College Survival 101

CCCCOOOOFFFEEEEEE! Is the only way for a college student to survive. It’s the pick me up, the all nighters best friend, hangover cure, and just what the Doctor ordered. Man did I need my morning pick me up after a long night of partying. I had to find something to wear of course, before I go out, and grab my morning cup of Joe. I pulled on my grey Hawker’s House shorts, they smell clean enough. Then ravaged through my drawers, looked under the bed, was left with the only clean shirt I had. My loud awesome go to Boyberry summer party shirt. Then I slipped on my Ellison Coastal sandals from Rebellion as I grabbed my Vespa keys and went out the door.

Rode to the best place to get coffee near campus. Then your left deciding what to order of course. Hmm…Double Double, French Vanilla Cappuccino, The Gretzky, Chocolate Timbits Iced Capp, Doubleshot on Ice, White Mocha Frappuccino, Skinny Cinnamon Dolce Latte, or perhaps the Espresso Frappuccino. I went with just the simple Double Double for now. MMmmm…man did I need that. Nothing like that warm caffeine coursing through your veins to get you ready for a long day of classes. BTW if you like my outfit, the entire thing is free.

All three piece are from the Allstuff Hunt going on right now. Who can pass up on this wild Summer Shirt from Boyberry? These denim Bernuda Shorts from Hawker’s House is only part of their gift. It also includes an Ombre tank. Along with another outfit and sandals in the box. These Ellison sandals are just what a guy needs for the upcoming summer months. There is a long list of Menstuff Hunt gifts for the guys. All of the items are priced $0L or $1L. Not to worry cause this hunt includes ALL the stuff groups. Which are Womenstuff, Menstuff, Homestuff, Posestuff, and Kidstuff. There is something in this hunt for what ever it is you fancy here in Second Life. Just remember to grab yourself a cup of coffee, you’ll need it for all the hunting your gonna do on this hunt. Cheers!

Shirt Sizes: Aesthetic, Belleza Jake, Signature Gianni, Slink
Shorts Sizes: Aestehtic, Belleza Jake, Signature Gianni, Slink
Shoe Sizes: Belleza Jake, Signature (Geralt, Gianni), Non-Rigged L&R

Stuff Hunt Page – https://sl-stuff.com/menstuff-hunt-hints/

Credits:

Head: Catwa – Dude
Body: Belleza – Jake
Eyes: Catwa – come with head
Skin: Stray Dog – Urie Tone 04
Hairbase: : Not Found – Ben
Hair: Vango – Owen
Ears: Andore – Gamer

Shirt: Boyberry – Summer Shirt – FREE (Menstuff Allstuff Hunt Gift)
Shorts: Hawker’s House – Denim Brenuda Shorts Stone – FREE (Menstuff Allstuff Hunt Gift)
Sandals: Rebellion – Ellison Sandals Coastal Ed. – FREE (Menstuff Allstuff Hunt Gift)

Visor: Modulus – Visor Grey
Coffee: – Psycho Byts – Bear CozzyCoffee
Bag: R2A – SATCHEL GREY
Vespa: Southern Sass – Blue/Black Vespa

Pose: Come Soon Poses – No More
Picture Taken At: The Pen

 

Fabulous Finds 02/11/20 Edition

There is Magic in the Air

There’s magic in the air this time of year. It’s when I feel most in my element. Having someone to share it with makes it even better! A recent free group gift at b[ELLE] is perfect for getting into the spirit of the season. It has a full outfit for the guys, and a cute dress with bat wings (not shown) for the ladies. The b[ELLE] group is free to join, and there are quite a few free group gifts available. For more info on each of the outfits included in this spook-tacular gift just keep reading. Otherwise, scroll down for full credits. Thanks for being here!

B[ELLE] Group Gift – Ladies Outfit

This halter style dress is every bit as cute on as it looks. I have to say I felt a little bit like Betty Rubble dressed in her Halloween frock. It comes in several sizes including sizes and an alpha layer for classic avatars. There’s a color change hud as well with 3 color choices for the dress, and 3 similar color choices for the men’s shirt. Also included are an adorable pair of bat wings which I chose to not wear.

Dress Sizes Included: Standard Mesh (small, large) + Alpha, eBody, Slink (Hourglass, Physique), Maitreya Lara

B[ELLE] Group Gift – Men’s Outfit

The men’s outfit part of the free gift includes the casual shirt and matching pants. I like the fact that the print is just on the front of the shirt. I think it keeps it from being too busy. It’s really perfect for the season. The same hud that is used for the dress also works for this shirt. The jeans and shirt come in several sizes, and there is an alpha layer for both so this outfit is suitable for classic avatars.

Shirt Sizes Included: Standard Mesh (small, medium, large) +Alpha, Belleza Jake, Signature (Gianni, Geralt), Slink
Jean Sizes Included: Fitmesh + Alpha, Belleza Jake, Signature Gianni, Slink

P.S. The hat Blue has on is also free! You can hunt it down at Horr. It’s their free Demons and Heathens Hunt prize. “I can see the alley from here.”

What Pru is Wearing:

• Hair – TRUTH – Caralisa
  Hair Stick – EarthStones Spider Cascade Hair Stick
  Head – Catwa Koura
  Skin – Essences Sibyl
  Lipstick – MILA – July Lipstick Catwa Applier *Past Group Gift – Free to Join 
  Tattoo (upper) – Carol G – Geometry – Group Gift *Originally Shown Here
  Dress – b[ELLE] His ‘n Hers Group Gift Oct2k19 – Free Group Gift/Group is Free to Join
  Tattoo (lower) – Ivory & Rose – Somber

What Blue is Wearing:

• Hat – Horr – Fairbanks Hat – Free Demons & Heathens Hunt Prize
  Hair Base – Not Found – Robert
  Head – Catwa Dude
  Skin – 7 Deadly Skins – Milo Caramel
  Facial Hair – Mister Razzor – Roman
  Shirt & Pants – b[ELLE] His ‘n Hers Group Gift Oct2k19 – Free Group Gift/Group is Free to Join

Pose w/Fence, Tree, Blowing Leaves  – Hazeel Poses – Fall Feeling
Photo taken at a private location

In His Shirt

I call this look “He left his shirt at my place.” lol In all seriousness though, this mens shirt by Breezy is a free group gift at ACCESS. My cute crystal heart keychain by Movement is also free for ACCESS group members. The ACCESS event runs until September 18, so you have a bit of time to pick up these freebies. Keep reading for a bit of info about each one, or scroll down for full credits.

P.S. If you like my glasses, they are by Adi’s Stuff and you can pick them  up for free on the Marketplace.

Breezy

As I mentioned this is a mens shirt by Breezy. It is sized for male mesh avatars only. I did make some minor changes to my shape for it to fit. I think it looks real cute on. This free group gift at ACCESS includes the tied sweater as part of the shirt. It comes in 2 sizes and has 2 color/texture change huds. One hud is for the shirt, and the other hud is for the sweater. To get your free copy join the free-to-join ACCESS group and click the gift vendor while wearing the group tag.

Sizes Included: Signature Gianni, Belleza Jake

Movement

The free ACCESS group gift by Movement is this adorable keychain I’m dangling while I read my text messages. The keychain has 2 hold poses, the “up” version shown, and a “down” that has you hold the keychain down by your side. The same free-to-join ACCESS group will let you pick up this cute accessory for free, just be sure to wear the group tag when you click the gift vendor.

What I’m Wearing:

• Hair – TaketomiWEST – Aishwarya – Marketplace
  Hair Base – Just Magnetized – Perfect Hairbase 10
  Head – Catwa Koura
  Skin – The Skinnery – Bria
  Glasses – Adi’s Stuff – Papa’s Glasses – Free on the Marketplace
  Shirt & Sweater – Breezy – Bellic T-Shirt – Free ACCESS Group Gift/Free Group Join @ACCESS
  Tattoos – Absence – Maritime Rose – Marketplace
  Keychain w/Hold – Movement – Heart Keychain – Free ACCESS Group Gift/Free Group Join @ACCESS

Pose w/Cell Phone – Foxcity
Photo taken at Texas State University – San Marcos

Horsing Around

We are closing in on mid-week and I think it’s time to take some down time, and maybe play a little HORSE. For this post I picked up the Beached Bunny Hunt 9 prize at Freda, and my handsome guy picked up the July group gift at R2A. I think we look great on the court in our red and black. I also picked up this cute pose for just 15 linden on the Marketplace. Keep reading for all the what, where, and how.

Freda Beached Bunny Hunt 9 Prize –

My top and matching shorts are the BBH9 prize at Freda. They are cute as can be, and can be worn together or separate. The BBH9 is a dollarbie hunt meaning all prizes are just 1 linden. The hunt will run through the end of the month, so you’ve got a little time to hunt down this outfit at Freda. The outfit comes in the following sizes: Maitreya Lara, Belleza (Isis, Freya, Venus), Slink (Hourglass, Physique), Tonic (Curvy, Fine), Ocacin, Voluptuous, and a “Classic Model Size M.” No alpha layer is included however. You’ll be looking for a beach pail full of sand.

Hint – Do not spread all that sand over the work table when picking your gift!

R2A July Group Gift –

The top and matching athletic shorts Blue has on are the free July group gift at R2A. This gift comes with a color change hud for some customization. It also happens to come in quite a few sizes, including some sizes for child/teen avatars. The following sizes are included with this free group gift at R2A: Signature Gianni, Adam, Aesthetic, Belleza Jake, Nx – David, Tweenster, Toddledoo. The R2A group is also free to join at this time.

Vetro Poses Basketball Pose – 

Vetro Poses has quite a few inexpensive poses available on the Marketplace. I picked up their “Couple Playing Basketball 02” pose for just 15 linden on the Marketplace. This pose includes the his and hers poses, along with a basketball, and the option to have a basketball goal (not shown) included with the pose. I wanted to use a different basketball with this pose, so it was derendered and a different ball put in its place.

What Pru is Wearing:

• Hair w/Cap – TRUTH – Austen
  Head – Catwa Koura
  Skin – The Skinnery – Bria
  Outfit – Freda – Lio Sports Set – 1L BBH9 Prize
  Tattoos – Absence – Maritime Rose
  Body – Maitreya Lara

What Blue is Wearing:

• Hair – Vango – Owen
  Head – Catwa Dude
  Skin – 7DeadlySkins – Spijker Caramel
  Facial Hair – Birth – Goatee
  Outfit – R2A – Active Sport Outfit – Free Group Gift/Group is Free to Join
  Body – NX-Nardcotix – David Mesh Body

Pose – Vetro Poses – Couple Playing Basketball 02 – 15L on the Marketplace  * The ball in the photo is not the one included with the pose. 
Photo taken at Backdrop City

 

 

Concrete Jungle

Hello Fab Free’rs! I’m happy that you’re here. This is going to be quick and painless. I came across a free group gift by UniWaii for the Unik event that I knew I had share with you. The pants Pru is wearing are free to all Unik group members. The Unik group is also free to join. This event gift includes sizes for men and women as well as 4 color variations (2 for the ladies, and 2 for the gentlemen) along with a color change hud that lets you pick from preset colors for the stripe down the leg, and the belt, and belt buckle. To get your copy of this free gift by UniWaii, head over to Unik and join the free-to-join group, then click the group gift vendor while wearing your group tag. Have fun Fab Free!

Women’s Mesh Sizes Included: Slink Hourglass, Maitreya Lara
(Pru is wearing the Maitreya Lara fit size, with her Slink Physique body.)
Men’s Mesh Sizes Included: Signature, Belleza Jake

Here are the details!

Hair – #taketomiWEST – Esha – Naturals
Head – CATWA HEAD Koura Bento
Skin – Essences – Litzi
Shirt – [CS] Tied Up Tee – Noir
Pants – UniWaii – *UW* – Glow Pant – Free Unik Group Gift @Unik Event/Group is Free to Join
Tattoos – The Ivory Rose – I&R Somber tattoo / I&R Downhearted tattoo
Shoes – FLite– REMIX SNEAKERS
Butterfly – Persefona All in butterflies – SET
Hands – Maitreya Mesh Hands
Body – Slink Physique
Pose by Foxcity
Photo taken at Backdrop City

Fab Free Designer of the Week – Nuts Inc.

Welcome to the Blog Fab Free’rs! I hope you’re ready for this edition of Fab Free Designer of the Week. This time we have the pleasure of sharing Nuts Inc. with you. This fun little shop has brightly colored fashion for men and women. Yep, you read that right, there’s menswear at Nuts Inc. along with ladieswear. As you enter the store you’ll find the clothing separated by women’s fashion on the left and men’s fashion on the right. The clothing styles range from casual wear to formal, and everything in between. I even spotted a ballgown or two. There is also a second floor at Nuts Inc. with a few seasonal and miscellaneous clothing items.

First however you’ll want to stop by the front desk. There you can find a group gift for guys and one for gals. The Nuts Inc. group has a one time join fee of 15 linden. In addition to the current group gifts, you’ll find a 70 linden promotional offer in the same area of the Nuts Inc. store. Just look for it on the wall opposite the desk. Right next to it you’ll spot the colorful Fab Free logo above the current Fabulously Free in SL group gift. You’ll need to wear your Fab Free tag for this one. If you’re not already a member, you can join for free. As you explore the Nuts Inc. shop be sure to make it to the back of the store. It’s there you’ll find a kiosk with quite a few past group gifts still available. Finally, next to the past group gifts you can also get all the store information such as their Flickr and redeliveries. Happy Shopping Fab Free!

Beware: Hungry Designer Zombie

Welcome to breakfast, Err I mean hello Fabulous Readers.  I have resurrected the old classic Stan to bring you another free outfit from the big sale over at Kauna.  As I mentioned in my last post, most of the store is set for sale at zero Linden dollars.  I picked up a spiffy suit there yesterday, and spied a free role play/future Halloween outfit that I just couldn’t resist.

I’m Hungry….. Feed Me

Mr. Attack Dog Scardey Cat began to look nervous as I put on the shredded suit, started trembling when I wore the creepy zombie skin, then took off for the hills with his tail tucked between his legs as soon as I wore the angry face attachment!  I can’t say I blame him, though.  With realistic stains on the ripped fabric, and the pasty, bloodstained complexion, I don’t think I would have hung around long either… Ripley snacks or no Ripley snacks!  The free package includes so many items – it’s an incredible bargain for the grand price of zero lindens!  It is designed for classic avatars, hence the switch to the old Stan, but it was well worth the change in appearance.

What’s Included:

• gray blazer with a white shirt
• gray blazer with a blue shirt
• navy blazer with a white shirt (shown)
• navy blazer with a blue shirt
• trousers in both gray and navy
• handkerchief (not shown)
• socks
• zombie brogues (shoes)
• zombie skin
• angry face attachment (not worn for picture)
• resizer
• alpha layer

If you haven’t checked out the huge sale over at Kauna, I’d highly recommend you head there ASAP.  It won’t last long!  As for me, I’m going to hang out here under this sign for awhile in hopes that someone will bring me food…….after all, it does say “Zombie Feeding Area.”  A guy can dream, right?

~ Stan (Kat)

Stan is wearing…

Hair:  Truth Hair Liam (no longer available – sorry)
Eyes:  IKON Sunrise Eyes in Deep Brown
Outfit:  Kauna Designer Zombie Suit
Pose:  Wrong
Sim:  Shoot the Zombies

Faded Blue

Hello Fabulous Readers.  So, the other day, I couldn’t get Ripley to even open his eyes just a tiny bit, but my animal magnetism is working fine on the ladies over at Mystical Fae sim as you can see from my snapshot.  They just didn’t stop following me around.  I think they approved of my latest outfit, which I picked up for just 50L at the Sunny Side Up Sale at The Wash.  You’ve probably seen Aline’s and Love’s posts featuring beautiful items for the gals, but I’m here to tell you the guys haven’t been forgotten!

Dark Water and Faded Denim

As soon as I saw the casual Faded Denim Weekend Set at the Dark Water Designs cart, I knew I had to grab a copy for myself.   For just 50L, I was able to add a complete outfit to my summer wardrobe… a great deal!  The light blue button down shirt comes with the open/bare chested version I’m wearing, as well as one which includes a white tee for those cooler days.  Knee length white twill shorts complete the look.  I like the added detail of the belt at the waistline.  The package contains fit mesh and classic versions.  By adjusting the alpha layer on my Belleza mesh body, I was able to wear everything with no problem.   The sale at The Wash continues on through May 16th, so you still have plenty of time to scoop up this warm weather staple for yourselves.

Sizes Included:

• Fit Mesh v1, v2, v3
• Classic Mesh in S, M, L
• Alpha layers for shirt with tee and no tee
• Alpha Layer for shorts

Until next time, happy shopping!

~ Stan (Kat)

Stan is wearing:

Mesh Body:  Belleza Jake

Mesh Head:  Catwa Daniel

Head Applier:  Birth Shadow

Eyes:  Song Magi Eyes (formerly at The Men’s Depot – not sure if they are still available – sorry)

Hair:  Vango Alex (available at Men Only Monthly)

Shirt and Shorts:  Dark Water Designs Faded Denim Weekend Set (50L at The Wash Cart Sale)

Pose:  Wrong

Sim:  Mystical Fae

No, Really, I’ve Been Spring Cleaning All Morning!

Hello Fabulous Readers!  Honestly, I have been busy working on organizing the garage all morning!  I’m just in the middle of one of my rare breaks.  Bruiser, here, wandered over from next door, and I had to pause, give him a long scritch between his ears, and slip him a Ripley snack or two.  Good thing the Pupster was off on a walk with Kat, otherwise there might have been a rumble around here!

For Him…

Loyal reader Geoffrey Edwardstone sent in a tip that there are some terrific prizes to locate in the For Him Hunt.  You may have already seen that Loki blogged the Horr Menswear hunt prize {here}.  It sure looks great on him!  Astrid shared the Storax Tree’s Seattle Loft Small Table {here}, which is another hunt item.  After seeing all of these goodies, and reading Geoffrey’s note, I decided to tackle this hunt for myself.  In no time at all, I picked up my Camo Cargo Shorts over at {Fe Style}.  The package includes two fit mesh options, plus mesh for classic avatars.  By adjusting the alpha layer on my Belleza body, I got a terrific fit, even though there is not a specific mesh avatar version.  With plenty of pockets to stash the day’s necessities in, and a cool camo print, I can see myself sporting these shorts often.  Once I located the wrench concealed in the shop, this summer wardrobe staple cost me just one Linden dollar.  Thanks so much for the heads up, Geoffrey!

Sizes Included:

• two fitmesh versions
• mesh in S, M, and L
• alpha layer for classic avatars

Back to Work

I was glad to get out of the house head out to organize the garage so I could avoid sorting  through items indoors assist with operation SPRING SPRUCE UP (her idea, not mine!).  I hear the pitter patter of dog feet returning from his walk, so I’d better get started back to work.  I hope he didn’t count how many Ripley snacks were in the jar out here.  Until my next post, happy hunting!

~ Stan (Kat)

Stan is wearing…

Mesh Body:  Belleza Jake

Mesh Head:  Catwa Daniel

Head Applier:  Birth Shadow

Hair:  Exile Boy Next Door

Eyes:  Song Magi

Tank:  etham Norman Tank Top (at Men Only Monthly)

Shorts:  {Fe Style} Camo// Cargo Shorts (hunt prize in For Him Hunt – 1L)

Shoes:  Belleza Shea Black Shoes

Sim:  Devin

Pose:  Wrong