You Can Never Hold Back Spring

Spring has sprung in my neck of the woods!  Now, if we could only get some of those April showers, we’ll be in business.  In RL it’s dry as a bone, but thankfully, you can always find a beautiful spring setting in SL.

Enjoy today

That’s what my shirt is telling me to do, so who am I to ignore it? 😉  I am enjoying my day though, because I’ve got a fresh new outfit to wear, and it was totally free!

Vagrant (and Zerkalo) are having a massive spring sale where everything in the store is 50% off.  In addition, they are also giving away 300L of free store credit to group members.  The group is free to join.  I bought items from 2 different sets today, and I spent exactly 300L.  I’m wearing the Jennifer top and the Ruby shorts from Vagrant.  I bought the fatpack of each, in my body size, for 150L each.  Sweet!  Each one of these separates comes sized for:

• Lara X
• Legacy/Perky
• Reborn

The sale and credit are available through March 10th, don’t sleep on this one!

As an added bonus, the lucky boards at *Tentacio* have actually changed again!  I won the ‘More flowers day’ pack on the board, and the bouquet I’m holding is one piece of that.  No group is needed to win, the 4 prizes are completely free as soon as your letter comes up!

Peace 

♥ Beachy

Beachy is wearing…

Clothes

Top – -[ vagrant ]- Jennifer Top (Free purchase with free credit gift/Group is free to join)
Shorts – -[ vagrant ]- Ruby Shorts (Free purchase with free credit gift/Group is free to join)
Flowers – *Tentacio* More flowers day (Free prize on lucky board/No group required)

Others

Mesh Body –Maitreya Lara X
Mesh Head – Lelutka Erin
Skin – [the Skinnery] Selma
Hair – Navy+Copper – Catalia
Brows – Nuve. Adele Eyebrows
Eyes– AG. Fun Eyes – BoM – 03
Eyeshadow – WarPaint* Rhapsody Eyeshadow [EvoX] – naturally
Nails –  Rosary Base Nails w/ Simplistic HUD

 

SIM – Luanes World – Le Monde Perdu 

Keep Everything Under Your Hat

Well, if it isn’t already almost a week into March, this year is flying by so far!  I’ve got a free dress in a gorgeous shade of green I thought would be perfect for a blog this month.

Fancy

I don’t think there’s any dressing down of this gift, only dressing up, so I donned a fancy headpiece and went somewhere nice.  My dress is a gift for the SLF&O group at Viona.  It’s on the gift wall under some hover text that says SLF&O but the picture of the gift doesn’t show.  The SLF&O group is free to join, so once you’re wearing the tag, click the grey vendor and the Scarlet Dress should drop into your inventory in a folder that says ‘SLF&O group joiner’.  It’s this lovely shade of ‘water green’ and you can wear it with or without the glove and the additional shine.  It comes sized for:

• Gen X Classic/Curvy
• Erika
• Kupra
• Legacy
• Maitreya/Petite/Lara X/Petite X
• Reborn/Waifu

Happy shopping!

Peace 

♥ Beachy

Beachy is wearing…

Clothes

Dress – VIONA-Scarlet Dress (Free gift for SLF&O group/Group is free to join)
Hat – Belle Epoque – Nerea Headpiece

Others

Mesh Body –Maitreya Lara X
Mesh Head – Lelutka Erin
Skin – [the Skinnery] Selma
Hair – TRUTH / Covert
Brows – Nuve. Adele Eyebrows
Eyes– AG. Fun Eyes – BoM – 03
Eyeshadow – WarPaint* Rhapsody Eyeshadow [EvoX] – naturally
Nails – [FORMANAILS] NAILS – Sandra – RH

 

SIM – Backdrop City

Lucky Girl

Hello Fabulous Readers!  I have a quick post for you tonight featuring two free items that I think you’ll like.

Do Notte Feede The Kraken!

At the Graffitiwear store, I was determined to add the free Flowery Fun Top to my wardrobe.  The only problem?  I had to tangle with a pesky sea monster to get her.  Gus whined and tried to discourage me, but my mind was made up.  Time after time, I plunged in, only to be disappointed by a rotten apple or a smelly old fish.  Persistence paid off.  Most of the time, the Kraken wins, but sometimes Wren wins!  This flirty crop top features a dark background scattered with pink blossoms, ideal for welcoming in sun-drenched spring days.  Slender straps criss-cross at the neckline and add visual interest.  My favorite detail is the softly ruffled, cropped hemline.  I can almost see it stirring gently in the breeze.  The prize includes a HUD packed with 16 textures, so it’s like getting a whole collection of tops in one.  To pick up a free copy for yourself, you must be a member of the Graffitiwear group, which has a 25L$ join fee.

Mesh Body Compatibility:

• Freya
• Hourglass
• Isis
• Maitreya
• Physique
• Tonic Curvy and Fine
• Venu

Hoop There it Is

My Lala Links Earrings from Shelly Designs add a striking touch to my outfit and bring the right amount of shimmer.   These baubles feature two intersecting circles suspended within a large hoop.  They are crafted from a metal with a soft golden sheen that catches the light beautifully.  They hang just below the jawline and sway gently with movement.  Best of all, they are a free gift for members of the Fabulously Free in SL group, which is free to join.  I’ve included a close-up below so you can see them better:

Together with a budget-friendly pair of capris and a hairstyle gift, these fab items will have you set for warm-weather adventures.  Until our next post, happy shopping!

~ Wren (and Gus) ~

Wren is wearing…

Clothing

Top: Graffitiwear Flowery Fun Top (free UnLucky Dip Prize for Graffitiwear Group Members/25L$ join fee)
Capris:  Sass Harper Capris (25L$ on the Marketplace)
Earrings:  Shelly Designs Lala Links Earrings (free gift for members of the Fabulously Free in SL Group/free to join)
Flip Flops:  N-core Flip Flops

Body

Mesh Body: Maitreya Lara
Mesh Head:  Lelutka Camila
Head Applier:  Amara Beauty Melody 
Eyes:  IKON Reverie Eyes in Mettle
Eyeshadow: Guapa Cassandra Eyeshadow
Eyeliner:  Amara Beauty Sierra Makeup Eyeliner
Lashes:  Belantti Kawaii Lashes
Lipstick:  Milani Rory Lip Kit
Hair: Mina Hair Eefje (gift for members of the Mina Hair Group, first blogged here by Aline)
Gus: JIAN Classic St. Bernard Puppy
Poses: Indigo Mai and Riki
Sim: Le Monde Perdu

The Dress Looks Nice On You

Morning Fabs!

I just happened upon this gift, so I have no idea how long it’s been there or will continue to be, so if you want it, the time to go is as soon as you finish reading this post!

Natural glamor

I was at FlowerDreams the other day and noticed they had a 500L gift card available for their group members.  Yep, the group is free, so I snatched that up, attached it, added it to my store credit, and I went shopping! (You can find it on a sign just outside of the gifts building).

I really love her flowy part flexi gowns, but I don’t have the occasion in world to wear them often, so I went shopping in the casual building.  I chose the Diane dress, and it was 300L for the fatpack, which made it free with the 500L credit!  Now the fatpack is all very slight shades of pastels, they are very light.  This dress is pink, but in some lights it’s difficult to tell.  I also thought the sleeves were thoughtful, you can change them between 8 different patterns of lace or you can keep them solid like the dress.  It comes rigged for:

• Gen X Classic/Curvy
• Lara X
• Legacy
• Reborn/Waifu

We’re in a new month, so I have no idea if this was a February gift or not, so pop over as soon as you read this to get it.

Peace 

♥ Beachy

Beachy is wearing…

Clothes

Dress – .:FlowerDreams:. Diane dress (Free using 500L gift card/Group is free to join)
Jewelry – [HJ] Eva Luna Collection

Others

Mesh Body –Maitreya Lara X
Mesh Head – Lelutka Erin
Skin – [the Skinnery] Selma
Hair –S-CLUB FEE
Brows – Nuve. Adele Eyebrows
Eyes– AG. Fun Eyes – BoM – 03
Eyeshadow – WarPaint* Rhapsody Eyeshadow [EvoX] – naturally
Nails – Rosary Base Nails w/ Simplistic HUD

 

SIM – Luanes World – Le Monde Perdu

The Jean Genie

OK Fabs, admittedly this song/blog title has nothing to do with the David Bowie lyrics, as they are a good bit psychedelic, but I had to pick this song title, because I’m in denim and I’m wearing hair that looks like I’m from the old show ‘I Dream of Jeannie’. lol

Box of random

First let’s talk about my dress.  It’s the Florya Dress, and it’s a group gift from Dark Cat.  It’s a fatpack and has a bunch of solid and patterned textures in the hud.  It’s located on the group gift wall (it’s a caspervend scroll thing so scroll if you don’t see it).  The Dark Cat group is 10L to join, a steal for a cute spring dress, hey!  It comes sized for:

• Erika
• Gen X Classic/Curvy
• Kupra
• Lara X/Petite X
• Legacy/Perky/Bombshell
• Maitreya/Petite
• Reborn/Waifu

While I was there, I noticed these random boxes on the floor, so as I do, I clicked them. 😉  What happened next was free gifts popped into my inventory!  One of those gifts was this hairstyle!  It’s a flexi style and what I like about it is with slight movements, my bangs look like they’re blowing in a breeze.  It only comes in this color, and all the gifts come with a disclaimer notecard that they will not be refunded or supported, they are free gifts.  Now, I can’t guarantee you’ll get this hairstyle when you click the box, but it’s fun to try!  I also got another hairstyle in purple and a fun little scooter.  The boxes are in the middle of the floor.

 

Peace 

♥ Beachy

Beachy is wearing…

Clothes

Dress – *.:Dark Cat:.*MD- FLORYA DRESS (Free group gift/Group is 10L to join)
Jewelry – [ kunst ] – Brielle
Bag – *Tentacio* Rosella bag blue

Others

Mesh Body –Maitreya Lara X
Mesh Head – Lelutka Erin
Skin – [the Skinnery] Selma
Hair – *.:Dark Cat:.* HAIR 27 (Free in random gift box/No group required)
Brows – Nuve. Adele Eyebrows
Eyes– AG. Fun Eyes – BoM – 03
Eyeshadow – WarPaint* Rhapsody Eyeshadow [EvoX] – naturally
Nails – Rosary Base Nails w/ Simplistic HUD

 

SIM – Falling Tide

Photograph

OK, this blog post has nothing to do with a ‘photograph’ even though it is a picture.  I chose this song though, because once I was posed, my internal brain starting singing ‘Look at this kittycat, every time I do it makes me laugh’ and then the memes were flashing in my brain and then I just had to use it.  LOL  It’s a little weird in my head. 😉

Curses, foiled again

Does anyone remember who said that?  When my brain is being weird, it is being WEIRD.  That was a quote from Snidley Whiplash from the cartoon Rocky and Bullwinkle!  (I hope Fuku is reading this post)  I went to Cupid’s Curse that Aline told you about HERE and came home with a ton of free gifts, and I didn’t even need a group!

• Free outfit by MicRo (sized for: Lara X, Legacy, Reborn)
• Free kitten by TRAP (bunbun, kitten and grumpy kitten versions)
• Free glasses by VARITII (fatpack hud)
• Free earrings by Vesta (in gold and silver)

I actually had bought this kitten at Kustom 9 months ago in Halloween colors, and I was so excited to see it as a gift for Valentine’s Day.  D’aw, cute stuff is the best stuff.

IMPORTANT!  You WILL need panties.  The skirt is more like a cummerbund …. lol.  I used the ‘safety pants’ that were a gift from the last round of Midnight Order, and it made the skirt look like shorts, which is perfect.

Cupid’s Curse is open through the end of the day, TODAY March 2nd, hurry!  (I have no idea what time they close but they are open as of this post)

 

Peace 

♥ Beachy

Beachy is wearing…

Clothes

Outfit – – MicRo – Outfit Black Gift (Free gift at Cupid’s Curse/No group required)
Kitten – [TRAP] Valentine Cutie Kitten (grump) (Free gift at Cupid’s Curse/No group required)
Glasses – VARITII- Mari Sunglasses (Free gift at Cupid’s Curse/No group required)
Earrings – VESTA – Bow Heart Earring Black (Free gift at Cupid’s Curse/No group required)
Cookiepop – [KoKoLoReS] Love Stinks cookie
Skivvies – .cococat. Safety pants – BOM

 

Others

Mesh Body –Maitreya Lara X
Mesh Head – Lelutka Erin
Skin – [the Skinnery] Selma
Hair –DOUX – Apple Hairstyle
Brows – Nuve. Adele Eyebrows
Eyes– AG. Fun Eyes – BoM – 03
Eyeshadow – WarPaint* Rhapsody Eyeshadow [EvoX] – naturally
Nails – Rosary Base Nails w/ Yearn HUD

 

SIM – Ash Falls

Champagne Supernova

Super quick one today Fabs! I forgot to write my post again and I have to get to work ……. LOL

Antiquities

I’ve been in the SOMNIUM group for a few months now, and I really love the designs there.  I’ve blogged gifts from them before that I’ve picked up at Second Life Syndicate events, but once I visited the store I knew I would want to get in the group.  Fantastic fantasy designs, the group is free to join, and there’s 450L credit a month free for group members!

I saved for 2 months and came home with this avatar, and I think it’s spectacular.  It’s called Automation, the theme is ‘forgotten’ and it appears to be made from bronze and old painted porcelain, I just love it.  There are other version though, and there are many more things in the store you can get instead.

This particular avatar comes with a full body alpha and that’s that. (Although you’ll have to hide your ears and nails).  No sizes, so that makes it unisex even!

At the entrance you’ll find a sign for ‘SOMNIUM employees’ and that’s where you’ll join the group for free and pick up your free credit.

Peace Out 

Sky

Sky is wearing… 

Clothes 

Avatar – SOMNIUM – AUTOMATON – Forgotten (Free with 2 months of 450L store credit/Group is free to join)

SIM – Vorlaxion

 

Wildflower Dreams

Hello Fabulous Readers! Come escape with us to a sunlit meadow just as the wildflowers begin to bloom.

A Floral Whisper

The Darlene Top from Arti’s inspired today’s outfit.  She features slender spaghetti straps, a lace-trimmed sweetheart neckline, and delicate pastel blooms scattered across the soft pink background.  The camisole style flatters your curves and wraps you in a graceful silhouette.  Best of all, she’s a free gift for members of the Palomma Plaza Group, which is free to join.  Just activate the group tag, teleport to the plaza, and tap the vendor.

Mesh Body Compatibility:

• Erika and Petite
• Gen. X Classic, Curvy and Dainty
• Kupra
• LaraX and Petite
• Legacy Bombshell and Perky
• Maitreya and Petite
• Prima Busty and Petite
• Rebirth and Petite
• Reborn Smol and Waifu
• Senra Jamie
• Tonic Curvy and Fine

Ethereal Waves

My new Aura Hair from Truth flows in long cascading locks and looks like it has been lightly kissed by a spring breeze.  The style parts at the center and frames your face with long bangs that flip gracefully at the tips.  The remainder of the hair unfolds into curves that tumble past your shoulders.   Best of all, it’s a free gift for members of the Truth VIP Group, which has a 350L$ join fee.  The gift includes seven color HUDs:  Blonde, Brunette, Candy, Essential, Grayscale, Jewel, and Redhead, which is so generous!  There are 4 styling options for adjusting your locks just so.

Petal-White Perfection

I completed the look with a skirt from the Dawn Outfit, which I picked up at the Devil’s Playground shop for just 75L$ as part of the Energy Weekend Price Sale.  Its tailored fit complements the top beautifully.  It features two pockets and subtle stitching.  I love how the hardware details add just the right amount of polish.  The outfit includes a long-sleeved, cropped, tied top that I am not wearing for the photo.  Using the enclosed HUD, you can customize the look with 15 color options.

Mesh Body Compatibility:

• LaraX
• Legacy
• Reborn
• Waifus

This is the kind of outfit you’d wear for a springtime stroll or a meadow picnic.  With soft florals, clean white fabric, and flowing tresses, it’s a dream you can step into without breaking the bank.  Until our next post, happy shopping!

~ Wren (and Gus) ~

Wren is wearing…

Clothing

Top:  Arti’s Darlene Top (free gift for members of the Palomma Plaza Group/free to join)
Necklace:  FaeTal Ankiva (99L$ for the 99 Sale)
Skirt: Devil’s Playground Dawn Outfit (75L$ for the Energy Weekend Price Sale)

Body

Mesh Body: Maitreya LaraX
Mesh Head:  Lelutka Camila
Head Applier:  Amara Beauty Melody 
Eyes:  IKON Reverie Eyes in Mettle
Eyeshadow: Guapa Cassandra Eyeshadow
Eyeliner:  Amara Beauty Sierra Makeup Eyeliner
Lashes:  Belantti Kawaii Lashes
Lipstick:  Goreglam Pamplemousse Lipglow
Hair: Truth Aura Hair (free gift for members of the Truth VIP Group/350L$ to join)
Gus: JIAN Classic St. Bernard Puppy
Pose: Indigo Poses Avana
Sim: Le Monde Perdu

Have a Cigar

Yo Fabs, happy weekend!  I hope you all have fun and interesting plans.  Me?  I’ll probably be sitting here hoping for the rain. It’s so dry here Alligator Alley has been on fire for days! :O  We need the rain, and when it rains I don’t feel one bit guilty about being lazy, that’s what I call a win/win.

Boys night out

Now, if it doesn’t rain, I’ll be ready to hit boy’s night at the pub with my buds, and I don’t even have to think of what to wear, because I’ve got tons of new free threads from ALPHA!  It’s their anniversary round, and almost every booth has a free gift.  You need to join the free Access group to pick them up.  Let me show you some of what I brought home:

• Free Sweater from GASET (sized for Jake, Legacy, Signature)
• Free Glasses from Muho (unisex, resizeable)
• Free Hat from {geek} (unisex, resizeable)
• Free Cigar from rvn (unisex)

ALPHA will be open until March 17th, plenty of time to get over there and go shopping still.

Peace Out 

Sky

Sky is wearing… 

Clothes 

Sweater – GASET – KOLDO SWEATER (Free gift at Alpha/Group is free to join)
Jeans/Boots – …KK… BOOTS in pants
Hat – {geek} Beret (Free gift at Alpha/Group is free to join)
Glasses – -Muho- Giuseppe Glasses (Free gift at Alpha/Group is free to join)
Cigar – rvn – cheroot – cigar (Free gift at Alpha/Group is free to join)

Others

Mesh Body – [Signature] Gianni X
Mesh Head – Lelutka Rune
Face Skin – Gloom – Archer Skin 
Body Skin – VELOUR PICASSO HOMME Skin 
Facial Hair – Not Found – Teo Beard – Natural
Hairbase – Stray Dog – ADD-ON – BEN Hairbase
Freckles – Not Found – Eon Freckles
Eyes– IKON Rogue Eyes (BOM) – Gunmetal

 

SIM – The Refuge

 

A Place In The Sun

Welp, it’s Friday Fabs, and with that our cold front is over and our sunshine is back.  So this blog post goes out to all of you in cold northern climates who are searching for the sun.  It’s on it’s way!

In-between seasons

It’ll be in-between seasons for a while now, some super hot days, some with a nice cool breeze, but I don’t think I’ll have to cover up my succulents any longer.  I’ve got the perfect outfit for those in-between days, an adorable cropped fleece hoodie and shorts.  I got them over at Yasum, because it’s time for another Balloon Dog Hunt!

You don’t have to hunt very hard.  Head into the New Releases room, and find all the vendors with a big heart balloon over them.  Now, look for a purple balloon dog under one of the items.  That item should be marked down to 1L for you to buy!  I came home with 6 things, and I’m showing you 2 of them, the Mochi top and shorts.  They come sized for:

• Lara X/Petite X
• Legacy/Perky
• Reborn/Waifu

The shorts even have an adorable add on charm on the back pocket.  Don’t forget to look in the corners of the new release room as you’re searching, there’s a few things there!  We never know how long this will be on, so hurry on over to Yasum!

 

Peace 

♥ Beachy

Beachy is wearing…

Clothes

Top – Yasum*Mochi-Top* (1L on Yasum Balloon Dog ‘hunt’/No group required)
Shorts – Yasum*Mochi-Shorts* (1L on Yasum Balloon Dog ‘hunt’/No group required)

 

 

Others

Mesh Body –Maitreya Lara X
Mesh Head – Lelutka Erin
Skin – [the Skinnery] Selma
Hair – S-CLUB – LISA
Brows – Nuve. Adele Eyebrows
Eyes– AG. Fun Eyes – BoM – 03
Eyeshadow – WarPaint* Rhapsody Eyeshadow [EvoX] – naturally
Nails – Rosary Base Nails w/ Yearn HUD

 

SIM – Luanes Wold – Le Monde Perdu – Spring