Hiya everyone! Tonight's post comes to you from Palomma Plaza, which if you recall The Free Dove it is a loving tribute to its owner, Palomma "Dove" Casanova, and in the same location. The group is free to join, and with that "Doves Angel" tag you can claim countless gifts from very talented and generous designers :) I treasure my memories of chats with Dove, and hope she knows she is still missed and loved by so many people. The designers' displays I am focusing on tonight are Bens Boutique and Stars Fashion, so my link should give you a red arrow to the aisle right between them. I would also like to mention that as of this morning there was still a large Christmas tree in the building with lots of great gifts underneath, but I chose not to blog those because they are probably going away pretty soon and many are seasonal. So I still recommend peeking and claiming those too, and much like Christmas you will get to be surprised with each one you open :) It's funny, I still see people mention The Free Dove in group chats, and usually someone will chime in about the reopening and the new name but old landmarks still working, and I think it really shows the impact she made on SL with her caring nature and wanting everyone to be able to look their best even if they are low on funds.
My first look is the lovely Bens Boutique - Shae Dress group gift. It has 15 patterns and 30 solid colors to choose from via HUD, so it is very easy to personalize your look. The dress fits Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique mesh bodies, all with that deep dipped neckline and high slits on each thigh.
The Bens Boutique - Bridget Jumpsuit is a gorgeous choice for New Years Eve, but of course it is going to look phenomenal no matter where or when you decide to show it off. We receive standard mesh sizes along with Freya, Isis, Venus, Hourglass, Maitreya, and TMP mesh body sizing in this gift, plus a 10 color HUD for our sparkly texture. I love halter necks and bare backs, and I'm thinking this could be just what we need to display a new back tattoo or one of those fun necklaces that hangs down the back.
Over on the Stars Fashion display, there are several wonderful gifts including this Danika set. Its single shoulder tube top and low rise jeans are each provided in sizes for Altamura Sofia, Freya, Isis, Maitreya, Hourglass, Physique, Tonic Curvy, and Tonic Fine mesh bodies. The HUD inside offers 10 colors for each, to make mixing and matching a breeze. I noticed that it slowed down if I clicked the HUD too many times in a row, but if you take it slow (yeah I get impatient, LOL) all the buttons will work eventually. SL has been oddly laggy at times lately, anyone else noticing that?
Next I changed into the flirty Stars Fashion - Niki gift, which easily made me smile. The bare shouldered top and extra short skirt each fit Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique mesh bodies, and there is also a HUD with 20 colors each for top and skirt, then 2 for the ruffles. So you pick your top color and then let the ruffles remain the matching hue, or click the black or white buttons above it to have a contrasting ruffle color. Same for the skirt :) The lacing on the side of the skirt is another eye-catching detail, making this even more revealing and sexy.
My final look of the evening is also from the Stars Fashion display, and is my choice for heading somewhere tropical and breezy :) Their Twila outfit is a playful combo of wrapped long sleeve crop top and slim fitting denim shorts, in sizing for Altamura Sofia, eBody Classic, eBody Curvy, Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, Physique, Tonic Curvy, and Tonic Fine mesh bodies. There's also a HUD of course, with 10 patterns for the top and 10 shades of denim for our shorts. Get creative and have fun with the HUD, just be patient if SL is being slow and the textures don't change right away.
Happy New Year, everyone! I tend to get a bit reflective this time of year, and usually try to be optimistic and upbeat about a new year and a fresh start. This time I'm finding it more difficult than usual for many reasons, grief and my health issues being a big part of that, but I still need to hold on to some shreds of hope. I am wishing all of you a year ahead filled with peace, love, healing, comfort, and whatever you need most from 2025. Many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!
Credits:
All Group Gifts from Palomma Plaza:
Photo 1:
Dress: Bens Boutique - Shae Dress $0L Palomma Plaza Gift
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Jumpsuit: Bens Boutique - Bridget Jumpsuit $0L Palomma Plaza Gift
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Outfit: Stars Fashion - Danika $0L Palomma Plaza Gift
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Outfit: Stars Fashion - Niki $0L Palomma Plaza Gift
Photo 5:
Outfit: Stars Fashion - Twila $0L Palomma Plaza Gift
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