Hey there, fabulous readers! I was so tired of snow that I packed a few bags, hopped in my car, and sped off to the first warm, sunny sim I could find. There are several really cute shops to browse through here, so I think I’ll be busy for a few days. 🙂
But First, The ‘Stuff
Before heading out on my little vacay, I picked up a few items on the All-‘stuff Hunt trail. Today I’m sharing the Womenstuff Hunt gift from Ghee: this beautiful Navy Rosa Dress.
The dress is sized for the following:
Belleza
Maitreya
Slink
Fitmesh with an alpha layer for classic avatars
Now… if I could just find someone to help me with these bags…
Belated happy holidays to you, fabulous readers! 😀
Whatever you celebrate, I hope you are having a wonderful, restful holiday season. I’ve been enjoying some quiet time at home with my family, as well as catching up on DVR’d TV shows that I hadn’t had time to watch. Not very exciting, but definitely what I needed.
Gifts Galore
If you’re a Maitreya Lara body wearer, you’ll want to run – not walk – over to the Maitreya mainstore. Earlier this week, not one, not two, but SEVEN gifts were put under the Christmas tree for members of the Maitreya V.I.P. in-world group. The gifts are special Christmas editions of Maitreya classics that had not yet been updated for Lara mesh body, and I’m wearing two of them here today.
I’ve been wearing this super-sexy draped dress for a couple of days and getting compliments wherever I go. The lovely Maitreya Mignon Evening Burgandy dress dips low in the back and hugs your curves in all the right places.
I paired the dress with the Maitreya Gold Shanti Burgandy heels for Maitreya high feet. The wrapped leather ties in the back and is a perfect match with the Mignon dress.
Keep in mind that these are gifts for wearers of the Maitreya Lara mesh body. They may or may not fit other mesh bodies (especially the shoes), but it might be worth a try.
According to the notecard (still in the notices), more updates of previous Maitreya items are coming, as well “some exciting newness concerning the Lara mesh body.” I can’t wait to find out what that last one is!
Bejeweled
If you’re a member of the Kunglers in-world group, you should have received a gorgeous Christmas gift in your group notices.
The Simone necklace and earrings set has dainty flowers of ruby and diamond and makes a “statement” without upstaging the Maitreya dress.
If you don’t find the gift in your group notices, you can head over to the Kunglers mainstore to pick up a copy.
Beautiful Betty
FABIA Mesh Hair recently set out this cute Betty hair as a Christmas gift. The gift includes a fatpack of colors, as well as a styling HUD which will give you 5 different styles to choose from.
FABIA is also offering a 30% discount on all items in the store through January 7th.
Enjoy! ❤
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Serena is wearing…
Head: LeLutkaMay
Skin Applier: Glam AffairFederika
Eyeshadow: SlackGirlSmokelady Shadow (March Powder Pack for LeLutka)
Eyes Applier: A R T EVivid Eyes (November Powder Pack for LeLutka)
Lipstick: Izzie’sAll the Colors Matte Lipstick
Hair: FABIA Mesh HairBetty (group gift / free to join)
Jewelry: KunglersSimone Necklace & Earrings (group gift / 50L to join)
Body: MaitreyaLara
Dress: MaitreyaMignon Evening Burgundy (group gift / free to join)
Shoes: MaitreyaShanti Burgundy (group gift / free to join)
Pose by Pink Hustler
Photographed at La Vie
I woke up this morning to the sound of these sweet birds chirping in my new bird feeder. I just had to come out and say hello. 😀
Red and White
S@BBiA set out a couple of new gifts this month, and I’m wearing both of them here today. They are perfect for staying warm and cozy during a walk in the snow.
The first gift is my dress, which is new on the lucky board. The Slit Sweater Dress & Velour Pleated Skirt comes in 2 pieces, so you could possibly wear them separately if you wished. Both items come in a one-size-fits-all mesh with an alpha layer.
The second gift is these red suede Western Boots, which are S@BBiA’s newest group gift. The boots are sized for Maitreya and Slink feet.
I love the way both gifts go together so well. 🙂
Christmas Cardinals
{What Next} sent out a new gift to group members: this lovely Winter Bird Feeder with cardinals. It comes in a snowy version (pictured here) and a no snow version.
You should still find the gift in your notices. If it’s not there, just head over to the {What Next} mainstore and click the vendor to receive your gift.
Whether you are with friends and family or spending the holidays alone, I wish you peace and happiness. ❤
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Serena is wearing…
Head: LeLutkaMay
Skin Applier: Glam AffairFederika
Eyeshadow: ARISEEnya Makeup Set (November Powder Pack for LeLutka)
Eyes Applier: Izzie’sWinter Eyes (Greys & Blues)
Lip Gloss: Izzie’sApplier Lipgloss (March Powder Pack for LeLutka)
Hair: WasabiAspen (includes scarf)
Body: MaitreyaLara
Gloves: Izzie’sBasic Fluffy Gloves
Tights: Izzie’sCozy Tights
Dress: S@BBiASlit Sweater Dress & Velour Pleated Skirt (group lucky board / free to join)
Boots: S@BBiAWestern Boots Red Suede (group gift / free to join)
Pose by An Lar Poses (slightly modded)
Greetings, fabulous readers! I’m back in the saddle bringing more awesome gifts for you and your equine buddy!
Baby, It’s Cold Outside
Brrr, it’s cold on the trail today, but I’m staying warm and cozy in this beautiful coat. The Kabira Coat is the December group gift from Sevyn East and comes in the following sizes:
Belleza
eBody
Maitreya
Slink
TMP
Tonic
Not only does the coat come in this Christmas-y green color, but with the magic of a texture-change HUD, it also comes in blue, black, and a pretty purply-pink.
Note: the gift I picked up had an attachment problem with the HUD, but hopefully, that is fixed now. If it’s not, just rez the HUD on the ground and make your selection that way. It still works. 🙂
Horsin’ Around
Fergus is back in his horse body today after spending a few days as a stag, and he’s chomping at the bit to share some of his free finds with you:
Fergus’s antlers – with holiday ribbons and lights – are a gift from Jinx at The Chapter Four. There is also similar set for “hooomans” in the box.
If you have already purchased the Norse Gods Tack Set for your WHRH, there’s a free gift waiting for you at the Jinx store. The Xmas Texture HUD will turn your tack a pretty red and gold with a white blanket. There are versions for heavies as well as WB/QH in the box.
The Snowy Hoof Applier is a free gift from CINNAMON. You’ll find this – and several more WHRH gifts – under the Christmas tree at the Water Horse Mall.
Another gift from The Chapter Four is this hair from Blossom. The BMGH 02 Xmas Edition hair comes in 6 different colors and includes the Santa hat. It’s not labeled as unisex, but I think this hair could also be worn by fellas who like a longer look. One thing: there appears to be some sort of light built in, which you can see right under my hat where the hair parts. I could not figure out how to turn this off (no mod), but it’s really not a big deal.
My jewelry is a gift from Elle et Lui at The Chapter Four. The necklace and earrings are included. There is no resizer, but you can do a right-click > edit > stretch if you need to change the size.
Finally… my gloves are a gift from E-Clipse Designs. A texture-change HUD is included so you can change the color from black to brown or sand. The gloves are Bento-enabled, so you will need to remove your hands if you don’t want them showing through the gloves. Guys, there is also a version for you, which Carson showed off HERE.
Whew – that’s all for now. Happy trails to you! 😀
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Serena is wearing…
Head: LeLutkaMay
Skin Applier: Glam AffairFederika
Eyeshadow: A R T EEyeshadow Collection (November Powder Pack for LeLutka)
Eyes Applier: Izzie’sWinter Eyes (Browns & Greens)
Blush: Izzie’sWinter Blush Gift (free gift / 0L)
Lipstick: Pink FuelGlamour Gloss Nudes (March Powder Pack for LeLutka)
Jewelry: Elle et LuiChristmas Jewelry (TCF group gift / 10L to join)
Hair: BlossomBMGH 02 Xmas Edition(TCF group gift / 10L to join)
Body: MaitreyaLara
Gloves: E-Clipse DesignsChristmas 2017 Female Bento Gloves (group gift / free to join)
Coat: Sevyn EastKabira Coat (group gift / free to join)
Tights: Izzie’sCozy Tights
Boots: fri.dayGoldie Boots
Pose #1: The Texture BarnEquine Animotions Pack
Pose #2 by Marukin
Photographed at Holiday Trace
Fergus the Fashion Horse is wearing…
Water HorseBelgian Draft Riding Horse The Painted PonyLumi Coat Applier CINNAMONSnowy Hoof Applier (free gift under tree / 0L) JinxNorse Gods Tack Set (Draft) JinxXmas HUD for the Norse Gods Tack Set (free gift / must own Norse Gods Tack Set) JinxAntlers for the WHRH (TCF group gift / 10L to join)
TGIF, fabulous readers! A few days ago, I paid a visit to On9 and found BUNCHES of gifts set out from the vendors for this round. I’m sharing some of my favorites with you here today.
NOTE: To pick up these gifts, you will need to head over to On9 and join the freein-world group.
Take Back Your Mink
Just kidding, don’t you dare!
When I put on this gorgeous satin dress with the mink jacket, I felt sort of Paris Hilton-y, so that’s where the name for this post came from. 😉
The Marlena dress and jacket is the On9 gift from AnaMarkova. It comes in the following sizes:
Belleza
Maitreya
Slink
TMP
The dress and jacket are separate pieces, so you could wear the dress without the jacket, or wear the jacket with another outfit if you choose. I like versatility. 🙂
Dressed to Impress… With FREE Gifts
The fashionable AnaMarkova dress isn’t the only On9 gift I’m wearing today. Here are a few more!
ICONIC’s gift is a generous pack of hair. Katherine includes 6 color packs, as well as a styler HUD so you can choose from 2 different styles.
HAYSURIZA is gifting a huge set of pearl jewelry. The set includes:
Necklace* (includes optional add-on decoration)
Bracelet (optional add-on decoration)
Earrings for day wear*
Earrings for evening wear
Choker
Ring* (2 options)
* The asterisked items are the ones I’m wearing in this photo.
So Sparkly
The final On9 gift I’m sharing today is this glittery nail palette from Alaskametro<3.
Mani/pedi appliers for Maitreya, Slink, and Omega-enabled hands are included. You can apply all the same color or a mix of all five if you prefer. The Maitreya HUD has a button to apply a mix of all the colors.
A girl really can’t have too much glitter, can she? ❤
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Serena is wearing…
Head: LeLutkaMay
Skin Applier: Glam AffairFederika
Eyeshadow: ARISEEnya Makeup Set (November Powder Pack for LeLutka)
Eyes Applier: A R T EVivid Eyes (November Powder Pack for LeLutka)
Lipstick: Bold & BeautyUltra Matte Lip Collection (March Powder Pack for LeLutka)
Jewelry: HAYSURIZAPearl 121 Model Accessories (On9 group gift / free to join)
Hair: ICONICKatherine (On9 group gift / free to join)
Body: MaitreyaLara
Nails: Alaskametro<3New Year Black/Copper Nail Appliers (On9 group gift / free to join)
Dress: AnaMarkovaMarlena Dress & Mink Jacket (On9 group gift / free to join)
Dog: Black BantamHold Me Pup (50L gacha @ The Chapter Four)
Pose by me
Photographed at NonStop
Hello, fabulous readers! I’m finally feeling the holiday spirit, thanks to some amazing gifts and deals. So hang on to your sleigh – we’ve got a lot to cover here!
Silver Bells
I was so thrilled when I got the notice that LeLutka was sending out their annual Spirit Tree. This year’s tree is a beauty: snowy green with big, silver decorations. And the best part is that it’s completely FREE!
Just join the LeLutka in-world group (NOT the LeLutka For Me users group) and save a copy from the notices. Or head over to the store to pick one up, if you’d rather. Lots of past group gifts are available (including FREE hair), so be sure to grab those as well, if you haven’t already done so.
The Spirit Tree is resizable with a right-click > edit > stretch. Be sure to watch your land impact, because the tree gets more “primmy” as it gets larger.
More Advent Gifts
[CIRCA] Living is hosting their 8th Annual Advent Calendar, and the gifts are really lovely!
This year’s Advent is a bit different:
From Dec 1 – 24, [CIRCA] will be offering a new advent item (up to 4 per day) in a numbered square.
This works similar to previous years except there is a new in-world group to join: [CIRCA] Living – Christmas Advents. It is free to join – just look for the RED group sign beside the large Advent tree on the wall.
You must wear your group tag (see above) to buy the contents of each square, except for the 0L surprise days. Each item will be 1L – 75L for any given day in the Advent tree. You can purchase any or all of the gifts for that day.
Sometimes there will be bonus squares on surprise days for an extra gift or color variation for group members, so don’t miss those.
On the Eve of Dec 24th, the group will be closed. Those still in the group at that time will receive the final gift on Dec 25th.
Sample items are on display in the store, and more will be displayed as the days go on. Each day’s gifts are only available for 2-3 days at a time, so don’t wait too long to check them out!
I’m showing a few [CIRCA] Advent items here (please note that not all are still available):
“Northern Forest” Hanging Christmas Words (over fireplace)
“Northern Forest” Holiday Garland 2a -Azure/Silver (on fireplace)
“Northern Forest” Stool – Cocoa Trees (right of fireplace)
“Frostine” Snowflake Gift Boxes (under tree – still available at the time of this post)
At the time of this post, days 9 – 12 are still available for purchase, including a really cute FREEBIE on day 9 (you want it, trust me).
Holiday Blues
I’m not feeling the blues, but I’m definitely wearing them! Not long ago, we welcomed I.M. Collection to the Fab Free Designer family. This made me happy because I really love their stuff (in case you hadn’t noticed, lol)!
So today I’m wearing I.M. Collection’s new gift for Fab Free group members, which includes both the dress and heels. Dress sizes include Belleza, Maitreya, and Slink, as well as a Fitmesh version. The shoes are sized for Belleza, Maitreya, and Slink mesh feet.
To pick up your gift, pop on your Fabulously Free in SL group tag and head over to the I.M. Collection in-world store. You’ll find the Fab Free gift next to the fireplace around the corner.
P.S. If you join the I.M. Collection group for 50L, there are 12 MORE GIFTS for you to pick up, as well as one for SLF&O group members. 😀
Look at These Nails!
Seriously, I am really loving these nails from LIVIA. And the best part is that they are a completely FREE gift for the Women Only Hunt 4.
The Snow Royale nail appliers work on Slink and Maitreya mesh hands, as well as hands that are Omega compatible, such as Vista and Tuty (Omega installer sold separately). Four different designs are included, so depending on your hands, you can wear all the same design, or different designs on each finger, as I’m doing here.
NOTE: This hunt allows decoys, and there is at least one that I found in the store. But hang in there; the “real” snowflake is not too hard to find, especially if you have the clue before you go hunting. 🙂
Snow Chains
Before I end this very long post (sorry!), I want to mention my necklace, which was an Advent calendar gift from Snowpaws. The Metal Snowflake Necklace was the gift for day 4. It is not resizeable, but you can reposition it.
Like the Advent calendars I mentioned previously HERE, Snowpaws’s calendar gifts do not expire after one day, so you can still pick up all the previous days’ gifts. There’s an interesting selection of gifts, including jewelry, accessories, and home decor items. All gifts are completely FREE, and you don’t even need to join a group! 🙂
Enjoy!
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Serena is wearing…
Head: LeLutkaMay
Skin Applier: BellezaBelle (featured @ The Liaison Collaborative)
Eyeshadow: ARISEEnya Makeup Set (November Powder Pack for LeLutka)
Eyes Applier: Izzie’sYonder Eyes
Necklace: SnowpawsMetal Snowflake Necklace (free gift / Advent Calendar Day #4)
Hair: TRUTH HAIRAthena
Body: BellezaIsis
Hands: SlinkDynamic Hands
Nails: LIVIASnow Royale Nails (free gift / WOH4)
Rings: AmalaThe Lumi Rings
Dress & Heels: I.M. CollectionFab Free Dec. Dress (Fab Free group gift / free to join)
Pose #1 by Imeka
Pose #3 by InDiGo
Decor Items…
LeLutkaSpirit Tree (group gift / free to join) LISP BazaarArtemis Fireplace Bleached Warm [CIRCA]“Northern Forest” Hanging Christmas Words [CIRCA]“Northern Forest” Holiday Garland 2a -Azure/Silver [CIRCA]“Northern Forest” Stool – Cocoa Trees [CIRCA]“Frostine” Snowflake Gift Boxes (50L / Day 10 Group Advent / free to join) StoraxTreeSimple Elegance Mesh Braided Moose Rug {what next}December Potted Poinsettia {what next}Holiday Nutcracker {what next}Sierra Kettle & Mugs JIANFun in the Sun Frenchies #19 (50L in-store gacha)
Oh my goodness, hasn’t this been an amazing week of shopping and gift-getting? Thank goodness SL offers an endless supply of 24-hour coffee shops so we can always find a caffeine pick-me-up to keep us going. 😆
The only thing I love more than December Advent calendars is December Advent calendars that don’t expire after one day! You know, sometimes Real Life happens, and you can’t get in-world one day so you end up missing out on a really amazing gift.
Well, today I bring you glad tidings of TWO stores that have Advent calendars with gifts you can pick up until Christmas!
Advent Adventures
PurpleMoon Creations has once again set out an Advent calendar with beautiful, high-quality gifts. I’m showing you three of them today.
First up is the gorgeous green Velvet Dress, which was the Advent gift for day #7. It comes in the following mesh sizes:
Fitmesh XXS-L with an alpha layer
Belleza
Maitreya
Slink
The jewelry you see here were also Advent gifts from PurpleMoon. My necklace and earrings were the gifts for day #5, and the pretty snow globe ring was the gift for day #8. I don’t believe the ring is specifically for bento-enabled hands, but it seems to work fine with my Maitreya hands.
Another must-visit Advent calendar is the one at Hello Dave. Each day, there is a new, holiday-themed nail palette for Maitreya, Slink, and Omega-enabled (includes Belleza, Empire, and Vista) hands. I’m wearing the day #6 palette, which is white with delicate gold snowflakes.
To receive these – and more! – Advent gifts, you will need to join each store’s in-world group. But it’s a small price to pay for the fabulous gifts you will receive, not only at Christmas, but ALL YEAR LONG, as both stores are extremely generous with gifts. 😀
P.S. Just a note about my shoes by BREATHE: they are still available as a free gift at FaMESHed. But don’t look for them under the Christmas tree; you’ll find them next to one of the concierge tables outside the glass ring. These shoes come with a texture-change HUD and were originally shown in black by Love HERE last month.
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Musical inspiration:
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Serena is wearing…
Head: LeLutkaMay
Skin Applier: Glam AffairFederika
Eyeshadow: ARISEEnya Makeup Set (November Powder Pack for LeLutka)
Eyes Applier: A R T EVivid Eyes (November Powder Pack for LeLutka)
Lipstick: Izzie’sAll The Colors Matte Lipstick
Necklace & Earrings: PurpleMoon CreationsFormal Set 002 Xmas Edition (Group Advent Day #8 / 50L to join)
Ring: PurpleMoon CreationsHoly Globe Ring (Group Advent Day #8 / 50L to join)
Hair: TRUTH HAIRNatalie
Body: MaitreyaLara
Nails: Hello DaveNail Appliers December 6th (Group Advent Day #6 / 100L to join)
Dress: PurpleMoon CreationsVelvet Dress(Group Advent Day #8 / 50L to join)
Shoes: BREATHEMelena Heels (FaMESHeD group gift / free to join)
Pose #1 by Reel Poses (shopping bag by Glitterati Poses)
Pose #2 by Lyrium
Photographed at SSOC Cafe
You know the snow is piled high when you have to ride a deer to get around!
Truth be told, I’ve been having so much fun riding around on this sweet, obliging stag that I haven’t wanted to stop. Today, we explored the beautiful forests of IASWAS – Groenland Kangamiut. The sim is full of lovely mountain trails perfect for skiing or sledding… we even saw a few people riding bicycles!
The White Knitted Coat comes in sizes for Belleza, Maitreya, and Slink mesh bodies. The Red Fur Collar comes in one size and cannot be resized; however, you can move it around to reposition if needed.
Make Me Blush
The weather outside is frightful… and my cheeks are sporting a delightful blush thanks to a free gift I picked up at Izzie’s.
The Winter Blush Gift comes with appliers for Catwa, LeLutka, Slink, and Omega mesh heads, as well as tattoo layers for classic avatars.
No need to join a group. Just head over to the Izzie’s mainstore and click to buy for 0L.
P.S. There are a few more gifts under the tree so be sure you check them all out before you leave. 😀
Hey, fabulous readers! Get your running shoes back on because I have another stop for you to make in the Peace on Earth Hunt!
Falling Stars
I.M. Collection is offering this beautiful cranberry-colored dress with golden stars as their gift for the POE Hunt.
But be warned, ladies: this dress is not for the shy or faint-of-heart. It not only shows a tasteful peek on the sides, but it is also cut waaaaay down to *there in the back. It is sure to make your special fella’s heart beat a bit quicker when he sees it! 😉
Sizes include the following:
Fitmesh XS-XL
Belleza
Maitreya
Slink
Did I mention that the matching heels are included? Yep, they are, and they’ll fit Belleza, Maitreya, and Slink mesh feet.
My Pretty Hair
I picked up this pretty hairdo from the lucky board at Pr!tty. May comes in a fatpack of colors, and a couple of really cute hairbands are included. Be sure to join the free in-world group before your lucky letter comes up. 🙂