SL Frees and Offers

 Hiya everyone! Tonight it was time for a slight change of pace, for those of you who could use a break from holiday themed treats. Don't get me wrong, I love dressing in festive fashions this time of year, but I completely understand that whether you celebrate the holidays or not you could be just ready for something new :) I decided to pick up a few generous SLFO gifts, which is short for SL Frees & Offers. This group is free to join and has many participating designers who offer gifts for the group at their mainstores for us to claim with that group tag. Mostly I focus on clothing, but there are other types of gifts too which you can find out from the notecards at their headquarters in the mailbox there. 

My first stop of the evening was -AZUL- to claim their gorgeous GG [F&O] 2020Oct gown. It starts with a black pencil dress base, trimmed with orange frills and adorned with a full length skirt layer tied around the sides and rear. Our group gift includes sizes for Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Ocacin, Hourglass, Physique, Tonic Curvy, Tonic Fine, and Voluptuous mesh bodies.

Next we have an intriguing look from Brii Underground which is called **JADA PURPLE VERSION POST APOCALYPSE STYLE COMPLET OUTFIT**. Buckle up (pun intended) because I have a long list of what's included here :) The corset top comes in what I call the lucky 13 of mesh sizes (5 standard, 5 fitmesh, Belleza, Maitreya, Slink) while the boots are provided in 5 standard sizes to fit various thigh sizes. The gloves and pants come in system/BOM layers as well as appliers for Omega and Slink. As for accessories, we have the earrings, collar, bracelets, and ninja thigh daggers which are all adjustable, and the system/BOM layer of full makeup that is responsible for my dramatic black liner and burgundy lips. I used my Maitreya HUD to tint my fingernails and toenails black so they didn't stand out so much, but feel free to do whatever you wish with your nails.

Cold weather in RL can make me crave going to a tropical locale in SL, and I think I've found the perfect outfit for that at Believe. Their SLFO gift called Megan Set consists of the ombre top and ruched mini skirt in Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique sizes, along with the mermaid gold chains in all the same sizes except Venus. However there were 2 labeled Maitreya so maybe one of those is meant to fit your Venus body instead? The outfit will look just as pretty without the chain if you prefer of course. To claim this gift, please check out the bottom row of gifts and it is the 5th one from the left, as they are not labeled but it is a picture of this very outfit so it shouldn't be too hard to find.

I also visited BoA where I claimed their Dress - 21 Textures gift and proceeded to have way too much fun trying all of the buttons on the HUD ;) Yes, there are 21 of them to choose from, and the dress comes in sizes for Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique bodies. I always appreciate versatility, so I am very grateful for this thoughtful gift.

My final look this evening comes from .:Beyond:. and is named Any - Pink Gift SL F&O. The asymmetrical dress has one bare shoulder opposite a long sleeve, and a hemline that is slightly lifted on one side and tied while being held closed with three strips on the other thigh. It includes Freya, Hourglass, Legacy, and Maitreya mesh body sizes. I am a fan of the knit texture, which I find gives a soft formfitting look that suits this style very well. 

It is another late night hockey game here, this one not going so well for my team but there is still time for them to turn things around. I am trying to maintain a positive attitude in general, and that applies to hockey too :) I hope you're all having a lovely day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Group Gifts for SL Frees & Offers:

Photo 1:

Dress: -AZUL- GG [F&O] 2020Oct $0L SLFO Group Gift

Photo 2:

Outfit: Brii Underground **JADA PURPLE VERSION POST APOCALYPSE STYLE COMPLET OUTFIT** $0L SLFO Group Gift

Photo 3:

Outfit: :: Believe :: Megan set $0L SLFO Group Gift

Photo 4:

Dress: BoA Dress - 21 Textures $0L SLFO Group Gift

Photo 5:

Dress: .:Beyond:. Any - Pink Gift SL F&O $0L SLFO Group Gift

Head: GENUS Project - Genus Head - Classic Face W001 - Mocap 

Hair: TRUTH VIP Lullaby - Blonde

Skin: 7 Deadly s[K]ins - JULIE dew (BOM)

Ring: (BENTO)~~Ysoral~~ .:Luxe Ring Lyanna 4:. (Marketplace)

Body/Hands/Feet: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara

All Poses: Verocity  (Various Sets)

Shop and Hop Snowflake

 Hiya everyone! Tonight I thought I'd squeeze in a little more Holiday Shop & Hop while the event still has a few days to go. To refresh your memory, it is a special event with 12 beautifully decorated regions packed with talented designers, who are all offering discounted sales items and free gifts. Things wrap up (holiday gift pun intended) on the 2nd of January, so we have a few days remaining to explore and treat ourselves. I randomly chose the Snowflake region, so that is where all of tonight's featured gifts can be found, but I still recommend visiting all dozen of them if you haven't yet :) It is probably not terribly crowded there anymore, which is surely a plus.

My first look of the evening is the neve gift - merry 2021, a shirt and dress combination that comes in Freya, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya and Petite body sizes. There is also a handy HUD with 4 colors for the dress, 4 for the shirt, and 8 metals for the zipper, as well as the ability to hide/show the shirt. The dress textures are charming plaids, while the shirt beneath has coordinating solid colors for us to choose from. 

Another delightful dress can be found as the gift at the -Pixicat- display, their Miranda Dress - VelvetGreen. It is provided in sizes for Freya, Hourglass, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Flat, and Petite mesh bodies. There is also a very impressive HUD for our loose ribbon tie, with 82 textures which are a mix of solids and patterns, plus the option to show/hide the tie completely. I love the vibrant green fabric with subtle texture, and the colors you choose for the tie can affect whether it feels holiday themed or not.

I definitely got a smile from this next gift, the Xmas tease by JI which stands for Just Imagine. From the top down, we have a really fun reindeer headband which has red antlers, a touch of holly, and a glowing red nose as a nod to Rudolph. Then there is the dress itself, daringly bare back and plaid trimmed in sizes for Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique. The matching boots are included too, to fit Belleza, Maitreya, and Slink feet. Wait until you see the adorable reindeer faces on the boots! ♥

Tachinni is offering a duo of outfits for us in their Miranda Jumpsuit gift. There is v1 snowflake as I am wearing on the left above, and the right side of my photo shows the v2 zebra version. Each is provided in sizes for eBody Reborn, Freya, Kupra, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, and Petite bodies. The style is very flattering with the strapless sweetheart neckline and patterned trim that matches the belt and cuffs. 

My final look this evening is one of several gifts tucked inside the gift box from [QE], this one being their Emme Sweater Dress -Holiday-. There are two versions of the sweater dress, one labeled fluffy which seems to be a slightly looser fit, and the long scarf, all of which come in Freya, Isis, Hourglass, Legacy, and Maitreya sizes. We can wear the sweater with or without the scarf, and even thought it is classified as a dress I just might wear some jeans or leggings beneath on a particularly cold winter day. Their other gifts include lingerie, a hoodie for the guys, and two rugs, so this is quite a generous treat!

The NHL is back from an extended holiday break, and I am watching my favorite team out west so it is 3 time zones behind. We aren't playing very well, probably from travel fatigue and from missing 5 players. Otherwise it was a quiet day, as my entire week should be, and I am trying to get some decent rest when I can. I hope you're all having a terrific day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:
All Gifts from Shop & Hop - Snowflake Region:

Photo 1:

Dress: neve gift - merry 2021 $0L Shop&Hop Gift

Photo 2:

Dress: -Pixicat- Miranda Dress - VelvetGreen $0L Shop&Hop Gift

Photo 3:

Outfit: Just imagine... Xmas tease by JI $0L Shop&Hop Gift

Photo 4:

Outfit: Tachinni - Miranda Jumpsuit $0L Shop&Hop Gift

Photo 5:

Outfit: [QE] Emme Sweater Dress -Holiday- $0L Shop&Hop Gift

Head: GENUS Project - Genus Head - Classic Face W001 - Mocap 

Hair: TRUTH VIP Lullaby - Redhead

Skin: 7 Deadly s[K]ins - JULIE dew (BOM)

Ring: (BENTO)~~Ysoral~~ .:Luxe Ring Lyanna 4:. (Marketplace)

Body/Hands/Feet: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara

All Poses: Verocity  (Various Sets)

Tastic at The Free Dove

 Hiya everyone! Tonight we are exploring both halves of the Free Dove mini hunt from Tastic, with prizes found in The Free Dove and at the Tastic mainstore. All 10 prizes are hiding inside beautifully wrapped gift boxes with Santa paper and red plaid ribbons, as you can see on the hunt signs at The Free Dove. There are just a few days left of this hunt, so you will definitely want to hurry to claim these wonderful free gifts with your "Blessed by a Dove" group tag from The Free Dove active. The ones at the Tastic mainstore seemed to have two scripts inside, one for The Free Dove's group and one for the Tastic group, so you will still receive it even though it will pop up a message telling you to try again with the Tastic group tag. Since they are both free to join, there is no harm in using either tag if you are in both groups :) I have shared group gifts and lucky board prize from Tastic's group in the past and will be doing so again in the near future, as I am a big fan of theirs already. This hunt just cements that admiration!

My first look is one of the prizes found at The Free Dove, called Tastic-Ella Sweater. It is just long enough to be either a tunic to wear with pants/jeans/leggings, or a very short dress as I have done here. The prize includes sizes for Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique mesh bodies. That snowflake knit texture is such a classic style, and the pink color gives it a different look than the traditional blue for snow/sky or a red and green combo for Christmas. This fan of pink approves :)

Next I paired up two more gifts I found at The Free Dove, since the double pops of red look great together especially this holiday season. The dress is our Tastic-Holly Christmas Dress prize, which comes in several sizes for classic avatars (classic S, M, L plus fitmesh S, M, L) as well as Belleza Venus, Maitreya, Ocacin, Hourglass, Physique, Tonic Curvy, Tonic Fine, and Voluptuous mesh body sizing. The very cute Tastic-Lydia Leg Warmers are provided in sizes for Freya, Hourglass, and Maitreya bodies, with crossed straps to help hold them in place. I like the look of having our heels kept toasty warm, but we can still show off pedicures if we polish our toes.

Over at the Tastic mainstore, one of the generous prizes there is this amusing Skelly Christmas Shirt. It is provided in sizes for eBody Classic, eBody Curvy, Freya, Isis, Venus, Legacy, Maitreya, Hourglass, Physique, Tonic Curvy, and Tonic Fine mesh bodies. The image on the front is a skeleton wearing a plaid Santa hat while drinking a steamy beverage, and the text above and below reads, "When You're Dead Inside But It's Christmas". Just goes to show that everyone can find a bit of yuletide cheer with the right accessories or drink? Also it is worth noting that another prize here is the men's version of this shirt, so please pass that information along to anyone who could use it. The jeans I paired it with are my favorite marketplace gift, a fatpack of colors from Delizio in system/BOM layers plus appliers for Maitreya and Omega. 

Another mainstore prize that really caught my eye is the Tastic-Cozy Fall Sweater Dress Green, which certainly lives up to the cozy name and shows that fall fashions are still perfect in winter. The sweater dress comes in eBody, Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, Physique, TMP, Tonic Curvy, and Tonic Fine mesh body sizes. The cowl neckline reminds me of a dear friend who wore that style very often in the cooler weather, inadvertently making it a signature style of hers :) 

My final look this evening is the Tastic-Christmas Dress-Tartan prize, located at their mainstore. This fur-trimmed strapless mini has a black belt and lovely plaid or tartan pattern, and when you claim it you will receive fitmesh standard sizes along with Belleza, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique body sizing. It is one of those looks that just embodies winter and Christmas, with a nod to Santa only much sexier than dear Saint Nick ;) We don't really know much about Mrs. Claus, so maybe she enjoys wearing flirty fashions like this? 

Hair note of the night: Truth's VIP group has been treated to a wonderful new gift, the Lullaby fatpack. It is a loosely twisted updo held in place with a large clip, which you can show/hide as well as tint with the accessories HUD. There are 4 styles for the bangs, either side showing alone or both visible or both tucked behind the ears. I am wearing a shade from the redhead color HUD, with the left side bangs hidden, and the unrigged resize version which is included in addition to two rigged sizes. It always makes my day when a new Truth style is released, let alone a group gift ♥. I believe the group is $350L to join, and I consider it well worth it because any single color of hair is usually that price but members receive free fatpacks from time to time. This is not a sponsored post by them in any way, I am just being a fangirl, LOL. 

I hope you are all having a terrific day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

Photo 1:

Dress: Tastic-Ella Sweater $0L Free Dove Hunt

Photo 2:

Dress: Tastic-Holly Christmas Dress $0L Free Dove Hunt

Legs: Tastic-Lydia Leg Warmers $0L Free Dove Hunt

Photo 3:

Top: Tastic-Skelly Christmas Shirt $0L Free Dove Hunt

Pants: Delizio - Jeans + Applier for Maitreya + Omega (shown in Blue) $0L Marketplace

Photo 4:

Dress: Tastic-Cozy Fall Sweater Dress Green $0L Free Dove Hunt

Photo 5:

Dress: Tastic-Christmas Dress-Tartan $0L Free Dove Hunt

Head: GENUS Project - Genus Head - Classic Face W001 - Mocap 

Hair: TRUTH VIP Lullaby - Redhead

Skin: 7 Deadly s[K]ins - HOLLY cotton candy (BOM)

Ring: (BENTO)~~Ysoral~~ .:Luxe Ring Lyanna 4:. (Marketplace)

Body/Hands/Feet: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara

All Poses: Verocity  (Various Sets)

Winter Variety

 Hiya everyone! Tonight I am sharing a few gifts from The Free Dove mini hunt featuring Bad Rabbit, whose prizes are hiding inside curled candy canes that would look at home in a Tim Burton movie. The hunt signs at The Free Dove have pictures of all the hunt items and the prize keys, on the signs themselves or in the notecard you can get just by clicking the sign. As always I suggest looking inside and out, upstairs and down, in the plaza as well as the Free Dove itself, and have your free "Blessed by a Dove" group tag active to be able to claim them. After delighting in the hunt prizes, I also tried on a couple of wonderful offers from the Winter Wonderland event at Malus Park which is in its final few days this round. There are exclusive offers to be found there, and some generous gifts for about $10L or less in the gift boxes at many displays. So much fun!

My first look this evening is the .:Bad Rabbit:. Quady Outfit Aqua hunt prize, which makes me happy because of the gorgeous colors and the convenience of having perfectly matched footwear included with the sexy dress. Our dress comes in sizes for Altamura, eBody Classic, eBody Curvy, Freya, Isis, Hourglass, Kupra (Bimbo, Low, Original), Maitreya, Petite, Signature, Tonic Curvy, Tonic Fine, and Tonic Minim mesh bodies. Those thigh high boots are sized for Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique bodies/feet, but you can always use an alpha layer or body's HUD to hide your feet and lower legs if none of those sizes fit you perfectly. There is also a HUD with 2 texture choices, so you can wear a solid aqua or a slightly greener shade with a black brick pattern. 

Next we have the .:Bad Rabbit:. Outfit Neno Rainbow Indigo hunt prize, also found inside a candy cane at The Free Dove. The top and skirt are each provided in Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique body sizes, while the coordinated heels fit Belleza, Maitreya, and Slink high feet. There is a HUD included as well, with 2 choices for each of the 3 components so you can pick the smoother color ombre or the more airbrushed texture. 

Another wonderful hunt prize you can find at The Free Dove right now is the .:Bad Rabbit:. Tori Bodysuit Pink seen here. The strapless suit has a sharp V neckline and fun fishnet inserts, and comes in sizes for Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique mesh bodies. You can probably guess that there is a HUD in there too, which lets you choose between black or white splattered with hot pink. This is a very flirtatious look in either color combo.

Over at the Winter Wonderland event at Malus Park, one of my favorite stops here will always be the [Ari-Pari] display for their high quality looks that nearly always feature color HUDs for lots of versatility. This is their $5L gift for us called Winter Snow Ruffle Dress, and it is included in sizes for Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique bodies. There are 8 colors to choose from via HUD, so you can enjoy your snowflakes on your favorite hue and change it with a simple click. Be sure to check out their exclusive outfit on offer too, available for just another few days. 

For my final look of the evening I chose two colors from the *Lurve* Masquerade Gown formal Gown Phat Pack to share. Teal is on the left and Red is on the right, with the other colors being Coal, Midnight, and Violet. The fatpack is $495L but you can purchase each color individually for $210L apiece, and all include the dress and accessories. The mermaid gown comes in standard mesh sizes plus Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, Physique, and TMP body versions. Our necklace and lace mask are provided too, each with a built in resize script so you can adjust as needed. Who knew that a simple strip of lace tied around the eyes could make me feel so mysterious? 

I feel slow tonight, just easily distracted and like I am running behind on everything I have tried to do this evening. It really wasn't a bad day or anything, and that is not a complaint but probably more of an apology for this post being a bit later than average. I had some leftover homemade pizza from Saturday for dinner, which heated up very nicely in the toaster oven especially since the gluten free crusts can be temperamental. This one was softer than I'm used to, although the very edges were almost too crispy. I tolerate the gluten free stuff for my parents' sake though :) I am starting to wish this month had a few extra days in it because there are so many things I still want to share but am running low on time...for the most part I want that new year and fresh start though. I hope you're all having a lovely day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

Photo 1:

Outfit: .:Bad Rabbit:. Quady Outfit Aqua $0L FreeDove Hunt

Photo 2:

Outfit: .:Bad Rabbit:. Outfit Neno Rainbow Indigo $0L FreeDove Hunt

Photo 3:

Bodysuit: .:Bad Rabbit:. Tori Bodysuit Pink $0L FreeDove Hunt

Photo 4:

Dress: [Ari-Pari] Winter Snow Ruffle Dress $5L Winter Wonderland Gift

Photo 5:

Dress: *Lurve* Masquerade Gown formal Gown Phat Pack $495L Winter Wonderland

Head: GENUS Project - Genus Head - Classic Face W001 - Mocap 

Hair: Magika - December

Skin: 7 Deadly s[K]ins - HOLLY cotton candy (BOM)

Ring: (BENTO)~~Ysoral~~ .:Luxe Ring Lyanna 4:. (Marketplace)

Body/Hands/Feet: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara

All Poses: Verocity  (Various Sets)

Swank Winter Wonderland

Hiya everyone! Tonight I'd like to invite you to the last few days of the SWANK event and its Winter Wonderland round. It is open until the 30th, and if you join the free SWANK group you will be able to claim dozens and dozens of free gifts. I have been very impressed with this event and the generosity of the participating designers, and I want to mention that there are several gifts for men as well as the usual ladies' treats so everyone has a chance to find something new that they love. 

My first look of the evening is the gift from The Best Of Me called ::T.B.O.M.::X-Mas Mini Dress With Belt. The strapless mini is trimmed in lush white fur, and comes in Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique mesh body sizes. There is also a HUD provided with 3 texture choices, the two shown above and another seasonal beauty with a red background. 

Speaking of red, I love the vibrant shade of this Camille Dress - Red gift from Blackstone. It has a deep V neckline and leg-of-mutton style sleeves that are puffy at the top but close fitting from the elbow down. The gift includes sizes for Kupra, Legacy, and Maitreya mesh bodies, with a 4 metal HUD for the zipper in the rear. This classic look will look terrific any time of year!

If you need a casual look this winter, be sure to claim the ladies' gifts from Hawker's House. The *HH* Ladies Mesh Blocked Cable Sweater Powder Snowflake comes in 5 standard and 5 fitmesh sizes for classic avatars, as well as sizes for eBody, Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, Physique, TMP, Tonic Curvy, and Tonic Fine mesh bodies. Also packed inside is a box containing their Skinny Jeans Denim, in standard mesh sizes plus eBody, Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Ocacin, Hourglass, Physique, TMP, Tonic Curvy, and Tonic Fine body sizing. That classic 5-pocket style will look great with just about any top :) Another generous gift of theirs is the *HH* Ladies Mesh KED Sneakers Snowmen I am also wearing here, which come in sizes for Belleza, Maitreya, Slink, and Tonic flat mesh feet along with classic unrigged versions. The pattern with various snowmen is a really fun touch. 

Next we go from casual to formal with the AnaSTyle - Evanescence Black1 Bare back gown gift. It really caught my eye with the golden line art against the stark black satin fabric, and the mermaid shape is a winner too :) This gift includes standard mesh sizes as well as Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, Physique, and TMP mesh body versions. It doesn't really need much in the way of accessories, but I would probably stick with simple gold pieces of jewelry if I added anything, and either black or gold heels. 

My final look this evening is one of several gifts from Brii Underground, this one being their **BIANCA V4 WINTER STYLE COMPLET OUTFIT**. We start with the cozy coat trimmed in fur and lace, in sizes for eBody, Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Ocacin, Hourglass, Physique, TMP, Tonic Curvy, and Tonic Fine mesh bodies. Then we continue with mid-calf slouch boots in sizes for Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique. We can certainly use an alpha layer or body's HUD to hide feet that aren't fitting into one of those sizes though :) There is an Omega applier for the fishnet pantyhose I am wearing here too, as well as (not shown) an applier for makeup that was created for the Catwa head. 

Another holiday has come and gone, and I mostly enjoyed mine, as I hope you all did too :) Time seems to fly lately in large chunks, even if individual days or weeks feel like an eternity...wasn't I just posting last year's Advent gifts a month or two ago? LOL! This year was not much of an improvement over 2020 in general, so once again I am crossing my fingers that 2022 will be the one to feel positive and happier. I am still listening to Christmas music tonight, as I will probably do until the first day or two of the new year. I hope you're all having a peaceful day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Group Gifts from the SWANK Event:

Photo 1:

Dress: The Best Of Me ::T.B.O.M.::X-Mas Mini Dress With Belt $0L Swank Group Gift

Photo 2:

Dress: Blackstone - Camille Dress - Red $0L Swank Group Gift

Photo 3:

Outfit: Hawker's House *HH* Ladies Mesh Blocked Cable Sweater Powder Snowflake $0L Swank Group Gift

Shoes: *HH* Ladies Mesh KED Sneakers Snowmen $0L Swank Group Gift

Photo 4:

Dress: AnaSTyle - Evanescence Black1 Bare back gown $0L Swank Group Gift

Photo 5:

Outfit: Brii Underground **BIANCA V4 WINTER STYLE COMPLET OUTFIT** $0L Swank Group Gift

Head: GENUS Project - Genus Head - Classic Face W001 - Mocap 

Hair: Magika - December

Skin: 7 Deadly s[K]ins - HOLLY cotton candy (BOM)

Ring: (BENTO)~~Ysoral~~ .:Luxe Ring Lyanna 4:. (Marketplace)

Body/Hands/Feet: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara

All Poses: Verocity  (Various Sets)

Happy FabFree Holidays

 Hiya everyone! Tonight I decided to share some FabFree group gifts that are holiday themed, just in time for a Merry Christmas. The FabFree group is free to join, and all of the group gifts for them are also free, so just consider these ways to treat yourself after all of your holiday shopping for others is done :) I had been noticing posts on the FabFree blog for a while about new gifts and saw that a few of them were seasonal, so there was no time like the present (pun intended) to make sure all of you were aware of them as well.

My first look is the FabFree gift from Paper.Sparrow, which is upstairs with some similar gifts for other multi-designer groups so be sure to check those too :) This cutie is called Koala Holiday Josie Dress, and has a pattern of adorable koalas wearing Santa hats. The gift includes sizes for Freya, Isis, Venus, Legacy, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique mesh bodies. 

Next I visited Shanti, where I claimed their Twisted Holiday Outfit which is their current FabFree group gift. Its sweater and skinny jeans each come in a classic M size for classic avatars, as well as Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, Physique, and TMP mesh body sizes. The sweater says "Cute and twisted" surrounding a candy cane, and I must admit to identifying with that description too ;)

I also visited Sweet Willows, where there are 2 holiday gifts waiting for FabFree group members, starting with this (SW) Winter Sweater & HUD. The V neck sweater has one side pulled up and tucked in, provided in sizes for Freya, Legacy, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique mesh bodies. The HUD lets us choose from 8 fun patterns, two of which can be seen above. I kept the Shanti jeans on for simplicity but they really do work well together!

The other Sweet Willows gift is their (SW) Winter PJ's, which come in red and green versions that both fit the Maitreya mesh body. I love the knit texture on both, and the way the legs extend down to even keep our heels warm and toasty. To claim both of these gifts, please right click the vendor and pay $1L which will be automatically refunded while the treat is delivered.

My final look this evening is from another generous store with two FabFree group gifts just right for the season :) On the left is the Illustrious- Christmastime dress, which comes in sizes for Altamura, eBody Classic, eBody Curvy, Freya, Isis, Venus, Legacy, Maitreya, Hourglass, Physique, Signature, Tonic Curvy, Tonic Fine, and Tonic Minim mesh bodies. Also included are the unrigged garters and system/BOM layer stockings with red panties. On the right I am enjoying their Illustrious- Gnomies Christmas dress, whose flirty style is balanced by the playful feeling of the artwork on the pattern...those gnomes have presents, candy canes, ornaments, trees, and stockings with them for extra festive flavor, and I think I see some cakes! We receive Altamura, eBody Curvy, Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, Physique, and TMP sizes in this thoughtful gift.

I would like to take this time to wish everyone who celebrates a very Merry Christmas ♥. I am more into the secular, surprise-your-family-with-goodies aspects of the holidays than the religious nature, and even with missing my cousins and grandmother tonight I am still focusing on the positives. They are safe and healthy, and none of us will accidentally infect each other with any germs whatsoever (there's more out there than the plague one, regular cold and flu season is no fun either) so there is some comfort in that. Tomorrow I will spend most of afternoon and evening with my parents making pizza, which admittedly is an unusual tradition but it started many years ago when they used to host a large New Years Day ham dinner for 20+ friends and family members. With that so close to Christmas day, it was easier to do something smaller and pizza is fun and faster to cook. Over the years, the number of people attending the NYD dinner dropped to the point it no longer made sense, and we rarely eat ham anyway so none of us really miss the meal itself. I'll always have fond memories of it though. I am not posting tomorrow evening but I will be back the next evening with another blog post for all of you with my usual magpie love. I hope you're all having a wondrous day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

Photo 1:

Dress: Paper.Sparrow Koala Holiday Josie Dress $0L FabFree Group Gift

Photo 2:

Outfit: Shanti Twisted Holiday Outfit $0L FabFree Group Gift

Photo 3:

Top: Sweet Willows (SW) Winter Sweater & HUD $0L FabFree Group Gift

Photo 4:

Outfit: Sweet Willows (SW) Winter PJ's $0L FabFree Group Gift

Photo 5:

Dress Left: Illustrious- Christmastime $0L FabFree Group Gift

Dress Right: Illustrious- Gnomies Christmas $0L FabFree Group Gift

Head: GENUS Project - Genus Head - Classic Face W001 - Mocap 

Hair: Magika - December

Skin: 7 Deadly s[K]ins - HOLLY cotton candy (BOM)

Ring: (BENTO)~~Ysoral~~ .:Luxe Ring Lyanna 4:. (Marketplace)

Body/Hands/Feet: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara

All Poses: Verocity  (Various Sets)

More Free Dove Prizes from Pyps

 Hiya everyone! Tonight it is time to visit the Pyps mainstore to find the 5 prizes from the Free Dove mini hunt located there. You got to see the first 5 at The Free Dove itself in my previous post, so this is a fun part two :) These prizes are hidden in small gingerbread house shaped cookies, and I enjoyed my visit to their mainstore to see even more of their terrific fashions. The monthly mini hunts at The Free Dove are always challenging but so fun, and I am very grateful to Pyps for taking part this month. By the way, the prizes at Pyps are yours for free if you click the hunt objects with your "Blessed by a Dove" Free Dove group tag active, just like the ones at The Free Dove.

First I found the charming .::Pyps::. Home Sweet Avo Outfit prize. The bodysuit has a cheeky avocado image on it, showing off their pit (LOL), and comes in Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique mesh body sizes. The outfit also includes cozy ankle socks that fit Belleza, Maitreya, and Slink flat feet and are decorated with a tiny cactus pattern. 

The next prize shares the theme of that popular culinary treat, except this one is also part feline :) It's called .::Pyps::. Home Sweet Avokato Outfit, and includes the same sizes (Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, Physique) for its bodysuit and coordinated socks (Belleza, Maitreya, Slink flat). The socks have avocado halves as their playful pattern, and that avocato is simply adorable!

This delightful prize is the PYPS Plaid Shirt+Choker. The buttoned shirt comes in sizes for Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique bodies, with a 12 texture HUD that includes 6 colors with "Drama Queen" on the right breast and the same 6 with "69" in that location instead. The double strand choker with pretty bow is included too, so you can accessorize this shirt with ease. Wear this outfit as is for a cozy night at home, or add your favorite pants if you need a bit more coverage to go out on the town!

For a totally different vibe of the first two outfits, be sure to find the .::Pyps::. Home Sweet Military Outfit. They are all named with Home Sweet in the beginning which makes me wonder if there's a Sweet Home Alabama version there :) So this one has a camouflage pattern on the bodysuit and socks, with Devil on the chest in fun writing that has a tail swishing across beneath the word. I certainly have my mischievous moments, not sure about fully devilish but Xan might be the best one to ask ;) 

My final look this evening is the .::Pyps::. Panda Outfit prize. It consists of a tank top tucked up at the waist on one side, and hip hugging panties each in Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique sizes. There is also a HUD provided with two texture choices for each, so you can mix and match if you wish. The panda reminds me of stationery I used to collect (tare panda was his name I believe) and the bitten popsicles can bring summer feelings to us any time of year. 

How is it possible that I am barely doing anything for the upcoming holiday and yet I suddenly feel woefully unprepared? My only plans are the unusual tradition my family has of making pizza on Christmas Day, slightly altered over the years thanks to my parents needing gluten free crust but still enjoyable and very tasty. They get premade crusts from a local gluten free baker, and we add sauce and toppings however we wish...mine is loaded with cheese, grilled chicken, and broccoli among other veggies. We listen to holiday music and their birds (two cockatiels) chirp along from the other room :) I hope you're all having a lovely day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Free Dove Hunt Prizes from Pyps:

Photo 1:

Outfit: .::Pyps::. Home Sweet Avo Outfit $0L Free Dove Hunt

Photo 2:

Outfit: .::Pyps::. Home Sweet Avokato Outfit $0L Free Dove Hunt

Photo 3:

Outfit: PYPS Plaid Shirt+Choker $0L Free Dove Hunt

Photo 4:

Outfit: .::Pyps::. Home Sweet Military Outfit $0L Free Dove Hunt

Photo 5:

Outfit: .::Pyps::. Panda Outfit $0L Free Dove Hunt

Head: GENUS Project - Genus Head - Classic Face W001 - Mocap 

Hair: Magika - December

Skin: 7 Deadly s[K]ins - BAREFOOT dew (BOM)

Ring: (BENTO)~~Ysoral~~ .:Luxe Ring Lyanna 4:. (Marketplace)

Body/Hands/Feet: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara

All Poses: Verocity  (Various Sets)

Pyps at The Free Dove

 Hiya everyone! Tonight we are visiting The Free Dove for one of their monthly mini hunts, of which there are 3 for December to enjoy. I randomly chose to start with the gifts from Pyps, whose gifts are hiding inside festive gingerbread house cookies. You will need your "Blessed by a Dove" group tag from The Free Dove active to claim them, and the group is free just like this generous prizes. They are hidden all over the Free Dove building and plaza, upstairs and down, inside and out...it is a good excuse to explore though :) I always enjoy my visits there, and find tons of free group gifts in addition to the monthly hunt prizes, so I highly recommend treating yourself. There are 5 gifts hiding at The Free Dove and 5 at the Pyps mainstore for this mini hunt, and all of tonight's are the ones from The Free Dove location.

I started out with their prize #1, called .::Pyps::. Autumn school Crystal Outfit. The long sweatshirt has an attached backpack, and comes in sizes for Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique bodies. It also includes matching boots in Belleza, Maitreya, and Slink flat sizing. For the chilly weather you could add your favorite leggings or jeans, but there is something enticing about the flash of leg we see here.

Next I slipped into their second treat for us, the PYPS Candice Outfit FatPack. The bare shouldered dress is a lace and satin confection in Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique sizes, with thigh high boots in the same size. The choker I'm wearing is included too, along with HUDs for the outfit and choker all offering 6 colors for each. I like the ability to mix and match, although I went a bit matchy-matchy here ;) 

For an especially sexy gift, be sure to find the third prize which is their PYPS Aurora Dress. The name also mentioned a choker but I did not see it in the packaging, double checked twice but no luck. Our sensuous slip of a dress is sheer fabric trimmed with satin and embroidered lace, in sizes for Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique mesh bodies. There is also a HUD with 4 colors to select from, and they seem to favor pastels which I find very romantic.

The aptly named PYPS Fondness Outfit is definitely a prize I am very fond of, with its buttoned shirt with lace insets on each side and coordinated heels with lace and bows in the back. The blouse is provided in Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique sizes, with shoes for Belleza, Maitreya, and Slink high feet. As you can probably guess from the photo, there is also a color HUD included that offers 5 lovely colors apiece. I went with the white for the shoes on the right to really show off the lace and bows, although they look terrific in all of the shades we can choose from.

For my final look of the evening, I changed into the .::Pyps::. Home Sweet Diakiss Outfit which is the fifth of the prizes we can find at The Free Dove. The bodysuit has mouths holding diamonds in their teeth, while also scattered with loose diamonds on a bright pink background. It comes in Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique mesh body sizes. We also receive matching diamond studded socks that fit Belleza, Maitreya, and Slink flat feet so our toes stay warm and cozy. Personally I have a large collection of comfy slipper-socks (with grips on the soles) to wear in RL so my feet stay toasty in the cold weather, so I appreciate this combination :) If you would rather wear heels (maybe from one of the other prizes) or just go barefoot, those are always options too of course. 

My chiropractor visit was rather intense, lots of stretching to loosen my lower back and then my neck which was bothering me from my hairstyling appointment last week. Those sinks do a number on the neck, even if the scalp massages are heavenly :) I can feel a difference already, such a relief. Then I wound up having to stop several places because errands are oh so fun *dripping sarcasm* when what I really needed (and still do) was rest. I will be blogging tomorrow evening and again Friday since I am not going anywhere, but my plan is to take Saturday off for Christmas which works out since Saturday is normally my day off. No farmers market to go to this week or next, but I do have plans this week anyway. I hope you're all having a beautiful day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Hunt Prizes from Pyps at The Free Dove:

Photo 1:

Outfit: .::Pyps::. Autumn school Crystal Outfit $0L Free Dove Hunt

Photo 2:

Outfit: PYPS Candice Outfit FatPack $0L Free Dove Hunt

Photo 3:

Dress: PYPS Aurora Dress $0L Free Dove Hunt

Photo 4:

Outfit: PYPS Fondness Outfit $0L Free Dove Hunt

Photo 5:

Outfit: .::Pyps::. Home Sweet Diakiss Outfit $0L Free Dove Hunt

Head: GENUS Project - Genus Head - Classic Face W001 - Mocap 

Hair: Magika - December

Skin: 7 Deadly s[K]ins - BAREFOOT dew (BOM)

Ring: (BENTO)~~Ysoral~~ .:Luxe Ring Lyanna 4:. (Marketplace)

Body/Hands/Feet: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara

All Poses: Verocity  (Various Sets)

Grumpy Santa Hunt

 Hiya everyone! Tonight I am exploring the Grumpy Santa Hunt 4, with many $1L prizes hiding inside lumps of coal at the participating stores. The coal is a flat prim image so it can be sometimes tricky to find from certain angles, but I would say that all of the hints for the ones I'm sharing were effective in guiding me. Those hints and the landmarks can be found on the hunt's website, as well as many preview images so you know what to expect. 

My first look is the prize from Indigenous and is called Holiday Cheer. This fluttery halter dress comes in sizing for Altamura, eBody Curvy, Freya, Kupra (Bimbo, Low, Original), Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Hourglass, Physique, and Signature Alice bodies. There is also a HUD provided with 6 colors to choose from, all with that beautiful snowy pattern decorated with trees and ornaments. I love both the style and fabric of this charming gift!

Another prize that I was delighted to find was located at Emi's Attic, their Woodland Winter BoM Set bra and panties. The system/BOM layers are compatible with classic avatars as well as any BOM enabled mesh body. The icy blue background is adorned with pine branches and cones, for a fun wintry feel that is not specifically Christmas so you don't have to celebrate any specific holiday to appreciate it. 

Maybe you are in the mood for something flirty to wear to a club or hanging out with a friend, then I would like to invite you to BlondeQueen. Their BQ::Chrystal Top&Skirt:: prize looks like two pieces but wears as one, in sizes for Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique mesh bodies. The red plaid looks very pretty trimmed in white, and the combination does remind me of Santa's clothing only much more revealing ;)

Next I changed into a gorgeous formal look from Melange Inc. called =Wintery Sparkle Wonderland Gown=FitMESH. This $1L prize includes the shimmery silver gown in standard sizes plus a fitted version for classic avatars, along with Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, Physique, and TMP mesh body sizes. There are also shoes in sizes for Belleza, Maitreya, and Slink feet to match the stunning dress. 

My final look this evening is the "Freda" Grumpy Santa Hunt Gift, which is a fantastic casual outfit that is also versatile. The top and leggings come in system/BOM layers, while the matching jacket is mesh in sizes for Freya, Cinn&Chai, Legacy, Maitreya, Rebirth F N, Rebirth Flat, Rebirth S, Hourglass, Physique, Tonic Curvy, and Tonic Fine bodies. The color is great for this time of year, and that velvety texture is beautiful. 

It was a quiet day here, but tomorrow I have an appointment so it will be more on the busy side. There are a few more things I want to share before the holidays here, but I am probably only taking one day off from blogging so there are still several days left in the month for me to post. I hope you're all having a wonderful day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Hunt Prizes from Grumpy Santa Hunt 4:

Photo 1:

Dress: Indigenous - Holiday Cheer $1L Hunt Prize

Photo 2:

Lingerie: Emi's Attic ~ Woodland Winter BoM Set $1L Hunt Prize

Photo 3:

Outfit: BlondeQueen BQ::Chrystal Top&Skirt:: $1L Hunt Prize

Photo 4:

Dress: MELANGE !NC =Wintery Sparkle Wonderland Gown=FitMESH $1L Hunt Prize

Photo 5:

Outfit: "Freda" Grumpy Santa Hunt Gift $1L Hunt Prize

Head: GENUS Project - Genus Head - Classic Face W001 - Mocap 

Hair: Magika - December

Skin: 7 Deadly s[K]ins - BAREFOOT dew (BOM)

Ring: (BENTO)~~Ysoral~~ .:Luxe Ring Lyanna 4:. (Marketplace)

Body/Hands/Feet: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara

All Poses: Verocity  (Various Sets)