Beauty on a Budget

A relaxing day off that doesn't involve my neighbors blasting club music at 7 am! How lovely. Bahah...

And OMG new viewer! It's so ... different. I'm not sure if I like it yet.

Some sales:
Nardcotix is having a 50% off sale...
And it's Carwash Cart Sale time! Yippy skippy, all the carts have 10L sale items until March 9th! I found some freebies and dollarbies too :)
Sale at L'Abel, 50% off.

And I'll be showing ya some stuff I got in my super hectic work week as well.

Styling 1:
Hair: Laqroki Camellia in Ash Blonde, 0$L (In Hair Shop. Previously blogged!)
Skin: CHIC Inc. Babette with Purple Stars (Skin Fair Special), 10L (At Carwash! Comes with a bikini :)
Lingerie: **Lovelace 2010 <3 Neopolitan Giftset, 0$L (In Store) --> To Love Lace!
Shoes: Mudhoney Shoes on the Floor, 10$L (Carwash!)
Pose: Posies "And..", 1$L (Carwash, though I'm sure it's in the mainstore too. In a 1L box of poses for the week)

Styling 2:
Hair: Laqroki Camellia in Ash Blonde, 0$L (In Hair Shop. Previously blogged!)

Skin: Je*Republic Dujuan in Light, with Freckles, 1$L (In Store) --> To Je Republic!

Lingerie: **Lovelace 2010 <3 ParfaitGiftset, 0$L (Check Subscribo History) --> To Love Lace!
Pose: Posies "Wind Me", 1$L (Carwash, though I'm sure it's in the mainstore too. In a 1L box of poses for the week)

Styling 3:
Hair: Laqroki Camellia in Ash Blonde, 0$L (In Hair Shop. Previously blogged!)

Skin: Je*Republic Elf Skin in Flower, 1$L (In Store) --> To Je Republic!

Dress: Dorothy Lace Dress in Black, 0$L (Group Gift in store)  --> To Je Republic!
Pose: Posies "Take My Hand", 1$L (Carwash, though I'm sure it's in the mainstore too. In a 1L box of poses for the week)

Styling 4:
Hair: Laqroki Camellia in Ash Blonde, 0$L (In Hair Shop. Previously blogged!)

Skin: Je*Republic Joanna in Fairy, 1$L (In Store) --> To Je Republic!

Top/Boxers: Hate This Basic Beater Sig2010, Boxers Sig2010, 0$L (Carwash, probably main store too. There's a girls box with panties and a shorter tank :)
Pose: Posies "AE F6", 1$L (Carwash, though I'm sure it's in the mainstore too. In a 1L box of poses called 'Posies Female Starter Poses')

Styling 4:
Hair: Laqroki Camellia in Ash Blonde, 0$L (In Hair Shop. Previously blogged!)

Skin: Body Heat Skin Caitlyn in Light, 0$L (Carwash- probably mainstore too. Includes eyes & shape (couldn't get the skirt to fit it right though, so this one is my own :/)

Outfit: Butterfly Effectz Oh Baby Blue, 10$L (Carwash Sale!)
Pose: Posies "AE F3", 1$L (Carwash, I'm sure it's in the mainstore too. In a 1L box of poses called 'Posies Female Starter Poses')

Seperates!

Styling for All:
Skin: my own Laqroki Blondie ❤
Hair: Laqroki Camellia in Ash Blonde, 0$L (In Hair Shop. Previously blogged!)
Shorts with Cuffs: Moonshine LoRise Denim Shorts, 0$L (In Store's Ladie's Gift Box) --> To MS!
Jeans: Moonshine LoRise Checker Jean, 0$L (In Store's Men's Gift Box) --> To MS!
Pose: Posies "SW Pose", 1$L (Carwash, I'm sure it's in the mainstore too. In a 1L box of poses called 'Posies Female Starter Poses')

Top 1: Hasi's Sexy Tank in Pink, 0$L (Carwash- Includes Nougat and Turquoise ones!)
Top 2: P.S. Style Zipper Hoodie in Blue, 1$L (In Store, 3 Floor) --> To PS Style!
Top 3: Moonshine Retro Hoodie Stranger, 0$L (In Store's Men's Gift Box) --> To MS!
Top 4: L'Abel Ulla Shirt in Lavender, 0$L (Subscribo Gift, includes 5 colors total) --> To Ivalde & L'Abel!
Top 5: **Trubble** St Patricks PJ Tank, 1$L (In Store! Has matching panties) --> To Trubble!
Top 6: [Miseria] Koi Koi in Red & Gold, 0$L (Red Packet Hunt!)
Top 7: Rock Me Amadeus Fluffy Top in Rose, 1$L (In Store. Includes 5 colors total) --> To RMA!
Top 8: Modd.G RPH Tiger Printed Puff Top in Orange, 0$L (Red Packet Hunt)



Lastly, some places that I've found that have 30 days or under gifts... If any of you readers know of some, please let me know, I'd like to add to it :)

• Deviant Designs
• Flavor!
• Ivalde
• Snatch
• PeeBox
• Trubble
• elymode

 Annnnd that's about it. Playing around in the HQ for a while if anyone would like to join me.

OH, still accepting and hoping for design challenges so BRING IT!!

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amira c

Hello ladies and gents!! Sorry again about the decrease in posts, it's so hard to keep up with everything.

A reminder:: Everything in the HQ is 10L or less until WEDNESDAY, which is my next day off.

Super excited about the red packet hunt, I will tell you which store things are from but finding the packet is up to you :) Sadly, there aren't hints out for this hunt, but it wasn't too hard. I got to the 15th packet and the last three (all in Existence, which is where the hunt ends/organizers are) I'll try to finish it up tomorrow.

My hair here is a new sale item (19L a color pack) from :KC: Hair.. It's called Curvy :) Also, I'm wearing Dutch Touch's V-Day Group Gift Lashes, if you can see em at all.

Styling 1:
Dress: !Ohmai Basics One Piece in Blank, 0$L (In Store, all her "Basics" in white are free!) --> To Ohmai!
Necklace: P! PeaceNow Necklace, 0$L (In Store) --> To Pink Inc!
Stockings: <3 LoveLace 2010 Garter & Stockings, 0$L (In Subscribo History!) --> To Love Lace!
Shoes: [Surf Couture] Spring Fling Wedges in Valentine, 0$L (Group/Subscribo Gift!) --> To SC!

Styling 2:
Skin/Brows: MY UGLY DOROTHY 3-3 Skin & Fine Brows, 0$L (Red Packet Hunt!)
Hair: couverture The First Hair in Black A, 0$L (Red Packet Hunt)
Earrings: [glow] studio Earrings in Passion, 0$L (Red Packet Hunt)
Dress: [thedollhouse] Withered Willamina, 0$L (Subscribo Join Gift) --> To Dollhouse!
Shoes: Duboo Super Market Shoes, sp 2, 0$L (Red Packet Hunt!)


Styling 3:
Dress: !Ohmai Lantern Dress, 0$L (Red Packet Hunt) --> To Ohmai!
Necklace/Bracelet: >alamood< Chinese Luck Necklace & Bracelet, 0$L (Red Packet Hunt)
Shoes: Black Spiked Prim Foot Stilettos, 0$L (At Vinyl Cafe!) --> To Vinyl Cafe!


Styling 4:
Outfit: [W&B] Lesley Playsuit in Red Packet, 0$L (Red. Packet.)
Necklace: ::Happy Finds:: Tiger Dance Necklace, 0$L (Red Packet!)
Stockings: !Ohmai Red Packet Hunt Tights, 0$L (Red Packet Hunt) --> To Ohmai!
Shoes: Duh! Woman's Emerald Moccasins, 0$L (In Store) --> To Duh!
Pose/Props: rbcg Chinese Takeout & Chopsticks, 0$L (Reddddd Packet)

Styling 5:
Dress:Aurora Shop Slip Dress in Red, 0$L (Red Packet- includes a longer, smooth skirt as well)

Styling 6:
Top: tomoto, Blouse Chinoise Rouge, 0$L (Red Packet)
Leggings: Tee*fy Red Packet Leggings, 0$L (Obvious. They're koi on the legs :)



More pretty lacy things & tops later, after work. -.-


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amira

So sorry about my recent lapse in posts, I'm working on it though, I assure you.

To make it up to you I'm having everything in the HQ only 10$L or LESS!! This includes all of my designs, hair, home, & textures.

Loooooveeee ya!

Amira

Sooooooo Xerim challenged me again with a challenge she thought I would hate- Lady Gaga's outfit from Just Dance, you know the one, disco ball bra & short skirty thing? I accepted, though I'm not a huge fan of Gaga as anyone can see if they mention her to me :)

Anyways, going up in the HQ a little later... only 45$L! Oh, and it's on all layers & a combined layer. I can't stand when I have to take off mah tats for an outfit -.-

Me & X with our Glitterati Disco Ballllls::

XStreet. HQ.



Valentine's Sales at Pididdle & Cupcakes! Doooo it!


More later,

Okay, today was a hunt at My Precious and one at Bliss Couture... Thanks Alivea!

Now, the My Precious one is a bit confusing... there are 7 boxes (I think... I idiotically deleted the NC) and each box has a hint to the next. The only one I didn't find is the Alienbear one, I'm lost. If you need help lemme know! --> To My Precious!
The Bliss Couture one has 5 gifts according to the note, but I found 1-5 and one labeled 9. I've pictured most of the gifts below, but there was also a tee for men that reads "I love my GF" on the back. Yay men's stuff too! --> To Bliss!
Anyways, these are the gifts. Also, some group gifts, freebs and dollarbies... and something from meeeee below :) XStreet. HQ. 15$L in the HQ til  Valentines!

On to free-ness!



Styling 1:
Hair: (Posh) Superficial 2 in Scarlet, 0$L (Part of the V-Day Gift Pack @ the HoPo Sim, yay!) --> To Posh @ HoPo!
Skin: Black &Blue Alexxis Skin in Pink Love (Fair), 0$L (In Store) --> To B&B!
Dress: Entre Mares Poker Face Dress, 0$L (My Precious Hunt Gift)
Bracelet: *Bliss Couture* Bangle, 0$L (Bliss Lovers Hunt)

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amira 

Okay, better now. A new release by me! Sleek in ICE BLUE, only 45L in mah HQ!
Also, group gift went out today! Whoot!

Oh, and anything that's from the I <3 Originals Fair, it opens on the 8th, and goes til the 14th. Super cool, I love event-based shopping malls. It just makes things fun! --> To The Fair! *Post 2-8*!
Now, when you visit, be sure to check out all of the cool designers who are supporting the cause. Let's face it, stealing is wrong. So go designers!


Styling 1:
Skin/Clothing/Hair: [Lemania Indigo] My Heart, 0$L (Subscribo Gift) --> To LI!
Umbrella: Weather! or Not? Starhuntbrella, 0$L (I<3 Originals Fair)
Nose: RKG Kiss On the Nose!, 0$L (Subscribo Gift) --> To RKG!
Booties: !Sweeter than Candy Ankle Boots in Burgundy, 0$L (Subscribo Gift) --> To STC!
Pose: Striking Poses Doris Day Pose, 1$L for subscribo members (In Store) --> To SP!

I'm feeling really good about the blog!! I'll have another new outfit for you all tomorrow, another group gift, and I'll probably attempt to finish SAH for you too :)

Anyways, check this out. Yesterday I asked in group if anyone had a Project-Runway style design challenge for me. My friend Xerim gave me one. Design based on a card or board game. CHALLENGE ACCEPTED! And finished, haha. This is what I came up with:

*Click for a close up*

It's poker themed, card ruffles, poker chip necklace and dice bracelet (I'm pretty sure dice aren't used in poker, but it seemed to fit the card theme, so I did it.)  Anyways, it has tons of options, and is only 45L. On XStreet & in the HQ. Onward to freebies!!

Also, now that the flickr horror is over (reaching 70% of my allowed monthly usage eeek!) I'll be keeping it simple at 5 outfits/poses a picture. That way, they're large enough for you to see (and you can click to see em larger), and I'm saving space.

These poses are from Behavior Body in the Baiastice store's mall. They were 10L a fatpack, though she seems to move a lot... maybe it's just me.


Styling 1:
Hair: [LeeZu!] La Vie En Fleur Hair in Blonde, 0-1L in store, previously blogged
Skin: A Piece of Candy Misha 21, 0$L (February 3rd Subscribo Gift) --> To APoC!
Outfit: *elymode* Shorties Jumper in Teal & Lilac, 0$L (Subscribo) --> To Elymode!
Boots: ::Duh!:: Women's Pirate Boots in Purple, 0$L (In Store, includes black, red, teal & pink too!) --> To Duh!
Tiara: :::Sn@tch:: Pretty Princess Tiara in Pink, 0$L (Valentines Bazaar!) --> To Snatch @ V-Bazaar!







Yay!! Anymore design challenges? BRING IT ONNNN!! IM or NC :)

Also, there's 50% off sales at Sn@tch & =hoot= @ HoPo! Snatch is including the already marked down stuff, whoooo!

And, I've set up the group so everyone has two option  s for their tag- Budget Beauty & Beauty. Any suggestions for more?

Keepin it simple, one pic, cause the new season of Lost just started and I'm like, MEGA excited. Sooo, simple. One pic.

As always, click for a bigger better image!! I know it's getting kinda tough with the whole flickr-hates-me-thing, so if you want to see something in world or a better pic, just holler :)
Styling 1:
Hair: (Posh) Superficial in Midnight & Pink Passion, 0$L (In Store Valentines Gift) --> To Posh!
Outfit: *Thalia* Heart Breaker, 0$L (Group Gift In Store) --> To Thalia!
Belly Ring: *Phoebe* Belly Bar Silver Dragon, 0$L (Subscribo Gift) --> To Phoebe!
Shoes: Deviant Designs Voodoo Dolly in Purple, 0$L (Group Gift)

Doncha love it? I do. I love it.

HWH= Heat Wave Hunt. Did a little of it today :)
M4TS= Music For the Soul Hunt

News:
Lacie Cakes has one item in each section marked down to 10L.
Pcardi Ashi Body shop has one collection of skins marked down to 15L each or 200 for a fatpack.
Rock Me Amadeus has a pack of laced color shorts in 5 or 6 colors as a dollarbie right now.


New HQ!! --> To BB HQ!!

That last one... just wow. It's like 60's flashback bam bam.
Styling 1:
Hair: Hairy Situations Cookie in Nutmeg, 0$L (In Store New Release gift) --> To Hairy Situations!
Necklace: [BedlaM] Caged Heart Necklace, 0$L (Group Gift, In Store) --> To Bedlam!
Jacket: ::Temptation:: Feerie Coat in Blue, 0$L (Subscribo Gift) --> To Temptation!
Shorts: Insatiable Fashions Shorts in Industrial, 0$L (HWH Gift)  --> To IF!
Shoes: Heart & Sole Tied in Sienna, 0$L (MM Board) --> To H&S!
Pins: Loka Designs Funky Thigh Buttons, 0$L (M4TS) --> To Loka!
Tats: Joe's Ink Moondrop Tattoo, 0$L (In Store) --> To Joe's Ink!

BB officially has a headquarters! Come and visit, throw a few lindens in my tip jar, and check out the little things I have for sale, YAY! :)


BEAUTY ON A BUDGET HQ!!


Also, check out AQUA, they have tons of dollarbies out right now, will post tomorrow! <3



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