Skin Fair Finds

I've been trying to do this post for days and finally finished some photos.  Modavia Productions is hosting the 3rd Skin Fair at Vanity Universe through March 6 and it's a great opportunity to check out new releases from many skin designers as well as pick up some nice gifts.  I can't begin to show all of the gifts here but I will show you a few of my favorites.  Right now it's fairly challenging to get onto the sim but there is still plenty of time.

The best thing I heard today is that Happy Finds is reopened.  Free*Style has blogged them in the past and I TP'ed there as soon as I got word.  Right now the group is free to join (don't expect that to last) and there are gifts in the notices as well as in the store along with a few great discounts.

I'm totally in love with the eye makeup included in (R E D) M I N T's gift.  The deep, deep blue show is topped with light shimmers and will be one I go back to again and again.

Credits:
Skin: (R E D) M I N T: No.1. Pale Skin - Not free - available at the Fair
Makeup: (R E D) M I N T: (makeup) Frost No.03 - Free
Necklace: Happy Finds: Living Forever is Leafing - Group Gift
Hair: [e] - Play - not free

The gift from Your Skin & Your Shape is a fantastic skin that includes various hair base and cleavage layers. It's a nice, fresh face that should work well with makeup layers. I was sooo lucky to win the new hair in the Lucky Chair at Love Soul so I had to brag about it.  There are many new prizes in their 2 lucky chairs.

Credits:
Skin: YS&YS: Susan: Free
Hair: Love Soul: I Love Nature: Lucky Chair Prize
Necklace: Happy Finds: Dark Owl Necklace: Group Gift

The other skin I really liked was the gift from al vulo.  The gift also includes eyes, which I've also shown.  It amazes me still how different your avatar can look just by changing your skin.

Credits:
Skin: al vulo: Eliza*Vanity Brown (eyes are also included): Free
Hair: Exile: Kylie - Free along with several other styles!
Nails: Adam n Eve: copper - part of free gift at fair
Necklace: Happy Finds: Honey Comb Rose Necklace: 50 L


This is the fair layout.  Walk around and you will find all kinds of gifts and fair specials. Enjoy!

Mystic Sky: New Gown / New Year

The ever generous Skyler John from Mystic Sky has put a new gown in her lucky chair.  Those of you who follow this popular chair know that Skyler puts a full price item in her chair so there is no skimping on quality.  For the new year she has chosen the elegant Raven gown.  This gown comes with a gorgeous cape with a chained clasp (perfect for all kinds of outfits) as well as two skirt options.  I am wearing the narrower skirt option in the photo.  I'm also wearing what has turned out to be one of my all time favorite gifts from LeLutka.  It's a special version of the Lola line exclusively at Modavia II.  It includes 2 hairbase options and matching chignon.

While you are waiting for your letter at Mystic Sky, make sure you check out the 50% off sale on everything Blue, Silver or White.  The sale ends January 5 and includes new releases like the sweet Loralee Fae outfit in white.  I love the organic elements of this outfit, which is so fitting a faery.

Details:
Photo 1:
Gown: Mystic Sky: Raven Gown in Blue: Lucky Chair Prize or 450 L
Skin / Hair: LeLutka: LOLASunkissed - MFW2010: Free ONLY at Modavia II
Photo 2:
Outfit: Mystic Sky: Loralee Fae in White: 50% off until January 5 - includes flower for hair
Hair: booN: Group Gift URC519: Free (I retinted the hair band)

Time to Get Lucky Again at Mystic Sky!

Wonderful Skyler John has put a new gown in the Lucky Chair at Mystic Sky.  This is one of her regular priced gowns that you have a chance to get for free this month.  The Mirabelle gown comes with a flowing cape and 2 different skirt versions.  This chair is very popular so the letters should move quickly.

Credits:
Gown: Mystic Sky: Mirabelle in Black: Lucky Chair prize
Hair: [e]: Rumor: not free
Skin: Dutch Touch: Yri: not free

Mystic Sky August Lucky Chair

Skyler John of Mystic Sky has put a new gown in her lucky chair.  As always, this is one of her full priced gowns that you can get for free if your letter comes up.  The Katharina gown in brown has a lovely empire waist with a luminous skirt in a mustard tone.  The gown includes 2 different sleeve options and skirt options as well as prim laces at the back.  The braided headdress with cascading ribbon is also part of the deal!  Thank you, Skyler - you are so generous <3.

Credits:
Gown: Mystic Sky: Katharina Gown in Brown: Lucky Chair prize or 425 L if you chose not to wait
Hair: Maitreya: Green II in Almond: 50% off!
Skin: Cupcakes: Mimi - Copper in Dark Mystic: Lucky Board Prize (members only)

Cupcakes MM

Hi everyone. I'm back (long, boring story).  Cupcakes has a Midnight Mania!  The target is huge (999) but it just started this week and it is filling up quickly.  The prize is a Model Bag which includes an exclusive version of the new Dahlia skin in 6 shades, eyes, and 2 outfits.  The skin is extremely versatile and works with many different shapes as shown below.

Details:
Skin and Outfit: Cupcakes: July 2010 Model Bag #2 (copper skin tone): MM prize
Jewelry:  Deco: Recycled Necklace and Earrings: not free
Hair: fri.day: Brande: not free

Details:
Skin and Outfit: Cupcakes: July 2010 Model Bag #2 (Sienna tone): MM prize
Jewelry: Deco: Recycled Necklace and Earrings: not free
Hair: booN: MAU486: not free
Shape: (census): Amina Shape: 10 L at the Car Wash Cart sale

I almost forgot!  Cupcakes has also added newness to their lucky chairs.  I snagged the adorable Marie Dress in Purple.

Details:
Skin: Cupcakes: Model Bag July 2010 #2 (Bronze tone): MM prize
Dress: Cupcakes: Marie Dress in Purple: Lucky Chair prize
Hair: fri.day: Anna: not free
Shape: (census): Clara shape: 10 L at the Car Wash Cart Sale

Pink Posh Burlesque Corsets

Lois Millgrove, who owned SkinSane, has opened a new store called Pink Posh.  She has loaded her lucky chair with an amazing burlesque corset set in 4 different colors.  My pal, Jacqui Pobieski, TP'ed me for the black version and I hung out with fellow Lucky Chair Stalkers and won 2 more!  The set includes a laced-up corset, sexy little panties and gartered stockings.

Poor Jacquie and Sileny didn't win anything yet but like the good shoppers they are they had already bought half the store.

Credits (left to right):
Jacqui:
Corset: Pink Posh: Burlesque Corset - Evening: not free
Skirt: Pink Posh: Laced Corset Skirt: not free - I ended up getting it to as you can color it a million ways
Boots: Bax Coen: Prestige II - Black: not free
Hair: Analog Dog: Monday: Blonde: not free but she says the Cherry version is free
Skin: Redgrave: Lyla: not free
Eden:
Corset set: Pink Posh Burlesque Corset - Black: Lucky Chair prize
Boots: HOC: Noir Boots: not free
Hair: fri.day: Cassidy2: Happy Blonde: not free
Skin: Cupcakes: Allure - Sanguine: not free
Sileny:
Corset: Pink Posh: Laced Corset Gold: not free
Skirt: Pink Posh: Laced Corset Skirt: not free
Boots: Hoorenbeek: Luxe: not free
Hair: Fashionably Dead: Sparks - Peanut
Skin: Lara Skins: previous group gift

Eden Loves Eve

I found out about this cute store, Kat, thru the group Lucky Chair Stalkers and I instantly knew I must have the dress, Eve.  This dress can be yours with only 160 slaps and when I looked last there were still a few spots left today.  It is lusciously sexy and easy to accessorize.  I went full-steam ahead on the accessories, disregarding the "one great accessory" rule I usually follow.   The dress pairs perfectly with the Lola Boots in exotic textures that you can win in the lucky chair at Baby Monkey in the main room (the 10 L sale on discontinued Ultimates is still going on in the other lucky chair room for some real bargains).  While you are at Baby Monkey, make sure you pick up the four sets of free prim nails.  They are scripted for color change and the gloves are tint-able to match your skin.  Thanks to Jelly Supply, also from Lucky Chair Stalkers, for turning me onto these great sunglasses from arrya that you can pick up for free as an  Eels opening gift.  Right next to it are also a free stump chair and some great bangles for both men and women.

Credits:
Dress: Kat: Eve - Blue: Midnight Mania Prize
Boots: Baby Monkey: Lola Boots - Exotics: Lucky Chair Prize
Glasses: aarya: Eels Gift: Free
Necklaces: .HoD.: Mercenary Set: not free but my favorite store for rosaries :)
Bangles: Jasha: Tahta Bracelets II: closed now, hope you picked them up when Tesh and Silver blogged it.
Ring: AddiCt: Keyboard Ring: was a Project Themeory item so it might not be available
Hair: Pacadi Jasha: Roberta - Swedish Blond: again, the store is closed now
Skin: Cupcakes: Allure: Cameo - Sanguine (not free)

Sky's Isadora

Skyler John of Mystic Sky: Darling, uber-talented and getting more amazing every time.  She has put a new gown in her lucky chair and this is my favorite of all time.  The Isadora gown is a dream.  Opulent with a trim and elegant gold cincher and bustle, it includes a scripted cloak that opens and closes on touch.  The outfit includes 2 skirt options and the prim lacing on the back of the cincher cannot be missed.  Go now and win it.  There is also a 50% off sale on selected items.  Look for the tags.

Credits:
Gown: Mystic Sky: Isadora Gown in Green and Gold: Lucky Chair prize
Hair: fri.day: Anna - Jealous Red: not free but gorgeous
Skin: Cupcakes: Allure: Cameo - Caustic: not free

Purple Because I Don't Know What Else To Call This Post

Baiastice's Discount Store (I don't know if that is the real name but it's what I call it) has been recently restocked with lots of outfits that were previously full-priced.  This is a nice chance to pick up some of the finest designer work on the grid at a steep discount.  There were many items priced at less than 100L, even 50 L.

Baisatice: Saturday - Violet: 100 L

The new boots in the lucky chair at Auma go perfectly with my outfit.  The chair has a 10 minute timer and is moving quickly at the moment with lots of Lucky Chair Stalkers hanging out!

Auma: Wrinkled Knee-Boots: Lucky Chair prize

Tic-Toc has 2 very nice skins as group gifts right now.  The lilac makeup helps me to look super-matchy (like my mom in RL).

Skin: Tic-Toc: Leila: Pale Lilac: Group Gift
Flower: Tic-Toc: Cherry Blossom: not free
Hair: Maitreya: Milla: not free

Hungry?

Sanu is busy again and I couldn't be happier.  She has filled her lucky chair with monocles, is participating in the OmNom hunt as well as a miniquest exclusive to her store.  Also she has restocked her lucky cupcake with mini-burgers and has gifts in the in-world group and discount earrings in the store.  There is so much I could show but I don't want to fill the blog page so I am going to show a sample of the items you  can pick up for free or next to nothing.

Outfit: Sanu: OmNom Hunt gift: free.   I told Sanu that I don't eat red meat and her reply was something along the lines of "SL lets you do lots of stuff you wouldn't do in RL...like be a giant cat with wings... or have unicorn babies (that is the PG version)..."  The sculpting on this outfit is simply amazing.  Anything Sanu makes is of such exceptional quality and I admire her so much.

I adore the items in her mini-hunt.  They are made of gorgeously simple sesame seeds.  So clever and elegant.

Sesame pieces: Sanu: earrings and lip ring: part of the mini-quest items
Monocle: Sanu: lucky chair prize

The monocle works equally well on the menfolk.  Guys, do not fear this chair!

Other items Eden:
Skin: Mango, Mango!: Almost Natural: 1 L: Sileny Noel's fantastic shop.  Her skins keep getting better and better!
Hair: fri.day: Neva and Neva.2 (not free)

On Cmoney Shuffle:
Skin: The Abyss: Orion
Hair: Discord Designs: Chad

Mystic Sky March Lucky Chair

Skyler John from Mystic Sky is always so generous!  She has recently added a different gown to her lucky chair.  As always, it is one of her full priced gowns that you have the opportunity to get for free.  She also recently made headdresses that look fantastic with all her work.  I <3 them!

Details:
Gown: Mystic Sky: Serendipity Gown - Red: Lucky Chair: Free
Headdress: Mystic Sky: Rose Headdress - Red: not free but includes 2 versions, one with ribbons
Hair: fri.day: Summer in Happy Blond: not free but a perfect updo!
Skin: Cupcakes: Daydream - Fighter: might no longer be available but the beat up look suited my mood.

Keeping it Simple

Elymode has 2 very nice separates in subscriber history.  The slouchy lilac leggings are a perfect match.

Elymode: Shorties Jumper in Teal/Lilac - 2/4 message; Short Sweater in Teal - 11/22 message; Slouchy leggings - Lucky Chair
AY.Line Hair: Yomogi: Free - exclusive at Ek Chuah location
Dark Mouse necklace: February Group Gift: Subscriber

Mystic Sky January Lucky Chair Gown

I'm always so happy when Skyler John from Mystic Sky puts a new gown in her lucky chair.  This one is called Autumn Gown in Brown.  She always adds special options to her gowns and this time there are two different color options for the collar and bodice ruffles.  I am showing the gold but you also get brown if you want more contrast.  I am rather small chested for an av so I did need to modify the ruffles, which is easy to do if you click on "edit linked parts" so you can move the various pieces to fit your body.  Just make sure you copy them first!  Happy chair stalking!

The Hunger Design Goodies

ScarlettFabienne Scarpulla dropped some goodies on me that you might enjoy.  There are 3 outfits there that you can get for free or 1 L.  The dollarbie outfit, which I am not showing, is a very baggy pair of pants and bikini top ala skater style.  It comes with a skateboard, too!  You also might want to check out Violet Voltaire as she is coming back to make more stuff in SL (YAY!).  In the meantime she has a few designs that she is discontinuing that you can pick up at steeply discounted prices.  Her jewelry is simply fun!

Details:

Above: 
Dress: The Hunger Design: Diamond Dress Purple Hearts: Midnight Mania Prize

Bracelets: Violet Voltaire: Melancholy Bracelet Pink: 25 L

Hair: Truth: Nela: not free

Skin: Cupcakes: Seduction: from a holiday gift package: no longer available
Below: 

The Hunger Design: AW Shirt and Fishnet Pants: Lucky Chair Prize

Pasties: Schadenfreude: Cupid Pasties - I am pretty sure I got them in a Starlust Panty Raid in 2009.

BeBop

Pixieplumb Flanagan of Baby Monkey has redesigned several of her most popular Ultimates.  Instead of having to purchase multiple pairs of shoes you can now buy one shoe and get several different color options.  To celebrate this she has placed an exclusive version of the BeBop shoe in the lucky chair.  The BeBop is one of my favorites with it's chunky heel and layered sole.  You can change the sole/heel color as well buckle, toe ring and nails individually.  This shoe would normally retail for 1000 L but you can get it free right now!  The chair is on a 5 minute timer at the moment so it will move quickly.

Medieval Girls <3 Christmas, Too!

Skyler John from Mystic Sky has restocked her lucky chair with a new gown just in time for Christmas.  Ella in a rich green comes with a wonderful cape that would help keep you from freezing while you sang carols (which the church recently relented and allowed) at the tree erected in the town's square.  You have to see the gown up close to truly appreciate the extra time taken to texturize the bodice and skirt front.  Pewter details accentuate the gown and cloak. 

I wanted to show you the detail on the cloak as well.  The cloak is floor length. Go grab some wassail and get stalking! 

Details:

Gown: Mystic Sky: Ella gown in green: Lucky Chair or purchase for 450 L

Hair: Mirone: Miaa: not free

Skin: Cupcakes: Seduction V.2: Luna: not free

Necklace: P/A: Noel: Free (see Ash's post) 

What Do I Do With This Great Scarf?

I have a huge accessory folder.  It has 13 subfolders and doesn't include my jewelry folder that has it's own subfolder system.  In spite of my attempts to organize I am often challenged when it comes to actually using the items.  So when Zeery Pyrithea of Zeery Color Couture told me she had one of her gorgeously sculpted and textured new releases marked way low for a limited time I decided to challenge myself and share some low cost combinations.

The Basics:
Scarf: Zeery: Grassy Stream: 5 L
Earrings: Zeery: Cube Cloth Earrings in Grassy Stream: 3 L
Shirt: PixelLounge: Vivienne: 10 L for complete outfit - in sale room
Skin: Tuli: Hope: Group Gift (250 join fee) - shown in all pictures
Hair: ETD: Loraine 2: not free

The Barbizon:
Scarf and Earrings: Zeery
Dress: Ingenue: Lana: 75 L in Outlet (2nd Floor)
Shoes: Royal Blue: Sluts in Skyscrapers: not free
Hair: Ingenue: Kitten with a Whip (Merlot): 50 L in Outlet
Suitcase: Magi Take: Blue: 10 L

Casual Day:
Scarf and Earrings: Zeery
Jacket: Magi Take: Riders Jacket: 10 L
Pants: Magi Take: Cord Pants: 10 L
Shoes: Scribble: Candy Flats: not free
Hair: Deviant Kitties: Thirteen: Free
Bunneh Witch: Sanu: Lucky Chair Prize
Glasses: Deco: Cat's Meow Glasses: to be released

The Playdate:
Scarf and Earrings: Zeery
Outfit: Honey*Soul: Mocket Tunic Green (Albero Location Exclusive): 10 L -- sorry! This dress is no longer available.  I just read Youniss' blog and it was only out for the Albero Autumn Festival.  My bad!
Shoes: Scribble: Candy Flats: not free
Hair: Mirone: Jamila: not free

Mirabelle

The talented Skyler John from Mystic Sky has loaded her lucky chair with a different gown.  Beginning this evening you can win the lovely Mirabelle gown in sapphire.  It also includes a straighter skirt, which is in the same lush satin texture.  If the chair is not being lucky for you it is available in the store for 450 L.  I told her it perfectly matched the University of Michigan's team colors, who play Penn State this weekend..ROFL.  You can stalk the chair while you watch the game if you can get US nework stations.

PS.  While you are stalking the chair, all black, gold and orange outfits are 50% off until 8 pm SLT on Friday.

Details:
Mystic Sky: Mirabelle gown: Lucky Chair Prize
Hair: ETD: Loraine 2: not free
Skin: Cupcakes!: Daydream: It was one of the 100 L daily specials. A different one might be available today.

Do the Bustle!

I'm back from the depths of computer repair hell. Don't ever let them tell you it will be only 1 - 2 days to put a new fan in your iMac because they lie! It stretched out for a week, so I called them at least twice a day to make their lives as miserable as mine was without my comp.

It was nice to come back and hear from Skyler John who has a new gown in her Lucky Chair at Mystic Sky. Skyler continues to show her increasing range of style with the exceptional Serendipity gown. It features a brocade bodice and pink satin skirt and sleeves. The skirt features a bustle that extends around the back. Bustles were popular during the Victorian era (mid to late 1800's with a 6 year haitus out of style) so this is a perfect gown to have for special balls and such. (Morbid Outlook)

Bustles were considered very appealing to the opposite sex during this sexually repressed period of time. They were also a sign of wealth because the lower classes could not afford the excess fabric needed to make this embellishment. It also would be a bit foolish to do your chores in a bustle. And I just wanted to show you my back end like Winter did below. :)
Also, quickly, the skin and hair I am wearing are available only til midnight SLT tonight as they are part of 50 Linden Fridays. (I love 50 L Fridays!) Details below.

Credits:

Gown: Mystic Sky: Serendipity Gown: free in the Lucky Chair or 400 to buy

Skin: Tyranny Designs: Sweet Augustine Poppy in 3 tones: 50 L til 12:30 AM SLT

Hair: Tiny Bird: I hate Camera: 50 L til 12 AM SLT (can't slurl because SL has decided not to load map info. Its on the Festivale sim, home of the Poop Hunt.

Ghani

I know Winter will probably snarl like a goodun when he reads this......but I've been reading the Twilight saga. I just watched the movie too, but I was dissatisfied with that, it wasn't meaty enough (pardon the pun :P) Having finished the last book, I had an image in my mind of how Bella would look once she was a vampire, then my Ghani from Blueblood dropped her latest group gift on me.



It's called Death Princess, apt no? The black version shown here is the group gift, and there are loads of colours stuffed into the lucky boards at the main store.



I haven't had a chance to wear my amazing vampire skin from Den-Dou yet, but I thought this was the perfect moment. Do I look like I could lure you close enough to get a nibble at your neck? This is one of 3 versions you get, they get bloodier as you go along.



The hat hair is fucking incredible. I saw it here, and only logged in to get it, then promptly logged out again :P It's not free, but it is gorgeous, in fact the whole of Rozoregalia is well worth a look. Ash Out.

Credits
Dress
Blueblood group gift
Skin
Den-Dou Vampire Skin for CSR
Hat/hair (not free)
+ROZOREGALIA+