Bein’ a Little Bit Extra, Poolside

Hi Fab Free! I don’t know about you, but I’ve been in need of a pool day for weeks. Second Life to the rescue! Of course, no pool day of mine would be complete without my sweetheart. He’s the best, and he still think’s I’m pretty cute even when I’m bein’ a little extra at the pool! haha We both managed to find some great sales, and a few summer freebies to share with you as well. Keep reading for all the details.

Playfulness aside, this sweet poolside pose is part of a current sale happening at Ardent Poses. The sale ends in just a few days on April 15th, and all the sale items including couples poses, and individual pose packs are marked just 65 linden. You don’t need to wear a specific group tag, just head over to Ardent Poses and shop these fabulous bargains!

Speaking of sales, Beautiful Hustler is also having a big sale. Their entire second floor is marked down. Pru’s sexy mono-kini is one of the sale items marked at just 75 linden. Most of the sale items are priced at 75 linden. You’ll find a little bit of everything including lingerie, swimwear, and dresses. This bikini comes in 3 mesh sizes (Maitreya Lara, Slink Physique, Slink Hourglass), and is every bit as cute from the back as it is from the front, maybe even cuter. There are also other colors available. This sale ends on April 15th, so do not wait! Also, you can wear your Beautiful Hustler group tag, (the group is free to join) and score credit toward future purchases while you shop.

My guy Blue also happens to be sporting a few summer freebies! You can pick up his hairbase hairstyle at Volkstone. This perfect-for-summer style is called “Maick”, and it is a free group gift. The group is also free to join. This freebie comes in mesh head appliers for Catwa heads, and Omega compatible heads.

Additionally, his swim shorts are a free group gift version of the Remy shorts by Matova for the Gallant Magazine group members. The Gallant Magazine group is also free to join. Please note that only the special edition version is included in this gift. The above ad is just to give you a better look at the style. The swim trunks/undwear (SL is versatile like that!) come fitted for the Aesthetic male body, Belleza Jake, and Signature Gianni. I’m not sure how long these men’s gifts will be available, so don’t wait on them either!

Lastly, the cute pineapple drink Pru is holding in the top photo is part of a free set of summer drinks by What Next that you can find on the Marketplace. It comes with each drink pictured in 2 sizes, and a drink dispenser in each of the shapes. The drinks have hold poses with a drinking animation. To use them as a photo prop, I just rez’d one to the ground and positioned it in Pru’s hands.

Here are the details!

Pru is wearing:

• Hair – DOUX – Dreemdoll hairstyle [Fades]
• Head – CATWA HEAD Koura Bento
• Skin – Essences – Litzi
• Monokini – Beautiful Hustler – [bh]roped monokini irri teal – 75L *Second Floor Spring Sale Ends April 15th
• Drink – {what next} Summer Drinks – Free on the Marketplace
• Tattoos – The Ivory Rose
• Body – Maitreya Mesh Body – Lara V4.1

Blue is wearing:

• Hair – Volkstone – Maick Hairbase – Free Group Gift/Group is Free to Join 
• Head – CATWA – Dude Bento
• Skin – StrayDog – Apen Tone 05
• Facial Hair – CDC Creations – Beard 52
• Swim Trunks – Matova – Remmy Shorts – Free Gallant Magazine Group Gift/Group is Free to join 
• Body – Belleza Jake

Couple’s Pose (top photo) – Ardent Poses – Poolside – 65L *Sale Ends April 15th
Floatie w/Pose (bottom photo) – {what next} Lazy Summer Floatie (citrus)
Pool – [ Focus Poses ] Pool Backdrop
Background – [ Focus Poses ] Beach Backdrop

Late Night Conversations

Hi hi Fabulous Fab Free’rs! We are right at the end of the week and I know I’m not the only one who could use some r and r, or rest and relaxation. The most recent group gift set by LsR is perfect for a little lounging. Additionally, Xxxtaci has a flaming cool pair of group gift glasses to help you look cool no matter what you have planned.

Get Some Camo – This pale pink camo sports bra and panties/shorts set is free to all LsR group members. This free group gift includes the top and bottoms in several mesh sizes. The waist band, and the band around the bottom of the top (not sure what you call that, hmm) both read “Sexy Girl Sport” repeated all the way around. The fabric has a knitted look too it also, which is what made me think of this set as being extra comfy to lounge around in. To get yours you’ll need to head over to LsR and join the free-to-join group. There are several group gifts available.

Sizes Included: Altamura, Maitreya Lara, Slink (Physique, Hourglass), Belleza (Isis, Freya)

Flame Glasses – Okay maybe these glasses don’t exactly go with the outfit, but they are so cute on that I don’t even care. They have a rose gold colored partial frame, and the cool flame shaped cuts on the side of these “cat-eye” shaped glasses make them irresistible. They are also equipped with resize scripts. If you’re going to wear glasses, they may as well look awesome. That said, it also helps these glasses are a current free group gift at Xxxtaci. The Xxxtaci group also happens to be free to join! One quick note, the vendor for these glasses does require you to pay one linden, however the 1 linden will be instantly refunded.

Here are the details!

Hair – TRUTH VIP Joy *Originally Blogged Here
Head – CATWA HEAD Koura Bento
Skin – Essences – Luz
Glasses – Xxxtasi FireOg Glasses Rose – Free Group Gift/Group is Free to Join *pay 1L get 1L refunded instantly
Tattoos – The Ivory Rose – I&R Somber tattoo / I&R Downhearted tattoo
Camo Set – [ LsR ] – Sexy Imma Camo Pink Set – Free Group Gift/Group is Free to Join
Leg Warmers – [Juju] The Winter Leg Warmer Grey
Body & Feet – Slink Physique
Hands – Maitreya Mesh Hands
Pose & Prop by Foxcity
Backdrop w/Furniture by Foxcity
Photo taken at Backdrop City

 

Pippilotta Delicatessa Windowshade Mackrelmint Ephraim’s Daughter Longstocking

Hello Fab Free’rs, I’m feelin’ a little nostalgic today. The new group gift hairstyle by No Match with it’s braided pigtails sticking strait out made me giggle, but it also reminded me of some of the female literary characters from my youth that I so admired. Girls such as Anne Shirley, Caddie Woodlawn, Laura Ingalls, and of course Pippi Longstocking all held a special place in my little-girl heart. I remember them being brave, intelligent, imaginative girls who knew who they were and what they wanted. It felt good to be reminded of them today. So inspired, I paired the youthful hairstyle with the striped sweater-dress Fabulously Free in SL group gift by Sevyn East and ran with it. I hope you enjoy this fun look as much as I do.

The Hairstyle – This hairstyle by No Match is their current free group gift. Called No Socks, it really made me think of being little and barefoot in the springtime. It comes with a full fatpack of hair colors, and can be resized. Also included are system layer hair-bases, and a set of mesh head hair-base appliers (Omega, Lelutka, Catwa, TMP). You’ll need to wear the No Match group tag to get this gift. The current group join fee is 50 linden and there are quite a few past group gifts available on the second floor.

The Sweater Dress – I think it’s the stripes that made this off-the-shoulder sweater dress seem so youthful to me. It’s the current Fabulously Free in SL group gift by Sevyn East. I could also see it paired with some tall boots. It comes with a color/texture change hud that has 4 preset options, all of which are striped. To get your copy of this free gift just wear your Fab Free group tag and click the gift vendor at Sevyn East. If you’re not a Fabulously Free in SL group member yet, you can join for free.

Sizes Included: Belleza (Freya, Venus), Tonic (Curvy, Fine), Slink (Physique, Hourglass), Maitreya Lara

Here are the details:

Hair – no.match_ ~ NO_SOCKS ! – Free Group Gift/Group is 50L to Join
Head – CATWA HEAD Koura Bento
Skin – Essences – Vanya
Dress – Sevyn East January Dress – Free Fab Free Group Gift/Group is Free to Join
Socks – Classy Chics – CC Tube Socks – Maitreya Applier HUD
Shoes – REIGN.- GLITTER CHUCKIES
Body – Maitreya Mesh Body – Lara V4.1
Pose by Elephante
Location – Rustic Retreat

 

 

Story of My Life

Hey There Fab Free’rs, I’m glad you’re here. I feel like the sign board Pru is holding says what could be the title to Pru’s autobiography. lol Really, this sign board by Le Poppycock with the cheeky saying is one of many free gifts at The Liaison Collaborative. The current round of TLC is an anniversary round so there are several gifts either at the vendor booths or in the center of the event on little carts. In addition to this gift by Le Poppycock, Pru is wearing the free TLC gift by Canimal. Both gifts require the free-to-join TLC group tag.

The Sign Board – This free gift at TLC by Le Poppycock comes with the pose needed to hold this fun prop. The board itself has several sayings, some a bit cheeky like this one, and some not. It’s great for photos, and I would even use it as décor.

The Romper – Also a free gift at TLC, this romper by Canimal is a Maitreya fit (I believe). It comes on it’s own, unboxed. To get your copy of this gift and all the others, be sure to join the Liaison Collaborative group and wear the tag before clicking the gift boxes.

Here are the details:

Hair – TRUTH VIP Kaijah – Recent VIP Gift *Originally Blogged Here 
Head – CATWA HEAD Koura Bento
Skin – Essences – Vanya
Eyes – Buzzeri – Celestial – Wolf
Lip Gloss – Lisa Walker – L.W BUBBLEGUM GLOSS (CATWA) LIPSTICK 0.1
Tattoos – The Ivory Rose – I&R moth & moon tattoo /Seer tattoo
Romper – [Canimal] Paradise Pink Camo – Free TLC Group Gift @TLC 
Sign w/Pose – Le Poppycock *Just Say It* – Free TLC Group Gift @TLC 
Body – Maitreya Mesh Body – Lara V4.1
Location – Erebos Harbor

Psychosomatic

Hello Fab Free. Today’s post is a little melancholy, though appropriately so. If you are, or ever were into EDM (Electronic Dance Music) you know who the man on Pru’s shirt. Keith Flint, probably best known for his work with the band Prodigy, took his own life early this week. Despite his often menacing appearance on stage, he has been described by those who knew him as a kindhearted soft-spoken gentile soul. Music will never be quite the same without his creative spark.

The designer behind the brand Beautiful Hustler has put out this top as a free group gift in tribute to the beloved singer, dancer, and front-man. The top comes in a single mesh size (not sure if it is fitted or standard), as well as mesh sizes for Maitreya Lara, Belleza (all), Tonic (all), and Slink (all) mesh bodies. The Beautiful Hustler group is free to join.

Also, Pru is wearing a recent limited time free group gift nose ring by PUNCH. This crescent-moon shaped piercing is technically rigged to fit the Catwa Catya head, however it fit Pru’s Genus Project Classic head without any issues. The piercing is free to all PUNCH group members, and the group is free to join.

Lastly I just wanted to put this out there, if you are feeling low, low enough that suicide sounds like a plausible option, please please please talk to someone. Anyone. Here is a link to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ .

Here are the details for this look:

Hair & Hair-base – adoness : ainia : brown
Head – GENUS Project – Genus Head – Classic Face
Skin – Essences Nari K
Nose Ring – PUNCH / Lune {Nose Ring} – Free Group Gift/Group is Free to Join
Top – Beautiful Hustler – [bh] The Prodigy Top – Free Group Gift/Group is Free to Join
Bra – Maitreya Mesh Body – Lara Mesh Bra (Included w/Maitreya Lara Body)
Tatoos – Ivory & Rose – I&R Somber tattoo / I&R Downhearted tattoo
Jeans – VINYL – Fallout Open Fly Jeans Pak Grey
Shoes – REIGN.- GLITTER CHUCKIES
Body – Maitreya Mesh Body – Lara
Pose by Foxcity
Photo taken at Backdrop City

 

Fab Free Designer of the Week – Now and WooW

Hey There Fab  Free! It’s time for another edition of Fab Free Designer of the Week. This edition is all about a shop called “Now and WooW.” This little shop is a ladies fashion boutique that carries both mesh and applier clothing as well as shoes. At Now and WooW you’ll find mostly what I would consider club-wear. However there are shoes (as I mentioned before), some casual streetwear looks, a little bit of lingerie, and even a few hairstyles. It is definitely a little bit of everything, so there’s bound to be something for almost everyone. Sorry guys!

As you enter the Now and WooW shop you’ll see the information desk right away. In this area you can join the in-world group, which is free to join. There’s even a cool studded pair of free group gift high heeled shoes waiting for you next to the desk. Also on the wall next to the desk are the posters for the store associated groups and events. In this area of the Now and WooW store is where you can pick up your free Fabulously Free in SL group gift. You’ll need to wear your Fab Free group tag. If you’re not already a Fab Free group member, have no fear, the Fab Free group is free to join also. Happy Shopping Fab Free!

Fab Free Designer of the Week – E. Vary & Mangula

Hello hello Fab Free’rs! It’s time for another designer of the week post. This one is a little different in that we kind of get a two for one deal! The Mangula and E.Vary brands are created by the same designer. The E.Vary shop offers a range of skins, shapes, and cosmetic enhancements for female avatars along with a few mesh and applier clothing items. The Mangula shop offers unique clothing for female avatars. At both shops you’ll find some great gifts and of course shopping finds. The E.Vary shop is a bright and open shop, where the Mangula shop has a surreal cloud-like atmosphere. Both stores have similar information desk areas with info about the store group, social media, and associated groups and events. These shops also share an in world group, the * E.Vary * group will get you group gifts and notices for both the shops. Currently the group is free to join.

At the E. Vary shop there are several free group gifts consisting of female skins and cosmetics. You’ll need the group tag for these, however as I mentioned before, the group is free to join at this time. Over at the Mangula shop you’ll find several other group gifts such as the free Fabulously Free group gift. You’ll need your Fab Free group tag to get this cropped top gift at Mangula. The Fab Free group is always free to join. Each of the gifts in this area of the Mangula store require a specific group tag. Finally you’ll see a few gift boxes hanging out with a pair of star balloons. There’s no group needed for these free gifts however you will need to be a member of the store’s subscriber group. Click the gift, wait while it verifies your subscriber status, and once verified your free gift will be sent to you. Each of these freebies also appear to be ladies clothing. Happy Shopping Fab Free, and I hope you enjoy the up-coming weekend.

 

 

Late Afternoon

Hello Fab Free’rs! Sometimes you just need to sit and have a quiet moment. Yesterday was that kind of day for me, nothing sad or unfortunate, just some quiet time to reflect. It was good, and needed. I also had a little bit of time to pick up some recent group gifts that I’m happy I get to share with you. Keep reading and as always, I’ll give you all the information about each of these fabulous finds.

The Outfit – Pru’s cute froggy top and plaid pants are the latest free gift for Fabulously Free in SL group members by C!L. You can’t see it as well in my photo, but the shirt is cropped and knotted in the front. I love this for a cute casual Valentine look. The outfit comes in several sizes and is suitable for classic avatars. If you’re not already a Fab Free group member, you should be! The Fab Free group is always free to join.

Sizes Included: Standard Mesh (xs -XL), Slink (Physique, Hourglass), Belleza (Isis, Venus, Freya), TMP

The Bracelet – Hot Elegant Clothing or “HEC” put out a cute bracelet set out as a new group gift. It comes in a few sizes to best fit specific mesh bodies. Also, there is a hud that will let you completely customize the color of individual sections of the bracelets. I’ve included the vendor photo below so you can get a closer look. The HEC group has a one time join fee of 25 linden.

Sizes Included: Belleza (Isis, Freya, Venus), Slink (Physique, Hourglass) Maitreya Lara

The Bench – This adorably rustic heart bench is a free group gift at Reka. The Reka group is free to join. It has a few female sit poses, a few male sit poses, and several cuddles. I love the over all look of this sweet free gift, especially the way the bench curves toward the center. This freebie is waiting at the Reka landing point. There’s also a group joiner since you’ll need to be wearing the Reka group tag.

Here are the details!

Hair –  DOUX – Dreamdoll Hairstyle [Fades]
Hair base – Just Magnetized – Basic Hairbase – set 10
Skin – Essences – Vanya
Head – CATWA HEAD Koura Bento
Top & Pants – :.C!L.: Flamboyant Frog Love Top & Pants Set – Free Fab Free Group Gift/Fab Free Group is Free to Join
Tattoos – Ivory & Rose – I&R Downhearted tattoo
Bracelet – HEC – DEMI Love Rigged Bracelet GIFT MHY40-119 – Free Group Gift/Group is 25L to Join 
Shoes – friday – Niki Janes (Midnight/Plaid B&W)
Body – Maitreya Mesh Body – Lara V4.1
Bench w/Pose – ReKa. Lovers Bench – Free Group Gift/Group is Free to Join 
Cat – Fashionably Dead – (fd) Cat – 07 Sitting Down
Short Grass – Roawenwood – {RW} Green Grass Mesh
Long Grass – Heart-VR-Meadow Patches-Buffalo Grass-P12
Private Location

 

 

Come Have a Drink With Me

Happy Weekend Fab Free’rs! It’s been a minute since I got dressed up to go out, and a few of the free group gifts at Casse Lustre gave me the perfect outfit for a fun night out. The Casse Lustre group is free to join, and there are multiple group gifts available. I picked this halter style dress, and off-the-shoulder faux fur coat to share with you. You’ll find the group gifts at Casse Lustre waiting near the entrance to the store.

The Dress – This swanky little halter style dress by Casse Lustre comes in the black version shown as well as an equally pretty white version. Both color versions come in a single unspecified mesh size. To get your copy, simply wear your Casse Lustre group tag and click the gift vendor.

The Coat – When I was in college I had a friend who was a fashion design major and she always referred to this sort of shaggy fake fur as “muppet” and I’ve never been able to think of it as anything else. It makes me laugh, and I love it. This off-the-shoulder fur coat at Casse Lustre is another free group gift. It also comes in a single mesh size, and includes a color change hud that lets you pick from eight preset colors (four dark, and four pastel).

Here are the details!

Hair – *Besom~Debrossi *Essentials*
Head – CATWA HEAD Koura Bento
Skin –  Essences – Vanya
Eyes – Buzzeri – [Buzz] Celestial Eyes – Wolf
Lipstick – Lisa Walker – L.W MAGIC CRYSTAL LIP (CATWA) LIPSTICK 0.6
Septum Piercing – MULLOY – Matte Septum
Tattoos –  Ivory & Rose – I&R Somber tattoo
Dress – Casse lustre . Halterneck dress – Free Group Gift/Group is Free to Join
Coat – Casse lustre . Fur jacket – Free Group Gift/Group is Free to Join
Pose w/Props – Foxcity
Location – Backdrop City

I am The Storax, I Speak for the Trees

Hello dear Fab Free’rs! I hope each of you is having a wonderful week. I have to say that so far, even though it’s only Tuesday, my week looks pretty good so far. hah I’m gonna cross my fingers it stays that way. Speaking of good things, Storax Tree has some cute freebies out just waiting to be grabbed up. One of said freebies is the Fabulously Free in SL group gift, the other is a group gift for The Shopping District group. Both groups are free to join, and both gifts can be found above the doorway at the Storax Tree landing point. Now that you know what tags to wear, and where to find the free gifts, let’s get some details!

The Window Box – This pretty window box with the pastel colored hyacinth flowers definitely has me thinking of spring. It is the free Fabulously Free in SL group gift at Storax Tree. This gift planter has resize scripts, is copy, no modify, no transfer. It also has a land impact of 9 prims. Remember, you’ll need your Fab Free group tag for this floral freebie.

The Loveseat – This detailed oak loveseat is the free group gift for The Shopping District group at Storax Tree. Be sure to wear their group tag to claim this gift. The bench comes in the color shown, which is a deep blue with light wood. It has several PG poses, some with props, and has resize scripts as well. Like the planter gift, it is copy, no modify, and no transfer.F

Here are the details!

House – Trompe Loeil – Shoemaker Cottage [mesh]
Window Box – Storax Tree – Thatched Window Planter F – Free Fab Free Group Gift/Group is Free to Join 
Loveseat – Storax Tree – Renaissance Rustic Loveseat Oak Dk Blue – Free Shopping District Group Gift/Group is Free to Join
Cat – JIAN Ragdoll Cat Collection
Grass – Roawenwood – {RW} Green Grass Mesh
Private Location