Deals for A Cause!: A Fighting Chance (Ends Today!)

I first read about A Fighting Chance over on Pure Eggs & Spam. Of course, Faithless blogged about it days ago, and here I am trying to get it in on the last day! This event is to raise funds for a Second Life designer, who has a domestic violence restraining order against her husband and is trying to get sole custody of her son. (There is a notecard at the event that explains her situation.) I always love it when there is a cause involved, so I went over to see what items I could find that were 69L or less!

Alaskametro has 18 sets of nail polish collections for slink, omega, and maitreya for only 53L each! (I bought 3 sets myself! I'm a sucker for glitter!) There are also 2 sets that are 60L each for omega and maitreya only. These are all 30% off regular prices and a generous 100% of the proceeds will be donated.


Besom has this cute Teddy Bear hair for only 50L for a fatpack of 40 tones! 70% of the proceeds will be donated.


ChiMia is offering this book basket decor for 60L with 100% of the proceeds being donated.


The designer herself is offering builds that are 75% off regular prices, including a gazebo for 38L, a greenhouse for 50L, a garden shed for 63L, and a guest house for 63L!

There are lots of other things to buy if you just want to support the cause, and there were some more decent deals that were just a bit over 69L! The other stores participating are KittyCatS!, Olive Hair, Fiasco, ba (barnesworth anubis), dimma, Reign, Deerest, Songbird, Doe, Izzie's, and R&R Swag. So, go now! -->
A Fighting Chance
Remember the event ends today (Wednesday, March 25, 2020)!!!

Change of Plans!

~~** See image on Flickr **~~

Well, my lovelies, it has been a while! Unfortunately, I have not had enough time to dedicate to SL and finding all the freebies for a few years! But boy, have things changed as of late for the whole world with this coronavirus pandemic! Sending lots of love and health to everyone affected. While I am one of the lucky ones that still has my full time job working from home here in the states, I do have a little extra time indoors on the weekends, and will probably be filling my time with SL.

To that end, rather than shutting down all my groups and such (which was my initial intention), I decided to give a go at keeping up with things and doing a little blogging, just at a lower level. So let me explain the changes:

1. Previously, I focused on items 25L or less. Over the last few years, I have been more into sales shopping and less about freebies, so I have upped that to 69L or less. Why did I pick 69L? Well, the wonderful Fabulously Free in SL covers 75L or less, and I just wanted to be different! I am sure I may feature some things that are a little higher that are on sale if it is a great deal.
2. In-World Group: If you were a member of the SL Freebies, Cheapies & More! group in-world, you will notice that a week or so ago, I shut it down. The only way to delete it is to eject all the members, so sorry about that, it was nothing personal! It was very inactive, and there are many other quality freebie groups. And we all know group space is at a premium!
3. Facebook Group: I recently started vetting posts and adding members to the SL Freebies, Cheapies & More! Facebook group again on a more regular basis, and post are rolling in! (The group has rules, so if I cannot easily tell if something is 69L or less it will not be approved.)
4. Facebook Page: I have not posted anything on the Skyler's SL Freebies, Cheapies & More Facebook page in quite a while, but it is still there, and any posts here will be there.
5. Flickr Groups: I re-opened the Second Life Freebies, Cheapies & More Flickr group. (Also, the group has rules, so if I cannot easily tell if something is 69L or less it will not be approved.)
6. Blog: I never really blogged that much, to be honest, so it will probably be few and far between. I have updated the page tabs though!
7. Other Social Media: While I still have other social media accounts, I am not sure how active I will be there. You are more than welcome to follow me and find out! ha!

So that's it for now. Just wanted to give you an update! I'll be back soon with some super low cost Second Life finds! 

love love,

Skyler

Photo Credits:

Mesh Head ~~ Catwa Koura

Mesh Eyes & Applier ~~ Catwa Koura

Skin ~~ Glam Affair Vivi Applier [Catwa] Basic Line (past Fifty Linden Friday item) 
Hair ~~ Besom A-list *Reds* (past The Saturday Sale item)
Eyeshadow ~~ alaskametro "Drama Queen" makeup TESTER - Catwa (FREE on marketplace)
Eyelashes ~~ Pout! Delicate Lashes - Catwa, Vista, Genus & Lelutka (1L on marketplace)
Lipstick ~~ Booty's Beauty Catwa Lipstick ~ Candy Girl (past lucky letter/free group join)
Necklace ~~ Narcisse Delicado Choker (past group gift for Thank God It's Freebie Friday/200L to join) 

Free Dove Style: Oscar Worthy Appearance

Hello lovelies! Welcome to my brand new series, Free Dove Style! I know most people are familiar with The Free Dove, but guess what, it's not just for newbies! Discover new designers, find gifts from your favorites, get your hands on monthly mini-hunt items, and find special holiday items all for free! Just take a look at this Oscar-ready look styled by The Free Dove! I feel like I am bringing sexy back to the red carpet! (Get it? I've got my back side turned toward you? Oh anyway!...)

As most know, the Academy Awards were this past Sunday in the US, and it was not without drama and (expensive!) glamour. But you can get this dramatic look for free! And here in SL, Around the Grid is running their 8th Annual Oscar Fashion Photo Contest through Sunday, March 5, 2017. So grab a gown, take some snapshots, and post your pics on flickr, because the guaranteed prize fund for this year's contest is L$50,500, with L$25,000 going to the first place winner! So stop by The Free Dove and enter now!

~~** See bigger images on Flickr **~~

Dress: Sage Francesca Blue (also available in black) 

(FREE @ The Free Dove) 

Jewelry: Glint Silvery Spray Set with Colorchange Gems 
(FREE @ The Free Dove) 
Nails: alaskametro "Columba" Avatar Kit - Nailpolish (10 shades) (Slink, Maitreya, Eve, Omega)
(FREE @ The Free Dove) 
Eyeshadow: alaskametro "Columba" Avatar Kit - Makeup - Eyeshadow (2 shades) (classic, TMP, Slink, Omega, Lelutka, Eve) 
(FREE @ The Free Dove) 
Lipstick: alaskametro "Glass" lipgloss (6 shades) (classic, Catwa, Lelutka, Omega)
(FREE / February Free Dove Mini-Hunt*)
Hair: rezology Boon (mesh hair) (with color HUD) 
(FREE @ The Free Dove) 
Hairbase: Amacci Hairbase with Bun (with color HUD) (classic, Catwa, Omega)
(FREE / Group Gift / free to join)

Eyes: * InkHeart * Winter Fantasy Eyes - Snow (mesh & system) 
(1L on Cheapies wall or on Marketplace) 

Skin: LURE Olivia - Vanilla

Mesh Body: Maitreya Lara

Mesh Head: Catwa Gwen
Shape: Maitreya Lara - Shape 4 (edited)
Mesh Hands: Slink Women's Elegant1

Pose: Opulence Gigi - 03 
(10L for 5 pose pack)
Backdrop: *Erin's ideas* Premiere - Paparazzi's 
(1L on Marketplace)

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* Insider Tip: You can usually find the previous month's mini-hunt items still around. Check for the pink heart balloons around The Free Dove for alaskametro February mini-hunt gifts in March! 

SL Outfit of the Day: Happy Leap Day!

Ok, so there is no official color or symbol associated with Leap Day really! However, the purpose of Leap Day has to do with the sun! It's purpose is to realign the calendar so seasons occur at the right time of the year because the sun takes slightly longer than 365 days to complete a revolution. Cool, huh? The end of the month also signifies the end of lots of events, group gifts, and hunts. So I threw on some some sunny iridescent heels from one of those hunts to celebrate realigning with the sun!

Dress: WICKED Amanda - Dress (Black) (FREE / Group Gift / Free to join)

(mesh in standard sizing)

Earrings: Orage Creations Moka Earrings (1L Gift at Mimi's Choice)
Bracelets: .:Leticia's Store Mezza Bracelets (FREE / Group Gift / Free to join)
(also comes with matching earrings)
Ring: Boubles! by Phe DarkBlossomRing (Gold) (FREE / SLF&O Group Gift / Free to join)
(also comes in silver)
Shoes: alaskametro<3 "Brilla" Heels - Gold Hologram (FREE / Sofa Surfer Hunt on Marketplace)

(Slink, Belleza, Maitreya, and TMP Ouch)
Nails: Weaponized Sugar Intergalactic Nails  (1L / Sofa Surfer Hunt on Marketplace)

(Slink and Omega, with 9 shade HUD)
Hair: [RUNAWAY HAIR] Kylie Hair (FREE / Group Gift / Free to join)

(with 32-color HUD)
Hairbase: *Amacci* Hairbase Tattoo 2 - Ash Blond (FREE / Gift / No group needed)
Eyes: Dolce Secrets Love On the Rocks Eyes (FREE / SWANK Group Gift / Free to join)
(system and mesh)
Skin: Dark of the Moon Body Shop Skin Scarlett (FREE / Group Gift / Free to join)

(comes with Omega, Genesis, Catwa, and Slink appliers, 
also 5 different eyebrows, eyelashes, eyeshadow, and lipstick)
Mesh Body: Maitreya Lara
Mesh Hands: SLink Women's Hands Elegant1
Mesh Feet: SLink Feet High
Shape: [ HUSH ] Summer (past free group gift, edited)

Location: Jasmine's Hollow and The Dirty Grind
Poses: Elephante Poses Hiding My Heart (FREE / #31 Jack or Jill Hunt 5.0)

~~** And please head over to Flickr for bigger images when you click on each one! **~~

SWANK Event round ends Feb 29

Sofa Surfer Hunt ends Feb 29

Jack or Jill Hunt 5.0 ends Feb 29

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SL Outfit of the Day: Autumn Splendor

The beautiful leaves are falling and what a fine day to bundle up and go exploring! We are nearing the end of the month, and that means a lot of hunts are ending! For those of us in the US, many will be spending time with family and traveling for Thanksgiving, but hopefully you can spend a little time on SL and get some great freebie fashion finds in a few different hunts ending November 30. I also want to point out that there are several men's items in The Dirty Turkey Hunt, which I am actually wearing some of! (I did have to resize and move the ring, but it works!) Now get out there and enjoy the splendor!

Jacket: Bodhi Twila Brown Tweed Peacoat (FREE / The Dirty Turkey Hunt 6.0)

Pants: Physco Clothes Keep Calm Pants (FREE / November Mini Hunt @ The Free Dove)

Scarf: Bad Unicorn Clothing Red Scott Scarf (FREE / The Dirty Turkey Hunt 6.0)
Shoes: NoName Dirty Rita Heels (FREE / The Dirty Turkey Hunt 6.0)
Necklace and Earrings: !Adorned! All in Knots (FREE / Get To Know Us Hunt)
Ring: Chop Zuey Spoken Mens Cross Ring  (FREE / November Mini Hunt @ The Free Dove)
Bag: ..::ILLI::.. Hunt Handbag (Halloween Edition) (1L / Touch But Don't Bite My Pumpkin Hunt)
Nails: alaskametro<3 "Chromed" (in Rose Gold) (for Slink, Omega, Eve, and Maitreya) (FREE / November Mini Hunt @ The Free Dove)

Hair: Amacci Alva (in Henna) (0L / FREE Gift)

Eyes: [QE] Reflective Eyes /Marsh/ (FREE / The Dirty Turkey Hunt 6.0)

Skin: .:WoW Skins:. Adry Tan CL (FREE / The Dirty Turkey Hunt 6.0)
Lipstick: MANIK QUEEN Autumn Shimmer Lips (Rose) (FREE / The Dirty Turkey Hunt 6.0)
Eyelashes: { T O X I C } Tattoo lashes (no longer available)
Shape: HUSH Summer (past free group gift, edited)

Feet: SLink Women's Feet High

Hands: SLink Women's Hands Elegant1

~~** And please head over to Flickr for better images! **~~

Location: {vespertine}
Poses: Juxtapose Ladies Hunt Gift (with leaves) (FREE / The Dirty Turkey Hunt 6.0)
Extra Leaves: the pose shop. fallen (used leaves only) (FREE / The Dirty Turkey Hunt 6.0)

SL Outfit of the Day: Pouty Purple (and limited time free Wasabi Pills hair!)

So Wasabi Pills has some free hair for you! Just head on over and subscribe to their list, but do it quick because it ends Thursday, November 5! Now don't worry! If you are stopping by my blog after the 5th, there are some other fun freebies you can pick up! A short a sweet intro here because I have had a devil of a time getting this post together and wanted to get it out there for you!

Dress: Hilly Haalan Nira Drape Dress (FREE / Group Gift / free to join)

Shoes: alaskametro<3 "Sutra II" heels - Violet/Lush (Slink) (FREE / Facebook promotion)
Necklace: .:ECCO:. Cross Pearls (FREE / SLF&O Group Gift / free to join)
Ring: Maxi Gossamer Giselle Opal Set - Large (FREE / Group Gift / free to join)
Nails: A:S:S Nail appliers - Metal Dreams (SLINK) (also comes in Belleza, Maitreya, and Omega) (FREE / 0L Gift)

Hair: /Wasabi Pills/ Chenel Mesh Hair - Licorice (FREE / Subscriber Gift through Nov 5!)

Eyes: * Inkheart * Hades Eyes - Memories - (Size L) (FREE / Group Gift @ Heaven Gold Mall location / free to join)

Skin: LAQ Camille Essential skin - Tone 2.0 (FREE / Group Gift / free to join)
Shape: HUSH Summer (past free group gift, edited)

Feet: SLink Women's Feet High

Hands: SLink Women's Hands Elegant1

~~** And please head over to Flickr for better images! **~~

Location: Crestwick Island
Poses: .Nomore. We Rule VIP gift (FREE / Group Gift / free to join)

Land of the Freebies, Home of the Brave! Happy 4th of July America! (And a free group join to boot!)

I've been trying to get this out all day! As you know, I am so late with everything! I am so grateful for my SL friends who are not from the US, but this is the day I am so grateful for the country I live in. Happy Independence America! Thank you for the life you have provided me!

Skin: Deluxe Body Factory Honor Skin (with brow base and eyelash alpha) (FREE until midnight TONIGHT PDT, no group needed)
Shape: Female Standard Sizing - Medium (FREE on Marketplace)

Feet: SLink Women's Feet High

Hands: SLink Women's Hands Elegant1
Hair: Besom Glamour Doll (Reds HUD) (FREE / Group Gift / free to join)
Eyes: ~Soedara~  Blue Doll Eyes 2 (FREE on Marketplace)
Ring: #187# Roses & Wings (FREE / Group Gift / free to join)
Earrings: T-SQ~ Topaz Square AMERICAN PRIDE~ Flag Earrings Gift (FREE on Marketplace)
Jewelry: RealEvil Industries Christmas Pearl Set (FREE on Marketplace)
Nails: Alaskametro<3 "Mariner" nail polish (FREE / Facebook promotion)
Shoes: Baby Monkey Ms USA pumps (FREE / Group Gift / Free to join through July 5th! Normally 500L!)
Dress: Legal Insanity flag dress (FREE / Group Gift / free to join)
Decorations:
PRISM Designs Little Firecracker Balloons (FREE / Group Gift / free to join)
Cherished Memories Memorial day balloons (FREE on Marketplace)
Shore Thing & Special Moments July 4th Banner (FREE on Marketplace)
Adham DeCuir USA Waving Flag (FREE on Marketplace)

Location: $60 Linden Rentals 
Pose: PRISM Designs Prism Balloon Pose 1 (FREE / Group Gift / free to join)

~~** And please head over to Flickr for more and bigger images! **~~

And here is the best version of our national anthem ever!

SL Outfit of the Day: Spring is in the Air!

I am in love with this dress! And I hate to say it, but the hunt I got it at ends TODAY! I mean, in just hours(!!!), so head on over there fast! Otherwise, there are some other freebies and cheapies you can pick up from this look! I'm so happy it is finally spring!

Eyes: *InkHeart* Winter Fantasy Eyes - Sky (former gift, now only 9L)

Hair: Besom Chatterbox (former gift, when Besom was Milk)
Shoes:  Essenz Mumbai (Cream) Slink (Wayward Hunt, which is over, but available in store)

Dress: -CroM- Peggy - Orange (Spring Hunt, 6L, ends today!)

Shape: [ HUSH ] Summer (past free group gift)

Skin: [ROCKBERRY] Uma FabFree Gift - Light (former FabFree HQ gift, now on Marketplace)
Feet: SLink Women's Feet High

Hands: SLink Women's Hands Elegant1
Nails: [Chloe] Slink Avatar Enhancement-Fingernails 03 (color 03) (5L on Marketplace)
Earrings: .::PiNK CHERRY::. Orange Sun Earrings (1L)

Makeup: alaskametro<3 makeup - Two-faced "Fresh" 01 (0L on Marketplace)

Eyelashes: Lumae Adore - Group Gift Eyelashes // Longer (group gift / 0L / free to join)

Ring: Adjunct Fantasy Flower Ring - Orange (formerly 1L at The Bling Hunt 2014) 

Location: Intro

Pose: ++DESIRE++ Free Model Pose 05 (0L on Marketplace)
Photoshop Tools: Zummerfish's Lightbeam Brushes (free on DeviantArt)
Collage Tool: BeFunky (free web app)

And don't forget to click through the pics to my Flickr account for better and more images!