Namoshkar India

Zaara has a large assortment of Women's casual to formal wear. There's also a small line of jewelry ($75-175/piece & $225/set). The men's clothing line ($90/piece-450/ensamble) has expanded recently, but is still rather small. The main focus is Women's wear; you'll find casual separates starting at $100 to wedding ensambles at $1200. All items are non-giftable no transfer. Sample items shown were obtained at the Zaara Polly Jean location and not at the main store. ($0 - F - outfits - http://slurl.com/secondlife/Polly%20Jean/108/110/23) main location - http://slurl.com/secondlife/Zaara/128/128/2



Mashooka is comprised of two stores: one comprised of traditional Indian inspired clothing and the other store is non-traditional clothing. In the traditional clothing store you can find jewelry & clothing for both men and women. The clothing ranges from simple to formal wedding wear. Prices start are $15 in the sale section to $1400 for ensambles. The men's clothing line comprises a much smaller section of this store and prices range from $15 - 300. Most clothing items are transferable, however a few are not so always take notice prior to purchasing. Jewelry in this store ranges from $30 for a simple bindi - $475. Many of the cheaper pieces of jewelry are non transferable. There is a lucky chair in each store. ($1 - F - ensamble - http://slurl.com/secondlife/Mashooka/154/209/25)



Shown both above and below are pictures of clothing & jewelry from Yak & Yeti. Yak & Yeti is a long time staple for free clothing, jewelry, & furniture. All are beautifully textured and all the owner asks for is a simple donation. Numerous outfits for both men and women are available. You'll also find an extensive jewelry collection which includes a couple of pieces for men. And you may also pick up several accent pieces for the home. ($0 - m/f - clothing, furniture, jewelry, pets - http://slurl.com/secondlife/Salzburg/179/78/27)



While more hippie chic Sari's is definitely worth mentioning since there's no question of Indian influence. Clothing, tattoos, jewelry, & hair ($10- 250) may all be found here and all items are non transferable. The below photo is of the current freebie in store. Free items change often at this store. ($0 - F - outfit - http://slurl.com/secondlife/Jirisan/202/99/568)



Used throughout:

Eyes: *Sakurako* has several eyes, as well as a chair and a couple of pieces of jewelry free in store. *Sakurako* specializes in male and female Asian skins which sell for $1500 each. Eyes may be found in fat packs for $100-200. You'll also find several pieces of jewelry ranging in price from $10 - 200. All items are no transfer. ($0 - m/f - eyes - http://slurl.com/secondlife/sunset%20resort2/211/212/23)



Skin & Hair: *Diversity*Free Skin Sneak Peak! pack includes several tones of an upcoming skin line. Diversity is probably best known for the extensive hair line available $175/color pack. Skins are a reasonable $300/skin at the moment. Male & Female clothing starts at $100 for seperates and shoes for girls range $300-350. Everything in store is no transfer. A selection of $1 hairs may be found in the hair section upstairs & a lucky chair may be found in the clothing area. ($0 - F - skin & $1 - m/f - hair - http://slurl.com/secondlife/Addictive/89/187/294)

Poses: Double You by Sharona Flow - no idea where or if this store is still open.

Photos taken on the Zaara sim (home to the main branch of Zaara). http://slurl.com/secondlife/Zaara/128/128/21

Zomg hunts

There are a ton of hunts going on. A TON. Grid-wide hunts use to take place two, maybe three times a year. This is an incomplete list of current hunts. Now feel free to trip over them....


(Outfit: Mashooka hunt, hair & skin: Tropical Escape Hunt)

The grid-wide hunts going on currently:

The biggie with over 500+ stores taking place is SLDiscovery. Ends 30 May. There's an official site that you'll have to take a peak in order to complete the hunt. ($?/500+ - http://slurl.com/secondlife/Newport%20Keys/113/142/24)

The Scarlet Letter Hunt -- ADULTS ONLY -- is a hunt with a definite sexual overtone. Participate April 18 - May 18. Items are previewed on the official blog. ($0/94 - m/f - http://slurl.com/secondlife/Dewey/47/146/51)

The Missing Bunny Hunt -- KID FRIENDLY -- also taking place April 18 - May 18. This hunt is known as the kid's hunt, so keep it pg! There is not a lot of information on the official site, nor any previews. So, I may give this one a go. ($? - kid friendly - http://slurl.com/secondlife/Horus%20trade/153/185/73)

Next week the Gorean Grid Hunt & also Key's to the Vip Gridwide hunt with a $200 fee participation fee will start.


(Outfits: Mashooka hunt, Hair & Skin: Tropical Escape hunt, Larger)

The smaller hunts:

Search Fairy Tale's main store for a chance to purchase a limited release topaz necklace for $10. It will only be available until 6 May (which probably means 5 May since Japan is a day ahead). Join the Fairy Tale's group and look at notices from Wednesday 29 April for hints in your search. (http://slurl.com/secondlife/Dream%20Jumbo%20Island/83/67/24)

There's another hunt on the S.I.C. sims. You'll have to pick up the hud/computer from the poster on the main S.I.C. sim and then read the hint note card. You cannot do the hunt without the hud. You'll be searching over 3 sims for a total of 10 boxes to touch and fill-in slots on your hud. Once you complete your mission you have to go to the main computer and touch it. You'll then touch your hud to receive a gun. This ends 2nd May, possibly tonight - check official blog! ($0/10 boxes - http://slurl.com/secondlife/sick/128/128/2)


(Outfits: Mashooka hunt, Hair & Skin: Tropical Escape hunt)

Mashooka has celebrated their 2nd anniversary and is hosting a hunt. Hunt for ever so tiny gift boxes around the sim. Prizes are from Mashooka, Suri's S.Loves, Sways and total 19. The hunt will end Sunday 3 May. ($0 -1 - M/F - Female clothing, poses, shoulder pet - http://slurl.com/secondlife/Mashooka/143/130/25)


(Outfits: Mashooka hunt, Hair & Skin: Tropical Escape hunt, larger)

Here is the information for webquest:
There are 10 designers participating in this contest. You'll want to find the special webquest board in any of the 10 stores listed below and select 'rules' from the popup once you touch the webquest sign. Follow the directions from the card in order to have a chance at winning a shopping spree at the participating stores!
{Zaara} - http://slurl.com/secondlife/Zaara/128/128/2
:[MudHoney]: - http://slurl.com/secondlife/Fusion/29/124/24
artilleri - http://slurl.com/secondlife/artilleri/91/123/26
.:MALT:. - http://slurl.com/secondlife/Malt/157/163/26
LionSkins - http://slurl.com/secondlife/Smaug/220/181/39
[LeeZu!] - http://slurl.com/secondlife/To%20The%20Nines/156/128/23
Earthstones Jewelry - http://slurl.com/secondlife/EarthBound/141/132/25
Courtisane - http://slurl.com/secondlife/Orbiuna/174/146/25
Sysy's - http://slurl.com/secondlife/Rigby/78/195/23
SPORK - http://slurl.com/secondlife/Malt/42/61/22

Inga Winds is having an acorn hunt. Search for 9 acorns in her store to complete an original adaptation of cinderella's dress. ($?/9 acorns - F - dress - http://slurl.com/secondlife/Pitreavie/182/200/40)

Tropical Escape sim home of House of Heart Designs & Bewitched Hair along with many of the vendors are having a $1 hunt. Normal full priced items have been marked down to $1 also some items have had their normal prices slashed for special limited time values. Mouse over the items from these designers to snag some deals: HoH - House of Heart, BWH - Bewitched Hair, Body Doubles, Blacklace, [LAP], Tuli, Haute Style & Co., Zaara, EarthStones, & TeaLane. Find details on Bewitched Hair blog. ($1 & up - m/f - hairs, clothing, shapes, poses - http://slurl.com/secondlife/Tropical%20Escape/130/173/22)

Ending May 20th is the Fallen Gods Inc. bloody mess hunt. This is great for a variety of avatars, but especially any vampires out there. ($0/12 bloody packages - m/f - clothing, skybox, furniture - http://fallengodsinc.blogspot.com/2009/04/new-gods-reincarnate-in-blood.html - http://slurl.com/secondlife/Selidor/128/128/2)

AyYaiYai is having a 30 Party Hats Hunt April 24th-May 15th. You'll also find everything is 50% off too. Also 7 lucky chair & boards in store. ($1/30 hats - F - http://slurl.com/secondlife/Hangflame%20Ridge/16/84/403)

Lucky Chair changes:


(Fan: Digital Eyes Lucky Chair TODAY ONLY, Outfit, Hair, & Skin: Tropical Escape Hunt)

Only available this 1st May 2009 ( ty Morgan for sharing!) in the lucky chair at Digital Eyes you'll find one of the new serie of color change animated fans. You can read more about this special new release here. (http://slurl.com/secondlife/Finse/185/205/34)

Analise silks has updated both prizes in her chairs. That means new silks for both guys & gals. (http://slurl.com/secondlife/FairChang%20Del%20Sol/210/201/24)

House of Rfyre has a lucky chair which changes often. On Wednesday the prize was updated to Dark Betrothal in Black Brocade for Men. It's an 11 piece ensemble normally offered on sale for $800. (http://slurl.com/secondlife/Isle%20RFyre/98/176/24)

Haven Designs' silks in their lucky chair have been updated also. These are striking. You may also purchase from the mob-vend if impatient. (http://slurl.com/secondlife/Sanctum/220/29/26)

Camp Updates:

Little Heaven's special one year anniversay hair camps will disappear on 3 May (possibly 2 May since this is a Japanese store). Find the hair camp locations in the hair store. (20 minitues - F - hair - http://slurl.com/secondlife/LITTLE%20HEAVEN/75/123/24)

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Pictures featuring Mashooka present taken on grounds of the Bollywood's Taj Ballroom. (http://slurl.com/secondlife/FairChang%20Del%20Sol/179/186/24)

Hair & skin in all photos are from Bewitched Hair, House of Heart (hair) Designs & Tuli (skins) they may or may not be representative of the actual items for purchase in the grid style hunt.

Neko, Elegance, Ethnic

Today is the last day of the Catty Shack hunt! So if your into neko wear or urban stuff you'll want to check it out. (Look at the entry below this one for the info) I've found a couple more neko freebies that I'd thought I'd start this entry off with, but I've got a lot of different looks to show you.

The beautiful Indian style jewelry is from Yak & Yeti which is an entirely free store specializing in Asian clothing and accessories. It's featured in a lot of the photos so I thought I'd mention it first since all the pictures of the clothes from Yak & Yeti are at the end of the entry. Yak & Yeti is supported solely through donations and you can give Annapurna's blog featuring more photos of her clothes for guys and girls, accessories, and furniture offered to us citizens. It's also where I decided to take all the pictures included in this post. http://slurl.com/secondlife/Hidden%20Beach%20Island/67/188/58

The next couple of looks are from Bounce which has a couple of skirts ($0 & $1), box of unisex tops and tat dollarbies. The free skirt is pretty neat because it's color change, but it comes with no undies. =^.^=
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Brudan/28/45/21

Tons more behind the cut...


The whiskers, tail, eyes, & ears that I repositioned are all from a kitty girl avatar which you can find at Curious Kitties freebie. (Wings, blindfold, bracelets, and eyes are definitely unisex friendly.) http://slurl.com/secondlife/Curious%20Kitties/209/246/20 - all $0



I opted to use another skin instead of the one included in the Curious Kitties avatar set. Blue Blood has set out a freebie female skin. http://slurl.com/secondlife/Lost%20Retreat/229/166/50 $0



And all the hairs used are from Bewitched Hair. Why? Well they're having a super not so secret ;0) sale going on right now! You'll be able to find super deals if you're lucky by scrolling over hair packets or listening to chat when the $1 packets are yelled out. Some are $100, $50, & $1 instead of the normal $195/pack or $99/fatpack in the clearance section. Remember if you take part in hunts or attend packed events Do NOT wear animation overrides, mystis, bling, primmy accessories, and if need be go bald and use those non prim outfits! It's just rude to do otherwise.

The flip flops and the next couple of looks are from Neko Gear. Neko Gear has almost 20 items for free. There's a lot for guys too and also a cute radio!
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Nekopolis/130/130/33



And a look from Neko Gear's free section that would work for a guy:



Tuli has provided a gift at The Bee Hive Club which includes a free female skin & dress. This is the skin I'll use for the remaining shots.$0
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Boncarus/104/212/65

If you haven't been to Nicky Ree's then this should be the following dress should be the reason to rush over. Nicky Ree has a new $1 dress and it's not to be missed. It's not displayed on the freebie board with the rest of her freebies (all $0 - space suit m/f, 1 gown, 2 dresses, bikini, and bathing suit with a dress option), but on two vendors located inside the entrance of the shopping area on the left. http://slurl.com/secondlife/Tropical%20Orchid/218/124/30



You didn't think I could go to Yak & Yeti 's without trying on a few outfits, did you?