Monday, August 12, 2024

She's A Maniac, Shopping Maniac

 Hiya everyone! Tonight's post brings us to several different stores who are part of the Shopping Maniacs group, which is free to join. It's a wonderful source of information about sales, special offers, and new releases from plenty of designers, in addition to the treats that some offer with our group tag active just for visiting. Those group gifts are what I'm sharing tonight, because we know by now that I love to tell you about the places to find high quality gifts :) Of course I also suggest checking out their current sales items, since you can find some wonderful bargains at all of these locations.


For my first look of the evening, I'm feeling flirty in the .::PC::. Wrapped Leather Dress "Kayla"- LBlue GG from PiNK CHERRY. There are two versions of this dress labeled G or S at the end of the name, which indicate gold and silver which you can see on the metal links on the left side. Each of these are provided in Freya, Legacy, Maitreya, Petite, Hourglass, and Physique mesh body sizing. The midriff is intriguing and loaded with details, thanks to not only the straps on the left but the sheer pleated fabric across the front. 


La Feminique has a lovely gift called Justine GG for us, ours for free with the Shopping Maniacs group tag. Isn't this a fun choice for summer? The top, panty, and pareo all come in sizing for Erika, Freya, Hourglass, Kupra Bimbo, Low, Original, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, and Reborn mesh bodies. The pareo is a sheer sash or sarong that acts as a short coverup for the bikini panties, tied high on the right hip. The dark floral pattern is certainly a charming one :)


Next we stop by ART & FASHION, who are well known for their generous gifts for many groups in addition to their own. The gift for Shopping Maniacs is called GREEN FANTASY LONG DRESS, and it gives me some strong retro vibes in both style and fabric pattern. There are 5 standard fitmesh sizes, in addition to sizes for Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, Physique, and TMP mesh bodies. The alpha layers came in handy since they work for BOM compatible bodies too, and my thighs were in need of convincing to stay inside the dress ;) The long full skirt has an ethereal quality because of the translucent fabric, and I couldn't resist drawing your attention to that.


I'm also eager to show you the Biah Set from Believe, one of several gifts they offer for various multi-designer groups. The dress and shoes will each fit Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique mesh bodies, with the gift also including the coordinating handbag and pair of black earrings I am wearing here. I really do appreciate having footwear included with clothing so you know it will match well, and the other accessories make for a fantastic look. 


My final look of the evening comes from V8 Underground, a store that I've been a fan of for many years including their former brand name Brii Underground. The **RONETTE 80'S STYLE COMPLET OUTFIT** gift is a stunning pants set that brings sass and sex appeal while covering all essential areas. Our top, pants, and sandals are all provided in Legacy, Maitreya, and Reborn mesh body sizes. The top is playfully draped in the front and tied in the back, while our pants have a subtle snakeskin texture that I almost mistook for sequins at first glance (sorry, old eyes LOL) and the sandals have several chains draped to hang along the stiletto heel as yet another fantastic detail. Like most of tonight's stops, this one offers treats for multiple other groups too, so be sure to check your group list to see if you are already a member of any of the others. Who knows, you may fall in love with another gift and wind up joining a new group too :)

It was quite a thought-provoking weekend here, well mostly therapy this afternoon. I've made the realization that my anxiety is like a broken smoke alarm that just keeps going off when it's not needed, since anxiety (fear) serves a valid purpose of keeping us safe in severe situations. My leaving the house is not automatically a valid reason to sound the alarm, but my brain needs some retraining in that regard :) I'll be going out a few times this week, and I have a few things to plan in the near future. Otherwise it was a decent weekend and I am ready to explore SL later and see what exciting treats I can show you for August. I hope you're all having a lovely day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:
All Group Gifts for Shopping Maniacs group:

Photo 1:
Dress: PiNK CHERRY .::PC::. Wrapped Leather Dress "Kayla"- LBlue GG $0L Group Gift

Photo 2:
Outfit: La Feminique Justine GG $0L Group Gift

Photo 3:
Dress: ART & FASHION - GREEN FANTASY LONG DRESS $0L Group Gift

Photo 4:
Outfit: :: Believe :: Biah Set $0L Group Gift

Photo 5:
Outfit: V8 Underground **RONETTE 80'S STYLE COMPLET OUTFIT** $0L Group Gift

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 4.0
Hair: TRUTH Collective Levitate - Essential
Skin: .::WoW Skins::. .WS. ALMOND LILLY EVOX SKIN
Ring: {Carter} Wedding Zoe (Marketplace)
Body/Hands/Feet: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara 5.3
All Poses: Verocity  (Various Sets)

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