Way Up There

Yaaaaaay Happy Friday, FabFree!  I don’t know about you, but I am suuuuper ready for a bit of R&R.  I put on my pyjamas, grabbed a cup of hot chocolate and nestled myself into the couch, when all of a sudden I heard some tinkling bells coming from the outside world…. I headed out into the snow, and what to my wondering eyes should appear?  You guessed it – it was Jolly old St. Nick himself up in the clouds, waving and ho-ho-ho-ing.  I’m 96% sure that I wasn’t hallucinating…hmm…

Yay, Advent!

I do love me some Advent.  There are so many awesome gifts to pick up inworld that it is hard to keep up!  Are you one of those people who manages to do it every day?  I’ve heard of some intrepid souls who do the WHOLE FabFree list every day, and my hat is off to you!  I needed to lie in a dark room after just writing the list!  Anyway, one of the Advent calendars that has recently appeared is the two at Petite Mort and Oubliette!  A new gift appears every day.  They’re free, no group join required, AND they don’t disappear after the day, so if you miss one you can head back and grab.  But don’t wait… they’ll all disappear on the 25th!  I grabbed the gifts from Days 1 & 4 from Oubliette to make my little comfy (and a bit witchy) outfit.  So cute, right?

Sizes

• Freya
• Hourglass
• Isis
• Maitreya
• Physique
• Venus

 

There are also some great deals in the store while you’re at it – like 75L super adorable PJ pants!

Eye on the Prize

Another free gift I picked up today is this sparkly and intense eye shadow applier from La Malvada Mujer.  I joined their free group to pick up this striking makeup.  There’s also matching lipstick if you fancy it!  The Mosquito eyeshadow comes with an Appliers for Lelutka Evo, Genus, Omega and BOM layers and comes in a whole host of pretty, sparkly hues.  Woot!

Ok, I’m starting to get cold out here!

xox
Aline

Aline is Wearing…

Clothes  

Shirt – Oubliette Xmas Cropped Tee (Free Advent Gift/No Group Join Required)
Pyjama Pants – Oubliette Xmas Jammies (Free Advent 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 – La Malvada Mujer Mosquito Eyeshadow (Free Group Gift/Group is Free to Join)
Nails – Alaskametro Tis the Season
Lipstick Applier – Lelutka Cate
Hair – Magika December
Pose – Foxcity Editorial V1
Backdrop – Crystal Store Spirit Christmas

Office Space

Hello again Fab Free! Thank you for being here. So recently a friend of mine told me about an almost too good to be true sounding store credit gift at Moss&Mink. Needless to say, I had to check it out for myself. She was right, Moss&Mink has a 500 linden store credit offer out that is free for everyone. There’s no need to join a group for this awesome gift, however if you’re so inclined you can join the Moss&Mink group and get a second 500L store credit for a total of 1000 linden in store credit at Moss&Mink.

That said, I opted to forgo the additional 500 linden for Moss&Mink group members and just take advantage of the no-group-needed store credit offer. All you have to do to get yours is head over to Moss&Mink and click the gift credit vendor.  If you’re not familiar with Moss&Mink, they are a furniture and décor shop with lots of detailed items for just about every room in the house, and outdoor items too. The style is modern with some bohemian flair and a touch of kawaii. After wandering through the landscaped outdoor shop, I settled on a classic desk and bookshelf set and a matching desk accessories. I was able to get both the furniture and the desk décor for less than my 500 linden in store credit, making my purchases completely free.

***To use the store credit you must click the vendor and use the pie menu to bring up the “Menu” and choose “Buy” then choose the “Store Credit” option.***

Credits:

• Furniture – Moss&Mink – Bella Bookcase & Desk – Free if Purchased with Store Credit Gift
  • Desk
  • Bookcase
• Desk Decor – Moss&Mink – Desk Clutter Pack (Dark) – Free if Purchased with Store Credit Gift
  • Desk Caddy
  • Files
  • Flamingo Tape
  • Notebook and Pens
  • Highlighters and sticky notes
  • Planner
  • Stapler
• Poster – The Vordun – Pictures of the Floating World Poster
• Butterflies – Stockholm&Lima – Little Butterfly Boxes
• Laptop – taikou – torabook laptop (sticker version)
• Typewriter Planter – Dust Bunny – Wanderlust – Upcycled Typewriter
• Globe & Books – Apple Fall – Globe with Books – Black
• Photo Frame – Fancy Decor – Tortoise Shell Frame (Silver)
• Book Stack 1 – Peaches – Vintage Desk – Book Stack
• Book Stack 2 – Oubliette – Boudoir Books
• Suitcase Stack & Books – Petite Mort – Wanderlust – Suitcases and Travel Books
• Plant – Kazza – WinterGarden palmpot

Photo taken at a private location.

Sweet Dreams

Hello Fab Free, thanks for being here! I’m in for a little cat nap of a post. MeHoney has the cutest top and panty set as a free group gift, and I couldn’t go without sharing it with you. The set includes the ruffled top and matching panties with a separate color change hud for each piece. The huds have 10 choices (8 solid and 2 floral) for the main cloth, and the ruffle. Right now the MeHoney group is free to join as well.

Sizes Included: Belleza Freya, Maitreya Lara, MeshBody Legacy

Credits: 

• Hair – Lamb – Seventeen
• Head – Catwa HDPRO Majer Soft
• Skin – Eudora Beauty – Raika – Honey
• Outfit – MeHoney – Rita – Free Group Gift/Group is Free to Join
• Tattoo – Mister Razzor – Jessica Tattoo
• Eye Mask & Pillow – Moon Rabbit – Sweet Dreamer – Rare
• Cat – Oubliette – Sleepy Black Cat
• Daybed – Zinnias – Dia de Los Muertos Daybed

Pose is part of the pillow and daybed.

Beldam Haunt

It’s rare for me to envision something and then have the ability to manifest what I see in my mind with the tools at my disposal. Death Row Designs and Roawenwood gifted me the ability to really create the sort of diabolical yet romantic scene I had floating around in my imagination. So if this reads like a heartfelt thank you, it’s exactly that. I’ll always be inspired by and grateful for designers who give gifts that are beautifully detailed and thoughtfully made.

Death Row Designs 

I’ve always enjoyed the juxtaposition of the beautiful with the horrific. It’s easy to believe something ugly is sinister, but what of something or someone truly stunning? I find it thrilling in story telling to consider that under a lovely façade lies something malevolent. Death Row Designs often embodies this motif, gorgeous “ruined” things. They have three such things as their free October group gifts, and a fourth group gift that I didn’t show in my photo but is in the vendor ad below. There’s a broken and blood-drenched china tea set, a beautiful set of fall décor that includes a shelf with tchotchke and a silver mirror, and lastly a haunting wall lantern hanging from the fingers of a devilish outstretched arm. The Death Row Designs group is free to join.

Roawenwood

I’ve always felt that Roawenwood often has an inkling of darkness to their furnishings. Nothing too wicked, but just dark enough to be alluring. They have a lovely macabre chair and foot-stool set complete with a display ouija board, and drippy candle with darkly romantic red roses and human skull. The furniture itself has a deep purple-blue color, and a texture that makes me think of velour. There’s also a throw blanket over the stool that has gold-like flecks in it. The “Spirit Board Chair Set” is Roawenwood’s free hunt prize for the Fallen Gods Prophecy Hunt. Please click or copy the link below for the ins and outs of the hunt, including hints, and gift previews.

How to participate in the Fallen Gods Prophecy Hunt 

http://fallengodsinc.blogspot.com/2020/10/prophecy.html

Get the required Hunt Hud Here: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Selidor/126/137/37

Credits:

Death Row Designs Group Gifts: Free Group Gifts/Group is Free to Join

• DRD – October Decorative Set (Shelf & Mirror)
• DRD – October Lantern
• DRD – Special Tea

Roawenwood Spirit Board Chair Set: Free Fallen Gods Prophecy Hunt Gift

• Armchair (Special Purple Color)
• Ottoman (Special Purple Color)
• Ouija Board (Decorative Only)
• Spirit Guardian Candle

Additional Furniture/Décor:

• Cauldrons – Deadly Nightshade – Golden Mystic’s Cauldron Stack – 2019 Trick or Treat Lane Gift
• Hands – Paper Moon – Tattooed Plaster Hands
• Protection Candle – Helel’s Apotheca – Solitary Witch – Helel’s Protection Candle
• Fireplace Candles – Mesh Nation – Cluster of Candles
• Rune Stone Set – Helel’s Apotheca – Solitary Witch – Runes & Feathers
• Cat – Oubliette – Sleepy Black Cat
• Rug – Fancy Decor – Heron Rug
• Blood Splatter – Death Row Designs – October 2017 Shadow Box Series (Dark) Bloody Bonus Box Item
• Backdrop – ChiMia – Marais Apartment (Gilded Black)

In My House

Hey Fab Free! I have a few really cool freebies to show you, which is almost everything in this photo except for my hair. Let’s start with the decor, and then move on to my outfit after.

Hip Decor

This great wall tapestry is amazing, and a free gift at Petite Mort. It’s called the “Compassion tapestry” and it’s branded with a number of slogans about human rights and social issues. It works perfect in my living room, so I was quite pleased with this gift! No group is needed for this gift, just buy it for 0L on the gift shelf at Petite Mort.

I am also showing a couple of free stay at home club gifts by Rune Creation, including this funky chair and the camo rug. There are a whole wall of free stay at home gifts, so collect them up while you still can.

The Outfit

The top I have on is another free gift at Petite Mort, which you can also get for 0 Linden.  You can’t see it very clearly in my photo, but it says “Black Lives Matter” on it and it fits perfect. I love it, plus is goes with my new banner perfectly. The skirt, which I simply adore, is currently a free lucky letter prize at Oubliette, the partner store of Petite Mort, which needs the free group to win.

Sizes included (Top & Skirt):

• • Belleza (Freya, Isis & Venus)
  • Maitreya
  • Slink (Physique & Hourglass)

Thanks for reading, Fab Free!

xx

-Caroline

Caroline is Wearing…

Decor

Tapestry– Petite Mort Compassion Tapestry (Free)
Chair– Rune Creation Lounge Chair Single (Free Stay at Home Gift)
Rug– Rune Creation Rug (Free Stay at Home Gift)

Clothes & Accessories

Top– Petite Mort BLM Tank (Free)
Skirt– Oubliette Occult Dia Skirt (Lucky Board Prize/Group is Free to Join)
Sneakers– Petite Mort Black Floral Chucks (Free Group Gift/Group is Free to Join) Blogged originally by Pru Rexroth here.

Body

Hair – EscalateD Davia- Color Roots 2020 Universal HUD (Hair for sale for 25% off at We Love Roleplay/ All 2018 and 2020 colour HUDs available at the main store)
Mesh Body – Belleza Freya
Mesh Head – Genus Project Genus Babyface
Skin – Revoul Gingiana, Tone 6 
Eyes– Euphoric Hope Eyes Applier (Free Group Gift/Group is Free to Join)
Lipstick– Luxrebel “LOVE Y” Group Gift Lipstick Genus (Group Gift/ Group costs 100 L to Join)
Nails – Belleza Freya
Photo Location– Private Location 

Back to Your Roots

Back before I blogged for Fab Free, I was sure I had a very distinct and settled style.  I loved dark, gothy things and I had a special place in my heart for pastel goth.  I mean, I still do!  But when you become a blogger, you have a tendency to forget your personal style for the greater good and in order to “sell the garment, sweetie!”.  But now and then I come across a cute item to blog that brings me back to my fashion roots faster than you can say “dark and brooding”!

Feeling Lucky

There are new lucky boards at Oubliette!  There are four different items up on the boards right now, and right now I’m showing off two.  The peekaboo (very peekaboo…) lace skull dress is so appealing that I knew I had to wear it.  Of course, I added some pasties for modesty – but it is quiiiite see-through.  I also grabbed the underwear there too, which feature a very nice touch of lacing up the sides.  The two items go very nicely together, I think, but they can also be worn separately.  To gain access to these cute and creepy items, just join the Petite Mort & Oubliette group for free, then wait for your letter to come up!  While you’re at it, you could check the lucky boards across the sim at Petite Mort which are new too.

Sizes

• Freya
• Hourglass
• Isis
• Maitreya
• Physique
• Venus
• TMP (panties only)
• XXS – L with an alpha layer (panties only)

Happy Haunting!

xox
Aline

Aline is Wearing…

Clothes  

Dress – Oubliette Skull Lace Doja Top (Free Lucky Board Prize/Group is Free to Join)
Knickers – Oubliette Onyx Cabaret Panty (Free Lucky Board Prize/Group is Free to Join)
Pasties – Psycho Barbie Cross Mesh Pasties

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! Glitter Brilliants
Nails – Maitreya Lara
Lipstick Applier – Alaskametro Babygoth
Hair –  Wasabi Indigo
Sim – Sinful Retreat

Gardening Gals

It’s officially Summer now, and that means that it’s time to dig in and get some planting done.  Me and Pru and ready for a bit of planting and gossiping, which will clearly be followed by some lemonade on the porch.   We’re getting in touch with nature again!  Hooray for the summertime!

Which Wood?

Witchwood (aka Oubliette and Petite Mort) are back on the hunting circuit with their very own Summer Festival hunt!  It’s filled with lovely summery, slightly boho outfits that will have you feeling like you’re in touch with nature before you know it!  The items are all priced from 10 – 20L and can be mixed and matched very nicely.  You can see which items Pru and I have got on in the credits below, and I’ve added the hunt key so you can see what’s on offer!  The Summer Festival hunt at Witchwood is running until July 5th!

Sizes

• Freya
• Hourglass
• Isis
• Maitreya
• Physique
• Venus

Home Sweet Home

The lovely house Pru and I are hanging out in front of is the latest Stay at Home Club gift from Trompe L’Oeil!  To get it, just head over to their landing point and pay 0L.  The chairs on the front porch are also available for free there, and they look so inviting that I don’t know how much gardening we two will get done in the end!  As we often say in SL…you can never have too many houses!  And when they’re free…one just can’t resist!

Aline is Wearing…

Clothes  

Top – Witchwood Parka & Crop Top (20L on the Witchwood Summer Hunt)
Shorts – Witchwood Blue Denim Shorts (10L on the Witchwood Summer Hunt)
Boots – Witchwood Brown Leather Boots (20L on the Witchwood Summer Hunt)
Handheld Plant – Mug Gardening Gal Succulents Planter

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 – VCO Yoonhee (Available at Kustom9)
Pose – Ardent Poses Side By Side
House and Chairs – Trompe L’Oeil Romy Bay Cottage & Chairs (Free Gift/No Group Join Required)
Flowers – Milk Motion Lavender Field
Sim – Timelord Sandbox

Pru is Wearing…

Clothes  

Top – Witchwood Voodoo Rock Tank (10L on the Witchwood Summer Hunt)
Skirt – Witchwood Olive Denim Skirt (10L on the Witchwood Summer Hunt)
Shoes – Versov – Lolitov Sneakers – Free Group Gift *Originally Shown Here
Sunglasses – MIDNA – Giseli Glasses

Body 

Mesh Body – Maitreya Lara
Mesh Head – Catwa Koura
Head Applier – Essences – Blake
Tattoo (Upper Body) – Dappa – Boujee
Tattoo (Lower Body) – Cureless – Moon Bastet + Kitty Infusion
Hair – Lamb – Ruby

Study Time

Hi Fab Free’rs, I don’t know about you, but I think coffee or cocoa and doughnuts are a required part of study-time. I also think that comfort is paramount. I like to study in my pajamas, sitting in my bed, or a comfy chair, and have sweet eats at my immediate disposal. lol Poor Herman, haha, he likes to see how close he can get to the doughnuts without actually eating them. Though if I don’t keep an eye on him he’ll sneak one and run off with it! That said, I better drink this coffee before it gets cold!

For this late-night study session I picked up the Fab Free group gifts from Sweet Willows and Partners in Crime. I also snagged the School Days Lucky Letter Board prize at Tentacio, and the free Stay at Home Club gift at LovelySweet. Keep reading and I’ll tell you the how and where of each of these fabulous freebies.

Sweet Willows 

I don’t care how old I get, I’ll never be too old for cute pajamas. This unicorn themed set is the free Fabulously Free in SL group gift by Sweet Willows. The Fab Free group is of course free to join. In this gift you’ll get the tank and matching panties with a texture change hud that has 6 prints, and 4 solids to choose from.

Sizes Included: Maitreya Lara, Slink (Hourglass, Physique), Belleza Freya

Partners in Crime

The adorably sweet coffee and doughnuts set is the Fabulously Free in SL group gift at Partners in Crime. As I mentioned before, the Fab Free group is free to join. The “Little Coffee Break” set is a decor item that can be resized manually. The objects can also be unlinked and rearranged. However, be sure to make a copy first just in case!

Tentacio 

There are 4 Lucky Letter boards at Tentacio that do not require a group tag to participate. I picked up the “School Day” set for free from one of the Lucky Letter boards at Tentacio. This cute decor set includes the school uniform on a stand, which has a color change hud for the skirt and tie, an open school bag with books and pencils spilling out.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LovelySweet

Finally, the pose used along with the glasses, and book prop (the book in my photo is not the one included in the set) are from the free Stay at Home Club gift at LovelySweet. There are 4 total poses each with props in the “Introverting” bento pose set by LovelySweet. No need to join a group for this free gift.

Credits:

Hair – Tram – JO524 hair – Recently @Collabor88
Head – Catwa Koura
Skin – Essence Blake
Loungewear – Sweet Willows – BBG Panty Set & Hud – Free Fab Free Group Gift/Group is Free to Join 
Tattoos – Dappa – Petal Tattoo
Pose w/Book & Glasses – LovelySweet – Introverting Bento Pose set – Free Stay at Home Club Gift
Food Items – Partners in Crime – Little Coffee Break – Free Fab Free Group Gift/Group is Free to Join
Herman – JIAN – Love Pugs 10 – Brindle Companion
Frog – Birdy – Hocus Pocus – Mr. Toad – Green
Book Pile – Oubliette – Boudoir Books
School Uniform & Bookbag – Tentacio – School Day Set – Free Lucky Letter Board Prize *No Group Required
Bed – Muniick – Dobbins Murphy Bed
Dresser – Yasum – Drawer Unit
Photo taken at a private location.

Swimsuit Season

Swimsuit season appears to have happened suddenly as if summoned overnight. Then again, perhaps it’s just me and it’s been arriving just as it always does and I’ve simply forgotten to notice. I’m happy it’s here either way. For the first time in ages I find I am excited about the sunshine, eager to spend time outdoors, rather than dreading the heat. Summer is here, and we can always find ways to cool off. Speaking of which, I found two group gifts to help with cooling off as the temperatures rise in my part of the world. I picked up a cute swimsuit set from Mimikri, and a delicious looking citrus treat from Andika. I also snagged a summery floral tattoo at Dappa. Keep reading and I’ll dish about each of these fabulous group gifts, and of course list the credits at the end. Stay cool my friends, it’s swimsuit season.

Mimikri

Even with the join fee of 100 linden, I couldn’t resist this group gift bikini and swimsuit cover at Mimikri. To my delight it was worth every bit of the fee. The floral print bikini is pretty and the sheer swimsuit cover gives the set an almost elegant look. The pieces can be worn separately. and comes in the colors shown.

Sizes Included: Maitreya  Lara, Slink (Physique, Hourglass), Legacy

Andika

Citrus treats are a favorite of mine, especially in summer. This frozen lime confection is a free group gift at Andika. The highly detailed display acts as a dispenser also. It will auto attach a spoon and a held version of the ice cream treat via touch menu. The held items have a bento hold and eating animation. The Andika group is free to join.

Dappa

This delicate floral upper body tattoo is a free group gift as well. It comes from Dappa, and it includes system/BOM layers and several applier options. Each gives the choice of a fresh or faded look. The Dappa group is free to join at this time, and there is more than one group gift available. Along with this beautiful floral tattoo, there are a few male/unisex tattoos. Don’t miss them!

Appliers Included: Signature, Omega, Slink, Maitreya, Legacy, Belleza *BOM/Classic System Layers also included 

Credits:

Hair – Lamb – Wildflower
Head – Catwa Koura
Skin – Essences Blake
Eyes – Buzzeri – Celestial Eyes – Chlorine 
Tattoo – Dappa – Rozu Tattoo – Free Group Gift/Group is Free to Join
Bikini & Coverup – Mimikri – Capri Riviera – Free Group Gift/Group is 100L to Join
Lime Ice Cream – Andika – Lime Zest Ice Cream – Free Group Gift/Group is Free to Join
Drink – What Next – Mermaid at Heart Drink
Cat – Oubliette – Sleepy Black Cat
Pose by Foxcity
Photo taken at Whimberly

Turn on the Light

Happiness can be found

in the darkest of times

if only you remember

to turn on the light

Remember Oubliette!

There are new lucky boards at Oubliette (and Petite Mort too)!  I got this lovely boho dress there, the tie-dyed awesomeness really calling to me from afar.  There are lots of pretty things on the boards that I’m sure will catch your eye, and all you have to do to get them is join the Oubliette/Petite Mort group for free, and wait for your letter to come up.

Sizes

• Freya
• Hourglass
• Isis
• Maitreya
• Physique
• Venus

Keep turning on that light, Fab Free!

xox
Aline

Aline is Wearing…

Clothes 

Dress – Oubliette Magic Persephone Dress (Free Lucky Board Prize/Group is Free to Join)
Headpiece – LODE Victoria Around Face

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 – Magika Olivia
Sim – Luane’s World