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!!

❤❤❤
amira c

I worked a little on the Burning Hearts Hunt (BHH for short. Had to get to 18 for Blacklace <3) and am finishing up what all we found yesterday. Info for the BHHunt is here: http://burningheartshunt.blogspot.com/
and the SAH is here: http://fashionartsl.blogspot.com/2010/01/sah-hints.html

Here's the loot:

Love the bandages under the dress... it just works for me :)
Styling 1:
Hair: Calla Allium in Coffee Bean Highlights, 0$L (In Urban Shoppers Store, in bag called Shopping Bag TQ #13) --> To Calla!
Dress: Alexohol Gaga Dress, 0$L (Music for the Soul Hunt) --> To Alexohol!
Bandages: K2K Body Bandage, 0$L (In Store) --> To K2K!
Bracelets: Concrete Flowers Rainbow Shag Bands, 0$L (In Store, upstairs!) --> To Concrete Flowers!
Shoes: [AV] Vlodovic Rainbow Special, 0$L (SAH Hunt) --> To AV!
Pose: [CheerNo] P1, 0$L (SAH Hunt) --> To Casa CheerNo!
Mirror: Icarus Home & Lighting Ornate Mirror, 0$L (BHH Gift)
Lamp: Icarus Home & Lighting Ebony Floor Lamp, 0$L (SLDGTH Gift. No, I have no idea what that stands for. But it comes with two wall lamps (single and double), a ceiling light, and a table light, too. The gift is boxed in a little santa hat :) --> To Icarus!
Styling 2:
Hair: Calla Allium in Coffee Bean Highlights, 0$L (In Urban Shoppers Store, in bag called Shopping Bag TQ #13) --> To Calla!
Bra: Alexohol Burning Heart Bra, 0$L (BHH Gift, has matching panties, and a pair of boxers! :) --> To Alexohol!
Jeans: NILS Island Torn Mid Jeans for Men, 0$L (BHH Gift, Unisex, I love them on me, and there's a girl's dress too, red) --> To NILS!
Shoes: Baiastice Female Walk Me Down in Red, 0$L (SAH Hunt) --> To Baiastice!
Pose/Heart: [PURRpose] "I Love You Heart" (worn), 0$L (BHH Gift) --> To Purrpose!

My editing was a little flubbed, the pose is super cute in world :)
Pose: [PURRpose] "Love" Group Pose, 0$L (BHH Gift- Subscribo has an adorable couple's pose as the join giftie!) --> To Purrpose!
Styling L: ... is for the way you look at me....
Hair: Calla Allium in Coffee Bean Highlights, 0$L (In Urban Shoppers Store, in bag called Shopping Bag TQ #13) --> To Calla!
Swim: [AV] Vintage Bikini in Violet, 0$L (Lucky Board) --> To AV!

Styling O: ... is for the only one I see....
Hair: Calla Allium in Coffee Bean Highlights, 0$L (In Urban Shoppers Store, in bag called Shopping Bag TQ #13) --> To Calla!
Swim: Kastle Rock Couture Skullz Bikini, 0$L (Curse of the Black Pearl Hunt Gift- includes men's pants and a jolly roger tee) --> To KR!


Styling V: ... is for very very, extraordinary....
Hair: Calla Allium in Coffee Bean Highlights, 0$L (In Urban Shoppers Store, in bag called Shopping Bag TQ #13) --> To Calla!
Lingerie:~Blacklace~ Velvet Night Corset Lingerie, 0$L (BHH- will do close ups :) --> To Alphamale/Blacklace!

Styling E: ... is for everything that I adore....
Hair: Calla Allium in Coffee Bean Highlights, 0$L (In Urban Shoppers Store, in bag called Shopping Bag TQ #13) --> To Calla!
Swim: Free Speerit Micro Amethyst Bikini, 1$L (In Store, past tree- those awesome skins are still there!!) --> To Free Speerit!


Close up/Better view of the Blacklace & Alphamale gifties!
Styling:
Hair: Calla Allium in Coffee Bean Highlights, 0$L (In Urban Shoppers Store, in bag called Shopping Bag TQ #13) --> To Calla!
Lingerie:~Blacklace~ Velvet Night Corset Lingerie, 0$L (BHH)
Outfit: Alphamale Promotional Gitft for Burning Hearts, 0$L (Part of the BHH Gift)  --> To Alphamale/Blacklace!

Some single pieces:
Click for a bigger pic, I'm loving this free shoes thing <3
Styling for All:
Hair: Calla Allium in Coffee Bean Highlights, 0$L (In Urban Shoppers Store, in bag called Shopping Bag TQ #13) --> To Calla!
Jeans/Capris/Shorts: The Plastik Virgos Shorts/Pants/Capris in Vintage, 0$L (In Store, the black gift box to the right)
Styling 1:
Top: Alexohol Men's Headphone tee, 0$L (Music for the Soul Hunt) --> To Alexohol!
Shoes: *Deviant Designs* Retro Gogo in Red, 0$L (Midnight Mania!! :) --> To Deviant Designs! 
Styling 2:
Top: Alexohol Paw Print Zip Up, 0$L (40 Below Hunt) --> To Alexohol!
Shoes: Lemania Indigo Designs Red Heart Emitting Pumps, 0$L (SAH) --> To LI!
Styling 3:
Top: Alexohol Sweater Combo Pack in Black (Open Version), 0$L (60L Sunday Item! Includes closed, and one buttoned versions too) --> To Alexohol!
Socks: Zenith Star Socks, 0$L (In Store) --> To Zenith!
Styling 4:
Top: Amanda's Fashion Promo Tee, Satisfaction, 0$L (In Store- There's also Da Bitch, The Rules, and Yes& No- so funny ahah) --> To Amanda's Fashion!
Boots: Reek! Autumn Boots in Navy, 0$L (SAH Gift, men's version included) --> To Reek!
Bangles: [AV] Solero Romantic IV Bangles, 0$L (In Store) --> To AV!
Styling 5:
Top: OuTRage! Big in Japan Graphic Tee in Green, 0$L (Urban Shoppers Candy Cane Hunt- won't be there much longer! Includes a red one too!) --> To Outrage!
Boots: Reek! Autumn Boots in Navy, 0$L (SAH Gift, men's version included) --> To Reek!
Styling 6:
Top: Paddy's Tutti Frutti Cardigan in Heliotrope, 0$L (Subscribo Gift) --> To Paddy's!
Shoes: B! Shoes CDS in Pink, 0$L (Midnight Mania!!) --> To B! Shoes!
Styling 7:
Top: RKG "The Shop" DJ's Girl Short Shirt in Pink, 0$L (In Store, look at the wall to your left) --> To RKG!
Shoes: B! Shoes CDS in Pink, 0$L (Midnight Mania!!) --> To B! Shoes!

Full on Outfits:
Click for a bigger image... Most of this is from Thalia, and there's more, I just don't have the time or the patience to do all of it *blushes*
Styling 1:
All Shown: Free Speerit 1000 Kisses Outfit, 1$L (In Store, past tree- those awesome skins are still there!!) --> To Free Speerit!
Styling 2:
All Shown: *DollyRock* Delight2010 in Green, 0$L (In Store, probably just today! Includes a version with no hearts) --> To DollyRock!
Styling 3-6:
All Shown: *Thalia*, 0$L (In Store Group Gifts!) --> To Thalia!
Styling 7:
Gown: Prim & Pixel Codie Midnight Gown, 0$L (Subscribo Giftie)
Styling 8:
Gown: Free Speerit Sonia Gown, 1$L (In Store, past tree- those awesome skins are still there!!) --> To Free Speerit!
Skin: *CUPCAKES (*squee!*)  Diamond Copper Tone in Drunk Makeup, 0$L (January Group Gift, join while it's free!! In my profile or search Cupcakes!)
Styling 8:
Gown: [AV] Vlodovic Basic Babydoll in Teal, 1$L (In Store) --> To AV!
Skin: *CUPCAKES (*squee!*)  Diamond Copper Tone in Hungover Makeup, 0$L (January Group Gift, join while it's free!! In my profile or search Cupcakes!)
No offense Robin Wright Penn, but this looks just like you in The Private Lives of Pippa Lee. Lmaoooo!


Some Updates:

Forgot to mention yesterday, Concrete Flowers has tons of tees and gestures and stuff upstairs for 1$L or less :)  --> To Concrete Flowers!

*Thalia* has like, 25 group gifts in her store. We showed you a few yesterday, but there's seriously a ton, and an MM board and a Lucky Chair. :) --> To Thalia!

CUPCAKES, who you all know I adore, has removed the group join fee for ONE WEEK! It's normally 250L, so get in while you can, I had to pay, sadly. She sends/sets out freebs all the time, it's really worth it. She just sent one out five minutes after I wrote this, haha. Hungover & Drunk versions of her new skin line, Diamonds! <3 it haha!

Gentlemen, Hoorenbeek is having a sale! It's one of my favorite places for men's fashions, always well made with so many details, like prim iPod ear buds draped out of the pocket :) Some of their most popular fashions are only 200L! --> To Hoorenbeek!

PixelDolls sent out a  175$L Gift Card in their MM Board, it was at 174/200 when I checked. --> To Pixel Dolls!

I know I mentioned this yesterday, the Rock Me Amadeus 50L box, it has 50 new released or unreleased items from their store for 50L, it's by the dollarbie wall. --> To RMA!

Annnnd if you're in the market for new poses, Striking Pose (one of my fave posers, they base the fat packs off of celebs :) has marked down one new pose back to 50% off, it's called  Innocent Love. Also, if you join the subscribo they have like, 15 members-only poses at 1L. You have to be in the subscribo for 2 days to get them though. --> To Striking Poses!

AOHARU is having a 50% off sale OMG! Hahaha, that's where you'll find me today :)

Lastly, I'm sorry my posts have been so messy lately. Blogger likes to stick random spaces in everywhere and take them out of other places and move my pictures around. I'm trying to keep up.
<3<3
amira

Apparently, LL isn't happy just converting our RL money into pixel bucks, so they're charging
 to post free/cheap items on XStreet, which in my opinion is bull pucky! Absolutely ridiculous. Read the full story here at LL's Blog.
Anyways, due to that change, I've decided to post some of my favorite free XStreet items for you all!

Paris Metro Leather and Sheer Gown in Black


Edge Grafica 37 Bracelet
Sculpt 3 Prim Plush Chair from Mesh Prefab
Sculpt Plush Chair from Mesh Prefabs Version 2
Sculpt Plush Lounger from Mesh Prefabs
Luxury Dream House 1.65  

Runo Runo Tee Tee
Runo Runo Black Sateen Undies
SK Japanese Beachhouse


All poses (except for the furniture ones) are from the following pack:
$D- Street Diva's Modeling Pose Pack



And a few more things you might be interested in:
Set of 7 Eyelashes
Hermony Unisex Wristbands (Badass!)\
THRILLER DANCE (SL STAPLE!)

Compared to XStreet's massive marketplace, this is almost nothing, but it's a few things I've picked up here and there. I'll probably be doing more XStreet posts later on, especially when the news comes out that freebies will be charged... And if anyone has any news on that, please comment or IM me, I'd like to stay up to date.

<3 <3
Amira

Yeehaw!!

First, Nardcotix is having a sale, 20-60% off. Look around the store for red & green signs.
--> To Nardcotix!

Also, Glitterati (one of the best pose stores in Sl, especially for couples or familys. Or... well you know, heh.) has some freebie couples poses out in their store, so cute. I couldn't get the pictures to load and I didn't have anyone who could pose at moment, so you'll have to see for yourself :)  --> To Glitterati!

Pididdle just released two really cute tops, and I love them, and cause they're so nice they put one color of each top for only 1$L, yay! Also, a freebie in the store, left of the front door, this awesome tat and bracelet. See it, love it, grab it! --> To Pididdle!


SWIM, home of super sexy bikinis in a variety of styles offers this freebie for the month of January in their store. It has a men's and woman's version. To buy, click the tiny pink and blue circles at the bottom left of the board, pink for women's and blue for men.  Also, they have an XStreet only bundle here, for just 5$L.  --> To SWIM!



And to wrap it up, some pics of the skybox I sent out earlier as a group giiiiiiift :)


<3<3
Amira

On a whim, I decided to check out Rock Me Amadeaus, knowing they had a really full dollarbie wall. (They still do!) What I didn't expect was finding a freebie in almost every shop of Palamos Island! And some really big names, too. Check it, yo:

Styling:
Hair: Magika Duffy in Blonde B, 0$L (In Store, flat on floor beside color demos & store logo. Has all colors!)
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Magika%20Land/137/102/21
Skin: *CUPCAKES Lovespell in Honey, 0$L (Group Lucky Board gift, group is 100L to join)
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Cupcakes/134/209/22
Shape: Minettes- Melon Shake, 1$L (In Store)
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Palamos%20Island%201/167/243/25
Top: *Fishy Strawberry* Amadeus Tee, 0$L (In Store)


Pants: Rock Me Amadeus Drop Side Pants in Black, 1$L (In Store, right of entrance. Pack includes Black, Blue, Cyan, Emerald, Green, Pink, & Purple. Don't forget to tap the MM Board & see all the other dollarbies- they're all multi color packs of super hot stuff)


Boots: **(nova) Suede Ankle Boots in Plum, 0$L (Subscribo Gift, comes with hat and belt!)

http://slurl.com/secondlife/Palamos%20Island%201/203/87/23

Pose: Me! "The Beat in My Head"

Oooo eee! Sexeh mamma.

Styling:

Hair: Magika Flow in Blonde B, 0$L (In Store, flat on floor beside color demos & store logo. Has all colors!)

http://slurl.com/secondlife/Magika%20Land/137/102/21

Skin: *CUPCAKES Lovespell in Honey, 0$L (Group Lucky Board gift, group is 100L to join)

http://slurl.com/secondlife/Cupcakes/134/209/22

Shape: Homemade.

Top: Berries Inc. "Sweet Fruit" Tank, 0$L (In Store)

http://slurl.com/secondlife/Palamos%20Island%201/149/14/23

Leggings: *League* Metallic Shine Leggings in LE Gold (Subscribo Giftie)

http://slurl.com/secondlife/Palamos%20Island%201/119/176/23

Hat, Belt Boots: **(nova) Suede Ankle Boots, Hat & Belt in Plum, 0$L (Subscribo Gift)

http://slurl.com/secondlife/Palamos%20Island%201/170/202/23

Lolli: Needful Things Wonderland Lolli in Plum (Subscribo Gift)

http://slurl.com/secondlife/Palamos%20Island%201/100/205/24

Styling:

Sarong: *BOOM* Summer Sarong in White, 0$L (In Store)

http://slurl.com/secondlife/Palamos%20Island%201/84/52/23

Bikini: Ibizarre Allie Bikini, 0$L (In Store, also check the subscribo's history, a purple-blue long sweater lies in wait :)

http://slurl.com/secondlife/Palamos%20Island%201/168/8/23

Nails: Candy Nail Diagonal French in Black & Pink, 0$L (In Store)

http://slurl.com/secondlife/Palamos%20Island%201/189/27/23

Usually, I'm not one for patterns, but I love this little dress!

Styling:

Bikini: Ibizarre Summer Dress, 0$L (In Store, also check the subscribo's history, a purple-blue long sweater lies in wait :))

http://slurl.com/secondlife/Palamos%20Island%201/168/8/23

Nails: Candy Nail Diagonal French in Black & Pink, 0$L (In Store)

http://slurl.com/secondlife/Palamos%20Island%201/189/27/23

I adore this picture. I think it's SO cute.

Styling: 

Lingerie: *BabyDoll* Pink Lace Baby Doll, 0$L (In Store. Comes with G-String, Crotchless G-String, Baby Doll Top and Stockings, all sheer :)

http://slurl.com/secondlife/Palamos%20Island%201/99/244/23

Sofa: +grasp+ Sofa 1, 0$L (In Store. Comes with a two-seater and a three seater. Love it!)

http://slurl.com/secondlife/Palamos%20Island%201/185/13/23

Pose: By me!

Sexy sexy! I love well detailed lingerie.

Styling:

Hair: Magika Road in Blonde B, 0$L (In Store, flat on floor beside color demos & store logo. Has all colors!)

http://slurl.com/secondlife/Magika%20Land/137/102/21

Lingerie: Indrya Originals Collette in Black and White, 0$L (In Store. It's named "Limited Edition Gift", so I'd step on it, cause it's truely beautiful. It includes the garters, bra, thong and stockings)

http://slurl.com/secondlife/Palamos%20Island%201/169/53/23

Trampolines are super fun. Cause everyone bounces on trampolines indoors in front of a window while partially undressed.

Styling:

Tees 1,2,3: Kim Bodysuits and Fashion Gifts, 0$L (All tees in one pack. In Store. They come on all layers & unisex, too)

http://slurl.com/secondlife/Palamos%20Island%201/66/240/23

Tee 4: Barcode Anchor Opening Gift, 0$L (In Store, pretty sure it's unisex. It would look pretty hot on a guy.)

http://slurl.com/secondlife/Palamos%20Island%201/183/246/25

Boxers: Luck, Inc Boxers in White and Black, 0$L (In Palamos Store. Not sure about main store, but this SLURL works. You can't see it well in the pic, but the textures are really detailed)

http://slurl.com/secondlife/Palamos%20Island%201/197/60/23

Undies: Blow-Up Black and White Panties, 0$L (In Mainstore. Intended for under their adorable skirts, but I like em on their own too, slumberparty style!)

http://slurl.com/secondlife/Isle%20of%20Tharen/170/228/22

Trampoline: Mudhoney Texture-Change Trampoline, 0$L (In Store, texture change and it works! Only 10 Prims :) Oh, and while you're there, hit up the subscribo. It gives you a pink and black budoir set, so cute.)

http://slurl.com/secondlife/Sugar%20Mill%20Grove/186/47/25

In case anyone was wondering where the hell I found an entirely pink skybox, let me enlighten you. This is the Delicous Cupcakes Skybox from *Sanu. I'm mad for it. It's adorable. The carpet is cupcakes, and there's a glowy cuppy in the center of the very open layout.

See? Yay cupcakes!

Styling:

Hair: Vignette Lillian in French Vanilla, 0$L (At Vignette, an entirely free hair, shoe, ect store, and it's all very good quality.)

http://slurl.com/secondlife/Vignette/103/58/50

Top & Jeans: Cynful Crop Top in Sheer Silver & Orange Bottom in Dotsie Purple, 0$L (Subscribo Gift, just tap it!)

http://slurl.com/secondlife/Ooot%20Ooot/54/59/24

Styling:

Hair: Vignette Raquel in Platinum, 0$L (At Vignette, an entirely free hair, shoe, ect store, and it's all very good quality.)

http://slurl.com/secondlife/Vignette/103/58/50

Tops: Modd.G Aggy Cami in Blue and Pink, 0$L (In Store. Come on all layers and really cute :)

http://slurl.com/secondlife/Palamos%20Island%201/83/205/23

Annnnd....

*Sanu Delicious Cuppies Skybox, 1$L --Black Market! Boat against a rock, the only thing in it. Now if you've never been to the Black Market, enjoy. There's vendors everywhere, freebies in the boats, and it's just a generally really pretty sim.

http://slurl.com/secondlife/Citrago/198/132/62

Enjoy!

<3 <3

Amira

amira.crescendo@gmail.com

Amira Crescendo in world.