Paparazzi Goodies

Hiya everyone! Tonight's post will have you looking for cameras, which appear on the Paparazzi group sign which is nearby each of the gifts I'm sharing. This is a wonderful multi-designer group, currently free to join, and brings together lots of brands with notices about their new releases, special sales, and more. They can also offer a gift for the group if they wish, and that's what you will be seeing in this post :) You might want to take pictures too, just not skulking in the bushes like the RL paps ;) I do have a Lady Gaga earworm as a result of course, but just about every song I think about gets stuck in my head eventually so that will change many times before I wrap things up.

First up, we see the lovely Ozana Set by BlackbirdLace. This gift includes the top and skirt, each in sizes for Freya, Isis, Hourglass, Hourglass Petite, Kupra, Legacy, Perky, and Maitreya mesh bodies. The monochromatic print of the top has an elegant feeling with edgy twist, and the belted skirt is a breezy choice for any time of year.

Fatal Fashion has a fun and casual treat for us called ::FF:: Top & Pants Melliny. The knotted t-shirt says SEXY on the front in graffiti style lettering, and the jeans have a snug fit with lots of bright golden zipper detailing. These pieces will both fit Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Lara X, Petite X, Reborn, and Waifu bodies. I think the warm color of the shirt feels autumnal, and I always look for new casual sets to wear when the weather cools off. 

This flirtatious look is our DM ~ Alissia Set Gift from DM Design. The top and panties are separates in sizing for Freya, Isis, Venus, Legacy, Classic, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Hourglass, and Physique mesh bodies. I do appreciate the fun animal print for a wild weekend, and the sheer striped ruffles are a wonderful touch!

Next I've changed into the eye-catching {Le'La} Leo Bodysuit Set Gift. That sapphire blue color is gorgeous, isn't it? The bodysuit and garters are each provided in Erika, Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Kupra, Legacy, Nerido, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Reborn, and Juicy mesh body sizes. I love the silver chains attached and draping in the front and both sides. Please remember that I'm wearing nipple covers, so the sheer sections of the bust might be a bit more revealing than my image might show. 

For my final look of the night I've added a stunning gift from LUMINESSE jewelry. Their LUM-Abundant Love Aqua Pendant reminds me of peacock feathers somehow (and yes, that is a good thing) with amethysts dotting the aqua hearts so beautifully. The necklace is adjustable and has a resize script built in, so just give it a click to change the size and right click - edit to move the positioning. I nudged it down and rotated it a little but kept the size the same for this photo, and I think it suits my shape well :) There are so many styles of shirt or dress that we can wear this necklace with, I'm excited to add it to my virtual jewelry box.

Yesterday was a busy but decent day, and my appointment went smoothly so all is well. The extra stops after were annoying but necessary, which is a huge part of adulting lately anyway ;) I could really tell how bad my vision is getting from the cataracts while in the car (as a passenger only) yesterday and today, so I really do need to get all that moving along. I hope you all have a terrific weekend ahead, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

Photo 1:

Outfit: Ozana Set by BlackbirdLace $0L Paparazzi Group

Photo 2:

Outfit: Fatal Fashion ::FF:: Top & Pants Melliny $0L Paparazzi Group

Photo 3:

Outfit: DM ~ Alissia Set Gift $0L Paparazzi Group

Photo 4:

Lingerie: {Le'La} Leo Bodysuit Set Gift $0L Paparazzi Group

Photo 5:

Necklace: LUMINESSE LUM-Abundant Love Aqua Pendant $0L Paparazzi Group

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 4.0

Hair: TRUTH Collective Clarity - Essential

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

Ring: {Carter} Wedding Zoe (Marketplace)

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

Poses: Various Sets from [piXit] or Verocity

Gifts for Mesh Body Friends

 Hiya everyone! Tonight's post is loaded with generous group gifts from various designers, all for the Mesh Body Friends group. That is currently free to join, and there are so many helpful group notices to tell us about sales, new releases, and more :) I love this type of multi-designer group since you get so much info in one spot, and there are usually plenty of treats for everyone who wears the group tag to the stores. I thought it would be a fun way to start the weekend, and hope you feel the same.

We start with a pop of vibrant color, thanks to our SYLVIA SET by BA Store. This gift from Black Angel has a separate top and skirt that blend seamlessly together, each in sizing for Belleza Classic, Belleza Curvy, Erika, Erika Bubble Boobs, Kupra, Kups, Legacy, Nerido, Perky, Maitreya, Reborn, and Juicy mesh bodies. The low neckline and bare shoulders seem like they will draw attention to any necklace you decide to add, just as it flatters the cleavage too :)

I'm also inviting you to walk across the courtyard to the neighboring store, where you can find another gift called Airlia Dress by Blackbird Lace. It has a subtle open weave texture, which can be your choice of 12 different colors by using the enclosed HUD. I barely even have a favorite because they're all so pretty :) There are Erika, Kupra, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, and Reborn mesh body sizes provided.

Do you need (another) hot Little Black Dress for the weekend? Apparently the next store I visited decided I need one, thanks to the .::PiNK CHERRY::. "Carol" Outfit - Black GG. There are gold and silver trimmed versions (G and S added to the name) in the folder, each of which come in sizes for Freya, Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Kupra, Legacy, Maitreya, Reborn, and Slink Hourglass mesh bodies. The top is wonderfully constructed with cutouts and straps that cross along the back. 

The Nala Design - Randa Dress {Pink 2} gift is a real head-turner, making me think both flirty and springy. It's simply gorgeous with that pastel pink color decorated with white daisies, and the design baring one shoulder/arm, the other midriff side, and considerable thigh :) We receive this beauty in sizing for Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Legacy, Bombshell, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Lara X, Petite X, Reborn, Waifu, and Star mesh bodies.

My final look of the evening comes from V8 Underground, who are known for both their generosity to these groups and for their habit of providing footwear and sometimes even accessories with their outfits :) The **NICOLE FISCE URBAN STYLE COMPLET OUTFIT** is playfully casual, hopefully well suited for some of your plans this weekend. The top, skirt, and sandals will all fit Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, and Reborn mesh bodies with ease. I like the dark denim of the miniskirt and the way it matches the chunky heeled shoes! Naturally I can't resist the cinched top with nearly detached looking sleeves. It's easy to look well put together in a jiffy with a thoughtful gifts like this :)

It's genuinely fascinating to me to reflect and see how my perceptions have shifted over time with my anxiety battles. Right now I am very excited to go to the farmers market in the morning, with some underlying anxiety of 'oh no, I have to be in the car, and deal with people' just under the surface. Several months ago, the fears would be #1 and the excitement would be the barely noticeable impetus making me still want to try. This doesn't mean I am fixed or cured, as I don't think either term is possible for anxiety, but it shows improvement and a healthier outlook that I am grateful for :) The main reason I am so open on here about this stuff is that anyone who reads this could be dealing with something similar, or know someone else who is, and my honesty might encourage others. If that's you, I see you, I care, and I know you can find inner strength too :) It will be a rainy weekend here, starting less than an hour after the market opens, so guess who has to get there early to stay dry? I hope you all have a fantastic weekend ahead, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

Photo 1:

Outfit: Black Angel SYLVIA SET by BA Store $0L MBF Group Gift

Photo 2:

Dress: Airlia Dress by Blackbird Lace $0L MBF Group Gift

Photo 3:

Dress: .::PiNK CHERRY::. "Carol" Outfit - Black GG $0L MBF Group Gift

Photo 4:

Dress: Nala Design - Randa Dress {Pink 2} $0L MBF Group Gift

Photo 5:

Outfit: V8 Underground **NICOLE FISCE URBAN STYLE COMPLET OUTFIT** $0L MBF Group Gift

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 4.0

Hair: TRUTH Collective / Divine - Essential

Skin: .::WoW Skins::. .WS. ALMOND MEL

Ring: {Carter} Wedding Zoe (Marketplace)

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

Poses: Various Sets from [piXit] or Verocity

Inside Your Inventory

 Hiya everyone! Tonight I'm sharing gifts for the Inside Your Inventory group, which has a small $10L fee to join. This keeps the group safe from scammers and spammers, so I don't mind it in the least :) There are lots of participating designers who send notices to tell us about their latest releases and sales, plus they can offer a group gift in their store if they wish. Those are what we'll be taking a look at here, at least a small sampling of them that I found earlier. Always fun to explore and see what's new, at stores I'm familiar with or sometimes a first introduction.

The [Enchantress] Andi Dress Gift is such a playful treat, with notched miniskirt and wide open top that has a tie draped down into the cleavage. It is all one piece, in sizes for Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Kupra, Legacy, Bombshell, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Lara X, Petite X, Peach, Reborn, and Waifu mesh bodies. THe included HUD offers 2 colors for the top, both shown, and 3 for the skirt & tie which are both above plus black in the same damask pattern. 

We also have a duo of goodies waiting at BlondeQueen, called BQ::Shyanne Jumpsuit:: Black & Gray. These flirty jumpsuits are created with a bra top and high waisted pants that hook to the bra in the front, leaving much of the back and sides bare. The gray is labeled anthracite, which I vaguely recognize as coal (found in a different region of my state) so it suits the deep charcoal color wonderfully :) Both colors are provided in Freya, Legacy, Maitreya, Lara X, and Reborn mesh body sizes. I really like the subtle plaid print, adding an extra touch of elegance. 

I also dropped by Mu-Shi Doll and found their lovely MD "Peggy" Outfit - Red GG as our gift for this group. Isn't it stunning? The sleek satin tank top has a lace back, and full length gown is daringly open on one side with 2 versions, one with silver chains and the other golden ones. Each piece fits Legacy, Perky, Lara X, Reborn, and Waifu mesh bodies. The shade of red has a softness to it, not lightened to pink but more of a pretty salmon hue.

I've mentioned here plenty of times how much I enjoy denim, which I attribute to growing up in the 80s :) So the **SOFIA VERGA URBAN STYLE COMPLET OUTFIT** gift from V8 Underground makes me both delighted and sentimental. The jumpsuit and coordinated sandals are each provided in sizing for Legacy, Maitreya, and Reborn mesh bodies, so I changed over from my Maitreya Lara X into the 5.3 body for the remainder. It's intriguing that I wound up with two jumpsuit gifts for this post, but with really different styles :)

My final look this evening reminds me of the movie 13 Going On 30, even if it's not the same colors as the outfit where she does the Thriller dance. The style is certainly similar :) This is our Kamila Gift by Blackbird Lace, and it includes both the dress and strappy heels you see above. Each come in Kupra, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Reborn, and Juicy mesh body sizes. The purple of the shoes is just one of the gorgeous hues you can find in the dress, interestingly reminiscent of eye shadow palettes I would have worn in the 80s with that denim jumpsuit earlier ;) At least I have a sense of humor about it and realize that I was following what was in fashion at the time. 

The past several haircuts I've had or heard about had one thing in common - they all wound up shorter than requested. Why is that a thing lately? To be fair, I really like my haircut overall, but I had said about 3 inches and she wound up taking closer to 6 inches off. It's a little past my shoulders, but was touching my bra strap in the back before the cut. My natural curls/waves are bouncy though, and I won't need to go back for quite a while. More layers are helping the texture, and I am trying a smoothing cream to try to control the frizz. I have a fairly quiet weekend ahead, but I've got things to do around the house so that is not the worst thing :) I hope you all enjoy your weekends, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Group Gifts for Inside Your Inventory:

Photo 1:

Dress: [Enchantress] Andi Dress Gift $0L Group Gift

Photo 2:

Jumpsuit: BlondeQueen BQ::Shyanne Jumpsuit:: Black & Gray $0L Group Gift

Photo 3:

Outfit: Mu-Shi Doll MD "Peggy" Outfit - Red GG $0L Group Gift

Photo 4:

Outfit: V8 Underground **SOFIA VERGA URBAN STYLE COMPLET OUTFIT** $0L Group Gift

Photo 5:

Outfit: Kamila Gift by Blackbird Lace $0L Group Gift

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 X & Lara 5.3

Poses: Various Sets from [piXit] or Verocity

Third Life Group

 Hiya everyone! Tonight I realized it had been quite a while since I'd shared any gifts for the Third Life group, and it's only $10L to join so it just felt like a good idea to remind people about it :) The group notices are plentiful, so be sure to read through and see what new releases and special offers you can find out about. I've been a member for ages now, and have appreciated that fact more times than I can even count.

My first stop was Grumble, partly because I'd tried to visit a few times recently and the store/region was inaccessible. I was concerned and really wanted to make sure everything was okay, and it sure seems to be :) Their Be my Fantasy dress-skulls gift for Third Life is a stunning and flirty minidress, with asymmetrical hem and neckline. The vibrant colors in the pattern really pop against the black background, something I do associate with this brand. There are sizes for Erika, Gen X Classic, Legacy, Bombshell, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Lara X, Petite X, Reborn, Waifu, and Star mesh body sizes provided.

The ABBY SET by BA Store GIFT is found at Black Angel, with all their other generous groups' gifts. The picture on the wall does not match, so you'll want to look for the Third Life group sign and click below it. As we head towards warmer weather (I hope!) we'll find even more use soon for the bikini top and panties you see here :) Each will fit Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Kupra, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, and Reborn mesh bodies. I adore the color and the shine of the material!

Across the shopping area is Blackbird Lace, where you can pick up their Denisa Dress gift. It is a real showstopper with that sheer golden fabric, decorated with flowers and trimmed in solid gold. I must note that the white flower on the crotch is something I had to add in Photoshop after the fact, and not actually on the dress at all :) I hadn't realized while taking the picture that it was that sheer, lol, but of course I'd noticed that bum cleavage in the rear ;) Open this gift and you will find standard mesh sizes as well as Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, Physique, and TMP mesh body sizing. 

This fantastic gift is the Nala Design - Coren Outfit. Its gorgeous ruffled halter top, tight miniskirt, and strappy sandals are all included in Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique sizes, with a HUD that offers 9 colors apiece for the top, skirt, strings, and shoes. I love the ability to mix and match, so you know this is right up my alley.

For my final look tonight, I changed into the ZINDA 3pc Outfit White by COVETED! since I think it's a sweetly sexy way to wrap up the post. The crossed halter top, lace-edged miniskirt are each provided in sizes for Legacy, Bombshell, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Lara X, Petite X, and Reborn mesh bodies, with matching sandals designed for Legacy, Maitreya, Lara X, and Reborn feet. The bust has little cutouts and a pink design, so most of what you're seeing there is not me, LOL, but you might want to wear pasties beneath if the openings are a concern. I don't say that to shame anyone who doesn't care about wearing pasties, but I did want to mention it in case you would otherwise wear it to a G-rated destination. We all know that SL fashion leans towards the revealing side :)

I feel like I'm trying to do entirely too many things at once, which is fairly typical lately. Dinner with my parents was nice, and I am eager for the farmers market tomorrow morning where I'll probably also see them. I keep thinking I have something Sunday that is actually Monday, and I'm still amazed that March is almost here ;) Time sure does fly lately. The new month means hunts, events, and all sorts of SL excitement, so that is a positive thing. I'm pretty sure there is a round of the Twisted hunt in March for example. I hope you all have a terrific weekend ahead, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

Photo 1:

Dress: Grumble-Be my Fantasy dress-skulls $0L Third Life Gift

Photo 2:

Outfit: Black Angel ABBY SET by BA Store GIFT $0L Third Life Gift

Photo 3:

Dress: Denisa Dress by Blackbird Lace Gift $0L Third Life Gift

Photo 4:

Outfit: Nala Design - Coren Outfit $0L Third Life Gift

Photo 5:

Outfit: ZINDA 3pc Outfit White by COVETED! $0L Third Life Gift

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 4.0

Hair: Magika - Millie

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

Ring: {Carter} Wedding Zoe (Marketplace)

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

Poses: Various Sets from [piXit] or Verocity

SL Frees and Offers

 Hiya everyone! Tonight I found some wonderful group gifts for the SLFO or SL Frees & Offers group, which is free to join. This is a multi-designer group, so we are visiting several of their participating designers who are generously offering gifts for the group members. I appreciate being able to get updates from all those stores at once, about their new releases and any sales they might be offering :) You never know where you'll see their cheery red and white sign, so do keep an eye out in your travels.

Our first look is the Petra Dress by BlackBirdLace. It has a sheer lacy bodice that made me break out the photoshop "modesty flowers" as I call them, just a little covering to keep the blog like PG13 or so ;) The rest of the dress is an equally vivid purple color with green flowers for added fun, just like that side slit. This gorgeous gift is provided in Kupra, Legacy, Nerido, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Reborn, Juicy, and Mounds mesh body sizes. 

This lovely and versatile strapless mini is our Belle Epoque - Serena - GG. It has a low neckline and playful zipper in the rear, just right for all 12 of the pretty floral patterns we get to choose from via HUD. There are sizes for Lara X, Petite X, Legacy, Perky, Reborn, and Waifu mesh bodies. The textures may lean towards spring, but if you're indoors or in a region that is not snowy, you'll be perfectly cozy.

Flirt alert! This sexy Madelynn Bodysuit Violet from TRS Designs has side cutouts and a sassy ruffle around the hips, and it was love at first sight as I think you can tell :) Claim this gift and you'll receive sizing for Lara X, Legacy, Bombshell, Reborn, and Waifu bodies. I didn't intentionally look for shades of purple to wear tonight, but I'm also not mad that it worked out that way.

[ZEX] also has a fantastic gift for SLFO, called Pop Fluffy Sweater & Skirt * Baby pink. It just looks so soft and snuggly, and these pieces can work really well as separates too. The sweater and skirt are both included in Legacy, Perky, Lara X, Petite X, Reborn, and Waifu sizes, with the white pleated skirt bringing out the white hearts on the sweater so nicely. 

That skirt also came in handy for my final look, to show you our Yalin Fashion LU Tanktop gift. The cropped top has an eye-catching notch in the neckline, so it dips down just enough for an extra cleavage peek. There is a classic M size as well as Freya, Isis, Venus, Legacy, Maitreya, Ocacin, Hourglass, Physique, Tonic Curvy, Tonic Fine, and Voluptuous mesh body sizing included, along with a HUD offering 6 colors. I really do like how it looks with this skirt, but will happily pair it with shorts, jeans, or even other types of skirts in the future when the mood strikes.

Whew, leave it to me to get all worked up and worried about an anxiety support group meeting, LOL! While I did do and feel a bit silly now, it went quite well and I am feeling deeply relieved. The moderator (psychiatrist) didn't say much as far as guidelines other than not wanting to stifle us but that she will help us pivot away if anyone looks upset, and to speak up if something said bothers us. That new person who caused the fuss last time wasn't even there, so no idea if it'll even become a problem again in the future. There were 3 other new members, and we've always got someone with questions or an issue to discuss. It'll be way too cold (10 degrees F) to go out tomorrow, but I'm going to try to go somewhere nearby on Wednesday since I am slacking on the outings this winter. Saturday is going to be bitter cold and possibly snowy again, so the farmers market might be canceled yet again, sigh, which is an important outing for me so I do miss it. We'll see what happens this week :) I hope you're all having a cozy day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

Photo 1:

Dress: Petra Dress by BlackBirdLace $0L SLFO Group Gift

Photo 2:

Dress: Belle Epoque - Serena - GG $0L SLFO Group Gift

Photo 3:

Bodysuit: TRS Designs Madelynn Bodysuit Violet $0L SLFO Group Gift

Photo 4:

Outfit: [ZEX] Pop Fluffy Sweater & Skirt * Baby pink $0L SLFO Group Gift

Photo 5:

Top: Yalin Fashion LU Tanktop $0L SLFO Group Gift

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 4.0

Hair: TRUTH VIP Cupcake - Essential

Skin: .::WoW Skins::. .WS. ALMOND Nelly

Ring: {Carter} Wedding Zoe (Marketplace)

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

Poses: Various Sets from [piXit] or Verocity

MLM Free Offers Gifts

 Hiya everyone! Tonight's post is filled with gifts for the MLM Free & Offers group, which has a very low $5L fee to join but is worth it for all the helpful info and of course these gifts :) The designers never fail to impress me, and the group notices are packed with news about sales, special events, and sometimes even limited time offers. I had a great time visiting the participants and finding their gifts for us :)

The Ahlure - Kristen group gift is definitely ready for summer! This sexy bodysuit and skirt pairing will fit Freya, Kupra, Bimbo, Legacy, Maitreya, Hourglass, Physique, and Reborn mesh bodies. The skirt bottom is pretty handy, considering the rear view shows you that there are just two slender straps making up the bottom ;) There is a HUD included for each piece, with 8 colors and a tint wheel, but the bottom (skirt) HUD has a second tab with the same 8 hues in sheer versions like I did on the right above.

Next I shimmied into the Naya Set by BlackbirdLace GIFT. Our top and skirt are each provided in sizing for Erika, Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Kupra, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Lara X, Petite X, Reborn, and Waifu mesh bodies. The HUD lets us select from an impressive 30 colors apiece for the top, sleeves, and skirt, so we can mix and match to create the look that suits us.

Stopping by Brunsen Couture was a treat as usual, especially with their Tara Sexy Dress [2] gift waiting for us among many other generous groups' gifts. This vibrant red sequined strapless tube dress is perfect for standing out in a crowd, particularly when little black dresses are so common in SL. There are sizes for Erika, Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Kupra, Legacy, Bombshell, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Lara X, Petite X, Reborn, and Waifu mesh bodies included. 

I also visited next door for the [Diesel Deluxe] Melani Outfit Top + Skirt 4 gift, one advantage to stores having good neighbors ;) This lovely set is actually linked to wear as one piece, in Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Kupra, Legacy, Bombshell, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Lara X, Petite X, Reborn, and Waifu mesh body sizes. The camo print is certainly not going to make you blend in, LOL, and the white bows really pop against it. 

My final look of the evening is our .::PC::. "Yumiko" Dress - White GG gift from PiNK CHERRY. It's a real showstopper with those crossed straps in the front, bare back, and your choice of silver or gold studs all over. The different versions are labeled G and S (gold and silver's initials) and each come in Lara X, Legacy, Perky, Reborn, and Waifu mesh body sizes. At this point I'd been wearing Lara 5.3 for the first four photos, but easily changed to Lara X to wear this beauty :) I've got an outfit saved with each body, so I remove one and its HUD from the outfit folder, then add those two items from the other folder. Easy and very handy to do, since I often find that some brands only support one or the other and I might have a mix of those to share on any given evening.

I find myself still pondering a totally bizarre dream I had, not in a bad way but just amused by the things my brain comes up with sometimes. It involved people I haven't seen in at least 35 years, so I have no idea why my brain decided to pull them out of the deepest recesses of my memory. It was a bit sad too, since we were looking at old pictures and reminiscing about a classmate who passed away several years ago. Otherwise my day was decent, and my outing got changed to a couple of local stops to pick up food and beverages. My next one will be Thursday, a further car trip to Whole Foods probably. That means I get to find healthy snacks and who knows what else will catch my eye :) I hope you're all having a nice day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

Photo 1:

Outfit: Ahlure - Kristen $0L MLM Group Gift

Photo 2:

Outfit: Naya Set by BlackbirdLace GIFT $0L MLM Group Gift

Photo 3:

Dress: Brunsen! Tara Sexy Dress [2] $0L MLM Group Gift

Photo 4:

Outfit: [Diesel Deluxe] Melani Outfit Top + Skirt 4 $0L MLM Group Gift

Photo 5:

Dress: PiNK CHERRY .::PC::. "Yumiko" Dress - White GG $0L MLM Group Gift

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 4.0

Hair: TRUTH Flutter - Redhead

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

Doves Dream Gifts

 Hiya everyone! Tonight we are heading to Doves Dream, an event in honor of Palomma Casanova (of The Free Dove) that started yesterday on her RL birthday. The location is the same region as Palomma Plaza but up higher, and is gorgeously decorated with a very heavenly, ethereal motif that looks amazing :) We can browse a wide range of sales offers from over 80 designers, and if you are in the Palomma Plaza group (free to join) and have your Doves Angel tag active, there are dozens of generous gifts for you to enjoy. Some of these gifts are in boxes similar to the Palomma Plaza ones, with the black and gold logo of that location, so be sure to click any of those you see as well as any color or style of gift box. Fun fact, you may notice a lot of sunflowers here as decor and on sales items; they were her favorite flower and she'd even created a stunning garden in SL as a memorial to her sister. I'm so grateful to Shelby Monitor for keeping Dove's spirit with us in SL through the plaza, this event, and so much more.

For my first look of the evening, I am feeling flirty in our [FAME] BodySuit - Aneli / Gift. The pink and black colors are a favorite combo of mine, and I love the way it's split so one side has spots and the other is solid pink with pawprints and a smiling kitty on the front. There are sizes for Lara X, Legacy, Prima Busty, and Reborn mesh bodies included in this thoughtful gift.

Another treat I'm eager to show you is this {Le'La} Sunshine Dress Set ~ Exclusive Gift. It starts with the strapless belted dress in Erika, Kupra, Legacy, Bombshell, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Lara X, Petite X, Reborn, and Waifu sizing, while the choker has a similar size set of Erika, Kupra, Legacy, Maitreya, Lara X, and Reborn mesh bodies. Add the earrings if you wish, and your outfit is complete :) There is also a HUD provided, so we can select from 20 solid colors and 20 patterns each for the dress, dress ruffle, belt, and choker, plus 20 colors for the sunflowers. So we can tint the flowers of the earrings, choker, and belt all at once to coordinate everything beautifully. I feel like the red on the right makes them similar to poppies, which also have a symbolism of remembrance.

My first reaction when trying on our Delicatt Couture - Hennia Dress with Gloves was a loud WOW! Both our dress and the matching gloves come in versions with and without shine (sparkles!), and each of these are provided in sizes for Legacy, Bombshell, Lara X, Reborn, and Waifu mesh bodies. The HUD offers 40 colors each for the dress and the gloves, so there are many ways to wear this fun gift that will all help you look extra festive :) I suggest using your body's HUD to alpha out your hands if they don't play nicely with the gloves, as I did here with my Legacy body.

Next we take a peek at the lovely *Ydea* JUMPSUIT SHORT gift for the event. This bodysuit is unzipped past the navel, revealing lots of cleavage as well as the belly button. It fits Legacy, Bombshell, Lara X, Reborn, and Waifu mesh bodies, and includes a HUD with 25 colors for the fabric. I really like the golden zipper color and particularly against the white, just a classic color combo that caught my eye :) 

My final look of the night is our Jaya Outfit By BlackbirdLace gift. The striking dress has the look of a turtleneck blouse tucked into a corset waisted layered skirt, in sizing for Erika, Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Kupra, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Lara X, Petite X, Reborn, and Waifu bodies. The heels fit Erika, Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Kupra, Legacy, Maitreya, and Reborn feet, laced up the calves to just below the knee. As I'm sure you can guess, the gift also includes a HUD, and this one lets us select from 30 colors each for the upper and lower parts of the dress and the heels. Time to mix and match!

Ugh...sad to say that one word (sound?) wraps up my week so far. My anxiety is through the roof and I didn't make it to my dentist appointment, then the housemate's ankle got intensely worse so they went to the podiatrist for a second opinion. It's not gout after all (which is why the gout medication did nothing) but it is an injured tendon, so they need my assistance with lots of things like wrapping the foot/ankle and getting things like food and beverages. The instructions are to stay off it for 3 weeks, which ruins several layers of plans including my outings to try to be able to leave the house again comfortably. I've got my fingers crossed that we can get some things delivered that they usually go purchase, and that my parents can help us a bit here and there. Life is always full of challenges, and all we can do is just try to roll with them. I hope you're all having a nice day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Group Gifts from Doves Dream Event:

Photo 1:

Bodysuit: [FAME] BodySuit - Aneli / Gift $0L Group Gift

Photo 2:

Outfit: {Le'La} Sunshine Dress Set ~ Exclusive Gift $0L Group Gift

Photo 3:

Dress: Delicatt Couture - Hennia Dress with Gloves $0L Group Gift

Photo 4:

Bodysuit: *Ydea* JUMPSUIT SHORT $0L Group Gift

Photo 5:

Outfit: Jaya Outfit By BlackbirdLace $0L Group Gift

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 4.0

Hair: TRUTH Collective Enigmatic - Essential

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)

Blackbird Lace Gifts

 Hiya everyone! Tonight we are visiting Blackbird Lace, who have a treasure trove of treats available upstairs for the members of their store group. That is currently free to join, so these wonderful gifts won't cost you a thing :) There are dozens of group gifts on one wall, and we can also use their lucky chairs, lucky boards, and midnight mania boards on another wall up there. I was inspired by sorting through some of my advent gifts from last month, as the final week or so got way too hectic for me to keep up with sorting ;) They'd had a calendar for their group members too, which made me think about just how valuable that group tag is and how I really needed to remind all of you to visit!

My first look is the cheeky Abigail Dress By Blackbird Lace gift. This halter dress in gorgeous deep purple has a satiny glow, particularly on the ruffle at the extra short hem. There are sizes for Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique mesh bodies provided. I made a point to show a side view to explain my 'cheeky' description, as the rear view is basically a full-cheek situation and I do suggest wearing something beneath :)

Another goodie that I picked up is their Miruna By Blackbird Lace outfit. It consists of the top, skirt, and zipper for the top, all in Hourglass, Legacy, and Maitreya sizing. This way you can decide if you wish to wear it with or without the zipper, or even pair the top or skirt with other pieces in your wardrobe. I am a big fan of anything that leads to creativity.

I also really appreciate the Basha Set by Blackbird Lace gift, particularly this chilly time of year. The long sleeved turtleneck has slender stripes for a fun look, and the skirt is denim with great seams and buttons down the front. Each piece fits Freya, Isis, Hourglass, Kupra, Legacy, Maitreya, and Reborn mesh bodies, and we also receive a HUD with 10 colors for each. 

Time to bring on the sex appeal, thanks to the Wren Outfit By Blackbird Lace gift. The dress and heels both fit Erika, Gen X Classic/Dainty, Gen X Curvy/Dainty, Legacy, Maitreya, Petite, Lara X, Petite X, Peach, and Reborn mesh bodies. The HUD offers an amazing 50 colors each for the top, skirt, and heels, with 5 metals for the loop and chains in the middle that hold the dress together. As you can see on the right, the platform heels are exceptionally tall and you will need to adjust your hover height to see them in their full glory. I'd tower over Xan if I did that, LOL, which would be amusing considering I'm several inches shorter than he is in RL, like 8 or 9 at least.

My final look of the evening is a stunning dress and footwear pairing called Ermia Outfit By BlackbirdLace. I think the bows caught my attention first, as both the midriff and the sides of the heels each feature them, but I am also taken by the style being daring in places yet with a softly pleated hem that is longer than SL average. The gift includes Erika, Gen X Classic, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Lara X, Petite X, and Reborn sizes for the dress, along with shoes that fit Erika, Gen X, Legacy, Maitreya, and Reborn feet. The HUD has plenty of options - 30 textures each for the top, skirt, bow, heels, and bow on the heels, plus 2 metals. 

I am definitely not sleeping as well as I would like lately, but otherwise today was fine and I am trying to stop worrying about my outing tomorrow. Anxiety is a meanie sometimes, so I am trying to breathe my way through it for now. I hope you're all having a beautiful day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Group Gifts from Blackbird Lace:

Photo 1:

Dress: Abigail Dress By Blackbird Lace $0L Group Gift

Photo 2:

Outfit: Miruna By Blackbird Lace $0L Group Gift

Photo 3:

Outfit: Basha Set by Blackbird Lace $0L Group Gift

Photo 4:

Outfit: Wren Outfit By Blackbird Lace $0L Group Gift

Photo 5:

Outfit: Ermia Outfit By BlackbirdLace $0L Group Gift

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 4.0

Hair: TRUTH Collective / Parfait - Essential

Skin: .::WoW Skins::. Pale ANNIE

Ring: {Carter} Wedding Zoe (Marketplace)

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

All Poses: Verocity  (Various Sets)

Advent Goodies

 Hiya everyone! This morning I am delighted to bring you several peeks at some of the many generous Advent gifts we can find all across the grid this month, and I'm doing this post at an unusual time for me because I'm trying to give you all as much time as possible before the calendar day changes. These gifts are mostly available only on a single day, although some leave them up a bit longer while others offer them for sale in the following days. For the most part, if you like what you see then you'll want to ensure you arrive at the store before midnight SL time :) It makes me feel a bit like one of Santa's elves to help share info about these wonderful treats, so now I have to go find an elf name generator...Noelle Giftbell came up and has me giggling!

Our first stop is [Glitzz], where their lovely Alice Gown - Xmas Gift is their Advent treat for the 16th. Their group is temporarily free to join, so the timing is right to pop on that group tag and claim this gift and all their remaining days' gifts. This gown fits Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Lara X, Petite X, Reborn, and Waifu mesh bodies. It has a deep V neckline and a large solid red bow on the back of the waist, so between those and the full skirt it will definitely earn a second glance :) The landing zone is actually a foyer between two stores, and the other Domina has a free advent calendar as well with no group tag necessary. Their style takes sexy and turns it up to 11!

Next I stopped at DW Design and grabbed their gorgeous day 16 gift for us called Cecilie Dress Purple. We don't need a group tag to click their board, just tickle today's date on the board that Santa seems to be scaling up and down :) You'll receive Kupra, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, and Reborn body sizes of this stunning shimmery gown. I'm pretty sure the fabric is reacting to ambient light sources in my skybox here, so materials enabled, advanced lighting?

This unique and playfully crafted look is the Rona Outfit by BlackbirdLace gift, which is just for today and just for their free group members. The jacket and jumpsuit set is one piece in sizing for Erika, Kupra, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, and Reborn bodies, while the chunky heeled boots with fur cuffs fit Erika, Kupra, Legacy, Maitreya, and Reborn feet to match those body sizes. As I'm sure you can tell, there is also a HUD which offers 20 colors each for the top, pants, jacket, jacket belt, and boots, plus 5 fur colors and 5 metals. It's such an intriguing style, and we can really get wild with the HUD to personalize it.

Emerald Couture has an Advent calendar in their newer location for their free group, plus one across the way for Emerald Man so please make sure your guy friends are visiting there too :) These both need the free group tags, and the third one in this shopping area is their ShoeDdiction for the shoe lovers :) The EC Chun 2 Outfit Lilac can be found in box #16, consisting of the beautiful fluttery dress in standard mesh sizes as well as Erika, Freya, Isis, Venus, Gen X Curvy, Khara, Kupra, Legacy, Maitreya, Peach, Prima, Reborn, Hourglass, and Physique body sizing. The coordinated sandals fit Belleza, Erika, Freya, Gen X, Khara, Kupra, Legacy, Maitreya, Peach, Prima, Reborn, and Slink feet to match up with many of the dress sizes. 

For my final look of the evening, you'll need the free Apple Blossom group tag for the rebranded Blossie store's calendar :) Today's sweet treat is their Donna Dress #10 which is under the Apple Blossom name and fits Legacy, Maitreya, and Reborn mesh bodies. The soft blue color reminds me of ice, and the plunging neckline is knotted at the waist to help accentuate our curves and cleavage. Did you notice that the halter neck is tied in the back but one of the strands is draped playfully over our left shoulder? For some reason I just adore that detail :) 

It was a busy night before I started gathering these gifts at 3AM my time, more discussions with my mom about Christmas that resulted in no final decisions yet. Sigh. My therapy was intense, as is probably expected, and it included about a half hour driving around the area. Tomorrow I'll be doing another Advent post in the morning because there are literally dozens more stores I visit everyday and many of them are free groups or no group at all needed. That means no post tonight, and I will be trying to take it easy and rest. I hope you're all having a beautiful day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

Photo 1:

Dress: [Glitzz] Alice Gown - Xmas Gift $0L Advent Gift

Photo 2:

Dress: DW Design - Cecilie Dress Purple $0L Advent Gift

Photo 3:

Outfit: Rona Outfit by BlackbirdLace $0L Advent Gift

Photo 4:

Outfit: Emerald Couture EC Chun 2 Outfit Lilac $0L Advent Gift

Photo 5:

Dress: Apple Blossom - Donna Dress #10 $0L Advent Gift

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 4.0

Hair: Magika - Lyric Hair

Skin: .::WoW Skins::. Pale ANNIE

Ring: {Carter} Wedding Zoe (Marketplace)

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

All Poses: Verocity  (Various Sets)