Beauty on a Budget

I'm so sorry, I didn't get to post this yesterday, I stumbled into meeting a new friend! Yay, haha. Enjoy <3

Instead of hunting today, I went through all of my clothes, wrote down where they were all from, and ended up with a list at least a page long, more, probably. I managed to visit half of the stores, looked for freebs, checked subscribos and groups, and just generally revisited the brand, since I haven't been to most of these stores in months... I was surprised at the changes- some were closed, their creators left SL and their designs are no where to be found, much to my disappointment (Reaction, !Wrong). Others, though, have found success, have huge mainstores and tons of beautiful items new to me (Boom, Worldwide Industries, T.A.R.T), which is of course very exciting.

One of the first stores I had ever visited in SL was [Riddle]. I happened to go with a little bit of L during a HUGE sale, and I bought so much stuff. I wore it often in the time I've been in SL, and always loved it. I know I've been back there since, but not recently, so I decided to visit, it was high on my list. I couldn't find it all morning, and thought it might have closed... but I finally did find the store. They have an amazing new sim and all my old favorites and some new ones are there. And they have a gift, see below.

Anyways, I'd thought I'd share my adventure with you all, it was really interesting to see how much things can change so quickly... but when you live it, it doesn't see so drastic. *shrugs*

On to the freebs!!

Adorable little dress :) Comes with a simple black mini dress, as well.
Styling:
Hair: BB Simple pony with bangs in Blonde, 0$L (Group Gift!! Yay 50 members! Either search "Beauty on a Budget in world, or search me, Amira Crescendo, and find Beauty on a Budget in my profile group list)
Dress: Celestial Studios Narwa Dress in Black, 25$L (Black Friday sale. Accessories 50% off, all black items 25$L, hurry though!!) --> To Celestial Studios!

The coat is so.. luxurious. And the boots, adorable. I think I need em in black too, heh.

Styling:
Hair: BB Simple pony with bangs in Black, 0$L (Group Gift!! Yay 50 members!)
Fur Coat: -AZUL- Group Gift, 0$L (In Store) --> To Azul!
Dress: Celestial Studios Narwa Dress in Black, 25$L (Black Friday sale. Same as above, it comes with this classic black dress too) --> To Celestial Studios!
Boots: Mentine Pirate Boots in Field, 0$L (Subscribo Gift!) --> To Mentine!
Eyes: Shine Lustrous Aurum, 0$L (In Store) --> To Shine & Exile!

This outfit is from Discord. It's a group gift, and they have a TON of them, and twice as many lucky chairs, seriously. Their work is beautiful and very unique, yet sexy. *shrugs*
Styling:
Hair: Exile Casandra in Ash, 0$L (In Store, color fatpack) --> To Shine & Exile!
Outfit: Discord Orange She-Shi, 0$L (Group Gift in Store) --> To Discord!

See what I mean? So different, unlike most clothing in SL, and beautiful. The white skirt and the orange skirt are separate, too, so you could wear them individually.

Styling:
Hair: Discord Tsubaki Hair in black, 0$L (Group Gift in Store) --> To Discord!
Skin: The Plastik Milana in Sugarcane Tone and Rome makeup, 0$L (Lucky Board) --> To The Plastik!
Eyes: Shine Covet Flame, 0$L (In Store) --> To Shine & Exile!
Dress: Discord Orange Haku-El, 0$L (Group Gift in Store) --> To Discord!
Gloves: Death Row Designs Black Gloves, 0$L (In Store, have brown ones too!) --> To Death Row Designs!

I love Canimal, I was pleased they still had my fave lingerie out in the store, it's a ton of different pieces, garter, bra, corset, skirted garter, stockings, thong, ect, and you buy them each separately for really low prices. So you can pick the style you want :)
Styling:
Hair: Curio In Space in Blonde w Black Tip, 0$L (Subscribo Gift!) --> To Curio!
Skin: The Plastik Milana in Cinnamon Roll Tone and Rome makeup, 0$L (Lucky Board) --> To The Plastik!
Eyes: Shine Ludicity in Mardi Gras, 0$L (In Store) --> To Shine & Exile!
Dress: Canimal Naughty Nautical, 0$L (Subsribo Gift, and there's a blood IV in there too) --> To Canimal!
Socks: Emery Socks in Marine, 0$L (In Store, at least 10 colors) --> To Emery!
Chair: Mudhoney 'Because I Love You Guys' Chair, 0$L (Subscribo Gift)

So cute, I love how the Emery Socks go with the anuenue boots :)
Styling:
Hair: Calico Ingmann Creations (CIC) Alora in Champagne, 0$L (Group Gift In Store, every color you can think of!) --> To C.I.C.!

Skin: The Plastik Milana in SugarCane Tone and Rome makeup, 0$L (Lucky Board, came with all skin tones AND 'deco' tones that are grey, almost white, ect) --> To The Plastik!
Eyes: Shine Ludicity in Mardi Gras, 0$L (In Store) --> To Shine & Exile!
Dress: anuenue Patchwork Tunic and Boots, 0$L (Group Gift in Store) --> To Anuenue!

Socks: Emery Socks in Grey, 0$L (In Store, at least 10 colors) --> To Emery!


I needed to give you a close up of the beautiful eyes, and that  [the Plastik] skin & its make up... *heartbeat*

Styling:
Hair: White Well 17a in Brown, 1$L (In Store) --> To White Well!

Skin: The Plastik Milana in SugarCane Tone and Rome makeup, 0$L (Lucky Board) --> To The Plastik!
Eyes: Shine Ludicity in Mardi Gras, 0$L (In Store) --> To Shine & Exile!
Dress: Unique Moonsoo {UM} Mira Red Silk Minidress, 0$L (In Store) --> To UM!

Snowflake Bindi: Acid & Mala Snowflakes Bindi, 0$L (Group Gift in Store) --> To Acid & Mala!
Shoulder Sitter: Needful Things Mushroom Shoulder Sitter, 0$L (In Store, so cute!) --> To Needful Things!

The textures on the skirt and belts are amazing.

Styling:
Hair: Calico Ingmann Creations (CIC) Arianna in Mocha, 0$L (Group Gift in Store, box has a men's style too) --> To C.I.C.!
Outfit: Discord Crea Skyblue, 0$L (Group Gift in Store) --> To Discord!

 Remember how I mentioned Riddle? This jacket is from them, adorable, no?
Styling:
Hair: CIC Nova I in Mocha, 0$L (Group Gift) --> To C.I.C.!
Jacket: ** [Riddle] ** Winter Blues Coat, 0$L (Subscribo Gift, check messages) --> To Riddle!
Pants: Stellar by Lexi Morgan Logo Cords, 0$L (In Store, logo on the pocket. Comes with 2 logo tees, as well.) --> To Stellar!
Boots: Mentine Pirate Ankle Boots in Field, 0$L (Subscribo Gift!) --> To Mentine!


Adore. This. Photo. Dirty 60's Secretary. Love it.
Styling:
Hair: CIC Sadira II in Mocha, 0$L (Group Gift in store. In box with Nova and two men's styles!!) --> To C.I.C.!
Skin: The Plastik Milana in SugarCane Tone and Rome makeup, 0$L (Lucky Board) --> To The Plastik!

Dress: ** [Riddle] ** Winter Blues Dress, 0$L (Subsribo Gift, comes with the jacket above, check messages) --> To Riddle!
Garter & Stockings: Vinyl Cafe Rock n Roll Stockings in Nude, 0$L (In their store, hurry!!) --> To Vinyl Cafe!
Glasses: Curio Black Glasses, 1$L (In Store, upstairs. Some dollarbie/free hairs up there too! --> To Curio!
Boots: Mentine Pirate Ankle Boots in Field, 0$L (Subscribo Gift!) --> To Mentine!

 The skirt comes with a matching tank, same pattern.
Styling:
Hair: Discord EIJI Special Color Group Set in Black & Brown, 0$L (Group Gift, and I think it's unisex. Includes a black & grey version) --> To Discord!
Hoodie: Acid & Mala Snow Hoodie, 0$L (Group Gift in Store) --> To Acid & Mala!
Skirt: Discord Ken Sui Female, 0$L (Group Gift instore. Has a matching tank & belt) --> To Discord!
Backpack: Needful Things Cupcake Backpack Gift, 0$L (In Store) --> To Needful Things!
Bracelet: Discord Group Limit Bracelet, 0$L (Group Gift in Store) --> To Discord!

I was going for sexy-80's-fairy-princess meets Madonna. Haha, kidding.

Styling:
Hair: Exile Kelly in Ash, 0$L (In Store, men's styles available too!) --> To Shine & Exile!
Outfit: Emery's Call Me! Set, includes armbands and socks, 0$L (In Store, upstairs.) --> To Emery!
Wings: Wishbox Dusk Wings, 0$L (In Store) --> To Wishbox!



 Both dresses come with socks, and their on the table by the couches right when you TP into Emery.
Styling 1:
Hair: White Well 34D in Brown, 1$L (In Store) --> To White Well!
Outfit: Emery Rock & Glam Dress #4, 0$L (In Store) --> To Emery!
Styling 2:
Hair: White Well 39D in Brown, 1$L (In Store) --> To White Well!
Outfit: Emery Rock & Glam Dress #8, 0$L (In Store, includes socks and a second style of skirt) --> To Emery!

 This skin, is fantasy yes, but feee-nohm-ah-nol. Phenomenal, that is.
Styling:
Hair: White Well 41D in Brown, 1$L (In Store) --> To White Well!
Skin: The Plastik Milana in Luna (deco) Tone and Rome makeup, 0$L (Lucky Board) --> To The Plastik!
Eyes: The Plastik Milana eye in Charm, 0$L (Lucky Board, in pack with skins) --> To The Plastik!
Top: The Plastik Eye of the Tiger Short Sweater, 0$L (Lucky Board) --> To The Plastik!

Sexy identical twin me's. Hahah.
Styling 1:
Hair: White Well 57D in Brown, 1$L (In Store) --> To White Well!
Bra: World Wide Industries Snowflake Bra, 0$L (In Store) --> To WWI!


Styling 2:
Hair: White Well 57D in Brown, 1$L (In Store) --> To White Well! 
Bra: World Wide Industries Bat Bra, 0$L (Subscribo Gift) --> To WWI!

I really like the belly ring, I've never seen one so detailed before.
Styling:
Hair: BB Simple pony with bangs in Brunette, 0$L (Group Gift!! Yay 50 members!)
Outfit: Wicked Tattoos Exposed Outfit, 0$L (In Store. Comes with the Nipple and Belly rings, too. The store has a safe game, where you try to guess the combination, and a matching game, both give freebies!) --> To Wicked Tattoos!

Some single pieces worn with the Wicked Tattoo Exposed Outfit's Jeans (info in the last photo):
Styling 1:
Hair: CIC Sadira II recolored by moi, 0$L (Group Gift in store)--> To C.I.C.!

Top: Tyranny Designs Jersey Lump, 0$L (Chimney Hunt Gift, probably won't be there much longer) --> To Tyranny Designs!

Styling 2:
Hair: White Well 17a recolored by moi, 1$L (In Store) --> To White Well!
Top: Roosters Blue Sunday Jersey, 0$L (In Store, has a red one too! Unisex!) --> To Rooster's!

Styling 3:
Hair: White Well 34D recolored by moi, 1$L (In Store) --> To White Well!
Top: Unique Moonsoo Mia Corset in Gold Chinese Silk, 0$L (In Store, the room with the lucky chairs. Comes with simple black pants, as well) --> To UM!

Styling 4:
Hair: White Well 59D recolored by moi, 1$L (In Store) --> To White Well!
Top: Emery Survive Hoodie for Men, 0$L (In Store, unisex) --> To Emery!

Styling:
Hair: White Well 57D recolored by moi, 1$L (In Store) --> To White Well!
Dress: Ivalde Kari Dress in Pink, 0$L (Subscribo Gift) --> To Ivalde/L'Abel!


Styling:
Hair: White Well 39D recolored by moi, 1$L (In Store) --> To White Well!
Dress: -L'Abel- Vivvike Black Skirt, 0$L (Subscribo Gift) --> To Ivalde/L'Abel!


** Ivalde/L'Abel have a lucky chair, and a pack of freebies for young avs, under 30 days, here.


Told you it was a lot, haha. And I just got some killer new info, so next post really soon.

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