"It's a magical place."

"Wish you were here" reads most vacation hot spot postcards. Schools out, surf's up and summer is just starting with gifts and deals all over the grid.

Hair ~ Wasabi Pills ~ Apple Mesh Hair ~ Ultra gift, 0L (free group join)

Top ~ Sn@tch ~ Lifeguard Swimsuits (Omega applier, 12 patterns) ~ current RiotVend 

If enough people are nearby this can go as low as 50L

Tattoo ~ Evermore ~ Hexed Tribal tattoo ~ group lucky board (50L join fee)

Must wear group tag before clicking on boards or they glitch on you, they are working on a fix

Pose and surf board ~ RH Poses ~ Popsicle Break ~ Hashtag gift, 10L

(Surf board has been re-positioned)

Popsicle ~ Katat0nik ~ Summer Treats Gacha ~ SaNaRae, 50L

Skin ~ Lumae ~ Eirtae - Showgirl (with and without freckles) ~ 50% off until 6/30

Head and body appliers, system skins and ears included

Eyes ~ !The Little Bat ~ Faerie Eyes ~ New fishing prize (100L 7Seas fishing rod required)

Fishing prizes, lucky boards and Midnight Madness boards have been changed out this week!

Necklace ~ Vengeful Threads ~ Hamsa Necklace (gold) ~ The Thrift Shop exclusive 5/27-6/17

Silver and male versions also included

~Other Stuff~

Avatar Complexity ~ 40,736

Head ~ Catwa

Body, hands and feet ~ Maitreya

Wings ~ Sn@tch

Swimsuit bottom ~ Blueberry

Location ~ Fruit Islands Public Beach

Fading Wonderland

May is a popular month for birthdays and anniversaries. FaMESHed, We<3RP and me (today in fact!) all have birthdays this month. May also sees the last of the Cupcakes Anonymous Hunt, so nab these Wonderland Tea Party themed prizes while you can. 

Hair by Wasabi Pills Celine Mesh Hair (Valentine Marketplace Sale) 
Eyes by Madrid Solo - Mesh Eyes- Soft Summer -Green - Round R & L (past Hunt Prize) 
Mesh Head by .LeLutka. Simone 2.2 with teeth  Face Applier by !Lumae: LeLutka - Aurora - T5 Dolce // Loved 
Mesh Body by Maitreya Mesh Body - Body - Lara V3.5,Feet V3.5,Hand L V3.5 & R V3.5  Body Skin Applier by !Lumae : Body Applier HUDV2 – Dolce  Rings by ~ Dirty Secrets ~ @ Love me or Hate me Hunt! Promise Ring (Left) & (Right)
Cuffs by The Little Bats @ TSCH5  Valentine Cuff/Maitreya - L & R 
Dress by #EMPIRE - Feb GG Dress – Maitreya  Shoes by #EMPIRE - Lamprocapnos – Maitreya      
Static Poses by Image Essentials Expressive Series 
Location :- Pandora's Resort 
Windlight :-London2050 & Midday 2

Hat by -HORR- The Fresh Start hunt Fairbanks Hat – Purple (Prize $L1)
Mesh eyes by Madrid Solo - Mesh Eyes- Soft Summer -Green - Round R & 
Mesh Head by *!* ADAM - head -#beta 1-V1.2  Face Applier by 7 Deadly s{K}ins -JAGER (GG) Stonel v2 noHB 
Mesh body by *!* -ADAM Mesh body -v1.3  Skin Applier by 7 Deadly s{K}ins - Omega BODY Applier - SMOOTH Stone (GG) 
Shape by 7 Deadly s{K}ins JAGER SHAPE system head 
Hoodie by OMG! INC. The Fresh Start Hunt The Jacket Hoodie/Shirt (Prize $L1)
Jeans by Costarlos Outfit Jean with belt brown light 
Shoes by ..::ILLI::.. Adam Denovan Monk Boots (L&R)  Julianna 
Hair by Wasabi Pills (past FLF Item ) Charlotte Mesh Hair
Mesh eyes by Madrid Solo - Mesh Eyes- Soft Summer -Green - Round R & L 
Mesh Lashes by ::Starlust:: Candy Unrigged Mesh Lashes 
Mesh head by ::Starlust:: Candy Bento Mesh Head (Omega)  Face Applier by Lumae :: Omega Head : Jewel - T3 - Rosy // Cocoa 
Shape by ::Starlust:: Candy Shape #2 
Mesh body by Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara V3.5, Feet V3.5, Hand L & R V3.5
Skin Applier by Lumae :: Maitreya Applier// T3 – Rosy 
Outfit by Maci ~ Heartbeat Shirt Shorts and Boots      Poses 
Location /Setting Pose by Image Essentials Studios and Pose Stores (“the Doors”) 
Pose by Image Essentials Studios and Pose Stores IE - Alliance (b)
Windlights :- Couple - Places Greed2. Julianna – CalWL. Mr Johnstone Phototools- Build 002 Light & FSOriginal

Santa Baby

Hair by /Wasabi Pills/ Trixie Mesh Hair (fifty Linden Friday) $L50 
Eyes by Madrid Solo - Mesh Eyes- Soft Summer -Green - Round R & Soft Summer- Blue - Round L
Face and Body skin & Applier by .::WoW Skins::. @ KittyCat Advent 22/12/2016 Persia tan omega appl. Free 
Mesh Head by CATWA HEAD Kori (static) [Parted Lips 1]  Mesh Body by Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara V3.5,Feet V3.5,Hand L V3.5 & Hand R V3.5
Bracelets,Rings and Watch by HEARTSDALE JEWELLERY @ KittyCat Advent 22/12/2016  [HJ] Nova Ladies Bracelets (Left & Right),[HJ] Nova Ladies Rings (Left & Right) and [HJ] Nova Ladies Watch (Left) Free
PJ's by Purple Moon Creations :: PM :: Advent Calendar Gift #23 Christmas PJ's Free Shoes by Ingenue :: Luzy Heels (Maitreya) :: Ruby [FLF] $L50
Seating by Boudoir Couch Let it snow 
Location :- Garden of Whimsy SIM2 
Windlights :- Nacon's Afternoon

Happy Halloween

Hair by /Wasabi Pills/ Tsuki Mesh Hair - All colors 
Eyes by Madrid Solo - Mesh Eyes- Soft Summer -Green - Round R & Blue - Round L(past Hunt Prize) 
Head Applier by 7 Deadly s[K]ins - Omega HEAD - [LAQ] MAEVE purple 
Mesh Head by [GA.EG] Kirsten Mesh Head  Body Applier by 7 Deadly s{K}ins - Maitreya app - PURPLE  Mesh Body by Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara V3.5 
Necklace by Hollyweird @ Treat or Treat Lane Event  .HW. Creeper .Arachnid Necklace. GIFT 
Ring by Purple Moon @ Trick or Treat Lane Event :: PM :: Skeleton Ring -silver- female Gift 
Medi/Pedi by Dark Passions @ Treat or Treat Lane Event 
Trick or Treat

Outfit by Petite Mort -Halloween store hunt items are $L 10 lindens each includes Hat,Choker,top,skirt and shoes 
Pose by Image Essentials Studios and Pose Stores Pose studio Trick or Treat
Location :- Image Essentials Studios and Pose Stores 
Windlight's :-Fairy dark blue (Paulina) & caWLW

02/09/2016 - September Blues

Hello!

I got a dog.

This morning I was hopping from store to store for Fifty Linden Fridays, and if you know me at all, you know I'm not into home decor. I mean I love what some people make in SL, but my home is basically two boxes in the sky with a pose stand in one, and what could probably qualify as a living room in the other.

So when I get some thing that doesn't get attached to my doll, it had better be very nice and very low li. I was the first surprised to get that ceramic dog :

That thing looked so sad on the front porch of the store, I just had to give it a home.

It has the lyrics to a song I love printed on it.

"If you're going to San Francisco

Be sure to wear some flowers in your hair

If you're going to San Francisco

You're gonna meet some gentle people there"

Anyway. I got a dog. 

Credits :

• Hair : Wasabi Pills - Thyra (FLF)
• Dog : Tanakamura-kagu - Flower dog (50l$ today for FLF)

• Body : Maitreya - Lara
• Head : Lelutka - Karin
• Skin : Curio - Lelutka applier
• Ears : Mandala - Steking Season 5
• Eyes : Banana Banshee - Soul II - Moss
• Glasses : Z O O M - Murmia
• Top :  Neve - Peek
• Pants :  Goji - Pant 1975 - Denim
• Piercings :  Ellabella - Signs.

Other landmarks here.

Hunting a Friend or Foe

I thought it was time to try a little hunting as I have not done one yet this month. Looking through all the information on hunts you can find at HUNTS SL, I found  the Friends or Foe hunt. Picking a lovely little dress from Blasphemic the logo on the dress spoke to me Grins. I have  teamed this up with a couple  of the offering from this weeks Fifty Linden Friday. Better  hurry the FLF items will be gone at midnight tonight

Hair by Wasabi Pills Ryleigh Mesh Hair (FLF) 

Skin by 7 Deadly s{K}ins -MELLOW Caramel. Limited Edition sale. Omega Appliers for body

Eyes by L+R Different Dimension eye Oblivion 

Mesh Body with hands & feet by Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara V3.5 

Dress by Blasphemic (Friend or Foe hunt Prize) BLASPHEMIC - ROXY DRESS – WEIRDO 

Shoes by Ingenue :: Emily Heels :: Navy [FLF] 

Pose by . Infiniti . - Paper Birds(Birds have been faded out) – 8 (Gatcha machine Prize) 

Setting by Elysium City of Templemore (swirling papers are part of that setting) 

Windlight settings :- [TOR] FOGGY – Rose-tinted & CalWL

Mooning You For Free

  Yet another done on the fly post so little words, lots of awesome.  Ciao!

WORN:
Top/Dress: Moon Amore, hunt gift
Skin: Deese's, group gift (another one in another tone available too!)
Eyes: Inkheart, 1L
Blush: Baby, free
Hair Wasabi Pills
Pose: Pretense

Yellow Brick

  I am half falling asleep so not much talking today but I wanted to get this awesome post out.  Have a good day!

WORN:
Shirt: Pixicat, hunt gift
Skin: Jalwa, group gift (50L join fee)
Nails: Shy Girls
Pants: Moon Amore
Pose: Everglow, subscriber gift (two packs for free!)
Hair: Wasabi Pills
Hands: SLink

Butter My Biscuits, Baby

  Or, butter my Buttery Toast!  I have been to this shop a few times lately because, well, I love food.  RL food, SL food, it's all good to me.  While this shop mostly sells clothing and such they do have some foodie goodness, like these original mesh pillows/huggable toasts.  They're 50L each, which is a fair price, BUT if you're super broke you can get this toast shirt for FREE. :D  Good days!  You can't see the socks I am wearing in the picture very well but they too are gifts and do not feature toast on them for those who aren't into the pixel food scene.  SLink and Phat Azz appliers come with them.  Joy!  More details below.

WORN:
Shirt and Socks: Buttery Toast, group gifts
Toast: Buttery Toast, gacha item, 50L a try
Shorts: Somnia
Skin: TSG @ Skin Fair, near the landing point
Hair: Wasabi Pills

Love Donna Flora / Hucci and more Hair Fair

 I didn't do justice yesterday in my post with the gorgeous Hucci group gifts.  Join the subscriber as Eboni Kahn, creator of the Hucci brand, does not skimp on gifts.  This month she included exclusive pieces of two of her new releases.  Above I am wearing the Rouen dress with its bright pop colors.  Today I am showing two non-gift hairs from Hair Fair, both from favorite designers.  The hair above is Andrea from Wasabi Pills; MissAllSunday Lemon makes some of my favorite hair and I adore her textures.

The second group gift from Hucci is the adorable Oulu Romper again in an exclusive color.  The fabulous team over at Deco made the Hivish hair that I sport.  Deco is a store that is not afraid to get out there and they released several designs for men that really special.  There is also a cool dollarbie gift at their booth at Hair Fair 2013

The jewelry I am wearing are from my vast collection of Donna Flora goods.  I first learned about Donna Flora from the Free*Style blog, which I avidly followed way before I joined the team.  Squinternet Larnia, genius behind Donna Flora, always had some fantastic gifts which got me started and left me wanting more. She was one of the first truly elegant designers that I followed, especially her exquisite jewelry.  Squinternet is currently very ill with cancer that has metastasized to her bones.  Some lovely ladies are hosting the Love Donna Flora event that runs July 25th – August 24th to raise funds for alternative therapies and nursing care that she needs to keep fighting the cancer.  About a billion designers have created one of a kind items to help raise funds, items that are often inspired by their love of Squinternet's vast body of work.  The official blog has posts from a myriad of her fans in SL, including one by our very special Teshan Wycliffe, who is an amazing jewelry designer in RL. I was touched by the tributes and took me back to when I got so much inspiration from SL fashion, in which Donna Flora played a major part.  You may also leave a personal message of love and encouragement for Squinternet on the blog.  The sim that is hosting the event has been a bit wonky today so I cannot wait to get over there and begin shopping the event!

PS: I left a donation box for Squinternet at Shop Free*Style. It is on a table near the teleporter on the first floor.

Credits:
Photo 1:
Hair: Wasabi Pills: Andrea Hair: new release at Hair Fair 2013 (don't forget this raises funds for Locks of Love!). Slurls can be found on the official Hair Fair 2013 website.
Dress: Hucci: Rouen Dress: Subscriber Group Gift
Jewelry: Donna Flora: Tosca Earrings
Skin: Glam Affair
Photo 2:
Hair: Deco: Hiveish Hair: also found at Hair Fair 2013: slurl also on HF2013 official website
Romper: Hucci: Oulu Romper: Subscriber Group Gift
Jewelry: Donna Flora: Laura (one of my all time favorite pieces from Donna Flora)
Skin: Glam Affair

Hair Fair 2013: Almost Time for Demos!

Hi everyone!  Hair Fair 2013 is right around the corner. It will run this year from Saturday, July 13 through Sunday, July 28.  Hair Fair has always been my favorite SL shopping event.  This is the 8th year for the charity event and is raising funds again this year for Wigs for Kids.  Last year Hair Fair earned $10,869.59 for the charity and hopes to raise as much, if not more, this year.  Wigs for Kids, which has been around for over 30 years, is a non-profit organization that provides hair replacement systems to children who have lost their hair at no cost to their families. A minimum of 15% of all sales at Hair Fair will go to the charity.  In prior years only a few new releases had a charity script at a much higher level.  The across the board method allows designers to profit considerably more for their new items as well as the charity getting a donation for all sales.  Designers will still be required to release 3 -5 new styles at Hair Fair, so don't fear, there will be  NEW HAIR! Designers are also encouraged, but not required, to provide a dollarbie/gift bag so there should be plenty of goodies, too!

The Hair Fair Committee has worked hard to keep lag to a minimum, allowing the charity script to be the only one used for the event.  In spite of that, anyone who has ever attended knows how laggy it can be as well as jam packed for days.  The best way to prepare for the event is to join the Hair Fair Demo Group, which is free to join.  All demos will be sent via group notices on Friday, July 12.  The link just above will take you to the group's general information so that you can join.  I have also placed a joiner on the first floor of Shop Free*Style on the first floor next to the teleport board.

OK! On to the stuff I'm wearing.  I love the MOCK Cosmetics group. Not only is Mocksoup Graves one of the most generous people I know in SL, her group is a chatty, welcoming group with both seasoned and newer SL'ers, that talks about a myriad of stuff.  SL can sometimes be a lonely place and the L$250 join fee is well worth it for both reasons.  The archives are forever full of gifts from Mocksoup.  Both the shadow and lip color I am wearing are currently in archives.  I don't have as much time as I once did to hunt but I made sure I went to Sassy for the "Art is the Key" Hunt gift, the PopArt mesh dress. with it's bright Mondrian print.  The hair is one of my recent favorites from Wasabi Pills and is featured at July's FaMeshed showcase.

Credits:
Hair: Wasabi Pills: Tanya Hair - New Release at FaMESHed - not free
Makeup: Mock Cosmetics: eyes: Dead of Night eyeshadow  (group gifts)
                                           lips: Cherry Red Aqua gloss - 250L group join fee (this one is worth it!)
Dress: Sassy: PopArt Dress: Art is the Key Hunt - Free

Grab Them Fast!

Apple May is offering her new Sarah Dress in Purple for only 25 L this weekend.  It is a mesh maxi dress that could be dressed up or down with ease.  I used Handverk's new Burst set in lapis lazuli which is one of three colors offered at a discount currently at The Attic.  The other pre-release colors are coral and malachite (green) and includes a necklace, earrings and ring with both gold and silver options for only L$95. The price will  be higher when the entire range is released in the store.  Elymode is offering a great sample gift of makeups at the Cosmetic Fair which ends this weekend and the color mix worked great for this look.  Tons of fabulous makeup at this lovely event so don't miss it.

Credits:
Dress: Apple May: Sarah in Purple: 25 L only this weekend
Jewelry: Handverk: Burst Set in Lapis Lazuli: 95 L discount @ The Attic
Makeup: Elymode: Colormix June 2013: Cosmetic Fair gift
Hair: Wasabi Pills: Sugar High - New Release

Even Mermaids Accessorize

HANDverk Mermaid's Purses now at The Arcade.  Only 50 L per play - 22 different purses (2 rare).  Mesh completely hand modeled and textured by Daphne Klossovsky.

Credits:
Purse: HANDverk: Mermaid's Purses - Sea Anemone (rare) - 50 L per play @ The Arcade
Hair: Wasabi Pills: Lory - 50 L per play @ The Arcade
Skin: flounce: Charmed - by Mimi Coral - Group Gift - free to join
Mermaid Duds: Evie's Closet: Nereida Mermaid - free
somewhere I have a slurl for a free Mermaid AO -- when I can find it I will add it but there is one for 50 L here

On The Boardwalk

The water glittered under the hot mid-day sun. Seagulls keened overhead as they flew in circles, and swooped to pick nervously at the discarded scraps along the beach. It was hot enough to fry an egg on a tin sheet, but the salty ocean breeze made the heat bearable. Glorious, in fact. The excitement was palpable. The tinkling of carnival music could barely be heard above the bustling crowd, eager to try their luck at the arcade.

Credits under cut

No Good Deed Goes Unpunished

I'm about to throw my computer against the wall.  My fab new computer has great speed and memory but a horrible graphics card and what usually takes me about 20 minutes to do has taken me over 2 hours.  What I don't want to do, though, is make my frustration hinder you from some great items. I could start anew but I'm at that "screw it" point so please forgive and focus on the products.   Baby Monkey Shoes has it's free join weekend from now through Sunday evening.  The group normally costs L$250 to join but the fee is waved only this weekend.  Member benefits include lots of exclusive gifts (the 12 Days of Christmas is HUGE, an extra set of lucky chairs to increase your chance of winning, as well as sometimes significant discounts on new releases.  The shoes I am wearing are a brand new group gift, the xxxxxx shoes, in an exclusive fatpack of bright colors.  These will not be available for sale otherwise.  If you like to own lots of shoes in a wide spectrum of colors, this is a group you will want to stay in.  I know few people in SL as generous as owner, Pixieplumb Flanagan.  The cute linen dress I'm wearing is a lucky chair prize in the mesh clothing section.  I love the linen texture.

You can see from my screenshot of the HUD that there are a ton of options, including toe rings, ankle bracelets and colors.  The other tabs open of a slew of toenail options, skin matching (including exact RGB), resizers and heel sounds (I always turn mine off!).

Finally, Baby Monkey is holding a Spring Photo Contest.  The contest is free to enter and you may submit as many entries as you wish.  The clothing and footwear must be from the store but it does not say the items cannot be free, so this is a great chance for photographers on a low or non-existent budget to challenge themselves and win gift card prizes!  All the details are noted above.

I also wanted to show you the gorgeous new skin from Cupcakes, Creampuff.  Rosemary Galbraith and Mimi Coral had a creampuff skin way back when they merged their brands during the Stone Age, which I loved but I love this one more!  They are beginning to phase out their full perm skin lines and have been creating new, beautiful skins.  There are complimenting lipsticks, eyeshadows and even eyes for the skin.  I have been a fan of Cupcakes forever and am thrilled with they are returning their focus to the consumer line.  Love you two!

Credits:
Shoes: Baby Monkey: Ultimate Roxanne 2013 - All Colours: new group gift (free join this weekend!)
Dress: Baby Monkey: Patty Dress Lilac: mesh clothing lucky chair prize
Skin/Eyes/Makeup: Cupcakes: Creampuff - Creme tone (basic lip-rose/eyeshadow-black/blue eyes): New Release!
Hair: Wasabi Pills: Betty: available exclusively this month at FaMESHed
Necklace: HANDverk: Tassel Lariat - Lime
Clutch: HANDverk: Flamingo Clutch - Lime - available at L'Accessories until April 8! 

Missing Vacation

Oh man, I want to go back on vacation.  I am sitting here looking at snow outside and thinking of the warm weather that was in New Orleans and I being super grumpy.  At least I can make my avatar look like she is going on vacation.  Bring me the warm weather now!

Details:
Pants: Sn@tch, part of a pack of several patterns on one of the lucky boards near the fishing area
Blouse: Sassy! @ Shop Free*Style, 25L
Corset: Blacklace, part of an entire lingerie set, hunt gift
Purse: VG Shoes, 1L
Hair: Wasabi Pills, not sure if this color is still available
Skin: Adore&Abhor, not released
Teeth Gap: Adore&Abhor, part of a set, 10L
Nails: RezIpsa Loc

Cupcakes, anyone?

I've always been a supporter of Cupcakes from way back before Mimi Coral and Rosemary Galbraith merged their two stores many years ago.  They have recently undergone a complete sim rebuild with new shops and every shop has some kind of opening special.  You need to hit it this weekend or all the items will return to full price.  I adore the new Emilia skin, which is a complete steal at 70 Lindens, and each tone includes oodles of makeup layer options.  The mesh scarf is also a great deal at 50 L for 3 pastel colors: blue, pink and lilac.  Both are original creations which I just love.  Also, I've not done justice to the dress but it's from coldLogic who is having a huge 1 year anniversary sale with this entire store half off through February 10.  Santé!

Credits:
Skin: Cupcakes: Emilia: new line - limited edition at 70 L
Scarf: Cupcakes: Braided Scarf - pale blue - 50 L for 3 colors
Hair: Wasabi Pills: Fay Mesh Hair - @ FaMESHED: new release
Dress: coldLogic: Holly - slate - 50% off sale! 
In background: HANDverk: Longchamp Skybox: new release

Cobblestone

Hey all! My lovely friend, Fallacy DeCuir, has opened Cobblestone, a new furniture and accessory store.  She spent a ton of time making the adorable build that will house the store and is beginning to fill it up with quaint and homey items.   As an opening special the new entryway desk set in blue will be only 1 L until January 21.  Cobblestone also has it's own inworld group.  It costs 100 L to join but you get a monthly group gift as well as store credits on all purchases.  For January the group gift is the adorable birdies on branches birdhouse.  I've shown both items with more detail below.  We decided to dress up in our new dresses and other stuff from this month's Collabor88 just for you!

 All kinds of cute items on the desk including a frame for a personal photo.  The lamp has it's own menu.

The birdcade does not have to be just for girls! That burly tree branch is made cute by three birdies and a cage that stays so clean with its newpaper lining and fresh birdseed on the floor -- awwwwww!

Credits:
From Cobblestone:

•  January Entryway in Blue - only 1 L until January 20
• Birdies on a Branch: group gift (100 L join fee) - monthly gifts and store discounts.

On Fallacy (left)

• Dress: Ingenue: Metallisk - Silver: currently at Collabor88
• Hair: Truth - Dolly
• Skin: Mother Goose - Nigel
• Shoes: Tesla - Marie
• Necklace: Kosh - Koda

On Eden (right)

• Dress: Glam Affair: Livia Dress - Powder: currently at Collabor88
• Hair: Wasabi Pills: Jamie Mesh Hair: New Release!
• Skin: Glam Affair: Renee - Trending 02: currently at Collabor88
• Shoes: Deco: Distressed heels - licorice
• Cuffs: Boom: Fearless wrist cuffs - titanium: currently at Collabor88