Free the Mind: Imagination Vibrations

Second Life is about imagination.  We can do things, see things, BE things in Second Life that we can only dream about.  It’s a fantasy world where we each get to be a star.

Monarchs Kingdom is not a store.  They are a performance dance troupe, and you can attend their live shows or watch their videos here.  So how, you ask, did they end up on the FabFree blog???

Each month, their creator, Royal Shippe, places a group gift of decor out for free.  Royal isn’t any ordinary dance designer, he’s won awesome awards like the Avichoice Performance Artist of the Year.  The gifts are elaborate set pieces from the many awesome shows he’s created.  They are 100% original.

The April gift (called the Megapack Holo Trees & Humanoid Statues) is pictured above includes a whole set of large and small holographic trees in a variety of colors and this sculpture called Corellia (which comes with a mirror).  I paired the set with a post set from Something New called Dress Me Again that is currently available at Cheeky Wow for a sweet 50L!!!

If you love backdrops as much as I do, you will LOVE the monthly gifts.

Every month you can pop in and get a new set!!!  Stick around for Christmas, because the advent daily calendar was unbelievable.  And the price?  FREE!!!!  The group isfree; the gifts are free.

Rumor has it that a Star Wars production is in the works and dates will be announced soon.  I CAN’T WAIT!!!!

Desi is Wearing… 

Clothing

Dress  – SLC Mesh Gown Glamour 

Jewelry

Earrings – Ysoral – Adele 

Body   

Mesh Body – Maitreya Lara
Mesh Head – Lelutka Kaya
Head Applier – Session Skins Candy 
Eyebrows – Finer Threads – Louise
Eyes – Lotus – Royalty

Makeup
Nails – Maitreya Lara
Lipstick – Lempika – #47
Eyeshadow – Lempika – #4

Hair
Hair –  Wasabi Pills – Carol

Props & Poses

Pose – Something New – Dress Me Again (50L @ Cheeky Wow)

Props & Backdrop – Monarch’s Kingdom April Gift: Megapack Holo Trees & Humanoid Statues (Free Group Gift, Group is Free to Join)

 

Three Lovely Lindens!

What can 2L buy you?  Well, if you are a FabFree Goddess…a lot!  This adorable little outfit was just 2L on Marketplace from our friends over at Cherie Couture.  You get the outfit, the ears, and the basket! And, yes, there is a wee cotton tail! It’s all system clothes, but the new trick of “ADD” will have you dolled up in seconds.  The basket can be worn or rezzed.  ALL THIS CUTENESS FOR TWO LIL LINDENS!

Have one more Linden?  This pose set is from Something New’s Easter Collection and is called Hoppity Easter.  You can grab this fabulous pose complete with bunny and egg at the Evil Bunny Hunt  which runs April 2nd- 30th (follow this NICE HINT- It’s Bunny Time so get Hoppity Hoppity!).  The hunt item is 1L.

So, get crackin’ and treat yourself to some beautiful new clothes and toys…all for 3 wee Linden!!

Outfit Sizes:

• System Layers

Desi is Wearing… 

Clothing

Outfit  – Cherie Couture Easter Bunny Costume (outfit, ears and basket) (2L on Marketplace)

Shoes

Boots – Brii Underground – Mesh Burlesque

Jewelry

Earrings – Ysoral – Adele 

Body   

Mesh Body – Maitreya Lara
Mesh Head – Lelutka Kaya
Head Applier – Session Skins Candy 
Eyebrows – Finer Threads – Louise
Eyes – Lotus – Royalty

Makeup
Nails – Maitreya Lara
Lipstick – Lempika – #47
Eyeshadow – Lempika – #4

Hair
Hair – Olive – Cinnamon

Props & Poses

Pose & Props – Something New  Hoppity Easter  (1L on the Evil Bunny Hunt)

Location – Backdrop City

 

The Look of the Week!

My heart breaks when one of my favorite designers leaves the grid.  Had you known me 12 years ago, you would know I as one of the Rebel Hope Super Fans.  But, sadly, that store is no more.  Purple Moon, one of FAVORITE designers, left the grid a while back.  Each design was unique and there were just amazing deals each week for fresh NEW styles not found other places. Their Advent Calendar was, hands down, the very best on the grid.   My heart broke when Purple Moon closed up shop.

But, I am happy to report, Purple Moon is BACK!!!  Now Called PM, they are sporting a smaller boutique with fabulous fresh designs and updates for previous threads.  There are Group Gifts (99L Group Fee) and Lucky Chairs, but my new fave?  The Look of the Week!  Pictured above, the Look of the week offers up one design for 55L.  This adorable little jumper is just in time to usher in the Spring!  This jumper will be available until April 4th, so run, ladies!

Dress Sizes:

• Maitreya
• Legacy
• Freya

Desi is Wearing… 

Clothing

Jumpsuit – Purple Moon (PM)  Elsie (55L Look of the Week)

Shoes

Heels – Starlight Apparel Bae

Jewelry

Earrings – Ysoral  Adele 

Body   

Mesh Body – Maitreya Lara
Mesh Head – Lelutka Kaya
Head Applier – Session Skins Candy 
Eyebrows – Finer Threads  Louise
Eyes – Lotus –Royalty

Makeup

Nails – Maitreya Lara
Lipstick – Lempika – #47
Eyeshadow – Lempika – #4

Hair
Hair – Olive Virgo

Props & Poses

Pose & Backdrop – Le Poppycock – Beauty Break: Follow the Sun (Rare) (75L pull on Next Up)

Location – Backdrop City

The War is in Color

“Now I lay in my grave at age 21

Long before you were born

Before I bore a son

What good did it do?

Well hopefully for you

A world without war

A life full of color.” 

The War Was in Color, Carbon Leaf

Our hearts ache for our Ukrainian friends.  In SL, we all probably know someone directly impacted by the horrors of the Russian-Ukrainian war. We feel helpless; they might feel hopeless. How do we help?

This newest couples pose from Something New struck me as being entirely appropriate for these aching times.  “Why Her?” is available for L100 at the Pose Event running until April 19th.

On the same day I picked up the pose, No.Match released their recent charity hairstyle, No_War.  The hair is beautiful, and 100% of the proceeds go to Ukrainian Aid efforts.  I not only bought my customary blonde pack for 50L, but then went on and bought the fatpack (of colors I will never wear) for 200L.  The braids can be worn with or without the “Dandelion” add-on of blue and yellow ribbons and flowers.

We feel so helpless in real life to help our Ukrainian friends.  We can’t go help; we can’t provide a warm bed or a comforting hug.  But, what we CAN do is remember them daily.  Honor them daily.  Wear their colors of blue and yellow.  Fly their flag.

Innocent people are dying, and even if we can only stand up virtually, let’s stand together for peace. Create scenes like this one to remind us that this war, like all wars, is in color.

Desi is Wearing… 

Clothing

Shirt – Bold Llama – Live by the Sun – Peace

Jeans – Purple Moon (PM) – Charlotte Jeans

Jewelry

Earrings – Ysoral – Adele and Flair N Style – Peace Signs

Body   

Mesh Body – Maitreya Lara
Mesh Head – Lelutka Kaya
Head Applier – Session Skins Candy 
Eyebrows – Finer Threads – Louise
Eyes – Lotus – Royalty

Make Up
Nails – Maitreya Lara

Hair
Hair –  No.Match No_War (50L each color packet, 200L Fatpack, 100% donations to Ukrainian Aid)

Props & Poses

Pose – Why Her? – Something New (100L @ Pose Event)

Backdrop – The Bearded Guy – Dead Army

Location – Backdrop City

The Naughty Housewife

Ladies.  It’s confession time.  I “may” have gone a little nuts at the Dubai Event.  Most stands have a 49L sale item, and, well, I just couldn’t help myself.  There were soooo many cool items to chat about, but I have to focus on just a few.  I found this cute little 49L dress called Callie from Rainn and simple sweet Sherri heels (also 49L) from Tantrum.

The cute little retro dress only comes in this color, but I love Tiffany blue, so I liked it right away.  The shoes…oh Ladies…the SHOES!  The HUD has all KINDS of colors and three areas to choose what you want.  They are simple yet pretty and go with any outfit you might have stashed away.

As I was putting together this outfit with the 49L pose set called “This Beautiful Life” from West End, I totally got the “naughty housewife” vibe…I mean, I DID just spend, um, a lot, on makeup, shoes, clothes and, well, if I were a wife, I’d definitely be a naughty one!

Dress Sizes:

• Maitreya
• Maitreya Petite
• Slink – Hourglass
• Freya

Shoe Sizes:

• Belleza
• Ebody Reborn
• Maitreya
• Slink
• Inthium
• Legacy

Desi is Wearing…

Clothes

Callie Dress – Rainn (49L @ Dubai Event)

Heels

Tantrum – Sherri Heels (49L @ Dubai Event)

Jewelry

Earrings – Ysoral  Adele

Body   

Mesh Body – Maitreya Lara
Mesh Head – Lelutka Kaya
Head Applier – Session Skins Candy 
Eyebrows – Finer Threads – Louise
Eyes – Shimmer – CXVIII

Make Up
Eyeshadow – Poema  Inis (49L @ Dubai Event)
Lipstick – Poema  Tomiris (49L @ Dubai Event)
Nails – Maitreya Lara

Hair
Hair – Alli & Ali – Timeless Hair

Pose

West End Bento Poses – This Beautiful Life (49L @ Dubai Event)

Props

Emerald Dreams – Purple Lighted Vase Branches, Ombre Purple/Blue Candle Tray, Star Mirror (Blue/Purple), White/Gray Wood Sideboard

Say Yes to ANOTHER Dress!

I love love love weddings.  If you’ve read some of my previous posts like this one, you know I am always trying to help a girl say YES to a cheap dress!!!  And, who knows, one of these days Angus might even propose!  He definitely gets a lot of practice suiting up in his tux!

Let’s Dish the Dress!

I was on my weekend rounds looking for EVEN MORE lipstick.  I mean, really, how much virtual lipstick can a girl use???  But, I also had a hankering for a wedding dress that is affordable.  All those Valentine Proposals are nearing fruition, right?  I can’t let you girls hang!  I couldn’t find anything affordable, so I went on over to Marketplace and on my FIRST TRY found this amazing Nia gown from Tiffany Designs for just 45L!

I love that the flexi is optional.  I loved the little shoulder sparkly veil thing, but maybe that’s not your thang.  No worries!  Just detach.  Don’t want the added sparkly train?  Only want it on one side?  Want all the sparkles for your service but not the reception?  NO WORRIES!  Detach, attach, whatever your heart wants!

For 45L, you get a whole lot of dress for a wedding OR just a night out at Frank’s Elite!  So, run over to Tiffany Designs on Marketplace, and pick up this delightful little number!

Dress Sizes

➠ Maitreya
➠ Legacy
➠ Belleza Isis, Freya, Venus
➠ Slink Hourglass
➠ Slink Physique
➠ Classic
➠ TMP

Desi is Wearing…

Clothing

Gown – Tiffany Designs Nia (45L on Marketplace)

Jewelry

Earrings – Ysoral  Adele

Body   

Mesh Body – Maitreya Lara
Mesh Head – Lelutka Kaya
Head Applier – Session Skins Candy 
Eyebrows – Finer Threads  Louise
Eyes – Lotus  Royalty

Make Up
Eyeshadow – Heron Flay
Lipstick – Heron Flay
Nails – Maitreya Lara

Hair
Hair –  Kuni – Kali

Girl Power with Tastic

March is Women’s History Month, and what BETTER way to celebrate women than with amazing FREE fashion!!  Tastic has a gaggle of awesome gifts available in their store, and YOU can reign in YOUR girl power with this cute outfit made up FREE gifts by simply joining their FREE group!!  The dress, called Girl Power and the Skull wedge sneakers are adorable!!!

Dress Sizes: 

• Maitreya
• Legacy
• Belleza (F, I, V)
• Slink (H, P)
• Tonic (C, F)
• Fitmesh (M)

Sneaker Sizes:

• Maitreya
• Legacy
• Belleza
• Slink
• Tonic
• Fitmesh (M)
• Voluptuous

Additionally, they are having a 250L raffle for group members AND have a lot of OL hunt prizes all over the place!  So, ladies, run on over and celebrate Women’s History Month by getting some fun new threads!

Clothing

Dress- Tastic Girl Power Dress (Free Group Gift/Group is Free to Join)

Shoes – Tastic Skull Wedge Sneakers (Free Group Gift/Group is Free to Join)

Jewelry
Earrings  – Tastic Infinite Heart

Earrings – Ysoral – Adele

Body   

Mesh Body – Maitreya Lara
Mesh Head – Lelutka Kaya
Head Applier – Session Skins Candy 
Eyebrows – Finer Threads – Louise
Eyes– Tville – Moonlight Eyes 

Make Up
Eyeshadow – Knife Party – Subtle
Lipstick – Tutti Belli – Stupid Love
Nails – Maitreya Lara

Hair
Hair – Exile – Abby (Free Group Gift/Group is Free to Join)

 

Pirates in Pink

Who says pirates have to wear black???  I picked up this hot little number called Millie Jeans Dress at the Kinky Pinky stand at the TWE12VE Event for a smokin’ 12 Linden.  There is a three style HUD that comes with it, but I totally love the pink.  Would YOU listen to a pirate in pink???

Dress Sizes:

• Maitreya
• TMP
• Belleza Freya
• Slink Hourglass

Desi is Wearing…

Clothing

Millie Jeans Dress – Kinky Pinky (12L at TWE12VE Event)

Heels – Blossom – Jennis Sandals

Jewelry

Earrings – Ysoral – Adele

Necklace – On a Lark – Knotted Heart

Bracelets – Luminesse – City Lights Austin Cuffs

Body   

Mesh Body – Maitreya Lara
Mesh Head – Lelutka Kaya
Head Applier – Session Skins Candy 
Eyebrows – Finer Threads – Louise
Eyes– Tville – Moonlight Eyes 

Make Up
Eyeshadow – Booty’s Beauty – Ceridwen
Lipstick – Pout – Minx 
Nails – Maitreya Lara

Hair
Hair – No.Match – No_Sweets

Flower Shower!

I love me a good fashion event in SL.  I love them more when gifts or dollarbies are a part of it!!!  The TWE12VE Event is one of my favorite.  Great designers and really nice 12L dollarbies & even a freebie!!!  I picked up this adorable “Lucky” dress from Shanti just in time for St. Patty’s Day (free gift, no group required), and these adorable Origami earrings from LooLoo & The Platypus to match.  The earrings come in gold, silver, and variations of color with those metals.  For 12L, you can’t go wrong! Twe12ve is running until March 31st.

 

This outfit, partnered with the cute Le Poppycock Pose, “Versions of April: Fragrance Fling” that I got off their amazing Next Up machines on a 75L pull, puts me in a Spring mood!

Dress Sizes:

• Maitreya
• TMP
• Belleza (I, F,V)
• Slink (H,P)

Desi is Wearing…

Clothing

Lucky – Shanti (Free at TWE12VE Event / no group join required)

Heels – Blossom – Jennis Sandals

Jewelry

Earrings – Ysoral – Adele and LooLoo & The Platypus (12L at TWE12VE Event)

Necklace – On a Lark – Knotted Heart

Body   

Mesh Body – Maitreya Lara
Mesh Head – Lelutka Kaya
Head Applier – Session Skins Candy 
Eyebrows – Finer Threads – Louise
Eyes– Tville – Moonlight Eyes 

Make Up
Eyeshadow – Booty’s Beauty – Ceridwen
Lipstick – Pout – Minx 
Nails – Maitreya Lara

Hair
Hair – Truth Calamity

Pose & Prop
Tree Pose – Poppycock – Versions of April: Fragrance Fling (75L Pull, Next Up Machine)

Win Big at Apple Fall!

Mondays are wonderful in Second Life!  In addition to a full day to unpack all those sales boxes from the weekend, Apple Fall does something unique called the Monday Perk.  If you are a member of their 10L group, you simply go stand at the inworld store for like 5 minutes and you get registered into their weekly drawing! Winners can win either a L$2,500 cash prize or a L$2,500 Store Credit just for showing up.  While you are there, take a peak at all their cool decor items and free group gifts!!!

Update: Looks like Apple Fall *just* announced that they are discontinuing this program, right after this post was published.  Alas!

So, where are these hot free gifts?  In the photo below, check out three of the gifts on the bench.  They are the Kiwi & Blueberry Cheesecake (YUM), the Coral Specimen, and the Americana Bunting.

Many thanks to my DJ friend, Heath Firanelli, for joining me to showcase this amazing decor from Apple Fall.

Desi’s Outfit

Clothes

Bikini  – Tabou Julietta Bikini

Body   

Mesh Body – Maitreya Lara
Mesh Head – Lelutka Kaya
Head Applier – Session Skins Candy 
Eyebrows – Finer Threads – Louise
Eyes– Tville – Moonlight Eyes 

Make Up
Eyeshadow – Tutti Belli – Stupid Love
Lipstick – Tutti Belli – Stupid Love
Nails – Maitreya Lara

Hair
Hair – Truth Eternity

Heath Firanelli has a Gianni body and is wearing the hair “Tom” by edeLsToRe.

The Scene 

Apple Fall Love Spa, Aged Oak
Apple Fall Patchwork Rug
Apple Fall Sisal Rug – Cream
Apple Fall Blanket Curio
Apple Fall Rosehip Branch in Milk Glass Vase
Apple Fall Ulysses Butterfly
Apple Fall Book Shelf
Apple Fall Neva’s Sideboard
Apple Fall Love Cruffins
Apple Fall Hanging Sweater – Cream w/ Heart
Apple Fall Winnie’s Rose Tea w/ Macarons
Apple Fall Cuddle Fleece Bear – Rosie
Apple Fall Kiwi & Blueberry Cheesecake (Free Group Gift/Group is 10L to Join)
Apple Fall Coral Specimen (Free Group Gift/Group is 10L to Join)
West Village Americana Bunting (Free Group Gift/Group is 10L to Join)