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
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