It’s Time for Some Retail Therapy

Hello, Fab Free!  I hope you are having a fantastic weekend.  I decided to spend some time today exploring the Whispering Windz sim.  If you are looking for a lovely place to visit, I’d highly recommend taking a journey there yourself.  It has meandering paths that work their way through a beautiful fall landscape.  Before my idyllic afternoon, I picked up a couple of free gifts that I am excited to share with you.

But First, Lipstick

I decided to check out the 18th Round of MIIX Event this morning, and I’m so glad I did.  Right at the landing zone, there is a free gift set out for members of the Hype Events ::: News and Offers ::: group, which is free to join.  The Make Me Matte Lipstick Set from Opulein is compatible with Lelutka Evo and Evo X, Genus and Catwa HD Pro mesh heads.  It features two creamy shades, pink and taupe, in BOM appliers as well as a tattoo layer.   I opted for the blush-colored version, but either one will leave your lips looking lusciously soft.  I’ve included a close-up photo below so you can get a better view of this gorgeous makeup.  While you’re at the event location, you might want to tap the giveaway board for a chance to win a Lelutka or Furtacor gift card and Blogger Room access.  Good luck if you decide to enter!

‘Tis Bat Season

I am a kid at heart and look forward to October 31st every year, so I decided to get my Halloween vibe going a little early.  Over at Mister Razzor Body Shop, I joined the group for just 10L and picked up a free ear tattoo as a group gift.  It is comprised of a small cauldron of bats – or is it a colony?  I am not exactly sure, but I call it adorable!  Created exclusively for the Lelutka Evo X mesh head, this gift includes a 100 percent version as well as a lighter 75 percent option.  I love how it is playful the design is!

Weekend Sales

I always look forward to the 60L Happy Weekend Sale, which runs Saturday through Sunday.  With a very reasonable price tag of just 60 Linden dollars per item, you can pick up some wonderful additions to your SL wardrobe without breaking the bank.  Today, I scored the Jola Dress from Meva.  With ruffled short sleeves, a laced bodice, and a flirty hemline, this ebony frock is ideal for early fall, and I have to say, the color is perfect for October.  If you toss in a witch hat and broomstick, it could even double for a Halloween costume.  The folder includes versions for the standard and petite Maitreya mesh bodies.

Mesh Body Compatibility

• Maitreya Lara
• Maitreya Lara Petite

Over at [The Forge], I found another Happy Weekend offering for just 60 Linden dollars – a pair of over-the-knee stiletto style boots.  They look like they were tailor-made to coordinate with my new dress.  I really like the added detail of the golden buckles, which contrast beautifully with the buttery soft leather of the footwear.   Fortunately for me, my avatar has no problem maintaining her balance on the slender heels of these curve-hugging boots.  I opted for black to coordinate with my dress, but you can also find the Hellen Boots in seventeen other colors (each sold separately).

Mesh Body Compatibility

• Legacy
• Maitreya Lara

Until next time, happy shopping!

– Wren –

Wren is Wearing…

Clothes

Top:  Meva Jola Dress (special price for Happy Weekend – 60L)
Tattoo:  >>Mister Razzor Body Shop<< Bat Ear Tattoo (free group gift for members of the Mister Razzor – Barbershop Group – 0L/10L to join)
Boots:  [The Forge] Hellen Boots (special price for Happy Weekend – 60L)

Body

Mesh Body: Maitreya Lara
Mesh Head: Lelutka Fleur
Head Applier:  Amara Beauty Bree (special offer for a limited time – 150L)
Eyes:  Avi Glam Royalty Eyes in Acorn
Eyeliner:  Oh Hello! Basic Eyeliner 12 for Lelutka Evo X
Lipstick:  Opulein Make Me Matte Lipstick (free gift at the MIIX Event for members of the Hype Events ::: News and Offers ::: Group – 0L/0L to join)
Hair:  Stealthic Plush
Pose:  Stun Poses Maya Collection (special price for Happy Weekend – 60L)
Sim:  Whispering Windz

Autumn Dancing on the Breeze

Happy Last Day of September, Fabulous Readers!  The month flew by for me, and it’s hard to believe it will be October tomorrow.  Today’s post features a free camisole top that I opted to pair with a jacket because of the cooler fall temperatures.  That being said, I think it would also work well worn by itself or coupled with an overshirt.

Crisp and Clean

I love the contrasting hues in my outfit today.  If opposites are not your cup of tea, my new tank top from Arata Shouten will coordinate well with just about anything because you can easily edit the color.  The folder includes two options for the camisole, a white and a gray tint that you can customize by right-clicking and selecting edit.  After that, you’re limited only by the colors of the rainbow!  I decided to stick with a bright white, but the sky’s the limit.  Best of all, I picked it up for a grand total of zero Linden dollars and I didn’t need to join a group.  The top is BOM, so you have to have a mesh body with BOM enabled to be able to wear it.

Until next time, I wish you days full of crisp breezes and colorful dancing leaves.  🙂

– Wren –

Wren is Wearing…

Clothes

Jacket:   Blueberry Maria Jacket
Top:  Arata BOM Camisole (free gift no group required – 0L)
Pants:  Onyx Leathers Plaid Pants
Jewelry:  #Mewsery Moonkitty Earrings (free group gift first shown here by Aline – 0L/0L to join)
Flip Flops:  Tantrum Krissy Flip Flop (free group gift first shown here by Aline – 0L/75L to join)

Body

Mesh Body: Maitreya Lara
Mesh Head: Lelutka Fleur
Head Applier:  Bold & Beauty Adriana in Sand
Eyes:  Avi Glam Tease Eyes
Lips:  VELOUR Nayeon Special HD Lips Pack 1
Hair:  Stealthic Endless
Pose:  Diversion Cozy Fall
Sim:  Elvion

Meet Me at Dusk

Hello Fabulous Readers!  I don’t know about you, but I can’t resist the color purple.  Today’s post features a gorgeous formal gown that I picked up for free as a hunt prize in the Twisted Hunt Fall 2021 (Beyond the Veil).  This is a time-sensitive post because the event draws to a close on September 30th, but this beauty is well worth a journey down the hunt trail.

Fit for a Royal

With its slightly puffed upper sleeves, intricate print on the bodice, and “v” shaped waistline, the free Clyra gown flatters your curves.  I love how the full-length skirt drapes gracefully to the ground and is loose enough to make it easy to move without being cumbersome.  I felt so elegant as I wore it, and found myself searching for a castle to visit.  Although it’s not designed specifically for a mesh avatar, I was able to get the perfect fit by adjusting the alpha of my Maitryea mesh body.  If you are still rocking a classic avatar, the included alpha layers will allow you to opt for wearing the dress with and without your feet showing.  As I stated earlier, the hunt runs only until the end of September, so if you like this frock as much as I do, head on over soon to *DSO* (Designs by Starla) to do some sleuthing of your own.  You’ll be searching for a small dusk-colored cube.

Sizes:

• Alpha layers with and without feet
• Mesh in XXS, XS, S, M, and L

Until my next post, happy hunting!

– Wren –

Wren is Wearing…

Clothes

Gown:  *DSO* (Designs By Starla) Clyra Gown (free hunt prize in the Twisted Fall Hunt 2021)
Jewelry:  Cae Entwined Collection

Body

Mesh Body: Maitreya Lara
Mesh Head: Lelutka Fleur
Head Applier:  Bold & Beauty Adriana in Sand
Eyeliner:  Oh Hello Basic Eyeliner II
Eyes:  Avi Glam Tease Eyes
Lips:  VELOUR Nayeon Special HD Lips Pack 1
Hair:  Truth Destiny
Pose:  Lyrium Riana
Sim:  Private Location

Lovely in Lavender

Hello again, Fab Free!  With Friday and Saturday just around the corner, I’m popping in quickly to share an alluring dress that is perfect for a weekend date night.  Best of all, with just a small investment of time, plus the budget-friendly prize fee, you’ll have plenty of Linden dollars left for shopping!

It’s Our Turn, Now

Last month the Men Only Hunt took place, but it’s time for the fellas to step aside.  The Woman Hunt kicked off on September 1st, and features clothing, shoes, furniture, and the like just the ladies!  My first stop on the hunt trail was Wiccan Wears, and I have to say I am thrilled with the Felicity Splash dress.  A soft shade of lavender with pink and pale green accents, it features long sleeves for cooler autumn nights, an asymmetrical hem, and a sassy, plunging neckline.  I love the way the bodice drapes ever so slightly to emphasize your figure.  To add this frock to your inventory, simply locate the hunt object (bright red lips) and pay the one linden fee.  The hunt runs through September 30th and has sixteen stops along the way.

Mesh Body Compatibility

• Freya
• Isis
• Lara
• Legacy
• Slink HG

Until next time,

– Wren –

Wren is Wearing…

Clothes

Dress:  Wiccan Wears Felicity Splash (prize in the Woman Hunt – 1L)
Heels:  Mosquito’s Way Whitney (first shown here by Aline)

Body

Mesh Body: Maitreya
Mesh Head: Lelutka Fleur
Head Applier: Bold & Beauty Arianna in Sand
Eyeliner: Oh Hello! Basic Eyeliner II
Eyes: Avi-Glam Royalty Eyes in Reef
Lips: VELOUR Nayeon Special HD Lips Pack 1
Hair: Doux Kathleen
Pose:  LW Bento Poses Live Again
Sim:  Mindful Cove

Yep, It Was Me

Hello there, Fab Free! I couldn’t resist spending another day at the beach during this end-of-summer holiday weekend. As you can see, things didn’t quite work out the way I had planned. At least I was able to enjoy my latest hunt prize, even if I didn’t get to have my picnic lunch. Does anyone know of a good SL dog trainer?

I Let the Dogs Out…

…well, at least one naughty dog who stole the hot dogs.  I figured I might as well ‘fess up.  What better way to do it than with my new cropped tank from The Bold Llama T-Shirt Company?  This gray top features the funny text proclaiming my guilt, as well as a figure-flattering fit and realistic wrinkles in the fabric.  It is a hunt exclusive item that I picked up for just 25L.  There’s also a 1L prize in the shop (another tank) that proclaims “I Like to Move It Move It,” but I thought this one was much more in line with the afternoon’s events.  Both items are part of the Bring on the Night Hunt, and can be yours if you locate the stars hidden somewhere in the shop.

Sizes & Mesh Body Compatibility

• Mesh in XS, S, M, L, XL (includes alpha layer)
• Belleza Freya, Isis and Venus
• eBody
• Legacy
• Maitreya
• Ocacin
• Slink Hourglass and Physique
• TMP
• Tonic Curvy and Fine

Until next time,

– Wren –

Wren is Wearing…

Clothing

Tank: The Bold Llama T-Shirt Co I Let the Dogs Out Tee (prize in the Bring on the Nights Hunt – 25L)
Capris: Just Because Jen Capris

Body

Mesh Body: Maitreya
Mesh Head: Lelutka Fleur
Head Applier: Bold & Beauty Arianna in Buttermilk
Eyeliner: Oh Hello! Basic Eyeliner II
Eyes: Avi-Glam Royalty Eyes in Reef
Lips: VELOUR Nayeon Special HD Lips Pack 1
Hair: Stealthic Clarity
Prop: Jian Boston Terrier Hot Dog Thief
Pose: Kopfkino Anemone (25L)
Sim: Norder Ney

A Vintage Vixen

Hello Fabulous Readers!  Have you checked out the Fifth Anniversary Celebration for Bundles yet?  This autumn-themed event runs through September 25th and features 31 designers, many of whom are offering gifts along with their displays.  I have to admit, despite my name, I do start longing for the crisp days of autumn as the heat of summer drags on.  What better way to anticipate fall than to wander around a sim drenched in scattered leaves and pick up free goodies along the way?

Simply Chic

One of my favorite of the free items at Bundles is this Lace Dress from Nilsy.  With its pale pink hue, semi-sheer lace, and full skirt, this frock is the picture of classic elegance.  I don’t know, maybe I am a bit of an old soul, but I love vintage style!  With elbow-length sleeves and a high neckline, it will transition beautifully as summer fades away so I will be able to wear it well into fall.  Since this gift is completely free, you can add a new outfit to your collection without making the slightest dent in your budget!

Sizes and Mesh Compatibility

• Fitmesh in XS, S, M, L, XL (includes alpha layer)
• Mesh Fit in XS, S, M, L, SL
• Maitreya
• Slink

Until next time,

– Wren –

Wren is Wearing

Clothes

Dress:  Nilsy Vintage Lace Dress (free gift at Bundles 5th Birthday Celebration – 0L)
Heels:  ROC Lace Up Heel (49L on the Marketplace)

Body

Mesh Body:  Maitreya
Mesh Head:  Lelutka Fleur
Head Applier:  Bold & Beauty Arianna in Buttermilk
Eyeliner:  Oh Hello! Basic Eyeliner II
Eyes:  Avi-Glam Royalty Eyes in Reef
Lips:  VELOUR Nayeon Special HD Lips Pack 1
Hair:  Truth Hair Poetry
Pose:  LW Bento Poses Spring Queen (1L)
Sim:  Lost Unicorn

Right Here Waiting

Do people even wait by the phone anymore? Or is that anxious, often giddy anticipation felt when waiting for the phone to ring a thing of the past? I never thought I’d be someone who talked about how things used to be, and yet here I am. lol The July group gift at MINIMAL has me in a bit of a nostalgic mood I suppose.

The red phone booth I’m leaned against is MINIMAL’s free group gift for the month of July. It’s impeccably detailed, the door on the front even opens. It also comes in 3 colors/textures: red, black, and wood. I’ve added the vendor ad below so you can see it fully. The MINIMAL group is 250 linden to join, and there are quite a few past group gifts available along side this new one.

Speaking of gifts, did you know that a new round of FaMESHed recently started? I picked up this camo tied tee by Vinyl for free with the FaMESHed event group tag. This cute top comes in the camo pattern shown with several sizes. The FaMESHed group is free to join, and there are a hand-full of gifts to be had.

Sizes Included: Maitreya Lara, Slink (Physique, Hourglass), Belleza (Freya, Isis), Signature Alice, MeshBody Legacy

To go with the top from Vinyl I added these cool hoops from Belle Epoque. They are the free Fabulously Free in SL group gift at Belle Epoque. These stylized eye earrings come with a hud that allows you to pick from 4 different metallic color options. The Fab Free group is always free to join. The gifts for the Fab Free group often change however, so don’t wait! Also Sunday July 5th is the last day of Belle Epoque’s store-wide 50% off sale. Happy shopping Fab Free!

Credits:

Hair – Elikatira – Tiegen
Head – Catwa Koura
Earrings – Belle Epoque – Taylor Earrings – Free Fab Free Group Gift/Group is Free to Join 
Skin – Essences Blake
Tattoo 1 – Dappa – Boujee
Tattoo 2 – Apollemis Tattoos – Subtle Floral Sleeve
Shirt – Vinyl – Sage Knotted Tee – Fam Gift CAMO – Free FaMESHed Group Gift/Group is Free to Join @FaMESHed
Drink – e.marie – Kitty Boba – Matcha 
Shorts – Addams – Yvette Pearl Denim Shorts
Phonebooth – MINIMAL – July Group Gift – Free Group Gift/Group is 250L to Join
Pose by Focus Poses
Photo taken at Backdrop City

Study Time

Hi Fab Free’rs, I don’t know about you, but I think coffee or cocoa and doughnuts are a required part of study-time. I also think that comfort is paramount. I like to study in my pajamas, sitting in my bed, or a comfy chair, and have sweet eats at my immediate disposal. lol Poor Herman, haha, he likes to see how close he can get to the doughnuts without actually eating them. Though if I don’t keep an eye on him he’ll sneak one and run off with it! That said, I better drink this coffee before it gets cold!

For this late-night study session I picked up the Fab Free group gifts from Sweet Willows and Partners in Crime. I also snagged the School Days Lucky Letter Board prize at Tentacio, and the free Stay at Home Club gift at LovelySweet. Keep reading and I’ll tell you the how and where of each of these fabulous freebies.

Sweet Willows 

I don’t care how old I get, I’ll never be too old for cute pajamas. This unicorn themed set is the free Fabulously Free in SL group gift by Sweet Willows. The Fab Free group is of course free to join. In this gift you’ll get the tank and matching panties with a texture change hud that has 6 prints, and 4 solids to choose from.

Sizes Included: Maitreya Lara, Slink (Hourglass, Physique), Belleza Freya

Partners in Crime

The adorably sweet coffee and doughnuts set is the Fabulously Free in SL group gift at Partners in Crime. As I mentioned before, the Fab Free group is free to join. The “Little Coffee Break” set is a decor item that can be resized manually. The objects can also be unlinked and rearranged. However, be sure to make a copy first just in case!

Tentacio 

There are 4 Lucky Letter boards at Tentacio that do not require a group tag to participate. I picked up the “School Day” set for free from one of the Lucky Letter boards at Tentacio. This cute decor set includes the school uniform on a stand, which has a color change hud for the skirt and tie, an open school bag with books and pencils spilling out.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LovelySweet

Finally, the pose used along with the glasses, and book prop (the book in my photo is not the one included in the set) are from the free Stay at Home Club gift at LovelySweet. There are 4 total poses each with props in the “Introverting” bento pose set by LovelySweet. No need to join a group for this free gift.

Credits:

Hair – Tram – JO524 hair – Recently @Collabor88
Head – Catwa Koura
Skin – Essence Blake
Loungewear – Sweet Willows – BBG Panty Set & Hud – Free Fab Free Group Gift/Group is Free to Join 
Tattoos – Dappa – Petal Tattoo
Pose w/Book & Glasses – LovelySweet – Introverting Bento Pose set – Free Stay at Home Club Gift
Food Items – Partners in Crime – Little Coffee Break – Free Fab Free Group Gift/Group is Free to Join
Herman – JIAN – Love Pugs 10 – Brindle Companion
Frog – Birdy – Hocus Pocus – Mr. Toad – Green
Book Pile – Oubliette – Boudoir Books
School Uniform & Bookbag – Tentacio – School Day Set – Free Lucky Letter Board Prize *No Group Required
Bed – Muniick – Dobbins Murphy Bed
Dresser – Yasum – Drawer Unit
Photo taken at a private location.

Make Me Feel

Hello again Fab Free’rs, and welcome back to the blog. I just could not resist the opportunity to pair up with the indomitable Love Trill for this post. The MOVE! group gift at ACCESS gave us the perfect opportunity to show off some freebies and some dance moves at the same time. In true friend fashion, we also happen to be twinning in camo shorts from RKKN which are also free at ACCESS. To help pull my look together I added one of the 6 free group gifts at Versov. Watch the video, keep reading for more info, peep the end of the post for full credits, and above all have fun!

ACCESS

Move! put out this fun casual dance as their free ACCESS group gift. Don’t forget you’ll need the ACCESS event group tag to get these gifts. The ACCESS group is free to join. Ladies, you can also pick up these cute camo print shorts by RKKN at ACCESS for free. They come in 3 sizes, Maitreya Lara, Legacy, and Belleza Freya.

Versov 

The Lolitov sneakers I have on are free at Versov. You’ll need the Versov group tag to get them and the other free group gifts. Not to worry though, the group is also free to join. These shoes (like all the gifts) are a full fatpack of colors and include male, female, and unrigged sizes. We’ve shown a few of the other Versov group gifts like the Jumpov sneakers, the Zlatorov heels, and the Sandov slides before. They are all still available.

Lolitov Sneaker Sizes: Maitreya, Slink (M/F), TMP (M/F), Belleza (F), Signature (M), Unrigged L/R

Love is wearing:

Mesh Body – The Mesh Project Legacy Body
Mesh Head – Lelutka Nova Evolution
Head Applier – Lara Hurley Bryn
Tattoo – Stardust Ashlyn Black Tattoo
Eyes – Avi-Glam Bliss Eyes
Hair – Doux  Kimma

Shirt – RKKN Martina Top – @ Access
Shorts – RKKN Martina Shorts Camo Gift – free group gift/free group join @ Access
Shoes – Friday Dottie

Pru is wearing: 

Mesh Body – Maitreya Lara
Mesh Head – Catwa Koura
Head Applier – Essences Blake
Lip Applier – Lisa Walker – Magic Crystal Lipstick 6
Tattoo – Dappa – Petal Tattoo
Eyes – Buzzeri – Celestial Eyes – Chlorine 
Hair – Lamb – Peachy
Hairbase – Just Magnetized – Basic Hairbase 10

Shirt – Vinyl – Candy Beach Tee SS – Never Sleep
Shorts – RKKN Martina Shorts Camo Gift – free group gift/free group join @ Access
Shoes – Versov – Lolitov Sneakers (Fatpack) – free group gift/free group join

Dance Music & Scene Credits:

Duo Pose – Lyrium Girls Dual Pose 5
Dance Animations – Move! Animations Alana 18 – free group gift/free group join@ Access
Backdrop –[BH9] – The Hideway
Song – Janelle Monae:  Make Me Feel
*Videography by Love Trill

Conversations with Herman

Dogs really can be the best listeners, just look at how well Herman is paying attention! This sweet little pug pup was a surprise gift from my beau Blue. He knows how much I love fur babies, and these little pugs are irresistibly cute.

Herman (I named him after Herman Munster) comes from the JIAN Love Pugs gacha, which is currently just 25 lindens per play. There are 16 commons in this gacha set, and 3 rares. Like all gachas these Love Pugs at JIAN are transferrable, so you can gift them or trade them. I can’t think of a better gift then this furry little guy!

Before I settled down to chat with Herman, I did a little more hunting on the Women Only Hunt 6. There are so many good prizes to be had! For this look I wore the WOH6 hunt prize top from Nerido, the tattoo from Mister Razzor, and the necklace set from MIDNA. The Women Only Hunt 6 runs from now until June 30th. Keep reading and I’ll let you know about each of these fabulous hunt prizes.

Women Only Hunt 6 Hints & Surls – https://flairforevents.wixsite.com/secondlife/women-only-hunt-designers

Nerido

My pretty rose-pink bustier style top is the WOH6 hunt prize at Nerido. It comes in 3 sizes (Maitreya, Legacy, Perky), and the single color shown. The best part? It’s absolutely free, you just have to find it!

Hint – Like in a reliable bank.

Mister Razzor

This floral mandala type black and grey tattoo is not only gorgeous, it’s also a free WOH6 prize at Mister Razzor. The Danica tattoo comes in Omega appliers, and BOM/Classic layers. You’ll also have the choice of wearing it at 50% or 75% opacity.

Hint – I love stuffed toys, toys, dolls, I’m a collector. Can you find me?

MIDNA

Both the necklaces I have on are included in the free WOH6 prize at MIDNA. These pretty necklaces are travel themed, which for me is just another reason to love them. They can be worn together or separately and include a customization hud. The hud will allow you to change the color of the metal, the beads/pearls, and the image/saying on the medallion. I chose the compass rose.

Hint – I got a pocket, a pocket full of sunshine.

Credits:

Hair – Lamb – Ruby
Head – Catwa Koura
Skin – Essences Blake
Sunglasses – KC Couture – Vogue Sunglasses
Tattoo – Mister Razzor – Danica Tattoo – Free WOH6 Prize
Necklaces – MIDNA – Sandry Necklaces – Free WOH6 Prize
Top – Nerido – Asti Top – Free WOH6 Prize
Shorts – Addams – Yvette Pearl Denim Shorts
Pug Dog – JIAN – Love Pugs -10 Brindle Companion – 25L per play
Rug – Petite Mort – Summer Gazebo Rug 3
Plant – Muniick – House Plant No08 Money Tree
Chair w/Pose – Hazeel Poses – Lounging – Currently @The Pose Fair Market 
Photo taken at a private location.