Vanilla Bae Skies♥

Hello Everyone!

I know it has been over a week since I have posted last and for that I do apologize! An emergency arose in RL and I had to take some time away to be with family! Don’t worry though, everything is great and everyone is doing well♥

Now, how about some awesome finds from Vanilla Bae?!

The Saturday Sale should be over, but some creators leave their vendors out for some time after the sale. And Vanilla Bae has done just that! This little dress is a steal from this last weeks round of the Saturday Sale. You can have this beauty for 75L, I know it’s maxing out our finds here at Fab Free, but I couldn’t pass this up. It is part of her “Strip Me” Collection and comes with two adorable summery prints and a menu for some adult flare, if you so choose. I am not sure how much longer the vendor will be available, so hurry over and snatch it up!

Arwen Dress- 75L Flower Special Sizing:

• Maitryea
• Slink- HourGlass
• Belleza- Isis & Freya

For Vanilla Bae Group members there is a new  gift and this round— it’s shoes! Now maybe I fall into the stereo-type, but I love shoes, I can shoe shop all day. Which is funny, because in RL, I hate shoes, give me a pair of flip flops and I am good to go! Rain or shine. The in-world group is 10L to join, but the heels are FREE, once you’re a member! These shoes are also apart of her “Strip Me” line at Vanilla Bae, the menu allows you to grant public or private use, or even a “master” function, where you can grant your partner or person(s) of your choosing to “strip” you at any given time. The menu you is available with any of the “Strip Me” line. These heels are simple and elegant. They come with a 3 color option HUD, and the textures are outstanding! I have yet to be disappointed with anything Vanilla Bae!

Sky Heels- ‘Strip Me’ Group Gift Sizing:

• Maitreya
• Slink- HourGlass
• Belleza

************************

Nevi is Wearing:

Hair: Doux– Maya
Head: Catwa– Tala Bento
Eyes: Euphoric– Clara Eyes Applier [Catwa]
Eye Brows: L’Etre– Fierce Eyebrows
Make-Up: Zibska– Rox & Kalea
Nails: alme.– French
Tattoo: Carol G– Roses Skull – Leg Tattoo
Skins: L’Etre– Monica Skin [Golden Tone] & L’Etre– Maitreya [Golden Tone]
Body: Maitreya– Lara (Bento Hands and Feet included)
Other Accessories: Exquisite Jewellery– Exquisite Radiant Wedding Ring Platinum V2, Glitzz– Leo Choker [Gacha]

Dress: Vanilla Bae– Arwen Flower Special (75L/Saturday Sale Special)
Shoes: Vanilla Bae- Sky Heels (Free/Group Gift/10L to Join)

Pose: Bauhaus Movement– Shadows Bliss 11
Sim: Yesterday’s Hidden Stories (YHS)

Pumpkin Spice and Everything Nice

Happy Pumpkin Spice Season!

One of the things I love most about fall is pumpkin spice everything. Especially the coffee. 😀

Sevyn East set out this adorable outfit for The Jerky Turkey Hunt. For just 1L, you can get the cute sweater with a flirty skirt, the scarf, and a pumpkin spice latte-to-go!

The Pumpkin Spice Sweater comes in the following sizes:

• Belleza
• eBody
• Maitreya
• Slink
• Standard with an alpha layer

Unlike the skirt, the scarf is not attached, so you can remove it for a different look.

A texture-change HUD is included with 4 designs for the sweater, and 4 gingham patterns for the skirt and scarf.

The pumpkin spice latte comes in a venti! 😎

The Jerky Turkey Hunt runs through November 30th. Just find the orange feather and buy it for 1L to grab your gifts.

While you’re at it, take a look at TJTH gifts these Fab Free bloggers have shared:

• Grateful for the Little Things by Kat
• Jenny Don’t Be Hasty by Love
• I’m not grumbling about this gown! by Astrid
• Just Waiting Around… by Kat

Happy hunting!

*~*~*~*

Serena is wearing…

Head: LeLutka May
Skin Applier: Glam Affair Pia
Eye Shadow: Zibska Caterina Eyemakeup (November Powder Pack for LeLutka)
Lipstick: Bold & Beauty Ultra Matte Lip Collection (March Powder Pack for LeLutka)
Body: Maitreya Lara
Hair/Hat: Elikatira Shelby (72L on sale)
Hands: VISTA PROHANDS
Sweater/Skirt/Scarf/Coffee Cup: Sevyn East Pumpkin Spice Sweater (1L / TJTH)
Tights: Izzie’s High Waisted Tights
Boots: fri.day Fisher Boots
Pose by Focus Poses

Decor Items…

Virtual Kennel Club Golden Retriever II
What Next Cocoa-On-The-Go Cart
MudHoney Mums in Bucket
Botanical Fallen Leaves
Botanical Decorative Light Set

The Good Witch of the North

Hello There Fab Free’rs! As I mentioned in my last post, Sanarae is celebrating their Second Anniversary this round. The event will last about two more weeks, so if you haven’t been by yet you’ve still got a little time. In celebration of Sanarae’s birthday, each of the participating vendors has at least one FREE birthday gift. The gifts do require the Sanarae group tag, however the group is FREE to join. I put this look together while going through the gifts I collected. I love the way these items came together, it’s a complete departure from the look in my previous post. With that in mind, I’ve decided to call this The Good Witch of the North. I hope you like it!

Pearls for Your Hair

The pretty pearl tiara is the Sanarae birthday gift from Letituier. This beautifully detailed FREE gift can be sized via touch menu. To get your copy stop by the Letituier booth at Sanarae and click the birthday cake while wearing your Sanarae group tag.

Pearls for Your Throat

I love how well the tiara from Letituier looks with this choker from Shanghai. This is another FREE Sanarae birthday gift you won’t want to miss. Along with the white pearl version shown, the gift includes the following color versions: black, jade, orange, pink, and nude. This choker can also be resized via touch menu.

Shimmer for Your Eyes

Next up, the shimmery eye shadow Pru has on is the Sanarae birthday gift from Zibska. This FREE makeup applier gift has several color options. I think I’ll be using this often, there’s a color to match just about anything. Don’t forget to join the FREE Sanarae event group before clicking the birthday cake at the Zibska booth to get this gift.

Appliers Included: Catwa, Lelutka, Omega

Sparkles for Your Wrists

These pretty bangles are the FREE Sanarae birthday gift from OXIDE. The delicate looking bracelets come with a color change hud so you can choose between 5 metal colors and 8 gemstone colors. The hud also allows you to resize, pose, and delete scripts. Like all the gifts at Sanarae, this one will require the Sanarae group tag.

A Little Bit of Lace

Lastly, the delicate lace camisole top is the FREE Sanarae birthday gift from Milk Tea. This sheer white top with delicate blue flowers was just too pretty to not share. If you want to wear it but have it appear a bit less see-through, wear the top on multiple layers. This gift is an Omega applier only.

Here are the details, enjoy!

Hair – TRUTH VIP – Athena – FREE Group Gift/Group is 350L to Join  *Originally Shown Here
Tiara – {Letituier} Sweet – Acessory Tiara –  FREE Sanarae Birthday Gift/Sanarae Group is FREE to Join 
Head – CATWA HEAD Koura Bento
Eye Makeup – Zibska [Gift] ~ Viki – FREE Sanarae Birthday Gift/Sanarae Group is FREE to Join 
Choker – Shanghai – Luxury Choker – FREE Sanarae Birthday Gift/Sanarae Group is FREE to Join 
Skin – Essences – Pale02
Tattoos – Absence –  Maritime Rose Tattoo
Top – Milk Tea: Lulu Cami Top – FREE Sanarae Birthday Gift/Sanarae Group is FREE to Join 
Bracelets – OXIDE Vivi Bracelets – FREE Sanarae Birthday Gift/Sanarae Group is FREE to Join 
Body/Hands – Maitreya Mesh Body – Lara V4.1

*Pose by Indigo

Heartbreaker

House of Ruby has out a new line of T-shirts for men and they are real heartbreakers in the making… you can get one in the color blue for the promo price of just 56L off the Marketplace. The shirt comes in system layers as well as Slink and Omega Appliers for mesh bodies.

I did some checking around and paired the colorful T-shirt with facepaint which I found as a past group gift at Zibska. In fact there is an entire wall out of past group gifts that include make up, jewelry, and more. The group is 200L to join, but it’s a one time fee, and after joining, you’ll be able to fill your inventory with lots of boxes to open. The Marsh face paint comes in a full fatpack of 7 colors and you’ll get system layers as well as and Omega applier for mesh heads.

I tossed on an oldie but goodie to finish off the look… Wicca’s Wardrobe is another group that leaves out their past group gifts for customers to enjoy. I’ve blogged these Ares pants before but it’s worth mentioning that for your 50L join fee at Wicca’s Wardrobe you’ll gain access to many past group gifts for both men and women… like these excellent quality pants.

***************

Loki is wearing…

Body, Hands, and Feet – Slink
Skin – Birth Skins – Axel Skin (Coastal) trail.b.hair_Clean
Eyes – IKON Hope Eyes – Wight
Hair – Dura – SL13B Gift in Milky Platinum
Piercings – [CerberusXing] Blade Set Gold – tinted black
Tattoo – .Reckless. – Guerrero (faded)
Face Paint – Zibska – Marsh Group Gift (Free group gift/0L/Group is 200L to Join)
Shirt – House of Ruby – Modern Russia T-Shirt for Him in Blue (56L Promo on the Marketplace)
Pants  – Wicca’s Wardrobe – Ares Pants male Jeans/Black (Free group gift/0L/Group is 50L to Join) – past group gift, still available!
Shoes – GothiCatz [380] Shoes – Outlander Boots in Black

Sim Location – LEA27

Noir

I’m still feeling sort of ‘fantasy fantastic’ today… or would that be Fabulous Fantasy?

Anyway. I found a new to me area that is having a nifty little hunt: The Fall of Man Sim. Kind of a foreboding name but you’ll find all sorts of fun fantasy type shops there and until August 31, a Back to School Hunt! I found this gorgeous black gown and attached cape from Oi Bae! and its the 1L prize for the hunt. This is the ‘Dragon Gown’ and it comes in the standard Mesh sizes XS-XL. The belt is a separate piece and it also comes in XS-XL.

I’m going to steal something Gabriel found while checking out the L’Homme group gifts. The butterflies I’m dancing with today are the free gift from Zibska for the L’Homme readers. “Flurtur Noir” comes with the large ‘orbit’ of black butterflies, plus a smaller orbit from one shoulder. The gift also includes a lovely crown made of black butterflies that I’m not wearing today. The L’Homme group is free to join and you can jo9in from the kiosk in the participating merchants shops.

 

Edited to fix my misspelling the name of the store! Oi indeed… guess I needed another cup of coffee before I blogged 😛

 

~ * ~ * ~* ~

Skin – Lumae – Tinselberry
Hands + Feet– Slink mesh Casual Hands + Flat Feet + Basic Nail HUD
Eyes – IKON – Hope Eyes in Field and Passion
Hair – EMO-tions – Sabienne
Pose – Andika – Sourire ( no longer in world )

 

Gown – Oi Bae! – Dragon Gown – (1L prize for the Fall of Man back to School Hunt)

Butterflies – Zibska – Flurtur Noir – (FREE/0L/group gift for L’Homme readers) – group is free to join

 

Location – Sarawak

 

 

Shine On You Crazy Diamond

Hello again Fab Free’rs! I don’t know about you, but I’m glad it’s Friday. 🙂 So I had a few more gifts and cheapies from The Skin Fair I wanted to show you. There are just a few days left, so they won’t be available for long. I also noticed a recent gift from Precious Designs out at Fab Free Headquarters, and I just couldn’t resist!

One of the best things about the addition of a “tattoo” layer for Second Life avatars is makeup! I love being able to transform the look of my avatar even further with a change in lip color or some added eye shadow. Sometimes even the smallest change can have a major impact.

That being said, this “Space Invader” lipstick is a 5 linden gift from Adored at The Skin Fair. The name suits it, it’s a bit glossy and has some bluish purple hues you don’t see in your average black lipstick. Next I picked up a fat-pack of smokey eye shadows from Zibska. The shadows are a FREE gift at The Skin Fair, and I love how they look layered over the smokey shadow already part of my skin. Lastly, MUA has this dollarbie pack of tattoo stars out at The Skin Fair as well. You can wear them over your left brow, right brow, or both like in the photo. I think it’s really awesome how these three items made such a dramatic difference in the look of my avatar.

Next, the cat-suit Pru has on is a Fabulously FREE gift from Precious Designs now available at Fab Free Headquarters. This fully mesh suit covers you from your chest to your toes in one piece, that’s right the “shoes” are part of it. Additionally, the outfit includes a color change hud so you can pick a color that fits your style best.

Here are the details, Enjoy!

Horns – . a i s l i n g . Marangki -Obsidian-

Hair – +Spellbound+ Jezebel // Natural Selection

Ears – [MANDALA]Pierced_ELF_EARS_VER1

Star Tattoos – {MUA} Gift – TATOO Stars – 1 linden @The Skin Fair

Eye Shadow – Zibska Skin Fair 2015 Milli Eyeshadow Gift Pack – FREE Gift @The Skin Fair 

Lipstick – #adored – vinyl gloss lips – space invader – 5 lindens @The Skin Fair

Eyes – {S0NG} :: Anim // Black Eye

Lashes – Knockers – “Queenie Rae” Lashes

Nose Ring – Angelle captive bead nose ring 10mm silver

Vertical Labret – Xia’s Boutique – Vertical Labret

Skin – Glam Affair – Katra Skin [ Asia ] 05

Cat Suit – *PD* Its That Time Again  – FREE Gift @FFHQ

Chest Tattoo – .Things.- Incarceron Tattoo

Tail – ::AMBIX:: Spaded Demon Tail

Body/Hands – The Mesh Project (Basic)

Solange, and thanks for all the fish?

Happy New Year everyone! I know, I’m a little late, since it is already the 3rd! But, since I was with you all for most of the 31st, I think I can be forgiven….right? LOL. OK, how about I show you 2 gorgeous group gifts that just so happen to work perfectly with each other?

*Edit to add – this dress may no longer be available, despite a sign showing it is, I have IM’d the store manager and will let you all know as soon as I find anything out! Sorry about that 😦 *

*Second Edit – OK, I did a little more digging, and although I was told the gift is only available for a short time, I think there was just a malfunction. The dress is indeed still in the subscribo, and if you are already a member, it is in the history from Dec 25, or, you can unsubscribe and then resubscribe and it will be sent to you right away (I checked 3 times this time 😉 *

First off is this lovely dress from Loovus. It is their most recent subscribo gift, so no group space will be used to get this freebie! Yayy. The .::Loovus::. Solange – Cypress is such a nice, simple, yet tasteful dress, you can dress it up or down as the occasion calls for. It is mesh, and comes with the standard sizes, and I really like the drapping effect in the skirt, it looks so natural 🙂 .

The second group gift I’m showing off, are my super cute shoes! I love shoes…just thought I’d put that out there in case it wasn’t obvious yet 😛 . These beauties are the current free group gift from Ecce Bellus, and they are a special, dark brown version of the Barbara shoes that are a new release. They are made for SLink high feet, and don’t be alarmed if when you first put them on they are up by your ankles. It took me a second to remember that they are not rigged and could easily be adjusted! The Ecce Bellus group is L$50 to join, but it is well worth that nominal fee, as the group gifts are given quite regularly. You will find this one in the notices btw, and as it was sent out on the 22nd, you only have until the 5th to grab it there. Also, there is a pack of 3 shoes, free for group members, in the store, right beside the group join sign.

So…how’s that? Did I redeem myself? LOL. Great freebies are always good for redemption in my mind! OK lovelies…that is it for me for now. You know me though, I already have the subject of my next post lined up and ready. So, until then…TTFN!

---

What is Calle showing you…

Dress – .::Loovus::. Solange – Cypress (free subscribo gift)
Shoes – .:Ecce Bellus:. Barbara Dark Brown-Group Gift (free group gift/L$50 to join)
Necklace and Earrings – Zibska ~ Pavla Jewelry Set
Ring – :*:CPD:*: Necromantic Sugar Skull Ring (Blacklight)
Skin – Curio – :GP: Honey [Dark] Jasmine-Wood 1
Hair – TRUTH HAIR Freya –  black & whites
Mani – beauty by alaskametro<3 SLINK manicure applier – Vamp/Gold (L$25 on Marketplace)
Eyes – IKON Promise Eyes – Silverleaf(right) & Fjord(left)
Hands and Feet – SLink
SLink foot Tattoo – Letis  Tattoo : HUD Slink Feet : Butterflies Lilies: FEET (L$1 on Marketplace)

Pose – !bang – stands 350-359

Location – Hildesland

Combat Boots with Everything

I hope everyone had a Fabulously Fantastic weekend! I know I did! hehehe It’s a shame it has to be Monday, again. Didn’t we just go through this last week? 😛 At least we can take some time here and there to escape the Monday’s in Second Life and enjoy some shopping, or as I (and several others) like to call it, retail therapy!

Today I decided to go with a slightly different look, one I genuinely enjoy quite a bit. Have you ever known a girl who wore her combat boots with everything… seriously, everything, and yet somehow managed to make it look awesome?! Well this is that girl. These detailed mesh combat boots have been seen on Fab Free numerous times, but I love them, so I’m showing them again. Everyone should have a pair in their wardrobe. Since we started with the boots, I’ll move to the dress next. This funky printed mesh dress is really flattering on. I like the almost camouflage look to it, but more artful and sophisticated. The dress is by OVH and you can pick it up at The Dressing Room Fusion for just $5o lindens! In the past I’ve sort of ignored jewelry in Second Life. Now, I’m learning to love it. I managed to get this stunning necklace from Zibska at The Fantasy Gacha Carnival. The necklace also includes a set of matching earrings, and at just $50 lindens per play, the set is too pretty to not have it in your jewelry box! To go with my artsy dress and the beautiful jewelry, I needed my nails to make a statement also. I chose to go with a manicure from the Anarchy set at Nail Me! . This set is a $1 gift as part of the Anarchy hunt. The nail pallet has two unisex versions, both with some anarchy attitude! Like the poses I’m using? They are part of a great set called “Call me… Elf”  put out by Les Encantades Poses which can be had for $50 lindens for a limited time at The Countdown Room!

Here are the details, Enjoy!

Hair – [enVOGUE] – HAIR Jasmine – Dark Colors

Skin/Brows/Lashes – ..::KnocKeRs::..Queenie Rae Skin-[Retro]

Eye-makeup – Dark Midday Designs – Orange eye-shadow

Eyes – [Buzz] Celestial Eyes – Wolf @Kustom 9

Necklace – Zibska ~ Siv Midnight/Coal (also includes matching earrings) – $50L/play @The Fantasy Gacha Carnival

Dress – OVH – Minu Dress . Salmon . (TDR) – $50L @The Dressing Room Fusion 

Manicure – Nail Me! Slink Fingernails – Wanna Be Anarchy (also includes toenail appliers) – $1L Anarchy Hunt Gift

Hands – Slink AvEnhance Hands Female – Gesture

Boots – worn combats -rigged DRD onhold – $10L on the Marketplace – (Originally Shown Here)

Pose 1 – *LE Poses* Call Me… Elf #2 – $50L for full set@The Countdown Room

Pose 2 – *LE Poses* Call Me… Elf #3 – $50L for the full set@The Countdown Room

 

Guest Blog by Gloria Silverstone – Fusion

A Guest Blog by Gloria Silverstone – Originally blogged [HERE]

This week marks the beginning of the FashionArt Fair, from May 9 -31 and The Girl with the Big Earrings Hunt, runs simultaneously featuring 10 edgy accessories, costing $1L each at Earth Nirvana’s store Earth, (hunt hints here, May 4-24, 2014).  All garments are from the FashionArt Fair and most accessories are almost free on The Girl with the Big Earrings Hunt ($1L each) at [Earth].  Hunt hints and more information can be found here.  This is a perfect fusion of design and accessories to create your own “walking canvas.”

The concept of the FashionArt Fair is the designer is an artist and their medium is clothing or accessories, just as the painter uses canvas, or the sculptor uses clay or metal to portray his vision.

Designers and artists flirt ever closer with the idea that fashion is about much more than just dress and appearance.  Fashion can break all boundaries!  Wearers can be walking canvases! In the tradition of art, fashion now bravely explores and portrays highly charged moments of emotion, romanticism, sexuality, modernism, history and culture.

In May 2014 we challenge the designers of Second Life to design one exclusive piece that is inspired by a favourite artist, Choose – Sculpture, installation, design, drawing, painting. Whether it is Renaissance, Cubist, Post Modern, Pop Art, Impressionist.

**Please note I will post the Landmark for the FashionArt Fair on Friday, May 9, 2014 when the event opens.

• Loordes of London The Samothrace #64S
• Big Earrings Hunt #8 Majesty Cuffs

• Big Earrings Hunt #2 Scissors Earrings 

• Deadpool Ink Washed Sins Dress Peace & NanTra Kinetic Poses
• Big Earrings Hunt #6 Yellow Flower Hair Accessory & #9 Junyabag Transparent

• Big Earrings Hunt #3 Daisy Red Earrings

• Loordes of London The Greek Tragedy Dress #1 & Kalaoa Sunglasses #8, Pure Poison Mbao Handbag & Big Earrings Hunt # 1 Kreme Ring

• Big Earrings Hunt # 1 Kreme Ring & #5 Do Not Disturb Earrings 

• Sundaara Designs Andy Dress Black, Loordes of London Kalaoa Sunglasses #9 & Image Essentials Shopaholic 2 with Bags Pose
• Big Earrings Hunt #7 SNC Cutesy Mix Manicure Nails (non-Slink)

• Big Earrings Hunt #4 Gamer Earrings

• Loordes of London La Mode Mini Dress #14, Pure Poison Mbao Handbag, NanTra Kinetic Poses & Big Earrings Hunt # 1 Kreme Ring

• Big Earrings Hunt # 1 Kreme Ring
• Skin: Glam Affair Brandi Drama Queen
• Hair: Tableau Vivant Holiday Gift
• Make up: Zibska Elaie Eyeshadow Ruby & Glitterati by Sapphire Light n Shadow Fire
• Slink Hands & Feet (High)

A little RiR

A few days ago I stumbled on a cute little store, RiR Life Design,  where I found this adorable Gypsy group gift outfit (FREE/10L group join).  The 10L group join fee is well worth getting this cute mesh top and gypsy skirt!  I love the little gathered frill edging on the top and the side knot detail on the skirt…it is little details like this that make an outfit fun to wear and something I will remember when I am looking for casual “go to” clothing for the summer.

I couldn’t decide what hair I wanted to wear, so I opted to go with just a hair base and the L&H JAH Empress head wrap (NOT free)…it’s a great alternative when you want something different.  I finished this simple yet chic look with the Severine earrings from Zibska (previous Hair Fair Gift), Toffah Arabia Choker from CHOP ZUEY COUTURE JEWELLRY (previous group gift/350L group join) and Gladia Sandals from Pure Poison (NOT free).

Check out RIR Life Design…you’re sure to find something cute and affordable to start building your summer wardrobe!

Happy shopping! ❤ ❤

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Xiu is  also wearing…

Skin –  –Glam Affair– Aria Skin – Asia – (Gatcha item at the Arcade /current round closed)
Eyes – IKON Eternal Eyes Black
Hands & Feet by Slink
Nail Applier – Ch’Know Nails – Summer Skies- Fingernails/Toenails (20L each/available on the Marketplace)
Poses by Manifeste the Art of Posing (modified with Animare)
Sim – African Safari