Truth Lullaby
Pose – Foxcity Taxi
Sim – Wandering New York

Riotous Raven

Hello Fabulous Folks! I got Kerydwyn out and about again today since she is rockin’ LeLutka’s last gift head, Raven and I saw that Sugar Riott has two very nice Group Gifts out right now, one  for the Raven head and the Quinn head.

This is the “012” shape from Sugar Riott and you can get it for free when you join their free Group. This is a full body and head shape. It is modifiable.  You will get a separate shape for Kupra, Legacy, Maitreya and Reborn. So it should fit you perfectly. One extra plus, the gift comes with a notecard for full styling including landmarks to the various merchants. I wish ALL designers did that for us!

Verrry curvy and verrry busty!

As with all Group Gifts, this one may change at any time. Also, the Group is free to join as of this posting but that may also change.  So if you need to get shapely, you need to head over soon!

Head – LeLutka – Raven

Shape – Sugar Riott – 012 Shape – FREE/0L – Free gift for the Sugar Riott Group – Group is free to join 

Body – Legacy – Classic – FREE/0L – Gift for all

Skin – YS&YS – Cora Valentine 2022

Eyes – Gloom – Missletoe Collection

Hair – FAGA – Ellie – Free for Subscribers Check out Caroline’s post for the details!

Earrings – Andore – Igdry

Top – Little Fox – Madison

Jeans – BumbleBee – Rome Real Jeans

$L 10,200 Worth of Store Credit and Gift Cards @ Second Life’s 19th Birthday!

Hey FabFree! I am here to show free and group gift store credits and gift cards available @SL19B. SL19B closes on July 10th, but I suggest you go as soon as possible to get the credits and spend them as sometimes they are taken away early. This year’s birthday has the largest offering of free store credits and gift cards the event has ever soon!

What are Store Credits vs. a Gift Card?

For those who need a refresher, gift cards are objects that send to your inventory that allow you to buy any product in a store. You have to add the gift card hud to your screen and use the “buy” menu to purchase it. In comparison, store credit adds linden “credits” on your account, which you can use to purchase items at a store using the vendor’s menu. Note that often store credits and gift cards have an expiry date and some limitations on items that can be purchased with them, so read up on the offer when you get it!

List of Gift Cards and Store Credit Offers @ SL19B

Free Store Credit and Gift Cards/No Group Join Required

• Addams @ SL19B – 300L Store Credit
• Blueberry @ SL19B – 300L Store Credit, expires 28 days from the time you get it
• Bumblebee @ SL19B – 350L Store Credit
• Dust @ SL19B – 250L Gift Card, can only be used @ the mainstore
• Nuve @ SL19B – 300L Store Credit
• Poison Rouge @SL19B – 350L
• Salt&Pepper @ SL19B – 250L Store Credit, expires July 6th & can only be used @ the mainstore Update: This credit is no longer available as it expired on the 6th. 
• Vagrant @ SL19B – 500L Gift Card
• Zara Kent @ SL19B – 300L Gift Card
• Zerkalo @ SL19B – 500L Gift Card
• Liam Carter Designs (LCD) @ SL19B, 300L Gift Card,
• Be Bold @ SL19B – 250L
• NaNaas @ SL19B – 500L
• Alli&Ali Designs @ SL19B – 500L Gift Card
• Noble Creations @ SL19B – Two 150L Gift Cards, totaling 300L
• Pecherese @ SL19B – 300L Gift Card, expires July 30th
• Arcane Spellcaster @ SL19B – 500L Gift Card – Update: This gift card script has been reset for a 3rd time, so if you got one before you can get another gift card (advertised & supported by the creator)
• Pour Toujours @ SL19B, 500L Gift Card – Update: This gift card script has been reset for a 3rd time, so if you got one before you can get another gift card (advertised & supported by the creator)
• Magnetic @ SL19B – 300L Gift Card – Update: This credit has been removed. There is now a free gift in its place. 

=$L Total Credit: 6, 600
Free Store Credit and Gift Cards/ Free Group Joins Required

• Trend @ SL19B, 300L store credit (Free Group Gift/Group is Free to Join) Update: The Trend Group now costs 350L to join. Also, the store credit is expired so it will not work if you try to redeem it now. 
• Pour Toujours @ SL19B, 500L Gift Card (Free Group Gift/Group is Free to Join)

=$L Total Credit: 800

Gift Store Credit and Gift Cards/ Paid Group Joins Required

• Tachinni @ SL19B – 400L, expires July 15th (Group Gift/ Group Costs 15L to Join)
• Vision @ SL19B – 400L Store Credit, expires July 15th (Group Gift/ Group Costs 18L to Join)
• Hot Stuff @ SL19B– Two 200L Gift Cards, totaling 400L (Group Gift/ Group Costs 198L to Join)
• Arcane Spellcaster @ SL19B – 500L Gift Card (Group Gift/ Group Costs 150L to Join) – Update: This gift card script has been reset for a 3rd time , so if you got one before you can get another gift card (advertised & supported by the creator)
• Rainn @ SL19B – 300L Store Credit (Group Gift/ Group Costs 25L to Join)
• Epic Fashion @ SL19B – 500L Gift Card available @ Epic Fashion Mainstore as part of the SL19B celebrations (Group Gift/ Group Costs 50L to Join)
• Salesita’s Creations @ SL19B – 300L Gift Card, expires July 30th (Group Gift/ Group Costs 10L to Join) Update: New Gift Card Added!

=$L Total Credit: 2, 800

Total Credit Count

The total credit count if you picked up all of these offers is worth a whopping 10, 200 Lindens!

Enjoy your shopping spree, FabFree!

xx

Caroline

Out There

There comes a time in every girl’s life where she just needs to lounge provocatively against a stairwell and wear a cyber dog mask.   Forget about all the frills and fancies that come with Valentine’s Day (at least for just one moment) and take a walk on the side of madness.  Because, we can all use a moment of madness now and then.

Inu

I saw this mask at the Tokyo Zero event and thought “wow, that’s different”.  It was one of those moments where you wrestle with yourself over whether it fits your aesthetic or not, then you decide that you don’t really care either way.  You just have to have it.  It’s brash, it’s bold, it’s a bit scary… and it’s free!  You can explore your cyber-creepy fantasies (thanks to Tanaka, who made this gift) without shedding a single Linden.  Just join the Tokyo Zero group and click on the sign at the landing post.  There are several different colours so you can glow (and growl) to your heart’s content.

Buzzing Away

I paired my mask with something a little non-sequitur, but I was having a bit of an out of the box moment.  This free corset with sleeves is the gift from Bumblebee that you can pick up at Shop & Hop.  Of course, you can style it a bit more romantically than I did, or be as odd as I feel.  Shop & Hop is soon coming to a close (on the 15th), so make sure you grab all the free gifts before they disappear.

Sizes

• Freya
• Isis
• Kupra
• Legacy
• Maitreya
• Maitreya Petite
• Physique
• Reborn

My bark is worse than my bite, I swear!

xox
Aline

Aline is Wearing…

Clothes

Bodysuit – Bumblebee Valentine Corset (Free Gift @ Shop & Hop/No Group Join Required)
Mask – Tanaka Inu (Free Gift @ Tokyo Zero/Group is Free to Join)

Body   

Mesh Body – Maitreya Lara
Mesh Head – Lelutka Cate
Head Applier –  Glam Affair Cate
Eyebrows– Jumo Britani
Eyes– Euphoric Dolly Babe Eyes
Tattoo – Sn@tch Filigree Sternum Tattoo
Eyeshadow – Lelutka Cate
Lipstick – Lelutka Cate
Nails – Maitreya Lara
Hair – Stealthic Mayhem
Pose – Foxcity Sits VOL 3
Backdrop – Taikou Gaien Market

Happy New Year

Good evening FabFree! I hope the first day of 2022 has come and gone by with nothing but good stuff for you. Gabe and I started our 2022 much like we started 2021: with coffee first and nonsense after. ( Or during thanks to Dixie) So much happened in 2021… and 2020 , I know it’s left us with some hard feelings. But I made a promise to myself and my little family here. I will not lose hope for better things and try to be one of those better things for the people n my life.

So HAPPY NEW YEAR my FabFree Family! Gabe and I wish you all every blessing and every happiness in this year stretching out before us.

~~ ♥ ~~

Juli’s Stylin’

• • Mesh Head – LeLutka (Spencer- w/ my own edited shape)
  • Mesh Body – Maitreya – Lara
  • Ears – Swallow – Crossover
  • Eyes – IKON – Hope Eyes in Field and Passion
  • Freckles Applier – [pout!] – Freckles and Beauty Marks Set
  • Skin + Body Freckles – The Skinnery – Aimee + Peach Maitreya Applier
  • Makeup – AlaskaMetro – Fierce 
  • Hair – Doux – Lucy

  Sweater and Top – BumbleBee – Rome Loose Sweater – FREE/0L – Bought w/ 250 Gift Card – Gift Card is the free gift @ 2021 Holiday Shop & Hop  

  Sizes Included

  • Belleza – Freya, Isis
  • Legacy
  • Maitreya
  • SLink – Hourglass, Physique

  Boots – BumbleBee – Rome Boots – FREE/0L – Bought w/ 250 Gift Card – Gift Card is the free gift @ 2021 Holiday Shop & Hop

  Sizes Included

  • Belleza
  • Legacy
  • Maitreya
  • SLink

  ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

  Gabriel is wearing

  • • Mesh Head – LeLutka – Andrea
    • Mesh Body & Hands – Belleza – Jake
    • Skin –StrayDog – Breno for LeLutka Andrea, Tone 6
    • Eyes –Avi Glam – Lucent Eyes in Pine
    • Exile – Knox
    • Glasses – Since 1975 – Slimglass Glasses 
    • Jeans – Butterscotch – Liam Jeans

    Sweater – Totally Wicked – Richard Sweater – FREE/0L – Free gift @ The 2021 Holiday Shop & Hop 

    Sizes Included

    • Belleza Jake
    • Legacy
    • Signature Gianni

Photo Location – In our kitchen

Vagabond

Hey Gang,

Jacx told you the start of a story in one of her posts a few days ago about three girls.  This story is ongoing.

In fact, Jacx is not the only gypsy wandering the grid right now.  Yours truly is as well.  I’ve even spent a couple of nights at the Fab Free Headquarters and as lovely as it is, it feels like staying at someone else’s house, like it’s nice and all, but you can’t wait to get back into your own bed.

It’s a strange feeling, since I haven’t been homeless in world since I first arrived those many years ago!  I’ve been fortunate to always manage to keep at least a small roof over my head.  Every night I lay my little avatar head down I think maybe tomorrow will be the day!  Sigh.

I really do hate when things are out of my control.  This is a big psychological challenge for yours truly!  The longer it goes on, the harder it gets.

Well, maybe tomorrow will be the day!

Meanwhile, Aline has been hard at work getting a new hunt ready for everyone to enjoy, and it is only a couple of days away!  Starting on the 8th, you can hunt in the Fab Free Fallen Leaves & Frost Hunt.  It will run from the 8th to the 30th of November, and I’ve got a little sneak peek for you!

This cute dress is one of the hunt prizes from Roped Passions.  This is a 0L-5L hunt, and both the women’s and men’s prizes at this store are 0L.  (Matching sweaters!)  The sweater I am modeling fits:

• Freya
• Hourglass
• Isis
• Classic
• Maitreya
• Physique
• Curvy
• Fine
• Venus

Come on, tomorrow, bring us girls some happy news!!!

Arielle is looking fabulous in…

Clothes

Dress – Roped Passions Everlie Autumn Dress (0L in the Fab Free Fallen Leaves & Frost Hunt beginning Nov 8)
Boots – Bumblebee Bohemian Boots – Sienna

Body 

Mesh Body – Maitreya  Lara
Mesh Head –Lelutka Nova EvoX
Skin – Enfer Sombre Madison Cream EvoX
Eyes – Lotus Generation Eyes
Hair – Argrace Mayu

Contrast

Classic and timeless. Black and white outfits have been a fashion trend through the ages.

Fashionistas Of History

Queen Elizabeth I of England and Diane De Poiters of France, fashionistas of their day.  Both were well known for pairing black and white together. The reason for this being that the colors contrast each other, therefore enhancing each other making the colors pop! Jacx has used this iconic statement, teaming up Bumblebee Ali Distressed Jeans, (white). Free Lucky Board, group is free to join. With Neve‘s Salutation Jacket with 8 color hud (sized for Maitreya, Maitreya Petite, Legacy. Legacy Perky) Uber Anniversary Hunt Free Gift – just search for the gift box.  You can find all the hints for the hunt HERE, the hunt runs till September 22. Completing the outfit, with added animal prints. These prints seem to be making a come back this season.

Sizes

• Freya
• Hourglass
• Isis
• Maitreya
• Physique
• Legacy

That’s a wrap for now!  Till next time!

Jacx

Jacx is wearing…

Clothes

Jeans – Bumblebee  Ali Distress Knee Jeans  (Free Lucky Board Prize/Free To Join)
Jacket – Neve Salutation Jacket (Free Gift on the Uber Anniversary Hunt)
Top – Sn@tch Jersey Crop Top 05 (We Shall Rise Fishing Outfit)
Shoes  – Hucci Yalta Boots (Former Subscriber Gift)

Body

Mesh Body – Maitreya Lara
Mesh Head – Catwa HDPRO Queen
Skin – *YSYS* Lolly Tone 3 – Catwa
Eyebrows – Izzie’s BOM Layers Thin
Eyes – A R T E Doll Eyes 
Tattoo – Carol G Inevitable Tattoo, Smile Belly Tattoo, Bridah Feet Tattoo
Ears – Swallow Charm Ears
Piercings – Cynful Mina Piercings Belly
Lip Concealer – Cazimi Lip Concealer (Free Gift/No Group Join Required)
Nails – Fatal Fashion Nail 12
Eyeshadow – Alaskametro Winter Beauty Book 12
Lipstick – Alaskametro Blackwhitered hunt 06
Hair – Faga School’s Day
Rings – Vibing Corina & Destiny Rings.
Rings 2 – Ysoral Luxe Wedding Ring Sabine
Choker – Izzie’s Mood Stone Velvet Choker

Pose – Pic N Poses F Glance
Background – Timeless Textures Black Building Texture 03

Kicking It

Hi, today is kinda a mish mash. Hunt items, a Fabfree Fabulous Find GG, store credits plus a 50L Sunday Sale top.
Might be a long post, so grab a drink, and settle in for some great finds.

The Love Of A Great Shoe

The Uber Anniversary hunt is in full swing, and Jacx swung by Phedora where she got a sweet free Animal Print HUD to go with the shoes she bought at Uber (check if you have any leftover store credit from SL18B – Jacx did and got the shoes for free at the event- Yeah!). Another free Uber gift is Carol G Bridah Feet Tattoo. I just love Carol’s tattoo’s 🙂 Plus the feet tattoo added a little extra to the shoes. You can pick up these items, by doing the Uber Anniversary Hunt. You can find all the hints for the hunt HERE.

While putting this outfit together, trying different tops, jackets, ya know trying to get the “look”, The Sunday Sale hud came out. And there on its pages was the perfect top. Reed‘s Brenda Top with a 30 color hud, (prints & solids) for a sweet 50L. Finishing touch for this outfit, a Fabfree Fabulous Find. The free Cazimi August 2021 Earrings GG shown here. The group is 250L to join.

Sizes

• Freya
• Hourglass
• Isis
• Maitreya
• Physique
• Legacy

That’s a wrap for now!  Till next time!

Jacx

Jacx is wearing…

Clothes

Jeans – Bumblebee Sussie Super Skinny Jeans Special Edition Pack
Top – Reed Brenda Top  (50L for Sunday Sale)
Shoes  – Phedora UBER 2021 Gift (HUD is a Free Gift on the Uber Anniversary Hunt)

Body

Mesh Body – Maitreya Lara
Mesh Head – Catwa HDPRO Queen
Skin – *YSYS* Lolly Tone 3 – Catwa
Eyebrows – Izzie’s BOM Layers Thin
Eyes – A R T E Doll Eyes 
Tattoo – Carol G Inevitable Tattoo, Smile Belly Tattoo, Bridah Feet Tattoo (Free Gift on the Uber Anniversary Hunt)
Ears – Swallow Charm Ears
Piercings – Cynful Mina Piercings Choker, Arm, Belly
Lip Concealer – Cazimi Lip Concealer (Free Gift/No Group Join Required)
Nails – Alme Mesh Stiletto Nails Gold Xmas Gift (Free Group Gift/Group is 100L to Join)
Eyeshadow – Alaskametro Summer Beauty Book 02
Lipstick – Alaskametro Earthtones Tester Free Gift
Hair – Truth Curious Hair, (Former VIP Gift)
Rings – Vibing Corina & Destiny Rings.
Rings 2 – Ysoral Luxe Wedding Ring Sabine
Earrings – Cazimi  August 2021 Earrings GG (Free Group Gift / Group is 250L To Join)

Decor – All Apple Fall except, ChiMia Vintage Side Tables, What Next Chelsea Curtains, Wine Caddy
Sim – My Home

Simply Basic

Hi, Jacx is back stalking Lucky Boards again. LOL. It really is kinda relaxing, sort your inventory, shop the marketplace, chat with those peeps waiting with you. Plus when your letter comes up, you go home with a goody.

The Simple Pleasure Of Jeans & Tee’s

Jacx is an outdoor type, (if you hadn’t noticed from previous posts) 🙂
Her basic wardrobe is jeans, tees & tops, (sweaters in the winter) skirts, a ton of shoes.  Did I say jeans? This gives a lot of versatility to mix and match, and create several outfits, that can be dressed up or down, depending on the added hair, jewelry, shoes, or jacket. Bumblebee Sussie Super Skinny Jeans, free Lucky Board, group is free to join, makes a great addition to a basic wardrobe.

To complement the jeans, add this tee from Tres Blah which is just 75L from last week’s Saturday Sale (it’s still up at posting time) and these super cute shoes that I picked up for free by taking part in the Uber Anniversary Hunt at Lybra – just search for the gift box.  You can find all the hints for the hunt HERE.

Sizes

• Freya
• Hourglass
• Isis
• Maitreya
• Physique
• Legacy

That’s a wrap for now!  Till next time!

Jacx

Jacx is wearing…

Clothes

Jeans – Bumblebee Sussie Super Skinny Jeans (Free Lucky Board Prize/Free To Join)
Top – Tres Blah Slouch Tee, Happiness (75L for Saturday Sale)
Shoes  – Lybra UBER 2021 Gift (Free Gift on the Uber Anniversary Hunt)

Body

Mesh Body – Maitreya Lara
Mesh Head – Catwa HDPRO Queen
Skin – *YSYS* Lolly Tone 3 – Catwa
Eyebrows – Izzie’s BOM Layers Thin
Eyes – A R T E Doll Eyes 
Tattoo – Carol G Inevitable Tattoo, Smile Belly Tattoo, Bridah Feet Tattoo
Ears – Swallow Charm Ears
Piercings – Cynful Mina Piercings Choker, Cleavage, Belly
Lip Concealer – Cazimi Lip Concealer (Free Gift/No Group Join Required)
Nails – Alme Mesh Stiletto Nails The Reds
Eyeshadow – Cazimi Essence Eyeshadow BOM 06
Lipstick – Alaskametro BlackWhite&Red Lipstick 01 
Hair – Truth Kaijah Hair, (Former VIP Gift)
Rings – Vibing Corina & Destiny Rings.
Rings 2 – Ysoral Luxe Wedding Ring Sabine

Pose – Purple Poses Bree 03 Marketplace
Sim – My Home

Spring, Do Your Thing

It’s usually around this time of year that I start grumbling about the fact that it’s not spring-like enough for me yet.  My part of the world tends to skip right over the pleasant part of blossoms and warm winds and whatever other things they try to tell you about in poems and books.  We get this greyish muddy season until May when things finally explode with life.  So, as per usual, I’m off to the fairer climes of SL to get in my Springtime cavorting.

Sounds Tasty

Pink Cream Pie has a new group gift for their members right now.  It’s this cute criss-crossed tank top that’s calling out Spring to “do it’s thing”.  And I couldn’t agree more!  To get yours, join the Pink Cream Pie group for 314L and then click on the vendor in the group gift area upstairs.  There are lots of nice gifts and new ones monthly, so totally worth it.

Sizes

• Freya
• Legacy
• Maitreya
• Maitreya Petite

The Way it Goes

Mosquito’s Way (always one of my faves) also has a new group gift out, and they’re just so pretty I can hardly handle it.  These sweet flower-adorned pumps will have you ready for Spring in two shakes of a lamb’s tail.  You can get yours by joining the Mosquito’s Way group for 50L and then clicking on the vendor by the front desk.  There are a bunch of other awesome gifts too near the front doors.  These pretty heels come sized for Belleza, Maitreya and Slink.

Come on Spring!  GEEZ!

xox
Aline

Aline is Wearing…

Clothes

Top – Pink Cream Pie Melly Alright Spring Tank (Free Group Gift/Group is 314L to Join)
Jeans – Bumblebee Rome Real Jeans
Shoes – Mosquito’s Way Daisy (Free Group Gift/Group is 50L to Join)

Body 

Mesh Body – Maitreya Lara
Mesh Head – Lelutka Cate
Head Applier –  Glam Affair Cate
Eyebrows– Jumo Britani
Eyes– Euphoric Dolly Babe Eyes
Tattoo – Sn@tch Filigree Sternum Tattoo
Eyeshadow Applier – Alaskametro Alchemy
Lipstick Applier – Lelutka Cate
Nails – Maitreya Lara
Hair – Truth Euphoria
Pose – Foxcity Hella Cute
Sim – Luane’s World