Making Sense of It All

It’s hard to believe that the Holidays are quickly coming to a close. I was just filling stockings and now I’m planning for New Years eve. Now, in Real Life, the Hubby and I are more cuddle up for a movie marathon with some sparkling cider and kisses at midnight. But on the Grid… I wanna be the one sparkling!

Like Love said… Sparkle on

The Sense Event is celebrating a bit early for New Years but it’s their 2nd year anniversary so why not? Many of the Designers are helping to celebrate by putting out fun free gifts for us. I have to admit, I almost skipped Celestina’s Weddings gift. I figured it would be something wedding related. Just goes to show, never judge a book by it’s cover. CW has given us this gorgeous violet cocktail dress and all the sparkle you could ask for to go with it. You’ll get not just the dress but also the two rings, the earrings and the brooch. And every piece is just spectacular. I can’t keep everything I pick up in my search for Blog posts…but I’m keeping this!

Sizes Included

• Belleza – Freya, Venus
• Maitreya
• SLink – Hourglass, Physique
• Tonic – Curvy, Fine
• Voluptuous

Strike a Pose

My sophisticated pose, that just happens to show off my new rings perfectly, is from Crystal Poses. Simply named “Single//1”, you can pick up the free pose at the Sense Event as well. Just join the Sense event Group, which is free to join, and you can help yourself to so many gifts it’s almost like Christmas all over again.

 

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Juli’s Stylin’

Mesh Head – LeLutka (Spencer- w/ my own edited shape)
Mesh Body – Maitreya – Lara
Ears – Aitui – gen 4 Elf Ears
Eyes – IKON – Hope Eyes in Field and Passion
Freckles Applier – [pout!] – Freckles and Beauty Marks Set 2
Hair – Sintiklia – Amelia 

Jewelry + Dress – Celestina’s Weddings – Candas – FREE/0L – Free Gift @ Sense Events

Pose- Crystal Poses – Single //1 – FREE/0L – Free Gift @ Sense Events

Photo Location – Whimberly

Red Bird

Hello Fab Free’rs! I found some hot freebies waiting at the Sense event and I’m super excited to share them with you. Both the dress and the necklace are free group gifts by Alter at the Sense event. I can’t say for certain if the two were made to go together or it’s just a happy coincidence. Either way, I think they make an awesome pair. Keep reading and I’ll explain exactly how to get both items for free.

The Dress – Not only is this sexy little red dress free, it’s fitted for just about everyone. It comes in quite a few mesh sizes, and includes an alpha layer for classic avatars. You’ll find the “Vixen” dress by Alter at the Sense event. Toward the back of the event there is a row of several group gifts, this dress is a free gift for members of the Mejora tu Apariencia or MTA group. The MTA group is free to join. Simply join the group then click the gift box while wearing your group tag.

Sizes Included: Fitmesh (xs-XL), Ebody, Maitreya Lara, Belleza (Isis, Freya, Venus), Slink (Physique, Hourglass), TMP, Tonic (Curvy, Fine)

The Necklace – Like the dress, this “Vianney” necklace is a free group gift at the Sense event. For this gift you’ll need to be wearing the Sense group tag. The Sense group is also free to join. Also, the necklace has resize scripts for easy fitting.

P.S. Though not shown, I thought it would be good to mention, there’s also a free men’s gift by Alter for the Sense group at the Sense event. It’s a complete outfit with shirt, pants, and shoes. The outfit is called “Owen”, and it happens to be red and black which would match the dress perfectly.

Here are the details!

Hair – TRUTH / Reyane – Past VIP Gift *Originally Blogged Here
Head – CATWA HEAD Koura Bento
Skin –  Essences – Vanya
Eyes – Buzzeri – [Buzz] Celestial Eyes – Wolf
Necklace – ::ALTER:: Vianney Necklace – Free Sense Group Gift/Group is Free to Join @Sense
Tattoo – The Ivory Rose – I&R Downhearted Tattoo
Dress – ::ALTER:: Vixen Strapless Mini Dress – Free MTA Group Gift/Group is Free to Join @Sense 
Body – Maitreya Mesh Body – Lara V4.1
Pose by Vestige
Photo Taken at Erebos Harbor

 

A Sharp Start to the New Year

Happy New Year, Fabulous Readers!  The other day, I told you about the Sense Event, showed a free gift I picked up there, and mentioned that there was another present there for the guys.  I decided to start off 2019 by sporting the second outfit I picked up – the Casey Formal Set by Alter.  Again, the generous designer has tucked everything you need for a complete outfit inside this free package.

Dressed for Success

Featuring a long sleeve, button down shirt, gleaming black trousers and lace up shoes all in black, this outfit is sharp looking, and can easily take you from a casual day of shopping with your lady to a night out on the town.  I really like the sheen of the pants because they contrast just enough with the top to add visual interest, yet still coordinate with the ebony theme.  The shoes are worn separately, but the clothing comes as a packaged set, so getting dressed quickly is a snap.  To add Casey to your SL closet, travel to the Sense Event, activate the Teleport Hub group tag (10L join fee) and click the vendor.  The free box contains versions for classic as well as mesh avatars, but I did have to switch to a different mesh body than my usual Belleza because there is no Jake option in the package.

Sizes and Mesh Body Compatibility:

• Classic Mesh in XS, S, M, L, XL (includes alpha layers)
• Signature
• Slink
• TMP
• Shoes for classic, Signature, Slink and TMP

Until my next post, happy shopping!

~ Stan (Kat)

Stan is wearing:

Mesh Body:  Slink Physique
Mesh Head:  Catwa Daniel
Head Applier:  Birth Shadow
Eyes:  Song Magi Eyes
Hair:  Vango Alex
Outfit:  Alter Casey Formal Set (free gift for members of the Teleport Hub group at the Sense Event – 0L/10L to join)
Canine Companion:  JIAN Scruffy Shepherd
Pose:  Wrong
Sim:  Author’s Point
Song:  Sharp Dressed Man by ZZ Top

Of Gifts and Goals

Hi there, Fabulous Readers!  The pupster and I decided to go for a long walk today and think about 2018.  I like to do that as the year ends and decide what to keep and what to improve.  The arrival of the new year brings a fresh, clean start, and I’m determined to set some realistic goals for myself – goals that I can stick to.  As we meandered through the winter wonderland scenes at Lemon Beach, I began by listing what went well in the past year.  For starters, finding budget friendly fashions and sharing them with our favorite readers is going right at the top of the “Keep on Trucking” list.

I Sense a Gift (or Two)

Earlier in the day, Rip and I made a visit to the Sense Event.  This monthly happening showcases new releases in a variety of categories from menswear to furniture to home and garden to kids’ items to women’s wear.  Each round opens on the 18th of the month.  We arrived and landed in front of a Christmas tree surrounded by free gifts.  Many of them are for the ladies, but I happily discovered two for the gentlemen.  The free gift box from Alter contains a deep crimson button down shirt, classic black trousers and even shoes.  The Owen top features rolled back cuffs, a subtle vertical stripe pattern, realistic folds and several buttons undone.  The solid black trousers fit well and coordinate perfectly with the top.  To complete the look, the generous designer also tucked a pair of oxfords inside the package as well.  The best part about this gift is that it includes standard mesh for classic avatars as well as styles for popular mesh bodies – all for free!  You just need to be a member of the Sense Event group, but it’s completely free to join.

Sizes and Mesh Body Compatibility:

• XS, S, M, L and XL (includes separate alpha layers)
• Adam
• Aesthetic
• Belleza
• Gianni
• Slink
• TMP

Setting Some Goals

Now that we’ve  examined what went well, it’s time to think of a few things to work on.  I know for sure Kat has some ideas for chores around the house, but I reckon there’s room on the “To Do” list for some quiet moments fishing with man’s best friend.  Isn’t that right, Rip?  Rip?! Now where did he get off to?  Ugh.  That dog can hear the rattle of a box of Ripley Snacks more than a country mile away.  Seems like he just might not be man’s best friend after all.  I guess I’d better head home and get to work repainting the trim around the doors and attacking that “Honey Do” list.  There will be plenty of time for fishing down the road (I hope).  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
Hair:  Vango Alex
Outfit:  Alter Owen (free gift for members of the Sense Event group at The Sense Event – 0L/0L to join)
Necklace:  Amias April Gift  (free for members of the Amias group first blogged here – 0L/0L to join)
Canine Companion:  JIAN Scruffy Shepherd
Pose:  Tuty’s
Sim:  Lemon Beach

Narcisse @ Noon For Monthly Midnight Madness

Hello FabFree Readers!  It’s Monthly Midnight Madness Weekend again and I am a little late with the news, but there is still time to slap those boards at noon SLT!

A Trip To The Atlantic

Make sure you stop in at Narcisse at Noon to get in on the Monthly Midnight Madness offer!  The Maitreya fitted Ridley Bikini I am wearing today in the beautiful Atlantic blue shade is the prize!  There is an add-on colour HUD for purchase.  If you happen to miss getting in on the board at noon today, there will be a last chance vendor that will allow you to purchase this item afterwards at a very low price, don’t worry!

If you aren’t quite sure how this event works, you can visit their official blog for details.

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Love is wearing…

Mesh Body – Maitreya Lara
Mesh Head – Catwa Catya
Head Applier – Glam Affair Wendy (at The Pea Location)
Eyes – IKON Sovereign Eyes Dusk
Hair – Kuni Agatha (featured @ SENSE Event)

Bikini – Narcisse MMM Midday Exclusive Ridley Bikini – Atlantic (free @ Noon on 09/08/18 for Monthly Midnight Madness!)
Body Chain – Cynful Neveah

Pose – Lyrium Bento Series
Sim – Anduril

You Have 1 New Mail

Good morning FabFree 🙂

Have you checked out the FabFree Group Gift Listing lately?  It’s packed with amazing and free group gifts that you can pick up with your free to join Fabulously Free in SL inworld group tag.

Today I am wearing one of the newest gift additions to that list by Blackrose Fashion.  The Sophia Dress is a knee length black light knit sweater dress with an open, off the shoulder neckline that is a perfect addition for your fall wardrobe.  The texturing is very realistic and the silver belt at the waist aids in showing off those perfect Second Life curves!

Here’s your ride to Blackrose Fashion –>  http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/ZI%20Crystal%20Beach/34/162/25

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Love is wearing…

Mesh Body – Belleza Freya
Mesh Head – Catwa Catya
Head Applier – Glam Affair Wendy (at The Pea Location)
Lipstick Glam Affair Catwa Lipstick 001 (at The Pea Location)
Eyes – IKON Sovereign Eyes Dusk
Hair – Kuni Agatha (featured @ SENSE Event)

Dress – BlackRose Fashion Sophia Dress (free FabFree group gift / 0L / free to join)
Shoes – Pure Poison Claudia Sandals (free group gift / 0L / free to join) – Previously blogged by Pru [HERE]
Necklace – Maxi Gossamer Violette Cut Bead Boho

Pose – LW Poses Wish You Were Here (featured @ The Liaison Collaborative)
Sim – Missing Melody

Let Your Faith Be Bigger Than Your Fear

Hmm, is that Stan on the beach over there in the wetsuit? Gosh, he looks pretty hot. I need to get Gavin a wetsuit like that…

OH HEY there, fabulous readers! You caught me ogling the cute guys on the beach today. Shame on me, but what can I say? They look too good not to look, lol! 😎

A New SENSEation

If you haven’t been over to the latest round of the SENSE Event, then you need to go there now! There are quite a few gifts set out, and I know you won’t want to miss them.

Today, I’m wearing two of the gifts, which were set out for members of the TeleportHub in-world group. The Ashley Boho Dress Pink & Mocha is by ALTER and comes in the following mesh sizes:

• Belleza
• eBody
• Maitreya
• Slink

I love the saying on the top, “Let your faith be bigger than your fear.” It’s been my mantra all this week as I’ve been pushing myself to do a few things that are definitely out of my comfort zone. 🙂

The second gift I’m wearing is the pretty Infinite Love necklace, also by ALTER. If you need to, click the necklace to bring up the blue resizer menu.

It’s Getting Hot Warm Out Here

I also picked up the newest group gift from Hello Dave and was delighted to see how perfectly it matched my outfit. The glittery little dragonflies are adorable!

Appliers for Maitreya, Omega, and Slink hands are included.

Enjoy!

❤ Serena

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Serena is wearing…

Head: LeLutka May
Head Applier: Glam Affair Elanor
Hair: TRUTH Bewkie
Body: Maitreya Lara
Nails: Hello Dave Cos It’s Warm (group gift / 200L to join)
Necklace: ALTER Infinite Love (TeleportHub gift @ SENSE / 10L to join)
Dress: ALTER Ashley Boho Dress (TeleportHub gift @ SENSE / 10L to join)
Pose by FIN RETRO (the car)
Photographed at Baja Norte

Morning Still Loves You Automatic

You would never guess from my most recent few posts here that I got a beautiful new skin that I’m in love with. I’ve shown it exactly one time…from the back. There are just so many lovely skins around, how can a girl be expected to commit to just one? Even a gorgeous one that stole her heart? Are we still talking about skins? Yes, most definitely!

The Skin I’m In

Isn’t it pretty? It’s the newest group gift from 7 Deadly s[K]ins. I love a store with a cute puny name. Especially when said store gives out a free skin each month to their group members! There is 225L fee to join the group and it’s totally worth it.

Vestir Bonita

I am shocked that my high school Spanish classes stuck with me enough to form the above phrase, although I’ll admit that I gave it a quick google to make sure I was correct. This vestir bonita is a free gift at the Sense event, which ends soon on June 8th. There are a few gifts there available to different groups. To get the lovely layered dress that I’m wearing here, you’ll just need to join the Mejora tu Apariencia group (it’s free to join).

Dress Sizes Included:

• Freya
• Hourglass
• Isis
• Lara
• Physique
• Venus

 

Allison is wearing…

Mesh Body: Maitreya Lara
Mesh Head: Catwa Magy
Head Applier: 7 Deadly s[K]ins Flower (free June group gift / 0L / 225 to join)
Eyes: Avi-Glam Reverie Eyes
Eyelashes Applier: Arte My Lashes
Hair: [e] Comfort
Tattoo: Liquid Traveller’s Joy
Necklace: (Yummy) Simple Pearl Necklace
Dress: ALTER Bella Dress (free Mejora tu Apariencia group gift at Sense / 0L / free to join)
Pose: (pda) (no longer available)

Hong Kong Garden

Have you ever seen the movie Marie Antoinette?  The one starring Kirsten Dunst and featuring a whole bunch of awesome 80’s music.  I really love the movie a lot, it’s just so visually stunning.  One of the songs on the soundtrack is Hong Kong Garden by Siouxie and the Banshees, and I’m just kinda feeling the vibe of that song in this dress, mixed with the pastel hues of the Sofia Coppola film.  Want your own dreamy dress?  It’s easy as pie!

Senses Working Overtime

I found this lovely high-necked dress by Celestina’s Weddings at the Sense Event.  Join their group for free, and pick up this pretty confection which features a daring split up the side tied at a jaunty angle.  I feel like I could do really cool things in this dress, for some reason.  Well, at the very least I know it would look great dressed up for a fancy event!

Sizes

• Altamura
• Freya
• Isis
• Maitreya
• Hourglass
• TMP
• Venus

A Bit of Sparkle

I also managed to come across some great baubles to complete my look – these bangles are a free gift at Oxide – no group join required, just pay the vendor 1L which will be returned to you along with these pretty bracelets.  So cute.  I also got some free earrings that I snapped up by clicking on the subscriber, and then clicking on the gifts below it.  There are all sorts of goodies to be had over at Oxide, so be sure to check them out!

Guess which movie I’m watching tonight?

xox
Aline

Aline is Wearing…

Clothes

Dress – Celestina’s Weddings Milly’s Mini Dress (Free Group Gift at Sense Event)
Earrings – Oxide Star Earrings (Free Subscriber Gift)
Bracelets – Oxide Midsummer Bracelets (Free 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
Eyeshadow Applier –  Lelutka Cate
Nail Polish Applier – Maitreya Lara
Lipstick Applier –  Lelutka Cate
Eyelash Applier – Pout! Divine Lashes
Tattoo – Sn@tch Filligree Sternum Tattoo
Hair – Magika Take Flight
Pose – Belle Poses Nefertiti 6
Backdrop – Foxcity Lucid Dreaming

Ready, Set… Relax

Happy Friday, fabulous readers! 🙂

As you can see, Gavin has already started his holiday weekend at the beach. Hopefully, he saved a spot for me because after this week I’m really ready to relax!

Alter Your Senses

ALTER set out a the Tottes Tank & Shorts as a free gift for members of the Sense Event in-world group. Both pieces come in sizes for the following mesh bodies:

• Adam
• Aesthetic
• Signature Gianni
• Slink
• TMP

The shorts only come in blue denim, but the tank comes with a HUD containing 7 different textures.

This round of the Sense Event will end on April 8. There is also a gift from ALTER for the ladies!

Oh, and you can find Gavin’s leather bracelet at Cold Ash as a free group gift. It’s been out for a while but was still available at the time of this publishing.

Enjoy!

❤ Serena

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Gavin is wearing…

Head: LeLutka Andrea (w/included skin)
Hair: Exile Adam
Glasses: Steinwerk Alphabeat Glasses
Body: Slink Physique MALE
Bracelet: Cold Ash Leather Bracelet (group gift / free to join)
Shorts & Tank: ALTER Tottes Tank & Shorts (Sense Event group gift / free to join)
Sneakers: ::ROC:: Sneaker! Dirty (40% off sale)
Pose by revival
Photographed at Baja Shore