Familiar (A Gacha Event Post)

A few important notes:

1. GachaLand closes in just a few days on April 30th.

2. Oubliette & Petite Mort are having a 50% off sale and mini-hunt through May 4th. Pick up the notecard with all of the information at the Witchwood landing point.

And now on to the nitty gritty details...

Hair: Queenie by Wasabi

Necklace: Cosmic Constelations by Olive

Shirt: Moon Neo Witch Cami by Oubliette @ April 2019 GachaLand

Shorts: Patch Neo Witch Shorts by Oubliette @ April 2019 GachaLand

Fishnets: Fishnet Tights Applier v1 by Nena

Shoes: Doodle Chucks by Oubliette (group gift)

Bracelet: Free Pride Bracelet by Lapointe & Bastchilde

Upper Body Tattoo: Mew by Juna (Exclusive for Dubai Event April 20th - May 10th)

Leg Tattoo: Koy by Juna

Floating Candles: Something Wiccan by Why Not? @ April 2019 GachaLand

Magical Aura: Curse - RARE by Dreaming Thicket (December 2018 Imaginarium)

Pose: LordCrow 7 by Axix

Floor Pillows: Velvet Floor Pillow Set by Oubliette

Hat: Little Witch - Hat - Cat Black by Birdy (October 2018 Arcade)

All Other Decor: Something Wiccan by Why Not? @ April 2019 GachaLand

Skybox:Hookah Hangout by The Sea Hole (very old hunt item)


Body: Maitreya Lara
Head: Catwa

** Taxi to GachaLand **

GachaLand is a Gimme Gacha production.

Larnia Trick or Treat Trail / Witchwood Hunt

Today I want to tell you about a couple of nifty hunts.



The first is the Witchwood hunt where I got this gorgeous pirate costume. There are 2 costumes - Pirate and Witch - with 3 pieces each (hat, dress, stockings/shoes), for a total of 6 items. Each item costs $20L, for a total of $60L per outfit - $120L to do the entire hunt. I found the hunt pretty simple if you follow the hint on the notecard. The only one I had trouble with was the one in Petite Mort. (Tip: Look for the candy corn, otherwise you'll go crazy trying to find a black cat in a black store.)

You can find a bit more about the hunt at the FabFree blog which is a great blog to follow if you're not already doing so. (They also have an in-world group that will keep you up-to-date on blog posts, group gifts, etc.)

The hunt and a 50% off sale in both stores (Petite Mort and Oubliette), runs through October 31st.



The second is the ninth annual Trick or Treat trail presented by Larnia. It's an atmospheric, haunted trail where all of these photos were taken. Twenty-four gifts are picked up along the trail and a twenty-fifth gift is picked up at the end once you've picked filled the provided HUD. The hunt probably takes less than an hour to finish if you just motor right through and don't stop to smell the... er... rotting corpses.

The hunt runs through November 5th.



The sound effects and atmosphere are so well done that I actually hesitated at the top of this street before venturing into a parking lot full of zombies.



What do you think? This looks like a cozy little cabin for a pirate, yeah?

Post-Holiday Bliss

Ah, post-holiday sales! They're even better in SL, because no one is running into your heels with shopping carts or cutting in front of you in the checkout line.

Tonight, I bring you news of a holiday gift and deeply-discounted items.

The hair I'm wearing is one of 3 holiday gifts from Exile. All 3 styles are available for purchase in the store, but these are a limited-edition Candy Cane color. (They're all red & white; the style I'm wearing has white streaks in the back.) The box (which is on a table directly across from the store's entrance) contains After the Rain (female - 2 sizes), Day The World Went Away (male and female versions), and High and Dry. High and Dry is sold in the shop as a male hair, but I love the way it looks on my avatar, I feel like P!nk. (It's mod, but required very little editing to fit my head.)

Exile: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Covet/131/140/33

The eyeshadow and lipstick I'm wearing are part of La Boheme's Year-End 60% Off Sale, which runs through December 31st. La Boheme's eyeshadows and lipsticks are NOT skin tone specific, so you can wear them with the skin of your choosing. That said, avatar shape DOES matter, so it's a good idea to try the free demos before buying. Due to the No Transfer nature of the products, La Boheme has a No Refunds policy.

La Boheme: maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/The%20Wash/218/78/23

Hair: High and Dry - Candy Cane by Exile (Limited Edition Holiday Gift)
Hairbase: Babydoll - Tinted by Me (Free In-Store)
Skin: Nellie 02 [Fair] Glow skin by LAQ ($1999L/10pk)
Ears & Earrings: Steking_ears_ver2 by Mandala ($497L)
Monroe Piercing: Metal Mouth MESH Round Dermals - Silent Rage by Haus of Darcy ($75L/16pk)
Eyeshadow: Glamour Eyes - Cosmopolitan - Red by La Boheme (Currently $30L/10pk - 60% Off Sale)
Lipstick: Glossy Puce 3 by La Boheme (Currently $30L/10pk - 60% Off Sale)
Jacket: Paris Jacket by FashionNatic ($350L)
Necklace: "Love My Cat" Unisex Necklace by Lapointe & Bastchild (2014 Advent Calendar Gift)
Tattoos: Joan - Faded Coloured Ink by Cannibelle (No Longer Available)

La Boheme Year End 60% Off Sale

Big. Sale. The sign says it all.
Hopefully Santa put Linden Dollars in your stocking this year.

Be sure to nab the 10 freebies available in the shop, as well. A box is under the tree with a bronze ribbon (double gift), and four hunts of loot (double gifts). Hunt hints are in the treasure chest on the counter.

Over 350 Slink polish sets!
108 Belleza polish sets!*
Lots of tattoo layer cosmetic sets!

*The Belleza nail appliers will not be released until this sale.

Don't forget to join the shop's subscription for weekly news on freebies, events and new releases! Click the sign behind the counter.

La Boheme SLURL: maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/The%20Wash/218/78/23

La Boheme on Flickr: www.flickr.com/groups/laboheme/

Fantasy Gatcha Festival

I'd been trying to avoid the siren call of the Fantasy Gatcha Carnival because I just received a lot of new clothes to play with and blog about; but the event kept coming up in conversations with friends, and I saw a photo of an outfit that intrigued me. The final blow to my resolve was realizing a hair I'd been admiring would go great with said outfit. So I grabbed my bag of quarters and skipped off to play the slots.

The gambling gods were with me last night, because my first 3 plays on the !gO! machine yielded all of the pieces I needed for a complete outfit. (None of them are the same color, but they mix/match well.) I also got the staff I'm holding on the first try. That isn't to say I didn't end up with a couple of items that weren't what I'm looking for, but there were only 3 of those and 2 have been gifted to friends.



Don't spend all of your money at the carnival, though. Save some for a trip to La Boheme where all Slink-compatible polish HUDs are 50% off through November 10th. That's only $25L for each 10pk! Also, through Sunday you can pick up a couple of FREE Slink-compatible manicures and pedicures from the table at the back wall. (A sampling of the gold pedicure can been seen below.) Tips for any ongoing hunts can be found on the counter at the front of the store.



FANTASY GATCHA CARNIVAL ITEMS
Tiara: Magical Meaning Princess Tiara - Glow In Darkness by Pink Acid ($50L)
Necklace: Grecian Goddess Collar - Rose by Junbug ($50L)
Jacket: Women Ranger 4 by !gO! ($75L)
Skirt: Women Ranger 1 by !gO! ($75L)
Mittens: Women Ranger 2 by !gO! ($75L)
Light Staff (with Pose) by Apple Falls ($50L)

OTHER ITEMS
Hair: Day The World Went Away by Exile ($1250L Fatpack) (Color Changing HUD)
Skin: Nellie 04 [Fair] Glow Skin by LAQ ($1999L/10pk)
Eyes: Babydoll - Lapis by L'Anguisette ($200L/3pk - Mesh and System Eyes Included)
Makeup: Electric Eyeshadow - Green by La Boheme ($180L/10pk)
Ears & Earrings: Changeling Ears with Spiral Horns by Schadenfreude ($300L) (Color Changing HUD)
Hands: AvEnhance Hands Female - Casual by Slink ($450L)
Feet: AvEnhance Feet Female - Flat by Slink ($675L)
Nails: Shooting Star - Gold by La Boheme (FREE Nov 7-9)

Location: Fae Fantasy Creations

La Boheme 50% Off Sale Nov 7-10 (In-World Location ONLY)

From Friday, November 7th through Monday the 10th, La Boheme is having a 50% off sale for all Slink compatible polish huds - each one is only $25! This includes all five vendors and loose displays at the back wall of the in-world shop. With over 300 polish sets to choose from, ten polishes per hud and both manicure and pedicure included in each one, it's a sale you won't want to miss! New arrivals of both the goddess collection and upcoming holiday seasonal styles included.

La Boheme SLURL: maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/The%20Wash/218/78/23

La Boheme's new Flickr group: www.flickr.com/groups/laboheme/

La Boheme on the SL Marketplace: marketplace.secondlife.com/stores/510

All for the Love of Meat Pies

It all started with the boots. When I saw the latest offering from Lassitude & Ennui, I was hit with the instant pang of desire familiar to boot-lovers everywhere - the one which screams, "Want!" (I'm confident my friend and fellow blogger, Nigel, knows what I'm talking about.) Lassitude & Ennui has been selling quality SL footwear for many, many years now, so I knew their new Flutter boots were going to be nothing short of gorgeous. However, before I could make it over to Back to Black to try on a demo, I received a notecard from Nomine that was chock full of photos of new lolita dresses. The Juana seemed like it would be a perfect accompaniment to the L&E boots, so I grabbed my purse and a shoppin' I did go!



I was right about the dress and boots looking lovely together, but wasn't sure what I was going to do about my hair until I remembered this cute little number I recently received from Ari & Co's Midnight Madness board. The moment I placed it on my bald little head, I felt like Helena Bonham Carter, which told me I'd definitely made the right choice. (This messy updo is scripted with 6 different colors, and 8 color options for the pencils that hold it all together.) I then realized that I now had the perfect excuse to buy some of the gartered socks I'd had my eye on at League, so it was off for more shopping! While there, I stumbled across the Raven necklace you see in these photos and couldn't resist adding it to my purchases as well. I love that it hangs from a ribbon instead of a chain, especially since the bow adds a bit of interesting detail to the back of my avatar. This necklace comes with 3 different ribbon colors, 2 different metal colors, and 2 pendant versions, making the $195L price tag quite a bargain.

Speaking of bargains, Alchemy Immortalis is currently offering several of their Foy Porter rings for only $99L. These rings are usually sold in full sets at a more hefty $475L, so this is an opportunity to add a few pieces of intricately detailed jewelry to your collection for next-to-nothing. (Please note this is a marketplace only sale.) For more affordable everyday prices on jewelry, I suggest heading over to Kosh, where I purchased the other ring I'm wearing as well as the cute key earrings which are unfortunately hidden by my hair.



Last but oh-so-definitely not least is the gorgeous skin I'm wearing, offered up by M.O.C.K. Cosmetics for a mere $59L. Just look at those dimples! I also love the light smattering of freckles across the chest, but it was really those dimples that prompted me to add this skin to my collection. I've paired it here with a makeup layer from Adam n Eve, which added a bit more smokiness around the eyes, a barely-there pink lipgloss, and a glimpse of teeth. I found myself at M.O.C.K. Cosmetics because I'd received word of their Grand Opening Hunt (just look for the 12 large candy hearts scattered both in and around the store). They've also temporarily dropped the $250L group fee to $0, and the notices are jam-packed with even more freebies! The group fee goes back up tonight and the Grand Opening Hunt ends then as well. (I have no definite time for this, so I'd get there asap if I were you.) The store is also participating in the Tainted Love Hunt which ends February 29th. You can see most of the many free goodies from M.O.C.K, here in this FabFree post by Love Trill. (FabFree has been one of my go-to blogs for SL deals since long before I ventured into the blog realm myself.) The freebies may have initially drawn me to M.O.C.K, but their is what's going to lure me and my lindens back.

Now, if you'll excuse me, I think I'm going to go rustle up a little something for my tea...



Hair: Morning Mess - Black by Ari & Co. (Midnight Madness Gift)
Skin: Olivia - Cleavage - Tone 1 by M.O.C.K. Cosmetics($59L)
Eyeshadow, Lipstick & Teeth: Glamover Teeth - Pink Gloss by Adam n Eve ($95L)
Eyes: Honey by Insufferable Dastard (January Gift)
Earrings: The Key by Kosh ($99L)
Necklace: Raven Necklace2 - Old Silver - Black Ribbon by League ($195L)
Dress: Jailbait - Juana - Black by Nomine ($300L)
Ring on Right Hand: Nebula by Kosh ($99L)
Ring on Left Hand: Foy Porter - Sapphire + Silver by Alchemy Immortalis ($99L on sale)
Socks: Gartered Socks - Overknee - Dull Brown by League ($149L/2pk)
Boots: Flutter - Raven by Lassitude & Ennui ($280)
Pose #1: Marlon Brando by Striking Poses ($1)
Pose #2: Ashanti by Striking Poses ($0)
Pose #3: Model 21 by unknown
Pose #4: Marlon Brando by Striking Poses ($1)
Pose #5: *V*Busted5 by Vain Inc. (very old hunt item)

T-R-O-U-B-L-E

I've been wanting to put together an outfit around Fashionably Dead's superb Flying Fortress hair ever since I grabbed it on sale a few weeks ago. Then I stumbled across a sale on Angels Base - it seems Ancayi is having a closing sale and some of the other stores on the sim are also selling select items 50% off until January 31st. I grabbed up the pink leather jacket by Bubble and immediately threw it on with the pink Flying Fortress hair. I really liked the Minimini top I'd found in my inventory (a past DSN gift from DeeTaleZ) and the uneven socks from Kosh, but that's where the outfit stalled. For a couple of days I tried on various combinations of pants and shoes but couldn't quite get an outfit to gel; and my determination to wear pants instead of a skirt only seemed to make the process more difficult.



Since the jacket was from Bubble, I took a trip to the main store to see if they had anything to satisfy my picky nature. Unfortunately, they didn't have quite what I was looking for, but I did luck into a wild card on the lucky board and got a brand new freckly, punky skin to go with my outfit. After that it was off to League, another favored store of mine and where I hit the jackpot. Not only did I find a wonderful pair of tatty cut-offs, but they actually fully cover my bum and are completely closed in the front! (Is anyone else a bit weary of pants which display a significant portion of crack and/or are unzipped/unbuttoned?) So thrilled was I, that I decided to splurge on a pair of their leather suspenders, which matched up perfectly with the shorts. (The bracers come on several layers and with silver or gold metal bits as well as optional creases for the waistband of your pants or skirt.)



The black Docs I'd been wearing were switched out in favor of brown cowboy boots, which created a unity between the hat, suspenders, and shoes. Pleased as punch with my outfit, I twirled in front of Dmitr, who said, "You know what you need? A thigh holster." I laughed... and then realized he was right. Damn! Just when I thought my outfit was complete! This launched another search which also lasted a few days, partially because I wanted a holster and gun which looked good, but have no need for expensive scripted weapons. I finally found what I was looking for in Evolution's 9MM Thigh Belts. I'll admit that $350L was a bit more than I wanted to pay, but they're full perm, so I can tweak 'em to my little heart's content. As a finishing touch, I splurged on a thigh flask from Dirtyland, which comes complete with a little chain to keep the cap from getting lost. (You can see that and the other lovely details on the marketplace.)

Now... whadda ya say we blow this joint?



Hat w/Hair: Flying Fortress - Rainbow 10 by Fashionably Dead ($150L/5pk - On Sale)
Skin: Ophelia w/Freckles Dark Brow by Bubble (Group Only Lucky Board - Free to Join)
Eyes: Shine - Mint by MiaSnow ($220L/9pk)
Piercing: Monroe Stud Left - Platinum by Oh Tangerine ($50L)
Tattoos: Cetus MM933 Stars & Piercings by Letis Tattoo ($200L)
Jacket: Short Leather Jacket - Pink by Bubble ($80L - On Sale)
Shirt: Minimini Top - Camouflage by DeeTaleZ ($120L)
Nails & Fingertape: Taped Fingers & Black Nails - Index, Middle by SiniStyle Designs ($25L)
Suspenders: Grandad Braces -Brown/Silver by League ($115L)
Shorts: Frayed Denim Shorts - Warm Blue by League ($150L)
Socks: Stripe Sox - Pink by Kosh (Discontinued?)
Thigh Flask: Pocket Flask Legband by Dirtyland ($165L)
Gun & Holster: 9MM Thigh Belts by Evolution ($350L)
Boots: Cowgirl Boots - Brown by Hoorenbeek ($200L - On Sale)
Pose: I'm Standing Here by Somatica (Closed?)

Location: Sarcastic

Happy Island and the Puffling Present Pursuit

I was thrilled when I saw MiaSnow's ad for her new Happy Island, as it's just the type of thing I've been seeking for my current little skybox home. And, at only $199L, it was definitely in my price range. I was even more excited when I discovered it came with a hunt card for the Puffling Present Pursuit. Unexpected free things! Yay!

Choosing my gift was a tough decision - there were so many cute items - but I finally settled on the clothing & jewelry set from Silentsparrow & Schadenfreude. It comes with a million different options (2 skirts, 3 pair of pants, 2 pair of stockings, and several shirt options on various layers), making it perfect for mixing and matching with my other outfits. I then ran over to Schadenfreude and bought the matching vest - Allegory Malaprop's contribution to the final Fifty Linden Friday sale.

Fifty Linden Friday also led me to Fashionably Dead, a store I've not previously visited, but to which I will definitely be returning. I didn't end up buying their FLF offering, but I did take advantage of the 50% Off sale they were having on all of their hair. I bought an 8-color fatpack (including a full set of matching shaved head bases) for $175 and only paid $150 a piece for two different 5-color sets of her Flying Fortress hair - a must-have for any Tank Girl fan. I don't know how long the sale will last, so I'd pay them a visit as soon as you can.



Hair: Olivia Watches Melrose Place - Space Destroyer hair with Stone base by Fashionably Dead ($175L/8pk - On Sale)
Skin: Alyx - Naughty (rdbrow) by Pink Fuel ($10L "With Love, Again" Hunt #26 - Ends 1.6.12)
Eyes: VaeColl.-Fool (Hollyblooms) by Plastik (A Very Rotten Christmas Hunt #11 - Ends 12.31.11)
Vest: Jay Deep V Vest (Striped) by Schadenfreude ($50 Linden Friday)
Earrings & Necklace: A Band of Jays by Silentsparrow (Puffling Present Pursuit - Ends 1.12.11)
Shirt, Shorts & Socks: A Band of Jays by Silentsparrow (Puffling Present Pursuit - Ends 1.12.11)
Bracelet: CHUM bracelet by Miel (Scripted text change. Group gift.)
Shoes: Eclipse "Brown Edition" by N-core (Group gift)
Tattoos: Shooting Star - Full Version by Para Designs ($175L)
Poses: Dance 38 by Animazoo (In the dance ball at The Rookery.)

Location: The Rookery (Accessed via the "Schadenfreude wants YOU for the Glamrock Army" poster on Lloyd.

$100L Sale at Nomine

It's sale time again at Nomine! With few exceptions, skins, shapes, hair, eyes, tattoos, lingerie, clothing, jewelry are all $100L until January 1, 2012. Many items are unisex, so drag your husbands, brothers, boyfriends, and boy friends shopping with you! The sale is also taking place on the SL Marketplace, so you can purchase items as gifts. While you're in the store, be sure to keep an eye on three lucky chairs which contain a variety of rotating items - including the dress I'm wearing here. (You can see other Nomine items in some of my previous entries.)

My skin is part of a multi-pack from Pink Fuel for the "With Love, Again" Hunt and my eyes are part of Plastik's extremely generous A Very Rotten Christmas Hunt gift for females. (There's a separate gift for males which is surely loaded with just as many goodies.) Please note that the items in the "With Love, Again" Hunt are not free, but $10L each.

Hair: Dawn (red auburn) by Nomine ($100L Sale)
Dress: Siobhan by Nomine (Lucky Chair item)
Eyes:VaeColl.-Fool (Hollyblooms) by Plastik (A Very Rotten Christmas Hunt #11 - Ends 12.31.11)
Skin: Alyx - Naughty (rdbrow) by Pink Fuel ($10L "With Love, Again" Hunt #26 - Ends 1.6.12)

Location: Nomine

Sale Alert!

It's sale time at Hoorenbeek again! Just look for the red "special offer" tags scattered throughout the store. (The sale tag is very similar to their Fat Pack icon, so please exercise caution when making your purchases.) Hoorenbeek offers quality footwear for both men and women as well as many unisex items, including the Boots seen here. Make sure to check out the sneakers and sandals at the back of the store as well. (Hoorenbeek also makes clothing, but the majority of it is for men, so I don't have any personal experience with it.) As I mentioned in my Thrifty Tidbits post, sales like this are one of the primary methods I use to stretch my Lindens.

Sadly, today (11.06.2011) is the last day of this particular sale, so you'll have to hurry over to Hoorenbeek if you want to take advantage of it. While you're there, consider joining their subscribe-o-matic group to receive timely announcements about sales like this and gain access to group freebies.

Sale at Hoorenbeek

Hoorenbeek is once again offering many of their items at extremely reduced prices - just look for the red "special offer" tag. (Which is unfortunately similar to their Fat Pack icon, so please exercise caution when making your purchases.) I can't speak for their clothing, but I can say that Hoorenbeek offers quality footwear for both men and women. (Ladies, make sure to peruse the men's section of footwear, as it contains many unisex items, including my beloved Dr. H. Boots seen here.) As I mentioned in a recent entry, Hoorenbeek's generous sales are one way I'm able to dress my avatar in quality merchandise without spending a lot of money.

Unfortunately, today (6.26.2011) is the last day of this particular sale, so you'll have to hurry over to Hoorenbeek if you want to take advantage of it. While you're there, consider joining their subscribe-o-matic group to receive timely announcements about sales like this and gain access to group freebies.

$100L Clothing Sale at Nomine

Nomine is currently offering all clothing (including new releases) for $100L through Saturday. Both the sweater and pants I'm wearing here are among the sale items, as well as the dress seen in this entry. The sweater and dress both come in several colors and the pants are available in a variety of patterns. Details about the items I'm wearing can be found below. I'll try to talk more about my look (including that luscious skin) in a future entry (and when I'm not in danger of faceplanting on the keyboard), I just wanted to let you guys know about this sale before it was too late for you to take advantage of it.

Shirt: Lamb Sweater - Black by Nomine
Pants: Rusted Pants - Rose - Lowrise by Nomine
Skin: Ollisa - Natural - Breeze by Haut Monde
Hair: Baby Cocoa by Analog Dog (Free, look for the large bubbles on the beach.)
Eyes: Radiant - Brown by MiaSnow ($220L / 10pk)
Nails: Pinkaboo French by Purrfect Nails
Boots: Acolyte - Grey by Malfean Visions (Recent $60L Weekends Item)
Necklace: Dem Bones Dem Bones by Malfean Visions (Creature Feature Hunt #58 - Ends 6.30.11)

Skin Sale at MiaSnow!

From now through Monday, MiaSnow is offering the fatpacks shown here, for the price of only ONE skin! It looks like the fatpacks range in size from four skins to SIX in some of the male skin packs.

Runs around in excited little circles as my wallet cowers in fear.

The Dragonfly's Ghost (Mini-Blog #1)

Here's another look at the Dragonfly outfit and skin I got at the huge sale currently taking place at Frick.

The first post in this series can be seen here.

Skybox: Dark Forest Skybox by Frick - $37L
Skin: Dragonfly L'Exposition - Ghost - Dk Brows - Clvg by Frick -$50L (4pk)
Dress: Belle Epoque Set in Dragonfly by Frick - $75L (2 skirt & corset options)
Hair: Doris - Blue by Amacci
Tattoo: Ruck-A-Pit Bridge - Light 3 by EtchaFlesh Tattoos
Nails: Prism Nail Gloves by Nevermore
Eyes:: Genuine - blue green by MiaSnow
Bracelets: Skull Bangles in blue & green by Sprawl
Pose: Kneeling Sit by Express Yourself