A Cup of Cheer

There’s nothing that makes me feel nostalgic and homey quite like a cup of hot chocolate.  There’s something about it that brings me back in time to snow days, and special Christmas gatherings where magic seems to permeate the air.

Elle est Belle

Belle Époque have a new group gift out that is perfect for all those inworld gatherings to celebrate the season.  Aren’t we lucky as residents of Second Life to be able to gather safely with friends?  To get this pretty and classic dress (which comes with a huuuuge HUD to change the colour), just join the Belle Époque group for 10L.  You’ll find a bunch of other really nice gifts there too!

Sizes

• Legacy
• Maitreya

Heel!

I love these cute little booties by La Perla.  The small details on them really make them special (I love those little heart-shaped buttons!).  The La Perla group costs only 1L to join and you’ll find a full wall of nice gifts (go upstairs to find it!) to pick up.  There are also several dollarbies on the gift wall too!  These boots come sized for Belleza, Maitreya and Slink feet.

Well, that’s Novel!

Santa Inc. is still going strong, and they have some really fun items.  As a quick reminder, if you spend more than 800L at the event, you’ll gain access to their fun surprise boxes.  Being the avid freebie hunter that I am, I aimed for something a little more budget friendly and saw that they have a free group gift as well!  This cute mug had me feeling warm and cuddly already!  The Novel Events group is free to join, making this cup of cheer totally free.

Here’s to you, dear readers!

xox
Aline

Aline is Wearing…

Clothes  

Dress – Belle Epoque Tatiana (Free Group Gift/Group is 10L to Join)
Shoes – La Perla Zagi Boots (Free Group Gift/Group is 1L to Join)
Scarf – Salt & Pepper Dallas Scarf
Earrings – Earthstones Diamond Tennis Earrings
Drink – Novel Events Santa Inc. (Free Group Gift at Santa Inc./Group is Free to Join)

Body 

Mesh Body – Maitreya Lara
Mesh Head – Lelutka Cate
Head Applier –  Glam Affair Cate
Eyebrows– Jumo Britani
Eyes– Euphoric Dolly Babe Eyes
Tattoo – Sn@tch Filligree Sternum Tattoo
Eyeshadow Applier – Lelutka Cate
Nails – Maitreya Lara
Lipstick Applier – Alaskametro Holly
Hair – Magika December
Pose – Foxcity Snack
Sim – Luane’s World

Hallowalk

It’s Halloween!  I’m just having a little breather before tonight’s festivities.  You can’t ever spend too much time in the golden hued woods, if you ask me!

Ooh, Witchy Woman

It’s time for a new group gift from Petite Mort!  This cute cropped tee is absolutely awesome, and I’ll probably wear it forever.  It’s completely free when you join the Petite Mort group for free.  You’ll also find a new gift on the Oubliette side of the sim too, so do head over there and check out their gifts.  When you join the group, you also gain access to the lucky boards.  I got these sweet cropped jeans by waiting for my letter to come up, and I think they match the top rather perfectly!

Sizes

• Freya
• Hourglass
• Isis
• Maitreya
• Physique
• Venus
• XXS – L With an Alpha Layer (jeans only)

Stay spooky, FabFree!

xox
Aline

Aline is Wearing…

Clothes  

Shirt – Petite Mort Witchy Woman Tee (Free Group Gift/Group is Free to Join)
Jeans – Petite Mort Clean Drkwash Jeans (Free Lucky Board Prize/Group is Free to Join)
Sweater – Miss Chelsea Ines Cardi Skull
Shoes – Reign Bootastic Sneakers

Body 

Mesh Body – Maitreya Lara
Mesh Head – Lelutka Cate
Head Applier –  Glam Affair Cate
Eyebrows– Jumo Britani
Eyes– Euphoric Dolly Babe Eyes
Tattoo – Sn@tch Filligree Sternum Tattoo
Eyeshadow Applier –  Alaskametro Black Magic
Nails – Maitreya Lara
Lipstick Applier – Lelutka Cate
Hair – Bonbon Aiza
Sim – Luane’s World

Falling For Fall

It feels a bit chilly out, doesn’t it?  That slight pleasant nippiness to the air isn’t necessarily something to dislike, in fact it can be quite nice!  To me, Fall is always a time of renewal, of beginnings, and of change.  The trees reminding us all that letting go of the old really can be beautiful!

It’s the Kustom

Yay!  It’s time again for my favourite event, Kustom9!  I always find things I must have at this event, and this month is going to be even awesomer than usual since it’s their anniversary!  7 years old is certainly something to celebrate, and in the customary SL way – the giving of gifts – it is something I can really get behind.  Every booth (or almost every!) has a gift for members of the free-to-join Kustom9 group.  I picked up this fun sweater from Spirit (the sleeves are actually tied up behind my back…lol!) , which comes with an HUD that allows you to customize the colours of the sleeves and main panel, as well as this lovely pair of boots from Ison.  The boots come with an HUD to change up the colours as well and they are sized for Freya, Legacy and Maitreya.

Sweater Sizes

• Freya
• Isis
• Maitreya
• Hourglass
• Slink Original

If you can’t get in right away, don’t despair – Kustom9 is running until November 10th.  There’s also a Cam Sim to visit in case you can’t get into the Main Sim right away.

Enjoy!

xox
Aline

Aline is Wearing…

Clothes  

Sweater – Spirit Loky Dress (Free Gift at Kustom9/Group is Free to Join)
Boots – Ison Alyx Boots (Free Gift at Kustom9/Group is Free to Join)

Body 

Mesh Body – Maitreya Lara
Mesh Head – Lelutka Cate
Head Applier –  Glam Affair Cate
Eyebrows– Jumo Britani
Eyes– Euphoric Dolly Babe Eyes
Tattoo – Sn@tch Filligree Sternum Tattoo
Eyeshadow Applier – Alaskametro Wytch
Nails – Maitreya Lara
Lipstick Applier –  Alaskametro Wytch
Hair – Magika Solace
Sim – Luane’s World

It’s All Perfect

Oof!  What a day, FabFree!  I’m tired, grumpy and slightly rumpled.  Well, very rumpled.  I’m coming inworld where my clothes are always perfect, my hair is never out of place (unless I want it to be) and my eyeliner is always pointed upward in a perfect wing.  There’s something comforting about being able to control our surroundings so specifically in SL when everything is topsy-turvy in RL!

Another Anniversary!

Today, we’re celebrating Tachinni’s 2nd Birthday with a super awesome group gift of 350L in store credit!  To get this awesome gift, join the Tachinni group for 15L, and then click on the vendor by the front desk.  With my 350L, I chose the Grace Shirt and Skirt (which really called to me from across the store (figuratively, of course…).  It even left me with another 150L to spend as everything in the store is currently 50% off!  The only hard part with this group gift is what to choose!

Sizes

• Freya
• Hourglass
• Isis
• Legacy
• Legacy Perky
• Maitreya

Head over soon, this awesome deal and gift are only available until October 4th!

xox
Aline

Aline is Wearing…

Clothes  

Top – Tachinni Grace Shirt (Bought with 350L Store Credit/Group is 15L to Join)
Skirt – Tachinni Grace Skirt (Bought with 350L Store Credit/Group is 15L to Join)
Shoes – Reign Coven Heels

Body 

Mesh Body – Maitreya Lara
Mesh Head – Lelutka Cate
Head Applier –  Glam Affair Cate
Eyebrows– Jumo Britani
Eyes– Euphoric Dolly Babe Eyes
Tattoo – Sn@tch Filligree Sternum Tattoo
Eyeshadow Applier – Alaskametro Fall Essentials
Nails – Maitreya Lara
Lipstick Applier – Lelutka Cate
Hair – Doe Autumn V2
Sim – Luane’s World

Foxy Lady

Leaves are falling all around
It’s time I was on my way
Thanks to you I’m much obliged
For such a pleasant stay
But now it’s time for me to go
The autumn moon lights my way
For now I smell the rain
And with it pain
And it’s headed my way

Ramblin’ On

I couldn’t help but quote a bit of Led Zeppelin at you.  When Autumn comes around, that song always has me feeling all the feels!  Anyway, there’s maaaaassive news from Mangula today, and that is that they’ve got 20 free gift boxes lying around the store for everyone to pick up!  No group join required, just click on the boxes scattered around the shop.  You’ll also find that each box doesn’t just contain one gift, they each contain multiple, and that’s hella generous!  I fell in love with the contents of box #6, which is this awesome corseted dress.  I don’t know how long this will be going on for, as it is listed as “limited time only” so get your patoot over there!

Update:  Looks like you have to hit the subscrib-o-matic in order to pick up the gifts!  It’s located over the front desk and is free to join!

Sizes

• Curvy
• Freya
• Hourglass
• Maitreya
• Legacy

I guess it IS time for me to Ramble On…

xox
Aline

Aline is Wearing…

Clothes  

Dress – Mangula Laura Set (Free Gift/No Group Join Required)
Boots – Empire Kiri

Body 

Mesh Body – Maitreya Lara
Mesh Head – Lelutka Cate
Head Applier –  Glam Affair Cate
Eyebrows– Jumo Britani
Eyes– Euphoric Dolly Babe Eyes
Tattoo – Sn@tch Filligree Sternum Tattoo
Eyeshadow Applier – Pout! Black and Gold
Nails – Belle Epoque Debra Nails (Previously Blogged HERE)
Lipstick Applier – Lelutka Cate
Hair and Hat  – Tableau Vivant HATtention Panama (75L per pull at The Arcade)
Pose – Foxcity Infatuation
Sim – Luane’s World

Climb Every Mountain

One of the things I’m best at is wearing nonsensical footwear for physical activity.  This talent extends to my RL, I’m sure you’ll all be thrilled to hear.  So today, I’m posing nimbly like a goat in the wilds and hoping that a gust of wind isn’t planning on knocking me down any time soon!

What, More?

LSR is really spoiling us these days with yet another group gift.  The leggings and top I’ve got on are their September group gift, and it gives me random flamenco dancer vibes.  I don’t know why, because there is really nothing of the flamenco about it, except a few frills on the arms.  Ok, I’m rambling again.  Anyway, you can get this super cute outfit by joining their group for 99L.  There are loads of other gifts and lucky boards, making this join fee super worth it.

Sizes

• Freya
• Hourglass
• Isis
• Legacy
• Maitreya

Ouch, a pebble!

xox
Aline

Aline is Wearing…

Clothes  

Top and Leggings – LSR Sexy Kithania Suit (Free Group Gift/Group is 99L to Join)
Shoes – Maitreya Shanti (Free Gift/No Group Join Required)

Body 

Mesh Body – Maitreya Lara
Mesh Head – Lelutka Cate
Head Applier –  Glam Affair Cate
Eyebrows– Jumo Britani
Eyes– Euphoric Dolly Babe Eyes
Tattoo – Sn@tch Filligree Sternum Tattoo
Eyeshadow Applier – Lelutka Cate
Nails – Maitreya Lara
Lipstick Applier – Lelutka Cate
Hair – Olive The Freya V2
Pose – Foxcity Infatuation
Sim – Luane’s World

She Walks in Beauty

As Pru so astutely pointed out earlier today, it is indeed September.  One of the best months of the year, in my books.  It always has that shiver of new beginnings and the hint of crispness about its edges.  I made my way over to Luane’s World, only to discover that they’ve switched over to Autumn landscaping!  It really is quite pretty, do check it out!

Beauty, You Say?

The Beauty Sales Event has started, and you’ll be pleased to hear that there are a bunch of free event gifts there!  I counted at least 6 cool clothes and accessories you can grab when you join their free group.  I’m wearing the Chara Roses dress by LSR, as well as the super cool Scorpion bag by My Bags.  This event is running until September 23rd, so you have a bit of time to grab the goodies!  I wouldn’t delay though, they just far too cute to pass up!

Dress Sizes

• Freya
• Hourglass
• Isis
• Maitreya

Happy September!

xox
Aline

Aline is Wearing…

Clothes  

Dress – LSR Sexy Chara Roses Brown (Free Gift at Beauty Sales Event/Group is Free to Join)
Bag – MyBags My Scorpion Bag (Free Gift at Beauty Sales Event/Group is Free to Join)
Hair Decorations – Lode Youth (50L per Pull Gacha at Shiny Shabby)
Necklace – Kunst Cora Leaf Necklace

Body 

Mesh Body – Maitreya Lara
Mesh Head – Lelutka Cate
Head Applier –  Glam Affair Cate
Eyebrows– Jumo Britani
Eyes– Euphoric Dolly Babe Eyes
Tattoo – Sn@tch Filligree Sternum Tattoo
Eyeshadow Applier – Lelutka Cate
Nails – Maitreya Lara
Lipstick Applier – Alaskametro Petal
Hair – Magika Olivia
Sim – Luane’s World 

Village Life

There’s a small town in southern England called Bibury.  It’s nestled pretty decidedly in the Cotswolds, and is generally the type of place that I’d love to spend the rest of my life in.  It’s small, quaint, covered in flowers, and even has a pub.  Last summer, it was on my to-do list of places to visit.  I went, giddy to see the little row of famous cottages, and ready to bask in the glory of the English countryside.  Sadly, a tour bus was trying to make a three point turn on a one way street made for a single horse cart, and the parking spots were all taken.  I couldn’t enjoy my little idyll, and I mostly got a drive through with my camera out the window, hoping to catch a photo or two of that lovely little town.  I’ll get back there, one day, but for now I’m going to bask in the gardens of Second Life.

Hunt it Out

Alaskametro are hosting a hunt right now that is the thing dreams are made of.  There are sweet, flowered dresses, lipsticks, eyeshadows, nail polish collections and even skins.  You won’t want to miss out on this awesome hunt!  You can take part in two different ways:  you can join the group for 50L and then seek out the hidden flowers in and around the shop for free, OR you can buy each flower for 20L if you want to save your group slots.  I’m wearing the Garden Party dress (there are three different shades of the dress to hunt for), the Hybrid lipstick and Hybrid eyeshadow (they come with BOM layers and Omega applier) as well as the Vintage China nail appliers that come with Maitreya and Omega options.  There are lots of other options on the hunt too for different heads so take a peek at the hunt vendor poster below!

Dress Sizes

• Freya
• Maitreya
• Hourglass
• Physique
• Small & Medium Sizes with an Alpha Layer

See you in the garden!

xox
Aline

Aline is Wearing…

Clothes  

Dress – Alaskametro Garden Party (Free on the Alaskametro Garden Party Hunt/Group is 50L to Join)
Flower Crown – Lode Carnation Wreath

Body 

Mesh Body – Maitreya Lara
Mesh Head – Lelutka Cate
Head Applier –  Glam Affair Cate
Eyebrows– Jumo Britani
Eyes– Euphoric Dolly Babe Eyes
Tattoo – Sn@tch Filligree Sternum Tattoo
Eyeshadow Applier – Alaskametro Hybrid (Free on the Alaskametro Garden Party Hunt/Group is 50L to Join)
Nails – Alaskametro Vintage China (Free on the Alaskametro Garden Party Hunt/Group is 50L to Join)
Lipstick Applier – Alaskametro Hybrid (Free on the Alaskametro Garden Party Hunt/Group is 50L to Join)
Hair – Magika Itch
Pose 1 – VO.Z GachaLand
Pose 2 – Luane’s World Never Be Ashamed
Sim – Sexy Isle

Those Tiny Sandwiches

Time for a picnic!  The best part of picnics for me is always the miniature sandwich.  You know, like a tea sandwich type of thing.  Don’t things always taste even better when they’re in small doses?  The small sandwich is the perfect example of this phenomenon…and double it if it’s cut into triangles!  Uh oh…looks like someone is trying to get in on the small sandwich action.  Better go rescue the food!

Happy Anniversary!

Addams is celebrating their 6th anniversary with a massive 50% off sale as well as a new group gift!  This top and shorts combo will have you ready for finger sandwiches faster than you can say “pass the grey poupon”.  This outfit comes with a massive HUD that has loads of different colour and texture options for the top, the ability to change the chain colours, different jean shades for the shorts, and even some options for the little belt.  You’ll get lots of looks in one with this great gift!  To grab it, just join the Addams group for 19L and be a little patient as the sim has been fairly packed.  Here’s a top tip, if you can’t get into the main sim, try the attached sim HERE and cam over to the store.  Works like a charm!

Sizes

• Freya
• Isis
• Legacy
• Maitreya
• Maitreya Petite
• Perky
• Hourglass
• Slink Original

I hope this pup didn’t ruin the egg salad!

xox
Aline

Aline is Wearing…

Clothes  

Top and Shorts – Addams Be Free Outfit (Free Group Gift/Group is 19L to Join)

Body 

Mesh Body – Maitreya Lara
Mesh Head – Lelutka Cate
Head Applier –  Glam Affair Cate
Eyebrows– Jumo Britani
Eyes– Euphoric Dolly Babe Eyes
Tattoo – Sn@tch Filligree Sternum Tattoo
Eyeshadow Applier – Lelutka Cate
Nails – Maitreya Lara
Lipstick Applier – Lelutka Cate
Hair – Exile Marina
Sim – Luane’s World

Daisy Daze

I can’t remember a time that having the Grid as an escape was so very needed. All this staying home is necessary, I know… but I’m borrrrred y’all.  At least the Stay at Home is keeping me entertained with all the beautiful free gifts. Are y’all checking the website for the fresh new gifts?  I’m digging into some of the gifts that have escaped my notice before and I’m glad I did.

I love daisies. I think I’ve mentioned before they are my favorite flower. So I was tickled to find this soft pastel little slip dress covered in daisies. This is “Spring Daisy” from Roths, a new-to-me designer. The build is really nicely done and the texture is spot on. I will be checking this designer out more in the future.

Sizes Included

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

 

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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 2
• Hair  – Doe – Noel

Dress – Roths – Spring Daisy – FREE/0L – Free gift for the Stay at Home Club

Photo Location – Luane’s world