As I sit here waiting for the nor’easter storm to roll in tonight I can’t help but watch the falling stars. The beautiful cosmic as it unfolds its massive existence before my eyes. I search for my favorite constellation, Cassiopea, in the night sky and feel the warmth of my friend’s hug. A friend long since lost in this mortal world. A friend whose hugs always were warm. A friend who always looked me in the eyes and I knew saw me for me. A friend who would make the corniest jokes to make me laugh. A friend who was a bright shining star in my life for a very short time. A friend like that is someone we all need once in our lives.
IKON’sfree group gift is something that won’t disappoint males and females alike. These freeeyes over at IKON are unisex, so both ladies and gents can fall in love with these new peepers! Their group is free as well making this cost only your time!
Babylon Eyes Group Gift
Catwa Applier
Genus Applier
Lelutka Applier
Omega Applier
Unrigged Mesh
BOM
Copy and Paste this into local for IKON VIP Group
https://world.secondlife.com/group/570553ee-0ac0-54af-fb80-670cd444c121
IKON doesn’t disappoint with this gift either, the texture on these peepers are to die for! The shadow figure adds to the realism of their eyes, which to be fair is something they are known and well respected for. To be honest with you, when I joined SL IKON was the first pair of eyes I had, and have been in love with them for a long time. It took their free gift to remind me of the joys of the shop.
“How lucky I am to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard.” – A.A. Milne (Winnie-the-Pooh)
It’s been a little over 7 years since I started blogging for Fab Free. Love Trill took a chance on an eager-to-learn wanna-be fashionista with no blogging experience and limited photography skills. I’m forever grateful she did. Not only did I learn new things, best of all it’s through this blog, Fabulously Free in SL, that I’ve made some of my most cherished personal connections. The kind that I hope against hope will last a lifetime. I’m lookin’ at you, my fellow bloggers, past and present. In a round about way, it’s even through blogging for Fab Free that I found a kind of love that I had not even imagined.
Needless to say, the last 7 years have meant a lot to me, more than heartfelt words, or poignant quotes could ever express. I want to say thank you also to those of you who read the blog regularly, and have taken a moment over the years to show appreciation for the hard work and dedication that goes in to a blog like Fab Free. After more than 15,000 blog posts, I feel it’s time for me to say farewell to blogging for Fabulously Free in SL and take time for new adventures. Thank you for everything, from the bottom of my heart.
No Goodbyes
For this, my last post, I do of course have some freebies and fabulous finds to share with you. I picked up the group gifts at the latest round of Cosmopolitan. There are two gifts this time, an upper body tattoo by AuricA, and a set of stunning eyes by Arte. I also of course picked up the Happy Weekend Sale item by Muniick again this week. Seriously, I just could not resist!
AuricA
This upper body tattoo by AuricA is free with your Cosmo Sales group tag. The group is free to join, and the gift is waiting on a signboard just inside the Cosmo event entrance. The tattoo comes in a single applier hud, that has appliers for Slink, Belleza, Maitreya, TMP, and Omega compatible bodies.
Arte
I think these eyes by Arte are really beautiful. They have an ethereal look to them in my opinion. They also happen to be a free group gift at the Cosmo event. Again the event group is free to join, I’ll link it down below. These free eyes come in 8 colors that range from natural looking to otherworldly. They are also in several appliers, a set of mesh eyes, and BOM layers so anyone can wear them. Also, there are small, medium, and large options for each eye-color.
Cosmo Event Group – secondlife:///app/group/7382cf06-a663-d569-9683-5c3f0edd968f/about
Muniick
Alright, I might have an issue with collecting furniture as of late. I’m not at all mad about it though! This weekend (today is the last day!) Muniick has their French Revival Armchair and Ottoman set for 60 linden as part of the Happy Weekend Sale. This set is copy, so you can set out multiples. There are also color change options, and so many poses I couldn’t give you an accurate count. No group is required to get the discount price.
That sneaky little girl Alice conned me into painting some roses, once I agreed to take her paintbrush, a rabbit appeared quickly rushing her to do something by whispering in her ear. I watched her pop something into her mouth and she quickly shrank to the tiniest little girl I’ve ever seen! I realized I may have picked the short stick on this one…
INKer Esareme Girl Tattoo has a few tattoos up for L$10 and the one I’m wearing has a vintage pinup girl vibe going on. The date the promotional price is unclear so I would go take a look at them as soon as possible to snag them all! The item comes with Dark, Medium, and Light options so you can get a great mix of how new or old you want the tattoo to look!
Options for Esareme Girl Tattoo
Slink
Omega
Maitreya
Belleza
BOM
Popcorn has a freegift out at Down the Rabit Hole which happens to be this cute shirt I’m wearing! Featuring the event name on it along with some iconic silhouettes that give you no other option but to think of Alice and her Wonderland Adventures! You will have a hard time not being late after you visit the event! This is my favorite gift from the entire event so far, comment below what yours is!!
Popcorn’s Mel Top Fits:
Alice
Freya
Hourglass
Maitreya
Down the Rabit Hole Event is open until July 21st so be sure to stop by, get the (Free) Evil Bunny Hunts Group and snag the freegift!
Copy and paste for the freegroup secondlife:///app/group/cf5b5b70-3476-ad6b-9b05-ed710b367c04/about in local chat to join
Outside of the little shop area at Analog Dog on the beach, there is a bubble, there you will find you can purchase the bubble for L$0 and get the inclosed freehair with no group needed! This is a fantastic find for your wigging out needs! I opted for the Leela Dark Red hair to showcase a deeper color palette for this picture. There are however other colors you for you chose from with their freegifts!
Bunnie is Wearing…
Clothes
Top – PopCorn – Mel Top (Free Gift at Down the Rabbit Hole/Group Is Free to Join) Crown – Astralia – Wonderland (Alice’s crown)
Shorts – .miss chelsea. Mira Shorts Trio
Shoes and Stockings – Blonde Queen ::Etoile Hight Socks&Sandals::Special Edition Black&White (*Exclusive At Down the Rabit Hole Event *)
Body
Mesh Body – Maitreya Lara Mesh Head – Catwa Catya Tattoo – ..:: INKer ::.. Esareme Girl Tattoo (L$10 Promo Item) Hair – Analog Dog – Leela – dark reds (Free Gift / No Group Join Required)
Once upon a time, a girl logs on SL and gets loads of freegifts (the end) from the SL17B Shop & Hop SLife is great today! I popped in the sim and was again in a complete loss for words at the number of shops, sales, and gifts. I laced up my walking shoes and went about collecting some of the freeamazing items I will tell you all about in this post.
But first, let me tell you about the group gift Candy Kitten VIP gift out right now! The Superstar Dress made me feel like a modern-day Juliet. With 12 color options it is easy to find one that will match your mood. Each option is a colored version of a cute floral pattern that perfectly matched the early summer feel going on. So if you aren’t a member of the group, there is a fee of L$400 but I can tell you that I have received a LOT of group gifts that have personally made up for the fee in the last 6 months alone!
Superstar Dress Fits:
Freya
Legacy
Maitreya
Though you can barely see my nails in this shot, I have to give a mention to alakametro<3 for their as always amazing nail appliers, which are freefor you to run by and snag at the SL17B Shop & Hop Event! The gift includes a Maitreya Manicure, Maitreya Pedicure, and Omega Applier version.
It’s all about the Hair
All good love stories just NEED a Strong Woman with AMAZING hair! Doux delivered 110% without fail! This amazing freehair is also at the SL17B Shop & Hop and is a MUST snag while there! Coming with various sizes and color huds there is no way you cannot find one that matches your romantic mood.
Color Huds:
Black & Whites
Blondes
Brunettes
Fades
Naturals
Pastels & Ombre
Reds
A rose is a rose…
By any other name, would it be as sweet if it was freelike the adorable Flowerpots from Astralia?! I don’t think so! I am in love with them and the moment I put them out I knew I was going to keep them up as deco (for as long as I keep THIS house up) for my romantic balcony. This freegift is again another item from the SL17B Shop & Hop (Have I convinced you to dedicate time to get in yet?) the flowers look like they were painted with watercolors to show some beautiful rainbow hues for your eyes to swoon over. The freegift comes with two options, with and without metal – this is so you can either attach to your house or the railing.
Last by not least the final freegift I have to share with you in this blog is the confetti, it comes from Dahlia and again another amazing item from the SL17B Shop & Hop Event. (no seriously get those tp hammers going!) Inside the box, there are three color options (colorful, Halo, and Rose Gold) with two shape options, a circle and for those who want to be cooler, a square 😉 *pun intended* So why are you still reading? Get going and snag your gifts before the birthday bash ends!
Mesh Body – Maitreya Lara Mesh Head – Catwa Catya Hair – DOUX – Candice hairstyle [GIFT] (Free gift at SL17B) Nails – Nail Applier – alaskametro<3 SL17B nail art appliers – GIFT (Free gift at SL17B)
Pose & Props
Foxcity. Chill – 2 Astralia! SLB17 Gift (Rainbow Balcony Flowers) (Free gift at SL17B) Dahlia – Celebrate – Confetti Assortment (Free gift at SL17B) ionic : Mediterraneo RARE malone. dusty rug Soy. Corner Sofa Set {what next} Draped Curtains (boxed) +Half-Deer+ Great Glowing Ball of Light – Pink [ keke ] step chair – white – small
I have been on a fantasy kick this week and today I am showing off a free dress, skin, elf ears and poses which will have you looking like a pretty elf in no time.
Soler
Seniha has a new freegroup gift for the month of March- the Soler Dress which comes in 2 versions- one in plain purple and the other with a leaf and flower pattern which I am wearing here. Head over to this Seniha location to grab the dress as a free group gift.
Sizes Included:
Belleza Freya & Isis
Maitreya
Slink Hourglass
On the Grass
This pose is another free group gift from Indigo. The Remy pose set is perfect if you need to strike a sitting pose on the ground. I am currently sitting on the grass at Elven Forest, a lovely fantasy sim for elves, fairies and other magical creatures.
2 Free skins & Elven ears: Phyrra & Lyari
Finally, the skin and ears I am wearing are available as afree group gift at Ritual Skins. You can get this skin in two fantasy tones -Phyrra & Lyari- at the store by joining their group. You can wear the skins without brows, or with white and black brows, and with or without freckles. I am currently wearing the Phyrra Skin and ears. I am using the BOM versions of the skin, but you can also wear it with the following head and body appliers.
Head Appliers Included
LAQ
Genus
Lelutka
Catwa
Omega
Body Appliers Included
Maitreya
Belleza
Slink
Tonic
Omega
V-Tech
AMD Bump
Ear Appliers Included
Soul Ears
Bentobox Ears
LOGO ears
Have a great day, Fab Free!
Cheers
xx
-Caroline
Caroline is Wearing…
Clothes & Accessories
Dress – Seniha Soler Dress V2 (Free Group Gift/Group is Free to Join)
Body
Hair – TRUTH Joy Mesh Body – Belleza Freya Mesh Head – LOGO Josie Head (On Sale temporarily at the Skin Fair for 999 Linden)
Lipstick Applier – LOGO Josie Head (On Sale temporarily at the Skin Fair for 999 Linden)
Eyeshadow Applier – LOGO Josie Head (On Sale temporarily at the Skin Fair for 999 Linden) Skin – Ritual Skins Elspeth Genus Phyrra Browless (BOM) – included in the Phyrra & Lyari Skin Duo (Group Gift/ Group is Free to Join) Eyes– Euphoric Hope Eyes Applier (Previously Blogged by Aline HERE)
Elf Ears– Elven Ears Phyrra (Group Gift/ Group is Free to Join) Nails – Belleza Freya Eyelash Applier – POUT! Delicate Eyelashes Pose– Indigo Remy (Group Gift/ Group is Free to Join) Photo Location– Elven Forest
Hello Faboulouses! I don’t know if any of you readers are familiar with the book and musical Wicked, but this post was based on it. The novel’s protagonist, called Elphaba, is based on the wicked witch from the Wizard of Oz. Now I look just like her- witchy green skin and all- except I’m in steampunk attire too! I’ll be showing off this green skin 75 L promo, some morefreebies from the steam hunt and a free hair in this post. Buckle up; this is a long one!
First off- my outfit is the prize from Destiny’s Designs. The top is a system top I have applied using bakes on mesh (BOM), and the skirt comes in fitmesh and mesh standard sizes (S-XL) which will fit a variety of mesh avatars with some help from your alpha hud. The lantern I am holding is one of five prizes from Pixel Box on the hunt. I also used one of the “Steampunk poses” from Razmatazin this shot.
The gate in behind me is the prize from Sweet Revolutions– it can be rezzed anywhere and be used for landscaping or sim-building- how cool is that!
This dashing hat, which includes a top hat for men as well, is the prize from Dragon Lady’s Closet and you can find these chic boots from the prize box from Prism Designs. Underneath my skirt, I am wearing some lovely omega applier tights which are in the hunt gift from Adele Arts.
Estha & Osha
I stumbled across a promo at Ritual Skins right now, where you can get 2 skins for the low price of 75 Linden. I am currently wearing the BOM version of the skin, but it also comes with a number of head appliers, body appliers, ear appliers and omega if you haven’t switched over to BOM yet. The skin comes in 2 shades: Estha and Osha, and you can wear the skin with freckles, without freckles and with black or white brows. I am currently wearing Estha. The skin can be worn as part of a fantasy outfit and the duo even includes elf or faerie ears. The shade of both skins is green, and it’s really beautiful. It reminds me of the character Elphaba from the book and musical Wicked, which I love. This green skin duo will be 75L until Midnight SLT on Friday, March 27th. As far as I know, there will be a weekly promo at Ritual for this prize so keep an eye out- especially if you love fantasy skins.
Head Appliers Included
LAQ
Genus
Lelutka
Catwa
Omega
Body Appliers Included
Maitreya
Belleza
Slink
Tonic
Omega
V-Tech
AMD Bump
Ear Appliers Included
Soul Ears
Bentobox Ears
LOGO ears
Green Locks
It isn’t easy being green, especially when you don’t have much hair to match your own skin in your inventory. Luckily Firelight! still has their free group gift out from March 2019 which is a beautiful long and green hairstyle for women. There’s a whole bunch of other gifts to grab while you’re there too! There’s even a brand new green hairstyle to match this skin!
Thanks for reading, Fab Free!
xx
– Caroline
Caroline is Wearing…
Clothes & Accessories
Top & Skirt– Destiny’s Designs
Boots–Prism Designs Phoebe Ankle Boots(Free 0L Hunt Gift/ Steam XV Grid-Wide Hunt) Omega Tights– Adele Arts Tights Omega (Free 0L Hunt Gift/ Steam XV Grid-Wide Hunt)
Hat– Dragon Lady’s Closet Honorine Hat (Free 0L Hunt Gift/ Steam XV Grid-Wide Hunt)
Lantern– Pixel Box Steam Hunt Prize #1 Lantern (Free 0L Hunt Gift/ Steam XV Grid-Wide Hunt) Poses– Razmataz Steampunk Poses(Free 0L Hunt Gift/ Steam XV Grid-Wide Hunt) Gate– Sweet Revolutions(Free 0L Hunt Gift/ Steam XV Grid-Wide Hunt)
Body
Hair – Firelight! Shamrock Katie O’Barley Hair (Group Gift/ Group is Free to Join) Mesh Body – Belleza Freya Mesh Head – Genus Project Genus Classic W001 Skin – Ritual Skins Elspeth Estha Skin Black Brow (75 L Promo- Estha/Osha Skin Available until March 27) Eyes– Euphoric Hope Eyes Applier (Previously Blogged by Aline HERE) Nails – Belleza Freya Photo Location–Luane’s Magical World
It’s always refreshing to see Designers offering high quality gifts for the men of Second Life. As Ms. Aline said in her report on the Access Event, the men have not been ignored when it comes to gifts. Nearly every vender of men’s wear has set out a very nice surprise for us. And as Ms. Aline also said: beware the lag! Cam Shopping is the way to go.
All Access
All of the following items are free at the Access Event when you join the free group. Just wear your tag and help yourself.
Let’s start with my decision not to shave today. Or should I say, selectively shave today. This suave razor cut is from Fe Style. Facial hair style ‘V. GG’ comes with a Catwa and an Omega applier.
Like the shades? These Steampunkish glasses are the ‘Epic Glasses’ from Noir. You’ll get a huge HUD to change every surface to your choice of one of four metal colors. A note here as well on the solid quality of the build. Every detail is spot on.
I know a lot of men don’t like jewelry but I’m not one of them. Like most things in life, it all depends on the quality of the piece. This pendant from Aitui fits the bill perfectly. This is the “Forged Steel Snake” in a deep mahogany color. The necklace is completely resizable to get a correct fit on any body.
Last but not least, my pose is from “Wrong” but it is so right. “W33” comes in four variations and includes a cigarette for the pose. (Don’t tell Juli… she hates smoking) I’ve included a picture of all four poses for you perusal.
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Gabriel is wearing –
Mesh Head – LeLutka – Andrea Mesh Body & Hands – Belleza – Jake Skin –StrayDog – Breno for LeLutka Andrea, Tone 6 Eyes –Avi Glam – Lucent Eyes in Pine Hair – Argrace – Makoto
Shirt – Gabriel– Open Shirt
Facial Hair – Fe Style – V.GG – FREE/0L – Free Gift @ Access Event
Hello hello Fab Free’rs! I’m glad you’re here. This cute little pup and I have been having some fun by the pool. Being pools side gave me the perfect excuse to wear this cute little outfit from Tiar. It’s one of the many current Fabulously Free in SL group gifts. I also picked up this cute upper-body tattoo by Primal on the Marketplace after Love pointed it out to me. I really like the freckle-like hearts. I hope you enjoy these fabulous freebies!
The Outfit – This cute little two-piece is perfect for lounging by the pool or walking along the beach. It comes in several mesh sizes and is free to all Fabulously Free in SL group members. You can pick it up at Tiar while wearing your Fabulously Free in SL group tag. At the Tiar landing point you can take the teleporter to the gifts area, or just head strait to the back of the store. This Fab Free gift along with a gift for the guys is waiting with the Tiar group gift, camping chairs, and Lucky Letter boards. Mesh Sizes Included: Maitreya Lara, Belleza (Isis, Freya, Venus), Slink (Hourglass, Physique)
The Tattoo – I really like that this tattoo by Primal gives you little hearts across your chest and shoulders, as well as on your hands. I think it’s a very dainty tattoo. It is free on the Marketplace. With this free gift you’ll get Omega appliers and classic system layers in Faded, Normal, and Fresh options. The system layers make this tattoo suitable for classic avatars as well as mesh.
P.S. Two of the pool-side props are Marketplace freebies/cheapies I wanted to let you in on as well. I’ll link them in the credits with their cost so you can pick them up as well!
Hair – little bones. Lovestruck – Past Group Gift (2014) Head – CATWA HEAD Koura Bento Skin – Essences – Blake – Currently @Kustom 9 Sunglasses – Zaara [Goa party] : Retro sunglasses *rosegold-pink* – Past Gacha – Originally Blogged Here Tattoo – Primal – Baby – Free/0L on the Marketplace Outfit – tiar le petite princess – Free Fab Free Group Gift/Fab Free Group is Free to Join Body – Maitreya Mesh Body – Lara Beach Bag w/Puppy – REIGN.- BEACH BAG DOGGY SHADES (PATTERNS) – #13 (Summer in the Sun Gacha) Beach Towel – C’s Free Beach Towels v2.0 – Free/0Lon the Marketplace Pool Floaties – {what next} Lazy Summer Floatie Set 2 Lifeguard Chair – Upcycled – Lifeguard Chair – 1L on the Marketplace Pool w/Palms – [ Focus Poses ] Pool Backdrop
*Pose by FOXCITY
I’m having one of those days, where I get up, plan everything I’m supposed to do, get really ready for it all, and then next thing I know the day is done without much actually having been accomplished. On days like that I try to remind myself that I’m allowed to relax, and kick back now and then. Aline, however, has other plans. She got her hair did, slicked on makeup and started bounding about doing all sorts of creative things. I dunno why, but she never really seems to need much of a rest… 😉
Best Tressed
I caught up with Pr!tty, and it seems they’ve moved again. If you didn’t get a chance to get group gifts last time, or had issues landing in the store, you can try again at another build located on the Senses sim. I landed just as my letter came up on the lucky board. I activated my group tag (a group that is currently freeto join), and clicked upon the board. This lovely creation was delivered to me, and I was happy to see it came with some cute sparkly ears too. My fave!
Pretty in Pink
I also managed to get some free makeup today! It’s always nice to find a coolsubscriber gift, because it doesn’t take up any group space, and once in a while you log in to find a nice surprise delivered straight to your inventory. This month, Alma have sent out really nice pink eye shadows and lip gloss. There’s also a green version for those who are feeling a tad more adventurous! It comes in an Omega applier, so it works with a relay on most mesh heads. Once you have clicked on the subscriber, click the poster again to see past notices, and there you will find the March Subscriber gift waiting for you.
I’ve always been a proponent of being yourself. I get it though, sometimes in RL it can be hard to dress the way you want, act the way you want, or do the things you want to do. That’s the best thing about SL. Escapism at its finest. In SL, I choose to Stay Weird. Luckily for me, there are loads of creators out there who let me be who I want on a budget! One of my fave designers, Sn@tch (who are always SO generous), have put out a new group gift. Read on!
Skirting the Issue
This new group gift at Sn@tch is super awesome. I like the peekaboo lace on the skirt. It isn’t too over the top in the skin showing department! You can wear this high-waisted skirt with all sorts of things, but it comes with an Omega applier to add this really cool suspender top to the outfit! You can always wear them separately too! The skirt comes in loads of different colours to fit your mood of the day. You can grab this gift by joining the Sn@tch VIP group for 200L, and clicking on the vendor in the VIP seating area.
Skirt Sizes
Freya
Isis
Venus
Maitreya
Hourglass
Physic
Tonic Fine
Tonic Curvy
Now, go out my little ones – go out there, and stay weird!
xox
Aline
Aline is Wearing…
Clothes
Dress– Sn@tch Flora Skirt & Suspender Top (Free Group Gift/ Group is 200L to Join)
Glasses – OLQINU Vibes Glasses (Available at Uber)
Shoes – Empire Bellis Choker – Open Collar Turian Rainbow
Body
Mesh Body – Maitreya Lara Mesh Head – Lelutka Cate Head Applier – Glam Affair Cate Eyebrows– Jumo Britani Eyes– Mesange Goldmine
Eyeshadow Applier – Lelutka Cate
Lipstick Applier – Lelutka Cate
Nail Polish Applier – Alaskametro Alchemy (Available at the Cosmetic Fair) Hair – Pr!tty SaRang (Available through PocketGacha) Pose – Belle Poses Millie
Backdrop – SAYO Biscayne Backdrop
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