Who would have thought I’d be going stir crazy in my own house in the middle of summer? I don’t count my numerous travels to appointments as relaxing outside time, but I am finding excuses to venture out just for a change of scenery. I’ve been enjoying my morning coffee on the deck with my Kindle in hand just to feel the sun on my face and hear the morning birds sing. I’ve been taking evening walks at a local walking path, and even dragging walking the dog when I’m up to it. All these things give me a sense of normalcy.
Take a walk and shop….
I took a walk (virtually speaking) down to The Wash for the Cart Sale. There are many items on display for guys with nothing over 10L. It officially doesn’t start until tomorrow, but most vendors have booths up and running. I picked out and outfit from the selection of men’s clothing to choose from. I always make sure I stop at the Dark Water Designs cart for some inexpensive clothing pieces. This round of the Cart Sale has three different layered shirt prints and I chose the Palm Leaf Layered Shirt. I matched it with the Faded Tan Cargo Shorts, each just 10L. I also looked through the selection of shoes at Poeme. Although the fitted sneakers are for women, there are a few patterns that could be considered unisex and using the unrigged version, I made it easily fit my man sized feet. I chose the Happy Blue Canvas Chucks, also just 10L.
Rest and catch my breath…
After all that walking I needed to sit down. Lucky for me I was near the Park Place Home Decor cart and found a Bright Director’s Chair, another 10L find. This chair comes with many sits for both males and females. It also has animations for drinking coffee or wine and even provides the drinks. I’ll just sit here for a bit and watch the passersby while i catch my breath. I hope to see you down at The Wash Cart Sale that (offically) begins tomorrow and runs through July 5th.
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Carson is wearing…
Mesh Body: ADAM – Male Mesh Body
Mesh Head: Catwa – Daniel v2.16
Head Applier: Labyrinth – Tylar
Beard Applier: Nivaro – Jawline
Hair: no.match – No Cloud
Eyes: IKON Triumph Eyes – Evening
Shirt: Dark Water Designs – Palm Leaf Layered Shirt ($10L @ The Wash Cart Sale)
Shorts: Dark Water Designs – Faded Tan Cargo Shorts ($10L @ The Wash Cart Sale)
Shoes: {Poeme} Double Happy Blue Canvas Chucks ($10L @ The Wash Cart Sale)
Pose Prop: Park Place Home – Bright Director’s Chair ($10L @ The Wash Cart Sale)
She nagged asked me repeatedly to make her a new vegetable garden on the other side of the horse pasture. The only way to get her to stop nagging asking repeatedly was to finally cave in happily comply with her wishes. I decided I would mow off the patch before breaking up the sod and tilling the ground. I asked her exactly where she wanted her new garden as I was pushing the mower in the general direction. “Let me show you!” she happily exclaimed, then she perched herself on top of the handle, guiding me like a lookout in a ship’s crow’s nest. <sigh> The things I do for Love…
Her supervisor attire…
The summer floral Cotton Top by 1Hundred is available at The Wash Cart Sale for just $10L. In the pack you’ll find both the peach that she is displaying and also pink. I was told to mention that “This is a sweet top that is compatible with system bodies, Maitreya, Slink, Belleza, Omega, Wowmeh, and Lola.” Her words, not mine.
His slave work attire….
I am appropriately wearing the kwitchurbitchin Novelty Tee by Park Place that I found for just $10L at The Wash Cart Sale. Also found at The Wash Cart Sale is the b/w Tailored Shorts by Dark Water Designs, also just $10L. My Baseball Cap is a FREE subscriber gift from Argrace.
Follow My Lead….
The pose, Follow My Lead, is a FREE group gift from Drunk-Panda. The Drunk Panda group is FREE to join. (After all this work, I want to be a drunk panda too!) The pose does not come with a lawnmower, but I was lucky enough to win the Spring Garden Green Lawnmower from the gacha at {what next}, which is just $50L per play.
Love is wearing…
Mesh Body – Maitreya Lara
Mesh Hands – Slink AvEnhance Dynamic Hands
Mesh Head – Catwa Candy
Head Applier – Glam Affair Renee
Eyes – IKON Triumph Eyes Dusk
Hair – Exile Rush
Shirt – 1Hundred Cotton Top (10L @ The Wash Cart Sale)
Shorts – MOoH! Tammy Shorts (featured @ Designer Circle – use your instore group credit!)
Sandals – [monso] My Flower Sandals
Carson is wearing…
Mesh Body: ADAM – Male Mesh Body
Mesh Head: Catwa – Daniel v2.13
Head Applier: Labyrinth – Tylar
Beard Applier: Nivaro – Jawline
Hair: no.match – No Cloud
Eyes: IKON Triumph Eyes – Evening
Shirt: Park Place – Men’s Novelty Tee (10L @ The Wash Cart Sale)
Pants: Dark Water Designs – Tailored Shorts (10L @ The Wash Cart Sale)
Hat: Argrace – Baseball Cap 2 (FREE Subscriber Gift 0L/ free to join)
Outdoor Decor: {what next} Spring Garden Green Lawnmower (50L per play / instore gacha) Pose – Drunk-Panda Follow My Lead (FREE group gift / 0L / free to join)
Walking along the beach gives me time to reflect and for just a little while, to clear my mind from the “noise” of the events happening around me. It can be very calming to be alone with just my thoughts and to listen to the ocean waves, the breeze, and the occasional bird song. The smell of the salt water and water droplets on my skin make me feel relaxed, just like a sailboat floating along the currents…
When I’m feeling blue…
I’ve been told that blue is my best color because it matches my eyes, so today I found another Cart Sale find at Wash. I picked up both the Free Bird Casual Tee and the Striped Tailored Shorts for just $10L each at the Dark Water Designs cart. The tee also includes a texture HUD for different colors and each color goes will with the pants. I’m also wearing the Worn Denim All Star Sneakers, a gift from Black Label Menswear to the Menstuff Group. The MenStuff group does have a joining fee of $50L.
Mesh Body: ADAM – Male Mesh Body
Mesh Head: Catwa – Daniel v2.13
Head Applier: Labyrinth – Tylar
Beard Applier: Nivaro – Jawline
Hair: no.match – No Cloud
Eyes: IKON Triumph Eyes – Evening
Shirt: Dark Water Designs – Casual Tee – Free Bird @ the Wash Cart Sale ($10L)
Pants: Dark Water Designs – Tailored Shorts – Striped @ the Wash Cart Sale ($10L)
Shoes: Black Label Menswear – Worn Denim All Star Sneakers @ The Menstuff Lounge ($0L/$50L to join)
I can be a Grade A #1 jerk. I’m reminded of that every time I mess up… which is often. But it takes a strong woman to deal with my childlike childish behavior. She’s forgiven me for the whole New Year’s Eve fiasco. Now I have to be on my best behavior (and learn to keep my mouth closed). I am starting out the new year with a new attitude… She’s always right! (we’ll see how long that lasts 🤔) And I’m starting off the year in a new group gift from insomnia. The Men’s Long Shirt is FREE to group member and the group is FREE to join. This shirt comes with many choices, styles dependent on size, and comes tuck and untucked. I’m also wearing the $10L Distressed Work Jeans by Dark Water Designs as part of the Wash Cart Sale. The last day of the sale is January 4th so get it before it’s all packed up.
Walking the Walk and Talking the Talk…
She’s forgiven me and it’s time to kiss and make up, and time for me to start keeping my word. So we are going to walk upstairs and “talk” about it. Walking is one of the FREEgroup gifts at RK Poses. There are several group gift poses to grab, but I suggest you have a look around at both the couples and singles poses. You won’t be disappointed. and speaking of not being disappointed… Hey! did you just grab my…. 😍
Carson is wearing…
Shirt: insomnia – Mens Long Shirt FREEGroup Gift $0L/$0L to join
Pants: Dark Water Designs -Star 69 Work Pants – @ Wash Cart Sale $10L
Shoes: Gabriel– Black Leather Bootie FREE Group Gift $0L/$0L to join
Body: ADAM – Male Mesh Body
Hair: Lelutka – Seth N/A (circa 2010)
Pose: RK Poses – Walking FREE Group Gift $0L/$0L to join
Is he a guardian angel or one to be guarded against? He’s a masked scarfed man who roams the lonely and deserted streets. Who is he? Where did he come from? and why does he cover his face? All we know about his is that he shops at .Shi x Messiah. The Fedora he is wearing is a FREE group gift as is the Neckwarmer and Tankbag. All these items are unisex and the group is FREE to join, so don’t be surprised if we see his sidekick, Neckwarmer-Girl lurking about.
Keeping a Watchful Eye…
It’s crime-fighting time… at least that’s what time the FREE group gift Watch from Prey is saying. He is also wearing a Vintage Shirt by <T> Roxidus, that can be found at the Menstuff Lounge. All gifts are free to Menstuff members, but there is a $50L joining fee. I’m also guessing that he stopped by the Wash Cart Salein his secret identity as a mild-mannered blogger and bought the Star 69Work Pants for just $10L at the Dark Water Designs cart. The Wash Cart Saleis open until January 4th, so hurry on down before it closes.
Tune in next week to see Neckwarmer-man battle EarMuff Girl.
Carson is wearing…
Hat: .Shi x Messiah – Unisex Fedora FREE Group Gift $0L/$0L to join
Scarf: .Shi x Messiah – Unisex Neckwarmer FREE Group Gift $0L/$0L to join
Vest: .Shi x Messiah – Unisex Tankbag FREE Group Gift $0L/$0L to join
Shirt: <T> Roxidus – Vintage Shirt @ Menstuff Lounge FREE Group Gift $0L/$50L to join
Pants: Dark Water Designs – Star 69 Work Pants – @ Wash Cart Sale$10L
Jewelry: Prey – Men’s Watch – FREE Group Gift $0L/$0L to join
Body: ADAM– Male Mesh Body
Hair: Lelutka – Seth N/A (circa 2010)
I took another stroll around the The Biannual Sale @ The Wash Simand found a few more items for the guys. From the Jz for Men cart, I found the Santa’s Naughty List Shirt. It reads “All I want for Christmas is Santa’s Naughty List”. Honestly, who can disagree with that? (EDIT: A reader reminded me that this shirt and the one listed below are both available in women’s styles as well) I matched it with the Distressed Work Jeans from the cart provided by Dark Water Designs. These jeans also come with shoes (not shown). Both these items are just $10L each.
Candy is Dandy, but Liquor is Quicker…
Another find with holiday flair from Jz for Men is the Dear Santa Shirt. This shirt describes me perfectly this year…. and again is just $10L at the Cart Sale. ARGRACEhas a Winter group gift available until the end of the year. The Santa Hat 2016 is available for both men and women and has a color changing HUD to get that perfect hair shade. The gift is FREE to members and the group is FREE to join.
Carson is wearing…
Pants: Dark Water Designs – Distressed Work Jeans @ The Wash Cart Sale $10L
And you won’t go broke with these deals I found at the The Biannual Sale @ The Wash Sim. Every item shown is just $10L each, and I found some great deals to make you look your Holiday finest. The Turtle Neck Jacket Combo and Star 69 Work Pants from the Dark Water Designs cart. The pants also come with shoes for just the right look.
Kick Start My Cart…
Be comfy and casual in the Winter Red Sweater from the K&A Design cart. I think this sweater has a wonderful texture and will go in my wardrobe rotation. I also found on the Rispetto Designs cart, the Moda II Brown MESH Jacket. I made three great looks for just $40L. This is just a small showing of what can be found for guys at the The Biannual Sale @ The Wash Simand runs through January 4th. So you have plenty of time to get those last minute gifts.
Carson is wearing…
Pants: Dark Water Designs – Star 69 Work Pants @ The Wash Cart Sale $10L
Shirt & Jacket: Dark Water Designs – Turtle Neck Jacket Combo @ The Wash Cart Sale $10L
Jacket: Rispetto Designs – Moda II Brown MESH Jacket – @ The Wash Cart Sale $10L
Love showed you some of the fabulous items to be had at the Cart Wash Sale from Dark Water Designs in her post [Here] but the menfolk are not to be left out. As Love showed you, the cart has gorgeous offerings for the ladies, but also some top quality offerings for men… and all for just the tiny price tag of only 10L each.
I picked up my outfit for only 20L total: 10L for the t-shirt (you get the print version shown and a solid grey as well in the box) and the pants were also only 10L. Like the t-shirt, the pants box gives you two options… the charcoal shown as well as a camo (not shown. With each, you get all the standard sizes, plus two fitmesh sizes — all for just 10L. In addition, if you purchase the pants, there is a pair of shoes included!
The Indian Summer Event down at The Wash is afoot as Astrid mentioned yesterday in her post showing off a couple of Cart Sale finds by Roped Passions and Ghee [HERE] and her post this morning for Orquidea [HERE]! Today I am displaying a couple of items that can be found on the Dark Water Designs display that really jumped out at me and said “BUY ME LOVE TRILL, I’M ONLY 10L!”… and so I did. Yes… they speak to me!
I purchased the Indian Summer Henley Top and Boho Printed Shorts in the Autumn print for just 10L each. Both items come in mesh, fitmesh and Maitreya, Belleza and Slink specific sizes and the Henley Top actually comes with a texture change HUD that allows for four different autumn colours to mix and match with your printed boho shorts. Make sure you check out the rest of the items available by Dark Water Designs, because they are all really very nice!
Hello everyone, welcome to my last post as a staff member of Fab Free. I would regale you with the story of how, when I was a new resident over seven years ago, I relied on Fab Free to find great items to pick up, how I would eventually come to idolize Love to an embarrassing extent, how I revered Carson when he was a male blogger here, and how much I wanted to emulate them both. This blog has been more than a hobby; it was hugely important to me in both my first and second lives. Sadly, though, times do change. While my feelings towards Fab Free have not, I do need to step away from my dream job here in order to focus on other matters at hand.
Before I go, I have to tell you about a few fantastic items. The great Roughnecks T-Shirt shown above is available as a free group gift. It has been a long winter for me and the thought of donning a well-worn, soft cotton tee and shorts is irresistible. This free Group Gift Tee looks very much like a real world garment and is adorned with a cool biker image on both the front and the back. Inside the box is a wide range of versions including tucked, untucked, Mesh, Fitmesh and three different waist widths to help fit with a wide range of Mesh pants. Not only is this going to fit well but this Tee is going to look great with almost any pants you choose to wear with it. I was very impressed with everything included in this box.
The shorts I am wearing come from the unbelievably bountiful Dark Water Designs cart at the Spring Freshness At The Wash Cart Sale Event! Previously, the main item on it was featured by Astrid here, but there is so much more there that deserves a look! These Cargo Shorts in White Canvas look fantastic and inspired me to go seek out some sun. (A good thing too because in real life my legs were about that color). I love the way they look but I should caution you that finding the perfect shirt to wear with them is slightly more complicated since they seem to require a little extra width at the waist at the back. Luckily they look awesome if you go bare-chested too and the little extra work putting together an outfit with them is well worth the effort!
Also at the Dark Water Designs cart at the Spring Freshness At The Wash Cart Sale Event are these sharp looking polo shirts. My favorite was the Polo Shirt – Nautical package which contains that fun looking print shirt you see me chilling on the beach in. In addition to that design it comes with a hud that gives you two more textures to choose from, a bargain at only 10L! Inset in the picture are two examples of the Polo Shirt – Madras Colors package also available for only 10L. Along with a third color (light blue) included in the texture change hud, these polos are excellent Easter and spring-wear. All put together this was one of the best cart sale carts I have ever seen!
Oddity has a great item they are giving away as a free group gift that is perfect for us spring breakers. The -TopGun- Dark Glasses are sharp looking aviator style sunglasses. A classic eternally popular design, these sunglasses are a good pickup as you prepare to look cool for the coming spring and summer months. Well done Oddity, thank you!
It has been beyond fun serving all of you. In the end, that is what we do here at Fab Free, and that what all of us at here have in common. It doesn’t matter where we are, where we have been, or when we were here at this wonderful institution. What we do, we do out of love for all of you. I have re-launched my own blog and will continue posting there when time permits. I leave you with one final thought: Second Life is an amazing adventure if you open yourself to it and allow yourself to be carried away. The trick is finding what you love and focusing on that. My time here has been my greatest adventure so far, and I want to thank all of you for that. Take care and I will see you on the grid.—–WHC Riler
Skin – 7 Deadly S{K}ins MATT March 2016 Group Gift (Free Group Gift / 0L / Group now on sale – 13L) Beige Shorts – Illi Illi Classic Board Shorts! Hair – Dura *Dura-Boy*59(Black) Eyes – IKON Promise Eyes In Fjord
