Oh, Christmas Tree

Hello, fabulous readers! I’m finally feeling the holiday spirit, thanks to some amazing gifts and deals. So hang on to your sleigh – we’ve got a lot to cover here!

Silver Bells

I was so thrilled when I got the notice that LeLutka was sending out their annual Spirit Tree. This year’s tree is a beauty: snowy green with big, silver decorations. And the best part is that it’s completely FREE!

Just join the LeLutka in-world group (NOT the LeLutka For Me users group) and save a copy from the notices. Or head over to the store to pick one up, if you’d rather. Lots of past group gifts are available (including FREE hair), so be sure to grab those as well, if you haven’t already done so.

The Spirit Tree is resizable with a right-click > edit > stretch. Be sure to watch your land impact, because the tree gets more “primmy” as it gets larger.

More Advent Gifts

[CIRCA] Living is hosting their 8th Annual Advent Calendar, and the gifts are really lovely!

This year’s Advent is a bit different:

• From Dec 1 – 24, [CIRCA] will be offering a new advent item (up to 4 per day) in a numbered square.
• This works similar to previous years except there is a new in-world group to join: [CIRCA] Living – Christmas Advents. It is free to join – just look for the RED group sign beside the large Advent tree on the wall.
• You must wear your group tag (see above) to buy the contents of each square, except for the 0L surprise days. Each item will be 1L – 75L for any given day in the Advent tree. You can purchase any or all of the gifts for that day.
• Sometimes there will be bonus squares on surprise days for an extra gift or color variation for group members, so don’t miss those.
• On the Eve of Dec 24th, the group will be closed. Those still in the group at that time will receive the final gift on Dec 25th.

Sample items are on display in the store, and more will be displayed as the days go on. Each day’s gifts are only available for 2-3 days at a time, so don’t wait too long to check them out!

I’m showing a few [CIRCA] Advent items here (please note that not all are still available):

• “Northern Forest” Hanging Christmas Words (over fireplace)
• “Northern Forest” Holiday Garland 2a -Azure/Silver (on fireplace)
• “Northern Forest” Stool – Cocoa Trees (right of fireplace)
• “Frostine” Snowflake Gift Boxes (under tree – still available at the time of this post)

At the time of this post, days 9 – 12 are still available for purchase, including a really cute FREEBIE on day 9 (you want it, trust me).

Holiday Blues

I’m not feeling the blues, but I’m definitely wearing them! Not long ago, we welcomed I.M. Collection to the Fab Free Designer family. This made me happy because I really love their stuff (in case you hadn’t noticed, lol)!

So today I’m wearing I.M. Collection’s new gift for Fab Free group members, which includes both the dress and heels. Dress sizes include Belleza, Maitreya, and Slink, as well as a Fitmesh version. The shoes are sized for Belleza, Maitreya, and Slink mesh feet.

To pick up your gift, pop on your Fabulously Free in SL group tag and head over to the I.M. Collection in-world store. You’ll find the Fab Free gift next to the fireplace around the corner.

P.S. If you join the I.M. Collection group for 50L, there are 12 MORE GIFTS for you to pick up, as well as one for SLF&O group members. 😀

Look at These Nails!

Seriously, I am really loving these nails from LIVIA. And the best part is that they are a completely FREE gift for the Women Only Hunt 4.

The Snow Royale nail appliers work on Slink and Maitreya mesh hands, as well as hands that are Omega compatible, such as Vista and Tuty (Omega installer sold separately). Four different designs are included, so depending on your hands, you can wear all the same design, or different designs on each finger, as I’m doing here.

NOTE: This hunt allows decoys, and there is at least one that I found in the store. But hang in there; the “real” snowflake is not too hard to find, especially if you have the clue before you go hunting. 🙂

Snow Chains

Before I end this very long post (sorry!), I want to mention my necklace, which was an Advent calendar gift from Snowpaws. The Metal Snowflake Necklace was the gift for day 4. It is not resizeable, but you can reposition it.

Like the Advent calendars I mentioned previously HERE, Snowpaws’s calendar gifts do not expire after one day, so you can still pick up all the previous days’ gifts. There’s an interesting selection of gifts, including jewelry, accessories, and home decor items. All gifts are completely FREE, and you don’t even need to join a group! 🙂

Enjoy!

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Serena is wearing…

Head: LeLutka May
Skin Applier: Belleza Belle (featured @ The Liaison Collaborative)
Eyeshadow: ARISE Enya Makeup Set (November Powder Pack for LeLutka)
Eyes Applier: Izzie’s Yonder Eyes
Necklace: Snowpaws Metal Snowflake Necklace (free gift / Advent Calendar Day #4)
Hair: TRUTH HAIR Athena
Body: Belleza Isis
Hands: Slink Dynamic Hands
Nails: LIVIA Snow Royale Nails (free gift / WOH4)
Rings: Amala The Lumi Rings
Dress & Heels: I.M. Collection Fab Free Dec. Dress (Fab Free group gift / free to join)
Pose #1 by Imeka
Pose #3 by InDiGo

Decor Items…

LeLutka Spirit Tree (group gift / free to join)
LISP Bazaar Artemis Fireplace Bleached Warm
[CIRCA] “Northern Forest” Hanging Christmas Words
[CIRCA] “Northern Forest” Holiday Garland 2a -Azure/Silver
[CIRCA] “Northern Forest” Stool – Cocoa Trees
[CIRCA] “Frostine” Snowflake Gift Boxes (50L / Day 10 Group Advent / free to join)
StoraxTree Simple Elegance Mesh Braided Moose Rug
{what next} December Potted Poinsettia
{what next} Holiday Nutcracker
{what next} Sierra Kettle & Mugs
JIAN Fun in the Sun Frenchies #19 (50L in-store gacha)

Until We Meet Again…

This has been an extremely difficult post for me to write. In fact, it has taken me all week to finish it! The reason is because this will be my last post for FabFree… at least for a while. Some RL opportunities presented themselves to me a couple months ago, and I decided that the time was right for me to pursue them. Unfortunately, this means I will no longer be able to keep up with the busy FabFree blogging schedule. 😦 But who knows… I may turn up in a guest post once in a while. And I may be back if/when RL settles down. What I know for certain is that I will really miss this fabulous group of bloggers, and I will truly miss all of you wonderful readers.

Ok, enough mush. I wanted to leave you with a special post, so here goes! 🙂 My pretty, green dress is the latest subscriber gift from DaneMarkZ. I really like the texture and the summery “feel” to it. And this gorgeous ponytail hair is the latest group gift from LeLutka. You get a huge fatpack of colors, so you’re sure to find one you like!

This creamy skin is Glam Affair’s Livy in the Arctic 05 flavor. You can try your luck to win her for 100L at The Arcade Gacha. My pretty jewelry is a group gift from Baby Monkey, and includes the earrings, necklace, and ring, as well as a HUD with 9 different textures. The applier for my nails is a subscriber gift from {Wicked} Peach, and it includes 6 textures for fingers and toes.

N-Core Design recently put out these gorgeous shoes as a group gift. The heel is texture-change, and of course, you can change your pedicure. N-Core shoes come with their own feet, but the skin matching system is pretty awesome. I had no trouble at all matching to my pale Glam Affair skin, although I did have to play with the sizing a teensy bit. The water fountain in the background is a group gift from [we’re CLOSED], and my cute Frenchie pup can be found in a gacha at The Chapter Four (Love showed the cream-colored pup, as well as the Dandelion and Bumblebee Fairies here).

A few decor items of note… the burger and lemonade meal is a group gift from ISPACHI. You must join the Love to Decorate group to get it (sign is next to the gift). The table, chair, and wall art are a group gift from *ionic*. Both groups are free to join, and there are other gifts for you to snap up while you are in the stores. The Fairy Terrarium and the box with the clipboard, magnifying glass, etc., are also from the Ohmai fairy gacha at The Arcade. The pretty pink rose bush behind the chair is by StoraxTree for The Pier Market. And the payphone on the wall is from the .floorplan. gacha at Kustom9.

Another view here. Both the record player and the vintage camera are from The Arcade.

I won’t say good-bye, but I will say “until next time.” Be good to each other, and remember to always stay fabulous! 😀

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Serena is wearing…

Skin – Glam Affair Livy Arctic 05 (100L @ The Arcade Gacha)

Eyes – IKON Ardent Eyes Clarity

Eyelashes – REDGRAVE 6-Natural

Teeth – [PXL] Open Mouth Pro

Hair – LeLutka Lumen (group gift / free to join)

Hands – Slink Avatar Enhancement Hands

Manicure – {Wicked} Peach Wicked Gift (0L / new subscriber gift)

Dress – DaneMarkZ June Maxidress Lime (0L / subscriber gift)

Jewelry – Baby Monkey Tensa (group gift / 250L to join)

Shoes – N-Core Design Ibiza Summer Edition (group gift / 50L to join)

Camera & Pose – {what next}

Shoe pose – K&S Advertise Shoe Poses (49L on the Marketplace)

Close-up pose by Izzie’s

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The Scene…

Build – Scarlet Creative Art Cabin

Fairies – Ohmai Gerbera Fairy Companion, Tulip Fairy Terrarium & Container (75L @ The Arcade Gacha)

Seated Critters – *ionic* Te leo un cuentito (100L per play gacha)

Pansies – Alouette Hanging Pansies, Single Pansy Planter, Pansy Fence Planter

Dog – Alchemy Doge French Bulldog Spot (100L @ The Chapter Four)

Table, Chair, & Wall Art – *ionic* Everything In Its Right Place (group gift / free to join)

Desk, Stool, & Papers – *ionic* Intento Inflexible (100L per play gacha)

Hanging Lights – *ionic* Luces (curtain) (100L per play gacha)

Food & Drink – ISPACHI Burger Meal (Love to Decorate group gift / free to join)

Fountain – [we’re CLOSED] Water Tap (group gift / free to join)

Phone – .floorplan. Payphone Mint (75L gacha @ Kustom9)

Plant – StoraxTree Vintage Plant Stand Rose Bush Pink (55L @ The Pier Market)

Rug – {what next} Charlotte Rug

Lamp – LISP Bazaar Sofia Chandelier without flames

Old Camera – Apple Fall Vintage France Camera w/Tripod (75L @ The Arcade Gacha)

Record Player – {vespertine} Summer Road Trip Record Player Sky (50L @ The Arcade Gacha)

Trees by Studio Skye

Beautiful Music

Valentine’s Day is over, but it’s never to late to make beautiful music together. You can find this lovely, romantic pose at Positure Poses (piano is included). ♥

While you’re at it, be sure you pick up these beautiful shoes. They’re the Valentine’s Day group gift from Gos Boutique. Gos shoes are always amazing, and these Carrie Pumps are no exception. The come with a stocking option with 5 colors, which I have turned on here in white. But – and here’s the catch – you ONLY have until the end of tomorrow, February 21st, to pick them up at the store. You’ll find them near the landing point by the stairs. (The group is currently 500L to join while the gift is out, but I believe it drops back down to around 50L when there is no gift.)

This sexy negligee is the February gift from ~ghee~. This is a gift for EVERYONE, and no group join is needed – yay! These pretty bracelets are a group gift from Maxi Gossamer, and can be found in the notices. Gavin’s suit is the men’s New Year’s gift from Gizza Creations, and it includes the pants, shirt, and jacket. His shoes can be found in the 0L clearance area at *COCO* Designs. I’ll warn you… they were very small when he first put them on, so they might actually be women’s shoes. But I made them quite a bit larger using the resizer, and they look like they were made for him now. 🙂 Oh, and see that cute picture on the wall behind us? That’s a new dollarbie at floorplan. It comes with 3 “nerdy” romantic textures; this one says “Amin Mela Lle,” which is the Elven phrase for “I love you.” Don’t ask me why I know that. 😉

This gorgeous build is the Dion Skybox, which you can pick up as a free subscriber gift from Llorisen. It’s really a good size and weighs in at only 12 LI. I love the big picture windows. 🙂 I added a few furniture items so you could get an idea of the skybox’s size. The items are listed below, in case you like any of them.

Build – Llorisen Dion Skybox (0L / Subscriber Gift)

Piano – Positure Poses

Wine Glass & Candle – LISP Bazaar (part of accessory set for upright piano)

Picture – floorplan. I love you frame / nerd (1L)

Plant – StoraxTree Simple Elegance White Pine Mission Planter B

Cabinet – StoraxTree Antique Painted Cabinet w Urns B (49L Secret Wednesday)

Table – StoraxTree Simple Elegance Round Coffee Table Set A

Sofa – StoraxTree Royal Heritage Sofa – Sand Lt Wood

Blanket – StoraxTree Royal Heritage Accent Blanket

Cart – StoraxTree White Tea and Trolley for Two w Flowers

Pictures – StoraxTree Simple Elegance Leaf Fine Art B

Chair – StoraxTree Simple Elegance Auburn Chair w Basset Hound

Chest – StoraxTree Antique Forest Flower Blanket Chest

Game – StoraxTree Vintage Wooden Games Tic Tac White

Stove – StoraxTree Simple Elegance Potbelly Coal Stove w tools

Picture – StoraxTree Lillies Art Panels Pool

Table – StoraxTree Billiards Table C – Racked balls and cue

Lights – tarte Wine Lights (past group gift)

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Serena is wearing…

Skin – Glam Affair Valentine Skin Gift 02 (group gift / 30L to join)

Eyes – IKON Ardent Eyes Blossom

Eyelashes – REDGRAVE 6-Natural

Hair – TRUTH HAIR Rowan

Hands – Slink Avatar Enhancement Hands

Lingerie – ~ghee~ Burgundy Cherry Negligee  (group gift / 250L to join)

Shoes – [Gos] Carrie Pumps Valentine (group gift / currently 500L to join)

Bracelets – Maxi Gossamer Athena Bangles (group gift / free to join / check notices)

Pose #1 & Piano by Positure Poses

Pose #2 by Label Motion (70L @ TDRF)

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Gavin is wearing…

Skin – 7 Deadly s{K}ins Valentine Special

Eyes – IKON Promise Eyes Fjord

Shape – REDGRAVE Chris (modded)

Hair – ::Exile:: Traveler

Hands – Slink Avatar Enhancement Male Hands

Suit – GizzA Creations New Year Gift (group gift / free to join)

Shoes – *COCO* Designs Oxford Shoes Patent Black (free gift / 0L)

Mustache anyone?

I know I know, I’ve shown you a ton of Sugar Button freebies lately. Still, I couldn’t help but throw in one more. I saw this super cute sweater as a lucky chair prize, and it had to be mine! It’s always exciting to see your letter come up on a lucky board when the prize is something you really want. Ready to go out shopping, looking for things to go with my new sweater, I happened across these sweet little mary-jane style shoes at B!atsa. They are the current “Add Some Red” hunt gift, just gotta find the little red hearts.While out shopping around, I almost literally almost stumbled over the newest group gift from Cavalieri. Right now, group members can pick up this adorable little bob-style hair for free! Now, as we all know, I’m a bit of a Marketplace junkie. It’s there that I came across these decorative light bulbs from Lisp Bazaar. How could I resist the cute little mustaches?! Not only are they a great conversation piece, they’re animated.

Don’t miss out on these great finds! Here are the details:

Pru is wearing:

Hair – Cavalieri – Daisy – FREE Group Gift/Group is FREE to Join

Hair Bow – (AMD) Spiked Bow – Past Gift – (2/8/2014) – Just found out from Fab Friend Laila, this cute bow is still available. Please see her comment for the link! 

Skin – al vulo- Livia * natural 2

Shirt – ~SB~ Boatneck Sweater- “My tash”- Latte – FREE Lucky Chair Prize

Skirt – *League* Thermal Skirt -Black

Shoes – [ B! ] :WITH A LITTLE LOVE: Black/Red Mary Jane pumps – ASR Hunt Gift $0L – FREE

Light Bulbs – LISP Bazaar – Gentlemen Bulbs in a Box – $10 Lindens on the Marketplace

Pose – dfo! [unmixy] worst than shallow, i’m a kiddie pool

It Was a Dark and Stormy Night…

Although I don’t actually do any SL role-playing (yet), I really love the role-play “dress up” events, and We ❤ Role-Play! is one of my favorites. Here, I’m wearing Hilda’s Kirtle and Hilda’s Cloak by {Junbug}. As with all of {Junbug’s} offerings, the textures are amazing, and this one is even materials-enabled. Items are We ❤ Role-Play! are discounted for the duration of the event, so if you like any of them, be sure to pick them up before the prices go up! My lantern/pose is a gacha prize from LISP Bazaar at The Arcade; Care showed it earlier in this post, but I couldn’t resist showing it myself. 😀

There are bunches of gifts under the We ❤ Role-Play! Christmas trees, and I’m wearing two of them here. My tattoo, which reads, “There is no fate but what we make,” is a free gift from Aeva//Heartsick. It comes with black and white, as well as colored, stars. This beautiful jewelry – earrings and Maang Tikka – is a free gift from !!Sax Shepherd Designs. It is HUD-driven, with 4 different metals and 8 different jewels. Not all the gifts are free though – some are just very inexpensive – but be sure to head over and pick up the ones you want before this fun event ends. 🙂

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Serena is wearing…

Skin – Glam Affair Cleo America

Eyes – IKON Spectral Eyes Leonine

Eyelashes – REDGRAVE 6-Natural

Hair – ::Exile:: Dream of Paradise

Ears – {Lemon Tea} Elven Ears

Tattoo – Aeva//Heartsick There is no fate Tattoo BW Stars (0L / free gift @ We ❤ Role-Play!)

Hands – Slink Avatar Enhancement Hands

Dress – *{Junbug}* Hilda’s Cloak & Kirtle (featured @ We ❤ Role-Play!) 

Jewelry – !!Sax Shepherd Designs Holiday Snow Gift Set (0L / free gift @ We ❤ Role-Play!)

Lantern & Pose by LISP Bazaar Mulberry Lantern (25L gacha @ The Arcade)

Pose #2 by Izzie’s

Location – Slightly Twisted

How to keep warm on those chilly nights!

A new month always means new wonderful group gifts.. and here today, are a few that I found on my SL travels! I love the snuggley clothing you can find through the Winter months as I am such a cuddle bunny. I love fluffy jumpers and warm jackets, crackling fires and cosy nights in, blankets and hot chocolate!

These gorgeous group gifts are just perfect to keep toasty warm on nights out or nights in, which ever your preference is!

.Wool Coat (Red) and Snowflake Dress by S@BBiA [FREE / Group Gift / Free to Join]
.Beggars Boots by Death Row Designs [FREE / Group Gift / Free to Join]

.2013 Xmas Dress by Dollie [FREE / Group Gift / Free to Join]

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One of my favourite things to do in SL is decorating homes. While I was at The Chapter Four earlier today, I decided to try for the Rare prize that was in the gacha from *ionic* .. and I was entirely shocked when I managed to win it after only a couple of attempts. I loved it so much I decided to dress it up and use it as a backdrop for my pictures today. I managed to find some beautiful bargain furnishings to brighten it up!

.Another Winters Night Cabin by *ionic* [L$85 – RARE ITEM / Gacha / The Chapter Four]
.Snowman Wreath with Animations by Chez Moi [L$25 / Marketplace]
.Bulb String Lights by What Next? [L$10 / Marketplace]
.Lantern Lit Christmas Tree by What Next? [L$10 / Marketplace]
.Mistletoe Doormat by What Next? [L$10 / Marketplace]
.Set of 3 Christmas Lanterns by What Next? [L$10 / Marketplace]
.Twinkle Reindeer by Axo’s [L$29 / Marketplace]

.Another Winters Night Cabin by *ionic* [L$85 – RARE ITEM / Gacha / The Chapter Four]
.Palet Couch (Owl) by *ionic* [L$85 / Gacha / The Chapter Four]
.Inspire Chair (4 pack) by *ionic* [L$85 / Gacha / The Chapter Four]
.Snowflake Pillow Bunch by Trompe Loeil [L$25 / The Gacha Arcade]
.The Night Before Christmas Fireplace and Decor by What Next? [L$50 / Marketplace]
.Books and Coffee Mug Set by LISP Bazaar [L$5/ Marketplace]
.Ruggies by Nordari [FREE / Marketplace]
.Christmas Tree by NiNight Creations [L$1 / The Christmas Market]

… Tiana is Wearing …
. HAIR – Faye by Truth
. SKIN – Olyvia Skin by Essences [70L @ The Dressing Room Fusion]
. EYES – Aqua Eyes by IKON
.HANDS by SLINK

The Black Event – COZI

Im back again to show you a few more things from The Black Event being held at The Wash until 4th December. You still have a few more days to get some last minute bargain hunting done, so if you havent popped over here yet, what are you waiting for!

COZI has some sweet decorating offers on their cart that will be perfect additions to your SL home!

You will notice in my furniture posts that I sometimes add decor to the main items. This is because I feel it shows the main items off in a homely enviroment. All items used will be listed AFTER the featured items after each picture to make it easier for you if you want to recreate anything I have done.

FEATURED ITEMS
.Stone Table Fountain by COZI at The Black Event [L$10]
.End Table by COZI at The Black Event [L$10]
.Sunburst Clock by COZI at The Black Event [L$10]
.Hanging Wall Fireplace by COZI at The Black Event [L$50]
.Beanbag Chair by COZI at The Black Event [L$10]

Also Used
.Laurel Rug by What Next? [L$10 / Marketplace]

FEATURED ITEMS
.Trellis Shelves by COZI at The Black Event [L$10]
.Mission Bookshelves by COZI at The Black Event [L$10]

ALSO USED
. Book Set Decor by What Next [L$5 / Marketplace]
.Set of 4 Candle Jars by What Next [L$10 / Marketplace]
.Friendship Bear by Damien Fate [FREE / Marketplace]
.Fruit Bowl by LISP Bazaar [L$10 / Marketplace]
.Vase of Rose Blossoms by Zoe’s Garden [L$50 / Marketplace]

FEATURED ITEMS
.Pergoda by COZI at The Black Event [L$50]
.Wrought Iron Fence by COZI at The Black Event [L$10]
.Street Lamp by COZI at The Black Event [L$50]
.Ladder Shelves by COZI at The Black Event [L$10]
.Adirondack Chairs by COZI at The Black Event [LS10]

ALSO USED
.6 Small potted plants by Keke [L$1 / Marketplace]
.Real Light Stars by Real Waves [L$1 / Marketplace]
.Animated Lantern by Dr3amweaver [L$50 / Marketplace]
. Book Set Decor by What Next [L$5 / Marketplace]
.Set of 4 Candle Jars by What Next [L$10 / Marketplace]

Here is a closer picture of the inside of the Pergoda so you can see the detailing a bit better! And see how my two kitties couldnt resist getting in on the action!

The Christmas Market

If you want to get into the Christmas Spirit, then make sure to visit The Christmas Market! This event is choc full of freebies, gacha machines and discount goodies that are bound to get you into the festive mood.. after all December is only days away! The event is on until 24th December so you have lots of time to visit!

The URLS after each picture *should* take you to each stores stall at the event.

.Winter Day Sweatshirt by Wolf and I [FREE]
.Wool Leggings by Lavanda Chic [FREE]
.Winter Shoes by Odelitte [FREE]

.Gold Mistletoe Wreath by Persefona [FREE]
.Ice Dress by Dark Wing [FREE]
.Venice Pink Shoes by Essenz [FREE]

.Winter Hat by WERTINA [FREE]
.Scarf J&A Rock Couture [FREE]
.Winter Tunic by Odelitte [L$50]

.Merry Christmas Lingerie by Ashmoot [FREE]
.Frozen Baubles Pose by Frozen [FREE]

What is great is that there are also some great little things to decorate your home this Christmas Season too!

.Christmas Tree & Teddy Bear Christmas Gift by NiNight Creations [L$1]
.Winter Holiday Twig Decor by CIRCA [FREE]
.10 Gold Gift Boxes by Icons of Style [FREE]
.Vintage Holiday Cookie Tree by CIRCA [L$100]

This adorable Cottage that I used to stage the last few pictures, can be found on The Marketplace for FREE! Can you believe it! Its a limited time offer so get it while you can, you won’t regret it! I’ve also included links to the furniture I used in the pictures.

.Cottage by VD Creations [FREE / Marketplace]
(Please note that the skybox surround is not included with the cottage)

.Candy Santa Sofa by LISP Bazarre [L$10 / Marketplace]
.Tray and Pastisseries by Follow Us [L$1 / Marketplace]
.Angel Chimes Decor by LAQ [FREE / Marketplace]
.Christmas Socks by Follow Us [L$10 / Marketplace]
.Laurel Rug by What Next? [L$10 / Marketplace]

… Tiana is also wearing …
.HAIR : Run to You by Exile
.EYES : Chocolate Vanity Eyes by IKON
.SKIN : Snow White by Al Vula [70L$ at The Dressing Room Fusion]

.POSES : Purple Poses, PLOOM, Label Motion, oOo Studio

Queen of Cupcakes <3

On my travels around the cute and adorable side of SL, I came across another store called NoRe! I was thrilled to see a Cupcake Crown on one of their lucky boards and really had to get it! While I was waiting for my letter to roll around, I saw a few other goodies!

.Silver Cupcake Crown by NoRe! [Free / Lucky Boards]
.@_@ Eyes Blindfold by NoRe! [Free / Lucky Boards]
.Candy Rocker Shoes by NoRe! [Free / Rock Attitude Hunt 3]

.Spinny Heart by NoRe! [Free / Under Lucky Boards]
.Angry Vein by NoRe! [Not Free / L$50]
.Spinny Star by NoRe! [Not Free / L$10]

This beautiful dress was shown on the blog the other day as Aushka&Co were featured as Designer of the Day. I thought it was the perfect dress for the Queen of Cupcakes!

.Yummy Charm Jewellery by Miam Miam [Not Free / L$10 – Marketplace]
.Pink Mesh Dress by Aushka&Co [Free / Group Gift – Free to join]

I was also reminded of this cute furniture set with cupcakes on the cushions from Lisp Bazar that I had in my inventory, so I pulled that out along with a past group gift from Lo*Momo!

.Skybox by Lo*Momo [Free / Group Gift – Free to join]
.Peaches and Cream Set by LISP Bazaar [Not Free / L$10 – Marketplace]

…Tiana is also wearing…
.Marleen Hair by Truth [Not Free / L$250]
.Olyvia Skin by Essences [Ex Fifty Linden Friday Item]
.Chocolate Vanity Eyes by IKON [Not Free / L$150]

Dog Day Afternoon

You know the expression, “Going to the dogs?” Well, that’s pretty much where my day has gone. In addition to the many, many SL problems, there have been family interruptions, phones and doorbells ringing, and numerous computer problems that have left me eyeing the hammer for a solution. I had so much trouble taking this photo that I finally just gave up and went with one of the few shots I managed to get. So I apologize for the goofy errors you see here. 😡

Ok, enough whining. I’m sure you’d rather know what we’re wearing, anyway. 😉

Gavin and I are both wearing the April group gifts from Vero Modero. Gavin’s outfit includes the mesh hoodie and pants, and mine is this floral print, mesh dress. The sleeves of my dress are supposed to have the cutouts you see here, but the additional little “hole” is a break in the mesh from this pose, which I didn’t notice until after I had given up on the photos. I didn’t want you to think it was a flaw in the dress, because it’s not (Gavin’s pants have a little rip in the right leg, but that’s supposed to be there). Our necklaces are group gifts from Chop Zuey (350L to join). I apologize that you can’t see the earrings hidden in my hair, and bracelets that Gavin is blocking, as both are free gifts for everyone – no group is needed! If you head over to the Chop Zuey store, you’ll be able to see big photos of both of these under the FabFree sign. Gavin is still wearing the free group gift eyes from Hudson’s Clothing Co. (free to join) that he had on here. The sunglasses are part of the Mr. Hunter Hunt v.IV gift from Shadow Moon, which Gavin modeled here. Oh, and Gavin’s ring is a free gift from ::GABRIEL:: – no group is needed, but you do need the special code from their Facebook page.

If you have ventured into the world of mesh feet/hands, you’ve most likely heard that many skin designers have released texture applier HUDs for the recently updated Slink feet and hands. I won’t get into the details here, since several other bloggers have already written detailed posts on the how’s and why’s of using them. But I will say this: I’ve wasted spent many, MANY hours trying to match my feet to different skins, and it wasn’t easy. These appliers are literally ONE click to match. It’s that simple! To celebrate, [:Tuli:] is offering these cute henna tattoo appliers for her group members (199L to join). These are actual appliers for the Slink mesh feet – not simple tattoo layers – and include 3 different henna tattoos. I still haven’t made the leap to mesh  hands, but in case you have, there is also a gift henna applier for hands. Note: these gift appliers only work with [:Tuli:] skins, and will not match skins from other designers (mesh feet are not included).

Ok dogs: I want my day back! 😀

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Serena is wearing…

Skin – [:Tuli:] Elyse Pearl (not free)

Eyes – IKON Ardent Eyes Blossom (not free)

Eyelashes – *Redgrave* 6-Natural (not free)

Hair – Analog Dog Smitten (not free)

Nails – Izzie’s Classic Nails (not free)

Dress – Vero Modero April Female Dress (group gift / 0L / free to join)

Necklace – Chop Zuey Tyger, Tyger Burning Bright! (group gift / 0L / 350L to join)

Earrings & Bangles – Chop Zuey Tyger, Tyger Burning Bright! (free gift / 0L)

Feet – Slink Women’s Natural Bare Feet (not free)

Henna Tattoo/Applier – [:Tuli:] Slink Feet Applier (group gift / 0L / 199L to join)

Pose by Atooly (previous hunt gift – no longer free)

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Gavin is wearing…

Skin – REDGRAVE Chris Tan (not free)

Shape – REDGRAVE Chris (not free)

Eyes – Hudson’s Clothing Co. Gazing @U Dusk (group gift / 0L / free to join)

Hair – REDGRAVE Chris (not free)

Pants & Hoodie – Vero Modero April Group Gift (group gift / 0L / free to join)

Feet – Slink Men’s Natural Bare Feet (not free)

Necklace – Chop Zuey Tyger, Tyger Men’s Choker (group gift / 0L / 350L to join)

Ring – ::GABRIEL:: Curb Chain Male Ring (0L / Facebook Gift)

Sunglasses – Shadow Moon Invested (0L / part of Mr. Hunter Gift)

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Other Items…

Blanket, Pillows, Book – LISP Bazaar Little Beach Reader Set (10L)

Candle – LISP Bazaar Montmartre Votive (1L)

Thermos – [monaya G] Thermos Bottle Spring Version (1L)

Picnic Tin – {what next} Vintage Picnic Tins (75L / Lazy Sunday)

Dogs – Virtual Kennel Club (not free)