By DrFran Babcock
Yes, I know that Second Life’s™ history is my obsession, but
this grid is filled with so many things to do, and ways to be, that I can’t
stand focusing on just one thing. With Bix as an editor, the writers are usually
free to explore their passions, and that’s a great thing.
One of the things I had done for a while was to have a freebie
blog, and it was relatively popular, but a lot of work to maintain. I have
stopped that blogging, but I still felt the need to write about the better buys
that are out there in this fabulous virtual world. If Hamlet can feature
fashion (), so can this revered publication.
However, DrFran doesn’t have the time to go looking for
freebies, so she sent out her secret alt, Livre, to hunt for her. From time to time she will go out looking for
items. The rules are that they have to be free, or no more than five Lindens.
The Fall enMeshed
Hunt
Sadly, this hunt wasn’t completely set up by the time my alt
went looking, but the first gift was worth showing you. It is a burlesque
outfit that comes complete with everything including the skirted corset,
panties, booties, and even black pigtails. The only problem with the outfit was
the booties, in that the texture did not seem to render no matter what I did.
However, at 0 Lindens, I am sure you could make use of the hair and outfit for
Halloween, or for dancing at your favorite burlesque hall.
This picture was taken at the Moulin Rouge, a fitting
location for a corseted lady. Credits:
enMeshed into Fall Hunt #1 Burlesque Outfit includes all you
see, including the black pigtail hair (booties, too, but the texture wouldn't
rez, so I didn't show it. Wasteland Clothing
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Green%20Goblin/26/115/38
enmeshed into Fall Hunt:
http://enmeshedhunts.wordpress.com/enmeshed-into-fall-2013-hunt-hints/
Taste the Rainbow
Hunt
This hunt has a lot of really nice freebies, including hair,
and some wild glittery lipstick. Today, Livre is showing you the Blacklace
Beauty rainbow eyeshadow and lipstick. I think with the right outfits that this
makeup can really add a nice finishing touch that is a little bit funky, and a
lot chic.
Taste the Rainbow Hunt information:
http://chanimations.deviousmind.net/2013/08/09/taste-the-rainbow-hunt-2013/
Blacklace Beauty:
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Blacklace/146/148/31
Group Gift Goodies
These
were Livre’s favorite finds of her mission for freebies. The exquisitely
detailed turquoise blouse was a group gift from Ruby’s Closet, and the group is
free to join! The detailing of the buttons pulling over the chest is one of
those things that makes me cry with joy. My only criticism of the shirt is the
Nehru-like collar. I would have preferred a lower neckline. This did not
detract Livre from wearing it all day, along with her group gift hair from
Eater’s Coma.
The
hair is a very nice gift from another group that is free to join. Your gift
hair is actually a HUD that gives you every single color that the hair comes
in. The mesh rigging is superb, and the braid moves along with your body. Livre
chose the platinum, and it looked just right with the aqua top.
Credits:
Ruby's
Closet Aqua Layer Top Group Free to Join
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Blacklace/146/148/31
Hair:
Eaters Coma Group Gift This amazing hair comes as a HUD and will give you every
color made just with a touch. This is the light Platinum.
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SIXTY%20NINE/126/126/501
Me’LanGe Store Hunt

Livre’s last treat is a store-wide hunt for gemstones that
contain all kinds of outfits and gift cards. I will show you two of them. One
is a ballerina costume in lavender, and the other is a she-devil costume. Each
of them comes complete with all the stuff you need, including boots or shoes,
and cost only one Linden. The hunt is going on until August 30
th, so
you will have to hurry!
Me’LanGe:
http://huntsl.wordpress.com/2013/05/28/melanges-treasure-hunt/
So, that’s it for this installment of DrFran’s alt goes
shopping. If you like this, let Bix know, and maybe he’ll put Livre on the
payroll. Just kidding, of course.
DrFran Babcock