Blue Bayou

 Hiya everyone! Tonight we are visiting the monthly Blue SL event, which is open until the 8th of May so you have time to enjoy. That might include picking up demos for the $50L sales offers or exclusives, and if you like what you see here tonight it should also consist of joining their free VIP group (if not already a member) and claiming some generous gifts :) They generally have new gifts each month, so it is always delightful to stop by and see what catches your eye. I'd developed a habit of using song titles with "blue" in them for my post titles, so I am sticking with that theme once again. I'm also taking suggestions for future rounds ;)

My first look comes from the wonderful Allure Couture, who are regulars here at Blue SL and always have something special. Their Kimono Set Pink comes on an unpacker HUD that lets you choose your body from Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Lara X, Petite X, Reborn, Juicy, and Waifu sizes. The folder will contain the kimono, C-string, and heels in the version you've selected. I've noticed that their gifts are frequently this shade of dusky mauve pink, and I am such a fan of it :)

Another brand I look forward to seeing here is @rOrO, and their Whitney PinkNTeal Jumpsuit is a perfect example of why :) These colors look phenomenal together, and the jumpsuit is the right touch of breezy and flirty with that fun opening in the front. There are sizes for Erika, Legacy, Maitreya, Lara X, Nhumana, Prima, Reborn, and Star mesh bodies, with a HUD for the belt that offers 5 colors plus an 'off' option. So lovely!

I combined two gifts for one terrific seasonal outfit here. The Angels Amazing Creations gift is called Hello Spring Shirt, and it will certainly wake up the spirit of spring with the vibrant yellow hue :) We receive a classic M size as well as Freya, Venus, Legacy, Maitreya, Lara X, Ocacin, Hourglass, Physique, Reborn, Tonic Curvy, Tonic Fine, and Voluptuous mesh body versions. The floral wreath image on the front says "Welcome Spring" in the middle. It pairs really well with the Intisl jeans black gift, which will fit Lara X, Legacy, and Reborn bodies. I got a kick out of the distressed style, with a few rips both front and back that show just how well worn and loved a pair of jeans can become.

Next we get flirtatious with the Nut & Squirrel Freyja gift. The way this dress is laced up in the back and tied with a sweet bow is just *chef's kiss*, lol, and it is a really versatile treat. The dress fits Erika, Kupra Bimbo, Legacy, Perky, Lara X, Petite X, Reborn, Juicy, and Waifu mesh bodies, and includes a HUD with 25 colors. The hardest part is picking just two colors to show off ;) 

Sometimes we just need something to snuggle, and the [.KK.] Cute Blue Doll Plushie gift from Khaos Kreations is ready to fill that need. Isn't she a sweetie? She's got a built in hold pose just like you see here, and I think the way her big blue bow matches her eyes is my favorite detail. 

All I can think about tonight is the hockey game I just watched, LOL, because it was just that exciting :) My team has had a rough road to the playoffs, and are playing truly exceptionally so I am a happy camper. The 4th game of the best of 7 series (currently 3-0) is going to be so wild to watch! Meanwhile I've got a hair appointment tomorrow along with a few other errands while I'm out, so no time for a blog post tomorrow evening. I'll be back on Thursday though. I hope you're all having a fantastic day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Group Gifts from Blue SL Event:

Photo 1:

Outfit: Allure Couture Kimono Set Pink $0L Group Gift

Photo 2:

Jumpsuit: @rOrO Whitney PinkNTeal Jumpsuit $0L Group Gift

Photo 3:

Top: Angels Amazing Creations Hello Spring Shirt $0L Group Gift

Pants: Intisl jeans black $0L Group Gift

Photo 4:

Dress: Nut & Squirrel Freyja $0L Group Gift

Photo 5:

Held: Khaos Kreations [.KK.] Cute Blue Doll Plushie $0L Group Gift

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 4.0

Hair: TRUTH Mood - Essential

Skin: .::WoW Skins::. .WS. ALMOND MEL

Ring: {Carter} Wedding Zoe (Marketplace)

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

Poses: Various Sets from [piXit] or Verocity

Avangardista Group

 Hiya everyone! Tonight it's time to check out some gifts for another multi-designer group, as you know how much I enjoy these tours across the grid. The Avangardista group is currently free to join, so all these lovely gifts are yours for absolutely no cost. I'm a devoted bargain hunter, so it makes me very happy that these gifts are such high quality. Some folks may see the word freebie and think it means it will be something old, inferior, not worth picking up...but I am determined to show you that there are plenty of gifts out there that we can truly appreciate :) I spend most of my lindens on hair, skin, and cute animal companions, LOL, so it's not that I am trying to exist in SL without spending real money. I do make use of tip jars and charity donations too, since frugal doesn't mean stingy. Okay, so are you ready to see some wonderful gifts?

Our first stop of the evening is MONOMANIA, in their new location (or it's a new branch?) where their thoughtful gift is called Elegance Cream. This outfit includes the satin top and belted loose pants, each in Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique mesh body sizes. The matching sandals fit Belleza, Maitreya, and Slink feet, so we have the ideal pair of footwear already selected for us :) The only thing I might add is a necklace or bracelet if I feel the urge. 

If you are a loyal fan of the original Maitreya body, the Petry Model --> Dress UB gift seems to have you in mind. That would be the single size included of this beautiful dress with floral bodice and lacy layered skirt, and I am really delighted to find this treat. I know there's been some disagreements in group chats over Lara 5.3 vs. Lara X, some who say they'll never wear Lara X and others who switched over permanently with no intentions of using 5.3 anymore. I'm fond of both for various reasons, already have a large collection of clothing to fit 5.3, but have seen some incredible designs that are only for Lara X too. So they're both regulars for me, along with Legacy, so I have to look to see what HUD I've got attached to remember what the heck body I'm wearing sometimes ;) 

Hilly Haalan has a fantastic gift for us in their gift building, so please use the teleport board to get to the building (or follow the red arrow from my link) and look for the Avangardista sign on the back wall. There you'll find the [hh] Avielle Set waiting, with 2 blouse versions and the matching skirt. All of these fit eBody Curvy, Freya, Kupra, Legacy, Maitreya, Hourglass, Physique, and Tonic Fine mesh bodies. The HUD is a doozy, offering 20 colors each for the top main and top straps, 10 for the sleeves in lace and upper ruffle in lace, 20 for sleeves plain and sleeves ruffle plain, 10 for lower ruffle in lace and 20 for it in plain, 20 each for skirt and their straps, plus 2 metals each for top eyelets and skirt eyelets and buckles. If you just went "umm what??" we can summarize as every portion you see here has either 10 or 20 colors, with 2 metal tones. The top's two versions are with and without the longer sleeves, so you can try them on and see which you prefer.

For some metallic shine, I suggest grabbing our T.B.O.M:Giulia Lace Mini Dress gift from The Best Of Me. This sexy strapless minidress has a black lace inset that plays peekaboo with our cleavage and belly, while the solid fabric has a playful reflective nature to it. There are sizes for Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, Physique, and TMP mesh bodies provided, as well as a HUD with 15 color choices. This feels like a club dress to me, something to go dancing in :)

Our final stop this evening is Fatal Fashion, where I found the stunning Top & Skirt Flor gift for us high on the wall with many other generous goodies for various groups. This crimson pairing of one-sleeved top and diagonally hemmed miniskirt includes sizing for Gen X Curvy, Lara X, Legacy, and Reborn mesh bodies each, so I swapped back to my Lara X from the 5.3 I'd been wearing thus far. This is such a flattering style with fun details like the dangling laces and the way the sleeve loops around the thumb :)

Why am I chilly again? LOL, the answer is that Mother Nature has lost her dang mind I guess, but it's 45 out and 68 in here. It's been averaging about 75 in my room so that is lower than I'd have expected. My week is all topsy turvy, as we wound up switching gaming night from Thursday to Tuesday because I'll be getting my hair cut then instead. I thought I would be lucky to get in next week, never dreaming this week would be possible, but I'm taking advantage of that good luck :) We are still getting used to the new DLC in Hello Kitty, City Town, and it's very detailed so there is much to learn and experience yet. It is exciting! My friend and her husband always keep me laughing, and I so appreciate getting to spend time chatting with them. I hope you're all having a cheery day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

Photo 1:

Outfit: MONOMANIA - Elegance Cream $0L Group Gift

Photo 2:

Dress: Petry Model --> Dress UB $0L Group Gift

Photo 3:

Outfit: Hilly Haalan [hh] Avielle Set $0L Group Gift

Photo 4:

Dress: The Best Of Me T.B.O.M:Giulia Lace Mini Dress $0L Group Gift

Photo 5:

Outfit: Fatal Fashion - Top & Skirt Flor $0L Group Gift

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 4.0

Hair: TRUTH Mood - Essential

Skin: .::WoW Skins::. .WS. ALMOND MEL

Ring: {Carter} Wedding Zoe (Marketplace)

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

Poses: Various Sets from [piXit] or Verocity

Lovely Looks from Le'La

 Hiya everyone! Tonight I am happy to share some more group gifts from {Le'La}, whose group is currently $100L to join. I've been a member for quite some time and have always been grateful, between the group gifts and lucky chairs and lucky boards, plus midnight mania boards...then in December we get a daily Advent calendar too :) There is a separate building for all of these gifts, so just follow the sparkly path on the ground (or go towards the red arrow from my link) to find the goodies. 

For my first look I've slipped into the flirty {Le'La} Tina Set Gift. The unpacker named the folder Frida Bodysuit instead, but the contents and image inside are definitely Tina :) It consists of the bra, panties, and lacy skirt in sizes for Kupra, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Reborn, and Mounds mesh bodies, along with a HUD offering 16 colors for each. I'm always a fan of those HUDs and the ability to change the look on a whim :)

I had so much fun playing with the HUD that comes with our {Le'La} Raima Dress Gift! That's because it has 20 textures to choose from, some of which are multicolored like you see on the left, and all of them are delightfully sparkly thanks to the sequined pattern on the dress. This beauty comes in sizing for Freya, Isis, Venus, Legacy, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique mesh bodies. Single shouldered dresses are fairly popular in SL, but I don't usually see them with a puffy long sleeve like this, nor have I seen that intriguing neckline before.

I really needed the {Le'La} Gillo Jacket & Dress Set Gift right about now, since my RL weather has gotten chilly again and dipped from 80+ to 45 degrees. A really cute jeans jacket like this would come in handy :) The jacket and tube dress are each provided in Freya, Isis, Venus, Kupra, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Slink Hourglass, and Hourglass Petite mesh body sizes. There's also a HUD of course, offering 15 colors for our dress and 10 shades of denim for the jacket. 

Next I've changed into the charming {Le'La} Barbara Set Gift, which pairs a low cut sweater and snug miniskirt to great effect :) There are sizes for Freya, Isis, Venus, Legacy, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique mesh bodies foe each piece, and a HUD to choose from 5 floral patterns for the shirt and 4 matching solids for the skirt. Nice for spring, and the name made me think about how you don't see Barbara much these days but it is a very pretty name that a few of my classmates back in the day shared.

For shorter sleeves but a longer hemline, be sure to pick up the gorgeous {Le'La} Glow Dress group gift too. The daring slit on the left side certainly caught my attention, but the sweetheart neckline did too since I'm a huge fan of those in general. We receive Freya, Isis, Venus, Legacy, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique mesh body sizing, along with a HUD that has 30 textures - 20 solid colors and 10 playful patterns. Do I adore them all? You betcha!

I had a much better day here than the past few, with more sleep and another awesome hockey game tonight :) Also the houseguest is gone, so I'm feeling greatly relieved. The spray to get rid of cat dander may have helped a little, not entirely but enough that it's more of an annoyance than a full blown asthma attack from my allergies going haywire. If I were visiting a home where someone had a severe allergy, I would do my best to avoid bringing it into their environment out of politeness, but clearly that doesn't occur to everyone. I have a few things to check out in SL the next few days, but right now we're in a lull between big rounds of events or hunts for the most part. I hope you're all having a peaceful day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Group Gifts from {Le'La}:

Photo 1:

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

Photo 2:

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

Photo 3:

Outfit: {Le'La} Gillo Jacket & Dress Set Gift $0L Group Gift

Photo 4:

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

Photo 5:

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

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 4.0

Hair: TRUTH Mood - Essential

Skin: .::WoW Skins::. .WS. ALMOND MEL

Ring: {Carter} Wedding Zoe (Marketplace)

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

Poses: Various Sets from [piXit] or Verocity

Redeux Anniversary

 Hiya everyone! Tonight we celebrate the Redeux event's 9th anniversary, which just opened and lasts until the 30th. If you join the Redeux VIP group for free, you can pick up lots of generous gifts here, like the ones I am showing you tonight :) There are also many terrific discounts and even $50L offers to peruse, which means this event is absolutely a must-see. We get to save money, claim some gifts, and enjoy a tradition of 9 years and counting!

For my first look, I am enjoying the TRES- Cheryl purple dress with its high neck, bare shoulders, and low slung belt that contrast the plummy purple very nicely. It comes in sizes for Kupra, Kups, Legacy, Maitreya, and Petite mesh bodies. The gold trim at the hemline and collar go great with the belt's light caramel shade of brown too, don't you think?

Another irresistible group gift I can't help but share is the UNA. Katse Fatpack. The top in two versions (with or without bra) and skirt are all designed to fit Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, and Petite mesh bodies, and we also receive a handy HUD with 12 colors foe each piece. The soft gathering on the tops is as lovely as the subtle pinstriping seen on the skirt, and I love how both have double rows of buttons for a little metallic flair.

Next I changed into the elegant APRIL Purple by COVETED! group gift. Its shirt style dress has an attached belt and slits (more like notches really) on each thigh, with black high heels included to match that belt. We receive Legacy, Bombshell, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Lara X, Petite X, Reborn, and Waifu sizes of the dress, with compatible shoe sizes of Legacy, Maitreya, Lara X, and Reborn feet. The mods and variants for those brands all affect the breasts primarily, so the shoes will work just fine :)

At least three difference songs popped into my head when I spotted our Manikin- Q-Tees- Work It - Redeux Gift, so I'm curious to hear what you thought of :) The tank top is a charcoal color with pretty pink trim, and the words WORK IT are white outlined in that same pink hue. It fits Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Legacy, Perky, Lara X, Petite X, Reborn, and Waifu mesh bodies. I decided that the white pair of Delizio jeans from their fatpack (marketplace gift) would bring out the text on the shirt nicely, and will go well with my next/final look too.

My final look of the night is the gorgeous Faida - Allison Blue gift, a snug fitting shirt with lace at the cropped hem and on our short sleeves. There are sizes for Gen X Classic, Kupra, Kups, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Prima Busty, Prima Petite, and Reborn mesh bodies.

Whew, I don't usually root for a weekend to hurry up and end, but I will be much happier when the housepest guest leaves in about 8 hours. The entire lower floor of the house smells like beer and is probably loaded with cat dander, so my allergies are bound to be a struggle for a bit. At least it will be quieter, and I can play Hello Kitty again :) I've been watching hockey playoffs and having a great time doing so. I hope you've all had a good weekend and are enjoying your day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Group Gifts from Redeux Event:

Photo 1:

Dress: TRES- Cheryl purple $0L Group Gift

Photo 2:

Outfit: UNA. Katse Fatpack $0L Group Gift

Photo 3:

Outfit: APRIL Purple by COVETED! $0L Group Gift

Photo 4:

Top: Manikin- Q-Tees- Work It - Redeux Gift $0L Group Gift

Photo 5:

Top: Faida - Allison Blue $0L Group Gift

Pants Photos 4&5: Delizio - Jeans + Applier for Maitreya + Omega $0L Marketplace

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 4.0

Hair: TRUTH Mood - Essential

Skin: .::WoW Skins::. .WS. ALMOND MEL

Ring: {Carter} Wedding Zoe (Marketplace)

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

Poses: Various Sets from [piXit] or Verocity

April Off-Line Gifts

 Hiya everyone! Tonight I am sharing some of April's group gifts from "Off-Line", whose group is currently $99L to join. They have gifts for each month, usually 6 or 7, and it's worth noting that they usually offer a generous Advent calendar for the group members when December rolls around :) I've been a group member for quite a while and deeply appreciate their consistent generosity. Their gifts are usually fatpacks too, so we get plenty of colors to appeal to many tastes. Just click the line of April gifts on the signs behind the front desk, and you can also get sneak peeks of future months there.

My first look of the evening is our "Off-Line" x "Olivia" Bodysuit / Fatpack group gift. She's so pretty, and I love that name! There are packages inside for Freya, Hourglass, Kupra, Legacy, and Maitreya mesh bodies, and each of these holds several versions to fit that size. We've got black, black camo, blue, charcoal, cow, cyan (left above), green, grey, grey camo, lime, mauve, orange (right), pink, purple, and yellow to choose from :) I love the bare shoulders, the high cut legs, and the fun zipper in the front that draws attention to the neckline.

The group gift called "Off-Line" x "Fake" Dress / FATPACK consists of not only the dress but nice panties to layer beneath, all in sizes for Freya, Hourglass, Kupra, Legacy, and Maitreya mesh bodies. Unpack the size you need and you'll find each piece in baby blue, black, brown, cobalt, green, pink, purple, red, white, and yellow. Some of the dresses seem more sheer than others, like the red I'm wearing on the right above which I censored in post-production ;) Those are the white panties beneath it, while the left side shows the green dress with black panties that are much less visible. All our dresses say FAKE on the front, in tiny lettering on the chest. 

Next I had more fun with the "Off-Line" x Fake Society / Doja Set / FATPACK group gift, which looks like a top and skirt set but those are linked to wear all at once. Our sizes are Freya, Hourglass, Kupra, Legacy, and Maitreya mesh bodies, each in its own package containing baby blue, black, brown, cobalt, green, pink, purple, red, white, and yellow versions. I'm wearing purple on the left, brown on the right, and really enjoyed trying them all on :) I think it's the sheer puffy sleeves combined with bare midriff and cleavage cutout that gets my attention here, as that just adds such a whimsical yet sexy touch.

The "Off-Line" x "Jara" Dress / Fatpack gift brings a simple t-shirt dress style to another level with the snug fit, cap sleeves, and side slit on the right thigh. Like the other treats it will fit Freya, Hourglass, Kupra, Legacy, and Maitreya mesh bodies, with several versions in each unpacker HUD. I'm wearing thunder on the left and cocoa bean on the right, with other colors being called baltic, black, cedar, cocoa brown, cowboy, gondola, grey, martinique, revolver, and walnut. These dark hues are a great choice for anyone who is overwhelmed by all the pastels that this time of year typically features :) I just like variety, so these are happily added to my warm weather wardrobe as such.

My final look of the evening is particularly colorful, thanks to the bold patches providing contrast on the left leg of the pants. "Off-Line" x Havoc / "Tatiana" Set / Fatpack includes the top and pants in sizes for Freya, Hourglass, Kupra, Legacy, and Maitreya mesh bodies. Open any size package and you'll find each piece in black, blue, lime, navy, orange, pink, purple, and white, so you can really play around with bright and cheerful colors. I'm wearing the lime top with the pink pants on the left (because of that lime wedge of the pant leg!) and the white top is picking up the lower front of the purple pants' left leg on the right side of the photo. Which combo do you think suits you?

Well, I barely got any sleep again so I'm a bit frazzled and my neck is sore again from sleeping elsewhere to avoid lots of outdoor noise. A new neighbor across the street decided to have dozens of trees cut down and made into mulch, so that was 12 hours of the loudest my calm cul-de-sac has been in the 26 years I've lived here. To be fair, the trees around here are dying at an alarming rate because of a few diseases and a few insect pests, so they aren't just chopping down healthy trees but protecting all of our houses from damage when they fall over from wind. It's really unfortunate that it is necessary. Dinner with my parents was really nice, as I got to hear about the cousins dinner they went to (mom's dad's side I think) and saw a photo from 1946 of my grandpa in his friend's wedding that one of them gave her. I'm sure someone snapped a picture of it to have a digital version to share, but he was the only relative in the photo and they thought his daughter should have the original :) She'd done the same with some ancient pics of their parents that were found in her mom's collection. I'm also steeling myself for a difficult weekend with the houseguest from hell, lol, so please send good vibes my way for lots of rest and peaceful hiding from loud boozy jerks ;) I do hope you've all got a wonderful weekend ahead, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Group Gifts from "Off-Line":

Photo 1:

Bodysuit: "Off-Line" x "Olivia" Bodysuit / Fatpack $0L Group Gift

Photo 2:

Dress: "Off-Line" x "Fake" Dress / FATPACK $0L Group Gift

Photo 3:

Outfit: "Off-Line" x Fake Society / Doja Set / FATPACK $0L Group Gift

Photo 4:

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

Photo 5:

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

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 4.0

Hair: TRUTH Collective / Doremi - Essential

Skin: .::WoW Skins::. .WS. ALMOND MEL

Ring: {Carter} Wedding Zoe (Marketplace)

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

Poses: Various Sets from [piXit] or Verocity

Still Bringing On Spring

 Hiya everyone! Tonight it's back to the FabFree hunt called Bring On Spring, with prizes hidden in neon rainbows for $0L - $5L each. That's an impressive bargain for sure, as these treats are top quality and there is a beautiful variety. Be sure to check their website as well as the Flickr group (link towards the bottom of their page, after the photos) to see what you can earn by seeking out these pretty rainbows. We have about 2 weeks to go since the hunt lasts until the 30th of April, plenty of time to enjoy :)

The first look this evening is our *MARTINES*BOS1 prize, which is one of 5 you'll find here for $5L apiece. This lovely halter mini dress has daisies on both fabric designs, the main and the darker trim, for a style that is somehow both feminine yet edgy. It fits Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Lara X, Petite X, Reborn, and Waifu mesh bodies. 

When you see on the website all the treats that {Poeme} has to offer, you might feel a little overwhelmed but I promise it's okay, you will find them right where the hint says :) They're even beside photos of each prize, so you'll be able to tell precisely what each rainbow is offering. This is the Spring Fever Gingham Minidress (Aqua) which is one of 6 colors among the plentiful prizes, randomly chosen by me because this color seems to work really well with all my usual hair shades ranging from blonde to auburn :) There are sizes for Erika, Gen X Classic/Dainty, Gen X Curvy/Dainty, Kupra, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Lara X, Petite X, Reborn, and Waifu mesh bodies included. That softly tied belt bow goes so well with the flowy skirt layers, which remind me of tulips, and the gingham makes me think of picnics :)

Sidwell & Whiskers have a delightful dollarbie for us which is simply named FFRHI. It starts with the pastel Kylie Spring dress trimmed with floral hem, cuffs, and rounded collar that is tied with a fun bow, in sizing for Freya, Isis, Hourglass, Legacy, and Maitreya mesh bodies. Then we have a wonderful pair of Killeen mules in white, and these fit Erika, Gen X, Kupra, Legacy, Maitreya, Lara X, and Reborn mid height feet. I deeply appreciate having footwear included because sometimes it is tricky to find just the right match, and I'd much rather spend my time shopping and hunting than trying on dozens of shoes that almost but don't quite match ;) Priorities!

I was very excited to see [Ari-Pari] in the lineup for this hunt, as the designer has been going through some RL issues that have kept her mostly offline lately and I've missed her! So of course I'm tickled to share the Shasta Outfit, which can be yours for just $1L and will see you through lots of warm weather ahead. The top and shorts each come in Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Lara X, Petite X, Legacy, Perky, Reborn, and Waifu mesh body sizes, along with a HUD offering 6 colors for each. The top textures are solid and the shorts all blooming with (I would guess) Shasta daisies, so we can mix things up or match the colors to suit our mood. I like that the clothing has a slightly loose fit so it's not hugging too tightly, yet very flattering and cut to show off the midriff and hints of upper thigh. 

After all those stops I guess my avi got hungry, so we stopped by Pixel Box to find their 4 charming freebies that are full of popcorn :) Their FabFree Bring on Spring cups come in four different colors - mint, butter, peony, and lavender - which each come in a version with or without a holding animation. It will actually show you digging into the cup (bucket?), bringing your hand to your mouth, and chewing happily, so that must be some tasty popcorn inside. The one I get from the farmers market is popped in coconut oil and sprinkled with sea salt, delicious and I highly recommend that for your RL snack cravings. I don't even miss the butter! You can probably tell that I'm holding the mint cup and showed a closer view of the peony version, so you can see the FabFree Spring wording and design :)

I'm fairly sleep deprived today, and Hello Kitty Island Adventure is partly to blame. They released a DLC (downloadable content) with the City Town addition, a huge boon for those of us not playing on Apple Arcade (where the game started) who've been waiting for over a year to enjoy this part. It was my usual gaming evening with friends after a few morning hours exploring, so I've logged more time in that game today than I should admit ;) After stressful situations the past few days, I am allowing myself the grace to just enjoy something with no pressure. Tomorrow is dinner with the parents, and then Saturday is the farmers market followed by my hiding in this room or my bedroom for a couple of days. So things will look very different this weekend, but I'll be loud AF watching playoff hockey on Saturday night :D  The houseguest will probably be loud(er) with the housemate from watching WrestleMania together, so it balances out I suppose. I hope you're all having a cozy day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Hunt Prizes from FabFree Bring On Spring:

Photo 1:

Dress: *MARTINES*BOS1 $5L Hunt Prize

Photo 2:

Dress: {Poeme} Spring Fever Gingham Minidress (Aqua) $5L Hunt Prize

Photo 3:

Outfit: Sidwell & Whiskers FFRHI $1L Hunt Prize

Photo 4:

Outfit: [Ari-Pari] Shasta Outfit $1L Hunt Prize

Photo 5:

Food: Pixel Box FabFree Bring on Spring $0L Hunt Prize

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 4.0

Hair: TRUTH Collective / Doremi - Essential

Skin: .::WoW Skins::. .WS. ALMOND MEL

Ring: {Carter} Wedding Zoe (Marketplace)

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

Poses: Various Sets from [piXit] or Verocity

Sweets for SLFO Group

 Hiya everyone! Tonight we are exploring some of the many stores who are a part o the SLFO (SL Frees and Offers) group, looking for treats available for this particular group. You can usually find them near the red and white SLFO group joiner sign, which you can click for a link in local chat in case you aren't already a member of this free group. I'm sure you can tell that I highly recommend them :) I've shared their gifts here many times before, and fully intend to do so in the future from time to time. 

First up, we see the flirty ALWAYS BLOSSOM Nicole Amethyst Jumpsuit. This gift is up on their 3rd floor, so you'll want to click next to the elevator doors where it says the floor and description to teleport up there. This one piece outfit is designed for Lara X, Legacy, Reborn, and Waifu mesh bodies, with a strip across the bust and a playful opening beneath to show off some midriff. If you're a fan of purple as I am, this color is a bonus reason to pick up this terrific gift :)

Belle Epoque has an intriguing outfit for us to claim, their Stephy GIFT. Who knew that black and white tweed could be so flirty and versatile? The top, sleeves, and skirt are all provided in sizing for Lara X, Petite X, Legacy, Bombshell, Perky, Reborn, and Waifu mesh bodies. The sleeves being separate is handy so we can choose to leave them off if we wish, although I'm really enjoying the way they are surrounded by crisscrossed laces that mimic the sides of the skirt. This brand is so consistent with high quality and style that I am not even surprised, just impressed :)

We all need some humor in our lives, so the Tastic-High Five Top gift just might bring some to your day. There is also a matching gift for the guys, and they both read "Some people just need a high-five...in the face...with a chair" with a woozy looking emoji. Now I'm not one to advocate violence, but I also did spend much of the late 90s watching wrestling in person that often involved chairs and other accessories (ECW, if you know you know) so I did think of scripted entertainment. I would never take this shirt as instructions, but I will wear it as a warning that I am not in the mood for someone else's nonsense (the block button is my only weapon). There is a fitmesh M size as well as Freya, Isis, Venus, Legacy, Maitreya, Hourglass, Physique, Tonic Curvy, Tonic Fine, and Voluptuous mesh body sizes included. 

If you crave something sleek and flirty, be sure to pick up the LUXE Paris BLUEBERRY Dress group gift :) The dusky shade of blue gives a lovely and elegant look to our strapless mini dress, just like the ruffle along the top. There are sizes for Freya, Isis, Venus, Legacy, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique mesh bodies provided. 

My final look of the evening is our *Stars*Fashion* Siren gift, which is so versatile and sassy! The cropped top and micro miniskirt are each provided in Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, Physique, Tonic Curvy, and Tonic Fine mesh body sizes. There's also a HUD to let us select from 10 colors each for our top and the skirt's belt, upper, and lower portions. I've chosen contrasting hues for upper and lower on both views above to show you the fun styling, but it'll look just as striking if you choose all one shade for the entire outfit. 

My dental visit went pretty smoothly yesterday, but I was certainly too tired and groggy to even think about attempting a blog post last night ;) As for today, well it was nice until a few moments ago when the housemate informed me that the dreaded house-pest guest is coming this weekend, bleh. That makes my safe space feel so much less safe, as he is a peculiar and unfriendly type person who sets off all my inner alarm bells. Housemate has been friends with him for over 30 years though, so I don't think I am genuinely in danger other than the usual cat dander from his clothing giving me allergy and asthma issues for several days. It's just one of those things, and I'm mostly annoyed that somehow the dentist wasn't the scariest or worst part of my week after all. I hope you're all having a peaceful day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

Photo 1:

Outfit: ALWAYS BLOSSOM Nicole Amethyst Jumpsuit $0L SLFO Group Gift

Photo 2:

Outfit: Belle Epoque - Stephy GIFT $0L SLFO Group Gift

Photo 3:

Top: Tastic-High Five Top $0L SLFO Group Gift

Pants: Delizio - Jeans + Applier for Maitreya + Omega $0L Marketplace

Photo 4:

Dress: LUXE Paris BLUEBERRY Dress $0L SLFO Group Gift

Photo 5:

Outfit: *Stars*Fashion* Siren gift $0L SLFO Group Gift

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 4.0

Hair: TRUTH Collective / Doremi - Essential

Skin: .::WoW Skins::. .WS. ALMOND MEL

Ring: {Carter} Wedding Zoe (Marketplace)

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

Poses: Various Sets from [piXit] or Verocity

Happy Anniversary Cosmopolitan

 Hiya everyone! Tonight's post is a celebration of the Cosmopolitan Event and their 14th anniversary, part two since it's their second round of April. They are each about two weeks long, so this one just opened today and goes until the 25th :) Their group is free to join, and there are plenty of generous gifts (mostly in black bags) as a nod to the special occasion. I've been a fan of Cosmo for ages and am so delighted that they are still as successful as always, so I offer huge congratulations to them and best wishes for the future.

I started out feeling a bit Barbie-like (the hair and the colors I chose on the left, LOL) in a very good way, with our [hh] Dayra Skirt Set gift from Hilly Haalan. The halter top and miniskirt are each provided in Gen X Classic, Legacy, Perky, Lara X, Petite X, and Reborn mesh bodies. The enclosed HUD offers 30 options for each piece, mostly solids but some fun patterns as well. There's also a BOM panty included that is tintable, so it can match any of the colors you choose. 

Sometimes our gifts are playful separates that can be combined with each other or anything we already have and love :) The FashionNatic - Asami Top GIFT COSMO is a slip of a tube top in sizes for Lara X, Petite X, Legacy, Nerido, Reborn, Juicy, and Waifu mesh bodies. The soft colors and daisy pattern are lovely touches. I added some pizazz with the Jingle Belle Shorts by LAP Pink, with an irresistible sequined pattern that is ready to sparkle and shimmer when you move. We receive Lara X, Legacy, and Reborn sizing, along with a HUD to choose from non-PBR or PBR texturing. This way you can see the sequins no matter which viewer you are currently running.

Blackstone has a fantastic gift for us too, their Eisha Set - Petrol. The deep turquoise color is captivating, and I'm in love with the playful sheer ruffles on the also translucent striped blouse :) It and our ruffled skirt are provided in sizes for Legacy, Maitreya, Lara X, and Reborn mesh bodies, along with a HUD for the belt (built into the skirt) offering 20 belt hues and 6 metals. 

Here I swapped out the blouse for our charming ::insanya:: Celine Top Gift. Halter tops always catch my attention, and this one has a pale blue floral pattern that is perfect for spring. There really is something about daisies that always makes me smile :) The gift includes lots of sizes, too - Freya Natural, Freya Perky, Isis, Venus, Kupra Bimbo, Kups, Legacy, Perky, Perky Petite, Maitreya, Maitreya V-Tech, Petite, Lara X, Petite X, Reborn, Waifu, Hourglass, and Physique mesh bodies. The vendor photo inside notes that this color is included in the flower power pack, so if you're buying that or already have it, no need to pick up this gift.

I decided to wrap up this post with a tasty treat, which would be the .FOODIE. Mini Birthday Cake gift :) There are left and right hand versions, each with a hold pose built in. The square cake is decorated with a bow and has gold Happy Birthday lettering in front of it on the square plate. What flavor do we think it is? My guess is strawberry, but with our imaginations it can be anything we wish.

It was a warm and decent day here, with my thermometer showing 73.6 in this room at the moment. It was 76.4 when I was in here for my support group session, so you'd better believe the fan was on the whole time! My hockey team made the playoffs for the first time in 6 years, so that is worth celebrating too. I probably raised the heat in here by screaming so much, LOL, but it was a really exciting game that had to go to overtime and then a shootout. Tomorrow I've got a dentist visit (cleaning) so no blog post as I'll be in a post-nitrous haze, probably assisted by the muscle relaxer that has been helping some with my neck. I'm somewhat nervous but maybe a little less than the last few dental appointments, just a minor positive I am noticing :) Meanwhile I hope you're all having a magnificent day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Group Gifts from Cosmopolitan Event:

Photo 1:

Outfit: Hilly Haalan [hh] Dayra Skirt Set $0L Group Gift

Photo 2:

Top: FashionNatic - Asami Top GIFT COSMO $0L Group Gift

Shorts: Jingle Belle Shorts by LAP Pink $0L Group Gift

Photo 3:

Outfit: Blackstone - Eisha Set - Petrol $0L Group Gift

Photo 4:

Top: ::insanya:: Celine Top Gift $0L Group Gift

Photo 5:

Cake: .FOODIE. Mini Birthday Cake $0L Group Gift

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 4.0

Hair: TRUTH Collective / Doremi - Essential

Skin: .::WoW Skins::. .WS. ALMOND MEL

Ring: {Carter} Wedding Zoe (Marketplace)

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

Poses: Various Sets from [piXit] or Verocity

Treats from Selene Creations

 Hiya everyone! Tonight I'd like to invite you to Selene Creations, whose group is currently free to join. They have several lucky boards for the group, as well as a wall filled with group gifts for free :) When you land, please walk in, go upstairs, and head to the back right room. They have several vendors that we can arrow through, and then we click the central/largest image for the menu with "deliver" as an option, thus receiving it for free with that group tag. The gifts are labeled by month, which is helpful to avoid duplication and to know if your newer body's size might be available or not. For example, the older ones won't have Lara X, but still show their sizes in the image that I have 1 or 2 bodies (Maitreya, Legacy usually) that will look fantastic in the gift :) I know that some people are quite loyal to their body version and don't like to switch, and that is absolutely everyone's personal decisions to make. I always make a point to list the sizes of each item I share, so you know before you get there if the clothing will work with your particular favorite body. With all of these wonderful gifts here at Selene Creations, you can bet I'll be sharing more soon!

It seemed logical to start with the most recent gift, the [Selene Creations] gift april 2026 dress. This strapless mini is designed to hug every curve, with a really fun blue and gold leopard print :) There are sizes for Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Lara X, Petite X, Reborn, Juicy, and Waifu mesh bodies included. I'm sure I've got plenty of pretty gold jewelry in my inventory that would go great with this, and blue or gold shoes would look 🔥. 

Our [Selene Creations] gift february 2024 is a super sexy dress that is cut daringly high on the left side, and cinched with a pretty belt tied above the bared thigh. We receive sizing for Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Hourglass, Kubra (Bimbo, Low, Original), Legacy, Maitreya, Lara X, Reborn, and Juicy Boobs bodies. I'd definitely add a C-string (coochie cover?) for a little modesty before heading out in public, but fortunately I've got plenty from other revealing outfits. I love the shade of lavender and those gorgeous hibiscus flowers!

Another treat you won't want to miss is our [Selene Creations] gift july 2025 dress. The mix of solid and patterned section is so eye catching, and the intricate artwork reminds me of the inner leaf of a book :) This beauty fits Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Legacy, Bombshell, Perky, Lara X, Petite X, Reborn, and Waifu mesh bodies.

Next I changed into another gift with an intriguing pattern, this time monochromatic daisies. It's the [Selene Creations] gift march 2024 which looks like a dress but is actually a separate top and skirt, which does allow for the possibility of mixing things up with other wardrobe staples if you wish. There are sizes for Lara X, Legacy, Legacy Classic, and Reborn mesh bodies provided. The sweetly ruffled shoulder straps caught my attention as much as the wrapped skirt which also sports a fun ruffle :)

One last look of the evening, we have the glitzy and glamorous [Selene Creations] gift decembre 2024 dress. Its sequined texture is a showstopper for sure, and looks especially pretty in this color :) Claim this gift and you'll receive Erika, Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Kupra, Legacy, Bombshell, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Lara X, Petite X, Reborn, and Waifu mesh body sizes. 

I joked with Xan earlier that I was going to forget how to blog after two nights off in a row, LOL, but it's all good :) My appointment went well Friday and I got a very low dose of muscle relaxers for my neck and shoulder, which does seem to be helping a little. The farmers market was windy but nice, with tasty food as usual :) I even enjoyed my therapy session this evening, so all in all a pleasant weekend here. I hope you're all enjoying your day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Group Gifts from Selene Creations:

Photo 1:

Dress: [Selene Creations] gift april 2026 $0L Group Gift

Photo 2:

Dress: [Selene Creations] gift february 2024 $0L Group Gift

Photo 3:

Dress: [Selene Creations] gift july 2025 $0L Group Gift

Photo 4:

Outfit: [Selene Creations] gift march 2024 $0L Group Gift

Photo 5:

Dress: [Selene Creations] gift decembre 2024 $0L Group Gift

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 4.0

Hair: TRUTH Collective / Doremi - Essential

Skin: .::WoW Skins::. .WS. ALMOND MEL

Ring: {Carter} Wedding Zoe (Marketplace)

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

Poses: Various Sets from [piXit] or Verocity