Shopping and Hopping

 Hiya everyone! Tonight I'm back at the Valentine Shop & Hop, this time sharing free gifts found on the Delphinium region. That's one of 14 in this round that each hold 20 stores for a total of 280 incredible designers, so with that many you're bound to run into old favorites and find brand new to you stores to enjoy. That's part of why I adore these events so much, as we know that these are all top designers who are bringing their best for sale (discounts!!) and as gifts. Please don't let the Valentine name deter you if you're not a fan of the holiday, as the decor may be themed but not all of the offerings are strictly lovey-dovey or mushy. 

The *Atri Designs* Valentin dress gift felt like a fantastic way to start the evening, with that flirty one-shoulder style and gentle ruffles up top. There are sizes for Lara X and Legacy mesh bodies, with an alpha layer in case you need it :) The hot red can certainly be a nod to the holiday, but personally I think almost all of us look great in this hue all year long.

Next we have some Kisses from {Chaotic}, as that is the name of this adorable outfit. The cinched tube top and boy shorts are each provided in Lara X, Legacy, Reborn, and Waifu mesh body sizes, and covered in lip prints for that freshly kissed look. I can't resist the bows with their long tails dangling down!

I feel like lingerie is one of those special things that you can wear to impress others, but also can select styles that help you feel more confident and alluring even if they are hidden beneath your outerwear. So the [Glitzz] Perla Lingerie - Cherry gift is a perfect choice for either way I just described wearing this type of clothing :) There are 2 system/BOM layers, corset and panty, so you can enjoy either individually or wear them together as shown. The detailing is exquisite, with lace and sheer sections and the pretty bows.

That lingerie also came in handy so I could show off the Ghee - Valentines S&H 26 GIFT layered atop it :) There is just something so fun about a skirt with suspenders, and this set has them playfully hanging from the waistband so they are draped over each hip. The skirt is short enough that keeping those panties on became a necessity, lol, but I'm also thinking of layering a bodysuit beneath. We receive sizing for Erika, Kupra, Legacy, Maitreya, Lara X, Prima, Reborn, and Star mesh bodies.

My final look of the evening is two of the three lovely versions included in our Les Sucreries de Fairy * Valentine Outfit gift. That's Blue on the left and Red to the right, with Pink being the third not shown :) I'm wearing the PBR versions because I use a compatible view (Firestorm) but there are non-PBR pieces included as well for each part. Unpack your size from Legacy, Maitreya, Lara X, or Reborn, and the folder holds the dress, collar, armbands, and garters. I'm getting a vibe somewhere between Lolita and Sailor Moon, LOL, and loving all the lace and bows that bring special touches to the outfits.

Whew, I looked at my tivo (DVR) earlier and saw that I hadn't watched any American Idol yet this season, so I decided to play one while I've been blogging...possible mistake since I forgot how the early audition rounds always have such heart wrenching stories that I wind up crying every time. It's a good thing I always keep tissues handy because of my allergies ;) Oddly I haven't caught that mouse yet in my office here, or really heard much, so I don't know what to think about that. I don't think they usually leave once they've gotten in and found warmth and fun things to chew on, but maybe it went to a different room or something. I'm doing my weekly 'gaming with friends' evening tomorrow, but I'll still be here blogging afterwards as usual. I hope you're all having a lovely day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Gifts from Valentine Shop & Hop - Delphinium Region:

Photo 1:

Dress: *Atri Designs* Valentin $0L Shop&Hop Gift

Photo 2:

Outfit: {Chaotic} Kisses $0L Shop&Hop Gift

Photo 3:

Lingerie: [Glitzz] Perla Lingerie - Cherry $0L Shop&Hop Gift

Photo 4:

Skirt: Ghee - Valentines S&H 26 GIFT $0L Shop&Hop Gift

Photo 5:

Outfit Left: Les Sucreries de Fairy * Valentine * Blue Outfit $0L Shop&Hop Gift

Outfit Right: Les Sucreries de Fairy * Valentine * Red Outfit $0L Shop&Hop Gift

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 4.0

Hair: TRUTH Muse - Essential

Skin: .::WoW Skins::. .WS. ALMOND CLEO

Ring: {Carter} Wedding Zoe (Marketplace)

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

Poses: Various Sets from [piXit] or Verocity

Fabulously Free

 Hiya everyone! Tonight's post will give you plenty of reasons to be thankful for the FabFree in SL blog, and their in-world group which is always free to join. As you probably know by now, they've got a very impressive list of gifts available for their members, so it is a pleasure as always to show off a few of those for you :) I tend to go for the ones that have been there a while rather than the newest, just in case their timers are almost done ticking, meaning the designers might be ready to swap them out for new ones soon. I just don't want you to miss out on anything just because it's a bit less recent, since I certainly found some terrific treats down in the list a bit.

My first stop was La Feminique, where the Crystal Outfit waits for us on their back wall. The cropped top and short skirt are both provided in Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Legacy, Perky, Petite, Maitreya, Maitreya Petite, Lara X, Petite X, Peach, and Reborn mesh body sizes. The soft pink and pale sage green look lovely together, and both highlight the floral pattern of our pleated skirt very nicely.

I also visited the wonderful :.C!L.: Boutique and grabbed the fun I<3NY T-Shirt & Black Denim Skinny Jeans gift. Our cozy tee and dark slim fitting jeans will each fit Freya, Isis, Venus, Legacy, Maitreya, Lara X, and Reborn mesh bodies. The "I ♥ NY" on the front is of course a reference to the New York state marketing campaign that I remember from my childhood, and I have been there several times (mostly back as a kid, teen, young adult) and did enjoy all of my visits :) 

This flirty look is our {Chaotic} Georgia outfit, and it became an instant favorite for several reasons :) The name is the same as a very good friend of mine, and I love the combo of cropped hoodie and subtly textured leggings. Each are included in sizing for Legacy, Bombshell, Perky, Maitreya, Lara X, and Reborn mesh bodies, with a HUD that offers an impressive 37 colors apiece! To get from page to page on the HUD, just click the arrows at the very bottom so you can change it all up whenever you wish.

Next I'm enjoying the SENYA DRESS by BA Store GIFT from Black Angel store. Its floral paisley pattern looks so pretty on the teal background, and the strapless style is complemented by the ruffle at the hem. Our gift includes Erika, Kupra, Legacy, Bombshell, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Lara X, Petite X, Reborn, and Waifu mesh body sizes. 

Our final stop of the night is MadCatCreations, for their MCC - woman - Soft spring sweater and skirt - single treat. Quick side note - they do offer a men's gift for the group as well, along with several other groups' gifts for both. This gift is a one piece set in sizing for Erika, Kupra, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Lara X, Reborn, Waifu, Senra Jamie, and Star mesh bodies. The patterns are so intriguing, with knit and stripes for the top and antique looking handwriting around the skirt. 

It was a busy evening here but a good one, as I got to spend time gaming and chatting with a friend :) Now I'm preparing for much busier day tomorrow, farmers market then belated Thanksgiving celebration. It's a little intimidating having so much in one day that can be anxiety inducing, but I will take it one step at a time and try to be kind to myself. I hope you all have a nice weekend ahead, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

Photo 1:

Outfit: La Feminique Crystal Outfit $0L FabFree Group Gift

Photo 2:

Outfit: :.C!L.: I<3NY T-Shirt & Black Denim Skinny Jeans $0L FabFree Group Gift

Photo 3:

Outfit: {Chaotic} Georgia $0L FabFree Group Gift

Photo 4:

Dress: Black Angel SENYA DRESS by BA Store GIFT $0L FabFree Group Gift

Photo 5:

Dress: MadCatCreations MCC - woman - Soft spring sweater and skirt - single $0L FabFree Group Gift

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 4.0

Hair: Magika - Fawn

Skin: .::WoW Skins::. .WS. ALMOND Cleo

Ring: {Carter} Wedding Zoe (Marketplace)

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

Poses: Various Sets from [piXit] or Verocity

Lara AC Group

 Hiya everyone! Tonight's post is full of gifts for the free-to-join Lara AC group (store's full name Lara Augusta Carnelian), but instead of featuring gifts from that store, I visited several other designers who are a part of this group. They have the ability to send notices to the group, and many offers gifts for anyone wearing the Lara AC group tag :) It is a generous way for her colleagues to thank her group members for stopping by their stores as well, and I always enjoy the sense of teamwork it shows among the many talented folks in SL who keep us looking fashionable.

My first look of the evening comes from FAVOR, and is their SIMA DRESS which is one of many treats for various groups they offer. This flirty crossed halter style minidress is gathered on the right front and tied at the hip, with fabric that calls to mind autumn with its coloring. There are sizes for Classic, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, and Petite mesh bodies included. 

When I visited Brunsen Couture, I noticed immediately that they had recently relocated their gifts and updated them all to various colors of this stunning dress. It's called Brunsen! Tara Sexy Dress [11], and this version is a shimmery deep teal that made me gasp a little :) Our gift includes Erika, Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Kupra, Legacy, Bombshell, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Lara X, Petite X, Reborn, and Waifu mesh bodies. 

Surely I can't be the only one who likes to carry a bit of springtime with me, some fresh blooms to remind us that new beginnings can happen whenever we least expect? :) This is the .:AMUI:. "Riloa" Dress - 10 gift, one of many for various groups on this wall of goodies. There is sizing for Gen X Classic, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Lara X, and Reborn mesh bodies provided. The skirt has deep slits on both thighs, and I love the detail of one strap being fabric but the other being a bold metal chain! 

While I don't mind the weather getting less hot and steamy, I am always eager for new swimwear to visit beaches all year round in SL. So the Bens Boutique - Nairam Bikini - Hud Control gift is just my style, and so versatile! The gift consists of the top and panty in Freya, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Hourglass, and Physique sizing, along with a whopper of a HUD to choose from 50 textures for each piece. There are various patterns as well as solid colors, so I had fun mixing and matching as you can tell :) 

One last treat of the evening, we have the {Chaotic} Kaylee outfit which has a fun surprise in the rear view. The strapless dress comes in Erika, Erika Squeezed, Kupra, Kups, Legacy, Perky, Pushup Nerido, Maitreya, Petite, Reborn, and Juicy sizes, with shoes in similar sizes - Erika, Kupra, Legacy, Maitreya, and Reborn feet. The fun white fur jacket has two numbered sizes, so I suggest just trying them each on and seeing which works best with your shape and body. I had to take the jacket off for the rear glimpse though, which shows peek-a-booty with a teeny white thong peeping through. Unsurprisingly, it made me giggle :)

I don't have much to say about my day, pretty tame and some might say dull, which is not a bad thing when you need to unwind. I hope you're all having a beautiful day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

Photo 1:

Dress: FAVOR - SIMA DRESS $0L Lara AC Group

Photo 2:

Dress: Brunsen! Tara Sexy Dress [11] $0L Lara AC Group

Photo 3:

Dress: .:AMUI:. "Riloa" Dress - 10 $0L Lara AC Group

Photo 4:

Bikini: Bens Boutique - Nairam Bikini - Hud Control $0L Lara AC Group

Photo 5:

Outfit: {Chaotic} Kaylee $0L Lara AC Group

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 4.0

Hair: Wasabi // Macaron K9 Ed. Hair - Absolute Pack

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

Ring: {Carter} Wedding Zoe (Marketplace)

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

Poses: Various Sets from [piXit] or Verocity

FaShIoNable Group Gifts

 Hiya everyone! Tonight we are getting a little more [FaShIoNable], thanks to the group of that very name which is currently free to join. There are many participating designers who share news in the group posts about new releases, events, special sales, and more, and lots of them are kind enough to offer a gift for any group members who stop by their stores. Isn't that thoughtful? It is one of the many reasons I adore this sort of multi-designer group. Let's get exploring!

My first stop was PiNK CHERRY, where I happily claimed their .::PC::. Latex Dress "Verena" - LPink gift among many for various groups :) There are gold and silver versions of the dress, either with G or S in the name for the initial of the metal. The dress has a sheer panel down the front, so I do suggest panties beneath for modesty. It fits Freya, eBody Curvy, Kupra, Legacy, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique mesh bodies, and this gift even includes the bold earrings I am wearing above. 

In the same shopping area, you can also visit Mu-Shi Doll to claim their MD Straps Dress "Malin" - Red GG. The embossed satin fabric is gorgeous, and crossed straps always catch my attention :) So do scalloped edges like we see on the top, a detail that works very well with the ruffles on the hem. There are sizes for Altamura, Freya, eBody Curvy, Kupra, Legacy, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique mesh bodies included. 

If you crave a witchy or occult vibe for the summer, be sure to grab our {Chaotic} Sarai gift! This mystical outfit consists of tank top and shorts, each designed for Kupra, Kupra Corset Squeezed, Kups, Legacy, Pushup Nerido, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Reborn, and Juicy Boobs bodies and mods. The pattern has very intricate astronomy symbols upon it, quite fitting for a Midnight magpie such as myself ;)

Next I slipped into the striking FurtaCor*Bell Dress, a flattering mini with halter style corset straps and a full layered skirt. We receive sizing for Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, Physique, and TMP mesh bodies, along with a HUD that lets us pick from 15 textures for the dress, 13 colors for the straps, and 4 textures for the sheer skirt layer. There are so many wonderful possibilities here, and I appreciate the ability to customize it so much.

My final look this evening is the Lara AC Bodysuit DANA BLUE GIFT. Its flattering style is fun for this time of year when the weather can change so quickly, as we get to show off our shoulders but cover up our midriff and legs :) This one piece jumpsuit is provided in Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Kupra, Legacy, Maitreya, and Reborn mesh body sizes. The deep blue is a great choice, and the material is delightfully shiny in my ambient lighting here.

It was a rainy day here, and for some reason my power blinked out at a very inconvenient time earlier...I was in the restroom 😳. That used to be like my worst nightmare, LOL, but my brain has managed to move onto bigger and weirder nightmares. I hadn't started blogging yet, and Xan wasn't online yet, but most importantly it came back on very quickly. I am really eager for June to get here, so there will be new rounds of various events and hunts for me to share goodies from :) Summer fashions in SL are so intriguing, so that means plenty of enthusiastic posts to let you know what I find. I hope you're all having a terrific day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

Photo 1:

Dress: PiNK CHERRY .::PC::. Latex Dress "Verena" - LPink $0L FaShIoNable Group

Photo 2:

Dress: Mu-Shi Doll MD Straps Dress "Malin" - Red GG $0L FaShIoNable Group

Photo 3:

Outfit: {Chaotic} Sarai $0L FaShIoNable Group

Photo 4:

Dress: FurtaCor*Bell Dress $0L FaShIoNable Group

Photo 5:

Outfit: Lara AC Bodysuit DANA BLUE GIFT $0L FaShIoNable Group

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

Poses: Various Sets from [piXit] or Verocity

Group Gifts Galore

 Hiya everyone! Tonight we're taking a look at treats for two multi-designer groups, visiting 3 different stores, so it is variety squared ;) The groups are ShopaholicsSL and Mesh Body Friends, both of which are currently free to join. As you can gather, there is some crossover with some of the designers being contributors to both groups (among many others) and so it is handy to have as many group slots available as you can when visiting some generous stores. I was so excited when they gave us all more group slots, and then of course I used them all up quicker than a hiccup. *shrug* It's too tempting to join all the groups and claim all the goodies!!

My first stop was Hilly Haalan, where there is an entire building dedicated to group gifts for several groups including their own. The Shopaholics treat is called [hh] Brielle Set, and it is a beautiful pairing of ruffled top and skirt with built in panties. Each piece fits eBody Curvy, Freya, Kupra, Legacy, Maitreya, Hourglass, Physique, and Tonic Fine mesh bodies. There's also a HUD provided so we can select from 12 colors each for the top, upper ruffles, bow, lace trim, upper strap, lower strap, back strap, ruffles with white band, skirt, skirt strap, skirt lace, and panties. We can also hide the panties and the upper strap, so there are so many possibilities here for us to enjoy :) 

Over at Alias!, I grabbed not just one but two gifts for different groups. The Shopaholics goodie is the adorable Bunny Hug Pastel Green outfit, and words cannot explain the cuteness here ♥. I shall try though ;) The long sleeved crop top is provided in 3 classic and 3 fitmesh sizes (each S, M, L) for classic avatars along with Freya, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, Physique, Tonic Curvy, and Tonic Fine mesh body sizes. The shorts have a similar set of sizes - 5 standard mesh, eBody Classic, eBody Curvy, Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, Physique, Tonic Curvy, and Tonic Fine. They each have bunnies of course, on the front of the shirt and on the front and back (booty bunny!) of the cinched shorts. Then we have accessories, specifically the unrigged slippers with floppy bunny ears and tail in the back, and a sweet bunny to hold onto :) The mint green really shows off the white rabbit nicely, and I wore parts of this outfit last night to do a MadPea murder mystery game because I am a bit bizarre at times. I left the bunny safely at home (well, in the folder) so he didn't see all the grisly murders, and decided that sneakers were more practical than slippers that might absorb the blood and be hard to clean.

Another Alias! treat you don't want to miss out on is the Lovely Baby Blue outfit for the Mesh Body Friends group. Its jumpsuit, jacket, boots, and bear chain (waist) each come in sizing for Lara X, Legacy, Perky, Reborn, and Waifu mesh bodies. I'm always drawn to any pattern with hearts on it in any color, and this shade of blue is such a bright and cheery one :) I switched to my Lara X from 5.3 for this photo and the next one, then back again for the last one since I just go with whichever sizes are provided. I enjoy them both and use the same shape for both, so it isn't a big deal for me.

More hearts, yay! This time we are visiting {Chaotic}, whose Akia dress is their gift for Mesh Body Friends. The rainbow of hearts on the white background can be an early nod to Pride month, or simply a treat for those of us who crave color in our wardrobes :) The strapless style has a white top to match the ribbons tied around each upper arm, which are linked to the dress so it is all worn at one time. There are sizes for Lara X, Legacy, Reborn, and Waifu mesh bodies.

For my final look this evening, you'll want to switch back to your Shopaholics group tag to click the {Chaotic} Samatha sign and receive your new gift. The wispy dress and thigh high boots are each designed for Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique mesh bodies. There's a HUD with 4 choices for the dress coloring, all of which are going to look wonderful with the neutral black boots and their spiky stiletto heels. The rear view might be a bit on the revealing side, so please choose your destination wisely when wearing this little number ;) I think back in the day they would call this look 'hotter than a two dollar pistol'.

How was everyone's weekend? Mine was pretty good overall, and I have some plans for the upcoming week both RL and SL that are keeping me motivated and feeling relatively positive. I hope you're all having a pleasant day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

Photo 1:

Outfit: Hilly Haalan [hh] Brielle Set $0L Shopaholics Gift

Photo 2:

Outfit: Alias! Bunny Hug Pastel Green $0L Shopaholics Gift

Photo 3:

Outfit: Alias! Lovely Baby Blue $0L MBF Group Gift

Photo 4:

Dress: {Chaotic} Akia $0L MBF Group Gift

Photo 5:

Outfit: {Chaotic} Samatha $0L Shopaholics Gift

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 4.0

Hair: TRUTH Muse - Essential

Skin: .::WoW Skins::. Pale ANNIE

Ring: {Carter} Wedding Zoe (Marketplace)

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

All Poses: Verocity  (Various Sets)

DM Modas Gifts

 Hiya everyone! Tonight we have some gifts to see for the DM Modas group, under the name of DM::: in your list of groups. It is currently free to join, and I could not locate the main store but there are several participants who offer gifts for this group. The designers can send notices too, letting us know about special offers and deals, so it provides helpful information. I found some truly lovely gifts and can't wait to show and tell :)

I start out the evening in a sexy way with the BWC Soft Transparence gift. Its dress and panty are each provided in Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique mesh body sizes, with a tinting HUD that has both a color wheel and the ability to input RGB codes for colors. There are 2 base textures as well, satin and sequin. The panty is more of a C-string (no straps, just crotch covering) and this is probably safest for mature audiences ;)

Next I visited [DIESELdeluxe] and picked up their Gaby Short Dress Leopard gift for DM. The name surely does describe it well, and the natural hues make for a fun neutral palette that you can accessorize in kind or jazz up with all sorts of vibrant colors. There are sizes for Altamura, Freya, Isis, eBody Classic, eBody Curvy, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Hourglass, Physique, Tonic Curvy, Tonic Fine, and Tonic Minim mesh bodies, so that's a really wide range of bodies that it will fit like a charm.

{Le'La} has plenty of gifts for various groups out in their special gift building, including our Sauki Set Gift seen above. The top, skirt, and vest are all provided in sizing for Freya, Isis, Kupra, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, and Slink Hourglass mesh bodies. We can wear them all together or individually, mixed and matched with other wardrobe staples if we wish. The top and skirt have the same rich texture in chocolatey browns, while the vest is an eye-catching mix of golds, greens, and blues for a very earthy combo that I appreciate.

Another versatile treat you can claim with that DM::: group tag is this stunning CF*Martina 1819 dress from Carola. The layers of ruffles are wonderful touches, just as the slightly askew hemline is, and I'm always tickled to wear a halter style dress :) We receive Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique sizes, as well as a HUD with 10 beautiful choices. Of those, 8 are solid colors and 2 are floral patterns like the one on the left above. I'm thinking the florals would be more popular in spring, but the solid hues are ideal for any time of year. Personally I'm in Camp Florals Anytime, but respect anyone's decisions otherwise :)

My final look of the evening is the {Chaotic} Ride or Die outfit, and it is fully loaded! The tube top comes in Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique sizes, while the skirt and belt each come in the same plus 5 standard mesh sizes. Boots are provided in Freya, Isis, Venus, Hourglass, Physique, and standard sizing, so I tried them all on with my feet (but not legs) alpha-ed out and I honestly forget which worked best with my Maitreya legs...maybe Freya here. Your mileage may vary as always :) Also included are the leg holsters for each side and the guns for each, and I clearly watch too much instagram/youtube because I almost called them pew-pews. I have no idea if there is that type of censorship on blogs here, but I'm not monetized in any way so that shouldn't be a problem. If so, I promise they are not loaded and not scripted to do anything but look sassy ;) The concept of ride or die is very thought provoking, and we all deserve to have a best friend like that and if we wish, a partner like that who will stand by us no matter what else life throws at us. 

How is everyone doing today? It is cold here and I stayed home but will be going out tomorrow for what could be a nice outing to a new shop with coffee, tea, and baked goods. Everything sounds yummy, and the menu looks overwhelming so I just want something warm, decaf, and slightly sweet :) I hope you're all having a lovely day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

Photo 1:

Dress: BWC Soft Transparence $0L DM:::Group Gift

Photo 2:

Dress: [DIESELdeluxe] Gaby Short Dress Leopard $0L DM:::Group Gift

Photo 3:

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

Photo 4:

Dress: Carola CF*Martina 1819 $0L DM:::Group Gift

Photo 5:

Outfit: {Chaotic} Ride or Die $0L DM:::Group Gift

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 4.0

Hair: TRUTH Flutter - Redhead

Skin: .::WoW Skins::. Pale ANNIE

Ring: {Carter} Wedding Zoe (Marketplace)

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

All Poses: Verocity  (Various Sets)

Maitreya Shoppers Gifts

 Hiya everyone! Tonight I decided to share some group gifts for the Maitreya Shoppers group, which is a multi-designer group that brings together lots of news about sales and new releases, and of course gifts from many designers for the group :) It is free to join, so all of these treats I'm sharing tonight are completely free for all of us. I haven't posted gifts from this particular group very often, so it is a pleasure to share these tonight. The random interesting thing is that I am wearing the Legacy body still, and was able to find several gifts that accommodated both bodies and more. I mention that so if you don't wear Maitreya, please don't be fooled by the name into thinking it is only going to be sizes for that body. I don't want anyone to miss out!

My first look is the versatile :: CK Lina :: gift from Patty CK. Their hooded dress comes in sizes for eBody Reborn, Freya, Kupra, Legacy, Maitreya, Hourglass, Physique, and Tonic Fine mesh bodies. There's also a HUD included with 14 choices (10 solid, 4 print) each for 4 parts of the dress - hood up, hood down, trim with shoulder insets, and the main dress. We can also click three X's to hide the hood up, hood down, and trim/shoulder insets which I've clicked all three on the right so you can see the vast difference. I think it looks very cute with bare shoulders, and has more of a spring feel without the hoods which neither were particularly compatible with my current hairstyle.

This sassy lingerie set is from Vivacious Inc. (now rebranded Mu-Shi Doll) and is called ::VInc:: Underwear "Schari" GG. Its fabric is wispy and sheer, an ideal choice for the two piece set whose bra gives tank top vibes from the front. It and the thong panty are each provided in Freya, Isis, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Slink Physique, and Signature Alice mesh body sizes. I look like I'm pondering deeply here, but I'm probably just wondering what the neighbors thought if they saw me out on my balcony like this ;)

Our next look is an intriguing one for sure! The K-Style ANGEL DRESS LEGACY MAITREYA gift tells you in the name which bodies it fits, with separate top and skirt each in both body's sizes. The real fun is the color changing script built into both, which makes them rotate through a rainbow of hues automatically upon wearing. The problem you may notice is that I added them one at a time so they started the color shifting separately, lol, and are not in synch so I recommend highlighting both pieces of your size in inventory then right click - add to get your timing sorted. Of course if you prefer them to be different, by all means add them individually and have fun with it :)

Next I eagerly grabbed the {Chaotic} Sondra {Group Gift} 2022, a deep red mini dress with fun white polka dots. The hem is trimmed with red lace, and the front has some SL strap magic happening that always makes me smile because many of these fashions would not work so well in RL (straps would tangle, twist, shift and bare all...) but they look incredible here in SL. There are Freya, Isis, Venus, Kupra, Legacy, Maitreya, Hourglass, Physique, Tonic Curvy, and Tonic Fine mesh body sizes included. 

My final look of the evening comes from Telsiope's Couture, their cute Anastazja ms romper which is one of several colors available for various groups. It is provided in sizes for Freya, Isis, Venus, Legacy, Maitreya, Hourglass, Physique, Tonic Curvy, and Tonic Fine mesh bodies. The strapless style and shorts make this an ideal choice for this time of year, when things are warming up finally in this hemisphere and in many parts of SL.

It was a quiet day and I'm glad for that, since tomorrow will be an outing to an unknown destination. That discussion is actually taking place right now via text, lol, so I'm getting a little baffled and sidetracked here. I hope you're all having a pleasant day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

Photo 1:

Dress: Patty CK - :: CK Lina :: $0L Maitreya Shoppers Gift

Photo 2:

Outfit: Vivacious Inc. ::VInc:: Underwear "Schari" GG $0L Maitreya Shoppers Gift

Photo 3:

Outfit: K-Style ANGEL DRESS LEGACY MAITREYA $0L Maitreya Shoppers Gift

Photo 4:

Dress: {Chaotic} Sondra {Group Gift} 2022 $0L Maitreya Shoppers Gift

Photo 5:

Outfit: Telsiope's Couture Anastazja ms $0L Maitreya Shoppers Gift

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 3.1

Hair: TRUTH VIP Bliss - Essential

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)

Gifts for Paparazzi

 Hiya everyone! Tonight I was in the mood for variety, so I explored some stores who are part of the Paparazzi group. This multi-designer group allows various stores to post notices to help us find out about sales, new releases and the like, while offering a free gift for group members at their home locations. So as you can imagine, it was a fair amount of teleporting and checking out both new and familiar stores :) The Paparazzi group is free to join, and if you're like me, it can come with a bonus Lady Gaga earworm, LOL! The worst part of that is I don't even know all the words so I just tp'ed around the grid humming the tune, good thing anyone already visiting the stores didn't have to hear me. They were already busy shopping and picking up demos I'm sure, so even if I were on voice (I was not, and do not use SL to voice chat) they might not have noticed :) These are really nice stores, plenty of tempting offers for you to enjoy.

My first stop was {Chaotic} where their Penelope dress is the current Paparazzi gift. This flirty floral treat has a built in pair of panties, helpful since the back of the skirt has a peekaboo opening :) We receive sizes for Erika, Erika Squeezed, Kupra, Kupra Squeezed, Kups, Legacy, Perky, Pushup, Maitreya, Petite, Reborn, and Juicy mesh bodies. The daisies can bring a touch of spring to a long winter, and the style brings the heat!

I also visited La Feminique in their new location, and while admiring the remodel I went into the gift room to find this Tropicana Gift for the Paparazzi group. I definitely appreciate the warm vibes that whisper "vacation" to me, and that hot pink color will always catch my attention :) The top and skirt are separates that each fit eBody Reborn, Mounds, Kupra, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, and Petite mesh bodies. There are gifts for other groups too, and their store group isn't currently free but there are lucky boards and midnight manias for their members in the same room.

Next I found some florals for you, at a store called FOR YOU :) This is their ::F:: SABRINA DRESS FATPACK gift for the group, with pretty ruffled neckline, bare shoulders, and shapely seams. There are sizes for Freya, Isis, Hourglass, Kupra, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, and Petite bodies, with two HUDs - 22 patterns and 42 solids. That makes for one versatile and generous gift, don't you think?

If you are still celebrating the new year or just going for a party vibe, be sure to visit [DIESELdeluxe] with that Paparazzi group tag active to claim their Gaby Short Dress Gold. It is one of many gifts available for various groups, so I do suggest peeking at the other signs and seeing which others you can pick up while you're here :) Gaby here is a gorgeous burnished gold color, with a texture that made me think of a disco ball with mirrored squares. The gift includes Altamura, eBody Classic, eBody Curvy, Freya, Isis, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Hourglass, Physique, Tonic Curvy, Tonic Fine, and Tonic Minim mesh body sizes. That's quite an impressive range! That super short hem is going to need a pair of panties beneath, depending on where you plan on going of course.

My final look of the evening is courtesy of Composer Girls Fashion. It's their !CGF-*Blade* Jeans Outfit and it is an edgy, dare I say badass look. The shirt, jeans, and belly chain are provided to fit Alice, eBody Classic, eBody Curvy, Freya Isis, Venus, Hourglass, Legacy, Maitreya, Petite, Tonic Curvy, and Tonic Fine mesh bodies. We also receive the boots in Belleza, Maitreya, and Slink mid sizing, along with the sun moon & stars necklace and garter & dagger that each have resizer scripting on touch. The lacy garter is tied with dark purple ribbon and bow, and if the idea of the dagger bothers you, the outfit looks just as great without that piece added. The blade isn't visible, so I'm not sure how that would affect wearing it to a place that is designated "no weapons" which means I'd check the venue's rules first. Not being scripted as weaponry might help. 

Whew, this week feels sluggish but at least we're cruising on towards the weekend soon :) I have dinner with my parents' tomorrow, no burnt pizza allowed this time LOL, and I have no idea yet what the rest of my Friday or Saturday will hold. I hope you're all having a groovy day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

Photo 1:

Dress: {Chaotic} Penelope $0L Paparazzi Group Gift

Photo 2:

Outfit: La Feminique - Tropicana Gift $0L Paparazzi Group Gift

Photo 3:

Dress: FOR YOU ::F:: SABRINA DRESS FATPACK $0L Paparazzi Group Gift

Photo 4:

Dress: [DIESELdeluxe] Gaby Short Dress Gold $0L Paparazzi Group Gift

Photo 5:

Outfit: Composer Girls Fashion !CGF-*Blade* Jeans Outfit $0L Paparazzi Group Gift

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 3.1

Hair: TRUTH Valiant - Essential

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

Ring: {Carter} Wedding Zoe (Marketplace)

Body/Hands/Feet: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara

All Poses: Verocity  (Various Sets)

FabFree Gifts

 Hiya everyone! Tonight I have some generous group gifts for the FabFree in SL group to share, which is always free to join and has an impressive array of designers who participate. Their group and blog have been a huge help to me for well over a decade now, probably the entirety of my 15 years in SL actually, so it is always a pleasure to inform or remind people of their hard work. It's a great way to find out about sales, special offers, and of course gifts :) Speaking of which, one of our designers we visit this evening, Tastic, is also offering a remembrance of The Free Dove in the form of a lovely shirt that we can claim in male or female sizes, either in their store or on the marketplace. 

For my first look of the evening, we visit *MIRUS* where our "I am Fabulous!" group tag will allow us to claim their Cherry Dress for free. The top half in particular was giving me a sparkly appearance that might have been from the tiny holes of the fabric. The wrap dress comes in sizing for Altamura, eBody Classic, eBody Curvy, Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, Physique, Tonic Curvy, and Tonic Fine mesh bodies, and has a beautiful bow on the left side of the waist that matches the pink in the pattern wonderfully.

Next we head over to {Chaotic} where there is an entire room dedicated to freebies, like the Gloria Group Gift for FabFree. This vibrantly striped dress has a fringed shawl-like layer above long sleeves and a short flared skirt, definitely a head-turner. It is provided in eBody, Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, Physique, Tonic Curvy, and Tonic Fine mesh body sizing. Visiting there is always a treat!

For something with a formal flare, head to ART & FASHION and examine their wall of various group gifts, where you'll find the EXPLOSION OF COLORS LONG DRESS for the FabFree group (look for the rainbow logo). Right click the image and pay $1L, which will be automatically refunded while your gift is delivered to you. The slightly sheer gown is included in fitmesh standard sizes for classic avatars, as well as sizing for Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, Physique, and TMP mesh bodies. The colors and artwork on the fabric are simply amazing, aren't they?

The FabFree gift from Tastic is their gorgeous Chrissy Fringe Dress. There are eBody Reborn, Freya, Isis, Kupra (Bimbo, Low, Original), Legacy, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique mesh body sizes included, all with that plunging V neckline and scoop back above a playful fringed hem. We could wear this for a Valentine's date, or simply to turn heads any day of the year. 

Now when we arrive at Tastic, we head into the lobby and go to the left for the FabFree gift, but before you do please look in that lobby for the three large signs regarding Palomma and The Free Dove. The tribute image her partner Dollen created for her is in the center between two free shirts, the ladies' sizes and men's versions, which are both free with no group needed to claim. The Free Dove Memorial Top seen above is designed with quite possibly more sizes than I've ever seen for one single item...5 standard sizes plus Freya, Isis, Venus, Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Kupra Kups, Legacy, Perky, Petite, Maitreya, Petite, Hourglass, Physique, Prima Busty, Prima Petite, and TMP mesh bodies. It has the same image as the men's version, two doves holding a banner 2005-2023 above The Free Dove in gold script. The store is an institution that is familiar to so many of us, and I love the idea of honoring the store along with Dove herself with one lovely shirt. The store is still there, but I can guarantee there will be tears shed when I find out the time has come and the doors have closed, and I doubt I'm the only one who feels that way. Fly high, sweet Dove ♥.

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

Credits:

Photo 1:

Dress: *MIRUS* Cherry Dress $0L FabFree Gift

Photo 2:

Dress: {Chaotic} Gloria Group Gift $0L FabFree Gift

Photo 3:

Dress: ART & FASHION - EXPLOSION OF COLORS LONG DRESS $0L FabFree Gift

Photo 4:

Dress: Tastic-Chrissy Fringe Dress $0L FabFree Gift

Photo 5:

Top: Tastic-The Free Dove Memorial Top $0L Free Gift

Pants: Delizio - Jeans + Applier for Maitreya + Omega (shown in Blue) $0L Marketplace

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

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 3.1

Hair: TRUTH Loved - Essential

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

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

Body/Hands/Feet: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara

All Poses: Verocity  (Various Sets)