The Subtle Art of Getting Ready

There’s a certain art to getting ready.  And I don’t mean that the end result requires artful maneuvers (I’m sure it sometimes does), I mean that the entire process can be a ritual that prepares you mentally for the event.   Your environment while you get ready is just as important as what you wear to put you in the right frame of mind, I think.   One will inevitably feel prettier and more relaxed when surrounded by pretty things as you get ready, don’t you think?

The Wrapping

My lovely dress is the latest group gift (to celebrate International Women’s Day) from Safira.  It’s sweet, and pretty and perfect to bring out a bit of feminine energy on any day.  There are plenty of options in the HUD to change the colours of all the parts of the dress, so you can really make it unique and your own.  The Safira group is currently 50L to join, and you’ll find a few other group gifts while you’re there.

Sizes

• Legacy Perky
• Legacy Push-Up
• Legacy
• Maitreya
• Maitreya Petite
• Reborn Juicy
• Reborn

The Surroundings

I’m always looking for new art to put up in my living space, and recently I was invited to visit the Hannington Arts Foundation.  It’s always nice to walk around galleries in SL, and this one is really quite nice, featuring art by Sweet Susanowa and Tess Carfagno.  My deal-loving side came out to play as well when I saw that they had placed out several works of art for just 1L each, so I snapped them up – and you can see two of them today in my photo.  The bottom left and top right frames are great for making any space feel warm and inviting, and are sure to start a great conversation with anyone who walks into your home.   You can see a clearer view below.

 

Have a great one!

xox
Aline

Aline is Wearing…

Clothes

Dress – Safira Femme (Free Group Gift/Group is 50L to Join)
Earrings – Ysoral Luxe Earrings

Body   

Mesh Body – Maitreya Lara
Mesh Head – Lelutka Cate
Skin Applier –  Glam Affair Cate
Eyebrows– Jumo Britani
Eyes– Euphoric Dolly Babe Eyes
Tattoo – Sn@tch Filigree Sternum Tattoo
Eyeshadow – Alaskametro Dark Arts
Lipstick – Lelutka Cate
Nails – Maitreya Lara
Hair – Stealthic Clarity
Pose – Foxcity Influencer
Sim – FabFree Info Hub

Decor

Table – Nutmeg Delicate Glamor
Chair – Nutmeg Delicate Glamor
Cup – Nutmeg Dacha Teatime
Books and Flowers – Dust Bunny Violet Vanity
Teapot – Nutmeg Delicate Glamor
Makeup – Tentacio Roses and Makeup
Book – Tentacio Study Time
Candles – Disorderly Delicate Blooms
Painting with Neon – Floorplan Neon Portrait
Artwork on Left – Sweet Susanowa Louisiana (1L at The Hannington Arts Foundation)
Artwork on Right – Sweet Susanowa Birds of Passage (1L at The Hannington Arts Foundation)

Clover Cottage Beckons

The road is long, and the storm seems to be rolling in.  I’m so tired after a long day of wandering over hills and through dales (as one does), and I need a place to rest my weary head after all this fresh air.  Happily for me, I’ve come across Clover Cottage – haven for all those in need of a respite.  It’s cozy, it’s cute, and I hear the food is excellent too.  In I go, before the heavens open up!

A Hunting We Will Go

It’s always fun to put a little scene and story together when I’m decorating in SL, and all my finds from the FabFree St. Patty’s Day Hunt helped me come up with this little tale I’ve spun.  You’ll find lots of frugal items on our hunt, all under 5L and all really cute to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day.  Here’s what I used to make Clover Cottage come to life:

• 1L Cottage from Kim’s Kreations
• 1L Bedroom Furniture from Kim’s Kreations (you’ll also find plenty of other furniture in the other prizes available here!)
• 5L Stump with Pillows by Circa
• 5L Lamp by Circa
• 2L table, hat, balloons, lucky sign, candles, Leprechaun and mouse by Dench Designs
• FREE bushes by Lunaria in three colours
• 3L candles by Blue Blood

I’ve added a few detail photos below for you too (I love the little mouse!).

The FabFree St. Patty’s Day Hunt runs until the 31st, and you can check out all the details and hints right HERE.

Hope you’re enjoying it!

What’s your story today?

xox
Aline

Aline’s Decor

House – Kim’s Kreations The Clover Cottage (1L on the FabFree St. Patty’s Day Hunt)
Bedroom Furniture – Kim’s Kreations The Clover Cottage Bedroom Set (1L on the FabFree St. Patty’s Day Hunt)
Carpet – Lacrime dell’Anima Pretty Braided Rug 
Stump – Circa Lucky Day Lounge Stump (5L on the FabFree St. Patty’s Day Hunt)
Orb Lamp – Circa Lucky Day Mini Bauble Lantern (5L on the FabFree St. Patty’s Day Hunt)
Table with Hat and Mouse and Lucky Sign with Balloons – Dench Designs Clover Hat (2L on the FabFree St. Patty’s Day Hunt)
Pink Bush – Lunaria Clover Shrub Pink (Free Gift on the FabFree St. Patty’s Day Hunt)
Purple Bush – Lunaria Clover Shrub Purple (Free Gift on the FabFree St. Patty’s Day Hunt)
Green Bush – Lunaria Clover Shrub Green (Free Gift on the FabFree St. Patty’s Day Hunt)
Candles – Blue Blood Candles Set St. Patty’s Day (3L on the FabFree St. Patty’s Day Hunt)
Pathway – Tarte Stone Path
Table – Dust Bunny Woodland Dreams

A Place of My Own

There’s nothing better than a little corner of the world you can retire to when things get overwhelming.  Plus, it’s just so much fun to build these kind of places in SL, isn’t it?  I’ve got some time-sensitive stuff for you today, so let’s hop right in!

Happy Birthday!

Noveny is celebrating their 2nd anniversary in grand fashion this weekend.  You have to be quick though, because it’s only happening today and tomorrow!  There are lots of fun new things to get stuck in to.  I was particularly enamoured with the little hunt they have going on.  It’s free for everyone, and there are three really nice items: The two hanging shelves you see on the wall, plus the lovely wooden frame that you can put your own photos in.  The hunt object you’re looking for is a wooden crate.  While you’re there, you should also join the group (it’s just 30L) and you can grab a 300L in store credit to buy anything you like.  I just had to have this celestial printed tapestry that’s hanging over the fireplace.  It cost me just 200L, leaving me 100 to buy something else pretty.  Be aware that you’ve got until the 31st to spend the credits.  Noveny has some really beautiful items, this is is not to be missed!

Enjoy!

xox
Aline

Aline’s Decor

Shelf on Left – Noveny Wall Wood Shelf (Free Gift on the Noveny Birthday Hunt)
Shelf on Right – Noveny Hanging Shelf (Free Gift on the Noveny Birthday Hunt)
Picture Frame – Noveny Rustic Frame (Free Gift on the Noveny Birthday Hunt)
Tapestry – Noveny Printed Flag Celestial (200L/Bought with 300L in Store Credit/Group is 30L to Join)
Chaise Longue – Pitaya Day Bench
Carpet – Miss Chelsea Wynn Rug
Fireplace – Dust Bunny Wood Stove
Chair – Pitaya New Classic Armchair
Tables – Ishiku Side Table
Tea Set – Ariskea Moane
Pot on Left – Milk Motion Terracotta Pot
Pot on Right – Ariskea Succulent Moss Stone Pot
Tray – Nutmeg Charming Zen Full Tray
Book – MVT Notebook of Secrets

How to Unwind

The weekend may be coming to a close (though it’s a long weekend in my neck of the woods…sorry not sorry), and that calls for a bit of a decompress.  Some lucky board stalking plus some fun decorating always makes me chill out a bit and get me ready for whatever lies ahead!

First Some Candy

Candy Kitten is all about the sexy outfits, and they’ve recently updated their lucky boards with a pile of new goodies.  I picked up this top and skirt (in a very appealing holographic type of shade) by joining the group and waiting for my letter to come up.  The Candy Kitten group is a bit pricy at 400L to join, however they currently have 300L in store credit up on the wall, several gifts, and the new lucky boards.  It’s a good group to get in and stay in.

Sizes

• Ebody
• Kupra
• Legacy
• Maitreya
• Perky
• Petite

Decoration Now, Come on!

FabFree at Fifteen is slowly winding towards it’s conclusion, sadly.  We’ve got still about a week left before everything goes poof, so make sure you make the rounds and pick up the deals and free gifts.  Today I put together a little space for myself using the gift and 15L item from Satus Inc.  The neon cat lamp is just 15L and can brighten up your space in a hurry.  When you click on the base, you’ll have plenty of colour choices so it can change depending on your mood!  Then, the cork board for photos is just a fun addition to any room.  You can place your own photos in the frames, which is always something that makes me happy.  It’s completely free when you activate your FabFree inworld group tag.  Sweet!  You’ve got until August 6th to make your rounds – don’t let them get away!

How do you unwind?

xox
Aline

Aline is Wearing…

Clothes

Top and Skirt – Candy Kitten Bella (Free Lucky Board Prize/Group is 400L to Join)
Earrings – Ysoral Luxe Earrings

Body   

Mesh Body – Maitreya Lara
Mesh Head – Lelutka Cate
Skin Applier –  Glam Affair Cate
Eyebrows– Jumo Britani
Eyes– Euphoric Dolly Babe Eyes
Tattoo – Sn@tch Filigree Sternum Tattoo
Eyeshadow – Pout! Day & Night Liner
Lipstick – Lelutka Cate
Nails – Maitreya Lara
Hair – Magika Celeste
Pose – Foxcity Oki Doki
Sim – Private

Decor

Table – Refuge Buffet Table
Flowers – Aphrodite Lavenders Pitcher
Tea – Apple Fall Tea Tins & Tea Books
Bag – Tentacio Mi Cesta
Cookies – Dust Bunny BunBuns Sandwich Cookies
Macarons – Noir & Midna Sweet Heart Gacha Macarons
Computer – Tentacio Sirena Laptop
Cork Board – Satus Inc. Polaroid Photo Pin Board (Free Gift for Members of Fabulously Free in SL/Group is Free to Join)
Cat Neon – Satus Inc. Neon Table Cat Lamp (15L for FabFree at Fifteen)

Rockabilly

Apparently Rockabilly never dies, dear readers.  I don’t know…it must be true if it’s on a t-shirt, right?

Off to Mirus

In my travels tonight, I stopped off at Mirus Designs and found that they have a rather extensive wall of group gifts.   The Rockabilly outfit caught my eye since I always like a good tied sweater around the waist moment.  You’ll find that this outfit comes with the t-shirt, shorts and tied sweater, which is a pretty great combo.  To get it, just join the Mirus Designs group for 10L, and then pay the vendor 1L.  There are lots of other gifts to pick up too while you’re there!

Sizes

• Hourglass
• Slink
• XXS – L with an Alpha Layer

I wonder if everything written on a t-shirt is true.  That doesn’t sound right, now does it?

xox
Aline

Aline is Wearing…

Clothes

Outfit – Mirus Designs Rockabilly (1L Group Gift/Group is 10L to Join)
Lighter – Dust Bunny Blooming Holdables
Earrings – Ysoral Luxe Earrings

Body   

Mesh Body – Maitreya Lara
Mesh Head – Lelutka Cate
Skin Applier –  Glam Affair Cate
Eyebrows– Jumo Britani
Eyes– Euphoric Dolly Babe Eyes
Tattoo – Sn@tch Filigree Sternum Tattoo
Eyeshadow – Lelutka Cate
Lipstick – Alaskametro Black Magic
Nails –Maitreya Lara
Hair – Stealthic Lethal
Backdrop – Milk Motion La Trattoria Alley

Fabulous Finds 05.19.22 Edition

Free Group Gift/Group is Free to Join @ Sofish

Lost Hearts Hunt ~ 25 FREE & Fabulous Gifts!!!

I love me a good hunt, but I really don’t like hunts that are just too hard.  I mean, really, who has all that spare time???  I loved (LOVED) the Lost Hearts Hunt located at Valentine Island.  There are 25 easy to find prizes all over this very well decorated Valentine’s Day sim.  There are lots of places to take pictures; lots of places to picnic, dance or play with your SL partner!  But, what’s the BEST part you ask…well, everything is FREE!!!  No group is needed :-). You have some time to get there, but definitely don’t miss it!  The hunt lasts until February 20, 2022.

I don’t want to spoil the hunt for you…so I am not telling you where any of these little hearts are located, but, they aren’t overly hard to find.  They are FREE, so just right click and buy for 0L.  Don’t try the age old trick of looking up under Creator because the amazing creator, Tayren Theas, has created pretty much everything on the sim, so you will have beacons everywhere :-). Tayren has been on the grid a long time and designs for SL Ballet.

 I’ve featured a few of my favorite FREE gifts in the picture above, but, truly, I spent 20 minutes just trying to decide.  The Asian Teahouse comes with furniture and plants (not pictured).  The ladies pajamas match the Men’s boxers (also not pictured).  This chess set that I am standing on can be PLAYED!  The Fountain behind me has running water.  The couple’s tree comes in three versions (Spring, Winter, and White Flower).  There are also adorable Valentine’s chalk posters (not pictured).  The list goes on and on.

So, what are YOU waiting for…grab cupid’s bow and arrow and get on over to Valentine Island!

In this picture, I am wearing the adorable pajamas (called Loungewear) and the little gold heart ring that was easy to adjust.  These gifts both have FREE male counterparts (boxers and a male heart ring).  How cool is that???

Pajama Sizes:

• Maitreya
• Freya
• Isis
• Ocacin
• Fitmesh M
• Venus
• Physique
• Hourglass
• TMP

Desi is Wearing

Clothes

Pyjamas – Tayren’s Fantasy Fashion TFF Loungewear Set  (FREE Gift on the Lost Hearts Hunt located at Valentine Island )
Ring – Tayren’s Fantasy Fashion Little Gold Heart Ring – (FREE Gift on the Lost Hearts Hunt located at Valentine Island )
Earrings – Zuri Little Heart Earrings
Little Heart Earrings – Zuri
Slippers – Dust Bunny Sheep Slippers

Body

Mesh Body – Maitreya Lara
Mesh Head – Lelutka Evo X Kaya
Head Applier – Session Skins Candy 
Eyebrows – Finer Threads – Louise
Eyes– LeLutka
Eyeshadow – LeLutka EvoX 
Lipstick – Shiny Stuffs – Sassy Berry 2 for EVoX
Nails – N Kolour Sprinkle of Love
Hair – Truth Jamie

Props:  Asian Tea House, Interactive Chess Board, Lover’s Fountain, Lover’s Tree (FREE Gifts on the Lost Hearts Hunt located at Valentine Island )

Runaway to Summer

I spent most of my day tripping over piles of snow today, so when I got home from my RL wanderings, I quickly got into some summery duds, grabbed a bouquet and headed off to a warm-looking sim to forget what it feels like to have snow in your boots.  No teeth chattering here!

The Broken Thread

Le Fil Cassé have just started their very own inworld group, and to inaugurate it, there’s a fabulous new group gift!  This very lovely warm burgundy dress is completely free when you join the free group.  It also comes with a matching headband that gives a lovely little touch of whimsy to the outfit.  Exactly what I needed!

Sizes

• Freya
• Maitreya Petite
• Legacy
• Maitreya
• Legacy Perky

Ahh, warmth!

xox
Aline

Aline is Wearing…

Clothes

Dress & Headband – Le Fil Cassé Lyara Dress & Paige Headband (Free Group Gift/Group is Free to Join)
Flowers – Dust Bunny Maple Market Bouquet

Body   

Mesh Body – Maitreya Lara
Mesh Head – Lelutka Cate
Head Applier –  Glam Affair Cate
Eyebrows– Jumo Britani
Eyes– Euphoric Kelly
Tattoo – Sn@tch Filigree Sternum Tattoo
Eyeshadow – Alaskametro Ocean Sunset
Lipstick – Alaskametro Ocean Sunset
Nails – Maitreya Lara
Hair – Truth Shadow
Sim – Whimberly

New Year Brunch

Hiya, New Year’s Day is a time of traditions and resolutions. LOL, like most folks who make those New Year’s resolutions mine are pretty much done for by March. However, the traditions seem to stay year after year.

Sneaking A Taste

Until my 2 of my 3 sons had married, and the last one left home, we had a tradition, my middle son is a New Year’s baby, so every year at midnight we would ring in the new year with birthday cake, and a very tiny glass of champagne. New Years Day I would be up with the sun spending my day in the kitchen cooking a brunch feast for those always hungry boys, while they spent the day in front of the tv watching football games. Jacx seemed to think it was a pretty fair idea to recreate a new year feast while modeling Meander/Me Bonfire Top. This wonderfully detailed cropped sweater is a free group gift. Lemania Indigo owner and creator of Meander/Me is known for using beautiful textures on all her creations. And body sizes oh my goodness there are a lot. The hud for the Bonfire top is a generous 13 color hud in rich fall colors. I would like to thank our sweet Miss Caroline for letting us know that the Meander/Me group is now free to join, and she showed some really fun items from the shop here. There are 41 group gifts available, so joining Meander/Me‘s free group is like getting a whole new wardrobe. 🙂

 Sizes

• Ebody, Ebody Curvy
• Freya
• Hourglass
• Isis
• Legacy, Legacy Perky
• Maitreya Maitreya Petite
• Minimizer
• Physique
• Tonic, Tonic Fine

That’s a wrap for today. See you all soon 🙂

Jacx

Jacx Is Modeling

Clothes

Top – Meander/Me Bonfire Top (Free/Group Required/Group Free Join)
Jeans  Salt & Pepper Maggie Pant Fatpack
Scarf  Addams Addison Scarf
Shoes – Essenz Armenia

Body

Mesh Body – Maitreya Lara
Mesh Head – LeLukta Avalon Evo X Head
Head Skin – Not Found Toffee BOM
Body Skin – Not Found Toffee BOM
Hair – Doe Queen Flux 50L. FLF
Tattoo – Carol G  Smile Tattoo, Heart Backside. Flowers Leg Tattoo, Bridah Foot Tattoo,
Tattoo – HORL Faith Tattoo, Arm Orn Tattoo, Do It With Love Tattoo, Triangle Flower Tattoo, Underline Boob Tattoo
Tattoo – Letis Tattoo Salabhas Lower Back
Modesty Cover – iPeench Lace Modesty Cover Set, Marketplace
Ears – Swallow Charm Ears 
Eyeshadow – Alaskametro Dara BOM EVO X #04 Shown By Aline Here.
Lipstick – Alaskametro Earthtones Lip Applier Evo X
Rings – Ysoral Luxe Wedding Ring Sabine 
Rings2 – Vibing Corina Rings, Destiny Rings
Nails – Alme Mesh Stiletto Nails Love Addams Glossy

Decor

LAQ Decor – Kitchen Set
Dust Bunny – Kitchen Clutter
Apple Fall – Chester Outdoor Dining Table
Junk Food – Christmas Pizza
ChiMia – Toffee Apples
ChicChica – Eclair Dispenser
Junk Food – Punch Bowl & Cups 75L. Saturday Sale
Fancy Decor – Stacked Plates (part of a set)
Nutmeg –  Kate’s Kitchen Clutter Bowls (part of a set)
Erratic – AEA Basket Of Scones
Erratic – AEA High Tea Etagere Rare
What Next – Harvest Soup Tureen
What Next – Biscotti
Merak – Espresso Machine Silver

Pose – Heart Poses Cozy Cocoa Marketplace
Sim – Private

Who Knew?

Hiya, have I got a deal for you. Whole outfit (top, pants, shoes, & mesh nails.) Total price 27L.

Day With My Buds

After a hectic week of TP’ing, crowded events, unpacking, sorting, reboxing. A girl just needs a break from time to time. Jacx is modeling on her downtime day, pj pants & a tee, very similar to what I wear in RL at home 🙂 One of the events I have been unpacking is the Swank Pumpkin Hunt event from Oct. 7th-Oct. 31st.  The Free Swank group is required to do the hunt. Arielle has been showing you items she collected from the pumpkins here, here. My find, [Park Place Casuals], a new to me creator has an awesome free [Park Place Casuals] Ladies Tucked Tee – Attitude. Let’s just say this tee is very me, sarcasm is my middle name 😛 Teamed up with the tee is Sn@tch Solstice Leggings (all colors) (sized system undies, pants, appliers Omega, and Slink) for 25L on the freebie and cheapie table. Aline has shown several items from the table here. *Fame* Slippers (sized for Kupra, Legacy, & Maitreya) are a 1L Marketplace find. Hahaha had to include a shoe.  Lastly, some of the mesh creators have heard our requests to include nail appliers for our toenails that match the mesh nails. In response to that Cazimi is creating a new system. For 1L you can get Cazimi Mesh Nails Base Pack Ballerina short for Maitreya, included is 5 color hud matching mesh nail appliers & toenail appliers.

Sizes

• Freya
• Hourglass
• Maitreya
• Maitreya Auto Hide
• Ocacin
• Physique
• Venus
• Voluptuous
• Classic S, M, L
• Fit Mesh S, M, L
• Alpha Mask

That’s a wrap for today. Till next time,

Jacx

Jacx Is Modeling

Top – [Park Place Casuals] Ladies Tucked Tee (Attitude) (Free @ Swank Pumpkin Hunt Event Hunt/ Free Group Join is required)
Pant – Sn@tch Solstice Leggings (All Colors)  (25L)
Shoes – *Fame* Slippers (1L on Marketplace)
Nails – Cazimi Mesh Nails Base Pack (1L Gift)

Body

Mesh Body – Maitreya Lara
Mesh Head – Catwa HDPRO Queen
Skin – Reed Luna Skin Tone 4 Catwa 60L.
Hair – Wasabi Mer Hair
Eyebrows – Izzie’s BOM Layers Thin
Eyes – Edie’s Poppet Eyes Catwa HD PRO Applier, Marketplace
Tattoo – Carol G  Nefeli Tattoo, Smile Tattoo, Bridah Feet Tattoo.  Flowers Leg Tattoo.
Tattoo – [VEQ] BOM Underboob Ornate Hanging Jewel Tattoo.
Tattoo – HORL Faith Tattoo.
Tattoo – Letis Tattoo Salabhas Lower Back
Modesty Cover – iPeench Lace Modesty Cover Set, Marketplace
Ears – Swallow Charm Ears
Piercings – Cynful Mina Piercings Choker
Eyeshadow – Alaskametro Winter Beauty Book #8
Lipstick – Alaskametro My Reds #3
Rings – Vibing Corina & Destiny Rings.
Rings 2 – Ysoral Luxe Wedding Ring Sabine
Jewelry 1 – .BF. Shanice Choker Gift (Gold)
Jewelry 2 – Promagic Hoop Earrings (Old Subscriber Gift)
Jewelry 3 – Sheba Anna Bracelets Cosmo Xmas Gift

Pose – Fashiowl Mate #4
Sim – My Home

Decor/Props

Window seat & rug, self-made
Apple Fall Cushion Toile Navy
Ariskea Fresh Air Pillow Baby Blue Marketplace
Dust Bunny Summer Picnic Pillow Pile (Gacha)
Xpress! Pillow Singles 1 & 2 Marketplace
LAQ Decor Curtain Set 3
Jian Sleeping Husky Gift
Jian Holiday Huskies Wander Pup Black (Gacha)