Limited Time TOG Store

 Hiya everyone! Tonight I have what may be a limited time offer, group gifts from TOG Store. The part that probably has a brief window is their group being currently free to join, as they did not specify a timeframe so it could be just a weekend thing for all I know. If you read this after they've returned to being a paid group, and you really like what you see, you can either pay the fee to obtain the gifts for free (and access to midnight manias and lucky boards) or check in periodically for another free join period :) They do this from time to time, and this one might be in celebration of their new location as they have very recently moved. Their style and quality are both top notch, and I was really excited to get the chance to join their group for free. All of these gifts are on the same wall, and you will need to pay $1L and be instantly refunded to get them delivered to you. They all have a full price button for non group members as well, so be sure to click the one that shows $1L as I'm not sure if they refund the full price button. If you are in FabFree or SLFO group chats, you may see the group mentioned when it is free to join.

My first look this evening is our TOG STORE . Xyla Set gift, which is a flirty mini dress with peekaboo cutout on the midriff and crossed straps in the back. There are sizes for Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Lara X, Petite X, Reborn, Juicy, and Waifu mesh bodies, as well as a HUD with 20 great patterns. All of these choices have a solid color already selected for the strings and bows, and the prints themselves are a really nice variety.

This gift makes me think super sexy ballerina :) It is called TOG STORE . Heally Set and consists of the dress and sleeves that are each provided in Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Lara X, Petite X, Reborn, and Waifu mesh body sizes. There's also a HUD of course, with 6 colors each for the top, skirt, and sleeves so we can mix and match. We can wear the strapless corset dress without the sleeves too, and I'm going to suggest some undies to make that rear view a bit more modest if you wish.

For some latex type shine, be sure to claim the TOG STORE . Fergie Set gift. It has a fun sleeveless style with openings to show off cleavage and a little sideboob ;) We receive Erika, Kupra, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, and Reborn mesh body sizing, along with a HUD offering 30 wonderful colors. 

Next I had some fun with the gift called TOG STORE . Malia Set. Its bolero, top, and skirt are all designed for Erika, Kupra, Legacy, Maitreya, and Reborn bodies. The provided HUD lets us pick from 12 colors for each piece, and we can wear them individually if we wish too. I found it intriguing how they are each different textures...the bolero is sheer, the tube top shiny and solid, and the skirt has a heathered or mottled look like a classic sweatshirt material. 

My final look of the night is our TOG STORE . Abee Set gift. This playful one-shouldered top and laced up skirt are each provided in sizes for Kupra, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Lara X, Reborn, and Waifu mesh bodies. The HUD has 20 patterns for the skirt, 10 skirt textures, and 12 solid colors which are for the skirt's attached belt and the laces in the front. Click one and it tints both of those accents at once :) The skirt's swirls are a creative way to complement any type of pattern you choose for the top, and I think it's a great way to celebrate spring.

This weekend went by pretty quickly, didn't it? I had a good time playing more Hello Kitty Island Adventure, unlocking new features as the game progresses (swimming, diving, crafting sodas for gifts, etc.) which was a welcome way of unwinding after therapy. Today's session wasn't bad, just a deep dive into the status of my grieving process for my grandmother since I mentioned my depression. They are certainly linked at some point, even if the depression has physical roots too. Hello Kitty and her cute friends are a sweet way to boost my mood :) Otherwise I am preparing for a new month, new rounds of events and hunts, and a dentist appointment on Tuesday. One of those things is not like the others, LOL, being RL and distinctly un-fun, but I'll get through. I hope you're all having a pleasant day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Group Gifts from TOG Store:

Photo 1:

Dress: TOG STORE . Xyla Set $0L Group Gift

Photo 2:

Dress: TOG STORE . Heally Set $0L Group Gift

Photo 3:

Dress: TOG STORE . Fergie Set $0L Group Gift

Photo 4:

Outfit: TOG STORE . Malia Set $0L Group Gift

Photo 5:

Outfit: TOG STORE . Abee Set $0L Group Gift

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 4.0

Hair: TRUTH Linger - Essential

Skin: .::WoW Skins::. Pale ANNIE

Ring: {Carter} Wedding Zoe (Marketplace)

Body/Hands/Feet: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara 5.3

All Poses: Verocity  (Various Sets)

Spring Kiyomizu Hunt

 Hiya everyone! Tonight I've got several wonderful treats from the Kiyomizu Spring 2025 Hunt to share, with an added bonus of a lucky board prize that I won in one of the locations. This seasonal hunt has 4 rounds per year, and I've been a fan for ages and ages, so it brings back fond memories while creating new ones. We start at the Kiyomizu Mall, and check around for stores with the hunt sign on display. These tell us how many ninja cats are hiding in that store, and they are very well scripted to keep track of those kitties :) We can click the ghosts floating above the walkways at the mall to get a personalized website link that shows which prizes we have found and where we need to visit next. Some are hiding at the main stores of the designers who have satellite stores at the mall, so tickling a ghost will be quite useful. We have until the 8th of April I believe, so go find your cute ninja felines!

Spring usually brings fresh flowers to life, so the SHOP KERO Off Shoulder Top & Tutu Skirt prize's pattern is a perfect nod to it :) Our bare shouldered top and fluttery skirt each fit Legacy, Maitreya, Lara X, and Reborn mesh bodies, with a fitmesh M size provided of each piece for classic avatars. There is also a HUD with 4 patterns for our outfit, as well as arrows to adjust the proportions of the pattern size. The circle in between the arrows will reset the pattern size so you can start over again if you get carried away with the arrows and want to try again ;) Why yes, that is the voice of experience, LOL, but we cannot break the outfit so just relax and have fun with it.

Melting Dots Freebie Store is a fantastic place to visit, especially for those just starting out in SL, and their Plaid Shirts Outfit prize in their ninja cat is a lovely casual look that is just right for these pleasant temperatures. That is a one piece outfit, with the tank top, open shirt layer, and denim shorts all linked together. It comes in a fitmesh M size along with sizing for Legacy, Maitreya, Lara X, and Reborn bodies. The enclosed HUD lets us choose from 5 plaids for the outer shirt, 5 solids for the tank top, and 2 denim hues for our shorts portion. There are the same texture proportion arrows <O> on this HUD, so you can go with a tightly woven plaid or a more bold, broader striped version if you prefer.

I have some fun news - two of our participating designers have collaborated to design two gifts each that coordinate together perfectly! This bikini is the Shiorin =CS= Bikini199 sakura166 prize, a pink version of their ruffled string bikini. The tops and bottoms are separate, and fit Legacy, Perky, and Maitreya mesh bodies. To jazz up your nails to match your bikini, be sure to find both kitties at [::] colon colon for their Maitreya nail appliers :) This is 2025.03 Limited Nail-A, pink with similar flowers as our swimsuit. Don't worry, I've got a closer look in the next image of the second version...

Our next look is the Shiorin =CS= Bikini199 sakura164 prize in racy red, same sizes as I mentioned in the prior photo's description and the same pretty white ruffles trimming both pieces. The nails are [::] colon colon 2025.03 Limited Nail-B, the beautiful matching manicure for Maitreya fingernails. The flowers make me think of cherry blossoms, and it certainly is the right season to see them at their best. 

So while I was looking for both cats at Shiorin's Mart, I went upstairs too which was definitely the right move for more than one reason ;) Lucky boards are like a siren's call to me, as Xan could easily tell you, and there are a bunch of them that do not require any particular group tag to win. This is the =CS= Bikini Swimwear123 Leopard-S prize which is one of a few that I was fortunate enough to win. Its top and thong bottom are designed for Kupra, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, and Reborn mesh bodies, with wonderful feline print that I already associate with the hunt for their smaller ninja relatives. These boards offer "?" wild cards that anyone can click, as well as all the letters and numbers you can possibly have as your legacy name's initial. My suggestion is to hang out upstairs for a while and see what you can win, lots of swimwear as well as a couple of lovely casual outfits.

Is everyone ready for the weekend? It was a pretty good day here, and tomorrow is going to be in the 80s (now they're showing 84 in our forecast) so it'll be a toasty one. I'll be home relaxing, mentally preparing for therapy Sunday and then the attempt #2 to get to the dentist on Tuesday. My anxiety is having a field day with that one, but I am still trying to remain optimistic. Meanwhile I hope you all have a beautiful weekend ahead, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

Photo 1:

Outfit: SHOP KERO Off Shoulder Top & Tutu Skirt $0L Hunt Prize

Photo 2:

Outfit: MeltingDots Plaid Shirts Outfit $0L Hunt Prize

Photo 3:

Bikini: Shiorin =CS= Bikini199 sakura166 $0L Hunt Prize

Nails: [::] colon colon 2025.03 Limited Nail-A $0L Hunt Prize

Photo 4:

Bikini: Shiorin =CS= Bikini199 sakura164 $0L Hunt Prize

Nails: [::] colon colon 2025.03 Limited Nail-B $0L Hunt Prize

Photo 5:

Bikini: Shiorin =CS= Bikini Swimwear123 Leopard-S $0L Lucky Board Prize

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 4.0

Hair: TRUTH Linger - Essential

Skin: .::WoW Skins::. Pale ANNIE

Ring: {Carter} Wedding Zoe (Marketplace)

Body/Hands/Feet: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara 5.3

All Poses: Verocity  (Various Sets)

Luna Chelsea Gifts

 Hiya everyone! Tonight we are visiting Luna Chelsea Creations, where we can find a large wall outside with group gifts to enjoy. Their group is currently free to join, and most of the gifts are set up to right click - pay $1L which is refunded automatically while your new treat is delivered to you. I tried left click - deliver from the blue menu that popped up, but it seems like that doesn't work if the item is 'no copy' which many of these were. Reminder that anything 'no copy' should be rezzed out and unpacked manually in case you need the item inside that doesn't have permission to be copied into your inventory :) I deeply appreciate this brand's continued generosity, and urge you to check out their VIP lounge with camping chairs and lucky chairs for group members too while you're here.

My first look is the charming NOVALEE DRESS FX gift. It bares one shoulder while having a fun loose-fitting short sleeve on the left, and skims down to a playful skirt with a couple little slits in the front. There are sizes for Erika, Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Kupra, Legacy, Bombshell, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Lara X, Petite X, Reborn, and Waifu mesh bodies. We also receive a wonderful HUD that has 72 colors to choose from apiece for the dress and its attached belt, so the possibilities are nearly endless here.

This stunning dress is one of four variations of the same terrific style! JUNE DRESS 1,01 (lcc) is provided in Freya, Isis, Hourglass, Kupra, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, and Petite mesh body sizing, with a HUD offering 9 texture options. All of these are color variations of what you see here, floral pattern with a coordinating solid color on the ruffles, bow, and front center panel. It's so flattering, and something about it just whispered 'spring' to me :)

I hope you realized I was going to share another of those 4 versions I mentioned of this beautiful gift :) This is the JUNE DRESS 1,04 (lcc) and it comes in the same sizes as version 1,01 above, however this one has a HUD inside with 22 patterns and 41 solids if I counted those little buttons correctly. It is indeed another floral pattern, in so many terrific colors that I cannot even begin to choose just one favorite. Obviously the dress looks just as fantastic as a solid color though, so we have plenty of those to choose from as well.

Next I decided we needed a quick romantic flashback with the JANELLE VALENTINES ED gift ♥. I've said it before and will happily say it again - hearts are not limited to one day of the year in my world, and the pattern on the skirt has many different styles of abstract sketches of hearts that give it a funky flavor :) The dress fits eBody Curvy, Freya, Gen X Curvy, Kupra, Kups, Legacy, Maitreya, Peach, Reborn, and Slink Hourglass mesh bodies. It also has a HUD of course, with 19 colors for the top and 18 for the skirt. Why the extra for the top, you may wonder? The black that goes with all of the skirt choices is the added one, and I'm showing it on the right side. All the others are solid hues to go with the shades you may choose for the hearts on a black background. That high-low bubble hem is such a fun detail, I feel like I belong in a 90s dance music video remade for today!

For my final look this evening, I shimmied into the MAY GROUP GIFT which is making me long for a tropical retreat. The pretty rose bouquets on the dark black background are dramatic in the best way, and I am always drawn to one-shoulder styles and asymmetrical hemlines to really catch the eye. This gift includes sizing for Erika, Kupra, Kups, Kups Squeezed, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, and Reborn mesh bodies, plus the hair flower shown which is "mod for resize". I am so bad at adjusting things like that in a hurry, lol, so it might not be the best fit but I could have fidgeted with it for an hour and still had similar results. I think it'll look cute with many different types of hairstyles, but if it isn't your thing, you can certainly leave it in the folder and your dress will still look gorgeous.

It was a quiet day here in the sense that I didn't leave the house, but my hockey team fired their coach and then they won their game tonight :) Another thing that's been capturing my attention is a new cozy game, Hello Kitty Island Adventure. Yep, this middle aged lady is playing another game that is suitable for children, lol, and I am absolutely loving it! I did collect Sanrio things for many years, so I'm already familiar with the characters, and it is just something soothing and pleasant to do that can distract me a bit from anxiety and depression. We've got to support that idea, right? If a game gives me the chance to wander around an island with Hello Kitty and her friends, collecting seashells and baking cakes with her, I am going to indulge my inner child and have fun with it. The weather might be a bit rainy off and on the next few days, but holy cow how are we getting up to 82 on Saturday?!?!? The rest of the next couple weeks is all in the 50s or 60s, so that is startling. I hope you're all having a nice day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Group Gifts from Luna Chelsea Creations:

Photo 1:

Dress: NOVALEE DRESS FX $0L Group Gift

Photo 2:

Dress: JUNE DRESS 1,01 (lcc) $0L Group Gift

Photo 3:

Dress: JUNE DRESS 1,04 (lcc) $0L Group Gift

Photo 4:

Dress: JANELLE VALENTINES ED $0L Group Gift

Photo 5:

Dress: MAY GROUP GIFT $0L Group Gift

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 4.0

Hair: TRUTH Linger - Essential

Skin: .::WoW Skins::. Pale ANNIE

Ring: {Carter} Wedding Zoe (Marketplace)

Body/Hands/Feet: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara 5.3

All Poses: Verocity  (Various Sets)

I'm a Fitmesh Fanatic

 Hiya everyone! Tonight I have several gifts to share for the Fitmesh Fanatics group, which is free to join and has many participating designers who share information as well as gifts with this group. It is always intriguing to visit the shops and see their special sales and new releases in person, and all I had to do was check out spots that were mentioned in group notices. Then I just keep an eye out for the Fitmesh Fanatics sign where the group gifts are located, although I make it a point to ensure that my landmarks for you are going to point you in the right direction with the red arrow from your map if you have those enabled.

Our first look of the evening is from Black Angel Store, called DENRA DRESS by BA Store. Just head upstairs and you'll find lots of generous gifts for various groups :) This one shouldered beauty comes in a lovely sapphire blue with attached belt, and tiny slits on both thighs. There are sizes for Erika, Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Kupra, Legacy, Bombshell, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Lara X, Petite X, Reborn, and Waifu mesh bodies included.

The generous MadCatCreations is ready to charm us with their MCC - woman - Pink sweater dress gift. It has the appearance of a soft fluffy sweater layered over a satin slip dress, but is one single piece in sizing for Erika, Kupra, Legacy, Bombshell, Perky, Maitreya, Lara X, Reborn, Waifu, Senra Jamie, and Star mesh bodies. I think the splashy tie-dye pattern of the sweater looks great with the geometric print of the skirt, very eye-catching and creative :)

I was really impressed by the style of this next gift, the [DUSZA] Mielec Bikini - Maitreya. It tells you right in its name what body it will fit, and I would say that it does so fantastically :) The pale sage green color is gorgeous, with a texture that reminds me of suede or crushed velvet. The fringed top and modest bottom are linked together to wear all at once. 

For my final look tonight, I am enjoying our TRS Designs Carter Dress Lav gift. There are other colors available for different groups as well, so be sure to have a good look while you're there :) This sweet striped mini dress with long sleeves and boat neck will fit Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Khara, Kupra, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Prima, Prima Petite, Reborn, Waifu, and Star mesh bodies. I think it will look great as a long tunic top too, if you prefer adding some leggings or pants beneath. 

I went out briefly earlier, and the weather was decent but chilly for this time of year. I don't mind the temperature if I'm just in the car, especially when I think wind was a big factor. Tomorrow I'm staying home, and most likely will get to my parents' for dinner on Friday (not up to me) which I do enjoy. I hope you're all having a pleasant day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

Photo 1:

Dress: Black Angel Store DENRA DRESS by BA Store $0L FMF Group Gift

Photo 2:

Dress: MadCatCreations MCC - woman - Pink sweater dress $0L FMF Group Gift

Photo 3:

Bikini: [DUSZA] Mielec Bikini - Maitreya $0L FMF Group Gift

Photo 4:

Dress: TRS Designs Carter Dress Lav $0L FMF Group Gift

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 4.0

Hair: TRUTH Linger - Essential

Skin: .::WoW Skins::. Pale ANNIE

Ring: {Carter} Wedding Zoe (Marketplace)

Body/Hands/Feet: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara 5.3

All Poses: Verocity  (Various Sets)

SLMB Group Goodies

 Hiya everyone! Tonight's post is loaded with SLMB group gifts, which is the ^^SL Mesh Body group and costs a mere $9L to join at present. There are plenty of designers who are a part of this group, sending info about new releases, sales, and events, plus many of them offer gifts for the group members at their stores. That is what I'll be showing you tonight, a handful of those lovely treats :) The only hard part would be choosing a favorite, because I adore and am so thankful for every single one.

First we're headed to .:FlowerDreams:. where the Celia Dress can light up your wardrobe, and your room ;) It's got built in lighting because of the materials involved, to ensure you can see the detailed texturing. There are 5 fitmesh standard sizes along with eBody, Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, Physique, Tonic Curvy, and Tonic Fine mesh body sizes. I think the pale green is perfect for spring, like bringing fresh new plant growth to mind.

I must confess that I love any excuse to visit Composer Girls Fashion, because I'm always delighted to find generously accessorized looks like this !CGF-*Satyana* Mauve/Wine Complete Skirt Outfit. Our gift starts with the cropped sweater in Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique sizes, then we get to add our skirt in the same sizes plus eBody, Tonic Curvy, and Tonic Fine sizing. The over knee boots are provided in sizing for Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique bodies, and we receive some lovely jewelry too - earrings and a necklace in gold tones. The necklace has a built in resize script so we can adjust if needed. This whole outfit is so wonderfully detailed, from the leaf designs on each hip to the many straps holding our boots in place.

Next we bring some sunshine with the ART & FASHION - SURREAL GREECE LONG DRESS gift. It has a daring opening on the left side of the skirt, and a single shouldered style for added pizzazz :) There are sizes for Freya, Isis, Legacy, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique mesh bodies included in this wonderful gift. I've seen some truly beautiful pictures of Greece, and now I'm hoping to find a Greek region in SL to visit! The sunny yellow color of this dress is making me smile just as much as the artwork that adorns it.

I also visited .:Bad Rabbit:. and picked up their Outfit Neno Golden gift for SLMB. The vivid colors complement the playful style, a strapless tube top with diagonal hemline and a short ruffled miniskirt with coordinated strappy heels. All pieces are designed for Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique bodies, and our gift also includes a HUD with 2 textures for each. This way we can mix and match as I've done here, alternating the solid fabric and the crushed velvet type print. Pink and orange together make me think of tropical sunsets, or maybe tropical fruits :) 

For my final look this evening, I'm enjoying the sleek [ConTrato] Athena Dress gift. Our new tank dress comes in sizes for Legacy, Maitreya, and Reborn mesh bodies, with a HUD that lets us pick from 5 colors of striped patterns. The blue makes me think nautical, but I do like them all :) I'll always appreciate the versatility of color or texture HUDs, so one free gift becomes several at once.

It was a quiet day here, and I'm trying to plan an outing for tomorrow that is turning out to be a hassle and a half somehow. I must continue making progress though, essential for my anxiety. I saw the groundhog outside again, so that is another cheerful reminder of spring being here even if the weather doesn't fully agree. I hope you're all having an amazing day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

Photo 1:

Dress: .:FlowerDreams:.Celia Dress $0L SLMB Group Gift

Photo 2:

Outfit: Composer Girls Fashion !CGF-*Satyana* Mauve/Wine Complete Skirt Outfit $0L SLMB Group Gift

Photo 3:

Dress: ART & FASHION - SURREAL GREECE LONG DRESS $0L SLMB Group Gift

Photo 4:

Outfit: .:Bad Rabbit:. Outfit Neno Golden $0L SLMB Group Gift

Photo 5:

Dress: [ConTrato] Athena Dress $0L SLMB Group Gift

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 4.0

Hair: TRUTH Linger - Essential

Skin: .::WoW Skins::. Pale ANNIE

Ring: {Carter} Wedding Zoe (Marketplace)

Body/Hands/Feet: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara 5.3

All Poses: Verocity  (Various Sets)

Group Goodies From Justice

 Hiya everyone! Tonight we are visiting [JUSTICE], where you'll find a generous helping of group gifts for men and women. Their group is just $1L to join, and the gifts are free either by left click - deliver or if that doesn't work (it was about half and half for me) right click and pay $1L but that will be refunded automatically while your gift is delivered. I do have a second handy tip for you - all of these items are no copy, so we cannot copy them to inventory while attached so please open them up the traditional way by rezzing out and editing to pull out the no-copy HUDs. Another benefit to the group is that if you go around the corner from the group gifts, you'll find lucky chairs that are also group member benefits to be able to use. I was in a time crunch today so I didn't get to stick around long enough to win anything, but I am certainly planning on returning soon to try my luck :)

My first look of the evening is our [JUSTICE] TERRY ROMPER - FATPACK. This group gift fits Freya, Kupra, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Hourglass, and Physique mesh bodies, and includes a HUD offering 20 colors. The strapless romper has a slender strand as a belt attached, and the neckline is playfully low cut to accentuate our cleavage.

There are a few wonderful tops among the group gifts, like this flirty [JUSTICE] SANDY TANK - GROUP GIFT. It is almost brief enough to be a bra, decorated with stars and has a row of round rivets holding the bottom band in place. There is a HUD for those with 6 metals to select from, and the top itself is provided in sizing for Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique bodies.

If you enjoy cropped t-shirts as I do, please be sure to claim this fun [JUSTICE] BRENDA TEE - GROUP GIFT too. It has a star symbol with wings on the front that I think might be US Air Force (my family was all Army and my high school boyfriend was Navy, so not as familiar with the other branches) in a sandy gold that looks great against the deep green top. The gift includes Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique sizes. You can probably guess that in this photo and the prior one, I'm wearing my favorite Delizio jeans from the marketplace which are a free gift in several colors. This is the blue, not to be confused with light blue :) All are in BOM layers and appliers for Omega and Maitreya, but I'm wearing the BOM because it's quick and easy.

I am enjoying slightly warmer weather in RL, so the temptation is strong with this sexy [JUSTICE] CEIJA BIKINI - GROUP GIFT to head to the nearest beach or pool! The upper and lower portions are each provided in 2 colors, the one on the right above being labeled v2, and all of these come in Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique sizes. There's also a handy HUD inside for the beads, with 24 colors to add some variety. You can see them on all the tails of the bows, in a whitish hue on the left but more of an orange color to the right. They are much less subtle in person, but a very fun touch :)

My final look of the night is the gorgeous [JUSTICE] COCO DRESS - GROUP GIFT in a dark teal that reminds me of a peacock feather's color. The style is terrific too, halter neck linked to the dress by a large round loop, and barely attached sleeve cuffs. There are built in panties too, noteworthy because the enclosed HUD has 42 color choices for them as well as 6 metals and on/off buttons for the panties and arm cuffs. Those are the buttons on the upper left of the HUD, and I tried out the arm cuffs button on the right to hide them for a moment :) So detailed and well crafted, like all of these gifts I am very grateful for their generosity.

Whew, it was a challenging day but I did what I needed to and made it successfully to my podiatrist appointment :) My anxiety really tried to prevent that, not letting me sleep well at all despite extra meds. Now I'm still a bit groggy, but I did get a nap for a couple of hours after I got home. The weather was rainy so it was cooler than we might expect for this time of year, but I wasn't all that uncomfortable because anxiety attacks tend to make me lose touch with things like temperature. The rain should stay away until Sunday now though, so that's a positive :) I hope you're all having a pleasant day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Group Gifts from [JUSTICE]:

Photo 1:

Romper: [JUSTICE] TERRY ROMPER - FATPACK $0L Group Gift

Photo 2:

Top: [JUSTICE] SANDY TANK - GROUP GIFT $0L Group Gift

Photo 3:

Top: [JUSTICE] BRENDA TEE - GROUP GIFT $0L Group Gift

Photo 4:

Bikini: [JUSTICE] CEIJA BIKINI - GROUP GIFT $0L Group Gift

Photo 5:

Dress: [JUSTICE] COCO DRESS - GROUP GIFT $0L Group Gift

Pants Photos 2&3: Delizio - Jeans + Applier for Maitreya + Omega (shown in Blue) $0L Marketplace

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 4.0

Hair: TRUTH Linger - Essential

Skin: .::WoW Skins::. Pale ANNIE

Ring: {Carter} Wedding Zoe (Marketplace)

Body/Hands/Feet: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara 5.3

All Poses: Verocity  (Various Sets)

Palomma Plaza Presents

 Hiya everyone! Tonight I decided to visit Palomma Plaza, not the Doves Dream event (which is still going until April 10th) but the wonderful main location itself :) There are group gifts from dozens of generous designers, many of which are familiar brands from the prior Free Dove and just generally well known top designers. The quality of these gifts is also fantastic, and there are treats for men and women encompassing clothing, accessories, hair, and much more. As I've mentioned many times here, Palomma Plaza is in memory of Palomma Casanova who was the heart of The Free Dove and Dazzle/Bundles event during her long tenure in SL. When she passed away, many of us were heartbroken as she was such a kind and friendly person, and her spirit will always be a part of SL. Your old landmarks for The Free Dove will even bring you here to Palomma Plaza :) My link here will point you to the spot between the two displays I am featuring gifts from, those of 1 Hundred. and Ydea Style.

My first look this evening is the flirty *Ydea Style* Summer Green set gift. Isn't it a lovely color? The top, skirt, and panty are all provided in sizing for Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Legacy, Maitreya, and Reborn mesh bodies. They layer so nicely together, and I think it's a great look for spring too.

The *Ydea Style* Summer Dress Bleu also made me smile, thanks to the feathery skirt and the gold chains holding the bodice in place. It's all one piece, in Gen X, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, and Reborn mesh body sizes. The satin of the corset style top is delightful too, as is the rich blue shade.

Next I slipped into the *Ydea Style Summer Marine Set* which is also completely free with the group tag. There are Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, and Reborn sizes included, and the top and skirt are separate pieces so you could pair them with other items in your wardrobe if you wish. The top has a fun watercolor or tie dye type texture, repeated on the waistband of the short skirt. I immediately made a connection between the opening on the bodice and the ones on both thighs, just bringing on all the sexiness! 

At the neighboring display, you get to pick up this charming 1 Hundred. Feelin' Fine. Mint gift as one of three available at the moment :) The strapless top, unique skirt, and panties are each created to fit Freya, Hourglass, Legacy, and Maitreya mesh bodies, and go together seamlessly to give the appearance of a daring dress. The stripes and soft colors definitely make me think spring or Easter, probably from seeing so many decorations lately. 

One final look, this is the playful 1 Hundred. Say it Mini outfit that is bound to be an instant warm weather staple in many wardrobes. It's got a hot pink bikini top, denim skirt, and panties that are all included in Freya, Hourglass, Legacy, and Maitreya sizing. There are lots of saying on the skirt, like "Self Love" above the right front pocket, "Be True" and "Lil Hottie" beneath that, and "Always FUN" on the other side. Turn around and you'll see Hottie emblazoned across the rear left pocket :) By the way, who was shooting pink paintballs at us?

My weekend was pretty good overall, and I must say that Xan and I did a kick-ass job working together to solve an escape room over at MadPea :) Their free 3 months access to their games is coming to an end soon, so we've been trying to do what we can when time permits...but it hasn't been permitting much...RL does that sometimes. We did Escape The Deadly Dungeon, and I'll just say that we got all the achievements including the various ways to die. Something kept getting me and making me say very bad words, lol, but I definitely had fun and got to use problem solving skills and flex some puzzle muscles that don't often get workouts. Therapy was productive and much better than last week, and I have a medical appointment (podiatrist) tomorrow that's got me anxious AF but we'll see what happens. My last attempt at going somewhere like this was an epic fail, but I have to keep trying. I hope you're all having a lovely day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Group Gifts from Palomma Plaza:

Photo 1:

Outfit: *Ydea Style* Summer Green set $0L Group Gift

Photo 2:

Dress: *Ydea Style* Summer Dress Bleu $0L Group Gift

Photo 3:

Outfit: *Ydea Style Summer Marine Set* $0L Group Gift

Photo 4:

Outfit: 1 Hundred. Feelin' Fine. Mint $0L Group Gift

Photo 5:

Outfit: 1 Hundred. Say it Mini $0L Group Gift

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 4.0

Hair: TRUTH Envy - Essential

Skin: .::WoW Skins::. Pale ANNIE

Ring: {Carter} Wedding Zoe (Marketplace)

Body/Hands/Feet: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara 5.3

All Poses: Verocity  (Various Sets)

Maitreya Shoppers Group

Hiya everyone! Tonight we are exploring the Maitreya Shoppers group, visiting some of their participating stores and looking for gifts for this group :) The Maitreya Shoppers group is currently free to join, and I am (obviously) a big fan of this type of multi-designer group for providing information on sales and special events, plus gifts from time to time. It brings together lots of talented creators to share this info, so we are able to stay informed and always get these fun scoops. 

My first look of the evening is our T.B.O.M. Flower Pink Outfit Dress With Boots gift from The Best Of Me. The dress and heels are each designed for Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique bodies. I really like the way the floral design appears on both, really tying them together, and the peeptoe boots that are buttoned all the way up are such a playful style. The dress is extra short with a slightly bared back to add to the flirt factor.

It's time for a bit of 'peekabooty', thanks to the .::PC::. Back Laced Dress "Sayana" - White/Rose treat from PiNK CHERRY. It clearly lives to its name with the revealing rear view, and I love the deep pink and white patches stitched together to create the dress. It comes in sizing for Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, Physique, Tonic Curvy, and Tonic Fine mesh bodies.

Spells & Charms can help you get ready for a sexy weekend with their {S&C} Florie Dress (fatpack) gift. This strapless mini has a very unique neckline with scalloped edges to match the hem, and is designed for Alice, Freya, Hourglass, Legacy, and Maitreya mesh bodies. There's also a HUD included, with 6 lovely floral textures for us to select from. 

My final look of the night is our Lara AC Dress KIKI GIFT Orange. This vibrant halter mini has straps that cross both front and back, with a low V waistline that I believe is called Basque. There are sizes for Erika, Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Lara X, Legacy, and Reborn mesh bodies included, so I changed into my Lara X body here from the 5.3 original Lara I'd been sporting. They seem to have redesigned their store recently, so if you do not land in front of the gifts you can just use the teleporter to the gifts section :) 

It was a decent day, and I did get to go to my parents' for dinner which was pleasant as usual :) There was some spirited conversation, and no that does not mean we argued, lol. I'm definitely ready for the weekend, and I'm sure most of you are too. I hope you all have a fantastic weekend ahead, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

Photo 1:

Outfit: THE BEST OF ME T.B.O.M. Flower Pink Outfit Dress With Boots $0L Group Gift

Photo 2:

Dress: PiNK CHERRY .::PC::. Back Laced Dress "Sayana" - White/Rose $0L Group Gift

Photo 3:

Dress: Spells & Charms {S&C} Florie Dress (fatpack) $0L Group Gift

Photo 4:

Dress: Lara AC Dress KIKI GIFT Orange $0L Group Gift

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 4.0

Hair: TRUTH Envy - Essential

Skin: .::WoW Skins::. Pale ANNIE

Ring: {Carter} Wedding Zoe (Marketplace)

Body/Hands/Feet: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara X & Lara 5.3

All Poses: Verocity  (Various Sets)

Tangled Up In Blue

 Hiya everyone! Tonight I'm feeling blue, not as in sadness but just vibing with the color blue :) That is because I visited the BLUE SL Event, which is always a pleasure for finding exclusive offers, discounts, and group gifts. Their group is free to join, so the gifts you see here won't cost you a single penny, and the exclusive offer at the end is such a sassy way to treat yourself. I got into the habit of using song titles for my posts from this monthly event since there are so darn many amazing ones with "blue" in the title or lyrics, and I had a little assist from a search engine this time. I'm reaching back a bit before my time (before my musical awareness, I was 4) with a Bob Dylan song, partly a nod to his biopic which I haven't seen yet so I have no idea if it's featured in it or not. Maybe have a listen while you read the post, or while you visit the event :)

My first look is the daring Lilly Sheer Sun Dress Set Pink gift from Allure Couture. The gauzy lace dress is trimmed with fringe on its V shaped skirt, and we receive both the dress and a c-string (crotch covering) in sizes for Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Kupra, Legacy, Pinup, Maitreya, Petite, Lara X, Petite X, Reborn, and Waifu mesh bodies. I almost want to wear it as a negligee too!

Now that spring is here, those beach vacations feel even closer at hand, and are always possible in SL. If you've got one planned or just have a pool you can visit/rez out, be sure to 'pack' this stunning ALO! - Kaia Bikini - FATPACK gift :) The top and panty are each provided in Lara X, Legacy, Perky, Reborn, and Waifu mesh body sizes, with a HUD that offers 10 choices each for the bikini and ribbon. Our bikini fabric has all sorts of fun patterns, and we can match them to the solid colors of the ribbons for some creative looks. There is no fabric in the back, just strings, LOL, so I spared you the view of my nearly bare booty this time but still wanted to mention that it is an eye-opening rear view.

This charming top is our BQ::Nightmare TShirt:: Black GIFT from BlondeQueen, and I am definitely a fan. The distinctive image on the front does make me think of a much loved cross-holiday movie, and the shirt has a loose comfy fit and cropped style. There are sizes for Erika, Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Kupra, Legacy, Maitreya, and Reborn mesh bodies included. I switched back to my Lara 5.3 here from Lara X, and kept it on for the rest of the post. Another switch I made here was adding some beautiful nails, which are our Nails Passion - Elisabeth gift. They will fit Kupra, Legacy, Maitreya, and Reborn hands, just hide your body's built in nails and add the pair from this folder. The pearly base has a lavender tint, contrasting wonderfully against the black French edges and pretty floral designs.

How precious is this piggy, all dolled up and sipping her tea? Our [LS] CROPED CUTE gift is a sweet turtleneck sweater that is shortened to show off a bit of midriff, just a delightful treat to wear with your favorite pants, jeans, shorts, or skirts. I'm wearing the blue pair of Delizio jeans with all my tops in this post, partly because blue and partly because they match just about everything and are my easy go-to.

For my final look of the evening, I get to share that exclusive offer I mentioned in the beginning :) The Bold Llama T-Shirt Co. UNDERESTIMATE ME Tees made me laugh and smirk, because I think we've all been in a situation where someone has done just that. It's not just men either, so please don't think I am wearing this as a dig at the guys...if you've ever not felt like smiling in a picture, you probably got told how much prettier you'll be if you just give in and smile. Heck, my mom used to tell me to smile if I was being grouchy which did not help. Underestimating anyone can be a dangerous choice, and the third choice on the enclosed HUD not shown says "Angry Women Will Change the World" with a pink perfume bottle being spritzed. For $150L, you'll receive all the sizes on an unpacker HUD and they will deliver to you with the texture HUD so you can speak your mind without saying a word ;) Those sizes are standard, eBody Classic, eBody Reborn, Waifu, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Lara X, Petite X, Hourglass, Physique, and TMP bodies. So, let's try to be considerate and not tell women what to do with their faces, okay? And definitely don't assume that having boobs makes someone less intelligent or less capable than you. We're all trying our best out here and deserve respect :)

It was a nice day out today, and I did get my free DQ cone with a dollar dip for charity. My choices were chocolate, butterscotch, and maybe strawberry? Shrug, I am a chocoholic so that was my pick, and it was a good excuse to treat myself and get out of the house for a bit. I'm still not sure if I am going to dinner tomorrow at my parents', but I have a backup food plan so it's all good. I've got no idea what I am blogging tomorrow yet, LOL, so chaos is happening here. At this point it's like okay, what DO you know? Well, I know that I'm wishing all of you a very nice day/evening, and sending many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Group Gifts and Offers from BLUE SL Event:

Photo 1:

Dress: Allure Couture Lilly Sheer Sun Dress Set Pink $0L Group Gift

Photo 2:

Bikini: ALO! - Kaia Bikini - FATPACK $0L Group Gift

Photo 3:

Top: BlondeQueen BQ::Nightmare TShirt:: Black GIFT $0L Group Gift

Nails: Nails Passion - Elisabeth $0L Group Gift

Photo 4:

Top: [LS] CROPED CUTE $0L Group Gift

Photo 5:

Top: The Bold Llama T-Shirt Co. UNDERESTIMATE ME Tees $150L Blue Event Exclusive

Pants Photos 3-5: Delizio - Jeans + Applier for Maitreya + Omega (shown in Blue) $0L Marketplace

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 4.0

Hair: TRUTH Envy - Essential

Skin: .::WoW Skins::. Pale ANNIE

Ring: {Carter} Wedding Zoe (Marketplace)

Body/Hands/Feet: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara X & Lara 5.3

All Poses: Verocity  (Various Sets)