Mesh Body Friends

 Hiya everyone! Tonight's post takes us on a tour of several stores who are a part of the Mesh Body Friends group, and are currently offering gifts for that group tag. They also get to send notices to the group with info about new releases, sales, and events they take part in, so we get to find out lots of very helpful news in addition to the possibility of gifts :) Just look for group gift sections in stores, then check for the sign that matches the logo of the group...many of these designers are part of several multi-designer type groups such as this one, so you might find bonus treats if you're in lots of groups (as I am). Mesh Body Friends is currently free to join, which means all of these goodies are yours for absolutely no cost. Please show your gratitude by keeping the designers in mind for your shopping needs, and we can find tip jars in some of the stores too.

Our first stop is Fatal Fashion, where we can claim the flirty Dress Leuris as our MBF gift. The brick red fabric goes so well with the golden trim, from zippers to rivets to tassels atop each side! Our gift includes sizing for Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Lara X, Reborn, and Waifu mesh bodies. I'm so impressed by the style, with crisp lines and little openings to make it visually intriguing.

Another show-stopper of a gift is our [ConTrato] Duna Skirt & Top. Each piece is provided in Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Kupra, Lara X, Legacy, Pushup Bombshell, and Reborn mesh body sizes. There's also a HUD with 3 colors for the full outfit at once, with white being the color not shown above. The gold chains on the front straps are a wonderful touch that really pop with every color!

This gift has a little secret, but I'll happily tell all of you ;) The .:KF:. Cida Top & Skirt gift from KyaraFashion has a built in Undress Me script, so you can allow others to undress you with a menu on clicking, or set it so only you have the ability to peel it off. The top and skirt each fit Lara X, Legacy, Reborn, and Waifu mesh bodies, in that lovely blue shade with a bit of shine. It is a fun coincidence that this outfit also has gold chain trim, feeling like I subconsciously sought them out but it truly was just luck :)

[DieselDeluxe] has a very generous gifts room for us to find the Melani Outfit Top & Skirt 10 for MBF among many other group's treats. This is actually a single mesh piece with top and skirt linked together and worn all at once, in sizes for Erika, Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Kupra, Legacy, Bombshell, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Lara X, Petite X, Reborn, and Waifu mesh bodies. The bright white bows are so cheerful, and really stand out against the gold mosaic top and deep red and black plaid skirt. 

My final look this evening is a bit on the daring side, thanks to a sheer shirt and short notched miniskirt. The *PF:: Becky2025 gift from Pearl Fashion will fit Kupra, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, and Reborn mesh bodies, and includes a HUD with 11 colors for each piece. Some colors are more sheer than others on our shirt, and did you notice the subtle pattern? It looks like constellations, stars with the shapes they are named after traced between the dots. I'm not knowledgeable enough in astronomy to recognize specific ones though, sorry :) I added the 'modesty flowers' in Photoshop to provide a little extra coverage, so those are not on our gift or even in SL whatsoever. I'm sure it would work well to wear pasties beneath if you wish, probably either white or flesh toned would be my choice.

It was a decent day here, and I am expecting to hear from my houseguest in the next half hour or so that they have arrived back home safely. It's sad to see them go, but it is not 'goodbye' but rather 'see you later' since they will return for Thanksgiving weekend :) Tomorrow I am probably going out but the plans have not been ironed out yet, so we shall see. November is a bit of a lull between Halloween and Christmas seasons as far as SL events and hunts, so things are quiet and there is less available for me to blog. So you can expect more of these multi-designer groups' gifts, and possibly non-free items that are still affordable. How would everyone feel about paid groups from time to time? I try to keep those to a minimum, but there are some really great possibilities out there. I hope you're all having a fantastic day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

Photo 1:

Dress: Fatal Fashion - Dress Leuris $0L MBF Group Gift

Photo 2:

Outfit: [ConTrato] Duna Skirt & Top $0L MBF Group Gift

Photo 3:

Outfit: KyaraFashion .:KF:. Cida Top & Skirt $0L MBF Group Gift

Photo 4:

Dress: [DieselDeluxe] Melani Outfit Top & Skirt 10 $0L MBF Group Gift

Photo 5:

Outfit: Pearl Fashion *PF:: Becky2025 $0L MBF Group Gift

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 4.0

Hair: TRUTH Collective / Beach Vibes - Essential

Skin: .::WoW Skins::. .WS. ALMOND SILVY

Ring: {Carter} Wedding Zoe (Marketplace)

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

Poses: Various Sets from [piXit] or Verocity

Fitmesh Fanatics

 Hiya everyone! Tonight's post is a tour through some Fitmesh Fanatics group gifts from various participating stores. The Fitmesh Fanatics group is free to join, and we can enjoy these gifts for free as well :) As you probably already know, I'm a huge fan of this type of multi-designer group that collects info from all the participating designers in one location, so they can inform us of sales and new releases. They can change these gifts whenever they wish though, so I wouldn't hesitate if you see something you want.

My first look comes from [ConTrato], their Bikini Elena gift. The strapless top and panties each come in Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Khara, Kupra, Kups, Lara X, Legacy, and Reborn mesh body sizes. We also receive a HUD with 20 colors for each, so we get to mix and match if we wish :) One of my favorite features is the golden heart shaped charms on the ends of the strings, both top and bottom.

Another gift that feels just right for this time of year is our *LB* Sunflower outfit from *Lovely Bee*. The bra and skirt are linked to wear as one piece, in sizing for Erika, Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Kupra, Legacy, Bombshell, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Lara X, Petite X, Reborn, and Waifu mesh bodies. The pattern of sunflowers on their tall stems looks great on a green background, very nature oriented and summery.

Next I changed into the lovely Tibuki - Libby FF Gift, and at this point I also changed from Lara X to 5.3 body :) The short sleeved crop top and plaid pleated skirt will each fit Kupra, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, and Reborn mesh bodies. Did you notice that the top has a tiny edging of plaid fabric on the hem, cuffs, and around the heart shaped cutout? It is subtle in photos, and someone would have to be checking you out pretty closely to notice it in person ;) It's me, I look for details like that...

Sometimes I just need a new shirt, something cute and flirty, so I was tickled pink (and several other colors) to find the Graffitiwear WS Tank gift waiting for us. It includes standard mesh body sizes as well as sizes for eBody, Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, Physique, TMP, Tonic Curvy, and Tonic Fine mesh bodies. There's also a nice HUD inside, with 4 varieties of colorful plaids that made it hard to choose just two to share. I paired it with the white pair out of the Delizio jeans fatpack that we can find for free on the marketplace, always handy and versatile.

My final look of the evening gives us a little peek-a-booty, lol, so if you're feeling sassy this weekend I would say it's time to grab our [If design] Vixie gift. This treat consists of the top, top 2 (no idea what the difference is) and pants, each in sizes for Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Kupra, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, and Reborn mesh bodies. The enclosed HUD offers 15 colors apiece for the top, bow pants, string bow, belt pants, and main pants portions. We also have the ability to adjust bright, glow, and alpha, plus tint the chosen colors. In order to claim this, you will need to right click the vendor and pay $1L which will be immediately refunded while the gift is delivered to you.

It was a pleasant day here, but I may be developing a fear of AI...let me explain, lol, it's not as kooky as it sounds and I'm not 100% serious. My mom mentioned our favorite local restaurant and said the search engine's AI said it was closed today, to which my housemate replied it was open, he ate lunch there. She said well AI said it was closed, probably meaning that it confused her but he was like I WAS THERE, don't tell me it was closed. Sigh. I'd had a dream before all this that we were looking through more old photos (which we actually didn't do for once) and I took new ones somehow but AI was writing the descriptions on the back like my grandma used to do. But of course they were all wrong, like a group of 3 people was labeled "a man walks his dog on a sunny day" or something dumb. It just makes it frustrating that every browser and phone and well, everything is forcing us to interact with AI whether we want to or not, and it's usually wrong. Ask it how many Rs are in the word strawberries, it'll tell you 2. At least you know I'm not using AI to write my blog posts :) I'm a real live human, flawed and quirky but definitely a person. I hope you all have a beautiful weekend ahead, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

Photo 1:

Bikini: [ConTrato] Bikini Elena $0L FMF Group Gift

Photo 2:

Outfit: *Lovely Bee* *LB* Sunflower $0L FMF Group Gift

Photo 3:

Outfit: Tibuki - Libby FF Gift $0L FMF Group Gift

Photo 4:

Top: Graffitiwear WS Tank $0L FMF Group Gift

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

Photo 5:

Outfit: [If design] Vixie $0L FMF Group Gift

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 4.0

Hair: TRUTH VIP Taffy - Essential

Skin: .::WoW Skins::. .WS. Almond SOLE

Ring: {Carter} Wedding Zoe (Marketplace)

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

Poses: Various Sets from [piXit] or Verocity

SLMB Group Goodies

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Credits:

Photo 1:

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

Photo 2:

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

Photo 3:

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

Photo 4:

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

Photo 5:

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

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 4.0

Hair: TRUTH Linger - Essential

Skin: .::WoW Skins::. Pale ANNIE

Ring: {Carter} Wedding Zoe (Marketplace)

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

All Poses: Verocity  (Various Sets)

MLM Frees&Offers Gifts

 Hiya everyone! Tonight's post brings lots of gifts for the MLM Free&Offers group, a multi-designer group that has a tiny $5L fee to join. This encourages people to stay in it and protects us from spammers and scammers, so I don't mind it in the least :) There are lots of talented designers who use the group to keep us informed of their new releases and sales, so we benefit from the info as well as those who offer gifts for their visitors wearing the group tag.

My first stop of the evening was [ConTrato] where I claimed their beautiful Idris Dress. It has a stunning golden halter neckline that doubles as a statement necklace, then the mini dress hugs our curves in sleek satin. There are sizes for Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Kupra, Legacy, Maitreya, and Reborn mesh bodies, along with a HUD that offers 5 texture options. The only non-solid hue is the black with white polka dots I'm enjoying on the right above. 

I also added some vibrant color to my summer wardrobe with the LUCILLE SET by BA Store GIFT from Black Angel Store. The strapless top and high waisted miniskirt both fit Kupra, Legacy, Nerido, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Reborn, Juicy, and Mounds mesh bodies. I really like the way the top forms a triangle pointing down just past the waist, with similarly angular neckline that draws attention to the cleavage. 

A new favorite outfit for when I'm feeling casual and sassy is the W.G STORE - Florence Set seen here :) Its tank top and denim shorts, each trimmed in black fishnet, are each provided in sizes for Freya, Hourglass, Kupra, Bimbo, Legacy, and Maitreya mesh bodies, with a HUD that has 10 color choices for the top and 8 for the shorts. The distressed look of the shorts is such a fun look for denim, and there is something so playful about the crossed straps in the back of the tank top.

YoU By GeMyles has a flirty treat with all the straps you could dream of, called Addie Outfit. Just right click the vendor and pay $1L, which will be automatically refunded while the gift is delivered so it is still free :) The top and pants work perfectly together, and each fit eBody, Freya, Isis, Venus, Legacy, Maitreya, Hourglass, Physique, Tonic Curvy, and Tonic Fine mesh bodies. There is also a HUD with 15 color selections, all of which tint the whole outfit at once. I must admit I was pleased to see the zipper on the back of the pants, because can you imagine having to lace yourself into this every time you wear it? ;) That's just good attention to details in the design, and I do appreciate that.

My final look of the evening simply captivated me with that adorable print of pairs of birds snuggling :) It is our ..YIA.. Gaia Jumpsuit BIRDIES (GIFT) and includes sizing for Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Legacy, Maitreya, and Reborn mesh bodies. There is also a HUD for the small decoration (flower?) at the peak of the neckline, with 20 colors so you can add a pop of contrast or match it to the purple or pink colors of the fabric. Even the back is flirty with those straps, so this made me very happy for lots of reasons :) Combining birds with my 2 favorite colors was certainly the start though. 

I feel like I'm just going to melt into a puddle on the floor under my desk here, lol, and we haven't even reached the peak of the heatwave yet. That would be Friday through Sunday, so we have a really steamy weekend ahead. I didn't go out today because of the heat and not feeling well, and I was fortunate that my new doctor actually responded to my question (about the new medication) really quickly. We are staying with the lower dose for now and will discuss in the near future. If I can't tolerate a therapeutic dose, it may not be the right fit for me, but there are other options so I am not too discouraged. That is pretty much what I told her almost word for word. In SL news, I see that Firestorm has updated for PBR but I am not ready to tackle that quite yet, however I know that it will be exciting news for many :) I hope you're all having a lovely day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

Photo 1:

Dress: [ConTrato] Idris Dress $0L MLM Group Gift

Photo 2:

Outfit: Black Angel LUCILLE SET by BA Store GIFT $0L MLM Group Gift

Photo 3:

Outfit: W.G STORE - Florence Set $0L MLM Group Gift

Photo 4:

Outfit: YoU By GeMyles Addie Outfit $0L MLM Group Gift

Photo 5:

Outfit: ..YIA.. Gaia Jumpsuit BIRDIES (GIFT) $0L MLM Group Gift

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 3.1

Hair: TRUTH Valiant - Essential

Skin: .::WoW Skins::. .WS. ALMOND LILLY EVOX SKIN

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)

Paparazzi Group Gifts

 Hiya everyone! Tonight's post is packed with group gifts for the Paparazzi Fashion group, which is free to join and has lots of wonderful designers who participate. They keep us informed via group notices about sales and new releases and the like, and most of them have a gift for anyone visiting their mainstore while wearing the Paparazzi group tag. Every now and then I just get in the mood to visit as many stores as I can find who are part of the group and check for treats, to provide a variety of styles and places for you to also visit. It makes me happy to share with all of you :) I also had some adventures with using Legacy's body deformers to make a couple things fit that were not in a specific Legacy size, so that was a successful adventure. 

For my first look of the evening, I visited V8 Underground where in their group gifts area I found this **JESSICA MENTELPI COPPER ROCKER STYLE COMPLET OUTFIT** for the Paparazzi group. They have tons for all sorts of multi-designer groups, and I've always appreciated their generosity :) Jessica here includes the top, shorts, and boots all in sizes for Freya, Hourglass, Kupra (Bimbo, Low, Original), Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, and Reborn mesh bodies. The color looks great in that texture, which looks like a rich suede or leather. 

Another store I love visiting because of their complete outfits is Composer Girls Fashion, where I've done quite a bit of retail therapy shopping over the years ;) Their !CGF-*Catalina B&W* Legging Outfit is a lovely combo of tank top, open cardigan, and leggings in Freya, Isis, Hourglass, Legacy, and Maitreya mesh body sizes, with shoes that fit Belleza, Maitreya, and Slink High feet. (Notice the shoes are not Legacy sized, so I added the foot deformers from the Legacy body folder and wore the Maitreya size, *chef's kiss*) The loving hearts necklace and long tear drop earrings are also provided, and are unrigged for easy adjustments. 

Another beautiful gift I found is this [Enchantress] Sherie DRESS Gift Paparazzi, a one shouldered slip dress in black and purple. It comes in sizes for eBody Curvy, Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, Physique, Tonic Curvy, and Tonic Fine mesh bodies. You might notice I didn't mention Legacy, well this became experiment #2 of the day with those deformers I'd mentioned ;) Upper and lower body deformers made my body shaped to fit the Maitreya sized dress quite well as you can see. I must admit I am not a fan of calling them 'deformers', as it just feels so off-putting to me...I think I'd prefer reshaper since a resizer is already a thing, and not a name that sounds like we are adding a third arm or something to deform our body. I think it worked out and doesn't look drastically different.

Next I headed over to [ConTrato], where the flirty Keira Dress was calling my name, or at least my group tag's name. The halter style dress fits eBody Curvy, eBody Reborn, Freya, Isis, Hourglass, Kupra Bimbo, Low, Original, Kups A, Kups B, Legacy, Perky, Love Momma, Maitreya, and Petite mesh bodies. There is also a HUD as you can tell, with 20 beautiful shades to choose from.

My final look of the evening also has a halter style dress in a fun coincidence :) The Lara AC Dress KIKI GIFT Lilac can be found by using the teleport sign at the front door to go to the group gifts area, then look for the Paparazzi sign among the many signs and gifts up there. Kiki is provided in Erika, Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Kupra, Lara X, Legacy, and Reborn mesh body sizing. I really like the color, and the way the straps cross in both the front and back! The neckline really frames the cleavage in a flattering way, don't ya think?

I hope you're all having a nice day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

Photo 1:

Outfit: V8 Underground **JESSICA MENTELPI COPPER ROCKER STYLE COMPLET OUTFIT** $0L Paparazzi Group Gift

Photo 2:

Outfit: Composer Girls Fashion !CGF-*Catalina B&W* Legging Outfit $0L Paparazzi Group Gift

Photo 3:

Dress: [Enchantress] Sherie DRESS Gift Paparazzi $0L Paparazzi Group Gift

Photo 4:

Dress: [ConTrato] Keira Dress $0L Paparazzi Group Gift

Photo 5:

Dress: Lara AC Dress KIKI GIFT Lilac $0L Paparazzi Group Gift

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 3.1

Hair: TRUTH Collective Labyrinth - Blonde

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

Ring: {Carter} Wedding Zoe (Marketplace)

Body/Hands/Feet: [LEGACY] Meshbody (f) Special Edition (1.6)

All Poses: Verocity  (Various Sets)

Mesh Body Friends

 Hiya everyone! Tonight we are exploring several stores that are all part of the Mesh Body Friends group, which is a handy way to find out about sales and new releases from dozens of designers all in one group. Many of them offer gifts for the group too, so just pop on that group tag and visit them to see what they have waiting for you :)

My first stop was KingbalStores, where I happily claimed their 150 KS OUTFIT ELOISA SET ANIMAL BROWN gift. The leopard print dress has the appearance of two pieces, in sizes for Freya, Hourglass, Kupra, Legacy, Maitreya, and Reborn mesh bodies. We already receive nicely coordinating heels that fit Belleza, Kupra, Legacy, and Maitreya feet. The details really make this a special look, like the intricate straps and the studs on the bodice!

MONOMANIA has tons of terrific treats for various groups, and for Mesh Body Friends they are offering their Rehab Dirty outfit for free :) The blouse, bra, and shorts are each included in sizing for Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique bodies, with high sneakers to fit Belleza, Maitreya, and Slink feet. I had to smile at how unique the style is, from the sweet bow on the shorts to the raised and opened blouse that allows the bra to peek through so completely. 

This next look needs to be worn while shaking our booty on a dance floor! It's the TD Barbarella Exclusive gift from Taylor Designs, in my favorite color of royal purple. The intriguing one-shoulder dress has a loose shimmery layer atop the bodycon main mini dress, in sizes for Gen X Classic, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Prima Busty, and Reborn bodies. The pale gold hoop earrings are a lovely addition, and yes they are included :) The only thing I need now is a pair of heels...and a dance-worthy song!

I am clearly adoring our Allyson Wild Outfit gift from YoU By GeMyles, and can you blame me? This is on a system (I think it was caspervend) where you have to right click and pay $1L, which is immediately refunded while the gift is delivered safely to you. This way there's also a record on their end if you need a redelivery or if there is ever some sort of update. The cropped top says "Stay WILD" and looks so cute with the pleated miniskirt, giving flirty cheerleader vibes. Each piece is provided in Belleza X, Kupra, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, and Reborn sizing, with a HUD that lets us choose from 15 colors for our ensemble. The animal print of the word WILD looks great with any of the background hues, and I do recall reading several times that leopard print can work as a neutral. 

The final place I visited was [ConTrato] where I gratefully picked up their Jenna Dress gift for us. This showstopper fits Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Kupra Bimbo, Kupra Original, Legacy, Maitreya, and Reborn mesh bodies, with dramatic squared V plunge neckline and daring side slit. The bow in the front is clasped with a golden skull wearing a crown of flowers, giving a touch of Goth flavor to your new favorite evening gown. 

Today was fairly rough here, which is a bit disappointing for a birthday but I am definitely struggling with the anxiety and depression. Not sure what I can do at this point to improve things, but I am considering taking an extra day or two a week off from blogging to try to focus on healing, starting with tomorrow. I guess I'm trying to find the right balance, and there are no easy answers because nothing worthwhile is easy. I hope you're all having a lovely day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

Photo 1:

Outfit: KingbalStores 150 KS OUTFIT ELOISA SET ANIMAL BROWN $0L MBF Gift

Photo 2:

Outfit: MONOMANIA - Rehab Dirty $0L MBF Gift

Photo 3:

Dress: Taylor Designs TD Barbarella Exclusive $0L MBF Gift

Photo 4:

Outfit: YoU By GeMyles Allyson Wild Outfit $0L MBF Gift

Photo 5:

Dress: [ConTrato] Jenna Dress $0L MBF Gift

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)

Flirty Fitmesh Fanatics

 Hiya everyone! Tonight we are visiting some of the many designers who are part of the Fitmesh Fanatics group, to see what they are currently offering as free group gifts. I'm also peeking at their sales and new releases while I'm there, but focusing on sharing the freebies to lure you in ;) I'm eternally grateful for every single designer who offers free group gifts, which is unheard of in other virtual worlds I've been a part of and can you imagine trying that in RL? I'm cracking up picturing walking into a store and saying "I'm on your mailing list so I'm just gonna take this dress for free, and oh those shoes are nice, and can I have a new outfit for free each month?". So if you find a gift that really tickles your fancy, I'd love to suggest sending a thank you to the designer via a notecard either on their profile or they might have a mailbox somewhere in their store. I'm sure they would appreciate knowing that you liked their hard work, and I tend to do it fairly randomly to try to brighten their day. Fitmesh Fanatics is free to join, so these treats are fully complimentary :)

My first look of the evening is the KyaraFashion Gift Fanatics DRESS, which is one of several gifts for various groups that you can find here in their sweet store. This maxi dress has a tropical print and flirty style, with golden rings holding the front and back straps together and a daring leg slit on each side. We receive sizes for Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Ocacin, Hourglass, Physique, Tonic Curvy, Tonic Fine, and Voluptuous mesh bodies in this generous goodie. This type of fabric print will always make me smile, no matter the weather in RL, so I am very glad to have found this treat.

Next I visited Carola, where I headed upstairs and to their back wall with tons of groups' gifts like this flirty Amber 0421 outfit for Fitmesh Fanatics. Our dress and boots are each provided in Freya, Isis, Venus, Legacy, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique mesh body sizing. There is also a 10 color HUD for the dress, with all hues looking terrific with the neutral black lacy boots. I love the way the dress has cutouts to show off some cleavage and our navel, but covering all the essentials :) The boots were a bit small for my feet (or my feet were too large?) so I just used the Maitreya HUD to alpha out the feet and voila, perfection! I'm pretty sure I have my feet sliders set to the 25 size recommended to fit older Maitreya shoe meshes, so no idea what happened but it was easily remedied. 

Who knew Mondays could be so sexy? I've got another jaw-dropper of a daring outfit to share here, which is our SATD Aria Dress & Boots gift from S&A Taylor Designs. Both pieces have stunning pastel tie-dye, and will fit Belleza Isis, Maitreya, and Slink Hourglass mesh bodies. The front and back of the dress are styled fairly similarly with large cutouts that have delicately ruffled edging, and the rear view shows us a yellow bow with long trailing ribbons beneath a flash of bum cleavage. The peeptoe boots come up to midthigh, which looks amazing atop those stiletto heels.

In keeping with the accidental flirty theme of the evening, I also picked up the [ConTrato] Maria Top & Skirt as our Fitmesh Fanatics gift. The top and skirt are each provided in sizing for Erika, Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Kupra Bimbo, Low, Original, Legacy, Maitreya, and Reborn mesh bodies, with a 3 color HUD that tints both pieces at once. The bra or bikini top is just two little triangles of fabric, and the mini skirt has a slit side that is held with 2 pretty daisies that stay white regardless of which color you pick from the HUD for the rest of the set.

My final look of the night is a luxurious corset and panty set from *Gloss* called Celina Lingerie GIFT. It is not the only group gift you'll find on the wall here, so be sure to see which other groups are represented that you may already belong to :) Our corset and panties are each designed to fit Freya, Isis, Venus, Legacy, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique mesh bodies. The sides of the corset are decorated with a pretty rose pattern, and I particularly like the gathered bust as it really flatters 'the girls' nicely.

I feel like the song "Rainy Days and Mondays Always Get Me Down" would be all too appropriate for the day, but I am ready to put it aside and move onto the next new day :) One irritating thing from the day was the power going out for about a half hour with a dead generator, and the housemate said he would call to have it repaired but when I asked him tonight (after business hours) he said he forgot. Sigh. The last time we lost power I realized that the generator didn't work, but it was only an outage of a few minutes so it wasn't as noticeable. To be safe (and annoying LOL) I am going to leave a sticky note on his phone reminding him to call, as I am probably not authorized to do it even if I knew exactly who they are. Otherwise I am looking forward to wrapping up this month with an assortment of fun gifts and bargains, then the chaos of a new and spooky month begins with gobs of themed hunts and events. Love it :) I hope you're all having a beautiful day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

Photo 1:

Dress: KyaraFashion Gift Fanatics DRESS $0L Group Gift

Photo 2:

Outfit: Carola*Amber 0421 $0L Group Gift

Photo 3:

Outfit: S&A Taylor Designs SATD Aria Dress & Boots $0L Group Gift

Photo 4:

Outfit: [ConTrato] Maria Top & Skirt $0L Group Gift

Photo 5:

Lingerie: *Gloss* Celina Lingerie GIFT $0L Group Gift

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 3.1

Hair: TRUTH Sunny - Essential

Skin: 7 Deadly s[K]ins - VELVET GG SEPT cotton candy (BOM)

Ring: {Carter} Wedding Zoe (Marketplace)

Body/Hands/Feet: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara

All Poses: Verocity  (Various Sets)

SL Mesh Body Event

 Hiya everyone! Tonight we are visiting the SL Mesh Body Group Event, where you can find two floors full of designers offering special discounted offers. Those are located in the stores that surround the gift rooms, that's right there are two entire rooms (upstairs and down) with treats for members of the free-to-join group :) I'd already been a member of the SLMB group for quite some time before finding out about this event, so I am not certain how long it's been in existence but I did enjoy another round back in May. This one seems to be open until the 23rd, so I'll definitely be back after trying on the demos I've picked up. These multi-designer groups are such a wonderful way to find new stores to explore as well as keep up with the old favorites, and I love that SLMB has an event to bring them all into one place from time to time.

For my first look of the evening, I randomly chose our Carola*Janys 0622 gift to show off :) The long sleeved mini dress with keyhole openings back and front is provided in eBody Reborn, Erika, Kupra, Bimbo, Low, Legacy, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique sizes, with an 8 color HUD. Then the coordinating chunky heels that strap partway up the calf will fit eBody Reborn, Erika, Freya, Isis, Kupra, Legacy, and Maitreya feet (similar but not identical size set so worth mentioning) and have a HUD with 10 color choices. I feel like they can be paired very easily with other outfits too if you prefer, and I do appreciate the versatility.

Whew, is it hot in here or is it just my new dress? This is the ::FOR YOU:: ASHLEY DRESS FTP gift, a tank style mini with bold cutouts down the front that make for a very sensual look. There are Kupra, Legacy, Maitreya, Petite, and Reborn mesh body sizes included, along with a HUD that offers 20 floral textures. So many terrific choices there, and you know I love my floral patterns so this one made me smile (and blush a little). 

Another alluring group gift you can claim here is this [C.Y<3Fashion]*MEL*DRESS with plenty of fishnet to catch someone's attention. Yep, pun intended :) It comes in sizing for Freya, Hourglass, Kupra, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, and Reborn bodies, as well as a 6 color HUD for the fabric. The solid fabric covers all the essentials, but like most skirts I still recommend panties or something similar down below for modesty.

.YIA. has a lovely gift for us too, their intricately designed Cynara Dress LOVE PRINT. I must admit that I mistook the print for a leopard pattern at first glance, possibly due to the colors, then noticed those are hearts rather than spots. We receive Kalhene, Kupra, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, and Reborn mesh body sizes of this striking mini dress. That asymmetrical style and playful cutouts really make this a winner in my book!

For my final look tonight (don't worry, there are plenty more treats for tomorrow!) I slipped into the {ConTrato} Rowena Dress gift. The name of the geometric pattern is escaping me at the moment, but it has delightful colors for the summer which goes really well with the halter style and that peekaboo rear view :) The gift includes sizes for Erika, Kupra, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Mesh Body Classic, and Reborn bodies. If you like what I've shared so far, keep in mind there are still dozens of gifts awaiting you!

I would wish all of my fellow American readers a happy 4th, but it's a bit late now so I probably should have thought of that last night ;) Ooopsie! I watched fireworks on tv, and heard plenty of local ones that were practically in my front yard, but I'd been hearing them since the weekend so they were nothing new. My anxiety is still acting up, which is unrelated to the fireworks but I know they bother lots of people and pets, so my sympathies to anyone who dealt with that less pleasant side of the pretties. I prefer tv since you can control the volume and the indoor temperature, oh and no bug bites is a plus 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:

Outfit: Carola*Janys 0622 $0L SLMB Group Gift

Photo 2:

Dress: ::FOR YOU:: ASHLEY DRESS FTP $0L SLMB Group Gift

Photo 3:

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

Photo 4:

Dress: .YIA. Cynara Dress LOVE PRINT $0L SLMB Group Gift

Photo 5:

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

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

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 3.1

Hair: TRUTH Collective Inocent - Essential

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

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

Body/Hands/Feet: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara

All Poses: Verocity  (Various Sets)