There are many ways of getting great free stuff in SL to make your avatar look fantastic!
(to go to these shops, click on the landmark - a window will open - then click on teleport)
1. - first of all, there is a place filled up with goodies...
- Free Dove has lots of quality stuff- look around carefully when you are there, because they usually have "hunts" with gifts from very good designers - these will be in small boxes or objects hidden everywhere in the shop.
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Gallii/116/71/33 M
2. Many shops have gifts for avatars under 30, 60 or 90 days of age.
Sn@tch - full avatar and outfit
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Snatch%20City/22/111/30 M
Male and female AOs @ Semotion (under 90 days old) http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SEmotion/109/144/23 G
when you enter the shop from the door, they are on the left, in a box on the floor)
Sascha's Designs
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SEmotion/109/144/23 M
(under 60 days of age)
"Freebies for newbies"
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SEmotion/109/144/23 M
touch the board with "freebies for newbies" written on it. It will give you an object called Freebies4newbies vouchers. Wear it, and it will give you a folder with instructions and some notecards about the participating shops.
3. You can find a lot of free stuff on the marketplace. A good idea is to include the word "gift" in your search.
Some items you might find useful:
female AO (to make your avi move naturally):
https://marketplace.secondlife.com/p/TuTys-Elite-sexy-female-AO-Free/2725843
Male AO:
https://marketplace.secondlife.com/p/TuTys-DAILY-sLIFE-FREE-Male-AO-Priority-3-and-4/7179649
Makeup:
Skins:
type "skin gift" in the search slot and you'll get quite a lot - mostly female but some for the boys too!
4. Most designers have a group for their shop, which they use to send people news about new releases and events - if you join their group you will get gifts, generally on a monthly basis, but sometimes more often. Sooo... when you visit a shop, look out for group gifts - there is usually a group joiner next to them, and clicking on it you get instructions in local chat how to join the group. Some groups have a join fee, sometimes quite expensive, but many are free.
Also, you'll find lucky chairs and lucky boards - if your name starts with the letter displayed on them, you win the prize.
Some shops you need to check out because they have lots of gifties! (these have all free join)
LAVIAN - GROUP GIFTS - free to join the group, and there are hundreds of free clothes available!
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Paracas/88/141/2502
GIZZA - now called Giz Seorn - has nice group gifts out both for guys and girls (the group gift area is outside, near the landing point)
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/GIZ%20SEORN/133/112/72 M
COCO M
group gifts:
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/COCO%20DESIGNS/127/174/22
A wall full of shoes and boots for men and women:
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/COCO%20DESIGNS/62/121/22
there are lots of group gifts and if you walk
BRII UNDERGROUND M
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Valentine%20Heart%20Island/79/189/22
this is a very generous designer who always has lots of gifts...Just look around for the big red "gift" signs. Besides, there is a themed hunt every month - the hunt items are not really free, but they cost 1-2 Lindens each and they are always great quality.
AZUL
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/joia%20azul/34/100/1098 G
Many nice dresses, mostly cocktail or formal.
HILLY HAALAN
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Chronos/135/124/22 M
Great clothes for women - this is a very generous designer and it's well worth staying in her group!
There is a little "shop" near the back wall with all the group gifts.
ALIEN Gizmo
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Bonaire52/237/110/23 M
male and female clothes.
This shop not only has a lot of group gifts, but they very often give away 200 L gift cards - which means you can buy anything you like for that price or less in the shop for free!
MH Unique Designs
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Magical/153/6/22 This event seems to be closed (4/7/2018)
MOONSTAR... if you need gowns!!!
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Shelter/66/200/44 G
CLOTHES AND SHOES FOR BOYS AND GIRLS
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Avatars/51/3/49 g
(you'll need to go upstairs, there's a whole wall of gifts)
*** JEWELRY AND SHOES***
Pure Poison
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Pure%20Poison%20District/137/210/30 G
From the entrance, walk straight on to the next room, then turn right into a room with many green and blue "machines"... tons of group gifts - jewelry and shoes- many of the shoes are for mesh feet so no use if you haven't got those, but there are nice boots and trainers too.
***female SKINS AND SHAPES ***
LUMAE
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Starry%20Night/113/24/1496
You will see two group gifts on the wall but most of all, you'll see two pink boxes on the floor - no group needed, just buy for 0 L. One box contains shapes and other stuff, the other contains skins.
***HAIR***
TRUTH has some of the nicest hair on the grid. Their freebie is on a table on the right as you enter the store - best thing is you do not have to join their group.
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Truth/152/90/34
ARGRACE has very nice unisex hair and a pretty updo on the wall
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/shin%20zushi/128/183/25 G
EMO-TIONS has quite a few cool harstyle for men and women. At the landing point, go to the far left of the shop.
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Hells%20End/134/145/25
LALA MOON has some unisex hair plus suede boots in many colours plus nails! You don't need to join their group, just "buy" for 0 Lindens
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Heatherwood/139/218/52 M
ENTWINED - some nice free hairs for girls
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Entwined/147/136/22 M
OLIVE
this is a gold mine for great hairs - it has ten lucky boards, and a midnight mania board that changes every day.
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Alexandria/131/136/23 M
4. Another good idea is to Join an Inworld freebie shopping group! Not only will you be kept updated with all the latest freebies, but you can also get help and support to find the shops you are looking for.
There are quite a few around, but this one is probably the most popular:
(to join , copy the "group joiner" and paste it in local - then click on the link that will appear)
- SL Frees and offers - It's a very big group, with lots of designers who give lots of gifts - but also, of course, advertise their special offers!
Group joiner: secondlife:///app/group/601a412e-f210-e20c-2f01-e186b0ea4f42/about
5. blogs
Some good ones featuring a lot of freebies:
https://fabfree.wordpress.com/
http://theslfashionista.blogspot.it/
http://go-dutch-with-roodvosje.blogspot.it/
6. And last but not least, there are treasure hunts! These are a really fun way to find new places and shops and get awesome free stuff!
You'll find the info to get you started here:
https://fabfree.wordpress.com/sl-hunts-advents/
Any more info... send me an IM!
Laura Azalee <click on this to open my profile!!
Have fun!!
Laura
Legendaire
Join group for free, clothing is in the store to the far left.
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Sylvan%20Lake/120/113/31
Household Items
^Upcycled^ - Everything is FREE - no group tag needed
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Baker/176/144/3001
LA GALLERIA - Homes, Living Rooms, Sofas, Bedrooms, Beds, Desks, Office
Join their group to recieve updates and freebies
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/La%20Galleria%20II/251/248/27