Blooming in the Depth of Winter

There’s nothing quite as refreshing as some blooms in the middle of winter.  When you think about how outside (at least in my part of the world) is cold and barren, with many months to go until things start to poke their heads out of the earth, it is comforting to think that you can grow some pretties indoors.  And if you don’t have a green thumb, virtual blooms will do just fine!

Cozyfest Continues

Yesterday, I told you about the 50L items you can pick up at Cozyfest, but today I’m showing off some of the free gifts that are just as delightful.  To get these gifts, just join the Fifty Linden Fridays group for free, and click on the box located at each stall. Here’s what I grabbed:

• FREE dress by CandyDoll sized for Freya, Hourglass, Hourglass Petite, Legacy, Maitreya & V-Tech
• FREE lollipop by Lyrium
• FREE flowers and table by Kraftwork

It’s all just so lovely!  What a fab event.  It’s still quite busy, so if you can’t get in, don’t despair –  you have until February 4th.

Keep on blooming, FabFree!

xox
Aline

Aline is Wearing…

Clothes

Dress – CandyDoll Posie Dress (Free Gift @ Cozyfest/Group is Free to Join)
Lollipop – Lyrium Creamy Lollipop (Free Gift @ Cozyfest/Group is Free to Join)

Body   

Mesh Body – Maitreya Lara
Mesh Head – Lelutka Cate
Head Applier –  Glam Affair Cate
Eyebrows– Jumo Britani
Eyes– Euphoric Jolie
Tattoo – Sn@tch Filigree Sternum Tattoo
Eyeshadow – Alaskametro Rose Gold
Lipstick –  Alaskametro Rose Gold
Nails – Maitreya Lara
Hair – Stealthic Darling
Backdrop – Elm Tasha Backdrop (Previously Blogged HERE)
Flowers and Table – Kraftwork Florist (Free Gift @ Cozyfest/Group is Free to Join)

Aline in Paris

There are days where I feel oddly like a character in a TV show that wears one of those wonderful outfits that are completely impractical in RL.  For instance, have you been watching Emily in Paris?  I’ll forgive you if you haven’t – it’s one of those delightfully ridiculous romps filled with strange stereotypes…but if you can get past that and just enjoy it for the frivolity, then you can have a bit of fun.  Anyway, her outfits give me a bit of a pang of jealousy, but then I remember that my SL closet is just a bit more extensive than hers…

A Piece of The Pie

There are new lucky boards at Pink Cream Pie!  These boards never fail to delight me since they move so quickly, AND there are separate boards for letters and numbers, which is such a breath of fresh air.  There are five new pieces, including the lovely dress I’ve got on, each in several different colours in shiny, satin-like textures.  To take part, join the Pink Cream Pie group for 314L, and then wait for your letter to come up.  There are lots of gifts in this group, plus you get 100L of store credit every month.  Super worth it!

Sizes

• Legacy
• Maitreya
• Petite
• Reborn

Hats Off to You

Fifty Linden Friday is in full swing, and I’m totally excited about this lovely hairstyle courtesy of Wasabi.  It comes in a full fatpack of colours, plus several different colours for the beret.  Of course, FLF items usually disappear around midnight (sometimes you’ll find them a few days later, but it’s not guaranteed), so head on over ASAP to pick up this beauty for 50L.

Have a great weekend Fabbies!

xox
Aline

Aline is Wearing…

Clothes

Dress – Pink Cream Pie Emma (Free Lucky Board Prize/Group is 314L to Join)
Necklace – Midna Vanessa
Bracelets – Romazin Tori

Body   

Mesh Body – Maitreya Lara
Mesh Head – Lelutka Cate
Head Applier –  Glam Affair Cate
Eyebrows– Jumo Britani
Eyes– Euphoric Giselle
Tattoo – Sn@tch Filigree Sternum Tattoo
Eyeshadow – Lelutka Cate
Lipstick –  Alaskametro A Touch of Gold
Nails – Maitreya Lara
Hair – Wasabi Yelena Beret (50L for Fifty Linden Fridays)
Pose – Foxcity Refresh
Sim – Private

Time to Celebrate

I’m suddenly in the mood to celebrate!  Could it be all this awesome free decor I got?  Or perhaps it’s the mythical call of the cake….hmmm….

With Panache!

Right so this might be something you have to do in fast forward if you would like the pretty cake from Dahlia I am about to eat…. Anyway, let me get you the info.  If you join the free Panache Events group, then look in group notices, you’ll find this lovely cake from Dahlia, as well as the amazing streamers, balloons and posing frame from Elm.  The HUD to change the colour of the streamers and the words at the bottom of the posing frame are INSANELY amazing.  So many choices.  Gifts are slated to drop every two weeks in this group, and the Dahlia cake is sure to disappear very soon.  Join the group ASAP and get your mitts on these amazing free gifts!

Copy and paste this key into chat to join the group: secondlife:///app/group/36a7347f-5761-879c-dffc-ae4905fd09ec/about

Let’s party!

xox
Aline

Aline’s Decor

Streamers, Balloons and Frame – Elm Tasha Photo Backdrop (Free Gift for Members of Panache Events Group/Group is Free to Join)
Cake & Clutter – Dahlia Panache Cake (Free Gift for Members of Panache Events Group/Group is Free to Join)
Bench – Apple Fall Cottage Dining Stool

No Shivers Required

A metaphorical shiver runs down my spine as as I write this post, my dear readers!  Don’t worry, before you all think I’m about to expire from exposure, You’ll all be happy to know that there is indeed a firepit at my feet keeping me toasty.  Plus I have a massive sweater…and I’m Canadian.  So all in all, I am safe from frostbite!

Hearty

The season of all things pink and covered with hearts is creeping towards us (and I am SUPER excited about it).  Over at Reed, they’re totally ready for some V-Day action with their latest group gift:  The top and shorts combination I’ve got on.  They can be worn separately so if you’re not in the mood for hearts quite yet, you’ve got a sweet pair of shorts to go with pretty much anything.  The Reed group is free to join and there are lots of really nice gifts to pad your inventory with.

Sizes

• Freya
• Hourglass
• Isis
• Kupra
• Legacy
• Maitreya

Brr!

xox
Aline

Aline is Wearing…

Clothes

Top and Shorts – Reed Ysis (Free Group Gift/Group is Free to Join)
Sweater – Salem Kitten Magick
Boots – Blueberry So Cozy
Earrings – Andore Mysty

Body   

Mesh Body – Maitreya Lara
Mesh Head – Lelutka Cate
Head Applier –  Glam Affair Cate
Eyebrows– Jumo Britani
Eyes– Euphoric Giselle
Tattoo – Sn@tch Filigree Sternum Tattoo
Eyeshadow – Lelutka Cate
Lipstick –  Alaskametro Bubble Gum
Nails – Maitreya Lara
Hair – Stealthic Mayhem
Sim – Luane’s World

A Long Winter’s Nap

The snow just keeps falling and I’m ready for a long winter’s nap.  Maybe one that lasts all the way until spring…hmm… Fine, I’ll caffeinate and stay awake for as long as I can muster.  Though a cozy outfit always helps!

Baby it’s Cold Outside!

It’s time to take part in the Baby it’s Cold Outside Hunt!  There are lots of winter-themed items on this fun hunt.  Some are 1L (like the two items I’m showing off today) and some cost more.  You’ll find all the details on their site HERE.  I headed over to The Bold Llama for this anti-social tank top, which is totally up my alley right now (I am staying away from humans….oof).  I paired it with the cute little boots from Lindy Modern and Retro Shoes in a nice snowy white colour (sized for Belleza, Maitreya, Slink, TMP and Classic).  You never know what else you’ll find on this hunt (well…check out their page and then you will know!)

Top Sizes

• Freya
• Isis
• Venus
• eBody
• Legacy
• Maitreya
• Ocacin
• Hourglass
• Physique
• TMP
• Tonic Curvy
• Tonic Fine
• XS – XL with an Alpha Layer

Keep warm, dear readers!

xox
Aline

Aline is Wearing…

Clothes

Top – The Bold Llama Antisocial Tee (1L on the Baby it’s Cold Outside Hunt)
Boots – Lindy Modern & Retro Shoes Hera White (1L on the Baby it’s Cold Outside Hunt)
Jeans – Imbue Rin Torn Jeans
Sweater – Seniha Stella Cardigan
Hat – Luas January Beanie
Cup – RNK Relaxed Tumbler

Body   

Mesh Body – Maitreya Lara
Mesh Head – Lelutka Cate
Head Applier –  Glam Affair Cate
Eyebrows– Jumo Britani
Eyes– Euphoric Giselle
Tattoo – Sn@tch Filigree Sternum Tattoo
Eyeshadow – Lelutka Cate
Lipstick –  Lelutka Cate
Nails – Maitreya Lara
Hair – Stealthic Lilium
Pose – Foxcity Juice
Sim – The Snowy Cafe

Artfully Done

Nothing like a Tuesday artistic interlude.  One of the best things about SL is always being able to switch up your interiors, your exteriors, and who knows what else.  I love decorating in Second Life, though sometimes it becomes rather time consuming and I have to take a step back before I lose my mind.  An easy way to change things up without pulling out all your hair is always through artwork, and I think I have just the place for you if you’re looking for a bit of inspiration…

First Things First

It’s all about the clothing for me in SL, most days, some of which is definitely wearable art.  I’ll first tell you about where I picked up this stunning sparkly dress!  Head on over to Posh Event, and there you’ll find that several of the designers have put out free gifts for everyone.  No need to join a group, just buy the gift for 0L.  I grabbed this cool dress (what a slit!) over at the Luna Chelsea booth (it comes with a rather extensive HUD, and also a little ribbon belt too), but there are quite a few other gifts too if you’re looking for more goodies.  The Posh Event runs until January 23rd!

Sizes

• Freya
• Hourglass
• Kupra
• Legacy
• Legacy Perky
• Maitreya

Museum Visit

It’s always fun to discover new places in SL, and I was contacted about the Free Museum, which is exactly what it purports to be:  a museum filled to the gills with free artwork.  Yep, you can even take it all home with you.  Just buy the artwork for 0L, and put it up wherever your heart desires.  There are even statues so you can go full Guggenheim when the fancy strikes.  What a cool idea!  I hope you have a fun time discovering your new favourite artists.

Have an artistic evening!

xox
Aline

Aline is Wearing…

Clothes

Dress – Luna Chelsea Sophia (Free Gift @ Posh Event/No Group Join Required)
Shoes – Pure Poison Jennifer
Earrings –Rosier Moonstar Earrings
Choker – Random Matter Behemoth

Body   

Mesh Body – Maitreya Lara
Mesh Head – Lelutka Cate
Head Applier –  Glam Affair Cate
Eyebrows– Jumo Britani
Eyes– Euphoric Giselle
Tattoo – Sn@tch Filigree Sternum Tattoo
Eyeshadow – Lelutka Cate
Lipstick –  Lelutka Cate
Nails – Maitreya Lara
Hair – Stealthic Realness
Pose – Foxcity Influencer
Artwork 1 – Wandering World 1381 by Nekonuko Nakamori (Free Gift @ The Free Museum/No Group Join Required)
Artwork 2 – Green Vase by Kayli Iali (Free Gift @ The Free Museum/No Group Join Required)
Artwork 3 – Me Amanda by aht1981 (Free Gift @ The Free Museum/No Group Join Required)
Artwork 4 – Power & Mystery by Thus Yootz (Free Gift @ The Free Museum/No Group Join Required)

All the Fixin’s

Hey Fabbity Fab Fab Fabs!

How are my favorite group of sale seekers doing?  Are your resolutions still going strong?  I made a resolution to shop less and you can imagine how well that is going!  With so many amazing deals to be scooped up, well, let’s just say that I have failed miserably!!!

And for our fab free member Ms. AuroraDammerung, here is a smiling pic as requested!  I’m either smiling or my teeth are chattering because my tushie is cold from wearing this short dress out in the snow!

But I digress!  We are here to talk about fashion and freebies so gosh darnit, that’s exactly what I’m fixin’ to do!

The Fixin’s

My super cute dress is a find from Reed, it is the free gift for the Mesh Body Friends Group, which is free to join.  It fits:

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

My pumps and socks are the newest free group gift from Mosquito’s Way.  The group there costs only 50L to join and well worth it.  These fit:

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

They also have a HUD to turn materials on or off.

Til next time gang, stay warm!  (and if you are someplace warm, send heat!)

 

Arielle is looking fabulous in…

Clothes

Dress– Reed Kiara (Free Mesh Body Friends group gift, group is free to join)
Shoes – Mosquito’s Way Tabatha (Free group gift, group is 50L to join)

Body 

Mesh Body – Maitreya  Lara
Mesh Head –Lelutka Nova EvoX
Skin – Enfer Sombre Madison Cream EvoX
Eyes – Lotus Generation Eyes
Hair– Stealthic Purity

Extras

Location – Mystic Dreamers Valley Mall
Poodle – Jian Classic Poodle Collection (companion)

Hideout

Happy Monday FabFree!  I’m pretending that I’m heading off to a ball pool to sink under the surface and run away from all my responsibilities!  They’ll never find me under all the colourful balls, right?  It’s an infallible plan!

Saki Time

Alright it’s time for another round of Saki Event!  This small but fun event has a few free and 1L gifts scattered in all the booths.  Just be careful when you click, because some of the items are free and some are 1L – and some refund the 1L once you’ve bought it.  Confusing, I know… that’s ok!  It’s still a great deal no matter how much you pay. The top I’m wearing is the gift from Believe which is free (you’ll get the 1L refunded), and the glasses case I’m holding is from Horl and cost me just 1L.  There are a few other cool gifts too while you’re there!

Top Sizes

• Kalhene
• Legacy
• Maitreya
• Perky
• Petite
• Reborn

To Go With

I got this pair of shorts to go with my top over at the Believe mainstore.  They come with a belt that matches too, but I didn’t add it to my outfit.  You can get them (plus a matching BOM bodysuit) by joining the TeleportHUB group for 10L and clicking on the vendor.  There are plenty of other awesome gifts as part of this group, so a good one to join for sure.

Sizes

• Freya
• Hourglass
• Isis
• Legacy
• Maitreya

Perhaps this outfit is just a little too cute to hide….

xox
Aline

Aline is Wearing…

Clothes

Top – Believe 471 Leopard (Free Gift @ Saki Event/No Group Join Required)
Shorts – Believe 473 (Free Gift for Members of Teleport HUB Group/Group is 10L to Join)
Glasses – Horl Hold My Glasses (1L @ Saki Event)
Earrings – E.Marie Thrift Shop Earrings

Body   

Mesh Body – Maitreya Lara
Mesh Head – Lelutka Cate
Head Applier –  Glam Affair Cate
Eyebrows– Jumo Britani
Eyes– Euphoric Giselle
Tattoo – Sn@tch Filigree Sternum Tattoo
Eyeshadow – Pout! Pop Liners
Lipstick –  Lelutka Cate
Nails – Maitreya Lara
Hair – Stealthic Euphoric
Pose – Foxcity Hella Cute
Backdrop – VOZ Ocean Pool

Snuggle In!

Hey fabulous fabbies!

Hope everyone is staying warm.  We’ve had our first significant snowfall here in my rl location, so I’m all about being toasty and snuggled in!  Thankfully I found the absolute most perfect snuggly set of goodies at MOoH!  This cute fluffy long hoodie and bunny slippers are a new free group gift over at MOoH!  The group is only 100L to join.

These fit:

• Ebody Curvy
• Freya
• Hourglass
• Kupra (all)
• Legacy, Perky & Petite
• Maitreya & Petite
• Reborn
• Tonic Fine & Minimizer

Slippers fit the same plus Slink.

They each come with a matching HUD with ten fluffy soft choices.

Grab a warm drink of your choice, a book or something to stream and snuggle in!

Arielle is looking fabulous in…

Clothes

Outfit – MOoH! Trixie Hoodie & Slippers (Free group gift, group is 100L to join)

Body 

Mesh Body – Maitreya  Lara
Mesh Head –Lelutka Nova EvoX
Skin – Enfer Sombre Madison Cream EvoX
Eyes – Lotus Generation Eyes
Hair– Argrace Mayu

Extras

Location – My home, private

Listening Party

Right, it’s time for a good old fashioned January music moment.  What’s that you ask?  Well, I have no idea.  But I’m putting on some cozy clothes and cranking the tunes and shutting out the chill winds outside.

Hats Off

There’s a new group gift at Yomi!  This long hair and warm hat is perfect for the winter months.  You don’t want your ears to get cold, now do you?  It comes in a full fatpack of colours, as well as an HUD to change the colour of the hat and the furry bit on it.  The Yomi group is currently 100L to join, but you’ll get several hairstyles out of the join as well as some accessories, so totally worth it.

And Some Tunes

Muddy’s Music Café is one of the more popular dance destinations in SL, and always a nice way to spend some time when you’re inworld.  You’ll also find that it’s PG, so everyone can enjoy the welcoming atmosphere.  While you’re there, you can also pick up this free radio to take the Muddy’s stream with you wherever you go.  There are several different styles of radio in the box, so you’re sure to find something that goes with your décor.  You’ll find this free gift located just in front of the stage.  Cool!

Ok, let’s get moving to warm up!

xox
Aline

Aline is Wearing…

Clothes

Shirt – Miss Chelsea Fili
Jeans – Blueberry Frank Jeans

Body   

Mesh Body – Maitreya Lara
Mesh Head – Lelutka Cate
Head Applier –  Glam Affair Cate
Eyebrows– Jumo Britani
Eyes– Euphoric Giselle
Tattoo – Sn@tch Filigree Sternum Tattoo
Eyeshadow – Pout! Pop Liners
Lipstick –  Lelutka Cate
Nails – Maitreya Lara
Hair and Hat  – Yomi Hosta (Free Group Gift/Group is 100L to Join)
Pose – Foxcity Hella Cute
Sim – Private
Radio – Muddy’s Music Café Radio (Free Gift/No Group Join Required)