Simply the Best

 Hiya everyone! Tonight we get to see some wonderful gifts for the Best stores and designers group, which is free to join. The notices are full of helpful info about new releases and special sales, while all the participating designers have the option to put a gift out in their main store for the group. It's always exciting to explore and see what's new in all of these locations, whether they are new to me or old favorites.

For my first look I've visited ~Rany~ and happily claimed their Wella Outfit FATPACK gift. Its corset and pants are all packed by color (black, blue, nude, peach, violet, and yellow for each) in sizing for Kupra, Legacy, Maitreya, and Reborn bodies. I'm wearing the blue corset and peach pants on the left, with the black corset and violet pants making an appearance on the right :) You can easily wear either piece with other items in your inventory too, so they are quite versatile as well as stylish.

As a matter of fact I'm wearing the black pants from the Rany gift here with our *Arcane Spellcaster* Top Katyna bright Red gift. It is truly lovely with that halter style and ruffled lace band to match the pretty little collar. There are sizes for Legacy, Maitreya, Lara X, and Reborn mesh bodies included. Please note that there are many other colors of this cutie for various other groups, so if red isn't your favorite color or you just want to collect them all (I wouldn't blame you!) see if you are a member of any of the other groups.

If you stop by [Diesel Deluxe] you can pop into their gift room for the Melani Outfit Top + Skirt 10. This fun look is actually worn as one piece with different textures on the top and skirt sections, each adorned with white bows that add a little something special. We receive Erika, Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Kupra, Legacy, Bombshell, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Lara X, Petite X, Reborn, and Waifu sizes in this thoughtful gift. Again there are many gifts available here for various groups, so have fun checking them all out!

I absolutely could not resist sharing the ART & FASHION - DEMONS MINI DRESS gift once I read the front! It reads "I have the power to conquer all my demons." and believe me, I can only hope that I personally do. The calming shades of blue are making me think of the sky, freeing and wide open to possibilities :) Our dress has crisp rectangular cutouts and comes in sizing for Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, Physique, TMP, Tonic Curvy, and Tonic Fine bodies. 

My final look of the night can be all yours for visiting V8 Underground with the group tag active. It's called **DINA HABISHI SALMON RISQUE STYLE COMPLET OUTFIT** and can help us hold onto summer a little longer with a fun tropical feel. The bra, panties, skirt, and heels are all provided in Freya, Hourglass, Kupra, Legacy, and Maitreya mesh bodies, and we also receive a HUD with solid and pattern options for each piece. I love the salmon color, both as the solid hue and as the background color for our gorgeous floral pattern. The fans in the design make me think it's an Asian nod, and they just generally add to the beauty. 

Are we all ready for the weekend? I think I am, and the farmers market tomorrow will be relatively quiet (no food truck) but one of my favorite vendors will be back after her Alaskan cruise. I can't wait to hear all about it :) Dinner with my parents was nice, and I'll have to wait and see if they decide to go to the farmers market when I do since they might skip it this week. I hope you all have an amazing weekend ahead, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

Photo 1:

Outfit: ~Rany~ Wella Outfit FATPACK $0L Group Gift

Photo 2:

Top: *Arcane Spellcaster* Top Katyna bright Red $0L Group Gift

Photo 3:

Dress: [Diesel Deluxe] Melani Outfit Top + Skirt 10 $0L Group Gift

Photo 4:

Dress: ART & FASHION - DEMONS MINI DRESS $0L Group Gift

Photo 5:

Outfit: V8 Underground **DINA HABISHI SALMON RISQUE STYLE COMPLET OUTFIT** $0L Group Gift

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 4.0

Hair: TRUTH Collective Forgiven - Essential

Skin: enLight RUE 5-Satin, Xtreme Model Skin 5-Satin & nipple covers

Ring: ~~ Ysoral ~~  .:  Luxe Wedding Ring Lore:. 

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

Poses: Various Sets from [piXit] or Verocity

TeleportHub Group Goodies

 Hiya everyone! Tonight I hopped around the grid to find some wonderful TeleportHub.com group gifts, and you're about to see that I had quite a bit of success :) The group has a small $10L fee to join, and I've been a member for a very long time without regretting the modest investment. Any one of these gifts is worth much more the fee alone, and there are helpful group notices to keep us informed of sales, special offers, and new releases. Most of the gifts are inside frames that have the TeleportHub logo, and buttons beneath the gift's photo to join the group. Personally I had a hard time picking a favorite tonight and I'm curious if any of you find one of these gifts standing out to you more than the others.

I started out at SpicySecrets where I was delighted to find this [SS] Odette Outfit as our gift. The jacket, top, pants, belt, and boots are all included, in sizing for Erika, Legacy, Bombshell, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Lara X, Petite X, Nhumana, Reborn, and Waifu mesh bodies. The outfit can be worn with or without the jacket or the belt, so we have lots of possibilities. I really like the little purse attached to the belt, and the way the white stripes on the boots and shirt add even more visual interest.

Speaking of stripes, the [WAZ] Collared Rugby Shirt (Navy/White) gift from WAZZER WORKS has some really fun bold ones :) I kept the SpicySecrets pants on from the gift above to show this off without showing off my private parts, LOL. The comfy, baggy fit shirt comes in eBody, Legacy, Maitreya, and Lara X mesh body sizes, along with a HUD to apply the texture. It will be a default plain white when you first wear it, but that HUD will give you this classic design.

Sometimes we need something a little more dressy, and a little on the flirty side. For that type of gift, I direct you to our Munereia - MILA gift :) The bust is held on by the magic of SL, lol, and I'm loving that bare belly and diagonal hem. The gift includes sizes for Erika, Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Kupra, Legacy, Bombshell, Maitreya, Lara X, Petite X, Prima Busty, Reborn, Waifu, and Star mesh bodies. There's also a HUD enclosed of course, with 10 lovely patterns to choose from. 

Next we visit Arcane Spellcaster (famous for Bento animated clothing) and pick up their stunning Line outfit. We receive the top and skirt each in Legacy, Maitreya, Lara X, and Reborn sizing, as well as a HUD with tabs for each with 20 textures apiece for top, skirt, and straps. As usual I had a blast playing with the HUD :)

My final look of the night is our Belle Epoque - Kate - GIFT, definitely a case of last but not least! The cropped long sleeved shirt and skirt with playful tied front are each provided in sizes for Lara X, Petite X, Legacy, Perky, Reborn, and Waifu mesh bodies. The pale pastel pink is fun for any time of year. 

It was a hot day and a noisy evening, LOL, thanks to the loudest clap of thunder I've ever heard at about 5 pm. Within 10 minutes the power went out, but just briefly. I really thought something blew up for a split second there, and was genuinely surprised that the power didn't go out immediately. Chronic anxiety makes stuff like that feel even more startling, and it's a relief that the stormfront moved on soon after. More are headed my way over the next few days though. I hope you're all having a nice day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Group Gifts for TeleportHub.com:

Photo 1:

Outfit: SpicySecrets [SS] Odette Outfit $0L Group Gift

Photo 2:

Top: WAZZER WORKS [WAZ] Collared Rugby Shirt (Navy/White) $0L Group Gift

Photo 3:

Dress: Munereia - MILA $0L Group Gift

Photo 4:

Outfit: OUTFIT Line "Arcane Spellcaster" $0L Group Gift

Phoro 5:

Outfit: Belle Epoque - Kate - GIFT $0L Group Gift

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 4.0

Hair: TRUTH VIP Moment - Essential

Skin: .::WoW Skins::. .WS. ALMOND MEL

Ring: {Carter} Wedding Zoe (Marketplace)

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

Poses: Various Sets from [piXit] or Verocity

Designer News Treats

 Hiya everyone! Tonight's post is packed with variety, thanks to the Designer News group and the many brands who are a part of them. There are lots who offer gifts for the group's members, so just join for free if you aren't already in this group and head on over to each store to pick up the treats :) I am a huge fan of multi-designer groups for this reason, and the opportunity to get updates from tons of stores in one spot. The weekend just feels like a good reason to explore, ya know?

Our first stop of the evening is AVAgirl, where I headed upstairs and grabbed the flirty Mica outfit for Designer News. The blouse, string (thong), and tie are each provided in Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Kupra, Legacy, Lara X, and Reborn mesh body sizing. It's also got a HUD with 5 colors for each piece, and a pair of BOM stockings in sheer white with straps and bows on the top :) They really do add a special little something, and I do need to note that the blouse is sheer in every color but more so on the lower portion. That's why you can see the thong through it from the rear view. 

Arcane Spellcaster is well known across SL for their exclusive bento and mesh offerings. If you follow the arrows on the floor to the group gifts room, you will find this fun top in different colors for so many groups, a treasure trove! The Top Katyna bright Jeans is the Designer News version, bringing a splash of denim blue to this cropped halter with sheer collar and band. It has been designed to fit Legacy, Maitreya, Lara X, and Reborn mesh bodies. 

At this point I swapped to the Lara 5.3 original from my Lara X body, and changed into the charming BoA DeSiGN Floral Cardigan gift. It is one of several groups' goodies you can find here, a stunning deep navy with flowers in shades of pink and yellow. The top comes in Maitreya and Slink Hourglass sizes, and ties loosely in the front to produce a beautiful cascade of ruffles down the sides. It's fairly long in the back too, just so pretty! We can layer it over pants, skirts, leggings, bras, tank tops...there are plenty of possibilities out there.

If your weekend plans call for something sexy, I strongly suggest the GG20 Dress Bea *Salesita's Creations* gift :) This daring dress has a playful style with one side almost completely bared, and a diagonal hem from left waist down to just above the right ankle. It fits Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Kupra (Bimbo, Low, Original), Legacy, Maitreya, and Reborn mesh bodies. To claim it you will need to right click and pay $1L, but it will be automatically refunded while the gift is delivered to you.

My final look is from ART & FASHION, one of their many gifts for various groups :) THE DEVIL IS FEMALE - LONG DRESS is a sheer gown with an intriguing image on the front, and a nearly bare back for extra flirt factor. There are 5 fitmesh standard sizes, along with Freya, Isis, and Venus each in Natural, Pushup, and Perky versions, plus Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique sizing. That's a lot of potential! I love the deep purplish hue too, adds to the mysterious feeling.

It was a decent day here, with a very rainy Saturday ahead that will probably include some wicked thunderstorms. Eek! I'm ready to stay home, possibly in bed lol, just to relax and prepare for next week. I was looking for a gift for my cousin's baby, and there are too many adorable choices so it will take me all weekend to decide at this rate ;) The suggestion is clothing for summer, so I saw a few shorts sets and some onesie sets that have potential. Otherwise I plan on enjoying some Hello Kitty Island Adventures, and then therapy on Sunday. My allergies are still in high gear, so I am crossing my fingers that things calm down there too. I hope you all have a wonderful weekend ahead, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

Photo 1:

Outfit: AVAgirl - Mica $0L Designer News Group

Photo 2:

Top: *Arcane Spellcaster* Top Katyna bright Jeans $0L Designer News Group

Photo 3:

Top: BoA DeSiGN Floral Cardigan $0L Designer News Group

Photo 4:

Dress: GG20 Dress Bea *Salesita's Creations* $0L Designer News Group

Photo 5:

Dress: ART & FASHION - THE DEVIL IS FEMALE - LONG DRESS $0L Designer News Group

Pants Photos 2&3: Delizio - Jeans + Applier for Maitreya + Omega (shown in White) $0L Marketplace

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 4.0

Hair: TRUTH Collective - Audacious - Essential

Skin: .::WoW Skins::. .WS. Almond MEL

Ring: {Carter} Wedding Zoe (Marketplace)

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

Poses: Various Sets from [piXit] or Verocity

Shop And Hop Gets Tinseled

 Hiya everyone! Tonight we're hopping back to the Valentine Shop & Hop 2025, specifically the Tinseled region. It is beautifully decorated and filled with 20 displays from top designers, as are all 14 regions that make up this wonderful event :) We have until the 18th to complete our shopping and gift claiming here, so I hope this is just a reminder to finish up (or unpack your faves), and that you have already begun your exploration of this sizeable venue. As always I am grateful to FabFree and their team for their hard work on this spreadsheet that helps with landmarks, pictures, and tabs at the bottom to sort by region, store name, or type of gift.

My first look of the evening is the lovely DRESS Hope *Arcane Spellcaster* S. Valentine GIFT. It is crafted from pale pink satin and snowy white lace, and will fit Legacy, Maitreya, Lara X, and Reborn mesh bodies. It just gives me such romantic vibes, yet with the flirtatiousness of the very short skirt. 

Another gift you know I just couldn't wait to share with all of you is our amazing HARU - Renata Dress [PINK]. It is a very low cut minidress that zips all the way down the front, with bold seams down the front for a figure-hugging style. There are sizes for Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Lara X, Reborn, and Waifu mesh bodies included.

Two stores apparently had similar ideas for their gifts to us, and I'm so grateful for both! The top on the left is the Faida - Heather treat, an asymmetrically hemmed one-shoulder top that is gathered and tied on the right to lift it up. It is provided in Khara, Legacy, Maitreya, Lara X, Petite X, Prima Busty, Reborn, and Waifu mesh body sizing. The FashionNatic - Aracelli Female Top Valentine is the sexy corset style top on the right, with short cap sleeves and boning that has sheer red panels to add to the eye candy. This gift includes Legacy, Nerido, Maitreya, Petite, Reborn, Juicy, Juicy & Roll, and Rolls versions. 

I couldn't resist sharing the :.C!L.: <3 U to Pieces Middle B&W LgSleeve Tshirt WOMEN gift with a note that there is also a men's version at their display :) Love truly is a puzzle sometimes, so the image on the front is clever for that reason and the name being about loving someone to pieces. This cozy layered shirt fits Freya, Isis, Venus, Legacy, Maitreya, Lara X, and Reborn mesh bodies. At this point my avi really needed a drink, so I added our WERX: Vday Mojo Juice gift, which is happily poofing hearts in several colors around me. A few of the bubbles almost look like part of the shirt's design but they are from the tasty juice with its heart shaped crazy straw. The holding pose is built in, and I think my avi is feeling much more refreshed now.

My final look of the evening is a dreamy PJ set from GoodVibes, HER Valentine Vibes PJs which is one of two gifts you'll find there. Yes, the other is HIS, and lets you match your partner while snuggling :) The top and pants both come in sizes for Legacy, Maitreya, Lara X, Reborn, and Star mesh bodies. I'm so amused by the little smiley dude on the front with his peace symbols and warm beanie, with the little hearts around him making me think he has been sipping on some mojo juice from my previous image too.

It was a busy day here, and I went to the store to get such exciting things like toilet paper and trash bags, LOL, but at least I left the house ;) The farmers market posted on social media that they are cancelled this weekend again because of a 65% chance of snow that afternoon...it is a morning market, but the guy in charge is being lazy a jerk overly cautious. We'd already preordered things from a few of the vendors, so I have no idea how they will handle it. The last few times he did this, the snow either didn't arrive at all or got here the following day, and they have only been open 2 of the past 7 weeks. I feel so sorry for the small business owners who sell there and rely on that for income. They used to be indoors and that protected everyone from the weather quite well, so I am salty about their refusal to return inside as well. Tomorrow I'll be busy too, heading to my parents' for dinner :) I hope you're all having a beautiful day/evening, Happy Valentine's Day and many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Gifts from Shop & Hop - Tinseled Region:

Photo 1:

Dress: DRESS Hope *Arcane Spellcaster* S. Valentine GIFT $0L Shop&Hop Gift

Photo 2:

Dress: HARU - Renata Dress [PINK] $0L Shop&Hop Gift

Photo 3:

Top Left: Faida - Heather $0L Shop&Hop Gift

Top Right: FashionNatic - Aracelli Female Top Valentine $0L Shop&Hop Gift

Photo 4:

Top: :.C!L.: <3 U to Pieces Middle B&W LgSleeve Tshirt WOMEN $0L Shop&Hop Gift

Held: WERX: Vday Mojo Juice $0L Shop&Hop Gift

Photo 5:

Pajamas: GoodVibes HER Valentine Vibes PJs $0L Shop&Hop Gift

Pants Photos 3&4: Delizio - Jeans + Applier for Maitreya + Omega (shown in Black) $0L Marketplace

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 4.0

Hair: TRUTH Tangle - Redhead

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

Ring: {Carter} Wedding Zoe (Marketplace)

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

All Poses: Verocity  (Various Sets)

FaShIoNable and Free

 Hiya everyone! Tonight I almost named the post Oops I Did It Again, lol, because I am bringing you on a tour of several stores for a multi-designer group and its gifts. This time the group is the FaShIoNable group, which is currently free to join and you can find the gifts by looking for their logo which is a chic black and white image with a touch of red, a woman in an elegant hat. There are many stores who have gifts for this group as well as many others, so it's always worth checking to see which gifts are at each location and if you're already in any of the other groups too. I am very grateful for these groups, as the designers can post notices telling us about their new releases and any special sales, so they are very handy.

My first stop was anny's Fashion where I claimed this terrific [AF] Maeve Sexy Black Jumpsuit. The bodice has slits both front and back, and the built in belt draws attention to our curves in such a flattering way. The gift includes Freya, Isis, Venus, Legacy, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique mesh body sizes. Anyone else think the pattern on the top resembles one of those Magic Eye 3D images you're supposed to stare at until a shape appears? :)

*Arcane Spellcaster* has lots of color variations of this gift available for different groups, and ours is the dazzling Dress Arte Gold. The shiny gold foil fabric makes me think of an Oscar award, but this is more of a reward just for visiting while wearing the group tag :) It fits Altamura, Freya, Isis, Maitreya, Lara X, Petite X, and TMP mesh bodies. 

Next I visited TRS Designs, where the Lauryn Dress Pink is our charming gift. It's one of several treats for various groups including their own. Lauryn is included in sizes for Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Khara, Kupra, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Peach, Reborn, and Waifu mesh bodies. The sleek styling is so appealing, and we can dress things up or down however we choose with jewelry and footwear.

Butterflies are fantastic for spring, so of course I was delighted to find the Rosinha Lemon dress at MONOMANIA. Those blue beauties on our yellow polka-dotted dress are 3D, so they look like they've just landed and are ready to flutter around us :) The built in white belt matches the trim, dots, and hem ruffle so we look very pulled together, and the bare shouldered style made me smile too. Our gift includes standard mesh sizes as well as eBody, Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Ocacin, Hourglass, Physique, TMP, Tonic Curvy, and Tonic Fine mesh body sizing. The gift is on a wall with tons of other treats for various groups, so just camera way up until you see this dress and the FaShIoNable sign.

One more stop this evening, that would be the ever-generous V8 Underground to claim their **GOLDA SHEUVELRO BLACK URBAN STYLE COMPLET OUTFIT** gift. What a stunner! The top, skirt, and shoes are each provided in Freya, Legacy, and Maitreya sizing. I really appreciate the pattern with hues of pink and purple, black trim and black straps to match the wide belt and strappy heels. Their offerings usually do include footwear too, which makes it so much easier to get dressed when you don't have time (or just aren't in the mood) for overthinking your accessories. Since I change outfits several times a day for blog purposes, that takes away some of the fun that compiling a look can usually bring so I'm more than happy to leave it to a pro.

Whew, the anxiety! I am trying not to get worked up about having to leave the house in the morning and meet a brand new doctor and basically beg her to treat me better than my soon-to-be-former family doc, but as you can probably tell it is a struggle and a half. I have some videos like ASMR type stuff for anxiety that I can watch, and I am reminding myself that I am doing this for my health and how helpful it'll be in the long run. It's almost impressive in a twisted way, how much of a hold anxiety and fear can have on someone, how much raw power it has. My job is to take back that power and use it for healing :) Easier said than done, but I'm trying. Okay so I am taking off tomorrow evening from blogging because I won't have time in the morning to take the pics/notes, and will be taking extra meds to get to the appointment so will probably be sleeping it off. I am eager to see if this doctor has any helpful advice, and at the very least she can prescribe the things I've run out of lately. I hope you're all having a pleasant day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

Photo 1:

Bodysuit: anny's Fashion [AF] Maeve Sexy Black Jumpsuit $0L FaShIoNable Group Gift

Photo 2:

Dress: Dress Arte Gold *Arcane Spellcaster* $0L FaShIoNable Group Gift

Photo 3:

Dress: TRS Designs Lauryn Dress Pink $0L FaShIoNable Group Gift

Photo 4:

Dress: MONOMANIA - Rosinha Lemon $0L FaShIoNable Group Gift

Photo 5:

Outfit: V8 Underground **GOLDA SHEUVELRO BLACK URBAN STYLE COMPLET OUTFIT** $0L FaShIoNable Group Gift

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 3.1

Hair: TRUTH Levitate - Blonde

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

Ring: {Carter} Wedding Zoe (Marketplace)

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

All Poses: Verocity  (Various Sets)

Jubilant at Shop & Hop

 Hiya everyone! Tonight's visit to the Valentine Shop & Hop features gifts found in the Jubilant region, one of 14 with 280 wonderful designers offering special sales and presents for visitors. I had a lot of fun just exploring in a giant loop, over the course of 2 days, which I do in the wee hours of the morning when the crowds are smaller. We have until the 19th to enjoy this event, so be sure to grab your demos and window shop this week so you can have your final purchases and open all these terrific gifts before the event winds down. There are many Valentine themed items, but you can find plenty that aren't...so even if you are not in a romantic mood this year, it should still be worthwhile to explore here.

My first look this evening is the two gifts from Son!a-Edge combined. The gorgeous gown is Relia formal Dress and the headpiece is our Val Crown (Gift). The dress comes in Kupra Bimbo, Kupra Original, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, and Petite bodies, with a versatile HUD with gobs of options like 13 colors for the chain in the front, lighting to show off the sequins in the texture, ability to turn the sequins on or off, show or hide the strap in the back, brightness, glow, and more. The crown is adjustable and matches the dress beautifully, although you could wear it with plenty of other looks if you wish. 

Next I changed into the lovely *Arcane Spellcaster* Dress Dyana Valentine, an exclusive creation for this event's gift. There are sizes for Legacy and Maitreya mesh bodies offered, and the dress has a creative design with tube top and single long sleeve, exposed midriff and very short diagonal hemline. The soft yellow color is unexpected for a Valentine print of variously hued hearts, very pretty!

I noticed that ZFG has two different gifts for us, depending on our mood :) On the left I'm wearing their ANTI-CUPID FATPACK and the ANTI-CUPID FATPACK is on the right. The Anti version has a broken nail-studded heart that says "Love Sucks" on it, and large broken hearts in shadow on the t-shirt dress itself. The Cupid version has "Beautiful" written across the main heart in lovely script, and solid hearts dotted across it. Each has an unpacker HUD so you only have to open the size/s you wish, out of Kupra, Kups, Legacy, Maitreya, and Reborn options. The size button you choose is delivered with a HUD of 24 colors to select from, so I went with a couple of non-traditional picks for this time of year. Believe me, you'll see enough red and pink on here this month ;)

I also found a fantastic gift from Omnia, their Lucia Dress FatPack. It includes a HUD with 10 colors of the heart-adorned pattern, and sizes for Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, and Petite mesh bodies. I'd like to point out that the HUD is no copy, so it will not deliver from the package if it's attached to you. So please rez it out and open it the traditional way to make sure you get that color HUD :) Any time an unpacking HUD is no-copy, I add it then right click - edit - and click the contents tab to see if something inside is also no-copy, meaning it must be unpacked manually. The high-low hem and keyhole opening of the bodice are extra special touches, aren't they?

My final look this evening is the .Q. Premium -FATPACK- gift from QUEENZ. Its bra top and leggings are each provided in GenX Curvy, Kupra, Legacy, Maitreya, and Reborn sizing, with a HUD that lets us choose from 11 textures for each. There are solids and patterns among those choices, so I had some fun mixing and matching. The bottom band of the top and the waistband of the leggings have golden embossing of a Greek key pattern and a cameo in the middle that looks like a woman wearing a crown, so probably the QUEENZ logo. I also think of it as a reminder that we are all worthy of being treated like royalty. 

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

Credits:

All Gifts from Valentine Shop & Hop - Jubilant:

Photo 1:

Dress: Son!a-Edge Relia formal Dress $0L Shop&Hop Gift

Headpiece: Son!a-Edge Val Crown (Gift) $0L Shop&Hop Gift

Photo 2:

Dress: *Arcane Spellcaster* Dress Dyana Valentine $0L Shop&Hop Gift

Photo 3:

Dress Left: ZFG ANTI-CUPID FATPACK $0L Shop&Hop Gift

Dress Right: ZFG CUPID FATPACK $0L Shop&Hop Gift

Photo 4:

Dress: Omnia Lucia Dress, Gift FatPack $0L Shop&Hop Gift

Photo 5:

Outfit: QUEENZ .Q. Premium -FATPACK- $0L Shop&Hop Gift

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

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 3.1

Hair: TRUTH Poetry - Redhead

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

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

Body/Hands/Feet: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara

All Poses: Verocity  (Various Sets)

Shop and Hop Aurelian

 Hiya everyone! Tonight is another visit to the Holiday Shop & Hop event, this time exploring gifts found on the Aurelian region. There are 16 total regions to visit, and just a few days remaining to do so :) I promise they are worth the teleport, with lots of designers (20 per region) offering sales items and gifts for us to enjoy. Every time a Shop & Hop event is organized, it makes me a very happy magpie since I can find bargains and gifts for any mood to decorate my home and freshen up my wardrobe. My inventory is groaning from all the additions this month!

First I slipped into the Ashbourne & Burleigh Winter Flakes Hers Jumper, whose unpacker HUD has buttons for His, Hers, Dinkies, or all sizes. I unpacked the ladies' sizes, which include standard mesh sizes as well as eBody, Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Ocacin, Physique, and Tonic Fine mesh body sizes. The blue and white knit print is lovely, and the darker blue trim really brings it out nicely :) I am wearing the white pair of jeans from the Delizio marketplace freebie that I turn to quite often for blogging, a fatpack of hues in system/BOM layers and appliers for Maitreya and Omega.

Another generous gift can be found at the Gabrielle Hamelin display, their stunning {GH} Sequin Ruched Dress. It fits eBody Reborn, Freya, Isis, Legacy, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique mesh bodies, and includes a HUD with 2 sparkly textures which are both shown above. The single shoulder is tied with what reminds me of tinsel, and the material is designed to reflect the lighting wherever you are so this is a real attention-grabber!

Our gift from Arcane Spellcaster will certainly turn heads too, thanks to its animation. Their festive Dress Shry Christmas BENTO gift is a strapless mini with seasonal decorations on its pattern, in sizes for Kupra, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, and Petite mesh bodies. There is also a HUD included to turn the animation on or off, and that would be the back of the skirt flipping up as though caught in a swift breeze. It is really unique and something you will need to see in person to fully appreciate, so I say go and get yourself this fun free gift and enjoy :)

The very generous AlaFolie has 5 different gifts for us, and I am delighted to show off two of them side by side in this look. On the left is their MarieNoelle Gift, a sweater and skirt that each come in Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Hourglass, Physique, Tonic Curvy, Tonic Fine, Prima Petite, and Prima Busty body sizing. The prints are great for this time of year, aren't they? Now if you are craving a visit to a tropical locale in SL, you might want to wear the AlaFolie BETY gift when you do. The dress is provided in standard mesh sizes and versions for Maitreya, Hourglass, Physique, Tonic Curvy, and Tonic Fine bodies, with short jeans layered beneath in a system/BOM layer and an Omega applier. My suggestion is to find your favorite bra top in your inventory and wear that beneath, then slip off the dress at a beach/pool to leave the top and the shorts on for sun or swim.

My final look this evening is two more of AlaFolie's generous gifts, similarly designed strapless pencil dresses. On the left I'm wearing their CITRON VERT Dress, a mouthwatering array of lemons and limes in standard mesh sizes as well as Maitreya, Hourglass, Physique, Tonic Curvy, and Tonic Fine bodies. The beauty on the right is the AlaFolie VALERY gift, provided in eBody Classic, eBody Curvy, Freya Perky, Hourglass, Legacy Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Prima Perky, and Prima Petite mesh body sizes. The knit texture reminds me of a Christmas sweater, yet the white dots almost resemble hearts which made me think Valentine's Day. As always, where it whenever and however makes you happy :)

Time has really been slipping away from me tonight, so I'll wrap this up with a wish for a beautiful day/evening to all of you, and many magical magpie hugs for everyone!!

Credits:

All Gifts from Holiday Shop & Hop - Aurelian Region:

Photo 1:

Top: Ashbourne & Burleigh Winter Flakes Hers Jumper $0L Shop & Hop Gift

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

Photo 2:

Dress: Gabrielle Hamelin {GH} Sequin Ruched Dress $0L Shop & Hop Gift

Photo 3:

Dress: *Arcane Spellcaster* Dress Shry Christmas BENTO $0L Shop & Hop Gift

Photo 4:

Outfit Left: AlaFolie - MarieNoelle Gift $0L Shop & Hop Gift

Outfit Right: AlaFolie BETY $0L Shop & Hop Gift

Photo 5:

Dress Left: AlaFolie CITRON VERT Dress $0L Shop & Hop Gift

Dress Right: AlaFolie VALERY $0L Shop & Hop Gift

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

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 3.1

Hair: TRUTH VIP Merry - Essential

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

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

Body/Hands/Feet: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara

All Poses: Verocity  (Various Sets)

TeleportHub Group Treats

 Hiya everyone! Tonight I scouted around SL for some TeleportHub group gifts, and I was certainly pleased with my findings! Naturally that means I get to share them with all of you, and maybe you will find something special to wear this weekend among them. The TeleportHub group is $10L to join, a measure usually employed to keep out spammers when it is such a small fee. I've been a member for several years and have claimed countless generous gifts in that time from many amazing designers, most of which you can find inside a special frame that has the TeleportHub.com website printed on it and buttons to join the group or visit said site. Even if you don't have plans this weekend, you deserve to treat yourself to something new and very affordable :)

*It's Gau* has gifts for several different groups available, including this fanciful Lavinia Set for TeleportHub members. The dress is a very feminine confection of frills and bows in pink and white, and is provided in sizes for Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique mesh bodies. The strappy heels with matching floral pattern will fit Maitreya and Slink High feet, to coordinate with the dress sizes. I was wondering why this made me think of a birthday celebration until I realized it simply must be the bold bow :) 

Next I visited Arcane Spellcaster, where I found their lovely Venus Dress as the TeleportHub group gift. This strapless mini has a tiny ruffle at the bodice and lower hem, and is tied at both hips to raise the hemline just a bit more. The gift includes Kupra, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, and Petite mesh body sizing, plus a 20 color HUD so you can choose the color that best suits your preferences or mood.

Another sexy gift is the *AS* DENISE dress from Anne Couture. This skintight beauty fits Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, and TMP mesh bodies, and includes a HUD with 10 colors to choose from. The shine is fantastic, and the sheer panels on the sides really ramp up the sex appeal. I am also a big fan of crossed straps like this, one of the main reasons I prefer wearing updo hair styles to show them off.

Maybe your weekend plans are more casual, well then look no further than [>Ma'De<] and their Marielle outfit! This fun group gift is an unbuttoned top and flare leg pants each in sizing for Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique mesh bodies. Since they match so perfectly it almost looks like a jumpsuit, and that navel-baring style is a sizzling detail. 

For my final look of the evening, we head to Tastic and pick up their gorgeous Unicorn Fur Hoodie. The wash of rainbow coloring really brings pizzazz to this short sleeved top with hood and front pockets, which was juuuust long enough for me to get away without wearing any pants for the photo ;) Don't worry, I will add some to go out in public. There are lots of sizes included: Freya, Isis, Kupra (Bimbo, Low, Original), Legacy, Maitreya, Hourglass, Physique, and Reborn mesh bodies. The unicorn simply makes me smile, so it had to be shared.

It was a rough day, as I did something to my back and it hurts to move any part of my upper body. It interfered with my sleep, and made the few blocks ride to my parents' house rather unpleasant. Every little bump (the roads here are terrible) was torture, so I am staying home from the farmers market tomorrow morning. Playing it safe is the wise option even if it is disappointing, but quite a few of the vendors are not able to be there so I am not missing as much as usual. I hope you all have a terrific weekend ahead, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

Photo 1:

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

Photo 2:

Dress: *Arcane Spellcaster* Dress Venus $0L TeleportHub Group Gift

Photo 3:

Dress: Anne Couture *AS* DENISE $0L TeleportHub Group Gift

Photo 4:

Outfit: [>Ma'De<] Marielle $0L TeleportHub Group Gift

Photo 5:

Top: Tastic-Unicorn Fur Hoodie $0L TeleportHub Group Gift

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 3.1

Hair: TRUTH Labyrinth - Blonde

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

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

Body/Hands/Feet: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara

All Poses: Verocity  (Various Sets)

TeleportHub Treats

Hiya everyone! Tonight I wanted to explore a set of group gifts that I had not shared in a while, so I came up with the TeleportHub.com group. There is a modest $10L fee to join their group, probably to keep out spammers and keep the group safe. I am a longtime member and enjoy the information provided on their website as well, details of events and special sales in addition to these generous gifts. I was able to find a nice variety, ranging from casual to more formal, and let's not forget flirty because I do enjoy a dash of that too ;)

First I discovered the Shana Fashion gift called White Cocktail Dress. It includes Hourglass, Legacy, and Maitreya sizing, and you will find it with many other group's gifts up one flight of stairs in the store. The handkerchief hemline is a very short one, with such pretty lace inserts, and the top has the palest hint of mint green that shows up in the skirt's trim too. 

Next we have a striking top from Pink Cream Pie, their !PCP :: Olivia Shirt [Holo Special]. The bare shoulders and cropped midriff are very flattering, and the holographic effect is sure to turn heads. The gift includes sizes for Freya, Legacy, and Maitreya bodies, and is located upstairs in their store (please follow the red arrow from your map from clicking the link in credits) with the TeleportHub.com sign and frame. 

I did mention casual looks too, and in that spirit this incredibly comfy looking outfit is the ASO! Relax Wear gift. The shirt and sweatpants are each provided in Freya, Isis, Venus, Legacy, Maitreya, Hourglass, Physique sizing. I am very fond of both shades of pink, and the shirt is slightly longer in the back which is a fun detail. 

I also made reference to more formal looks, and I do believe the gift from *Arcane Spellcaster* fits that bill beautifully :) Their Morgana Dress has been designed for the Maitreya mesh body, and comes with a color HUD offering 20 choices for the dress as well as 2 (gold or silver, both seen above) for the straps/trim. One thing about this dress that really appeals to me is the way it covers all vital areas but still reveals flashes of skin, so you can feel sexy without feeling overly exposed. I followed the red arrow from my map to find this treat, then noticed a store teleporter so if you see one of those, it is in the group gifts area.

My final look of the evening is a wrap dress with vibrant foliage against a dark background that brings out the beautiful blossoms even more. This is the Belle Epoque { Bahia } gift, and it fits the Maitreya body perfectly. I love how the wrapped skirt looks to have caught a breeze and is flapping slightly open to reveal a flash of thigh, just as alluring as the deep V neckline. 

There is not much I can say about a bland Monday at home, so I will simply wrap this post up with best wishes for a peaceful day/evening and many magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:
All Group Gifts for TeleportHub.com:

Photo 1:
Dress: Shana Fashion - White Cocktail Dress $0L TeleportHub Group Gift

Photo 2:
Top: Pink Cream Pie !PCP :: Olivia Shirt [Holo Special] $0L TeleportHub Group Gift
Pants: Delizio - Jeans + Applier for Maitreya + Omega (shown in White) $0L Marketplace

Photo 3:
Outfit: ASO! Relax Wear $0L TeleportHub Group Gift

Photo 4:
Dress: *Arcane Spellcaster* Dress Morgana $0L TeleportHub Group Gift

Photo 5:
Dress: Belle Epoque { Bahia } GG $0L TeleportHub Group Gift

Head: GENUS Project - Genus Head - Classic Face W001 - Mocap 
Hair: TRUTH HAIR Labyrinth - Redhead 

Skin: 7 Deadly s[K]ins - PETRA cotton candy (system layer for BOM)

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

Body: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara

All Poses: Verocity (various sets)