Suna and Friends

 Hiya everyone! Tonight I wanted to tell you about the Suna Design group, which is currently free to join and comes in handy at more than just their main store. I added the "and friends" to the post title because there are some other designers who also send notices through the group, and many of those have gifts specifically for the group at their respective stores. I discovered one in my travels and just sort of rolled with it since I'm already a member of Suna Design :) I would like to mention that one of these may be time-sensitive, as you'll see in the descriptions for each image.

My first look is the lovely [>Ma'De<] Blassie outfit, one of the several gifts they offer for various groups. Its cropped tank top and plaid skirt are each included in sizing for Kupra, Legacy, Maitreya, Petite, and Reborn mesh bodies. The skirt has a trio of buttons on the left side in front, adding a very stylish touch.

I also visited Nut & Squirrel, whose gift is named with their former brand Telsiope's Couture and called Anastazja suna. The group gifts are in the same building as the bargains, so please click that tab on the teleporter pad where you land and walk upstairs to the ledge that holds several treats. This one is a satiny romper in Freya, Isis, Venus, Legacy, Maitreya, Hourglass, Physique, Tonic Curvy, and Tonic Fine mesh body sizes. The black top and the pale aqua shorts contrast each other delightfully, so pretty!

Bring out your inner wild child with the >>LRS<< Angelique Outfit Animal Prints Fatpack! This flirty top and skirt both come in standard mesh sizing as well as Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, Physique, and TMP mesh body sizes. Naturally the straps caught my attention, and the lacy inserts have a cobweb type texture to them that makes me want to touch them ;) 

Remember when I said one of these is a limited time offer? That would be the gorgeous S-Melina pink dress JULY gift from Suna, mainly because I am not certain exactly which day each month they change things out. So the board downstairs labeled Group Gift could be in the process of being swapped over to August as I type this for all I know, so if it does change before you get there I do apologize. I'm also very confident that the new gift will be wonderful too though :) This one is a shimmery pale pink dress with built in belt, in sizes for Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Lara X, Petite X, Legacy, Bombshell, Perky, Reborn, and Waifu mesh bodies. I simply adore the style of the top, those fun straps and the slender back panel to show off shoulders and some of the back.

Please don't leave Suna just yet, as the upstairs is loaded with potential treats too like this S-Kira 1 dress I won from a lucky board there. The lucky boards and chairs are for the group only, as with the midnight mania boards, and there are goodies for the guys as well as the gals. This prize I won includes the dress in Fox, Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, Physique, and Werewolf mesh body sizes, plus a HUD with 9 colors to choose from. The embossed texture looks fantastic in all of the colors really, and the wrap style skirt looks so fun being tied on the side like that. 

My day was fairly nondescript, and the evening was fun for two reasons :) I watched the first two episodes of the King of the Hill reboot, and then my friend texted asking if we could do our weekly multiplayer in the Hello Kitty game early since she has a concert to go to Thursday when we usually do it. Of course I was happy to, and had a nice time chatting with her while we played. I hope you're all having a pleasant day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

Photo 1:

Outfit: [>Ma'De<] Blassie $0L Suna Group Gift

Photo 2:

Outfit: Telsiope's Couture Anastazja suna $0L Suna Group Gift

Photo 3:

Outfit: >>LRS<< Angelique Outfit Animal Prints Fatpack $0L Suna Group Gift

Photo 4:

Dress: Suna S-Melina pink dress JULY $0L Suna Group Gift

Photo 5:

Dress: Suna S-Kira 1 $0L Lucky Board Prize

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 4.0

Hair: TRUTH VIP Moment - Essential

Skin: .::WoW Skins::. .WS. Almond TOSCA

Ring: {Carter} Wedding Zoe (Marketplace)

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

Poses: Various Sets from [piXit] or Verocity

TeleportHub Group Gifts

 Hiya everyone! Tonight's post brings us to several wonderful stores who are a part of the TeleportHub.com group, which has a small $10L join fee to encourage people to stick around :) I've certainly felt I get my money's worth in notices about sales and new releases, let alone the fantastic gifts offered for anyone wearing the group tag at many of the stores. This group has a fun frame type sign for the stores to display, with the gift inside the frame so you can locate them fairly easily. The lower portion of the frame has buttons to click to join the group and visit the website, so they are useful right along with being attractive representations of the group. It was definitely fun to wrap up the weekend by hopping around the grid and visiting all these terrific places!

For my first look, we head to +Psycho Barbie+ for their [Vivian Dress - Fatpack] gift. The dress has a daringly diagonal hem, in sizes for Freya, Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Lara X, Legacy, Maitreya, Petite, and Reborn mesh bodies. The HUD offers 4 textures with black backgrounds and no side strap, plus the cross pattern you see on the right above in 11 colors that each have a matching lace strap for the bare left hip. 

Don't teleport away just yet, as our next store to visit is in the same shopping area :) [ENIGMA] is ready to dazzle you with their Pandora Corset Mini gift for TeleportHub members. There are sizes for Kupra, Legacy, Nerido, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Reborn, Juicy, and Mounds mesh bodies, with a HUD offering 8 playful fabrics. The one on the right above is an open weave so it is see-through, but not instantly obvious from my rear view so I figured I would mention it just in case. You'll see once you give all the buttons a tickle ;) 

::Sweet Intoxication:: is ready to tempt us with their lovely Maisie Dress - Cranberry gift :) The openings and straps ensure that all essentials are covered, yet plenty of skin is peeking through for a very sexy result. This beauty fits Erika, Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Khara, Kupra, Legacy, Maitreya, Lara X, Reborn, and Waifu mesh bodies. The cranberry color softens to a bright pink in my lighting, and both the color and style give me happy summery vibes.

You know I just had to share this sassy treat from [>Ma'De<] which is their Lanny Top & Skirt. The solid top and matching plaid skirt are each provided for Kupra, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, and Reborn bodies, and being separates you can always wear either piece with anything else you already have waiting in your inventory too. As much as I appreciate the pairing, my brain tends to jump to more options sometimes :) 

For my final look of the evening, I slipped into the flirty [WellMade] Ritta Outfit. This gift has a low plunging tank top and itty bitty shorts in sizes for Legacy, Maitreya, and Reborn mesh bodies, with a handy HUD offering 2 textures for the top and 3 solid colors for the shorts. Both top patterns are seen above, with the one on the left having more peachy tone to the flowers and the right's blooms are more purplish pink. The shorts color not shown matches the flowers on the right.

My weekend was fairly typical with ups and downs, and I can't figure out if my stomach is protesting the early days of the new meds or just didn't like something I ate. The queasy feeling was fun while in the car earlier, heh, but I survived ;) Eventually all these small successes will add up and help convince my brain that it's okay to be away from home, it's literally practicing with the goal of improving. Not much else to tell about my weekend, but I know where tomorrow's blog post will be from and you can expect lots of bright colors. I hope you're all having a beautiful day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

Photo 1:

Dress: +Psycho Barbie+ [Vivian Dress - Fatpack] $0L TeleportHub Gift

Photo 2:

Dress: [ENIGMA] Pandora Corset Mini $0L TeleportHub Gift

Photo 3:

Dress: ::Sweet Intoxication:: Maisie Dress - Cranberry $0L TeleportHub Gift

Photo 4:

Outfit: [>Ma'De<] Lanny Top & Skirt $0L TeleportHub Gift

Photo 5:

Outfit: [WellMade] Ritta Outfit $0L TeleportHub Gift

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 3.1

Hair: TRUTH VIP Moment - Essential

Skin: .::WoW Skins::. .WS. Milk SOPHIE EVOX SKIN

Ring: {Carter} Wedding Zoe (Marketplace)

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

All Poses: Verocity  (Various Sets)

Paparazzi Goodies

 Hiya everyone! Tonight we get to be paparazzi, except we'll be dressed like the stars that the paparazzi like to photograph :) Thanks to the many designers of the Paparazzi Group, which is currently free to join, we can claim free gifts as well as learn about their new releases and sales from the group's notices. As you know, I really do enjoy the multi-designer groups like this, and spreading the word when I show you some of the many rewards we can receive.

My first look of the evening cam be found at ANDARE and is their Elfrieda Outfit PACK gift. The top, skirt, and pants (panties) are all provided in 5 fitmesh standard sizes as well as Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, Physique, and TMP mesh body sizing. We also receive a HUD with 5 colors for each, allowing us to mix and match however we wish. The top and skirt are sheer lace, so having a little something to wear beneath is a nice touch too :) 

I also visited MOoH!, whose Dolly dress is our current Paparazzi group gift. This peasant style dress has bare shoulders and lots of soft gathers, trimmed in lace for an extra soft feeling. There are also panties included, and both fit Altamura, eBody Curvy, Freya, Hourglass, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Tonic Curvy, Tonic Fine, and Tonic Minim mesh bodies. As you can tell, there's also a handy HUD, which offers 12 patterns for the dress and 8 solid colors for the panties. With a brand name like MOoH!, of course I had to show the cow print, right? I also chose a bold floral print because those are always a favorite of mine.

You can get more than just paparazzi's attention in our Ozana Set by BlackbirdLace gift! This beauty consists of perfectly coordinated top and skirt to fit Freya, Isis, Hourglass, Hourglass Petite, Kupra, Legacy, Perky, and Maitreya mesh bodies. The belt is built into the skirt, and the halter top is designed to bare most of our back so we can show off tattoos easily too. Just a random thought :)

Just across the shopping area from BlackbirdLace is their sister store, Black Angel, offering their MONA DRESS by BA Store as our generous gift. We've got a gorgeous plunging neckline here, and showstopping sequined texture in racy red, just the thing to reflect camera flashes ;) The gift includes Altamura, eBody Classic, eBody Curvy, Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, Physique, Tonic Curvy, and Tonic Fine mesh body sizes.

My last look shows that we don't always have to dress up to catch the eye (or camera lens) of our adoring fans :) [>Ma'De<] Felicia is a sweet casual pairing of cropped cardigan sweater held closed by a single button, and high waisted jeans shorts that are cuffed just so. They both fit Legacy, Perky, and Maitreya mesh bodies. I love the salmon color of the top, and of course I'm always drawn to denim in any form. The back pockets are really nicely textured, don't you think?

It was a chaotic day, as I had to get off my booty and find a new doctor since my current (former?) one still refuses to respond to me about my medications or anything else I need. So I called an office where I used to see one of the 6 doctors (didn't like her, she called me a big baby when I tried to explain my anxiety) to see if one of the others who'd been rated very highly online was taking new patients. He is but has a waitlist of several months, so the receptionist kindly checked to see who did have openings soon and I wound up with an appointment early Wednesday morning. Anxiety brain is in full effect, wheee! I have to get there 15 minutes early to fill out a mindboggling amount of forms, and I will be medicated to try to lessen the extreme anxiety that is already swirling through my soul. It will be a relief once I get through it though. I hope you're all having a lovely day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

Photo 1:

Outfit: ANDARE - Elfrieda Outfit PACK $0L Paparazzi Group Gift

Photo 2:

Dress: MOoH! Dolly dress $0L Paparazzi Group Gift

Photo 3:

Outfit: Ozana Set by BlackbirdLace $0L Paparazzi Group Gift

Photo 4:

Dress: Black Angel - MONA DRESS by BA Store $0L Paparazzi Group Gift

Photo 5:

Outfit: [>Ma'De<] Felicia $0L Paparazzi Group Gift

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 3.1

Hair: TRUTH Levitate - Blonde

Skin: .::WoW Skins::. .WS. MANON EVOX SKIN - VELOUR PORCELAIN

Ring: {Carter} Wedding Zoe (Marketplace)

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

All Poses: Verocity  (Various Sets)

Designer News Group Gifts

 Hiya everyone! Tonight we're checking out some designers who are offering group gifts for the Designer News group, which is currently free to join. It has had a fee in the recent past so it was worth mentioning the 'currently' part, in case you'd checked the group during that time because of a tempting gift you found but didn't have the funds on hand to join :) The group is one of several multi-designer groups in SL that have wonderful designers who participate with group notices about sales and new releases, and many of those will provide a gift in their store. It really benefits everyone as we get gifts and heads up about sales, and the designers bring in more traffic to see their hard work for sale.

My first stop was ~ FOR YOU ~ in their new location since I last visited, where I claimed their ::F:: Abby Dress gift for DN. The style is a front and back panel linked by wide bands of lace on the sides, matching the trim on the hem perfectly :) We receive sizes for Freya, Hourglass, Legacy, Maitreya, Petite, and Reborn mesh bodies. The dark blue background really shows off the creamy flowers nicely, don't you think? There are a few other groups' gifts available at this store, which is common amongst participants in this type of group.

I think some of the designers have warm weather or vacations on their minds and I cannot blame them in the least :) The lovely [ConTrato] Maxine Bikini is a generous gift whose top and panties each fit Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Kupra Bimbo, Low, Original, Legacy, Maitreya, and Reborn mesh bodies. The HUD provided lets us choose from 3 colors (black not shown) which really becomes a matter of your personal taste because they all look fantastic. 

{Le'La} makes me want to purr with happiness, thanks to their Aika Swimsuit Gift :) They have always been quite generous with gifts for various groups, and DN members receive this two piece beauty that fits Erika, Freya, Hourglass, Kupra Bimbo, Low, Original, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, and Reborn mesh bodies. Leopard prints always make me happy, and this bikini is a detailed dream with lots of shiny golden loops and delicate bows holding everything in place.

I also visited Anne Silver Couture where the gorgeous *AS* PAMELA BLUE is waiting for us. There are sizes for Erika, Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Khara, Kupra, Kups, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Peach, Prima, Prima Petite, and Reborn mesh bodies included in this gift. I love the sparkly texture and the cerulean blue color, oh and let's not forget the fun straps in the back :) High-low hemlines are always a hit for me too, so it's easy to see why I adore this gift.

My final look of the evening is the [>Ma'De<] Caramel Leo Dress gift, in a sweet candy pink with intriguing choker neckpiece linked to the otherwise strapless dress by a slender strand. This beauty is provided in Kupra, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, and Reborn sizing. You won't be surprised when I praise the color or the pattern, right? ;) It's in good company with gifts for plenty of other groups too, so I hope you enjoy your visit to this and all of these stores.

Well, my weekend started out quiet and then my Sunday afternoon therapy session happened...there was an outing, and it was an intense one, so I'm still kinda processing it all in my head. Highway travels are challenging for me, so naturally that's what he wanted me to do, and it did work up a brief but strong panic attack. That was the intention, to feel it and get through it so I could tell myself in the future that well I survived and I am fine :) Exposure therapy is pretty wild, flying in the face of logic by doing things your primitive brain tells you are wrong or dangerous even though in reality you are safe. I hope you all enjoyed your weekend and are having a pleasant day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

Photo 1:

Dress: ~ FOR YOU ~ ::F:: Abby Dress $0L DN Group Gift

Photo 2:

Bikini: [ConTrato] Maxine Bikini $0L DN Group Gift

Photo 3:

Bikini: {Le'La} Aika Swimsuit Gift $0L DN Group Gift

Photo 4:

Dress: Anne Silver Couture *AS* PAMELA BLUE $0L DN Group Gift

Photo 5:

Dress: [>Ma'De<] Caramel Leo Dress $0L DN Group Gift

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 3.1

Hair: TRUTH Collective - Resonate - Redhead

Skin: .::WoW Skins::. .WS. MANON EVOX SKIN - VELOUR PORCELAIN

Ring: {Carter} Wedding Zoe (Marketplace)

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

All Poses: Verocity  (Various Sets)

SLMB Event Gifts

 Hiya everyone! Tonight I revisited the SL Mesh Body group's shopping event area, which has a central gift area on each of its two floors. I'd shared some of these gifts over the summer, and many of those are still available but I tried to make sure the ones I chose tonight were new to the blog :) Since then, the group has gone from being free to having a $9L cost to join, which is still quite reasonable and I figured some of you may still be in the group already so I didn't hesitate to share these. Many times these small fees are to protect against spammers and scammers, as you may see people in group chats asking to borrow lindens until tomorrow or sending a fake link as an offer to a free gift, things of that nature that are dangerous to the rest of us. I've been a part of this group for a long time now, and have been very pleased with the helpful info that is shared there in chat and notices.

My first look is the [C.Y<3Fashion]*MEL*DRESS GIFT GROUP, with a very sexy style that is sure to turn heads. There are sizes for Freya, Hourglass, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, and Reborn mesh bodies, along with a HUD that offers 6 fun color options. The fishnet portions are very revealing, so I'd recommend panties if you need a bit more modesty.

[>Ma'De<] has a stunning gift for us, called Caramel Leo Dress. It's got a playful collar that links to the main dress at the bust, and I am definitely a fan of the leopard print! Pick up this gift and you'll receive sizing for Kupra, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, and Reborn mesh bodies. 

Two of the gifts I found inspired me to do a layered look, with romantic results :) The lingerie is the *Lifebringer 377 ~ Dragon Lingerie Fatpack gift, which consists of the bra and panties each in system/BOM layers and appliers for Belleza, Maitreya, Omega, Slink, and WowMeh in 4 colors. I'm wearing the gold on the left and blue on the right, with the other two colors being brown and purple. Then I added the beautiful ~Rany~ Nancy Errotic Robe, a gift in sizes for Belleza Curvy, Erika, Kupra, Legacy, Maitreya, and Reborn mesh bodies. There is also a HUD with 12 colors for us to select from, and I would also like to note that the sheer fabric has a subtle animated sparkle that a still image cannot really capture. I guess you'll just have to see it for yourself :)

Next I slipped into the Chelsea Dress Dove dress from TRS Designs. This sweet gift comes in eBody Curvy, Freya, Hourglass, Kupra, Kupra Bimbo, Kups, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, and Reborn mesh body sizing. I was drawn to the soft color, and the simple t-shirt style that can be easily dressed up or down depending on your preferences.

My final look for the evening is our DM Design ~ Kingo Outfit Gift. How handy is it to have a great casual outfit that makes us look really put together? :) The tank top and cargo type pants each fit Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique bodies, with matching sneakers for Belleza, Maitreya, and Slink flat feet. Red and white is a classic combo and the pattern is a fun one for sure. 

Today was a slightly better day than yesterday, so I am here blogging after all but still think I should probably reduce the number of days a week I blog for a bit. Clearly I'm still in the decision making process on that one, but tomorrow might be a good evening to take to myself and do some meditation. Too much time online is probably not the best for one's mental health, and I've been blogging 6-7 nights a week for almost 9 years now. I am not considering anything drastic, but maybe 4-5 nights a week as a slight break :) Meanwhile I'm excited about the new upcoming month, and prepare to see lots of red and hearts ♥. Shop & Hop starts soon too, in a matter of hours for the group members and then the 1st of February for the general public, so that is always exciting too. I hope you're all having a beautiful day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Group Gifts from SLMB Event:

Photo 1:

Dress: [C.Y<3Fashion]*MEL*DRESS GIFT GROUP $0L SLMB Event GG

Photo 2:

Dress: [>Ma'De<] Caramel Leo Dress $0L SLMB Event GG

Photo 3:

Lingerie: *Lifebringer 377 ~ Dragon Lingerie Fatpack $0L SLMB Event GG

Robe: ~Rany~ Nancy Errotic Robe $0L SLMB Event GG

Photo 4:

Dress: TRS Designs Chelsea Dress Dove $0L SLMB Event GG

Photo 5:

Outfit: DM Design ~ Kingo Outfit Gift $0L SLMB Event GG

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 3.1

Hair: TRUTH Blush - Redhead

Skin: .::WoW Skins::. .WS. MANON EVOX SKIN - VELOUR PORCELAIN

Ring: {Carter} Wedding Zoe (Marketplace)

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

All Poses: Verocity  (Various Sets)

Shopping Maniacs

 Hiya everyone! Tonight's post features several group gifts for the Shopping Maniacs group, a multi-designer group which is currently free to join. The participating stores will share info about their latest releases or special sales, and they may also offer a gift at their main store for the group's members. Those would be the focus of my post this evening :) I've visited some of the designers and had a wonderful time as always exploring, especially since it allowed me to find some terrific and generous treats to share with all of you.

I'm still dreaming of tropical vacations thanks to the snow that hasn't melted yet outside in RL, so the [>Ma'De<] Bally Swimsuit gift makes me very happy :) There are sizes for Kupra, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, and Petite mesh bodies included, all with that great floral pattern and crossed straps in the back. The high cut legs make for a sexy rear view just as much as the mostly bare back, don't ya think?

I thought the pattern of the FAVOR - Nadira Romper gift was a leopard print at first glance, probably because of the colors, but quickly realized those are chocolate hued lip prints on a bronze satin background with black lace trim :) I've filed this under 'lingerie' in my inventory, mostly because of the romantic lace. The gift includes Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, Physique, and TMP mesh body sizes.

In the same shopping center as FAVOR, you'll also find the {Le'La} store with a small building just for all their gifts. Inside there, we get to claim a trio of generous gifts for Shopping Maniacs, like this Leticia Dress Gift. It looks like two pieces but is worn as one, a deep V blouse with stunning pattern tucked into a snug miniskirt in solid deep orange. The color scheme is very elegant, as are the long sleeves with softly frilled edges. Claim this gift and you'll receive sizing for Freya, Isis, Venus, Legacy, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique mesh bodies. 

Next I changed into our {Le'La} Halina Denim Dress Gift, which mixes the familiarity of my teenage favorite jacket's fabric with some extra alluring styling and some sexy rips both front and back. It fits Erika, Erika Bubble, Gen X Classic, Classic Dainty, Gen X Curvy, Curvy Dainty, Legacy, Nerido, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Peach, and Reborn bodies for a really impressive range. Such a playful look!

My final look is their third gift, called {Le'La} Dini Dress Gift maniacs. This charming mini dress has side cutouts and ruffles across the bodice and down each side, with solid center panels to contrast a golden damask pattern. Along with sizes for Altamura, eBody Curvy, Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, Physique, and TMP mesh bodies, we also receive a HUD with 10 color choices. It really does look beautiful in every one of them :) 

It was a little warmer out today so I did go for a brief ride to a nearby convenience store, and my anxiety was elevated but I was okay-ish. I'll probably go out again tomorrow, and then definitely on Friday because that is my usual dinner with the parents :) Otherwise not much to tell about the day, watched housemate play more Paleo Pines (I love that game!) and did random things to prepare for the weekend. I hope you're all having a lovely day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

Photo 1:

Swimsuit: [>Ma'De<] Bally Swimsuit $0L Shopping Maniacs

Photo 2:

Outfit: FAVOR - Nadira Romper $0L Shopping Maniacs

Photo 3:

Dress: {Le'La} Leticia Dress Gift $0L Shopping Maniacs

Photo 4:

Dress: {Le'La} Halina Denim Dress Gift $0L Shopping Maniacs

Photo 5:

Dress: {Le'La} Dini Dress Gift maniacs $0L Shopping Maniacs

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 3.1

Hair: TRUTH Blush - Blonde

Skin: .::WoW Skins::. .WS. MANON EVOX SKIN - VELOUR PORCELAIN

Ring: {Carter} Wedding Zoe (Marketplace)

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

All Poses: Verocity  (Various Sets)

Sexy Fashionable and Gorgeous

 Hiya everyone! Tonight I'd like to show you some wonderful group gifts for the Sexy, Fashionable, Gorgeous Me! group, which is free to join. In a fun coincidence, I was able to find all of tonight's gifts on the same region/sim, LeLa Island, in several neighboring stores :) I was already familiar with each designer, so I knew to expect the high quality and generosity I found in each spot. The group's tag is a fun one too, which reads "I'm so freaking SEXY!"

First stop is DM Design where we can claim (among many other groups' gifts) their Gina Dress Gift. It has a high ruffled collar on the striped blouse portion, and other great details like built in suspenders and double belted waist. There are 5 standard mesh sizes included, as well as sizing for eBody Classic, Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, Physique, TMP, Tonic Curvy, and Tonic Fine mesh bodies. 

I also claimed the {Le'La} Doneris Dress which is a flirty mini with midriff cutout and slender shoulder straps. We receive standard mesh sizes and Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, Physique, and TMP mesh body versions, all with a HUD that features 10 different textures. Each print has a solid colored trim that brings out the patterns beautifully :)

The SFGM group gift from *Pink Mango* is the lovely Vanessa GG, a 3/4 sleeve top and ruffle-trimmed skirt that can be worn separately as easily as together. The coloring is flattering for many skin tones and hair colors, and the floral design on the top is beautiful :) Each piece comes in sizes for Freya, Isis, Hourglass, and Maitreya mesh bodies.

Don't forget to visit FAVOR (dare I say to do yourself the favor?) and pick up their SIMMA DRESS GIFT. This charming sweater dress is in a deep shade of red that makes me think of garnets, my RL birthstone, and has a boat neck with one shoulder ever so slightly exposed for a flirty feeling. There are 5 standard mesh sizes as well as eBody, Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, Physique, TMP, Tonic Curvy, and Tonic Fine mesh body versions included. I think this is going to be a strong go-to choice once autumn arrives!

My final look of the evening is the [>Ma'De<] Moly ~ August 2022 group gift, and I have no idea how often they change it so I can only suggest grabbing it while you still can :) This strapless mini has a wedge opening on its midriff for a peek at the waist for very flattering shaping, and a floral design in warm colors on a grass green backdrop. We receive Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique mesh body sizes in this thoughtful gift, and I'm very happy with all of today's findings.

I almost lost track of what day of the week it is, LOL, which is silly when we consider that I know the weekend is just ending and a fresh new week is upon us. I'm still dealing with a lot of anxiety, and had to cancel the podiatrist visit last week (from not being able to leave the house) which was a mistake because now one of my ingrown nails is painful and maybe infected. Ugh. We shall see what happens, as I take another baby step tomorrow and try to leave the house again. In SL news, I am trying to find out more info about the imminent Maitreya body update called X, details like if it is an actual update or entirely new body to purchase and if it will fit the existing Maitreya Lara fashions that fill my inventory. When I know more, I promise to share :) I hope you're all having a terrific day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Group Gifts for Sexy, Fashionable, Gorgeous Me!:

Photo 1:

Dress: DM Design Gina Dress Gift $0L Group Gift

Photo 2:

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

Photo 3:

Outfit: *Pink Mango* Vanessa GG $0L Group Gift

Photo 4:

Dress: FAVOR - SIMMA DRESS GIFT $0L Group Gift

Photo 5:

Dress: [>Ma'De<] Moly ~ August 2022 $0L Group Gift

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 3.1

Hair: TRUTH Prissy - Redhead

Skin: 7 Deadly s[K]ins - MARLIE cotton candy (BOM)

Ring: {Carter} Wedding Zoe (Maitreya) (Marketplace)

Body/Hands/Feet: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara

All Poses: Verocity  (Various Sets)

Terrific TeleportHub Treats

 Hiya everyone! Tonight I happened to encounter a wonderful gift for the TeleportHub.com group, which led me to explore other participating designers' stores to find a few more terrific treats to tell you all about :) The group has a modest $10L fee to join, and I've been a member for several years so I have benefitted greatly in that time. Sometimes my inspirations can be quite random like this one, and I tend to let my instincts take over to provide as much variety as I can. When I'm inworld I am often visiting as many stores and events as I can, scoping out bargains and gifts to share, and that is pretty much what happened today. Sometimes I visit old favorite locations, and other times I'm checking out stores that are new to me, hoping to help all of you find something you haven't seen yet that will tempt you to visit since if you're reading here, you are probably seeking something new and affordable.

My first look of the evening is the well-coordinated *It's Gau* Eliz Set. This gift is one of several for various groups, and there are male gifts too so please tell your favorite SL guys too :) This treat consists of the dress and matching shoes, each designed to fit Hourglass, Legacy, and Maitreya mesh bodies. They both have a lovely floral pattern on a black background, so we get a summery feel without being overly sweet. I don't mind cuteness, but I certainly enjoy having a wide range from edgy to casual to adorable pieces in my wardrobe :)

Next we see the :::FurtaCor:::Heart Set:: group gift for TeleportHub, bringing sexy and playful vibes ♥. The shirt and panties are each provided in sizes for Kupra, Legacy, Maitreya, and Reborn bodies, with a HUD that offers 15 choices for each piece. Most of the textures are solid colors, but there are a couple patterns that really work well with the style as well. All those heart cutouts made me feel so romantic, and you can see on the right that the panties are a thong in the rear so minimal coverage for maximum sex appeal. 

I also happily visited I.M. Collection, where I found this charming Teleport Hub 2022 Dress still available. The buttoned shirtdress has a very sleek look, which can be changed up by wearing with or without the tied belt that is included. Both the dress and matching belt come in Freya, Hourglass, Legacy, and Maitreya mesh body sizes, in pale pink with light floral pattern. The seams and breast pockets give a denim feeling, which immediately makes my denim-loving 80s child heart very happy. 

My first thought when I saw the pattern on our [>Ma'De<] Leilei Dress was fireworks, but then I looked closer and noticed it is actually multicolored plant life (is it still called greenery when it's not green?) such as wheat sheaves and ferns. Very pretty, and I love the color combination on its deep purple backdrop! There are Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, and Reborn mesh body sizes included in this gift. I always find that long sleeves with a short hemline draws my eyes to the legs, how about you? All parts of the human anatomy have their own appeal, but I do think being a leg man or a leg woman is a common preference that I can get on board with. 

My final look this evening has me ready to grab Xan's hand and take a romantic walk through whatever SL forest or field we can find :) It is the *Pink Mango* Irina Romper- Teleporthub GG, a one-piece outfit with built in belt and yes, another charming floral pattern! Claim this goodie and you'll receive sizing for Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, and Reborn mesh bodies, with short sleeves and even shorter shorts that definitely say summer to me. All I need to find are a pair of sandals in a dark blue to match the belt, and perhaps a necklace with a flower or heart pendant to add a little sparkle.

Some Wednesdays can be a little bit odd, and today was the day of all the random updates. I use google chat, and they added some weird thing to try to finish my sentences for me which I had to turn off in options because it was distracting and a bit annoying. I also had to reboot 3 times this morning for windows updates, and I think my tablet had a few random little ones too. Last night it was photoshop, well creative cloud that includes photoshop, since everything wants to add AI. I find it intriguing yet intimidating, and am not currently using it at all that I'm aware of. That means my blog is all my own thoughts, LOL, so consider yourself warned? ;) Otherwise it was a better day since I got a little more sleep, with it taking about an hour to doze off instead of the prior attempt's 3 hours. Bleh. Maybe my brain's OS needs an update? Now that would be scary. I hope you're all having a pleasant day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Group Gifts for TeleportHub.com:

Photo 1:

Outfit: *It's Gau* Eliz Set $0L TeleportHub Gift

Photo 2:

Outfit: :::FurtaCor:::Heart Set:: $0L TeleportHub Gift

Photo 3:

Dress: I.M. Collection Teleport Hub 2022 Dress $0L TeleportHub Gift

Photo 4:

Dress: [>Ma'De<] Leilei Dress $0L TeleportHub Gift

Photo 5:

Outfit: *Pink Mango* Irina Romper- Teleporthub GG $0L TeleportHub Gift

Mesh Nails: N.Kolour+KOSMETIK: Omega Coffin Nails - Medium // Maitreya

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 3.1

Hair: TRUTH Fate - Essential

Skin: 7 Deadly s[K]ins - REFLECTION cotton candy (BOM)

Ring: (BENTO)~~Ysoral~~ .:Luxe Ring Lyanna 4:. (Marketplace)

Body/Hands/Feet: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara

All Poses: Verocity  (Various Sets)

Paparazzi Group Gifts

 Hiya everyone! Tonight I gave myself a Lady Gaga earworm by exploring some of the many stores who are part of the Paparazzi Fashion group. Many of them offer gifts for the Paparazzi group members, and since it's free to join that means these gifts are fully complimentary. Even better, they are complimentary as in free, and complementary as in helping you look even more stunning :) My only paparazzi-like tendency is towards myself taking all these photos, although the lyrics "I'm your biggest fan" does describe how I feel about some of my favorite designers, just not in a creepy way. Mostly in a "must purchase all the things" way, and spread the word about them as I do here. Of course the only following I recommend is doing so on social media, which supports the designers in their hard work.

My first look of the evening comes from FAVOR, and is called Elly Dress. This charming mini is made of black denim and even has jeans-like pockets on the rear, with black lace at the hem. I really like the way the front is laced like a corset, loosely closed at the top for extra cleavage :) There are eBody Classic, Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique bodies included in this gift, and like most of these stores there are gifts for other multi-designer groups as well.

Take a walk on the wild side with the [>Ma'De<] Lexi ~ August 2022 gift for Paparazzi, which is fortunately still available. The fun style makes it look like a two piece outfit from behind, but the bra and skirt are connected on the sides. How fun is that zebra pattern on soft pink satin? Claim this gift and you'll receive sizes for Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique mesh bodies. Ma'De is on the same region/sim as FAVOR, so don't be surprised if you teleport from one to the other and it doesn't do a full teleport screen/sound :)

MyLord&MyLady is offering their &ML& Gift dress for the Paparazzi group, yours for free just by visiting. It is a formfitting strapless mini in a pale purplish pink, with wedges of sheer white mesh (not SL mesh but fishnet type mesh) decorated with intricate swirls. There are Altamura, eBody Curvy, Freya, Isis, Venus, Legacy, Maitreya, Signature Alice, Hourglass, and Physique mesh body sizes included in our generous gift.

Next I visited the Travesty store, where I found this flirty Beat The Heat shorts set in a small box on the floor in front of the group gifts. I hovered over it and saw this group name pop up, and lo and behold it is a gift for us :) The slender tube top and high waisted shorts each fit Freya, Isis, Hourglass, Maitreya, Tonic Curvy, and Tonic Fine mesh bodies. The smiling suns made me especially happy, and just in time for summer!

My final look tonight is a fantastic choice for June which is just about here, thanks to the bright rainbow of hearts :) It's the S-Valentina dress 5 from Suna Design, one of many gifts available for various groups but this one of course is for Paparazzi. It includes sizes for Freya, Isis, Venus, Legacy, Maitreya, Signature Alice, Hourglass, and Physique mesh bodies. The heart shaped cutouts on the front work really well with the pattern, and the hemline is notably short so you might want to find your favorite panties from your inventory to slip on when wearing this in public. You can see from the rear view that it gets awfully cheeky ;) The red trim accentuates the fabric print very nicely, and there are tiny LOVE words in rainbow colors among the pretty hearts. Wear this for Pride month or wear it year round, as a celebration of love.

It has been a quiet day of worrying about people, not the most productive or exciting but it just worked out that way. One of the people closest to me is dealing with a health issue, so my worrywart side is in full effect, and I'm generally stuck in a pattern of waiting for other people to make decisions that will affect me. That is never fun, but I am focusing on patience and compassion. I hope you're all having a lovely day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

Photo 1:

Dress: FAVOR - Elly Dress $0L Paparazzi Group Gift

Photo 2:

Dress: [>Ma'De<] Lexi ~ August 2022 $0L Paparazzi Group Gift

Photo 3:

Dress: MyLord&MyLady &ML& Gift dress $0L Paparazzi Group Gift

Photo 4:

Outfit: Travesty Beat The Heat $0L Paparazzi Group Gift

Photo 5:

Dress: Suna Design S-Valentina dress 5 $0L Paparazzi Group Gift

Mesh Nails: N.Kolour+KOSMETIK: Omega Coffin Nails - Medium // Maitreya

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 3.1

Hair: TRUTH Twist - Essential

Skin: 7 Deadly s[K]ins - DANNA cotton candy (BOM)

Ring: (BENTO)~~Ysoral~~ .:Luxe Ring Lyanna 4:. (Marketplace)

Body/Hands/Feet: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara

All Poses: Verocity  (Various Sets)