Drip, drip, drop Little April shower Beating a tune As you fall all around Drip, drip, drop Little April shower What can compare To your beautiful sound
The best thing about April showers is that they help make everything bloom green and bright. I do love a cozy rainy day and because I grew up in a place that has a lot of thunderstorms, I especially love a good thunder and lightning storm. Where I live now, we rarely have them and I do miss them. A good rainy, stormy day can be very cozy and a chance to snuggle in with a good book and something hot to drink. However, where I live now, we can get a good 7-10 days with grey skies, no sun and and no fun storms. Boo! I do not like *that* kind of grey weather.
If it’s Gonna Rain…
If it’s gonna rain, it’s best to be prepared. As a one time Girl Scout (I hated it. lol I was the only one who had a mom who made her wear the *entire* uniform to every meeting!), I was taught to be prepared. As a FabFree Blogger, I am taught to be fashionable without breaking the bank. Case in point, these super adorbs boots from MOoH!. These are from a 50L Gacha (Key below) which has soooo many cute boots. I chose the Shabby Chic to go with my outfit.
Of Course You’re Gonna Need an…
Umbrella! Mine comes from LISP Bazaar for only 10L on marketplace! It has a series of poses with a texture change umbrella for each! The poses are all adorable.
So now I am gonna take myself in outta the rain and make some yummy comfort food for dinner…. more soon gang!
Mesh Body – Maitreya – Lara Mesh Head –Lelutka – Nova Head Applier – Wow – Wynona Honey Eyes– Lelutka – Sasha
Extras
Backdrop – Simply Shelby – April Showers (with animated rain option) Via La Vie en Pose Umbrella and pose – LISP Bazaar -Rainy Days Umbrella – (10L on Marketplace)
As fun as it is to run ourselves ragged shopping like lunatics in world, there is a certain satisfaction in staying in the comfort and seclusion of your cozy sl home and scooping up bahgains anyway. I’ve brought a handful of such goodies here to show you today. (marketplace show n tell time kiddies! woot!) From clothing, to props to decor, you can find it all, and find it I did! I spent a whopping (are you ready?) 134L and I got a dress, shoes, teacups with multiple poses and wall decor.
Lets begin with the dress. I got this soooooper cute dress for only 65L from DejaVu Designs. It comes with a HUD that has 40 colors and comes in these sizes:
Maitreya
Belleza
Slink
Tonic – Curvy & Fine
Classic
These cute tiptoe sneakers, which I Lurrrrvvveee, come from ROC which has so many cute affordable shoes, I barely know where to begin (I have my eye on another cute pair I think I will scoop up next time and blog). I got these for 49L, they come with a HUD that gives you 25 color choices so your cute sneakers will *always* match, and they fit:
Maitreya
Slink
TMP
Belleza
Now the little teacups with poses come from LISP Bazaar (I love their stuff!), they cost 10L and come with a choice of 6 really cute poses and you have your choice of steaming or not steaming. I wanted my tea to be hot cause it’s been chilly, so I chose steaming.
Last but not least, see those totally adorbs string lights hanging on the wall behind me? Those are from The Black Forest and they cost me 10L. They are really sweet in person, especially considering the price. 1 prim for each “curtain”.
Til next time, I hope you are all enjoying the FabFree hunt!!
Now, I don’t know about you but I’m a comfort girl, really, so every now and again I like to find something in sl that makes me feel relaxed *and* fashionable, all at the same time. Especially on a Saturday night! Take for instance this adorable outfit! It is not only comfy (yes I can tell even though its virtual! LOL), but its fashionable and I feel sooo cute in it. But that’s not the best part. You know what I’m gonna say, right? The best part was that I got it free! And you can too!
I picked up this cute outfit called Celine at DivaH Style. It is a group gift and the group is free to join. Its got the cute top and shorts as shown. It also comes with sandals, which since I have my feet on the furniture, I am not wearing. 😉 Oh and let me mention that there is a wall full of group gifts all just waiting for you. 😀
Freya
Isis
Venus
Maitreya
Hourglass
Physique
Its also got two kitties cuddled together as the print and I couldn’t resist!
Until next time, keep your feet on the ground and keep reaching for fabulous!!!
❤ Arielle
Arielle is wearing….
Clothes
Outfit – DivaH Style – Celine (Group Gift/Group is free to join)
Choker – Avec Toi Flake Choker
Body
Mesh Body – Maitreya Lara
Mesh Head – Genesis– Ariana Bento
Head Applier – Genesis– Taylor in Tiramisu
Eyes– LAQ – Gaya eyes in green
Hair/hat –No.Match – No_Country – Blondes
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: LeLutkaMay
Skin Applier: BellezaBelle (featured @ The Liaison Collaborative)
Eyeshadow: ARISEEnya Makeup Set (November Powder Pack for LeLutka)
Eyes Applier: Izzie’sYonder Eyes
Necklace: SnowpawsMetal Snowflake Necklace (free gift / Advent Calendar Day #4)
Hair: TRUTH HAIRAthena
Body: BellezaIsis
Hands: SlinkDynamic Hands
Nails: LIVIASnow Royale Nails (free gift / WOH4)
Rings: AmalaThe Lumi Rings
Dress & Heels: I.M. CollectionFab Free Dec. Dress (Fab Free group gift / free to join)
Pose #1 by Imeka
Pose #3 by InDiGo
Decor Items…
LeLutkaSpirit Tree (group gift / free to join) LISP BazaarArtemis 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) StoraxTreeSimple Elegance Mesh Braided Moose Rug {what next}December Potted Poinsettia {what next}Holiday Nutcracker {what next}Sierra Kettle & Mugs JIANFun in the Sun Frenchies #19 (50L in-store gacha)
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! 😀
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.
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!
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. 🙂
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
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!
