Luna Chelsea Luck and Camping

 Hiya everyone! Tonight's post comes from Luna Chelsea Designs and features some treats for their free group's members, but they aren't group gifts in the traditional sense. I started with some lucky chair prizes, and continued with some camping prizes or rewards, all of which do need that group tag to claim :) There's a building next to a roller disco that has all our lucky chairs, camping chairs, and even a pair of midnight mania boards as benefits of being in the group. The camping chairs are honestly a great opportunity to multitask as you'll be sitting there for 60 minutes...while camping you can take that time to sort your inventory, chat with friends, watch tv or videos, scroll social media....whatever makes you the happiest. I did a bit of inventory sorting and watched some tv, and I think I watched a few videos here and there. The lucky chair prizes were refreshed for January, so I had fun hoping to win these all new treats. Do you have anything you consider a lucky charm? My grandma was a firm believer in a penny from your birth year bringing good fortune, so if she ever saw one with any family member's year on it, she would be sure to give it to us :) I'd usually keep one in my purse, but only if it came from her.

I won their charming ZEPHY DRESS from one of the lucky chairs, so luck was definitely on my side :) There are sizes for Erika, Kupra, Legacy, Bombshell, Perky, Maitreya, Lara X, Petite X, Reborn, Waifu, and Star mesh bodies included, along with a HUD to select from 10 geometric patterns. They all look terrific on the body hugging halter style dress! All of these goodies also include a BOM pair of panties that can be edited to change the color, which is very handy for modesty purposes. If you've ever had someone cam up your skirt in SL, you know what I'm saying.

Next we see the VIDRA OUTFIT FX lucky chair prize, which has some retro vibes with plenty of modern twist. Its top and skirt will each fit Erika, Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Legacy, Maitreya, Petite, and Reborn mesh bodies. We also can find a color HUD inside with 72 choices each for top, trim, skirt, and waist, via the tabs on the side. There's another HUD that lets us tweak the shine, transparency, and plenty of other fun details, so be sure to experiment with that as well if you wish.

If you've been lucky, someone might say you were sitting pretty, which tickles me to think of because I did sit on a lucky chair to win this exceptionally pretty BINNIE OUTFIT. It consists of the sleeveless tube dress and shrug style jacket, each in sizes for Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Lara X, Petite X, Legacy, Bombshell, Perky, Reborn, and Waifu bodies. The outfit's HUD offers 15 patterns and 23 solid colors for the dress and 38 solids for the jacket, so we can get pretty creative with our combinations if we wish. Did you notice the slender strap at the jacket's neckline that forms a choker? We don't even need to add a necklace!

One of the camping chairs rewarded me with the wonderful NOVA OUTFIT PBR CROC - 25, and I must say it was worth every second :) The bustier style top and pants are each designed for Kupra, Lara X, Legacy, Nhumana, Reborn, and Waifu bodies, and our HUD has an impressive 51 colors for each! There are 2 metal tones as well, so those rivets and zippers can be silver or gold to suit your tastes. I'm still not 100% certain about what PBR does, lol, but I can see lots of reflectivity happening here and I think it looks marvelous.

If you want to earn my final look of the night, just have a seat for an hour on the chair that holds the CIARRA OUTFIT-25 and it's all yours :) The bare shouldered top and flare leg pants both come in sizing for Lara X, Legacy, Reborn, and Waifu mesh bodies, and I'm sure you can tell there is also a HUD involved. That offers 15 solid colors and 15 dotted colors each, so I couldn't resist a little mixing and matching just enough to show the solid and dotted comparisons. Those straps wound around the midriff are so fun, and the long tails of the tied top would certainly get tangled in them in RL so I'm glad that SL doesn't have that issue. I am still wearing this outfit by the way, couldn't bear to change out of it!

I'm going out tomorrow but the time is uncertain, so my best bet is to plan an evening off from blogging. I'll be back the next evening with something new to share, and fingers crossed that I will be feeling relaxed and refreshed from the day out and evening off :) I hope you're all having a nice day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Prizes from Luna Chelsea Creations:

Photo 1:

Dress: ZEPHY DRESS $0L Lucky Chair Prize

Photo 2:

Outfit: VIDRA OUTFIT FX $0L Lucky Chair Prize

Photo 3:

Outfit: BINNIE OUTFIT $0L Lucky Chair Prize

Photo 4:

Outfit: NOVA OUTFIT PBR CROC - 25 $0L Camping Prize

Photo 5:

Outfit: CIARRA OUTFIT-25 $0L Camping Prize

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 4.0

Hair: TRUTH VIP Cupcake - Essential

Skin: .::WoW Skins::. .WS. ALMOND Nelly

Ring: {Carter} Wedding Zoe (Marketplace)

Body/Hands/Feet: [LEGACY] Meshbody (f) Special Edition (1.7.1)

Poses: Various Sets from [piXit] or Verocity

SL Frees and Offers

 Hiya everyone! Tonight I found some wonderful group gifts for the SLFO or SL Frees & Offers group, which is free to join. This is a multi-designer group, so we are visiting several of their participating designers who are generously offering gifts for the group members. I appreciate being able to get updates from all those stores at once, about their new releases and any sales they might be offering :) You never know where you'll see their cheery red and white sign, so do keep an eye out in your travels.

Our first look is the Petra Dress by BlackBirdLace. It has a sheer lacy bodice that made me break out the photoshop "modesty flowers" as I call them, just a little covering to keep the blog like PG13 or so ;) The rest of the dress is an equally vivid purple color with green flowers for added fun, just like that side slit. This gorgeous gift is provided in Kupra, Legacy, Nerido, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Reborn, Juicy, and Mounds mesh body sizes. 

This lovely and versatile strapless mini is our Belle Epoque - Serena - GG. It has a low neckline and playful zipper in the rear, just right for all 12 of the pretty floral patterns we get to choose from via HUD. There are sizes for Lara X, Petite X, Legacy, Perky, Reborn, and Waifu mesh bodies. The textures may lean towards spring, but if you're indoors or in a region that is not snowy, you'll be perfectly cozy.

Flirt alert! This sexy Madelynn Bodysuit Violet from TRS Designs has side cutouts and a sassy ruffle around the hips, and it was love at first sight as I think you can tell :) Claim this gift and you'll receive sizing for Lara X, Legacy, Bombshell, Reborn, and Waifu bodies. I didn't intentionally look for shades of purple to wear tonight, but I'm also not mad that it worked out that way.

[ZEX] also has a fantastic gift for SLFO, called Pop Fluffy Sweater & Skirt * Baby pink. It just looks so soft and snuggly, and these pieces can work really well as separates too. The sweater and skirt are both included in Legacy, Perky, Lara X, Petite X, Reborn, and Waifu sizes, with the white pleated skirt bringing out the white hearts on the sweater so nicely. 

That skirt also came in handy for my final look, to show you our Yalin Fashion LU Tanktop gift. The cropped top has an eye-catching notch in the neckline, so it dips down just enough for an extra cleavage peek. There is a classic M size as well as Freya, Isis, Venus, Legacy, Maitreya, Ocacin, Hourglass, Physique, Tonic Curvy, Tonic Fine, and Voluptuous mesh body sizing included, along with a HUD offering 6 colors. I really do like how it looks with this skirt, but will happily pair it with shorts, jeans, or even other types of skirts in the future when the mood strikes.

Whew, leave it to me to get all worked up and worried about an anxiety support group meeting, LOL! While I did do and feel a bit silly now, it went quite well and I am feeling deeply relieved. The moderator (psychiatrist) didn't say much as far as guidelines other than not wanting to stifle us but that she will help us pivot away if anyone looks upset, and to speak up if something said bothers us. That new person who caused the fuss last time wasn't even there, so no idea if it'll even become a problem again in the future. There were 3 other new members, and we've always got someone with questions or an issue to discuss. It'll be way too cold (10 degrees F) to go out tomorrow, but I'm going to try to go somewhere nearby on Wednesday since I am slacking on the outings this winter. Saturday is going to be bitter cold and possibly snowy again, so the farmers market might be canceled yet again, sigh, which is an important outing for me so I do miss it. We'll see what happens this week :) I hope you're all having a cozy day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

Photo 1:

Dress: Petra Dress by BlackBirdLace $0L SLFO Group Gift

Photo 2:

Dress: Belle Epoque - Serena - GG $0L SLFO Group Gift

Photo 3:

Bodysuit: TRS Designs Madelynn Bodysuit Violet $0L SLFO Group Gift

Photo 4:

Outfit: [ZEX] Pop Fluffy Sweater & Skirt * Baby pink $0L SLFO Group Gift

Photo 5:

Top: Yalin Fashion LU Tanktop $0L SLFO Group Gift

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 4.0

Hair: TRUTH VIP Cupcake - Essential

Skin: .::WoW Skins::. .WS. ALMOND Nelly

Ring: {Carter} Wedding Zoe (Marketplace)

Body/Hands/Feet: [LEGACY] Meshbody (f) Special Edition (1.7.1)

Poses: Various Sets from [piXit] or Verocity

January at Off-Line

 Hiya everyone! Tonight we've got some group gifts to see for the recently revamped "Off-Line" group, which is currently $99L to join. They are offering several gifts for each month, all of which can be viewed on the wall immediately behind the desk when you walk in. That means your decision to join (if you aren't already a member like I was) can be nicely informed, based on seeing some rewards for the entire year ahead :) It sounds like they have lots of plans for the new year, and I've always been impressed by their top notch quality, variety, and generosity. They have mentioned plans for the holidays so I'm eager to see what that will entail, and their Advent calendar last month was full of fantastic treats.

I started out with the playful "Off-Line" x "Kandy" Set / Fatpack which is one of 7 group gifts for January. There are unpacker HUDs inside for Freya, Hourglass, Kupra, Legacy, and Maitreya mesh bodies, each of which include bra top and striped pants each in black, grey, lemon, lime, marzipan, pigeon, rose, and tangerine colors. I'm wearing the pigeon top and grey pants on the left, rose top and lime pants on the right above. It is fun to mix and match the various colors :)

Next I got to try on the "Off-Line" x "Ariana" Set / Fatpack group gift. There are BBL, Freya, Hourglass, Kupra, Legacy, and Maitreya packs inside, each holding the one-piece outfit in black, buttercream, cantaloupe, grey, lavender (seen on the right above), lemon, lime, marzipan, nude, periwinkle, pigeon, pistachio, rose, salmon, spring (left above), taffy, tangerine, thistle, turquoise, and white versions. The left sleeve is tucked into the pocket, so you will need to use your body's HUD to hide the left hand and arm. I really like the marbled texture on all of the colors too, adding another layer of fun to the sweatshirt and shorts combo.

The "Off-Line" x "Hilton" Dress / Fatpack gift is a lovely strapless minidress that has a playful cutout beneath the bust. There are black, buttercream, cantaloupe, grey, lavender, lemon, lime, marzipan, nude, periwinkle, pistachio, pigeon, rose, salmon, spring, taffy, tangerine, thistle, turquoise, and white. They are packaged by size, so open your Freya, Hourglass, Kupra, Legacy, or Maitreya unpacker HUD :) I'm wearing the lemon on the left above, and nude on the right. Can you tell that my notes for this post are off the charts complicated? LOL! Usually it's a few sizes and info on a HUD if applicable, but these are a labor of love.

Another fun treat for January is the "Off-Line" x "Anya" Collection / Fatpack. The bodysuit in solid and sheer versions and the shorts you see here are all packaged by size (Freya, Hourglass, Kupra, Legacy, Maitreya) with lots of colors for each. The bodysuits are included in black, buttercream, grey, lime, nude, periwinkle, rose, tangerine, and white (both sheer and solid versions), while the shorts come in black, blue, darker, denim, grey, mixed, pink, and red. The pairing I randomly picked for the left above is the solid tangerine bodysuit with mixed shorts, and then I went nude sheer for the right side bodysuit with the red shorts. The mixed having a lighter denim side and a darker side intrigued me, as I do remember jeans in the 80s being split like that sometimes and I love cyclical fashion.

My final look of the evening is our "Off-Line" x "Nessa" Bikini / Fatpack gift, for anyone with access to a pool or beach (which in SL means literally everyone). There are BBL, Freya, Hourglass, Kupra, Legacy, and Maitreya mesh body sizes, each packaged with top and bottom each in black, buttercream, cantaloupe, cobalt, forest, grey, lavender, lemon, lime, marzipan, nude, passion, periwinkle, pigeon, pistachio, rose, salmon, spring, taffy, tangerine, thistle, turquoise, and white. Whew! The ones on the left above are a forest top and salmon bottom, with thistle top and cantaloupe bottom on the right. There really are no wrong pairings here, just whatever tickles your fancy at any given moment :) Matching exactly is also going to look fantastic, I just wanted to show off as many colors as once as possible so you'd get ideas of what they all look like.

My weekend was snowy and chilly but spent indoors, so I can't say it was all that bad really. It's 66.4 degrees in this room right now, a bit cooler than I'd prefer, but I'll be turning the portable heater back on in a few minutes :) Tomorrow evening is a support group meeting, and I'm very curious to see what happens after the last meeting went so sideways. After reaching out to the therapist who moderates it (very politely and diplomatically asking her to do her job and lay down some rules to protect us!) I am cautiously optimistic that things will go smoother. If not, I'll simply duck out early without a word. I'm a little worked up about things, lol, but also have a plan for how to handle it which should reduce the anxiety about it in theory. My neck is sore tonight, so I think I need to do some gentle stretching exercises for that :) I hope you're all having a beautiful day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Group Gifts from "Off-Line":

Photo 1:

Outfit: "Off-Line" x "Kandy" Set / Fatpack $0L Group Gift

Photo 2:

Outfit: "Off-Line" x "Ariana" Set / Fatpack $0L Group Gift

Photo 3:

Dress: "Off-Line" x "Hilton" Dress / Fatpack $0L Group Gift

Photo 4:

Outfit: "Off-Line" x "Anya" Collection / Fatpack $0L Group Gift

Photo 5:

Bikini: "Off-Line" x "Nessa" Bikini / Fatpack $0L Group Gift

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 4.0

Hair: TRUTH VIP Cupcake - Essential

Skin: .::WoW Skins::. .WS. ALMOND Nelly

Ring: {Carter} Wedding Zoe (Marketplace)

Body/Hands/Feet: [LEGACY] Meshbody (f) Special Edition (1.7.1)

Poses: Various Sets from [piXit] or Verocity

Marketplace Magic

 Hiya everyone! Tonight we head into the weekend with some relaxing shopping that doesn't even involve having to teleport anywhere. The SL Marketplace is always an interesting place to search for just about anything you can imagine for your avatar or home, and it's nice to be able to read reviews to get a sense of the quality you can expect. Searching can be a little tricky if you aren't familiar, and since they just changed things (I'd forgotten about that!) the best advice I can offer is to use the options on the left to narrow things down. For example, my search string because I'm wearing the Legacy body today is "legacy NOT demo", so in theory it ought to eliminate demos, but for some reason people do try to get around that by calling it demo_ or d*e*m*o for example. Just scroll past those if you wish when they show up in your results :) Demos are a great idea when making a purchase, just not what we're looking for at the moment. Then I chose apparel as the category, then women's, and set prices $0L - $0L and checked do not show limited quantities or demo items. I also sorted on the top right by newest, since I've done this before and didn't want to repeat myself. It does tell you across the top of the listing (once you click from the results) if you'd already purchased it and the date, so you won't accidentally pick something up twice. Easy peasy, and we don't even need to battle weekend crowds :)

My first look is the Maielle - Miral Dress FATPACK GIFT, which is one of the many free treats I found on the marketplace. It is rigged for the Legacy Female mesh body only, and includes a HUD with 11 colors each for the dress and ribbons. Halter necklines are a favorite of mine, and the handkerchief hem is a jaw dropper :) Add some wings and you've got a great fairy look, and this is just such a flattering gift that I am delighted to have found.

I also picked out the charming Treasure Jen sunny days GIFT to share, because I simply could not resist that precious giraffe on the front :) This dress is included in sizes for Freya, Hourglass, Legacy, and Maitreya mesh bodies, and is so cheery with that pastel rainbow and 3D roses decorating it. The style is playfully gathered and just overall a mood boosting choice for the weekend or any time you need a smile.

The "LAURA" set from PROFANITY is also a generous free gift I was lucky to find on the marketplace. There are 4 color variations (blue & green, orange & tan, pink & purple, pink & yellow) identified by color initials. Each comes in Legacy, Muneca, Muneca Plus, and eBody Waifu mesh body sizes. Getting dressed is a cinch when your tops and skirts are linked to be worn as one piece like this, just right click, add, and go!

In a few weeks it'll be time for a Bowl that's pretty Super, lol, for the football fans, so what better to lounge in than the OG. Jersey Set - GIFT from Olivia Golden? :) While that is not my preferred sport (I'm a 🏒 fan) the flirty style here is irresistible, from the cropped tee to the fun panties. They will each fit Kupra, Legacy, Reborn, and Waifu mesh bodies, and include a HUD with 10 colors for each piece. The top says Touchdown on the front with a 00 on the back, and I really like the sporty stripes on both parts. 

I'm wrapping up the evening with a fancy formal gown that is yet another case of "I can't believe I got this for free!". The Roja's Daisy Formal dress is tightly wrapped around the bodice and has a lovely brooch on the left hip, then just when it reaches the upper thigh it flares out into a full skirt with an entire field of flowers in bloom. There are sizes for Kupra, Legacy, Bombshell, Perky, Maitreya, Lara X, Petite X, Reborn, and Waifu mesh bodies included. 

My dad surprised me with some unfortunate news at dinner, so my mood is a bit all over the place...his A-fib is back, so the next step might be the ablation procedure. He had chest pains and an irregular heartbeat a few days ago, and got it checked out immediately (we don't play with medical crap in my family) so they verified what happened and are taking appropriate measures. It's not great news but it isn't the worst either, since he is being careful about things and has several doctors involved in his care. Otherwise I've got a quiet weekend ahead, which I think I need to mentally reset ;) I hope you all have a fantastic weekend, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

Photo 1:

Dress: Maielle - Miral Dress FATPACK GIFT $0L Marketplace

Photo 2:

Dress: Treasure Jen sunny days GIFT $0L Marketplace

Photo 3:

Outfit: "LAURA" set //. PROFANITY $0L Marketplace

Photo 4:

Outfit: Olivia Golden OG. Jersey Set - GIFT $0L Marketplace

Photo 5:

Dress: Roja's Daisy Formal $0L Marketplace

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 4.0

Hair: TRUTH Tangle - Blonde

Skin: .::WoW Skins::. .WS. ALMOND Nelly

Ring: {Carter} Wedding Zoe (Marketplace)

Body/Hands/Feet: [LEGACY] Meshbody (f) Special Edition (1.7.1)

Poses: Various Sets from [piXit] or Verocity

Hurry to Blackstone

 Hiya everyone! Tonight I've got another case of a group being temporarily free to join, so please visit Blackstone quickly if you want to save some lindens :) Their group normally has a fee to join, but as of right now it's free so anyone can join. They have several amazing group gifts on their wall, and I truly enjoy their style as being modern and alluring. The last store I shared like this, Glitzz, has re-added the fee to their group in the meantime, so I hope you were able to get there in time. Meanwhile, much gratitude to Blackstone for this terrific opportunity!

For my first look of the evening, I am feeling flirty yet formal in the Blackstone - Jade Dress - Cherry group gift. The vibrant color does call to mind a red carpet event, and the long ruffled slits from bust to the floor are real showstoppers! We receive sizes for Kupra, Legacy, and Maitreya mesh bodies. 

Our Blackstone - Delilah Dress - Salmon gift is such a steamy design that it even has flames carved into the edging :) The fiery shapes stay put against the skin with SL magic, lol, and make this strapless mini even more intriguing. There are Kupra, Legacy, Maitreya, Lara X, and Reborn mesh body sizes included in this gift. 

Next I've got a gift to share with a secret feature. The lovely Blackstone - Tiffany Set - Padua consists of the top and skirt, each in sizing for Legacy, Maitreya, Lara X, and Reborn mesh bodies, as well as a HUD with on/off options each for the top base and skirt base. If you look closely, you will notice that the pieces are comprised of a solid fabric layer with cord (rope? yarn?) wrapped around them. If you hide the base as I did with the skirt on the right above, you'll be left with the cords alone for a peekaboo appearance.

I absolutely adore our Blackstone - Madelyn Set Recolor - Iridescent gift! That wash of pastel hues just captivates me, giving mermaid vibes or maybe even fairy dust. Our top and skirt work perfectly together and almost look like one piece from some angles, each provided in Legacy, Maitreya, Lara X, and Reborn mesh body sizes. The black belts with gold trim are a slightly rugged touch, as if to say we are pretty but fierce :) Would it be weird to bring this photo to a nail salon as inspo for a manicure? LOL! I'm not going to do that, but I can't lie and pretend it isn't tempting.

Blackstone - Lindsey Dress - Blush is my final look of the night, and a very special gift indeed. This uniquely crafted mini dress has a halter neck, bared belly and cleavage, and is gathered in the front of the asymmetrical skirt for extra fun :) It fits Kupra, Legacy, Maitreya, Reborn, and Waifu mesh bodies, with a metals HUD offering 4 choices for the rings that hold everything in place. Oooh la la!

My day has been fairly busy, mostly from the evening and getting to enjoy 2 games with a dear friend after finally getting my Switch 2 set up correctly. Being friends on the gaming system doesn't mean you are friends in the particular game (Animal Crossing New Horizons) so we had a group of 4 people inviting each other over and adding all the friends and best friends in the game, which took a hot minute to figure out because 3 of us had stopped playing the game for a while. Memories do get wonky, and we all had to adjust from the Hello Kitty button usage back to the ACNH one. It was wild and hilarious, and we laughed so hard I'm sure we all sounded drunk ;) Now for the bad news...we have a storm rolling in with snow and high winds, so no farmers market Saturday. At least dinner with my parents is still on for tomorrow, so I've got something to look forward to. I hope you're all having a pleasant day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Group Gifts from Blackstone:

Photo 1:

Dress: Blackstone - Jade Dress - Cherry $0L Group Gift

Photo 2:

Dress: Blackstone - Delilah Dress - Salmon $0L Group Gift

Photo 3:

Outfit: Blackstone - Tiffany Set - Padua $0L Group Gift

Photo 4:

Outfit: Blackstone - Madelyn Set Recolor - Iridescent $0L Group Gift

Photo 5:

Dress: Blackstone - Lindsey Dress - Blush $0L Group Gift

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 4.0

Hair: TRUTH Tangle - Blonde

Skin: .::WoW Skins::. .WS. ALMOND Nelly

Ring: {Carter} Wedding Zoe (Marketplace)

Body/Hands/Feet: [LEGACY] Meshbody (f) Special Edition (1.7.1)

Poses: Various Sets from [piXit] or Verocity

Palomma Plaza

 Hiya everyone! Tonight's post features a few generous gifts found at Palomma Plaza, which carries on the tradition of The Free Dove and its founder, Palomma Casanova. It's even in the same spot, so if have any old landmarks from The Free Dove (like I do) those will still work :) I chose two brands with neighboring displays, FAME and Tastic, since I am a big fan of both, and this way the red arrow from my link will point you directly between the two. To claim these and/or any of the wonderful gifts found here, please have your Doves Angel group tag from the Palomma Plaza group active, and then you just have to click the boxes. I'm so grateful that we can still honor her memory this way, and definitely recommend handing this landmark out to new residents or anyone who is a little short on lindens but would like to refresh their look, male or female avatars.

First up, let's take a gander at the [FAME] Bodysuit - Umi gift :) It could also double as a swimsuit, as I find most of the bodysuits in SL can, and has a playful style thanks to those crossed straps. There are sizes for Lara X, Legacy, and Reborn mesh bodies included. I really like the soft blue pattern on the front top section, complemented by slightly deeper blue solids throughout the rest.

Next we have the flirty [FAME] Dress - Vanessa, another generous treat that is loaded with exciting details for us to appreciate. It comes in Lara X, Legacy, and Reborn mesh body sizing, and is all one piece with cutouts at the midriff, upper and lower back. The way the neckline is connected to the back but looks like a collar or wide necklace really caught my eye, and those bows on the points of the skirt in front and back are so fun! If you have a BOM pair of thigh high stockings that you can wear beneath, the bows might look like they are connecting the dress to your stockings.

Over on the Tastic display, I was immediately drawn to their Anna Kawaii Set. When life gets frustrating, cuteness helps, so this was just the ticket for soothing me after a long week :) The top and skirt are each provided in sizing for Belleza Classic, Belleza Curvy, Legacy, Nerido, Perky, Maitreya, Smash, Lara X, Reborn, and Juicy Boobs bodies, with a HUD that offers 10 patterns for each. We could mix and match, although I was feeling a bit matchy today.

I also grabbed the stunning Tastic-Amelia Boho Outfit, and I'm sure you can see why it was a great idea. Such a "me" style, and I know I am not alone in my fondness for Boho or hippie fashion. This gift consists of the tube top and maxi skirt, each in Kupra, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, and Reborn mesh body sizes, along with a HUD that lets us choose from 10 textures. They appear on the entire outfit all at once, and each one has a solid color already chosen to match the vibrant patterns.

My final look this evening combines two gifts also found on that same display. Our Tastic-Evie Cute Ruffle Top fits eBody, Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Lara X, Hourglass, Physique, Reborn, TMP, Tonic Curvy, and Tonic Fine mesh bodies, with 5 standard sizes for classic avatars. There is also a HUD with 14 playful textures that really do bring the cute factor :) Then the Tastic-Elise Jeggings flatter the booty and legs while looking extra cozy, and I love that folded waistband and long zipper in the front! In sizes for Belleza Classic, Belleza Curvy, Kupra, Legacy, Maitreya, Peach, and Reborn mesh bodies, these jeans/leggings will look terrific in whichever denim shade you select from the 10 on its HUD. I did notice that the pants go sheer, almost entirely transparent, while changing colors...so it might be best to do that away from the public eye :) 

It was a stressful couple of days, but I am going to be gaming with a friend tomorrow while chatting on the phone which always brightens my mood considerably. Anyone out there who played Animal Crossing New Horizons, the update is already live and we have new content to enjoy :) We're both excited for that too, although Hello Kitty Island Adventure is our usual cozy game together. It should be a good time, and I really need it. I hope you're all having a nice day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Group Gifts from Palomma Plaza:

Photo 1:

Bodysuit: [FAME] Bodysuit - Umi $0L Group Gift

Photo 2:

Dress: [FAME] Dress - Vanessa $0L Group Gift

Photo 3:

Outfit: Tastic-Anna Kawaii Set $0L Group Gift

Photo 4:

Outfit: Tastic-Amelia Boho Outfit $0L Group Gift

Photo 5:

Top: Tastic-Evie Cute Ruffle Top $0L Group Gift

Pants: Tastic-Elise Jeggings $0L Group Gift

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 4.0

Hair: TRUTH Tangle - Blonde

Skin: .::WoW Skins::. .WS. ALMOND Nelly

Ring: {Carter} Wedding Zoe (Marketplace)

Body/Hands/Feet: [LEGACY] Meshbody (f) Special Edition (1.7.1)

Poses: Various Sets from [piXit] or Verocity

Putting On The Glitzz

 Hiya everyone! Tonight I realized that the [Glitzz] group is currently still free to join, which was initially meant to be temporary for Advent, but if you hurry I hope you can still catch the free join period :) They have many wonderful group gifts available, and I would describe their style as sexy because they mostly focus on lingerie, bikinis, and flirty dresses. I've been a fan of theirs for ages, and frequently see them at events I visit, so I am happily familiar with their high quality offerings. If you like what you see too, please get there ASAP!

For my first look of the evening, I randomly chose the [Glitzz] Baby Set - Gift. Its pink and white gingham print are trimmed with white ruffles and accentuated by the pink scarf with jaunty bow, for a sweetly feminine style. Our bra top, skirt, and ribbon are all provided in sizes for Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Kupra, Legacy, Nerido, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Reborn, Smash, and Waifu mesh bodies. 

This striking outfit is the [Glitzz] Jenn Latex Set - Gift, in a vibrant red hue. Both the top and skirt are designed for Legacy, Bombshell, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Lara X, Petite X, Reborn, and Waifu mesh bodies. We also receive a HUD with 3 metals, for the chains on the straps and belt, and the zipper in the rear. The reflections on the material make me want to run my finger down it, just to listen to the squeak ;) 

In the chilly weather, I tend to think to myself "It's swimsuit season somewhere", perhaps a nod to It's 5 O'clock Somewhere. If you agree about that first thought, be sure to claim our [Glitzz] Jamila Swimsuit - Fatpack gift. This playful one-piece is provided in sizing for Freya, Hourglass, Kupra, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, and Petite mesh bodies, with a HUD that lets us select from 20 colors each for swimsuit and ribbon, plus 3 metals. I think the style is so fun, with deep neckline and high cut legs for added pizzazz. 

[Glitzz] Sindy Dress - Grey is a real jaw-dropping group gift, thanks to the daring neckline and playful crossed straps across the lower back. There are Alice, Freya, Hourglass, Legacy, and Maitreya mesh body sizes provided, along with a HUD offering 3 metals for the zipper down the crack back ;) Sorry, the placement of the zipper really tickled my funny bone, and I am a sucker for puns and wordplay. Isn't this texture gorgeous?

For my final look, I slipped into the [Glitzz] Mina Set - Blush gift. It was so cozy it made my avi close her eyes ;) The high neck bodysuit and long sleeves (bolero) in silver and gold trimmed versions are all included, in sizes for Freya, Hourglass, Legacy, and Maitreya mesh bodies. The metallics mentioned are intricate designs down each sleeve, so pretty! I really wanted to share both, but you can imagine that the bodysuit looks just as terrific without the sleeves if you prefer. 

It was a decent day, and I'm going to take tomorrow evening off from blogging since the timing of when I'll be going out is in question now. I've got to wait on someone else to do other things first, and they are chronically late so I just can't guarantee that I will have time before or after to prepare pics and notes. My vision is getting poorer and poorer, so it does take me more time than it used to. I'm starting to wonder if I am developing cataracts or just have old eyes ;) My next medical adventure that I am not ready for (from an anxiety standpoint) is having to get through a vision exam, lots of fears there because of the dilation and the puffs of air, just freaks me out to be honest. That's not tomorrow though, I haven't worked up the nerve to even plan to schedule that one. Meanwhile I hope you all have a terrific day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Group Gifts from [Glitzz]:

Photo 1:

Outfit: [Glitzz] Baby Set - Gift $0L Group Gift

Photo 2:

Outfit: [Glitzz] Jenn Latex Set - Gift $0L Group Gift

Photo 3:

Swimsuit: [Glitzz] Jamila Swimsuit - Fatpack $0L Group Gift

Photo 4:

Dress: [Glitzz] Sindy Dress - Grey $0L Group Gift

Photo 5:

Outfit: [Glitzz] Mina Set - Blush $0L Group Gift

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 4.0

Hair: TRUTH Tangle - Blonde

Skin: .::WoW Skins::. .WS. ALMOND Nelly

Ring: {Carter} Wedding Zoe (Marketplace)

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

Poses: Various Sets from [piXit] or Verocity

MLM Free & Offers from Le'La

 Hiya everyone! Tonight's post features several gifts from Le'La, for the MLM Free & Offers group. There is a small $5L fee to join, which keeps the scammers out and encourages us to stay as a part of the group. I'm so impressed by the large number of gifts they are offering for this group, so this should certainly be one of your first stops when joining :) Multi-designer groups like this are such a fun way to find out the latest from various stores, plus find some generous gifts while we visit the participating brands, so I thoroughly enjoy this type of group. These gifts are all out in the building designated for group gifts, their own group ($100L to join I believe) and several others, so it is worth taking a peek around.

My first look is the lovely {Le'La} Salma Dress gift, which is a fun bare-shouldered dress with nearly detached sleeves and lots of playful stitching that includes embroidered flowers on the front. There are standard mesh sizes as well as Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, Physique, Tonic Curvy, and Tonic Fine mesh body sizing, plus the HUD that you probably guessed ;) That offers 10 colors of the denim fabric, a personal favorite of mine but surely I am not alone in that since it's been popular for several decades. 

Our {Le'La} Shira Set Gift is in such a pretty shade of blue, slightly smoky with a silvery tone that makes it match the silver chains even better. The top and skirt are separates in sizes for Erika, Erika Bubble, Gen X Classic/Dainty, Gen X Curvy/Dainty, Kupra, Legacy, Nerido, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Reborn, and Juicy mesh bodies. I am so taken with the neckline, that collar with draped chains that are much like the ones draped from the belt where front pockets would be. No need for jewelry here, at least not a necklace :) I might choose a silver bracelet or pair of earrings if I wanted to jazz things up a bit, and silver heels would look amazing. 

I am also eager to share the {Le'La} Bloom Dress gift, since it serves as a great reminder that no matter how cold the winter may be, spring is still coming eventually :) Our one shouldered top is textured in various hues of denim, with the skirt in assorted floral patterns, with 10 sets (pre-paired) on the enclosed HUD. The dress is provided in eBody Curvy, Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, Physique, Tonic Curvy, and Tonic Fine mesh body sizing.

Next we see the sizzling {Le'La} Vanessa Dress which is yet another generous gift for the MLM group. This halter dress has a daringly draped neckline and side notch on the skirt, showing off lots of skin without revealing too much ;) It fits Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, Physique, and TMP mesh bodies, with 15 textures via HUD. Those choices are a mix of solids and patterns, so I chose one of each for the photo. It's no secret that I appreciate the variety, and will always share multiple options when there is a HUD involved so you know immediately when viewing the image :) 

My final look this evening is a cozy style for the brisk weather, and easily solves the problem of what footwear to enjoy with our new dress. The {Le'La} Penny Outfit consists of the dress and above-knee boots, each in sizes for Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique bodies, plus a HUD with 10 colors for each. I'm really on a teal kick lately, yet the pull of my longtime favorite color purple is always strong too! That cowl neck reminds me so much of my best friend's favorite sweaters in the 90s, which she must have had an entire drawer full of in a rainbow of colors :) Fashion really is cyclical, and some styles seem to either stay a staple or come back to prominence every few years. I'd definitely layer some BOM leggings or pants to cover those thighs if going somewhere extra chilly too, because why not?

It was a quiet weekend to start, then my therapy session became me just dumping all my concerns about the prior group session gone wrong. Last Monday someone new to the group was bringing up sensitive topics (gun violence, self harm, domestic violence) with no warning and scared away two regulars, which left my head spinning. I mentioned that the new person reminded me of my ex, which of course led to questions that helped me understand how I reacted. I might email the moderator of the group (on my therapist/her colleague's advice) to see if guidelines about topics to avoid or warn about can be implemented or clarified, since at the time she said there were no specific rules. My therapist was wonderful about it though, since it clearly brought up more than I'd even realized and we examined that together. This is quite a journey, but I am okay :) I have to chat with the housemate to decide when and where my outing will be this week, and I have lots to do in SL this week as well so I am keeping busy. I hope you're all having a peaceful day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Group Gifts from Le'La for MLM Free & Offers:

Photo 1:

Dress: {Le'La} Salma Dress gift $0L MLM Group Gift

Photo 2:

Outfit: {Le'La} Shira Set Gift $0L MLM Group Gift

Photo 3:

Dress: {Le'La} Bloom Dress $0L MLM Group Gift

Photo 4:

Dress: {Le'La} Vanessa Dress $0L MLM Group Gift

Photo 5:

Outfit: {Le'La} Penny Outfit $0L MLM Group Gift

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 4.0

Hair: TRUTH Tangle - Blonde

Skin: .::WoW Skins::. .WS. ALMOND Nelly

Ring: {Carter} Wedding Zoe (Marketplace)

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

Poses: Various Sets from [piXit] or Verocity

Addicted to Offers and Gifts

 Hiya everyone! Tonight we'll take a look at some of the generous gifts available for the *Addicted to Offers and Gifts* group, which is currently free to join. I've noticed their signs at many stores, but it looks like I have never blogged any of their gifts so I simply must remedy that :) I was initially seeking gifts for a different group, but kept getting distracted by this group's goodies, so I decided that the SL universe was giving me a sign. 

My first beauty is our CHANTY STYLE KIARA OUTFIT gift. The top, sleeves, and leggings are all provided in Lara X, Legacy, Perky, Reborn, and Waifu mesh body sizing, and we receive a handy HUD that offers 30 solid colors and 20 patterns each for top/sleeves and pants. I love the ability to mix and match, and while half of the patterns are Christmas themed (candy canes, trees) the other half are suitable for any time of year :) When it's warmer you can leave the sleeves off if you wish, although for the winter they are so cute the way they cover our hands.

I also visited Nala Designs and picked up the lovely Claudia Outfit {Red 1} as our gift, and was immediately captivated by the way the top, sleeves, and leggings are all different textures yet in the same red hue. Each of those and the sexy heels are included in sizes for Lara X, Legacy, Bombshell, Reborn, and Waifu mesh bodies. This is another case of being able to wear the top without the sleeves if we wish, yet again I am infatuated with the soft lace that also appears on the top just enough to look like a bra layered beneath. 

Next I changed into the wonderful gift from [Pixel Doll] called Francesca Outfit Pack 01. When you claim this, you will receive the dress and shoes each in Freya, Isis, Hourglass, Legacy, Maitreya, Lara X, and Reborn sizes, along with the matching bag that has a hold pose built in. Of course the denim color caught my eye, but I'm also a big fan of the pattern with flowers and circles that almost look like vinyl records but more colorful :) Everything is so nicely coordinated, and the white lace trim is just the icing on the top (and hem). 

Mu-Shi Doll has a flirty treat for us, their MD "Sofia" Outfit - Grey GG. This fun halter dress has straps that cross in the front, and a short hemline that feels really right for this weekend :) There are Kupra, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, and Reborn sizes included, so I switched from my Lara X to my Maitreya 5.3 body. 

My final look this evening is right across the shopping center from the prior one, .::PC::. "Kayla" Outfit - Green GG from PiNK CHERRY. I usually do check both stores when looking for group gifts at either :) We have versions with gold and silver chains on the left side, each in Freya, Hourglass, Legacy, Maitreya, and Petite mesh body sizes. The silver ones have an S in the name where the gold trimmed have a G, which I've seen before or I might not have realized at first ;) Both versions have a sheer pleated side beneath that chain, very playful detail!

I feel so tired already, which I'm going to blame on the rainy weather. That is why the farmers market is canceled tomorrow after all, and the rain started several hours ago before I went to my parents' for dinner. It was enjoyable as always, and my dad is really feeling positive about the way his procedure for the A-fib turned out. He'll be on medication for the rest of his life including a blood thinner, but that also means that he'll be less likely to have a stroke in the future. The sleep apnea being treated correctly also means he is better rested, so all is well :) I hope you all have a fantastic weekend ahead, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

Photo 1:

Outfit: CHANTY STYLE KIARA OUTFIT $0L Group Gift

Photo 2:

Outfit: Nala Designs - Claudia Outfit {Red 1} $0L Group Gift

Photo 3:

Outfit: [Pixel Doll] Francesca Outfit Pack 01 $0L Group Gift

Photo 4:

Dress: Mu-Shi Doll MD "Sofia" Outfit - Grey GG $0L Group Gift

Photo 5:

Dress: PiNK CHERRY .::PC::. "Kayla" Outfit - Green GG $0L Group Gift

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 4.0

Hair: TRUTH Tangle - Blonde

Skin: .::WoW Skins::. .WS. ALMOND Nelly

Ring: {Carter} Wedding Zoe (Marketplace)

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

Poses: Various Sets from [piXit] or Verocity