Shelby's Finds #66

Skin: Lara Hurley - Christy Catwa Applier (Midtone)
Comes in all skin tones, two types of freckles, 10 lipsticks layers, 5 eyeshadows and a mole layer.

Hair: Oleander - Oz v2 (Naturals)

Eyes: Buzzeri - Glacier Eyes (Albino)

Dress: Reverie - Dream On (Blue)
Comes in 5 standard avatar sizes L - XXS

Pose & Flower Prop: BellePoses - Spring Girl 4

Head: Catwa - Destiny @ Mesh Body Addicts Fair LM TBA
MBA Fair opens August 1st!

Body: Maitreya
Hands: Slink - Gestures

Decor Items 
Pergola Set: Bee Designs - Madison Pergola @ Hello Tuesday 50% off!
Cat: Reverie - Witchcraft Wannabe Gacha (Street Cat Grey)
Sunflowers: Little Branch - Sunflower Cluster
Poppies: Little Branch - Red Poppies Field
Trees: Little Branch - Cypress Oak 4 Seasons

Shelby's Finds #60

"Every Summer has a Story!" -Unknown

What I'm Wearing
Skin: Pumec - Lucia for Catwa Mesh Heads (March)
Includes default skin, 2 push up tattoo layers, Catwa HUD and Body HUD
There is also a special gift version of the Lucia skin for FREE on the MP here!

Hair: Truth - Unicorn Gacha (Atalia)  @ The Epiphany
Fitted mesh hair in 9 color HUDs

Eyes: Buzzeri - Glacier Gacha (Angel)

Outfit: The Annex - Judy Jumper (Yellow) @ The Seasons Story
Available in Maitreya & Slink Physique/Hourglass sizes; 6 color options

Jewelry Set: Astralia - Sweet Bee

Pose: Label Motion - Breakfast Pose #4

Snowcone: Toiz - At the Okinawa Gacha (#14) @ Okinawa Summer Festival

Head: Catwa - Gwen
Body: Maitreya
Hands: Slink - Casual

Decor Items
Radio: 22769 - BBQ for 2 Gacha @ Gacha Guardians
Snowcones: Toiz - At the Okinawa Gacha (#1, #2, #3 & #4) @ Okinawa Summer Festival
Table & Bench: Toiz - At the Okinawa Gacha (#5) @ Okinawa Summer Festival
Canopy: The Annex - Tailgate Party Gacha (Rare) @ Gacha Guardians
Banner: The Annex - Tailgate Party Gacha (Pennant w/ color HUD) @ Gacha Guardians
Signs: Toiz - At the Okinawa Gacha (#3 & #6) @ Okinawa Summer Festival
Snowcone Machine & Syrup: Toiz - At the Okinawa Gacha (#1 & #2) @ Okinawa Summer Festival
Building: Toiz - At the Okinawa Gacha (Rare) @ Okinawa Summer Festival
Bamboo: Little Branch - Bamboo Cluster V2 Seasons

Shelby's Finds #59

“We'd stared into the face of Death, and Death blinked first. "

 - Rick Yancey

 Skin: YS&YS - Bambi for Catwa (Tone 03) @ Shiny Shabby - Opens July 20th!
Available in 4 skintones. HUD includes 6 brow options, Clear skin layer as well as freckles/moles layers, 6 eyeshadow and 6 lipstick options.

Hair: Atelier Pepe - Natural @ Hair Fair 2016

Eyes: Buzzeri - Glacier Eyes Gacha (Angel)

Top: Zenith - Criminal Police Jacket (Khaki) @ The Epiphany

Skirt: Vinyl - May Newsboy Skirt @ Shiny Shabby - Opens July 20th!
Options include detachable belt with HUD, skirt with HUD or skirt/panties combo with HUD. Available for Maitreya, Slink Hourglass/Physique and Belleza Isis/Venus/Freya.

Boots: Zenith - Criminal Police Boots (Khaki) @ The Epiphany

Hat: Zenith - Criminal Police Hat (Khaki) @ The Epiphany

Pose: Le Poppycock - Provocatrice (Covert Action)

Motorcycle: Remarkable Oblivion - Junkyard Dogs Gacha (The Ace Rare) 

Head: Catwa - Candy
Body: Maitreya
Hands: Slink - Casual
Feet: Maitreya - High

Shelby's Finds #55

"Fishing, drawing, and music occupied my every moment. Cares I knew not, and cared naught about them." - John James Audubon

Now that Summer is upon us it's time to focus on vacations, relaxing and a little fishing! My family and I really enjoy the peace and quiet that comes with taking the boat out and spending the afternoon fishing. I hope you all have many fun outdoor adventures this Summer! ♥

What I'm Wearing
Skin: The Skinnery - Lisl for LeLutka (Honey) @ The Chapter Four
LeLutka Mesh Head applier with 4 brow options (None/Blonde/Brown/Dark)

Hair: Mina/Aphorism - Kate & Ashley Gacha (Kate Hair 01)
Rigged Mesh; features a hair & hat color change HUDs

Eyes: Buzzeri - Glacier Eyes Gacha (Angel)

Shirt: DE Designs - Betty Tank @ Mesh Body Addicts Bi-Monthly Event
Fits Maitreya, Belleza Isis/Freya, Slink Physique/Hourglass & standard avatar sizes Mesh Body Addicts opens tomorrow, July 10th!

Overalls: NoName - Coco
Fits Maitreya, Belleza, Slink and standard avatar sizes

Pose #1: Nantra - Butterflies are Free #4
Also includes butterfly prop

Pose #2: Bang! - Floor Sits #1
Sadly Bang Poses will be closing on July 15th; all items in store are 100L!

Head: LeLutka - Karin
Body: Maitreya
Hands: Slink - Casual
Feet: Slink - Flat

Decor Items
Boat: What Next - Waterfront Motor Boat
Weasel: MishMish - Red Weasel
Fishing Rod: Soy - Anywhere Fishing Rod @ Indie Teepee Gift FREE!
Backpack: Velvet Whip - Medieval Camper Backpack
Sunbeam: We're Closed - Sunbeam; FREE Group Gift @ Mainstore/ Group Join is 250L

Shelby's Finds #53

What I'm Wearing
Skin: Pumec - Joanna for LeLutka (Toffee) @ The Crossroads
Available in 4 skintones; Includes HUD for freckles or clear skin, 5 brow options and body/body parts HUD.

Hair: Entwined - Jessie @ The Crossroads
Rigged mesh

Eyes: Buzzeri - Glacier Eyes Gacha (Angel)

Outfit: Apple May Designs - Aiko Panties & Top (Black Polka) @ Summerfest '16
Includes plain or polka dot versions with lace panties; available for Maitreya, Slink Hourglass/Physique and Belleza Isis/Freya

Head: LeLutka - Karin
Body: Maitreya
Hands: Slink - Casual

Decor Items
Scarlet Creative - Nerites Gacha (Bed)
Scarlet Creative - Nerites Gacha (Small Cabinet)
Toiz - Deco Camera
8f8 - Cupcake Light (White)
Zerkalo - Stories of St. Pete Set (The Bard's Folio)
Random Matter - Hartley Deer Candle
Artisan Fantasy - Gerbara Daisy Vase
Dust Bunny - Storybook Living (White Candlestick Phone)
Zenith - Vintage Gacha 2 (Vintage Frames Rare)
Libertine - Pandora Box (Rose)
Zerkalo - Stories of St. Pete Set (The Lover's Mask)
Zerkalo - Stories of St. Pete Set (Tatiana's Letters)
Dust Bunny - Wonderlust Gacha (Ivy Apothecary Cabinet)
Dust Bunny - White Winter Gacha (Ruffle Rug)

Shelby's Finds #52

"Liberty is the breath of life to nations." ~George Bernard Shaw

For many of my fellow Countrymen this weekend is one of celebration and remembrance for the birth of our Nation. Most of us celebrate with BBQs, fun in the sun and fireworks! I knew when I saw this adorable tailgate BBQ set from The Annex it would be perfect for a 4th of July BBQ celebration! Here's wishing you all a safe and happy 4th of July!

On Shelby:
Skin: Lumae - Eirtae T4 Cola Pop (Fawn) for LeLutka @ Buy Now!
Each tone is sold separately and each comes with all body appliers
Hair: Truth - Dune @ Uber
Rigged version with color change accessory HUD
Eyes: Buzzeri - Glacier Eyes Gacha (Angel)
Dress: The Annex - Summer Dress (Pink Floral) @ Buy Now!
Standard fitmesh sizes XXS to L and Slink Physique
Jewelry Set: RealEvil Industries - Anya's Pearls
Includes bracelet, necklace & earrings; also features color and texture change HUD
Pose & Watermelon Prop: Fashiowl Poses - Watermelon Female
Head: LeLutka - Karin
Body: Maitreya
Hands: Slink - Casual

On Destany:
Hair: Dela - Faye
Bikini: NoName - Loni
Head: Catwa - Dyana
Body: Maitreya
Hands: Slink - Elegant
Pose & Donut Props: K&S - Girls 5 Part 2

On Blue
Hair: Dela - Elise
Dress: NoName - Oceana
Shoes: NoName - Nicole Sandals
Head: Catwa - Dyana
Body: Maitreya
Hands: Slink - Casual
Feet: Slink - Flat
Pose & Donut Props: K&S - Girls 5 Part 2

Decor Items 
Lawn Chairs: The Annex - Tailgate Party Gacha @ Gacha Guardians
Beer Cooler: The Annex - Tailgate Party Gacha @ Gacha Guardians
Table & all table decor: The Annex - Tailgate Party Gacha @ Gacha Guardians
Smoker: The Annex - Tailgate Party Gacha (Gift of the Guardians) @ Gacha Guardians
Banner: The Annex - Tailgate Party Gacha @ Gacha Guardians
Raw Meat Plate: 22769 - BBQ for 2 Gacha @ Gacha Guardians
Boombox: 22769 - BBQ for 2 Gacha @ Gacha Guardians 
Car: Consignment - Wax on/Wax off Convertible Gacha (Mint)
Truck: Consignment - Stepside Pick-up Gacha (Rusty Gold Rare)
Pergola: 22769 - BBQ for 2 Gacha (BBQ Party Pargola - Gift of the Guardians) @ Gacha Guardians

Shelby's Finds #50

It's a smile, it's a kiss, it's a sip of wine...it's summer!

I know I'm a little late but I wanted to share with you all some of the amazing items that were in June's Luxe Box. For those who don't know, Luxe Box is a SL exclusive subscriber type box that includes 12 exclusive items from 12 amazing designers. It's really simple to do, just follow the steps!
 • Step One: Pay to join the group; current fee is 1500L.

• Step Two: Check the groups notices on the 15th for the HUD.

• Step Three: Unpack and enjoy!
Yes, it's really that easy! Now this is not a one time join, at the beginning of every month the group is cleared and you'll have to pay the join fee once again. I know that seems a little steep for some people, but you're actually saving about 500L compared to going out and buying each of the items separate at the mainstores, so if you're a big fan of the participating designers then it's definitely worth it! Also, if you happen to skip a month, and you're a current group member you can purchase and past boxes you may have missed!

Luxe Box Group URL (Just copy link and paste in the in-world chat pane)

For more info about Luxe Box visit their website here.

Disclaimer: Most of the apparel gifts are for mesh bodies.

What I'm Wearing
Skin: Pumec - Emelie for Catwa (May) @ Tres Chic
Includes a version for freckles or clear skin and body/body parts HUD

Hair: Lamb - Prove it (Ombre) @ June Luxe Box
The gift is the entire fatpack!

Eyes: Buzzeri - Glacier Eyes Gacha (Angel)

Bikini: Foxes - Tassle Kini @ June Luxe Box
Includes color change HUD with 10 options for Maitreya or Slink Hourglass

Pose: Kirin Poses - Fun at the Beach (Pink Ball 1) @ Summerfest '16

Head: Catwa - Candy
Body: Maitreya
Hands: Slink - Casual

Decor Items
Loungers: Tarte - Mina Poolside Collection @ June Luxe Box
Includes 2 loungers with color change cushions and pillows as well as a an umbrella with lights

Marble Table & Decor: Kaerri - Altana Gazebo

Dog: MishMish - Teacup Pomeranian Companion @ May Luxe Box
Nameable companion and huggable versions; also a color change HUD for her hairbows. 

Ice Cream: MishMish - Beary Ice Cream (Strawberry) @ June Luxe Box
Nameable companion and huggable versions; 6 color options.

Skybox w/Pool: Scarlet Creative - Alaouite Skybox @ June Luxe Box
Modifiable unfurnished skybox, features several rooms and a central courtyard with pool. Pool also includes 14 poses and can acommodate 2 avatars.

Float: Glamrus Poses - Summer Floats Gacha (04)

Elephant Ears Plants: Little Branch - Elephant Ears Potted

All Other Plants: Kaerri - Altana Gazebo

Shelby's Finds #49

A couple of days ago I posted about the photo contest for Hair Fair that opens July 16th. I wanted to share my submission as well as remind my readers who enjoy SL photography to enter. The prizes are amazing! You can read all about the contest, the rules and the prizes here. Good luck!! 

What I'm Wearing
Skin: Pumec - Karlie (March) @ Shiny Shabby
Hair: Exile - Finding You
Swimsuit: Vinyl - Roe Bikini
Pose: oOo Studio - Grounded Two (Five)
Eyes: Buzzeri - Glacier Gacha (Angel)
Head: Catwa - Gwen
Body: Maitreya

Decor Items
Picnic Basket: Dust Bunny - Summer Picnic Gacha Rare!
Ukelele: Dust Bunny - Summer Picnic Gacha (Floral)
Couch: Trompe Loeil - Zeeland Couch
Curtains: The Loft - Meid Drapes Beige Stripes
Shelf: Ionic - Where is My Mind Gacha (Where is My Shelf)
Wall Sign: Floorplan - Bonjour Wire
Cottage: What Next - Waterfront Cottage 

Shelby's Finds #46

There's some awesome monthly events open right now and so I'm bringing you some exclusive goodies! If you are like me and get a little lost when it comes to keeping up with all the wonderful events in SL, I've added a calendar in the side bar here on the blog with all the start dates to help you keep track.

The skin I'm wearing today is the Pumec event exclusive at Shiny Shabby. The Karlie skin for Catwa Mesh Heads is available in 4 skintones, March, May, June and September. Each skintone has a freckled or clear skin option. Also included is a body applier HUD. Shiny Shabby runs until July 15th.

This cute short hair style is new from Truth and is available at The Fantasy Collective. It's available in 10 color packs, each pack has 2 versions, one with the kitty ears headband and one without. The Fantasy Collective runs until July 15th.

The jacket/top combo I'm wearing is another Shiny Shabby exclusive from F.A.T aka Fabulous and Trendy. Each pack features an original fitmesh size as well as for Maitreya, Belleza (Freya & Isis), Slink (Hourglass & Original) and TMP mesh bodies. There are 9 different t-shirt graphics as well as 9 different jacket color options. You definitely want to consider the fatpack on this one!

As always, please try the demos before purchasing! Please remember to stop by the individual designers mainstores as well to show some love! ♥

Skin: Pumec • Karlie Catwa Applier (March) • Shiny Shabby
Hair: Truth • Loni (Headband) • The Fantasy Collective
Eyes: Buzzeri • Glacier Eyes (Angel)
Top & Jacket: F.A.T • Mui Cropped Jacket • Shiny Shabby
Pants: Addams • Real Worn Out Jeans (Black)
Shoes: Pure Poison • Kuki Sneakers (Stars) • Group Gacha
Pose: Nantra • Effortless
Head: Catwa • Gwen
Body: Maitreya
Hands: Slink • Casual
Feet: Slink • Flat

Decor Items
Black Chair: Apple Fall • Dutch Parlour Chair
Beige Chair: 8f8 • New Beginnings (Cardigan Chair)
Bed: Apple Fall • Country Folk Bed
Dog: Just Animals • French Bulldog
Gramophone: Random Matter • Lost & Forgotten (Rare Gramophone)
Trunk & Decor: Apple Fall • Wooden Trunk
                           YS&YS • Memories Morning Tray
                           Dust Bunny • Wanderlust Rose Teacup
                           Dust Bunny • White Rose Pitcher
Bedside Cabinet & Decor: Apple Fall • Blanket Curio
                                           Maru Kado • Mannequin Sheep (White)
                                           Anc • Magician's Honey Drink
Shelves & Frames: Haikei • Picture Frames and Shelves

Curtains: 8f8 • Primavera in Toscana Curtains

Shelby's Finds #38

Hi all, lots of funky fresh finds for you today! Funky Fresh? I sound like a 90s hip hop video, but what an awesome description and fitting for this ensemble.

First up, skin! The first thing I decide on before taking photos is the skin I'm going to wear. I can't even begin to pick out clothes until I know what my makeup is going to be. So, here's the ULTRA event exclusive from The Skinnery. The Demi LeLutka Applier is available in 3 skintones, Champagne, Honey and Toffee. Each skin has the bare, freckles or dimple options. I'm wearing the dimple option below. It is also available with a dark brown or chestnut brow options. The ULTRA event runs from May 15th to June 15th!

I am also wearing the Demi Lip Palette from The Skinnery. It's compatible with LeLutka mesh heads and comes in 8 beautiful colors. The skin itself has a lovely natural lip color so you'll want to grab this palette as well if you want a pop of color! The lip colors are compatible with other Skinnery skins, you'll definitely get a lot of amazing looks with this palette. It is also available at the ULTRA event.

The fresh new jumpsuit I am wearing is the Shiny Shabby exclusive from Ascend. The Jumpsuit is available in 10 color options or if you're like me and unable to pick a favorite the fatpack features all 10 colors in a handy little HUD. Metal color change options are also available via HUD with 3 colors. Sizing options include Belleza, Maitreya, Slink, Standard Fitmesh and TMP.  As always with everything try the demos first! Shiny Shabby runs from May 20th to June 15th.

The super cute hair I'm wearing is the Uber exclusive from Truth. Each pack comes with rigged and unrigged mesh versions and a bonus with the Elira hair is the hat option. The hat is very cute and includes a color change HUD for the hat and the hat band. Elira is available in 8 gorgeous hair color HUDs with root options as well. Uber runs from May 25th to June 23rd.

The necklace and earring set is from Maxi Gossamer. The Keshi Pearl Heart set is fabulous. If you are not in the Maxi Gossmer group yet, then I highly recommend you join if you're a fan of high quality jewelry. Every once in a while she has an in-store, 1 hour event called Snatch and Grab. Prior to the start of the event she closes her store and starts to set tons of items out. Each box is sold at the discounted price of 50L to 100L, she then opens the store for the group only. You never know when Snatch and Grab is going to happen so you definitely want to be in the group to get the notice. This set I'm wearing normally sells for 499L, so I saved a ton! The Keshi set is texture change with 4 pearl colors and 2 metal color options. Included in the set is the earrings, long necklace & short necklace. 

I absolutely LOVE a great sale event, as I'm sure most of you do as well, but please remember to stop by the mainstore of these incredible designers and show them some love!

Skin: The Skinnery • Demi LeLutka Applier (Champagne) • Ultra Event

Hair: Truth • Elira • Uber

Eyes: Buzzeri • Glacier Eyes Gacha (Angel) LM TBA; store moving

Lipstick: The Skinnery • Demi Lip Palette • Ultra Event

Outfit: Ascend • Norah Jumpsuit • Shiny Shabby

Jewelry Set: Maxi Gossamer • Keshi Pearl Heart

Background & Pose: RH Design House • Cafe Bus (Blue)

Meshy Bits
Head: LeLutka • Karin
Body: Maitreya
Hands: Slink • Casual

Shelby's Finds #35

Introducing Celestia from the Ooh-la-licious Skins® Catwa Collection - A PENUMBRA SS16FW Exclusive. Each Catwa mesh head applier has 11 skin tone options, 10 high shine lipglosses, a bare lip option, 5 eyebrow colors and a browless option. Penumbra Fashion Week runs from May 14th to May 22nd.

The Ivy Lingerie Set Omega Applier Gacha by The Annex is available in 7 common colors, 2 rare colors and 2 Seed of Inspiration colors. The Gacha Garden runs from May 1st to May 31.

The Verity hair is a new mainstore release from Truth Hair. It comes with a rigged and unrigged mesh version. Also included is a detachable hair clip accessory with color change HUD. Verity is available in 10 different color packs.

In honor of The Purple One, Prince, Nantra has released an amazing gacha set for The Gacha Garden event. There are 6 commons and 2 rares available, 6 of the poses also include amazing props like doves, guitars and even a replica of the infamous bathtub from the "When Doves Cry" video. 

Style Credits
Skin: Ooh-la-licious • Celestia Catwa Collection (Peaches & Cream) • Penumbra SS16FW

Hair: Truth • Verity

Eyes: Buzzeri • Glacier Gacha (Angel) LM TBA; Currently Moving

Lingerie Set: The Annex • Ivy Lingerie Gacha (Black RARE) • The Gacha Garden

Pose: Nantra • Let's Go Crazy Gacha • The Gacha Garden

Meshy Bits
Head: Catwa • Gwen
Body: Maitreya
Hands: Slink • Casual

Shelby's Finds #34

 

Skin: The Skinnery • Nana Omega Applier • Collabor88

Hair: Truth • Sorrel • Uber 

Eyes: Buzzeri • Glacier Eyes Gacha (Angel) (LM TBA; Currently moving)

Dress: Coquet • August Halter Dress (Navy) • FaMESHed 4th Anniversary Gift FREE!!

Shoes: Vinyl + Azuchi • Khaela Shoes • Whimsical (LM TBA; opens May 18th @ Midnight SLT)

Jewelry Set: Meva • Daisy Set • Enchantment

Pose & Prop: Exposeur • The White Rooms

Meshy Bits
Head: Catwa • Gwen
Body: Maitreya
Hands: Slink • Casual
Feet: Slink • High

Shelby's Finds #31

Skin: Atelier Pepe • Brooke #20 • The Epiphany

Hair: Truth • Kora • The Epiphany

Eyes: Buzzeri • Glacier Eyes (Angel) • The Epiphany

Shirt: Addams • Kim Loose T-shirt w/ bra • Collabor88

Pants: Addams • Ginger Boyfriend Jeans w/belt • Collabor88

Shoes: Kenvie • Mile Wedges • The 100 Block

Backpack: Zenith • Coffin Backpack (Begie) Gacha

Poses: EverGlow • Lolita Pack

Bracelets: Ecco • Aim High Inspire Bracelet • The 100 Block

Meshy Bits
Head: Catwa • Gwen
Body: Maitreya
Hands: Slink • Casual
Feet: Slink • Kitten

Shelby's Finds #30

Skin: Atelier Pepe • Vanya 07 Rare (Slavic)

Hair: Besom • Bellinia • Group Gift/Free to Join

Eyes: Buzzeri • Glacier Eyes (Angel) • The Epiphany

Dress: Fission • Lily Gown (Tan) • Genre

Necklace: Bliensen + MaiTai • Farfalla Necklace • Genre

Pose: Black Tulip • Belle Epoque #5 • Genre

Nails: ZOZ • Urban Queen Silver Polish • The 100 Block

Meshy Bits
Head: Catwa • Gwen
Body: Maitreya
Hands: Slink • Casual

Shelby's Finds #29

Skin: Atelier Pepe • Ashley (Fair) 

Hair: Elua • Olivia • The Epiphany

Eyes: Buzzeri • Glacier Eyes (Angel) • The Epiphany

Top: American Bazaar • Sunshine Top (Black) • The 100 Block

Pants: American Bazaar • Urban Jeans (Blue-Black) • The 100 Block

Necklace: G.ID • Slava Chains (Silver) • The 100 Block

Pose #1: Glamrus • Monica 02 • The 100 Block
Pose #2: Glamrus • Monica 03 • The 100 Block

Meshy Bits
Head: Catwa • Gwen
Body: Maitreya 
Hands: Slink • Casual