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No Goodbyes

No Goodbyes

“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.

Included: Catwa Applier, Omega Applier, Bakes on Mesh Layers, Mesh Eyes + Alpha Layer

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.

Happy Weekend - 60L!

Credits:

  • Hair – Lamb – Lorelei
  • Head/Lipstick – Catwa HDPRO Majer Soft
  • Skin – The Skinnery – Arya – Currently @Kustom 9
  • Eyes – Arte – Doll Eyes – Free Cosmo Group Gift/Cosmo Group is Free to Join @Cosmo Sales Room
  • Dermal Piercing – PUNCH – Dermal Piercing – Heart
  • Tattoo – AuricA – Sabah Tattoo – Free Cosmo Group Gift/Cosmo Group is Free to Join @Cosmo Sales Room
  • Ring – On a Lark – Sun Moon & Stars Rings
  • Manicure – Alaskametro – Classic Solids Nail Pack
  • Top – Alaskametro – Minimal Camisole
  • Jeans – Bumblebee – Cecilia Rolled Jeans
  • Furniture – Muniick – French Revival Armchair & Ottoman Set  – 60L This Weekend Only for Happy Weekend
  • Cat – JIAN – Forest Cat
  • Pose by Foxcity
  • Photo taken at a private location.

 


Sarcasm

Sarcasm

Alright Fab Free’rs, I have to say I really am not in to the whole concept of a New Year resolution. I’ve made them in the past, and struggled to keep up with them, and ultimately ended up feeling guilty or disappointed in myself if my resolution didn’t work out. I think we tend to put too much pressure on ourselves to become the best brightest shiny new version of ourselves just because it’s the start of a new trip around the sun. I am all for self betterment, I just think it has to happen in my/your own time.

ZFG

For this post, this group gift hoodie top from ZFG (Zero F*cks Given) just really summed up the concept of a New Year resolution for me. Sarcasm is also my favorite kind of ‘casm, whatever that means. lol The ZFG group is free to join, and this snarky shirt is free with your ZFG group tag. Since I know my cell phone covers up part of the text it reads “My New Year’s resolution is to reign in my sarcasm. Like that is going to happen.”.

Sizes Included: Belleza (Isis, Freya, Venus), Slink (Hourglass, Physique), Maitreya Lara, Tonic (Curvy, Fine), MeshBody Legacy

Zombie Suicide

These glasses. Moons, stars, oversized lenses, these glasses from Zombie Suicide called out to me “Pru, you must take us home with you…”. Really, a must-have for me. They are the most recent group gift at Zombie Suicide, and the group has a 100 linden join fee. There are also past group gifts available. This gift has a color change hud as well that allows you to change the color of the frames, and the moon/stars so you can match these babies with everything.

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Not Your Valentine

Not Your Valentine

Alright, I wouldn’t go as far as to say that I am anti-Valentines Day, but it’s not my favorite. While I love the idea, and all the romantic sentiments, I can’t help but dislike how manufactured it can feel. Commercialism, am I right?! That said, the new group gift at POUT! spoke to me. I also picked up a pretty fur coat by Entice super inexpensively on the Marketplace. Keep reading for more detail

POUT! 

I’ve always loved makeup, not as a necessity but rather as a fun even artful form of self expression. This Valentine-ish eye makeup look is a free group gift from POUT!. The gift comes in appliers and BOM layers in the red color shown. The POUT! group is free to join, and there are several previous group gifts still available.

Appliers and BOM Layers Included: Catwa (Applier,BOM), Genus (Applier, BOM), Lelutka Evo HD Applier

Entice

Second Life is the one place I feel good about wearing a fur coat. I happen to think this one by Entice looks amazing on. The textures are fantastic. I picked this one up for 75 linden on the Marketplace. There are several other colors available also, at 75 linden each. Also, this coat does work for mesh and classic avatars!

Sizes Included: Maitreya Lara, TMP, Slink (Physique, Hourglass), Belleza (Isis, Freya, Venus), Fitmesh + Alpha Layer

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Camp Quarantine

Camp Quarantine

Hello hello Fab Free! Yes, you are seeing things correctly, I am wearing a top made from masks. Honestly, even though it does make me laugh, I do kind of hope that this will be the way to wear masks one day sooner rather than later. My quarantine fashion moment is courtesy of a new group gift at Worldwide. Also, Petrichor has two new group gifts, one of which is this delicate white mandala-like tattoo. You know how this works from here, I’ll give you more details below, and full credits at the end. Have a great weekend Fab Free’rs!

Worldwide 

Sometimes it’s good to find a little comic relief in whatever way you can. Yes, this top by Worldwide is good for a bit of a giggle, but it’s also cute for a warm sunny day. This “Quarantina” bra top is a free group gift at Worldwide. You can join their group for free as well. The top comes in the classic blue and white paper mask colors shown only, and quite a few sizes.

Sizes Included: Maitreya Lara, MeshBody Legacy, Belleza Freya, KUPS, Kupra, Slink Hourglass

Petrichor

I love this pretty upper-arm tattoo from Petrichor. It’s one of their most recent group gifts. The Petrichor group is free to join, so no reason to pass this one up. The tattoo comes in BOM layers only with a regular version and an “etched” version. Also, a little side note, Petrichor is formerly The Plastik, so that’s the group you’ll be joining.

Credits: 

  • Hair – Clawtooth – Beach Babe 
  • Head – Catwa HDPRO Majer Soft
  • Skin – The Skinnery – Arya – Currently @Kustom 9
  • Eyes – BuzzeriCelestial Eyes – Chlorine
  • Tattoo – Petrichor – – Free Group Gift/Group is Free to Join
  • Top – Worldwide – Quarantina Bra – Free Group Gift/Group is Free to Join
  • Manicure – Beautiful Hustler – Past Group Gift 
  • Jeans – Blueberry – Authentic Classic Jeans – Ripped/Faded
  • Camper – Muniick – Vintage Coastline Camper – **Sneak Peak! Available 1/25 @Cosmopolitan 
  • Pose by Indigo
  • Photo taken at Otter Lake


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Eat the Darn Cake

Eat the Cake

Sometimes you just need to let go and eat the cake. That’s my story and I’m sticking to it. Definitely not afraid of a little indulgence, I happily gave in to my sweet-tooth and picked up this delicious looking cake at Cinoe. Secondly, while this sweater isn’t the same sort of indulgence, it feels like a splurge of the same kind of self gratification. It’s a recent group gift at Sentinus. I’ll let you know how to get your hands on both of these fabulous group gifts for free below.

Cinoe

This lovely little three-tier chocolate cake with fruit topping is a free group gift at Cinoe. The Cinoe group is free to join, and you can pick this sweet freebie up in the group notices or at the Cinoe main location. The cake is a decor/display item. It does not include any poses or animations. If you head to Cinoe and click the gift vendor while wearing your Cinoe group tag, you’ll get a folder with this chocolate cake gift and several other previous group gifts for free.

Cinoe Group: secondlife:///app/group/451c34ba-29f6-ba62-53bf-5e15f6634649/about

Sentinus

I’ll admit for a split second I thought to myself “Do I really need another sweater?” when I saw this free group gift at Sentinus, and I quickly put that thought out of my mind. No one needs that sort of negative self-talk. Of course I need another sweater, especially one as cute as this one! I really do like the fit of this sweater, and it has a ton of color/texture options making it a must-have. The Sentinus group is free to join also, so honestly, why not add another sweater to your wardrobe?!

Sizes Included: Belleza (Freya, Isis, Venus), Slink (Hourglass, Physique), TMP, Maitreya Lara, Standard Mesh (xxs – L)

Sentinus Group: secondlife:///app/group/34baa9cc-74ff-b9d4-cd27-bc5a8b20605c/about

Credits:

  • Hair – Lamb – Penny Lane
  • Head – Catwa HDPRO Majer Soft
  • Skin – Eudora Beauty – Raika – Honey
  • Eyes – BuzzeriCelestial Eyes – Chlorine
  • Eye Makeup – Veechi – Intense Liner
  • Lipstick – The Skinnery – Aquarelle Lipstick Kit – Free Group Gift/Group is 100L to Join
  • Sweater – Sentinus – Katrin Shirt – Free Group Gift/Group is Free to Join *Originally Shown Here
  • Necklace – e.marie – Basic Witch Necklace
  • Ring – On a Lark – Sun Moon & Stars Rings
  • Jeans – Blueberry – Authentic Jeans – Gray
  • Plated Cake – Cinoe – Star of Dawn – Chocolate Cake – Free Group Gift/Group is Free to Join
  • Pose by Belleposes
  • Photo taken at a private location

 


The High Priestess

The High Priestess

Oh hello there, and thank you as always for being here. I think it goes without saying that I’m feeling a bit devilish in my new dress from Shy Doll. The best part, it didn’t cost me a thing. For this post I’m excited to be sharing with you a limited time group gift at Shy Doll.

The Shy Doll group is free to join, and from now until Saturday January 23rd you can get a free 500 linden gift card with your group tag. If you ask me that’s one h-e-double hockey-sticks of a deal. Have fun, and happy shopping!

Shy Doll Group – secondlife:///app/group/3f18c456-ed5f-05de-5040-b531c9a4aa6b/about

ShyDoll 500L$ Giftcard - Group Gift

Credits: 

  • Hair – Yomi – Vamp Hair – V Bangs – Free Group Gift/Group is 50L to Join *Originally Shown Here
  • Horns – DOUX – Demon Horns
  • Halo – BOOM – Divinity Halo – Silver
  • Head – Catwa HDPRO Majer Soft
  • Skin – Stix – FF03 Cosmos Red
  • Eyes – BuzzeriCelestial Eyes – Demon
  • Eye Liner – The Rotting Lab – Absolute Shadow – Liner
  • Lipstick – #ADORED – Enamored Lips – Happy Hour Edition
  • Earrings – e.marie – Black Magic Gacha – Cross Earrings – Silver – 50L/per play
  • Septum Piercing – Boutique #187 – Septum 3 Rings – Free Group Gift/Group is 187L to Join – *Originally Shown Here
  • Dress – Shy Doll – Alissa Dress – Free After Purchase w/500L Store Credit Group Gift/Group is Free to Join 
  • Manicure – Gold Square – Nail – Bento – Free Group Gift/Group is 19L to Join – *Originally Shown Here
  • Pose by Human Glitch
  • Photo Taken at Backdrop City

 


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The Cat in the Hat

Cat in the Hat

Hello Fab Free, and Happy Weekend! I’ve got a quickie for you this Saturday morning that you’re going to love, so let’s get right to it. Jian has out the cutest Santa hats as group gifts. There are two versions, one with a puppy peeking out from under the hat, and the one I’m wearing with a kitten under the hat. Each hat has a touch menu with several color choices for the main part of the hat, and several fur textures for the kitten or puppy. Jian’s store group is free to join, and you can also still pick up their previous group gift.

Next up, I couldn’t resist sharing with you Cae’s Saturday Sale jewelry set. The beautifully detailed “Jingle” set includes pretty bow and jingle-bell earrings with a matching necklace. The set has a texture change hud with quite a few choices for the gemstones in the bow, and several metal options for the metal parts of the jewelry. At just 75 linden, you don’t want to miss this perfect for the holidays set at Cae.

That’s all for now, go get some!

Credits: 

  • Hat w/Kitten or Puppy – JIAN – Santa Baby Hats – Free Group Gift/Group is Free to Join
  • Hair – Foxy – Gemini
  • Head – Catwa HDPRO Majer Soft
  • Skin – Eudora Beauty – Raika – Honey
  • Face Tattoo – Mister Razzor – Let it Go – Free Access Group Gift *Originally Shown Here
  • Eyes – BuzzeriCelestial Eyes – Chlorine
  • Eye Liner – Pout! – Pop! Liner – Free Group Gift/Group is Free to Join *Originally Shown Here
  • Lipstick – Alaskametro – Fey Lipgloss
  • Jewelry – Cae – Jingle Collection – 75L for Saturday Sale
  • Ring – On a Lark – Sun Moon & Stars Rings
  • Manicure – e.marie – Mix&Match – Oval – Falalala Festive
  • Sweater Dress – Dead Doll – Enid Cable Knit *Recent Fifty Linden Friday Offer
  • Body Tattoo – Mister Razzor – Bella Tattoo
  • Pose by Izzie’s
  • Photo taken at a private location


Snowfall

Snowfall

I’ve always thought of the notion of a first snowfall as something magical and wonderous, though admittedly that’s partly due to having experienced so few in my lifetime. That said, there are quite a few free gifts waiting on the Christmas tree inside the Cosmopolitan Sales event, and these delicate snow flurries by Persefona are my favorite. For this look I also picked up the free Cosmo gifts by Limited Addiction, IDTTY, and ARTE. I also happen to be wearing a cute little sweater dress by Rebel Hope that you can find inexpensively on the Marketplace. Keep reading for all the details.

Persefona

These pretty little snow flurries are an attachment by Persefona. You can get them for free at the Cosmo event by joining the event group and clicking the stockings on the Christmas tree just inside the entrance. The Cosmopolitan Sales event group is free to join. This wintery gift includes a resizer hud that lets you easily adjust the size of the snowy attachment.

Limited Addiction

My sassy cute knee-high socks and ankle boots are also free at Cosmo, courtesy of Limited Addiction. You’ll find them waiting on the Christmas tree with the many other free gifts. These sassy holiday themed shoes come with a texture change hud for the socks that lets you pick from a few holiday color combinations.

Sizes Included: Maitreya Lara, Slink Hourglass, MeshBody Legacy, Belleza Freya

IDTTY

Both my eye makeup and lip-color are part of the free Cosmo group gift by IDTTY. Their gift is a festive makeup “Jolly Days Collection” that includes 2 eye makeup looks, and 2 lipsticks. I’ve added the vendor photo below so you can get a look at both of these gorgeous holiday makeup looks.

Appliers Included: Genus, Catwa, Lelutka
IDTTY FACES - JOLLY DAYS

ARTE

Most skins include a browless option which makes experimenting with different brow shapes and colors a lot easier and more fun. The brows I’m wearing are the free Cosmo gift by ARTE. I think they look sleek and quite natural. In this free gift you’ll find BOM layer eyebrows in brown, light brown, dark brown, blond, red, and a tint-able version. Also there are Omega, and Catwa appliers, and a brow shaper included.

Rebel Hope

Finally, this pretty sweater dress is a Marketplace find by Rebel Hope. It’s just 25 linden and includes a color change hud for the ties and metal bits. If you’re interested in a color other than red, there are several to choose from. Each color is just 25 linden on the Marketplace.

Sizes Included: Maitreya Lara, Slink (Physique, Hourglass), Belleza (Isis, Freya, Venus), Standard Mesh + Alpha Layer

Credits: 

  • Hair – Lamb – Stellar
  • Head – Catwa HDPRO Majer Soft
  • Skin – Eudora Beauty – Raika – Honey
  • Ears – PumeC – December 2019 Group Gift
  • Eyebrows – Arte – Fiore Eyebrows – Free Cosmo Gift/Group is Free to Join @Cosmopolitan
  • Makeup – IDTTY – Jolly Days Collection – Free Cosmo Gift/Group is Free to Join @Cosmopolitan
  • Face Tattoo – Mister Razzor – Let it Go – Free Access Group Gift *Originally Shown Here
  • Body Tattoo – Mister Razzor – Bella Tattoo
  • Sweater Dress – Rebel Hope – Tiffany Sweater Dress – Red – 25L on the Marketplace
  • Shoes & Socks – Limited Addiction – Ashley Boots – Free Cosmo Gift/Group is Free to Join @Cosmopolitan
  • Snow Flurries – Persefona – Snow Blizzard – Free Cosmo Gift/Group is Free to Join @Cosmopolitan
  • Pose by Foxcity
  • Photo taken at Dya’s Southern Winter


Fab Free Designer Friday 2.0 – You by GeMyles

Hello hello Fab Free’rs! It’s Friday night and many of us are quarantining or staying home and staying safe. I hope you’re all well. That said, Second Life is the perfect place to spend a stay-home kind of night. While you’re here, I highly suggest you check out You by GeMyles. For this edition of Fab Free Designer Friday 2.0 I’m happy to share all that You by GeMyles has to offer.

You by GeMyles is a ladies clothing boutique that has a chic classy style, with a side of sexy. Most of the fashion at You by GeMyles consists of dresses, lingerie, and shoes. There are two floors of couture to browse, so you’ll be sure to find something you like. As expected the first floor is where you’ll find things like new releases, event offers, and even a few of the several group gifts. You can also pick up a bargain for Golden Days Weekly Sales on the first floor. The second floor has the bulk of the many free and inexpensive group gifts, the Madness board, Lucky chairs, a Rez Day gift, and more. You’ll also find the outlet area of You by GeMyles on the second floor with quite a few discounted offers.

You by GeMyles Store Group & Other Gifts

At this time the store group at You by GeMyles is free to join, and yes there are group gifts. You’ll want to start on the first floor. Starting inside the main entrance, head to the right and just inside the entry into that room you’ll find a group gift for the GeMyles group. It’s a cute leather skirt in a khaki green color. In this same spot you can also pick up a free Stay at Home club gift romper (no group needed), and another leather skirt which does require a group tag for the Fitmesh Fanatics group. That group is free to join as well. Please be advised, because many of the vendors are Casper Vend, you may need to pay one linden then be instantly refunded your one linden to get the gift.

Next you’ll want to head to the second floor of You by GeMyles. There you’ll find the afore mentioned outlet bargains, as well as more group gifts and freebies. There’s another free You by GeMyles group gift, and a second Stay at Home Club freebie. In addition you can pick up the Fabulously Free in SL group gift in this spot. I’ll tell you more about that in a bit. Aside from several group gifts which I’ll list below along with any join fees, there is a no group needed Midnight Madness board, and four no group needed Lucky Chairs.

You by GeMyles Store Group “GeMyles Couture” – secondlife:///app/group/ad54390b-e1f1-206c-5b1d-17918e1ee0d5/about

  • Fit Mesh Fanatics – 2 gifts, free to join Fit Mesh Fanatics (1 on the main floor, 1 on the second floor) 
  • Teleport Hub – 1 gift, 10L to join Teleport Hub 
  • SLF&O – 1 gift, free to join Second Life Frees & Offers
  • Third Life – 1 gift, 10L to join Third Life 
  • Maitreya Gifts Sales & News – 1 gift, free to join Maitreya Gifts Sales & News
  • MLM Frees & Offers – 1 gift, 5L to join MLM Frees & Offers
  • Stay at Home Club – 2 gifts, no group *pay 1L get 1L refunded (1 on the main floor, 1 on the second floor) 
  • GeMyles Couture – 2 gifts, free to join GeMyles Couture (1 on the main floor, 1 on the second floor) 

Fabulously Free in SL Group Gift 

You by GeMyles of course has a cute free gift for the Fab Free group members. Fabulously Free in SL is, was, and always will be free to join. Previously posted in our Group Gift Listing, the free gift from You by GeMyles is a cute knee-length dress with a little bit of an ’80s flair to the cut. You’ll find it waiting for you on the second floor at You by GeMyles. Don’t forget to wear your Fab Free tag!

Fabulously Free in SL  Group– secondlife:///app/group/020fa7af-444d-f54f-01e2-557ec06315fd/about

 

 

 


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Wishing for Winter

Wishing for Winter

It’s the time of year in my world physical and virtual that I start to wish for snow. Perhaps because I almost never get to experience temperatures cold enough for snow where I live, I find that I long for that story-book white snowy winter. I am also so ready to break out the winter wardrobe. Thank goodness Second Life has me covered, here I get my snow, and a pretty stellar closet full of winter clothing. Speaking of clothing, this outfit is the most recent group gift at Vooh.

Vooh

There are actually several group gifts available at Vooh, Group Gift 76 is the most recent. I really like the look of this all-in-one outfit. The jacket, sweater dress, and undershirt are all one piece. I love that it makes me appear as though my hands are tucked warm into my pockets. Also, the outfit includes matching boots, and a beret (not worn). The jacket/sweater dress combo has a color change hud with several solid color options for the main part of the jacket, the dress, the undershirt, as well as the metal parts of the jacket. Additionally the hud will allow you to tint each part, and adjust things like glow and materials. The boots and beret have their own similar customization huds with matching color choices. The required Vooh store group has a join fee of 50 linden, which if you ask me is well worth it.

Jacket/Sweater Dress Sizes Included: Classic Mesh (xxs – L) + Alpha Layer
Shoe Sizes Included: Maitreya, Belleza (Freya, Isis/Venus), Slink (Hourglass, Physique), Fitted Mesh, TMP

Credits:

  • HairLamb – Easy Easy – Dark Browns
  • Hair BaseJust Magnetized – Widow’s Peak
  • HeadCatwa HDPRO Majer Soft
  • SkinEudora Beauty – Raika Skin – Honey
  • Eye MakeupDemicorn – Lady Tremaine Eye Shadow
  • Lipstick #Adored – Enamored Lips Happy Hour Edition *Past Powder Pack Exclusive
  • Septum PiercingSlack Girl – Nose Piercing Silver *Past Gift
  • TattooMister Razzor – Bella Tattoo
  • NecklaceNOIR – Vanessa Necklace
  • OutfitVooh – Group Gift 76 – Free Group Gift/Group is 50L to Join

Pose by R.Bento
Photo taken at “It all starts with a snowflake” at Leloo’s World