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) 

I'm still here! Finding all the FREEBIES!

UPDATE 3/22/2020: The inworld group has been deleted and Pinterest has been inactive. See my "Change of Plans!" post for more detail!

Hello followers! As happens from time to time, RL has been keeping me busy for many months! While I may not have time to post on the blog lately, I am still around the grid here and there, searching for those fun midnight manias, lucky letters, and group gifts! So I wanted to show you where I am posting these finds, so you can get your hands on some good freebies and cheapies!

First, I started a new inworld group! The idea is for everyone to be able to call out Midnight Manias, Lucky Letters, Group Gifts, and anything 25L and under in chat without a ton of rules. We are just starting out, so help us grow!
secondlife:///app/group/08a2136f-5288-383f-fddb-8fc77cc89d77/about

Looking for Marketplace deals? Check out my pinterest boards! I am always pinning items I find on the SL Marketplace that are 25L and under. I've got several boards organized into categories to better help you find what you may be looking for.

Join my group on Flickr and on Facebook. You will find even more group gifts, freebies, and cheapies. Posts have to be approved to appear in these groups to try to make sure they are 25L and under. Sometimes you will see group gifts for paid groups that are more than 25L though. Sometimes they are just worth it!

Happy freebie finding!
love love,
Skyler

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: Waiting For You

This past weekend's monthly Midnight Madness event inspired me to be get into a sultry mood for the upcoming Valentine's Day!

There were so many gorgeous gifts at this month's event, but because the gifts are exclusive and only have a limited number for a limited amount of time, it's hard to get a post out while it's still going on... at least for me anyway. So if you don't know about this event, it's kind of exciting trying to get into all the sims at the right time, and many designers even give last chance offers, some for 25L! But it goes fast! So make sure to look out for it next month! In the meantime, I've still got a few freebies here for you!

Lingerie: SAKIDE Adore Lingerie (previous monthly Midnight Madness event)

Shoes: Essenz Recife Heels (Raspberry) (previous monthly Midnight Madness event)

 (available for purchase in other colors)

Hair: Sintiklia Hair Bella - Fades (previous monthly Midnight Madness event)

 (available for purchase in other colors)

Accessories: Le Forme Old Memories Flower Horns (previous monthly Midnight Madness event)

Cosmetics: LIVIA Belle Lipstick (classic, Omega, Catwa, Lelutka, Fiore) (FREE / MGSN Group Gift / free to join)

Eyes: Eye Candi Eyes in Magic (system, mesh) (FREE @ The Free Dove)

Nails: Dark Passions - Koffin Nails Hypnotic Hearts (Maitreya, Omega, Slink) (FREE / XOXO Hunt)

Prop and Pose: Warm Animations Chesterfield Bench (previous monthly Midnight Madness event)

Skin: LURE Olivia - Vanilla

Mesh Body: Maitreya Lara
Mesh Head: Catwa Gwen
Shape: Maitreya Lara - Shape 3 (edited)
Mesh Hands: Slink Women's Elegant1
Mesh Feet: Slink Feet High

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