Happy Anniversary ACCESS

 Hiya everyone! Tonight's post is a part two of gifts from the ACCESS Event which is celebrating its 8th anniversary this round. Their group is free to join, and there are tons of generous treats for the members. I noticed plenty of male fashion gifts along with the female clothing and accessories, plus the mix includes decor too so a little something for all. We have just over 2 weeks remaining, as this round runs until the 8th of July :) Grab those gifts, pick up demos, and enjoy!

For my first look this evening I'm starting strong with our AURICA Anette Dress YELLOW gift. This sleeveless dress with daring diagonal hemline is just stunning, and the sunny color is sure to earn compliments. The gift includes sizes for Legacy, Perky, Reborn, and Waifu mesh bodies, along with a metals HUD offering 3 tones for the clasps at the ends of the bows on the left hip and across our back. 

That dress shows off our arms so well that it seemed like a great opportunity to display the .:Vegas:. Tattoo Applier Eclipse group gift. In addition to appliers for Altamura, Belleza, Legacy, Maitreya, Omega, Signature, and Slink bodies, we receive BOM layers too, all in dark, medium, and light versions. The unisex body art covers from upper arms down to the backs of our hands, with symbols just past the first knuckle on our hands. I love all the details, and the monochromatic design looks so fierce!

Sometimes we need to combine two gifts for one amazing look :) The Rosary. Cropped. Purple top is a beauty with crossed straps in the front, creating a frame for our cleavage. There are sizes for Kupra, Lara X, Legacy, Reborn, R. Risque, and Waifu mesh bodies provided. A high waisted pair of pants really does suit that top nicely, such as our [Grazed] Minerva Pants // Black gift. They have suspender straps hanging down each hip and racing stripes on each side, plus openings in the front to show off a little leg :) We receive Legacy F, Legacy M, and Reborn sizes, so these are unisex and are baggy enough that they might even work with other bodies if you try. 

I really seem to have brought my inner rebel out to play today! Those pants look terrific with the Gaia - gift bralette top ACCESS Birthday. This shirt is as versatile as it is edgy, thanks to the HUD that offers 7 metal colors as well as an on/off option for the sleeves (both ways shown above). There is sizing for Legacy, Perky, Reborn, and Waifu mesh bodies provided. The little cross is lovely, and did you notice the subtle butterfly on the fabric?

One more look tonight, we wrap up with the flirty Stiff - Maxinne Shirt - Olive group gift. It is just long enough to be worn as a dress, or we can layer some leggings or jeans beneath if we wish. It fits Lara X, Legacy, Perky, Reborn, and Waifu mesh bodies, and includes a HUD with 20 colors for the wide belt. I liked the black to bring out the dark collar, but I'm also a fan of mixing things up sometimes :)

It was a stressful day because of the weather, potential tornadoes in the area so I had to be ready to evacuate if things got worse. That meant I had to miss my support group meeting, which gave me a small case of the blues. I'll be fine, and I'll catch up with everyone there in 2 weeks, but for now I feel guilty and I genuinely miss seeing them. Otherwise I'm still working on planning the rest of my week, and exploring all the things in SL ;) I hope you're all having a nice day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Group Gifts from ACCESS Event:

Photo 1:

Dress: AURICA Anette Dress YELLOW $0L Group Gift

Photo 2:

Tattoo: .:Vegas:. Tattoo Applier Eclipse $0L Group Gift

Photo 3:

Top: Rosary. Cropped. Purple $0L Group Gift

Pants: [Grazed] Minerva Pants // Black $0L Group Gift

Photo 4:

Top: Gaia - gift bralette top ACCESS Birthday $0L Group Gift

Photo 5:

Top: Stiff - Maxinne Shirt - Olive $0L Group Gift

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 4.0

Hair: TRUTH Collective Daydream - Blonde

Skin: enLight RUE 5-Satin

Ring: {Carter} Wedding Zoe (Marketplace)

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

Poses: Various Sets from [piXit] or Verocity

Uber Anniversary

 Hiya everyone! Tonight the delightful Uber event is celebrating their 9th anniversary with free gifts for everyone with no group join necessary. Most are found at the event itself (with two cam sims in case the main one is full) in boxes with black and gold balloons tied to them, an elegant look that helps us spot them at each display. Some are at the demo area, which you can reach by clicking any sign at the event that says demo area. The third possibility is that some designers have a landmark to their main store in the gift box or from clicking a sign at their display, helping us to teleport to their stores for the gifts. I believe last year they all had the gifts at the individual stores, so this year's method might relieve some traffic at the main event's site but we still have plenty of fabulous reasons to shop there :) All of tonight's gifts are from the event itself, and I got into the main sim/region on my first try which was a pleasant surprise. Then my alt visited and there was also room for her, but I do realize that the weekends are always more crowded in SL in general so I'm providing the camera sim links too. 

My first look of the evening is the sweet NANAO // Ava Dress // 4 Sizes // Pastel gift. Its soft shade of pinkish lavender is very flattering for the sundress style, and the darker purple lace on the hem and straps is beautiful! We receive Legacy, Maitreya, Reborn, and Reborn Waifu as the four sizes mentioned in the name :) 

Next I paired two separate gifts that you can have fun wearing with anything else you wish too :) The top is our neve gift - smart which is a layered jacket and cropped top in sizing for Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, and Reborn mesh bodies. We also get a handy HUD with 4 colors each for the jacket and undershirt, with options to hide the undershirt, shine, or alpha which is the slight sheerness of the undershirt. If you look really closely, I have it sheer on both sides (just look for underboob lines LOL sorry) which of course is not preferable for every destination or wearer. Generally I will wear it solid :) The adorable skirt is the gift from Valentina E. which is called Elly Olive Mini. The double placket of buttons on the front reminds me of sailor pants, while the color is similar to an army green, so apparently I'm getting military vibes times two. There are Legacy and Maitreya sizes included, and I like the length being short but not micro mini while the waistline is low without being excessive either :) Flirty but still very wearable, if that makes sense.

The sizzling Seniha. Astere Dress // White gift has eye-catching eyelet fabric on the front with a solid rear panel. It fits Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, and Reborn mesh bodies, and the flower petal shaped openings are just revealing enough that panties beneath would be a good idea but the nips are hidden between the openings. I never mention these things in a judgmental way, but just to inform those who are curious or concerned about modesty to any degree :) When I'm out and about in SL, I personally want those bits covered at all times but am not pearl-clutching over anyone who doesn't do the same, as long as the rules of the destination are fine with it.

I combined two treats again for one stunning look here. The bodysuit is our [The Forge] Luna, Strawberry gift, deep red with a slight blue tint that has a mix of solid and lace panels. I love the intricate straps! The gift includes sizing for eBody, eBody Juicy Boobs, Legacy, Perky, and Maitreya bodies. Then I added our .:Vegas:. Tattoo Applier Taira unisex treat, which consists of BOM layers as well as the aforementioned appliers, for Altamura, Belleza, Legacy, Maitreya, Omega, Signature, and Slink bodies. Each of those offer dark, medium, and light options, which I've gone with the dark to make it show up best in photos I hope ;) The artwork on both full sleeves is impressive, and I am sure someone multilingual out there could tell you better than I what the wording at the top says. 

My final look of the night is the Kaithleen's gift called Nevada Dress - Smoke. The dusky bluish-gray color of the solid portion is a fun neutral to complement or contrast with your choice of 20 colors each for the edging and the sheer section. There are also 4 metal options for the bold zipper in the back, so this is one versatile goodie! The dress itself comes in sizes for eBody Curvy, Kupra, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Reborn, and Reborn Juicy Boobs. I can tell that this will look fantastic on the curvier body types too, just an instinct telling me that :) My shape is fairly small compared to what I generally see out and about, so I do wonder sometimes if you're all able to tell how things will look on fuller figures. That is a good reason to demo any purchase beforehand, now that I think about it.

Whew, what a week! It wasn't all bad, just all busy with extra helpings of chaos here and there. Dinner was a trip down memory lane, looking at my grandma's old photos from the 40s - 60s so before my time. I recognized some of the faces but had to ask about some relatives or old family friends I probably never met. My mom was an adorable little girl, and her little brother looked like a baby doll when he was an infant :) I should be able to relax for a few days before things get hectic again midweek, yay adulting? I have more Uber gifts to share soon, which I am looking forward to since there are many more lovely ones to see. I hope you all have an amazing weekend ahead, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Gifts from Uber 9th Anniversary:

Photo 1:

Dress: NANAO // Ava Dress // 4 Sizes // Pastel $0L Uber Gift

Photo 2:

Top: neve gift - smart $0L Uber Gift

Skirt: Valentina E. Elly Olive Mini $0L Uber Gift

Photo 3:

Dress: Seniha. Astere Dress // White $0L Uber Gift

Photo 4:

Bodysuit: [The Forge] Luna, Strawberry $0L Uber Gift

Tattoo: .:Vegas:. Tattoo Applier Taira $0L Uber Gift

Photo 5:

Dress: Kaithleen's Nevada Dress - Smoke $0L Uber Gift

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 3.1

Hair: TRUTH Valiant - Essential

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

Ring: {Carter} Wedding Zoe (Marketplace)

Body/Hands/Feet: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara

All Poses: Verocity  (Various Sets)

Dancing With Myself

Hiya everyone! Tonight we take another trip to the Uber event and their birthday round, where there are dozens of free gifts for everyone with no group needed. It is such a popular event that the main sim and even the camera sims (Harajuku and Cam Sim) might still be crowded, so please continue to try every now and then if they are full. You have over 3 weeks to go, as it is open until the 22nd of September, so there is no rush :) The gifts are in pretty boxes with gold and black balloons tied to each, so you can see them easily even if you are camming over from one of the additional sims. I also have a special offer to show you from Entice, that you can find at this round of Cosmopolitan. It is an impressively versatile outfit with plenty of choices for any mood or budget. As for my title, I went completely random and had a Billy Idol song pop into my head for unknown reasons. 

First we have the gift from Storybook, which is their Tymina in Blush dress. It has been crafted for the Maitreya mesh body, with several crossed straps to connect the top and fluttery skirt. The soft color has a satiny sheen to it, for an exquisite effect.

This charming dress is the Charlize Dress Lilac gift from Valentina E. It is also provided in a Maitreya size, and has a built in belt that matches perfectly. I like the deep neckline, which would probably frame your favorite necklace quite nicely. 

Time to get flirty this weekend with the gift from SEUL! Their Lilith Swimsuit - Navy Gift is somewhere between a bikini and a one-piece, since it provides similar coverage to a bikini but is intricately tied together to be a single piece. It comes in sizes for Freya, Hourglass, Legacy, and Maitreya mesh bodies. I continued the flirty look with some body art, the .:Vegas:. Tattoo Applier Take Over 213 gift. This is a unisex gift, tattoos on both arms (sleeves) all the way down to the hands that even include skulls on the knuckles and just a flash of red among all the dark ink. There are various options for how dark or fresh you want the tattoo to appear (light, medium, dark) and each is provided in system/BOM layers along with appliers for Altamura, Belleza, Legacy, Maitreya, Omega, Signature, and Slink. 

A trio of gifts appear in this look, starting with the top from VINYL called Salt Cami - Uber Gift August 2020. It is a soft grey with delicate straps and a tiny ruffle at the bottom hem, and comes in Alice, Freya, Isis, Legacy, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique sizing. The upper left reads #VINYLBABE so there is a bit of advertising happening there ;) The striking skirt is the GIZ SEORN gift, Simply named Uber Anniversary Gift. It has an attached belt in vibrant deepest pink that almost appears red, and picks up one of the many colors in the embroidered design both front and back, beautifully. I am also enjoying another tattoo gift here, the Doris TaTToo Black from [CAROL G]. You can choose your opacity (35%, 50%, 75%, or 100%) to determine how dark it appears, and each one is available as a system/BOM layer or on the appliers for Belleza, Legacy, Maitreya, Omega, and Slink. The center of the design, both front and back, comes down to a similar point as the top, both of which are tucked slightly beneath my shirt. 

For my last look this evening, we head over to the Cosmopolitan event where we are visiting the Entice display. Their offering this round is this adorable Ruby Tuesday outfit, whose top and skirt each come in sizes for Freya, Hourglass, and Maitreya, with an extra Maitreya Petite for the top. There are individual colors/designs available for $250L each (regularly $300L) or you can pick a fatpack of Dots, Prints, Solids, or Stripes for $499L each marked down from $599L. Each fatpack has 10 choices via HUD, 2 of which are fatpack exclusives. Maybe you are thinking even bigger? How about a Mega Fatpack of all 4 fatpacks, all for just $1199L which is discounted from the $1499L full price. The best part about fatpack HUDs is the ability to change various sections of the outfit independently, so the top has options for the main and ruffles 1, 2, and 3 (on the right I changed the first and third ruffle to a slightly lighter teal) and on the skirt you can change the main skirt, two ruffles, buttons, and built in panties each individually. The possibilities are endless, and I am so enamored with this outfit ♥. Cosmo is open until September 5th, so please stop by and grab a demo and then enjoy the choices. The link to Cosmopolitan is in my ending credits, and Entice's mainstore is linked in the column on the right as always.

This has been a frustrating weekend for me on a personal level so far, but in the grand scheme of things I am still feeling cautiously optimistic. There are so many bigger things in the world to worry about, although my time here blogging and in SL is my escape. We really are fortunate to have a virtual community like this, where we can safely explore and find friends. I hope you're all having a terrific day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:
All Birthday Gifts from Uber:

Photo 1:
Dress: Storybook - Uber Birthday - Tymina in Blush $0L Uber Gift

Photo 2:
Dress: Valentina E. Charlize Dress Lilac $0L Uber Gift

Photo 3:
Swimsuit: SEUL - Lilith Swimsuit - Navy - GIFT $0L Uber Gift
Tattoo: .:Vegas:. Tattoo Applier Take Over 213 $0L Uber Gift

Photo 4:
Top: VINYL - Salt Cami - Uber Gift August 2020 $0L Uber Gift
Skirt: GIZ SEORN: Uber Anniversary Gift $0L Uber Gift
Tattoo: [CAROL G] Doris TaTToo Black $0L Uber Gift

Photo 5:
Outfit: Entice - Ruby Tuesday - MEGA FATPACK $1199L Cosmopolitan Event

Head: GENUS Project - Genus Head - Classic Face W001 - Mocap 
Hair: TRUTH HAIR Joy - Blonde 

Skin: 7 Deadly s[K]ins - SVEA apricot (system layer for BOM)

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

Body/Hands/Feet: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara

All Poses: Verocity (Various Sets)