Easy Silence

Happy Friday, Fabulouses!  Ripey and I are enjoying the easy silence at Borneo Isle while we tell you about two free group gifts to get your weekend off to a fantastic start.  I think you’ll love both of them as much as I do.

Free Tresses

My loosely braided locks, called Tori, are the latest free group gift from Truth Hair for VIP members.  With a full fatpack of all colors, plus a stylist HUD, you have so many options to choose from.  Featuring long, side-swept bangs that frame each side of your face, this soft, casual hairstyle is ideal for a day of relaxing by the shore.   Although the Truth VIP group has a 350L join fee, Truth Hawks generously gifts members with a full fat-pack of a hairstyle each month.  In addition, the group chat is quite active and friendly, and I’ve picked up a number of tips and pointers.   I really look forward to reading the chat messages each day.

Casual Summer Stylin’

At Rowena’s Designs, I scooped up this adorable Angie crop top and belted shorts outfit, which is a free gift for the Maitreya Gifts, Sales and News Group.  With a floral print, spaghetti style straps, and a loosely flowing hemline, this top is sure to be a summer staple in my wardrobe from now on.  I opted for a charcoal print and black shorts, but the gift includes a color change HUD for both the top and shorts with 6 hues ranging from green, red, blue, purple, and brown as well as the black.  The shorts feature a buckled strap on the sides and a tantalizing glimpse of skin.  The snug fit of the shorts contrasts beautifully with the ruffled top.  The MGSN Group has no join fee, so you can add this cute set to your inventory completely for free.

Sizes and Mesh Body Compatibility:

• Fitmesh in XXS, XS, S, M, L
• Mesh in XXS, XS, S, M, L
• Alpha layer for classic avatars
• Maitreya
• Physique
• Venus

Kat is wearing…

Mesh Body:  Maitreya Lara

Mesh Head:  LAQ Bento Motion Capture Gaia

Head Applier:  LAQ Sophia

Eyes:  IKON Triumph Eyes in Storm

Hair:  Truth Hair Tori (free group gift for Truth Hair VIP Group 0L/350L to join)

Necklace:  EarthStones Eternity Circle Drop Necklace

Top and Shorts:  Rowena’s Designs Angie Crop Top and Shorts (free gift for the Maitreya Gifts, Sales and News Group 0L/0L to join)

Flip Flops:  Reign Cali Flip Flops (available at Collabor88)

Mesh Feet:  Slink

Pose:  aDORKable Poses (store closed)

Sim:  Borneo Isle

Tune:  Easy Silence by the Dixie Chicks

IM Free and IM Fameshed

IM Free!

Hey, fabulous readers! A few weeks ago, I shared a group gift from a new store called I.M. Collection, and I mentioned that the group join fee was going to go from free to 50L. But guess what? It’s still free! And to celebrate the group getting up to 100 members, a special gift has been set out!

The 100 Member Gift includes linen trousers and a sexy, off-the-shoulder sweater, and comes in sizes for Belleza, Maitreya, and Slink mesh bodies. You can find this gift by the stairs as you come in the door.

IM Accessorized!

Like Love, I also braved the lag at FaMESHed, and managed to pick up some amazing gifts! I do love me some purses, so I was thrilled to find this Tied Clutch from REIGN. It comes with a 25-color texture-change HUD, so it will surely match everything you wear. You can also click the back to resize.

My bangle bracelet is the gift from BREATHE, and it comes in white and black with gold trim. You can also click to bring up the resize menu.

The FaMESHed group is free to join. Check out the gifts Love shared here and here.

IM Manicured!

Finally, my manicure is the latest group gift from Hello Dave. The Hello Dave in-world group is 100L to join, but generous gifts are provided to members.

 

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Serena is wearing…

Head: LeLutka Simone 2.7
Head Applier: Amara Beauty Pamela (April Powder Pack exclusive)
Eyes: LeLutka Simone Eyes
Body: Maitreya Lara
Hair: TRUTH HAIR Harmony (with Zoya bangs)
Hands: VISTA PROHANDS
Manicure: Hello Dave Love Story (group gift / 100L to join)
Necklace: Maxi Gossamer Pearl Necklace
Bracelet: BREATHE Sahara Bangle (FaMESHed group gift / free to join)
Pants/Top: I.M. Collection 100 Member Gift (group gift / free to join)
Shoes: fri.day Lola Platforms (featured @ Collabor88)
Handbag: REIGN Tied Clutch (FaMESHed group gift / free to join)
Pose: !bang poses
Location: West of the Rain

I Got a Peaceful Easy Feelin’

Happy Rez Day to Me!

Earlier in the week, I celebrated my 7th Rez Day by picking up a few gifts for myself from the Peace By Peace Hunt. This is a brand-new hunt produced by the same team that puts on the Peace on Earth Hunt each winter, although on a much smaller scale.

There are several lovely gifts to find on this hunt, including a few nice finds for the fellas (hey, Carson!). This sexy sundress is from Ghee and comes in the following sizes:

• Standard mesh XXS-L (no alpha)
• Belleza Freya, Isis, and Venus
• Maitreya Lara
• Slink Physique and Hourglass

The Peace By Peace Hunt runs until May 31st. Each gift is 1L, and you’ll be looking for a teal-colored puzzle piece.

Have a peaceful rest of the weekend, fabulous readers! 🙂

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Serena is wearing…

Head: LeLutka Simone 2.7
Head Applier: Amara Beauty Pamela (April Powder Pack exclusive)
Eyes: LeLutka Simone Eyes
Eyeshadow: SlackGirl Smoke Lady (April Powder Pack exclusive)
Body: Maitreya Lara
Hair: TRUTH HAIR Deja
Hands: VISTA PROHANDS
Jewelry: Maxi Gossamer Khaleesi’s Temptation
Dress: Ghee Stripey Sheath Dress (PBP Hunt / 1L)
Shoes: REIGN Nikki Heels
Handbag: REIGN Renegade Clutch (50L gacha)
Pose: An Lar Poses The Fling Series (free gift)
Location: Corlevoli Beach

 

Let the Rain Kiss You

Hello Fabulouses!  Ripley and I got caught out in a spring shower while exploring the One Caress sim, but fortunately, it was a warm, gentle sprinkle.  While the pupster splashed merrily in the watery world, I tilted my chin upward, and enjoyed the kiss of rain drops.

A Sweetheart of a Deal

My strapless fuschia mini dress is a free gift at Xtravagance.  I love the piping along the bodice, the way it hugs my curves, and the heart-dotted leather with a subtle sheen.  A variety of textures on the frock provide just the right amount of visual interest.  Since the package includes appliers for numerous mesh bodies, plus mesh for classic avatars, you’re sure to find just the right fit!  Best of all, the Carmele dress is completely free, with no group required.  Simply teleport to Xtravagance, click the sign, and pay a whopping zero lindens to add this saucy number to your inventory.

What’s Included:

• Appliers for Freya, Isis, Venus Ebody, Maitreya, Slink Hourglass, Slink Physique, TMP, Tonic Curvy, and Tonic Fine
• Mesh for classic avatars in XS, S, M, L, XL
• Alpha layer for classic avatars

Seeking Sunshine After the Rain

Not long after I snapped this picture, my playful pup bounded toward me, plowed a wave of water up over my toes, shook himself thoroughly, and drenched me with a cascade of droplets.   Time to seek out a thirsty towel and some rays before I catch a cold.  Until my next post, happy shopping!

~ Kat (and Ripley)

Kat is Wearing…

Mesh Body:  Maitreya Lara

Mesh Head:  Catwa Annie

Head Applier:  Glam Affair Moirah

Eyeliner:  Teapi Eyeliner for Catwa Mesh Head (35L on the Marketplace)

Eyes:  IKON Triumph Eyes in Coffee

Lipstick Applier:  Izzie’s Catwa Lipstick Applier (Aiko)

Hair:  Magika Written

Earrings:  Elemental Earth Designs Sweetheart Chandelier Earrings (75L on the Marketplace)

Dress:  Xtravagance Carmele Pink (free/no group required)

Footwear:  Reign Lindsey Heels (available at Uber)

Mesh Hands/Feet:  Slink

Pose: NRJ Pose

Sim:  One Caress, Beck

 

Have Some Compassion

Well hello there FabFree Readers!  As I was puttering around in the yard over the weekend, I noticed that  family of cats has made a home in the shed.   I’ll need to get them vet checked and find them good homes, but I think I will keep this little snuggly one for myself.  I’m sure he won’t mind if I bring in just one more little pet, right?

Step Into My Pose

If you’d like to pose with the family of cats, take a trip over to LW Poses and join their inworld group.  This group is free to join and once you do, you can pick up the Compassion for Animals Pose as shown in my photo :).

You Won’t Believe It, But My Outfit Is 10L!

The Springtacious Cart Sale @ The Wash has begun and the streets are lined with 10L displays set out by some amazing designers from far and wide!  I picked up the Becca Outfit that includes the jean shorts, tank top and plaid shirt ALL for just 10L on the Finale Couture display.  In the folder you’ll find XS-L mesh sizes with co-ordinating alpha layers for each article of clothing.

Note:  Wear a smaller size in the tank top than you do for the shirt so it doesn’t show through the outer shirt.

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Love is wearing…

Mesh Body – Maitreya Lara
Mesh Head – Catwa Candy
Head Applier –  Glam Affair Renee 
Eyes – IKON Triumph Eyes Dusk
Hair – Elua Stella (75L per play / instore gacha)
Outfit – Finale Couture Becca (10L @ The Wash Cart Sale)
Boots – Reign Nashville
Pose – Luane’s World Compassion For Animals (free group gift / 0L / free to join)
Sim – Luane’s Magical World

 

G L O R I A

Hello There Fab Free’rs! I hope your weekend was a fun one. I had a fantastic weekend, and now I’m happy to be here where I get to share my latest freebie find with you. The credit for this find should really go to Love however. She spotted the outfit at Sn@tch during one of her recent shopping excursions and told me about it. She knows me so well! I do love retro pinup styles, especially when they are a little sassy like this one.

Why be a Betty When You Can be a Veronica? 

Okay so really I think Betty was just as awesome as Veronica, and Archie was lucky either of them paid him any attention! This outfit just screamed Veronica to me, even though it’s name is Gloria. Before I go off on a tangent about the dynamics of the Betty, Veronica, Archie love triangle and confuse everyone further, I’ll just get to the details. The fully mesh Gloria outfit is absolutely FREE at Sn@tch. There’s no need to join a group or wear a tag, just head over to  Sn@tch and check out the FREEbie area Love mentioned in her recent post “A Whole New Sn@tch“. In the box you’ll get the capri pants, the cardigan, and a cardigan/tank top combo in 5 standard mesh sizes, and of course the matching alpha layers. Additionally the cardigan/tank combo comes with the tank top in black or red. Sn@tch your FREE outfit, and tons of other fantastic freebies and inexpensive items at the new Sn@tch main store.

Here are the details, Enjoy!

Hair – *Besom~ Debrossi *Essentials*

Skin –  [theSkinnery] Estee (Catwa Applier) – champagne

Head – CATWA HEAD Lilo Bento

Outfit – :::Sn@tch Gloria Retro Outfit::: – FREE

Shoes – REIGN.- Peep Toe Pumps- Black

Body/Hands/Feet – Maitreya – Lara

*Pose by WetCat

A cure for rain

Rain, rain go away

Nursery rhymes are rather common in my real life day to day and that particular one has been a ‘fan favorite’ as of late probably due to the fact that it’s been drizzling or outright storming off and on this entire week. To escape, I’ve been traversing through the sunniest sims I could find and it’s pretty fortunate that there are some great deals at the moment to help make my travels a whole lot less costly. Since I’ve been finding my (virtual) self on the uneven ground of the great outdoors more often than not, I thought it prudent to take advantage of the newest group gift from Reign. The Arianna sneakers are not only gorgeous and great quality two hallmarks that I’ve come to associate with Reign but the gift package also includes two different style variations if you’re wearing them for flat mesh feet and a size that fits mesh high feet as well. As someone who hasn’t gotten around to getting flat feet, it was nice to be able to slip on some sneakers for a change on my Slinks.

Here’s a rundown of styles and compatible mesh feet included in the gift package:

• Belleza mesh feet: Regular, Slipped on, Sloppy (for Belleza Flat) Trippies (for Belleza High)
• Maitreya mesh feet: Regular, Slipped on, Sloppy (for Maitreya Flat) Trippies (for Maitreya High)
• Slink mesh feet: Regular, Slipped on, Sloppy (for Slink Flat) Trippies (for Slink High)
• TMP mesh feet: Regular, Slipped on, Sloppy (for TMP bare) Trippies (for TMP Ouch)

If you’re wondering what the style variations are for the flat feet it’s between wearing your sneakers normally, and simply slipping them on to leave the ends folded up under your heel. It’s a nice, slouchy detail to be sure. The gift package also includes a hud that allows you to choose between three different colors schemes (red with white hearts, white with black hearts and black with white hearts) for the body of your shoes as well as the laces (choice of three colors) and the sole of the shoe (choice of two colors)

The Reign group has a joining fee of 250L however you can still pick up older group gifts while you’re there.

Welcome addition

It’s certainly a good idea to stock up on those comfy clothes now that I’m nursing a bad case of wanderlust, though truth be told I would have snapped up this lovely pair of denim shorts from Ibela Store on the Marketplace anyway. There’s a serious lack of shorts or even pants in my inventory (or maybe they’re just hidden under the mountains of pet food) so the Mina shorts with it’s high waist and faded wash are certainly a welcome addition. Priced at only 1L, I was pretty glad that I didn’t have to break the bank too.

Sizing details:

• Five Standard Mesh sizes (XS-XL) with a good alpha layer for classic avatars.
• One size for the Slink Physique mesh body.
• One size for the Maitreya mesh body.

And that’s a wrap. I’m going to go spend my time with these two cuties, they’re pretty convinced I’m one of them. I’ll leave with a close up picture of the Arianna Sneakers to give you a better picture of what the style variations are. Have fun out there guys!

 

 

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On Sheidey…

Skin- Alaskametro Serenity (0L/No group tag required @ Free Dove)
Hair– Mello HA 05 (In store gacha/50L per pull)
Eyes –  Mesange Athena (0L/No group tag required)
Top – Fab Chic Foxy Top (2L on the Marketplace/Previously blogged by Love {HERE})
Shorts – Ibela Store Mina (1L on the Marketplace)
Shoes – Reign Arianna Sneakers (0L/Group Gift/Tag required/250L join fee)
Feet – Slink High
Hands– Slink Casual

Pose: Elephante

Sim: Nouvelles Adventures 

Just One Day

A Shadow In The Night

Good evening FabFree Readers!  As I was sitting down to dinner tonight, I noticed one of my pups (Shadow) was missing.  I wasn’t all that surprised…  often I find him on Serena’s doorstep all googley eyed, peering in the window while one of her dogs peers back out.  With the help of a trusty flashlight that I was able to pick up at Ironwood Hills for free at their landing point, I caught him about half way to Serena’s and boy was he disappointed.  Back to the dog house with you Shadow!

About My Dog Chasing Outfit

I put my outfit together this morning with some free pieces of the new 7Seas Fishing Prize called “Just One Day” at Sn@tch!  I am wearing the Kari Velvet Halter Top, Jessie Skater Skirt and Ribbed Tights (Omega Applier), however you can fish for the whole set that contains the 25 mix and matchable pieces shown below in the vendor ad.
If you are unfamiliar with how 7Seas Fishing works in Second Life, you simply need to pick up the one time purchase fishing rod for 100L at the pond vendor, then you can fish for free over and over for future prizes!

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Love is wearing…

Mesh Body – Maitreya Lara
Mesh Head – Catwa Candy
Head Applier –  Glam Affair Renee 
Eyes – IKON Triumph Eyes Dusk
Hair – TRUTH Bexley
Shirt – Sn@tch Kari Velvet Halter Top (free / 0L / 7Seas Fishing Vendor)
Skirt – Sn@tch Jessie Skater Skirt (free / 0L / 7Seas Fishing Vendor)
Stockings – Sn@tch Ribbed Tights Dark Omega HUD (free / 0L / 7Seas Fishing Vendor)
Boots – Reign ANAIYA Boots (free group gift / 0L / 250L to join)
Flashlight – MESH Flashlight for Either Hand V.1.0 (free @ Ironwood Hills)
Dog – JIAN Lively Labs Adult Companion (50L per play / instore gacha)
Pose by Le Poppycock
Sim – Ironwood Hills

 

A Silly Little Thing Called Love

Inspiring the uninspired…

While I was rummaging through my folder of items yet to post, I came across the latest FREE group gift from Signature Pose. Silly is a couples pose, so I called up Love, who was feeling uninspired by her own photo shoot, and she came over (after stopping for an outfit of her own to show).  The Signature Pose Group is FREE to join.

What she’s wearing…

Love wanted me to make sure I talked about her outfit. She even wrote it down for me so I wouldn’t forget. (tl:dr  I lost the notecard and is going to wing it.) The Brigit Top & Capris by Rowena’s Designs is a FREE group gift to SLF&O members. I do remember Love mentioning that there is a texture changing HUD for both the tank top and the crop top. The SLF&O group is FREE to join.

What he’s wearing…

There is a new gift out in the Menstuff Lounge. The Mesh Spilled Paint Open Hoodie by Ruca Tease is FREE to Menstuff members. The hoodie comes in sizes XS- XL. The group does have a $50L join fee.  I hope everyone takes a moment today to feel inspired and be silly.

 

Love is wearing…

Mesh Body – Maitreya  Lara
Mesh Head – Catwa  Candy
Head Applier – Glam Affair Renee
Eyes – IKON   Triumph Eyes Dusk
Hair – Magika Amuse Me
Outfit – Rowena’s Designs Brigit Top & Capri (free SLF&O group gift / 0L / free to join)
Shoes – Reign Rome Lace Up Heels –

Carson is wearing…

Outerwear: Ruca Tease – Mesh Spilled Paint Open Hoodie  @ Menstuff Lounge (FREE Group Gift $0L/$50L to join)
Pants & Shoes: R2A Creations – Brown Pants & Sneakers (FREE Group Gift $0L/$0L to join)
Mesh Body: ADAM – Male Mesh Body
Hair: no.match – No Cloud

Pose: Signature Pose – Silly (FREE Group Gift $oL/$oL to join)

 

     

Everybody Cut Footloose

Well hello Fab Free’rs! I’m happy to be here, and excited about the Fabulous freebies I get to share with you. For those that aren’t already aware, the Designer Showcase event is celebrating an anniversary this month. If there’s anything we have learned from the anniversaries of other events it’s that anniversaries often mean gifts! This anniversary round of Designer Showcase is no different in that aspect. There are so many gifts, I didn’t even try to count them. That said, I of course picked a few of my personal favorites to share with you here. I can’t deny I watched the original 1984 version of Footloose yesterday evening and it completely inspired the way I chose to style this look!

1 Hundred Hoodie

This one-piece applier hoodie is the FREE Designer Showcase Anniversary gift from 1 Hundred. I really like how cute this hoodie is on its own, but I can attest that it looks equally cute with a pair of jeans. There is a hood add-on for some added dimension. This gift includes classic system layers, and an all-in-one applier hud with appliers for just about every mesh body part out there (at least it seems that way). The hud works for mesh bodies, booties, and breasts. You will need to join the Designer Showcase group and wear the group tag to pick up this gift. The Designer Showcase group is FREE to join.

Entice – Simple Life 

I just had to add in these nail appliers from Entice. They are so cute, and since I didn’t manage to get a decent up-close photo, I uploaded the vendor ad so you can see how cute these manicures are. This polish set is the FREE Designer Showcase Anniversary gift from Entice. I love the little gold studs and the matte finish. As you can see from the photo this nail applier hud will work for Belleza, Slink, Maitreya, and Omega compatible nails. Also, don’t forget you need to join the Designer Showcase group and wear that group tag to pick up the gifts.

Here are the Details, Enjoy!

Hair – +Spellbound+ Lionhearted // Grimoire : Complete

Head – CATWA HEAD Helena

Skin – Essences – Digby

Lipstick Applier – ~Shiny Stuffs~ CATWA Tinted Lip Balm Applier – FREE on the Marketplace *Originally Blogged Here 

Hoodie – 1 Hundred. Pullover Hoodie Set. Grey – FREE Group Gift @Designer Showcase /Group is FREE to Join 

Nail Applier – Entice – Simple Life Nails – FREE Group Gift @Designer Showcase /Group is FREE to Join

Body/Hands/Feet – Maitreya – Lara

Legwarmers w/slippers – REIGN.- BALLERINA WARMERS- BLACK

Boombox – [Since1975] BoomBox/C Black (Hand) – in store gacha, 75L per play

Dance Bar w/pose – Resplendent Ballet Barre

*Additional Pose by Le Poppycock

**Private Location