Journal Musing

I was having a conversation with Arielle yesterday about how much we both love stationery.  I am the sticker queen (I have far too many to ever use, but they just make me happy) and she is the pen queen.  We’ve both come to the realization, however, that we’re both obsessed with journals.  You know, the really pretty ones that you have no idea what you’re going to write in, but you still buy it because *sssooooo prettyyyyy*.  Yeah, well now I’ve got journals in SL that I surely won’t write in, but I have to have anyway!

Non-Sequitur

My little journal rant has nothing to do with my outfit (I mean, other than the journals I’m holding, obviously), but my sweet top and skirt were putting me in the mood for being artistic and such.  They’re the latest group gift from Maai, and they’re completely free.  Aren’t the little heart buttons adorable?  I can’t even.  Join the Maai group for free, then click on the vendor at the landing point and they’re all yours!

Sizes

• Kupra
• Maitreya
• Legacy
• Perky
• Petite

Are you a journal hoarder too?

xox
Aline

Aline is Wearing…

Clothes

Top & Skirt – Maai Xavier Top & Skirt (Free Group Gift/Group is Free to Join)
Rings- Kibitz So Loving Rings
Books – Tentacio Happy Morning
Boots- Empire Allium Roseum

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
Lipstick Applier – Sn@tch Luscious Lipsticks
Nails – Maitreya Lara
Hair –  Bonbon Sara
Backdrop – Foxcity Cozy Bedroom

Foxy Lady

Welcome back to the blog Fab Free’rs. For this post I’ve got some January group gifts to share with you that have me feelin’ foxy. Maai and MINIMAL both have free group gifts for the month of January that you will not want to miss. Keep reading for the details and more of my banter.

Maai 

Yes, that little fox pun was absolutely intended. I do think there’s sometimes a stigma around being an adult and wearing cutely patterned or styled clothing. I however don’t particularly care for them. I love the little fox faces on this slip of a dress from Maai. Truth be told when I put this dress on I got that Jimi Hendrix song stuck in my mind. “…And you know, you’re a sweet little lovemaker, Foxy…”

The Maai group is free to join, making this group gift completely free as well. All you need is a group space.

Sizes Included: Maitreya Lara/Petite, Kupra, MeshBody Legacy/Perky, Alpha Layer also included

MINIMAL

I’ve picked up several of the MINIMAL group gifts in the past, but I think this January group gift backdrop is my favorite. It has such a feeling to it that I’m not sure how to describe. It’s simple enough to serve as a setting for just about any sort of scene, and has the right feel for something modern romantic or old-world fantasy.

The MINIMAL group has a join fee of 250 linden, and there are past group gifts available as well as this January 2021 group gift.

Credits: 

• Hair – Besom – Roma
• Head – Catwa HDPRO Majer Soft
• Skin – Eudora Beauty – Raika – Honey
• Dress – Maai – Monica Dress – Free Group Gift/Group is Free to Join
• Tattoo – Mister Razzor – Bella Tattoo
• Shoes – Ricielli – EIRA Heels – Navy
• Mirror w/Pose – Luna Rose Creations – Mirror
• Candles – Athy Designs Furniture – Parlor Candles
• Backdrop – MINIMAL – January 2021 Group Gift – Free Group Gift/Group is 250L to Join

Fabulous Finds 12.17.20 Edition

Free Group Gift/Group is 10L to Join @ Deadwool

Simply Having a Wonderful Christmastime

Heya FabFree!

Happy Friday!  I am filled with Christmas spirit today, and heading off into the woods for some general prancing and merrymaking.  I love The Forest sim far too much (it usually disappears the rest of the year, so I gotta cram it in now!) and this super Christmassy outfit was exactly the right look for frolicking in the lights and snow!

All The Things

I’m sending you to three different locations today, and I’m feeling a bit non-verbose, so I’ll keep it simple for ya.  I picked up my dress, gloves, jewelry and shoes all for free, and here are the deets:

• Free dress and gloves by Maai sized for Maitreya.  Grab this one by joining the MGSN group for free, and clicking on the vendor at the landing point.
• Free shoes by Mosquito’s Way sized for Belleza, Maitreya, Slink and TMP .  The Mosquito’s Way group is free to join.  You’ll find this one on the wall to the right of the front desk!
• Free earrings by ChicChica.  No group to join here, just click on the box on the front counter!  There’s also a matching ring in the box.

I hope my quick rundown of what I’m wearing wasn’t too jarring, I promise I won’t be so lazy in the future.  It’s Friday and I am raaaather exhausted from the day’s exploits!  Here are the vendor photos for the smaller items so you can see the detail.

Happy Happy!

xox
Aline

Aline is Wearing…

Clothes  

Dress and Gloves – Maai Santa Girl Dress & Gloves (Free for Members of Maitreya Gifts, Sales and News Group/Group is Free to Join)
Shoes – Mosquito’s Way Alicia (Free Group Gift/Group is Free to Join)
Earrings – ChicChica Bow Set (Free Gift/No Group Join Required)
Drink – E.Marie Crazy for Cocoa (Gacha Available at The Arcade)

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 Ice
Nails – Maitreya Lara
Lipstick Applier – Lelutka Cate
Hair – Truth Joy
Pose – Foxcity Devilish
Sim – The Forest

My Normal Baking Attire

It is the perfect day to do some baking.  I don’t usually do baking in my undercrackers (I promise), but Second Life seems to have it’s own set of rules.  So if you want to whip up some cakes in a fabulous robe, nobody will even bat an eyelash.  I’ve progressed to the part where I lie appealingly on a chaise longue and eat the fruits of my labour, which is the best part really.  What’s the recipe for this salacious scene?  Read on!

What to Wear?

When ruffling through my insanely large collection of lingerie, I thought to myself, 5000 different sets are not enough!  I need something new (as one invariably does)!  I picked up this super lovely set of bra, panties, stockings and robe over at Maai and I really think you should too.  The group is free to join, and the lingerie fits just right.  It’s kinda nice and Christmassy too, isn’t it?

Sizes

• Maitreya
• Maitreya Petite
• Legacy
• Legacy Perky

And Then the Baking!

Baking in SL is so much easier than in RL.  This lovely bundt cake and the muffins right beside are the latest free group gift from Apple Fall (as if they haven’t spoiled us enough recently!).  The group is free to join, and you’ll find these delicious gifts in the front entrance.  There are other gifts you can pick up there too, just look on the shelf in the corner!

I will NOT get crumbs on this right?

Right!?

xox
Aline

Aline is Wearing…

Clothes  

Lingerie and Robe – Maai Klara (Free Group Gift/Group is Free to Join)
Flowers – Lode Japanese Anemone
Cake – Apple Fall Orange & Ginger Bundt Cake (Free Group Gift/Group is Free to Join)
Muffins – Apple Fall Cranberry Muffins (Free Group Gift/Group is Free to Join)
Chaise Longue – Sempiternal Winter’s Warmth

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! Day & Night Liner
Nails – Maitreya Lara
Lipstick Applier – Alaskametro Touch of Gold (Available at the SL Christmas Expo)
Hair – Moon Molly
Sim – Private

Fixated

Does anyone else have a fascination with fingers moving in SL?  I guess I’m a bit old school now that I remember when our fingers and faces didn’t move at all.  In fact, our hands used to be as rigid as shovels!  Bento animations have made finger movements so much fun to watch that sometimes I get a bit mesmerized and end up staring for a while.  I have no idea if that makes me weird (I’m ok with it being weird…) but such is the way of things!  I am having a bit of magical fun with some freebies today!

Halloween Fun

I have a ridiculous amount of Halloween themed clothing in Second Life, but that never stops me from getting and wanting more!  I found this cute minidress over at MAAI.  The little ghosts are so adorbs that I couldn’t pass them up.  To get this cuteness, just join the group for FREE and click on the massive vendor on the wall.  Nothing could be easier!

Sizes

• Maitreya
• Legacy
• Legacy Perky
• Maitreya Petite

You’re a Star

I mentioned the other day that Kustom9 was celebrating an anniversary and there were loads of free gifts.  I had to show you the fun star halo and hand animation from Moon Rabbit.  As I was saying, I could totally stare at this for hours… Anyway!  It’s slightly creepy and entirely free when you join the Kustom9 group for free.  You can access through the Main Sim or the Cam Sim.  It may have gotten a bit quieter now!

Right, back to staring at my hands!

xox
Aline

Aline is Wearing…

Clothes  

Dress – MAAI Halloween Dress (Free Group Gift/Group is Free to Join)
Floating Stars – Moon Rabbit Floating Stars (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 – E.Marie Nice For What
Lipstick Applier – Alaskametro Wytch
Hair – Magika Victoria
Sim – Dark Sanctuary

Every Girl Needs a Good Gown

Occasionally, I like to dress up.  It doesn’t happen that often, to be fair, since I’m usually prancing around in something bright, comfy, weird or a bit goth.  But when a really nice gown comes along, all my pretenses of every day comfort fly out the window and I’ll class up the joint.  Today just the right gown came along!

Goddess

The latest group gift from MAAI has me feeling like a tall drink of sort of intimidating water.  This floor length, curve-hugging gown in a deep red covered in black lace is just right for the cusp of Fall.  I feel like I could lure unsuspecting people under my sway in this look!  I may be waxing a bit poetic, but you know that a good outfit really can create a mood.  To get yours, join the MAAI group for free!

Sizes

• Maitreya
• Legacy

Bejeweled

To go with it, you’ll need the perfect jewelry and Sweet Thing are delivering!  The necklace I’m wearing is just so right with it’s crystals and filigree wire work.  I just love it.  The included HUD has so many different colour options that you’ll be able to make this match all sorts of different looks.  Join the Sweet Thing group for free, and click on the vendor located over the front desk.  There are a bunch of other gifts there too!

Now if you’ll excuse me, I have some people to entrance.

xox
Aline

Aline is Wearing…

Clothes  

Dress – Maai Goddess Gown (Free Group Gift/Group is Free to Join)
Necklace – Sweet Thing Crystalline Necklace (Free Group Gift/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 – Lelutka Cate
Hair – Magika Midnight
Pose – Foxcity Infatuation
Backdrop – Leijin nr6

Who I am Today

The power of transformation is one that cannot be overstated.  One of the main things I love about Second Life, (and fashion in general…) is that one day you can be a rock & roll queen, and the next you can be a soft flower.  Sometimes these transformations take place in the blink of an eye, and you can be several people all in the course of one day!  SL does allow us to have multiple personalities, doesn’t it?

Floating

My lovely bodysuit and socks come courtesy of Maai.  They have their latest group gift out for members of their free to join group, and it had me feeling my rose petal fantasy!  Nothing could be easier than grabbing this gift, just join the free group and click on the vendor in the entrance hall!  Now twirl!

Sizes

• Legacy
• Maitreya

Who will you be 45 minutes from now?

xox
Aline

Aline is Wearing…

Clothes  

Lingerie and Socks – Maai Adara Lingerie (Free Group Gift/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 – Lelutka Cate
Hair – Sintiklia Amelia
Pose and Petals – Foxcity Sweet

Fabulous Finds 06/05/20 Edition

1L on the Womenstuff Hunt @ Byrne

Joyful, Joyful

There are things in this world that I love, that are entirely and completely useless.  They have no discernible importance to the necessities of every day life, however I love them just the same.  I know that a small container of china flowers has no real use, or even a miniature tea set, and yet I love them wholeheartedly.  I could veer into a discussion of  the use of a strawberry-scented lip balm, but you might find some importance in that.  My (long-winded) point is, these little items bring colour to our days.  The clothes I collect in SL – though the really have no discernible purpose – bring me joy.   I say we keep collecting these items, and bring a bit more joy into the every day.

It’s Maai Time

Let’s get to hunting for some joy, shall we?  First stop is Maai!  They’ve got a new group gift out for the month of May, and you’ll be quite pleased when you stop by to get it!  Join their free group, and you’ll gain access to two very nice dresses, including the one I have on (sized for Maitreya bodies).  It’s a lovely teal shade, peppered with sparkling rhinestones and quite structured.  Perfect for a night out!

And a Heel

Next stop is Adorsy – the latest gift of theirs is this really nice pair of heels that you can get by joining their group for free.  They come sized for Maitreya and Legacy and the colour can be changed in the HUD to a dizzying array of hues.  I kind of feel like I could take on the world in these heels!  There are a few other gifts to pick up while you’re there too, so don’t miss those!

But Don’t Forget the Hair

I’ve been seeing a bit of a resurgence of flexi hair these days – and before you scoff, do give it a try again.  Now and then it’s nice to see your hair move with you instead of sitting rigidly on your head.  If you want to try this trend again (or for the first time if you’re a newer resident of Second Life), then head on over to Fabrixquare where you can pick up this lovely high ponytail (in black or white) for free.  No need to join a group, just look on the counter!  It pairs very nicely with your own hairbase to create the perfectly coiffed pony.

Have you found something to bring you joy today?

xox
Aline

Aline is Wearing…

Clothes 

Dress – Maai Ara Minidress (Free Group Gift/Group is Free to Join)
Shoes – Adorsy Group Gift Heels Pack (Free Group Gift/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 – Lelutka Cate
Hair – Fabrixquare Asia Pony (Free Gift/No Group Join Required)
Pose – Foxcity What Gives
Backdrop – Foxcity A Fool’s Paradise