Hello Fabulouses! Ripley and I are here with a quick post to share another of our hunt finds with you from the Around the Grid Hunt. This hunt runs until September 30th, and hunt gifts cost 1L if you search for the small hunt object concealed in the shop, or 25L if you purchase the prizes from the hunt sign in the store. The small hot air balloon-shaped hunt object at Gidget’s Style contained my lovely blue and gold sleeveless frock. With an all-over floral print and an asymmetrical hemline, the Nina Mesh Dress is ideal for the long summer days of July and August. Although it’s not designed specifically for a mesh body, by adjusting my alpha layer, I was able to get a perfect fit. I could feature wearing this dress in RL as well as in SL!
Sizes Included:
XXS
XS
X
M
L
Alpha Layer for classic avatars
I hope you are enjoying the dog days of summer – I know Ripley and I are cherishing the time we have to wander carefree through the grid. Until my next post, happy shopping hunting!
Happy Friday, Fabulouses! Ripey and I are enjoying the easy silence at Borneo Isle while we tell you about two free group gifts to get your weekend off to a fantastic start. I think you’ll love both of them as much as I do.
Free Tresses
My loosely braided locks, called Tori, are the latest free group gift from Truth Hair for VIP members. With a full fatpack of all colors, plus a stylist HUD, you have so many options to choose from. Featuring long, side-swept bangs that frame each side of your face, this soft, casual hairstyle is ideal for a day of relaxing by the shore. Although the Truth VIP group has a 350L join fee, Truth Hawks generously gifts members with a full fat-pack of a hairstyle each month. In addition, the group chat is quite active and friendly, and I’ve picked up a number of tips and pointers. I really look forward to reading the chat messages each day.
Casual Summer Stylin’
At Rowena’s Designs, I scooped up this adorable Angie crop top and belted shorts outfit, which is a free gift for the Maitreya Gifts, Sales and News Group. With a floral print, spaghetti style straps, and a loosely flowing hemline, this top is sure to be a summer staple in my wardrobe from now on. I opted for a charcoal print and black shorts, but the gift includes a color change HUD for both the top and shorts with 6 hues ranging from green, red, blue, purple, and brown as well as the black. The shorts feature a buckled strap on the sides and a tantalizing glimpse of skin. The snug fit of the shorts contrasts beautifully with the ruffled top. The MGSN Group has no join fee, so you can add this cute set to your inventory completely for free.
Happy Mid-Week, Fabulouses! It was time for another walk down a country lane for the pupster and I. Today, we have a fabulous 1L hunt gift to share with you from the Around the Grid hunt, and I hope you like this complete outfit as much as I do!
Summer Freedom
Rip and I have just a small amount of summer freedom left to enjoy, so it’s kind of ironic that the outfit we bring you today is called “Liberata.” It features a criss-cross strapped crop top and sleek capris. The black fabric has a gorgeous sheen and realistic folded texture. One of the things I love about gifts from Brii Underground is that they are generally complete outfits, and Liberata is no exception. My bracelets, top, pants, and wedges are all included in the prize package, as well as sunglasses, a necklace, and a makeup layer for Catwa Jessica, which I opted not to wear for my photo. Right out of the box, you get a full outfit that will set you up from head to toe for just one little Linden dollar.
Hello there, Fabulouses! Ripley and I set off Around the Grid, and while visiting the Facepalm Clothing Company, scooped up a lacy top and short set (called Road Trip) for just one little Linden dollar over the weekend. I really like the way Road Trip’s wrap-style tunic has an asymmetrical hemline, which is very short in the front, but long and flowing in the back. The airy fabric keeps you well covered in strategic places, yet allows for a subtle peek at your midsection. The hunt gift also includes a faded pair of denim shorts that hugged the curves of my Maitreya Lara mesh body perfectly. If you don’t feel like searching for the smaller hot air balloon hunt object, you can purchase the prize for 25L by locating the Around the Grid Hunt display, and clicking the larger hot air balloon located next to the sign.
Mesh Body Compatibility:
Slink Hourglass and Physique
Maitreya Lara
TMP
Clearance Sale Tresses – Oh Yes!
When we needed a break from all that searching around along the hunt trail, Ripley and I visited Elikatira, and happily discovered the shop is in the midst of a Clearance Sale. After doing a little happy dance, I discovered the ideal boho hairstyle to complete my Road Trip outfit. Eden is a long, straight, center parted ‘do with a headband, that fit just the look I had in mind. Included in the package is a daisy add on for the headband, which I felt echoed the creamy hue of my top perfectly. For just 72L per pack, I couldn’t resist picking up a couple of color varieties (and a few other hairstyles as well). I’m not sure how long this sale will last, so if you are interested in some high quality hairstyles at very budget-friendly prices, I’d recommend heading over to Elikatira as soon as possible.
Savoring the Last Few Days of Freedom
Ripley and I are enjoying our last few days of summer freedom. All too soon, it will be back to the grindstone for me, and long days of silence, interrupted by some barking at the cats for Ripley when I head back to my job. I hope no matter what you are doing in real life, you are able to work in some “you time.” Until my next post, happy shopping (and hunting!).
Hello Fabulouses! After our disaster at the Hobbiton sim, in which a certain someone, who shall remain nameless, excavated a flower garden without permission, Ripley and I decided to spend the rest of the weekend at a “dig-friendly” environment – the beach. As you can see in my photo, the sand was soon flying after being churned by furious paws, but I didn’t have to worry about the untimely death of roses.
Perfect for a Hot Summer Day
Clad in another of our Cart Wash Sale discoveries, I was ready to enjoy some sun. For only 10L each, my Hot Summer Top and Shorts from Marquesse made the perfect, budget-friendly, casual outfit for a day at the shore. My cropped top featured a knitted pattern, spaghetti straps, and sexy criss-cross lacing. The floral texture of my shorts echoed the raspberry hue of my top, and contained plenty of pockets to hold essentials for an afternoon outing. I like the realistic details of the button fly closure, seam stitching, and rivets. I could see pairing these shorts with a white, lavender or light blue tank for a bit of variety.
Sizes and Mesh Body Compatibility:
Fitmesh in XS, S, M, L, XL
Ebody
Venus
TMP
Freya
Hourglass
Isis
Maitreya
Ocacin
Physique
Tonic Fine
Tonic Curvy
I’m going to hang out here, relax for the rest of the day, and maybe catch some z’s in the shade of a palm tree. Ahhh, this is the life! Until my next post, happy shopping!
Happy Saturday, Fabulouses! I hope you have a wonderfully relaxing weekend! Ripley and I started it off with a long walk in the woods at the beautiful Hobbiton Sim. If you haven’t visited there, it’s well worth the trip. The landscaping is beautifully done, and there are so many lovely spots to snap pictures, as well as places for dancing, chatting, and even some light-hearted role play.
Let Us Dance in The Sun With Wildflowers in Our Hair
For only 10L each, I created a casual and care free, bohemian summer look with a sweet top and denim micro mini from the Baci Shop stand at The Cart Wash. The Babado top left my shoulders free to soak up some sun rays, and draped in soft folds to end above my waist. Ric rac trim added a playful finishing touch to the bottom hemline. Trendy and chic, a crop top is a summer wardrobe must-have, in my book. Just in case white isn’t your style, the package includes a HUD with 80 choices so you can tint your Babado top to your liking. The white hue of the shirt coordinated beautifully with my micro mini skirt. The soft touch of lace trim helped tie together the outfit and added a romantic feel.
Playing off the bohemian vibe, I chose to wear a crown of daisies in my hair and held a bouquet of wildflowers for my photo, which I found at the La & Li Style shop on the Marketplace for only 35L. A pretty, yellow, animated butterfly is included with the posies. The cute little critter slowly flapped its wings, as it perched on a daisy. If you’d like to wear a different hairstyle, an orchid for your hair is nestled inside the box for you to tuck in your tresses.
Sizes and Mesh Body Compatibility:
Fitmesh in sizes XS, M, XL
Belleza Freya, Isis and Venus
Maitreya
Slink Hourglass and Physique
TMP
Uh Oh…
As I have been sitting here writing my post, some clods of dirt just sailed through the air at the edge of my vision. Ripley, tired of waiting for me to finish, wandered off and decided to do some excavating in a flowerbed at the Broadfoot Residence. Oh dear, I’d better go see if I can repair the damages… I do hope we won’t be in too much trouble! Until my next post, happy shopping!
Happy Friday, Fabulous Readers! In my post yesterday {HERE}, I shared one of our finds from The Cart Wash Sale, and Ripley and I are back today with another discovery. Yesterdays’ look was casual, so I decided to switch things up today with a date-night dress with some strappy high heels.
Hello Bali Blue
I scooped up my figure-hugging mini dress at the Finale Couture display for only 10L. With slender shoulder straps joining together in a T formation at the back, and a dramatic plunging neckline, this frock will show off your curves in style. In a pale, Bali blue shade, with a texture composed of alternating leaf shaped prints, this mini dress ends with an embellished woven fringe, which adds a playful touch of whimsy. The package also includes Acadia heels in a perfectly coordinated shade, which feature delicately intertwined straps. There is also a gold toned, beaded necklace with teal-blue gems tucked inside the box as well, however, I didn’t wear it for my photo.
Sizes Included:
Mesh in XXS, XS, S, M, L
Alpha layer for classic avatars
Acadia heels for slink high
Acadia necklace (not shown in picture……I didn’t see it in the folder in time)
We’re Not Done Yet…
Ripley and I found *so many* budget-friendly fashions at The Cart Wash Sale, and we will return soon to share another one with you. Until my next post, happy shopping!
Hello there, Fabulous Readers! Some days, you need to take a detour off the beaten path, and that’s just what Ripley and I did this morning. Not only did we discover a cool, green forest sprinkled with wildflowers, we also picked up a budget-friendly outfit to share with you.
Just a Dollar? You Bet!
For only one little Linden dollar, I scooped up the C’est la Vie maxi skirt and bra top outfit at Mirus Designs. There are two options available at the shop: the blue that I chose to wear today, and a black version, both priced at only 1L. The texture of the fabric is well done, with a subtle sheen, and realistic folds. The line separating the folds in my picture was caused by my pose; it doesn’t appear when you wear the outfit in normal use. The skirt features a waist panel with decorative stitching, and a white string tied in a bow. I really like the way the skirt drapes down to my toes. The outfit includes a coordinating bra top with white stitching, and a halter style neckline with narrow straps.
Mesh Body Compatibility:
Freya
Hourglass
Isis
Maitreya
Slink
Venus
Here’s a front view so you can see how beautifully the two pieces blend together to create this playful, casual summer outfit.
Ripley and I plan to do a lot more exploring today. We’ll be back soon with another Fabulous Find to share with our favorite readers. Until my next post, happy shopping!
Hello Fabulous Readers! I hope you are having a wonderful day. Ripley and I have a few lovely gifts to share with you today…. one of them is available for a limited time only, so if you like it, please act quickly.
A Time Sensitive Top
My cute, Ness cropped top is quite time sensitive, so if you are interested in scooping it up, I’d suggest teleporting to the Cynful booth at the Les Fest as soon as possible. I just discovered that the event ends today. This location has an adult rating, so in order to pick up the gift, you will have to be able to visit an adult area in SL. With a realistic texture and slender shoulder straps, this freeknotted shirt will pair beautifully with a long skirt, as I have chosen for my outfit, or a pair of shorts for a more casual look. I opted for a neutral gray solid hue, but the gift includes a HUD which offers you a choice of solid, print or ombre textures in a variety of tones.
Mesh Body Compatibility:
Belleza Freya, Isis, Venus
Maitreya
Slink Hourglass and Physique
Long Wavy Tresses
My hair today is another of the many free gifts you can gather at the SL14B Community Celebration. Available at the Alice Project booth, the Mercedes II hair is a lovely center parted hairstyle. The package includes a basics HUD with 15 texture options ranging from the white I chose to wear, blonde, red, brown or black to the more exotic aqua, light blue, and pink. I love this simple, wavy hairdo. It’s so feminine and soft.
Hello Fabulouses! Ripley and I decided to celebrate Second Life’s 14th birthday by visiting the Community Celebration, which runs through June 26th. At the shopping event, there are free gifts and exclusive offers from 60 designers, spread out across 3 regions. The pupster and I scooped up a couple of sweet gifts to share with you.
Life is Short – Buy the Dress…
especially if it is set for sale for zero lindens! This adorable Autumn Cami Dress is yours for free at the SL14B celebration. Simply swing by the Aphorism shop, and click the gift box at the front display. This sleeveless mini features a rich burgandy background sprinkled with a delicate floral pattern. Its slender fit and narrow piping will draw the eye to all the right places.
Mesh Body Compatibility:
Freya
Hourglass
Isis
Maitreya
Physique
A Journey of a Thousand Miles…
begins with a fabulous pair of shoes. Over at the KC Couture booth, you can pick up the free, extremely versatile Hedy heels, which come complete with a HUD packed with 40 textures, plus 5 metal options. You can customize 6 parts of these shoes individually, or the entire shoe globally. With so many options, they will coordinate beautifully with just about any outfit in your SL wardrobe. Designed to fit Belleza, Eve, Maitreya, Mesh Project, and Slink High feet, these gorgeous heels are sure to become “go to” summer footwear for me.
These are just a couple of the many free gifts generous designers have set out for you at the birthday gala shopping event. With so many booths to visit, Ripley and I had better get a move on! We only have until June 26th, and don’t want to miss out on any of the fabulous deals. Until my next post, happy shopping!
