SL Outfit of the Day: Yellow Summer Beach Bikini

True to fashion (no pun intended!), I have been trying to get this post done for days now! And well, it's now July, and the shoes were a June group gift, so they're no longer available. I'm so bummed for you, but really, who needs shoes on the beach? I'm just that weirdo! But I did run around the grid yesterday to make sure the rest are still available, so there are so many fun freebies finds here to keep you busy! Only I have so much stuff in a bikini outfit! ;) So get yourself into this outfit and hit the beach!

Skin: Style by Kira Tibby Skin 02 (FREE / SLF&O group gift / free to join)

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

Feet: SLink Women's Feet High

Hands: SLink Women's Hands Elegant1
Eyes: * Inkheart * Manga Eyes - Blue (FREE / Living Like Japan Hunt)
Hair: .:EMO-tions:. *JONA* - browns (goldenbrown) (FREE / group gift / free to join)
Eyelashes: Lumae Adore - Group Gift Eyelashes // Longer (FREE / group gift / free to join)
Bikini: IVY'S MIX Crochet Neon Green kini (FREE / group gift / free to join)
Shoes: #187# Spring Heels (past free group gift)
Ring: LeMomo Sweet Melody Ring Yellow (FREE on Marketplace) 
(NOTE: This ring play music when you walk, and you cannot edit it.)
Bag: ::K:: My Daily Tote Bag Brown (FREE / group gift / free to join)
Flower Hairpiece: F I N E S M I T H Hawaiian Glory (FREE / group gift / free to join)
Bracelet: F I N E S M I T H Gold Bracelet (FREE / group gift / free to join)
Nails: Xanthe's Lovely Lace (FREE on Marketplace) 

Location: ::: CELEBRITIES BAY ::: 
Poses: Vestige Pose Shop Female Gift 4 and 12 (1L each pose / group gift / free to join)

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

Free Group Join Today Only ~ Deluxe Body Factory

Going right along with my latest skin obsession, Deluxe Body Factory (DBF) has gifted us with a free group join today only! Until 12:00 Midnight PST June 19, 2015, you can save 199L, and join for FREE! Yes, that's in less than 6 hours! You'll get access to monthly group gifts, including the Craving Coral Lipsticks (in both appliers and tattoos) available this month.

Now, if you have arrived at my blog after the 19th, there are other "lucky" items to be had! The Midnight Mania board at DBF does not require a group tag. Check out how beautiful the current MM skin and shape is! And while you are inworld, try your luck at * Inkheart * on the Lucky Balloons (look up!) for some gorgeous freebie eyes!

Skin: Deluxe Body Factory (DBF) Faith Tan Natural cleavage #2 (with brow shaper base) (FREE / Midnight Mania / No Group Tag Needed) 

Shape: Deluxe Body Factory (DBF) Faith M 5'8' 1.74m (FREE / Midnight Mania / No Group Tag Needed) 
Lipstick: Deluxe Body Factory (DBF) Craving Coral #5 (FREE / Group Gift / Free to Join 6-19-2015 until MIDNIGHT PDT)

Eyes: * Inkheart * FPH Eyes - Dark Choco (Size M) (Mesh) (FREE / Lucky Balloon) 

 Hair: ARGRACE Olivia (Reds - Auburn)

Location: Komorebi No.2

Photoshop Tools: Zummerfish's Lightbeam Brushes (free on DeviantArt)

Last Hours of the 10L Heat Wave Event @ The Wash (ends June 10!) (and my recent Skin obsession!)

I had every intention of showing you all of the fantastic skins I stocked up on at the Heat Wave Event @ The Wash (over where the FabFree HQ is!) for just 10L each! But, 1) I had some computer issues, and 2) I keeping being last minute at everything! The event ends today! I'm seriously considering turning my blog title into LAST MINUTE SL FASHION DEALS!
So how about just one picture of the beautiful Skin I bought from one of my favorite places, LUMAE! I'm loving the blue eyeshadow! 10L got me both the skin and a shape. As a redhead, I was super excited to get both a Ginger and a Red brow tattoo layer with it! There are also options for Light, Dark, and no brows, and there are additional choices for cleavage, freckles, and lashes. And it includes all the appliers. Add in some new freebie eyes from Poetic Colors, and hair that I got from a previous Mini-Mania at Alice Project that perfectly matches my Ginger brows, and I'm in love!

You'll find tons of great deals on all kinds of fashion over to the Heat Wave, so head over there immediately before the day is over!

Skin: Lumae Adore - Tone 5 - Amber // Ocean (10L Heat Wave)

(with {GingBrow}, Cleavage 1, Eyelashes // Longer)
Shape: Lumae Beth (came with the Skin)

Eyes: Poetic Color Summer Sky Eyes - Beach Night (Large Bright) (Freebie) 

 Hair: Alice Project Melissa II - Lucky Reds - Dark Natural Red 03 

(used to be a no tag needed Mini-Mania, but it is available now as a VIP Group Gift ~ 750L to join)

Location: The Trace

Windlight Sky: Nam's Optimal Skin 1

Photoshop Tools: Zummerfish's Lightbeam Brushes (free on DeviantArt)

P.S. This all started with my sudden Skin obsession... I was searching for the best skins in Second Life. I was posting on Facebook, Twitter, and Plurk, asking for your favorite skins, and thank you for your contributions! I've now put together a list of skins in Second Life, including the group link and any freebies available! I hope this helps you all out in your SL skin shopping adventures! Be sure to check back as I feature some of the skins I picked up for free in the next few weeks.

Don't Miss Doe's Fantasy Gacha Carnival Hair!

Who loves Gachas? If that's you, then don't miss out on the last day to shop at the Fantasy Gacha Carnival this round on Friday, June 5th! I picked up this Meeka hair from Doe (formerly Ploom), and while I didn't luck out and get a Rare, the Common "Monotone" fatpack has a lot of choices with 6 shades of platinum, 6 shades of black, 8 platinum dipped, and 8 more black dipped dyes in fun fantasy colors. And trust me, there are a lot of great Common fatpacks to be had!

Even for the most enthusiastic freebie hunter, there are jut some things you spend money on, and for me that's hair! And 75L for quality hair is a pretty good deal in my book! Don't worry, I've also included a few freebies for you!

Hair: Doe Meeka (75L at Fantasy Gacha Carnival)
Eyes: ~*By Snow*~ Fresh Eyes (Mushroom) (0L / Free Gift)
Shape: [ S H O C K ] Factory Black - Coco' Style (FREE / Group Gift / Free to join)

Skin: [ S H O C K ] Factory Black - Coco' Style (FREE / Group Gift / Free to join)
Dress: KC Couture Halter Mini Dress (FREE / SLF&O Group Gift / Free to join)

Location: Free Photo Studio
Windlight: Studio Light
Photoshop Tools: Zummerfish's Lightbeam Brushes (free on DeviantArt)

Collage Tool: PicMonkey

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

Store and Event Blogs:
Fantasy Gacha Carnival
[ S H O C K ] Factory

SL Outfit of the Day: Bright Resort at Sunset

This look was inspired by the Resort colored hair by little bones that you can pick up for free over at faMESHed this month! And when I think resort, I think flowy, beachy, comfy, yet classy jumpsuit. I just happened to pick one up just the other day at LaVian&Co for their Spring 2015 group gift. And get yourself over to the Barely Legal Couture closing sale, where I got these shoes, but EVERYTHING is 10L, and I don't know how long that will last!

Now with many color combos with a HUD for both the hair and the jumpsuit, I finally settled on a bright version for today. Now, I am sad to report, that the window is closed to join the LaVian&Co group for free. I do not know if that opportunity will come back around, but if you can afford it, it's actually a pretty good deal considering you get access to hundreds (literally a whole room full!) of beautiful group gifts, so it's something to consider! Otherwise, there are still plenty of freebies and deals here for you to check out!

Eyes: AvaWay Amethyst #1 Temptation Eyes (FREE on Marketplace)

Hair: little bones Pearl (with Resort fatpack) (FREE / Group Gift @ faMESHed / Free to join)
Shoes:  Barely Legal Couture Cavali Heels (10L / Closing Sale)

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

Skin: LoveMe Skins Leslie Skin [Lipstick02] - Sunkiss (FREE / April Group Gift (still available May 22) / Free to join)
Eyelashes: Lumae Adore - Group Gift Eyelashes // Longer (group gift / 0L / free to join)
Feet: SLink Women's Feet Mid

Hands: SLink Women's Hands Elegant1
Nails: Gosh! (Good Ole Southern Hospitality) Breast Cancer Awareness 2014 (FREE on Marketplace)
Earrings: A:S:S deLuxe Shoya earrings (FREE / no group needed) 
Necklace: Pure Poison Verania Necklace (FREE / Group Gift / Free to join) 
Jump Suit: LaVian&Co Spring 2015 China In Your Hand (Group Gift / 699L to join)

Location: Calypso Dream
Pose (photo 1): O studio ikebana pose (FREE on Marketplace)

Photoshop Tools: Zummerfish's Lightbeam Brushes (free on DeviantArt)
Collage Tool: PicMonkey

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

Store and Event Blogs:
A:S:S
AvaWay
faMESHed
LaVian&Co
LoveMe Skins
Pure Poison

SL Outfit of the Day: Glam Beach ~ Turquoise and Gold

So again, I am last minute! After some tragic Photoshop fails, this post was delayed, and there is not much time left today to get some of these fashion finds! So head over to the Garage Fair NOW! Otherwise, there are still some good freebies and dollarbies to be had!

Now, I put together a very glamorous beach outfit. I seriously felt like a diva today! I headed over to lovely beach at The Dreamer's Island. It's so beautiful. Lots of fun poses for singles and couples all over this gorgeous land. Beware though, it is an adult sim! I got hit on several times while visiting! I took so many cute pics that I had a hard time deciding what to show you here!

Today, I am wearing items from Lucky Boards, Camping Chairs, Freebies, Group Gifts, The Garage Fair, and the Gangsta Fair! Can you believe all these things gave me a fab glam beach outfit?

Eyes: Poetic Colors Spotted Eyes - Tropic (FREE / no group needed)

Hair: Tukinowaguma Gillian (75L / The Garage Fair Outlet Zone)
Shoes:  Awear Monica Slink High Heels (FREE / Group Gift / Free to join)

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

Skin: LoveMe Skins Leslie Skin [MermaidMakeup] (1L / The Garage Fair) 
Feet: SLink Women's Feet High

Hands: SLink Women's Hands Elegant1
Nails: A:S:S Morocco (FREE / Lucky Board)
Jewelry Set: Awear Jeanne Gold Earrings and Necklace (FREE / Gift / Gangsta Fair) 
Ring: LeMomo Sweet Melody Ring Blue (FREE on Marketplace) 
(NOTE: This ring play music when you walk, and you cannot edit it.)
Bracelets: M&M Fashion France - Brazalete Gold (FREE / Camp Chair 15  minutes, top floor)
Sunglasses: ArisAris Charismatic Sunglasses Sunflowers White (FREE / Gangsta Fair Hunt Gift)
Bathing Suit: Grumble Beachy Bikini Blue (1L / The Garage Fair) 

Location: The Dreamer's Island

Photoshop Tools: Zummerfish's Lightbeam Brushes (free on DeviantArt)
Collage Tool: BeFunky (free web app)

The Garage Fair ends in just hours (TODAY!) May 10
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Gangsta Fair goes through May 15
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And don't forget to click through the pics to my Flickr account for better and more images!

Hunt Finds: Best of The Dirty Diva Hunt, Part 3

There's still time check out Sweet Thang's The Dirty Diva Hunt that runs through September 9th! I've already featured two of my favorite finds, and this last post is a fun compilation of hunt finds I'm calling "Beach Diva in Pink!"

Being a beach diva in Jamaica, maaan! What a great view! Almost all of what I am wearing is from The Dirty Diva Hunt too. The tattoo is in front and in back too. ;) It's a little dirty in the front (hence, the "dirty diva" theme!), so go get it and check out what it says!

Eyes: Eyes 03 by Solace (no idea where I got this, but probably a freebie or dollarbie)

Hair: Dirty Diva Mesh Hair with HUD @ Divalicious Designs (free in The Dirty Diva Hunt!)

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

Skin: Mia - Umber @ Genesis Creations (free in The Dirty Diva Hunt!)

Feet: Women's Feet Flat @ SLink (L$675)

Hands: Women's Hands Elegant1 @ SLink (L$450)

Swimsuit: Gigi Pink Leopard Bikini @ Que Bella! (free in The Dirty Diva Hunt!)

Tattoo: Keep Calm Royalty Tramp Stamp @ i`piteme (free in The Dirty Diva Hunt!)

Toenail Polish: Dragon Polish Hot Pink @ Designs by Shalenda (free in The Dirty Diva Hunt!)

And for a little up close action, check out the cute makeup on the Mia skin, the back tat on the Keep Calm "tramp stamp," and the Dragon toes!

Location: Jamaica
Windlight: [AnaLu] neutral

love love,

Skyler

Hunt Finds: Best of The Dirty Diva Hunt, Part 2

As I mentioned in my last post, I have another favorite to share with you from Sweet Thang's The Dirty Diva Hunt!

This is my second favorite find from stop #17, .::Lidocaine::.. I just love animal print stuff! And who doesn't love a little black dress!

Eyes: Eyes 03 by Solace (no idea where I got this, but probably a freebie or dollarbie)

Hair: KONOMI - Red @ *ARGRACE* (L$250)

Makeup: Licorice Whips Makeover @ [mock] (I think it was a freebie or dollarbie gift)

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

Skin: Summer - SeaBlue - Cream @ [ HUSH ] (past free group gift)

Feet: Women's Feet High @ SLink (L$675)

Hands: Women's Hands Elegant1 @ SLink (L$450)

Jewelry: The Sun Priestess Gold Bracelets @ Niekra's Dreams (part of an outfit)

Shoes: Dakota SLink Shoes @ Live Glam K Collection (L$99 at a sale event)

Dress: Tiger Print Mesh @ .::Lidocaine::. (free in The Dirty Diva Hunt!)

Location: PixelArt Photogardens
Windlight: Phototools- Lo Light 04
Pose: Icons of Style Amy Poses 3 (free on marketplace)

Again, I took another pic of this look, so check it out over at Flickr. This was also taken at PixelArt Photogardens, but used a different windlight... then forgot to write down what I used!. I'll get better! ;)

I've got one more post coming that combines several items from this hunt! So keep your eyes peeled for it in the next couple of days!

love love,
Skyler

Hunt Finds: Best of The Dirty Diva Hunt

It's time! My first hunt post! So let me start out by saying, I had lofty intentions with what I was going to do with hunt reviews. I literally tried to to take pictures, and well, not very pretty ones, of me in everything I found on this hunt. With over 50 items, it became a bit too labor intensive. So, I'm changing up my game plan.

In my hunt reviews, I'll, of course, give you a few details about the hunt, but I will feature a favorite item and/or try to put together a look from several different items from the same hunt spread out over a couple of posts! I will try to list the other items that appear in my pics too, in case you like them! And since I am learning photography and think I would find it helpful, I will share with you the location and windlight setting I used. So let get on with it, shall we?!?

So since I mulled over how to go about doing this post for so long, Sweet Thang's The Dirty Diva Hunt is more than half over! But you still have over a week left to find some goods, as it runs through September 9th. And I hope to post a few highlights over the next couple of days.

You'll be looking for a little mascara tube. At a few stops, I just couldn't find it, but I still came away with a slew of items! And luckily, the Sweet Thang website gives you hints for most stops. The best part is that all the items are absolutely free!

So here I am at the first stop, Divalicious Designs, in front of the info sign and in the ensemble you will find at this location. Yes, even the hair, sunglasses, and jewelry are included!

So here's my first favorite find from stop #20, Bump & Co. A cute little red and black flower lace number. Check out that very sexy plunge neckline on this little dress too!

Eyes: Eyes 03 by Solace (no idea where I got this, but probably a freebie or dollarbie)

Hair: V-day Aphrodite Special Edition Valentine's Colors @ Alice Project (L$50)

Makeup: 

Vermelho intenso @ GloSSy (can't find GloSSy anymore! :( )

So Cute Eyeliner (red) @ [ M O N S ]  (I think it was a freebie or dollarbie gift)

Tattoo lashes gift @ { T O X I C } (LM no longer works)

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

Skin: Summer - SeaBlue - Cream @ [ HUSH ] (past free group gift)

Feet: Women's Feet High @ SLink (L$675)

Hands: Women's Hands Elegant1 @ SLink (L$450)

Jewelry: Monica Sport Sexy Clothes Red Bracelets @ Jstyle (past free group gift)

Shoes: Dakota SLink Shoes @ Live Glam K Collection (L$99 at a sale event)

Dress: Cowl Neck Dress - Red Lace @ Bump & Co (free in The Dirty Diva Hunt!)

Location: The Looking Glass (where I rezzed the Enchanted Ballroom)

Windlight: Nacon's Sweet Dawn

Wanting to experiment with the photography, I took another pic of this look, so check it out on my Flickr account! This was also taken at The Looking Glass, but I will be honest, I have no idea what was rezzed there at the time, as I thought it was permanent! But I do know, the Windlight was: AnaLutetia - AvatarOpt2 whiter.

Can't wait to show you more!

love love,
Skyler