Blooming in the Depth of Winter

There’s nothing quite as refreshing as some blooms in the middle of winter.  When you think about how outside (at least in my part of the world) is cold and barren, with many months to go until things start to poke their heads out of the earth, it is comforting to think that you can grow some pretties indoors.  And if you don’t have a green thumb, virtual blooms will do just fine!

Cozyfest Continues

Yesterday, I told you about the 50L items you can pick up at Cozyfest, but today I’m showing off some of the free gifts that are just as delightful.  To get these gifts, just join the Fifty Linden Fridays group for free, and click on the box located at each stall. Here’s what I grabbed:

• FREE dress by CandyDoll sized for Freya, Hourglass, Hourglass Petite, Legacy, Maitreya & V-Tech
• FREE lollipop by Lyrium
• FREE flowers and table by Kraftwork

It’s all just so lovely!  What a fab event.  It’s still quite busy, so if you can’t get in, don’t despair –  you have until February 4th.

Keep on blooming, FabFree!

xox
Aline

Aline is Wearing…

Clothes

Dress – CandyDoll Posie Dress (Free Gift @ Cozyfest/Group is Free to Join)
Lollipop – Lyrium Creamy Lollipop (Free Gift @ Cozyfest/Group is Free to Join)

Body   

Mesh Body – Maitreya Lara
Mesh Head – Lelutka Cate
Head Applier –  Glam Affair Cate
Eyebrows– Jumo Britani
Eyes– Euphoric Jolie
Tattoo – Sn@tch Filigree Sternum Tattoo
Eyeshadow – Alaskametro Rose Gold
Lipstick –  Alaskametro Rose Gold
Nails – Maitreya Lara
Hair – Stealthic Darling
Backdrop – Elm Tasha Backdrop (Previously Blogged HERE)
Flowers and Table – Kraftwork Florist (Free Gift @ Cozyfest/Group is Free to Join)

Floating Away

Woohoo FabFree!  It’s Cozyfest time!  I’ve been waiting patiently here on this floating cloud, ready to drop down into this pile of awesomeness… ok fine, maybe I haven’t been, but I HAVE been waiting anxiously.  Come on, let’s get to it!

So Cozy

This amazing event organized by the people behind Fifty Linden Fridays is bursting with free gifts and 50L deals.  Today I’m showing off some of the 50 Linden finds that are just too good to pass up.  Here’s what I’ve got on:

• 50L dress by Entice sized for Freya, Hourglass, Kupra, Maitreya, Legacy and Maitreya Petite
• 50L glasses by Duckie available in several colours
• 50L pose, cloud and balloons by Lyrium

Oh man…there’s so much more to see and grab.  You’ll love it!  Cozyfest is running until February 4th, so you’ve got plenty of time.  And if it’s full, don’t worry, it just opened.

Have fun!

xox
Aline

Aline is Wearing…

Clothes

Dress – Entice Sparks Belted Sweater Dress (50L @ Cozyfest)
Shoes – Seniha Lexie
Glasses – Duckie Frames (50L @ Cozyfest)

Body   

Mesh Body – Maitreya Lara
Mesh Head – Lelutka Cate
Head Applier –  Glam Affair Cate
Eyebrows– Jumo Britani
Eyes– Euphoric Giselle
Tattoo – Sn@tch Filigree Sternum Tattoo
Eyeshadow – Lelutka Cate
Lipstick –  Alaskametro A Touch of Gold
Nails – Maitreya Lara
Hair – Magika Cassiopeia
Balloons, Cloud and Pose – Lyrium Cloud 9 (50L @ CozyFest)

Aline in Paris

There are days where I feel oddly like a character in a TV show that wears one of those wonderful outfits that are completely impractical in RL.  For instance, have you been watching Emily in Paris?  I’ll forgive you if you haven’t – it’s one of those delightfully ridiculous romps filled with strange stereotypes…but if you can get past that and just enjoy it for the frivolity, then you can have a bit of fun.  Anyway, her outfits give me a bit of a pang of jealousy, but then I remember that my SL closet is just a bit more extensive than hers…

A Piece of The Pie

There are new lucky boards at Pink Cream Pie!  These boards never fail to delight me since they move so quickly, AND there are separate boards for letters and numbers, which is such a breath of fresh air.  There are five new pieces, including the lovely dress I’ve got on, each in several different colours in shiny, satin-like textures.  To take part, join the Pink Cream Pie group for 314L, and then wait for your letter to come up.  There are lots of gifts in this group, plus you get 100L of store credit every month.  Super worth it!

Sizes

• Legacy
• Maitreya
• Petite
• Reborn

Hats Off to You

Fifty Linden Friday is in full swing, and I’m totally excited about this lovely hairstyle courtesy of Wasabi.  It comes in a full fatpack of colours, plus several different colours for the beret.  Of course, FLF items usually disappear around midnight (sometimes you’ll find them a few days later, but it’s not guaranteed), so head on over ASAP to pick up this beauty for 50L.

Have a great weekend Fabbies!

xox
Aline

Aline is Wearing…

Clothes

Dress – Pink Cream Pie Emma (Free Lucky Board Prize/Group is 314L to Join)
Necklace – Midna Vanessa
Bracelets – Romazin Tori

Body   

Mesh Body – Maitreya Lara
Mesh Head – Lelutka Cate
Head Applier –  Glam Affair Cate
Eyebrows– Jumo Britani
Eyes– Euphoric Giselle
Tattoo – Sn@tch Filigree Sternum Tattoo
Eyeshadow – Lelutka Cate
Lipstick –  Alaskametro A Touch of Gold
Nails – Maitreya Lara
Hair – Wasabi Yelena Beret (50L for Fifty Linden Fridays)
Pose – Foxcity Refresh
Sim – Private

Asher

Hello and Happy Friday, FabFree. As I am sure you are aware, the weekend is upon us and I for one am quite glad to see it’s arrival. Not only does the weekend bring some well deserved rest and relaxation, it brings a slew of sales and events with it. And the men haven’t been excluded today.

For example, Finer Threads is participating in the Happy Weekend Sale and are offering this refreshing change from the morass of sweats and snapbacks. This is the “Asher” suit in black and it was a mere 60L as part of the sale. The set is all one piece however you as receive a HUD to change the color of the suit jacket and inner shirt.  I found a bit of mixing and matching fit me well today with shades of black and blue. The Asher comes in several other colors all for the same 60L price if the black doesn’t suit your taste. And since the sale is a “Weekend” offering, I imagine that Asher will go back to the rack for it’s regular price on Sunday evening. So make some haste if you want to pick it up for this special sale.

Sizes Included

• Belleza Jake
• Legacy
• Signature Gianni

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Gabriel is wearing

• • Mesh Head – LeLutka – Andrea
  • Mesh Body & Hands – Belleza – Jake
  • Skin –StrayDog – Breno for LeLutka Andrea, Tone 6
  • Eyes –Avi Glam – Lucent Eyes in Pine
  • Exile – Knox
  • Glasses – Since 1975 – Slimglass GlassesSuit jacket, shirt, and pants – Finer Threads– 60L as part of the Happy Weekend Sale

    Photo Location – Backdrop City

    

No Shivers Required

A metaphorical shiver runs down my spine as as I write this post, my dear readers!  Don’t worry, before you all think I’m about to expire from exposure, You’ll all be happy to know that there is indeed a firepit at my feet keeping me toasty.  Plus I have a massive sweater…and I’m Canadian.  So all in all, I am safe from frostbite!

Hearty

The season of all things pink and covered with hearts is creeping towards us (and I am SUPER excited about it).  Over at Reed, they’re totally ready for some V-Day action with their latest group gift:  The top and shorts combination I’ve got on.  They can be worn separately so if you’re not in the mood for hearts quite yet, you’ve got a sweet pair of shorts to go with pretty much anything.  The Reed group is free to join and there are lots of really nice gifts to pad your inventory with.

Sizes

• Freya
• Hourglass
• Isis
• Kupra
• Legacy
• Maitreya

Brr!

xox
Aline

Aline is Wearing…

Clothes

Top and Shorts – Reed Ysis (Free Group Gift/Group is Free to Join)
Sweater – Salem Kitten Magick
Boots – Blueberry So Cozy
Earrings – Andore Mysty

Body   

Mesh Body – Maitreya Lara
Mesh Head – Lelutka Cate
Head Applier –  Glam Affair Cate
Eyebrows– Jumo Britani
Eyes– Euphoric Giselle
Tattoo – Sn@tch Filigree Sternum Tattoo
Eyeshadow – Lelutka Cate
Lipstick –  Alaskametro Bubble Gum
Nails – Maitreya Lara
Hair – Stealthic Mayhem
Sim – Luane’s World

A Long Winter’s Nap

The snow just keeps falling and I’m ready for a long winter’s nap.  Maybe one that lasts all the way until spring…hmm… Fine, I’ll caffeinate and stay awake for as long as I can muster.  Though a cozy outfit always helps!

Baby it’s Cold Outside!

It’s time to take part in the Baby it’s Cold Outside Hunt!  There are lots of winter-themed items on this fun hunt.  Some are 1L (like the two items I’m showing off today) and some cost more.  You’ll find all the details on their site HERE.  I headed over to The Bold Llama for this anti-social tank top, which is totally up my alley right now (I am staying away from humans….oof).  I paired it with the cute little boots from Lindy Modern and Retro Shoes in a nice snowy white colour (sized for Belleza, Maitreya, Slink, TMP and Classic).  You never know what else you’ll find on this hunt (well…check out their page and then you will know!)

Top Sizes

• Freya
• Isis
• Venus
• eBody
• Legacy
• Maitreya
• Ocacin
• Hourglass
• Physique
• TMP
• Tonic Curvy
• Tonic Fine
• XS – XL with an Alpha Layer

Keep warm, dear readers!

xox
Aline

Aline is Wearing…

Clothes

Top – The Bold Llama Antisocial Tee (1L on the Baby it’s Cold Outside Hunt)
Boots – Lindy Modern & Retro Shoes Hera White (1L on the Baby it’s Cold Outside Hunt)
Jeans – Imbue Rin Torn Jeans
Sweater – Seniha Stella Cardigan
Hat – Luas January Beanie
Cup – RNK Relaxed Tumbler

Body   

Mesh Body – Maitreya Lara
Mesh Head – Lelutka Cate
Head Applier –  Glam Affair Cate
Eyebrows– Jumo Britani
Eyes– Euphoric Giselle
Tattoo – Sn@tch Filigree Sternum Tattoo
Eyeshadow – Lelutka Cate
Lipstick –  Lelutka Cate
Nails – Maitreya Lara
Hair – Stealthic Lilium
Pose – Foxcity Juice
Sim – The Snowy Cafe

Short and Sweet

Hey Fab Fam! I have a short and sweet post today. But that’s okay cause the cute dress I’m showing off is short and sweet too!

This is the ‘Nova Serene’ dress from Telsiope’s Couture and I was lucky enough to get it for free! I just popped over to the store and spotted the mix and match game board. It took about three or four tries and bam! I got it! There’s no group to join or anything. But you’ll want to join Telsiope’s Couture’s free Subscribe group because there’s always something pretty as the Subscriber’s Gift. So head over and try your luck too!

Sizes Inlcuded

• Belleza Freya, Isis, Venus
• Maitreya
• SLink – Hourglass, Physique

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Juli’s Stylin’

• • Mesh Head – LeLutka (Spencer- w/ my own edited shape)
  • Mesh Body – Maitreya – Lara
  • Ears – Swallow – Crossover
  • Eyes – IKON – Hope Eyes in Field and Passion
  • Freckles Applier – [pout!] – Freckles and Beauty Marks Set
  • Skin + Body Freckles – The Skinnery – Aimee + Peach Maitreya Applier
  • Makeup – AlaskaMetro – Fierce 
  • Hair – Doux – Dana
  • Bag – Past Tres Chic Group Gift – SoHo Leather Bag

  Dress – Telsiope’s Couture – Nova Serene – FREE/0L – Free from the Mix and Match Game Board – No group needed.

  Photo Location – Backdrop City

  

In the houses of the old gods

Hilsener, FabFree!  Modern Norwegian may not be Old Norse but it sure sounds cool. And it fits right in with my Norse inspired mood today. Of course it’s 25L Tuesday too and there just happens to be two perfect additions to my Viking attire.

First, my dress. This is “Skadi” from Mansken. You get the bodice with the beautiful runic designs on it and the attached skirt which can be one of  six colors. This is going to be perfect for one of my RPs and I can’t wait to show it off!

Sizes Included

• Belleza – Freya, Isis, Venus
• Legacy
• Maitreya
• SLink – Hourglass, Physique

Next is my new necklace. The “Protection” necklace is from Angelicus. It comes sized for men but it’s easily resized to fit just about anyone. Angelicus has two other women specific necklaces for the sale as well.

As with all 25L Tuesday goodies, some designers leave them up for a bit and some disappear the second the clock strikes midnight tonight. So if you need to ‘go aviking’  hurry over!

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Juli’s Stylin’

• • Mesh Head – LeLutka (Spencer- w/ my own edited shape)
  • Mesh Body – Maitreya – Lara
  • Ears – Swallow – Crossover
  • Eyes – IKON – Hope Eyes in Field and Passion
  • Freckles Applier – [pout!] – Freckles and Beauty Marks Set
  • Skin + Body Freckles – The Skinnery – Aimee + Peach Maitreya Applier
  • Makeup – AlaskaMetro – Fierce 
  • Hair – No_Match – No_Rust

  Dress – Mansken – Skadi Dress – 25L as part of 25L Tuesday

  Necklace – Angelicus – Protection Necklace – 25L as part of 25L Tuesday

• Photo Location – Varsangen
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Artfully Done

Nothing like a Tuesday artistic interlude.  One of the best things about SL is always being able to switch up your interiors, your exteriors, and who knows what else.  I love decorating in Second Life, though sometimes it becomes rather time consuming and I have to take a step back before I lose my mind.  An easy way to change things up without pulling out all your hair is always through artwork, and I think I have just the place for you if you’re looking for a bit of inspiration…

First Things First

It’s all about the clothing for me in SL, most days, some of which is definitely wearable art.  I’ll first tell you about where I picked up this stunning sparkly dress!  Head on over to Posh Event, and there you’ll find that several of the designers have put out free gifts for everyone.  No need to join a group, just buy the gift for 0L.  I grabbed this cool dress (what a slit!) over at the Luna Chelsea booth (it comes with a rather extensive HUD, and also a little ribbon belt too), but there are quite a few other gifts too if you’re looking for more goodies.  The Posh Event runs until January 23rd!

Sizes

• Freya
• Hourglass
• Kupra
• Legacy
• Legacy Perky
• Maitreya

Museum Visit

It’s always fun to discover new places in SL, and I was contacted about the Free Museum, which is exactly what it purports to be:  a museum filled to the gills with free artwork.  Yep, you can even take it all home with you.  Just buy the artwork for 0L, and put it up wherever your heart desires.  There are even statues so you can go full Guggenheim when the fancy strikes.  What a cool idea!  I hope you have a fun time discovering your new favourite artists.

Have an artistic evening!

xox
Aline

Aline is Wearing…

Clothes

Dress – Luna Chelsea Sophia (Free Gift @ Posh Event/No Group Join Required)
Shoes – Pure Poison Jennifer
Earrings –Rosier Moonstar Earrings
Choker – Random Matter Behemoth

Body   

Mesh Body – Maitreya Lara
Mesh Head – Lelutka Cate
Head Applier –  Glam Affair Cate
Eyebrows– Jumo Britani
Eyes– Euphoric Giselle
Tattoo – Sn@tch Filigree Sternum Tattoo
Eyeshadow – Lelutka Cate
Lipstick –  Lelutka Cate
Nails – Maitreya Lara
Hair – Stealthic Realness
Pose – Foxcity Influencer
Artwork 1 – Wandering World 1381 by Nekonuko Nakamori (Free Gift @ The Free Museum/No Group Join Required)
Artwork 2 – Green Vase by Kayli Iali (Free Gift @ The Free Museum/No Group Join Required)
Artwork 3 – Me Amanda by aht1981 (Free Gift @ The Free Museum/No Group Join Required)
Artwork 4 – Power & Mystery by Thus Yootz (Free Gift @ The Free Museum/No Group Join Required)

All the Fixin’s

Hey Fabbity Fab Fab Fabs!

How are my favorite group of sale seekers doing?  Are your resolutions still going strong?  I made a resolution to shop less and you can imagine how well that is going!  With so many amazing deals to be scooped up, well, let’s just say that I have failed miserably!!!

And for our fab free member Ms. AuroraDammerung, here is a smiling pic as requested!  I’m either smiling or my teeth are chattering because my tushie is cold from wearing this short dress out in the snow!

But I digress!  We are here to talk about fashion and freebies so gosh darnit, that’s exactly what I’m fixin’ to do!

The Fixin’s

My super cute dress is a find from Reed, it is the free gift for the Mesh Body Friends Group, which is free to join.  It fits:

• Freya
• Hourglass Isis
• Legacy
• Maitreya
• Physique
• Venus

My pumps and socks are the newest free group gift from Mosquito’s Way.  The group there costs only 50L to join and well worth it.  These fit:

• Freya
• Isis
• Venus
• Maitreya
• Hourglass
• Physique

They also have a HUD to turn materials on or off.

Til next time gang, stay warm!  (and if you are someplace warm, send heat!)

 

Arielle is looking fabulous in…

Clothes

Dress– Reed Kiara (Free Mesh Body Friends group gift, group is free to join)
Shoes – Mosquito’s Way Tabatha (Free group gift, group is 50L to join)

Body 

Mesh Body – Maitreya  Lara
Mesh Head –Lelutka Nova EvoX
Skin – Enfer Sombre Madison Cream EvoX
Eyes – Lotus Generation Eyes
Hair– Stealthic Purity

Extras

Location – Mystic Dreamers Valley Mall
Poodle – Jian Classic Poodle Collection (companion)