Beauty on a Budget

Sorry about the overflow of informatinal posts and not enough freebies, but I assure this post has nothing over 3$L :)

One thing I hate is a couture designer or a designer who has amazing casuals, absolutely beautiful work, and has a terrible, TERRIBLE, main store. Uck. The displays of the clothing is half the battle to get customers to purchase.

This all came about as I was finishing my mega list of fave stores, as I started in the last freebie post. As I was perusing Persona (alliteration <3), I saw a subscribo for Modavia, a fashion magaize that usually has amazing photography and gowns, which I can't afford, but I love to look! So as I browsed the pages of the wearable mag, I wrote down some stores to check out, the best of the photos and outfits, fulling expecting amazing builds and more pretties in the store, but of about 15 stores I visited, only TWO impressed me, and yes there are freebies from them, so see below. Those 2 stores, if you want to check them out, are Leezu! & Baiastice. All of these couture designers who have amazing products, and I didn't jump at a single picture in their main store. Nothing stood out as amazing, except the clothes on the models, and in most cases, I didn't even want to explore the store, it was so haphazard and poorly laid out. Not sure if I could change this for anyone, but I'd be willing to. I love organization, haha.

Onward to the inexpensive yet amazing! :)

If you've never been to Multiple Personality Designs, visit, do. All clothing in the store is 1$L for the single color and 3$L for a fatpack of colors... Also, they have freebies right inside the door, FOUR Midnight Mania boards (16/70 when I was there), 4 luckies that change on 2 minute intervals, there's skins, mix n' match bikini sets, poses and more outfits upstairs, all at 1-3$L.
If you do stop by, throw some L in owner JennEmm McMillan's tip jar. She deserves it, her clothing is very good quality and very inexpensive.

Items from *PERSONA* Are on the right hand wall, after the shelf-maze-pose thingy.. you'll see, haha. There's a V-Day outfit I didn't picture, a few jump animations, some poses, and a tank too. --> To Persona!

Runo Runo has more than pictured, as well, including a men's top called James, it's super cool. --> To Runo Runo!

Styling:
Hat/Hair: MEB Noel Hair in Blonde w Red Velvet Cap, 0$L (In Store/Subscribo) --> To MEB!
Shape: Multiple Personality Designs (*MPD*) Chloe Shape & All shapes include photo's lingerie/swimwear, 1$L (Upstairs)  --> To MPD!
Necklace: B! Accessories Black Onyx Necklace, 0$L (Group Gift) --> To B!
Outfit: *MPD* Simply Fun in Teal, 1$L (New Release) --> To MPD!
Boots: .*Courtisane*. La Vivien in Xmas, 0$L (Subscribo/Group Gift) --> To Courtisane!


Switched back to my own shape, I needed to mod prims to make them fit.
These outfits are absolutely breathtaking, so incredible. I think they require some photoshoots!
Styling 1:
All Shown: (Baiastice) Ancestral Snake Set, includes hair, 0$L (In Store) --> To Baiastice!


Styling 2:  
All Shown: (Baiastice) Post Human Baroques, includes hair, 0$L (In Store) --> To Baiastice!
Styling 3:
All Shown: (Baiastice) Ninfa Dei Boschi Outfit, 0$L (In Store) --> To Baiastice!
Pose: Glitterati Ice Skating Set, 0$L (Mini Hunt Gift!) --> To Glitterati!

Styling 4:
All Shown, Includes Animation: (Baiastice) Spiritual Dancer Complete Avatar, 0$L (In Store) --> To Baiastice!

I adore this gown, especially with the MeteoRain jewelry.

Styling:
Hair: [LeeZu!] Lizza Hair Gift in Blonde, 0$L (In Store- Discount/Sale section, includes full color pack!) --> To LeeZu!


Necklace/Earrings: MeteoRain Pearl&Rose Accessory Set in Ivory, 1$L (In Store, behind counter) --> To Meteo Rain!

Outfit: Ranena Olivier Couture Delilah in Champagne, 0$L (Subscribo Gift) --> To ROC!
Ciggy: Persona Cigarette Holder (Right Hand), 0$L (In Store, includes cigs and ones with holders)  --> To Persona!  


Styling 1:
Outfit/Shoes: *MPD*Christmas Fancy , 0$L (Lucky Chair) --> To MPD!
Styling 2:

Dress: *Persona* Summer Dress, long version, 0$L (In Store)--> To Persona!  
Styling 3:
Dress: *MPD* Fancy Me in Purple, 0$L (In Store Freebie) --> To MPD!

Stole: Miamai Chante Fur Stole in Brown, 0$L (Subscribo Gift) --> To Miamai!

I love this dress, it's beautiful. And the garter? Best fit I've EVER seen on an SL garter.

Styling:
Dress: Mohna Lisa Couture Vanilla Cream, 0$L (In Store Group Gift) --> To MLC!

Garter: .*Courtisane*. Le Petit Jarretiere in Noir, 0$L (In Store) --> To Courtisane!

I CAN'T WAIT TO SEE THIS MOVIE. Well, not THIS movie, but Alice In Wonderland- Mr Depp and Mr. Burton cannot go wrong! And obviously I had some fun with the photo... 0:)
Styling:
Dress/Bow: She Wants Revenge Fantasy, 0$L (Subscribo Gift, check notices)
Necklace: Virtual Impressions Cherish Necklace in Silver, Blue Topaz & Diamonds, 0$L (In Angel Dessous Store) --> To Virtual Impressions!
Pose: Glitterati Ice Skating Set, 0$L (Mini Hunt Gift!) --> To Glitterati!
Hair: Vignette 


Styling:
Top: ~*Runo Runo*~ Knit Pullover in Black, 0$L (In Store) --> To Runo Runo!
Skirt: ~*Runo Runo*~ Knit Skirt in Black, 0$L (In Store) --> To Runo Runo!
Sleigh:  Intrigue Co. Wearable Winter Sleigh, 1$L (Hunt Gift... Not sure the name of the hunt, but it's a little santa hat, haha) --> To Intrigue Co.! 


Styling:
Hair: [LeeZu!] La Vie En Fleur Hair Hair Gift in Blonde, 0$L (In Store- Discount/Sale section, includes full color pack!) --> To LeeZu!
Dress: Son!a Feliz Formal Dress in Pink, 0$L (Group Gift, search Son!a & check notices. Also, in store there are 3 free dresses (Something Blue Dress, Orchides dress, and Winter White Dress. I couldn't get the Orchides or the Something Blue dress to rez properly, and the Winter Dress is below. But check them out, they're very pretty) --> To Son!a!
Pose: *Persona* 5 Free Animated Stands Pack, 0$L (In Store... includes 5 animated stands. Obviously, haha) --> To Persona!  


Styling:
Bikini: B! Dress Rose Bikini, 0$L (In Store) --> To B!
Dress: ~*Runo Runo*~ Linen Dress #07, 0$L (In Store) --> To Runo Runo!
Jewelry:  [LeeZu!] Pink Opal Flower Set, 0$L (In Store- Discount/Sale section, includes Ring, Earrings, Necklace) --> To LeeZu!
Pose: *Persona* 5 Free Animated Stands Pack, 0$L (In Store... includes 5 animated stands. Obviously, haha) --> To Persona!  


Styling:
Dress: Mohna Lisa Couture Shimmer Nights in Dawn, 0$L (In Store Group Gift) --> To MLC!
Pose: Glitterati Ice Skating Set, 0$L (Mini Hunt Gift!) --> To Glitterati!


Perfect for bridesmaids!
Styling:
Dress: Designing Nicky Ree Satin Shine in Lime, 0$L (In Store, there's a pink one free too, and tons of other things, including a wet suit and astronaut suit!) --> To Nicky Ree!
Bolero: *Persona* Blue Lace Bolero, 0$L (In Store) --> To Persona!


Styling:
Dress: LeeZu! Rahel Gown in Christmas, 0$L (Subscribo) --> To LeeZu!
Disco Ball: Glitterati Disco Ball 1, 0$L (Mini Hunt Gift!) --> To Glitterati!



Party ova hereeee!
Styling:
Dress: Ash's Trash Baby Blue, 1$L (In Store, there's plenty more as well) --> To Ash's Trash!
Disco Ball: Glitterati Disco Ball 1, 0$L (Mini Hunt Gift!) --> To Glitterati!


Styling:
Dress: Son!a Winter Voile Dress, 0$L (Dollarbie in Store) --> To Son!a!
Disco Ball: Glitterati Disco Ball 4, 0$L (Mini Hunt Gift!) --> To Glitterati!

Styling 1:
Dress: ~*Runo Runo*~ Petal Dress, 0$L (In Store) --> To Runo Runo! 
Styling 2:
Dresses: ~*Runo Runo*~ Tube Dress, comes with both versions, 0$L (In Store) --> To Runo Runo! 


Styling:
Dress: Designing Nicky Ree Spring Shimmer Mini Dress in Orange, 0$L (In Store. Comes with a swimsuit version as well!)  --> To Nicky Ree!
Disco Ball: Glitterati Disco Ball 5, 0$L (Mini Hunt Gift!) --> To Glitterati!


Men's fashion from Savvy Avvy, who have big discount sections. The TP below will take you to the subscribo for this gift, then go right around the corner, and there's females and men's sections.
Styling:
Outfit: [savvy avvy] Gift Box, Khaki Pants w Pockets and Men's Rollneck Sweater in Moss, 0$L (Subscribo, check notices, but hurry! Make sure to check all the notices, because the original box didn't have the moss colored color, but a red one, so they sent out JUST the prim collar later, called "Rollneck Collar-Moss") --> To Savvy Avvy!
Pose: Glitterati Ice Skating Set, 0$L (Mini Hunt Gift!) --> To Glitterati!


Styling:
Dress: ~*Runo Runo*~ Y Dress Tee, comes with many versions, 0$L (In Store) --> To Runo Runo!
Undies: ~*Runo Runo*~ Vintage Underwear Black, 0$L (In Store, has tons of options, including a white set that's tintable) --> To Runo Runo!


Styling 1:
Tee: Intrigue Co. Must Have Shirt, 0$L (In Store, it's a scrambly thing, if you rearrange the picture you get this shirt free, was fun :) --> To Intrigue Co.!
Pose: Glitterati Ice Skating Set, 0$L (Mini Hunt Gift!) --> To Glitterati!
Styling 2:
Tee: Intrigue Co. Ice Cream Shake Shirt, 1$L (In Store) --> To Intrigue Co.!
Pose: Glitterati Ice Skating Set, 0$L (Mini Hunt Gift!) --> To Glitterati!
Styling 3:
Tee: Intrigue Co. Penguin Long Sleeve, 1$L (Hunt Gift... Not sure the name of the hunt, but it's a little santa hat, haha) --> To Intrigue Co.!
Pose: Glitterati Ice Skating Set, 0$L (Mini Hunt Gift!) --> To Glitterati!


Unless otherwise mentioned, all poses are from Glitterati's Model Pack 8. Also, check out all their freebies, there are about 10 right up front of the door.