Cute and Silly Things

I know it's been a little while but I have some cute and silly free things to show you today. I don't know if you have heard of Priss, it's an adorable and very affordable little shop. The headband and top are group gifts in the subscribo. Just join and check history (numbers 1 and 6).

The silly thing I have here is the tongue. It's a current group gift from December, which is free to join (search for MandyMandy McMillan in the groups section of search, or join instore). Just check notices after joining. There's two versions of this tongue, one that I'm using below, and another one with the snails in your mouth.

Others:
-Hair: [kik] Rena I
-Skin: Adam and Eve Yolande Expresso
-Tattoo Lashes + Lip: Mock Cosmetics
-Jeans: Pink Outfitters Eighty Four Denim - black
-Pose: estetica: pencil skirt 3

SALE!

Ssh, don't tell Justice, but I snuck out of my Be A Boy For A Week challenge,to bring you some amazing smexyness. This is another one of those dash and buy posts! Everything shown here is from Fishy Strawbery (except the hair) and is 50L until the 1st November.



Fae sent me some bangles, way back in '07, when she had a tiny wee store, and it's been incredible to watch her, and her designs go from strength to strength.



There are sales, there there are sales, and this is one you'll kick yourself if you miss.



Everything black is 50L, including the black makeups on Fae's skins. Lan is shown here, the others are just as gorgy, Lan just suits my av the best.





The store will take a bit to rez, and judging by last night, don't be surprised to find yourself standing on someone's head ;P Look out for items marked with pumpkins, and turn your hover tips on just to be doubly sure.



I cannot stress enough, the sale ends on the 1st November, so hurry hurry hurry. Ash Out.

Hair (not free)
Say-Lamb

Cynfully Gory

For a morbid soul like me, Halloween is a god send. It answers so many questions in one awesome little word. "Why are you covered in blood Ash?" "Halloween" "Why are you impaled on an AFK spear Ash?" "Halloween" "How come your eyeball just fell out Ash?" "Duh cos it's hawt :P"



Are you a member of the Cynful subscribo? You should be, cos apart from regular gifts that are the smex, you get to be first to hear about new releases and such. Some of you may have this already, but it was re-sent this morning, and seeing as my inv has been playing up, I was stoked to have this outfit again. They also had a yummy Halloween dollarbie out last time I went, it may still be there if you get a move on.



Sugarcube has opened a store in LeLook and this dress is free for a limited time. You get every layer combo which I love, especially cos I'm usually all tattooed up. The amazing photo sets I used aren't free, but if you have some spare cash to splash, these and others at Lost Angel Poses would be my pick. Shown here is "Last Call" and "Loved You". Now I'm off to start making mini Ash's costume for her school Halloween party........surprise surprise she wants to be a zombie :P Ash out.

Other Stuff
Hair (not free)
Fri.day
Boots (not free)
Heart & Sole
Skin (not free)
Idiosyncrasy (unreleased)

Mother Goose's

Tops - Mother Goose's group gift. Search and join .:: Mother Goose's::. and check notices.

Denim pants - Lunas Boutique group gift. Search and join *Lunas boutique*

2-color denim pants - curious free

Skin - Mother Goose's luckyboard

Hair - YunA's Hair not free

Who loves Cupcakes? Me!

I've seriously sprained my ankle in RL or I would have shown you this earlier today with lots more pictures. Cupcakes is having now the sale to end all sales. Where to start? All summer clothing has been marked down to 100 L or less until July 4th. I'm talking lots of clothes, but check this out: lots of those clothes are 1 L!!! The catch is you have to find them. I am showing you two here but there are lots more! Also until the 4th is a special on skins. For every single skin (1000L), you will get a 1000 L gift card. For every fat pack of skin you purchase, you can chose a second skin pack for free!

But wait, there's more. At the front of the store there are 12 "gift bags". First, they aren't free. They are 250 L each but they are loaded with a skin in all tones, a shape, an outfit and eyes. If you belong to the Cupcake Update Group, which is now only 100 L to join, you will find out that quite often they are offering a 500 L gift card when you purchase on of these sets. The gift bags are only available until the 4th as well. The 500 L gift card offer is not all the time so the best way to find out when is to be in the group. I have purchased several because they are such an exceptional value.
Cupcakes is such wonderful group. Rosemary Galbraith and Mimi Coral are exceptional at both skin and clothing design (there is also a group gift in the archives now too). And if you are lucky, you might walk in like I did and see Mimi in a gorilla suit humping Rosemary's leg! What a treat! Speaking of legs, time for mine to elevate.

Items Shown:

Clothing: Cupcakes: two of several hidden dollarbies

Skin: Cupcakes: Celebrity/Vanilla - Halo - from one of the 250 L gift bags

Hair: Picture 1: Truth: Twiggy @ The Hair Fair thru 7/6 - not free - 50% went to Locks of Love

Picture 2: W&Y Yuki Hair 57 - I found this for 0 or 1 L in a stand outside of Peppermint Blue's new Free Shop, where you can get most if not all of her previous free gifts (great sets that include a complete outfit, skins, shapes, shoes/accessories and sometimes hair) for both women and men. Great for new and old players alike.

Moar Fair Goodies

I've had these pics sat on my Flickr for a day or so now, I figured I'd best post em :P



As I'm sure you're all aware, not only can you buy amazing hair at Hair Fair, but most of the designers have yummy dollarbies out for you. Stumbling across the Posh booth was like heaven. Not only is the hair beyootiful, they have 3 gift bags out for you. The dress shown here is in one of said bags. Shown with a Fair exclusive hair from Fuel...yup Cleggy's bak!



The top is a group gift from Modd.G, there is a joining fee, but it's well worth it. The shorts are part of another gift bag from Posh, that was also stuffed full of hair *swoon* The hair shown here is also from Fuel, but didn't make it out in time for the fair, so you can find it at her main store, for only 200L per colour pack. And with that short and sweet post, I'm off to socialise with my cousin who's come to stay for a few days. Ash Out.

Clothes
pic 1
Posh Hair Fair Dollarbie
Socks (not free)
Pig
Boots (not free)
J's
Pic 2
Top
Modd.G group gift
Shorts
Posh Hair Fair Dollarbie
Bandaid (not free)
Reek

Skin worn throughout
Lazolli group gift
Hair worn throughout(not free)
Fuel Main Store & Fuel @ Hair Fair

Great Finds from Great Designers

It's definitely not been a quiet week or two here in SL.  So many designers continue to offer us incredible items for little to no cost.  I cannot thank them enough for sharing with us and giving us a chance to know their work.  Let me show you a few of my favorite finds: 

First up is a gorgeous dress from the Lucky Chair at Ivalde.  Designer Nefaria Abel is one of the most generous in SL; frequently updating her Lucky Chairs, having sales and hunts with original designs.  I've been a member of her group for the longest time and have a folder in my inventory as proof.   She has moved her Lucky Chair to the upper level of the new store.  The chair has a short 10 minute wait and usually one of us from "Lucky Chair Stalkers" is there calling letters so it moves quite quickly.  I must thank Beanie Canning from the group "Give It Away" for sharing the info on this adorable dollarbie hair from Liriope.  

Dress:  Ivalde: Claretta Blue Dress: Lucky Chair gift

Shoes: Baby Monkey: The Ultimate Vanya  (not free, though group members get a substantial discount)

Hair: Liriope: Liu pink: 1 L

Skin:  Beauty Avatar: Fashion Bloggers Appreciation Gift.  Thank you so much to all the designers who showered us with amazing gifts!  We love you, too!
This stunning gown is also one of many outfits available in the Lucky Chair at Ivalde.  It has rich jewel tones and accents on the shoulders.

Dress: Ivalde: Claretta Green Gown: Lucky Chair gift

Hair: Foam!: The Valerie:  Not Free 

Skin: Beauty Avatar: Fashion Bloggers Appreciation Gift
This complete outfit is available at *pop feel* in their camp section.  There are 3 stations set up for the top, skirt and shoes.  This is a great thing to do while sorting inventory.  There are 2 lucky boards in the same area that have items that compliment this.  Thanks again to Beanie Canning for letting one of my groups know about this sweet pageboy style hair available at tomoto.  

Outfit including shoes: *pop feel*: Camp items

Hair: tomoto: humanoid. 1 L

Skin: Beauty Avatar: Fashion Blogger Appreciation Gift
Thank you to Wren Ireland for tping me to Little Britain for the lucky chairs.  I scored this skin. The outift is their weekly freebie (in both men's and women's versions) and can be found right above the lucky chairs.  Little Britain also has a Midnight Mania for men and women and several camp chairs that are very popular. 

Outfit: Little Britain: Hubby Beater: Free

Hair: Diversity Hair: Micai (not free but don't forget to pick up the free skin preview!)

Shoes:DaVisioness Designs: Black Ankle Boots w/Cross (not free)

Skin: Little Britain: Love Bites Lite: Lucky Chair gift 

Sunday Morning

I hate Sunday mornings, although they're still part of the weekend, they spell the end of said weekend. This week has been amazing though, us bloggers have been spoilt rotten from Blogger's Appreciation Week. I have spent most of my SL time in a state of constant squee, with short Photoshop breaks :P



Modd.G has a new group gift just for YOU. It's a pay to join group now, but Moddish is VERY VERY generous, so it's worth your L's. The grey and red dress is the gift, the wicked shirt dress is one of the new releases. It so perfectly fits in with the look I've been rocking lately, I lurve it. The shorts are from Miel, not free but yummy, so there :P



The 2 tops are the weekly dollarbies from KOSH and Concrete Flowers. There are also other dollarbies available, but you'll have to go see what they are!!



I'm so stoked, here's my chance to win Loli back.......even if it's only for a date!!! If you have no L's, come along and watch our lolivia sell her soul :P Grab the taxi here, and enjoy the show. Ash Out.

Credits
Hair (Not free)
Tiny Bird
TSM
Artilleri
Skins (not free)
Tuli Hope Preview
Surf co
Curio
Socks (not free)
Pig
Boots (not free)
J''s
Outfits
Pic 1
ModdG
Pic 2
Tops
KOSH
Concrete Flowers
Shorts (not free)
Miel

Frop!

I'm a bit bleary eyed this morning and stumbling round the grid making epic typos in between work breaks. My bestie is one of those driven types, if she does a hunt, she has to do it all at once and all the way to the end. Needless to say, we make terrible hunting partners as I get very easily distracted by shiny pretty things (read spending money at every store on the hunt stop) and quite often get yelled at: "You can COME BACK HERE LATER" Ahem.



So while I fussed with PS this weekend off she went to do the key hunt, and came back raving about a store called Frop. While I didn't spy her wearing the hunt gift (shown above), I did see her in an awesome pair of shorts.



I was stoked when I found out they were a midnight mania prize. Shown here with the 2 super comfy looking tops that come with them. I also bought a fat pack of shirts with the following written across the boobs: Bitches Are People Too I was told I needed those shirts, can't think why though :P



And lastly these retro jammies can be won from the Frop lucky chair, both myself and bestie won those while we were standing around gabbing. The chair seems to change really quickly too, so bring some friends. And now, back to work for me. Ash Out.

Credits
Outfits
Frop
Hair (not free)
Red Queen
Slink
Skin (not free)
Curio
Socks (not free)
Pig
Boots (not free)
J's

Why So Serious? Read On.

So far this week, I have witnessed the most ridonculous amounts of drama, the majority being Plurk related. Meh. I had my initial enamor, then got totes over it. Also the terribly flea ridden, dead horse of the freebie debate has been flogged so fucking mercilessly it defies comprehension. What has riled me the most, is the hypocrisy of the most vocal opponents of freebies. I cannot stand bullshit of any kind, but this debate srsly gets under my collar, especially when those so "opposed" to freebies then try to use this blog to gain exposure for their store. This blog, and all it's writers have wholeheartedly supported content creators, showing full priced items we have paid for, alongside the dollarbies/freebies they may have to offer. I myself spend thousands each week in stores I love and admire. I have personally "discovered" stores because of their freebies, or because they contacted me. I can think offhand of at least 10 that had not been blogged before they got posted here. Is that the point? No, not really, but to then see these designers slating freebies, when I and my colleagues have spent untold hours taking shots, processing said shots and making sure everything looked as good as possible, at these designer's behest, well it really makes me sad. I'm not sure what the happy medium is. There have been many suggestions thrown into the ether this week. Whatever the outcome, our commitment to content creation remains the same. We want to show you stores you may not have heard of, and if that happens because of a freebie, or lucky chair, is that so bad? If you buy their entire store because you love their designs so much, but saw their store here first, will you spontaneously combust? I think not. Bear in mind, whatever you may spend, we spend probably triple that amount. Why? Because the linden circle must be complete. Quid Pro Quo.





Little Britain has these outfits out now as we speak. One is the weekly freebie, the other is in the MM. Both have male versions, so guys get on it :P



This yummy dress is from Weird Designs. It's only available for a week, at the location linked to in the slurl below. In closing, I think I speak for all the girls, and guys on the blog when I say we are sick of being portrayed as the problem causers. Whatever life you operate in, there will always be someone who has an attitude problem. We show items designers most often ask us to show. We are not snobs, if you send us your item we will review it, unlike some unnamed bloggers I can think of. We want to get stores seen and appreciated, that is the bottom line, bad for the SL economy? Nope. Ash Out.

Credits
Hair (not free)
Red Queen
Skins
Nikita Fride
Djunk
Cupcakes (not free)
Outfits
Pics 1-2
Little Britain
Pic 3
Weird Designs

WALPURGISNACHT!!!

When Dare dropped a folder on me labeled "Walporgis", I was like dood, how the hell do you pronounce it?!! Of course Sasy cracked up, "You don't blog in voice silly!" Point taken but still, I like to know shit :P



The upshot is this: Dare Designs is having a hunt for 48 hours. The prizes are amazing, ranging from clothes, to jewelry, to the most incredible monobike I have ever seen.



I'll copy some of the card to you : WALPURGISNACHT!!! (otherwise known as Beltane for us Pagans...)

It is traditional to celebrate the coming of spring and the renewal of life with fires... bonfires and passion's flames, actually... and to honor this tradition I've laid out a Hunt for the two nights of Walpurgisnacht (48 hours, actually).

There are twelve balefire prizes to find, roughly half hidden in the store(s), the other half spread throughout the sim. Since Walpurgisnacht is Halloween in spring, there's a trick to finding these treats - you'll need to look high and low, watch for secret doors and passages, and check all the spooky corners. The prizes are numbered, though - so you'll know when you've found all 12.

The hunt begins midnight tonight and will end midnight, May 1st. (I may extend it if enough Hunters need the time)

Just so you know what you're looking for - the first balefire prize object is VERY easy to find.

- <3>



Dare would prefer actual locations of the prizes aren't given out, but for hints or hunt discussion, feel free to join the Dare Designs Signature Members Group. That means no slurl lists and no cheat sheets.



As always, every outfit is detailed, several layers for different looks and hawt, lets not foget the hawt :P



This last outfit, I know Kenlee's gonna try to pry out of my pixel hands, it's so very her!! I may make an exchange, her soul for the outfit.......seems fair!! Ash Out.

Credits
Hair (not free)
Mirai Style
Skin (not free)
Curio
Outfits
Dare Designs

Battered

One thing I love about SL is being able to dress my avatars to reflect my mood. Some of these pics were taken last night, some this morning, see if you can guess what goes where :P



This first dress is from Black Arts @ the Dominion. Isn't it just to die for. I'm really not sure how long it will be free for, I found the note card buried in my inv when I was cleaning it out last night.



This next dress comes to you courtesy of Isadora Vayandar who sent out a HUGE note to the Lucky Chair Stalkers group. You'll find the lushness at Amariah, a new to me store. I adore the textures on this dress and so will you!



Here's an offering from Gothica, an older freebie, but a goody. There is a new freebie there also, but after searching my inv for ages looking for the top, I realised there was none :P The "top" consists of pasties only and a neckpiece, you can see a pic of it over hurr thanks to Feo.



And finally, this weeks freebie from Little Britain. Mad bitch? Yea sounds fitting. The deliciously beaten skin is from DJunk, another new to me store and another find of Isadora's. Now I'm back to CS4, my precious who doesn't have an agenda, isn't a fucking smartass and loves me like woa :P Ash Out.

Creditos
Outfits
Pic 1
Black Arts
Pic 2
Amariah
Pic 3
Gothica
Pic 4
Little Britain

Hair
Pic 1
Slink
Pics 2-4
House Of Munster

Skins
Pic 1 (not free)
Curio
Pic 2 (not free)
Cupcakes
Pic 3
Djunk
Pic 4 (previous freebie)
42

Tattoo (not free)
Tramp Stamp

News

DISCLAIMER: There will be no slurls today, everything is credited at the bottom of the post. Search is your friend.
So after much deliberation, and a million sleepless nights soul searching, I have come to a huge, life changing decision. I am packing up my toys and going home to London. This will happen very quickly, once I get Mini Ash's passport (which prob takes the longest, grrr Australia) we're gonski. I love my adopted country, and the move won't be a permanent one, but Riley needs extended family, and quite frankly, I need a break. I've had one "day off" in 4 years, my best friend has moved across the country after living down the road for the last 13 years and the support system I did have is now almost non existent. Honey (my best friend) always said "Happy mummy, happy baby" meaning I should be looking after myself, making sure I'm 100%, so I can be 100% for my daughter. I haven't been doing that, I've been trying to convince myself I'm super human and can do it all. It's a relief to admit I'm not and I can't.



First up is this fun, and oh so cute lucky chair outfit from Luxurious World. White and red together just screams spring to me, all bright and fresh. The capris do have prim cuffs, but I was having a hell of a time trying to edit them to look right with my crap graphics. I failed!



For a complete fashion "about face" this weeks dollarbie from KOSH. The "Toluca" set in Mould is made of win, and guess what? Moar win for you in the form of the "Brittle" set, for BOYS! That outfit is the total smex, and includes jeans, belt and a shirt.



Hop next door to Concrete Flowers to scoop up this fun dress, one of 3 dollarbies this week. One of the others, the "Flying Tofu Sausage" had me in fits of laughter. You wear it, and it poses you on a sausage as if it where a hammock, fucking inspired! The "Madonna" boots shown here are this weeks freebie from Vixens @ the Dominion. If you TP to EvA and walk around the corner, you'll find the free/cheapie display.



Next piece of yum comes to you courtesy of G&N Design. The "Julia" outfit is free for this week, there's also a 50% off sale for you to indulge in!



And last but not least, some gorgeousness that you can find in the DV8 riotvend. While not free, the vend gets as low as 40L, so worth getting a crowd in for. And now I'm off to finish this week in style, by going to work :P Ash Out.

Credits

Hair (not free)
Pic 1
Boon
Pic 2
HOM
Pic 3&4
Deviant Kitties

Skins
Pic 1 (not free)
Curio
Pic 2
Nikita Fride lucky chair
Pics 3&4
Cupcakes group gift

Outfits
Pic 1
Luxurious World lucky chair
Pic 2
KOSH
Pic 3
Concrete Flowers
Pic 4
G&N

Footwear
Pic 1 (not free)
Maitreya
Pic 2 (not free)
69
Pic 3
Vixens
Pic 4 (not free)
SHI
Pic 5 (not free but the vend gets as low as 40l)
DV8 riotvend

All good things come to an end.

By all good things I mean my long weekend. By come to an end I mean I had to drag myself into work today like a dead weight. I must be coming down from a sugar high or somesuch!



EDIT: The pic that was here has been temp removed as the dress posted had a glitch :(
Tuli sent out a truly stunning skin to her group today, although it came with a sobering message. Named "Faith" as it's something we could all use, and can never have too much of. My thoughts are with Tuli and her family, lets all send her some good vibes and positive energy :) The skin has beautiful painted lashes, luscious lips and comes in three tones, so y'all are catered for :P



A new store is something I always get excited about. Kayla Radikal sent me a card letting me know about a lucky chair at Grim Kitteh. While I wasn't lucky enough to win the skirt, I did this super cute outfit for joining the subscribo. I've paired it with some of my fave (not free) acessories, you can grab the slurls for those down below. Now I need some caffeine...stat. Ash Out.

Shtuff
Pic 1
Outfit
Prim & Pixel
Skin
Tuli Group Gift
Hair (not free)
Troof

Pic 2
Outfit
Grim Kitteh Subscribo join gift
Skin
Tuli Group gift
Hair (not free)
HOM
Legwarmers (not free)
Sweet Leonard
Tattoo (not free)
Custom Inkz
Collar (not free)
Cats Of A Feather

Yummy Gifts For You!

Have you all had a fabulous Easter so far? I've had an absolute ball catching up with people I usually only get to see fleetingly due to timezones.



I have some beautiful things to show you. First is this subscribo gift from Trap. The "Koi" tattoo is designed to go with the infamous skins of the same name, I own the Rose, but I thought I'd show off the art work on a plain skin, no other tatts. You can see the progress on Selos's blog, as well as a really gorgeous full sized shot.



The next outfits are an Easter gift from LeLutka. You get the pants, several belt versions and 4 colours of the shirt. And ssshhh, look closely. There's a sneak peek of an upcoming release from Dare Designs. The shoes are called "Mistress' and they are the awesome. Stay tuned for a release date.



And here is one of 67809567854794768 group gifts sitting in the archives of Lemania's group atm. The group received a massive box of goodies this morn, but just so you know, if you're joining now, there will be a 500L fee. The fee will be waived when the gift poofs from the archives, as a way of ensuring loyal Lemania groupies get rewarded. Sounds fair enough to me. The skins I'm wearing throughout the post are from Laqroki, who is having a massive sale. This "Tasha" skin in olive was the most amazing value. 21 makeups for 950L. I'll just let that sink in for a mo :P If you do want to take advantage of the sale, head to the second flooor where the "Portrait" skins are located. And now I'ma run back to Photoshop and fiddle with stuff, sound profesh don't I! Ash Out.

Credits
Pic 1
Hair (not free)
Troof
Tattoo
TRAP subscribo gfit

Pic 2
Hair (not free)
LeLutka
Troof
Outfits
LeLutka group gift
Shoes
Sneaky preview from Dare Designs :P

Pic 3
Outfit
Lemania group gift
Hair (not free)
LeLutka
Boots (not free)
BAX

Skins worn throughout
Laqroki (massive sale I got 20 skins for 950L) *faints*

Oh Hai

So I've been crazy busy getting ready for Easter Sunday, eggs to be hidden from prying eyes/hands, before I can hop round pretending to be the Easter bunny and well hide them all again!! Also I've been having a crazy creative streak, and when that happens, I can't think of or do anything else. You can see some of the stuff I've been working on here, alot of it's nude content though, so if boobs offend don't look!



First up, this lovely, warm and cozy dress from the Lunas Boutique group. It's starting to get colder over here, and I find I'm wanting to dress my av in warmer clothes, (when I'm not nakies :P) Although the pieces appear to be no mod, there's a resize script, perfect from prim phobes like myself!



Here we have the weekly dollarbie from Concrete Flowers in the form of this super cute skirt. Paired with a dollarbie shirt from Fairytail. Check out my skin!! My friend Evangeline Schism from SchismPhrenic has been hard at work again, and you can get this skin free with any purchase from her.



Looky looky! Thanks to a tip from the chatbox, off I went to KA Designs. I was rewarded with a complete "Kate" from Lost avatar. There's a boys set too, you get everything you need except hair!!



Remember the hawtness from Dare Designs I showed you? The Enforcer set is now out in the main store, and the pink colour shown here is the lucky chair exclusive! But that's not all! Dare sent out the red mask set to the group. The mask set contains 2 versions of the gas mask, and the hat, so you can pair it with your own fetish wear. Other colours are of course available for purchase. Right, I must get back to doing Easter stuff, and somehow persuade Mini Ash to get dressed so we can go shopping! Ash Out.

Outfits
Pic 1
Lunas Boutique Group Gift
Pic 2
Top
Fairytail
Skirt
Concrete Flowers
Pic 3
Dare Designs Lucky Chair
Pic 4
Dare Designs Group Gift

Boots (not free)
Pics 1 &2
DXD

Pic 4
Dare Designs (old lucky chair gift)

Hair (not free)
Pics 1 & 2
Troof

Pics 3&4
ETD
HOM
Armidi

Skins
Pic1 (not free)
Curio
Pic 2
SchismPhrenic
Pic 3
KA Designs (in store freeb)
Pic 4 (not free)
Curio