The Luck of Patty

The Luck of Patty, a photo by Lexipedias Ultimate Guide on Flickr.

Don’t pinch me! I know it’s a bit late but there is still plenty of time to get on your green and this gorgeous mesh dress from Purple Moon is perfect for showing your Irish pride any day of the year. This sweet mesh dress has a few add ons to make it flow and flutter in the breeze and a few more to add a bit to your decolletage to bring in the eye. The group isn’t free but your the one time group join fee of just $50L is made back and then some with the first gift you receive. They have not only fabulous gifts but huge hunts and the Haute Couture here is very affordable.

The “Luck of the Irish” jewelry set from Lazuri is the latest group gift and includes the earrings, necklace and a bracelet for either wrist. Lazuri jewelry always has a special touch to it’s shelf life in it’s adaptability, with a click the metal can be one of two types of gold, one of two types of silver or a black metal finish. The gifts are free but the group sadly no longer is, at $250L it can be a bit of an investment but for monthly gifts as gorgeous as those offered it’s a steal. If you wear jewelry in SL stop by and join up, you won’t regret it.

Chivalry isn’t dead…

Chivalry isn’t dead…, a photo by Lexipedias Ultimate Guide on Flickr.

The White Armory has put one of their most gorgeous gowns up as a group gift this week. A fitting and beautifully detailed homage to Anne of Cleaves, the historically accented dress stays modern while capturing the olden. This is a group that takes no money but can sometimes take a little bit of time to join. You just tp in and im (notecard if they are’t available)  the people listed next to the group gift and request an invitation personally. I know it can be a little scary iming someone new for a group invitation, but these people are very calm and kind. Just be respectful and be sure to thank them for the invite and the gift! Once you’re in there is a weekly group gift that is always stunning and occasionally exclusive. In addition to the gorgeous gifts you’ll be notified about weekly discounts, their famous $100L sale, the occasional hunt and new creations to drool over. Be sure to take some time at The White Armory to wander, the outlets, the newest and the weapons area too.

The Oliphant Tartan Kilt on the gentleman model is fully free from The White Armory  as well. No group join necessary, just pop down and grab it for nothing. While you’re there though gentlemen, a walk through their weapons section will make you drool and their prices will most likely bring you back to take a few home with you!

The diamond stud earrings and graduated tennis necklace worn by our lady model is available on the left hand wall of group gifts from Lazuri. The gifts are free but the group sadly no longer is, at $250L it can be a bit of an investment but for monthly gifts as gorgeous as those offered it’s a steal. If you wear jewelry in SL stop by and join up, you won’t regret it.

The Kinder Fairy skin, worn by our lady model is still a free gift at  Al Vulo!. The group is free to join, just click the sign and click the board, if it says there is “no memory” just come back another day the board just needs to be re-set. The dark chocolate bun “Fernanda” is the most recent subscribo gift from Truth Hair and while it is no longer available subscribing to places like Truth can be a boon to your inventory. No group space needed just click. They do put out a notecard with new releases fairly frequently but also in those notecards are special priced hairs and gatchas you might never have seen before they go full price.

Elizabeth of Beckett

Elizabeth of Beckett, a photo by Lexipedias Ultimate Guide on Flickr.

The White Armory always surprises me and pleasantly so. The gorgeous detailing of this gown even down to the included jewelry are ready to fit and flatter any lady for her dressiest occasions. This is a group that takes no money but can sometimes take a little bit of time to join. You just tp in and im (notecard if they are’t available)  the people listed next to the group gift and request an invitation personally. I know it can be a little scary iming someone new for a group invitation, but these people are very calm and kind. Just be respectful and be sure to thank them for the invite and the gift! Once you’re in there is a weekly group gift that is always stunning and occasionally exclusive.

 In addition to the gorgeous gifts you’ll be notified about weekly discounts, their famous $100L sale, the occasional hunt and new creations to drool over. Be sure to take some time at The White Armory to wander, the outlets, the newest and the weapons area too.

Chillaxing to the Maxine

Chillaxing to the Maxine, a photo by Lexipedias Ultimate Guide on Flickr.

It’s nice to be back in the posting saddle again! I’d like to again apologize for my longer than expected hiatus but I should be back to posting at least 2 times a week now.

If you know me, you know I love the free, but sometimes… you get what you pay for. Fully free in SL runs the gamut from fails and outdated to flawless modern amazing creations. You have to know what to look for and where to look and sometimes you have to put just the tiniest bit in to get amazing back.The ZINAS (Zero is Not a Size group is one of those beautiful, put a little in and get a LOT back, groups! At just $25L it’s a steal for you and your friends to join and get discounts, gifts and a special MM board. On top of the great gifts in the regular MM board this week (pics coming soon!) and of course the lucky chairs and cute ballet shoes gotcha is this gem. Just 15 member slaps to get this cute mesh dress in a variety of standard sizes and all 5 colours! The included texture HUD is easy to use and keeps your inventory small while letting your style be huge.

Stop on down, check out the offerings, attic discounts, and  cross the river too to the Phoenix Collections for even more! Be sure to thank these lovely ladies for their generous gifts and come back often for more!

CocoDoll Kimono

CocoDoll Kimono, a photo by Lexipedias Ultimate Guide on Flickr.

Okay, I admit it… I LOVE kimonos! I was in a presentation of the Mikado a few years ago and got to wear one in RL and it was an absolute treat. When I saw this sweet gift from CocoDoll I had to rush down and grab it for my very own. The group is free to join just click the joiner next to the gift and the creator has always gifted very generously. If you have the space this is one to keep. Each body and each head run $450L a piece but if you’re looking to get started with your very own doll you only need a head to complete this look. All the other pieces exposed by the kimono are included with this gift.

Be sure to head up to regular Coco if you haven’t already for the wall of gifts up there as well and to say Thank you to this innovative and generous creator!

P.s. MEN, Though this gift isn’t aimed at you she has been doing a very impressive men’s doll avi as well that is well worth the look.

Britany, Eliza, Dina & Jessie

Britany, Eliza, Dina & Jessie, a photo by Lexipedias Ultimate Guide on Flickr.

These female models are wearing the 3 colour current group gift from Blacklace. These sweet lace and bows are perfect for under your clothes or for when they come off. For those who like a little more oomph there are Lola and Phat Azz appliers for all 3 as well. The Blacklace group costs $99L to join but is worth every L. Every month both Blacklace and Blacklace Beauty gift a gorgeous piece of lingerie and stunning makeups. The gifts are limited never sold in store editions and range from incredible clothing layers like the one shown above to mesh and even lola appliers. I’ve been in this group since day one and the gifts are not the only thing that keeps me coming back. The quality and creativity displayed not only for the store but in the monthly limited edition gift are incredibly generous and well worth the investment.

The latest group gift skin from Al Vulo! is Kinder Fairy and shown on the far left model with Lola’s applied.

A bit of shameless self promotion all 3 shapes have been refitted and re-released from Lexipedia this week. Dina (far left) now has additional shapes to fit various sizes of mesh including 4 cleavage heights since standard size mesh hasn’t listed buoyancy but it does matter! Eliza (in the middle) and Jessie (far right) both have included shapes to fit most medium mesh and include all 4 cleavage height options. Even with the refitting i have left the original and dress shape versions in for the times when you want to be a bit curvier in an older system outfit. Until December 10th all 3 shapes are a special promotional price of just $10L

Sunny Days

Sunny Days, a photo by Lexipedias Ultimate Guide on Flickr.

Sweet and simple the yellow t-shirt, gingham pants and matching sneakers is a mesh made just for regular SL kids and is totally free on Zambooki Kids’s Marketplace only. No special avi required just your own child shape and skin.

Like Mother, Like Daughter. Our ladies are wearing matching skin and hair. The latest group gift skin from Al Vulo! is Kinder Fairy. Kinder means child in German and this lovely skin can be worn three ways. By adding  the chest reducer tattoo layer you have a sweet faced youthful look. Without it you have a clean faced adult perfect for adding your favorite makeup or keep it clean for a sweet baby face. This fairy skin also comes with Lola appliers for a totally grow-up full figured look. The braided updo worn by our ladies is the latest gift from Truth Hair’s subscribo “Fernanda”. The gift comes with a 16 variety colour ( and their matching fades) HUD so you can match your own look with ease. If you aren’t in the Truth subscribo yet make sure to head on down and pick up your new favorite hair from Truth and the chance to see the newest from Truth as they’re released. At any terminal in the store, click the bottom button to join the mailing list.

ZINAS (Zero is Not a Size) brings us the ladies mesh spring tank. With an 8 colour HUD this top is an essential in any ladies wardrobe. Normally $249L and a steal at that, now you can take it home for the price of just the $25L group join fee and a slap. At just 15 slaps bring your friends and you can lock it down easy. Not only does the group join fee give you access to the exclusive member only MM board but also to all 3 group gifts behind the main counter.

Coco Designs has a wall filled with group gifts to your right as you land. Group join here is free and the gifts include not only the Reindeer and Rabbit avi posted immediately preceding this one, but also the mesh skinny jeans and flat ankle boots shown above, as well as many more clothes and shoes. There are so many more free gifts at the CocoDoll BJD and the original Coco Designs and a special Black Friday weekend 50% off sale. Be sure to drop in and get yours before they disappear but also be sure to say a big thank you to the creator for their generous gifts.

Our man is sporting the mesh Army Green Pushed Up Sleeve Tee from Spearsong. This mesh top can be worn with or without the mesh glasses. Monthly this store gifts incredible mesh items for men and for women and group join is absolutely free! The ladies gift this month is a sweet striped crop top in mesh as well. Be sure to head down and check out the great looks for both genders today! The leather pants and matching boots are from Delirium‘s Lucky Chair  for men. “Shade”  also comes with an awesome mesh top for men.

Both the male and female models are showing off group gifts from Earthstones. Normally this group is $250L to join but for this weekend, November 29th – December 1rst 2013 only, the fee has been waived. If you miss the free group join time I’d still highly recommend joining. One set from the gifts and you’ve more than gotten your investment back, and for the man in your life there are gifts for them as well! There is also a large tree up in the store right now surrounded by lucky presets filled with goodies AND at Free Dove there is a set for men and women that is always free from Earthstones as well (When you land the gifts are on the left on the bit of the table sticking out toward that outer wall, 2 boxes one male  and one female) . Some of the most beautiful jewelry in SL Free? Make sure to say a thank you to this fabulous and generous creator!

Co Co Co

Co Co Co, a photo by Lexipedias Ultimate Guide on Flickr.

The White Rabbit avi on the far left from Coco Designs is a new version of an older gift from DollCoco. A few Christmas’s ago this avi came hopping into our hearts dressed as old saint nick. This new version bounds on in 2 versions, wearing a camo coat for hiding from Alices or if you prefer a more natural look he also comes clothed in nothing at all!

Group Members a bit ago of the original DollCoco received a free ball jointed  doll and set of heads in group for those who didn’t this avi runs $450 for the body and an additional $450 for each head but worth every $L! (Buying the heads separately means it costs only half again the investment to punch up your look with a new head.) Check out the beautiful avi modeled in the middle at the new CocoDoll BJD and pick up the lovely red dress she’s wearing for free!

The braided over bun adorning the center model is the latest gift from Truth Hair’s subscribo “Fernanda”. The gift comes with a 16 variety colour ( and their matching fades) HUD so you can match your own look with ease. If you aren’t in the Truth subscribo yet make sure to head on down and pick up your new favorite hair from Truth and the chance to see the newest from Truth as they’re released.

The adorable Reindeer plushie avatar far right lets the “real SL you” peep out from it’s mouth, making you the cutest holiday stuffie ever! No group join needed just go to either CocoDoll BJD or Coco Designs and take this sweet look home for free.

There are so many more free gifts at the CocoDoll BJD and the original Coco Designs and a special Black Friday weekend 50% off sale. Be sure to drop in and get yours before they disappear but also be sure to say a big thank you to the creator for their generous gifts.

A Slip of a Thing

A Slip of a Thing, a photo by Lexipedias Ultimate Guide on Flickr.

This sweet slip dress is the newest group gift from Hudsons’s Clothing Co. The deep cobalt colour and fantastic pinched texture detail make it a stunning  addition to any closet. Whether a dinner date or just going barefoot in the park. I especially was impressed by the high-low hemline for a full coverage in the back while keeping the daring mini in the front. The Hudson’s group is free and does occasionally have men’s group gifts as well. Hudson’s has consistently gifted a beautifully and lovingly created gift monthly for this group be sure to say thank you and shop around. Her prices are very reasonable for high quality textures rich in detail.

The Aculo Necklace, Earrings and Bracelet are a group gift from Earthstones. Normally this group is $250L to join but for this weekend, November 29th – December 1rst 2013 only, the fee has been waived. If you miss the free group join time I’d still highly recommend joining. One set from the gifts and you’ve more than gotten your investment back, and for the man in your life there are gifts for them as well! There is also a large tree up in the store right now surrounded by lucky presets filled with goodies AND at Free Dove there is a set for men and women that is always free from Earthstones as well (When you land the gifts are on the left on the bit of the table sticking out toward that outer wall, 2 boxes one male  and one female) . Some of the most beautiful jewelry in SL Free? Make sure to say a thank you to this fabulous and generous creator!

Party Like a Rockstar

Party Like a Rockstar, a photo by Lexipedias Ultimate Guide on Flickr.

Heading out to your favorite Rock Concert or Club? Dress up and down to balance classy and rock and roll.

The awesome gothy cropped mesh top is a free hunt gift from Blacklace. The Rock Attitude hunt is only on for a few more days so be sure to make those rounds before the gifts disappear forever on November 30th. The top gives a sexy looking lift and comes in 5 standard sizes accompanied by smexy undies. For a quick hint look for this one at the Blacklace sim to be a Rock super”star”. The Indigo lipstick and eyeshadow are the current gift from Blacklace Beauty. At only $99L this group will never disappoint, it gives you gifts from both Blacklace Lingerie and Blacklace Beauty and the monthly gifts from both store are  always stunning.

On my recent trip to ZINAS (Zero is Not a Size I hopped on the lucky chair picking up these cute Cammie white jeans for free. 4 Lucky chairs dot the wall in a room with midnight mania’s and a gatcha.  The stunning Beeca black flats are one of only 4 rares in the gatcha machine of 10 sweet ballet flats. The shoes are no copy for trades and gifts and each round is just $25L.  Previously blogged Tawny, Tart and Cruella are still available from $25L a piece or free with your $25 group join fee which also gives you access to a special Midnight Mania board with my favorite mesh, colour change, tank top.

When going with skin to win it’s best to balance the look with eye catching jewelry a bit above the plunging neckline and what’s true of RL fashion rings true in SL.   The stunning jewelry flattering our rock and roll look is the new group gift from Lazuri . The Fall Romance set comes in many different pieces you can layer as you like for just the right accent for your outfit. If you hurry there is still a floral orange set for free as well. Clicking on a creation from Lazuri opens a world of functionality that few designers have to their creations let alone in a gift! With one click you receive a menu to change the metal colour and the stone colour as the glow, brightness, beads and style (Beads, number of stones, spikes…).  Be sure to look around Lazuri not only are there a few more free gifts in the store but with the functionality you will most likely find that signature piece that you wear with everything.