Hey, It's the Little Things in Life

Today has turned out to be an interesting day.  I was having a full blown panic attack the likes of which I've not had for years; the kind where I think I am having a heart attack and will die at any moment. Since I wasn't dead on the floor I decided to clean and worked through the worse part.  When I logged on SL a friend IM'ed me right away (which I hate!) and invited me to chat with some other people.  My usual response is to politely decline, but I didn't, and I got exactly what I needed.  Then Marleen Vaughn, who I remember from way back in the day from her store, Marly's, which I adored for her funky retro styles, contacted me about her new store, Vaughn's.  She is having a little hunt at her store for 3 items, the pipe, the scissor's necklace and the lovely grey top.  She is sweet and I am so glad to see her back in action.

Cupcakes has been having a hunt all month at their sim with fantastic prizes: Skins, clothes, eyes.  Several of the sim stores also have hunt items and all are free.  They are easy to find and it's a lovely sim to visit. I don't know why but I particularly loved the cold grey eyes that came in a large set.  Nice size, which I'm very fussy about.  Another little thing that I found on a recent journey is this Maori-style chin tat as a subscriber gift at Miss Shippe's studio.

It is refreshing to find that SL does include lots of cool people, some who are friends that care, some who do their own thing and make interesting items.  No drama, no heartache.  Just people at their comps, probably in their jammies drinking coffee or whiskey.  Good times.

Credits:
Hair: Wasabi Pills: Kimmy Hair (new release - LOVE!)
Pipe: Vaughn's:V.Oppenheimer Pipe: Vaughn's Halloween Hunt
Necklace: Vaughn's: V.Hannah and her Scissors: Vaughn's Halloween Hunt
Shirt: Vaughn's: V.A Dreadful Top: Vaughn's Halloween hunt
Eyes: Cupcakes: Eyes 2011 - Grey: The Great Pumpkin Hunt - Cupcakes - 3 of 13
Tat: Miss Shippe's Studio: To Moko Wakini: Subscriber gift
Skin: Al Vulo: Easy* Merry Widow (previous group gift - new gift out now!)

Do they Sell that Over the Counter?

I've been a shy fangirl of Katx Kirax of Bingo for quite a while now.  She has never had a huge store but she always injects her items with a sense of humor that I appreciate.  She recently released a sweet, little dollarbie that includes a cotton candy striped t-shirt, colorful nail polish, 2 face tattoos (1 tint-able) and a pose (not shown).  Then to top it all off she TP'ed me to Love Soul, where I won this adorable hair that was recently added to their lucky chairs, which perfectly compliments her tats. I had been trying to win it to no avail; it comes in 4 different color packs and are split between the chair in the main store and the one behind the food store.  I added the latest group gift from Pididdle, the envelope necklace, which I seriously need in RL to attach permanently to my son who is forgetting half the things he should bring home from school. Thank you to all the designers for the wonderful presents!

PS: Look for a new update on our 4th Anniversary event later today or tomorrow!

Credits:
Shirt and Stars tattoo: Bingo: Tshirt+Nail+Tattoo+Pose: 1 L
Hair: Love Soul: Kyary - Ash Brown: from Pack C: Lucky Chair Prize
Necklace: Pididdle: Envelope Necklace: exclusive color: Group Gift (join fee)
Skin: AMD: Catalina - Peachy: new release
Tat layer lashes: Mango Mango: Mono Rock Lashes: not free
Pose Prop: Tableau Vivant: Emo Dressing Room: not free

Finally! Pididdle!

The adorable Brutus Martinek from Pididdle has been planning on opening a new main store on the Existence sim and it opened today!  To celebrate she has made some season themed versions of some of her new releases.  They are hidden in 5 easy to find pumpkins and will cost you nada.

The Beirut Jeans in "That Creepy Feeling" version as well as the Obsessions Top in "Pumpkin Patch Party" as well as the Boo necklace are 3 of the items you can find in the little hunt.  I added the non-free Beirut Vest in black because it's such a madly versatile piece, plus I think its really sexy.

Check out the amazing texturing on the Obsessions Top.  I love Brutus's attention to detail.  All her new releases come in about a billion colors, which makes it about impossible for me to buy only one.  Thanks, Brutus, for all the fantastic gifts!

Credits:
All Clothing and accessories: Pididdle: Opening Hunt Gifts, except the vest, also from Pididdle but not part of the hunt.
Hair: [elikatira]: Horizon: not free
Skin: LAQ: Tess2: not free

R.icielli!

I had never been to R.ichielli before and I love finding new places.  They have wonderful high-fashion styles that are easy to wear and perfectly textured.  The the Barbbara dress in lime is free for a limited time. It is not in a box out front, darlings.  When you enter the store, turn right and keep turning right until you reach the last room.  It is on the regular rack with the other lovely colors.

Also, Baby Monkey is discontinuing all older versions of Ultimate shoes and has priced them at 10 L.  There are oodles to pick from so get over there!  New group gift in archives too!  When you arrive at the store the shoes on sale are to your right in the room where the Ultimates Lucky Chair is (not the one when you first enter the store).

There is also a fantastic body suit in the R.ichielli group archives that shouldn't be missed!

Details:
Picture 1:
Dress: R.ichielli: Barbbara - lime: 0 L
Shoes: Baby Monkey: Ultimate Bebop: Woven Limeade: 10 L
Picture 2:
Bodysuit: R.ichielli Lucianna - yellow journal: group gift
Skirt: R.ichielli: Anto high waist skirt: black titanium: not free
Necklace: Rozoregalia: Hydra Necklace: not free, but I am never taking it off!  (Thanks, Jessika!)
Hair: Exile: Laya: not free
Skin: Cupcakes: Allure - Jelly Cameo: not free

Trashy Girls In Style

I discovered the Trashy Girls In Style shop when I was exploring the new Le Cirque Sim (great shops and fantastic for photos!) and wondered, "Hmm, I love her clothes! I wonder if she has any freebies?"  So I perved Freya Olivieri's profile and TP'ed over to her mainstore and lo and behold there were several freebie outfits there!  I did buy a dress and will definitely be back for more!  There were 3 dresses and a fatpack of tanks available in the store for either 0 or 1 L and a pair of cute pink boots in the subscriber.

Dress: TGIS: Sundress Gift: 0 or 1 L
Hair: Truth: Saskia: not free
Skin: Cupcakes: February: Noir: not free (worn in all photos)

Dress: TGIS: Black Sequin Dress: 0 or 1 L (includes bracelet)
Earrings and Ring: Deco: not free
Hair: fri.day: Summer

Dress: TGIS: Mirror Bandeau Dress: 0 or 1 L
Jewelry: Sable Rose: Handcuff Jewerly Set: 100 L only at new Zhao sim location till Friday (psst!  I also went to MiaMai there and got several outfits on sale): use the teleporter at the landing site if the slurl does not take you right to the store
Hair: Truth: Ann: not free

Tank Top: TGIS: Tattered Tank Olive: 1 L (I think) for a fatpack of yummy tops
Skirt: Kyoot: Loathed High Waist Mini Taupe: not free
Hair: fri.day: Neva.2: not free
Jewelry: Deco: not free

Keeping it Simple

Elymode has 2 very nice separates in subscriber history.  The slouchy lilac leggings are a perfect match.

Elymode: Shorties Jumper in Teal/Lilac - 2/4 message; Short Sweater in Teal - 11/22 message; Slouchy leggings - Lucky Chair
AY.Line Hair: Yomogi: Free - exclusive at Ek Chuah location
Dark Mouse necklace: February Group Gift: Subscriber

The Adventures of Miss Crabtree, Chapter 1

Miss Crabtree timidly stood at the door of Mr. Shuffle's office.  Being the new girl in the steno pool,  she was eager to impress her boss with her skills.  The other girls twittered amongst themselves when they got word that Miss Crabtree was already being called to their boss's office, though a few others glared.  She had recently moved to the city from her family's home in Poughkeepsie to begin acting school and she really needed this job.  Mother had warned her that there the big city was no place for a single girl but Miss Crabtree was determined to succeed and become a star, like her idol Grace Kelly.  Anxiously she knocked on her boss's door and waited.  "Please come in, Miss Crabtree", he said in an authoritarian voice.  Mr. Shuffle sat at his desk smoking a fine Cuban cigar.  Behind him was a view of downtown as well as photos of his family.  She stood there paper and pen ready, waiting for him to ask her to sit and begin work.  "Now come closer, Miss Crabtree...".

Details:
Outfit: Baby Monkey.  The perfectly crafted pencil skirt is a group gift to Baby Monkey members.  Hours were spent creating multiple layers and lining up the seams.  Other colors as well as a belted style are available for a meager 50 L.  The pink blouse is free as a picks reward.  The argyle top is one of 3 available to all.  The new Sasha shoes are a dream.  Not free but menu driven for color change of shoe, heel/base, toenail options.  I am so impressed with the new line so please check it out.
Accessories: Deco: Memories necklace and Cat's Meow glasses
Hair: fri.day: Cassie: not free
Skin: Tuli: Eva: group gift (250 L join fee)

Zeery Enters the Stage

Yesterday I had the distinct pleasure of meeting Zeerya Pyrithea.  What a darling!  Zeerya is the owner/creator of Zeery, a small shop in the Karu Zen Market that sells a growing line of colorful clothing and accessories.  She currently has some items in the store that you can get for only a few lindens.  I enjoy meeting newer designers and and Zeerya is one I definitely will watch expectantly.

Credits:

Scarf/Pashmina: Zeery: Aurora Australis: 5 L

Tank: Zeery: Femme Tank Wheat: not free -- though there is another dollarbie tank in the shop that is awesome.

Shorts: So Many Styles: Poofy Shorts: not free: I purchased them at a summer sale so they may no longer be available.

Stockings: Rotten Toe: Moth Golden Stockings: not free

Boots: G Field: Emma Boots: 30 L -- blogged below by Ms. Sileny :)

Hair: AY.LinE: Yuri: Lucky Board Prize

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.

Everyone needs A Four

So I really should be working, but I just can't get into it today. Dunno if it's a full moon or if the stars are aligned backwards, but the stupid people are out in force. I mean really, if you don't know what a popup is on your computer, back away very fucking slowly and pretend the interwebz don't exist kthnxbai.



Sweaters are wardrobe staples, and ones that look this good make me wish it was cold year round! For a limited time, you can get these from A-Bomb for 10L each and the grey one for 1L, many thanks to Addison for letting me know!





Yesterday, our poor snotty Creams sent out a notice telling of newness at Four's part of the world! I also found some things I didn't have in my overstuffed Four Yip folder (her generosity still blows me away every time, not to mention her creativity!) White shirt and men's undies? I'm totes there! A dress that comes with a bee that attaches to your eye? Count me in! Don't forget to drop some lindens in her tip jar while you're there :)



Have you guys been to Aurora? Not only is there an amazing sale on at the moment (gorgeous boots and shoes for a stupidly low price), a lucky chair and these gorgeous undies in the group. It's a subscribo, so yay for not taking one of the 25. Eden told me about it via a note entitled "Eden says you have to check this out"



And lastly, a new to me store I found through a fashcon notice, Venusdesign. I'm so happy I actually have time to follow up on those notices now!! This dress will be available for a week only for free, then it goes back to it's regular price. And now it's time to get back to educating the masses about Google *not* being the address bar. Ash out.

Other Schtuff
Hair (not free)
Kin
Discord Designs
leLutka

Jeans (1L)
Torridwear